The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1818-07-27 00:00:00

ISLE OF WIGHT REGATTA.

COMM :OLY 25.
The Isle of Wight Regatta !which increases in aplendour
and attraction every year) conossenced un Thursday, by the
procession and review of the pilot vrionds. Niue of them
started for three prises, sailing three heats round the hnssys
off Cowes (about 15 nailer). The two he'd heatc were cl ds ly
contested by I.oug's vessel. of Yarmouth, and Cawle's, of
Nettle/done, and won by Long, apparently, front his pos-
sessing a superior knowledge of the odes. Castle's resale%
came iu second. About 30 gentlensen's yachts (of the Ytt.'bt
Club), and an immense number of other vessels and boats
of all descriptions, crowded the busy and interesting scene,
which was not is little increased by the presence of the. Prince
Regent% yacht (the Royal George), which came Saila from
her anchorage at Spithead, having on board Earl Spencer,
Mr Tierney, and • lam party of distinguished persons,
friends of and the Hon. Charles Paget.
The Yacht Club Members (about forty) afterwards dined
at the Marine Hotel (Lord Grantham in the Chair), where a
most sisropte•us entertainment was provided for theari and
their friends. It it impossible not to congratulate the coun-
try and laud the feeling which influences many of our most
distinguished Noblemen and great Landholdess, so promote
these interesting naval spectacles. There is annictlsing in
the sight beyond the mere gratification of the day. It is
giving stub a direction td our pleasures, and seeking them
from such Marcel, as, independently of the healthful effects,
is connected with our national character as • great naval
pones. The name of Ines Royal Highness tile Prince Regent
stands at the head of the Royal Yacht Club—following are
the Dukes of Cleves*. sod Gloucester, and 158 Noblemen
and Gentlemen. At the last meeting, Lord Keith, Sir Tho-
mas Berrie, Adm. Halkett„ and Sir Lucius Custis, were
elected honorary members.
The yachts of Ilse following Gentlemen were now present :
W. Curtis, Esq Captain Symonds, Captain Graham, Hon.
W Hare, B Wardell, Esq. J. Shakespeare, Esq. S Cliallen,
-- Geismar, Eaq. C. Aylmer, Esq. 11. A. Herbert,
Esq. W. Gave* Esq awl. C. Pagel, J. Gordon, Esii. Sir
G. Thomas, Ban. Captain II Ammo!, S. P. Peach, Esq. Co.
hotel Whiteley, Lord Grantham, .1. Lindegren, EPq. J. Fa-
sakerly, Esq. T. A. Smith, juu Esq. Joseph Weld, Esq.
W. Baring, Esq. Rev. C. A. North, Sir W. Curtis, Batt.
Hon C. A. Pelham, and Lore Fitzharric
On Friday this aquatic gay scene was recommenced by the
yachts sailing in procession round the buoy of the Bramble,
and bad' to Cowes roadstead—a pleasing sight.
A sailing wiatili then took place heti/ern the five prime
fleet vessels that had won first Writes its the course of the
last five years—for • grand silver tankard, given by the
town of Cowes; which was won by the Pallas, Long, of tar-
month (the winner of yesterday's pritr). An ordinary and a
ball, at the Marine Hotel, which were both numerously at-
tended, chided the reciand day'. enteriainment.
On Saturday (this day) three silver cups were sailed for by
the !Stites vessels; owe, containing three pints, was won by
Cork, of the Mysore, of Nettlesione ; the quart cup, by
itewarei vessel ; the pint, bar Mitchell's. The rowing match
fur purses was won by Lord Grantham's galley. The close
of this truly national spectacle was glitch as to give earnest
of unprecedented Interest 10 the nee anniversary.

ScAostooourm, JVLT ft.—There ore daily new
arrivals. Amongst those of the week, the Dumiger
Duchess of NEWCASTLE, Gen. Casurvaii, Sir
G. Cdults, Burt. sod family, &c. &c.

In consequenc:_. of the appearance of a Thom
abundant crop of apples in Jersey, cider is 11001
selling in that Wand at one penny the quart.
NEW Orii.—We were this rooming (Monday)
favoured with a .ample of this grain, of very prime
quality, brought to market by Mr. J. OntscoLL. •
firmer in the north suburb., and purchased by Mr.
ti. K. FEATH, at 50.. per barrel. The seed for
this was ploughed in the 4d October; the produce
has been so favourable, as will induce Mr.DittscoLL
to sow in acres in the ensuing September. We
uaderatand Mr. FBAS% will have his purclisie enli-
vened into meal for Saturday's market.—/Cor#
Mercantile Chronicle.)
At Ross Wool Fair on Mondrie, there was a
good monument of different kinds of wool, but not
so large a quantity as Usual at this time of the year.
The trindcd wool *old from 28s. to 36.. per stone ;
lambs ditto, from e 6.. to 44.. Or ditto. The spew
of cattle of the prime sort was smell, and they sold
well ; but of inferior cattle, the sale was very
dull. Sheep met with a ready sale at good prices.
For horses these wee little ilerisand.

doe of the Briglithn packets, which strived from
Franct on Tuesday, brought over 70,000 egp.
The to:der of Lord Geoid': LEseol, at Le-
vant Lodge, Sussex, was ou Monday last rubbed
of its eatables.
On Thursday an inquest was taken by Mr.
TODD, at the parish nt Little Snrnhorne, Diary-
ou View of the body of THustas DAY, sou
of Mr. Oat, r 'inner ut horses at Stockbridge Down,
who was thrown from a potty on which lie was
r!ding, and from his foot hooking in the stirrup,
he was (bagged a considerable distance., whereby
hr iios so much bruised on the head and other
part. of the bole, as to cause his instant death.
Verdict—Accidcmial Dedth.