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Allowing a minute for the hauler breaking into a gallop In going
the eighth mile, the hazardous match was won by state, n seconds
only. The Captain attired to back his wheel horse to do fourteen
miles in one bout,
Air. 13. Aleadows, a dealer, undertook an off-handed match on
Suturday, to trot his hackney mare over the St.l.eger Course at
Doncaster in tour minutes end thirty-five seconds, for fifty sove-
reigns. The distance is 1 mile, 6 furlongs, and one hundred and
ninety-three yards. The mare went off in fine style, never broke
her pace, and won with about four seconds to spare.
Tat GREAT RAT MATCII.—TIIC match between the veteran
Billy and Josh fludstm'e nut-and-nut greyhound to:tk place at the
%Vestrninster rit on Thursday night, and excited extraordinary in-
terest. As a mark of politeness, the greyhound took the lead, and
certainly exhibited a quickness of attack unprecedented in his spe.
cics. The length of his nose was a good deal in his way, and es long
as the rats were huddled in a corner he could not do much ; but the
moment they were put in motion he snapped them up with the ra-
pidity of lightning, and performed his task in rather more than
eight minutes, to the astonishment of the spectators, and without
distress. Billy then had hie turn, and showed himself a superior
master of thew, by flooring all his enemies in six minutes and a
half. It was considered, that if some time had not been lost by
the greyhound before the rats were set in motion, he would have
gone near to winning : hut in order to take advantage of his quick-
ness of sight, he must have them on the run. It is probable there
will be another match.

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WREsTLIG.

The much talked-of Cornish Wrestling Match was commented
yesterday. in the bowling-green of the Eftgle Tavern, in the City-
road. Although the state of the weather in the forenoon was un-
favourable fur those who might be compelled to lie upon the grass,
and the price of admission to the grounds was Is. each remit, a
considerable number of spectators were esxembled at an early hour,
and continued to arrive during the whole of the afternoon, affording
a tolerably convincing proof that this branch of the gymnastic exer-
cises is becoming a favourite in London, as it formerly was at
Athens and at "Home; oral, for ages before the foundation of either,
we have it upon record that the Patriarch Jacob understood the
science. In India, at the present day, a good wrestler is held in
high estimation; and upon the whole, it must be considered as of
greater antiquity and more universally practised than any other ex-
ercise known in the world. Nor is it only as an exercise that its
utility is defended ; its admirers say, that as a means of defence
against a treacherous enemy it is superior to pugilism, because in
deadly rencontres man grapples man, when pugilism is of little
avail (particularly in countries whim it is nut practised); and al-
though strength and science, when united, must be viotorious, yet
the knowledge of wrestling gives to the weaker party the only
chance he can have for his life.
The Wreeding yesterday was confined to the men of the two
counties in England meet noted for th.ir expertness in this species
of gymnastics, namely, Cornwall and Devon, who were tied down
by articles to wrestle according to the Cornish mode—one of which
was, that all parties should play without shoes—a mode less revolt-
• irg te the spectators than that of kicking used in Devon, where ,1
..padßare obliged to be put over the shins to defend them from the
kicked their opponents.
About two o'clock, the weather having cleared up, the articles
weresead; and other preliminary matters being adjusted, hats were
called for shout three o'clock, when 'Grey, a Cornishman, and Lee,
a DevOnshireman, entered first ; and although Lee proved himself
the strongest man and an expert wrestler, he found great difficulty
in giving Grey a fair back fall, although he threw hint several
times. At length Grey was thrown.
Pardee', a powerful Cornishman, then entered to oppose bee,
but no tall took place for the ten minutes allowed, and Lee retired
as the first double player, having thrown-one and held out with
ant her.
Jewry, a Devonshireman, next entered to oppose Pardcw, both
powerful men. Jewry remarked, that he might as well lay hold of
a bullock as of Panlew. Panlew, however, was at length thrown;
but a difference of opinion arose as to its being a fair back fall, and
Jewry was again called to enter the ring, the referee being of °pa,
nion that it was not a fair back fall. Jewry, however, refused tor
re-enter, and indignantly pulled off the jacket and kicked it hew
him. Panlew was therefore named as the second double player.
Two fresh men then entered, Heywood, a Devonshireman, and'
Glanville, a Cornishman, when Heywood was thrown.
dlietlett, a Devonshiremen, then went went in to oppose Glen.
but Glanville threw him a most decisive fall, making hiasse
thrthird double player, being the first who had thrown twoname.
The rain now came down in torrents, and the playing was 'sea..
;tended from the swampy state of the ground. Flirty pounds were
offered that a Devonehireman could be on the ground to-morrow
that could throw any Cornishman in England. This we understood
to be an allusion to Abraham Cann, the Devonshire champioe,
who is said to be in town.
The rain having somewhat abated, another attempt was made to
procure douple players. Sandree, a Cornishmen, and Tilk. a De-
emishireman, entered for that purpose, when Sandree was thrown,
and Bocance, another Cornishman, took his place. These two held
out with each other without a fall the required time, which placed
Tilk as fourth on the list of double placers.
It was now nearly dark, and the playing was reluctantly ad-
journed till to-merrow (this day), at eleven o'clock. In con time*
of the unfavourable weather, the playing cannot terminate
Wednesday evening.

We, with peculiar pleasure, announce the information
received: from a gentleman just returned from Burnley,
that all the mills in that place haveagain commenced work,
and nearly for full time. We sititerely hope this happy
change will be permanent.— Wakefield Journal.
Harvest is completed in this quarter, aad the greater
part in the corn-yard ; crop not so deficient as was expect-
ed. We have had several fine shavers of late, which
have been of much service.-111ontrose Chronicle.

Lov EAPPLES.—An ingenious mode has lately been dis-
covered in Spain of preserving, for an indefinite time, the
perfume and the other qualities of -the tomaio, and of con-
veying it to great distances in a small compass. This pro-
cess consists in pulverising the fruit, after having dried it
in the sun, and in an oven: To preserve the powder, all
that is necessary is not to expose it to the air.
A HIGHLAND WE icost E.—The following account has
been transmitted to us of the reception of Capt. M•Dougal,
R.N. of M'llougall, by his clansmen and tenants,,upon his
arrival.at Dunolly Castle, after his marriage. There .is
something in it that so forcibly reminds us of ancient High-
land manners, and Highland hospitality, shat we have no
hesitation in publishing it entire:—
'~
The morning on which our chief and his young bride were ex-
pected at the ancient seat of his fathers, was announced by the
waving of i banner from the donjon, and the echoing voice of a gun
from the walls of the ivy-mangled castle. This signal via.) obeyed
no less promptly titan was the fiery cross' of old, for instantly
were seen !caving island and glen, the clansmen and followers of
Loin's proud chief,' clad, some in warlike, some in mirthful
gear. By midday they had assembled to the number of several
hundreds, in the romantically situated town of Oban, where the
wese joined by the Ode pops/atinns in compliment to their te-
a:pealed chief, and tins united they set out to meet the coming
bride. They had not proceeded half a mile when an echoing rock
warned them that a carriage was approaching, giving ibe piper but
time to swell the well-known salute.' The parties aeon met,
when Mr. J. Al`Dougall of Oban, speaking for the rest, begged to
inform his chief that he and his fellow-townsmen had taken this
opportunity of expressing their respect for the chief of his name.
and their pride in the gallantry he hail always shown in the bat-
tles of his country, os well as their gratitude for the kindness he ,
had unifurruly
.manifested towards them, and Ilia own tenants,
since the blessing of peace had returned him safe to his native
shores. The whole band, having then thrice welcomed him and
his beautiful bride. they begged permission to escort them to
Dunolly castle. Neither could the enthusiastic clan be restrained
from unyoking the carriage-horses, and lending their trusty
shoulders. Tpe bride was safely conducted by her admiring
people. Cannon, floating pendants, cheering, and the waving by
fair hands a joyous welcome, announced their approach and pre-
sage through Oban. Epon drawing near the castle, by the pictu-
resque elitch•ws-era, a salute was fired from the battlements, joined
by the cheers of the Celtic garrison, which reverberated far and I
wide over its ancient 116111., its rocks, and sea, and copsed hill and
happy dela. The party now approached the gateway, over whicn
was thrown a decorated arch, and before which stood the old
family piper, heeding the household in appropriate garb, and who
supported by broadsword and target, with wild, but not unnseloZ
diourt tote, touched his great pips. When the Chief arrived at his
mansion ball, be celled for horn and hogshead; and filling a
bumper, again greeted his fiintl assembled clansmen, telling them
that his feelings, like the dance he then held, overflowed at the
cordialiiy of their welcome; that be would ever endeavour to pro.
mote what he nor dedicated this bumpes to.—their happiness; and
taking his young bride by the hand, be added, that their meeting
this day would have been to him less unexpected, had they had an
opportunity of estimating the fair Sasasach he had so much plea-
sure in introducing to them. He concluded by expressing his
hope, that, as the pleasure of this find meeting seemed mutual, it
might long be cherished, and often enjoyal.. Deep were the
draughts pedged, and loudly and far was their sentiment re-echoed.
To the expression of these happy feelings was added the brilliancy
of a Mae eay, and erasing was in turn introduced by the merry
dines. Fires on the adjoining eminence, illuminated the scene,
and by midnight the elan were stately beaconed to their respecties
homes by bate-tyres on the more distant Itllls."—Caledotriex lifer.

COAL MARKET, SEPT/1111R 18.

Rhlna at Market Ships gold. Price.
SinNeweagtle .............. 2J4 ...... 2Sa Od to 961 fid
IS Sunderland .. . 12

MEETINGS OF CREDITORS.

LONDON LIST.--(Prom Ow London Gazette.)

AT TI! COUNT OF COSMO/WNW O► 22222 OPTS. IPAIIINOOO4.
, ON THVISDAT NIXT. U.
Bally, H. Cumberland-gardens, tavern-keeper, Ist
Browne, J. D. Wattbamatow, surgeon, Ist ex.— ..... .
Dandy, C. and 241. A. Hackney road, dealers, -div ..... ......
Hilton, J. Raveley, Huntingdon, Carnet, Ist ex.. ..... ... .......
Holmes and Edwards, Derby, booksellers, Ist en r•• 4
Hobart+, W. Shoe-lane, printer, dtv

COUNTRY LIST.
Barlow, T. and 11.1'. Liverpool. drapers George, Liverpool, Si az I
Bishop, O. Promo Selwood. victualler, Lae!, Warminster, Ist az fl
Bridge, 0. litarple, cotton-manufacturer, Lion, Stockport, Ist ex..., '4
Falrbalrn, J. Hindon, victualler, Lamb, Hind.m, di,
Gatley, 3. Regius Norris. turner, {Visite% Mareinnta, lot es..
Malket Ind Hughes, Liverpool, timber-merchants, George, Llv. 2d ex I
Ilarrop T. Manchester, agent, White's, Manchester, proof of debts 2
Hirst, J. Manchester, spindle-maker, Star, Blanchester, 2d ex
Jennings, T. Canterbury, builder, Guildhall, Canterbury, last ex.... 10
Sleddon, F. Preston, machini-t, White Horse. Preston, 2d ex..... 1:
Sieddon, F. and T. Preston, cottun-sp. White Norse, Preston, Ist if. 12
Wright, S. Knuteflad, mosey-scrivener, Star, blanches. ackl. last ex. 11l

STATE or TRADE.—The demand for our manufactured
goods of all descriptions is rather on the increase, corres-
ponding to the general tone of the country; but prices in
most cases remain stationary. In -cotton wool there has
been a fair demand, and would no doubt have been a larger
one, but for the importation into Liverpool of an immense
quantity, which bad the immediate consequence of checking
the anticipated rise, though not of producing a reduction.
The markets of Glasgow and Liverpool on the whole look
healthy and, promising. The auger market continues steady
at the prices of last week. Within these few days several
cargoeslave arrived, and when the market is supplied with
spot! assortment. ales will be made more freely, no doubt.
The sales yesterday, of Jamaica sugar, by the Catherine,
just arrived, weeded 300 casks. Coffee still improving.
and from present appearances every prospect of an advance.
—Glasgow Free Press.
On Tuesday there was a good demand for yarns at an
advance in price. All the spinning mills are actively cm"
ployed.—Ditnrpe Adeerlaer.
On Friday, taro countrymen twine to Aberdeen, the one
with six pecks (old measure) of potatoes, ,and the other
with the same
quantity of apples. The prop
potatoes, who sold by tee new measure, actually realized a
' few shillings more for them than companion did for his
Mina_

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DAY AT LONDON BRIDGE.
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