Star.
London, England, 1822-09-13 00:00:00

PRESTON Cu ILA SEPTEMBER 11.

The Grand Selection of Sacred Music was per•
formed on 'Monday evening in the Parish Church,
which was filled with a brilliant assemblage of rank
and fashion. A Grand Miscellaneous Concert was
given last evening at the Theatre. The greatest
preparations are making for the Masquerade on
Friday. The Theatre on Monday evening 'was graced
with a'very splendid andience. The Vauxhall Gar-
dens Bowling-green was also very numerously at-
tended, to witness the magnificent Fireworks of M.
Hengler, the King's pyrotechnist.' Preston is still
very lull of company, but few of the principal fami-
lies having left.

MIL LIVINGSTON'S AERIAL ASCENT.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Pregon, Tuaday, September W.
The ascent of Mr. LIvINOSTON, on Monday, was
truly magnificent. The balloon, which for a short
time was obscured id clouds, again bioke forth, and
rising into the horizon with the sun-beams playing
full upon it, presented a very beautiful effect, not
unlike a 'oall of gold, or the pictured representation
of a comet. Its progress did not appear to be very
rapid, but quite steady. At, about live minutes past
three it was seen descending, and was generally sup-
posed to be in the neighbourhood of Blackburn. It
appears that Mr. LIVINGSToN, finding he was fast
gaining upon the rising land, and being very desirous
of making his descent upon the level, began to open
the valve, when he had been in the air about twenty
minutes; and being, as he conceived (for the objects
below were not at that time distinctly visible), nearly
over Blackburn, and at the height of above three
miles. The balloon for some time descended very
gradually, until coming near the earth, Mr. LIVING-
STON could make an observation, and found -he
was on the slope of a valley; he now threw all his
weight upon the valve, and descended with great
rapidity, throwing out, as he came near the earth,
his grappling-irons. He fell at five minutes past three
o'clock in the afternoon, in a field between Stonyhurst
and Blackburn, within two miles of Whalley, called
Billington Moor, on the left of the high-road.—
The balloon was- dragged along by the wind over
two or three fields, on the edge of a slope, and in its
progress the grappling-iron tore up everything that
impeded its way. Three husbandmen, who had on
the first, appearance of the balloon ran to the spot,
endeavoured to throw the grappling iron round a'
tree, and succeeded ; but such was the force with I
which it was driven along by the current of air, that
the tree was torn up by the roots, and one of the men,
in attempting to bold the balloon down by the ropes,
had his hands completely scarified. At length, after
several dreadful rebounds fiom the earth, Mr. Lt-
vtisoaroN was thrown out of the car, at the height
of eighteen feet from the ground, and fell upon his I
side, which, we are sorry to say, was much bruised.
The balloon it was found impossible to secure, and
it rose again on being relieved from the weight of
Mr. LIVINGSTON, and was driven in the direction of
the German Ocean, distant about 120 miles, over
the borders of Yorkshire. There is strong reason to
hope, however, that it may fall before it reaches
the main ocean.
Mr. LIVINGSTOR met with the kindest attention
from those who witnessed his fall, and was immedi-
ately placed on a horse and conveyed to Whalley ;
thence he proceeded by the coach to Blackburn,
where his bruises were dressed. On Tuesday morn-
ing he arrived at Preston, a good deal fatigued, and
a little lame from the bruises on his hip, but other-
wise in good spirits.

A fire broke out at four o'clock this morning in
the back part of the house of Mr. Goudwin,l4, Norton
Falgate, fancy biscuit-baker. On its first being dis-
covered an alarm was given to the inmates, but the
fire was raging with such fury that it prevented them
from coming down stairs; they, however, made their
escape along the parapet, in a state of nudity. By
this time several engines had arrived, and a plentiful
supply of water being ready, the flames were extin-
guished, after doing much damage backwards, and
destroying part of the front of the house.
Yesterday morning, as the workmen of Mr. CoR•
DER, the builder, in Vauxhall-road, were slacking a
quantity of lime in the cellar of a newly-built house,
they left a great heap together whilst they went to
breakfast, and at their return found the first floor and
kitchen staircase all on fire, the lime having ignited
in their absence. The fire was got under with the
assistance of an engine, which immediately arrived,
but not before considerable damage was done.

Wednesday se'nnight, at Hexham, Sarah Turnbull,
aged 86, accidental-1y set the curtains of her bed on
fire, and was so severely burnt in endeavouring to
extinguish the flame that she died next day.
Yesterday afternoon, as a party of musicians were
upon an aquatic excursion down the Thames, the
boat was upset by the strong current at London.-
bridge, and the whole party being thrown into the
river, were carried with the tide a great distance.
Happily Covington, an expert waterman, happened
to see the accident, and succeeded in picking them
up, before any sunk, or got into the dead water. He
carried them to a public•house on shore, where they
dried themselves, and from thence proceeded home.
Letters from Monte Video of the 2d of July, were
received yesterday, which state that a Proclamation
was issued on the preceding day by the Commander
of the troops, declaratory of the intention to adhere to
the Cortes at Lisbon, and against a union with Brazil.
This step is said, however, to have been partly com-
pulsory, and produced by the interference of the Offi-
cers of the European Regiments. The Proclamation
also calls upon the Brazilian soldiery to co•operate
with them; but to this they were believed to be
strongly disinclined, and serious consequences were
anticipated from the difference of political feeling
among the troops of the two countries.
The amount of grants to the several Counties of
Ireland, made by direction of his Excellency the
Loan LISUTENANT, at the recommendation of the
Commissioners appointed to receive applications for
the telief of the pobr up to the Ist of August, 1522,
inclthive, was us follows t
Cork, 18,5651. Clare, 19,4001. Donegal, 26,3451. Kerry.
6,9251. Limerick, 11,9501. Mayo, 27,6831. Roscommon. 4,080/.
Culow, 110 L Sligo, 1,5054 Leitrim 1,3651. Tipperary, 1,170/.
King's County, 1801. Watirford, 1101. Westmeath, 5551. Cavan,
lea Fermanagh, Mg. Wexford, SOL Kilkenny, 3,0101.—
Total, 1127,t301.

THE PEDLAR'S ACRE ESTATE.

Yesterday a Vestry was held of the Parish of Sr.
Mary, Lambed", the Rector, the Rev. Joan D'Ovt.ev,
in the Chair, to consider of the expediency of selling
the Estate of Pedlar's Acre, belonging. to the Parish,
and to apply the proceeds hereof for sites, enclosures
of but ial-grounds, and other purposes connected with
the works going on for the building of new Churches.
This estate, as stated almost fabulously., was left in
the year 1531, as a bequest by a blind pedlar, but
his precise object is not actually known. Stew's His-
tory of England gires the_following description of
the ancient Church of Lambeth :
" In the east window k painted in the glass the effigies of
pedlar and his dog, who gave one acre of land to the Parisi, now
called Pedlar's Acre, on condition the said picture or effigy be
from time to loss kept ep and in good repair. He also gave In
money sCe per annum for ever : and to the then Archbishop
£lOO, Rector £2O, Clerk and Sexton. each £lO. The figure at
the Pedlar atop remains in the Church and Vestry, and the
Churchwardens have no doubt considered it as the tenure by
which they bold the land of Pedlar's Acre, and have with ewe
and attention preserved and renewed the painted glass and die
effigies."
Some doubts, however, have arisen whether the
land was ever bequeathed to the parish, because. it
'seems, the tablet of benefactions is not explicit on
this subject. It• was hoped that yesterday's discussion
would throw some light on this curious subject. The
proposal, however, did not appear to carry much re-
spect to the memory of the donor.
The RECTOR opened the business of the Meeting
in the usual manner.

MK LETT strongly opposed the proposition for
converting the Pedlar's-acre from the original pur-
pose for which it was designed by the donor, which
was, that it should be appropriated for certain cha-
ritable purposes within the parish. It certainly could
not have entered into the donor's head to apply it for
building purposes, and why should the parish con-
travene his intentions? Besides, he said, they must
have a Bill in Parliament to enable them to alter the
appropriation of the money—a mode which was both
expensive and inconvenient; and he thought on the
whole it would be much better for them to raise
money in a different manner.
Mr. WILLIAMS, in a long speech, differed from Mr.
Lett, and concurred in the propriety of the measure.
The RECTOR was of opinion, that it might be ex-
pedient to sell this property ; he doubted whether
the money required could otherwise be obtained with
so much advantage to the parish.
A Parishioner contended that they had no power to
sell this property, which was originally bequeathed
for a specific charitable purpose.
Mr. LETT entirely concurred in that view, and
cited the original registration of the property in ques-
tion, to strew that if they attempted to sell it, they
would be liable to an information for such an act.

Mr. HOITICY, Mr. WILLIAMS, and other Gentle-
men, had a very long discussion ; and it was at length
resolved, on the motion of Mr. Lett,
That It is inexpedient, at present, to dispose of the Pedlar's-
acre Estate for the purposes mentioned in the notice."

This Resolution was agreed to, it being understood
the matter would be discussed on a future oacasion.

Tim MUSEUM, No. XXI. will be published To.
row, contAining:
Reviews of Della Cella's Narrative of an Expedition from.
Tripoli to the Western Frontier of Egypt—Southers Remains
of Henry Kirke White—Percy Anecdotes, No. XXXI V.—Me-
moirs of Benvenoto Cellini--Oasoutm.:—Demolition of Carl-
ton House—Etymology of Mary-le-Bone—Book of Ghosts—
Tbe Picture Rook : London—Hope and Castle Building—
Chertsey Meadows—Periodical Press in France.—Porray :
Reply of Lady Byron, &c.—Tsta FINE AZTll:—origin and Pro.
gress of Mimic, No. 1 V.--Tus DZAPIA :—Haymarket Theatre.
VA ILlETlZS:—Oluervatioos on the Month of September, Scientific
Disa.-overies, Anecdotes, Literary Announcements, &c. &c.
Published by JOHN Maus, 69, Fleet-street, every Saturday
Morning; and may also be had of all Booksellers. Newsmen,
and Postmasters. Price ad. in London and its environs, orfrve
by post, ls.

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SPOATING IN7T.LLIGENCE.

SETTING AT TATT
DONCASTU
to 1 apt Swap
13 to 2 apt Mandane Ely
13 to apt Ajax
13 to 1 apt Mareelkw

'ERSALI:I36 SRPT. 12.
yr. LIKIIIII.
i 5 to. 1 agst Antonio
25 to 1 agst Pilgarlick
30 to 3 apt Negotiator
53 to 1 apt Bay Burton

16 to 1 eget Louisa ,
MATCH ES.
Colonel Cooper's horse Brander is matched against Colonel
Synge's Whalebone (est. 41b. each), at the Newmarket First
October Meeting, for SO guineas, b. ft.
At the neat Eibury lifeeting, Mr. West's Angelica (Ost. 71b.)
is matched against Mr. Myttea's Paradigm test. elb.) for SO
guineas, b. ft.

PRESTON GUILD RACES—Las: Day.
The Gold Cup, value 100 gs. the gift or the Tradesmen of Pres.
. ton, fcr hones, Ste. of all ages, that never won a Cup.—
Heats, a mile and three-quarters.
Mr. Ferguson.' b. c. Champaign, 4 yrs old
Mr. himpsun's b. f., Bonny Ilea, 4 yrs old
A good race.
A handicap Stakes of Sgs. each, with 90 Sovereigns added.
Two miles.

1 1
2 0

Mr. Field's cb. g. Mercury - ___-
- 1
Mr. Series b. g. by Sorcerer, 6 yrs old - - it
Mr. Newsham's bl. m. Little Martha, aged - 5
Mr. C. Tempest's b. b. Ranger e 4
Mr. Whittaker's g. by Citizen - 5
• A well•cooreated race.
The Main of Cocks for 10gs. a battle, and gOOgs. the main,
between the Earl of Derby and Thomas Legb, Esq. was won
by the former.
The pickpockets were very active in their nefarious operations
during the Races. One Gentleman had his pocket-book, con-
taining £l4, cut from his breast pocket while standing at a
gaming table.

ASIIBOURNE PARK RACKS.--Wamegsnor, San. 11.
The AshbournO Hunt Stakes of sgs. each, with l Sgs. added, fur
bunters, tarrying list. Heats, two miles.
Mr. Howordesly-ho
Captain Glossop's Corinthian
Mr. L. Forth's Jupiter
Mr. Guest's Morella

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1 1
4 2
3 3
2 dr

6 to 4 apt the winner.
fivreepatakea of logs. each, for bones not thorough-bred.
Mr. dosalyn's ladybird -
Mr. Hindle's Gossip - -
Mr. Ward's Mountebank - -

Six started. ato 4 apt Gossip ; 9to t age the winner.
_ TSNTERDgN RACES-.-Fanmy.

A Sweepstakes of Sgs. each, witc;i3oalieTir;m the Fund.
Two-mile beats. (Six Subscribers).
Mr. A. Braithwaite's b. h. Cardenio, aged, 9st. Sib. 1 2 2
Mr. Whiteside 's ch. h. Wouvermans, aged, 9st. Slb. 2 1 1
Sweepstakes of logs. each, with 20gs. added from the Fund, for
horses not thorough-bred. King's Plate weights. Two-mile

heats. _ _ _
Mr. Maydwell's b. m. Miss Doubtful, 6 yrs old - 1 1
Mr. Dickson's br. in. Milkmaid, aged - .. 2 2
Mr. Rick wood's ch. in. Rosebud, aged - 3 3
Mr. Fisher's Blue Ruin (fell) • - - - 4 dis
Mr. Easton's Creeper, aged, lOst. beat Mr. Delancey's Little
John, aged, llst. four miles, 60gs.
The Town Plate was not run for, for want of horses.

LORD KENNEDY'S MATCH.—(Fcevu P Elt - A RTI4: ULA NO
The decision of Lord Kinnutov's great match, for 2,000g5.
took place on Monday, 12th August. His Lordship had taken
40 to 1, in fifties, that he would, one day of season 1822, from
twelve o'clock of one night to twelve the following night, kill 40
brace of grouse, on his shooting-ground at Felar, at the head of
Aberdeenshire, and afterwards ride to his seat at Dunnotter and
back to Fehr, a distance of 140 miles. Exactly at twelve on Sun-
day night three watches were set together, and put into a box-by
the umpires, Tomtit', Esq. on the part of Mr. FA aQIIHA &SUN,
and Captain lisactair on the part of Lord KENNEDY; Mr.
11 /NG referee. At four in the morning Lord KENNEDY began
shooting, attended by a great body of Highlanders, drawn toge-
ther from curiosity. A great deal of rain had fallen in the night,
which made the hills very wet, and the bitds wild. 'lhe first bird
was killed at a quarter after four, and the whole 40 brace in four
hours and 41 minutes. After shifting his wet clothes, and taking
some refreshment, he mounted his horse, and started for Dun-
notter, where he arrived at two o'clock ; having rode the
seventy miles in four hours and a half. He remained about an
hour there, and got back to Felar four minutes before eight at
night, performing the 140 miles in ten hours 26 minutes, and
winning the match by four hours and four minutes. The whole
was done, shooting, riding, &c. In 15 hours and 56 minutes.—
He returned to Castletovrn that night, a distance of 14 miles,
by ten o'clock; making the whole distance on horseback 154
miles. His Lordship did not appear fatigued. Everything was
against him : the grouse are uncommon strong and forward title
season; the road is anything but good—the first four miles a
mere mountain sheep track, and the remainder very hard and
stony, with numerous short sharp hills.