The Sun.
London, England, 1808-09-09 00:00:00

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DO THE MEMORY OE

A 2ltcsMislNG YOUTH, ,WHO
MENTZ°, IN THE ELEVEN

EORGE MACKAY,

LATELY :IIiD, MUCH LA
TH YEAR. OF HIS AGE.

' W.hen Spring ope's herbosom, can pleasure be Mute ?
lire hail
.the fair blossom in hopes of the fruit ;
When Aurora shines forth, the promise of day,
• We bless the.glad omen of Sol's brighter ray .
But should.blast chill the blossom, and stifle desire;
Should Aurora grow pale, and bright Sol lose his.fire,
What clouds of dismay would o'erwhelm the whole giObe ?
All nature attired in Despair's sable robe, '
Must appear as a blank.—So souls most refin'd
I subdu'd, when de?arture of body and mind
Remove sweet aft:talon, warm filial regard,
The labours of Virtve, and Virtue's reward.
Our reason, religion, and instin6t declare,
That grief Mast be -cbeck'd at the verge of despair;
Were this not the fail, what i:orients mast flow"?

Tame philosophy fails to.contrOul huMan woe ;
'Tis religion alone that points to our end,
And dries up the tears for my dear little Friend.
Mount-street, Aug. u. "

Mr:llA, who performed a few
,Seasons ago at
the Hay Market Theatre, is at •present the Tragic
Hero of the Liverpool Stage. He is to play Mac-
beth thiS everting, at that place, .to Miss Smuru',2
Lady Macbeth,. for the benefit of the latter.
Miss DUN CAN has reached Margate,. after a thea-
trical tour to Plymouth and Yorkshire; but we do
nut hear that she has offered the Amende honorable
at Windsor.
MuNDEN is now exerting his talents in Derly-
shire with so much .success, • that he may bid de-
fiance to ail.critiCak spars. •
BON MoT.-7-A fashionably party passing through
a certain country town a few days since, were so io-
sUtTerably assaihid in their delicate sense of hulling,
that one, of the Ladies was itidoced to ask wh,t
filthy place it could be ? " Do not abuse it, toy
Lady," said another, " for it is,a
,borough that re-
:turns two Members to Raliamcnt." • " Then,"

" I am sure it must be a rotten

replied the. Lady,
bOrough." ' . .
Among the symptoms of 7n dltess displayed by
the Irish Lady, whose state of mind wa, laxiy the
subject of a trial, was not only going with her ho-
sbni tare, but the grief she manifested for the death
of her husband. . _ .

A sehoolmaster at Sheerness'has a nonficdtiOn at
his window—" That he larus groan Gemmen to
reed, rite, and slier, and the use of the gloabs
ailsoe." .
GUERNSEY, SEPT. 5.—A cot sideiable wager was
this iay 'decided On,Lancresse CoMmon, where the
2d battalion of the 24th Infantry are now
camped :
C:iptain ANnniws's bay blood galloway., 2.lth In-
fantry, canying' ten stone, and rode by au Officer,
running twice round a course, a distance of two
miles, while Surgeon \VYLDE, of the same corps,
ran one mile and once round the course. Great odds
in favour of the 'horse before starting, but he was
beat easily. - . •. .
On Monday last, the first stone of the Old Jewry
Chapel, in Jewin-street, was- laid by the 11.v..Dr.
kEEs, who made an' appropriate" oration on the oc-
casion. It is remarkable, that this respectable con-
gregation, after continuing in. the Old Jewry one
hundred 'and eight years, are now returning to
Jewinstreet, where it was first formed' I)) the Rev.
Mr. CALAMY.—The Bank is in treaty for the Old
Jewry Meetiug-house, which is food to Ise .taken
down. ' _ _

ANECDOTE OF LORD. NELSON.-A circumstance,
of great singularity occurredio his Lordship at Ham-
burgh, relative to a wine-merchant. This Gewle;..
Man, who was more than seventy years of age, and
of a very respedable appearance, had requested to
'Speak with Lady HAMILTON. Her Ladyship, ac-
cordingly, condescendingly admitted him to a pri-
vate audience ; when he informed her, through the
tedium of Mr. OLIOER, who interpreted. for both..
parties, that -he had some excellent old Rhenish.'
wine, of the vintage: of 1625, and 'which 'had. been
in his- own possession more than fifty years.----'
This, he said, had, been preserved for some very
extraordinary' occasion ; and one had now ar--
rived, far beyond any he could eter have ex-
.'"pkted. In short, he frattered himself that, by
the kind recommendation of her' Ladyship, the
1; great and glorious Lord NELSON might be pre-
vailed on to accept six; dozen bottles of this in-
comparable wine : part of which be observed, would
them have the honour to flow with the heart's blood
of that immortal hero.; a reflection which could not
fail to render himself the most fortunate man in
existence, during the remainder of his days. His
Lordship, being informed of these curious, particu-
lars, immediately came into the apartment, and
took the old Gentleman kindly by the: hand, but
politely declined his present. He was, however,
finally persuaded to accept of six bottles, on condition
that the wine-merchant should dine with him next

day. This being readily agreed,•a• dozen bottles were

sent ; and his Lordship jocosely remarking that he yet
hoped to .have half a dozen more great victories, pro-.
tested he would keep six bottles of his ilainburgh
friend's wine, purposely to drink a, bottle after eacti.
This his Lot dship did not fail to re►nember, on con-
ing home, after the battle of Copenhagen ; when fie
devoutly drank the donor." It is said, that this
wine-Merchant, soon after Lord NELSON had first
taken him by the hand, happening to meet with an
old friend, who was about to salute him in a

way, immediately declined the intended kindness',
and said he could not suffer any person to touch the
hand which bad been so highly honoured by re-
3teiving that of Lord NELSON. Certain it is, that
this man felt so overcome by his excessive sensibi-
. lity, that he literally shed tears of joy curing the
whole titn.. tie was in
,our hero's, presence.
TALL HIGHLANDEU.-This gigantic Caledonian
died lately in Doke-street. He was 7 feet 4 inches
high. He fought at Crown Roint in Ametica,in the
year 1759, and when, by a wound he received from
a slant hanger, part of the guts or ilia was laid open,
he, in. this dreadtUl condition, killed two French
osoldiers, and took an officer prisoner. This gallant
—action was rewarded by his present Majesty with a
pension of e.. a day for life.
Part of the old buildings in Palace-yard are now
removed, and Westminster-bridge is,seen from the
Hall. This alteration will greatly improve tllc pro-
sped .from the Abbey, &c.

. . • •
iP--EY*llb

. ,
A. continual succession of nt4vateeVeniag Vashion
ably, Parties (together with the '.galls and "Concerts)
have been so predominant for this fortnight. past,
that:the Theatre has been almost quite„deserted ; the
Manager haS spared no vain's" dr expence in bring-
ing,ferwarci. the. rilost. new and popular Pieces, as
well',aS. every other novelty, to gratify the Public.
Mr. sAxotci; the Rope-dancer,' has been engaged
here five nights, exhibiting his wonderful. prowess
on the tight-rope, with inuch..deserved applause, of
which the Public could
.not have given more sub-
stantial proofs, than by the over-flowing of 'the
House, on the evening of his Benefit.
The merits of the respedive Performers Wild have
appeared on our Boards this season, are generally al-
lowed to be inferior to none of any Provincial The-
atre in the kingdom. his, therefore, to be hoped,
that the Leader's of our fashionable Routs and pri-
vate Concerts will so arrange their nights as to, afford
1111: SntabFOrll, the AL-ling-manager, • fair scope of
requital for his liberality in offering so much. amuse-
ment to our fashionable visitants.

Mrs. BYAM has politely taken thelead on the oc-
casion ; and on Friday evening last, supported our
TheatricalS by patronizing the performances of
and Country,- and The Minter' of the Alps. - Mrs.
BYAM'S sanainn- 'never fails of drawing a most bril-
liamt- audience : the . Boxes were filled *id, altuost
all the Rank, and Fashion. here. The Performers
exerted themselves with much effect, and received
unbounded teitimbnies of applaUse. . . _

Yesterday was a most delhtful day, and the Es-
planade presented an unusual assemblage of Nobi-
lity and Gentry ; an overflow of our dishing town
Belles mixed in the gay throng, bestowing their
glancing smiles of joy on the Red-coats, in conse-
quence oF the vielories/gained *by their brettiren in
arms over JUNOT's army.; the . news was received
with enthusiasm by all ranks ; cheerfulness was de,-
PiCted on every countenance,• and a more happy
scene never graced the colonadesof HARVErY'S
brary.
The Baud of the 2d Somerset Reghtent of
tia in the evening sounded their loyal and lofty tones
to a very late hour, and to Colonel COOPER'S po-
liteness our pedestrians -are highly indebted. for the
gratification of hearing diem perform every even-
ing the weather permits.

The fervidity of the atmosphere has this day un-
dergone a complete change by-the fall of•an abuud-
ance of rain, accompanied with a warning equinoc-
tial gale. JEFTERY'S fashionable Lace and Muslin
Magazine, and the Libraries, were, inconsequence
the dernier .resort of beautiful' women, dashing
beaus, Bath and Bristol citizens, and politicians out
of number ; among.. the whimsical anecdotes of the
morning, it was laeetiously deClared by .a wag, at
HARVEY'S Library, that BUONAPARTE, anxious to
regain the friendship of the Pope, had offered
the hand of his mother, as a pledge' or tis' future
sincerity and good will towards his Haness.
We have at .present a great oerilow -of com-
pany ; among the latest arrivali are,

. Mr. Bennett, Col. Bales, Mr. Ed.. BoWer, Mr. Maxwell,
Mrs. Hicks, Lieut.-Colonel Balfour, Mrs. Bell, Capt. Green,
Mr. Clive, Mr. •C. Taylor, Mr. limiter, Mrs. King, Mrs.
Powell,.Mrs.•Wallis, Mr. .Arden. Mr. Meyler, Mr. Ogle,
Mr. Gearing, Mr. Fydell, Mrs. Vigors, Rev. Mr. Reeve,
Mrs. Jellerys Miss Douglas, Mr. M. 'Lynch, Mrs.M.Lyrut,
Mrs. Edwards, Mr. Allen, Mr. Trerichard, Capt. Redwood,
Mrs. Ellis, Mr. Payne, Mr. Bally, Mr. Hayries, Miss Sol-
moo, ,Mr. tciff, Mr. Else, Mr. Cooper, Sir B. and Lady
Wiey and faintly, Lady S. litirgs, Sir W. Smith, Lady
Bontein, Lady Pearson Mr, Harding, Mr. Lintall, Mr. Par-
sons, Mr, 11. Goldsmid, Mr. and Mrs. Ellil,'Miss P. Ellis,
Mr. and Mrs. Farquharson, Mrs. Brickenden,' Mr.• and Mrs.
Dupre, Mr. Murray, Mr. Cave, Mr. Simpson, Mr. H. Shir-
ley, Mrs.•Dethivalle, Mrs. Cleves, Miss Maxwell, Mr. Wii-
lon„-,tr. Fthories, Mr. -Allen, Mr. Roe, Mr. Eckersall,
Capt.' Monkland, Mr. and Mrs: Jutland, Mr. H. Hippesley,
Mr. Montg)niery, Mrs. and Miss Richards, .Mr. Walker,
Mrs. Graham, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Vizard, Mr. White, . Mr.
Ley, Mr. West, Mr. R. Cooper, Mr. Montague, Mrs.
Hamilton, Mrs. Biddulph, Mr. A. Goldsmid, Mr. Tisdall,
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Capt Clutterbuck, Mrs. Tug,
well, Mr. Surtees, Mr. and Mrs. Lynam, Mr. Sttphens,
Mr. Lane, Miss Dick, &c. &c. .

Sir Join• and. Lady JOHNSTONand family arrived
here yesterday. Lady DUNALLY leaves to-morrow :
previous to her Ladyship's departure. the Countess
of CUARLEVILLE this evening gave a private Concert
and Entertainment to a selett circle of lasliionables ;
amongst whom we noticed

Lord and. Lady Delawar, Sir E and Lady Leslie, Sir lohn
and Miss Culd.vall, Mr. M.s.. and Miss Bagenal, (ieneral
and Mrs. •lohnston, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. !;yaw, Mrs. Lyman,
Mrs.. Broderick, Mrs. and Miss Richards, &c. &c. &c.•
The Bands of-the German Regiments were en-
gaged, and Miss TisDALE accompanied on the.piano-
forte with great taste and execution.

BRIBLINGiON. This commodious Watering
Place of very modern resort; which is sheltered
from the bleak north.by the immense promontory
of Flamborough. Head, is now crowded- with com-
pany of the first Rank and Fashion.-- Among whom
are their Graces:of LEEDS, the MarchionessTows-
sHEND, Earl and Countess FITZWILLIAM, Lord
:MILTON, the Earl of MoutA, and Countess of
LOUDON. •

SMITHFIELD MARKET, SEPT. 9,
This day's market had a pretty middling supply of
different kinds of C4tikt Beef, Mutton, and Lamb
are dearer than our last report ; Pork and Veal are
cheaper, and the trade in general was not over brisk.
The sales in the Hay Market were rather dull ; 'Hay
and Straw fetched better prices than Monday's mar,
ket ; Clover has dropped in price.—We subjoin an
accurate statement of the prices and numbers :

To sink the Offal per stone of Slb.
Beef 4s. 0(1. to is. 2.t.--;Button 45..4d. to,ss• 4d.—Veal
6s. od. to 75. od.-1-11.11655. od. to 6s. 6d.—Pork cs, 6d. to
6s. 4(1.
Beasts, 630.—Sheep and Lambs, 9,ooo.—Califts, 250.—
Pigs, 300.
Hay 51. ss. od. to 61. Lis. od.—Clover 61. os. od. to 71.
tos. ad.—straw IL t6s. cd. to 21. is. od.

. . .
CORN-EKCI-IANGF., SEPT. g.—The supply of Wheat
•this.day is again.. ekiremely. short, and .causes sales
et. an increase in price of about ss. per Quarter since
Monday ; Rye rather dearer ; BE rley and • Malt at
little v.iriation: White Pease are higher ; ' Bean's
somewhat lower 5-- there are tolerable supplies of
'Oats, and sales thereof at little fluctuation ; sales of
.• Flour at a small advance.
Vticat 68, J s:.s a 9os od Tick Deans . • 54$ a 53s oa
!fine ditto. - 925 a 91S oil Oats .- 35S a ;us a 40$ oo
Rye - - 46. asas od Poland ditto 41s a 42$ od
• Barley . . 4os a 45$ od i Potacce . - —s a 445 od
Malt -60 s a 75s ,J. 1 Rape Seed - 361 a 391 -od
White Peace loss a 120$ ,%1 Fine Flour 7as a 75. a 28s od
-
u rev din-, . os .a 62s od Seconds . . 654 a 7st od
LlCans (Old) . 58' a 64$ fad