Star.
London, England, 1812-08-14 00:00:00

BREAKIFZIER, PLIMOUTH-SOUND.

On Wednesday last, the birth-day of the PUN CE
REGENT, the first stone of the Breakwater, in Ply-
mouth Sound, was lowered down. At ten o'clock in '
the morning two boats from every ship in Hamoaze
attended at the Admiral's Stairs, Mount Wise.—
About noon the Commander in Chief, Sir R. CAL-
DER, Bart. accompanied by Admiral Sir EDWARD
BULLER, Bart. and all the Captains or Commanders
of his Majesty's vessels, in commission at this port,'
rowed off in procession, with flags and streamers
flying, passing between the Island and the Main, and
rounding the eastern end of Drake's Island on their
passage towards the outer part of the Sound.
The MAYOR and Corporation of Plymouth also
went in procession to the Barbican Stairs, where they
took water, and also proceeded to the Sound. A
vast number of boats from the shore were scattered
over the Sound ; and the ships of war were gaily
decorated with te colours of different nations—the
Standard of the United Kindom flying over the
whole. Towards one o'clock the boats assembled
round the vessel that held the stone (about four tons
weight), and in which were cut the names of Sir
ROBERT CALDER, Port Admiral, and the PRINCE RE•
GENT. Exactly at ten o'clock the Camel store-ship
gave the signal, by firing a gun, and the stone was
lowered to its base, at the western extremity of the
Breakwater, amid a royal salute of cannon from the
ships in Cawsand Bay, between the Island and the
Main, Plymouth Sound, and Hamoaze. To enable
the public to obtain as near a view as possible of the
ceremony, the Earl of MOUNT Encomium threw open
the gates of his enchanting grounds, the eastern parts
of which were crowded with the beauty and. fashion
of the neighbourhood.
The scene, heightened by.the beauty of a fine day,
was charming beyond description ; the grand, open,
bosom of the Sound, was crowded by an immense
number of pleasure-boats, cutters, barges, &c. filled
with admiring beholders, amongst whom were some
highly respectable characters; the men of war, in
commemoration of the natal day of our August
PRINCE, bearing the Royal Standard at the main, were
dressed with all the beauty which the numerdus
and variegated flags can give them, and formed a
pleasing picture, surroundetras they were by the
numberless parties sailing around them.
The long ramparts of the Citadel facing the sea,
the enchanting Hoe, and the extensive and command-
ing heights on each side the Sound, were crowded
with beauty, fashion, and a rejoicing multitude of
loyal people, who vied with each other in expressing
their satisfaction at the commencing of an undertak-
ing which ultimately will so much tend to the im-
provement of this Port and to the•security of the Bri-.
tish Navy.
Admiral Sir ROBERT CALDER "gave a sumptuous
dinner, after the business of the day was over, to which
the Admirals and all the Naval Captains and COM.
manders in the neighbourhood were invited. We
have the satisfaction to say that we have heard of so
accidents.

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LIVERPOOL.

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ASCENT OF MR, SADLER.
Wodoesday Afternoon, August 1L

This altetnoon the itthabhafits of this town were

gratified With the lonpexpeeted ascent of this Irene.
rat le and intrepid aeronant. Several hours before the
time fired for the ascension, crowds of people had
occupied all the lanes and avenues leading to the
ground, which was a convenient enclosed field, neat •
St. Domingo, about a mile and a half fr.'m the town.
At twelve the town was nearly deserted, and tips
shops being almost universally shut, it wore the Aspect
of a Sunday, but with scarcely a person in the streets.
To such a complete solitude the town, it mat be con-
fidently said, was never before reduced, on any oc-
casion. The balloon was inflated within the enclosed
area, which was partitioned off into three divisions,
for the admission of spectators, at fixed prices. Here
upwards of two thousand persons were assembled s'
but the number of persons in the adjoining lanes and
fields it is impossible to compute. An assemblage so
vast, perhaps, was never before collected in this neigh.
bourhood. The operation of filling the balloon corn.
menced about ten o'clock, in which Mr. Sadler was
greatly assisted by the scientific skill and the activity
of Mr. Peter Clare, of Manchester. The gentlemen
forming the Committee of Superintendence also con-
tributed their exertions.
After the balloon was inflated, the car was attached
to it, and Mr. Sadler placed himself in his airy vehi-
cle amidst the acclamations of the spectators. Tit*
Gentlemen surrounding the car then shook his baud,
and the magnificent machine surmounted the walla
of the area, and became visible to the multitudes en
the outside. As usual, the aerial travelkr was sa-
luted with hearty bursts of nuzzas from innumerable
voices, and the compliment was returned by the Mao
scant waving of a flag, alternately on each side the care
The ascent, whic.l took place at half-past two, wad
sublime; not rapid, but deliberate and graceful; ex.
hibiting the beautiful proportions of the whole vehicle,
and the decorations of the car. So hesitating was
the ascent, that the spectators were gratified by the
balloon hovering over them at a very low elevation
for a considerable time, after which it gently eipa- '
tiated into the immensity of space. The wind took
the aeronaut in a south-east direction towards Knows.
ley Park ; but as it was not Mr. Sadler's intention to
travel far, he attained his highest altitude in about
twenty minutes, at which time the balloon itself was
reduced to i'very diminutive size and the car was
totally invisible. In his ascent the traveller poured
out one of his bags of sand, and the stream of white.
particles &tiring in the sun in its descent h.id a
pretty effect. The sky being cloudless, the reflection
of the sun upon the varnished silk and banners was
also pleasing. It would have added to the interest
of the spectacle had a few light clouds been fliting
through the fields of air in the track of the balloon;
but the gratification was too great in fact to allow
us to call in the aid of fancy to picture an ideal which
might have been more so.

In about 20 minutes the approach of the balloon to
the earth was apparent, and the descent was gradual
and majestic, till on a very near approach to the earth,
more ballast was thrown out, when the balloon again
ascended, but quickly resumed its downward motion,
and we lost sight of it amongst the trees, in the direc-
tion of West Derby, and we suppose the actual de-
scent to have taken place in the neighbourhood of
Knowsley Park, and about four miles from the place
of ascent.—Liverpool Courier.

HAYMARKET THEATRE.--Mr. TALBOT last night
made his third appearance to a crowded and elegant
audience, in the arduous part of the Dods Aroma, in
the Honey-moon, and, from the highly flattering re•
ception which he met with on his entrance, and the
general approbation which he received through the
entire of the character, we no longer hesitate in pro.
nouneing, that this gentleman bids fair to stand for-
ward on our Stage as a favourite of the first class.--e
The character of Rolando was sustained by JoNas in
his best manner. Juliana was admirably performed
by Mrs. Guam, and Miss De CAMP gave fresh and
strong indications of an improving genius in Zamora.
—The Farce was The Sleep Waller, and the House
was in every part full.
MASQUERADE.—Last night the elegant little Gar.
dens fitted up at Millbank under the denomination of
the New Rantlagh, were thrown open to the amateurs
of this species of amusement. Numerous groups of
well-supported characters made their appearance at an
early hour, and contributed greatly to the mirth of th•
company, which was select and fashionable. Among
the masques we noticed two " lean and slippered Pan.
taloons," which were uncommonly well supported.
One or two countrymen out of place were also very
happy in their imitations of the Yorkshire dialect. A
gang. of Banditti also contributed effectually to the
variety of the scene—the contributions which they
levied .were cheerfully granted in consideration of
their wit and humour. Chinmepsweeps, Fortune.
tains, Ballad-singers, Harlequins, Clowns, and
Watchmen, were. as usual numerous, and upon the
whole the entertainment went off with Wise. The
company did see separate until an early hour this
morning.
A Learned Judge, who presided at a late trial,
happening to be dissatisfied with the verdict, asserted
that it was wrong, as clearly as 2 and 2 make
" It may be so, my Lord," replied one of the Jury;
" for, in some situations, 2 and 2 make 221"
A fellow, who a few days ago was committed for
stealing boots, upon the evidence oT an accomplice,
being asked by the Magistrate what induced hish-t•
commit such a crime, answered, pointing to the ee.
complice--"-Why, please your Worship, I leo*
never have stolen a boot, if that there thief had set
:ported me to it."
CORN MARKET. MARK LANE, AUG. 14.
We have to.day sery short supplies of Wheat nod aka
made are canted at little SuctuaCas. Barley and Matt 4104Msts
rather dearer.. The two sons al Betas are biewke at *de vs.
elation. Oats contrive a,risktg article. Floor at late price; bus
owing to the present scanty supplirastrook ankl and *atm,
sales made, prices sae almost emisklared newalmel.
CErItRUIT Man we vanairal
Wheat, 955. 1365. 1.505. an.. res. SIL
Fine ditto, 1525. 1561. Tick d tto M.** •
RIG, 824.885. Oars, 635., lir Mar
Barley, 60s. 625. CkL Pawl aft. Ob. Ns
Mab. nos. Ms. Ineige. aft. 101. YU.
White Peas (butlers) 725. :11s. Raps Bea its 4,.
Cr.y ditto, 73a 7110.
Lintifiour, r Ins. isoso—leosodet 110 s. in :le&

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BY WILLIAM WIL!ON•
Dire Grave ! from sreial friends remote,
Where pomp and titles are forgot,
All earthly grandeur fades;
No orient ray of cheering light
Illumes that long and moOtiless night,
In tbese oblivious shades! 4P'
There Silence reigns, all troubles cease,
The weary find repose and peace•,
• Their tolls and dangers o'er ;
The virtuous rest in hopes to rise
Uo joys sublime 'midst azure skies,
Whets Time shall be no mere!
Alas! the Muse in plaintive lays,
This bumble, grateful tribute pays,
To tnerlt ever dear :
'This tribute iviti be ever due,
lb the lamented Great Duce Leona,
Through each revoking year!
Thou Caledonian patriot true,
Thy generous breast no avarice knew,
kateetu'd thy Country's boast
May SCOTT. adorn the rolls of Fame,
• And trophies crown bia bonour'd name,
• . Blest round Britannia's coast!
boa6les..

-STANZAS,
TO TUE MEMORY OF
GRACE, HENRY, DUKE OF BUCCLEUGH.

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