The Sun.
London, England, 1822-09-27 00:00:00

THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE.

CORK, SEPT. 20—Thursday afternoon the Duke of DEVON-
SHIRE and suite arrived at the Commercial Buildings' Hotel.
About half an hour after his Grace's arrival, a Deputation
from the Corporation of Cork, consisting of the Mayor, Re-
corder, Sheriffs, Town Clerk, and Mayor Elect, and several
Members of the Corporate Body, proceeded to the Hotel, in
order to carry into effect the Resolution of presenting his Grace
with the Freedom of the City of Cork ; upon the Deputation
being introduced to the Duke, he received them in the most
dignified and courteous manner.
The RECORDER then addressed his Grace in an elegant and
appropriate speech, stating, 44 that the Corporation of Cork,
anxious to enrol his Grace amongst the Freeholders of this an-
cient City, had waited upon him to confer that compliment, to
which his Grace's virtues had so justly entitled him."
'l'o which the DUKE replied, that, " he felt most sensibly
the compliment conferred, and that he should estimate it highly
and always evince his anxiety for the welfare of the City of
Cork, and the happiness of Ireland in general."
The Deputation remained a considerable time, during which,
we understood his Grace to have sought information on vari-
ous subjects connected with the improvements and interests of
this City.

DINNER AT THE MANSION-IIOU.;E.
' About 7 o'clock the Noble Duke reached the Mansion-house,
when he was ushered to the Grand Drawing-room, where the
Mayor, with a party formed of several Noblemen and Gentle-
men of this County and City, who were invited to meet his
Grace at dinner, had assembled ; among whom were, Lord
Colville, Lord • Ennismore, Sir Nicholas C. Colthurst, Sir
William Chatterton, General Sir John Lambert, Sir Anthony
Perrier, Sheriffs Leycester and Morgan, Common Speaker
Lawe, Colonel Turner, Colonel Baker, Mr. Beamish, William
Wrixon Becher, Esq. M.P. and the Mayor Elect. Upon
dinner being announced, his Grace, accompanied by the Mayor,
proceeded to the Dining-room, where a splendid and sumptu-
ous entertainment had been laid, consisting of turtle, venison,
and every rarity the season affords, and served in a style of
unusual magnificence ; this was succeeded by a dessert of the
choicest fruits. •

On the cloth being removed the health of " The King" was
announced by the Mayor, and drank in the most respectful
manner : which was succeeded by
" The Duke of York and the Army."
" The Duke of ClarenCe and the Navy."
" His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant."
The Mayor then rose and proposed the health of
" Our Brother Freeman, his Grace the Duke of Devonshire
and the NobleitHouse of Cavendish." ,
Which was received with the most distinguished marks of
respect.
Iles GRACE addressed the Mayor, and said, that be felt most
gratefully and sensibly the honour conferred upon him by the
company at the moment, and also the compliment he had re-
ceived from the Corporation on his arrival. He thanked them
most cordially, assured them of his anxiety for the welfare of
the City of Cork, and concluded by drinking the Mayor's
health, and his company.
The following Toasts were then given by the Mayor :
" The generous and benevolent People of England, who had
so liberally come forward with effect, to relieve their Fellow
Subjects in Ireland in time of need."
" Lord Colville and the Squadron on the Irish station."'
" General Sir John Lambert and the South West district."
The Maros then took an opportunity of calling the atten-
tion of the Company to a toast he was about to announce,
" Our highly respectable visitor, the Honourable James
Abercromby."
Mr. AnERCnoMBY, in a very handsome manner, expressed
his very grateful acknowledgments.
The next toast was— ,
Knights of the Shire for the County of Cork."
Lord ENNISMORE returned thanks.
" The Representatives in Parliament for the City of Cork."
Sir N. C. COLTIIURST addressed the Mayor and said, he
could answer for himself and his Colleague, how sensibly
grateful they were of the honour then conferred on them.
" Our worthy Mayor Elect."
Mr. BAGNELL returned thanks.
In a short time the Duke conveyed to the Mayor his wishes,
to pay the tribute of his respect to the Ladies of Cork anti its
vicinity, by visiting the Concert ; when the Mayor, with a con-
siderable part of the company, attended his Grace to Mr. Ache's
Concert at the Assembly-rooms, at which all the beauty and
fashion of our City and its vicinity were assembled. Nothing
could be more splendid than the audience at the concert.
At an early hour yesterday morning, his Grace the Duke of
Devonshire and suite, left the Commercial Buildings Hotel in
three carriages, and proceeded- to Bandon. Ile is expected
again in this city to-day, from whence he proceeds to visit the
Marquis of Thomond at Rostellan.

WEST LONDON TIIEATRE.-This Theatre COD-
' tinues to receive encouragement, particularly
from Soho, Marybone, and the neighbourhood,
to which places it affords an agreeable attraction.
The adaptation of The Oracle, originally written
by Mrs.•CIBBER, the chief actress of her day, is
a very interesting little piece, of which Miss
BRUNTON is the charming heroine. Another
piece is styled Tricks and Blunders, which is
amusing. A little sketch, entitled 11,yde Park,
introduced a view of the Statue in that place,
and gave occasion to some humorous com-
ments. The last piece is The Taming of
the Shrew, and the characters of Petruchio
and Catherine are both so well supported by Mr.
and Miss BRUNTON, that we must repeat our
surprize that they do not obtain permanent sta-
tions on the Winter boards. All these dramatic
sketches went off last night with great applause,
and the active dance by the Misses L. COULSON,
ROMER, and Mrs. GILMER, was encored by the
audience with more taste than humanity.
Miss STEPIIENS is performing with her usual
success at Cheltenham. She is announced for
Polly in The Beggar's Opera, and her unaffected
simplicity may well entitle her to CuußcitiLL's
praise on a former representative—
" And GAY once more knows Polly for his own."
CATALANI, it is said, is engaged for the ensuing
season at the King's Theatre. She had taken
leave of the British Public, but as she is still in
the meridian of her powers, she has very wisely
relented.