The Sun.
London, England, 1823-08-26 00:00:00

ROWING MATCH.

Yesterday afternoon the River above Bridge presented a very
animated spectacle ; the fineness of the day haring attracted all
the admirers of aquatic sports. The match was for a beautiful
Silver Cup, given by a Gentleman of distinction. The con.
ditions were the same as in the wagers contested by watermen.
The first and second heats they were to start from Waterloo.
bridge, go through Westminster-bridge, return down the north
shore, through illackfriars-briclge, and up through the centre
arch of Waterloo-bridge,—to be rowed by 6 pair of oars. The
following, distinguished by the colours annexed to their names,
started :

Henry Airth, Timothy Neil, pink; John Barnesby, James
nagens, light Nue ; Michael Barrett, Robert Anderson, scar-
let. The second heat was contested for by George Conway,
Thomas Wiggin, orange; Charles Moore, Edward Brown,
Allow; Paul Jones, John Griffiths, green.
Soon after three o'clock, scarlet, light blue, and pink started
forafter a very excellent contest, light blue
came the
in
half-past four, yellow, green, and I;range rowed the second heat.
tfihrestars heat;
tboat,
consequently winners of the heat. At
It was not so well rowed or evenly contested as the first. Orange
came in the winners.

Shortly before seven, light blue, orange, green, and pink,
being the winners of the first and second heats, started to now
ple last and grand heat ; the distance was the same, ;it the other
hats, but reversed, as they rowed de*n instead of up,. and

came in finally to Strand&lane. It was a very manly and efrrci
tive struggle, and was won in fine style by orange.

PLYMOUTH GRAND REGATTA.
PLYmou'rli, AUG. 23.—Thursday this town presented one
of the gayest scenes we ever witnessed here. The morning's
amusements commenced with the Regatta, at eleven, at which
hour the Hoe, which nature has formed as one of the best situa.
tions for suclia purpose, presented one mass of delighted people,
exceeding in number 6,000, to witness the Regatta immediately
below them in the Sound, the whole face of which was covered
with craft of all sizes and descriptions. The three classes of
prize-boats set off by signal, immediately after eleven o'clock,
making the whole race in excellent style. The rounding of the
standard-boats was performed by most of the vessels in a man.
ner to excite astonishment of the beholders, and reflects the
highest possible credit on the managers. The Regatta closed
about four o'clock, when the following vessels were declared
winners :--

First Class—Sylph, E. X Newman, Esq., 31. P.
Second Class—Lady Louisa, Captain Lyons.
Third Class—Amanda, Sprig, Esq., of Falmouth.
Up to this hour did the Hoe continue to present a moving mul-
titude ; the sight of which from sea must have baffled descrip-
tion for grandeur, particularly as the ground rises in gentle ac-
clivity to a considerable summit. In the centre of the Hoe,
either Nature, or chance-medley (in search of limestone), has
formed a delightful amphitheatre, on which were arranged the
excellent band of the 61st Regiment, in their full dress, for
whose " enchanting sounds" the company cannot be too much
obliged to the gallant Colonel Royall, who commands that
much esteemed corps. --.
The PORTSMOUTH REGATTA, if the weather prove
favourable, will be one of the most splendid specimens of
Nautical exertion that has ever been exhibited, the spirit with
which the Owners of the Vessels and Boats are excited in
equipping them for their respective matches, is deserving of
every encouragement and praise ; and the arrangements made
by the Managing Committee, we understand, are such, that
cannot fail of giving the highest gratification to spectators,
who feel an interest in observing the skill and intrepidity in
which British seamen manage their craft, when they are sumu,
lated to put their powers into action. And we have heard that,
besides the regular Matches, the sloop-rigged boats belonging
to his Majesty's ships, in number nearly a hundred, will be
exercised on the days of the Regatta, within the same points
chosen by the Committee.—The Ryde Regatta will take place
on the 29th with a Ball in the evening.

Partridge shooting will be very much delayed this year. The
birds are numerous and strong. The landholders in this neigh.
bourhood, We are told, intend putting it oil' till the 14th.—
( Brighton Gazelle. )