Star.
London, England, 1808-09-10 00:00:00

BRIGIITOh, SEPTEMBER 8.
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Late in the afternoon of ye4terday, a most melan-
choly and fatal accident occurred to the servant of
Mr. Ghtverrirs, between this place and Rottingde4n.
The servant in question was following his master ca
horseback, who was in a gig, to the place above-men-
tioned, when about a.mile on this sithvol their desti-
nation, the horse of the vrvant became restive, and
by a retrograde motion, fell with him over the margin
of the aid', to the beach, at least 60 or 70 feet below.
It is almost unnecessary to add, tlia both horse and
rider were killed on• the spot. Thetremains of the
poor fellow were conveyed to the inn at.Rottingde:n.
Mr. GRIFYIT/13 keeps a -Subscription-house in St.
James's-street, London.

GLOUCESTER MUSIC MEETING.
GLOUCESTER, SEPT. ii.—The Music Meeting which
commenced yesterday in this city, has occasioned an
influx of visitors from Bath, Cheltenham, Worcester,
and the neighbouring counties, greater than was ever
remembered. Not a lodging is to be had, and many
individuals are compelled to leave this for Chelten-
ham, immediately after the performances have finished.
The Duke of BEM:FORT lodges over a grocer's shop,,
and pays 30 guineas for his aparunents for three days.
The Duke of NORFOLK is also here, and is indiffer.
ently lodged. The streets are filled with carriages,
the inn-yards being too small to contain them, and
the servants are compelled to sleep in their masters'
coaches, for want of accommodation.—The Musical
Festival was introduced by an excellent sermon at i
the Cathedral Church, preached by the Rev. Mr. !
raostu. After the Litany, Dr. Borces Anthem, i
Chorus, &c. was performed by Messrs. HARRISON, 1
BARTLYAIAN, VAUGHAN, and Mrs. VAUGHAN ; and !
after the Sermon, the Coronation Anthem was also I
sung by the same persons in a very superior style of ex-
cellence.—The Concert Room, in the evening, was
crowded to an extreme, and Mrs. 13tuatioros was re-
ceived wi,h rapturous applause. The performances
were Alexander's Feast, and a Selection. Mrs. /34.-
Lmerros sung " He chose a mournful Muse," with
a recitative accompaniment, and " The Prince un-
able to conceal his pain," with undiminished excel-
lence ; but in the Italian Bravura, " Oh 1 Compore,"
accompanied by Mr. F. CRAMER, she displayed a su-
periority
of voice, judgment, and execution, that drew
forth the most enthusiastic applauses from the au-
dience, and confirmed her reputation as the most
scientific singer in Europe.—This morning the Ora-
torio of The Creation was performed in the Cathedral, /
and had a wonderful effect. The Trio, "Ye that
in waters glide," was admirably sung by Mrs. Bit,
I INGTON, and HARRISON, and BattrumAN ; and the
beautiful air, " In sweetest harmony more than di.
vine," also sung by Mrs. BILLINGTON ; and a 0 mag-
nify the Lord," sung by Mrs. VAUGHAN, gave gene.
ral satisfaction ; but the grand Chorus, " He gave
them hailstones," &c. resounding through the vaulted
roof of the Cathedral, had an astonishing effect upon
the congregation, and was most sublime and awful.
' The several other selected Pieces in the. Second Act
were as ably performed, both in the instrumental as
well as vocal department, and proved an admirable
treat to the lovers of sacred music.