The Sun.
London, England, 1824-09-27 00:00:00

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.

Lord G. Bentinck, at his father's, (the Duke of Portland's),
in St. James's-square, from Doncaster; Mrs. Stuart Hall and
Family, in Albemarle-street, from Scotland; Earl of Buck-
inghamshire, at the British Hotel, Jermyn.street, from Scot-
lann ; Lord and Lady 'William Bentinck, at Greillon's Hotel,
Albemarle-street, from the Continent; Lord Chesterfield and
the Hon. 11. M. Cavendish, at Miller's Hotel, Jermyn-street ;
Mrs. Sharpe and family, at do.; the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Mans.
field, at An. ; Gen. Coghian, at Fenton's Hotel, St. James's.
place, from Tunbridge-wells; Uvedale Price, Eq., at the
Waterloo Hotel, Jermyn-street, from Scotland; A. E. Heath.
cote, Esq., at Flatlong's Hotel, Oxford-street, from Stafford-
shire; Capt. T. B. Wall, at do., from the Continent.
CHANGES.—The Duke and Duchess of Buckingham, from
Stowe, for their seat, Avingtun, Hants; the Hon. Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Smith, for their seat, Grayhurst, Bucks ; Colonel and
Lady Fitzgerald, from the Union Hotel, Cockspur-street, for
Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Brooke, from Jordan's Hotel, St.
James's-street ; H. Gott, Esq. and Miss Gott, from ditto, for
the Continent; Mr. and Mrs. Greig, from Blake's Hotel, Jer-
myn-street, for Scotland ; Mrs. Mundy, from the Royal Hotel,
for her seat in Hants ; Mrs. Bucknor, from ditto, for Wind-
sor ; the lion. 'l'. Twisleton and James Page, Esq. from ditto,
for Lord Eardley's seat, Belvedere ; J. A. Houblon, Esq. for
Berks ; John Marken], Esq. on a tour; Captain Bateman,
for Ireland.

GRAND NATIONAL REGATTA.
We fear that we shall be called to order for disclosing a sub-
ject known at present only to a few, but of deep interest to
Great Britain. Its national importance, the lively interest his
MAJESTY has ahewn for its completion, and the spirited co-
operation of the Ministry, form the best excuse for introduc-
ing the subject thus early, and claiming for its High Author
and Noble Promoters the warmest thanks of their country.
A Grand Annual and National Regatta has been decided on,
to commence next summer, upon a scale of magnificence worthy
the present wealth, power, and Nobility of the British Isles.
cufouitoodfintgnetlberititsruh liaandst molting Leith,
That there should be a Regatta worthy of the nation was car.
ried unanimously, but its tletails are not definitively arranged.
1 If these peaceful contests bring forward the models of a &pings
or an Ingram—if they perfect seamanship, or diffuse a nautical
taste among the Nobility and wealthy Commoners, than his
Majesty and the Royal Yacht Club will have had the merit of
.nteanreorDublin, Plymouth,
national pines. The course will be the cir.
Portsmnuth, preys Cow nthor stationS, so many I'l"n' for aifl;"
hordeii ta k
real oi
racing,
, andMr. w
ihieunnsioe
givenl"ani.nu stakes
sll y t6o" s
himself' cannot °llea to a liberal grant, to foster a naval spirit
along the whole line
The of our coasts. A new Order of Merit is
46 ,
to be created-
-4""1* or the Isles;"anti his M • has
graciously
n manytb eat
tTll}ll
, con, . descented as us
, —rand Muter of the Order, to be-
come ' l'he Sovereign Lord of the Telee.,, '
This Order, a
step of promotion to be added by the Admiralty,andthe '
compliment of 20,000/. stakes, must. create
A comp solid
etition of
talent never before developed in any ag
Post.) e or country.—(Morni v.

PLACES OF FASHIONABLE RESORT.
MARGATE, SEPT. 2G.—Our summer swarms are gradually
dispersing and making way for our autumnal visitors, who ap-
pear to be of a different species of society, and more fixed in
their determination of remaining; and although the town
within these few years is double its former size, still each house
has its fair proportion of inmates. The severe gales of Friday
and Saturday, and the accompanying rains, have no doubt
washed off many from our shores ; yet the daily packets bring
in freights unusual at this period ; and should October prove a
fine month, there will be no lack of visitants. Our amuse-
ments are getting more winterly, and our evenings conse-
quently spent under roof. St. Peter's Gardens and the Pier
promenade are now deserted for the theatre, which at this
period, in addition to a very superior provincial corps de dra.
matiquc, our old favourite KNUHIT, of Drury-lane, adds his
talent to the list; his benefit to-morrow is expected to be a
bumper. It is fixed rather too near the Manager's, Mr. FAIT.
CIT SAVILE, who talus his night on Friday, which is also
highly patronised, and expected, as usual, to be the best of the
season, to whose indefatigable exertions this town is indebted
fur one of the prettiest country theatres, and one of the best re.
gulated companies in the kingdom. Lectures on Astronomy
are also being given nightly at the Assembly-room. The balls
have this season fallen entirely off; the last takes place on
Thursday night, for the benefit of the proprietor of the Royal
Hotel, Mr. Howe, and is patronised by the 17th Lancers, from
Canterbury, whom report speaks are booked for the theatre on
the following night; so that we are not without our autumnal
gaities, added to which is the universal panacea for dark nights,
coals, cards, and cordials, old maids' comforts, which are now
coming into season in full bloom.
CIIELTENIIA3I. SEPT. 2.l.—The Earl and Countess of
Coventry and family arrived here on Wednesday evening from
their seat In Worcestershire. The autumnal visitors are arriv-
ing now. The Subscription Balls for the remainder of the sea-
son are to be on Mondays and Fridays. In consequence of the
shortness of the days the promenades at the Montpellier and
the King's Spa have been discontinued in the evenings, but the
bands attend and play at both Spas every afternoon from half.
past three o'clock till five. The band at the King's Well al-
ways conclude with " God save the King."

Lord Viscount SIDMOUTII:ii now at New Park,
near Devizes, on a visit to his nephew, 'l'. G. B.
ESTCOUIIT, Eeq. AMP. His Lordship is on his
return home from the West, where he has been
for the benefit of his health. The moment it was
known that he had passed through Devizes, the
bells of the different churches commenced a
merry peal, and have continued, occasionally,
thoughout the morning.
Mrs. FITZIIERBERT is one of the most scientific
botanists in the kingdom ; anti her protege, Miss SEYMOUR,
is not deficient in talent that way.
The NORWICH GRAND .MUSICAL FESTIVAL terminated
on Saturday, by the performance of a grand selection of Sacred
Music. An apology was made for Miss CAREW'S hoarseness.
It is supposed that this festival has caused an expenditure dur-
ing the last week at Norwich, of not less than 3,0001.
NEWPORT, SEPT. 25.—0 n Thursday Sir R.
IlsssETT, Knight, was chosen Mayor of this borough, for the
ensuing year. Mr. Hall of the firm of Hall and Plinbly,
booksellers), and Mr. J. Fowler, butcher, were elected high
constables, for the same period. 'We are happy to find that
the original object for which corporations were instituted, riz.
the protection and prosperity of trade, has been particularly
attended to in the choice ottwo burgesses from among the trades.
men of the town—Air. J. George, currier, and Sir. G. Mew,
innkeeper, being on Thursday chosen to that important office.
There is now at. Exmouth, composed entirely
of shells, a model of the Right Hon. Lord ltot.LE's new
church, of the following dimensions :—Three feet 10 inches in
length, 2 feet width, 2 feet 2 ditto centre aisle 4 feet 6 height
tower; the pinnacles and other ornaments of die church are in
i
equal proportion ; it has been seen by Lord and Lady. Rolle
andand
icongmapnannityy of at Ilwincrtkonm,analipd grt was modelled by Messrs.ily admired fox its elegance
Robert and John Perry, masons, of Exmouth.