Star. — London, England, 1824-11-11 00:00:00

I itr. 01;9 Vs. , . r the following description of this vessel is, is 'our leaders will perceive, by a Nautical Gentleman i—This vaunted Colossus of the beep is at length accessible to the investigation of the ctarrousiihowever timid - they say be, and the ldvers or sight-seeing may gratify their whim and fantasy without encountering a heavy sea, a fearful lee-shore, or bide water banyan days. Thanks to branch pilots, steakta-boats, warps, and the capstans the Columbus is now off Folly House, in Blackwell leach, where she is likely to be easy in her berth with out moorings or even a kedge. Her arrival has excited so much interest and conversation, that though we have already given her dimensions, the nature and quantity Of her cargo, and some account of her appearance, and low she behaved at sea, we are induced to recur to the subject, and speak from " ocular demonstration." :..-The Columbus is extremely deceitful in her appear ance, especially whekshe is seen end nn; she scarcely looks half her site. She is like a wedge forward, has rro cutwarer, is w all-sided, carries her beam, we should imagine, to abaft the second mainmast, for she has four masts, and has a square tuck. Her run is very gradual, an d from her length she looks extremely lean. From deck to keel, we believe, she measures, about 35 feet, an d as she draws above 22 feet, she sits low in the water. A tolerable sized light West Indiaman, or a 38-gun frigate in cruising trim, appear almost as lofty in the hull when you are alongside. At a broadside view from a distance the Columbus looks a tremendous length, and though seemingly hog'd or broken-backed, and very much under rigged,there is something sneaking and dangerous in her skew. As you approach her, how ever, she looks as she is—an immense mass of timber knocked together for the purposes of commerce,without any regard to beauty, and little attention to the prin. pies of naval architecture. She has two sets of beams, the upper ones which sustain the deck, project through the sides. She has also an inner frame, for the better security of the cargo—to prevent any starting of the timber. Her blocks were laid in October, 1823; she is perfectly fiat bottomed; and her shell was com pletely built before a plank of her cargo was stowed. Previous to her being launched, however, 4000 tons of timber were run on board by horses, through the bow and stern ports, and she drew about 13 feet when she first sat on the water. Unlike large ships, her galley and bitts are above deck; and between the foremast and the first mainmast there is a fore hatchway, and a cable tier and messing place for part of the crew, which look like a rude gap made in her cargo after it had been stowed. The -height from the timber on which the cable is coiled, and where the men have two or three berths, is about six feet; so that there must be even there about thirty feet deep of timber. But from the first mainmast to the second, the cargo runs from deck to kelson. And haft the latter mast, close to the wheel and wizen or treysail mast, where the binnacles sand, is a place built for the accommodation of the Dificers and the rest of the crew. The provisions, we believe, are stowed abaft the treysail mast. Her rudder is hung like that of any other ship, but its head comes above the taffraikand the is above deck. A great deal of the timber she has on board was, we understand, fresh hewn—it now looks extremely wet— it is principally red pine, and, like most Canadian timber, it runs large and long. The rigging of the Columbus was naturally a minor consideration with I her owners, and though it has answered the purposes for which it was intended, it presents nothing worthy of commendation to the eye of a seaman, and nothing striking to that of a landsman. The masts are ill pro portioned for beauty, and injudiciously so as far as the labour of the crew is concerned. The lower masts are too taunt—there is-too much of them above deck, and this necessarily gives the courses a tremendous drop. One of the crew, an intelligent sailor-like man, said the fore-sail had fifty feet leech. The bow sprit and jib-boom are but one spar; they steeve little, and the hoist of the jibs is consequently great. —The topmasts and top-gallant masts are also in one. l They are exceedingly short, and a royal can only be set on one of the mainmasts. She is not more square-i igged than she is taunt ; her fore-yard does not measure above 70 feet. The only studding sails she cart ied were top mast ones on the first mainmast. Her topmast rigging is rove through holes in the cross trees, and is set up with lanyards to a grummet round the lower mast.— There ate, therefore, no cat.harpings ; and the rest of the rigging is of the same temporary speculative descrip tion. Her hemp cable measures 26 in. in circumference, and the chain is in proportion. She crossed the Atlantic with a single bower anchor, and a kedge of about seven cwt. It is said she worked easily and surely ; that she was perfectly under the government of her rudder ; that the was in general steered pith facility by a man and a boy ; that she went from nine to ten knots or miles an hour when sailing free, and that at six points and a half from the wind she went six knots, and made but little lee-way. In a sea-way she was of course heavy, and shipped much water, as she could not rise, from her great length and want of beam. In fact she could have been but as a log of wood in a short chopping sea, one of which might have broken over her mid ships almost without anybody forward or aft knowing of the circumstance. We are, however, rather sceptical as to whether we should conclude that she is actually possessed of all the good qualities attributed to her. We cannot believe that she ever sailed at six points and a half, or at even seven points from the wind, or that she ever went nine or ten miles aq hour. We do not think that a square-sail in her would stand at six points and a half, and she has no buttock for running. On the whole, however, she is an extraordinary piece of workmanship, and thoagh vastly inferior to a first, second, third, or fotlrth-t ate man of war in beauty and capacity, the Columbus is well worth visiting. We think, however, that a bear and stbab, if not a holy storte, l would improve the appearance of the deck extremely. We may also mention that some of . the visitors are even more curious and amusing than the sight of the vessel. One of them, we suppose from its being the hunting season, sported his boots and spurs,' and in finitely diverted some of the crew. He evidently had ieatcl that there were such things on board of every ship as horse:, bridles, stirrups and martingales, and that the Columbus was a complete forest, for be asked most anxiously what live animals they had on board ? aid was much chagrined on learning that they had only one fox and a cat, both of which had stowed themselves away. His astonishment however was indescribable when he heard one of the crew speak tolerable English— " Damn it," he exclaimed, " how odd; they speak our language. Why, where did you learn English He then proceeded to interrogate the sailors as to where they oame from? &c. audit palpably required the exer cise of all his faith in man to believe that this was not their first trip from the Antipodes. Another visitor, a stout gestleinan, who lookect of tbo comfortable a ro tundity and unruffled a temper, ever to have existed on ,salt Junk, on being informed that the ship's pnmps and pump-well, which are on the starboard side of the Co lumbus, were a midships in all other ships, begin to commiserate the fate of the unhappy midshipmen, whom he concluded were condemned to serve six years in such 'a hole of bilge water and foul vapours. MR. GREEN'S AERIAL ASCENT FROM CHICHESTFII --asw—_ CHSCIIESTEIL, TUMMY EVEIMIG, Nov. IL This afternoon Mr. Green ,made his twenty-fifth aerial ascent, from the gas-vall ks, Southgate, in pre sence of an immense crowd of spectators. At two o'clock the aerostatic machine was completely filled, aid every thing being ready to cleave the airy sky, Mr. Green, in order to afford every person an opportunity of seeing him ascend, delayed it till six minutes before three o'clock ; when the signal-gun was fired, the stupendous machine was let loose, with its einerprisinf master in a car below, the Sussex Militia Band playing GOD save the King: it ascended steadily for a short space, and then soon began to make rapid way to the North Gate, till, getting above the current of the air, when about due east it appeared stationary; it then approached a long ridge of clouds, and for about two minutes and a half was obscured from the view; this was the only time it was lost sight of for nearly three quarters of an hour, till it wholly disappeared. At ten o'clock at night, Mr. Green arrived in a chaise and four, when he stated that he made a safe descent in a field at Henfield. DRURY-LANE THEATRE. Warn's Opera of Der Frieschitz, so long in prepa ration, was last night performed for the first time at this house. Though Drury has on this occasion taken the field rather late, yet we have no doubt that this piece will have a very profitable run. Independently of the excellence displayed in the scenic and mechanical department, the circumstance of the whole of Warsaa's music, as originally performed at Berlin, being now executed by the different characters, must prove a source of very considerable attraction. The present version of the opera is, we understand, the work of Mr.Soarra. He has adhered to the main features of the German story, adding, however, one or two effective scenes. These arise chiefly from the suspicions entertained by the Iliad Ranger of Caspar's .communication with the " foul fiend," and his attempts to wean the bewildered wretch from so dangerous a practice—attempts which are constantly marred by the intervention of the demon. In other respects, the incidents of the opera differ very little from those exhibited in the Freischiiix of the Ly ceum and of Covent-garden. The dialogue is for the most part new, and the songs, instead of being trans lated, have been re-written. Mr. T. COOKS, who has not appeared for some years as a member of the operatic department, undertook the character of Adolph. His scientific knowledge enabled him to execute the difficult music of the part with truth and feeling. His voice appeared to be deeper and mellower than when we last heard him sing. The tempter, Casper, was represented by Mr. HORN very creditably. Mr. BRDPORD repre sented the Head Ranger : he had little to do, but that little was done with propriety. Mr. KNIGHT, as Kil lian, was. a very merry alrd vivacious little gentleman. Miss GRADDON appeared as Linda (the Bertha of the original), and made a most favourable impression on the audience: she seems to have acquired additional confidence in her own powers, and manifested a greater degree of ease and self-possession than she has hitherto displayed. She executed the scene, beginning " How gentle was my slumber," in a most feeling manner, and was loudly applauded. The scenery is truly beau tiful. The opening landscape, by Stanfield, is a charm ing picture. The view of the Wolrs-gleu, also by Stan field, is exceedingly clever. The whole of the incanta• lion scene is excellently managed. As each bullet is .cast, " fresh horrors still abound." When the sixth is perfected, an immense fiery serpent twists his tortuous form across the stage, followed by a flame-clad warrior; and, when the seven th is fabricated, the entire scene as sumes the hue of fire, and, in the midst of these hor rors, the " grisly Terror" and his partner, Sin, " grin horribly a ghastly smile" on the unhallowed work. This certainly is one of the most effective scenes of the ' terrible that we ever witnessed. The piece was received with undivided applause. The alarm first occasioned by the bankruptcy of MARSH, STRACRY, and Co. has not been confined to the metropolis. In several parts of the kingdom, the sort of uneasy feeling which such an event, under all its Cir cumstances, was likely to produce, has occasioned an unusual run upon the local banks, which might have been productive of much serious public inconvenience, had not their credit fortunately rested on most secure foundations. Happily this has proved to be the case: and we have not heard that in any one instance has any more serious consequences resulted than a momentary pressure, and some small degree of inconvenience, which was easily removed. An Inquisition was held at the Turf Tap, Grosve nor-place, before T. Maas, Esq. on the body of WIL LIAM BARTLETT. It appeared that the deceased, on Monday morning, was tiding along png's road, Chel sea, near the Chapel, on horseback; lk kept repeatedly striking the horse on the bead, which Made the animal throw its head about, and it fell over some rubbish on the road side ; deceased was thrown, and lay for some time insensible, bleeding profusely from a cut in his face; he afterwards recovered his speech, and declined being taken to the Hospital. He was led to Collins's livery , stables, where he washed the blood off him; in about a quarter of an hour afterwards he became sick and senseless, and in that condition was conveyed to St. George's Hospital, where he died within ten minutes after his admission. Mr. WRENTMORE, the house sur geon, said, when deceased was brought in he was in a dying state; he died in consequence of a pressure on the brain; there was a wound on his face, but no other material marks of violence. Verdict—Accidental Death. Deodand Is. on the horse. A genteel looking man, who professes to be an Officer In the Army, is at present in custody at Edinburgh, charged with obtaining money from Lind Roamer Kasa and others, upon false pretences. A short time ago, be was apprehended Vpon a similar charge, when be pledged himself to leave the town ; and is the ease could not be satisfactorily made out, be was set at liberty upon that condition, which, however, be did not those to observe. The night of Friday Ins:, about eleven o'clock, a wa ter mill near Chester-le-Street, belonging to Messrs. Croudace and Featherston, was discovered to be on fire. The devouring element destroyedhad everything but the two wheels before its ravages could be checked. A quantity of wheat was so much burnt as to be rendered unfit fur any better use than to feed pigs. It is not known bow the fire originated. Three fragments of Aulus Genius and Cicero have been found in a CiFerman Abbey. ATIPAL iNiniidENtk • • Yesterday, a °leek of Dieeetors was held at tit Nit lodta House, when the following ships were thus timed. via. Prjpeess Charlotte of Wales, Captain Citairmeisis Bintrat ; fen Hastings, Captain Gamuts MASON ; and hilnerva,• Cdptsin Gonads Penal* for Madras and Bengal, to be sipat on the 17th of Felotiary, 1825; sail to Gravesend on the 4th of March there thirty dayi; and be in the Downs en the 9th of,April.' The Thontas Grenville; Captain WILLIAM MANNINO • and Marquis of Captain BLASICHAND, for Bengal dine; to be afloat oh the 18th of Aprils sail to Gravesend on the ed of May ; stay there thirty days; and be in the Downs on the Tris of June. The shipi ' Charles Grant, Captain —; Bombay, Captain —; Lowther Castle, Captain THOMAS BACH/I; and Warren Hastings, Captain' R/CHAND Hawes for China direct, to be afloat an the 4th of ' March, 1825; mil to Gravesend on the 19th ditto; stay there thirty days ; and be in the Downs on the 24th of April. • The undermentioned Captains were sworn into the command of their respective ships, viz. Captain Joint NTS,. WILSON to the Hythe ; Captain RICNAND ALSAII2II to the Waterloo, for Bengal and China; and Captain Joint Parsasatt to the Repulse, for fit. Helena, Bencoolen, and China. The OWNN GLIXDOWIR, of 42 guns, Captain CHRISTIAN. was put out of Chatham dock, the 6th inst. and is fitting for foreign service. The BASlLisc cutter, Lieutenant Meilen Commander, sailed from Chatham for Portsmouth, oa the 6th inst. with supernumeraries,. and to go from thence on a cruise. The Goldfinch packet, Lieutenant Wstere Commander, sailed from Chatham on the 7th inst. for Falmouth, to be employed on that station. The Admiral Berkeley, hired transport, Lieutenant SA [INDIA! Agent; alto, the Loyal Briton, hired transport, Lieutenant Lar Agent; and Surrey, 'hired transport, Lieutenant Tuourson Agent, sailed front Chatham on the Sth instant, with troops, fur the Coast of Africa.- The Mdrreaus, 74, was put into Chatham dock ontbe Bth inst. to have her defects examined into and made good. Arrived at Gillingham, on Tuesday, the Dr:rarefy, 18-gun sloop, from the Mediterranean, and proceeded yesterday to Chatham, to be paid off. The Joh*, &az, front London to Jamaica, was driven on shore on Tuesday flight, about direr miles east of Little Hampton, but ex pected to be got ff after being lightened. Faa.srowen, Nov. 9.—Wind W.—Arrived the Rinaldo packet, from Rio Janeiro—sailed 19th September. Off the port, the Lucy Ann, DILIM/110110. from Virginia in twenty-four days. Sailed yes terday, the New PkalliX, LEATHWAIT6, for Trinidad. Pxrnotrrn Nov. 9.—Wind W.—Passed by, the Leipsk, from the Cow of Africa. • Poarsasouvu, Nov. W.N.W. a fresh gale.—Arrived his Majesty's slap Gaunt, Captain LYON, from Repulse Bay, with loss of three authors and cables, and other damage amongst the lee, she having experienced dreadful weather—and being within six hours' sail of her winter qwarten, was obliged to bear up. Arrived the Copia, Han.zr, from Zante ; Alfred, MUDS, from Guernsey. DIAL, Nov. 10.—Wind W.S.W. Arrived and remains, the Sreedwell, Poor, from Nassau ; also and sailed for the River, the Elizabeth and Ann, Wascwr, from Quebec. Arrived from London and remains, the Princess Mary, Suns, for New South Wales. Pot back; the following outward bound, viz.—Lady East and Co ventry, for New South Wales; and Percival, Livinoszosz ; Richard Reynolds, Rosawrs •° George the Third, Poerazwszt. • Bredalbane, BUNOOTNE Lime , , FILMS • Rawlins, RIGNIADZI4 ; Elisa, IIau; Sahicia, Hzasur, and the Rom, BATNOATILI Ltvzoroor., Nov. 9.—Arrived the Laurel, Gut, from Buenos Ayres; Adventure, SKIT'S, from Rio; Anna, Calmer, from Sean; Montezuma , —. from Philadelphia ; S a rah and C aroline, —,,from Savannah; Dee, JAMESON. from Demerara; Fanny, Tuosnox from Cape Breton ; Kinistone, DUMMY ; and George, Conscn;from Mirantichi ; William Pitt, STONEHOUSE, from Quo- bec ; Bell, Bow, from Newfoundland; and Brown, Pons, from Bay Chaleur. ROMAN CATHOLIC BURIALS. Mr. Mr. Mr. After the Metraordmary mands that have been made upon the credulity of the Public by the wonder-work ingyrince HChenlohe, and the account of smothering the poor child by a Priest in Ireland, some months back, perhaps the following relation may not astonish the world : it is, communicated by a correspondent. It is sufficiently notorious, that in former ages an absurd cus tom prevailed in Popish countries of clothing persons' whose death seemed at hand, in the apparel or uniform of the various religious orders—" black, white, and grey"—thereby ensuring a passport to another world ; to which that sturdy Protestant Milton refers in the third book of his Paradise Lost, where, describing the limbo of Vanity, he speaks of some, Who, to be sure of Paradise, " Dying, put on the weeds of Dominic; " Or in Franciscan think to pass disguised." But perhaps it may not be generally understood, that a practice somewhat similar to this still obtains, it is said, universally in Spain ; nor is there much proba bility that this important ceremony will be discontinued, from the circumstance of its being a most fruitful source' of profit to the church, for the following reason. Every good Catholic is consigned to his long home, not clad. m a shroud as with us, or in the garments which he wore when alive, as in some countries, but clothed in the discarded vestments of some holy Monk, which vestments are the perquisites of the Generals of the several orders; and thus these revered persons, ludi crous as it may appear to us, are literally very extensive dealers in old clothes. The General of the Franciscans, by far the most numerous order in Spain, is said to drive so lucrative a trade in this elegant commodity, that his income is asserted by some to exceed that of the Archbishop of Toledo, whose revenues were laid at 50,000/. per annum. The intrinsic value of the worn-out garments of friars cannot be great ; but it must be under• stood, that the price of a suit of grave-clothes is in pro portion to the wealth or pious liberality of the friends. of the deceased. In Cadiz, the custom is to place the dead body in a coffin without a lid, and carry it, un covered, to the burial-ground. Dining its progress thither, it is at intervals lowered by the bearers, and a short halt made, so that it may be viewed by those who are passing at the time: hence a stranger, unacquainted with this mode of sepulture, naturally concludes that an extensive mortality has occurred in the ranks of the ecclesiastics, from seeing every corpse thus arrayed. This is one among innumerable super stitious absurdi ties that prevail in the Roman Catholic Church, and a proof of the gross state of osind of its members. DUEL.—A meeting took plate yesterday morning, on Barnes Commoj, between two Gentlemen, of the names of STEPHZNSON and KENDRICK, in consequence of a dispute at Drury-lane Theatre, on Monday even ing. The parties fired twice and missed, andi in the last round, Mr. STEPHENSON received his adversary's fire, and discharged his pistol in the air, when a reconci liation took place through the interference of friends. The following is an extract of a letter, dated Havan nali, August 27, and its contents explain, in an accurate manner, the nature and object of the late attempt made in the island of Cuba to restore the Constitution:—" We hare just received advices here, by express, stating that an Officer, of the name of Rodriguez, belonging to the dragoons, raised the cry of Down with the Absolute Government of Spain, and up with the Constitution r ThAwhele corps of dragoons followed him, and they immediately proceeded iato the interior. We do not know what direction he has taken, nor do we know the extent of his partizans. The Governor, General Vives, instantly declared him a traitor, and sent Armona, with his patty, after him. What will be the result we cannot tell. There is a large party here in favour of a more liberal system, although, thank GOD ) Ferdinand cannot act here as he does in Spain : but great fears are enter tained of the Negros; and this and a tolerably good trade keep the people quiet." tioßrnar . rr . < ., . . . • . . TAEPORLEY HUNT- fumes, CHESTER—Nov. 4. . • " Five GideMiltabil. Twice Mond. Mr. Wiebiteed7e Mercury . I Mr. AroOetead's b. m. • - I Sir H. lilaaW•arini% b. m. • biked • /he FaiMeti' Cup; with 15 iwv. added. Beet of three heate...,. l Twice round: 5 it• 3 3 4 Wr. Acton's gr. g. Mr. Pigoes br. . Mr. Ratbbene's cb. m. Mr. Bolibanen br. m. T; . Mr. Tapley's b. th. • . 2 S Cup value £5O, for horses belonging to Lira Helantere'i 2d A. glinent of Cheshire Yeomanry. Heats twice round. Mr. jobsison's Trusi • . • 1 I ''r. Teasdale's Banker . . 3 2 Hornb.y's .Forester • . 2 0 Sutton's Volunteer • • 3 0 Buckle Y's Mouse • 4 0 SWAF?IIAfI COURSING 111 HETI NG—Noir. 9. IiATCHItt. Mr. Gurney's Abel beat Sir J. Pittner's Sprint. • Mr. Redhead's Lear beat Mr. Carter's Ghost. Laid Rivers's Rutin.' beat Mr. Hoskins's Harriet, Mr. Young's Voucher agst Ur. Ruckworih'i Butigler.—.lThis match was undecided in enasegilence of two haies having got up. Mr. R. Hammond's Fairmaid agk Mk. Ayton's Pickle—Lnot decided. TOR TOR cue. Lord Rivers's Regulus beat Mr. Redhead's I.ogic. Mr. Buckwortb's Bacchus beat Mr. Young's Venus. Mr. Wilkinson's Cowslip beat Mr. R. Hammonds. Rhine. Mr. Gurney's Annette beat Lord Dnnwkk's Morahan. sw ittSTA KEIL - -- • . . • Mr. Gurney's Aaron beat - iii.iOskrns's Hailetrin. Mr. Young's Valentine agst Mr. Ayton's Pyrrbue-;-Undeelded. Mr.tarter's Gazelle beat Mr. Redhead's Lapwing. Mr. Capel's Joker beat Mr. It. Hammond's Melange. SW REPIMA SS. Lord Rivers's Rufus beat Mr. Wilkinson's Clay.. Lord Dunwich's Merit agst Mr. Ilo.kins's Ilemilone—No Course ' the dogs not being regularly started. )Jr. Ayton's Puss beat Mr. Buckworth's Butterfly. Lord Dunwich's Minuet agst Sir J. Palmer's Swift—. Undecided. Smoot) CLASS. Mr. Buckworth's Busy beat Sir J. Palmer's Sal. Mr. Gurney's Amite beat Sir J. Palmer's Smoaker. _ SIVRIPSTAIEIII POOL AGED DOGS* Mr. Wilkinson's Cogniac beat Mr. Ayton's Prfnbe. Mr. Hoskins's Huntittgdon beat Mr. Ayton's Pindar. XVIIMPSTA IL as. Mr. Capers Jeuy beat Mr. Hoskina's Harbingir. Mr. Hoskins's Hypohta beat Sir J. Palmer's Swallow. Mr. Gurney's Alfred beat Lord Riven's Ronald. TROTTING MATCH FOR FIFTY SOVEREIGNS. Yesterday considerable bustle prevailed upon the Essex-road, to witness a match between Mr. Woolley. of Bou•street, St. John's, Horsley-down, and Mr. Manton, Freesebool-street, in the same p.. rith, both master butchers. The former to trot a black mare, rising six years, against Mr. Manton's bay mare, aged ; each in a chaise, carrying one beside the driver, to start from the first milestone, Mile End Road, to the twenty-sixth and back, without baiting; odds, six to four at starting on the black ; the match comment ti at a quarter past ten, the black taking the lead, which she kept n Istly all the way, and reached the twenty-fifth stone nearly a mile a-head, arriving at the Bull, at Brook-street, no her return, r a ag Jaiit at the same respectful distance in the rear. Wine was here given her, and she knocked up in consequence in the neat mile, M ; Mat. ton winning the wager with the lou of the generous animal he drove, which had scarcely reached the stable before it was seised with shivering, and died. The first twenty-five miles was done within two hours.—Muck betting took place. BOXING.—FATAL MATCH. After the grand fight on Tuesday, a second battle took place for a subscription purse, with an addition of five pounds by a Noble Lord. The combatisnts were Ned Brew* (commonly called the Sprig of Myrtle), a light weight of about eight stone, and under five feet in height, and Hurry AMU, a Windsor youth, of more than ten stone weight, and full five feet six in height, long hued and long armed. On stripping, the inequality appeared to be mon strous, and the little one received the pity of many ; but Dram ob served, " Never mind, win if I can, and I know if I can get at him he will remember it." Cipeey Cooper and Carroll went in with Brawn, and Weston and Callas with Scat. 1. Brown went up to his man quite game; Scott smiled; hut a body blow from the little one put his risible muscles out of play. and a second hit sent him to the ground. The only compliment Brown received was a slight tap on the face. 2. Brown again rushed in to his man. gave and received ; both found they had work to do. Brown to exercise his science against the length and strength of Scott. A close took place, and Brown was thrown heavily. 3. It was quite evident that Brown could only win by waiting for his man, which system he adopted. Scott put in a facer, and another on the left eye, which left its mark; a close followed, aid Brown was again thrown.-4. A short round of little interest. 5. Ned came up cool, waited and put in oneeand then another. and then a third, which were like blows from Vulcan himself; the last sent Scott down, and his left eye was blinking. I. Ned had the best of it, and Scott slipped down. 7. Scott was evidently distressed, and piping right merrily; be came up all abroad, and in a bad position. Both cautious, some few blows were exchanged, one of which told on Brown's body. A close followed; Brown tot away,, and sent Scott down with a right-hander. A similar system continued to the 19th round : Brown all through having the best of the fighting, but suffering from . the heavy throws of his adversary : in one he fell on the side of his head with such force, that had the ground been hard, in all probability his brain pa* would have been fractured. 19. Scott came up blowing, Brown went in steady, put a rattling right-hander on the nob, which sent Scott down completely stupid. Time was called for the twentieth round, but Scott in attempting to come fell down in a senseless state. He was instantly carried or the field, and died shortly after. I I r ~, , s SPARRING. The Fives' Court was ♦ery well attended yesterday, for Aby Belases. Ned Turner made his appearance, and with the excepe thus of his right arm in a sling, be sheaved but tittle of warfare. He injured one of his right hand knuckles in the fifth round, but not to spill his hitting. AU the blows he feels are about the side - of the head. Peace Inglis did net shew, and of coarse be is not well enough. Lennox and Gadsee commenced business in a brisk bout, not re garding face-spoiling. Jones the sailor wepped Young Josh, as he is called, to all parts of the stage. O'Neale, the Streatham► Youth, and Harry Holt, made the best stew-off of the day. Strength served O'Neale much against quick raps, and be improves in action as welkin strength. Under twenty years - of an age, an Amateur thought the Championship was straight before him. Israel 13elasco sheared off fine science upon Saunders. Gipsy Cooper did as he liked with Cavabagb. and floored him. Aby DeLuca as Tom Oliver wound up the sports in a very good set-to ; but Aby was too quick for his opponent, who trains oir. A scuffle between Excise officers and smugglers took place on Wednesday, near Aberfeldy, in which one of the Excise party was so much hut t that be died shortly after the affray. Friday last, a fine partridge, flew into the billiard room at the Mitre -tavern, Maidstone. The unusual visit is supposed to have been occasioned by the bird having been pursued by a hawk. It is still alive mid well. fifteen pounds have been sent ;to Hartlepool, and eight guineas to Seaton Carew, towards rewarding the seamen who went off with the life-boats from these places on the 11th of October, to render assistance to vessels in dietreAs. These sums were a part of the fund lodged in the Darlington Savings Bank, arising from subscriptions entered into last summer, by the mem bers of the Darlington Insurance Association, and the Shipping In surance Clubs of Newcastle and Shields. THE SHIP COLVM3O3.—The following is an extract from the books of the Custom-House respecting the ship Columbus : The Columbus, Quebec, W. blaekellar, 5,81/0, Blackwell, !dards. 41 pieces oak timber . . Gillespie and Cu. 3,253 pine ditto . ditto. 54,354 staves and beading, . . ditto. . . 30,261 deals . . ditto. • spits ditto • • Caldwell and Cs. S 6 pieces timber • • Gillespie; and Co. Part of the cargo throws mit in the Gulf of St. Lawman% ~■ I