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The Prince of SAX/. Comma% and her Royal
ss tre Winces. Cstantorrs, honoured this
. l'heatte last night with then presence for the second
time. The Managers and the audience were coin-
plitely taken by surprise, as no notice had been com-
Stunicated (*the intention of the illustribus Visitors.
Every poss'bie arrangement was, however, made for
their reception, and they were greeted with enthnsiss‘
tic acclamations by a brilliant aitd numerous audience.'
As their Highnesses-did not reach the Theatre until
a late hour, Goo save the King" was not sung
until the coaclusion of the first act of the entertain-
ment of the illi/kr and Air Men.

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When the Sk.a It now HA wIC 9 recently ffom the Me-
diterranean, sailed from Tuski., her R.iyal Highness
the PIUNCIta of WALES was living these, in the Bey's
Palace, he having given it up to her, whilst, for her
AccommoJation, he has gone to reside in the country.
• Her Royal Prigliness'arrsved there-in a felucca, which
she bed hired in Sicily, for six months, it being her
intention to propeed from Tunis to Constantinople and
the Morea. •
There is now in Howden, Yorkshire, a Working;
Society of young Ladies, who meet every Thursday
evening during the winter half-year, for the benevo.
lent purpose of making clothing for the children of
the poor, oh materials procured by subscription among
themselves, and others who admire their labours of
charity ; and during the last winter season they have
furbished to the poor, gratis, nearly 400 articles of
clothing. , ..
Five THOUSAND POUNDS!—The Ticket No. 3134,
&awn last WiHnesday a Prize of £5OOO, was sold by
WEBB, 9, Coinhill, and 17, Ludgate-street; who also
shared and sold the Two last-drawn Prizes of £30,000,
and perhaps is destined to sell the Two £90,000
• Prizes that are 'yet in the Wheel—which wad be
drawn '.I.IEIT THURSDAY ; and as the first drawn Prize
above £25 on that morning will receive One of the
aeSO,OOO Prizes, 'tis not improbable that One Ticket
may gain them Borth, and thereby become the
zseatel‘ Money Prize ever known—‘6o,ooo! I 4 few.
undratOn Tickets and Shares are still on sale at both
of WEBB'S Offices.
The title of Gi Ali Lor 4fairkis" with which the
French used formetly to honour all Englishmen visit-
ing their country, is now no longer heard, as they
have discovered that John, Bull is growing economi-
cal, and is therefore not worthy of it,—such is ti.e in-
fluence of money. Many comm.ners will next Thurs.
day derive the means of procuring a title, who little
dream of such an ex iltation,—on thafday the Lottery
Wheel goes round fear tie last time which may be
said to groan with the weight of 26 Capital Prizes,
including hots ponderous ones of £30,-000 each, which
may both fall
,to one Titket.
COURT of KING'S, BlthlCll.—Yesterday Easter Term
ended ; nothing but routine business and Motions of
Course occurred. This day the Sittings commenced
in Westminstir ; on Wednesday Lord ELLRNBOROUGH
will sit in London.
LONDON SESSlONS.—•Yesterday these Sessions corn.
menced, when Thomas J)aiatry -and John Gregory,
joorney man carpenters, were indicted for a riot and
conspiracy, and with assaulting James,Pitcher and
Samuel pitcherf two master carpenters, who had
lowered their wages, in February last The defen-
dants were found guilty, and sentenced each to one
;ear's imprisonment in Giltspur-street Compter. ,
Queem-setiase.—FiN•t. EXAMINATION or MART ANN
KIN4A Am C-Swvi nxxit.—This most extraordinary character was
yesterday put to the Bar, to answer to the numerous charges of
bard preletyed against her. The Office was crowded to excess,
and plineipalty by ladies elegantly drys ed, some of whom, out of
compassion. declined malting any charges against bee.
Andrew Mellon, 19, High Holborn, baker and pastrycook,
stated, that the prisoner came to his house on the at at of Jatotary,
took two apartments, and was to pay him a guinea per week;
that she remained right ear; at 'his house, and to 1•1 him exactly
the same tale by which she had duped so many persons. She
burrowed £lO from, his wife, and ordered goods to a considerable
amount in his neighboushood. Poring the time she was with
him she thank near two gallons of gin.
Jobn Simpson, grocer and oilman, Portman-street, Portman-
'quark, said, she came to his house oil the 18th April, wanting
lodging, with the same imposing tale; that she-absconded from
her father to get marred ; that she had a fortune of .814,000.
'He wanted a reference, but she produced a letter to chew who
she was. She engaged a suit of rooms at four guineas per week,
as Mr. Thomas would remain for six weeks certain. He furs
milled the place di she ortiereel, and before the week was out,
sbe borrowed £2O from his wife, and ordered (our wedding-cakes
*nm a pastrycook in Berkley-square, at two guineas a• piece. At
the end 4 the teeth lte presented his bill, which did not much
coocan her. it was £25; but on the appointed day she de-
camped Midst he waist to same Mr. Thommat the Inn.
Mr. O. Scott, baker, 17, Great Winchester-street, pity, said,
the prisoner came to his house on the itud of March, and told
the same tale with which she imposed on every other person, of
her being a school-girl who .absconded to get married. She
'affected to be very much fatigued after her journey, sud that au:
bad no refreshment on the road. After dinner she want to bed,
like evesy where else, Mrs. S. was obliged to sleep 'with
with• her. in a few days, however, she assumed great come-
'Renee. He had nothing in the horse fit for Miss King, and she
tore a night• dreg given for her use all to pieces. On one occasion
she went-down in the kitchen to lee the maids washing,- and flung
some of the things into the fire, saying They were not fit for use.
On the pretended marriage day she ducamped. She drank about
two gallons of gin whilst in the house.
Mr. Bartle, surgeon, St. John-street, Clerkeow ell, was sent for
by a friend in Queen-street, Percival-street, in whose house the
prisoner lodged about five years ago,in the character of Mrs.
I.lggin. She being very ill, her husband told hihi I.e bad been
lately married to her in a clandestine manner, and that her friends
were very respectable, consequently, if she died, be shuu!d be in
4 preestriols situation ; be wished to'have the advice of a physi-
ean, whisth was accordingly chine. Having recovered, this pre!
theded husband apologised for nut having money to pay him, but
vffered a bill on Messrs. Liuford and Co. Beathinderlane, if be
paid the difference. On inquiry wig., place, be was satisfied with
the people's respectaffility, and paid him Aft the Waste. Wig
the
the bill caste due no such firm was there, blithe afterwards
tbe acceptor was a jeweller pedlar, Whom he attested, hut thsi
as tney was never paid. lie had no doubt about the primmer.
'I bey took in a great many persons whilst bete about six weak
She was then committed to the county Sessions to be uisd,
and the partici bound over to prosecute.
ParocAsszeo.—Relyri Creaser was charged by the officers of
Chelsea parish with breaking the peace on 'Sunday last, by causing
nearly 200 persons to collect round him, at a Short &stoma ,from •
ere church, and premising to thins; the churchwardens spoke to
him, and inlormed him be must not proceed; be sheeted them
• asis licence, and Loki them he was determined to proceed;. when
. ebe officers took hint beige Sir 4-istfax W;LSQN, a Magi-
strate for the legacy of >fiddler:ex. '1 he prisoner said he was
of the Methodist eenuexion, and thought he had a right to preach.
sir 'lsm's' said ate niost nor, and they. agreed to nitse: at thial
Bye, and have Mr. tonconoun's advise ; Er. Qoi.guisionirl
staid be had no right topreaeliout of doors, if he Wm licensed, igJ
ihe licence was fora tertian Owe of woiship; and if be ot3g
main, bowould WI liable to be' indicted for such ofilosce;
sot wish to hatevell With him, shad hoping that los
gttempt tco.prteth Cffif ofdclop
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lite NW** Latts*lta• passed bawd. j
nil DO:x=l alsd tki 01Beirut the. 6th West lb&
Regiment, on the occasion of his being presented
with a Piece of ?lite. on his leaving the regiment to
take the command of the troops at Bstbadoes, as I a
testimony of their respect ao4 otnetit for so excellent
Officer s
a pebersv:Pstre, Goatialoopo,Oct. to, 1516.
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Sdi Uv Dzoa its.—Tho (Aeon of the Ilth Wait lotto
lltyloww, who the honour of serving ender your com.
illethme- !be happinesi of your society, unite is.
of the respect for, and the sincerest MUM*
agent to you. The regret we-cannot help feeling at your serer&
don from as, can only be compensated by the pleasure wiii,i
which they observe your advancement.
" Yourbtother Mein have desired me to request you to as)
ceps of a Piece of Plate, of the value of Two Hundred Guinea,
In remembrance of a friendship they will always cherish ; and
they beg •me to assure you, that they will ever feel the liveliest
hillirisi ill your feta% welfare and happiness.
" 1 have die honour to be,
My dear Colonel, year sincere friend,.
" F. F. BROWN
" Major 6th W. L Reit. ind Lieut.-Col.
i Col. Dolphin, &c. &c. &c."

" Barbados., October 91, 1815.
ZVI? DzAa COLowst.--1 have received your esteemed letter'
of the I 4t1.1 instant, communicatiog to me the sentiments which
my Brother Officers were so kind as to express towards me, and
I request you to snore them of the high opinion always formed
in my mind, of their character and conduct. The uaanimity and
frleusiship which subsisted in the Regiment during the nine yews
I bad the honour to commuted It, has been a source of the most
pleasing reflections to me. The very handsome mark of rement-
brasier which my brother Officers have bestowed upon me, I
teapot but accept with much gratitude, and they may beassured
of
my ever loriqualy valuing so flauering a proof of their kind-
OM sad esteem... 4 beg to offer my respectful acknowledgments
to you, and with the best wishes for the prosperity and happiness
of the Corpse I boor t° subscribe myself, my dear Coloael,
" Your faithful and obliged humble servant,
" H. B. Detrain,
a Lieut. Cal. 6th W. I. Reit. sad Camel."
" L{esteeant•Col. Brown, &c. &c. &c."