The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-09-10 00:00:00

PRIZE FIGHT PREVENTED.

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On Thursday a display of boxing among the minor fancy ama-
tams was appointed to take place on Old Oak.common, for sub-
scription purses of 251., 101., and 51., between some fancy bakers
and one or two professed pugilists, backed by some of the Pad-
dington coachmen. The influx of persons into Acton and the vil-
lager skirting the common during the forenoon gave notice to the
inhabitants (many of whom are respectable citizens retired on their
"Fortunes) of the nature of the disgraceful scenes that congregated
such a mass of vagabonds to their retired and delightful vicinity.
Consequently there being no Magistrate in the neighbourhood,
a gentleman mounted his hors:. and without giving notice of his
I intention, rode off to London, and arrived at the Mary-la-bonne
ofice. where he lodged the necessary informations, and Buckriclge,
Stowell, and Gibbs, three of the officers, were forthwith despatched.
In the meanwhile the belligerents arrived in considerable numbers,
and, as is usual, took up their quart:rs at the public-houses in the
neighbourhood of the common, upon which the ring was pitched
and about noon a pugilist, called "Bill, the fighting cobbler," and
somebody else equally notorious as a " fighting baker," at twelve
o'clock "peeled' for the subscription purse of 101., and com-
menced fighting. The cobbler was floored in the first anti second
rounds, but in the third round changed the success by giving the
baker a most desperate " hammering." As they were coming up
for the fourth round, after fighting twelve minutes, an alarm of
" traps" (officers) was given, and a confused flight took place in
all directions. Stowell and his brother officers at the moment ap-
peared on the ground, and scattered the blackguard host in every
direction. The fellows, however, retreated a mile or two towards
Kensall-green, where they again biavouacked end pitched the ring
for a second "mill;" but the activity of the officers prevented the
design, and the "gentlemen" returned to town deprived of their
day s amusecuant.

ACCTDr.NT TO THE RAPID STEAM PACEXT.--We hay.c
received from a correspondent at Ramsgate, an account of
an accident that betel the Rapid steam packet, which, how-
ever, was fortunately unattended by any serious conse-
quences, except the alarm Inseparable from a state of im-
minent peril. The Rapid left Boulogne at four o'clock in
the afternoon of Wednesday, the 7th inst., with about 80
Passengers of high respectability on board, all English.
They had scarcely left the harbour of Boulogne, when
they perceived that there was something wrong in the
motion of the vessel; and about six o'crock they found
that she bad sprung a leak, but at first it was thought of
little consequence. Before 8 o'clock, however, the water ,
was found to have gained so far upon them, that the fires'
could oot be kept in under the boilers. Unfortunately,
owing to another accident, the pump became disabled, and
count not be worked ; in consequence of which they were
reduced to the necessity of haling the water out with what!
buckets they had on board. At this period, being off
,the South; Foreland, they hoisted a signal of distress,
.which they inisg:ne was not observed, as it was not an •
sacred, no (lid any vessel go to their assistance. As it
may be naturally supposed, thly passed the night in great
alarm, but fortunately the greater part of the ladies were
too ill to be aware of the danger of their situation. Happily
for them all the night was calm and serene, and they were
enabled to keep the leak under till five o'clock in the morn-
ing of yesterday, when being off the North Foreland, they
again hoisted the signal of distress. Boats from Ramsgate
immediately put off to their assistance, and landed the pas-
sengers safely at half-past eight in the morning, after a pas-
sage of sixteen and a half hours duration, which is usually
accomplished in a much shorter time. We have made
every inquiry respecting the truth of the above account,
but all the information which the company to which the
vessel belongs has yet received is, that the accident arose
•finm one of the pipes having unfortunately got choked.
The Rapid first put into Kingsgate harbour, but was after-
wards brought into Rumsgate, and so little injury had she
sustained, that she was to proceed to Calais this day.—
Evening. Payer.
At the close of Bartholomew fair on Thursday a female
hyena produced four young onea. No such a circumstance,
we are told, as that of an hyena having young has ever hap-
pened before in this country.
A singular circumstance occurred at Islington a few days
vo. Mr. Hickman, after an absence in India of more
than twenty-one years, returned and found that his landed
property, which was considerable, had been disposed of by
his heir-at-law, a Mr. Laycock, who had sold it to the
pariah, awl upon which land are erected numerous dwell-
ing-houses and a chapel. Mr. Hickman, of course, claims
his land and also the edifiers erected thereon.

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GR.! itiLATICAr, SMorixd.
(From a lie ry York Paper.
As smoking is an innocent indulgen.e, and at it is cds-
tomary with people of all classes to relate the news of the
day with cigars in their mouths; and as the generality of
smokers make an awkward appearance, in consequence of
their ignorance of the theory of punctuation in smoking,
the following system is recommended :
A simple puff serves for a comma ;
Puff, puff, a semicolon ;
Puff, puff, puff, a colon ;
Six puffs, a period.
A pause, with a cigar kept in the mouth, represents a
(lath longer or shorter in continuance.
With the under lip raise the cigar almost against the nose
for an exclamation ! And to express great emotion, even
to the shedding of tears, only raise as before, the cigar to
the end of the nose.
For an interrogation? it is only necessary to open the lips
and draw the cigar round the corner of the month.
Taking the cigar from the mouth and shaking the ashesl
from the end is a conclusion of a paragraph.
And throwing it in the fire is a final and stylish pause.
Never begin a story with a half-smoked cigar ; for, to
light another while conversing, is not only a breach of
politeness, but interferes with the above system of punc-
tuation, which destroys all energy and harmony of ex-
pression.

IRELAND.

ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS ESTARLISII3IENTS

IN THE PROVINCE OFAIUNSTER.

Stating tbeOrdertowhiCitheibeisni, the number of religious in
each house, the amoant of the fund by which they are supported,
and whether the metnbers have increased or decreased within the
last ten ycira.
MICIMIOCFSE or canner, _ _

Town of Thurles.—One Ursuline convent of ladies, contains
twenty-one religious, including five lay sisters, and one novice,l
Funds 4,6001. in Government securities. This house pays rent,'
amount 4GI. per annum. The number is stationary for the last ten
yeRTS..
Town of Thurles.—One monastery of monks, called Brothers of ,
the Christian Schools. Three brothers. 1,0001. in Government
securities—tits tionary.
Town of Thurles.—One convent of Franciscan Friars, two
brothers ; voluntary contributions of the faithful stationary.

Town of Thurles..—One presentation convent of ladies ; blx pro.
fessed and two no%ices . • 2,0001. in Government securities. This
house owes a debt of 3001. and pays rent, amount 171. per annum,
and annuity of 261. This house was established seven years ago,
and is on the increase. _ _

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Fethard.—One convent of Augustine Friars ; two brothers ;
charity of the faithful. An increase of one.
N.B.—There is one Dominican Friar in Cuhel, and one Angus-
-.
tinian Friar :n 7pferary. both mendicants.

DIOCESE OF WATERFORD.
(Furnished by Dr. Kelly, Catholic Bishop of Waterford.)
Watertord.—One Ursuline convent; nine professed and four
novices ; their own property. This house was established 1816.
Waterford—One presentation convent ; thirteen professed and
three novices ; their own property. Established 1798.
Carrick.on.Suir.—One presentation convent; eight professed
and three novices ;•their own property. Established 1812.
Dungarvon.—One presentation convent ; seven professed ; their
own property. Established 1812.
Clonmel.—One presentation convent si eight professed and four
novices • their own property. Established 1812.
Wate'rford.—One monastery of monks, called Brothers of the
Christian Schools ; eight brothers ; their own property. Este.
bli.hed 1821.

Dungarron.—One monastery, &c. ; two brothers ; their own
property. This house was established 1821.
Carrick-on.Suir.—One monastery, &c. ; two brothers ; their
own property. This house was established in 1821. Besides the
above, there are, in different parts of the diocele of Waterford,
eight Franciscan friars, two Augustinian', and one Dominican
friar, who are all supported by the alms of the faithful.
N 11.—Dr. Kelly not being long appointed to the see of Water.
ford, could not state, with accuracy, the increase or decrease of the
members of each religious house within the last ten years.

DIOCESE OF CLOY NE.
Doneraile.—One presentation convent ; the only religious
house in the diocese of Cloyne ; six sisters. Each lady on en.
tering pays NO/. Dr. Coppinger does not state the increase or
decrease of members during the last ten years.

DIOCESE OF EILLALOE.

There are but two friars in this diocese of any religious profes-
sion ; the one in Ennis, the other in Nenagh, and arc supported by
the people for whom they labour.

DIOCESE OT KERRY.
Killarney.—One presentation convent ; ten professed and three
novices. The ladies bring to this house from S6Ol. to 3004 and
the Right. lion. the Earl of Kenmare gives It 100!. per annum.
The number nearly stationary.
Tralee.—One presentation convent ; four professed and two no-
vices. Deposits of the ladies as above. On the increase.