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London, England, 1820-05-22 00:00:00

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Ilan already noticed thin politic *Shrilldons of works
of Aft, which form al roiliest so many points of attraction
Ikthe oartroptilia, via the Berl Academy, which, on the
wimple, is perhaps the least isterestiog of stay; the Sprisk-
intioas exhibition of oil sad water colours, which is ceedi.
Sable to the labours of the Society; Mr. Ghowil, which
lg....splays the male sad Lodger, of a single Artist ; and last,
=cal least, the Chevalier Ishasy's, in Pall.mrll, which is so
creditable. to the talents of this canines! French Artist.
rWe now turn to thaw private exhibitions which the pos-
sessors, with en much utility to the Arts, credit to them.
selieti, and gratification to those 'hoot they favour
with ticketa, throw open to the lovers of the Fine Arts Aim.
ing this reason of gaiety la She metropolis. Sir hint( F.
Lercetreen's admirable Gallery Is tss the eve of being open_
rd ; Mr. Wat.view Fawkes has 'erred his fine Collection
of Drawings on Thursdays during the season ; and no Fri-
days, Earl GRoSTENot has opened Grosvenor House for
the admission of visitors by tickets. The Grosvenor Col-
lection is one of the finest in the country, and its exhibition
under any limitation., crawl fail to be highly advantageous
to the cultivation of the Public taste. Au elaborate cata-
logue of this collection, with historical notes, has been just
published by Mr. Yowl°, the Mezzotint° Engraver to his
Illaatcry, and respectable Keeper of the British Institution.
The catalogue is illustrated by etchings of this Gentle-
man's from the noble works which the Grosvenor Gallery
coltish's, mid the publication, while it illustrates the descrip-
liqn of the Pictures, and raked, the knowledge of their
value, will remain a record of the taste, skill, and industry
!NY which Mr. Yousa has performed the difficall aid re..
sensible task.
The Grosvenor Collection consists of above 150 standard
works of the moat eminent ancient rod modern masters.
As works of Art the greater part of the pictures are of the
highest value, and many of them derive, if possible, addi-
tional interest from circumstsuces connected immediately
with their particular history. It would be an ending task
to detail the various merits of the works. Many of them
are the happiest productions of the most illnstrious Artists
who flourished in F.urope since the revival of painting, and
whose names alone are sufficient to give currency to their
works. The lover of the Fine Arts can in this Gallery ele•
rata his taste, and kindle his imagination, by contemplating
from the originals the noble grace and pro: riety of RA-
PHAFL, IIM brilliant end poetical flashes of RUMENS, the
routlibled perfection of the Pousstos, the superabundant
exeellence of CLAUDE, the purity sad grace of GUIDO, the
rule hut majestic grandeur of SA AAAAA IL Rosa, the striking
affect of CARACCI, the truth and brilliancy of TITIAN, the
repose and harmony of Cdnorozo, the transparent and
silvery tuner of CUTE, the grand sad solemn Mare-scum
of Resistants; the fine invention and correct &Figs of
LEONARDO D• VINO, the commanding expressioe of
YANDIMIL, and all the beautiful and faithful traces of us.
tare which are so abundantly disclosed is the pictures of
DOMINICHINO, ROBUINA, &WEILL°, GUANCINO, BOTH,
and a number of oilier foreign Artists, who were distia-
guishrd all over Europe during the three past centuries.
Among the moderu works in the possession of Earl Gnat-
Xenon., are some floe specimens of the genius of ROGAIIIII,
STUBBS, WILSON, GAINSnoIeOUGH, WEPT, REYNOLD%
Ilorrmiot, and other Masters of the English School.

The most distinguished personages in lowa Mesa this
Gallery, and the interest excited by so rare as assemblage
of valuable works in one etilleetlon, is the best proof of the
growing taste of the fsshiotiatile world fur the Fine Arts.

The departure of the lion. Mr. BIGOT, as Arn.
kissuitlor to St. Petershurgh, will take place
directly. fie will proceed in the Liffey, of fifty
guns, the lion. Captain DUNCAN, which ship is
nos preparing for his reception.
The value of the new crown to be worn by his
MAJESTY at the coronation is estimated at 54.0001.
One jewel in it is worth 14,0001. The old crown
is not worth snore than 1,0001.

The mort extensive preparations are making at
Eton, for the celebration of the triennial festival of
Montem lu-morrow, with extraordinary splendour.
The expected alti:ndance of his MAJESTY will
greatly heighten the interest of the occasion.
The Installation of the Knights of the Bath, in-
tended for the lst of June, is put off for a fortnight.
This is owing to the additional preparations neces-
sary for the increased number of persons connected
with that Order, and the appearance of the KING as
Sovereign thereof, which, we understand. is usual
at the first Installation in lus reign. The obstacles
are so nottierous, there is great doubt of any Instal-
lation of the Order in the present year.
We omitted intong the presentations to the KING,
at the Levee, Mr. PARKS", of Davenport Hall,
Cheshire.

A letter from Ludlow informs as, that Wednes-
day last, the anniversary of her IVIAYESTY'S birth-
day, was celebrated in that town by the ringing of
bells, and a display of other marks of loyalty and
great respect on the beceeion.
The Earl of CRAVRN'S elegant yacht, row in
Southampton river, is to be ready by the Id of
June. She is of 400 toils, and manned with fifty
seaman. The Earl and Couute►e, and suite, in-
tend fir,t sailing round the ble of 11'iglit, then to
Brighton; thence along the French coast to Hol-
land, and to Scotland. Such is their intended
summer excursion.

LETTERS OF EIOR 4CE WA LPOLZ.—The pub-
lication iu Bett. of the Complete (7orrespoodenee of
R•RA011 WALPOLE, has given which eatisketion. It has
been truly observed, that " to the few, who linger among as'
and remember the beantin he has celebrated, or have 'magi. t,
eel al ARTHUR'S with TISTISHEND ur fin.www, times'
volumes will neat a thoisaisd pleasaut resollectioui; and
to the present generation, it cannot but be gratifying to have
the wit, the pleasantry, and the manners of an age, net is.
`teed so lot:g removed from us in lime, as in mangers and l
*pinions themselves, sketched with suck admirable truth
and spirit. The scenes betweeen SEL•eitS and Mrs. 1)014. ,
Cas—tbe marriage of 6 handsome Ttuggr'—and the Vasyt-.
„ball party. and iiinuoteralite ullwrs, All the rentembsamlim
of no age that has quite passed away."
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this Lottery !—liist Thursday. 18th May, Not,
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2801. Consols, were sold in Shares, at their fortunate 011imatt
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Holborn; where they also sold No. 9,1414, a Prize 0r24,011014f
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