Star.
London, England, 1824-06-04 00:00:00

IVIR. AND MISS. GRAHAM'S ACCOUXT OF
HEIR AERIAL VOYAGE.

Shortly after their ascension Mr. Graham found it
necessary to rid himself of all the ballast from the car,
and, indeed, of everything else of a r:vighty description;
this he attributes to the clouds being heavily charged
with rain. They kept the City in their sight for lull
half an hour, and they lost all earthly views by the bal.
loon entering a dense cloud, in which they experienced
much cold. They passed through several others, and
the effects of which completely deprived them of hear-
ing. The thermometer, at this period, which was about
ten minutes past six, stood at freezing pint, and in
about a quarter of an hour after it was as low as 20.
The thirst that they now experienced was unprecedented,
which they had no way of decreasing, having no liquid
in the car but brandy.
At length they Leached a clear and serene atmosphere,
and the sun shone forth in its brightest rays, the clouds
below having their usual appearance—that of snow
mountains heaped together. The tendency of the bal-
loon to ascend was very great, and it was found neces-
sary to open the valve a little, in order to discharge a
portion of gas, and to prevent the vehicle ascending.
Having been in the air one hour and twenty minutes,
they began to descend, and threw out the grappling
irons, which were fastened to a rope, 270 feet in length.
Mrs. Graham looked over the side of the car, and ob-
served that the irons appeared like a table-knife. They
now began as gradually to descend as they had ascended,
and having obtained it gravity, in ten minutes they
reached terra Erma in a field belonging to farmer
Brown, in the of Cuckfield, about H. miles from
Brighton, in one of the most tremendous showers of rain
ever remembered. Tne car slightly rebounded three Limes
on touching the earth,but not to injure it or the aeronauts.
There being a club at the house of Mr. Webber, Cie
King's !lead, in the village, upwards of SO persons came
ranning to their assistance, and they we:'e assisted out
r,f the car, and conveyed immediately after to the above
hous., where they experienced the most hospitable [teat-
'tient. J. Sud win, Esq. near whose seat they descended,
sent an invitation to them to his house, but Mr. and Mrs.
Graham wishing to get to town, declined the offer.
At half-past nine o'clock they left Cuckfield in a chaise
and four, on the roof of which were the balloon and car,
and arrived safe at their house in Poland-street, Oxford-
street, at half-past two o'clock yes:erday morning, where
they were received amid the greetings of their friends
and Committee.

The Duke of YORK left town yesterday morning, for
the purpose of attending the Epsom Races.
Yesterday morning the Princess AUGUSTA left her
tesidena ,n Stable-yard, St. Jatise.'s, for Ilagshot Park, on a visit
to the Duke and Duchess of GLUMMER., for a few days.
'file Duchess of KE.,vr and the Princess FEODOHE
dined with the Duchess of Cana/scut on Wednesday.
The Dowager Marchioness of SA Lisa UKY entettained
a select circle of Fathionables yesterday evening, at her house, in
Arlington-street.
The health of the Bishop of CORK makes it necessary
that he should come to England for some time.
CJVENT•GARDEN.—Mr. SEeOLAIIt's benefit brought
a numerous and elegant audience, last night, to this Theatre. The
petfermance was the new Opera of ~.Vatwe Land, which went off
with great eclat, especially the parts of Mr. SI.NCLAIR, Miss PavoN,
and Miss Tarts. Miss Partm produced, as usual, splendid effects.
The Opera was followed by a Concert, in which Mr. SATIO and
Mrs. SALMON give their aid. A trio, in the original words, from
the Ricciardo a Zoraide, was admirably sung by Sisamita, Mrs.
SALMON, and Miss Tact. In the several parts of this trio, there
was something peculiarly delightful in passing, or it may be said,
in ascending, from the rich and pure melody of Miss Times low
notes to the high notes and brilliant execution of Mrs. SALMON..
The Public %yid be gratified to see, by the Advertue-
nient in our first colanin,tbat that unrivalled and enchanting Aquatic
Exhibition, the Isle of Wight Regatta, is fitted this season for the
Isth and 19th August ensuing. On the 20th there will be a con-
test, it is said, round the Buoys, for One Hundred Guitteas,between
the private Yachts of JAMES WEL'', Esq. and C. It. M. Tat.nov,
Esq. both yawl-rigged; the former called the Jalia, 45 tons; the
latter, the Giulia, 42 tons; and, from being very equally matched in
size and tonnage, much interest will be cached at the time of trial.
On the preceding day, a Sweepstakes Match will take place from
Cowes Roadstead to the Ness Light, by several of the Yachts of tha
Club, of corresponding class and tonnage, a sight that must prove
most highly pleasing to every Amateur of Aquatic Sports.
Saturday, as Mrs. Ashcroft, wife of Mr.Asheroft, Byrom-street,
Liverpool, was returning home lu a gig, .the horse took fright, by
which she fell out aml was killed i.O the si:ot.

OLD BAILEY-T HTS .bAY,
ILeare”pe pepperbox,
enror
b,axg.ed 59, was put to the bar charged with stealing
in the dwellingth T ouse of Benjaminairheatl, two copper saucepans,
a and other articles of value, his property. The
facts were fully proved against the aged prisoner, and the Jury
found her (,nino.
.I.Ansopt was put to the bar on an indictment charging
him faith stealing in the dwriling•house of Elizabeth Smith,widow,
of St. Clement's-lane, Lincoln's Inn Fields, property to some con-
siderable amount. The facts of this came were, that the prisoner
tolsovu:ertnn:etaahni
orddr.t oiaec:t ed n house
after at
breakingnoot t lay ,0
open
tnhge
rh4e
.Ithtthprerecsercountnilisx,
ransacked the draws of their contents. Mrs. Smith, on her les
met the prisoner on the stairs, and suspecting him, fol-
lowed
hi; possession. again, and told the prisoner he had got her property
,se‘‘ston. The prisoner said, with an Oath, " then,
if out a. take it ;" and throwing down the property ran off.
He w" however, pursued a!nl taktn into custody, by Scott, the
officer, who, on searching him :it the watch-house, found a shawl
svgs belongingidentified,
the pr ),ecutrix in his ha:. The whole of the property
:Ind tit, 1.);:i: -g clearly proved, the Jury found
him (;,ii !:q.
reenan, aged 19, w::i indiz.ed for stealing three forks
and divers articles, the prGrr:v e f h r master, William Dunhill,
in his thvaling'housf, and certain other property, the goods of
William Babes. The case NV:tA brolight home to the prisoner, and
the Jury fcund her Guiliv.
Thomas Mak rklc, aged.9l, a mariner, was indicted for stealing a
jacket and other property, the goods of John Patterion ; and other
property, the goods of Samuel Frowkk—Guiay.
Ckarks .Rush was put to the bar charged with stealing from the
dweliiii,:thouse of Mr. John Campbell, a quantity of lead affixed
thereto. The witnesses identified the property as that of the pro•
sea.tor, and the .Nry found him Guilty.
Yesterday John Roberts was put to the bar, charged
with having stolen some wine, and a variety of other
pr operty, of Mr. Walford, of Bayswater.
The prisoner, when called up, said—" My Lord, I
can't `lead now: I have hired Mr. Adolphus as rnY
Counsel, and he is not here."
The Clerk of the Arraigns told him he had pleaded)
and that he must' be tried.
The lIRCORDER proceeded at once to try the prisoner,
who remained throughout undefended.
The evidence against him was, that he was appre-
hended at an unseasonable hour in the morning, by two
Bow-street patrol, when he was coming in a direction
leading from the prosecutor's house. Upon his person
were found two bottles of wine, and some small articles
of dress; he had also upon his person some skeleton-
keys, a phosphorus bottle, and a dark lantern, of which
he could give no satisfactory account. Next day the
prosecutor, whose premises had been robbed the night
before, identified all the property as his, except the wine.
The prisoner's defence was, that he had been engaged
in a smuggling transaction, and that he had got the wine
in the course of his occupation.
The RECORDER put it to the Jury to say, whether
they considered it likely that skeleton keys and a phos-
phoric bottle could be used for the purpose of smuggling?
The Jere immediately found the prisoner Guilty.
Th.-, has Davis, aged 23 years, John Thompson, 19,
and Joh!? Johnson, 19 years, were indicted for commit-
ting a burglary in the house of Mr. W. Marren, at St.
Mary's, Islington, and stealing a watch, his property.
T .vo of the Bow-street patrol stated, that about the
hour of three o'clock on the morning of March 8, they
saw the prisoners come out of a court leading to the
hack premises of the prosecutor; they scented them,
and conveyed them to the watch-house. Or returning
from the watch-house to go to the pro•ecutor's house, .
the Officers picked up a watch and a chisel ; and
on arriving at the house, they discovered that it
had been entered at the back window, and a watch sto-
len. A crow-bar was found in the court. A number
of firot7marks were observed in the garden, leading to
the back window; and on the shoes of the prisoners be-
ing compared with them, they were found to corre•
spend in size, in shelve, and with the nail marks. The
daughter of the prosecutor identified the watch.
The Jury found all the prisoners Guilty—Death.
Sarah Felker, aged 24, was indicted for stealing va-
rious articles, the property of Mary Critchfield. Mary
Critchfield, the prosecutrix, said she was the sister of
the prisoner, she resided in Tottenham-court-road. On
the morning of April 24, she left home, and locked her
door, she returned in an hour after and found the place
had been entered, and a gown and other articles carried
away. On the night of the 23th of April, the ilisoner
was brought to the house by a watchman, and then
had on her back a gown, part of the property stolen on
the 24th of April.
Ryder, the watchman, stated, that his beat is in Tot-
tenham Court-road ; on the 28th of April, at a late hour
at night, the prisoner came to him in a state of extreme
distress, and said that she had committed a felony at
her husband's lodgings ; that her sister (the prosecutrix)
was living with her husband, and she could not bear 'it,
and she had committed the robbery on purpose that she
might be hanged or transported. He conveyed the
prisoner to the Ituit: of the prosecutrix, who identified
tie gown she had on her back. The prisoner said that
she had twice taken poison, as she could not live while
her husband lived with the prosecutrix.—The prisoner,
who was en famine, was in tears durii.g the whole of
the trial, and once exclaimed, " I could not bear it:
my husband!"
Mr. Baron Iltruareic said, the facts of this case were
very extraordinary, and left it to the Jury to say if the
offence had been prayed to their satisfaction. The rob-
bet v, it appealed, was committed at the place where the
husband of t!:e prisoner was residing, and if the hus-
band had po-,session of ere property alleged to have been
stolen, the wife could not be charged with feloniously
taking it. It was altogether a very distressing case, and
facts had been elicited which in his opinion proved the
prisoner to be an object entitled to their commiseration.
Verdict— Not Guilty.
John Joso)li Kayll, a young men of respectable ap-
pearance, late a clerk in the house of Messrs. Fuller and
Co. bankers, Cornhill, stood indicted for stealing a bid
of exchange, value 1001. their property.
The prisoner, being anaigned, pleaded Gulty.
Mr. Serjeant AA/AUL—Does he do this advisedly ?
Prisoner.-1 plead Guilty.—Mr.Serjeant A
offence?—Prisoner: Yes.-111r. &dealt ARAM: Let the plea
ZAIIIN: To the minor
be recorded.
stealing a bill of exchange for .5001. the property of the
Tire prisoner stood again indicted for feloniously
sime prosecutors.
Mr. BOLLARD said, that he was instructed, on the
to offer no evidence on this indictment. The prisoner
part of the prosecutors (with the consent of tire Court)
had made some atonement for his
justice might
his offence to his em-
ployers, and they thought public
swered, and his life saved, by his pleading guilty bas- ;
tan
had done) to the lesser offence.
A veruict of Nut Guiitii was recorded.
Mr. Scrjcant A RABIN then sentenced the prisoner to
seven years transpur tation.
w; indicted for stealing twelve sove-
reigns jnanidlcatcoliung tour hill sovereigns, the property of Mr.
Reynolds, the landlord of the Goat :Tavern, in the pa.;
ill of EtAielLi..—Guilty—Deat,i.

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LEA.NIN6TON, AMR 3.
Leamington Spa begins to fill very limb and Warwick k OS on
the qui tine, in consequence of the preparation and bustle occalOoned
by its Race Citsrse havinebeen ehcies as the grand arena for the
Champion of England's Prize Bdt.
The spirited Mr. Roby, of Leamington, has this moment posted
past, to procure a hundred extra pair of blankets for his lodging-
houses ; and the demand for beds near the scene of action is istron-
ceivnble. Warwick Grand Stand is one of the best adapted am-
phitheatres in the Kingdom for viewing a battle ; and the stage is
now erecting in its immediate front, and under such superintend-
once that there can be no apprehension of an accident from its in-
security. It is calculated that 'no less than a hundred thousand
spectators will be upon the ground.

13,:ts at two and three to one are freely offered, though many
are of opinion that Paddy will bear beating to a mummy rather

than give in.

EPSOM R A CES—Ttimisnav, .Tuest 3.
The conccatrse of people who attended these Races to-day was
astonishing. During the whole of Wednesday evening, the roads
were covered with led horses and past cart-lam, in progress to the
towns of Epsom, Ewell, Sutton, Croydon, Kingston, Baustead, and
other contiguous villages, where beds or stables had been engaged at
CIIOI7IIOUS prices—circumstances which gave ample note of the sin-
gular interest which the Race for the Derby Stakes excites among the
Leant monde Notwithstanding the lowering aspect which the morn-
ing presented, the hour of ten o'clock h: Al scarcely arrived before
the various roads leading front the metropolis in the direction of
F.:psont were thronged with vehicles of every description, from the
dashing curricle and font-in-band, down to the pony-chaise and
humble market-cart ; and when they all fell into the same read,
they formed ene unbroken line as far ;al the tye could reach. Eut
it was on the Downs that the scene was strikirg. 'Cite hill was co-
vered with carriages from top to bo:torn, and the equipages along
the lines were six or seven dety. The greater number of these
were filled with females of very elegant appearance. Among
other vehicles conspicuous in the varied display, we noticed
several waggons covered with green houghs, and filled with
rustic gretTes, who, in tbe enjoyment of the lively scena, were
at lea as Itppy as their richer neighbours. The number
of hors men, although considerable, did not appear so great as
usual; bur the pedestrians were mere numerous than ever. It is
impossible to conceive euy:bing more animating and picturesque
than the coup d'aN from the top of the Course, relieved and varied
as it was by the beautiful surrounding scenery : it resembled a great
amphitheatre, embosomed in woods, displaying a striking contrast
between the bustling gaiety of life and the repose of nature. Now
and again before the running commenced, the attention was called
off front the contemplation of this interestliej scene, by a shout
which directed it to some luckless Cit on the green sward, in the
act of getting upon his legs, to go its pursuit of the steed which bad
just bounded front between them. We did not, however, hear
that any serious accident had occurred. Amongst the company
were their Royal High:.esses the Dukes of York, Coucester, and
Prince Leopold, the Duchess:of Kent, the Princess Feodore, and
Prince leiningen; the Dukes of Grafton and Argyll, Lord
Derby, Lurd Sefton, Lord F.xmonth, Lord Uxbridge, Lord Lyne-
doch, Lord Clanricarde, Lord Gwydyr, Lord Liwther, the
Bishop of Dromore, Sir George Warrender, Colonel Talbot, Col.
Lee, &c. &c. 'Die King and Queen of the Sandwich Islands
were expected, and one of the Stands was reserved for their accom-
modation, but they did not at rive. Nothing could exceed the intense
interest excited by the Derby race; or the fluctuation in the bete
sing upon the several horses. Scrab, who had principally been the
favourite until yesterday, fell off from three to one, to six to one
against hint. To-day Reformer was decidedly the favourite, the
odds against him being only two and two and a half to one. Ele-
phant held the next place; the odds being three to one against him.
Those against Cedric were 4i to 1 ; and 20 to I against Osmond.
The favourite, however, was one of the hindmost horses ; and the
Itz,rt.e against which '2O to 1 were freely given, was second out of
17. So notch for judgment, or jockeyship. It was an extremely
had race; Cedr.c coming in with the greatest ease by several
le: gths ; a!,(1 he migia, apparently, have doubled that distance if he
P • Tere were 59 subscribers, 50v. each, hail. forfeit; the
owner of the second horse to receive 10ogs. out of the stakes. Only
the following horses ran
Mr. Biggs named Sir J. Shelley's Cedric -
Sir W. Milner's hr. c. Osmond 2

Mr. Toines's b. c. Sir Gray 3
IA G. 11. Cavendish named Mr. Rush's b. c. by Pioneer 4
3.1 r. Ritson's hr. c. Scrab.

\!r. Wilbon's ch. c. Reformer.

Mr. Udny's cli. c. Grenadier.
_ _ __ . ...

lir. Prenclergaitt named c. Elephant.
_ .

Ld Egrenioni's c. Silvtrtad.

:Jr. Cult named Mr. l'orih's gr. c. Ly Skint.
11r. Rogers nanitJ Mr. Crevtlir's Don Carlos.
_ _

I.d G. 11. Caverdish's br. c. by Icterpretcr.
Duke of Grafton's h. c. Skiff.

14 Stradbroke's ch. c. Cydnus.
Mr. Thornhill named IA Straclbrolc's h. e. Ilurley Burley.
Mr. Prendergast named Mr. Bothani's ch. c. by Anticipation.
_ _

Gm Grosvenor's br. f. Lyrnessa.
Immense sums have been lost, it is s:iid, by hi:former and the
Jesse colt. As soon as the winner was named, several carrier pi-
geons were dispatched to town with the intelligence.
The second was an infinitely prettier race, it bring :is closely con-
tested as it was possible to be, and hardly won by half a bead. It
was for the Durdain Stakes of 10 soy. each, wish £2O added from
the Race Fund : one mile. The winner to be sold for £l5O if de-
manded. Only two horses were named.
Mr. Farrall's b. m. Spite, 5 yrs 1
Mr. Cooper's gr. f. by President, 3 yrs. - 2
Mr. Itamsbottoni's thy Burton
Mr. Forth's b. f. Sister to Magnus Troil.

Sir W. Alilner's ch. g. Aurilus.
The third was for the Denbigh Stakes of 10 soy. each, Ishii 204
added from the Race Fund, for midden horses. One mile. The
winner to be sold for £lOO if demanded. This was also an excel-
lent race, only won by a neck. Eight started.
Mr. Berkeley's br. c. Ecarta 1
Mr. Wallis's ch. f. hole 2

..... ....
The other sit were not placed.
)Ir. Waller's chesnut filly, Irene, took the lead in this race at
the de-scent of the bill, and kept it till within a few yards of the
Judge ; she was closely followed, however, by &arta, and at the
jed;cions moment the latter sprung forward like an arrow shot
tram a bow, and won by a length.—The lest two races produced
much more amusement thafi the first, althouzli so much inferior in
point of interest.
The whole or the sports concluded about five o'clock, and the
company began to retire. Tile roads to Town were now intinitely
mole crowded than in the morning, and Crum the occasional stop-
pages by the turnrike-men, who jutted upon the production of the
tickets token in the morning or a fresh p.tyment, many disputes and
a good deal of delay and contusion we: produced. There were
several accidents caused by tine rapid driving Di the four-hurled
veii:cles, some of which wcic attended wide s.Tieus consequeuces,
and may probably hereafter give occupation to the gentlemen of the
lo!:g ruin. All the outlets Irons town, but particularly towards
Clapham, were thronged with %vell-dressed persons who were as-
sembled to witness the return of the multitude; but such was the
state of the travellers, front the coat of dust with which they were
covered, that had they been met by their nearest relatives, they
wmild no doubt be passed without a nod of recognition. At times
the clouds of dust were such as to render it impossible to distinguish
three carriagesin succession. We are glad to state that Young Buckle,
who was thrown front his horse on Wednesday, is much better.
Spring, the Champion, was on the ground yesterday. It was stated
that his fight with Langan will be urvurd, of 00 miles from London.

Ovingdean, a village about a mile and a half, to the
east of liiighton, is fast rising into a town. Among
other undertakings, a Vauxhall has been laid out, occu-
pying above thirty acres of land.
CORN-EXCHANGE, MARK-LANE, JUNE 4.
The arrivab of Ibis week arc toleiably good. English Wheat,
7,300 quarters; Barley, 1,2(10; Oats, 9,700'; Irish ditto, 2,200;
Foreign ditto, 1,900 ; Floor, 5,700 sacks. With- such quantities,
and favourable weather, the market, of course, will be heavy,
and the prices of Monday are hardly obtained for Wheat.—
In L4..rley there is very little doing, and prices rent.iii as last quoted.
Beans and Peas are unaltered. Oats of good qu..lity meet buyers
readily on much the same terms as Lst quoted.
London Averages for the week eoded M
ays.9.Whest, 6,332
quarters, at 655. 3d. Barley, 2,935 qrs. at SJ. Oats, 10.7/13
qrs. at 28s. SMITHFIELD ans 1,565 (IN. at :At.. Sd. Peas, 9.92 qrs. it 34a.
•
MARKET, JUNK 4.
• There was rather a short Market :hi• morning, wltb a dull trade.
Owing to the coolness of the we:..ther. there is
es no abareatebt 111
the prices of all kil,els of Cattle, :end Monday's Fle inay.pe quoted.
Beef, per stone of sths. 3s. Otl. to 4s. (hl. Mutsu, 3.. 441, to
Is. 4d. Veal, 4s. 6d. to 5.. 6.1. Lamb, ss. od. to 6s. Od.
, .

41' • NI.
A DREAM.-By T. CAMPBELL.
• FROM THE NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE•

Well may sleep present us fiction,
Since our waking moments teem
With such fanciful convictions
As make life itself a dream.
Half our daylight faith's a fable;
Sleep disports with shadows too;
Seeming in their turn as stable
As the world we wake to view.
Neer by day did Reason's mint
Give my thoughts a clearer print
Of assured reality,
Than was left by Phantasy
Stamp'd and coloued on my sprite
In a dream of yesternight!
In a bark, methought, lone steering,
I was east on Ocean's strife,
This, 'tans whisper'd in my hearing,
Meant the sea of life.
Sad regrets from pact existence
Came, like• gales of chilling breath;
Shadow'd in the forward distance
Lay the land of death.
Now seeming more, now less remote,
On that dini•seen shore, methought,
I beheld two hands a space
Slow unshruud a spectre's face ;
And my fiesh's hair upstood—
'Twas mine own similitude!
But my soul reviv'd at seeing
Ocean, like an emerald spark,
Kindle, while an air-dropt being
Smiling meted my bark.
Heaven-like—yet be look'd as human
As supernal beauty can,
More compassionate than woman,
Lordly more than man.
And as some sweet elation's breath
Stirs the soldier's scorn of death—a-
So his accents bade me brook
The spectre's eyes of icy look,
Till it shut them—turn'd its head,
Like a beaten foe, and fled !
" Types not this," I said, " Fair Spirit !
That my death-hour is not come?
Say, what days shall I inherit?—
Tell my soul their sum."
41 No," he said, " yon phantom's aspect,
Trust me, would appal thee worse,
Ileld In clearly measur'd prospect—
Ask not for a curse!
Make not, for I overhear
Thine unspoken thoughts as clear
As thy mortal ear could catch
The close-brought tickings of a watch--
I►lake not the untold request
That's now revolving in thy breast
'Tis to lice again, remeasuring
Youth's years, like a scene rehears'el,
In thy second life-time treasuring
Knowledge from the first.
Ilast thou felt, poor self-deceiver!
Life's career so void of pain,
As to wish its fitful fever
New begun again ?
Could experience, ten times thine,
Pain from Being disentwine—
Threads by Fate together spun?
Could thy flight :leaven's lightning shun?
No, nor could thy foresight's glance
'Scape thy myriad shafts of clianze !
nould'st thou bear again Love's troublo—o
Yriend.;hip's death-dissevcr'd ties ;
Toil to grasp or miss the bubble
Of Ambition's prize?
Say thy life's new-guided action
riow'd from Virtue's fairest springs—
Still would Envy and Detraction
Double not their stings?
'Worth itself is but a charter
To he mankind's distinguish'd martyr!"
caught the moral, and cried, "
Spirit ! let us onward sail,
Envying. tearing, bating none,
Guardian Spirit, steer me on"

1./151 REPORT.

Sittings appointed in Middlesex and London, before
the Right Hon. Sir WILLIANI DRAPER BEST, Knight,
Lord Chief Justice of his Majesty's Court of Common
Pleas, at Westminster, in and after Trinity Term, 1824.

IN TEInl.

MIDDLESEX.

Monday ..
Alonduy
Thursday

... June 21
... June 28
.. July 1
AFTER

Tuesday
Tuesday
Friday
TERM.