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London, England, 1820-06-24 00:00:00

AiMAmrshjii.

Cto A'ednesday 'vesting, the rooms were more bril-
liantly attended than toy preceding evening this season;
there were pearly bOO persons of the gm distinction and
frshion. Dancing ecnrinteared a hills before eleven o'clock.
Among the admired couples were:—
Martinis of Worcester Lady G. ra...
Sir Henry Lambert.......• in Fitzroy.
Count CarAnsan Miss Eden.
Count Pu11en...... Miss Montagu.
Lord Loughborough . Lady E. Cornwallis.

Capt•ia Actan Miw D3lllllOlll.
Lard Molyneuz Mm Film!agency.
Mr. Chad Lady J. Pagrt.
Among ober distioguisbed personages were—
Pristme—Gurtavus, Fragicaveho, Sapieba, Lichtenstein,
and fichrhaMlT

i'rtitreeera--Esterlinse sad &hobslufr.
Dokat—Glutoceder, Wellington, DiNtinshire, Beaufort,
soil Grafton

Dgekeases—Wellinktun and IMwaiger Northumberland.

d/uroutses—CaosileS, Anglesey, erahaus, Exeter, Tisch-
-60,1, DVIIIIIIIIife, Winchester, Hostly, and Facie
Alarchiorsairses—Cholmumb•ley, Conynghans, Downahire,
Bath, Dowager Downshile, Cornwallts, Heady, and Salis-
bury.
Roth—Jersey, Belfast, Ancram, Westmorland, Beau.
clump, Darnley, Dartintiuth, Clare, Shafiesbary, Rosalyn,
Uxbridge, WAinelasid, Clonniel, Denbigh, Longford, Rose-
berry, Clanwillians,Beilive, Brownlow.
Cometesese—Abuyier, Jersey, Bathurst, Deride', Sefton,
Uxbridge, Lansdale, Glengall, Easton, Clair, Clususel, Mast-
VIM Longford, Roseberry, Sandwich, Brawlslow.
Lords—H. Cholusondeky, Saurian, Crossbars'', A inky, A.
Massillon, Strathavea, Clifton, Molyisenx, larisdenell, Lough-
borough, Grantham, Mark Kerr, Castlereagh, Auckland,
F. L. Gower, Graver, C. Fitzroy, Kilmarey, Elleuburough,
J. Mountamelts, Came, W. Lernox, F. Ben-
lista, Valletta., Breeknuek, Falmouth, Clive, Stuart, G.
Somerset, W. Rumell, Granville, C. Manners, Alvaitley,
Dunessmon, F. Conyegliam
Ladies---Pratt, Parts, G. Fame, E. Conyngham, Gor-
don*, Batharirt, Bhgh, hill, Molyneux, A. Cooper. J. St.
(lair, Maefarlissid, E and C. Somerset, Grautliam, M. Stan-
ley, Castlereagh, E. Verso", Codrington, G. Seymour, C.
Rowley' M. Lowther, H. Ruske, Curzon, J. Fitzgibbon, C.
W. Melvillo, Greville, G. Bingham, M. Bennett, Liddell,
Falmouth, C. Graham, C. Walpole, C. Brudenell, Dynevor,
Thane, C. Macdonald, E aid G. Stanhope, E. Manners,
M. Taylor, J. Cornwallis, Assley, G. Montagu, Shelley,
Vane, Hampden, M. Nairn, J. Hay, Ducie, K. Forrester,
Lambkin, E. Gray, Ossulstun, H. Hamilton, M. Ross, J.
Leona'', C. Lamb, Wm Russell, E. Balfour, J. Maitland,
S. Batley, Sonars Wortley, Hunluke, G. Wellesley, two
Fillets's, E. Forbes, Illeatbcote, Lucy Clive, C. Pastiest,
Count and Countess St. A nitride, aad several of she Am-
tornado's.

Sirs—T Arbuihnot, 11. Lamberi, R. Macfarland, C. Gre-
with', R. FergUllllll, G. Roblown, W. Elliott, T. I.l.Men, J.
Artley, .1. Shelley, W. Allay, 11. Hamilton, M. W. Ridley,
.1. W. de Bathe, T. Salusbury, E. 3lurrason, U. Floyd.
Hon. General Bligh.
Colonel Davis.
Captain Filaelarenre.
Merere.—Hughes, Balfour, C. W. Melville, 11. Burrell.
Mrs Arbuthnot.

Atisses—Fitzclarente, Hamilton, Hun. Morton, Hon. Rice
Liddell, Needham, Ferguson, (\ Airington, Eden, Arbuthnot,
Marl Kerr.

COURT OF CLAIMS.

The Lords Commissioners appointed by the King
to hear and determine ill claims relating to the
services at his Majesty's Coronation, assembled
yesterday, in pursuance of their adjournment, iu
the Painted Chamber.
At twelve o'clock WED. Butt, Esq. the Deputy
Sevjeaut at Arms, read the proclamation of silence,
and called on all persons hailing claims to come
forward and prefer them.
The Earl of Harrowby, Lord President of the
Council, took the Chair. his Rapti Highness the
Duke of York sat on his right band; the other
Commissioners were, Lord Amherst, Sir Wm.
Scott, Sir William Grant, the Hon. C. Binge
Bathurst, &c.
Mr. Dillon, the Barrister, on behalf of IVm. M. Dillon,
a Baron of the Holy Roman Empire, who claimed the right
oft a former day to perform the service of Lord High Chaos-
berlain on the day of his Majesty's coronation, stated that
he wished the petition to be received and recorded, that it
might appear hereafter that he did Out forgo his
Proofs were brought in by she agents of the Rev. Mr.
Dymuke, to phew his right of appointing a deputy to per_
form the service of Champion ou the day of his Majesty's
coronation. Refereed in the Attorney-General.
Mr. Kinkel attended with proofs, claiming the right, on
behalf of the Barons of Corte Castle, to covey the canopy
over his Majesty on the day of his co Huss, in coojonc-
tiun with the Cinque Ports.
Mr. Buteler attended, as Counsel on behalf of the Couple
Porto, against the claim of Curie Castle.
The Court decided, that the Barous of Corte Castle had
not established

'I he Duke of Norfolk's claim to the Butlership for the
Manor of Kenisinghall, on the day of the corunatiou of Isis
Majesty, was opposed by Mr. Herbert, brother to the
Rev. Mr. Herbert, wbo claimed the °like In right of the
Manor of Buckingham.
The Court determined that Mr. Herbert had not made out
his claim.

The Noble Chsirmun observed, thst no Petitions
would be received by the Court Art. IVedisesday
next, to which day the Court adjourned.

Mr. Cotton, in his as Natty Things with few
Words," truly says, " in great matters of public
tuoinstit, wheraloth parties are at a stand, and both
are punctilious', alight condesceusions cost little.
but are worth touch. A few drops of oil will ►rt
the political machine at work, when a tun of Vine-
gar would only corrode Ihr wheels." We wish
that this reirtiluent were felt at this moment in high►
places. How .monthly would ills nr,y,ociation for
settling the unhappy disputes to the Royal
have run on. if a little concession had• been mixed
wiih the assertion of high
Vi'e are authorised to state. that the suit instituted
in the Arches Court of Canterbury, against the
Rev. Joins MALLET MASTS'', D.M. Rector of Chorley, in
the ('minty Palatine rd Lancaster, au a charge of simony,
wig. fur baring sampan-ally contracted fur, awl 'purchased
the ia,nrrdiste pre"rolaliou in the Vicarage of Si. Nicolas,
in learisbrflokr Castle, Isle of Wight, was us Thursday dis.
ruined by Sir J. 14110HOL, with costs.

Of all the Animals that have been imported for
many years, untie appear to hove excited so much
interest to Naturalists an the Intuit Elephant just arrived at
the Royal Menagerie, Exeter 'Change: it is really worth
seeing, and Jur& a great treat to the numerous visitors of
this great EstabliAmeut.
','e hear that the greatest losers by the leading
Banks breaking in Ireland are, Lo►d CALEDON,
Lord CLONIIEL, and Mr. Fox LANE.

It is mentioned as a proof of the demoralizing
effects of a standing army, that sixteen young girls
abauol9ned their friends:lnd their homes,and march-
ed away with that portiou of the 85th regiment of
foot which last week left Iludder•freld. A gi►l of
the name of Letitia Redford, who was prevented
from accompanying he► companious, went out sotue
time after and banged !lentil!

TRIUMPH OF SOUTHWARK.

fin consequence of Ike real pressure of Parliamentary
matter, Ike following article was omitted yesterday.]

Thursday everting the Electors of the borough of
goritliviark (friends to Parliamentery Reform) cele:-
brated tit* second anni y of their independ-
ence, by • public dinner at the Grove Noose;
Camberwell. About six n'clock, Alderman Thorp,
Mr. O'Meara, Mr. Wetherapt,on, Mr. Hell, Mr.
GA's, Mr. Black, sod many other gentlemen
who usually: take a le:rdio part in the political
affairs of the Borough. entered the room amidst loud
greeting*.
Mr. WETHERSPOON said a fetter hail Inn) re-
ceived front Sir ROBERT WILSON, which would
he read in the course of the evening, slating that
the important debate in the House of Commons
prevented . his. attendance. Applause. )—(1 oder
these ctreunrsmuces, be begged leave to propose
that Mr. Alderman Thorp do take the Chair,
which was unanimously agreed to.
The cloth bring cleared-
- " The King, and may be never forget those principles that
placed his Family on the Throne of Great Solidus," ors
given from she Chair, sad drunk with three times three.
" The Queen, and may she long cowman (in the words of
Mr. Ossining) the grace 9 life, and *rummest of maciety."—
This toast was hailed with Ike most ealluanaslie applause.
" The Sovereignly of the People"—" The Liberty of the
Press," ice. rem received with 'Dearly equal approbation.

Tile CHAIRMAN, in proposing the twat tears, ob.
!served, that it wits one dear to all their hearts, mud
war likely to. become the prevailing sentiment or
mrny who but a short
brought to acknowledge the necessity of any reform
in the present•syitem :
" The free Repruientai ion of the People in the Commas.
Moose Of Parliament."--(Ckeerr.)
Mr. WETHSUPOON here rose, and lifter a few
preliminary observations, read the letter which had
been that morning received by the Committee, from
Sir Robert Wilson. It was addressed "To the
Gentlemen assembled at the Grove-hoist, Camber.
well," and preinired that it was with infinite regret
the gallant -General foetid himself prevented by
what they must menet° hr all illdlaperladble duty,
from having the honour of meeting them that day.
A debate war to take place in the Douse of Com-
mons, on subject of the deepest interest to
the country; and the Douse would, ar he under.
stood (alter Mr. %Vilberforce's motion was dis-
posed .1) he called upon to determine the solemn
question, whether justice was to be administered
according 16 its due course, or with perverted
forms, to the prejudice of the King's honour, sod
the accused's security. That accused was their
Queen, who had conic to .England to meet the
charge with which she was menaced ; she had made
her appeal to the British people for protection.
against Secret Committees, and ministerial or
packed tribunals, before which even her own
Counsel, in the first instance, will not be permitted
to appear. With this appeal were involved consi-
derations of the highest importance to the honour
and interests of the empire, and he was (-miliaria
that on such an occasion they would not Wild(
him anthorised, as the Representative of South-
wark, to be absent from his post in Parliament.
But in thus obeying the duty lie owed his constitu-
ents and the public, he could not bill feel great dis-
appointment and mortification at an unexpected
course of proceeding which deprived him of the
gratification of presiding at a festival established to
commemorate their honourable exertions, and at
which he could not have assisted without the warmest
feelings of gratitude and pride.— ( Load plaudits.)
The CHAIRMAN then separately proposed the
healths of Sir R. Wilson, Sir F. Burdett, Mr.
Calvert, Mr. Alderman %Vooil, Mr. Whitbread,
Mr. flobhouse, Mr. Alderman Waitlinum, &c. &c.
which were hailed with repeated acclamations.
Mr. HAI.L (we believe) proposed—
The health of Mr. Alderman Thorp, and the Independent
Livery of Loudon, and may they
example they set is lata.
Alderman THORP said, lie would have confined
himself to simply returning thanks, had not the
corniest'', done him the honour to couple his name
with the Independent Livery of London. During
the time that lie was honoured with 11w confidence
of that important body, he received from them
such kindness as could never be effaced from his
memory; and, lie believed, if a contest was to take
place to-morrow in the City, its revolt would be very
dillereut from the last. The friend*, of freedom
slept on that occasion too securely, whilst their 011.
portents were straining every nerve, and tiring every
art that gold or power could effect, to forge shackles
for them.

The CHAIRMAN then begged to propose the
health of a distinguished individual who bad ho-
floored them with his pany—he meant M►.
O'Meara.—( Load applause )
Mr. O'MEARA (late surgeon to Bonaparte at St.
Helena) observed, that as lie was wholly unused to
public speaking, he should require much of their
kind indulgence. If any thing rotild enhance the
value of the compliment just paid to him, it was
the recollection that it caine from so patriotic a
body as the independent Electors of the Borough
of Southwark, men who hod given such it signal
blow to the friends of corruption and unlawful
power. He could not help here expressing his
abhorrence at the degrading system of e►pionage
pursued in the present day, although lie might
have made his fortune in such a character, but lie
found the worst feelings of his nature iii idequate
to the disgraceful employment. When Napoleon
Was at the height of his power, lie (Mr. O'lleara)
was found using his best endeavours against hew
iii the field, but when oppressed, when deprived
of every solace, of friends, and dignity—of wife,
child, and all that could make life desirable, and
pent up in worse Ilium is prison, he could not
but regard him with feelings of commisera-
tion and sympathy, and to he is spy upon the
conduct of such a man, and to report every
word lie said, and every thing he did, was
what lie could never consent to. The consequence
was, that he rendered himself unacceptable to
those in power, who visited him with every degra-
dation that petty malice could inflict ; but he hail
the consolation of knowing that his conduct had
received his own sanction, and the approbation of
all good and feeling men.—(Three distinct rounds
of applause followed this short address.)
During the evening the company were enlivened
with many patriotic songs and tunes, and they re-
mained in convivial harmony to a late hour.