The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1822-08-26 00:00:00

ISLE OF WIGHT.

GOMM, AUGUST 24.
The inhabitants of this little watering place have
experienced a great disappointment in the departure
of the King for Scotland ; but it is believed his Ma-
jesty will spend two or three days, on his return, ■t
the castle of the Marquis of Anglesey, and one day
•t Mr. Nash's beautiful residence, culled East
Cowes Castle.—Among the last arrivals are—
The Earl of Shrewsbury and family, Lady C. Barkley,
Lady Jane Lawrence Peel, Sir Charles Rich, Colonel and
Miss Campbell.

Provisions, notwithstanding the great influx of
visitor, are very cheap in the island. At Newport,
ducks were 2•. 6d. • couple, and a very good goose
may be had for 2s. 6d.; and a ►ucking pig, seven
to right pounds, fetches only is. 3d. to 2►. 9d. ; and
butchers' meat is cheap in proportion.
The harvest has exceeded in abundance and qua-
lity the expectations of the most sanguine alp icul-
tu

The lovers of natural philosophy were highly
gratified on Saturday evening by the appearance of
a brilliant meteor over West Cowes. It resembled
a streamer of ribbon on fire, extending many yards,
and gradually died away, after being visible several
seconds.

Mr. Webb, the philanthropist, as be is some-
times called, returned to Cowes for a few hours on
F.iday last. His arrival was no primer known than
the doors of the Vine lon, at which he stopped,
were thronged by children, on whom, and the
Populace, his ecteatric and ill•jodged benevolence
was bestowed.

RTDE, AUGUST 24.
On Monday last Ryde was a scene of fashion and
gaiety in consequence of its being the day appoint.
rd for our annual regatta. That delightlul prome-
nade the Pier, was crowded with spectaiors. la the
evening the regatta ball was held at the Library,
and was well attended.
At*lveta—His Grace the Duke of Bnckinghsm, Lieut..
General Sir Gordan Drummond, Major Rottman% Sir Lucien
O'Gorman, Captain Stuart, R.N., Rev. Mr. and Miss Willis,
mad Rev. ?de. Wiwi.

At the late Portsmouth, Pintoes, and .Goiport
regatta the following noblemen and gentlemen
attended its their yachts, els.—
The Doke or Buckingham, Earl Spencer, J. Fleming, Esq.
M.P, Sir G. Thomas, Sir G. Leeds, Sir J. H. Whitslied,.Mr.
Maxey, Mr. T. A. Smyth, Mr. Lindegren, Mr. Grant, Captain
Lyons, R.N , Captain Inglis, R.N.
and numerous pieties in all the vessels that could be
collected with the Solent.

The sportsman never had a more exhilarating pro.
spect of sport than the present season affords him ;
the birds are numerous and strong on the wing, and
it may be fairly presumed no standing corn will im-
pede the pursuit of game when found.
Last week the annual fat buck, given by his
Grace the Duke of NORFOLK to the
,Mayor And
Corporation of Arundel, was served up at the Nor-
folk Anus Hotel, to a large party, who partook of
Ins Grace's munificence.

The Duke of Sussex arrived at Cantlcy on Wed-
nesday last, on a visit to M. A. Taylor, E.q• M.P.
The Sheriffs of York pa.sed through Doncaster
about half-past five, to congratulate his Royal
Highness upon his entrance into this county. and
to request that he would honour that city with his
presence, and receive the freedom of the Corpora-
tion. They were also instructed to ask his Royal
Highness to (hoe with the Lord Mayor on any day
that might be convenient. His Royal Highness
appointed Monday iiext. We understand that his
Royal Highness is to re►ide, when at York, with
Mr. Choloner, M.P. fur that city. The Duke is
accompanied by Mr.Stephensou and two other gen-
tlemen.

The Right lion. Lord CARRINGTON, of Wy-
comb Abbey, without any solicitation on the part
of his tenantry at Wycomb, sent for them last
week, and informed them he was aware the dis-
tresses of the times were extreme, and precluded
all possibility of meeting their present rental ; he
should, therefore, cause a valuation to be made by
an experienced person, who would do justice to
both parties, and adjust their vents to the prettlit
price of prot•istoua. •