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London, England, 1821-05-02 00:00:00

was Tr*iced to say had•-graduallY disappeared, and ''a ray. of
suti:diine• was beaming upon us, that he, trusted would tend to
better times ; but still, it behoved all loyal men to remain firm
at their post to uphold and defend our glorious Constitution,
for the enerny!is not killed, but partly smothered by the exertions
of the loyal and well disposed. Constitution making is now
the,f4fion, -said Sir -Henry, and these are termed enlightened
days-.; so he -believed they were in many things, but in Consti-
tution making our ancestors had left us far behind, and we were
therefore. imperiously called upon to preserve and support our
own glorious one, which, in his conscience, Sir Henry believed,
was the only one that could afford real freedom to all descrip-
tions of persons. Sir Henry returned thanks for the honour
done him. When the acclamations that followed this speech
had subsided, the following toast was given of Liverpool; I
and the Ministry, • who, by their wisdom and Councils had
brought this Kingdom. to the present pitch of greatness in the
eyes of foreign nations.—The Lord Lieutenant of the County,
and its Magistracy.
The Chairthan then proposed the health of the Rev. Dr.
Dupre, as the tried and zealouS friend of the Constitution in
Church and State. The Learned Doctor returned thanks in
a brief but animated speech.
Colonel HowARD then rose, and proposed the health of the
'Vice-President,' Captain Andrews ; ha expressed himself nearly
in the fiilloVingi terms :—" Mr. President and Gentlemen, as
we have had the pleasure of drinking the health of the Presi-
dent with the enthusiasm his well known character for loyalty
so justly, merits; and many thanks for the trouble he has so
kindly taken in the arrangement of this loyal Meeting, I beg
leave to propose that Gentleman's health, our Vice-President,
whose loyalty and exertions in supporting the Chair are well
worthy of, the- compliment I am sure you will unanimously
pay hini, as well for his urbanity of manners, in promoting un-
animity and conviviality in every social party, where he Colonel
Howard, haS had the pleasure of • meeting. him." The Vice-
Presidentreturned thanks, in a neat speech,- for the flattering
manner in which.his health had been drank, and assured the
meeting,. that he was, happy in rendering his best services on the
preSent Occasion.' and should ever feel proud of being con-
sidered worthy their good,.opinion, .
The healthy of Col. Horner, Mr. Young, the Rev. C. Phelips,
Mr. Mills, and absent friends followed. •
Mr. Cossms afterwards gave the health of Mrs. C. Buxton,
as a lady possessing a mind replete with the most amiable arid -
charitable,qpplities.
..
On Colonel Howsrin'S leaving the room, the Vice-President !-•
rose, and proposed that Gentleman's health, by observing, that.
his character for allegiance and loyalty to his King, and at-
tachment to out Constitution were not less 'conspicuous than
the heroic ardour which he had so nobly displayed in his coup-. -
try's cause.; in the late extensive and dangerous war. Many
other loyal toasts and sentiments followed, and several songs
were introduced by different gentlemen during the evening,
and the. company kept it up to a very late hour in the most per-
fect harmony.
We have witnessed many public dinners that have taken
place in this town, but none that ever appeared to be superior
in point of sumptuousness and splendid embellishments. On
this truly loyal occasion, the front of the Hotel was illuminated
with variegated lamps, • forming the cyphers G. R. surmount-
ed by a Crown. „ • .

- - The avenues to the dining-room were adorned with wreaths
,of.laurel interspersed, with lamps, and the new long room was
most brilliantly lighted with lustres, and elegantly fitted up
with lOyal and appropriate devices.
Although we have had frequent opportunities of witnessing
the creditable exertions of Mrs. Luce in serving up public din-
ners, still we cannot here omit to remark, that in the luxurious
display of the beSt old wines and delicious viands that could
gratify the taste,.or the season afibrd, she received and merited
the highest marks of general approbation.
Nor was this loyal meeting confined to the Gentlemen assem-
bled in the long room. The Commanders of his Majesty's
Post-office Packets, and another respectable party, filled the
long room, and enjoyed the evening with the utmost hilarity,
where Mr. R. Hare, the Chairman, and Mr. T. Dymond, wine
merchant, Vice President, and the company did the highest
honour in their libations to Bacchus. The Anniversary was
also celebrated at the Commercial Hall, where a number of res.
pectable inhabitants partook of a sumptuous dinner provided by
Mr. Woodward; the chair was ably filled by Mr: J. Hill,
assisted by Mr. G. Powell, Vice President, and the evening was
spent in the most convivial manner. The following toasts were
drank with the accustomed honours :
" The Miig," " the Duke'of York and the Army," "Duke
of Clarence and the Navy," "the whole of the Royal Family,"
" prosperity to the Borough and town of Weymouth and Mel-
combe Regis," 'Rev. H. Poole, ourjeloquent evening preacher,
and the Clergy of the Diocese," " Mayor and Corporation,"
" the Lords and Commons that voted against the Catholic
Bill," &c. &c.

The Company broke up about the hour of twelve; highly de.
lighted with the evening's entertainment.

.SOUTIIAMPTON.—There will be to-Morrow an lINLIMIT E D
Ball and Card Assembly at the Dolphin, in honour of his':\ /a-
jesty's Birth-flay; P. Dickson, Esq. M.C.
WINCHESTER, APRIL 30. ['he , commemoration of his
Majesty's Birth-day was duly observed here, on Monday last,
on which occasion the bells at the different. churches rang dur-
ing the day ; in the evening our worthy Mayor, (John Nicholas
Silver, Esq.) gave an elegant supper at the George Inn, (served
up by Mrs. Aslicomb), to the body corporate, and a select num-
ber of Mends; every delicacy of the season was provided, and
near 120 persons enjoyed the pleasure of the evening, which was
enhanced by the vocal. performances of Messrs. Hayter; Carter,
and Hill ; many loyal toasts were given, and every thing united
to produce pleasure and gratification.
CowEs, APRIL 30. The Harmonic Society of West Cowes
held its third' annual-meeting atthe Fountain Inn, on Monday
last, that day having- been selected with a view to commemo-•
rata his Majesty's. birth ; and it is impossible to convey by any
description, the joy and hilarity which prevailed on so interest-
ing an occasion. It was, indeed,
" The feast of reason'and the flow of soul."
Including a few of the most respectable inhabitants as visitors,
about lovers of harmony and good cheer sat down to an ex-
cellent dinner, provided by Mr. Webb, the landlord, whose ac-
commodating - disposition and liberality attracted general ap-
probation. The health_ of the King was drank with 4‘ enthusiasm,
and the glee, Hail Star of Brunswick," followed, and was
sting by rmateui members in a style which would have done
no _discredit to men of professional eminence. Several appro-
priate toasts and , sentiments were given, interspersed by a va-
riety of beaufiful Glees, &c. and after an evening spent in the
utmost harmony and conviviality, the company retired, not for-
getting, however, before, it separated, a closing bumper to their
next happy-meeting.
His Majesty's birth-day was celebrated at CHICHESTER
with the most.marked loyal demonstrations of joy.—A public
dinner took place at the Swan Inn, at which the Gentry, Clergy,
&c. of thecity, as also the officers of the 73d Regiment, and the
Duke of Richmond'S Troop of Artillery, attended,—J. POwell,
and J. B. Frecland,EsqrS. presiding on the occasion. --