on benches in the hold of the vessel, which has but one mast, and draws but four feet water. This must be allowed to be a proof of their intention to invade, should any accident present them with an opportunity: they are not made for sailing, but to pass the sea in tow.

The king, 'tis said, intends to send to both houses next Tuesday, to acquaint 'em he expects to be soon invaded from France, and to desire a vote of credit.

A report is current, that French money had slackened our Russian ally, and that Sir C. W has no credit there; others say, difficulties have arose with regard to the Hessians. These reports, I hope, only arise from some people's fears.

Lord Pembroke was married to Lady Betty Spencer, at Langly, on Saturday last; on Sunday the whole family came to town; and on Monday the whole fabric was pulled down, Mr. Leadbetter having contracted to build a new villa for his grace for 10,000l. Most of the talked of matches being slipped off, others are coming on the stocks. Among the rest Lord GLmakes strong love to Miss T. It would, indeed, I think be a proper match, because her vivacity would a little animate the Dutch gravity which seems to preponderate in his composition; and as to the finances, they are seldom, if ever, thought of by the sprightly and gay.

Coll. W- is also desperately in love with Miss W-d; which is a match where love alone must be the meagre diet of both parties, for Lord D. will no way agree to it.