Star.
London, England, 1823-08-27 00:00:00

M. MARGATS ASCENT AT PARIS.

This aeronaut took his departure from the Champ
de Mars on Sunday the 17th inst. at a quarter before
nine in the evening. The air was calm, and the co-
loured lamps (which formed a crown) below the bal-
loon, permitted the spectators to follow it with their
eyes for a long time. Arrived in the upper regions,
M. Margat experienced an intense cold, the gas in
dilating left an humidity which soon converted into
ice, and which gave the aeronaut much trouble in
managing the valve. He succeeded, however, in
overcoming this obstacle, and proceeded V 1 ithont acci-
dent through a very thick fog to the Forest of Villers-
Coterets in the commune of Fleury, 25 leagues from
Paris. At midnight he effected his descent, and
found himself perched upon a tree, which served as
a base for his wandering edifice. There M. Margat
passed the night, notwithstanding the rain; which fell
in abundance. The astonishment may be conceived
of the Sieur Debary, Keeper to the Duke of Orleans,
when, at four in the morning, on going his round,
he perceived at the top of a tree our aerial voyager,
and his immense baggage. M. Margat praises the
conduct of this keeper, from whom he received every
kind of aid ; he was also very well received by the
Mayor of Fleury, by the Cure, and by all the inha-
bitants of the village, who flocked to see him.

The accountsof the harvest in all directions, on the
Continent, are favourable. Rye and oats are very abundant.
Thursday Charles Warner, convicted at the last Kent
Assizes, was executed on Pennenden Heath. He confessed his
guilt, and was very penitent.

It is mentioned in a letter, dated Stockholm, the
Ist inst. that it is the intention of his MAJESTY to ce-
lebrate, with becoming splendour, the Hymeneal
Jubilee, so well known upon the Continent, called the
" Silver Marriage," i. e. the 25th Anniversary of the
wedding day. The " Golden Marriage" is the 50th
Anniveisary of the same.
Monday afternoon a lamentable accident occurred
at CI ossburn Bleachfield, in the Parish of East Kil-
patrick. A young woman was about to fill a large
boiler with goods. Wishing to have them thrown as
far over as possible, she set her foot on the top of the
boiler ; and, in throwing in the second piece, she un-
fortunately lost her balance, and fell fairly into the
boiling liquid. The proprietor, who chanced to he
on the spot, flew
,to her rescue; and dashing in his
arms nearly up to the elbows, drew her out. Medi-
cal aid was instantly procured ; but all attempts to
save her proved unavailing. She lived in great agony
till eight o'clock on Tuesday morning, when she died.
We have heard that the Corporation of Southamp-
ton, desirous of paying some compliment to his MA-
JESTY in the event of his entering the limits of that
ancient port, had a handsome gold medal struck
to commemorate the event. His MAJESTY'S visit,
however, hiving been put off, it was much regretted
that the work should be consigned to oblivion, more
especially as it has been considered by the best judges
to be one of the most beautiful specimens of the art
hitherto executed in this country. The Corporation
have therefore sent it, with an explanatory Address,
to his MAJESTY, enclosed to the Secretary of State,
wh• will take the first opportunity of laying it be-
fore his MAJESTY.

A parcel lately arrived at the Star Inn, Perth, bear-
ing this singular direction:—" To Perth, by the hi-
land coach, from thence, 2s. 2d. to Killin, 2s. 2d. to
Killin in the carrier. To Hugh Macgillavray, care of
Mr. Duncan Mackay, Ardchyle, by Killin, Perthshire;
and if this does notfindhim out, am sure the Deel winna."
THE LOVERS CHECKED.—Saturday last, consider-
able sensation was produced in the north-east corner
of the County of Durham, by the elopement of a
young Lady, scarcely out of her teens, with a Gen-
tleman on the verge of 50. She had been on a visit
in the neighbourhood of Sunderland, and, being ex-
pected home that evening, the coach was met on the
road by the father, who was told that she had quitted
it about half an hour before, on pretence of indispe-
sition, and was observed to step into a postchaise,
! which immediately drove off in the direction of New-
Icastle. The mother of the Lady, suspecting who the
Gentleman was, lost no time in pursuing, and, on her
! arrival in Newcastle, was informed that the Gentle-
man she suspected was then in bed at the house of
his brother. Insisting on an interview, he acknOw-
hedged her suspicions to be well founded, but refused
to say whither the Lady had retired. The morning,
however, brought this secret to light, when she was
discovered to be at the Three Indian Kings, where
she had slept the preceding night. It is said that, on
their arrival at Newcastle, it was found that no fund
had been provided for the prosecution of their jour-
ney to Gretna ; the Gentleman having depended upon
the Lady, and the Lady, of course, upon the Gentle-
man, for supplying the needful. This being an ob-
stacle not to be surmounted, the parties separated for
the night, and the Lady being discovered, as- above
I stated, next morning, was compelled, with great :And
manifold reluctance, to accompany her mother home.
CORN EXCHANGE, MARK-LANE, AUGUST 27.
The arrivals this week (of Wheat 1800 quarters. of Barley'
WO quarters, and Oats 1900 quarters) are •cry small, and the
weather continuing in a very unsettled state for harvest, occa
sions more money to be asked for fine dry Wheat this morning-
but there is not much doing in the trade, as the weather appears;
fine to-day. In all other Grain no alteration from blianday's
prices. There are 3300 sacks of Flour aimed, and dais article
continues to sell heavily.

PORTING INTELLIGENCE.

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BRIDGEWATER RACES,
On Tuesday and, Wednesday last, were not so fully attended as
heretofore. The weather was rather unfavourable, and the sport
very indifferent on the first day, but much better on the second;
and a very spirited subscription was Altered for the ensuitit.y ar.
Both the Members for the &rough were present ; and Faye been
very zealous in furthering some public imprnvemehts.which it is
said, will shortly take place in the town and port of Bridgewater.

ARCHERY.
The Woodmen of the Forest of Arden held their Grand An-
nual Wardmote during the last week.
On Monday, the 18th inst. the Master Forester's Gold Medal
was won by the Rev. T. C. Adams, and the Seni"r Verderer's
Silver Medal by the Rev. C. Pi'mer: the Rev. T. C. Adams
being Lieutenant of the Target.
Wednesday, the 2eth inst. the Silver Arrow was shot for, at
nine score yards, and won by Sir Francis Shuckburgh, Bart.
Friday, the 22d inst. the Silver Bugle wag shot for, at 101
score yards, and won by the Earl of Aylesford. The Dit,beait
Gold Medal, Optirne Merenti, was adjudged to the Earl of Ayles-
ford as Captain, and the Silver Digbean Medal, Berle lierenii,
to the Rev. T. C. Adams, as Lieutenant of the Numbers.
The fortunate Ladies in the Lottery were Lady Emily Field-
ing and Miss Crawford ; the former having drawn the Silver
Arrow, and the latter the Gold Bugle.
The Earl of Aylesford, as winner of the Bugle, was decorated
with a beautiful Silver Medal, presented to the Woodmen of
Arden, by Sir Francis Shuckburgh, Bart. design, a Bugle, in re-
lief; motto, Win one and wear me; on the reverse, l'almons qui
meruit ferat. And Sir Francis Shuckburgh, Bart. wore a very
elegant Silver Shield,, presented in like manner by the Bei. T.
C. Adams; design, an Arrow, in relief; motto, Nec temerr nee
float& ; on the reverse, Ardor eat rewire sagittas.—The Medal
and Shield to be worn annually by the respective winners of the
Bugle and Arrow.
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The Lord Warden, the Earl of Aylesford, presented a very
handsome chased Silver Cup, to the best shot at the Target, on
Wednesday, which was won by the Rev. H. W. Sitwell ; and a
similar one to the best shot at the Target, on Friday, which was
won by the Rev. C. Palmer.

The Balls on \Vednesday and Friday evenings, in the Forest-
Hall, were very brilliantly attended; there being assembled much
of the beauty and fashion of this and the adjoining counties.—
Among a long list of Fishionalaks present, were
Earls Aylesford and Denbigh, Lord Newport, Hon. Major
Finch, Sir Robert Wilmot, Bart. Sir Francis Shuckburgh, Bar
Sir Gray Skipwith, Bart. Sir E. E. Wilmot, Ban. Sir C. Co*-
vine, D. S. Dugdale, F.sq. M.P. C. 51ills, Esq. M.P. George
Lucy, Esq. M. P. Captain A'Court, R.N. M.P. Captain Digby ;
Countesses Aylesford and Denbigh ; Ladies Emily Fielding,
Wilmot, and Skipwith ; Hons. Mrs. Dugdale, Leigh, and Hood.

ROWING MATCH.
The Rowing Match, for a Purse of Sovereigns, given on
Monday, in several prizes, by the friends of Mr. 'furred, of the
Swan Tavern, Battersea, afforded much pleasure and amusement
to a numerous assemblage of company. The principal prize, a
Purse of 10 Sovereigns, was gained in fine style by Gregory, of
Pepper-alley.
FEMALE JUVENILE PEDESTRIAN.
Monday an immense concourse of people assembled at the
Green Dragon Gardens, Stepney, to wittiest the attempt of a
child, eight years of age, to perform a task of thirty miles within
eight hours, the circumference of the Gardens being exactly the
fifth of a mile. At twelve o'clock it is calculated that above six
hundred-persons were on the ground, having paid one shilling
each for admission. At half-past twelve the child made her ap-
pearance, accompanied by her father, and commenced her ar-
duous task, which she performed eight minutes within the al-
lotted time, without any apparent fatigue. A collection was sub-
sequently made for the child by the persons in the Gardens, and
the subscription was most liberal.
FIGHT IN SCOTLAND.
Monday se'nnight, a pitched battle took place at the head of
Burntstield Links, near Edinburgh, which afforded to the Fancy
an unrivalled display of their favourite science. The combatants
are butchers, known to the Sporting World by the names of
Fiery Burns and Sloth Brown, both noted pugilists—the former
having studied in the school of George Cooper, and the other
being a pupil of Black Robertson. At five o cloct the heroes
entered the ring. Brown was accompanied by Billy Johnson
as his second, and John Bull as his bottle-holder; Cowrecd and
Ned Roddikins of in these capacities for Burns. After
doffing their looogery, Brown and Burns proceeded to work.
Round 1. Much scientific sparring, hut no hits. The men
were evidently cautions of each other, and consumed ten minutes
in the exchange of innocent civilities.

2. A .ever; tally. Brown planted a heavy blow on Burns'
nob, and split it—claret flowing profusely.—Betting 2 to I in
favour of Brown.

3. Blown dealt out in great abundance., both right and left ;
but equality restored by a dreadful blow received by Brown
upon his chatter-box, which floored him.—Bettiog even.
4. Dreadful fighting. Both closed and came dawn, Burns
uppermost, who made an attempt with his knees to dibble his -
adversary's clay. _ _

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5. Both came nobly up to the scratch. After some skirmishing,
Burns was made to hold his jaw, by a blow well directed against
that part of his anatomy. Gave out more claret.
6. Both ..ante up in good style; but the courage of Burns re-
ceived another severe check from a blow upon the bread-basket,
which obliged him to discharge its contents.
In the other roundi, down till the tenth, there was much hard
and scientific fighting, with no advantage to either side.
10. Wonderfully hard rallying, and many severe nobbers ex-
changed. Burns brought down by a tremendous blow, which
shut up one of his sky-lights.
i. Terminated one of the severest and best fought battles
ever witnessed north of the Tweed. Both men came up man-
fully in good time; but were unable to give play. An :armistice,
consequently, was agreed upon fur one month.
The fight occupied no less than fifty minutes, and was attended
by a prodigious number of amateurs, more than we supposed
the whole city contained ; a deal of Muni was lost and won in
betting upon the incidents ; and two Knights of the Cleaver,
lied and The Laird, an said to have pocketed largely.

SPARRING.
The meeting at the Fives' Court yesterday wassbut thinly at-
tended, but there were sonic good ruflianing bouts' It was for
the benefit of Bitton, a man used up in service, and now an ac-
complished teacher of the fistic art. Amongst the bi.st settings-
to were the following :
Reid and Western.—The former aspiring young man, who
has signalized himself in combat, met a forniidable opponent in
Western, a rustic, picked up from grass in the westtru nursery,
whose talent was obscured until A% arti found nut his genius at
Bath Races. Reid had the best of the set-to, bi,t his opponent
would not be denied.

Spencer and Robert Whitehead (designated " white-headed
Bobby.")—These men made a very zuffianing turn-up,in imita-
tion of earnest. Spencer 'hewed n.o,t science, but Bobby would
be with him in an ungenteel rush at. the head. It was a bout
of courage and science.

13elasco, jun. and Jones, the sailor boy, had nothing else than
a good fight—plenty of science, abundance of pinch% with
strength to carry all their points into execution. The set-to
produced sonic claret, and Hooters also.
Jemmy Lennox, the veteran, anti Latham, also made a holy
set-to.

Ward challenged to fight any man in England, ba: r•ng;Spr:ng,
and his money was ready. Joshua Hudson was not there to
reply, but he had a friend or two there ready at the bustle, and
there was no doubt about a fight, as both men want a job.