The Sun.
London, England, 1823-07-31 00:00:00

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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

RRTGETTON RACES, TUESDAY, 'fora' 29.
The Town Plate of 100 sov. for all ages; beats, one mile and
three-quarters; three-yr-olds, 6st. 121 b. ; four, fist. ; five,
Bst. 121 b. ; six, 9st. 21b. ; and aged, 9st. 41b. ; mares and
geldings allowed 31b. • winners once in 1823 to carry 31b.
twice, Alb. ; thrice, 711. extra. The winner to be sold for
250 gs if demanded, &c. ; the winner of the King's Cup to
carry 31b. extra to the above conditions.
Mr. T. Coleman's Vanloo, 6 yrs old - - 31 1
Ld Egremont's gr. c. by Young (Johanna, 3 yrs old 1 2 2
Mr. Forth's sister to Magnus Troll, 3 yrs old - 23 dr
Two others started—the Judge placed but three.

BECCLES RACES, MONDAY, JULY 28.
The Gentlemen's Purse of 50 sovereigns. Heats, two miles
and a hlf.
Major Wilson's bl. f. by Juniper,a out of Spotless
Mr. W. Edwards's b. Helena, by Rubens
2 to I on Helena:
Sweepstakes of 5 sovereigns each, with 25 added by the Corn
rnittee. Heats, two miles and a.half.
Mr. Wames's ch. m. Huntress Mr. Coyte's b. M. Countess - Mr. Gould's ch. IL Lounger
TUESDAY, JULY 29.
The Town Purse of 501. for all ages. Heats, two miles and a
Major Wilson's b. h. Lawrence -
Mr. Gould's ch. h. Lounger
Mr. Warne's ch c. Torn -Thumb, by Muley
2 to 1 on the winner.

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SUPERB REGATTA.
The grand Sailing Match for a valualle Silver Cup, under
the especial patronage of the Proprietors of Vauxhall, took
place yesterday. According to previous arrangement, the
vessels, which amounted to twelve, were sailed by their respec-
tive owners. They were to sail from Bleckfristrs Bridge round
a boat moored near Putney Bridge, and back to Cumberland
Gardens, Vauxhall. The boats were art at their stations at
half-past three, ready for the signal to start. We have seldom
seen snore anxiety displayed to witness this annual contest,
winch generally afford, delight to the admirers of Aquatic sport.
The buts, burthened. with gay eompany, were widely spread
over the smooth surface of the River, whilst the Bridges, the
wharfs, et:ad-craft, and the verdant banks above Westminster
Bridge,, displayed an extended multitude, cheered by bands of
music, and gay waving flags. The boats started at five o'clock,
and made sail, led by a barge with the Members of the Cum-
berland fleet. A light breeze from the westward was directly
In their teeth, and all obliged to work to windward. The tide
was running up. One of the vessels, we believe the Swift,
sustained some damage before she had made much way, and
was unable to continue the contest. At Westminster Bridge
the St. George took the lead, and displayed great superiority
in sailing. She was followed closely by the Spitfire, and a
better match between two sailing vessels has seldom been seen.
After an excellent trial of skill, the,St. George kept her ad.
antage, and returned Brat to Cumberland Gardens at about
ight o'clock In the evening; she was closely followed by the.
spitfire.

ENGLISH OPERA liousE.—A.s the romance
whence the Melo-drama of Presumption was de-
rived does not come within the ordinary rules
of literary composition, the ordinary rules of cri-
ticism are not applicable to the play. We have
already given our opinion, and have character-
ized the latter us a tribute to the taste of the
;mes, which seems to delight in those composi-

tions which strongly impress the imagination.—
In this point of view its inherent nature is
calculated to produce a powerful effect upon
the general feelings, and therefore it may be
expected to be proportionally attractive. And
as the intrinsic qualities of the piece are
brought into forcible action in the performance,
it is no wonder that it is attended by crowded
audiences. Such has hitherto been the case ; and
last night most persons present seemed to be ab•
sorbed in silent awe and fearful expectation.
They were, however, agreeably relieved from
these terrific emotions by the comic parts of the
Drama, and were afterwards fully requited by
the exertions of BA RT LEY, Wancu, and Miss
KELLY, in the humorous Farce of Free and Easy.

Mr. YoUNQ, it is reported in the Theatrical
circles, is re-engaged at Covent-Garden The-
atre, and is to receive twenty guineas for every
night he is called upon to perform during the en-
suing season.
MATIIEWq, the Comedian, arrived at his cot.

age at the foot of Highgate 11111, on. Saturday
ast.

Mrs. BLAND, so many years a favourite vo-
calist at Drury-lane Theatre, is now unfortu-
nately in a state that precludes the hope of her
ever returning to her professional duties.
We understand that during the present recess
Covent-Garden Theatre wilt be completely re-
decorated, and many alterations made in the
interior to increase the comfort of the audience.
THE TOOTHLESS COMPANY.--A very old gen-1
tleman told me that he was once invited to dine

with a lady of some distinction at Bath, about his
own age, and where he met a party,of inmates to
the number of eight, the lady herself making one.
On sitting down to the table, the seven guests
looked at the dinner with some surprise, there
being nothing solid to be seen in any one of the
dishes ; no joint of any sort, but soups, minced
meats, stewed vegetables, jellies, syllabubs,
creams, &c. This old lady amused herself a short
time with witnessing the strange looks of her corn-
pany, before she explained to them the mystery.
She then told them, that, having nn exact know.
ledge of their circumstances, and a sympathetic
feeling towards them, she had resolved to make a
feast for the whole party, suitable to their con-
dition. That she had reason to know, that thongh
eight in number, they had not one tooth amongst
them all, and she had, therefore, ordered a dinner,
upon which they need not bestow a thought upon the
lost power of mastication. Such an odd piece of
kindness, as the old gentleman told me, kept
them so laughing all dinner time, that they found

the toothless meat almost as difficult to swallow
as if it had consisted of hones.---(Heraldic
Anomalies.)

ANCIENT COIN.---A few days ago there was
found in a garden at Cupar, Fife, a silver
coin of James the Sixth. A small bit contain-
ing the date has been broken off, but it ap-
pears from the legend to have been struck im-
mediately after his accession to the throne of Eng-
land. The obverse hears the King's head, with
the Roman numerals XII. behind it, to denote the
value for which it was to pass—twelve shillings
Scots. The inscription is " Jacobus Dei Gratin
Mag : Brit : Fra : et fib : rex." The reverse
exhibits a complicated shield bearing in the se-
cond compartment the red lion of Scotland m ithin
a double tressure, fore and contra fore ; in the
third the harp of Ireland ; and in the first and
fourth, smaller shields divided also into four quer-
ers, bearing in the second and fourth the three
lions of England ; in the first three fleurs delis for
France ; the bearing of the fourth in both is so
much obliterated that it cannot be ascertained...-
The legend is " Nemo separet Bute Deus junxit."

MURDER OF ELIZABETH ANTRoNr,

This morning at low water, the body of Eliza-
heti; Anthony, suspected to have been murdered
by Wm. Dyson, as stated in* the Police Reports
from Queen-square, was found upon the beach
at Chelsea Reach, where it' was shifted by
the tide. It was shockingly mutilated, sup-
posed to be caused by the friction in Ike
ater. Information was; sent to Mr. Mod,
landlord of the Union Tavern, Air-street, Pic-
Cadilly, in whose house she had been 'bar,
maid at the time she unfortunately became tic..
quainted with Dyson, who was then waiter
at the time. Mr. Hood went to Queen-square
Office immediately, to consult the Magistrate
how he should proceed. Mr. White, who was the-
sitting Magistrate, ordered him to. acquaint the.
Coroner, it; order that an Inquest may be held
upon the body, and ordered that sufficient time
might be allowed to procure the attendance of all
witnesses who knew any thing of the parties, as •
it was a case which required serious consideration.
—Dyson is confined in a lonely cell in the
prison in Tothil-fields, and is attended day
and night by two men, at the request of the Ma-
gistrates. All his friends are permitted to see .
him if they please, but the only person who has
as yet visited him is Mrs. sell, with whom
he had cohabited, and to whose lodgings it:
is said the deceased Eliza Anthony was to
have gone en the night she had been drowned,.
she not being able to remain in her oven
lodgings any longer. He eats but very
and maintains a very melancholy and dejected
aspect. ills countenance is 170eillily sorrpwful,
and he is upon all occasions completely down-
hearted and distressed in mind. His examination
will not take place till Monday next, unless ac-
quitted by the Coroner's Jury.