Star.
London, England, 1814-07-18 00:00:00

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.

There amusements will begin with the ascent of a
magnificent balloon, of sufficiently large dimensions
to take up two persons in the car affixed to it. It will
ascend about five o'clock ; later in the day a smaller
balloon, of twenty feet in diameter, will also ascend,
and a copious display of fire-works from it be exhibi-
ted in the higher regions of the air ; it will then be
made to descend, and, upon its second ascension,
another display of brilliant fire-works will also take
place at a great elevation from the ground. Still
later in the evening, several other balloons, upon a
smaller scale, will be dispatched towards the clouds,
charged with various fire-works, which will be seen
with effect at a h fty height ; and after these are ex-
pended, the hydrogen contained in these balloons will
be inflamed, and will rroduce a brilliant appearance,
resembling in splendour the most striking meteoric
phenomena.
Over the Canal has been thrown a beautiful Chinese
bridge, upon the centre of which has been construc-
ted an elegant and lofty pagoda, consisting of seven
pyramidal stories. The pagoda will be illuminated
with the gas lights ; and brilliant fire-works, both
fixed and missile, will be displayed from every divi-
sion of this lofty Chinese structure. Copious and
splendid girandoles of rockets will also be occasionally
displayed from the summit, and from other par►s of
this towering edifice, with will at times be so co-
veted with jerbs, Roman candles, and pots de brin, as
to become in appearance one column of brilliant fire.
Various smaller temples and columns, constructed
upon the bridge, will also be vividly illuminated ;
and fixed fire-works of different devices, on the balus-
trade of the bridge, will contribute to heighten the
general effect.
The Canal will also be well provided with hand-
somely decorated boats, at the disposal of those who
wish to add this amusement to the numerous plea-
sures t entertainment.

The whole margin of the lawn will be surrounded
with booths for refreshment, which will be illumina-
ted in the evening, interspersed with open marquees,
provided with seats for the accommodation of the
Company.
The Malls of the Park will be illuminated with
Chinese 'lanterns, ornamented with picturesque and
grotesque devices, and every tree will have variegated
lights intermingled with its foliage. Bands of music
well be stationed at various distances, and spaces will
be provided on different parts of the lawn, for those
who delight in the pleasures of the dance ; the whole
firming a Vauxhall on the most magnificent scale.
In addition to the foregoing list of amusements, the
public will have a full view of the Royal Booth, and
of the grand fire-works in the Green Park, with will
be displayed from a fortress or castle, the ramparts
of which are one hundred feet square, surmounted by
a round tower in the centre, about sixty feet in dia-
meter, and rising to the height of above fifty feet
above the ramparts. Four grand changes of fire-works
will be exhibited from this stupendous castle, the
whole elevation of which exceeds ninety feet.
To secure to every one a complete view of this edi-
fice and its decorations, notwithstanding its great
height and dimensions, it is so constructed as to re-
volve on its centre, so that each side will be succes- •
Lively presmited to the assemblage of the company.'
The castle thus exhibiting the appearance of a grand
military fortification, is intt nded allegorically to re-
present war, and the discharges of artillery, small-
arm,., maroons, &c. may be regarded as descriptive
or the tit-rots cif a siege. Ors a sudden this will cease:
in tire midst ( f volumes of flames, clouds of smoke,
and tie thunder of artillery, the lofty fortress, the
eriblem of destructive war, is transformed into a beau
titel temple, the Ina: of Glorious Peace. The lower
and quadiatiettlar compartment of the temple is em-
bellished with Deric columns of porphyry ; the cir-
cular eciii:ce much surtneurits it is decorated with the
lighter lonic columns of Sienna marble. The whole
wrilb, illuminated, and adorned with alle-
gotical transparencies, executed by the masterly
pencils of artists of the first eminence.

DESCRIPTION OF I IIE PAINTINGS, FORMING PART op THE
DECORATIONS OP THE TLIIPLE LItLC fN tiREEN

l' A It K.

The upper and lower pictures on each side are con-
nected in subject, those beneath being sequels to the
above : they are illustrative of the origin and effects
of War— the deliverance ot Europe from Tyranny—
the restoration ot the Bourbons by the aid of the Al-
lies—L:4e return of reace, and hs happy consequences
--and the triumph ot Britain under the Government
of the Prince Regent.
On the first sloe, Strife, as desciihed by the ancient
poets, is represented expelled from Heaven, and sent
to excite tirssenti(ns among men. Jupiter is seen
ez mpanted by other Divinities) dismissing her trout
abi,ve, :,std the inhabitants of the earth are flying,
territiLd at her approach.
'FIR• wer picture represents the effects of her de-
scent. On one site, the Cyclops are tugging 'triple-
m• nts of war.—M.ll, in his car, driven by Bellona,
anti ere.d on by the Furies, is overturning all be-
tore In the back ground are seen towns on fire.
and a de,orated plain. In fro t are Charity II) ing in
di -nay --T ia h and J.istice quitting the earth, and I
Hope iiiigLr r 4; beh:lid.
'lke second slue represents Europe struggling with

Tyranny. He is tearing off her diadem, and tram-.
~11 her balance; at his feet, among emblems of
Religion, Justice, &c. Liberty lies prostrate—Wis-
dom, brandishing the tulmen, is descending to the
rescue of Europe.
In the Picture beneath, the Genius of France is re•
storing the sceptre to the dynasty of the Bourbons,
personified by a female seated on a throne, in a regal
mantle, ornamented with fleurs-de-lis. On one side of
her Britannia, Spain, and Portugal, and on the other
Russia, P:ussia. Austria, and Sweden are witnessing
the event with delight :—a group of subjects behind
are expressing their joy and homage, and Genii are
descending with emblems of Peace, Plenty, Justice,
Honour, Liberty, Religion, &c. At one end of the
composition, Strength is driving out Anarchy, Fraud,
and Rebellion—at the other end Victory is inscribing
on a shield the names of the great Commanders of
die Allied Pw.vers, and Fame is sounding her trumpet.
On the third side, Peace is seen in the clouds, with
her olive branch ; Time looks at her with transport,
and the Earth hails her return.

Beneath is represented her Reign, or the renewal
of the Golden Age. She is surrounded by Plenty, the
rural Deities, Agriculture, Commerce, the Arts, Mi
nerva and the Muses.

The fourth side displays a colossal statue of the
Prince Regent, crowned by Victory—Discord is
chained by Force to the pedestal—Truth and Justice
art returning to earth— and Britannia in looking up
to HEAVEN with gratitude for the blessings of his
Government.

Below is the triumph of Britain. Britannia is in a
car of State, accompanied by Neptune with his tri-
dent, and Mars displaying the British Standard—
Fame and Victory attend upon her—she is preceded
by Prudence, Temperance, Justice, and Fortitude,
and followed by the Arts, Commerce, Industry, and
the Domestic Virtues.

KING'S THEATRE.—This place of fashionable resort
was completely filled on Saturday night. The serious
Opera of La Didone was repeated, and Madame
Gnasgst was in fine voice; she sung and acted with
great feeling. TREMEZZANI and GRASSINI formed a
combination of scenic excellence not to be equalled
on the Italian Stage. By special Desire the young
Spanish detuttante danced her national dance, in the
Caljfe Voleurs she was encored in it, and loudly ap-
plauded. Monsieur CHAS. VESTRIS improves nightly
in public favour, and certainly promises, when more
matured, to become a high ornament to his profes-
sion. ANGIOLINI, DIDELOT, VESTRIS, the I,Eoss,
NOBLE, LuetNo, and the rest of the Corps de Ballet,
exerted themselves with their accustomed excellence.
DRURY LANE THEATItL, —This season closed at this
Theatre, on Saturday, when the audience were thus
addressed by Mr. RAYMOND:
" LADIES AND GLNTLEMEN—i am directed by the Manage-
mfut of the 1 heave, at the close of the second season of its .hea-
trical performances, to return you their best thanks for the pro-
tect cm and encouragement it has experienced. The season which
now terminates, began and continued for a considerable time, un-
d.r circumstances of adversity which the utmost endeavours of
those engaged in your service were in vain exerted to controul.—
Their zeal, however, was unabated, and was at length more than
repaid by the enthusiastic fervour with which the Public resorted
hither t• witness those illustrations of our great dramatic Poet,
which have been honoured with universal approbation. Ladies
and Kientlemen, the interval which will elapse before we next
have the honour to present our elves before you, will be diligently
etriployed in making various a:terations, in adding entirely new
embellishments to the w hole Theatre, in the preparation of yew
pieces, and in further revivals of SDAKESPLAkt, which will be
brought forward neat season fur your entertainment, and, we
trust, fur the honour of the llritish Stage.

'• Ladies and Gentlemen, in the name of the Performers, who
desire me to offer their customary trilmte of thanks and good
wishes, and in my own name, I re pectfully hid you farewell."

LITEUNI.—The English Opera season commenced
on Saturday. The House has been new painted, and
landscapes introduced on the paunch of the boxes,
which have a very cheerful and pleasing effect. The
performances of the evenin,, wet e 7he Duenna, and 7he
Boarding House; Mr. nsweETT, as Isaac, and Mrs.
SPARKS, as the Duenna, convulsed the House with
laughter. A Mr. LeouAnn made his debut in car.
; he seemed much intimidited, and did not exert
himself so successfully as we should expect he would
under other circumstances ; he, however, received
considerable.upplause, and promises fair to become a
permanent favourite of the public. GIBBON perfor-
med the character of Ferdinand vet y respectably. The
other characters were well sustained, and the Opera
went off in very good st) le. The House was very
respectably attended.
VAUXHALL GARDENS.—This delightful place has
maintained ►ts wonted attraction during the preced-
ing week ; crowds of the most fashionable and ek.
gant company have resorted thither; and even the
cold showers which fell, scarcely produced any visi-
ble alteration in the number of the visitors.

DEATH.—Yesterday evening, about
eight o'clock, au old woman was perceived to be very
I busy in one of the private dal k vaults under Somer.
set-lii.use, and a man, out of curiosity, entered the
gloomy tell, where, to his astonishment, he observed
her st,inping over the dead body of a man. He im-
media!ely gave an alarm, and the woman was taken
into custody, and lodged in Bt. Clement's watch-
house, to wait the result of a Coroner's Jury. The
old woman says that the name of the deceased was
Crawley, and that they were both paupers in a work-
house on the other side of the river ; that their business
in the vault was to gather a few chips to light their
fire; and that the deceased was taken with a sudden
lit, of which he expired, and that she was bringing
him some water, not thinking he was dead, vi hen she
attracted the attention of the man, who found her in
that unfortunate situation.—The body was removed
on a shutter to the Swan public.house, in Swan-yard.
LIATTosi-GAnom.—Saturday J. ?pith was fully
committed for trial, for stealing an driving away
fifteen sheep, the property of Mr. ;tIIIOCLIFFE, of
Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. G. Houghton was also fully
committed, charged with stealing the dial from the
parlour of the Bear and Ragged Staff public-house,
in West-Smithfield.
Farly one morning, a poor man was seen in the streets retch-
ing and very sick, when several people st upped to see the cause.
Some thought he was drunk ; but they wers soon convinced the
man was ill, when a round worm, nine long, came off by'
his mouth!! One gentleman ordered him re b,tlg the worm and
follow hint to Dr. GA RON ma, who cured this pats'lnl with many
more. Before that day, the bane gentleman neve: would allow.
that suchanimals generated in human beds's; they wk :ht iu cows
and horses. Reader, you may see, at 74, Long Act e, a Tape
Worm. 300 feet long, Item a lad of seven years ; and. tNo 3
Slatneditch, U 9 round Worms, from a child of five years, one of
them 18 incises long!!—Dr. G. al • tid., as usual, on Mom.% Ys at
Long Acre, and 1 uesdays• at shureditch, till four o'clorks the
your, till one. The Medicine may be had at any time, at as. th
od. lua. 6d. or thirty-dulling packets one guiraes. •

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FROM SATURDAY NTGHT'S GAZETTE.

FOREIGN OFFICE, JULY lc

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased, in
the name and on the behalf of hls Majesty, to appoint Joseph
Charles Mellish, Esq. to be h.s Majesty's Agent and Conrail in
the Circle of Lower Saxony', and the Free Ci:les of Hrmburgh,
Bremen, and Lubeck.
IDOWNING,ATREF.T, JULY 14.
His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased, In the
name and on the behalf of his Majesty, to appoin, Henry M`Doo-
null, Esq. to be his Majesty's Agent and
Algiers.