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London, England, 1805-07-13 00:00:00

THE BRITISH PRESS.

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LON DON,
SATURDAY, Juty 13.

Yesterday, Parliament was prorogued by Com-
mission, with a speech read by the Loan Citas-
caLtna, stating, " That His Mai EST ir has not yet
been enabled to communicate the result of the ne-
gotiations, in which he is engaged with the Conti-
nental Powers, and repressing his determination to
omit no step that way promote such a concert, or
furnish the means of repelling with vigour the en-
croachments of the enemy upon the independence
of Europe." There is nothing in this communica-
tion that must not have been anticipated. Every
person who has read the Foreign Journals, recently
received, must see, that the negotiations alluded to
will abide the result of the mission of the Russian
Minister, Novnziirzorr, whose arrival at Berlin
we lately amounted. The following extract Of a
letter upon tl,is subject, horn a Gentleman in a

diplomatic situation in that eitMeetaiyjklty the
last Mfiil, will be found igkeristing The
effuses of the Prussian Couri to prevent the break
ing out of a Continental war, which was so
near at band, will he entitled to the gratitude of"
„posterity. The Public is not yet acquainted by far
with all the shiNculties of this glorious undertaking.
January 1805, England communicated the
French overtures of peace to the Russian Court,
the latter,, that it might be enabled to come to a
deci,ive conclusion on the subjea, thought it neces-
sary to assure itself of the disposition of the Courts
of Vienna and Berlin, and to ascertain whether there
was any well-grounded txpeaation of their aging
in concert. General WINZI soutone was therefore
sent on the 13th of Febroary to Berlin. As he
convinced himself that the good understanding be-
tween Prussia and France was not likely to be inter-
rupted, and that Austria was not disposed to hos-
tilities, the Russian Court agreed to the overtures
of Peace transmitted by the Cabinet of Berlin.
From Berlin reasonable proposals were now to be
submitted to the French Emperor; Baron Wr
*ERODE had his audience of leave, and had fixed
on the 20th of March for his departure. In the
mean time NAP 0 Laotg assumed the croirn of Italy;
this circumstance produced a new alteration in the
state of affairs. On this occasion Prussia condua-
ed herself with great dignity and conciliatory
firmness. The answer to be returned to France
was for some time delayed, and M. Da WIN ING c-
moue received dire3ions to await further orders
at Berlin, to observe whether the occurrences in
Italy, combined with other internal relations at
Vienna,would produce any alteration of the Austrian
system. Should this have been the case, he was to
have gone from Berlin to Vienna. But as the Court
of Petersbuzgli was convinced that Austria would
not change its pacific system, that Envoy was direJled
to return from Berlin to Petersburgh, and concilia-
tory measures with regard to France were adopted.
In England itself, M. De Novosi LTZOII had long
been considered the most proper person for arrang-
ing preliminaries of peace with France. The
Russian Court, therefore, requested that of Berlin
to procure passports for him, that he might repair
either to Italy or Paris. For this purpose, a Cou-
rier was dispatched on the 7th of May, from
Berlin to Milan, who returned on the 13d of
the same month, with five passports. May the
united efforts of the Cabinets of St. Peters-
burgh and Berlin be crowned with success.—
A year of warfare is now more pregnant of events
than a whole century in former ages."

The menaces of invasion are now renewej in
the Paris Papers, but all this blustering and swag.
gering will not divert the attention of Europe frum
the disgrace with which the enemy have covered
themselves in the %Vest Indies.
Letters from Lisboa, of the 18th of June, men-
tion, that the Kiag of SPAIN is dangerously ill:
this statement is corroborates! by advices frum Cadiz
of the 13th.
The Oporto fleet, consisting of about forty mer-
ehant ships, were passing the bar of Oporto on the
iith of June, and were to be convoyed home by
the Mildrod sloop of war, and the Avon brig. This
fieet may therefore be expetled daily.

No account had been received of or from Lord
NLLSON, when this paper WAS put to press.

Early yesterday morning Mr. Bast I. Li co, the
Messenger, was sent off with dispatches to His
NI as SSTS, at Windsor. In the afternoon, Mr. WAG..
sr* rr, the Messenger, followed His MAJ err Yto
Weymouth, with more dispatches from Ministers. '
'The Funds had a considerable rise yesterday
morning. Consols were at 61, including the Divi-
dend.
We learn that the arrival of the Combined fleet in
the West Indies was unknown at Jamaica on the
26th of May, twelve days after it had reached Mar-
tinique.
Yesterday a Court of Direßors was held at the
East ludic House, which adjourned at six o'clock
till Wednesday next.
The present is the only instance of a Prorogation
of Parliament, by Commission. for many years,
except that in July. 1801, the first session after the
Union with Ireland. Upon that occasion, all the
Peers present wore their robes. Yesterday none but
the four Commissioners were in their robes.
Mrs. Douglas, widow of Mr. D-inc t.as, late
Paymaster of the Navy, being summ'ued to attend
the Committee for conduaing the Impeachment
against Lord Met.vir.r.e, and having exctised her-
self upon the ground of ill health, Mr. WRIT a age, D,
and some other Members of the Committee, ac-
companied by their clerk, on receiving this answer,
immediately' set off in a hackney coach, yester-
day. from the Committee Room, to examint the Lady,
at her house in Harley-street.
hatraet of A letter from a young Gentleman, a
Midshipman on board the bri-fairgoPe. tr. his lather
in Lontion, dated July 9:—. 1 am going to com-
municate something that will perhaps make you
sorry. The good Captain GRAM A M MOORE has lctt
the hellish :4R( on account ut his health: we
thought at first he would have rituned ; but. alas!
he will no more honour the Lraleftrige/ile isti.ll hi,
presence as Commander : but eine thing yet coo,
forts us for cur loss ; a secon I G. AHA M Al,ita s,, ha
joined us who i a Captain J. !top; a flaille r.ttbc•
srrrrrrwr for the krends. Many of our pettple eve,'
sited tears, wlica Captain Moots !di

VISCOUNTESS DUNGANNON'S GRAAJ
BALL AND SUPPER.

This very elegant and beautiful lady gave a in
superb entertainment last night, at her house's; p;
vy Gardens, which was attended by 300 Nobility
The entrance hall was decorated with the fir.
shrubs, and lighted by festoons 54- variegated lamps
In the centre of the grand stair-case was a super
lamp, and some of the finest marble busts we
placed on pedestals of greet value and an iqmi
(particularly one of HCNIT V.). The long Salle
was also ornamented with shrubs, formed int.
bowers, and lighted by variegated lamps. 'ph
ball-room is fifty feet in length, and lighted by thr
most beautiful diamond cut lustre-drop chandelier
At the bottom of the room, on a pedestal, is place.
a prodigiously fine bronze figure of A en Ltd), und
a triumphal arch, formed of the finest &sr
and variegated lamps festooned. Each wind
formed an alcove. An adjoining room is m
beautiful. It is fitted up in the Chinese stile
and so admirable the delusion, you might supp,
yourself in a palace at Pekin. On the second fine
were three supper zooms, laid nut in a correspondo,
style, to accommodate 200. On the ground floor
a room was appropriated for His Royal High
ness the Prince of WALES and his party ; the table
were laid for 100, and covered with the finest friM
and viands.—They were lighted by silver branckes;
the ornaments were executed with thegreatest taste.
The PRINCE arrived a little before twelve, an
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dancing immediately commenced. Supper was or-
dered at two o'clock. In this elegant asiernair
were—
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
His Royal Highness the Duke 1.1" Susses.
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Docheaes-Aoit. AMaig, Gordon, Manchester, Slaiworouglt
and Beaufort.
blarelginne.ges—!lettford arta Dow mince.
Countesses—El/stool, LS:gleams, Dowager Fasex, Ca
Chatham, farringt.m, Harden:lce, Cod', liaikeray, C
kg•ettintort, Dowager Salton.
rntoisbv, E Ilgionck„ Castleensgh, C S.
rnerset. C llowaol, A. Culling Smith, Lout.* Ma,: -` 1
Spencer, C. Barham, if irrowoy, A Ramsden, Fitams, Ilea.
cute, 11. Fitzgerald, Templetown, and A. York.
CAlleader, Bratklgar thaw, Urt.,-
Manner,, Allen., bind, rook, Rigby, and Meek.
Mistresses—Cornwallis, Fierpont, Lloyd, Hauliers, F.a..1
Rigby, and Fluke:bete.
Mary 1114 of Long.
Ea/lig—Chatham, /117911, and Camden.
Lords—Duncannoii, Wirringdon, H. Fitzgerald, Patin:tut,
Southampton, Harvey, Duesany, and C heatenet.
Mean —Portavra”, Smith, Bligh, Fisher, sad Krum

On Thursday evening, about half• pas, sir o'clock
the Prince of WALLS arrived at Windsor, and tts
an interview with His MAI tsr v. His Riwal
ness, after taking an affectionate leave of his flt
Parents and Sisters, previous to therr going to N‘ei
mouth, left Windsor lur London at had-past
o'clock.
His MAJESTY and the PRINCESSISKA:ked up
the Terrace tor a short time.
Yesterday morning, about ten o'clock, the Row
Horse-Guards, and the King's own S:affordshir
Militia, were drawn up in Windsor Castle Cour.-
yard. Great numbers of the inhabitants of
sor were assembled to view the departure of
ROYAL EAXILY.
A few minutes before eleven o'clock the Roval.
FAMILY came out of the Castle and entered thee
carriages; Their Ma Itsri Ls in a chariot and four.
and the Pursers:is in two coaches and four, wit
their attendants. Their Royal Highnesses appeartri
low spirited at leaving their favourite residence, ace
they were observed to shed tears. The people of
%I'lncisor appeared much dejedted at the depanare
of the Ito vAt FAMILY. Tney were escorted bys
party or the Royal Horse Guards.
'fire Prince of WALES is mtpt:ded to leave Lon-
don for Brighton, on the 20th Inst.
The KING 's own Staffordshire Militia leave Wia4-
sor on Monday, for Portsmouth.
Viscountess Sitor.ty had a soled Card Party lad
night, at her house in Albemath-street.
Colonel and Lady CECILIA LATOLICM e are goat
to Cheltenham.
Master llcrry closes his engagement at the
Birmingham 'Theatre this night. The concluding
entertainment will be The Parie, with the favourite
Airs of Chink aChink and Mosey in Ma Parrett.
Citizen Ptern.,n, the Dutch Minister of Wart is
now at the Helder superintending the operatiess kr
invasion. Colonel Csiaur out will soon make Mika
went of that fellow.

• VAUtli ALL was crowded with company last niet
of the first ft.hion ; so great was the attraaion. th.c.
L t(ly A. CCLLING SMITH and Lady Yosta left
Ltdy Dcwossson's Dail beturc twelve to joia A
party there.
Next Thursday. at four o'clock. the Prince o
Wa Les's Corps will be reviewed by His Royal
Highness in the Green Park. 'lin Regiment
be inspeaed on the same day by General WHJ.I.
II A st and Colonel M A atom.

Ramsgate is more crowded with company th-a
for maiy seasons past. his with difficulty a golit
house can be hired at any price. The last arr,%-or
are the Earl and Countess Srescse, Earl Loft ti,
General Ross and family, Sir WILLI.% la And Lai!
WAK R. Mr. and Lady F. VA HOLLEVR. kit.
The Earl of DARTMOUTH will, on the 2.2,1icii%
by command of His MAJKSI v, lay the first scene
the free church at Eirmingh.im. It will be a
grand business. The Earl of Avi tsroso, Lo:1
Lieutenant of the county, and all the Nobleman, dc
High ShinifF, and Frincip.il Gentlemen of t.e
neighbourhood, have heel, invited to give their pei•
sonal attendance, and promote the interest of so de-
sirable an establishment. The "frustces have gone to
great expence in their preparations for theirexpe4o,
Rov•L VISITORII.I the Tickets for the ceremony wd
he sold at tire shillings each, end the whole of tht
money received, after paying the expences incurri.r,
wail be added to the subscription for building an
Church. After the ceremony a grand dinner wii•
se given by the High and Low Bailiff, the Trust:',i
Coe Church, the Magistrates, and principal Coi-,
teinen of the town, to tLe Earl ut Do nT molten, an:
die Noblemen and ptincipal Gentlemen of the
cruuty, at Stylcs's Royal