The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1805-09-09 00:00:00

BRIGHTON, SEPT. G.

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The Earl of CHATHAM, accompanied by his Aid-
de-Camp, and Brigade Major, passed through this
place, last evening, on their way to Chichester,
from Eastbourne, in his Lord•hip's carriage and fonr,
with two out riders. Their only delay was whilst
the horses were changimr. Earl CRAvaN stood at
the carriage side, speaking to his Lordship. The
Marquis of Bt. A enrol o came here yesorday from
Worthing, in his carriage, drawn by four beaualul
bays, and returned after paying his respeds at Marl-
boroughlmuse. The Steyne last night was crowd
cd with company ; many ladies walked there pre-
vious to their goi:•g to the ball at the Castle, which
WAS honoured with the presence id 300 eirenntes. In
the hiiiliant circle were, the Duke and Duchess of
M ars t. guilt/ewe and Lady AMLI.IA SPENCER, Lord
and Lady F. SPENCER, :Marchioness of Dow-e-
-ntree, Countess of CLARE, Lord and Lady WIL-
LIAM RUssi.L, Earl CRAVEN, Lord DA lINLE.Y. the
Hon. Miss Forer [were, also MIS. FITZNERIII.It Mr.
and Mrs FAIR rtELEr, Mr. Mrs. and Mess Jun.:stood,
NIT. METCALF, Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT W•IIIIIM, and
Miss Lott KELL ; many officers and families from
Lewes and its neighbourhood. Earl CRAVIN, Lbrer
WILLIAM RUSSELL, Lord D and Mr.
DOOMIIRT v, were of the breakfast patty, on boardthe
Cygnet sloop, on Wednesday last ; there was a most
superb desert of frui,. Several cotillions and Scorch
reels were executed; the whole conc.mlcd with a
merry dance by the crew, and the company returned
on shore highly delighted with their morning's
entertammint. Bartholomew Pair has been held
the West Cliffs; Punch and Ark, with the rest of
the &vomits persona, have drawn many visitors from
the neighbouring villages. At half past three this
morning, there was a most tremendous storm, with
tliu:aler and lightning, ri proceeded from the East.
About seven o crock, the rain fell in torrents.
At Wittes's Audion Rooms, List evening, a
subscription was ovens,' for a donkey lac:, and a
jingie”g match, to take place this day, at twelve
o'clock. l'welve of these molten itasono.o-r, fully
caparisoned, mounted by their ragged whippers, re- I
paired to the North Parade, lint 4s.sra t .e soils
of Alan interfered, awl would not allow c.ern
to take their stand. They then p.ucti,drd to the
cricket ground, followed by Gentlemen on hot:e-
l:sack, Ladies an land sus, and an innumerable con-
course of persons of all descriptions. Atter waiting
sonic time, in expeclatioa of the arrival of the clerk
of the course, Cu mark the ground, weigh the
jockeys, kc. he appeared mounted on a prey nag,
and informed the rar,ged gentlemen, that the sue-
set ibas to the races would have them sun outside
the railing, on the North l'arade. I lie jise4rct sour.
mused, said their cattle's feet were tender, anti that
the stones would injure them ; but it was all in vein,
they were dhliged to comp y, and returned to the
North Parade. where all the balconies were filled
with Ladies. A latrip-post, decorated wi.h a yel-
-I.w sag, was the starting post; two favourites were
seleeltu, one was named Pavileoa, and its rider
Buckle, and the other Sammie. Light donkies
started; each rider was distiniuished by a bunch of
ribbon, tied on his right arm. Pavilion's rider
wore blue, and Saricho'i pink. At last the bell rang
for starting. Sangho was the favourite. The add,
Mil three to ore in his favour. Bets were universal.
The Ladies were as sanguine as the Gentlemen ; tour
of the latter rode berme, and cleared the course. The
distance round the rail', g is bait a miie. Sarre.a
to it the lead for halt the course, then Pa.i.'is
pa led him, and came in first ; the rest kicking b •
hind. The bell then rang for the second heat, and
Pavilion became the favourite. 'l'he Gentlemen ran
at the side, whipping and animating the coursers.
rior 64tadie got irii;hteLed, bolted, and left the
course. Pavilion coming in the vigor. However,
tire k'.owing ones were not to be .iisiroly eel ; a second
maul WAS made, and the bets were even, five guineas
a-side, which, after affording great sport, was won by
beach. • ibesi the lona rid match commenced,
which consisted of seven boys. six blindfolded, the
seventh with a bell in his hand, another at h:s back,
and a th.rd at his breast ; a ring was formed, and the
blindfolded boys pursued the one with the bell. They
were allowed halt an hour to catch him, he was the
tutor in the peseta instance.
The Palaces horses and servants leave this on
Monday fur London, and he is expelled to return
it: re or. the 10th.

The fashinnables art determined Miss liteuicrou
shall not suffer in her benefit by llis !loyal Hif;h•
ness's absence, as there is not a place to be had for
this night: half the pit is changed into tire ►htlling
seats.

SATCRD‘y, WT. 7.
flsoncrots, for her benefit last night, pliyed
Juivria in The lientymeoe, and Clara in Main/sow/ :
the hcusa overflowed. Tne staircase and lobbies
were filled with compass) ; the carriages reached to
the end of Wett.strevt.

The Earl of Carrrifaw returned here last night
from Chichester, and intended to review the troops
on Newmarket. Hill this day; but the weather ba►
provrd so showery, and bioisn such an hurricane,
the review did not take place. The coaches
were an hour later this morning ; they were delayed
by the roam. The Coun,ess of Cs. Aa s commands
the play to-night, for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs.
LOAN.

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His Royal Highness the Irioce of WALES has
purchased Mr. Joussrom's house, the South side
of the &tryne, at Brighton, it will be pulled Jodan,
as it p:events a view of the sea. from the Pavilion.
The Fitt and Second Battalions of the Queen's
Royals, the St. James's, the St. Margaret's And Sc.
John'r, and the Mary-la-bonne Astociations, aue to
be reviewed on Thursday, the 26th instant, by the
Earl of IIA IMMO Tor, upon Wimbledon Common.
The Bishop of LONDON has lately vested in his
five Archdeacons. as trustees, the sum of 6,7001.
Three per Cents. y tiding an annual incoma of alOOl.
towards establi.hing a fund for the relief of poor
clergymen in his diocese ; but not to be conneded
with that excellent charity which is already esta-
blished lot the relief of their V. idows and Orphans.
In a few day., the camp at the C urraKh will
break up, previous to which the troops will be
twice reviewed by the Command.r of the Forces.
The Topa:s frigate. one of tire vessals which took
the Blanche. is rep tied, in letters fru,u Plymouth,
to have been captured by the Raitors.side,,,f 04 cons,
and carried into the Tagus. We shall TeCnVC much
pleasure in the confirmation of this Account.