The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-01-29 00:00:00

THE INFANT HERCULES.

The Empress Catherine, wishing to possess a picture by
our immortal President, Sir Joshua Reynolds, gave him
an order to paint one, leaving the choice of the subject to
his own better jtulgnient. Ile selected that of the infant
Hercules strangling the serpent, in allusion to the infant
exertions of the colossal empire of Russia. The subject
was generally well chosen, and certainly not inapplicable ;
but it was pot entitely pleasing to her Imperial Majo sty,
who perhape did not quite agree with the painter, that hi r
empire was in its leading-strings. Be that as it may. the
picture was placed in the hermitage for her Majesty's in-
spection ; seal when s',e came with her courtiers Doyen and
another were present. Iler Majt sty spoke of the great
talents of Sir Joshua Reynolds, whom she admired, not i
daily as a painter, but as an author ; and gave one of the
artists present a copy of his excellent discourses to the
Royal Acailimy, which she had read and caused to be
translated, fur the use of the students in her Imperial
Acailem of Arta. The picture was not so much admired
at it tto have been. The style was new to them, and
his m of loaded colouring not understood ;in abort, it
Was too voluptuous for their taste ; for, however exquisite
his feeling may be, his undcci,lrtl drawing, and Ida distri-
bution of effect, light, and shadow, arc certainly not in
the severe classic style of N. Poussin. l)oyen was asked
his opinion of it ; when, in soma what of a sarcastic style,
he kept, lip a running fire of short peppering exclamatory
petards. Stiper!,e tableau! Magnifisrme! Grand filet! Beau
CU4II ii ! P/rut dexpreslion ! Then, after some little hesi-
tation, lie added, with emphasis, " Rennet-sr:: le, c'est toe-
j ?rs no ht :: .1 rattraii." I n short, turn it topsy-turvy, it is
a,siys a tine picture.

NfASONIC Pcirriv i i.—Tin slay being the Anniversary
of the Birth-day of his Royal Highness the Duke of
` :ssex, a mot numerous and. r.speetable portion of the
fraternity of the ancient body of Free and Accepted Ma-
.. .._

_ limited incomes, per_
more advantages than the
-apness of the necooaries

'grant, under the ab•sye
istrict, safe from Ceti-
labour, the land being
,g, with a house, vine.
(sometimes ten years,
or hire the same
ar a district town, pro-
Presbyterian clergyman
'ourself, and any (flea. •
subjoin the following
low as 4„ per mold of
per muid ; beef, in
lb.). 2d. per lb. ; mut-
1. Prices of live stock
0•11. ; breeding sows,
Ser. ds. per half aum of
'oritac, red, 40 to 70 per
bottle retail : tea 34 to
twist). European roods
met the cheapest dis-
• and country ; Zwel-
neighhourhiiod of the
dutch language judig.
usefuL

,; *Dux assembled at the Freemasons' Tavern, for the purpose Alagirtraey roan after the death of 4,;„ing ,
e for iii, widow the case much longer. Fire persons have benn killed by them since and, on both occasions,
e of celebrating the Birth-day of the Grand Master of Eng- and live children, we are happy to state, is going on
very
underour arrival in the settlement. We are at (his. immediate moment welfare of the ni ;grant,
the most unpleasant apprehensions, in consequence of a co- redussing grievances, a
I laud
• The galleries were crowded with an assemblage of successfully. 'The funds, we understand, are to be placed alition entered into by their chiefs, avowedly for the purpose of an advantage. The presen
in the hands of a treasurer, and when a sufficient sum is
beautiful women. This commemoration has been conepi- has never seen the settle
it
tints for such display, but the number who complimented subscribed, it is the intention of the gentlemen acting on (o) To invalids, and persona m small and limited incomes, per- a blow it the existence(
haps no country in the world presents more advantages titan the 'nary protection, which
•
f 'l.)e Royal Duke with their presence on the present ores- her behalf, to set her up in sonic way of business, in order Cape i ante voyage, fine climate, and cheapness of the necessaries to whim-It is universally
eon, was beyond all precedent. Amongst the fascinating that she may procure a living for herself and fatherless and comforts of life, are offered to the emigrant, under the alvtve enftres, as that place,
t
7"P was the Lady of General Quiroga. The health of children.—Erening .Parer. circumstances ;he can perchase, in any district, safe from Falb-. transferred the drostdy
'lle Duke of Sussex was drunk with the greatest enthu- Nice: Di sr' :veil° xs.—The freemen of the town of Eye incursions. and wore certain of return for his labour, the land being urm, after many person
II hare lately received irom the Members of that borough SOL irrigable, farms from 3001. to 1,0001. sterling, with a house, vine- the faith (the distinct I
taimi and his Royal Highness warmly returned :hanks.
yard, orchard, and orangery, at a long credit (sometimes ten years• remain the chief town o
The • as a Christmas gift, which was distributed in the propor-
evening was spent in the most cheerful and spirited paving rent and one-tenth purchase unnually) or hire the . I . same t angerniv
ii, to enumers
.
"'lnner. lion of ltsss each, including the widows of freemen. The from 201. to 801, per anrum ;at d now, if n 'l' ' ear a t :strict town, pro- even to him ;he proelai
V' .
Itt.nlay Rowland Stephenson, Esq. was unanimously annual gift from the patron, of 3.Ss. to each of the freemen, cure education for his children, by the Presbyterian clergyman consequence of the fa
11..1 in numbi r about sixty, is at present withheld, from the gent out by the British Government. For yourself, and any frient!. absorbed by. the Dutch-
t e ed Treasurer of Si. Bartholomew's Hospital.
y A mune of lectures is about to be delivered, under
aitr.llorekee of the Lord Chamberlain, during the ensuing Lent, fear lest it should constitute bribery, as an election is so ;LhtootPlarli,chre a}.r
near at hand. However,. as the new patron. has met with ourrhd27ltr,
180Ibsp. ; potatoes. variable, usiially 8 r..ils.
ftoisr.thwisincleitzi,e,,, I.ssullotoians
..the follovr} of success, inheriting thi
Pc? mu' 17 Mil! rn recovering while
settler
their without
1 tl
h° u "
litra„ of the Theatre, Royal, on Sbakspeare and the so gratifying.
be
__ •ii with emr.parative criticisms on the actors and des- a reception from tilt. Corporation, no doubt
•
but he will returned for the borough, in the room of ton, 2d. to
some districts (Graaf ltevnet, &c. O. per lb.). 2d. per Ih. ; mut- assistance:
.
friers ! ' it ia„ i
I. ; these, of course, are killed. of live stork the above remarks are
3(
.4 c the late Attorney-General, when, after the election, the already mentioned. Pigs (sucking). 2!: r.,'.. ; bretsling sows, ceived since the period
a Ai II rtlresentations hi generzl of past and present titmice,
s. ; poultry cheap; Pape brandy 30 to Mir. IN. per halls= of tents and rations (flour,
r•Thelyrail h. • • ' ' for ' lying obtained a general permission twat freer ices expect to receive the same reward for their exec- 14/r• 4
lei lit gallons ; Cape wine, white, 25 to 10 ; Pon tar, red, 40 to 70 per meat, I Ob. per man, it
144Pote; lad 1 Theatre lions as they have so many years eoed.—Ssilak Pa r.,
Pr , half atim, in Graaf Reynet ; white. bottle retail : tea 34 to understanding that we v
s at ehich ' • the arrang,ement as to the partiethar
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melancholy • HOCKING CCIDENT:A accident hap- ii r. dn. peen,. ; sugar '2O r. die. per 10911 n. (moist). Eumpcan goods and twisted be the low
0 p they are to be delivered, is the only remainieg
Pk inthiar on Wednesday, at Aklerholt 31ill, near Fonlingbri4e, be- (as clothing, he.) very dear ; Graaf Ifeynet the cheapest din. trent, a distance of 121
• T, yto the granny.; of the necessary licence.
longing to Mr. Richardson. As one of his men, rimed Isaac reset • Uitcnhaagen the pleasantest for at-Prior and country • /we ' I- never contemplated be
l'c sior • , ••
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0 the hitt', at frowbridge, amongst children, from spout. au at the art ef greasing the wheel, his frock became en- • lendain the most cultivated ; except in the.. neighbou .. . ' - ' rhood of the rously remitted. At Rip
WWl-
rail pox, is very great. There were fourteen fungi- tangled, and
0:1ha was literally beaten to atoms. The wheel was co- I dewily towns, no andel favourable. The Dutch Isnguage their_ of imp! &
ements, c. at i
%Way sennight, and five on Tuesday. rind with gore, as if it had been paiuted. pensatile in some districts, and always most usefuL quiriug a fresh supply i
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