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ing at a seat with Mr. Robert Ward, or Mr. Sturges
Bourne, or Lord Mulgrave, not one of whom, it
must be confessed, is equal to the Deputy, either in
learning or talents. But why he dropped his compe-
tition with Mr. Perceval for the office of Chancellor
of the Exchequer, is another question. They come
very near in point of ability, and the Deputy has the
longer experience. But I must allow that the appoint-
ment of Mr. Perceval was the most cconomical to the
country; for in making an allowance for the loss of
their former professions, it will be admitted on all
sides, that the Deputy would have justly required the
larger indemnity.
I am, Sir,

ONE OF THE SCHOOL OF THE
IMMORTAL DEPUTY BIRCHI.

April 23.

A SALE.

BY MR. KOSE,

AT HIS GREAT ROOM, SOMERSET HOUSE.

SPEEDILY TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT,

THE whole Stock of a Lawyer, leaving off business and going into another line.

There is a complete Set of the ordinary Law Books, in excellent condition, having been very little used by the owner. The Works on Constitutional Law will be sold cheap, being unaccountably mangled, blotted, erased, and interlined in a very wanton manner.

The Gown, Wigs, and Bands, being much used, will be sold a pennyworth. There is, indeed, a new Wig, infinished, which appears to have been intended for the Woolsack; but being now useless for that purpose, it will be disposed of for the price of the hair.

There are several cases, with opinions written at

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great length by himself, all paid for, but not taken away by the attornies, who seem to have forgotten them in the heat of their volunteering. It is but fair to mention, that Lord Ellenborough, on looking at a few of them, said they were not worth taking away; but they will answer well for pastry-cooks and cheese

mongers.

Among the Manuscripts is a fine copy of Lord Redesdale's Pastoral Letters to the Irish Catholics, with Notes. There is, likewise, a Dissertation on the celebrated case of the Duke of Cumberland; and the Art of Crawling.

N. B. A steady person wanted, who understands Cocker. If used to teach arithmetic to grown per sons, will be preferred.

Morning Chronicle, April 24.]

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SALE EXTRAORDINARY.

BY MESSRS, C-MB-R-D AND CO.

[From the same.]

a few days will be sold, without reserve, the following articles, the property of several Noblemen and Gentlemen lately removed into office, viz.

All the private virtues of His G-e the D-e of P-d; he now meaning to become entirely a public man, and devote his life to his country. N. B. Almost as good as new.

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All the law of the Right Honourable S―r P}. Custom becoming slack, he has given up his former business, and entered into the Banking line. This lot, therefore, being of no value, will go for whatever it may fetch. N. B. A Teacher of Arithmetic wanted: inquire at the Treasury.

All the Finance of the Right Hon. L-d Cgh,

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he having been advised by his friends to give it up, and take to another line. To the purchaser of this lot, all the remaining copies of a letter, and several pledges to the Irish Catholics, will be thrown in; the owner being only desirous to get rid of them Well worthy the attention of all young men who hope to thrive by politics.

All the independence and integrity of the Right Hon. G. Cg, it being impossible for him to keep them in his present situation (if not previously disposed of by private contract). The proprietor wishes to treat with any master of the French language for au exchange on reasonable terms. Is to be seen any morning at the Foreign Office. N. B. To prevent confusion, foreigners not to come without an interpreter.

All the patriotism and love of the British Constitution lately in the possession of the Right Hon. L-d En; he having found it necessary to give them up for private purposes. To these will be added, all the Noble L-d's steadiness, sincerity, and candour; he being afraid they may be troublesome to keep without the prior articles. The whole together makes a very small lot.

All the bravery and roving inclinations of the Right Hon. L-d H-- ry, he having given up all intention of visiting foreign parts, as his friends do not deem it safe to let bim stir from home.

All the military talents and knowledge of the Right Hon. L-d M-ve; he having lately entered into the Navy, in consequence of his friends' earnest solicitations to him to try something new.

All the gallantry and small-talk of the Right Hon. L-d W -d; he having no time to use them at present, the Privy Seal being quite as much as he

can manage.

All the abilities of the Right Hon. Ld Cn ;

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they having been formerly found totally inadequate to any purpose, and the owner is consequently situated where there is no call for them. To go very cheap.

The whole well worthy the attention of the public. April 25.

EPIGRAM.

[From the same.]

GET ye gone for a base and contemptible crowd, While the public contempt, as you merit, shall hiss ye,"

To the House, that supports him, cries C

"I threaten'd you first, and now I dismiss ye.'

Thus an insult, if patiently taken, (alike

-g aloud;

Both by private and public experience we know,)
Emboldens an arrogant bully to strike,

When a coward has shown he'll submit to the blow.
April 30.

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ALARMING CIRCUMSTANCE.

[From the British Press.]

ASTER Session, the infant and only child of that good Lady, the third Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, was seized on Saturday with a sudden and dangerous illness. This event, becoming generally known on Sunday, produced great consternation, anxiety, and alarm, among the numerous connexions of the patient; most of them persons of the first rank, fortune, and respectability, in the country. Expresses were, in consequence, sent off in every direction, to apprise the most distant relatives and friends of this interesting infant, of its alarming situation. On Monday morning all hopes had entirely vanished; and about three o'clock, Master Session

Session drew his last breath. This melancholy event was formerly announced by the King's Physician, who attended him during his whole illness, amidst his sorrowing friends and attendants. This premature death is the more lamentable, as Master Session was considered at his birth as fine and healthy a child as the family of the Parliaments had been ever blessed with.. He was a lively bustling little fellow, constantly in motion, and very amusing in conversation.-He was also of a very amiable disposition, liberal to the poor, and anxious to relieve their wants. The African Negroes, whom he restored to liberty, will bless his memory; and the Catholics and Dissenters of Great Britain, whom he loved as brothers, will never cease to lament his loss. Poor Mrs. Parliament, the mother of this promising babe, it was not expected. would long survive this cruel stroke. She has been ever since motionless and speechless, and her dissohr-' tion has been every moment apprehended. It was confidently presumed, indeed, that it would have taken place yesterday, and many persons read The Gazette of last night, with an anxious and inquiring eye, exe pecting to find it announced there. Her days, however, are numbered, and it is not supposed possible that she can outlive the present. Her complaint is said to be the King's evil, and is pronounced incurable. Mrs. Parliament is young, handsome, and well gifted, and her constitution promised a length of years.

In deed, we have seldom seen one of the family of fairer promise, or greater expectation-but as envy ever attends on merit,, she has not escaped obloquy and detraction. Among other faults imputed to her, she has been charged with too great a partiality for Lord Grenville and Viscount Howick; and it is not a little remarkable, that Mr. Perceval and Mr. Canning, the very persons who have objected to the good woman on that account, are the very men who have taken the most improper liberties with her. Mrs. Parlia

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