The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-09-20 00:00:00

THE NEV WELSH CHURCH OF ST. DAVID.

Friday being the day appointed for laying the first stone of the
new Welsh Church, a large assemblage of persons was collected
on Brownlow-hill, for the purpose of witnessing the ceremony.
At halt...past one a procession, headed by the clergymen of Liver-
pool, to the number of thirty, and attended by a great number of
gentlemen connected with the principality, proceeded from the
Welsh School in Russel•street to the ground upon which the church
lo to be erected. situated at the bottom of Brownlow-hill. The
Reverend the Clergy went forward to the Waterloo lintel, for the
purpose of escorting the Bishop of Chester from that place to the
ground. Soon after two o'clock his Lordship arrived, attended by
the worshipful the Mayor and the Bailiffs of the borough. On the
appearance of the Bishop the assembled multitude, and the children
of the various charity-schools, sang the 100th Psalm.
So soon as his Lordship had approached the immediate spot where
the atone was to be laid, a psalm was sung by the children of the
Welsh School, who were arranged around the spot. After this the
Rev. Mr. Molting, of Wavertree, Welsh Lecturer at St. John's,
addressed a short spetch to the assembled crowd.
" 11r friends and fellow countrymen," said Mr. litrrCittgo,
" I would desire, with his Lordship's permission, to address to
you a few words, to congratulate you upon the arrival of this happy
and suspicious day, which calls us to witness the ceremony of lay-
ing the foundation of the first Welsh church ever erected in Eng-
land—a ceremony particularly interesting in its nature, and most
important in its consequences and effects. 1 rejoice in this begin-
ning, and I hope to see the same spirit to which the erection of this
church will be owing extend its influence much farther. I hope,
at no distant period, to see a church, dedicated to St. David, erect
its hallowed front within the precincts of the British metropolis, and
in a city nearer home—in Chester—under the auspices of his Lord-
ship, the Bishop, who has done so much for our countrymen there,
I hope soon to see a similar church raised to that which will soon be
on this spot. I may say of his Lordship, in the words graven on
the trowel with which be will perform the ceremony which we are
assembled to witness, lie lovedi our nation, and hath built us a
synagogue.' Sot that the literal fact is so, but that the same spirit
animates his Lordship as that which dictated to the Roman centurion
the Munificent act recorded in that text of Scripture. It becomes us
strongly to express the debt of obligation we owe his Lordship. We
are also deeply beholden to the worshipful the Mayor, and to the
Corporation of Liverpool. To them we owe the grant of fra a year,
to be added to the stipend that may be otherwise raised for the
clergyman who shall be appointed to officiate in this place. This
very considerable pecuniary favour is in addition to the gift of the
ground on which the church is to be erected ; and farther kindness
and assistance. I venture to say, will not be withheld in future, if
it shall be needed. Let me add to the names of these benefactors
that of my Lord Kenyon, to whose interest we owe the large gift
of 500/. from his most gracious Majesty. Such are some of the
benefactions we have received, and there are many besides for
which the offer of our thanks is due; contributions less important
than the above, but such as became the means of the contributors,
and for which we are sincerely grateful. By all this combined
benevolence, we are at last enabled to proceed to the founding
this long-projected work of piety. I will not detain you longer,"
said Mr. Botching, " only fora moment to withdraw your attention
front this stone, which is about to be laid, and to fix that attention
upon the foundation laid in Zion, on which the universal church
of Christ is built : that sure foundation, that tried stone, to which
coming, as unto a lisely stone, it was his fervent prayer that his
countrymen might he built up in a spiritual house—an holy priest-
hood—to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable unto God, through
Jesus Christ cur Lord."
After a short pause, his leirtlibip the Bishop said, before pro-
ceeding to the act of laying the foundation of the sacred edifice to
be erected on this spot, " Let us offer up our prayer to Almighty
God for his blessing upon the pious work." His Lordship then
offered up a prayer, with that earnestness and singular propriety
which characterize all his Lordship's ministration in sacred
things.
Liewelyn Lloyd, Ecq. next presented to his Lordship the
trowel, a handsome instrument of silver, expressing, while he de-
livered it into his Lordship's hands, a compliment suitable to the
circumstance, but which could not be heard by those around. On
the trowel is graven the following inscription in the Welsh lan-
guage :

V Lwyar bon
A arferwyd gun
(iwir Barebedig
CHARLES JAMES BLOM HELD, D.D.
Arglftydd Esgob Caerlleon er Ddyfrdwy
Wrth osod ftylfaen,
Eglwys Dewy Sanct,
Vn Gerpwl,
Ac a gyawynwyd i'w Arglywddiacth
Gan NVarehodwer y•r Eglwys,
15th Medi,
smcccxxvr.
" 1 mae yn earn ein cenedl nine of ft adciladodd i ni
synagog."--7 I.,ac 5.•

Ills Lonnstiro replied, on taking the trowel, in a very few
words.—" I accept," said his Lordship, " with pleasure and high
sati,faction this itotrument., for the purpose of potting my hand
to the work of laying the foundation of the sacred temple here to
be erected. Let me say, that I never feel conscious of being more
truly in the discharge of the duties of my office, than when, either
by means of my counsel, or by the contribution of those more sub-
stantial means which I wish it were in my power more liberally to
afford, I can believe that I further such works as this, namely, the
erection of edifices for public worship and devotion. Let me hope
that by your influence, and that of the others of the wealthy and
influential of the Welsh population here, who have interested them-
selves in carrying this work so far forward, the humbler and poorer
classes may be induced to avail themselves of the means that will
here be afforded them for worshipping Gud in the language with
which alone they are familiar."
Ills Lordship then entered the feuntlation trench. The stone had
been hollowed as is customary. In the groove was laid a tin box,
containing coins, &c., as is usual, and over this was laid, and
soldered down, the brass plate, with the following inscription in the
Welsh language :
Y Darn efy(lo hwn a osotlaytlar sylfaen
Eglwys Dewl Sanct, yn Lerpwl,
Gan y Owl? Barchedig
CHARLES JAMES DbOMFIELD, D.D.
At wydd Eagob Cacrlleon ar Dilyfrdwy,
yn y flwyddyn o oed Crist
stneccxxvi•
A'r 7th George IV.
lion yw'r Eglwys gyntaf n adeiladwyd yn Lloegr ilwasanaethu
Dww yes yr iaith tlyinraeg.t
. -

Ilia Louisan'', then smoothed the mortar, and the stone was
lowered and fixed. The children on tills raised their voices in a
psalm. Ilia Lordship again delivered a short prayer, such as is
usual in the pulpit before the sermon. Ile then pronounced the
solemn blessing, which concluded the interesting ceremony.
From the ground his Lordship the Bishop, and his Worship
the Mayor, and the Bailiff's, accompanied by the clergy, the trus-
tees of the church, and the directors of the school, retired to the
Committee-room at the NVelsh Charity School, where a cold colla-
tion had been prepared for them, by order of the trustees, by Mr.
Lynn, of the Waterloo Hotel, to whom thanks are due for the
handsome manner in which it was furnished.
The health of his I ,irdship, the Bishop, was here drank by the
company, with respectful tokens of satisiaction and delight. The
healthy of the ‘VorshiFful the Mayor, of the Bev. Mr. Hatching, of
Llewelyn Lloyd, Esq. and others, were also given and drank.
The company separated exceedingly pleased and gratified with
the whole interesting business of the day.

TRANSLATIONS.
* This trowel WWI used by the Right Reverend Charles James
Blorntield, D.D. Lord Bishop of Chester, at the laying of the first
stone of the Welsh Church of St. David, in Liverpool, and was
presented to his Lordship by the Trustees of the Church, 16th
Sept. 1826.
lle loveth our nation, and has built us a synagogue."—Luke
vii. 6.

t This braxs plate was placed on the foundation stone of the
Church of St. David, in Liverpool, by the Right Reverend Charles
James Illomfield, D.D. Loot Bishop of Chester, in the year of
Christ, 1826, and 7th Gco. IV.

DONCASTER RACES.

DONCASTER, MONTJAY NIOUT.
The following is an accurate account of the day's run-
ning :
The Fitawilliam Stakes of 10 sovs. each, and 20 added by the Cor-
poration ; two years ,it. 10Ib., three years list., four yeses 9st.,
five years itst. 61b., six years and aged fiat. 1016. One mile and
a half. 10 Sullectribers.
Mr. Payee's ch. h. 'Mewls. 5 yrs. - 1
Mr. T. 0. Powlett's br. g. Brother to Jack Spigot, 3 yrs. - 2
Lord Fitzwilliam's ch. c. llnrratrrta, 3 yrs. - 3
The following olio started, hut were not placed :
Duke of Leeds s b. c. by Whitaker, 2 yrs.
Lord Scarborotigh's ch. c. Contract, by Canon, 3 yrs.
Sir W. Mince* b. e. by Tramp, 3 yrs.
Mr. Crompton's b. 1. Rose Julia, 2 yrs.
The foilowing paid forfeit :—Sir 51. W. Ridley's Fleur, de Lis,
Mr. Payne's hr. c. by Ardrossan, and Lord Kelburne's Jerry.
Betting-6 to 4on Ilelenue, 4to 1 agst Jack Spigot, and 4to 1
apt Barrataria. No others noticed.
At the word of command Lord Scarborough's Contract
came off at a rattling rate, closely followed by the Tramp
colt and Bose Julia abreast, anti at their haunches were
Brother to Jack Spigot and the Duke of Leeds's colt, Ile-
lenus keeping last. At this rate, without any inaterial alter-
ation in position, they continued all the first rotand, and
until they got to the Red House, when Ileicnus and the
Whisker colt came up, the others keeping at their heels ;
here the grand struggle commenced, and they all got close
together, as if each meant to win; at the rails, however, the
race seemed to rest merely between 'Menus, Jack Spigot,
and Barrataria, although the others were at hand. The
remainder of the ground was beautifully contested, neck
and neck, between the above three, Helenus at last winning
by only half a neck. It was to near as a toucher a dead
heat le,tween Jack Spigot and Barrataria, the latter being
third by only half a head. The distanc: (mile anti a half )
was run in two minutes 49 seconds. lb:lotus was rode by
Arnull, Jack Spigot by Lye, and Barrataria by Clift.
Handicap Sweepstakes of 23 sovs. each, 10 fr. and '2O added by the
Corporation, for 4-yr olds and upwards. One n.ile. Five Sub-
hard Fitzwilliam's b. c. Ilumphry Clinker, by Comus, 4 yrs,
Est 111 b.
Mr. Petre's b. c. Rothelan. 4 yrs, fist. 911).
The following paid forfeit : —Lord Darlington's Barefoot, Mr.
Richanlson's Brownlock, and 51r. Holynake's Dauntless.
Betting-3 to lon Ilinnehry Clinker. They both went off at
a moderate pace, and kept so to the wood, when Ilunii,hry Clinker
got in front, and strong running begnn ; but when at the rails, it
was obvious that Humphry Clinker must be the winner ; a severe
struggle ensued ft r a short distance, when he let loose and won by
lots of lengths—rode by Cliff. Rothelan by Scott.
The Champaigne Stakes of :A) SIM. each, h. ft. for 2-year old colts.
Cat. Mb. ; fillies 80.3115. Red House in. 22 subs. The winne
to give six dozen of champaigne to the Club.
Duke of Lt; lea gr. c. slooteddne, by Grey Middleham, out
of Miss Chile . 1
Mr. Russell's ch. f. by Whisker, Gibeide Fairy 2
Mr. Ridsdale's 1). c. Nonplus, by Canon 3
31r. T. 0. Powlett's b. c. Poesy, by Blacklock 4
The following also started. but were not placed :—Mr. W. Fox's
b. c. by Vandyke, jun. ; Selina; Lord Muneaster's b. f. The Pet,
by Palmerin ; Mr. lryvill's ch. g. Stracksmocil), by Comm.
The following paid It. ft.:—Mr. Houldsworth's Muskham ; Mr.
Whaley's Comus Sect:mitts ; Colonel Cradock's Sister to Ringlet ;
Duke of Leeds's Troplionius colt ; 51r. Lambton's e. by Abjer ;
Lord Kennedy's ch. c. by Octavian ; Mr. Darnell's Lunacy: Mr.
Darnell's Paul Pry ; Mr. Watt's Altisidora colt; Mr. Petre's
Matilda; Lord Aluncaster's Tittle Tattle; Sir J. Byng's Pedlar t
Lord Kelburne's Reviewer; Mr. Payne's f. by Whisker; and Lord
Queensberry's Sillery.
Betting-5 to 4 agst. Popsy, 6to 4 agst. Nonens, and Bto I egg'
Moonshine.
From his running at the York August meeting, great things
were looked for from Popsy, end the betting was detidedly in his
favour, but completely deceived his backers. Nonplus too secs
thoeght highly of', and in some instances backed at even against the
Flyer. Nothing was less expected than that Moonshine should
win. The result of the race, however, has left many in a lion pf us.
while it has proved that the old saying, " the field is the beat
horse," is not all mocashinc.
Moonshine was the winner from the beginning, for with little al-
teration they all kept as they are placed above, to the end : till the
running leis made by Moonshine, who kept the lead all the way, at
steady running, and wen easy by two lengths; rode by Edwards.
This race wiil materially influence the betting for next yea
St. Leger.
His Majesty's Plate of 100 gs. 4 yrs. 10st. 71b. ; 5 yrs. list. Vb.;
6 yrs, list. 121 h., and aged, 12st. Four miles.
Mr. Richardson's h. c. Brownlock, by Illacklock, 4 yre. 1
howl Wharncliffe's h. h. El Dorado, 5 yrs
-
lord Milton't b. c. Dramatist, by Como*, 4 yrs 3
Lord Scarborough's ch. c. Capel Cerig, 4 yrs. - 4
I Mr. Itoundthwaite'n ch. m. Governess, 5 yrs 5
The following were drawn :-31r. Houldsworth's hr. c. His
Grace. herd Kelburne's ch. 1. Purity, and 51r. Wright's b. c.
Octavius.
Betting-6 to 4 apt Dramatist, sto 2 agst Brownlock, and sto I
agst. El Dorado.
Governess took the lead at a steady pace, closely followed by the
others ; Capel Cerig coming up at the wood, got in front all round,
till they again came to the wood, when Goventese roomed her lead,
and the whole lot settled into a rattling pace. Racing now began,
Governess still maintaining her edvantage, and Dramatist getting
next her at the end of the rails, Dramatist succeeded in disposses-
sing Governess of her lead, and looked very much like a winner,
but when within the rails, Brownlock and El Dorado came up, and
a tertible struggle ensued between the three, Brownlock at length
winning rather cleverly. El Dorado having run so good a horse
will bring up hard IVharncliffe's two for the Sr. Leger. Brume-
lock was rode by Scott, El Dorado by Arnull, Dramatist by Chit,
Capel Cerig by Clift, and Governess by Jackson.
The Four Yea r.old Produce Stakes of 100 sovs. tech, h. ft. ; colts
Bst. 71b.; fillies Cet.4lb., 31b. allowed, &c. Four miles. Eigh
subscribers.
lard Fitzwilliam A Humphry Clinker (31b.)
Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Escape (31b.) 2
Mr. Petre's b. e. Saladin - 3
Lard Milton's b. f. Beatrice (31b.) 4
The following paid:—Lord Milton's bl. f. by Amadis ; Mr. Pe.-
'tre's b. c. Lord John ; Mr. Lambton's b. c. by Whisker (dead) ;
and Mr. Houldsworth's b. f. The Maid of Mansfield.
Betting-6 to 4 against Humphry Clinker, and 3to I against
Escape.
- Escape started off with the lead, at the snoneeet pea we have
seen this year for a four mile race ; he was well followed by Salatlin,
Lord Fitzwilliam's two keeping behind ; thus they went the first
round ; in getting up to the wood Escape was still ahead, all the
others being together, but at the Red House Saladin got the front,
which he resigned to Ilumphry Clinker at the four mile stone,
when a good race followed between the lot, but within a short dis-
tance of ending! Humphry Clinker took a more decisive lead, and
won easy—rode by Clift, Escape by 11. Edwards, Salatlin by Scat,
and Beatrice by I,ye.
Match fur 2110 sovs. h. ft. Bst. 21b. each; Red House in.
Mr. Tarltnn's b. f. by Whisker, 2 yrs. old 1
Mr. Platers ch. f. Blaze, 2 yrs. old - 2
Betting-2 to lon the winnet, who made all the running, and
won easy, rode by Templeman.
The Grand Stand was well filled, but there was no (Hs-
i play of equipages on the Course. Indeed, on the first day,
the company, similar to those of Epsom anti Ascot, reserve
themselves for the "great occasion. ' Besides those whose
names we have before given, we noticed
The Marquis of Worcester, Lord 0. Cavendish, Christopher
Wilson, Esq.. Sir C. Ibberson, Ilon. Mr. Coventry, Majors Ellis,
,Mundy. and Forster, Sir R. Ceresley, Lord C. Fitzroy, Colane
Lyster, Captain O'Neill, Messrs. Scott, Stonehewer, Ellis, Wor-
thington, Antrobus, F. Stanhope, &c. &c.. Houldsworth,
his Grace the Duke of Grafton and the Lords Fitzroy, the Marquis
of Londonderry, &c.
'file morning was very dull, the wind rathet boisterous,
and the scene any thing but gay. Towards the third race
the atmosphere became cold and uncomfortable, and after
the fifth the rain set in and continued all the evening. This,
however, was considered favourable for to-morrow's sport,
and it has sufficiently laid the dust to prevent annoyance.
There was no( any accident; anti every precaution having
been taken by the local authorities, very few pickpockets
were on the ground, and those few so well looked atter as
to prevent the disgraceful scenes which have been witnessed
aforetime.
Lord Wharneliffe has very handsomely given notice
that The Dragon shall do his best ; and, if he can win the
St. Leger, Crusader will not. Tins intimation, which has
created much confidence, arises, we should suppose, from
the result of their trials, and will of course occasion them
to be backed together.
The Theatre was well attended in the evening, and the
amusements went off with eclat. The eternal Paul Pry
was the comedy, and in this instance was not considered an
intinder. Some few allusiotia were made in the course of
the play as to his pretensions for to-morrow ; anti hopes
were expressed by Annie that he would forget his umbrella,
and leave nothing behind hint.
THE GREAT ST. LEGER.

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Our report of to-morrow will contain the particulars of I:
this race, so interesting to the Sporting world. From the
York Spring Meeting betting men may be said to tr4tn-
mcnce on the St. Leger, and speculate from that time to
September. They have for some time been at a loss how
to make up their books, and the results at Epsom seemed
to paralyze the most knowing. The best judges held
back, and perhaps on that account less money is depending
on the present than on any Lit. Leger for the' last four or

five years. The event, however, when It comes oft, will
be of more importance than ever—because, if all is right
(and there in no reason to think othervri.e), it will ensure st
confidence which had begun to flag. Honour is the only
basis to ensure support, and where that is wanting no more
reliance can be placed on the speculations of the Turf than
on those numerous bubbles which have lately burst with
such terrible explosion, involving its projectors in disgrrce
and infamy. Reverse the principle, and racing will not
only continue to have supporters of the first rank and con.
sequence, but it will rise in public estimation, and must
prosper.
The following is a statement of the odds when otr aca
count left :
Ato 2 npt Belzoni, no takers 14 to I agst Tonere
5 to 1 apt Mullet°. takers 19 to I apt Paul Pry
11 to 2 agst Betilami,e 22 to 1 apt The General
5 to 1 agst Lord Whim. I 1190 to 49 apt the Duke of
cliffe's two Lzeds's two.
The others ai before.
It is said by some that the rain will be all ill favour of
Belzoni's feet.

The following are the appointments for to-morrow :
The two-year old Produce Stsk•73 of 100 tore. each. h. ft.; colts,
21b. fillies Ist. (6 Sub.) Red House in.
Mr. Tleywood's b. c. by Itlacl,hck—Nfarchess.
Mr. liouldsworth's b. c. by Fil'io—Torelli.
Lord 31ihon's b. e. Itledor . by Cervantes—Marianne.
31r. Lambton's ch. c. by Abjer—heopoldinc.
Mr. W. Maxwell's c. be Viscount —3lrs. Barnet.
Mr. f:radock's f. by Whisker_ Swiss's darn (dead).
The Great St. Leger Stakes of 25 toys. each ; for 3 yr ild oil 3st.
61h.; fillies Rat. 31b. St. beget Course.

There were originally 98 Subscribers to this Stake, but it has
liNri reduced to 95, by deat'ai. All have &tiered forfeit bttt the
following, of whidi, perhaps, from 10 to 12 or 14 more will de.
'tare before the start :
hoot Scarborough's Tarrare Col. Cradock's Pitate
Lord Scarborough's Conjuror Lord Kennedy's Bedlamite
Lord Wharncliffe's Crusader Lord Kennedy's King Cation
Lord Wharnclifle's The Diagon Lora Kennedy's Mary Anne
Mr. Neville's Smuggler Lord Muncaster's Garcia
Mr. Baird's Sir Malachi Mala. Mr. l'arburgh's M•Adam
growther Lord Milton a Tickhill
Mr. Houldsworth's tawny Da. Sir J. flyng's Mulatto
vies Lord Fitzwilliam's Barrataria
Puke of Leeds's Lisette filly Mr. Cradock's Thaler
Duke of Leeds', 31 ampterade c. Lord Queensberry's The Con.
Mr. 31a.dn't f. by Egremout stable
Mr. Harrison's Royal Oak Sir W. 31ilner's Sister to Os.
Mr. PIIA t's Brother to Fanny mond
Mr. Wilkinson's Brother to lion Mr. Thornhill's The General
Antonio Mr. Yates's Little Bo.peep
Mr. It'dglale's Barelep Mr. Yates!, Paul Pry
Mr. ititlstlale's br. c. by Glavin Mr. l'ayne's The Captain
Mr. Lambtot.'s Claudine 31r. Forth's Premier
Mr. Watt's Belzoni Mr. Forth's Skyrocket
Mr. Watt's Brother to Barefoot Mr. Forth's Dragoman
Mr. Watt's Altisidora 1. Mr. Forth's Shortwaist.
Mr. Pore% Missey
The Renewed Doncaster Stakes (flritt year) of 10 soya. each, and
211 added for all ages ; 3.yrs. fist. 101 b 4-yra. Bst. ; Bst. 91b. ;
6.yrs. and aged 9st. Twenty-nine Subscribers. Two
Sir 31. W. Ridley's Fleur de Lis, 4 years.
Mr. Whittaker's Lottery, S yeare.
Lord T:elburne's Actwon, 4 years.
Mr. Baird's Sir 31111aeht Malsrrnwther, 3 years.
Mr. Gaseoyre'n Elizabeth. 5 years.
Lord Scarborough's Fair Charlotte, aged.
Mr. Houlditwortit's Escape. 4 graft.
Lord Fitzwilliam's Humphry Clinker, 4 years.
Lord Milton's Theles, 3 years.
Mr. Petre's Saladin, 4 years.
Sir W. Milner's h. c. by Tramp, 3 years.
Mr. Payne's br. c. by Ardressan, 3 years.
Duke of Leeds's Crowcatcher, 4 years.
Mr. Porde:es Brother to Jack Spigot, 3 years.
Lord Kennedy's Bedlamite, 3 years.
Colonel Cr-dock's Pirate, 3 years.
Lord Wharnclitfe's El Dorado, 5 ;ears.
Mr. Ridsdale's Barelegs, 3 years.
Mr. Crronnton's Zirza, 4 years.
31.. Watt's ch. f. by Catton—Altisidora, 3 years.
Mr. Lambton's Claudine, 3 3ears.
The Corporation Plate of AM. Heats two miles.
Mr. Houldsworth's His Gracc ; Mr. Pores ltothelan ; Mr.
Robinson's b. f. by Caton Mr. Rourdthwaite's Governess; Mr.
Wright's Ortavius ; Mr. Ridsdale's br. c. by 1/mu ; and Mr.
Ridsdale's Barelegs. . •

COWES, SFPT. IS.

The Shannon, a fine steam-vessel of .500 tons, arrived
to-day at 10 a.m. from London, and embarked passengers
for Dublin. She is, without exception, as fine a vessel of
this description as we have seen in our Roads. She sailed
at noon, and is one of the two vessels that are to touch at
this port and Falmouth from and to those cities.
Mr. Jackson, master of the brig Phoebus, laden with
coals, from Sunderland for this port, was summoned on
Saturday before the Magistrates at Newport, by Mr.
White, branch pilot, for refusing to take him to conduct
his vessel into the harbour, Captain Jackson having a man
on board belonging to this place to do it, not holding a
branch. Ile was' accordingly fined by the Magistrates in
the penalty of 161. 19s. 6d.; but refusing, on the ground
that coiliers are not liable to take a branch pilot to their
aFsistanec on coining into harbour, and wishing to appeal
at the Quarter Sessions, he was permitted to do so, on
being bound, with two sure:les of 40/. each, to appear at
the Sessions.
ROYAL YACHT CLUB.
The following is a correct list of the yachts that hate
been entered to sail fur the two Gold Cups, on the 21st.
and 223 instant, given by the inhabitants of the port of
Cowes:—

FIRST DAY.
A Gold Cup, value 1001.
Owners.
. Earl of Belfast
Ditto
Captain P. Brown, R.N.
J. S. Penleav, Esq.
Sir George Thomas
James 3laxse, Esq.
Joseph Weld, Esq.
Daniel 3lagniac, Esq.
T. A. Smith, Esq.
Lord Deerhurst
Earl of Darnley

Names.
Harriet cutter, 96 tons
Zoe lugger
Dolp!tin cutter, 60 tons
Allay cutter. 53 tons
Ellis rtwl, 3t tong
.3liranda cutter, 147 tons
A'-n" Putter. 115 •••••••4
1 lizabeth cutter, 65 ton.
1 =Si cutter, 163 tons
MAI.) eelnun.cl, ,J .0116
Elizabeth cutter, 42 tons

sucwen DA V:
A Gold Cup, value 501. Yachts above 70 tons not to sail.
Names. Owners.
Zoe lugger . . Earl of Belfast
.
Dolphin cutter, 58 tons . Captain P. Brown, R.N.
Mary cutter, 53 tons - . .1. S. Penleaze, Esq.
Elizabeth cutter, 42 tons . Earl of Darnky
Eliza yawl, 31 tons - - Sir George Thomas
Ann cutter, 42 tons - Earl of Listowel
Emerald cutter, (Al mns - J. L. Symonds. Esq.
Giul'a yawl, 42 tors - - General Johnston
Elisabeth cutter. 64 tons Daniel Msgniae, Esq.
Jane schotmer, 65 tons - Hon. W. Hare

THIRD DAT.
If a breeze, a Match for 1501. a glee, 1-ctween the
Nan,ea. Owner..
Harriet cutter • Earl of Belfast
Arrow cutter - Joseph Weis', Esq.

PIGEON SHOOTING.
A match for the under-mentioned prizes will take Ow
on the kb of October, at "e %% bite Hart Inn, at Park-
hurst, by twenty subscribers (several belonging to the
Cowes Club, held at the George Inn, in this town, whc,
are crack shots), at three birds each :-
Ist Prize—An Eight-Day Clock, in Mahogany Case, value 111.
Prize—A Silver Cream Cup, value 3/.
Prize—Two Gold Seals, value 3/.
4th Prize—A Silver Punch Ladle, value 1/.
The sports are to conclude as usual with a good dinner.
to be on table at three o'clock.

A Lux AR RA I N now.—One of these beautiful plienom: •
n a of the heavens was seen on Saturday evening, the 9tlt
instant, about half-past nine o'clock, directly over Horwich,
within a mile and a half from this place, N.W. It was
visible about two minutes. In appearance it was milk
white; it may be a common occurrence, but to us, who had
never seen one before, it was a novelty ; its evanescence left
a pleasurable regret. Speaking of the solar rainbow—the
learned and ingenious mathematician, Halley, in his life-
time, published a discourse, called De !ride, in Phil. Trans-
actions, No. 267, which gives a very good account of the
cause of this various colours of the solar, but not of the
lunar rainbow. He tells us that the ingenious Des Cartes
was the first that, by applying mathematics towards the
investigation of the surprising colours of the latter, found
the laws of refraction which the lucid rays suffer in passing
through any diaphanous bodies, and clearly demonstrated
the primary iris to be only the Sun's image reflected from
the concave surfaces of an innumerable quantity of small
spherical drops of falling rain, &e. We wish some of our
readers would give us their learned observations or. this
celestial visitor.—Bolicn