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London, England, 1808-04-19 00:00:00

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~ The English ships of war which w ere at Gotten-
-soare now in the Belt and Sound ; and an army
of ten thousand men is assembled betwixt Holsinburg
isergahno, so that there now appears.little reason
to apprehend invasion on that side.
4, Au intercourse With the Continent of Europe is
tosidered as at an end. • No doubt is entertained that
soningsberg and Memel will be garrisoned by French
ro,ps, for the better carrying into execution the plans
tithe Continental Despot."
wy the Gottenburgh Mails several letters have been
,weived from St. retersburgli, all of which are writ-
ten with extreme caution. It appears, however, that,
contrary to every calculation, and in defiance of the
post positive assurances, no passports had at the latest
bte been granted to any of the British merchants,
Oa renewing their applications, they were referred to
the Liiplidative Commissioners by RomANzo'rr, and'
by them back again, without any reason being assigned.
M length the favour was granted to a few persons
i.tvgither unconnected with .commerce, who, how.:
of, were refused a passage through Finland, and
„est directed to proceed to Memel.

FRENCH 'JOURNALS
This forenoon Paris Papers, including a set of the
Moiteur to the 22d ult. came to hand. We have
subjoined some extracts, Out Readers will see, but
without surprises
that France affecus to express stir-
prise at the arrest of M. D'ALOPELS, even after the
invasion of Sweden by a Russian force. Let the
attributed to the King-of
world compare the erfidy
p
Sweden with that proved against APOPEUS, and the
Corn of Petersburgh, by the documents that have
now been brought to light.
COPENHAGEN, MARCH 9.
The Russian army entered Finland on the `224 of
February. It has forced all the Swedish posts. On
the sth of March news arrived at Stockholm that the
Russians were marching upon. tkbo, and that they
were only eight days march from it. Ca this intel-
ligence the King of Sweden so tar forgot himself as
to cause M. d'Alopeus, the Russian Minister, to be
arrested.
The King of Sweden has caused seals to be put on
tile Papers of the Russian Legation—such a viola-
tion of the Laws of Nations, only known among the
most barbarous people, has excited the indignation
itherhole world. Does the King (tf Sweden com-
, plain that Russia has declared war against him ?
It is sir months since Russia notified to him that all
the principles of the neutrality of the North were vio-
lated, and that she could not suffer his alliance with
Englarid—war was'a necessary consequence.
• Ca the other side,.a French army is entering Zea-
land, and all preparations arc making to send away
this wily of England, to reign in America. The King
of England, when he meets his next Parliament, will
no doubt rejoice, as he lately did, at the new degree'
se'power which he procures for his allies.
We are assured that England intends to give the
'King of Sweden the island of St. Thomas as an in-
demnity. e -
Thus the brave Swedish nation, after having seen
its commerce destroyed, is torn by an interior war.—
All that can bee-said is, that it is a terrible scourge
for a nation to be governed by a king, actuated by a
spirit of absurdity and madness.--.lllwnitrur, Merck 20.
AUGSBURGH, MARtl4lO'
'-Le tors from Triest say, that there war net, at the
end of February, any change in the situation of that
city. The English fleet, which had .appeared before
tln harbour, had not yet committed any hostilities,
meet against some merchant vessels which they had
sunk, after taking the cargoes out. The Governor
of Triest has taken the most efficacious measures for
the defence of the port and the coast. The cannoneer.;
are at their posts, and all the batteries are in good
condition, and Iv-ell furnished with ammunitiOne
Large detachments of infantry are stationed on the
coasts, to prevent any landing. The Officer who
commands the Russsian squadron here, has likewise
taken proper measures to give a good reception to the
EnglUh, should they make an attack.
TRIEsTE, MARCH 3.
Since the changes which have taken place in the
relations of our Court with England, and those which
circumstances have occasioned in the Adriatic, ano-
ther rise has taken place in our principal articles, par-
ticularly in cotton, almonds, raisins, and oil.
It i. believed that the English squadron which
cruizes before our harbour, will not long remain
there, hut after procuring information of what is
passing in the ports of the Adriatic, they will return
to the British forces off Corfu, to communicate to
huoi what they have learned.-,--Monitrur, March 21.
therewasMADßlD,a MARCH H.
Yesterday grapd gala at Court (which
at present is at the Royal Palace of Aranjucz), on ac-
count of the birth of the Infante Don Francisco de
Paula Antonio Marie, third son of his Majesty.
The King of Prussia has made an official commu-
nication to the King, our Sovereign, of the Dcclara-
. ton against England, published at Memel on the Ist
• • of last December.
The King has made a great number of promotions
in his army, and has also appointed to several offices
and civil employments in his America* States.

The son of Sir HAltftl- Mii.imAY, who was a prim,.
net. in Russia, haviag fortunately made his escape,
arrived in t‘iwn yesterday. He passed Sir SAMUEL
Hoon's squadron, bat saw no other British force in
is passage,

N4IUTICAL lATELLIGENCE.

FALMOUTH; APRIL 16.
Arrived his Majesty's ship l'Espeigle, from
Portsmouth, for Cork; and the London -packet,•
HosittNs, from London. Sailed the Princess Char-
lotte packet, Captain GonioN, .with Mails, for Bar-
badoes and Jamaica; and the Duke of Kent packet,
Captain. COATSWORTII, for Halifax and New
.York.
—Wind E.E.

PORTSMOUTH, APRII, 18.
Arrived the Alpha cutter, from a cruize. Sailed
his Majesty's . ships Boadicea and Ant, on cruize.
Melpomene, Amaranthe, and Dromedary, with a
fleet, under convoy, for the West-Indies.- Wind S.E.

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DOVER, APRIL ts.
The embargo that has so long continued in the
Dutch ports appears nowt to be taken off, a boat,
with 500 casks of gin, having been sent into this port
to-day by his Majesty's brig Cracker. Arrived in
the Roads, his Majesty's sloop Beagle, from a eruize.
Passed by this day, the ship Colpays, Captain Co.
LEY, from Dernerary, bound to London.—Wind
ISouth, and moderate.

DEAL, APRIL. IS.
Sailed through the Downs. from the River, the
London, CARTER, for Quebec ; and the Lord Mei•
Ville, ROACH, for the Brazils. Remain in the Downs,
his Majesty's ships, &c. as per last.—Wind Southerly.

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E.ISTE.2 1113NDitt;

Easter Monday is ever hailed by the people as the
season when nature begins to put forth heal first bloom,
and when, consequently, they may venturo.to taste her
rural sweets. It is thereforeehe first dm when all the
sports in the neighbourhood of the town copimence--
anii when, .at every outlet' from the metropolis, there
are.gaieties to attract the youth to merrimeat.—The
Epping Hunt, Greenwich-park, and fairi of toys and
gingerbread in all directions draw fortlobeir multi-
vides. Yesterday was favourable, though 41, and
all the avenues to town were crowileif.
THE LORD MAY'OR'S FETE. • • •
About eleven o'clock yesterday forenoon, the Boys
educated in Christ's Hospital, according to annual
custom, went in grand procession to the Royal Ex-
change, where they were regaled with cake and wine,
eachl3oy carrying some insignia of the branch of edu-
cation which he learned. On their return, the Lotto
MAYOR in his state conch, the two Sheriffs in their
Iswe "carriages, foll Owed by a numerous train of pri..
irate carriages failed with Ladies and Gentlemen, fell
in the rear of the procession:, and proceeded to Christ
I Church, Isiewgate.street, where they heard a most elo;
lquent sermon preached by the Bi .hop of S'ALISRURY.
After service, the Civic Procession returned to the
, Mansion-house.
One of the City Marshals went to escort the Prince
of Wates and the Dukes of YORK and CUMBERLAND
to the Minsion House, where they arrived about half
past five o'clock. On their entrance they were met
in the Great Hall by the LORD and LADY MAYORESS,
who conducted them into the Egyptian Hall, the
I, Band playing " God-save the King.". Here dinner
' was provided for four hundred persons. The illu-
minations and decorations were extremely grand,
and the dinner and wines of the very best. The
Loan and LADY MAYORESS presided. His Royal
Highness the Prince of WA .ES, and the Dukes of
YonK and CEMBERLAND sat next them. The tables
were tastefully ornamented with frame work; and
several beautiful devices. The City Arms decorated
1 one end of the room, and his Majesty's Arms the
other, with the Prince's Plume, in 'honour of his
Royal Highness the Prince of WaLm. Each of the
other apartments were equally brilliant. Among the
Company were—
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wiles; Dukes of York and
Cumberland; Duke of Montrose; the Portuguese, Swedish, and
American Ambassadors; the Earl and Countess of Portsmouth ;
Lord and Lady Mulgrave; Earl of Camladen; the Losil Chan,
senor; the Bishop of Salisbury; Man of Lincoln; Earl of Qx-
ford ; Lord Handtesbury ; Mr. Windham, and sever.l other
distinguished persons.
More dinner, Sir D. BA IRD and SirS. AECIIMUTY
were presented with the swords voted to them by the
Corporation of London, with the freedom of the
City, accompanied with a suitab e Address from the
Chamberlain, to whom Sir DAVID returned his thanks
for the honour conferred on him.
Tin BALI..—At ten o'clock the doors were thrown
open to the longing throng of fashionables, whose
impatience could only be equalled by their bustling
efforts to succeed in procuring . a situation which
might afford them an opportunity of enjoying the
amusements of this lively scene. Great as the ingenuity
exhibited. on former occasions has been to display
magnificence and splendour, certainly no attempt has
exceeded the effect produced this night, tither in de-
corations, or in the arrangement of die Company.
The coup d'ail produced by the judicious exhibjion
of lights, and the taste which appeared in the fagci-
ftil gement of the flowers, on entering the sa-
loon, at the same time that it afforded gratification,
also excited astonishment. The crowd was immense,
but the accommodation was, Under all the circum-
stances, much better than could be expected. The
dancers were numerous. The Ball was opened soon
after eleven o'clock, by his Royal Highness the Duke
of Commode and Miss AvoteyP (who officiated as
LADY MAYORESS), to the admixed air of Madame
Catalani's Waltz.

C4REE3 WICH HILL,
Yesterday being the Grand Anniversary Festiva,
whichysually commences the summer amusements of
J,hn Bull and his family, and the morning dawning
auspiciously upon the hopes of the day, every sort of
wheeled vehicle that wears a name was early in
requisition, and by ten in the morning, all the roads
from the Metropolis to the grand scene of pleasure in
GreCawich Park, were crowded with passengers.—
Widows, Wives, and Friends, attracted by the same
cause, paired down in great numbers. The public
houses in the neighbourhood made 64 hay while the.
sue shone." Though the statute' against gaming 4
terdicts the game of roleylsoler as unlawful ; yet, on
this day, it was the favourite game ; while the amuse-
ments of tumbling down the 'Hill Nem, kcpt, u?.with
great vivacity tinnier; ,
Many an tia' veietati• I..iinentZid his bility to • jeiri
in the sport, and was loft to sing—" Oh ! the days
when I was young 1" When evening drew on, the
merry pipe and tabor gavo special note of invitation
to the dancing shops, where both old and young with
merry hearts footed it to gay fantastic measures. The
publicans reaped a fine havest ; and,- frOm the fine-
ness of the weather, perhaps never on any former oc-
casion were circumstances more favourable to the
enjoyments of honest ,I,An and his family. The
town of Greenwich and the Kent Road were besieged
by carts and vehicles of every description. Geneva,
gingerbread, with other inviting delicacies, were every
where in requisition, and towards evening, when the
votaries of pleasure returned to town, inspired by
Mars and Bacchus, numberless were *the battles and
exploits performed by the heroes and heroines,
SPPING,,HUNT.
Yesterday the ancient City Hunting Match was re-
. vired ; at noon a fine stag was turned out near the
ten mile stone, on Eppliii(Forest. Notwithstanding
there was a Royal Hunt on the same day near Wind--
sor, and notwidistondinhe office of Common Hunt
has been 'lately abolished in the City, a vast number
of persons of vatioui ranks were present. Those who,
from infirmity or other circumstances, could not
tiestride 46 a loaning steed; contented themselves
with hunting in pairs, perched up in taxed carts, bug,
pies, and tandems, In short, we never witnessed a,
more moteiy group than were assembled on the Forc
to start at the . sound of the horn. There were
two Ladies in theHuilt, who attracted universal ar-
tention and admirailon by their graceful dexterity in
managing their horses, wiiiist many a City youth-was
lad prostrate on the ground. After two hours ,haid
panning *througb sae' Forest, the sang took water in.

Gould's. Pond, leht.44;-,t1g.... rings did not attempt :to •
follow. Three men, however, rashed in at the Tr
of their and secured the game.. This Coe! my.
termination of the hunt satisfied the sportsmen c,
Fletely ; and the.y -all-returned in the evening aster
having spitnt a most joybus day. • Tlielv were, s
it ;u:11, a number of dismounted horsetnen, and oev-i;-1
squabbles with turnpike men in the coarse of the dal
SUMMER TIIF.ATP.F.S.
Asrt.EY's, having been much adorned and emhe'
fished, exterindly and internally, epened with sever .1
ballets of action, a grand harlequin:o.2 cf great Meth,
and the addition of sornecelebrw.ed equestrians ton.
usual troop.
The -Clnces. opened with similar perfov-
maiices, under die 'direction of Mr, Caoss, and is .in-
deed very tastefully fitted up since the last season.—
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They were both well filled.
ViTELts had an e.scelnent diSplay of pZ .
formances, and excellent performers.
The Riding School iti Tottenham-street, under ths-
management of young Sacs um:, Was tolerahly well
attended for an opening night.
NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETINC.

MONDAY, APRIL 18.
The Craven Stakes, a subscription of 10 guineas mei
for all ages.—Two-yoar-olds carrying sst. 10th.;
three-year-olds, Bst.; four-year-olds, Bst. 91b.; five-
year-olds, 9st. lib.; six-year-olds, 9st. 5114.; ate,l
aged, 9st. 71b.—Across the Flat.
Lord Stowell's b. c. Deceiver, 4yrs.
Lord Foley's b. f. by Worthy, out of Miss Fury, ?-yrs.
Major Wilson's ch, c. by Whiskey, 2yrs.
Five to one against Deceiver.
Produce Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft. for Oe
produce of Mares covered in 1801..—Colts carrying
Bst. 41h. and Fillies, Bst.—Across the Flat.
Sir F. Standish's f. by sir Peter nut of Eagle's dam A
Mr. Wilson's b. c. by Hambletuilian cut cf Pavilion's darn -
Six to four on Sir F. Standish's f.
Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each h. ft. Est. 41b. each.,
Ab. M.
Mr. Ladhrooke's b, c. Trismun, by l'eddy, out of a Pre-
cipitate mare
Lord G. li. Cavendish's b. c. by Coriander, out of a Sir
Peter mare
Mr. Wiadhatn's b. c. by Whiskey, out of Minion
Seven to 4 on Tristram.
Sweepstalc:m of 100 gs. each, h. ft. for colts and fillies
then rising 3 yrs old ; colts carrying Bst. 71b. and
filies Bst. 4111. D. M.
Lord Grosvenor's b. c. by Sir Peter, out of a Woodpecker
:rare, dart by Svreetbriar, the mire untried
Dul.e of Grafton's 1. by Sorcerer, out of Hornby Lass
bath untried

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N 4 r.'Mellish's b. c. by Shuttle, out of Stfap's dam
Mr. I.ake's bi- c. Noyean, brother to Rumbo -
Sir F. Standis:,'s c,by Mr. Teazle,datn by Volunteer, out
of Stoner, an untried mare - - -
Two to 1 against Lord Groxvenor's b. c.-5 to e against the
Duke of (;rafton's f.--3 to 1 aginust Sir F. Standish's c.
Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft. Bst. 31b. each.-
Two-vr, old Course, unbroke at the time of naming,
July Meeting, 1807.
Mr. Goddard's b. c. Crim. Con. by Gobanna, out of a
sizter to Horns - -
Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. by Trumpator, out of a
mare by Coriander, bought at Mr. Dawson% sale
Five to 4 on Crim. Con.
Lord Lowther's Trafalgar, beat Lord Foley's Paris, Bst. 71b.
each. B. C. :•oogs.-2 tot on Trafalgar.
Mr. Wil,oie's Giles Scroggings, Bst. beat Lord Grosvenor's
Eaton„'Sst. Slb. D. I. 300 gs. h. ft.----15 to 8 against ...;iles Srrort-
giitzs. . . . •
The First Class of the Oatlaod Stakes of 50gs. each,
h. ft, D. 1..
Mr. Lake's N'imphina, 3 yrs. old, 6st. 121 b. - 1
Sir J. Hollywood's Hawk, 3 yrs old, 6st. l'211). - 2
Mr. l'erinur's Cerberus, 5 yrs old, 9st. 11b. - 3
Mr. Lloyd's Cardinal Beaufort, 5 yrs old„l3st. 51b. - 4
IA Foley's Captain Absolute, aged, eat. - - 0
Ld Grosvenor's Olive Branch, 3 yrs old, Vt. Ills. - 6
Mr. Kellermata's Streatham Lass, 4 yrs old, Bst. 21h. • 7
10 tot agst Hawk ; 11 to 5 apt Cerberus.
Mr. Harbord's b. f. by Sue Cobourg, 7st. 1 31b. heat Gen. Grew
vetior's ch. g. Roast Beef, Bst. 71b. both 4 yrs old. Clermont
Course, 1 tOzs, b. ft.-7 to 4on Mr. Harbord's b. f,
Sweepstakns of 100 gs, each, h. ft. for colts ;end fillies
rising 3 yrs old, and untried at the time of naming
(April 18, lo 07) colts gist. 51b. and fillies Bst. 21b.
Ab. M.
1 4 Grosvenor's b. 1. Isis, by Sir Peter, out of Ibis, rec. ft.
Mr. SitwAt's Clinkers brother to Clasher, Bst. 51b. rec. ft. front
Mr. IViellish's Anna, by Coriander, out of Darling's dam, 'Mr.-
Across the Flat, 20(4,,5. h. ft.
Mr., Sitwell's brother to Aniseed, Bst. :lac rec. ft. from .Mr.
Melli3he's Hit-or-tniss, brother to Luck's-all, Bst. Two-yr. old
Course, 200 gs. It. ft.
Mr. Sitwell's b. f. Goosander, by Hatnbletonian, out of it r. 11) ,
rec. ft. front Mr. Mellish's b. c. Experiment, by Harabletonim,
out of Lady Cow, sist. alb. each. Two-yr. old Course, 200 gs. b. tt,
Mr. Vansittares Currycomb, Bst. 7113. rec. 40gs. front Mr. WiL.
son's Smuggler, tilt. Two-yr. cua Course, 2.000. h. ft,
Mr. Hatso,l'a Gladiator, RV.. 71h. rec. lOgs. from Mr. Solve'.
The Monk, by Ambrosio, 7st. 81b. Acres the Flat, sCgs.
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Four men belonging to a merchantman, lately car-
tured and curled into Brest, made their 'escape in an
open boat, .11t1 have arrived in safety. They report
that the force in Brest consists of ten sail cf the line,
besides frigates, and that seven ships of the line are
ready for sea.
The Committee to whose Management the Mein
hers of the Association for the discovery of the inter'. r
parts of Africa, have entrusted the direction of tlic'r
affairs, has engaged another traveller in their service;
a person now in this country, highly accomplished for
such a purpose, possessed:of a strong vigorous const.-
tution, great ardour in the pursuit of knowledge, wit!.
a temper of mind ready to submit to great privations,
and prepared to accommodate himself to the variou,
trying situations to which the prejudices of the inh. -
bitants of that part of the world may possibly
him. Great expectations are formed of his success,
A foot-race of 100 yards for 50 guineas was run
yesterday in St. James's Park, between Mr. .TAmr.s,
the Piccadilly Pedestrian, and Mr. FoxAti., of Car-
nally-market. 'The match had been some time in
agitation, and there were more liets depending on the
evens than is usual on such occasions. At starting,
Mr, JAmi.ls took the lead, but the race was so well
contested, that it was won only by half a yard by Mr.
FOXALL,. The winner weighs 16 stone, and the lostr
eight pounds inure.
BR ,—There being no Court of' Aldermen held
EAD
to-day, the Lon) MAYON after inspecting the Re-
, turns, ordered it to remain the same as last week,
Ilstead of purchasing single Tickets and Shares in
the momentous Scheme of the City Lottery, which
will be completely drawn or. Tuesday next, the 26th
instant, numerous. adveAturers possess, large lots •of
'both ;. and which they are so much the better
bled to d 4, as many Tickets and Shart s may be purl
chased in. the City 1.9. Vry for a less sum than a few
wouldscost in a State Scheme.