The Sun.
London, England, 1802-05-04 00:00:00

PASSENGERS PEICHEICITLEAN:

Mr. Rob. Mackintosh, Cadet„Artillery; Jn. Crawford, Vo-
lunteer Marine ; and Thus. Dixy Finny, free Mariner.

We have heard it whispered that Mr. H. AD-
DING-roN means to retire from his situation at the
Treasury, on account of his health. We are in-
duced to doubt the accuracy of this report, especi-
ally as we have not heard who would be the person
likely to succeed him.

We cannot sufficiently admire and praise the very
orderly condua of the. Populace on the night of
the general illumination. It was in every respeEt
honourable to the charader of the English people.
The Sheriff' of Berkshire has called a Meeting
of the Freeholders, &c. to consider of an Address
to His MAJESTY on the happy event of Peace;
an example that we have no doubt . will be speedily
and generally followed.
Yesterday the Portsmouth Loyal Volunteers,
'Artillery and Infantry, commanded by Colonel AR-
NAun, had a Field-day' on the Glacis, where the
thanks of Pilrliament, and the Commander in Chief,
were communicated to them, and a Copy given to
each, with a handsome Letter from the Commandant,
acknowledging his thanks for the general support
and assistance he has always received from the Corps.
Immediately upon which they marched to the Parade,
and were disembodied.

Last week the Princess Charlotte of Wales's, or
M'Leod's Highland Fencibles, arrived at Newcastle,
in three divisions, from Ireland, where they have
.been upwards of three years. They are to be sta-
tioned at Tynemouth, which is their appointed
Head-quarters; parties are also to be quartered at
Sunderland, Chester-le-Street, &c.
Yesterday the LORD MAYOR held a Wardmote at
St. Gregory's Church, in ad Fish-street, for the
eleaion of an Alderman for the Ward of Castle
Baynard, in the room of Sir WI LLIAM HERNE, Knt.
resigned. The candidates were T. RIORY, Esq.
and PETER MELLISH, Esq. The chew of hands op_
peared in favour of the former Gentleman, and he
was declared duly eleaed.

The Lotteries in future are not to be drawn
at Guildhall, as they have been found to interfere
with the City Business. The Commissioners of
the Lottery have therefore given notice, that they
are ready to treat for the hiring of a large room or
hall, in the Cities of London or Westminster, for
the purpose of drawing the ensuing Lotteries.

The following curiosities were landed on Thurs-
day at Poqsmouth, from a brig lately returned from
Egypt. They were sent home by Lord ELL IN, who,
it is said, intends presenting them to the KING :
Cleopatra's Coffin ; Head of the Theban Ram, which
is supposed to be .poo years old ; two Pyramids
from Grand Cairo ; a Statue of Marcus Aurelius,
and one of Scipio in white marble ; Band of a
Figure which is said to be 8o feet high, and a great
variety of Egyptian Deities.

A duel between Lord M x and Colonel
S-T, was on Sunday prevented by the Peace
Officers, wbo attended at Hyde Park about .five
o'clock in the morning, when the Colonel and his
second were taken into custody while waiting for
Lord M.

Last night Covent Garden Theatre was crowded
to see CooKE's_Sir Pertirtax Macsj•cophant, He
was hoarse, but there is so much truth in his wing,
that he notwithstanding afforded great entertain-
ment.

Mr. DWYER'S performance on Saturday last at
Drury-Lane Theatre, was intended as a trial of
his powers, though his reputation is fully establis,h--
ed on provincial boards ; but the impression he
made upon the Public was so satisfadory, that
.the
Managers have since thought proper to engage
him, and there can he little doubt that he will prove
one of their mast effective comic supports.
A Coroner's Jury sat on Saturday evening on the
bodies of the two unfortunate men who were killed
on Thursday, at the New Church, in the Strand,
and brought in a verdiFf•---Accidental Death. One
of them, who was a very yoting lad, 6 not been
owned.

NAVAL NEWS.

PQRTSMOUTH, MAY 3.

YESTERDAY sailed His Majesty's Ship Acasto,
for the Mediterranean.
Arrived the Economy, BASSET, from Sunderland.
Sailed the Two Friends, PRIOR, for Fowey ; and
Charlotte, BUTTER, for Leith.