The National Register.
London, England, 1808-08-07 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER.

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were disposed in the following order : Sir Francis Baring is tlrtt
Chair ; on his right in rotation, Admiral Apadoesa, Lord Mid-
grave, his Excellency the Portuguese Ambassador, the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Ferrao, Don Rafael de Lupo,
Lord Bathurst, Right Hon. Charles Long, Don Josef Lopes
Martinez, and the Swedish Amhassador : to the left of dm
Chair in succession, General Jacome, Right Hon. George rae-
ning, Viscount Materosa, Lord Hawkesbury, Viscount Basal-
mail, Viscount Sidmouth, Don F. de Sangre, Don F. de la Ve-
ga, Don Joseph de Noyona; at the same table on the opposite
side, were Lords Camden and Erskine, Messrs. Winlham, She-
ridan, Maitland, Brenton Long, Wellesley, Hammond, &c.
At the other six tables the Members for London and Middle-
sex presided.
The dinner and desert consisted of every luxury and delicaer
of the season, which were provided in great abundance. The
wines were Champaign, Hock, Claret, Madeira', &c.
' The following were the toasts first given, some of rebid'
were introduced by short observations from the Chair, com-
plimentary to the illustrious persons named in them ;
" The King."—" The Queen."—" The Prince of Wales and
Royal Family."—" Ferdinand the "Vilth, King of Spain."
" The Prince Regent of Portugal, and the House of Ilraganza.."
" The King of Sweden."—" The King of the Two Sieilies."
" The President of the United States of America."
The only interruption to the general harmony of the meeting
occurred when this last toast was annonneed ; and the marks et
disapprobation continued until a new subject drew the &ism-
lion of the company.
An excellent band was provided in the new orchestra, which
struck up When the Noble Personages entered, and confirmed
playing martial and patriotic pieces, from the best Alasters,
during the whole dinner time. Afterwards they were atisi9ted
by Messrs. Dignum, Gibbons, and other vocal performers, whe
commenced with the favourite Anthem of " Non nubis Do-
mine." In the course of the eveniog, several new songs were
given, composed for the occasion, and '' Rule Britannia" bad
mine additional verses subjoined, adapted to the liberal purpose
of the Meeting.
The conviviality of the meeting having proceeded thus Far,
the Chairman rose and said, that lie had to propose a very few
sentiments to the Gentlemen presout, which he was remittent
would meet with their cordial as,ent and approbation. Sir
Francis then proposed-
1. " Success to the Patriots of Spain, our brave associates in

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liberty and arms."
x. " The health of our illustrious visitors, and may their cow-
rage and loyalty, be crowned with success : and when they re-
turn to their country, may they be rewarded by its atiection
awl gratitude."
Mr. Canning said, that he rose in the name of these snide
zueAs to express their thanks for the flattering reception given
them on this occasion. They desired him to acquaint this res-
pectable company, that without any hope of exterior aid, their
countrymen would have endeavoured to rescue themselves front
the tyranny by w hick they were threatened, and they trust they
.honk have succeeded. Now having witnessed not only the
promises, but the performances of the British nation to support
their cause, they can entertain no reasonable doubt of a favour!!
able issue. The honourable reward they propose is a pet ma-
neat alliance and friendship with this country, by which the se-
curity and happiness of Spain and Britain will he essentially
promoted. As an indication of the high respect they bore to
this meeting, they desired that the health of his Majesty should
be again given.
This toast was then succeeded by the following;—
" May the united efforts of Great Britain, Spain, and Portuf
gal, rescue the Continent from degradation and tyranny.,"
" May the Spanish, Portrguese, British, and Swedish Pow-
ers ever unite for the support of Religion, Liberty, Loyalty
and Law.
Lord Camden then proposed the health of the Chairman
with three Ones three, which produced an appropriate speech
from the worthy Baronet, and the return of the same complif
ment to the Company.
The Noble Vi-itors were nosy about to withdraw, when a
pause was occasioned by Mr. Canning's health being given; 03
which the Right lion. Secretary said, that he had bfore ad-
dressed the Gentlemen present merely in the character of an it.
terpreter : he now had the honour of !peaking to them in his
own person, and he had the satisfaction in that character to re.
turn them his most grateful acknowledgements.
At half-past ten, the upper table was cleared, and we beli.ata
lb( ;shots of the compan:: soon afterwards withdrew.

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