The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1818-08-14 00:00:00

THE GRAND DUKE MICHAEL.

On Friday lost his Imperial flightless the Graril
Duke MICBARL was presented with the freedom ..f
the City of Edinburgh, voted to him on I,l7i•riiiir..
day, and was splendidly entrrtlined by the LORD
PROVOST at his own house. Notwithitaildiaig the
short notice there were prrsent
The Earls of Haddingtoe and Elgin, the Lori Advocate
of Scotland, Rarun Nicola', General H•ipe, Sir William,
Congreve, the Right Honourable William Dumdum, the Ma-
gistrates, and several perinea of distinction connected wills
the City.
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Apologies were received from the Illarquisys of Queens.
berry end Lothian, the Earls of Hopeiuuu siiil Monty,
Lord Robert Ker, the Lord President, &c.

His Highness manifested the must dignitird, yee
espy condescension, and seemed highly gratiti,il br
the attentions paid him. A Highla.ni ['err, in
full costume, played national airs in front ib! the
house, which seemed particularly to attract the
notice of the Grand Duke, who, as usual, rose
from dinner to partake of coffee, fruits, Br.c, at a
very eady hour.

ANNIVERSARY OF
THE PRINCE REGENT'S BIRTII-DAY.

On Wednesday the supporters of the Walsh
Charity met at the Horns, Kennington, in cele-
brate the Birth-day of the munificent Patron of
that excellent Inoitution ;
Sir WATKIN WILLIAMS WYNN, Bad. in the Clair.

Tile health. of The King—The Qiicen—Their
Prince and Patron, and many happy sem ns the
day—and of the other Illettilit Is of tile Royal
Family, were drank with unanimous test imonitsof
cordial regard.

Mr. Ificrisaris proposed the health of Lade,
Harriet Wi Wynn, and her infeintltighte, ,
which proposition was received anti acclainanons
of applause.
Sir WATICIN returned thanks, and said 'fiat he
was particularly gratified by this testimony ut.
nese towards his dear wife and infant.

Upon drinking The City of London,and its Com-
merce. the CHAIRMAN observed, that Wei-Soneis
were both at the top and bottom of the Csirvo-
ration, as the venerable Father of the C ty, Sir
Watkin Lewes, was a Welshman, as well as the
Junior Alderman, Mr. Waitliman. With regard
to the latter, though lie differed from Inni upon
some political points, he felt it but justice to con-
tradict a calumny which had been circulated, of
his having neglected Isis mother and relations. This
he was able to do frooi being a near neighbour to
the birth-ploce of Mr. Waithrnan, and he was it!r.
all good Welshmen would fed proud in Seri:.::
one of their countrymen raising himself by Cid
honest exertion of industly and talents, from hum-
ble beginning, to the distinguished situ:trims of le-
presenting the first commercial City in the woi Id.--
(Great applause.)
Sir WATRIN next proposed. The City of
ininster, and Sir Samuel Hominy, who, though .ot
born a Welshman, hard done his best to becone so,
by marrying a Welshwoman, and purchasing con-
siderable estates iu the Principality.
The health of the Chairman being drank will' the
warmest demonstrations of respect and regard—

Sir WATICIN returned thanks iu un impressive
speech, observing, that from the character and con-
duct of the Welsh Charity, he thought it the du
of all generous men, as well as that of the notivrb of
Wales, to contribute to its support. He could not,
indeed, imagine a case in which money could
better expended than in promoting the interests of
this Noble Institution ; for he had carefully ex-
amined the manner in which the Charity was con-
ducted, and he declared that he never saw children
at any public school better fed, clothed, and edu-
cated, than those whom he hod seen at the Welsh
School.—(Applonse.)
The health of the Vice-Presidents and Stewards
followed, and Mr. MUNN returned thanks in a
very eloquent speech.
Sir WATKIN retired about nine o'clock, hut the
company did not disperse until eleven, alter havinz
spent a most convivial evening, the pleasure of
which was heightened by several Welsh songs and
popula► toasts.

Yesterday the Duke or CAMBRIDGE, Lord
BERKIFORD. and Sir JOHN BORLASE ARRLN,
paid their reapects to the PRINCE KKGENT, at
Carlton House.
Yesterday the Duke of YORK and • select
party diued with the Duke and Duelit as of Cam-
sat DGE.

The Duke and Docile.' of' KasT were of the
clingier party given by the QUEEN on Werlipe-day
at Kew Palace, in honour of the PRINCE list:Ewer
birth-dry.
PotNCE LEOPOLD.—Yesterday, about twelve
o'clock, Prince LEOPOLD arrived in town fiorn
Claremont. His Royal Highness soon after west
out in his town carriage and called pt York Ho ww,
and from thence went to Marlborough House, where
he was met by Messrs. RANTING'S, tLc dmirt-
makers, and Mr. HIORT, the urelotrct. 111. lt.)al
Highness visited the Duke and Duchess of tu-
DitiDeE. In the evenibg ilighocss d e.l
with the Duke and Duchess or KENT at Ket.s.pg.
ton Palace, and afterwinds returned to Claremont.
The F. irl of LONSDALE and faintly arribe.l ut
Lowther Castle, on Tuesil.iy

Lord MOILPETH Mud Lord GII,ANVILLI: arc
among the lavlitoi.able slows at the I
Davosailißes seat, Chatsworth. Des h) -hue.
Baron HOMBOLDT. the Prussian Ainhassuil,e,
will gave a gland entertainment to a I.trge pasty
distinguished peri,onages uu Friday mat, at 1116 re-
lildesser in Portland-place.

Sir JOHN and Ludy GREY EoEttrott and funk.
left their honer m Grafton-kreet, liond-etreet, yes-
terday, for their seat, Eu.tun Park, Cite%hire.
Sir JOHN and I,:tily SHELLY and Nosily, here
left their LIOUSC to Berkeley-squa r, lur their aid
iu Sourx.

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Mons. Coats, whose fame es • mtatrileqaist end
master of the art of legerdemain, stands high 46
the Continent, last night exhibtted, for the first
time in public. in this country, at the great Cons
cert-room, which was very neatly and elegantly
fitted up on the occasion. This gentleman had
previously displayed his talents before the Panics
R64IENTi and other Nlembers of the Koval Fa.
roily, who were greatly pleased with his effints
and, under the .sanction of many persons of dir"-
tinctiust, he now came forward to amuse the
public in general. The species of estestain.
wrist affirded by M. CON'S is not altogether
novel—but it is so excellent iu its kind, th.:t it
must insure hint • very liberal patronage. The
amusement to be found at his theatre (if we may so
term it) is not very anweptible of description. To
be understood, and fairly eppree;ated, it must be
seen. The entertainments commenced with the
feats of • " French believe Jaggier." They are
certainly extraordirupy-.4laelling, in every. re.
sped, and excelling, in some, the exescisea,
for we can scarcely call them tricks, of the
Indian Jaggier*, who some time Wore exhibit.
ed in this metropolis. The actor his the op:
province of a handsome, intelligent, lively Mulatto
—and his brisk and vivacious manners. when not
engaged iu going through his performance, !pre-
sented a strong contrast to the gravity which distin-
guished the Indian Juggler.. when they were not
uii duty. He kept in play, at our time, two, three,
sod lour bravo-bells, cuistmeting and dilating. at
pleasure, the extript, as well as shape, of the
orbit, in which they moved. At use time they
described a circle, at another • parabola—this
moment they were impelled slowly. mid the next
with the greatest rapidity. The Juggler also dui-
pissed au eciertnesa tie the art of betancing, which
we have newer area equalled ; particularly when he
placed a top, solide apnsutng, at one end of • long
'drip of wlsalr-Ir.i,r, while else other rested °to a
piece of ',owl. which he held between his teeth
the whale-bone, brut down by the weight of the
foriu .tg tae segment of a curdle. He also
swallowed the sword —and, while it was in his sto-
mach, daur.d wish considerable animation. It will
be recollected that the Indian Jugglers never
moved while the sword remained to No dangerous •
situa tom.

M. Cowie'. performance consisted of two parts,
ventrili quy and sleight-of-hand—and he proved
honsrif an adept in both. He a the best ventrito-
sew we have yet heard. In two little piece% The
ofiiei.iss Postman. cud The Amateur of Private
Theuirteals lie imitated. Ilie voices of seven or
eight di% rent persionl, in different situations, and
of JIM relit .ices—same seemed to be up-staira—
otlwrs hrl,iw—sown crest way off--otlwrs *ear at
haul. In ull he succeeded admiranly..-but more
perticulartv in the faint our, indistinct tones, which
appeared to be uttered by persous at a coosiderable
distance. His deceptions were not common.
place. Very few of them we hail ever vrituessed
b• for. That which struck us as the most clever,
was, • is dra•i..g from a rase, Into which the come
pay 113t1 previously *ern him place a lighted sheet
or paper, a great quantitity of flowers, end
to all lipilirance, one small living pigeon,
srI,TR. till brill( handled, was suddenly soul-
united tato two, il presented to the com-
pitos. ior iiispection The substitutiun of
is poring. a rich —clic ging the position of two
cip.-ters• tii-e tilled with coffee, the other with tea,
"plVa .1 al opposite parts of the stage—and
various tiirks with cards—were executed with un-
cool itsia•

v it reuntetous audience witnessed M. CONTE'S
p owns aa. wench tort greatly ay lauded. Tile
Enterer Asillitte.A DOR anal suite. Lord Y/111111100T11.
and many tither individuals or distinction were
present.

L.dy HEATIMOTS. we are sorry to learn, has
heen much endnpused for WPC days past, at her
house in G-nsvenw.aquare.
ARNIVALs.-1441) CaAurvan. Min CRALI-
m.d A. C. CRAUIPURD. Esq. al the St.
Prlrfsirlirigh Hotel. Dover-atrvet, from the Con -
tumid; G. BsaIIELSY. E.g. and Mrs. Bauchi?
and fasnolt, at clown, from Bengal.
DEPARTURE—The &lambi...Jess of HUNTLY.
from the St. Petersburgh Hotel, Dover-street. for
her Mt in Scotland.

BraTß.—Yealr May. at Grove Howie. Black-
heath, the RiOlt Hon. the Countess or HUNTING-
DON, of a sun. We are authorised to my, it is
Lord HUNTINGDOIes isitrotioa to commemorate

h • succeaeion to the tide, by naming this boy
Roma HOOD.
THE EDINBURGH THRATRI.—Mr. ABBOTT'S
benefit on Saturday evening was a bumper. The
tint act of The Critic was performed by way of
tided tile; nfii; by Mr. ABBOTT. in which character
hr intrAuced massy local hit,, such as bridge build.
1114, spoiling of views, &c. and was loudly applaud.
rd. The School for Scamdel rod Catherine and
Peiruchiu concluded that gentleman's and blue
O'N MCI engagement with greet eclat.
Their Graces the Duke and Duchess of NORTH-
UMBERLAND arrived last week to Newcastle. On
Monday storringlit, there was a grand dinner at the
ilainion-Hutise, at which the Duke was present ;
in the evening their Graces holinured the As.
senility with their presence. There was a huffier,'
emiipany iu the ROOMII, of 554 ladies and gentle'
mu), immix el were Lord Paunnos, Lord
Noestssar, and many others of rank and title.
tlu Tuesilliy, at noon, the Right Wrro.hipful the
114)ctr, Aldermen, Recorder, Sheriff, &c. went in
state to the house of T. Minnows, E.+ (where
Ow Duke and Duchess resided) and presented his
Gtst e viol the firetloso of the town, on which oc•
cdsi,,is the bells were rung, and a salute fired front
the Ca•tle guns. His Grace dined at the Quern's
11"1 1011, with the High Sheriff of Nortlttimber-
Lul, the Grand Jury, the liar, and many Gentle.
1""" of the county. In the evening their Graces
p•irrimsell the Theatre, and retnained to the close

• W. 4NYT!
POLITICAL, DRAMATIC. LITERARY, AND
lIISCELLANEOUS.
.41i,
l• lop
sr antra, oil tArCI C AaTLE aIA On and the ether
Soon** shoot to aseeinhle at Aix-lw.Chapelle,
bold and comprrhentirt political siews, which the
world may hereafter adMire, as originating in wis-
dom, and proceeding on the principles of liberality.
Wanted, by the Ruyan Catholics of Ireland, ma
immediate and complete ensairipation. They hare
frequently applied to. 'OW Paftfist Ball, a greet
stickler for liberty of tiOnik4edetr to assist them in
supplying this deficiency. but, lsji' kali always re-
turned an evasive Answer. Whon,ipHrter quarrel-
ling with his oeighbours, he decimal be had no
time to think of the matter and. when he was
friendly with them, which was seldom the c tee, he
always stated. that such a time was not fit for con-
sidering the question.
Wanted, by the people of South America, un-
qualified independence of the Mother Conntry.
Sanguine hopes are entertained, that they will, in
spite of the urmament of A LIMAN DER " the Libe-
rator." obtain that blessing.
Wanted, by all Europe. a candid and impartial
Life of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, in which " no.
thing shall be extenuated, nor aught set down in
malice." It is feared that a geiwration, at least,
must prissy/ay, before such a work apyearr.
Waisted. h• Ministers, a proper sintinis of true
ocsalmiy. Hitherto they have sumt mil, farthing.,
while they were extending pound.. Some politi-
cal rconowi.t. conceive they had better reterse the
plan.

Wanted. by the people of the United Kinednni.
• Reform in the Co►nmon. Howie of Pat lirrn•ut.
Wonted. by a Societt denominated " The
itionuriei," Universal Suffrage and Amnia' Podia.
rin-ots. Glittering. bet not solid rewards. have
beer. offered for these ohjects--and have hero con-
stantly refused by •ll who east diatinguith the dif-
ference betwsen base coin and sterling money.
Wanted, by the Loan CHANCELLOR. • little
respite from application. on the subject of theatrical
property. It is to be lamented. dust an individual.
who would rather read en •®davitlMtn the finest
ploy ever written, should be so much disturbe.: by
disputes relative to plays end players.
Wanted, by the Sub-Committee of Drury-lane
Theatre sod the Select Committee of Proprietors,
for the benefit of all parties, a large portion of
uhataitnity. The beadle of rods in the fable, was
quoted at a late meeting of the Proprietor., when
the well-known Mrs. BuTLza exclaimed, that the
rods ought to be laid across the shoulders of those
who were fomenting such unprofitable bickering..

Wanted, owing to .he negligence of the Poet-
Laureate, by the different Members of the Royal
Family, who have recently entered info the matri-
monial state. I epithalastia.—N.l3. It is not
expected that Mr. THOMAS Moons will supply the
•
deficiency.

Wanted, two Mermaids, to exhibit, every even-
ing, in the basins, formed by the jets d'eai.r, in the
Saloon of time English Opera. Also, several hun-
dreds of singing-birth., to inhabit tlw groves trans-
planted there. They are at present, NI, abile dieter !
filled with some beautiful lease fish ; thus, in some
degree, realising the fanciful ides of Vtaott,'s
shepherd...
" Bt frets dssiihstid swim is Mors plow"

Wanted, four-score Negroes, to appear i• the
drama of Th. Africans. at the Haymarket. This
idea is evidently borrowed from tho NIC.CLKSOf the
American Wa►rior* at another home.

Waisted, a high-wind, to upset the Pagoda-
bridge in St. James'. Park. Should Zolis kindly
furnish ouch a wind, saillicient common sense will
be wanted by the Board of Works, to prevaut them
from re.erecting ibis nuisance, now generally spokeu
of, not as a bridge, but ea the conimon sewer by
which all the filth of Tothill-fields is conducted
iisto the Parka.

Persons supplying the whole. or soy of the above
waists. will be liberally rewarded.

The Rob Roy, ateam•lsacket. belonging to Grate.
neck. ar►i•rd Whitehaten on Sunday reciting
from Belfast, with passengers, and sailed again ou
Mond ,y mor►►ing.
On Sat urilly last the Royal Company of Archers
of Edinburgh shot for a beautiful Mrdal. presented
by Cole►►rl SPENS, made of Indian Pagodas. taken
from TtProco SAIL at Seringapatam. and wo►► by
WILLIAM ROSIIIIIIOI4 Esq. 75. Great King-
street.

Two woodcock•, in good condition, were this
week killed in the wood of Buntbrew, in the neigh-
bourhoud of Inverness; this species h.ve seldom
been found there so early in the season.

On the Scotch moon, the heath flowers, so fine
for the me of bees, are nearly in complete bloom, a
fortnight sooner then usual; and the husbandman,
now that the flowers on the dale lands have faded,
is busy in carrying his hives to the heaths. The
honey will be uncommooly good, plenty, and cheap.
In the vicinity of Inverness, a goldfinch's twit,
with six young, was lately taken ; the old pair were
likewise secured, and the whole family put into a
double cage, with a posit of canaries which had
a brood of young; there was. division of wire-work
between the cages. At first the goldfinches seemed
careless shout their young ones ; but the cock
canary, attracted by their cries, soon forced through
a flaw in the wires, and began' to feed them, which
operation hr continued, until the goldfinches begun
to follow his example ; at last the cock goldfinch
shrived that he did not relish his neighbour's visits
to his young, and chased him away whenever they
were reheated.

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.LAIO
COURT OF CHANCERY, Loceses-1314
Timm,"T. August 13.
PRIVATR HIARINOi

1141101 IA the miller of• HARE ANN Illitlolf,
supposed Lerudie.
The SoLICITOR-GISZRAL and Ms. Huy, at
nine o'clock, attended the Loan CRANcIiLLos in
his private room. in thin ewe, the merits of which
have trot transpired. But we tinderstlisd the LORD
CHANCELLOR refused to talllar the commoivion of
lunacy. on the uogiertakmg of Miss Barron. the
person it was to he direcird alpinist, that she
would return to her friends at Weytnouth.

A i.eov clue,' it bas been established some months
Soos.-rlased. under the name of The Woe-
',Ten Jesus li Christ ;tt has just itulished a
th of
ilmtibtraiier alpinist s'mr acts of violence
otter-
"e., Hgao..t it, and a justification of its doctrine,.
—(Patir Paver.)