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Maidstone Nunnery, july 23, req.

* The Expedition consisting of 40,000 men.
t Portsmouth, Deai, Ramsgate, Chatham, Woolwich,
Harwich.

DUBLIN, JvcY 29.

Nothing can e%ceed the promise_ of the harvest in
every part of this country ; the late very warm wea-
ther, while it has given an opportunity for sav-
ing the most abundant crop of hay we can remember,
has advanced the early corn to maturity some weeks
earlier than usual.

His Grace the Lord Lieutenant and suite left town
6n Wednesday, for Lord de Blaquiere's beautiful
seat in Westmeath.

A meeting of the Members of the Menai Pitt
Club was held at the Sportman's Inn, Carnarvon,
on the 13th July, to testify their veneration for the
memory, and their determination to support the po-
litical principles of the Right Hon. WILLIAM PITT.
The meeting was nurnerOus anct highly respectable ;
attended by persons of the first rank, wealth, and
talents in the counties of Carnarvon and Anglesea.—
Among others, the following declaration was signed :
" That were there, in our opinion, any defeats in
the British Constitution, which required reform,
those Gentlemen, who were stated in the public pa-
pers to have been delegated by the said counties, at
the Crown and Anchor, for that purpose, would n
be the persons we should fix upon."

tiltP REPORT.

COURT OF CHANCERY.—IcLY 3T
MORRIS V. Cott(Ltig.

The disputes about the management of the Hay-
market Theatre, again catiie before the Court this
day, and Sir S. ROMILLY, on the part of the Plaintiff,
said, he hid in his hand an affidavit, stating the de-
tritnent arising toithe Theatre, from iVii. Colthan
having thought fit to withdraw frormrepresentatFon
an atterpiece of his, which had contributed to fill
the house.. While that piece was peritirmed, the re 7
ceipts bf it's house had fiuduated from a 601: to
1901.,a night, and on the withdrawal they:fell so
low as 131. and thereabouts.

Mr. HART said, his client, Mr. Colman, was ready
to contend that the reduaion in the teceipta had
been gradual. The piece 'in question had sloneas
much as could be expected $ for;
.according to
theatrical language, it had• a run of nineteen nights,
and Mr. Coimaa very voperly resolved to give.
the performers some respite, and prevent the farce
from becoming.threadbaro, by withdrawing it.
• The LORD CIIANCELLPR said,le would again re'-
commend it to both the Parties to go before a Mas-
ter, for the purpose of. duawing ,out new articles of
agreement. If they chose to accede to this, he would
then give direaions to the Master Ito that effect,
founded on the cirdurnstratee of the Plaintiff being
:part proprietor of the Thr.Tatre.,

EX PARTE THE COVERZHJES OF BEUTON.SCHOOL;

The free grammar schn6l of Bruton, in Devonshire,
was founded and endowed by Edward VI. The pre-
sent schoolmaster, Mr. Cousens, was chosen by the
Governors in 1799, with" an income of 01. and on
the ground of neglea Ot duty they now prayed,hiS
removal by the Chancellor, as Visitor of Public
Charities. •

Mr. RICHARDS produced various affidavits of,. the
GoVernors, charging the Master with tollowing.tl4
occupation of a farmer, going to m3eket, selling
cattle, converting partot the play -ground into a fartn
yard, and in that negleCting his proper business of an
instruct or of youth. •
Mr. HOLLPT, on the. pag of Mr.
,Cousens, read
an adiddvit, in which he specifically denied those
Charges, or that he was chargeable with any dere-
liction of duty. The fact was, that there was not
now a single. Schol4r on .the foundation, and the
case bad been nearly the same for fifty years before
Cousens became the Master. And:tlidue the
Charter of Edward VI. had ordered that rules fiould
be drawn up by Governors for the regulation of the
school, yet the fact was, that no such rules had been
drawn up, till the present Governors thought tit.
io draw up twenty-four articles to that effect, a
little
.before they resolved on dismissing the De..
fendant. Neither had these regulations been yet
.confirmed by- the Bishop of tite Diocese, as the'
Charter required.

The LORD CHANCELLOR here interfered, observ-
ing that it'Would be quite premature for him to de-
cide upon the removal of the present Master, or. to
order another to be chosen, when no regtilations had :7
been framed .and confirmed according to the terms '
of the Charter. .It was certainly a singular circum- .
stance, that articles for the government and regula-
tion of the school, which ought to have been framed
in the.reign of Edward VI; should now remain to be
drawn up in that .ot• George HI. He was now to
understand, that the rules agreed upori by the Go-
vernor were before the. Bishop Bath and Wells,
and he should take an opportunity of speaking to his
Lordship on . the subje&. There having been no
written regulations for the government of the school,
the present charges could not be considered as very
specific;; and between the affidavits of the Governors,
and the answer of the Master, how was it pbssible
for him to judge whether the latter Gentle Man went
to Wincaitton Market to sell a pig, or- to buy one for,
his own dinner. The Governor had complained that
the play-ground was encroached upon by a 6ttle-
shed ; yet it must be allowed, there was still room
enough left for all the scholars.- 1

Mr. RICHARDS said, that the Governors were
perfectly willing to wait for the confirmation of
the articles by the Bishop of the Diocese. Their
only wish was to make the charity useful, partcu-
lady as it had lately become opulent by the .fall.‘
ing in of an old lease.

• HINTON V. DREWE.

Mr. HORNE prayed the appointment of a-receiver
of the rents and profits of certain real and personal
estates, under the following circumstances :—John
Cutler, an infant, had become entitled to certain
real and personal property, and had been married at
at the age of 20 by special license, without pro-
clarnation of banns, and having only the consent of
Drove, the executor of the will under which
he inherited. John Cutler, the infant, died before
reaching the age of twenty-one, leaving the, feittale
who alleged site was his wife, with child, and
claiming her share of the personal property, and the
real property for -her child. What be now, prayed
for was, the appointment of a receiver of the
rents and profits, till the validity of the marriage
was inquired into.—Receiver appointed.

YORK ASSIZES.

THE KING V. HENTIG.-,THE KING V. CROFT.
.__

We are requested to correct an erroneous state-
ment which has appeared in many of the London
and Provincial Papers, as to the settlement of these
causes. It was no part of the arrangement which
took place between the parties, that a letter of apo-
logy should be written by either of the Defendants,
nor was any such letter written, neither did the De-
fendants meet.

On the Ist of August was published, the Eighth
Number of Ackerman's Repository of Arts, with
two extra plates,' and ten pages of letter=press be-
yond the usual quantity ; so that it contains this
month, eight Engravings, five of which are colour-
ed, and 78 pages of the most interesting letter-wess,
for no more than four shillings. The extra enib'ef-
lishments are, a most interesting and well executed
Portrait of the Archduke CHARLES, and a beautiful
Engraving from the Design for the Honorary Me-
dals offered for the best Essays; a feature by which
the Repository is distinguished from all other peri.
°dicta works.

TI.E.DUPCII PAPER,t

PROCLAMATION Or, THE LANDDROOST (MOH $11E.,4
RIFF) OP THE DEPARTMENT*OF MAASLAND, TO TELE

BLIROIIERS OF ROTTERDAM

There being considerable disturbances which have
unhappily taken place fOr some days past in this
department, occasioned by a nutnber of boyS belong-.
itig to the Orphan Hospital for the 'reception of chil-
dren of the reformed Protestant Burghers having vo-
lunteered to go to Utrecht, conformably to an inVil
tation in the name of his Majesty the King of Hol-
land, to be placed in the ,Royal Military Academy
there; and the circumstance, of taking these young
people by force frotn their condudors has induced
his Majesty to direct me to address you, in order
to-guard against, and put a stop to these commo-
tions, to restore tranquility and good order by a due
obedience to the commands of his Majesty, and to
preServe the respectability and authority of the Go-
vernment. His Majesty has particularly directed me,
after I shall have published these his commands, 'to
declare to you in the most solemn manner, the great
interest which he takes in the welfareand'prosperity
of this respectable city, and the safety of its inha-
bitants, with the most perfe& assurance that his
Majesty, very far from attributing the disturbances
:and illegal opposition to the good and brave Citizens,
imputes it only to a wicked and restless disposition
among those who, by their wicked machinations,
have rendered themselves obnoxious to the laws,
and .wish to oppose a measure 'which the circutn-
stances orthe times have rendered necessary:
His Majesty trusts and requires that the sword of
justice punish those who 6ball be convicted at pro-
motingthese riots and excesses; and in order that
such may be the case for the future, hii Majesty de-
sires that his orders be made public respecting the
calling eut of the youth belonging to the churches
and charitable foundations, above i 6 years of age, and
who aretiftor military sergice. His Majesty might
have expected very different conduct, from a convic-
tion that he had recourse to the ineasure of appoint-
ing the orphans to military service on principles of
general interest both to,the kingdom and this city,
in the tranquility and propriety of which le has the
greatest interest. "
_ _

This measure, that has been unavoidable, is and
can on'y be opposed by such abandoned, persons as
wish to see either a military conscription or a fo-
reign army introduced into this kingdom. It ,can
only be. opposed by them who have been, stirred
up or bribed-by your enemies to disturb the public
peace, and ruin the country. How can a well•dis.
posed and enlightened Dutchrnan, who has the good
ot his country at heart, consider a measure as preju-
dicial which is calculated to put this country in a
condition to defend itself. We are surrounded on all
skies by a military conscriptibn. It exists alinost
even on Dutch ground, having been introduced to
the Archdukedoin of Berg, .and notwithstanding his
Majesty, before the eyes of Europe and of the na-
tion, has declared that be considers-it as an improper
and pernicious system to be introduckl into this coun-
try, being repugnant to the spirit of the nation, and
ruinous to the kingdom itself : how, then, can a sea,sible or judicious citizen oppose the appointment of
youths brought up on public charity to military ser-
vice, which is the only means of preventing the ne-
cessity of introducing a foreign army into the coun-
try ?
The circumstances of Europe are now such that a
levy out of the country has been. rendered impraai-
cable ; and besides what is an army .of foreigners in
comparison of children who belong to the country,
and have necessarily. an interest in it; and should we
be obliged unfortunately to admit a foreign army into
the country, as no state can now exist without an
army, what will become of the liberty and political
existence of this country ? The King, who only aims
at the happiness and prosperity of the country, should
then consider himself obliged to abandon a throne
which his Majesty has alone ascepdeki with a view,
to save the country from total mini, and with a con-
Niaion that the nation was worthy of his affedion
and care.

What then, Citizens ! is more reasonable and
just, than that, in order to prevent a conscription,
those youths who have been educated and supported
at the expellee of ihe Stale, or by
,the funds of gene-
ral. charity, should learn to know their duly; and
Should even be convinced, that, by yielding a willing
obedience to the invitation of his M.rjesty, and en-
tering upon the noble career of arms, they display
their gratitude' to the country for the benefits they
.have -.enjoyed. His Majesty, occupieid by such
paternal sentiments, wishes, expeas, and orders,
that the youths thus privileged above others should
learn to know and fulfil his summons, and their
duty ; that they, instruded both as to the one and
the other, give voluntary obedience and effea to the
equitable claims of his Majesty.
. .

As Governor of this dist-rict; it becomes me to see
obedience given to. their paternal admonitions, and
that the most considerable personages of this city,
and its Magistrates be •occupied with the same object
which is, that the youth destined for this service may
voluntarily, and without the compulsion of necessity,
yield obedience to a measure which is for the general
good.
His Majesty cannot but be highly satisfied with this
submission ; and it is a noble feeling for his bene-
vOlent heart, that no necessity has existed for calling-
in the military force at my disposal; which should
not he had recourse to till all the means of persua-
sion had been tried in vain, and the consequences
of which could not fail to prove highly pernicious to
this city, to this department, and to the whole king-
dom. The city of Rotterdam, by the voluntary
concession of their orphans, has set an example to
the enrolthent. Persuasion and mild reasoning have
been employed, and have had an influence on their
good hearts;which was hardly to belexpeaed. Others,
who lie under the same obligations have deviated from
them.

When properly expostulated with, they will doubt-
lesS return to their duty. For this purpose, measures
must be taken ; the utility and necessity of the plan
having been laid before the good burghers and inha—
bitants of this city, the Perfed finds himself bound
to prevent unexpee.ted disobedience ; and, it will be
their business, to persuade to a dutiful, conformity ;
to exhort those youths who have ,absented them-
selves from the public or any other•. hospital, and if
necessary, to order them to.return, and to fulfil their

• ~
duties ; and paNicularlyt6 absent
themsz-lves Trnm the. Iteformed Burgher-Orphan
It ouse, and4A her places of chality, that they return
Within the space or three days after the pta6licatioa
ot",titii Order; and this under such pains and penal-
ties as by the 'lag's cif. the kingdouvare inflikled on
disturbers of the public peace, and on disobedience
to the orders of the Constituted Authorities. or under
such.oiher penalties as his Majesty shall be pleased
to order to that effea, and this not only with regard
to such persons as encourage and harbour :these
youths, but also with re.ped to the 'yoUths them-
selves, who shall endeavotir to evade the' Royal
Summons. .•

(Signed)
Rotterdam, July 99.

G. G. HuurmAN

KING ROBERT BRUCE'S BIRTII-DAY;

The anniversary of the birth-day of King Robert
'Brace,was, 'as formerly, celebrated on the If th of
last month, at the ruins Of his castle at Lochinahwai
The company was numerous, and included alinog
the whole gentlemen ,of the surrounding diStria of
Annandale, besides several from Dumfries. and the
-adjoining parts of Nithsdale.
,The different parties on the hike having brought
to land a profusion of fish, of a description found ia
no other known lake, the company sat down to
'their Pic .Nic, composing a dinner seldom equalled
for abundance, variety, and delicacies. On the close
of this part of the feast, William Stewart, .11,sq. of
Eillhead, who was in the Chair, delighted the com-
pany with an elegant culogium on the life and cha-:-
radler, heroic deeds, and personal :las of va-
Jour performed by King Robert, during the nine
years preceding the glorious cieory which secured
to his country and posterity their liberty and inde-
pendence. In the grateful enthusiasm of the meet-
ing, the memory of the Hero was drunk.with three
times three, and peals of huzzas echoed from :the.
same walls that lodged him the tuorning on- winds
he performed the bold deed that led to his
possession of the Crown.
The next toast was—The legal Heir and Repre-
sentativeof Robert Bruce, as well as of other innu-
-merable and immortal Heroes.—The 'Sovereign _of
the present day, our venerable and beloved King,
long may he live, and maintain, as he has done, ,thg
laws, religiOn, and constitutional rights Of .his p5O-
- The cup of gratitude was also filled to 11)0.
other heroes who contributed sp 'conspicuously to
recover ands. establish the independence of their
country-7010 chief- of whom were, Sir Witiiato
.Wallace, -Sir John the Graham, and Sir Joba
Stewart, of Ronhill, who fell by that renowned Fs-
triot's. side—Uor were they. forgotten, the great
Douglas and Randulph Murray, who commanded
under Robert at the celebrated battle of Bannock-
burn, the lasting/happy effeas of which arc: felt by
those born in' the land of Cakes at this day.--Several
of the descendants of these illustrious charaolers,hee„
ing present, added to the enthusiasm with which
:their memories were drunk. •

The similarity of those times to :the.presenta
,when several of the States and Kingdoms of-Europo
are.struggling to recover their constitutional, privi-
leges from the grasp of the greatest.tyrant, and rots"
ber of the.rigAits of mankind ever recer,led in his-
tory, was felt by every individual of the meeting,
who drank the Patriots of Sp2ip,_,Port-u434.1,--(3,,rtita-.
ny, and the whole'Cootitient'; and may the ..ika;"
triau armies, guided by the prudence, and led' by Ilia
valour of Prince Charles, Wing the contest in which
they are engaged to a close, as signal as its com-
mencement. The train of feelings to Which this.
last toast gave rise, was heightened by the cele-
brated song of " Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled..,
given in exquisite taste by Mr. Francis Henderson,
along with several other songs con posed for the 'o&*
cason.

The company, satisfied with the propriety of thiS
anniversary testival, resolved to continue it ; and 1.4
this purpose they nominated a Coin mittee of seven
Gentlemen present to conduct the business .against
the ensuing year.
Mr. Stewart's health was then dunk, and the
thanks of the meeting were voted to him for his pw
lite and able conduct While in the Chair. ,

The Theatre at Southend is under the manage'
ment of CHAPMAN, of Covent-Garden Theatre, wil°
has been tolerably succesful from the.opening of the

season.

SHIP NEWS.

GRAVESEND, AUGUST I.

Arrived--the
rGrere(ll—t
1, ißle Russell, •Suliivait, Prince George,
ncdoann,ibr Allen, Nautilus, Parfitt, Cathe-•
Bayley, Fortitude, Martin, Kingston, Warden, Porotlif
Forster, Sowden, Stranger, -button, Albion, Smith, Jo-
nah, Cumming, Flora, Thorn, Mariner, Fend, Cctes,.War-
ren, Lune, Brown, Ida, Passinore, Pursuit, proud,
13uckharn, Europe, Pearce, •Earl St. Vincent, Anton,
Neptune, Childs, aryl St. Mary, Eaton, from
Harriett, Hinckley, from Oporto; and the Belle Say.rif,c*,,
;ones, from Virginia.
Sailed- the Georgiana, Leigh, for India; Amalthel.
Pryce, for Martinique ; Dispatch Wrongliain, for Rio•P",
nein) ; Brook bank, J Ward, for Cailiz ; Selina„aincirew:;, an"
lirOthOdc, 'fholalpson, for Gibraltar ; /site, .Masan, for Al'
giers ; Vine, Carr, for Oporto; Pelican, Mially, for fvlal-
ta ; Lark,,i:ivens, for Seville; and Lively, Eldridge; tOf
Gutienburgit.