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News Regarding Lord Nelson.

Public Apology of Captain Nicolson

Other Fashionable News.

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Marlborough-Street

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News Regarding Nelson’s Funeral

The General Evening Post (Jan. 2-4)

News regarding Lord Nelson’s Funeral.

Lord Nelson’s Coffin.

Accidents and Offences.

Swindling.

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Lord Nelson’s Funeral–College of Arms, Jan. 3, 1806.--Notice is hereby given That the Remains of the late Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson will lie in State at Greenwich Hospital, on Sunday next, the 5th instant, and on the two following days, between the hours of Nine in the Morning and Four in the Afternoon.

The Nobility, Clergy and Gentry, who propose to attend in their carriages the Public Funeral Procession of the late Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson from the Admiralty to St. Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday the 9th inst., are requested to send their tiles, names and address to the College of Arms, St. Bennet’s Hill, St. Paul’s, at or before four o’clock in the afternoon of Monday next, the 6th instant, or on any preceding day until the same hour, in order that they may be respectfully ranked in the proceeding according to their several degrees, dignities and qualities. And, in the course of Monday, the 6th instant, sealed Tickets will be ready to be delivered to the College of Arms, for the admission of such persons into the Procession as shall have transmitted their names to the said College. The dress to be Mourning, without weepers; and with mourning swords. Knights of the several orders to wear their collars; Naval and Military Officers to appear in their full uniform, with crape around their arms and in their hats; and the Clergy to be in their clerical habits.

Such Officers of the Navy as have no particular duties assigned to them in the Solemnity, and wish to attend on the occasion out of respect to the deceased, are requested to send their names and address as above, in order that a sufficient number of carriages may be provided for their accommodation.

Vocal Concert, New Rooms, Hanover-Square.--Messrs. Harrison, Bartleman and Greatorex most respectfully acquaint the Nobility and Gentry, that the  Concerts will commence at the above mentioned elegant Rooms on Friday the 14th of February next. Terms of Subscription as heretofore. Four Guineas for Nine Concerts.--Tickets transferable, subject to the usual limitations; and that the Company may assuredly be select with this special provision–”That every ticket sent to a shop or a dealer to be disposed of, shall be forfeited for the remainder of the Season.”--The Patrons of former years are respectfully intreated to signify their intentions relative to the ensuing Season as soon as possible, that their tickets may be reserved to them.

Subscriptions are received at Mr. Birchall’s, No. 133, New Bond-street, and by the Managers. No more will be issued than the Room can well accommodate. A List of the Principal Vocal and Instrumental Performers will be duly published.

Since the conclusion of the last Season, the Concert Room has been completely ventilated and a new Orchestra is erected, five feet lower in front than the former one,

The Live Crocodile at Kendrick’s Menagerie, opposite St. James’s Church, Piccadilly, has had its share of company these Holidays, who will testify their satisfaction at the uncommon fine condition the animal is in, as well as its wonderful gentleness, as it suffers even children to put their hands upon it without shewing the least resentment. Many experienced Naturalists have visited the animal and have given their decided opinion that it is a real Crocodile. There are great hopes entertained that this creature will live some time in this country, as it has grown considerably since its arrival in England.--N.B. All kinds of Beasts and Birds bought, sold or exchanged.--Captains of ships supplied with Canaries and all sorts of English birds.

A Lady of thirty, having a comfortable well secured annuity, and without encumbrance, wishes to meet with a respectable Tradesman, of a cheerful, social disposition, in want of an agreeable Companion, to make his home comfortable.--Any Gentleman (or honourable person) will find this worth notice, by addressing (post paid) for A.C. at No. 14, Dorrington-street, Cold-Bath-fields.

Wanted to instruct a very young Lady and to take charge of the domestic affairs of an elderly Gentleman (which she must be capable of conducting with taste and elegance) a young Lady, a proficient in music, of genteel education, perfectly well bred, of good humour, and a cheerful disposition, and who may be disposed to render herself agreeable in a situation which will be made in all respects as eligible to her as possible.--Letters (post paid) addressed to X.Y., at the Cambridge Coffee-house, Newman-street, will be attended to.

Wanted a Youth of liberal education and respectable parents, in a Surveyor’s Office, near the City; his friends to provide for his maintenance out of the house. A premium of 150 guineas will be required.--Enquire at Mr. Davis’s, Oilman, opposite the India House.

Lord Nelson’s Funeral.--One, two or three commodious Rooms to Lett, with conveniences outside, on the First Floor, equal to balconies, in the best possible situation for seeing the Procession with effect, having a commanding view on the right nearly to the Admiralty, a good front passing view, and also one of great extent to the left. The price expected for each room is 15 guineas, being much lower than the usual charge. There is also single Seats to be lett, equally convenient, at moderate prices.--For further particulars apply at No. 4, Charing-cross, opposite to the Duke of Northumberland’s.

To Lett, a commodious Room on the Second Floor with three large windows in front, to a Party, for the purpose of seeing the Procession of Lord Nelson’s funeral, on reasonable terms.--Letters (post paid) addressed to X.X. No. 55, Fleet-street, will be answered with the particulars.

For the Funeral of Lord Nelson–A First Floor to Lett, in the Strand.--Enquire at Mr. Blackwell’s, Hatter, No. 83, Long-acre.

Lord Nelson’s Funeral.--To the Nobility and Gentry.--A Family may be accommodated with an elegant Drawing-room and Balcony, commanding a complete view of the Procession, from Charing-cross to Exeter ‘Change; or Ladies and Gentlemen may be accommodated with Seats in the above situation.--Cards of address and terms may be known of Mr. W.W. Hall, Bookseller, Queen’s Head Passage, Paternoster-row.

Lord Nelson’s Funeral–Good Accommodations for Ladies and Gentlemen in a capital Mansion House, next to S. Wilson Esq.’s, nearly opposite the Admiralty, Whitehall. Parlour and Drawing-room to lett at 10s. 6d.--Second floor 7s.--Garrets 4s., each, to be had of Mr. Davis, Riding Master, John-street, Edgware-road; or at the Bar of the Stratford Coffee-house, Oxford-street.

Lord Nelson’s Funeral.--A Handsome Room on the First Floor, with three spacious windows in front, commanding a view from Temple Bar to Ludgate-street, may be engaged for twenty guineas.--Apply at Messrs. Eades and Swinbourn’s, Gough-square, Fleet-street.

Venison.--A Haunch dressed this Day and every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at the Worcester Coffee-house and Hotel, corner of Swallow-street, Oxford-street, where Gentlemen will have the choice of a good larder, and the reasonable charge for Dinner, in the Coffee-room at 2s. 6d. Venison and Soups included.--N.B. Dinners and soups sent out. Rich Mock Turtle, equal to Turtle, at 3s., per quart, and sent to any part of town or country. Genteel apartments for Families and Gentlemen.

Stains of Red Port Wine, Tea, Fruit, Mildew, and every Vegetable Matter, are entirety removed from Table Linen, Cottons, Muslins, Lace and every Article of Dress, without the least injury to the texture of the cloth by the Chemical Bleaching Liquid, prepared and sold by Hudson and Co., her Majesty’s Chemists, No. 27, Haymarket; sold also by Warren and Co., No. 41, Cheapside; and by Oxley, No. 21, Tavistock-street, in bottles at 3s., each. Where also may be had, Hudson and Co.’s Carbonic Dentifrice, in which the virtues of Charcoal are united with other Antiseptics of approved efficacy, which render it a most salutary application for cleaning and whitening the Teeth and preserving the Gums in a healthy state. Price 1s., 6d. Per box.

Mrs. Taylor’s Boarding-School, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, opens after Christmas recess, Jan. 20.--Young Ladies are boarded, educated, affectionately treated, and taught all kinds of plain and fancy works in a superior style: Terms 18l. 18s. Per. ann., washing included. Writing, arithmetic, music, French, dancing, drawing, geography &c., by approved Masters. Parlour boarders 30 guineas per year.--Particulars may be known by applying to Mrs. Buzzard, No. 109 High Holborn; Mrs. Barbaroux, No. 41, Lamb’s-Conduit-street; Mrs. Westwood, No. 18, Newgate-street, and Mrs. Edridge, No. 1, Oxford-street. N.B. A Half Boarder is wanted who will not be employed in any menial services, and will experience the same kindness and attention as the whole boarders.

To the Curious in Ancient Coins.--Wm. Parsons, No. 9, Great Turnstile, Lincoln’s-inn-fields, has the honour to acquaint Gentlemen Collectors of Roman Coins, that he has now on sale a few very select large middle Brass and Silver Roman Coins, worthy their notice; some of them of the first degree of rarity; the silver for preservation are not to be equalled. Also a fine collection of Prints, from the most esteemed ancient Masters.

Fashionable and Cheap Pelisse Warehouse for Ladies’ Cloth, Bath Coating, and Salisbury Flannel, at No. 115 Oxford-street.--W.V. Scotney, impressed with gratitude for the liberal support he has been honoured with by the Ladies of distinction and the Public, begs respectfully to inform his numerous Friends he has now ready for inspection an abundant variety of Pelisses, of various qualities, and which, from his extensive demand, he is enabled to sell cheaper than most houses in London.--No. 115, Oxford-street, nearly opposite Swallow-street.

Midwifery.--Those Ladies whose situation requires a temporary retirement during their accouchement, will meet with a comfortable accommodation with the most tender treatment, and the greatest secrecy may be depended on, by applying to Mrs. Smith, Midwife, No. 12, Church-street, Blackfriars-road, near the Bridge, on the most reasonable terms. Mrs. Smith has a Gentleman well established for some years as Man Midwife, who will attend if required. The children also will meet with every attention, if left to the care of Mrs. Smith. The house is pleasantly situated, with a good garden attached to it, free from spectators, which seldom happens to the lot of other houses.

News Regarding Lord Nelson.

Lord Nelson’s coffin was removed yesterday morning at 7 o’clock from Mr. France’s house in Pall Mall in a hearse and pair to Greenwich. Among the numerous spectators were their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of Cumberland, Clarence, Sussex, and Kent.--Mr. France merited much praise for the accommodation he gave the public: it was half past two o’clock in the morning before his house was shut.

The sum upon which the duty was paid on the late Lord Nelson’s property, on proving his will was 30,000l.

Public Apology of Captain Nicolson

The following easy apology for his extraordinary Affidavit is now made by Captain Nicolson:

Mr. Editor,

Observing in your Paper of this Day a letter addressed to you from Mr. Bicknell, wherein he disavows ever having seen me, I was induced immediately to wait on him, to see if I had made any mistakes as to his person, when, to my great astonishment, I found it was not Mr. Bicknell who spoke to me at Sir Robert Calder’s lodgings. I am therefore much concerned, and truly sorry that I should have made such an error. I since find that the person who did speak to me was Mr. Gaselee, Counsel for Sir Robert, whom I can identify, having this day called on him.

This truly unfortunate and very unintentional mistake on my part, makes no other alteration in my affidavit made before the Lord Mayor, than instead of Mr. Bicknell the prosecutor, it was actually Mr. Gaselee with whom I had the conversation at Sir R. Calder’s lodgings. 

I am, Sir, your humble servant.--John Nicolson, 28 Craven Street, Jan. 2, 1806

Other Fashionable News.

A late curious affidavit, and the apology which has followed, reminds us of the Bath anecdote of a person sitting by a Card-table, and fancying that he saw one of the player’s conceal a card under his hand, snatched up a fork and stuck it through the player’s hand to the table; and at almost the same instant, made him this apology:--”Sir, if you have not the ace of spades under your hand, I beg you ten thousand pardons!” As the Gentleman had not the card under his hand, the apology as may be supposed, was not deemed an atonement for the outrage that had been so insultingly committed.

The Duchess of Bedford’s Private Theatricals have commenced at Woburn, with new scenes and decorations, great and splendid additions having been made to her Grace’s beautiful Theatre. All the families around are invited to the performance of Mr. Sheridan’s elegant Comedy of the Rivals, which has been several days in rehearsal, and is announced for performance on Monday next.

The Duke of Montrose gave a grand dinner yesterday, at his house in Grosvenor-square. Among the party were: Lord Stopford, Lady Charlotte Durham, Sir Evan Nepean, Captain Fleming, Mr. Hale, Miss Manners, Mr. Charles Douglas, &c. &c.

The Marquis of Abercorn’s Private Theatricals at the Priory were repeated on Thursday evening, and received universal applause.

Other News

Another instance of the fatality of boxing occurred on Tuesday last, in a field near Finchley. Two men of the names of Merse and Joan, having had a dispute, they retired to decide their differences by a boxing match, and, after fighting above an hour, Joan fell and expired.

Police Offices

Bow-Street.

Yesterday Matilda Miller was charged with uttering counterfeit money and on suspicion of being concerned in coining the same. She was committed for further examination. She applied to the Magistrates to allow her to take an infant, six months old, who was suckling at her breast, to prison with her; to which the Magistrate consented.

A man and woman, late in the employ of Mr. Hernshaw, watchmaker of Holborn, were charged with robbing him of a 50l., Bank note. The note was stolen out of a drawer. Notice was given of the number at the Bank, and it was traced to the possession of the woman: they were committed for trial.

A Nobleman’s gardener applied for a warrant against his Lordship, charging him with a violent assault.--His information was taken, but a warrant was not issued. The Magistrates sent a polite note to his Lordship, requesting his attendance to meet the charge.

Marlborough-Street

Yesterday a dustman of the name of Spicer, was charged by Lady Dalling’s coachman with maliciously and wilfully impeding the way in the street, and preventing the carriage from passing. It appeared by the statement of the coachman, confirmed by a Gentleman who accompanied Lady Dalling in her carriage, that the way was stopped in Little Pulteney-street, on Saturday last, by a coal waggon unloading on one side of the street, and the dust-cart which was placed to be filled, on the other. The street was too narrow for the coachman to turn; and after waiting about half an hour, during which time only two baskets full of dust were put into the cart, the defendant and his companion were desired to let the carriage pass. They conducted themselves in a very insolent manner, and it was not until a Constable was procured, that the offenders suffered her carriage to proceed. The Magistrate severely censored the conduct of the defendant, who was fined ten shillings and costs.

Accidents

On Tuesday afternoon, about four o’clock, the double-bodied Bath coach overset by the breaking of the off fore-wheel to pieces. All the passengers on the roof were thrown down and severely hurt–one in danger of his life. A Lady, an inside passenger, had her arm most dreadfully cut across by the glass; and not one passenger of the whole escaped unhurt. It came down at the end of Charles-Court in the Strand, when the horses were going at a very gentle pace.

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Persian and Arabian Languages.--Gentlemen destined for India are effectually and expeditiously taught the Persian and Arabian languages by the Rev. B. Gerrans, 61, Fenchurch-street. The Advertiser is a native of England, a licensed Clergyman of more than twenty years standing in the City and Diocese of London and has never been a Preacher or Member of any Church.

Mrs. Bryan respectfully acquaints her Friends and the Public, that encouraged by the extensive patronage she had the honour to receive for her Astronomy, she is induced to publish by Subscription her Course of Familiar Lectures on Natural Philosophy, which were originally written for the improvement of her Pupils in natural knowledge; and by unequivocal deductions, to strengthen and establish their moral and religious principles.--Prepared by seven years experience in the facts she has attempted to investigate, Mrs. Bryan now ventures to solicit the public notice and confidence for these Lectures, which contain much useful and scientific knowledge, divested of such mathematical elucidations as require previous mathematical instruction; yet sufficiently aided by the truths of what that sublime science for popular reception and for the clear, accurate and extensive information. The theory will be illustrated by a great variety of amusing and interesting experiments, accompanied by scientific and ornamental Engravings, useful Tables, a great number and variety of geographical and astronomical Problems, and a comprehensive Vocabulary of the terms of science used in the Lectures, will form an extensive Appendix to this Work, which will be presented in a quarto from a new type, on a fine wove medium paper, hot pressed. The Names of Subscribers will be received by Mr. Kearsley, bookseller, Fleet-street; and Mrs. Bryan, Blackheath, till the 15th of March 1806.--No money to be paid till the delivery of the Book, which will be ready by the 15th of April ensuing.

Middlesex Militia Office, No. 50, King-street, Oxford-street.--This Office is established to insure against the Ballots for the Militia of every County in England and Wales, for one year from the day of subscribing.--Terms: For Middlesex with Westminster, and the Tower Hamlets, 10s. 6d., for Persons not worth 500l.; all others 15s.--For the whole of England and Wales, 1l., for those not worth 500l., and all others 1l. 11s. 6d. All Persons insured at this Office last Winter and not ballotted are respectfully reminded, that their Subscriptions are daily expiring.--G. Lemon, Clerk.

Brewery.--To be Disposed of, an Old Established Concern, situated in London. Coming in about Eight Thousand Pounds. The present occupier will have no objection to retain a share.--Apply to Messrs. Wood, Wigan and Co., Hop Merchants, Falcon-square.

Lord Nelson’s Funeral Procession. In the most eligible part of Ludgate-hill, a View of St. Paul’s Gate and Temple Bar–one hundred seats to let, from 10s. 6d., to 1l. 1s.--A long Lease of the above Premises to be disposed of. Inquire at No. 101 Fleet-street, near Bridge-street.

Ten Guineas Reward.--Lost, in Bishopsgate-street, this day, about eleven o’clock, Two Victually Bills, payable to Mr. C. Flower; one for 1263l. 14s., drawn November 21, at 90 days; the other for 1069l. 17s. 7d, drawn on the 30th November, at 90 days.--Whoever will bring the same to J. and W. Strange, Bishopsgate-street, shall receive the above Reward. Payment being stopped can be of no use but to the owner, therefore no further reward will be offered.--Jan. 1, 1806.

Partnership.--Wanted Partner in a manufacturing concern of respectability, the returns of which are ample. The sum required for an equal share will be about 2000l. Principals only will be treated with. Address by line (post paid) to A.B.C. at Mr. Duncomb’s, Stationer, Lincoln’s Inn, which will be immediately attended to.

New D’Oyley Warehouse, No. 26, King-street, Covent Garden

Ladies’ Broad Cloth and Salisbury Pelisses

Ditto, all Ages, various sorts.

Gentlemen’s Great Coats of all sorts.

Water proof Curricle Coats

Ladies’ Long Travelling Great Coats.

Roquelaire and French Wrapping Coats

Scotch Plaid Cloak and Cassinet Coats

Gentlemen’s Powdering Gowns, all sorts

Banyan and Morning Dresses

Coachmen’s Box Coats

Footmen’s Great Coats

Boat Cloaks and Military Coats.

All the above are kept ready-made. Every article of Gentlemen’s Clothes, Ladies Habits, Liveries, Childrens’ clothes, &c, is made at the above Warehouse on reasonable terms, of the best quality of goods, newest fashion and at short notices. A few articles of last year’s make to be sold, a job.

News Regarding Nelson’s Funeral

It is expected that the members of the Royal Westminster and other Volunteer Corps will this day receive orders for lining the streets through which the funeral procession of Lord Nelson is to pass. A very numerous muster is expected.

Some of the papers, with most unseasonable inattention to the feelings of the family of the illustrious warrior, whose funeral is to be celebrated with national honours, have talked of a marriage being forthwith intended between the daughter of the Noble and Reverend Earl Nelson, and a young gentleman of Norfolk. We can assure our readers that the affectionate and afflicted relatives of the late Admiral are occupied with other thoughts than those of marriage, and it is cruel at such a moment to publish such paragraphs.

At a late hour on Thursday night Earl Nelson and some other persons of the first distinction, who feel themselves interested in the punctuality of the preparations for the magnificent national token of respect which is to be paid to the remains of the illustrious Admiral Lord Nelson, went to the house of Mr. France, the King’s Upholder, in Pall Mall, to desire that every possible exertion should be made to expedite the finishing of the state coffin, the fitting up of the Painted Hall, at Greenwich and every thing else that may be necessary for the grand solemnity. In consequence of this the coffin was yesterday morning at 8 o’clock sent down to Greenwich, and the Body, together with the other coffins in which it was previously deposited, was inclosed in the state coffin. The preparations at Greenwich are just completed, and the lying in state will certainly commence at the time appointed (tomorrow). Unfortunately when the very elegant plate on which his Lordship’s titles are enumerated, and which has some of the most excellent efforts of the engraving art upon the face of it, was in the hands of the gilder, it received a small fire-flaw, and when the workmen were about to fasten it on the lid of the coffin, the driving of a nail near the place where the flaw was, occasioned it to split from one end to the other. Another plate is now in hand, and there is every reason to hope that it will be finished in the same superb style as the former by tomorrow morning. There was a vast number of men employed in hanging St. Paul’s with mourning, and there is no doubt that, notwithstanding the great extent of the preparations, the whole of the place in which the grand spectacle is to be exhibited will be completely covered before Thursday.

The General Evening Post (Jan. 2-4)

News regarding Lord Nelson’s Funeral.

Lord Nelson’s Coffin.

Mr. France, Upholder to the King, in Pall Mall, was yesterday so obliging to the Public, that he permitted all ranks of people, without distinction, to go into his house for the purpose of having a complete and close view of the magnificent State Coffin that is prepared, as the surcoat of the remains of our most illustrious Naval Hero. It is, perhaps, in point of variety and splendour of decoration, one of the richest and most magnificent that has ever been exhibited in this country.

The Coffin, which is constructed of mahogany, is about six feet eight inches long, and two feet and a half wide at the shoulders. It is covered with the richest black Genoa Velvet, and no less than 10,000 double-gilt nails have been allowed for ornamenting it. There are eight handles affixed to it, three at each side and one at each end; they are highly gilt; and these, as well as the corner plates, are engraved either with crests, or some of the orders with which his Lordship was honoured.

We now come to the Ornaments and Devices which are Sixteen in number, and have been all cast from drawings furnished by Mr. Ackermann of the Strand.

The Head-piece represents a monument supported by Eagles; the emblems of victory, with the portrait of the deceased Hero in basso relievo, surmounted by an Urn; over which reclines a figure of Grief. At the base are seen the British Lion, with one of his paws laid on the Gallic Cock, Sphinxes, and other trophies, intended to commemorate the memorable victory which the gallant Admiral obtained on the shores of Egypt, and to indicate that he might fairly claim the Sovereignty of the Ocean.

The Second is a Viscount’s Crown.

The Third, is the first crest granted to him by his Majesty after the battle off Cape St. Vincent, when his Lordship boarded and took the San Josef; the motto is “Faith and Works.”

Number four is a weeping Figure, wrapt up in drapery &c. The face is hid and it is altogether one of the most chaste and exquisite symbols of grief that we have ever seen.--All the foregoing ornaments and derives are on the lid of the coffin.

Number five is affixed to the left-hand side of the Coffin next to the head; it represents the British Lion holding up the Union Flag.

Number six is the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, with the motto “Tria juncta in Uno.”

Number 7, in the centre, is a beautiful composition of Britannia and Neptune riding triumphant on the ocean drawn by Sea Horses, and led by Fame; while Neptune is pointing to a shield which bears the motto “Vir Immortali”.

Number 8 is the Order of St. Ferdinand, which he received from the King of Naples, with its motto, “Fide et Merito.

No. 9, is a Crocodile, an attribute in honour of the glorious victory of the Nile.

No. 10 is placed at the foot of the Coffin; it is a Naval Trophy of appropriate composition.

No. 11 is affixed on the right side of the Coffin towards the foot; it represents a Dolphin.

No. 12, is the Order of St. Joachim of Malta, with its motto “Junxit nos Amor.”

No. 13, in the centre on the left hand, are again Britain and Neptune riding triumphant on the Ocean, drawn by Sea Horses &c., as before.

No. 14 is the Order of the Grand Crescent which was transmitted to the Noble Admiral by the Imperial Sultan, after the glorious battle of the Nile.

No. 15 is the Sphynx, the emblem of Egypt.

No. 16 at the head of the Coffin, other naval and military trophies, with his Lordships’ arms on a shield.

The following is an accurate description of the Funeral Car to be used at the obsequies of the late Vice-Admiral Horatio, Viscount Nelson:--

The body of the Car will consist

1st, of a platform, supported by springs upon a four-wheeled carriage, and decorated with black velvet drapery, fringed with gold, pendant in three large festoons, the centre of which on both sides of the car, inscribed with the word Trafalgar, in gold letters; and the exterior festoons adorned with silver palm-branches in saltire.

2dly. Of another platform, raised upon the softener of the height of about 18 inches, covered also with black velvet, ornamented with six escutcheons of his Lordship’s arms, impaling those of Viscountess Nelson, elegantly painted on satin, and alternated with laurel wreaths. Upon this platform the coffin will be placed with a velvet pall, adorned also with escutcheons.

3dly. Of a canopy in the shape of an upper part of an ancient sarcophagus, inscribed in the front with the word NILE on the right side, with his Lordship’s motto, “Palman qui meruit serat,” as granted to him by his Majesty after the battle of Aboukir; behind the word Trafalgar; and on the left side, the motto, “Hoste devicto requievit,” allusive to his Lordship’s death in the moment of the most brilliant and most decisive victory; the whole in gold characters, on a black ground. The canopy will be surmounted by six plumes of black feathers, surrounding the Viscount’s coronet, and will be ornamented with festoons of black velvet fringed with gold, and supported by four palm-trees (in lieu of columns) of carved wood, silvered and shaded and glazed with green. The curtains of the canopy, half drawn, and wrapped round the middle part of each tree. From the foot of the tree, wreaths of real laurel and cypress will entwine the stem. The front of the car will be in imitation of the head of the Victory; the hinder part will represent the stern of the same ship.

The palm-trees are in allusion to the Chief of honourable Augmentation, granted to the arms of Nelson by the Sovereign.

The whole of the car and canopy is about 18 feet from the ground.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex’s Loyal North Britons Regimental Orders.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex orders the Corps to assemble in Gray’s Inn Gardens on Thursday the 9th of January, at eight o’clock in the morning, fully armed and accoutred, in the most perfect and soldierlike appearance. The Corps is thence to proceed to the station that may be assigned to them during the funeral procession of the late ever to be lamented Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson.

His Royal Highness feeling himself deeply affected by the loss of this Hero and Friend, is willing to believe, that every North Briton is duly sensible of the obligations the country owes to that truly great Commander; the Duke of Sussex therefore relies with perfect confidence that every Member of the Corps will make it a point of duty and honour to attend his Royal Highness on that day. By Order of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex.

Accidents and Offences.

Yesterday morning a fire broke out in the paint loft of Messrs. Wilson and Turrill, coach makers, Long Acre: the upper part of which, together with 25 coach bodies, in a finished state, was completely destroyed. From the paint loft the fire communicated backwards to the Red Lion public house in Hart street, which is also destroyed; besides damaging the house of a furrier adjoining.

As Miss Fozard, daughter of Mr. Fozard, in Park Llane was riding on Monday last in the Riding House, the horse being unaccustomed to the corners slipped, and, in recovering, the jerk was so sudden and violent that the right thigh of Miss Fozard was fractured.

Swindling.

Yesterday Charles Pye Turner, who called himself a Lieutenant in the Navy, but whose appearance ill accorded with a character of that description, was charged at Marlborough street with fraudulently obtaining goods of different tradesmen. The prisoner was taken into custody by Mr. Sago, a butcher in Oxford-street, who was defrauded by him some months since. It appeared that the prisoner had ordered a quantity of meat, and by artful means committed a fraud. He called again on Wednesday and ordered some meat but was recognized and secured. Another charge was preferred against the prisoner by Mr. James Tegg, a jeweller in Oxford-street, who stated that he called at his shop some months since and gave an order for various articles of jewellery. The order was completed and delivered, when the prisoner paid for them with a cheque on his agent. This agent, however could not be found, and Mr. Tegg never saw the prisoner again until he was apprehended on the former charge.

On the Magistrate questioning the prisoner respecting his mode of obtaining a living, and how long he had been in the Navy, he replied that he was a Lieutenant and had served ten years. He lived upon his half pay and his character could be spoken to by Hamilton one of the Officers; but, unfortunately for him, Hamilton was not far off, and being asked to say what he knew of the prisoner, he replied that all he could say of him was that he was a notorious swindler on the town, and particularly at Coffee-houses where he was in the habit of regaling himself at free cost. The Magistrate observed that the Navy might still derive some service from the prisoner if he was conveyed on board the tender: the prisoner was highly alarmed at this mode of punishment, and begged that the Magistrate would change his determination. If his friends at the Admiralty knew of his situation, it would ruin him; and if he was sent on board the tender, such would be the case. The Magistrate observed that he would write a letter to Sir Evan Nepeati, if he wished to be treated with more than ordinary delicacy; but the prisoner would not consent even to that, if done officially by the Magistrate. He was remanded for another examination.

The Hare and the Lion.--On the 18th of Dec. as a Mr. Lion of Chatteris, was skaiting on his way to Nordelph, (within the parish of Downham Market) he saw a hare upon the ice; he pursued, was nearly abreast of her for upwards of a mile, and at last took her without any assistance or weapon, but a small stick that he had in his hand! We are apt to think this is the first instance of so swift an animal as a hare being run down by a man.--Cambridge Chron.

Two atrocious attempts have recently been made to burn that large erection the Northumberland spinning-mill near Newcastle.

Last week, as some men were working in a coal-pit near Washington, they found the body of a man, supposed to be one Wilkinson, who was employed in sinking the pit about 23 years ago; when the earth rushing in upon him, caused his death. The body appeared quite perfect in shape, but on removing it into the air fell to dust. Two guineas which he had in his pockets and his watch were found.

On the evening of Tuesday the 23d of December a most atrocious robbery was committed near Luton, in Bedfordshire. A young woman, a servant, who was returning home, with a bundle containing her clothes, &c., was attacked by two stout fellows in frocks, who robbed her of her money and bundle, stripped her quite naked, and lest she should be able to call out, they crammed a round stone in her mouth, which she was unable to take out until after she was found in that situation and taken to a place where she received clothes and shelter. They remain yet undiscovered.