The Sun.
London, England, 1824-08-16 00:00:00

MISS PATON.

The following paragraph appearud in the John
13u11 Paper of yesterday :
" It is said seriously, in places where it might be as se-
riously contrtulieted if untrue, that Miss Picrou was married
to Lord WILLIAM TiEtiox at York, so long ago as last
March. We think it but fair to the good sense of -ikj. Lord-
ship, and the reputation of the Lady, to state what the report
generally is, in order that, if it be incorrect, it may be contra-
dicted by authority."
We have received the subjoined card from
Miss PATON, in consequence of the foregoing
paragraph
6, King-street West, Bryanston-square, Aug. 16, 1824.
Miss PATON having seen a paragraph relative to herself, in
the John Bull Newspaper of this day's date, loses no time in
requesting the Editor to contradict the statement of her mar-
riage. bliss PATON is particularly induced to make this re.
quest, because the Editor must be aware that such reportsc
tend materially to her prejudice in the exercise of her pro-
fession, and to prevent the formation of future theatrical
engagements."
%Ye cannot, however, conceive that the reports
in question can be injurious to so charming an
actress, and vocal performer, for, married or
single, she must always be a first-rate favourite,
if she continues to exert her talents before the

THE BRITISH INSTITUTION.--Tilo last Exhi-
bition at the Gallery in Pall-mall, closed on Sa-
turday. We noticed it on its opening, and always
feel regret whenever its exhibitions conclude. The
Institution itself itself may be regarded as of essen-
tial importance to the honour of the Empire with
respect to the FINE ARTS, and the Public ought
to feel a deep sense of gratitude to those patriotic
and enlightened individuals by whom it was
founded, as it has fostered British Genius and
improved the National taste. The exhibition
which has just closed, consisted of many admira-
ble works from old foreign Masters of the highest
repute, and we may proudly add, of such works
of British Artists as add lustre to the country.
Among these were works of Sir JOSHUA REY-
NOLDS, WEST, °PIE, GAINSDOROUGH, WILSON,
ROMNEY, and HOGARTII. The whole has been
well attended, and while Artists have studied the
several productions with advantage, the ordinary
spectators have not " gone unimproved away."
We were glad to see Mr. YOUNG, the Secre-
tary, after a severe illness, able to resume
his post, and also to find that His MAJESTY
has given him permission to execute a series
of Etching-Illustrations of the Pictures in
the Palace of Carlton House, collected,by
his MAJESTY. Those Pictures are highly
honourable to the Royal taste as well as libe-
rality, and will, of course, have due justice done
to them by Mr. YOUNG, whose similar illustra-
tions of the STAFFORD, GROSVENOR, LEICESTER,
and other Collections, have presented such cor-
rect and spirited outlines as have been highly be-
neficial to the ARTISTS as well as to the STU-
DENTS of this country.
LUTON proceeds to Dublin from the Hay-
market immediately on the close of the season at
the latter Theatre, and will not return to town
for two years. ABBOTT is said to be making up
a strong company; with which to make his debut
as Manager of the Dublin Theatres; in tiovern-
bar next.

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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

SOUTHAMPTON RACES, A. 12.

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Town Plate of 100 soy., with a subscription of 10 sov. each.
Lord Palmerston's Luzborough - - - 1 1
Mr. Farquharson's Champion - - . 2 2
Mr. Fleming's Augustin - - . - 3dr
Lord Palmerston's Luzborough ; 4 yrs old, walked over for
the Southampton Stakes of 25 soy. each; and also for the
Three and Four Year Old Stakes of 5 soy. each, with 30 sov.
added. _ _ . . . _._

The Yeomanry Sweepstakes of 2 soy. each, with a Silver Cup
given by J. Fleming, Esq., to the non-commissioned officers
and privates of the South Hants Yeomanry Cavalry.
Mr. Shelley's Black and all Black - 1 1
Mr. Datnan's ch. b. Meg Merrilies - 2 2
Mr. Kearley's Driver - bolted dis.

SECOND DAY.
The sport of this day was somewhat better than the last,
Jiough much damped by a heavy shower of rain, which con-
tinued an hour.

For the Sweepstakes of 25 sov. each, for 3-yr old colts and
fillies, Mr. Fletning's ch. c. by the son of Haphazard, walked
Over.
A Sweepstakes of 5 sov._ each, with 50 soy. added by the

Ladies.-1 I eats two miles.
Mr. Fleming's Augustin, 4-yrs old - - 1 1
Mr. Russell names b. f. Isabella, byGmnictis - 2 2

The Cocked Ilats.did not till
Fifty Pounds given by the Members for the Town. Free for
all ages.—Two.mile heats.
Mr. Dilly's hr. m. Milto . - . - 1 I
111 r. Daman's ch. m. Peggy, by Witchcraft, 6-yrs old 2 2
Mr. Fleming's eh. c. by his Son Haphazard - 3 3
Mr. Fleming's Augustin, 4-yrs old - - 4dr
The Farmers' and Tradesmen's Sweepstakes of 2 soy. each,
with a Silver Cup, given by .1. Fleming, Esq. was won by Mr.
Drew's ch. m. beating Mr. Westcott's Madcap und Mr. Far-
mer's Beau Billy.
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BULLOCKSMITHY RACES—TUESDAY, AVG. 10.
The Gentlemen's Purse of Twelve Sovereigns, for horses, ,
mares, or geldings.
Mr. Wethemll's b. c. Footman, by Hettnan, 3 yrs • 1 1
Mr. Edward's br. g. Forrester, aged - - '2 3
Mr. Bannister's b. g. Gambler, :3 yrs - - 4'2
Mr. Turner's ch. f. Lady of the Lake, aged - . 3 4
A Sweepstakes for Ponies not exceeding 13 hands.
Mr. Turner's ch. f. Telegraph - - . 1 1
Mr. Johnson's b. h. Pontius - . . 2 2

WEDNESDAY.
A Silver Cup, value 25 soy. for Horses, Mares, or Geldings.
Mr. Edwards's b. f. by Cornus, 4 yrs - - 2 I I
Mr. Kent's ch. in. Catherine, 5 yrs . 1 2 2
Mr. Wetherall's Footman, 3 yrs - - . 3dr
Mr. Morton's cli. f. by Raphael, 4 yrs - . 4dr
A Sweepstakes for Ponies not exceeding 14 hands high.
Mr. Morton's ch. in. Betsey, 5 yrs . - 3 I I
Mr. Moseley's b. m. Non-Such . . . 2 3 2
Mr. Turner's ch. f. Telegraph . - - 1 2dr

CORK RACES, /11o..rnAr, ArairsT 9.
Though no horses had been entered for the Hunters' Plate,
the contest for which, it was expected, would have affbnied
much interest, as several horses of celebrity were named, there
wits a capital race for the Silver Cup.
Mr. Terry's b. h. Fencer - . . 1 1
Mr. Lane's g. h. Babe - - - - 2
Mr. 6la.s's ch. h. Major - - - 3 3
Mr. Coppinger's ch. to. Thetis - - - 4 4
A fine race between Fencer and Babe.