The National Register.
London, England, 1815-02-12 00:00:00

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THE OHICIN OF BOND-STREET AS THE FASHIONABLE

LOCNGE OF THE RE .AU 310.VDE.

Duringthirles Fox's famous contested Election, the late
Niche's of Devonshire made herself very conspicuous by
the enthusiasm with which she canvassed for that celebrated
character. It is well known that at that period the Duchess
was the leader of the gay world, and so much influence had
she, that any fashion or place she patronized was sure of
becoming quite the rage. Tavistock•street, Covent-garden,
was at that time the fashionable morning promenade; but,
unfortunately for its inhabitants, who were chiefly trades-
people, they were not favourable to Fox, so that when the
Duchess canvassed the street, she did not gain a single vote.
She immediately gave orders to her coachman, never to drive
her through Tavistock-stteet again upon any pretence what-
ever, exclaiming at the same moment, " I will be the ruin
of you all." She from this time selected Bond-street for her
morning drive, which till then had been utterly unknown as
a place of fashionable resort. Tavistock-street was imme-
diately deserted by the beam: and belles, and thus did Bond-.
street rise to its present celebrity.

The new Pantomime at the Olympic Theatre, entitled
Broad Grins; or Harlequin Mag an I Harlequin Fag. has
. been received with an approbation almost unprecedented in
the annals of theatrical history. The idea of an Irish Har-
lequin was certainly a very happy thought, and the mode in
which the pantomimic groupe are set in motion is most ex-
cellently conceived and executed. The allusions to local.
circumstances, are irresistably diverting, and the songs
abound in point of humour. Where theme is so much to
praise, we aie unwilling to stop at trifling objections, but we
mist earnestly advise the proprietors to shorten some of the
business towards the conclusion, and this point attended to,
it will almost defy criticism. -
Another affair of Crim. Con, has recently occurred in high
life, attended with circumstances of great aggravation, which
has given rise to much conversation in the fashionable world.
A noble Scots Peer, Lord C. returning from church Sunday
forenoon, detected his Lady in a situation the most unequi-
vocal, with an officer who is said to have been an aide-dc-
camp to the Duke of S. and the son ore clerg% men of
considerable fortune. The injured Lord, in the height
his just indignation, discharged a pistol at the gallant as he
was hastily retreating, and shot hint through the arm. which,
is said to be fractured. The affair happened near Staines..
The lady, who has two children, was sent away immediately.
HOGS DRIVING TO A BAD MARKET.---The late Mr.
J , of Pall Mall, purchased an estate in Norfolk with the-
idea of retiring from business and turning practical agricul—
turist, and hired a bailiff to superintend the farm in his ab-
sence. The man finding the land in an impoverished state,
advised his new master to purchase and turn out upon afire
hundred hogs. Mr. .I—, not knowing that a year-old sheep
in that county is denominated a Hog, posted into Hampshire,
where he bought the number required. Many of these, how-
ever, were lest in driving to the hoped for paradise. On the
arrival at Jewel/ern Farm, the bailiff was astonished, and, on
inquiry of his master,soon discovered the mistake. Mr. J—,
cussed the brawny bailiff, wished the D-1 in the Swine,
and gave himself up for a " lost Mutton," as he was now con-
vinced that although he had plenty of Hogs, he could not save
his Bacon!

Two houses in the City, we regret to atate, stopped pay-
ment on Saturday week. One of them, a Jewish hour:.,
Messrs. L. and Co. failed for not less than 300,0001. and up-
wards.