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London, England, 1828-01-09 00:00:00

CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL

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The following Legend was copied by the late Mr.
Jagger, from a fly-leaf of an old book, pteierved in
Canterbury Cathedral: —,. In ancienne tymes, in a
goodly t Avne near to Canterbaty, sojourned a Lidie
fair. She one night, in ye'absenct of her I.ord,leaned
her lovely arm u,:on a Gentlemaa who walked in ye
fyldes. When journeying fir, she became afraide, and
begged to reiurne. The Gentleman with kyndest say-
ings, and great courtesy, retraced their steps, when in
the .ame women!, th;s straynge occurrence came to
pass— Ye rayne descended thro the moon, and millions
of stars were shining bright. In journeying home, an-
other straynge occurrence came to pass—Her coral
bpi the Gentleman did meet in sweetest kiss. This was
not straynge at all. But the Moon that still shone
brygbie, did in this moment hyde herself behind a
clonde. Thir was straynge, most passing straynge,
indeede. The Lady fair, who prayed to the Blessed
Virgin, did to her Confessor this confession make; and
her Confessor; with.charyte an imprompter wrote---*
Whence, came the Rayne, when first with guilekss heart,
Further to walk she's loth, and yet more loth to part;
It was not Rayne, but Angel's pearly teats,
In pity drape to sooth Eliza's tears.
Whence came the cleude that yelled the orbe of nighte,
When first her lips she yielded to delyghte;
It was nutcloside, but whylste the world was herb,
Mercy put forth her band to bide Eliza's blush.

THEATRES.

• DRURV-DANE. •
The Opera of The Cabinet was revived here last night,
for the purpose of introducing Madame FRARON as
Florema. Her comic duet e ith Whintsiculo was done
with ger at point and spirit ; and in "The Bird in yon-
der cage," she combined her excellent acting with her
vocal powers, so as to make the whcle very effective.
All these songs were encored. Mr. BRAHAM gave the
two first sf-ngs f Orlando as if labouring under some
difficulties or cold or indisposition; but he afterwards
recovered himself and sang ss Fair Ellen," with a de-
lightful pathos, which was finely contrasted by his sub-
sequent performance of the Palace°, which be executed
with all the fire and brilliance of tone and style peculiar
t.) himself.—Mr. Baowns played the Marquis de brand
Chateau with more than ordinary care, and with cones-
pondent success. DOWTON'S Peter is distinguished by
that easy richness for which this performer is remarkable.
HARLIT'S exertions in Whintsiculo, like every other part
setristiega display al flippancy and strong animal spirits,
was PlaYett sith *degree of vivacity and polite imperti-
nence such at so other actor can command. The cha-
racter of Co:utast/tin fell to the lot of Mrs. Geestn, who
introduced " 0 ley not woman's love is bought," and
sung it (as she sung and acted the rest of the part) with
cold correctness.
COVENT-DARDEN.
The performances at this Theatre last night, which
consisted of Der Freischuta; Taws 1, and the Pantomime,
Isere advertised as by " Special Desire," and it was ex-
pected th4t the Duchess of KENT and the young Princess,
would honour the Theatre with their presence. To the
disappointment of many, however, the anticipation was
not tealised, for his MAJRSTY''S box, which was appro.
pi rated to the use of the expected Royal Visitors, re-
mained unoccupied to the last.
In the Opera, the popularity of which seems to be as
endusing as that of II Don Giovanni. Mr. C. BLAND, in
the temporary absence of Mr. SArto, undertook the
character of Wilhelm for the first time. He played and
sung with great care. In other aspects the Opera was
cast as on former okxcasions. Miss CAWSR, as Berate,.
occasionally displayed a brilliancy and power in tone,
which, with continued attention, may ultimately raise
her to the summit of her profession. Miss GOWARD
Unfortunately was much indisposed, but she experienced
that indulgence andsncouragement from the audience
to which her diligence and talent so fully intitle her.
'Twos I went off tematkably well, and Mintber Nip
increases in attraction. Indeed the whole entertain-
ments were extremely favourably received by a mune-
loos audience.

Lord Chief Justice BEST. we are happy to hear, is so
far recovered that he is expected to resume his seat I.ii the Coaimnp
Pleas at the commencement of the adjourned Sessions.
The Gazelle of Last night announces the appointment
of Mr. Gobbat, hitherto our Minister at the Court of
Brazil, to the same office at that of Madrid.

DON MIGUEL:

His Royal Highness, after dining on Monday with
the Duke of WELLINGTON at his residence in Piccadilly,
proceeded to Asliburaliam House. Dover-street, the
residence of Prince LIIYRN. the Russian Ambassador,
where a grand Ball and Supper sere given by hi. Es
cellency in honour of his Royal Highness. Their Royal,
Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of CLARZNCI4 Prin-
ces EMIL'S of Carolath, Prince of HOHENLORR LAD
GENBOURO, nearly the whole of the Foreign Ambassa-
dors and Ministers and their Ladies, tegether with a
numerous assemblage of Nobility and Gentry, were
present at the entertainment. Dancing was kept up
with great spirit till two o'clock, when nearly 150 sat
down to supper, after which dancing was resumed, and
kept up till five o'clock, when the Prince and his attend-
ants retired, and the party bloke up.
At half-past ten o'clock yesterday morning, a De.
putation from the Society of Friends of Foreigners in
Distress, waited on his Royal Highness in Arlington.
street. The Deputation, which consisted of the Mar-
quis de Palmella, the Portuguese Ambassador, Viscount
Beresford, Sir Henry Watson, Sir F. Watson, Sir John
Croft. Sir John Bridges, Sir John Campbell, Admiral
Reeler, Messrs. De Carvelho, Sarupajo, Pinto, Rebella,
Five and Fiost, together with Charles Murray. Esq
Secretary to the Society, had the honour-to be intro-
duced to the Prince by the Portuguese Ambassador,
when the Secretary presented to his Royal Highness
the book containing the account of the Society, when
his Royal Highness was pleased to enrolhis name among
the several illustrious Monarchs and Princes who have
condescended to patronise this benevolent institution,
and to subscribe fifty pounds to its funds.
H s Royal. Highness left Arlington-street shortly after
twelve o'clock, accompanied by the Earl of Mount-
charles and the Marquis de Palmella, who rode with
the Prince in the first carriage. The second carriage,
both of which belonged to his Majesty, and were driven
by the King's servants in the Royal livery, contained
his Royal Highness's suite. l hey were preceded by
two out-riders in the Royal livery, to clear the way.
They proceeded along Westminster Bridge through
the Borough, by old London Bridge, into the City.
The Royal Party stopped for some time at the Siitith-
wark side of the Bridge, and the progress of the new
London Bridge was pointed out; to the young Prioce
by the Earl of Mountcharles.
They then proceeded to the Bank of. England, where
his Highness was met by the Governor and several of
the Directors, who accompanied him to the Bullion
Office, and the different depai tments of the Bank. A
splendid deleune was prepared on the occasion, of which
the Prince and his attendants slightly partook, and
then .!eparted.
The Post Office was the next place whiCh was visited
by the party. Here the Deke of Manchester and Mr.
Heeling met the Prince at the entrance in Lombard-
street, and preceded him to the General Sorting Room,
where the Post Office system was explained to the
Prince by Mr. Freeling.
His Royal Highness and suite proceeded thence
through Cornbill to. the India House, followed by a
very large concourse of spectators. He remained but
a shoit while at the India House, and then proceeded
to the Mint.
The Right Hon. George Tierney, the Master, teceived
the party, and accompanied them into the office of this
National Depot. In the room where the sovereigns are
worked off, the whole process of cc ining was exhibited
in that elegant manner for which our workmen are dis-
tinguished. Here his Royal Highness and party were
detained upwards of an hoar, during which he fre-
quently exhibited his delight and astonishment at the.
rapidity of the workmanship, and the ease' with -which
the coiner s and other artificers performed. their allotted,
portions of the work assigned them.
From the Mint to the Tower the Royal cortege were
surrounded by. a numerous crowd, which, like the, ac-
cumulation of et snow ball, had been, from the time the
Prince arrived iu the City, gradually and continually
increasing. _ .M the Tower, the Duke of Wellington,
the Constable, met the Royal Party with bat in hand,
and accompanied the yuung Prince throughout the
entire of this great and ancient edifice. A Royal salute
of 21 guns was fired off on the occasion; and here, as
at the Bank, a splendid collation was prepared, of which
the Prince barely tasted, end .took his departure, re-
turning with much simplicity, and, in a kind manner,
his thanks for the reception which throughout Isis visit
be had experienced.
After leaving the Tower, the party proceeded to the
Tunnel, where they were received by Mr. Brunel, se..
Mr. Brunel, junior, Mr. Garrett, Mr. Beamish, and the
other Officers of the Establishment, together with the
Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, and nearly the whole
of the Board of Directors. Previously to his Royal
Highness descending the shaft, he was particularly
anxious to make himself acquainted with the general
principles of the undertaking, which were clearly ex-
plained to him by William Smith, Esq. M.P. and Mr.
Brunel, and with which his Royal Highness expressed
himself much delighted.
After visiting the shield in which the workmen were
in active employ, and entering one of the boxes and re-
ceiving from Mr, Brunel, seu. a practical explanation
of its nature and progress, his Royal Highness and
companions returned to the shaft, and partook of an
elegant cold collation, which had been prepared for
them. The Chairman, W. Smith, Esq. M.P. pointed
out the various dimensions, Arc. of the undertaking, ex-
pressed in the French language, and afterwards pro-
posed to the Directors and the Company, the health of
his Royal Highness, and prosperity and permanent
amity to Portugal, Britain's ancient ally. This toast
was received with universal plaudits, by between five
and six hundred well dressed Ladies and Gentlemen,
who were congregated on the occasion, and re-echoed
by the work people themselves.
His Royal Highness returned thanks in the French
language, expressive of his thanks for the cordial reap•
lion he had every where met with from the British
nation, and particularly for the courtesy and attention
which be bad received from his Majesty George LV.
and concluded with proposing A 6 permanent success to
the Thames Tunnel Company:"
His Royal Highness being about to retire, Mr. Bru-
nei rose, and presented to him an elegant and admirably
arranged model of the undettaking. enclosed in a neat
box, covered wick morocco and gold, at the ingenuity
of which his Royal Highness again expressed his admi-
ration. He then ascended the shaft amidst the shouts
of the Company assembled, which were repeated by
the multitude collected outside, to the evident satisfac-
tion of his Royal Highness.-
ADpa WI OF THE "PORTUOVBSI GENTLEMEN IN LONDON
TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS.
Yesterday being appointed by the Infant Don Miguel,
to receive the Address and Medal, which at a late meet-
ing of the Portuguese Gentlemen resident in London, it
was determined sheuld be presented to his Royal High-
ness, congratulatory on his visit to England (the first
member of the House of Bragauza,our old and tried Ally,
who bad trod the British shore), a considerable body of

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Portuguese Gentlnnen waited on his Royal Highness at
Rutland lime. goon after 11 o'clock they wet e ushered
into his Royal Highness's presence by the Lord in wait-
ing. and presented to the future Regent of Portugal by
his Excellency the Marquis de Palmella, the Portuguese
Ambassador in London','and by his Royal Highness re.
ceived with the most masked attention. The Infante
appeared in the best flow of spirits, dressed in a rich
Portuguese military uniform, blue, embroidered with
gold, wearing 'a profusion of orders. He was attended
by Count de Villa Real, and Chevalier de Mello, his
Chamberlain. The party was received in the grand,
drawing-room, and when the ceremony of the presen-
tation was over, F. F. de Sampayo, Esq. the Portuguese
Consul General in England, informed his Royal High-
nessthat the Portuguese residents in London, availed I
themselves of this opportunity to wait upon him, in order
to have the honour to present to his Royal Highness
a congratulatory Address and Medal, which, at a spe-
cial meeting of their countrymen, it had been agreed
should be offered to him.

His Royal Highness expressed himself highly grati•
fied in receiving so respectable a body of his fellow
countrymen in a foreign land, where, since his arrival,
he had found so much kindness and hospitality, when
A. J. Frei: e Marreco, Esq. the Secretary of the meeting.
read the following Address w his Royal Highness:

Most Sews Sts—We, the undersigned Portuguese, et pre-
sent in London, ever united in our hearts to our country. for
whose glory and prosperity we offer up our most ardent wishes,
and penetrated with the same sentiments of fidelity which ani-
mate the Royal Portuguese nation, this day ask permission of
your Royal Highness to offer to you the tribute of our respect,
on the occasion of your Royal Highness's visit to England, thus
anticipating the unanimous demonstrations of joy and applause
with which the whole Portuguese nation will receive the mag-
nanimous Prince, who goes to secure their felicity, by upholding
the laws of the realm, and other institutions enacted and granted
by our great King Peter IV. as well as to re-aline the hopes in-
spired by those generous sentiments, announced by your Royal
Highness to your august Sister, already deeply engraven on all Por-
tuguese hearts. And, being desirous of transmitting to future ages
the important occurrence of a Prince of the august House of Bra-
gauss having passed through England, we have ordered a medal to
be struck.

His Royal Highness expressed his lively acknowledg-
ments on receiving this demonstration of regard, and
was geaciously p'eased to return the answer subjoined:

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" I thank the Portuguese resident in London for the sentiments
which they manifest to me; and I accept their expression of re-
gard, dictated by that loyalty which has ever distinguished the
Portuguese in all eyes and in all couatries."

T►re medal is of gold, The following is a description :
in the centre of the medal is the best of his Royal Highness,
and at the foot is inscribed—" It► commemoration of his visit to
England. in the year 1828, presented by the Portuguese resident
in London." Round it is the following inscription—" To his
Royal Highness the Most Serene infante Don Miguel, Regent of
the Kingdom of Portugal and Algarve', and Representative of his
Imperial Majesty."
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On the reverse, in the upper part, is a ship in full
sail (being the arms of the Municipality of Lisbon),
passing Belem Castle, and underneath the following
lines, taken from Carnoens, Canto IV.
Despois de proeellosa tempestade,
Nocturna sombra e sibilaute •ento,
Tagra ntanhaa setena claridade,
„ftsperan,za do pot to e salsamento.
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As the toss'd vessel on the ocean rolls,
When dark the night and loud the tempest bowls,.
When the lore mariner in every wave
That breaks and gleams forbodes his watery grave ;
But when the dawn, all silent and serene,
With soft-priced ray dispels the shades obscene,
With grateful transport sparkling in each eye,
The joyfid crew the port of safety spy !

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GRAND ENTERTAINMENT AT TfIR ADMIALTY.

The Duke and Duchess of CLit**wcc gaga another
!valid entertainment to Don Mous:, yesterday even.
mg, at ti.eir residence in the Admiralty. The Gentle-
men Porters, and Pages of their Royal Highnesses
Household, appeared in their state dresses as at the for-
mer entertainment, and the preparations for the reception
of the company were the same in every respect. His
Royal Highness, attended by Earl MOUNTCHARLES,
Sir WILLIAM FREMANTLE, and four Gentlemen of his
suite, arrived at the Admiralty at half past seven
o'clock. Dinner was served up immediately after the
Prince's arrival. Among the company present to meet
the Royal. Visitors were—
Her Royal Highness the Princess Sophia Matilda, Prince Ester-
hazy, the Austrian Ambassador, Princess Esterhazy ; Marquis de
Paimella, the Portuguese Ambassador, the Marchioness Palmella ;
Earl and Countess Carlisle, Earl Dudley, Count and Countess Mun-
ster, Lady Lyndhurst, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the
Right Hon. Sir Frederick Lamb, Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Hope,
the Marchioness of Westmeath.

In the evening their Royal Highnesses had a nu
nitrous evening patty.

NEWPORT GARRISON BALL.—The third Garrison
Ball this season, took place at the Green. Dragon Inn, on Monday
evening. Among the Ladies who attended, were Lady Woast.itv
Neuss', Lady 1111Azauwrolt, and other persons of distinction, who
sow nut the old year and welcomed in the new " on the light fan.
tactic toe."

The case of the Rev. Mr. Holmes was, in consequence
of an issue. from Chancery, again investigated at Not-
tingham on Thursday week. Tae verdict was the same
as on the former occasion—viz. that Mr. Hozsms is of
unsound mind.

Madras Papers to the 28th of August, bunging the
dates from Calcutta to the 19th of August, report that
the indigo crop is rather favourable. The Commissioners
from Ava had proceeded to Amherst, and from thence
to Rangoon, where one of them was detached to the
capital of Ara, with all the details of the late arrange.
menu. The third payment from the King of Ave was
fired within two months from the' 4th of September ;
the fourth payment for the month of August, 1828.
We have received a Boston Paper of the 13th ult.
which states, under the head of'" United States Navy,"
that " by the Official Papers recently transmited to
Congress, it appears that the vessdlto now in commission
ase—one ship of the line, six frigates, and foie. schooners.
TI4 Mediterranean squadron will this year consist of
the Delaware, 74; Java, 44; Lexington, 22; Watren,
22 ; and Porpoise, commanded by Captain Crane—
Captain Kidgeley continues to command on the West
India, Captain Biddle on the Brazil, and Captain Jones
on the Pacific stations. Ten new sloops of war will be
prepared for sea is the course of the year. Under the
law for the gradual increase- of the Navy, contracts
have been made for the frames of five ships of the line,
five frigates, and five sloops of war. Contracts have
also been made for a large portion of the labour and
materials at the dry docks at-Gosport and Charleston,
and the works of the latter have commenced. The
Secretary of the Navy is of opinion, that our naval
force in commission cannot with propriety be diminished,
if regard be paid to our commercial and other interests.,
He recoaamends the establishment of. a higher grade in
the Navy than that of Captain.; an augmentation of
the Marine Corps ; and attention to the Naval Hospital
Fund ; and for this purpose four hospitals at Boston,
New Yorks Philadelphia, and Norfolk, have been put-
chased"

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