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London, England, 1803-05-11 00:00:00

LADY BROWSLOW'S ROUT.

Laiy Brownlow gave, on Monday evening, a
large and elegant party to near .iOO persons of the
fizst rank, at her house in Hill-street; the front
and back drawing-rooms were lighted up in a very
sapaior style, the company began to assemble at
ten o'clock, and continued to encrease till twelve.
In the splendid circle, we noticed the
Duke.--axleaoa and licvonshi-e.
Earls—Podamoutli, Macclmlld, Chetwynd, Sefton, and
We,t more and.
rat omds—Sydney, Cole, Stopfo:d, Courtenay, Gosford,
Monte, and Cranky.
Lerds--tac.k.and, retre, Furbes, RaditoA, Gwyder,
sod Augiwitn.
Temper, %V. Wynne, 11. I)aaliwond, R. Gamma,
and M. W. R r.t.y.
:%Irmaa—l-larvey' Ilene tge, Drummond, Duna..., Fordyce,
Sloane, Parite,, Weyland • and Wills.
Due/tews—Ouvomiore and Rutland.
Air Own,-se--Rath and S..deibui y.
Co.4.,,ttsics—Casiutuiptugi, craw), Portatiitliton, and Potts•
rsonoetesser—Sydney and Goccurd.

Latites--.1.. L. Saktittkra, Carbery, Garrott, De Clifforl,
ifarvev, Flenboruugh, Punsintbys, Stourton, C. Lennox,
4L.evdnr, gingham, auk' L. Manners.
Alittrrats--Whithr,ad, 11Lta.kclitfts, Clarke, I larvey, Ile-
ne. 4 Union, D. North, Traver 4, Hone!' wund,
Riker, Sydney, Plummer, Mutant, and Cunt% alla.
ditast—Wherlur, Pterreittnatt, Wt.lallam, Manners, Hain-
incrsle.y, Grant, liar icy, awl Augers.

FASHIONABLE P RTI ES THIS EVENING.
Coontess of Kenmore's Rout, Portosru-stiu.ue.
LAI Rrowalovis Rout, }lilt-.beet.
Puookoareet.
L.viy Burke,' Concert, lido. 011..1,11411.11%!.
Lady I I u.stingtiedl's Rout, Gouveutc-minare.
L. 1,11, IL/fells Rout, I ...over-syuara.
&Ira. Funlyee'i Rout, WhiteUail.
Vas. Whitaker 's Rost, Baker-street
Barcusess(;roltou's Ruut,

Yesterday morning his MAJI:STV, attended by
General Gwvaar, rode in XVindsur Great Park
and the neighbourhood of Windsor. Soon after one
o'clock his Msfi.sr Y left Windsor, and arrived at
the Queen's House about half past three.
Her MAJrSTY and the Pa lacassr.s, attended by
Lady ALSINA CIPVIENLAND and Miss VYSE, left
Windsor about half past nine o'clock, and arrived
at the Queen's House about twelve o'clock.
The PillNCi of Wst.as WAS espened yesterday
at Brighton. His Royal Highness having purchased
the Promenade grove, it will no more be opened fur
public amusement.
Yesterday morning, about half past t.n o'clock,
the house of Lord iti.ax LEY, at Cranford, was dis-
covered to be on are ; but we are happy to say, by
timely assisr2nce, it wai got under without any ma-
terial damage. he family WAS in Louden'.
Mrs. Wittzt.sa gave All elegant rout, on Mon-
day, to a large and fashionable party, at her house
in South-street.
The Earl of Catrrmartri.n will entertain this
day, the Earl of Uxistocc, the Earl of DA soave,
Viscount F.t.s.stourn, and the rest of the Direitors
of Ancient Music, at his house in Chow field.street.
Lady RiDLas's music, on Monday last, at her
Louie in Portland-044.c, was attended by most of
the amatteori in the nietropol6.
Eatl CAMDIEN will give a cabinet dinner, =fri-
day nest, at his house in Arliogiou-strixt.

SONS OF THE CLERGY.

Yesterday was rehearsed, in the Cathedral
Church of St. Paul, before the Stewards and a very
respeaable audience, the Music, previous to the
Anniversary Meeting to-morrow, when a colle•dion
was made to the am )(int of 721. IGs The Trom-
bones were added, tOr the first time, to flanders
atomises, in that noble edifice, and had a most pleas-
ing etre& The French Ambassador and the liatavian
Minister Plenipotentiary have signified their inten-
tion of honouring the Stewards of the Sipes of the
Clergy with their presence at St. Paul's Cathedral
tc.-morrow; accordingly, twenty seats have been
allotted for their accommodation, and for their
Ladies -.ad Suite.

Viscount Di aI.ON gave a public breakfast yester-
day, at his house in Fiteroy-square, which was at-
tended by near 300 of the fashionable world. The
Earl and Countess of K Fa:MARE, Earl and Countess
Mucarrsoa ft is, Marchioness of WATERFORn, Earl
and Countess of L MERICK, Lord Lou Tas, and
Lord Coat: were of the party.
The Countess of RUC PC !Nall A MSH I R E has fixed her
grand rout for the third of June.
The Marquis of A ticaeoßN is about to dispose of
his mansion in Grosvenor-square, and to retire with
die family to Ireland, in consequence of the death
of his much lamented daughter, the 'late Lady
HARRILT HAMILTON.
Lord and Lady CAST LT.REAGH left town yester-
day, for their seat in East Sheen.
lord Howe left town on Sunday for Twickenham,
where he will remain for a few days.
The Countess of lhotay last night entertained a
large party at her house in Grosvenor-square. Mon-
sieur Dc V a I. entertained the Company with his ad-
mirable performance.
Lord and Lady HA R ROWRY are now at Bath,
much recovered from their late indisposition.
The Countess of ANTRIM has announced, by the
issue of five hundred cards of invitation, her ball on
the 2.3 d, and masquerade on the tlath, in Grosvenor-
square.
Lord C ARTXNET arrived in town on Monday last,
front his seat, Haynes-house, Ampthill.
JOHN CLAUDIUS BERESFORD, Esq. M. P. has pur-
chased an elegant house in York-place.

His M aJ Est. s' has conferred the-honour of Knight-
hood On SAMUEL .turciprourrv, Esq.
The beautiful engriving by Mr. ANICEIt SMITH,
from 4, The l'wo gentlemen of Verona," (No.
498, of the present Exhibition at Somerset House)
is just published in the Second Number of Mr.
KEA asi. v's elegant Edition of Shakspeare.
Lord ssott is arrived at Bath, for the be-
nefit of his health, which we are happy to hear, is
daily improving.
The remains of Mrs. HARVEY were removed, on
Mondav last, for interment, to Grosvenor-chapel,
South Andley-street. By the death of this amiable
woman the poor have lost a sincere and useful
friend. liy her will she has bequeathed 3001. to her
man servant, 2001. to her favourite maid, and to all
her other domestics in the same proportion. A poor
beggar woman whom she daily relieved with a
shilling per day, has now a settled annuity of 10 1.
for life.

In consequence of the demise of Lord litek.iis,
a Lordship of the Bedchamber becomes vacant.
The Peerage descends, in the present instance, to
his Lordship's only son, the I lon. Mr. GEORGE
PITT, who many years represented the county of
Dorset in Parliament, but latterly had retired from
publi,: life, and contingently devolves to the male
issue of PET i:s BECKFORD, Esq. of Stapleton, in
Dorsetshire, his Lordship's son-in-law.
Yesterday the Master and Wardens of the Baker's
Company waited upon the LORD M ',Yoe at the
Mansion-house to set the Assize of Bread, and after
examining th 4 Mealweighers' returns, his Lordship
ordered the Assize to be continued the same as last
week, viz. 9d. the Quartern Loaf wheaten, and 71
household.

The Margrave of BsnEN and the Duke of
WeRTEM4LRG have assumed the tide of Eleftor,
pursuant to the ratification of the Conchouin of die
%.,>ith March.

Yesterday se'nnight a dispensation passed the Seals,
to enable the Rev. Wsastr.s Wiiisr LER. M. A. of
St. John's College, Cambridge, Rector of Newtini-
ber, in Sussex, and Chaplain to the Right l lon. the
Earl of H.SRROWnv, to hold the united teaories of
All Saints and St. Clements, in Hasting, void by ces-
sion, and presented by Sir Goor tr NVLBSTER,
Ban.
It is at length determined the Installation of the
Most Honourable the KNLONTS of the Mitiraiiv
Oitucti of the Barn shall take place on the 19th
instant, in Westminster Abbey, and the Ball at
Ranelagh, on the Ist of June, in commemoration
of Earl Hones victory. A most magnificent Sa-
loon is building in Ranelagh Gardens for dancing,
the itoxi-NDA being reserved solely for supper,
which will consist of upwards of two thousand covers.
The SALOON will be upon the same plan (but con-
siderably larger) than the one ere Red for the Noble-
men and Gentlemen of BOODLE'S Cit. 11 last year,
and will be decorated with all the banners of the
different Knights, by whom every arrangement has
been made to render this fete superior to any enter-
, tainment of the kind ever given in this kingdom.
The St. James's Loyal- Volunteers held their an-
niversary at the Free Masons' Tavern, Great Queen-
street, in commemoration of her Royal Highness
the Duchess of YORK'S birth-day, by whom that
corps was so highly distinguished un a former occa-
sion, in the honour of reserving their colours from
her hands. Colonel the Right Hon. Lord A u tthusr
in the Chair, supported on one side by Lord Cuts-
xeitristo,and Lord FITZH A R R IS; on the left,by Co.
lonel Ro L L►STON, Major ELL low, Captains GRANT,
COX, three Mr. HAM ArR3LCV's, who lately joined
the Corps, and about sat down to dinner at six
o'clock ; after the usual toasts, &c. &c. Messrs.
DANeT, DOVE., GIANT, and Ansy.t. t charmed
the company with Songs, Catches and Glees. The
Wines with other accommodations gave general sa-
tailadinn, and at a late hour the' company retired
highly delighted with their entertainment.
The important affairs which at this time occupy
the Cuisr CONSUL will require his presence some
time longs in the capital, and it is said his journey
is put off till some time between the 21st of May
and f2lst of June. Letters from Wesel state, that
the King of. Paussi w will have an interview with
the Cri tEs Consul., and, according to every appear-
ance, at Dusseldorf, to wltkh place the Eledur of 1
.1.1A1.11•111• Will IrektiT„

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
YROM VIE FRENCH PAPE:tS.
rArtiF, MAY 6.
It is confidently asserted that Lord Whitworth re-
ceived dispatches from his Court yesterday morning,
to the arrival of which great importance ,appeared to
be alzazheil. For these finor o: five de ys, it has
not ce.ised to he announced that the departure of
tais Ambassador has already taken place, or is
about to take place. But, according to al/ appear-
ances, there yet remain many chances favourable to
ve maintenance of peace. Yesterday, about four
o'clock, Lord Whitworthfiad a conference with the
Minister of Foreign Relations,-(C toys Francois. )
From all the intelligence of yesterday it was no
longer doubted that the English Ambassador was on
the pcint of departing, and the report of a rupture
between France and England appeared to be con-
firmed. Since this morning appearances have
changed, and hopes are t ntertained that the peace
will not be broken. It is said that the departure of
Lord \Vhitworth is deferred ; that he has this morn-
ia.; had an important to iference with the Minister of
Foreign Relations, and that immediately after the
conference, a Courier Extraordinary was dispatched
ta London —( journal du Commerce.)
The English Ambassador has put off his depar-
ture for some days.—(Publi..iue.)
_

MAY 7.
The political horizon is much cleared since yes-
terday. It is now certain, that the Ambassador of
England will not depart before the arrival of a Cou-
rier, whom his Excellency expeas from his Conn.—
( CI, j- du Galina.)
Utters from Naples state, that veF.sels have been
prepared to carry to Malta the number of troops
necessary to complete the 2,000 men, whom that
Court is to furnish, and form provisionally the gar-
rison of that place, according to the terms of the
Treaty of Amiens.
The 'preparations for the First Consul's journey
to Belgium continues, noiwithstanding the clouds
that obscure the political horizon.
French Funds M.
4.ECISLATIVE BODY.

SITTING Of MAY 5.
The expeaation of an Official Communication to
the Legislature, relative to our present situation with
regard to Great Britain, attracted a vast crowd of
persons to the different Tribunes, long bet re the
opening of the Sitting. Not a single word was how-
ever said on the subject, and • the next Sitting was
adjourned over to the 7th May.

The following is the Address of the new Authori-
ties of the Canton of Basle, transmitted to the First
Consul by the Landamman of Switzerland
CITIFEN FIRST CONSUL,
" After having given peace to Europe, it was
dotfutless worthy of your generous sentiments, to put
an end to the unhappy dissensions which for several
years had convulsed Switzerland, the ancient ally
of France. Your intervention, General First Con.
sul, has procured for us this blessing ; and the :In of
mediation, which offers constitutions, adapted to
he manners, to the usages, to the resources, and to
the local circumstances of the different Cantons, has
restored to confederated Switzerland, its ancient
existence. It was with the liveliest gratitude, that
our fellow-citizens exercised the prerogative which
the new constitution assigns them. Chosen by
their suffrages, we appear, the Burgomaster
and the Members of the greater and smaller
Councils, and the first aft of the Sovereignty
which we exercise, is to vote an address of
thankfulness to the magnanimous hero, who,
by giving us a constitution, founded on the
equality of political rights, and a federative system,
which cements more closely the different Cantons
to each other, has crowned his great work ty
guaranteeing, in the name of two powerful nations,
of which he constitutes the glory, the liberty and
independence of regenerated Switzerland. Deign,
General First Consul, to receive with interest the
homage which is offered to you by a simple and
generous people. The remembrance of your be-
nefits is engraveu on our hearts. We will transmit
them to our descendants, with the sincerest grati-
tude for the august mediator, who has restored and
secured to our country, peace, union, and indepen-
dence. Accept, General First Consul, the assurance
of our profound respea."
. „

The Grand Council of the canton of Argovia,
under the Presidentship of Citizen Dolkn, voted 4
similar address.

NIMEOVEN, APRIL 27.
The day before yesterday General Frere arrived
in this place, to establish his head quarters. The
nest day the second battalion of the 48th arrived
here, and the first battalion had arrived the preced-
ing evening. We expect a corps of light artillery,
the statiot the 2d regiment of hussars, and the 11th
light dragoons. These two regiments are quartered
in the neighbouring villages. Three squadrons of
the llth are also elpe6ted from Antwerp.
I'llE HAGUE, APRIL 30.
The Government of State has appointed, to com-
pliment the First Consul in their name, the Coun-
sellors of State, Brandseu and Bicker, and Vander-
' goer, Secretary of State for the Foreign Depart-
ment. They will set out for Brussels as soon as
they are apprised of the departure of the First Con-
sul for the Departnwnts of the ci-drvant Belgium.

BREST, MAY 2.
General Caffarelli, Maritime Prefect, arrived here
the day before yesterday. from his return, and
clier circumstances, apprehensions were entertained
that a war would soon break out ; but these conjec-
tures are happily without foundation, and stronger
hopes than ever are entertained of the continuance
of peace.
_ _

STOCKHOLM, APRIL. 15.
We are now well assured that the dispute which
Ica'. arisen between Russia and our Government,
will not deprive us of the blessings of Peace.—
Troops discontinue to be collected in Finland, and
a good understanding is established between the two(
Courts.
LEGHORN, APRIL 420.
Lord Elgin arrived here last night from Rome.
lie was saluted by a discharge of artillery. The
French General paid him a visit, and appointed him
a guard of honour. He is to return to England by
the way of France.
Letters from Naples of the .12th ult. state, that
vewi) ;Ire preparing there to convey to llalt4 the
renu,inder two eavusausi nras vii-

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rue of the Treats of Amiens, are to form the glt
son of that island.
.This kingtlorn is so infested
brigands, that a reward is offend to the troops f
their apprehension.
MILAN, APIIII.J4.
The Vice President of the Republic had lately
written a circular letter to the Prefccis,
urging the levying of the conscription, which ought
now,ronformably to the law, to have been completed.
This letter has also for its objeet to contradiet the
false report circulated by ill min,led persons, that
the new levies were to serve out of the territory of
• the Republic.

BRUSSELS, MAY 4.
Among the magnificent pie: which are to be given
in honour of the arrival of the First Consul in rix
city, that which is to he given by M. de Van.levi-Islo
the rich merchant, will he the most distingnisited.
A superb hall is construCted in his elegant mansi•
by throwing several apartments into each other.
de VandeveLi has received an assurance from the
First Consul, that he will be present at the kite,
accompanied by Madame Bonaparte.
MLNT'I., MAY 1.
Though the intended visit of the First Consul to
this place has been officially announced, it will, in
all probability, not take place till about the end of
the month.
H %WOVEN, APRIL 22.
His Royal Highness Prince William of CFuces-
ter is this day expelled from Brunswick. He is -^
remain here eight days, and is afterwards to 'p*,.
teed to Berlin, to assist at a rei iew, which will tills,
place about the end of May. Tile Dilke cif Car-
'.ridge, who set out fur Brunswick on the 1 th, rc-
t and yesterday.

PET F. RSOURGII, A P It' T. 8.

There has been purchased in Livonia Cir France,
a great quantity of ship timber and other articles
used in fitting out fleet.
CSTAN riNOPT.E, MA.tCH 2P.
_

The French Amhassador hati later i ••
conferrence with the Reiss•Effindi, The subj?et it
turned upon was tie evacuation of Fgypt '
Engli.l•. The Turkish mini,ter thanked the a.m.
bassador in the name of his highness for the effe4=l: al
interference of the French Government in a blisines
so closely connefted with the interests of the Porte.
The Reiss-Effendi has also declared, that the sultan
his master was ready to draw clover the ties which
united the Porte with Franee. We arc assured that
very shortly a new treaty of commerce will he set
on foot, which will rest on grounds highly advan•
ab,,euus to France.