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London, England, 1809-04-04 00:00:00

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The Royal Stag, according to usual custom, was costrosan FOR THE 21ST OF MARCH, 1809, TIRE ANNl-
turned out yesterday in Epping Forest, between VERSARY OF THE HIGHLAND SOCIETY, AND TILE DAY
eleven and twelve o'clock, to a fine field of sports- ON WHICH THE 42D REGIMENT CARRIED IN EGYPT
men from the Minories, Rag Fair, and Cripplegate. TUE STANDARD or THE INVINCIRLES ;BY THOM is
Several Ladies in post chaises, gigs, and tandems, CAMPBELL, ESQ. AUTHOR OF THE PLEASURES OF 110 PE.
left town at an early hour, to partake of the sport,
from which they returned in the evening, quite knock- •
ed up, and highly delighted.
The sports of Greenwich Fair were renewed yes-
terday with great eclat, and the keen searching air
was very favourable to the display of female beauty
in rolling down the Hill. Drury-lane and Covent-
garden shone in all their original splendour, rebuilt
at a small expence, and without giving any trouble
to the Lord Chancellor, or requiring the consent of
the Renters. Several tragedies were appropriately
murdered at both houses, without the aid of the re-
gular performers ; and some very bad farces were,
mended by very ludicrous actors. Roundabouts, whir-
ligigs, &c. were in as greatabundance as the reports
of the turning out and change of Ministers.

Pledge to the much-loved Land that gave us birth,
luincihle, romantic, Scotia's shore!
Pledge to the mem'ry of departed worth,
And first, amidst the brave, remember MOORIL

And be it deem'd not wrong that name to give,
In festive scenes, which poi-opts the Patriot's sigh ;
Who would not envy such as Moore to live?
And died he not as heroes wish to die ?
Yes! though too soon attaining Glory's goal,
To us his bright career too short was given ;
Yet, in a glorious cause, kis, Plicenix soul
Rose, on the flamer of Victory, to Heaven !
How oft, if beats in subjugated Spain
One patriot-heart, in secret shall it mourn
For him ? How oft, on far Corunna's plait%
Shall British Exiles weep upon his urn ?
Blest be the mighty Dead! our bosom-thanks,
In sprightlier strains, the Living may inspire !
3oy to the Chiefs who lead old Scotia's ranks,
Of Roman garb, and more than Roman fire !
Health to the band this day on Egypt's coast,
Whose valour Co:X(1 proud France's Tricolor • ;
And wrench'd the banner from her bravest host,
Baptiz'd Invincible in Austria's gore !
Triumphant be our Thistle still unfurl'd !
Dear symbol wild ! On Freedom's bill it grows ;
Where Fitton L stemm'd the tyrants of the world,
And Roman Eagles found unconquer'd fees !
Joy for that day, on Portugallia's strand,
When, bayonet to bayonet oppos'd,
First of Britannia's host, her I lighland Band
Gave but the death-shot once, and ;:oremost clos'd!
Is there a Son of generous England here ?
Or fervid Erin ? He with us shall join
To pray, that in eternal union dear,
The Rose, the Shamrock, and the Thistle twine !
Types of a race who shall th' Invader scorn,
" As rocks resist the billows" round our shore;
Types of a race who shall, to time unborn
Their Country leave unconquer'd as of yore !

ROYAL CIRCUS—This place of amusement opened
last night with the appearance internally of 4 new
theatre. A number of private boxes have been con-
structed upon a very elegant plan, and the whole of
the performancowere received with the greatest ap-
plause.

Ant,Ev's—Remains, except the burnishing and
brushing up, nearly as last year. The company is
strong, among whom are Mr. And Mrs. As-rLny, Bo-
LOGNA, LAURENT. Mr. and Mrs. PARKER, Messrs,
SMITH, DAVIS, and CROSSMAN, A new piece, called
Fairy Land, got up in a splendid manner, was well
received, and promises to be attractive.
SADLER'S WELLS.-4 new Aquatic Divertisement
was brought out here, called The Aquatic Harlequin,
well fitted for this theatre. GRIMALDI, as Clown, was
uncommonly attractive, and the rest kept their own.
The ROYALTY, with some of the Minor Exhibi-
tions, were also opened, and each had their share,

MA\sjox.nousE.—The hospitality of the Loan
MAron was never more conspicuously shewn than at
the splendid Dinner, given yesterday at the Mansion-
House. Amongst the Noble Personages present, we
noticed

Earls—Oxfo7d, Pomfret, Portsmouth, Liverpool, and Morton.
The Bishop of Hereford.
Lords Grantley, Mulgrave,Castlereagh, Kinnaird, and Ranelagh.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Canning, the Honour-
able W. W. Pole, and the Hon. W. Stewart.
The Spanish Ambassador, Admiral Apodaca.
General Norton, Sir J. Doyle, Sir R. Bickerton, Sir R. Peele,
Sir R. Preston, Sir R. Wigram, Sir M. Lopez, Sir Eyre Coote,
Admiral Stanhope, Captain Moorsom, Captain Brown, Captain
Brydges, mid Captain Sykes; the Chairman, Deputy Chairman,
and several of the Directors of the East India Company ; the
Deputy Governor, and several Directors of the Bank of Eng-
land ; Colonel Welsh, Col. Armstrong, Colonel Read, and se-
veral other Naval and Military Officers.
Among the Ladies present were—,
The Countesses of Oxford, lauconberg, Portsmouth, and Win-
tertan.

• The Standard of France.

SPORTING IM'EiLLIGENCE.

NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING, 109.
MONDAY, APRIL 3.

The Craven Stakes, a Subscription of lOgs. each, for all ages ;
2-yr olds carrying sst. 101 b. 3-yr olds Bst. 4-yr olds Bst. 91b.
5-yr olds 9st. Ilb. 6-yr olds 9st. 51b. and aged 9st. 71b. Across
the Flat.
Ld Grosvenor's b. m. Violante, 6 yrs old - - 1
Mr. Wyndham's b. h Canopus, 5 yrs old - - _
Mr. Shakespeare's ch. h. Brainworm, aged - ? 3
Ld Foley's br. f. Agnes, 3 yrs old
Capt. Haffendon's b. h. Sir Launcelot, 6 yrs Old
Ld' Stawell's b. c. by Gobanna, 2 yrs old
Mr. Goulbures ch. h. Romeo, 4 yrs old
Mr. Bouverie's br. h. Basbarian, 4 yrs old
Mr. Wilson's b. f. Miss Sophia, 3 yrs old.
Ld Lowther's b. In. Pelisse, aged - - - dr
Ld G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Hymen, 3 yrs old - - dr
The Judge could place but 3,
13 to 8 agst Violante--8 to 4 agst Canopus-7 to I agst Brainworm.
Sweepstakes of 100 gs each, h. ft. for Colts and Fillies rising 3-yrs
old; Colts carrying Bst. 51b. and Fillies Bst. 21b.. Across the
Flat.
Mr. Wilson's ch. c. by Sorcerer, dam by Precipitate, out of
a sister to George - . - - 1
Gen. Grosvenor's b.f. Chryseis, by Asparagus, out of Lady Jane 8
Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Cock Robin, brother to Sancho -
Ld Foley's b. a. by Waxy, dam by Calomel, bought of the D,
of Queensberry - - - - 4
D. of Grafton's c. Mango, by Sorcerer, out of Hornby Lass 5
Ld Grosvenor's br. f. by Sir Peter, ous of Olivia - 6
Even petting.
Sweepstakes of 100 p. each, h. ft. for Colts and Fillies rising 3 yrs
old ; Colts Bst. 41b. and Fillies Bst. Ab. M. Unbrokc at the
time of naming Second Spring Meeting, 18011.
Gen. Gower's br. f. by Sorcerer, out of John-e-Gattnt's dam 1
Ld Grosvenor's b. g. by Alexander, out of Nimble - 2
Mr. Ladbroke's br. c. by Trumpator, bought of Ld Egremont 3
Gen. Grosvenor's b. c. Woodwell-bead, by Whiteley (by Justice) 4
3 to 1 agst Gen. Gower's br. f.s.-6 to 4 agst Ld Grosvenor's b.c.
Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft. for the produce of mares co-
vered in 1805; Colts carrying Sgt. 41b. fillies Bst. R.M.
Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Fair-Star, by Whiskey, out of Oiaatess 1
1.. d Grosvenor s b. f. by Sir Peter, out of Maid-of.all-Work t

Ladies Page Turner, Fane, Calthnrpe, Conte, Wynne, Lopez,
Payne, Perring, Preston. George, and several other Ladies of
fashion and distinction. Most of the Aldermen and their Ladies,
with the two Sheriffs, and the City Officers, attended.
About six o'clock the Company sat down to din-
ner, which consisted of every delicacy of the season,
and was served up with great promptitude and regu-
larity. At the head of the table was a beautiful tem-
ple, ornamented with various elegant devices, and
on the other tables were several splendid national em-
blems, The Lorin MAYoR gave several loyal and
patriotic toasts, and the company were entertained
with the vocal exertions of Mr. TAYLOR and several
other Professors. The LORD MAYOR'S health was
drank with great applause,
Before nine o'clock the LADY MAYORESS retired to
the Ball-room, and about ten the dancing com-
menced. The Earl of MORTON danced a minuet with
the LADY MAYORESS ; soon after which the pressure
became so great, that the country dances were with
difficulty proceeded in,
The LADY MAYORESS wore white, with her head-
dress of feathers, and a superb coronet. She appeared
in great spirits, and received the attention of the corn-
pany in the most easy and polite style. The company
consisted of between three and four thousand persons,
who continued the festive dance till a late hour.

The saloon, which has been for Fnany months un-
der the hands of different artists, was completely
finished on Friday last, and when lighted, formed a
grand coup d'ail of modern taste : the design is per-
fectly new and emblematical, representing the strength
and union of the country. The rose, thistle, and
shamrock., with the royal o4c, in rich gilt urns, hung
with many thousand lamps, were suspended on each
side of this superb building ; in the centre a costly
Grecian lamp with burners.
All the other rooms were opened for the accommo-
dal ion of the company, and when we left the Mansion-
house, at twelve o►clock, they consisted of between
three and four thousand persons.

Six to 4 on Fair-Star.

Yesterday being Easter Monday, the children of
Christ's Hospital paid their annual visit to the LORI)
MAYOR at the Mansion-house, From thence they
proceeded to Christ's Church, Newgatc-street, accom.
panied by his Lordship, the Sheriff:, City Officers,
and several Members of the Court of Aldermen. The
moment his Lordship emerged from the Mansion,
house to take his place in the State:coach, he was as-
sailed by a perfect thunderstorm of hisses and groans
from the multitude, which was continued during his
progress to Christ's Church, and return from thence
to the Mansion•house. Several of the Aldermen
experienced similar indignities.
_ _ _

An address has been sent to Colonel WARDLE by
the inhabitants of Glasgow, for his conduct in the
late enquiry. About 4000 names are attaGhed to it.
MRS. CLARKE.—The forthcoming Memoirs of this
Lady never have been the property of any Bookseller,
nor indeed was the property in them ever offered to
sale. She prints them solely on her own account and
for her own sole benefit, simply by the intervention
of her printer. The idle reports that they were pure
chased at a large price by any Bookseller, or have
been suppressed-by purchase, are totally void of truth,
and without the slightest foundation,

The Vienna court Gazette of the 26th of fel:gnat-Tr 1
contains an account of the death of Count Coavyrzet.,-1
Minister of State, kc, famous, in consecluence of the
treaties which he has signed, and the important nego. ,
tiations with which he was charged. His indifferent
health had compelled him, since the month of per
comber, JBO, S 9 miry from public business.