The National Register.
London, England, 1809-08-06 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER.

502

BUONAPARTE CON VICTED OF FORGERY.

Of all the actswhich have distinguished and disgraced
the character of Bnonaparte, and which mark with more
peculiar truth the features of his tyranny, that by which he
has
.presumed to falsify his Majesty's Speech at the close
of the last Session of Parliament, is at once the most auda-
cious and the most mean.—That the public may at one
glance of the eye see the whole infamy of this transaction,
we here lay before them a genuine copy of the Speech, to-
Feller with the spurious and mutilated representation of
at which BuoNArAturu caused to be inserted in the Moni-
teur of Monday the 10th July last, No. 101.
The Speech, such as it appeared in the Moniteur.
M y Lords, and Gentlemen,
41 We have rereived orders from his Majesty to inform you
that the present slate of the public btasine3s allows his Majesty
So dispense with a further continuance of your labours in Par-
'Waco.

" His Majesty doubts not that you will return to your pro-
vinces with the intention of exerting the influence of your know-
ledge and of your example, more deeply to engrave on the
hearts of his subjects respect for the established laws, and at-
tachment to that happy constitution w hich it has always been
the ardent wish of his Majesty to support and maintain, and
upon which, under• the 'protection of Providence, depend the
happiness and the prosperity of this kingdom.
" Gentlemen of the House of Commons,

46 We are commanded by hi 3 Niajest v to thank you for having
so liberally provided for the services of the pr: sent year, and
to ex p re,:. how much his Majesty is satisfied at your having been
enabled to provide for those services, without almost any new
burden upon hi: people.
" 11 is Majesty particularly commnyvls us to thank yon for the
oherity you have manifested in promoting the wishes his Majesty
bad expressed respecting nu increwed provision for the poorer.
elergy. That object was in the highest degree interesting to his
Majesty's feeling, and de3erviog the favourable epniideration of
Parliament.

" My Llrds and Gentlemen,

" The uncertainty of all human events, and the vicissitude; at-
tendant upon %% at., do not allow us to cherish too confident a hope
of seeing the present struzgle terminate in a fortunate issue ; far
we have to sti oggle against an enemy or an active genioc, with
whom every thing prospers timl whole most incredible projects
never foil of stirce,s.' His Majesty, however, commands U 5 to
assure you, that he is determined to continue to assist, and to
*airport, to the utmost of his power, the efforts made by Austria,
convinced that- you will agree with him, that every measure
which tends to Cie rc=establi.,Sment of her independence, are
Ho leis conducive to the true interests of Great Britain than they
are becoming her character and her honour.

The original genuine Speech runs thus:—
" Nly Lords and Gentlemen,

" The atrocious and unparrallelcd act of violence and trea-
chery by which the Miler of France attempted to 5 urprize and
to enslave the Spanish Nation, while it has excited in Spain a
de:ermindl and unconquerable resistance against the usurpation
and tyranny of the French Government, has, at the same time,
awakened i t other nations of Europe, a determination to resist,
by a new effort, the continued and increasing encroachments on
their safety and independence.
" Although the uncertainty of all human events, and the vicis-
situdes attendant upon war, forbid Inn confident no expectation
of a sat isractory issue to the present struggle against the common
enemy of Europe, his 'Majesty commands us to congratulate you
upon the splendid and important success which has recently
crowned the arms of the Emperor of Austria, under the able
and distinguished conduct orhis Imperial Highness the Archduke
Clarks. To the efforts of Europe for its own deliverance, his
Majesty has directed us to assure you that he is determined to
continue his most strenuous assistance and support, convinced
that you wilt agree with him in considering every exertion for
the re-establishment of the independence and security of other
nations,,as no less conducive to the true interests than it is becom-
ing the character and honour of Great Britain."

Oit the 19th of this Month the Paco of Tickets and Shares will advanee.—
Thom who iuteod to adventure in the protest State Lottery, will %aye consider-
ably by anintoteniate purchantt.—'rbe particular Numbers bespoke at Richard-
son. Good it ck alsd Ct,.'4 Offices, Cornbill and Charinr-Cross' are now ready
ter delh er, 1, and those who svish for more than rue Tiviust of.a Number, should
nabs earl) applications to pre/vest dieellphatinont.

FASHIONS FOIL AUGUST.

AUG. 6.

EXTRACTED FROM LE BEAU MONDE, AND SIONTNLY
REGISTER.
The lovely birth of fashion have now flown from the smoky
atmosphere of the metropolis. to waie their plumage in the see-
breezes or the soft sylvian air of their rural retreats ; we have
therefore less to say concerning the variations of that inconstant
godtiess, Moderne Costume, this month than usual.
Yet novelty does not wholly relinquish that dominion over
dress which is so willingly yielded him; hut w hilt the elegance
of the drawing-room no longer excites emulation, we find that
lighter objects and individual caprice are pursued through hide.
scribahle vraictics. It is in this season that taste in dress he•
comes free from the influence of example, and while it changes
with every whim of every moment, it is loaf, befsre it can be
depicted.

if we can speak of any particular mode of habiliment being
more usual than another, we would mention the crape mantle,
n hich is frequently seen distended in luxuriant folds on the
Steyne at Brighton, and on the Esplanade at Weymouth. its
form varies according to the inclination of the wearer, and ad-
:nits of different modes of adjustment. Chemise dresses in mus.
lin are much worn, and as they loosely throb over the lovely
forms which they can be barely said to invest, they indulge the
glass-eyed insects that buzz about the beach, with more than a
glimpse of those charms which chastity,withont any of her ancient
fortifications is left by herself to defend, The Barclay hat and
bonnet made of moss and fine plaited straw, are much admired ;
but the most elegant companion to the light walking Chemise
dress is the satin cap and short veil, with. a bunch of silver or
coloured grapes. The Crazy Gypsy hat of chip, worn over a
small laced cap, and tied down with a bunch of white ribband
on the left side, has an exquisitely simple and engaging effect.
The only novelty which may be said to be generally received
is the morning breakfast dress. It is a French jacket, made
of tine muslin, elegantly embroidered with Guernsey !lilies and
rose buds, or with large spots, worked flat, in silk or lamb's
wool: and occasionally goldfinches are elegantly introducetti,
with all their various shades in the borders. The hack is high,
and not mote than half a yard is the length from the w aist, ss ith
full plaits on the hips. The frog; is crossed in the conic form,
confined with a gold button. It is worn with a corresponding
train petticoat. Nothing can exceed the elegai;ce of this beau: i.
ful and attractive drets, when worn over en elegant form. In
full dress, the backs are made to lace ; the trains are very long :
lace and Italian trimming adorn the front, to which the slecvei
are made to match. The materials for fall dress consist of vel-
lum gauze, crape, or Italian net. Yellow, blue, and white
are the prevailing colours. Plain clear muslin frocks, with
short twisted sleeves, looped up on the shoulder, and ornament-
ed with a narrow border of stertim flowers in colours, worked
inss.tin stitch, have a simple and delicate appearance.
Dancing Dress, formed of a Biscayan coloured or white silk
gauze, over a white satin slip, ornamented from the bosom to
the feet with pearl loops and buttons; the neck, sleeves, and
bottom of the dress with pearl rosettes to correspond; sleeves
very short, with a white satin sleeve to appear below ; waist
moderately long. Silver ornaments may he wont with this dress.
White silk shoes with pearl buttons. French gloves and fan.