The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1818-04-27 00:00:00

BRIGSTOICZ is spptsistted Flag-Lieutesikut.

Yesterday the Loan CHANCELLOR bad an au-
dience or the Patties REGNNT At Carlton-house.

The Dotterel/, 18, Captain J. GORE; and the
Sappho. is, Capt. PEURRIDGE, lately commission-
rd at Chatham, go to the St. Helena station ; the
former arrived at Portsmouth on Thursday. The
Thomas and W Winne transport, Limit. Vci. RITcRARD,
Agent, sailed fur Leghorn on Wednesday. with the
presents from the PRIMER REGENT.

The Fly, 18, Capt. Ilstnwtm, mime into Ports-
mouth harbour on Wednesday, to he refitted. The
Sofishory. Capt. H. STEW ART, will be paid off on
the 4th of May.
Passed down Channel. the Soiereirs, Sealeby
Catik, Orwell, and Persenercnice, fur India and
China.

Letters received from China state a circumstance
of much interest. A serious misunderstanding has
arisen between the Chinese authorities and the Bri-
tish traders, respecting reported smuggling by the
country sloops. Bonds had been demanded from the
owners, which had been peremptorily refused : a
general starch of all British vessels had been
threatened. In consequence of this high language,
Captain Ct.ovEt.t., of the Orlando frigate, had pro-
ceeded from Macao to Canton, accompanied by
several merchants and supercargoes.
The 35th regiment, Colonel Lomita° Mooas.
at Ifolsea. is placed under orders to embark for
Quebec; and the 38th regiment, Colonel Matas,
at Plymouth, is under orders for the Cape of Good
Ilupe. The 98th regiment, Cnl. DANIELL, from
Ilalifex, nod the 5111 battalion 60th regiment, from
Gibraltar, are daily expected to arrive, to be dis-
banded. The 6lth regiment, Colonel Rica, C.B.
removes f Portsmouth on the 4th of May, to
Plymouth quarters, instead of the 18th regiment;
which latter +ill go into Figrehouse Barracks, Ports-
innioth. The Sith regiment is on march f►om
Gloucester to Plyniouth, in the room of the 90th
'Tome-tit, removed to Chatham.
'rile five men who, in the mouth of June last. on
the road boat Strasburg, robbed Lord CLaxwm-
-1.1.411 and Capt. GORDON of considerable property,
lo.ove hero tried by the Court of Assizes et Meuse,
...d sentenced to perpetual hard labour, and to he
',eroded. They contested their crime, but have
aploraled, in the hope of obtaining a commutation
of some part of the punishment.

An adjourned Abelian/ of Country &silken was
1111 Saturday at the George and Vulture, Corn.
h.!l, fOr the pii.inpe of taking into consideration
the Bill introduced into the House of Commons,
ag the Country Bookers to deposit security
ia floe ',oldie hinds for the issue of small pro.
"if-07y note*. The Chairman, Sir WM. ELVOIID,
itr.l. that for hal written to the First Lord of the
Treariu.i and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. re-
/geol.*); that a *Li would he appointed fur a con-
ference upon the subject of the objections to the
Bail, and tient the Ministers had appointed Wed-
',rola! next. This communication was received
applante. Alr. B.ittt N Grow. jun. signified,
that he wa- of opissiou that, notivrtnstanding the
,tgirts of the Bankers. the measure would be ear'
tied with soine niudificauwa. Some expressions
ns re made, mugs:ding that the strongest oppesi.
'ton to such a men-ore. however modified, would
'se roadie upon the part of the Country Bankers.—
‘4"vvrai ltericlui.....s were then passed *gonna the
"ill. at tisjii.t, impolitic. oppressive to iudivi.
111141 s. and likeiy, if raised, to prove injurious to
Le public rtvetiue.

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THE DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER'S
BIRTH-D 4 Y.

Saturday was the birth-day of the truly amiable
end universally-admired Princess Mary, Duchess
of Gloucester, which was celebrated by every mark
of respect. The band and drum-major attending
the King's guard wore their state uniforms, and the
Ensign of the guard carried the State colours►
Prince Leopold came to town from Claremont,
to pay his personal respects to leer Royal Highness.
The Duchess of York, the Prince and Princess of
Hesse llombourg, the Duke of Kent, the Duke
of Sussex, and the Princess Sophia of Gloucester,
olso attended at Gloucester-House, to pay their
personal respects to their Royal and beloved sister.
Gloucester-House was thronged in the course of
the day with the Foreign Ambassadors and Minis-
ters and their Ladies, the Cabinet Ministers and
their Ladies, the Great• Officers of State, with a
numerous assemblage of Nobility and persons of
distinction.
Her Majesty gave a dinner, in honour of the day,
to the Duke and Duchess, who were met by the
Prince Regent. the Duke and Duchess of York,
the Duke of Clarence, the Duke of Kent, the
Princess Sophia of Gloucester, the Princess Au-
gusta, and the Prince and Princess of Hesse Hom-
bourg.
At nine o'clock her Majesty had a small party to
tea, in honour of the day.
The domestics of the Duke and Duchess had

an entertainment.
The tradesmen of the Duke and Duchess illu-
minated their houses in the evening.

TIM PRINCE OF HESSE HOMBOURG.

On Saturday the Prince of Hesse Hombourg,
attended by Baron O'Naghteii and Sir Henry
Campbell, went to view several establishments in
London ; among them were Spode and Copeland's
extensive warehouses for glass, china, earthenware,
&c. of their different manufactories, in Portugal-
street, Lincoln's-Inn-fields. His Serene Highness
was received by Mr. Copeland, Mr. Taylor Cope-
land, and Mr. Astbury, who conducted him over
the numerous warehouses, which contain the
largest and greatest stock of any in England.
They explained to his Serene Highness the pro-
cess of the glass, porcelain, and Staffordshire
wares, with which the Prince appeared highly
delighted and amused, and also expressed himself
astonished at the magnitude of the establishment.
His Serene Highness made several purchases to
take with him to Germany as presents, &c. His
Serene Highness proceeded from thence to Birch's,
the coachmaker's, iu Queen-street, Lincoln's-tun-
fields, to inspect his new travelling chariot, which
is building for use on the Continent, and is parti-
cularly neat and elegant. The colour is bright
yellow. The arms are on two plain German
shields, with the two coronets above them on each
side. The inside is a pearl coloured drab, with
rich lace. The coach is hung on a double crane-
necked perch, with every necessary appendage for
comfort and convenience, wholly on springs.—
Yesterday his Serene Highness, attended by Baron
O'Naghteu, rode on horseback in Hyde Park, &c.

The Duke of Vows visited the PRINCE REGENT
yesterday.
The Duchess of Gt.oucursz, and the Dukes of
Yoe' and CLARENCE, visited her MAJESTY yes-
terday.
The weather being remarkably mild yesterday,
the QUEEN rode out in her chair in the gardens
behind her palace.
Prince LEOPOLD had a long interview with the
PRINCE REGENT. on Saturday, at Carlton-house.
His Royal Highness remained at Carlton-house
about four hours. He afterwards visited the D.►ke
and Duchess of Yottc and the Duke and Duchess
of CUMBERLAND. In the evening his Royal High-
ness returned to Claremont.

Friday the Duke and Duchess of GLOUCESTER
had a dinner and an evening party.
On Friday the Duke of KENT went to Clare-
mont, on a visit to PRINCE LEOPOLD.

Yesterday Dime Service was performed at the
Queen's Palace by the Rev. Dr. MADDEN.
Yesterday divine service was performed at Carl-
ton-house. by the Rev. F. W. BLOMBERG and the
Rev% Dr. STANIER CLARKE.

The Duke and Duchess of GLOUCESTER at-
tended Divine Service yesterday at St. George's
Church, Hanover-square.
Yesterday the Duke and Ditches. of CUMBER•
Lax o. accompanied by Captain JONES, Madame
DUHOVRO, and the Household, had Divine Service
performed by Dr. CLARKS. the Duke of CUMBgt.
Lats WS Chaplain, at thei► residence in St. James's
Palace. The Duke and Duchess afterwards rode
to Kew.

The Prince Coburg packet, Captain PAGE,
sailed on Tuesday from Southampton for Havre,
having on board Capt. DIGHT, R.N. Viscountess
ANDoTER. their carriage and suite ; also Colouci
BUNBURY, his Lady, carriage and suite, &c.
On Wednesday last, Lord JOHN TOWNSHEND,
while taking exercise on horseback, on the Shore-
ham road, without being aware of his danger, rode
on the shingles near Copperas-gap. The animal
in an instant sunk into the delusive ground to
the depth of two or three feet, and his Lordship
was thrown off. We are happy to add, however,
that the Noble and respected Lord sustained no
serious iujsir'.
DUBLIN CASTLE, APRIL 2l.—We have very
sincere regret rn stating, that at six o'clock this
morning, at the Vice.rugal Lodge,_Phosiiix Park,
the Hon, WALTER CHETWYND TALBOT. son of
their Excellencies the LORD LIEUTENANT and
Countess Tnt.tior, died, in the sixth year of his
age. This distressing event must east a deep gloom
Over the hospitable and gay arrangements of the
Castle; and, indeed, fur a time, over every sort of
private mid public recreation.—(Daldin Correspon-
dent./

FASHIONADLS PARTIN. rioß 771$ WEEK.

Tun Byelaw*.
The Prince Regent's party at Carlton Room.
The Countess of Jersey's rout in Berkeley-square.
Lady Ha!ford's ball is Curson-etreet, May-fair.
Sir Welkin Williams Wyna's entertainment in St. James's.
square.
Gunnies' of Clermont's Bard-party io Berkeltriquare.

To-Moanow.
Mrs. Robinson's, assembly in Arlington-street.
Dowager Coastal of Emea's party in Carson-atreet, May.
fair.
Lord Mt-twine's entertainment at tbe Admiralty.

wining:um.
Mr. and Mrs. Dent's gaud entertainment in Hertford.
street, May.foir.
Amick's.
The Earl of Derby's grand entertainment in Grosvenor.
square.

TRUMIDAY.

The Counts. of Charl;ville'seraad ball is Piccadilly.
Viscount Carietun's entertainnteut in George-street, Ha!-
erar•paare.
Countess of Aerials party in Dover-street.
Lady William Anson's assembly in Devuushire-place.

FRIDAY.
The Harebiouess of Salsbury a assembly in A►liaßton.
street.
The Earl of Maeciesfield's grand entertainment is Cum-
At it-street.
The Countess of Clermint's party in Berkeley-sitnare.
The Comas= of Arran's card party in Duvet...l:set.

SATURDAY.
The Duke sod Duchess of Yort's grand
York House.

Lady Castlereagh', sapper after the Opera, in Si.James'r-
squa►e.
Lord Ws. &attack's grand enteattianteat is Park-laae.

SU N DAY.
Lord Castlereagh's grand eutertaioment no St. James's-
Plasm.
The Dowager Marchioness of Ltsalowee party is. Albe-
iaarle-street.

Lady CASTLEREAGH gave • sumptuous supper
after the opera on Saturday, to ■ large part• of
fithhionables, at her residence in St. James's-aquae.
Lord and Lady GRENVILLE entertained the Mar-
quis and Marchioness of Lariartowts, and a large
party of distinction, on Saturday, at their house in
Hamilton-place.

Mr. Pert. will give a grand entertainment on
Friday neat to the Duke of RICHMOND, and a
large party of distinguished personages, at his house
in Stanhope-street, May-fair.

Count and Countess LIETaW entertained a select
party of distinction yesterday, at their house in
Harley-street.

The Duke of NORFOLK is expected in town this
day from his Neat, Townham, Suffolk.
The Earl and Countess of SURREY are expected
in town the latter end of this week, from their seat,
Worksop Manors, Notts.

The Marquis of BUCKINGHAM gave an elegant
entertainment to a large party of distinction yester-
day, at Buckingham Home, Pall-Mall. Among
whom were—

Earl Fortesene, Lord Grenville, Lord Bulkeley, Lord De
Dunstanville, Lord Glastonbury, the Earl of Cassilis, Sir
Charles Sutton, Bart. Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart. Mr.
Charles Wynn, General Grenville, Franklaud Lewis, q.
R. Nudism), Esq. Dr. Phillienors, Right Hon. Thomas GnEs
u.
ville, Mr. Grenfell, Mr. Knox, Mr. Leigh, and Admiral Ca.
pellan.

Lady Pout has issued cards of invitation for •
splendid rout on the 14th of May, at her home in
Upper Harley-street.

Lady SMITH has issued cards of invitation for a
grand rout on the Ist of June, at her house in Pic-
cadilly.
The Ambassador from the Netherlands enter-
tained a select party of distinction on Saturday, at
Lis house, Whitehall-place,

LONG WELLESLEY, EN. arrived on Saturday
at the Clarendon Hotel, Bond-street, from his seat
in Hants.

Madame DE BOURICs concert yesterday even-
ing, in Welbeck-street. was very fashionably at-
tended.

Departures from Thomas's I-Intel, Berkeley.
square :—Mr. and Mrs. G. LANE Fox, for New.
market.

Arrivals at Brunet's Hotel, Leicester-square :
Due de MEtsoRT, from Paris; WM. DECEIVED,
Esq. M.P. from Foothill Abbey.
Departures from ditto:—Count WORINA, Grand
Chamberlain to the Emperor of AUSTRIA, for Vien-
na ; Mr. AMAPID, Mr. EDWARD DE ST. CERA,
and Mr. Da CARMAN, for Paris.

Lord CHARLES MANNERS and Mr. and Lady
CATHARINE FORRESTER are arrived at the Dowager
Duchess of ItuTLAND's boom in Sackedle-street,
from BeNoir Castle.

The Countess of ST. GERMAIN!, we ere sally to
learn, is seriously indisposed at her seat in Corn-
well.

Lord MILTON IS rapidly recovering from the
effects of his late accident, and in a few days will be
able to take his usual exercise on horseback.

Sir JoHN Cox IltOPts►.Etr has hail an exquisite
engraving wade of the veil (white sulk embroidered
with gold) of MARY Queen of Sco rs, which was
bequeathed to him by the Cardinal YORK. The
inscription imports that the unfortunate MARY was
covered with this when she was beheaded.
Mr. BETTY has received from America the offer
or an unprecedeuted sum to vi-it the Theatres of
New York, Philadelphia, Am upon a twelve-
months' tour. Previous to his departure from
England he visits the Bath stage for four nights.—
(Bath Herald.)

J. Jonas. the celebrated Oxford pedestrian, com.
mewed the arduous task of Walking 600 miles in
ten successive days, on Monday hist, in a field near
Banbury.

Cater, the pedestrian, arrived at half-past nine
o'clock un Friday at the Queen's (lead. Knights-
bridge, from Oxford, having performed in two
drys 111 miles; he was in good spirits, but we are
apprehensive, from his want of appetite, he will not
he able to complete the task; he took no refresh.
ment on his return but a little beef tea previous to
his going to lied. He started at half-past four on
Saturday morning on his return to Oxford, it bring
his thud day's task, whence lie was expected to
return not night. lie appears confident of suc-
ceri, although bets runs lugh atiiiist

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The Venetian Wanuecripts lately strived from the C.onIL
neat have been unpacked, and partly sweetie& Many of
Aeon are moat beatifully alumni:4l*d, and by reason of age,
highly iuterestiont to the antiquary. It is reported that
Alley were purchased by the Curators of the Bodleian Li-
.hrary fur the sum of 5,5001.
The public examinations Of this Term offer a gratifying
proof of the Increased atteutiou paid to study by the Mem-
bers of the University : the nausea of those who present
rhesusclves fur academical honours are particularly muss
rum, sad iuclude those of four Noblemeo.