The Sun.
London, England, 1818-01-07 00:00:00

POETRY.

The factious Scribes, beyond their reach,
Would wit direct at Madam LEACII--
The legal Sage they mean;
But such poor pointless flimsy stuff,
Shew they were written, plain enourp,
By sonic dull Epiccene.'

WEYAIOUTII, JAN. 3.

The festivities of the season are continuing here
with unahating gaiety, and the Ball and Supper
on the approach of the New Year, given by Mr.
and Mrs. C. Mundy, at' their house in Bank Build-
ings, to the Nobilil and Gentry, were of the
most splendid kind. The entrance ball, stair
cases, and suite of apartmews, were brilliantly
illuminated with variegated_ lamps, entwined with
laurel, and the floors fancifully embellished with
different devices, the whole displaying the utmost
grandeur.
At nine o'clock the company began to assem-
ble ; the dancing commenced at ten to the ta•
vonrite tune of ‘! Enrico." " The light fantastic
toe" kept tripping with most lively spirit 011,12,
when the supper rooms were thrown open, .and
exhibited tables spread with the most sumptuous
viands, every description of game, and a profu-
sion of delicacies that the season affords.
Upwards of 100 of this assemblage of beauty
and fashion sat down to this magnificent supper,
among whom we understand were
Sir Sohn and Lady Murray, Lady Talbot, the Misses Tal-
bot, Sir William and Lady Hoskins, Lady; and MiSs Blaney,
Mr. and Mrs Girartlet, Major. Howard, "Air. and- Mrs. Mun-
dy, Mr. and Mrs. Young, the Misses Murdy, Mrs. aid Miss
Billett, Mrs. and Miss Poole, Captain an M. s. Wardell, the
Misses Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Mrs. C. Buxton, Rev.
Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain, Miss IViiea!'ey, Colonel Steward,
Miss Dashwood, Colonel and Mrs. York, Hon. Miss New-
comer, Colonel Fartescue, Captains Gi'ardet and Forteseue,
Mr. J. Girardet, the Misses Baker, Captain .:rd Mrs Elton,
Mr. and Mrs. Strode, Mrs. Hamilton, .IMr. Colin Campbell,
Mr. E. Henning, Mr. and Mrs. Hainifii yid, Mr. and Mrs.
Crosby, Miss Wroughton, Miss Etton,, Mrs. the Misses
Browneker, Mr. Grosvenor, Miss Ja..iet,
The Champagne- and Claret wines Were of most
exquisite flavour, and abundantly circulated—the
spat kling glass generously filled welcoming the
return of the joyous morn.
After supper, quadrilles, &c. were introduced,
which continued wills great sprit to a late hour,
whets the company took leave;declaring it to be
one of the most happy ,end scenes with
which they had ever been gratified.
Nor was the festive mirth confined to Bank
Buildings—the mansion of the late Governor Ar-
buthnot, now the residence of Major and Mrs.
Lapslie, was also conspicuous on the same occa-
sion, .Upwards of 60 L ,dies and Gentlemen
of
distinction were invited to a Ball and Supper,
which for elegy nee ond taste (combined with the
hospitality to the circle who have the pleasure of
this Gentleman and Lady's acquaintance), equally
shone in rendering this party truly agreeable.—
The supper was sumptuous and inviting, and the
merry dance continued with vivacity and spirit
till the dawn's approach.
On Monday-last, Sir John Murray, M. P. gave
a grand dinner at his house in Gloucester-Row,
to a select Party of Gentlemen, and principal
Members of the-Corporation, deputed with an in-
vitation to the worthy Barotret, to become one of
their body in filling up the vacancies ; an offer
which the Hon. Member politely accepted
On Wednesday a General Meeting of the Cor-
poration took place in consequence, at the Guild-
hall in this Borough (Roper Weston, Esq. Mayo!,
in the Chair), when Sir John Murray, James Wes-
ton, Joseph Horstold, anti John Martin,
were unanimously elected Principal Burgesses
The interest of Sir John in this town iswarm-
ly supported by. the Corporation, who evince
every opportunity of.testilying their regard to the
revered memory of his deceased brother.
Several of the 'domestics ,tram Claremont are
arrived at Caine House, to prepare for the recep-
tion of his Serene Highness Prince Leopold, on
Monday or Tuesday next

WINDSOR, bL,NOVI.-1-lEit AJESTY, the Prin-
cesses AUGUSTA and ELIZABETH, and the Duke
and Duchess of GLOUCESTER, accompanied by se-
veral persons of distinction, on Friday visited the
winter employment for the parish poor, establish-
ed at the Princess ELIZABETH'S cottage, at Old
Windsor. The Royal Personages expressed the
highest approbation, not only of the machinery
performing its operation with a simplicity and pre-
cision of the most admirable nature, but at the
skill displayed by the men and boys attending the
machines, and the facility with which the women
had acquired the art of spinning in a very few ,
weeks. We understand that this interesting ex-
periment for the employment of the necessitous is
to he tried on a larger scale ; so that the neigh-
bouring parishes and the kingdom in general,
may have an opportunity of ascertaining the prac-
tical results of this benevolent plan, by the means-
, thus afforded by the Royal munificence.
• THE BERKELEY PEERAGE.—A whisper is in
circulation, that it is intended to bring. the (pies-
t ion relative to this Peeraie again . before Parlia-
ment. The only reason for such an application
twist be the discovery of new and important wit-
nesses. We know not that this discovery has
been made, but rumour confidently asserts. it, ,
especially as to an elderly witness, whose ab-
sence was. frequently spoken of during the exa-
ininatiOns. An eminent Chancery Bartister
is said to have the conduct of the affair. The
young' Earl, who is now of age, has never cele-
brated his majority. It is reported,. indeed, that
he regrets the decision which counteracted the
wish of his father, and that his affection' for his
elder brother is such, as to render the prospect of
the application here spoken of matter if pleasure
to himself. Whatsoever may be the merits of the
main question, upon which we do not pretend to
be 'informed, this disposition can be viewed only
with approbation and esteem.—(Morning Herald.)
The Right Hon. Lord ARCHIBALD HAMILTON,
in behalf of his NOble Brother the Marquis of
DOUGLAS and CLYDESDALE, has been pleased to
take into consider'ation the lamentable state of the
late harvests and the consequent unfavourable re-
sult ; 'and in consequence has in many cases re-
niitted one-fifth part of the rent for the year 1816,
and in several instances much more. This is en
example, we presume to say, worthy to be fol-
lowed by all landliolders•in•Seotland, who have
their intereattr and that of the"cnuntry at-heart.