The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1819-10-25 00:00:00

BATII CIVIC DINNER.

The festivinie• of the day on the inauguration of
Geo. Edward Allen, Esq. to the office of Chief
Magistrate of the city, fur the year ensuing, were
concluded by a magnificent entertaiinnent at the
Guildhall, provided in the most semptuous style.
by Messrs. Lucas and Redly, which was honoured
with the presence of the Marquis of Bails. Lord
Lientenant of Somerset, the Earls of Cork and
Waldegrave, Lord J. Thynne and Colonel Palmer,
the M'l•mbera for the City, William Dickinson,
E.g. M.P. Non. Mr. Justice Best, J. Long. Esq.
fligh Sheriff for Wilts; the Mayor and Sheriff, of
Bristol, &c. tke. Ike. .

On the healths of the distinguished visitors be-
ing given, they severally returned thanks. " The
Members fur the County of Somerset" being drunk
with three times three, Mr. DICKINSON. its return-
ing thanks, regretted that the cont 1111 l ed indisposi-
tion of the amiable Lady of his worthy colleague
(W. G. Langton, Esq.) prevented him from per-
sonally acknowledging their kindness.
Mr. Justice Base, in returning his warm ac-
knowledgmenes, said. •• Born and educated in the
county of Somerset, it is with the most heartfelt
feelings of delight that 1 find myself recognised
and acknowledged by so truly respectable a body
of her sous. Gentlemen, the kind and flittering
•rnansier with which you have pledged my health, is
truly gratifying to me, although I feel conscious
of being undeserving of so proud a distinction. It
shall, however, be my sedulous endeavour to de-
,serve a continuance of your good opinion."
" The ,11,suistrates of the County" (proposed by
G. H. 'Nis:Nes:Lt.. Esq.) being drunk with three
times three, mod the most enthusiastic demonstra-
tions of respect and affection,
Sir .lotIN PALMER ACLAND (the Chairman of
the County Sessions). in returning thanks, said,
tinit nu Nlawstrates whatever could or did discharge
the duties of their station with more talent, indus-
try, or integrity, than those of this county. In
times like the present, so pregnant with peril and
alarm, they feel themselves imperiously called upon
to use their hest exertions to protect the laws of the
country, and the civil and religious liberties of the
people, and to transmit unimpaired to posterity
the glorious Constitution which had beets handed
down to them from their forefathers ; he (Sir John)
therefore was confident they considered it as their
air red duty. in common with the people at large,
to rally round the Government, and shield it from
the attacks of factious and designing men.
A glow of loyalty, affection, and good humour,
prevailed throughout this festive evening ; nor
could the guests forget to congratulate each other,
and the city of Bath in generl!, that on that day,
they sew its their Chief Magistrate, • lineal de-
scendant of the prototype of Harry Fielding's be-
nevolent Altworthy.

The E•rrl and Countess of CALEDON are arrived
at Witrreti's Hotel, Regent-street, grow their seat
ur~r'honbridge Wells.
The Earl of GUILFORD left the Clarendon
11..te1, Build-street, yesterday, for his seat in
Oelordminre.

Lord and Lady CASTLEREAGH left town on
Sotorday afternoon, for Sutibourn Hall, Suffolk, on
■ wi.it to the Marquis and Marchioness of HERT-
FORD.

The Maiquis or CAMDEN left town on Saturday,
fur his srat, the Vtrilderneia, Kent.
The Earl of ANCRAM left town on Saturday, on
a vi.tt to the Marqui4 and Marchioness of Hair.
FOND. at their seat in Suffolk.

on Monday last the Marquis and Marchioness of
fluctitacAita gave a grand dinner, concert, and
i•tipiwr, at Avington- House, in honour of the mar-
tinge of their sun, Lord TautmE, to the principal
members of the Corporation of Winchester, their
*sir.* ind families, and a few particular friends,
Lord NORTHESK, Sir HitteßY 'CICHBORN gg • Dr.
I:AttertiNtt. Nevti.r., Esq. &c. and their fami-
lies, ILI-pWartle of forty sat down to dinner, and
upwards of sixty to supper. The dinner, wines,
and densert, were of the choicest 'description. The
concert was led by Dr. CHARD, in his best man-
orr and the company separated at a late hour,
laglily delighted, not more with their entertainment,
dem with the afribility, coodencension, and pulite-
cry* of tlieti Noble Host and Hostess.

THE PERSIAN AMBASSADOR.—On the evening
of Sunday seialight, his Excellency the Persian
Amba.sirdor was magnificently entertained at Char-
lutterille, the hospitable residence of Colonel MAC-
Lsoo, hear Cheltenham. An immense crowd of
the most leading characters of the Bean Mende
s.seruhled to meet this exalted personage, who
►ermed highly delighted with this mark of respect,

Amongst the latest arrivals at Bath are—
Hum. and Rev. Mr. sad Mrs. Tumour, Sir H. Sayable,
Hun Jimmy Burruugb and fussily, Sir A. hibiscus, Sir J.
Sir V. Vyvyan, Lady Collier, Lady Sl.Jobn, and Vice-
S,liniral Sir W. Hai good and family.
Amongst the latest arrivals at Brighton are—
Dowager Lady Ford, Lady Bayley, Lord Cartampion,
Admiral Lord Badsluck, Sir T. aryl Lady Barirg, Commies*
Wardell, Sir G. Berkeley, Limit.-General Ligbibarat, Game
1.1 Notairs, Lord sad Lady Catthorpe, Sir Arthur and the
Hun. Mrs. and llsm Cantonal's.. Sir William and Lady Rash,
Baron D'Unsenville and man, Hein. General Blyth, Cosmos,.
noimiel. Lady Charlotte Mader, Miss Milbank', the Hoe.
Lid}. Christian de Rtede Ginckell,aad Hon. M ra. Phipps.