The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1818-08-08 00:00:00

BRIGHTON, AUGUST 6.

We are happy to announce the arrival of the.
PRINCE REGENT at the Pavilion last night, as it
confirms the hopes already indulged of the itti•srtiv-
nig state of her NI AS ESTVitI health. The whole of
this day has keen occupied by his Royal Highness
in viewing the progress of the magnificent improve-
ments at this royal residence, wish which he ex-
pressed his satisfaction. The Pavilion may justly
be termed the hive of industry, for the numerous
workmen tare in full activity from an early liner in
the morning until the close of day-light, in order
to complete the exterior of this noble structure Ise-
fore winter.

We understand that the PRINCE REGENT returns
to the Stud-house to-morrow, after vi-iting her
MAJESTY. It is with great pleasure we observe
his Royal Highness in such excellent health, which
is more improved of Iste months ban the in:ist sari-
gnine of his friends could have expected.
Sir B. BLoomFIELD and Mr. WATILR are down
here.

The Duchess of GLOUCESTER HA Princes%
AUGUSTA left the QUEEN yertertlay mornitiv. !o .t
rode out through Mortlake, Barnes, &c. Tit, it
Koydl Highnesses returned to Kew P.ll ice to

ke Duke of YORK went to Kew yesterrl.ty
afternoon, to visit the QUEEN and dine at Ike
Palace.

The Right Hon. WELLESLEY POLE C!)tPrt:siti.!,i
the: Duke of WELLINGTON and a velect party sev-
terday, at Ilia residence in Saville-row.
Major FrrzCL,tay..xce remains confined to his
bed, at the house of Inv Royal Highness the Duke
of CLARENCE. St. Jaines'a Palace. To the nu-
et-serous inquiries yesterday after his health, the
mer wits, that hr continues lice from fever, and is '4
Ns well as could be expected front su vevt-re all ;It.
CI&Ilt•

Amongst the fashionahles now iii tow,,, o e Lace
to notice Field-Marshal Lord BEREsruao, alter
an absence of many years.
A tailor advertises that he will fit his (lowly c
towers with geometrical precision. 'Di a uccou,ts
for the many globular figures we find among this
class of gentry in the City.
A letter from Brest, in the Paris Papers, dated
the 29th ult. states, that on the -27t1i x ft% tie eu.
tered the Roads, having on hoard his Royal kligh-
ness the. Duke of GLOUCESTER. After Ft salute
from the batteries, the Duke landed, and was re-
ceived with acclamations by a numerous assemblage.
He was escorted to the Hotel of the Comma idaie
of the Naval Forces. Next morning, the officers of
the garrison, at the head of whom were the Generals
Count DIJOFELISE and Baron de Gocuer.AT, with
the Civil and Administrative A uthorlip:s were pre-
sewed to his Royal Highness, who conversed with
them in the most affable manner. In the course of
the day, the Duke reviewed the troops and 111 tilkri
of the marine, and expressed his satisfaction at their
fine appearance, and the precision of their manic(' vies.
A sumptuous dinner was given by Count Gova-
DON, at which were present all the di4tingnislail
personages of the place. In the evenii.g his 1{0)m1
Highness went to the Theatre, accompanied by 11,r
Mayor and Chiefs of the different authorities. The
orchestra played the English air of " God sore the
King," and immediately after, " Vice Henri IV."
The august traveller, on every OCCA.IOII, exiges..e4l
his lively sense of the kind reception lie met with
this town.

Field 'Marshal Lord BERESFORD is sitting to Sir
THoss AS LavirmeE for his portrait, fur his Grace
the Duke of WELLINGTON.

It is said Sir THOMAS HISLOP'S share of prize-
money during the late war in India amount. to
100,0001. However encouraging this may he to adventurous
spirits, let it be remembered they 'lmA fight their wet
to the office of Cunimonifer in Chief, acid gain it at the
CalitlOU'S mouth. How different to the peaceful Scheme sit
enricbing • man, now submitted, which, mit:milt truiililr
or danger, and requiring neither skill nor talent, „ill t_rtß•
ROLL not only privates, but even women and e.hl:Jrco. at,e
a Fortune of 30,0001. or 60,0001. in a few days, u ill' !P)01
Sovereigns in Gold, besides Claret, Port, and Madeira, sr
may be known at either of CARROLL's, the Contractue.,
Offices, No. 7, Coruhill, or 26, Oxford•strect, %hese inu
drawn Tickets and Shares may be had; and as there awe.,
fixed Prizes, all the Capitals may be drawn Next W (Jots.
day, the Regent's Birth Day.

A very extraordinary circumstance occurred cri
board the Emanuel, Captain Srataush, bound to
Eldneur, near the Gunfleet Beacon, in the eau,
on Wednesday week. The velpiel about noun, was
visited with millions of wasp,' ; and, although the
crew swept them from the deck and gunwale id they
fell, they were assailed w ith inecessive fa
laur hosts, almost co, sting their pervins. 11. e
Emanuel oas about s!xteen miles from the 11104 ;
the wind at west, blou.itg funs the shore.