The Sun.
London, England, 1809-10-31 00:00:00

DEATH OF ME DUKE OF PORTLAND.

The Duke of Portland died yesterday afternoon,
about five o'clock, at Burlington-house. His-sutier-
ings, from the disorder with which he has so long
1 been afUiEted, inducecd him to submit to the opera-

tion of lithotomy, and a large stone was extracted.
The operation was skilfully performed, and every
thing seemed to promise a successful issue, but un-
fortunately his Grace was soon after seized with an
epileptic fit, and after a short struggle he expired.
The Duke of Portland was in his 7i.od years hav-
ing been born in April 1738; The principal events
of his long political life are well known to the coun-
try, and need not be detailed here. He was a Knight
of the Garter, Chancellor of the University of Olt-
ford, High Steward of Bristol, and Lord Lieutenant
of the county of Nottingham.
He is succeeded in his titles and honours by his
eldest son, William Henry Cavendish, Marquis of
Titchfield, who, on Marrying the daughter of the
late Gen. Scott, obtained his Majesty's permission to
add the name of Scott to that of Bentinek.
The Duke of Portland, from his abilities, as well
as his high rank, was calculated to take a leading
part in the Government of the country. He did not
possess the talents of an orator, but his judgment
was sound, and his knowledge extensive. He was
firmly attached to the British Constitutiop, and this
attachment he demonstrated when the Fiench Re*
volution broke out, and found advocates among his
political friends in this country. Sensible of the
dangerous tendency of the doetrines upon which
that Revolution was founded; he manifested at once
his abhorrence of those dottrines, and relinquished
all connettion with the men who espoused them in
this country.
The Duke was affable in private life, but always
supported his rank with becoming dignity, yet with•
out the slightest arrogance or pride. He was dis•
tinguislaed for the delicacy of his manners and the
integrity of his principles. Though his Grace era 4
for a long period allied to the o,,position, yet be
was always considered as a staunch Wend to tbo
Monarch, and always possessed a high share in his
Majesty's esteem. Though no litesttr, produttiors
of his Grace has ever been submitted to the world,
it is well known that he particulartyeicelled iv epir
tolary compositions, and his slightest notes, it is
said, were charaeterized by peculiar delicacy of
sentiment and elegance of diction. He had tot%
been a martyr to one or the dreadful .ii.orderit that
can agitate the human frime, and he bore all 10
sufferings, and all the painful operations necessatl
to relieve them, with the utmost fortitude and pa'
tience. He was liberal to the full eteut of his
means, but it is unaerstood that his eircurns.anos..
had been or some years impaired by the great pee*"
fiery favours whteh he had conferred on, the:parif
whose poll ical aims he pattoniz-d, and by the style
in %%bleb he lived, which was such as became his
high rank in society.
It may be truly said of his Grace, and the most
'violent of his political adversaries will no iloubt join,
in the description, that he was one of that nice 0
British Noblemen who blend liberality with dignity'
and who, while they are firmly attached to the In"
t rests of the Crown, are decided friends to the
rights of the people.

Letter's were yesterday received from Holland tO
tine date of tho 24. t h ;Liman t. i 3 ire
following" - -
" A ivirrain AM, OCT,-22.—We have little news
from Viyinia or he interior of Cikt-rmitil later thaw
what yo' must have already heard, ex.,epting thot,..•
the invincible Tyrolese maintain their hostility ag,4005
France and her allies with the greatest vigour. 'Diet
lately cut off e body or Bav at iaus, to the number

more than 500, •
As to Our affairs at bathe, several !login:tent"
have lately entered this city ; and it is generally en'
derstood that troo,is ar,i collecting in Holland. TO
King is at the HOLlic in t lie Wutod ; and, notrvitte
mending the influence his Imperial Brother has over
him, he is still inclined t,i to: our the 'mem/sus*
witti England, so much dratted by iti, W!
nudes what We utd Du hunt !alai), beliettem
that the En4lish have determined to maintain the 4
footing in W tleheren, not only tnrough the winter
but during t. e war. They will- nut, however, be pee
milted to remain there quietly, as in the spring-
iii the opinion of most in this city) an attack sev,'`
be made ; and barracks and other 'accornmodatiouw
for the troops, 23 well as batteries and tortificatitgor
are building in the neighbourhood.
" h reported here, on the authority of iPtet
Bence received :it the Court, that the Etnperof
BUONAPARTE is very ill ; and the rumour has eves
gone so tar as to state that he is delirious.
" The trade with Walcheren is nut at preFetit
good, the restri,:tion is severe. The Decree iatrly
.issued had, a considerabte effed ; but as the feeling
subsided another hait..been wore Pecentl).• issued, "
I hear, increasing the penalties, to prevent any corn-
. ntuniegiou whatever with the British in Walcherev•
.In some instances the severity of the Custom-bouo
Otficali may be made to relax." •

His Grace the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has re°
ceived a notification of his Alajesty's gracious Wen'
lion, that propersteps sliotktd be taken to di,chargo
from imprisonment all persons confined for any debt°
or duties,, whether by tine or otherwise, due to of
for the use. ot his Majesty, and within the Roy.,
• Grace to remit .and lisctiaige; kith the exception/
however, of such ca.es as. way be attended
any peculiar circunistaucr of violence or fraud :,
his Grace has given direotious that proper me ,antes
be taken for carrying his Majesty's gracious iota:*
;ion into etrett in Ireland 'pith all convenient .(116'

patch..
A new portico has lately been, ereeted stt the gregli
entrance into the Loco Chamberlain's Unice, in Of
Palace or St. James's. This leading feature .bas
long
been wanting, as a guide to s' rangers,. It consists 0
a simple structure of the Doric older, but in, an
proved style. The entablature and the niouldiogs
are plain. The portico is supported by cast
Columns, eight feet in height ; and the diameter
each is ten inches and a half at the base, and trin,
inches at the capital. To Mr. LAwastscies
the Palace is indebted for this imrrovement.
At Harting Fair, on Tuesday last; there WO 4
large show of neat stock, chiefly 64,tae-breds,
for the most part of a very good kiutl. Lean tsly'd
year olds readily fetched nom 10 to 12 gui,,Os) 'IIIA
others proportionably dear. Titere was also a g°0-
.show of cart hones, which .sold from 20 to 441'

`G~O~J~Iti T- GI~P DEN` TH~.~T'R ~'.

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As We have so often been dtsappotrited-in our pret,.:l
diaions respeding the contest bet Ween tbe
etors of this Theatre and th.-- opponent's, of the-'new.;prices of admission; we shall forbear froth expresSingi.),
our Conjectures to'llP4 final issue of that contegt•tz
Indeed we are 'now wholly "at a --loss to conceive
what will be the result,' and most sincerely lament
that such a contest has arisen, since both parties
Seem equally determined to persevere, though the:
Opposition may',at tinies appear to relak -in its 0..•
forts, The Theatre last night*was neatly full-at-the
drawing 4 of the curtain, -for the representation.of
The Jubilee,and the'enost patient attention* prevailetV,:
• during the representation of that -and more
than hiree atis' (q; The Gred.an Pqueiter.;* but at
that period the-usual storm broke . forth, -and. con-
.tinned, with little abateinen till 'the-filial dropping,]
• ob.
. Previous to the Play Mr cookE • aatni.'"fot`wiard
to speak Address, written' by-11.
TAY),OR, on the, .introdi6lion Of Mrs. CLAttx.g. t 941,
the 'London audience: Mr Cooks' delivered this
• ddress with 'his uAnattnei;cry -.and 'ek' ited much
applause. - The Play theri -codiftiencek and Mrs.
CLAtticE was re:eeived on hei-entrance. the. ,
"...• loste:-ing kindness; thitt belOngs to this:WHIZ Cba-
i•a6ter, She" is' an elegant young 'face
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s prominent and ekOres,ive 'Arid' a a cast that en--
responds'With 111C!'Cr:untry of i74-^ch she 'appeared to
be the heroine. He;.. eyes are and sparkling,
,:-:ssessei-rNrh4t is call6.cl a good
flandSorne.,
clear, and
.51 ron,g,‘ aPcf, her_ .ent:l-44ation dis'.i
tina and audible througnout. Her, adion is unatt-
fe6ted and „graceful, had. a,. difiiei:dt tall to
Perform, in following Mr.,. oinpoNs, but sfiesyistaitl7.
td the char t`. approprle
~cryigy, and 9.- ,
Yjgoi,hzr e4-w)ticiLis w.i n judgoaell.t.,N poderstatiit;
has, a consider.ible.share Of' rept:-
4-• halo„„ in zeveral provincial the,:itres,. aua she cop-,
t,t firmed that reputation b,y the success.i7hich, aiten`M
her perky- na nee, last ig ht. t London bolds...m„
•-• Y.onNo, rpr the tlrst time, we beliey<4,.a•sualgitz
• the..pa a of,;yonder",..which."he.supp(irt.ed, with grwili
fie, ing, and in sucli a judicious, manner..as,Will ad
reputation. We were •glad .to find
.I;owever determined the. ..oPponems. :of t 1 neW .
prict,, may be, they have in a great measure laid
:•• 04id 'their personal hnstiliiy, for Mr. C. 'KEMBLE.
,q_4;cras
,well received on hiS entrance, and during his
!hole, .performance of Dionysius, whiCh he sustained
...in bt-)ty sPirited, and commandingstyle.
..T4-lolloWing is the

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~. OCCASIONAL ADDRESS.-
Though liostile rage so long within these .walls
Ras 1-died 4 tempest that each heart appals,
A feMale Candidate-Comes forth .to.niOt,
Whn kiiinvs-your kindness ectuals-alryour might.
~Hence on that kindness she e'en now relies,
':While the Winds rat, and while the billoyvslise.
For vvhatsoe'er may Britons mine or vex,
With prick tfiey still prute# the gentle.e.s.L".
1311 t though our Novice tentiires free froin-dread,
:•.• test the storm burst on hei defenceless lied,:
Yet when her daring enterprise she views,
The dange;,.alves per, And, ter pow'r subdues ;
orfear,that Critics, a.tetrific train,
;dint, shouiti-reje‘t as* gash and vain.
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Success, indeed, her efforts oft hare
And-Hope has eheer4eiver.Oti`pr6vincial -ground.
slut here,--'tissaid;that ludgment holds her seat,
'And Sages more priltiiiind aril rigid Meet:
still she dares to urge her bumble plea,
'3,4lZa Mercy softenS'e'Viry. stern-decree.

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TO. TIE EDITO.
R Gk. THE SUN
prevent any prejuclicearising against
from the report of the Grand Jury of Westrninarent,
I beg leave, through the medium of your Papervito
state the following faCts. During the present public,
cootention with the Managers of Covent-garden'
illeatie, I have not been either apprehend, d or held '
to bail, by any. Police Officer, or other person what-
ever, for any condo& 1 may have pursued there. I
e civo no. information from the Managers of the
`', • :theatre, or their Solicitor, that any. Bill -of India-
' Inent was preferred against me, and was entirely ig-
noPtlA of any such measure having been adopted,
Vail I perceived in the Newspaper my name, as one
against whom a bill had been found.. I trust, on
.investigation, .I shall satisfaCtorily prove, that I I)4ve-
ulna) more cause to complain than to be cOti);•'
plained of.
I remain, Sir, your obedient servant,
,OEtober 30th. WILLIAM DWYER.

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The subscription for. building a new Theatre i 3
said to be filling rapidly. The sum to be raised is
4°,°.eoL by transferable shares of 1.001. each. The
Proprietors are divided into five classes. Ent?' sub-
scriber for One share is to have a free admission for
two years; two shares an admission for five years;
three shares an admission for ten years ; five shares
an adMission for twilaty years ;. ten 'shares, ,two ad-
.:missions in perpetuity.-;The- number of stibscrihers
in each of these classes is limrted .to 100, and the
übscriptions for the first and last are already corn-pleted

On Sunday eveniirg, a young man, son of a. re.
epeaable tradesman in Chelsea, 'whilsi RI a state of
intoxication, was decoyed by two sharpers into,a
buse in the neighbourhood of the Haymarket,:
th
vbere, after losing near 141. at cards with oue.of,
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t 3 he; in hopes of 'retrieving his misforturte;
4ed a valuable watch, which was also 'very soon.:
IhQ (3st, and aving requested that a small seal might
tetUrned him, but being ungenerously deniesti
te endeavoured to obtain it by force, and in tire
scuffle received so severe a cut across his right eye,
that no hopes are entertained of his recovering it
again.
A melauehol; accidenthappened near Dover, on
Priday evening last-: a galley, with eight personsin
•, it, having been to St. Margaret's itiThe afternpon,
on returning in the evening, owing-to gotta
:bagement (as it was nearly calm) the boat was ap-
' set, near Weimer, a short distance from the land..
Three of the men swam on shore, procured another
boat, and immediately put off to the assistance of Iptt
-others, two of whom they saved.
rn The'reaina*
three, viz.. Robert Smith, bona-lan, Serjeant JaTqft
of the 12th dragoons„ and the tzioter of the caitteenll
Were drowned. •