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from " the vasty deep," id eat, the garret, alio:
the Priming Office, in the attic (supposing deep, like
aims, in Latin, to signify either deep or hire), it is
the Edi:nr of a Newspaper. You, Sir, have suc-
ceeded. Charmed by your incantation, Old Nick
agpeirs. But think not that you have conjured up,
to use Shakspeare's language, " a mos; excellent
devil of wit," for, by my troth, you will find me as
dull a (keit as any Editor of you all. Money may
be scarce; but, believe me, wit is much scarcer.
Water-drinkers. I know, can hope for little ; there-
fore, I di ink hut little ; indeed, it suits so ill with
my conttitution, that we may I,e truly said to agree
like Ifre and eater, or man and wife. Wine is, we are •
told by the same Author, a better inspirer, the true
Apollo to Poets, ay, his Pezarer ; AS we may pernaps
translate a singular expression in Athenzu , lib. 2
c. hipper dela, ; and I have tried the
/,triad; rafters," or flowing cups ; but, as I am in
sly nature vu rm. and very apt to be exceedingly
ho' upon any tF.irz 1 meddle with. I have generally
found, like many rf ty neighbours, that my senses
have, m these occas one, Ir-et- nearer drowning than
inspitatirm. Such as I am, however, here I am,
spell-b-und by your enrh,,i/ing invitatiOn. I shall
by no means be the first that has hal a call without
being much moved by the spin).
Frill':. OLD NICK.

IDE Ll'o4 AND THE FROG; • OR, SEDITIOUS
SCANDAL.

(neat the Greek.)
II Lien, noes, hang by a bag,
wittier tied trf a creaking Fres;
And, from sale, espetbed easing
Sere. *sties Are—there easerteees Was.
Per ee'd fm figbe, white new he good,
A flithi fmg leaeot from the wed.
a• Dr!, wretch !" he cried, "thy creaking, awe,
• Hew dont them mar a Line's peace?"

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APTLICATION.
So have 1 New • mighty Week%
11,,u,',1 by the viten of ereatiow.-..
What their reward, white we art able.
lb marl, strewn by Af.sop's Table.
• tie athrtine to The Camille..

Princess UNITA is slighey indisposed, which
confines her to Windsor Castle.
The Duchess of Animalism is erpeCted at her
house, in Sackville•street, this d ty. Her Grace will
only r.-train in town for a few days.
Lady IT.t.LIN no a OUGH his been ex;remely ; but,
weary happy to state, her Ladyship is now recover-
ing.
Lady C. Loos left town, yesterday, for her seat,
Wshshire.
Lady Huorinov tato eapeels to tears town to-
morrow. for her seat in butik.
The beautiful Mrs. Awaits, of Hertford-street.
Mut •la.:. will leave town to-morrow, tor Brighton.
the public sum,. at Teignmouth were to open
last night with a grand ball.
'the Earl of DLitt toot left town, yesterday. cm a
visit to the Lady of the lion. Cap:. Caaat.as Pa-
sts. M.P. :t Bishop's-court. Exeter. for a few
weeks ; from thence, his lordship will proceed to
his seat at Plsmewydd, Anglesea.
Mi. and Mrs. C. Kellett commence an engage-
men- for s.x nights, on Monday next, at the Exeter
T..eatre, in the parts of Charlet Soria, r, and Lady
Tr raise ; and, on fuesday, will perform Remit and
Oirlata.
We have much p'easure in hearing of the great
success Miss Sanwa has met wall in her tour
thw*lffh Bermingham, Glasgow. and Edinburgh ;
at the latter place, she is sow pitying to crowded
bosses, and much acticed by ;serums of the first
distinCtion in that celebrated metropolis and its
seers hhoorhood.
Yesterday, at three o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. SHI-
-570A Pi, Mr. Scott-, etc. went en board the Navy-
Office barge. at Somei set-House stairs, attended by
Ore band helongiog to the Cold,trearn Regiment of
GUale, in a large boat belonging to the Office.
They proceeded dawn the River to Greenwich ;
where, after viewing the Hospital. walking in the
Park, he. they dined at the Ship Tavern. where
they were joined by another party of distinguished
personages, who went in the barge belonging to the
The new Manager of the Windsor Theatre. seems
determined to outstrip all his predecessors. in far-
dishing a rich Theatrical Demon to the tows sad
netss'.hottrli owl. Mrs. Powass's Perri is so stiaß
inners), it is ei.esiless in say more than that she plays
t'.e part in such a style. as to cause every loser of
Drama to wish to see it. Mr. Baowns's Skier•
ilea, we are well informed, horn those oho have
sees him perform it. is a piece of aging which would
do on discredit to ei.her of the winter theatres.
The new decorations of the Theatre-Royal.
re, are the theme of that town and neighbourhood.
lite mode of the Theatre has been entirely um
painted ; the King's Arms, over the curtain, painted
n+ Blass, have am at beautitul effelt ; the boxes,
Sro the stAgt doors. consist of three colours. white,
huff. and crimson. with gold mouldings; the Royal
bof is lined with crises is silk ; the canopy snow
rke.r,t;y fashionable. bald red with golf frior ;
anyal entrance, through a passage adjoining the
Owelinpliouse, fitted up in a degree s f eiee,ant
dimpliesty, which gives a IfArri•ite ul what i• to be
Mrs initue t the outside u carrespon.lent wish
i'trTs, r. invi is universally allowed to be a real a-
wns= to the Nita.

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[Conclusion re the !Dicke?. Matto at Lorrl's Grounds ]
Illterara INNINGS.
Mr. Pontir”. IG C. Sp.vits.
Mr Wills. .......... Menmend.
Mr I.lintoev. . J Will.
Lor.l F lSe.nd irk l.l R. thimmPtil.
Mr Sari II
Rnd s A. Walker.
General
Cap.siii IT • 6
Mr. I..ryt-irer
Mr. HlMbleturs

Total
PFIGLAI.O. taree• memos.
Walker
Freer:untie.... 26 St. La on..rt
Robtnion
Beldam . 1 St Loyreqter.
Small
0 C. I.:yeester.
Wells 5 C WAN
Bennett. 0 5,. f.^vcester.
Ha 'emend lll C. 11,.d.1
Sparks 17 Run nut.
Hotted 4 Not eat.

By.. 4
total St
Oe•itlomen won lq St Runt.

skoRTIA,; INTE!. LIG E NCE.

SANCHO AND PAVILION.
Yesterday, the load-expected match between the
Earl of D AIL iNoros's famous horse Par,lion, and
tiro MaLLl,res no less famous horse Setwho, was de-
rided upon Lewes Race Ground. the distance was
tour miles, equal weight, each horse carrying eight
stone seven pour jf No match has taken place for a
long time,thar etir7ied so ninth interest. The people of
Brighton, Worthing. and all the other neighbouring
towns and villagei, at an early hour began to put 1,
themselves in motion. About 12 o'clock the coin-
pa-,y upon the ground amounted to about 1000 ;
hit in less than an hour they exceeded 3000. and
many bets were made. Saacho had been.always the
favourite, and for some days past the odds were 7
to 4 in his favour. .On Wednesday, however,
they varied a little, and came down to 5 to 4;
but yesterday morning public opinion declared in
favour of Noiton, the odds completely changed
sides, and 6 to 4 were frequently laid upon
'ins. This revolution was produced by a report that
Soothe was not well. At a quarter to two, his
Royal Highness the Prince of Walls arrived upon
the ground, in his barouche and six beautiful greys.
His Royal Highness sat upon the barouche seat, and
was driven by Sir Jostle Lane. The company in-
, side were the ffarl of DaILLISOTON. Mr. SMITH,
and three other Gentlemen. The barouche drove
up towards the judge's box, and took its station at
a distance of about twenty yards from it. Mr.
Mecum, the owner of Seneho, drove up soon
Sher, in his harouche and four beautiful greys
with the Countess of BAIRYMODIC, and dam
other Ladies inside. At two o'clock, the two
horses came upon the ground. Poriliort was the
first. He was walked the length of the railing,
and was surrounded by the company, who were
greatly pleased with his fine appearance. Great
aCtivity was now used to clear the course, no person
being suffered inside the railsag. In this business
Mr.-Metkont shewed great anxiety, and exerted
himself very much. At five minutes past two the
horses were saddled, and Mr. Mekusit went up to
Scosche, and led him about ten yards before the start.
!Incase rode Sa*e4e, in a whit, jacket and crimson
sleeves. Periling, was rode by young Cris rate,
in a light orange jacket, with gold lace stripes.
Expeßation was now raised to its extreme height.
The moment of trial at length arrived, and the
Intact started at ten minutes past two. Pavillon
took the lead, and kept it about four lengths for
the first two miles. Straciite now began to fetch up
his distance, and gained about a length in the third
mile. Five minutes had now elapsed, and the two
horses had turned the pest. Peathes• maintaining
his last mentioned distance a-head of Sancho. the
'WS now ran two to one upon Position. Just in the
flat, at the commencement of the last mile, the
grand straggle and display of speed and jockeyship
commenced. In running home this last mile, Sam, 'NI
felt himself upon the ground where he usually
made his pushes against the hill. and Boccie
now pursued the same system. S,ncht ran in a
fine style up to Pavilion. passed him, and for
a moment vittory appeared doubtful. This ars
duous sal anxious struggle lasted until the horses
came up to the distance-post, when, to the great tor.
row and disappointment of every one who did not
gain by the event. Suiche suddenly bloke com-
pletely down. Pavilion ran home, and woo easy. It
was in his near fore foot that San. ho failed. He was
so lame, it was with difficulty he caaried his weight
to the winning post. Just at the moment Saserhe
broke down, the odds had changed greatly in leis
favour, and .5 .o I was betted upon him. lkerslita
did not appear in she least distressed. Mr. Mexttaw,
it is said, had lint,oool. depending upon this match,
including the 2,0001. f..r which the match was
made. He will also be obliged to forfeit half of the
two matches, which Semehe was to run ; that is, a main
at Brighton. ler the same sum, between the same
horses; and the match for 10001. against Ili. Royal
Highness the Prince of Watts's famous horse Hip-
&zee/. Xoteisi will never be able to tun again.
The complaint is in the fetlock.
Among the company present were. the Duchess
of St. A sa•te's, in a conic!,; her Grace was in
imsurning. ant looked very interesting. The Mar-
chioness of CkaliarC tine. in a barnriehe and Issir
fuse greys s the beautiful Countess Benettay. and
furor other Lashes. in a lar.dau ; Mt. Porn and fa-
mily. in a baronet* awl lour bays ; the Earl
BA UT Waal was i.e horseback, in company with
the Hon. Capt. SsasnnPst Lued Mosses. Lord
G. CA•11101$111. Mr. bassos, Colonel (is•n aas
(troin Worthing). Lord S and several Offi-
cers of the fish Light Dragoons. from Lewes. were
among the faeloonahle espiestriarts. Tbo Passes
and las party, and Mr. Mass's.' and his piny, after
the rue, went to the Star Inn. Lewes. where they
anal partook .4 some refreshment ash at
hair past throe. they returned to iitlittun.—fits
ended this busy seem

la the ercon.l go Weir ol the resew =lest
bhp. paaswl arca./ h the boiled Item the 644
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LAW nrrEtLiGEXCE.
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GURNEY V. LONGMAN anJ OTHERS.
This is the coin relaiive to the exclusive right of
publication in the Plaintiff, of the trill of 'Lord Mel-
ville, which was fully before our Readers in our
Paper of Monday last.
Mr. Pestcrvai., on behalf of the Defendants, osls-
kerved, 'hat they had demurred to the Plaintiff's bill;
and he begged the indulgence-of the Costa to hear
the arguments on an early day..
f!,..- LORD Cfl A NCIEL LOR replied, that he had no
ol)jeslion to bear the arguments at any tittle, but he
still was of opinion, that this case could not be re-
moved from that of Bathurst and Kearsley, which
w,ot .completely along with it in every parti-
cular, except that there the Duchess Of liingnon
had appointed her own short-hand writer. The
question, he said, ought to be decided in a Court of
Law.
Mr. PERCIVAL answered, that by the present
m )de of proceeding, they were precluded from go-
ing into a Court of litw.
The Ca A liCtt. LOU then said, he would give the
parties every opportunity to bring the question fairly
before the Court, but at present he felt little diffi-
Culty upon the subject.
The Souci roa-Gcnseat suggested, that the
cause might as well come on, upon an order for a
re-hearing.
Mt. Fos stattque replied, that they had consi-
dered a demurrer was the most respectful way of
bringing the question before the Court.
TheCliancet.t.oe remarked, that he should not
feel it tae slightest disrespect to him, let it come on
is what shape it would, he was ever ready and wil-
hog to bear it.
The business here dropped, we understand, that
the parties might have an opportunity of alicidlng
in wait way they would bring it on.
Er piece it IGO I IGSON.
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This was a Petition of the Bankrupt, praying the
Court to order £ meeting of the Commissioners,
Creditors, &c. that the Bankrupt might have an
opportunity of surrendering himself, and submitting
to his examination, the time limited for that pur-
pose being expired.
Mr Owen, for the Petitioner, stated frem his
affidavit, that the Petitioner was oat of the king-
dom when the Commission was issued against him ;
that the time for his surrender bad been enlarged;
but he had been in Rotterdam, endeavouring to re-
recover a large sum of money which was due to
him, and he ..as much delayed on his journey and
voy..Re, so that he could not possibly return within
the time the Learned Counsel observed, that al-
though the Court could nit purge him of the fe-
lony, yet in all case+ similar to the present, hie
Lordship had tne power to m..ke such order.
e LORD Csisercsttaa ob.erved, that a simi-
lar applicatioa baci been made to him not long ago,
on the past of one inhn,trm, a bankrupt; spa
which occasion he was honoured with a correspond.
enee with Eari at. Vincent ; from which it ap-
peared, that the man was engaged in a very im-
portant and meritorious service. He, in that ca•
granted the order ; but as he could not also purge
him from the felony, be had his pardon prepared
under the Great Seal. His Lordship then granted
the order. which he considered fit and proper.
LORD CCM V. LORD FROST.
This was a question upon the constraiiso of the
late Lord Clive's will; and the A rrosecy-Gine.
aAL applied to put of therhearing to a %tom dry,
in consequence of the absence of Mr. Wingfield,
who was particularly interested on behalf of the
minor, and was obliged to attend Circuit.
The LIIISCILLOR granted the. application.

M ATOM •. •amiT•as.

This suit was instituted by the Plaintiff, to com-
pel the Defendant to complete the purchase of an
estate, made by the former, under the following
circumstances
Tbe Defendant having an estate in the tenancy of
Norfolk to dispose of, set it up for sale by autlion,
at the Blue Bells Tavern, Norwich, oa a certain
day, and appointed Mr. Ric .ard Bacon his auc-
tioneer, authorising him, in writing. to sells and
stating, that his friend. Mr. William Rising. would
bid fur it. on his account. to psjchase m, m case
there were not bidden' to the acnosnt of 901001.
The estate was accordingly see up to autt.nes, and
several bidding% had bum made, to the amount of
5 or 6,u001. among when the Plaintiff was one,
who, at the same time, doeliwod an the Defendant,
that he had no unctuous of bidding as his own sc•
count, not basics money solkient usassopkte the
purchase. About the same tone. some of the Geo-
denten present asked, eras there any puffer in the
room ? and the auctioneer answered, that there was
one Gentleman on the pan of the Defendant. but
he should only haw. the power of bidding once.
fbe sale then cost.ioned, and the Plaintiff bid to the
amount of S.OOOl. when, after • very king pas"
and the and- over baring (aloe net his watch, and
intimated to the company, that mina there was as
adv.snce. he should kno.k it down mate then lush-
es biddee t and having wasted for aggro Innate.,
and no person advancing, he accordingly knocked
it down. and declared the Plainuff the pa:chaser.
Immediately after which, the Defendant and Mr.
Rising came up to hint (being /MOO. the ott de
time). and declared it was ail a mstake he did not
mean to let use estate go sofer 11.1Alu1. and
Krung had not been tatted on to his ; sad, Swaimb
he, the Defendant, *tumid moist the sate to :toe
Ptamt.d. The potentate. theretnee. sever being
completed to she riatatre, he Med lose huh Sc' tan

Puy pose.
Mr. Pascoe sad Mr Coosa. for dto Plain! ;IL
comenilect. that tbs. Cart Was wo,' in OW 101/11.41
or truhia. and the Uel.todaa: heeled delegated hi.
authority to sell. to the mac; soseur, M thursby
Wesel Se Make good the p.chass.
ON the ether &slut is tees coairedell by the Se.
LlClfell Guise •1. that Shill ISMS gins ellikpleteir
maim the monoisig d she leelest et bode. and
the LM amba was see mewl mkt the sir•
seiouiraces). M she ea ag hie edema he hod
rves hi. tea Fewer. by 7e.al aikhurity • mu.
tag.
Dun begs 1.. Gam Osidruies of the ►ar to
►e hated as ON mine ode. she Lose Ca • ecti Loa
defend Ma Sada &Ulm as a fumy day. as she
wag lion he mei a tote eheiresmiene A dais too s

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his Lordship entistdered 4 to came completely
within t meaning oheihelpptarate at frauds He
compared it with rho Pates of \aostirties, and di
sales and registration of a ship, n' der Lord Liver-
pool's A.ll, in alien cases it was •recessa y Os: all
the component parts of tht agreement should be
complete, in orcife ip mak, she AR valid law.
(laving sal 4 sus hi; Lordstireserrair
further opinro , .the • •
of the earns.. - •
PULICR. '
BURYIIIO GOLD. •
Yesterday a invo--wed-brought before /*moot
BOND. Esq. and Sir. Wit. PA scJws, charged on sulks
piston of feloniouslyx stealing o•le hundred half gdi-
news, and one hundred seven shillings pieces^. pro-
perry of James Wigget, a brush.maker, of Drury-
lane. The Prisoner lave i as shopman with the P
cutor about twelve m•inths; and the latter end
March very unexpeDedly left his employ,
out any cause being known.
About last Christmas, the Prosecutor having col. •
kite I the exae number of one hundred half-guineass •
and one hundred seven shillings pieces, he •
them into a pint earthen mug, dug a bole its
earth of his front cellar, and buried them. A
after, he took a private opportunity, dug u
mug, and found all safe as he had buried.
27th of April, he made a second examination.
to his great disappointment, he only found the ••
and the paper which covered the money. He sU
not know whom to stispelt, till recollecting ;I* extra. -
ordinary manner of the Prisoner leaving his employ. •
and hearing that he had offered to pay 431. for some
timber, in half guineas and seven shillings pieces,he
suspeaed him. A short time since, a man called
upon the Prosectror, and asked him, if the Priem* t
gave up every thing he was worth, would he decline
prosecuting him ? which the Proascutur retuned
consent to.
The Prisoner was committed for further e
nation,
The Prosecutor accounted for his burying
by saying, the difficulty of procuring change .
so great, that he was determined to keep as m
as he could by him ; and he thought burying it
the safest and most convenient way to get it when,
he wauted any, akhough Ise keeps cash at a ban-
ker's.

M A tcsoftooos-nratat.
Yesterday, Mrs. &preen', the wife of a respe&.
able watchmaker in Jermyn-street, was surnamed
before the Sitting Magistrate, by Mrs. Stiles, the
wife of a reepedable dyer, living neat door to
in the same street.
•
The Complainant stated, that while she was m
her hack parlour, she heard Mrs. Sergeant call out.
.• who threw over hat water r and, on her answering,
that no' water had been thrown over from the yard.
Mrs. Sergeaet, in the most furious tone, mom
there was. and instantly seized a number of smothers
plates, w`ich chanced to be in her way, and hinted
them, one by one, over the wall, with so good an
aim, that s'. • I, oke the greater part of the windows
ir back et the house.
Mrs. Sergeant, in answer, stated that she bad been
continually insulted by Mrs. Stiles ; *be, ea discs-
-64600, had behaved in the most abosninsble war a
by cArnig het all the seastiebies names the etsid •
resibly think of, for no other ream but Wipes
the aialpitilt.apsew the water into her yard. She,
however, alltiWe3 die tad broken the windows, but
hoped she would bealcused for it, as it was imps-
able fdk anyr:Lakap tip have borne the ill language
she received. •-•-• • - -
The fdeithrtsaitt -said, he was sorry that neigh.
bhusuis, sigh • reputable line of life should doused
stomach below Lbeen.elves. He admonished Mrs. Ser-
geant for net upplying to her Attorney, to bring an
action for the scandalous words which bed bem
used to her, instead of behaving at.tbababiliie.
which now subjedied her to an iedidleameta 1114
finally, ordered that she should give ia Lean it...
pear at the nest Sessions.
n THE EDITOR OF TH.: BRITISH PRESS.
Sia—Observing in ynui Paper of Saturday last ..
the very ereadful ravages which the caterpillar boa
made is various parts of Atnei lea ; and knowiet
that farmers and gardeners, particularly the
latter, in this Artery, are great success by their
depredations, I have been induced to communicate
to yoe a remedy, which l have tried with re
Tamely. pulverised plaster. or what is in i
cared types. nresred thinly over the land, or es
the plants. 1 have invariably ftuad it to asose.
minus the caterpillars. and all kinds of team.
1 am, very respeAfially„
A Cowers re Reiman.

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Th. prorogation of Parliament is the sited for
a general &Future from town of all faargie ssf
reek sad consecpenee. shoes stay bas bees pea
longed by if.* duties of the &sates and as their
rw al rectearior.• :aye desk% theta in the poetry
tdl sa advanced period of the mama. it is it ens.
ternary point with titan to witness the annwassmotat
of Vavaltall Gaudette before they leave the soltoo.
wit The Gala c' Monday eyebolt is. Ihersdateb
Ilkley to be the most fadtioaalge s><tbe sorsa.
Moog the sit iJrr warm se Thalia,. the is.
behitsats of Pall-Mall were alarmed by the some
affecting cos. which. oe isqviry. they foiled per
seeded Irma do great dog at she Dube 4 Mem•
aostsetta's. whew chase weeks as • eweilabilf
for 'he Iststeig. the soar animal wag is adage.
that it was feared be would ben gene eimi lot•
was • criaissierabla Obis before the eseem• dose
'wimp ft..r ism. s• unions his Amis.
Os Monday eroblag. as Mr. S. S. MeV en 11.
din to Unthaws. be was mopped by two sem am
she its paidie•hessee. w Omthawolull rob.
bed kiss el s skew Issatieig watch. a belfirsiass. a
were thanes poem weld maw likm. with which
the wit of.
l'averkay mesmists. e sole as., the pigpen/ se
Mr. her ss • n. barcliet. al Hewes. Kok. wee slobs
boo • Geld. slaw • wile Maw dos endear s earl?
its do blown atetateg. bonen, fate refereed
bow. beadsd .0111 • toted aolttotn. measly aro. •
beveriag eviler bat seriefor. sho merle rail
oak a s.• L. honey ow 4 OW sew* af Ma. Coke. Id
Ss bielsobs s sad. drobstret. onset, dlosopssoled
. she thanes es the blood shot beery.

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OLD NICK TO THE FDITOR.
Sta—lf any one has power to call little devil: