The Sun.
London, England, 1817-08-27 00:00:00

HASTINGS, AUGUST Qq.

The influx of company bete has increased most
considerably during the last week, notwithstand-
ing the boisterous weather which has been so ge-
nerally prevalent along the coast, but which has
caused but little damage ashore, although it has
dreadfully scored some of our fresh water visitors.
On Simday morning a cutter (the Arpe, of Wind-
mill Hill, Captain Loch), having been upon a sly
trip to Boulogne, and being unable to keep the
sea, was swamped, a wave having taken her
broadside, in attempting to reach the beach, dur-
ing a most severe gale. The vessel was turned
completely keel upwards, -and the whole of the
crew immersed in the ocean ; but being luckily
near in shore they all escaped, with only the loss
of their empty kegs and the small boat lashed to
the cutter, which was by the force of the sea
broken from from it, and instantly foundered-7
A singular character, JOUN HUDSON, by trade a
boat-builder, has attracted great notice, by se-
cluding himself, and living entirely in a cave,
which he has cut out of the West Rock, in imita-
tion of Rubinson Crusoe. Fie has been crossed
in the tender passion by a fair damsel, JANE
rnts.t.tes, of this place : he refuses all inter-
course, and subsists chiefly on vegetables : he is
perfectly harmless, and will occasionally discourse
with his visitors, who are very numerous, upon
religious subjects. A party of wandering Egyp-
tians trom a neighbouring camp, of which there
are many in the environs, have, however, relieved
him from the cares of his bed, by stealing that
and all the furniture from his cave. Our amuse-
ments have been greatly increased by two most
excellent Concerts, which have been given in the
Assembly Room, in which the performance of
Miss FRITH, both as a,most superior vocalist and
harp player, has been most highly appreciated,
and the mellifluous voice-of little DONALDSON
universally admired. The Violin Concerto, by
young WILLIS, displayed great execution, and
was most deservedly applauded. The pet form-
ances have given such general satisfaction that
they have been repeated at Battle, by desire of Sir
GODFREY and Lady WEBSTER, and to-morrow
they again visit that place, by desire of our late
worthy Member, J. FULLER, Esq.—Among our
most prominent fasbionables_are-7

Count Bidwell, Lady Graham and Daughters, Colonel and
Mrs. Norris, Sir Thomas Fletcher and his Brother, Captain
'Miley, Mr. Yorke, Cornet Chapman, Mr. E. Banks, &c.

There are many others,' but these are the chief
pedestrians on the Marion Parade, where the Co-
burg coat, Wellington boots, Blucher pantaloons,
Cossack trousers, and white hats, are ;a4l the ion.

Miss O'Nen.t...-As the Public are so tmucb in-
terested in the welfare of this charming Actress,
they will learn with pleasure that there is no truth
in the report that she has been indisposed at
Boulogne.
A Grand Musical Festival Fs announced to be
holden at Christchurch, HAMS, on Friday, the
sth of next month. From the liberality of the
scale on which it is to be conducted—front the ce-
lebrity of the performers already engaged—and
from the well-known taste for music which per-
vades Christchurch and its vicinity, there is every
reason to suppose that the undertaking will merit
and meet with the highest patronage.—This beau-
tiful and retired town is likely to boast of many
visitors this autumn, for besides the great num-
ber of excellent private lodgings, it possesses one
Of the most convenient hotels in the West, of
England, and .affords more general accommoda-
tion than is frequently found in sea ports of this
description. Near to Christchurch is Mudeford,
a most excellent bathing-place, with the finest
sand on the western coast.. The views from it
are very grand and striking ; all the ships passing
up and down Channel,, and going within the Isle
of Wight, w•ithdhe Needle Rocks, Hunt Castle,
Sr. Catharine, &c. &c. There are a variety of
Gentlemen's scats and romantic rides in the neigh-
bourhood, and the periodical balls held at Hum-
by'; Hotel are always well attended.