The Sun.
London, England, 1823-07-02 00:00:00

TUE KlNG.—(iriadsor, July 1.)---Yesterday
his MAJESTY took his usual airing in the Great
Park, previons,to driving out in his pony chaise.
His Majesty on most days takes a short ride on
horseback. One day last week, when riding in
the vicinity of Cumberland Lodge, his Majesty
came suddenly, on'a large party of his domestics
playing cricket. At this unexpected approach
of their Royal Master, they began to scamper in
all directions'; but the King, with his accustomed
good nature, sent one of the Gentlemen in at-
tendance to desire them to continue their game,
and never to let his approach interrupt their
sports. His Majesty then continued his ride In
another direction, observing to his attendants,
that cricket was a noble game, and that, when
he was able to play, behimself enjoyed the exer-
cise as much as any one.

FA SH IONABLE ARRIVALS.
General and Mrs. Champagne, in Barley-street; Mr. and
the Misses Monteith, and Mr. Hamilton, at the Waterloo Ho-
tel, Jermyn-street, from Paris. •
DEPARTURES.--The Duke of Norfolk, and the Earl and
Countess of Surrey, for Arundel Castle ; Lord Arden, for his
seat, Nock, Surrey ' • the Rev. Mr. and 'lre. Griffiths, and
family, from Iteddish's Hotel, Jennyn-street4 for Wigton ; the
Earl of Clanricardei.from the Clarendon Hotel, Bond-street,
for his scat in Ireland.

GRAND CIIRISTENINO.-3londay Mr. and Mrs. L. Fox
gave a Grand Entertainment to his Royal Highness the Duke
of York, at their house in Grosvenor-square, on the occttsion
tf the christening of their infant son, to whom his Royal
Highness stood godfather in person. The other Sponsors were..-
The Marquis of Exeter, her Grace the Duchess of Rutland,,
and the. Countess of Lonadale. The. infant was called Frede-
rick, and the ceremony took place before dinner, which was,
served up in a most elegant manner. At eight o'clock every
delicacy abounded, and a select party of fasltionables at down
to this repast. Amongst them we noticed, his Royal Highness
the Duke of York, the Duke of AVellington' the Duke and
Duchess of Rutland, Earl and Countess of limsdale,
cr-
qttises of Graham and Exeter, Lords Alvanley and Foley, Mr.
Anson, Lord 11. Fitzroy, Mr. Greville, Major Hu &e.

BRITISH ACADEMY OF ARTS IN ROME.

A short account of the origin of this Academy
was laid before the public in the month of February last.--
From this statement it will 'only be necessary to recapitulate,
that the gratuitous offers of assistance of a few patriotic lat.,
viduals, for the purpose of promoting the establishment of a
national School for the arts in Rome, having been accepted by
the Artists residing there, it became necessary for them to
make the Scheme known, in order to invite further subserip.
dons, and follow up the undertakipg in which they had con-
sented to embark.. Several distinguished individuals at once
gave importance to the plan by early mineral contributions,
and the gradual formation of a fund has continued to justify .1
the expectations that were entertained at the commencement.
These expectations have been more than confirmed by the pa.
tronage and encouragement of His Maje Sty, who has been
graciously pleased to give his effectual sanction and assistance
to the scheme.
After such an auspicious begAnnin, it would ill become the
English Artists at present in Rome to omit to acquaint the
public with the progress of an establishment which promises at
so early a stage to realize the hopes of its well wishers.
The main object of the Institution, and the only condition
on which the Artists received the first Subscriptions, was and
is the formation of a national and permanent school for the Fine
Arts in Rome. They, therefore, resolved for the present to
apply the interest only of the money received in defraying the'
current expenses of their Drawing Academy, assisted by their
own contributions. The only exception which has been made
to this law is the application of the liberal contribution of the
Royal Academy in fitting up a school for permanent use. The
assistance afforded by-..an Institution composed of a body of
Artists, and to whichalmost every English Student is indebted
for his professional education, might, it was thought, be con.,
sistently appropriated to this purpose. Such is the present state
of the Academy for assisting the professional studies of•Uritish
-Artists in Rome. With respect to future views, as the funds
of this Academy • increase, larger apartments will be taken
which will be gradually furnished with costs from the antigne,
a • library, and other means of assisting the Artists in their
studies. Should a considerable stun be raised, it may
be thought advisable to hire or purchase a large house, and
thus place the Institution, in some respects, on the footing
of other Academies established in Rome by the different Do-
vcrtiments of Europe. It will naturally be asked who are
the Directors of this project, and how arc they responsible to
the public? A Committee will be appoimed.froni time to time
from among the resident Artists; the individuals composing
the Academy are not fixed residents, and will gradually he suc-
ceeded by others resorting to Rome. In this respect, the prin•
ciple of the Association is analogous to that of a body corporate
in England. The greater part of the subscriptions has been
received in Rome, and the whole sum or nearly so, is at present
lodged therc, but it Is intended to transfer it soon to England,
where trustees will be appointed.
In the possible case of British subjects being excluded from
the Continent, the funds will continue to accumulate in Eng-
land, but it would be premature to discuss the question, whe-
ther in that case they' could be applied to any other purpose,
with the general consent of the Subscribers.
The Artists cannot conclude this statement without congra. ,
tulating the English Artists in general on the prospect of the
establishment of a fund exclusively for the purposes of art;
end they venture to indulge a hope that this provision for the
education of Artists in the higher branches of their profession
will be ultimately extended to the public employment of all
who are worthy, whether educated at home or abroad;
A list of the Subscribers may be seen at Messrs. COUrre
where a hook has been opened for the purpose of receiving fur-
ther subscriptions.
Rome, May 28,1023.
81318CRIYTION8 'RECEIVED.
His Majesty - 200 X. •
Mr. Hamilton 100 £.
Duke of Devonshire - 100 Lads.
Sir 'Makin W. 'Wynn 100 Louis. •
Sir Thomas Lawrence • - 50 X.
Duchess of Devonshire - 25 Louis.
Royal Academy 50 X. •
Unknown - 200
Duke of Bedford 1011 •
Wall, Esq. M.P. 10 Louis.
V' We were, much gratified in having been favoured with
the preceding article, and we are sure that our Readers will
parttapate in the pleasure. The plan promises an increase of
skill and taste in the Fine Arta, among those of our countrymen
who may visit " the Imperial City" !be the cultivation of their:
talents, and we are persuaded that they will return with such im-
provement as will essentially, •contrihute to the nationalhonour.

In the account of Sir J. F. BOUGHEY'S death,
in Tim SUN of yesterday, taken from the Herald
of that day,, it was stated that he attended the
funeral of 'Sergeant BLossErr, and caught the
fever, owing to having the coffin opened. The
fact is this :—Sir. J. P. BouonEY lost his eldest
son and heir, who died of a fever, and wishing to
see him, he had the coffin opened, and the
effluvia arising from the body was the cause of
his taking the fever, and his death.
Yesterday afternoon, at four o'clock, the
Duke of CUMBERLAND, accompanied by the
Prince of SoLsts, left his residence in the King's
Palace, St. James% on a visit to the KING, at his
Lodge in Windsor Park, fora few days.
A BAn PuN.—A fellow who had Osen to
wealth rapidly ; and, as supposed, on the ruin of
Ids neighbours ; applied to the Parson of the
parish for a motto suitable to
,his new carriage.
44 I have one ready for you" replied the Parson.—
Mies t--%.h4 !"

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