Star.
London, England, 1822-08-01 00:00:00

AQUATIC SPORTS.

Rscarra.—Yesterday the Anniversary of the
Grand Aquatic Regatta of the Inhabitauts of Queenhithe took
place, according to usual custom, when a handsoml wherry and
other minor prizes were contested for by six of the free water.
men belonging to those stairs. In the centre of the River
handsome barge was moored, gaily dressed up, " proudly Haat
o'er the azure realm," with convenient accommodation for the"
subscribers to the Regatta; a band of music was also On board,
and entertained the company with several delightful airs. At
half-past three o'clock the following candidates placed themselves
in readiness to stan for the first heat, .viz. E. liourne, orange.;
J. Thomas, blue; and G Martin, yellow. The competitors pro-,
ceeded from buoys moored nearly opposite Paul's Wharf, round
a boat stationed off Messrs. Calvert, brewhouse, up the North
shore, through Blackfriars-bridge, down through the cent=
arch, round the above-named boat, and up to the prize wherry,
moored off Queenhithe stairs; the two first boats in this beat to
contest for the grand prize, which was gained by orange and blue.
The second heat took place at half-past five, between I'. Col-
comb, pink ; J. Robins, scarlet ; and B. Bird, green, to row the
same distance, and was decided in a similar manner, in favour
of pink and scarlet.—The third and last heat commenced about
eight o'clock, when the four successful candidates in the pre-
ceding heats started for the prize, and a most manly and gallant
contest ensued, which was at length finally determined in favour
of Colcomb, he having, by superior strength and judgment dis-
tanced his oppoHcnts. -
LOST9IIIIIIEL REG.% rr.t.—This pleasing aquatic exhibition took
place on Monday set:night ; about fifty boats, fitted with awn-
ings, &c. in a beautiful manner, were !Mid with company. As
they proceeded towards Fowey, they were joined by the yacht
of the Duke of Beexisunast, with his Grace on board; the
yacht fired a royal salute on joining, and accompanied the gey
assemblage for sonic time. In the evening there was a ball,
which was attended by all the beuuty and fashion of the neigh•
bourhood. The amusements were uninterrupted by any accia
dent, and the numerous assemblage were highly delighted with
the recreations of the day. The Duke of 11CCKINCIIA31 is at prey
sent on a visit to his Borough of St. Mawes, and his property it►
the neighbourhood.

BOXING.
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CADAAON AND PADISII.—It was anticipated this match would
be off in consequence of the conduct of Parish in his last fight
with Lashbrook ; but tke stake of £lO was made £IS a-side on
Tuesday evening, at Randall's, for Perish and Cabbage to meet
on the 20th of August; the battle to take place within twenty
miles of London. Betting is six and seven to four on Cabbage,
and but few takers. •

Notwithstanding the weather was rather anfavour.
able last night, we understand the Royal Gardens,
Vauxhall, had to boast much elegant company. The
Tight Rope prodigy; young LONGUEMARE, and Miss
H ENGLER, the celebrated Wire-Dancer, delighted and
astonished the assemblage. Madame H ENGL Ea's Fires
works west exceedingly brilliant.
ALA,IN ONE DAYl!!—Tuesday, the 13th of This
Month, the Lottery finishes.—The Wheel still con-
tains Two Grand Prizes of £30,000 Consols, and
various other Prizes, all of which must be drawn
*that day.— A few warranted undrawn Tickets and
Shares are yet on sale.at Bisn's.Offices, 4, Cornbill,
and 9, Charing-Cross.
A poor man, named Kelly, died a few days ago in
the parish of Kilturbide, in the. County cf Leitrim,
evidently of starvation, and a verdict to that effect was
returned before JAMES MORTON. Esq. the Coroner.
DUELLINCi..—At the Monaghan Assizes, Messrs.
MITC/lELI. as the principal, and BATTERENY as the
second, in an unfortunate duel, which terminated fa,
tally to Surgeon Rom NION, of Monaghan, and noticed
at the time. were indicted for the murder of Dr. Row*.
aos—they were both found Guilty o.ftnarislaeghter
the foimer sentenced to nine months' imprisonment acid
burned in the hand t. the latter to one weeks
impsi-
soamito4 the. Court humanely taking into its &abi-
de-00n the previous .confinement oflar, Re =Will
sine, this, fatal tencoaatei cisaiinft.

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