Star. — London, England, 1827-09-28 00:00:00

MANCHESTER. StPT.27. STATE or TRAM—For the last three weeks the de. mand for goods in our market has been much m .re limited than it was for Mime time previous. On Tots day last the demand for grey ccloth was particularly dull, and we believe few sales were made without a small sacrifice in price. There has been a considerable number of London and country buyers in the market, and the business done by calico printers has been very considerable. Yarns con inns in a very distressed state. 'Upon the whole, the present state of the cotton trde is by no means flattering, but on the other hand we do not set any just grounds for despondency. The circumstances of the labouring classes of persons in this district afford a ratifying contrast to the situaticut of this class of persons at the same period last year. The wages of weav ing in many instances having advanced to neatly double and in some to more than double the sum they obtained at the time we speak of.—Manchester Herald. THE ARMY.. The Depot of the 3.5 th Regiment left Albany Barracks, and cm' barked yesterday for Jersey. The South Pains Yeomanry Cavalry, under the command of Lieutenant -Colonel E. P. &MILD, M.P. will assemble at Tatou, on the Sd of October, for eight days training and exercise. It is expected that the Vigilant ketch will take the 4th Regi ment from Lisbon to Gibraltar or Malta. Pursuant to an order of the Commander-in-Chief, private Patrick Dunn, of the Ist battalion of the 60th Rile Corps, the depot of which is stationed at Plymouth, was on Saturday last drummed out of the corps for repeated acts of desertion and miscond set. The Maria transport, of 252 tons, and the Amphitrite, of 208 tom, are appointed to convey the oth Regiment to Liverpool. NAVAL The Caracas, from Firemen, was taken off La Guayra en the fib ultimo by the Vangador Spanish privateer, from Havannah. The Thomas, blooms, from Havannah to altimore, was driven on shore on Ca rgofort Reef on the 16th ultimo, but was got off without damage. Due, San. 27.—Wind Southerly.—Arrived the Hebe, Davis, from Jamaica ; Reward, TIRILT, from ditto ' • Janet, from St. Pe tersborgh ; and William Manning, Sure , , from London for St. Kitt's. The Atalanta, for Rio Janeiro, has sailed. Fautourri, Seer. 26.—Wind S.K.—Sailed his Majesty's ship Kingfisher, for St. Domingo, Jamaica, and Vera Cruz. Permovra Szrv. 26.—Wind E.S.E.—Sailed his Majesty's ship Blanche, for Portsmouth.--The Royal Adelaide, now building at this dock.yard, will be launched on the 16th of August next, on 'which occasion the port of Plymouth will be again honoured by the presence of the Loan How Aomtaae and the Duchess of Cea ses:me Remain in Hamnaze the Britannia, Queen, Windsor Cas. tie, Romney, Victor, Bittern, Plover, and Vigilant; at the Island, the Nightingale; in the Sound, the Plumper. T. Grant, Esq. Agent of the Naval Hospital at Bermuda, is appointed to the Royal Naval Hospital here, vice R. Beddeck, Esq. Agent, who resigns. John Richards, Edo:late Pbreer of the Victory, is appointed Agent of the Royal Naval Hospital at Bermuda, vice Grant, removed to Plymouth. Lieutenant James Hope is appointed to the Maid stone. Messrs. F. Huddle and J. Burnett are promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.—Mrs. Niagent, the wife of the Consul-General of Peru; Captain T. Bourchler, late of his Majesty's ships Eclair and Vane; Lieutenant Yonge, late Acting Captain of theVolage; Lieutenant Smales, late of the Heron; and Mr. John Stigant, late Pamir of the Volage, came passengers in the Blanche, from Rio. The Orce frigate, of 46 guns, was launched on Saturday evening bat, at the Dock-yard, in the presence of an immense concourse of persona, to whom the gates were thrown open, as usual on such occasions. She went off the stocks in gallant style, and was welcomed to her destined element by the continued and enthusiastic cheering of the spectators. The amateur band were in attendance, and by their excellent music added much to the effect of the national and Interesting scene. The ceremony rimming was performed by Lady Canteron.—The Nile, 120, is to be laid down immediately on the slip from which the Circe was benched. NAWAL COORT MAILTICALA Court Martial assembled on Mon day on board the Britannia, tis inquire into the cause and circum stances attendior the loss o f Majesty's late packet brig Cypthis, on the Island of -Harbadoes, on the 6th of June last, and to try Lieutenant John White (b), her commander, the Officers and crew, for the same.—The Court having beard the Lieu tenant's narrative, and the evidence of several of the O ffi cers and seamen, and very maturely weighed and considered the same, were of opinion, that the loss of the Cynthia was to be attributed to the. haleness of the weather, which prevented the low land from being seen, and the unusually strong currents whi c h prevailed at the time, and that no blame was to be imputed 'to the said Lieutenant White, his Officers and crew; the Court therefore adjudged the said Lieutenant White, the Officers, and company of the said packet, to be acquitted.—Captain P. Campbell, of his Majesty's ship Ocean, was President of the Court. busts.—Friday last a fine sloop, named the William and Mary, of Maxeelkona, the property of Mr. %was Tuassa, was launched from Mr. M'Cuitirs's building yard, at Kelton, near Dumfries, in presence.of a most numerous crowd of spectators. The vessel took the water in fine style, and was christened amidst cheers that made the welkin rebound. The William and Mary is much admired for bar fine symmetry, and will add another orna ment to the tonnage of the Nith. The filaxweUtonians will natte r* take an interest in her fate, as she is the first wooden adven titre from that place. ACCIDENT TO THE TYNE, WITH LOSS OF LIVES. MITRES PA RTICULAILL Paanoretrne, Sari. 26.—The Tyne, 26, belonging to the Expe rimental Squadron, has just put In here, much damaged, is conse quence of a dreadful accident which occurred to her last night off the Needles, by a large Swede (the Neptunus, 400 tons, timber loaded) running on board of her. By the shock the Tyne had her bowsprit sprung, her bead knee nearly Move in, her flying jib boons entirely carried away her bulwarks on the fore-cattle and head rails cut down.and her foremast sprung very badly in two places! The Swede is worse off, having lost five men, besides her wizen-mast, and bee rigging and hull considerably damaged. By the first shock three poor fellows, who were in the act of reefing the wizen-top sail when the accident happened,went overboard, and were drowned. The darlnesa of the night, and the confusion of the moment, render ing It impossible to afford them any assistance. The death of the other two (the ship carpenter and assistant), was of the most shock ins description, as they were literally clashed between the sides of the two vessels, whilst endeavouring to cut away something to en atle the vessels to clear. The precise cause of the encounter of the two ships is not fully known. They were five or six miles west of the Needles at the time, and the collision took place about half-past mar. They locked together for nearly two hours, during which time great apprehensions wete entertained of further and more serious mischief, from the perilous situation they were in. The Swede was brought in by the Wolf, la guns, Captain Harm, dis- Pitched from the squadion for the purpose ►y Sir T. HARDY. The Captain had his wife and five children coa board. The Neptunus was bound for Cadiz. Pheasant shooting commences on Monday next, when the daughter of these birds in the preserves will be immense, from they treat abuodatice and their being so very tame. in the neighbourhood of Ktugsbridge, where there is a monthly market held, a person takes in horses at a penny each. Some time ago, it being an unusually large market, he put out his own horse, to get a penny, and put it into the outhouse of his neighbour, who is a tanner; but unfortunately it happened to be in a place called the " dead house," where horses are lodged that rein• ended to be killed; and upon inquiry for the animal, mostly after, he found it had been slain and skinned: , . ... SLroton Fair, on Tuesday, was very fully attended. Sheep sold dull. There was a good thew of Devoo oxen, which sold freely, at low prices. The show of, bolus was large, but mostly of an interior description; except some cart colts, which met a quick sale, there Were very few good ones. Yesterday an Inquest was held at the Blue Boar, Maiden•lane, Battle Bridge, on the body of Mrs. Amelia Crawford, wife of a respectable builder in that neigh bourhood, who was proceeding up stairs, when her train got entangled in the carpet wiring. by which she was precipitated b ac k war d an d ta k en up lif e l ess . Ver.- eict, " Accidental Death." SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. BETTING-ROOM, TATTERSALL'S, San t 7. There were few who attended yesterday for any other purpose than that of receiving their balances for the Sr. Leger; there was not one, however, who did not go away disappointed, for no money was forthcoming. The fact is ' that many nt the higher class do not settle till th e Newmarket October Sieving, and some Others are hit so very hard, that time is absolutely necessary to enable them to pay—that they will do so in a short period we have no doubt— should the reverse be the came, we shall not fail to return to the sub ject. At all events, the slackness evinced by the losers, on the present occasion, will have a very wholesome effect on the betting ; the knowing ones will not be so willing to bet with every face that spews itself, nor will the speculation be to that ruinous extent which has been the source of so much evil. The only offers, yesterday, were 7 tot agst The Colonel, and 50 to I agst brother to Michael, for the Derby. There was some little talk about the Grand Duke Michael Stakes at Newmarket, next Monday. It is a matter of doubt which of the two—Glenartney and Marnelitke—will start; for, according to the condition of the sale, Glenartney was nut to run agst Marne luke at Doncaster, and rice versa At Newmarket; in this state of un certainty, &pomade has the call. NEWMARKET SECOND OCTOBER MEETING. 111(111DAT. One-third of a Subscription of 25 sovereigns each, for three year olds, homifule, &c. A.F. (Seven Subscribers). Sweepstakes of 100 sovereigns each, h. ft. T.Y.C. - Sir J. Shelly's Bernardo I Mr. Greville's Elinor Duke of Grafton's c. by Merlin Lel Wharnch,ffe's f. by Whisker —Mona The Garden Stakes of 100 sovereigns each. T. M.-M. Sligo, 6 yrs 9st. 21b. Heroine, 4 yrs Bst. 11h. Babel, 4 yrs Sst. 61b. Tvrcornan, S yrs 65t. 121 b. Tiralleur, 4 yrs Bst. tab. Souvenir, 3 yrs Bst. 81b. Matches. 200 sovereigns, h. ft. D.l.—Duke of Grafton's Chloris apt Mr, Scott Stonegewer's Souvenir, Bst. 51b. each. POO sovereigns, h. ft. D. M.—Mr. Udny's Donna Clara, f. sat. ' .51b. apt Lord Exeter's Pantina, 83t. 22b. 200 sovereign. ' h. ft. D.l.—Duke of Grafton's Paul Jones, Bst. 51b. apt the Duke of Richmond's Link Boy, Bst. 100 sovereigns, h. rt. R. M.—Lord Anson 's Noureddln, Bst. 10Ib. apt Mr. Prendergast's Garnish, Tat. 51b. TIJI4DA Y. One-third of a Subscription cl2ssosertigns each, for four yr olds. ' DJ. Fifty pounds furs yr. olds. T.Y.C. The Clearweli Stakes of 30 sovereigns each for 2yr olds. T.Y.C. Mr 'Redid*les b. f. Riclotto Duke of Rutland's c. by Water- Mr Roger's br. C. Medallist 100 ----- b. f. Zoe, by Orville Mr Powell's ch. c. by Merlin, Mr Dilly's Bielsla, brother to dam by Election Bertram Mr Payne's a. by Merlin, dam ---- cb. f. Rubens, by •by Dick Andrews Zulieka Mr Alsberly'a ch. c. by Walton Mr Stonebewer's b 1 c. Don Mi. Cot. Wilson's gr. c. by Young pet- Gohanna—Spotless Mr Wyndham's ch. f. Dryad& I Mr. Nowe ll 's b. e. by Walton, c. Mr Thornhill's by Merlin—. . darn by Election Quail Mr. Gully's br. e. by Reveller, Mr. lioffenden's b. by Bobtail dam by Walton —Pythoness Match 200 sovereigns, h. R. Mr Mills 's Lunacy, Bst. 711 a. agst Marquis of Tavistock's c. by Abjer out of Pledge, ast, 31b. Renewal of the Oatland Stakes, et 30 sovereigns each. B.M. raoaswr. Handicap Plate of ZlOO, for four year old and upwards. A.P. The Town Plate of 250. T.M.M. PILIDAT. Subscription Stakes, of fire sovereigns each, for four year olds and upwards. B.C. The Prendergast Suites, of fifty sovereigns each, for two year olds. Y.C. Mr Prendergast's c. by Regent Mr Wyndham's Urganda —Janette General Grosvenor's hiceeenas, Duke of Grafton's gr. e. by Skint by Waterloo —Zeal Mr Dilly's Bielskol I. by Rubens--Zut. Sister to Gos- c. by Merin— Ld Ewer's c. by Tramp—Folly f. by Tramp—Bess Mr Rogori.'a br. f. Scribe luwk Nona lek a Lord Wharecliffe's f. by Comas Octaviana Mr Gully's b. c. by Reveller Lord Verulasn's 1. by Orville— Laurel Leaf Rldadale's b. f. Ifldotto b. L by Black. I leek, dam by Cervantes Major Manses Stausbtdn Lass Mr Lumley's cb. c. by Walton b. c. by Smolensto Medallist Mr Noviell's c. by Walton Grevilles Elmer Mr Rush's c. by Merlin Mr Payne's b. c. by Merlin Mr Pctut's ch. f. by Wofel Mr Tboriihil's 1. by Ifirsektoek h. by Mer Qeasi The Frestnore Stakes of 10( Duke of Grafton's Turconsan sovereigns each, 60 ft. D.I. Id G. Cavendish's Espagnolle colt Lord Jersey's Chrysalis Lord Ezeter's Augusta colt Mr Wdson's Protestant Mr NoweU's f. by Comus, dam by Election Mr Wyndhatn's Grampus LINCOLN RACES, Strv.26. - Monody Doke of Portland's c. by Abjer Lord Jersey's Glenanney Lord Orford's e. by Rainbow Lord Anson 's e. by Merlin General Grosvenor's Sparkler Pram the number of Doecuter hones entered to run, our Rues to-day have beat wity respectably attended, and the sport good, u follows— His Majesty's Plate of 100 gs. four yrs, Sit. 41b. live, 9st. Heats . . _ two mik:s. s Lord Scarborough's Lady Georglana.4 yrs . . 1 1 Colonel King's ch. in. Ultima, S yrs . 2 dr The winner (rode by Nelsos) was the favourite. A limit race. Lye rode Ultima. Sweepstakes of 10 soya, each, for two yr olds ; colts, Bst. Mb. and . . . fillies, Bst. One mile. Colonel King's br. f. Betsy Brdlam, by Filho . . 3 Mr. Corbett's D. c. Murphy, by Filho 2 . . Three paid. High odds on Belay, who won very easy, rode by T. Lye. Bessy won at Doncaster and Pontefract. The Champion Stakes of 30 soya each, for three yr olds; colts, Sit. 51b. and fillies, tut. Two miles: Mr. Gascisigne'a cb. 1. Jessy, by Comus . . I Sr J. Byng's cb. c. Pedlar, by Tramp . 2 . Four paid. Won easy. Johnson rode Jessy, and Lye the ether. The Macaroni Stakes of 10 save. each, p.p. for all ages. Heats two miles. Mr. Bird's b. e. Prodigious . . Mr. Thorold's bLg. Tinker (ran on wrong side of post) LEICESTER RACES, SIFT. 26. 1 1 die. Tbeßradiato Park Stakes of 10 sots. each. Six Subscribers. Lord Stankgrd's Don Dirge walked over The Burgess's Plate or 100 ~,three time round. Mr. Lumley sb. b. Mouarcb, 4 yrs . Lord Tavistock's ch. f. Leeway, 4 yrs . 2 2 Monarch the favourite. The Yeomanry Plate of SO son. Heats twice round. Mr. Sumner 's Dr. m. Emma, S yrs Mr. Hickling's ch. g. Holum, aged Mr. Turoer's ch. g. 5 yrs Mr. Gill's ch. m. Fidget. 6 yrs 1 1 . 4 2 . 2 3 . 3 dr DORCHESTER RACES, Sm. 26. The Tradesmen's Plate of 75 soya, added to a Subscription of 10 soya. each. Dlr. Millis b. h. Luzboroogb, aged . . 1 2 2 Mr. Varquarson's b. h. Presentiment, 6 yrs . . 2 1 1 Mr. Jones's b. m. Conquest, 5 yrs . . 3 dr Mr. Gauntlet's br. m. Gamelia, 4 yrs dr Presentiment was ridden by J. Lewin. An excellent race, and won by half a neck. A Silver Cup, given by the Steward, with 10 sovs. added from the Fund. Mr. Humphreyis b. m. Sober Fanny, aged 1 1 . . Mr. Hill's c. g. Rambler, 5 yrs . • 2 2 Mr. Curine's b. g. Evergreen, I yrs . 3 3 61r. Symees br. m. Governess, aged . dr . . Sober Fanny was ridden by Mr. Chambers. Won easy. The Ladies' Plate of SO sovs. for all ages. . 1 2 . de .3 1 1 .4 3 5 Mr. Farqubarsoe's b. f . . by Wanderer, 5 yrs Mr. Radclyffe's b. h. Lawrence, 4 yrs Mr. Jones's b. m. Conquest, 5 yrs Mr. Smith's b. h. Premier, 4 yrs Mr. Budd's b. g. Jericho, late Jacko, 5 yrs . . bolted Conquest was ridden by W. Tren. A well-contested race. Lustiorough (which was ridden by that celebrated rider. Sam. Day) was the favourite at starting, and continued so till the con clusion of the second best, having been a winner at most of the races in the West of !hashed this mason ; but the termination of 'tie race in Wow et Presentiment Weeded the highest satinactien to the company, and particularly to Mr. Farquharson. who has been justly styled in the Annals of Sporting" the Pride of the County of Dorset.' The assemblage of company was highly respectable, but no' I I so numerous as last year, owing to the heavy rain which fell In tthe morning ; the afternoon, however, was tine, and the course presented a very animated appearance. Among the company were observed the following persons—Sir J. W. and Lady I Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Farquharson, General and Vrs. Bingham, Mr. F. J. Browne, Dlr. C. B. Woollaston, Mr. and )bin Hanham, Mr. J. J. Smitb,,Mr. Wm. Banker, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Jacob, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Daniel, Mr. W. J. Spurrier, Sir. Radelyffe, Mr. Parry Ilodges, Colonel Allen, Colo nel Bower, Major and Mr s . Ch attertnn , M a j or G ar l an d, Officers of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, Capt. Michel, Captain and Mrs. Henning, Rev. &Murray, Rei.James Mitchell, Rev. J. Colson, Rev. J.• M. Colson, Rev. J. A. Templer, Rev. John Bragge, htc. &c =The arrangements were excellent, and reflect the highest credit on the Steward, J. J. Smith, Esq. whose very gentlemanly demeanour entities him to the highest encomiums. The band of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards were on the ground, and con tributed to enliven the scene. Upwards of sixty Gentlemen attended the ordinary at the Ante lope, amongst whom we particularly noticed our worthy County Member, Henry &takes, Esq. The dinner was served up in Mr. Scent's usual superior style, and the wines were of the choicest kind. The Concert at the County Hall, by Messrs. Evans, Atkins, and Fitzwiillam, was well attended, and gave the utmost satisfaction. The Bail this evening will be at the King's Arms, and it is fully ex pected, (coin thegreat influx of fashionable, in the town and neigh hourhood, that there will be an unusually attendance.—We un derstand that Robert Radclyffe, Seq. has accepted the Stewardship for the next year's races. INTF:LLIGENCR RXTRA. YORK AUGUST MEETING, 1831- 7 FlitzT DAY. Produce S wswpstakes 01100 sovh. each, h. ft. for four yr olds ; colts, Bst. 71b. fillies, Bst. (lb. with the usual allowance. Four UAW'. Mr. Crompton's ch f. by Figaro, out of Marion Mr. Houldsworth's b. f. by Pinto da Puta, out of Treasure .11r. Houldsworth's b. e. by 'Whalebone, out of Amiable Mr. Houldswort cb. c. by' Sher wood, out of Toreill • Mr. Gascoigne's ch. f. by Whisker, out of Louisa Mt. F. Richardson 's b. c.'Eniilius, out of Seamew Mr. Petre's b. f. by Figaro, out of Katherina (late Perspective). TAVISTOCK MACES. These races took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, and not withstamiing the unfavourable state of the weather, which was ex tremely wet and stormy, were well attended. The sport was al together such as may be termed tolerably good. The following is a brief account of the several matches— A Plate of AlO. . Mr. Wm. Ley's b. e. Crumpit . Mr. Taunton's e. m. Prosody . . Two heats. Won easy. The Endsleigb Stakes. Mr. White's b. g. Pavilion . . . Mr. C. Trelawny's b. g. Fox . . . Four others started. Two beats. Wan easy. • The Hack Stakes. Mr. Harness's g.m. White Lady Two others staned. Two heats. Won easy. SECOND Mr.—Sweepstakes. Mr. White's b. g. Pavilion Ladies' Silver Vase. Mr. Chambers's b l g. Nimrod • walked over Six others started. A well contested race. Free Handicap for a Purse of Sovereigns. Mr. C. Trelawny's Fox - . . Mr. W. S. Trelairny's Walton _ . . 2 . Devonport Yeomanry Cup.—Siz started. Woa by Mr. Harneses ,White Lady—Mr. SeWon's horn coming in second, and Mr. Hill's third. Parse of Sovereigns—Two only started. Woo easily by Mr. Carlisle's Galloway, beating Mr. Hoet's. Handicap for the beaten horses of the Devooport Yeomanry. Won by Mr. John Dawe's b. m. Mr. CadUp's coming in second. The Hotels in Tavistock were crowded, and the Ordinaries as well as the Ball were well attended. CARLISLE RACES—Pm: DA:—TonoAr. A Maiden Plate of d'so, given by the Members of the City of Carlisle, fur buries, &c. of all ages, that never won Plate, Match, ' or Sweepstakes, of the value of £5O before the day of naming...... Two mile heats. Three yrs old to carry 615. 101 I). four, 7st. I fib. five, list. bib. sir and aged, bat. 121 b. Mates and Geldingi al lowed 31b. Mr. Quuton's b. c. by Catton, 4 yrs . . 1 1 Mr. Harrison's b. C. My Lord, 3 yrs . . C 4 Mr. Hudson's b. g. Sir Cattoo, by Caton, 4 yis . S 4 Mr. Jopp's b. g. Wagtail, aged . . . 6 3 Sir John Heron Maxwell's c. c. Kiroucbtree, 5 yrs . 3 dr hlr. Jackson's g. ni. Maria, 4 yrs . . 4 dr At starting, My Loid was decidedly the favourite ; but Mr. Quarton's bay cols, by Caton, afterwards became the favourite, taking the lead, which he kept during the beat, Winning very easily. In the second heat Wagtail took the lead, keeping it twice round, until he came to the distance-post, when the bay colt by Catton came up, and passed (My Lod following), winning by about a length. A good race. My Lord fell in the second heat. S. Tem. pleman, rider. A Gold Cup of 100 gs. •alne, by Subscribers of logs. each, p. p. Three miles. Three yrs old,* carry fiat. 121 ts. 4 yrs old Bst. 21b. S yrs old 6st. 91b. 6 yrs old and aged ust. I dlb. Mares and Geldings allowed 31b. Sir John Ma:wench. h. Sprinkel!. 6 yrs old General Sharpe 's b. b. Canteen, 6 yrs ... Lord Lowther's b. m. Fairy, 4 yrs . . 3 Sir H. D. Rein's br. c. Crafty, by Rhadamanthus, 4 yrs . dr Earl of Lonsdak's ch. c. Kirouchtree, 3 yrs . . dr Hon. C. Lowther's hr. c. Romeo, by Androssan, 5 yrs . dr The Duke of Devonshire, ,Sir J. R. G. Graham, end H. How ard, Esq. did not name. Betting, previous to the race, ran very much In favour of Can teen many thinking that Sprinken would not stand out. After starting, Sprinkel the favourite; he took the lead in going off, which be kept during the race, winning cleverly. 1 GRAND SAILING MATCH. Ti, CLaisaiscu Cur.—Yesterday a grand sailing match took place, for a handsome Silver Cup and Cover, given by the Mem bers of the Thames Yacht Club, in honour of his Royal Highness the Lord High Admiral's having, in the most condescending man lier, consented to become the Patron of the Club. Such a left was mustered as never was known before, as the oubioined list will at once shew— Pearl. J. Heiglington, ............ ....... 16 Success, H. Hope, Esq. Will o' the Wisp, W. H. Harrison, Esq. _ _ Venus T. Grosies, Req. Lady Louisa, T. Smith, Esq. ............ 13 Daisy, R. Irving, Esq. Osprey, J. Betts, Esq. 23 Rob Roy, H. Herbert. Esq. ..... . Sylph, R. Codd. Esq. ......... Atalanta, Sir Edward Banks ........ ........ . ....... . The distance sailed was from of Blackwell to Gravesend, and back. The Royal Sovereign steam-packet was engaged to accom pany the match by the Members of the Thames Yacht Club, for the accommodation of their feieods. Shortly after nine o'clock the vessels were at their stations. On a signal given by the Commodore, the competitors were under weigh in an instant, and presented a most interesting spectacle to the amateurs assembled. The breeze was light at starting, and this suiting the Lady Louisa, she took the lead, closely followed by the Sylph, Venus, Rob Roy, and the others. The whole of the vessels were admirably managed through out the match, which, during the day, became of great interest, by the close manner in which the Lady Louisa ' Sylph, and one or two I ethers , centested the victory. The Lady Louisa. however, kept ahead, and arrived first at Blackwell, about five o'clock, amid the cheers of the assembled spectators, with only a few minutes to spare. KILKiNNY CATS.—In a company consisting of Naval Officers, the discourse happened to turn on the ferocity of small ani mals, when an Irish Gent lemma present stated his opidfon to be, that a Kilkenny cat was of all animals the most ferocious ; and he added, " I can prove my assertion by a fact within my own know ledge ; I once saw two of these animals fighting Ia a timber-yard, and willing to see the result of a long battle, I drove them Into a deep saw-pit, and placing some boards over t h e mouth of the pit, I left them to their own amusement. Neat morning I went to see the conclusion of the fight, and what do you think I I saw ?"—" One of the cats dead, probably," said one of the com pany.—" No, by Jams! there war nothing left in the pit bin the two tails and • id effhe t " It has been ascertained that plants cultivated in pots thrive better by having the pots filled with coarse moss, than in the best garden mould. Plants rooted in moss are also better adapted for transportation on account of their lightness. The moss should be crowded hard into the pot, and by frequent watering it will become de composed. DUBLIN, Sim 24. • Saturday Mr. Secretary LAMB visited the or Courts M irshalsea Prison. Mr. Lamb is the first Irish S-cretary since the departure of the present Lord Marybnrough, then Wellesley Pole, who enter ed its walls; and we speat but the sentiments of its grateful and unfortunate inmates in stating the impression made upon them by his kindness, attention, and humanity. Amongst other improvements con templated by Mr. Lamb, is that of abolishing the week ly rent paid by debtors for their miserable unfurnished rooms,—a measure which will be of considerable relief to those whose circumstances must necessarily be of the worst description. But there will be another advant ige arising from tl.e abolition of the weekly rent, hid:- pendent of its consideration in a pecuniary point of view. It will then be incumbent on the authoriti.:s to classify the prisoners,— an arrangement spared them while m ney was taken. Mr. Lamb expressed himself thoroughly s rtisfied with the internal economy and cleanliness r f the prison, and bestowed due praise upon Mr. Logan, the inspector, Mr. Ormsby, the marshal, Ind all the subordinate officers. It is reported Major EDGEWORTH retires from the Pay. .ng Board, and that he will be succeed. d by Mr.' H. KEARNEY. By this arrangement Mr. Alderman SMITH would be Senior Commissioner, and as such in the ,ituation his fellow citizens would wish, at the head of a Board, where he has already rendered such important services. The public are indebted to Lord WatLesutz for his judiCions appointment of Alderman SMITH ; it has enAbled the Commissioners effectually to elucidate the system of that Board, and to pave the way for the natter improvements which we think their report will Accomplish. BRISTOL, Sirr.26. FA TA L Accimurr—Cononaa's Imaravr.—This day a Coroner's Inque t was held on the bodies of Bright and Rogers, who were killed an Saturday last, whilst in the act of excavating the esrth from the intended tunnel in Princess-street. William Philips sworn-L-1 am the engineer, and with my brother, contractors under the Bristol Dock Com pany for making a tunnel, &c. deceased wer employed by us in excavating the earth in Princess -street, and were at work on Saturday. The ground is soft and loose; direr. .[ions were given by us that no props or shores should be removed without notice given to us or our superin tendant J. Morrit, who examined the timbering at five o'clock that morning, and reported all right : the de ceased must have moved the props without orders ; and if they had not removed the props, the accident would not have happened. Edward Pritchard, a mason, stated, that he was em• ployed in walling up the works, and was in the tunnel with the deceased. Bright proposed striking away the timber prop, witness objected to it; Bright lair), he'd be d—d if he would not ; he had a mallet in his hand; Rogers was at work ; Bright struck the timber, the side fell in, and witness by a sudden jump got up from the shafts, and thus escaped; twenty-five feet of earth fell upon the deceased. The Jury, which was highly respectable, immediately found a verdict of u Accidental Death." THE MARKETS. CORN EXCHANGE. MARK-LANR,.SErr. se. Our supplies (4,400 qrs. of Wheat. 1,600 qrs. of Barley, 5,980 qrs. of Outs, and 2.530 sacks of Flour,) since Monday were uncommonly small, still quite suMeient for the demand, fur though fine samples were offered full Is. per quarter under the prices of last Monday, no buyers could be found. Fine malting Rarity was also offered is. per quarter lower, but the maltsters will make no purchases until after the 10th of October. Omts were dull sale, and nu buyers could be found. In Beans and Peas no alteration. SMITHFIELD MARKET, Stn. 28. The Beef trade is nearly as on Monday, but all other Meat may be quoted full 2d. per stone cheaper. Prime Downs not reaching more than 41. 4d. to 4s. 6d. per stone; and the best Calves being Ss. 4d. to 55. 6d. Dsiry-fed Porkers are 63. 2d. to 65.4 d. per stone ; and Lamb is 4s. 6d. to 4s. Mi. with a heavy market.-Beasts, 598; Sheep, 8,140; Pigs, 140; Calves, 90. Beef, per stone, 45. to fts. Mutton, sa. 6J. to Ss. 6d. Perk, 4s. 4d. to. 6s. 4d. Lamb, 4s. to 45. 104 -Hay, per load, .C 3 10s. to .65 Clover, .64 55. to .C 6 ; &raw, Li lOs. to Xi 161. What with the Sewers and the Gas and Water Com panies, the streets of London are now scarcely ever passable for any great distance without interruption. At this time Oxford Street, Wigmore Street, Gower Street, Bedford Square, and doubtless many more, are torn up for one or all of these purposes. RECEIPT STAMP DUTY.—At the Petty Sessions held at Cheshunt, on Monday last, Mr. William Nunn, Oierseer of the Poor, and Constable of Helions Bump stead, in Essex, appeared to answer an information ex hibited against him by the Solicitor of Stamps, far hav• ing given a receipt in full of all demands upon unstamp. ed paper. The evidence went to prfree, that at the foot of a bill of :charges made by the parish upon one Ely Wing, the defendant had written the words "By cash is full of all demands." For the defendant it was con tended that this was not a receipi ; but upon reference to the Act it appeared that any memo: andum which impr Its or signifies any acknowledgment of the pay ment of the money, is a receipt; and the defendant was accordingly convicted in the mitigated penalty and costs, amounting to 81. 9s. 6d., which he immediately paid. THE GLASGOW SPINNERS.—The mill belonging to the Messrs. FULTONS and BUCHANAN, has teen closed for about nine weeks past. The cause, from all we can learn, was, that a few of the spinners, who were engaged in a particular kind of yarn, wished an advance of wages, otherwise they threatened to stop uork—this the managers would not agree to, and ordered the %hole mill to be sopped immediately. During the last week, a number of new spinners was introduced through the night, and the mill was set on, every precaution being taken to prevent the old spinners from having any communication with the new ones. Early on Friday night, several stones were thrown at the windows in the west-end of the mill, whereby some panes of glass were broken. Those who were watching fired in re turn in the directions from whence the stones came, and nearly shot a man in the employ of Mr. Cold% ell, writer, while at work. On Saturday night two shots were fired icto the counting-house of the mill, and as Mr. Millar, messenger, was escorting a party of the new spinners out of the village, they were met near the end of it by a party of men, armed with guns and pis tols, who interrupted them, and wished to speak with the new spinners; and on getting an opportunity of so doing, they with oaths of the most horrid description, attempted to bind them over from coming tack to work in the same mill. - Early on Tuesday morning a party of the 42d Regiment, accompanied with some of the civil officers from Paisley, arrived in Lochwinnoch ; and six men, supposed to be engaged in the above out rages, were apprehended and sent off to Paisley, where they arrived by 10 o'clock in the morning.--Cilesgow A Chronicle. • • 44 , -