The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1808-02-11 00:00:00

FROM LLOYD'S LIST.

GILA EST,' 0, Fca. g. SaikdthTilidaderer, Lynda.
for Jamaica ; Tate, for Trinidad; Bimetto, Mar-
ston, Mr Belfast; sad the Ce!!Myeond, Peddl, for
as.

The embargo has caused numerous failures, and
a total stagnation of all trade. A house in New
York !la tailed for Poo,ooo dollars.
Captain Etas INS° it, who brought the dispatches
from -Admiral Cocuattex, of the capture of the
Danish West India Islands, is promoted to the
lank of Post Captain.
Private letters from the Savannah, of the 9th ult.
state, that intelligence arrived there from the seat
Of Government ou Oe 7th, that in embargo should
be laid upon all American shipping; hut that the
order was suppressed for two days, for the* purpose
of favouring the sailing of six ships, with valuable
cargoes on board.
As the season for °lir Greenland Fishery now ap-
proaches, the atteation of our Government, we hope,
will be directed to that valuable branch of com-
merce. The Faro, or Ferro Islands, beitig in the
possession of Denmark, will teem with privateers,
and heavy losses are to he apprehended, unless seve-
ral fast-sailing sloops be provided to keep them iu
check.

On Sunday morning a duel was fought on Dail-
bury Common, between Licutenalts 0----E and
M—w, both of the 43(1 Foot, which was &gended
with fatal consequences to the former, who re-
ceived a ball through the bud/ on the first fire,
and expired on the spot. This melancholy circum-
stance originated in a trifling dispute at the inei:i„
on the preceding evening. Lieutenant M. and the
'seconds have absconded.

Major-General C*LTWIIGUT is appointed to the
command of the brigade of cavalry, and Major-
Cienerst the Hon. CHARLICS Hope, to the com-
mand of the brigade of infantry, stationed in Can-
terbury.
The Lords Comminioners of the Admiralty,
from the great burden the innkeepers of Wool-
wich hay" experienced, have ordered the Woolwich
di vision of Royal Marines, until barracks are prepared
for their reception, to he divided, and they have
consequentlyMarclied for Portsmouth, Plyinooth,
and Chatham.

The Earl of DaNOUGRMOILL has advertised his
beautiful seat, Palmerston, within three miles of
Dubliar for sale. It was the favourite retreat of
his late father.
indeed •

~ when Provost of Trinity College,
and _ the child of his creation. Mr. litr-
artisan's` was captivated by the situation of the
ground. ' Palmerston is on a bill, overlooking the
river Liffey and the Phrenix Park, surrounded by
bleach-yards, strawberry and nursery grounds.
It was, perhaps. the difficulty attending the nhi-.
mate possession. that endeared this place so muffle
to Mr. Huron's's ; for it is remembered, that
for many years the Law Courts never were without
a suit between Mr. H. and Mr. WlLeocits, the
original proprietor. However, Mr. H. had, long
verinus to his death, huilt a most superb mansion,
with every appendage for a Nobleman of the
first rank. In the present state of Ireland, we
shall not he surprised to see this beautiful seat
purchased by Government for a barrack.
The Penetope frigate, Captain Dirk, will sail
from Portsmouth, with Sir_ GEO. PILLVRST, Bart.
and suite, for Halifax, the Moment the wind is ?tin
The 7th, sth, 13th, and 23d regiments. which are
embarked in transports commanded by Captain
W 'THEW., sail at the same time. The Banterer,
Captain Sittrr.tcp, accompanies them. The last
port of the I.lth regiment, commanded lay the Hon.
Colonel ComritA,, arrived, on Friday night, from-
Plymouth.

Captain HYDE PAMIR& is promoted to a Post
t
Captain ; Lieutenant HIC/IDZ2IIOII, who brough
the ilispatelicA from Sir SalaVeL Hoop, of the cap
hire of Madeira, is promoted to a Commander
Mr. T. CAtiaca, nephew of Rear-Admiral Sir
laA AC COFFIN, Hart. is appointed his Secretary
in thr Worn of Mr. J. H. litmezirr, who is ap-
psititea tame of the Akbar, in the East Indies.
Mr. Jp4o.l3.tar.n. of Portsea, is appointed Punier
of thEjpartmenth frigate, building at Dartmouth.
''ltlpCierday se'nnight, at the Guildhall, York, Mr.
It: Pia-coca, raft-Merehant, was chosen a Common
Councilman for Micklegate Ward, in the roam of
Mr. Hagar ABBEY, deceased.—Ronsteßnonas,
Eltfi. Well sworn into the office of Lord Mayor of
that city fur tW ensuing year. After the usual
procesAion, the Members of the Corporation, and
!several other gentlemen, (fined with his Lordship
at the itlansioo-Hoax, .where the entertainment
eonsiAted of every delic-acy of the Melon, the
choicest wines, ese. The day was spent with that
}emony, festivity, and hilarity, which usually'
charactetiat these 'netting...