Star. — London, England, 1827-11-10 00:00:00

Cbsocellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Henries), ties Home ((t h e Marquis o f Lsnad o w ne ) , t he Forei g n Secretary (th S e e rl l l= Dudley), the Earl of Carlisle, the Earl of Darnley, the Dube ea. Albans, the Right Hon. C. Grant, the Vice Chancellor, the • neon, Mr. Justice Bayley, Mr. Justice Gaxelee, Mr. puma Wsughan, the Speaker et the House of Commons, Sir V. the Coder Secretaries, Mr. F. Lewis, Mr. Phillips, and Mr. Rice, sir R. England, and several Members of Parliament, Mr W. Curtis, and the greater part of the Court of Aldermen, together with the City UMeers; and an unusual number of naval characten, mo ns whom were Admiral Sir 0. Cockburn, Admiral Fraser, Captain Franklin, Captain Harvey, and several others. The company, in fact, was as splendid as the prep*• rations, and both the one and the other did credit ti City or London. When all the seats were occupied, the appearance of the Hall was extremely striking. It wa s precisely as it should have been, a gorgeous type of the wealth of its occupiers. The variety and splen dour of the Ladies' costume, their own intrinsic and un rivalled beauty, and the richness and diversity of the tisic, military, and naval dresses, all tended to heighten the effect of what before might have defied competition. Whatever foreigners may say of their public galas and fetes, no city in the world could presentthe scene Guild hall did yesterday evening; and our Provincial Corps)• rations would do well to imitate their Metropolitan hrethten, and by making the Ladies partakers of their Inauguration dinners, give them a fresh charm and a vast encrease of respectability. Di eee e wog finished, the Lord and Lady Mayoress drank health and happiness to their pests, and wished them a being nekton.. After No Adis Dossine had been sung by the public singers present lor the occa don, the health of " The King" was given with reedier emphasis In. the Lord Mayor, and drank with acclamation. " God saw the King" followed, the company standing and joining lo chores. The Logo Maine said he should then propose a toast which be was sure would be received with, if possfile, as much delight u even be should feel in giving it. It wouid not only be grad. (ging to the distinguished persons who had honoured him with their rewitce, •bitt to every individual present. In proposing the health of his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, and wormpauying that proposal with a sincere and respectful tribiate 1 gratitude to that Illustrious Prince for the interest he had like° Ili the Wilif•YlD ilf etre kingdom in general, but more par. tssiarly in the welfare elf that great branch of our public service to *lnch England was to deeply indebted—(applause)—he felt con- Met that he expressed not only the sentiments of his brother Ma. obUrt% but thine also of the company and of the community at lage—(Applause)--He could 141141.1" e his Royal Highness that his IclkiW Q113113$ in common with himself, felt highly bosaured by kii. pretence among them ; and that they, together with every class 'of their fellow subjects, felt deeply grateful to him far taking upon himself the oSce of Lord High Admiral, and directing the energies of that glorious service which at all Minos bad given us security at bow and protection to our oonunerce In all quarters of the world ..( Loud applause). The health of the Duke of Clarence was this drank with three times three.—Song,"e'lbsheadivitia,tt • .e. .- The Duke of Ctaaasci aid that k sat Ilan lespoesible for him lint to remember on such au occasion that he was addressing the Chief blaginrate and Citizens of the Metropolis of the World—for fie could sot apprehend that any one would for an instant question the greatness Aid ptospetity of the United Kingdomv—and of those kirgdonis, London was the first, the greatest city. Under time circumstances, therefore, he confessed that be did really fodhighly ratified, both by the manner in which Ms health had been proposed by the Lord Mayor, and the manner in which it bad been received by the company--(Applause). lie had as yet been toe short a time in once to have been fairly tiled; but he trusted, that as toog as his Majesty should be pleased to continue him in the command he then held, he should be found worthy of the appro bation of the Public. Of this he was certain, his best endea vours should never be wasting to secure his) their esteem... (Applause). Connected as he had bees for many years with public life, and with the City of London, and stiU more intimately innaected as be bad now become with it, he could not but express his firm conviction that it was commerce upon which England emu depend. Without that the nation could neither support its Minify not its rights; and therefore every sea officer, and every one who valued the happiness of his country, must regard with tospeet and gratitude the exertions of the City of landau—(Appl.man).-.. 11: did not wish to break into the hour of conviviality and heart hi mirth, and be therefore would content himself with returning' Li. Sicere thanks to the Lord Mayor and to the company for the knout they had conferred on him—(Applause). " The rest of the Royal Family" was the next toast, which har t:; been followed by the glee of " Hail Star of Betniswick," The Doke of Cultures said, that the Lord Mayor had kindly planted him to propose a toast ' and the company might very rosily guess how he should avail himself of the privilege. They an knew that the occasion of their meeting was the change of the first Illiterate of their great thy, and it gave him the highest 'aileron. ties to be able to attend and to pay his respects to the object of their choice. It was his good fortune to have been for some years personally acquainted with their present Lord Mayor • and he took peat pleasure in saying so, for be knew of no man who was more honest, more zealous in the cause of virtue, or More estimable, both in his public and his private conduct—(Load applause). He, there. fore, congratulated the City of London on possessing so worthy and foully honoutable a man for their Chief Magi e; and feeling aseared that he would discharge his duties with ibtegrity and ability, *rejoiced in having that optiortunlty of proposing his health— Ile ppa health of the Lord Mayor was that drunk with three times three, and applause. The Loan Maros assured his Royal Highness be felt every per. Bible degree of gratitude and respect for the compliment he had bow pleased to pay him, and at the aunt dale he was anxious to express bu acknowledgments to his numerals friends, fellow cisisens, and *item for the distinguished Manner In which they had drank his health. Re assured his Royal Highness and his fellow citizens, that he entered upon that office, to which, ulna their choice, his Save. reign had graciously been pleased to confirni bins, with an earnest dente to discharge its functions in such a manner as would prove acceptable to his Sovereign and those lobo then surrounded him.— It would ill become him to make any professions as to what One his bitentiatts. It must be van known that the Office of lard Mayor was one that was peculiarly open to remark, and therefore it was generally difficult to escape censure ; hut he took spot himself the Ace with a sincere determine/Jon to do his best, lad doing so, be felt that be might draw largely upon the consi deration of his fellow-cinema. To preserve the public welfare, &public tranquillity, and comfort should be his great objects; and asdsted; as he knew be should be, by his braises' •Pelogiwratoss he did not altogether despair of brag able, in some means, to nrceed—(Applause). Glee—" Hark, to the woods, away!" The Lein Maros then proposed the late Lord Mayor's health, ' l lO resented thanks. ° II the Lots Cnidiceu.ot's health being drank, his Lordship 0 4, an he begged they Would accept bislang thinks for the honoiar ttl bad conferred on him. He was the more hippy at having such a Pittaeot bestowed on him on that occasion, because it afforded 4 loppottunity of publicly expressing the regard be entertained for the, treat and distinguished Corporaties. FOr the last 20 years at. hi , life he had regularly spent many days of every year in the CP of London, nay within the very walls which then surrounded twn.and he had consequent ly b a d many opportunities of witnessing the kooky, th e a bili t y, an d t h e i n t eg rity of the merchants add isstersot that great Metropolis. He hoped that those opportunities had not been lost upon him ; but that be had learned to appreciate 'MT tiss 'aloe of that great sad Important Body, who had not way raised their own City above comparison, bet had ceragibutei lirst largel y to the national prosperity—(Applause). He was car waced that the greatness of the City of London eras owing to the erehions eitseitizeni ' and be, se one of his Majesty's Gotoseemale, %old - - lt was the arrest desire of that It possibly could still further to enhance Metropolis. He was satisfied that any assistance luired world readily be given ; and, supported me, be trusted drat the public again would pro. Ind happily—< Appian's). Lord Carlide, u ford Privy Seat being drank led thanks. called for frogs the Chair ; but the Ladies were anxious to we his Royal Highness the Duke of of the distinguished visitors, Bile* e was mediately said, that be bad a tout to pro- 1 command attention, and be welcomed It is a toast which every one el his proud to drink in a bumper. It was the Dubs of WeWngton—(Loud and general tman in the country, however low his mo re and re:Ferenc. the Duke of Welling. had performed to his coantry--(Cheers). the conmsunity, however malted his eta proud In cordially joining to gives to his which as the Commander of British Forces erbinently entitied,—(Continued cheering). respected abroad, and to be coneded in at Mayor)", as a loyal and grateful mm, de. himself of that opportunity of giving, with a heart oretiewleg with reVerewee esl rigprii, die aweigh et that Übsstrious eareismillr--(elogy4 The Duke sit Welibigten so d the Ilkidde 'drank whi throe duos dine, Wet eletbuslastle typiiwc ' The Duke of Wass ore merited hie Masers' thee* ISt the dietiaraidaed sad /*teen boas •Jsed bow easiferfed as Ms. To receive the appeadation df seek a awn as hie.Loro italpw:a mu singled eat by his fellow Miens to be their (slef llnistrate, wet be the =hide° al every wen who, like himself, bad two etagleyed in the active strike of bb amsatry. He was prowl therefore of the dleikeden paid Mey and he could assure his Lordship, sad every onewhe hued Mos, that hi. best endeavouts shoski sever be wanting, to secure the osoldeuce and approval of his flevetelgn sod his Cemehry—(Ceers). The late Limo Maxon joesipesel " Health sod happiness to the Lady Mayoress." Dreak with three than three and applause. The L 056 Mares returned dash% end would undertake to say, on the part of the Ladi Mayoress, that, although she was no orator, if hospitality and a hearty weitswo weeid be sap return for their kindless, they should not be wander...(Applaitse). The Logo Maros then gave " The Marquis of Lansdown."' The Marquis et Laws:sews thanked his Lordship, and assured him that it was not the least planing circumstance connected with the situation in which his Majesty had placed him, that it brought him in close mane:ion with the most distinguished municipal body in the world, not less for the nature of their ditties, than for the zeal, assiduity, and talent, with which they were discharged—, (A tense). The Drawing-room was opened shortly after, and at eleven o'clock not only had all disagreeable apprehensions passed aim, but the votaries of rgepssehere were offering incense at the shrine of the favourite Godless. With the exception of the accident to which we have alluded, the day passed of remarkably well. The Com mittee were unremitting in their attentions, and contributed very materially to the enjoyment of the company. GENERAL BILL OF FARE. 900 Tureens of Turtle 40 Marrow Puddings 60 Dishes of Fowls *5 Tourtes of Preset ves 55 Roasted Capons 25 Apple and Damson Tarts 35 Roasted Pullets 90 Martini, Jellies • 50 Pigeon Pies 50 Blanch manses 10 Sirloins of Beef 10 Chantilly Baskets 50 Hams, ornamented 4 Fruit Baskets 40 Tongues 36 Dishes Shell Fiat 2 Barons of Beef 4 Ditto Prawns 10 Rounds of beef 4 Lobster Salads .50 Raised French Pies 60 Dishes Vegetables 60 Dishes Mince Pies 60 Salads .50 Roasted Turkic. 2 Dishes Pea Fowl 30 Leverets 24 Geese 50 Pheasants 3o Dishes of Partridges DiSSIBILT. 2001 b of Pine Apples 30 Dishes Walnuts •160 Dishes of Hot House Gropes 73 Do. dried Fruits & Preserves 200 lee Creams 23 Dishes Rout Cakes 60 Dishes of Apples 20 Ditto Filberts 60 Dishes of Pears 20 Ditto Preserved Ginger 50 Savoy Cakes, ornamented 4 Ditto brandy Cherries yhaurs—.Champagne, Hoek, Claret, Madeira, Port, Sherry. SISIOUS Accansnr.—Shortly after Lotd LANSDOWN bad concluded his speech, an accident occurred which might have been followed by more serious consequences. In one of the compartments of the great window, at the eastern end of the Hall, just over the Lord Mayor's bead, was an anchor, in variegated glass lamps, affixed to a board. This board, which was about seven feet square, being but slightly nailed, became de. tubed, and fell, with a terrific crash, upon the heads of the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress. The effect instantaneously produced throughout the Hall was indescribable. The consternation of every indi- vidual near the spot, s‘ho might justly have appre beaded that that part of the edifice was tumbling upon their heads, diverted attention for an instant from those more exppsed to danger. Dukes, Judges, servauts, and trumpeters were intermixed and looking with astonish ment in each other's faces. Fortunately, the Lady Mayoress sustained no injury besides the fright and the total derangement of her dress by the oil. The Lora Mayor did not escape quite so well: his head was a good deal lacerated by the broken glass; but the board haviTtg fallen obliquely, seems to have spent its, force innocently up the chairs. One Gentleman was seriously hurt, and several had their heads cut. The Duke of Clarence received two slight wounds. After a time, the anxiety felt at the lower pants of the hall was relieved by Toast-master's announcing that " all was safe ;" upon which a loud cheer burst forth from all parts. The incident now became a topic for jokes, and the Duke of Wellington complimented the Lord Mayor upon standing the assault so well. indeed, the Lord Mayor, though a good deal hurt, had not the least ap pearance of being frightened. •- the Would mit them, that . emu todo every thing it pa Prosperity of the Mettopolk aft which might be required w . n by them kind asslstaneaa be ion wed proyeroosly and Kapp On the h ea l thof Lord CI i n bo Lordship returned elaanl ea A Ore was then called fo is !si ft ailing the room anxious Do m onace.and some others sot to be obtained. Tie Lotto Mama Intim I t lew which would at once *MI entbutlasiie applause. lbw citizens would be pr fit a of Q the lk w ). There was no m - "um. but must admire - for the service he ha isere was no man in the is *3l s but must feel pros 3rare that credit to whit eland ap h e was sea yetis had nude our army re ltd elle; and he (the Lord Ibtcd in availing himself • FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS. The Duke of Wellington, from his seat in Hampshire; tht Earl and Countess of Sefton, in Arlington-street, from Earl Cowper's seat, Pansanger, Herta; Earl Darnley, in Berkeley-square, from Gloucestershire; Colonel Graham, In Phxadilly, from a tour 0 Colonel Fagan, C. B. at Richmond, from a tour in Ireland ; Sir George and Lady Crewe, at the Hyde Park Hotel, Hyde Park place, from Calke Abbey, Derbyshire; Major and Mrs. Pleader- Irish. at ditto, from Ramsgate ; Lord Charles Thwnshend, M.P. at Marshal Thompson 's Hotel, Cavendish-square. DEPARTURES. The Duke and Duchess of Richmond, from Upper Brook -street, for their *at, Goodwood, Sown; Lord Elliot, from Dover.strett, for Paris. Sir Christopher blusgrave, Bart. and Lady Musgrave, front M arshal Thompson's Hotel, for Canterbury ; John Hyde, Req. and Mrs. Hyde from ditto, for Faversham ; J. BoosaU, Esq. and Miss Bonsai. front ditto; J. Prince , Esq. from Nerot's Hotels J. Elliott, Esq. and Family,froat ditto,for Cheltenham. This is the anniversary of the death of MILTON, 1674, sad birth of MAntly LuTszn, 1483. - Mouse Role farm house, in the occupation of Mr. HINSY RANDALL, of Broad Chalk, was entirely de. strayed by flue early on Wednesday morning. The greatest part of the furniture was also burnt ) and the family very narrowly escaped with their lives. Good family cider is now selling in the neighbour hood of Cheltenham at 6d. to BJ. per gallon—inferior still lower. CIIRTHAW. Nov. S.—Yesterday, the carriages and baggage of 1,114 Was. BiNTINt IL were brought round from Deptford in a steam boat, and immediately shipped on board his Majesty's ship Undaunted, which ship has been fitted out for the purpose of conveying the new Governot-Generil to India. The Undaunted is ready for sea, and will sill on Tuesday nest for Spithead, where Lord Was. BENTINCII and suite will embark im• mediately, and proceed an their voyage for India. In the long room of the public library at Geneva is a clock in the form of a temple, on the dome of which stands a figure of the bled " whose lofty and *drill sounding ths oat awakes the god of day." The mecha nism being wound up, chanticleer flaps his wings and crows Wally ; whereupon twelve figures, representing the Apostles, dance to the music of chimes, round a peristyle. Still lower down the mimic structure is a balcony, is white's the VIRGIN Man: sits enthroned; to her, out of a door on the right, comes a winged figure, representing the angel of the annunciation.— Presently after, from another door on the left hand side, a skeleton, as the image of Death, advances, and falls prostrate at the feet of the VIRGIN. At that moment a petsonage in the centre of the dome, behind Oust LAMS," opens a third door, and strikes upon a bell the time of the day. On this whimsical piece of horology the date of 1650 is inscribed. Mr. Gwinnett has given a piece of ground to build the new Free Church, at Cheltenham, near the end of Rutland Street, which has biro approved of by the D:bh^p of Gloucester. CRA./sWORD CHAC}. (A sAta.A..) ti 3 3 r -vet" - - Now presper lams our noble Pik yawkaitee t irt- Oat lives and safeties AI, -4. l pa nt cr4.30/pat:trote A wofel hunting later did .• ,1413 4 • In Cranford Chace befaL To drive a deer with hound and NW'. I ‘..S:: Sqiiire Berkely took his way; - And Berkeiys yet unborn may roe ..trifikrel The hunting of that day. •:. Tyr/ so.t To drive a deer o'er hedge and ditch ~ s ; Squirt lierkeiy urg'd his hounds ; It was his daily hunted deer, Dog cheap at fifty pounds. At Clayton they turn'd out the deer— Out of a cover'd cart, And soon as It was out, I wean, It forth away did start ii' . And many a puppy follow'd it, . With shouts and yelping, queer, And many a wile-rnouth'd Gentleman, And gallant auctioneer. They turn'd it out at Clayton-green, To Harrow it did run ; And into Baker's barn it turn'd, Quite weary of the fun. The barn, In which le - refuge 'Ought, To Baker did belong— No baker he of cakes and rolls, But yeoman stout and strong ; And when he saw the deer rush in Among his corn and hay, He clos'd his good barn doors Witt speed ' To keep away the fray. And calling to his labourers three, Hr bid them stand fast, near ; Qnoth he .. Squire Berkely,as I think, Will speedily be heir. " I have fore-warted him not to hunt On any land of mine, And if he comes ('U let Mm know The law of nuns and Mine. Bat if I tbouibt he would not come, No longer would I stay—" With that, a brave old labourer Thus unto him did say: sg " Lo! yonder cloth 'Squire Berkely come, A His whipper-in likewise, Besidera power of odds and ends Of every sort and size, , t{l f. All men of pleasant Cockney-shire, Each one as light as cork—" Then shut your mouth," hold Baker said, " And seise your long pitch-fork." 'Squire Borkely, in a scarlet coat, Most like a sportsman gay, Rode foremost of that company, Who rode behind that day. " Show ' me," quoth he, " whose men ye be Thatl see standing here? And why have you presum'd to shut Yew doors upon um deer?" The first man that did answer make, Was valiant Baker, he, Who said—" We list not to declare Nor show whose men we be; But we will spend a thump or two_ To keep these barn-doors clos'd." Then Berkely swore a bouncing oath— As well may be suppoid; . Ere thus I e ill out-braved be, • I'll blow you up—sky-high ; I am a gentleman!" said he— Quoth Baker—" So am I." • 0 that's all gammon ;" Berkely cried, And here I you forewarn, If you don't let my deer come out I'll sma.h your b—y ham!" Bold Baker laugh'd a surly laugh, As he stood on his legs; Quoth he," Young chap, you'd better teach Your granny to suck eggs." Squire Berkely jump'd hum oft' his horse, And at the barn-door flew ; Stout Baker push'd him back again With little more ado. Then did Squire Berkely raise his voice, As all men might him hear, And cried " For Heaven's sake let me in, I want to save my deer." My deer would last me many a day, • And make me lots of sport ; But now the hounds are all got in, And they will cut it abort! " Tut, tut !" said valiant Baker then—a " I give you now to know, I would not care if beds were dead—. You and your deer also! And well I wot, the deer itself, .If it could say its say, Would rather die here once for all, Than bunted be each day. But die, or not, no man shall come In here to spoil my hay!" Quoth Berkeley " For whatever's spoll'd Right willingly I'll pay I" 'Twas ill in vain;—bold Baker did Defy him where he stood • Nor threats nor promises cou ld work - The smallest bit of good. Whereat, Squire Berkely in a rage Laid Maki of the barn-door ; But Baker grasp'd his collar fast, Which did enrage him more; • And with ths iron-hooted whip he did Rap Baker's knuckles well; For which bold Baker suddenly Did cause his lip to swell; lie weird his lip with punch of fist— A sturdy punch, I wia; And Berkely to his friends did say, 1 ! Gents, will you suffer this " Tye bid him (air, as man can bid— I've promised him I'd tip, I've repp'd his knuckles handsomely, And yet he's cut my lip !" Then steppl a gallant sportsman forth— An Auctioneer from town ; Quoth he " Why stand we bidding here ? 'Tim time he was knocked dawn I" They clos'd full fast on every side The King's peace it was broke, And man a gallant Gentleman GotliWtylut ugly poke. And oh ! it was a grief to see, And likewise for to hear The strife of men, and 'squires and dogs, For that poor harmless deer. They tuu'd, until they all did sweat, At those barn-doors so stout, But, ere Squire Berkeley could get in, His deer Pinap'd lightly out. Then bidding Baker hang himself, They mounted, in a crack, And off they went with wild halloo Upon the poor deer's track ; But scarce a mile that deer bad rtm When it lay down to die, And yielded up its harmless breath, Bre ever they came stlik. And thus Squire Berkely 's dearest deer Did give his bounds the slip ; And thus its master kind was ilisb'd Of sport , as well as lip. For Baker bold, for trespass done, From Bakely's purse did draw An huadted pounds in good money By process of the law t Betides some hundreds more, for costs, Did from his pockets fly.— Thus ended the busting of Cranford Chace blade by the Squire Berkely. Gm save the King, and bless the land, ' In plenty, joy, and pease, And rant henceforth that such queer sport 'along.; Gentlemen may cease. basunicix. Fag IN Qfritgg-sraste, crizAfisnit At abdet two o 'clock this Mottling I fire broke out in the wadding manufactory belonging to Mr. Hoe. K ma, situated near the bottom of Queen-street, whichi from the combustible nature of the stock, consisting of wool, burned with uncontrouled fury until the whole stock of warehouses were reduced to ashes. At lout o'clock the front wall fell into the street, and a large mass of burning matter making its way into the wale houses of Messrs. BUTLPR and Co. the chemists and 'druggists. on the opposite side of the street, immedi ately set fire to them, rendered nearly inflammable by the flames which the current of wind drove against them. In a very few minutes the warehouses of Mears. Burtze were in a blaze, and as the stock consisted of almost everything which can be called inflammable, nn check could . be given to the flames until everything fell a sacrifice to the devouring element. We have not beard that any lives were lost. Messrs. Borten are fully insured, bat we understand not so Mr. HOPKINSJ Both warehouses were originally sugar houses, and each of the unfortunate tenants have not long occupied the premises. The property consumed is exceed;ng great' but the stock,pt-Messrs. Borten, of course, was the most valuable.',lt consisted of drugs and chemi: fall_ of every description, and the firm will, not withttauding they will recover from the Fire thfical for t!teir lost stock, experience heavy losses in the f trite?, as of Course they will be unable td supply their customers with drugs, &c. which they sent in vett large quantities to all mills of the country. The fire was awfully grand aboot half past four, when both stocks of warehouses were burning with all imaginable fury. The supply of water was excellent, otherwise 'the houses in the immediate vicinity of the conflagra tion must have been consumed. Not a single book of paper was saved. The side walls of the two warehouses are standing, but the insides of the house, are completely burnt down. It is feared that considerable damage will arise to the neighbouring houses by the falling of the side walls. Mr. Hopkins 's stock of wool, &c. was considerable, and is, we are told, only partially insured. He, only a few days since, suffered another severe ca lamity—one of his dinghters falling throa4h a trap door, being killed on the spot. The firemen are still playing on the ruins and on the bosses adjoining those destroyed. _ _ FURTHER PARTICULARS...I4R addition to the two warehouses belonging to Messrs. &MAR and Her- KIM, those of Mr. LAZARUS, a rag merchant, were de.troyed ; as well as a large portion of the stock. But for the exertions of the persons belonging to the Vint• tiers' Company, who were up late on account of the ►, inner, the destruction would have been more consi derable. The engine of the Company was first in action, and prevented the fire extending itself to the small, houses behind Messrs. BUTLER'S warehouse. The roof of Messrs. MAGNAT'S paper warehouse is damaged; but only slightly. The Ins, of the property is estimated in the whole to amount from 12,0001. to 15,0001. of which Messrs. Burton, are Vie principal sufferers. How the fire originated still remains a matter of doubt. Queen-street is rendered wholly impassable. The stock of Mr. HOPKINS was chiefly composed of damaged cotton, not wool, as of the former article the wadding is made. The firemen deserve the highest praise for their activity, but for which the fire would have raged in all directions, the warehouses in the vicinity being all filled with inflammable goods. Two or three doors from Mr. HOPKINS'S warehouse stands UPTON'S oil and colour warehouse, in which a considerable stock is de posited. The Reverend R. Nawrox, the celebrated preacher, was appointed, at the late Methodist Missionary Meet. ing in Leeds, to deliver a discourse on the occasion, in Brunswick Street Chapel, and multitudes went to hear him, but behold the uncertainty of human appoint. ments. A sheriff's officer had, about an hour before, arrived in a gig, with a writ, arrested the orator, and taken him away into Derbyshire, where a new chapel had been erected, for which, as steward, he had become responsible; there the reverend gentleman preached so eloquently, as to raise sufficient to liquidate the whole debt and cost', and liberate himself from the clutches of Johnny Doe and Richard Roe. The late T. GAYEERI. Esq. was the ingenious re storer of the exterior of HENRY VIL'S Chapel. in the eeeeution of which he was the sole architect, draughts. man, and mason ; the late Surveyor General, Mr. JAMS WYATT, leaving it entirely to his superinten• deuce. Mr. GAYEERE commenced this great under taking by examining every part of the mouldering structure for the best specimens of its mouldings and tracery, of which he took plaster casts; he then met bored and made workmen's drawings of the architec tural parts, flying buttresses, and soffeits to each niche, which were all different; of elaborate workmanship; and being executed on a concave surface, exceedingly difficult to lay down on paper. He went to Bath to select stone proper for ornamental work, and then began, as mason, to collect workmen and carvers, both of which he had to form and instruct in this, to them, novel architecture. From this time to the completion of the work, he might be said to live in the workshop, and the beauty of the edifice will be a lasting testimony of his great abilities, as well as the front of Westminster Hall, which was also restored by him, Monday Mr. Wriotmes, the clerk of Eltham, Kert, fell into the church vault, and was so dreadfully bruised, that he survived only 12 hours. He had filled the office 30 years, much respected. It is a curious fact, that on that day 15 years he fell into the same vault without receiving the least injury. On Wednesday, as the carter belonging to Mr. Field, the veterinary surgeon, was driving his master's team near the fourth mile stone on the Edgware-road, while bitting on the shafts, and stooping forward to whip the fore horse, he lost his balance and fell under the wheel ; the horses going at a smart pace prevented him from extricating himself, and the wheel paised over his loins. He was carried to the Harp, at Brent Bridge, where .every attention was paid him by the Landlord, Mr. Flurry, and the surgeons who attended'. He survived five hours only : the accident happened at on and he was a corpse at six. Saturday evening four men arrived io Liverpool, and were sent forward to Lancaster on Monday, committel by JOHN CLARKI4 Esq. at Prescot, under the fol lowing circumstances : The prisoners, whose names are Edward Peel, Richard Standish, John Dane, and John Barns, together with another man ad mitted to bail, were tuund by two gamekeepers, John Appleton and James Lowe, poaching in the night on the grounds of R.Willis, Esq. of Halsnead Hall, near Prescot. The gamekeepers were only armed with sticks; but the poachers were each armed with stopped by the keepers, and accompanied with blows we the guns were discharged, wounded in the thick part of was also wounded by a shot, state as to render his removal by the Magistrates to bail. I 1 t 1 armed with a gun; they were after some words (whether e know not) one or mote of and the keeper Lowe was 'the arm: One of/he - poachers ot, and, not being in such a )val proper, he was admit • v 11 , •