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London, England, 1810-08-22 00:00:00

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ZIeTRACI' Or A LITTER //ROD[ AN COMM ATTACSED
TO THZ ZIIASST or PERSIA.
" Tehran, May 22,1110.
" In my last, I mentioned we had commenced our
journey towards the capital by easy stages. We arrived
at Sheraz on the 30th December, and on the mad
the highest honours were paid to the representative of
our gracious Sovereign. Governors of provinces
came out to meet and welcome us, dismounting from
their horses as a mark of respect on our neat approach.
We paid two visits to the Prince of Sheraz, and had
barely time to view the tombs of the poets Sadoc and
Hafiz, whicl; are in good preservation. The country
seats in the environs of Sheraz are not fine houses,
with extensive pleasure grounds, but small gardens
with summer houses, some of which, and especially
those of the Europeans, are very pretty. Mr. Morier
took sketches of the whole, which you will therefore
probably see. A letter from the seat of Government
in India nearly put a stop to our hi,herto successful
enterprize. Sir Harford, taking all responsibility on
himself, did riot comply with the wishes of the Go-
vernment for his return to India, but on the 12th Ja-
nuary recommenced his journey.
64 On account of the report of General Malcolm
coming up the Gelph, the Persians, suspicious of our
designs, wished to detain us at Ispahan to see the
event ; for several days, we were agitated between
hope and fear ; eir H. surmounted this difficulty as
well as the former, and on the 7th, we again moved,
and arrived at Tehran on the 14th ; the distance we
computed to be about 250 miles ; this, for Eastern
travelling, where you have no post-chaises or mail-
! coaches at command, is extremely fast. The for.
' mer embassies took five months to go over the same
ground, which we performed in less than two. We
should have arrived a day sooner ; and it was so ar-
ranged, out of compliment to the English Mission,
that General Gardanne, with the whole of he; train,
who had been detained for that purpose, were to have
gone nut of one gate of the city in disgrace, while eve
entered in triumph at the ()Our ; but travelling in a
most boisterous and dark night, our party, by some
.accident, separated and lost the road.
. 64 On the 17th, contrary to the Persian customs, as
their mohorrum, or mourning,had commenced, we paid,
our first visit to his Majesty ; Sir Harford bearing
the King's letter on a gold plate, and Mr. Morier the
presents, to the outside of our house, where I was
ready with the troopto salute • Sir H. then mounted.
On arriving at the Palace, Sir H. again bore the letter,
and Mr. Morier, the presents. The Persian infantry,
drilled by :We French, were drawn up to receive us ;
they appeared to be very imperfect in their exercise.
The King, on account of the mourning, did not receive
• us in the public hall of audience ; we parted close
by it, it was not so grand as the old palace I before
mentioned, built by Shah Abbas ; in the private
Court a great many Persian Khans or Noblemen
were ranged along the wall ; we made several obee.
sances before we entered the apartments and took
off our slippers at some distance from the door ; this
was probably because they feared we might behave
like the French, who never took off their boots in any
houses of the Persians, which offended them very
much. The King, on our entry, welcomed us, when
Sir IL (having delivered the letter, and Mr. Morier
the presents, to the Prime Minister for the King) made
a short speech, which Jaffer Ali Khan, our great as-
sistant in the whole of the transaction, interpreted ;
Sir H. then seated himself in a chair about 15 yards
from the King; Mr. Morier on his right hand stand-
ing, and Jaffer Ali Khan on his left; the rest of the
gentlemen stood against a wall in the rear of the Am-
bassador. His Majesty was very affable, and hoped
his brother, the King of England, was in good health.
He asked if the old or the young was reigning ? Sir
H. answered the old. The King then addressed the
Prime Minister, Murza Sheffea, and afterwards made
several inquiries respecting England, and Sir H.'s
health. After an audience of a quarter of an hour
we took leave. The King was in a dark corner of
the room, so that we could not observe distinctly
his person or dress. The pictures painted fur him
are very flattering. The particular beauty of his per-
son is a long beard which sweeps the ground. Six of
his sons were present, standing on his right hand. The
grandeur of the Court was much inferior to what we
expected. The presents given by the King of England
were veryvaluable; the diamond estimated at £25,000,
was of finer water than any the Persian Monarch pos-
sessed. He had it immediately set, and wore it as a
ring the next day. The city of Tehran is the dirtiest
pig-stye we have seen in Persia ; there is scarcely a
street Is here you can ride two abreast, and very dirty.'
" I have been informed, that in a late interview, the
Persian Mouurch expressed himself in terms of great
j indignation against the insatiable ambition of the
French Empe: or, and the atrocities he had recently
committed.
66 Since our arrival the foundry for cannon, which
j the French established here, has been put under the
direction of an English Officer. No foreigners are
allowed to cast ordnance, or to manufacture warlike
stores without the approbation of Sir Harford.
64 Sir H. I think, will remain in Persia much longer
than he has any idea of himself. While the Persians
have such powerful enemies as the French and Ruse
sians, their ability to withstand them, and remain in
peace with us, notwithstanding their great inclination
Monday se'nnight, about seven o'clock, as a fine Ito do so, must necessarily be very precarious ; and
girl between six and seven years of age was crossing while affairs remain in this manner, the Government
she dam-head on the river 'Tyne, a little below the vil- will have great difficulty in finding a person so cape.
lage of Eest.l.inton, her feet having slipped, she fell ble of fulfilling the situation Sir H. holds as himself;
in, and, before assistance could be procured, was un- indeed he has so perfect a knowledge of the customs,
Ibrtunately drowned. manners, and language of the country, and has so
Two young women crossing the fields from Cam- completely the confidence of the King and Ministers,
berwell Fair to Kennington, on Saturday night, about that a great objection would be made on their side to
ten o'clock, were robbed by two men, who appeared his retiring.
tohe labourers, of about Bs. being all the money they 64 The King, after reviewing his own troops the
bad, and their shawls. other day (when they performed a sham fight, in
which one man and two horses were killed, from the
A melancholy acecident happened on Thursday
week at Milton mills, near Stirling. A young girl, disciplined soldiers having loaded their muskets with
'
ball, instead of blank cartridge,) looked at my troop,
about I 0 veers of age, was jumping over the mill-lead,
between the heck and the wheel, at the time the mill! and was much pleased with their performance ; he
was going, when her foot slipped, and she was car- intends to review them once more before he leaves the
tied through the wheel. Her body was mangled in capital. Ido not know what they will do against
a shocking manner.
the Russians this year • but, if they pursue the method
A horse and cart passing along Aldgateestreet on
of warfare which Sir k. has recommended, they can-
not be beaten. Give the Persians regular pay, and a
Monday morning, the horse took fright and ran back
leader in whom they have confidence, they would!
"`with the cart, through the window of the shop of
_make as fine soldiers as an in the world;
.._'Messrs.ssrs. Taylor and Newbury, linen-drapers, at the
brave they are'
men, and only require good treat.
-iorner of Jewry-street; fortunately, however, no injury naturally
was done, except the window beinghroken. to pieces. meet, and a little discipline, to make them excelleit
troops. The King marches in 20 days."

August SO. Gabriel Gregory *bite, of Bridle-lane, Islington,
Middlesex, and of Cuxton, Kent, coal-factor, lime-merchant,
brick-maker, dealer and chapman, at ten, at Guildhall.
October 13. Hermanus Vos and Jan Christiaan Esser., of New
Court, Crutched Friars, London, merchant, at ten, at Guildhall.
Sept. 21. Chart° Watson, late of Fenchurch-street, London, wine
and brandy-merchant, at ten, at Guildhall.
BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED.
Charles Grayion, of Liverpool, boat and ship-builder.
BANKRUPTS.

John Wheeler, of Andover, Hants, mercer and taylor, dealer and
chapman, to surrender September 11, 12, and October 2, at
twelve, at the Star and Garter, in Andover Attornies Mr.
Richard Bembridge, Inner Temple, London; or Mr. Richard
Footner, Andover.
John Powell, now or late of Halifax, Yorkshire, dealer in salt,
September 24, at four, Sept. 25, and October 2, at eleven, at
the Talbot Inn, Halifax. Attornies, Mr. Wiglesworth, Gray's
Inn, London ; or Messrs.Wiglesworth and Thompson, Halifax.
William Haigh, of Halifax, Yorkshire,. grocer, dealer and chap-
man, August 27, September 24, and October 2, at ten, at the
Talbot Inn, Halifax. Attornies, Mr. Hodgson, No. 15, Surrey-
street, Strand, Louden; .or Mr. Scatcherd, Halifax.
Henry Hickson, of Stockport, Cheshire, victualler, dealer and
chapman, August 28, Sept. 4, and 29, and October 2, at nine,
at the Warren Bulkeley Arms Inn, Stockport. Attornies,
Messrs. Cooper and Lowe, Southampton Buildings, London ;
or Mr. Chethamt S..ockport.
Samuel Bucknell, late of Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire, merchant,
September 4,5, and October 9, at eleven, at the house of Vi'm.
Bates, Great Grimsby. Attornies, Mr. Thomas Lambert, No.
4, Gray's•lnn-square, London • or Mr. Buttner, at Caistor.
David Kellitt, of Leeds, Yorkshire, butcher, dealer and chapman,
September 10, 11, at eleven, and October 2, at six, at the White
Horse bin, I.ceds. Attornies, Messrs. Sutton and Ward,Leeds, '
or Mr. Robinson, Essex-street, Strand, London.
Daniel Freeman, William Sykes, and John Freeman, of Church-
street, Bermondsey, Surrey, and also of Bristol, leather-factors,
dealers, chapmen, and pal iners, August 25, Sept. 4, and Octo-
ber 2, at twelve, atpuildhall. Attornies, Messrs. Gatty and
Haddon, Angel-eour, Throgmorton-street, Londpu.
James Randall, of Dean-street, parish of St. Anne, Westminger,
Middlesex, upholsterer, dealer and thapman, August es, Sept.
8., and October 2, at ten, at Guildhall. Attornies, Messrs. Sey-
mour and Montriou, Margaret-street, Cavendish-sip:tr.,.
Richard Bracken, Thomas Williams, and Lanncelot Bracken,
of Lothbury, London, and Rochdale, Lancashire, flannel-ma-
nufacturer., dialers and chapmen, merchants and partners,
August 27, September 11, at five, and October 2, at eleven, at
Guildhall. Attornies, Messrs. Reardon and Davis, Corbet-
court, Gr cechurch- street , London.
Richard Mummery, of Market-street, Margate, Kent, merchant,
dealer and chapman, August 27, Sept. 11, at six, and October 2,
at twelve, at Guildhall. Attorney, Mr. Newcombe, Vine-
street, Piccadilly.
George Philip Davies, late of Philpot-lane, London, coffee met.
ebnia, dealer and chapman, August 27, Sept. 11, at six, and
October 2, at eleven, at Guildhall. Attorney, Mr. Wasbrougb,
Warnford-court.
John Hopkins, of Frome, Somersetsbire, taylor, draper, dealer
and chapman, Sept. 6,7, and October 2, at the Christopher
Inn, Bath. Attornies, Messrs. Foulkes, Longdill and Beckitt,
Gray's Inn' London ; or Mr. J. Randolph, No. 6, York-build-
ings, Bath.
'George Self, of Fenchurchestreet, London, grocer, August 27,
Sept. 11, at five, and October 2, at ten, at Guildhall. Attor-
nies, Messrs. Kearicy and Spurr, No. 116, Bishopsgate-street-
• Within.
James Cuthbert, of Brixton, Surrey, shopkeeper, dealer and chap-
man, August 9s' Sept. I, and October 2. at eleven, at Guild-
ball. Attorney, Mr. Vincent, Beciforil.street, Bedford-square.
DIVIDENDS.
George Stratton, of Piccadilly, Middlesex, ironmonger, Sept.
11, at twelve, at Guildhall.-John Harkness, of Addle-strec:,
Wood-street, London, merchant; Sept. I, at one, at Guildhall.-
George Stockwell, late of Sheerness, Kent, boat builder, at ten,
at Guildhall.-James Gorton, late of Manchester, merchant, Au-
gust 29, at three, at the Star Inn, Manchester.-Robert Sadler,
of South Shields, Durham, merchant, Sept. 8, at eleven, at the
Queen's Head, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.-1 antes I.ee, of Lewes,
Sussex, linen-draper, August 25, at twelve', at Guildhall.-James
Chidell, of Southampton, porter and ale merchant, Sept. 4, at
eleven, at the Swan Inn, it omsey.-Charles Dibdin, late of the
Strand, Middlesex, music-seller, Sept. 4, at ten, at Guildhall.-
George Alde-son, jun. of Bury St. Edmunds, Sullelk, printer and
stationer, Sept. 6, at eleven, at the Greyhound Inn, Bury Saint
Edmunds.-Henry Newman, of Skinner-street, London, currier,
Sept. 4, at ten, at Guildhall.--Thotnas 011ivant, of Manchester,
silversmith, Sept. 4, at elven, at the Mosley's Arms Inn, Man-
chester. 011ivant, of Manchester, cotton manufacturer,
Sept. 4, at elevin, at the Mosley's Arms Inn, Manchester.-
Henry Nordish, of Meopham, Kent, butcher, Sept. 8, at twelve,
at Guildhall-Edward Oates, of Leeds, Yorkshire, drysalter,
Sept. 24, at twelve, at the Hotel Inn, Leeds.-John W. Timson
and John Baxter, of Leicester, linen drapers, Supt. Mat twelve,
at the Bell Hotel Inn, litmte-rstone.gate, Leice-ter.-John Ma-
uauby, Patrick Vs'lly Lock, and John Duncan, late of I.iverpool,
merchants, Sept. 5, at eleven, at the Globe Tavern, John-street,
LiverpooL-R oger \Vali ant s, (If lkdivt Icy, Monmouthshire, shop-
keeper, Sept. 5, at eleven, at the Greyhound Inn, .Abecgavenny,
Monmouthshire.-11Behael Webster, of Witham, Sutton, York-
shire, builder, Sept. 11, at twelve, at the White Hart Tavern,
Kingston-upon-Hull.-Gow Gibson, of Liverpool, pipe-maker,
Sept. 8, at one, at the Star and Garter Tavern, Paradise-street,
Liverpool-Richard Cooper, of Paradise-street, St. Mary-la-
bonne Middlesex, plaisterer, Sept. 8, at twelve, at Guildhall,
FL:Iwo:4 Wakeling, of Clare Suffolk, brewer, Sept. 8, at one, at
Cuildhall.-John Rock, of Westmoreland-buildings, Aldersgate-
street, London, taylor, Sept. 8, at twelve, at Guildhall.-Jeffery
Ludlam, of Wood-street, London, hosier, Sept. 8, at ten, at
Guildhall.-Richard W. Ulric Schnieder, of White Lion-court,
Birchth-lane, London, merchant, Sept. 2'2, at eleven, at Guild-
ball.-Robert Bryan, of G r.-:ti.eareet, Soho, Middlesex, t Allaw
*handler, Sept. 15, at eleven, at Guildhall.-robert Abney, late
of Asltby-di-la-Zcuch, Leicestersh:re, brick-maker, Sept. 10, at
eleven, at the Queen's Head Inn, Ashby-de-la-Zouch.-Rolh.rt
Fourness, of Gainsl,orough, Lincolushire, iron founder, Sept. 20,
at ten, at the Angel Inn, Chederfiell-Wliliam Henry Trout-
beck, of the Mattoriea, London, victualler, Sept. 22, at ten, at
QuildhalL-Owen Clutpo, of Touley-street, Southwark, Surrey,
so= merchant, Sept. 8, r eleven, at Guildliall.--George Stock-
well, late of Sheerness, Keut, boat bulkier, Sept. 8, at ten, at
litaildhalL-Henry Davis, late of Sunderland, Durham, now of

Walwortb, Surrey, c.:p-maker, Sept. 8, at tint, at GuilUltall.-
3 obn Chinery, ut Great Mary.la-bouue-strt et, Nlidearsex,grccer,
E. pt. 15' at uue, at (;uildball.—lsaac Worley, jun. of 1.
Londo&, linen dmver, ,Sept. 8, at eleven, at Guildhall.—
John West,,uf f;umer's-place, Ent, Middlesex, plaisterer, Sept.
15, at eleven, at Guildball.--John Bull, of Grove-place, Deptford,
Kent, victualler, Sept. 2; at ten, at Guildhall.

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