Star.
London, England, 1828-03-18 00:00:00

9 to 1 agst Trampoline
12 to 1 agst Zoe

14 to 1 agst Elizabeth (taken)
Yo to 1 agst Delta (taken)
Sr. Lzoza—No betting.
HUNTING.

TT. J..lliffe, E-q's. Fox Hounds meet to-morrow, at She!wood;
Thursday, at Platt Given ; and on Saturday, at Chep.tead.
The Surrey Fox Hounds on Thursday, at Limpsfield; and on
Saturday, at Crown Ash Hill.

As we were pursuing our course tip the St. Laventnee, a man at
the hew cried Nut, " a large buck a-bead," *nil sur • enough there
was one with a set of antlers of the most respectable magnitude.
Ile was in the act of swimming from one island to another, and the
head above water appeared like the. stump of a tree, the branching
hones representing the roots. In an instant a boat was launched,
anal proceeded with as much expedition as four oars could make it.
This was an exhibition of the ancient and noble pastime of deer
hunting on a new field. The deer, on perceiving itself pursued, re-
doubled its efforts to get to one of the islands before its enemies
could reach it, in which case it would in all likelihood have been
safe. This, however, it could not accomplish. The rowers gained
upon it every stroke. When they gut very near it, it tried to double
and g-t out of the course which they were pursuing, and once or
twice gained something on them by SO doing ; but it was all in vain.
The boat at length got so near that one of the rowers was enabled
to strike it a severe blow on the be-al with an oar. Before it could
recover from the stun, the blow was repeated, after which it was
pulled on board and Its throat cut. Two were caught in this man-
ner that morning.—arrespondent of Ow Glasgow Chronicle.

SPARRING BENEFIT.
Joe Fishwlck, the ('ommis►ary of the Ring, took his benefit yes-
terday at the Tennis Court, and bad a most respectable muster of
the Fancy, and the Sparring was superior to anything of the sort
we have witnessed for some time. Among the exhibitors were—
Sutto►► and Mason—Decidedly in favour of Sutton, who hit
blaster Mason groggy.
Foot and O'Donnell—A merry, bustling affair, but not much
science.

Ned Mason and Murphy—A regular glove mill, and no tender-
ness on either side. At closing, Ned challenged Murphy to fight
for fun, and in all probability they will come together.
Scotch Robinson and the Cheshire Hero—Both big men, but the
slashing get away hitting of the Caledonian enabled him to get the
better of his opponent.
The Bristol Baker and the Woolwich Baker—These heroes, al-
though so intimately actelainted with a dead" men, proved them-
' selves '• alive: at all points, and hit away in good style. The
Woolwich man, who showed for the first time in the Court, proved
himself to possess eacellcnt boxing requisites, stopped well with his
right, and returned admirably with his left ; he showed great steadi-
ness In his defence, and was active on his legs ; being rather the
taller, he had the advantage of the Bristol boy, and kneaded his
" dough" to some purpose; he can be backed against Jem Stotk-
man for £25.

Dick Curtis and the Coal-beaver—Dick's late opponent, the
Black Diamond, of whom so much has been said, came forward to
spar with the Pet. lie ha.l much better have stopped at home ; for
although he showed game, hr had nut the shadow of a chance.—
Dick's one, two, right and left. were in his face every moment, and
his.only`return was boring Dick with his head down against the
rails. Ails friends were quite satisfied that he was out-generalltd.
kle does not, in fact, posstu any science, and left off with his nose
out of tune. Curtis was rapturously applauded. Coaly weighs
about ten stone and a half.

Tom Olivet and Isaac Blum made an excellent scientific set-to,
and stopped and bit with yea' neatness. They were much applauded
Young Dutch Sam and a Cual.h —Sam found another easy
customer in a brother Black Diamond of Coaly's, and in two roam&
hit him so tremendously in the nozzle, that he set his claret flowing
so copiously, as to rrnder•a cessation of the game absolutely neces-
sary. It was a severe lesson, and will, no doubt, teach novices to
pause in future, before they seek sparring fame.
Finney, the Irish Wrestler, and the West Country Pewterer gave
a manly specimen of rough work, and hammered each other with a
degree of vigour which surpassed a juke.
A lick Reed and Bob Castles closed the sports with a beautiful dis-
play of science, in which the art of self-defence was never more
happily illustrated. The stopping and hitting on both sides were
extremely fine. Castles, from his length, had rather the best of it.
ROWING MATCH.
An excellent smaller.' wager took place yesterday, between Mr.
Harris and Mr. Willitistone, two Gentlemen amateurs, for live
guineas a-side, to row with tide front Waterloo Bridge to
Battersea Bridge. ..At starting 11r. Harris took the lead, closely
tollowed by his adversary, and on coming opposite Hungerford
stairs, Mr. Willinstone came up, and continued working upon Mr.
Harris's quarter, until both had passed through Westminster
Bridge 'sirs Hartia.then again shot a-head, but both boats were
even at Vauxhall Bridge. It was now evident that Harris was the
best straight smaller, although hia adversary had the superioi ny of
fouling. The match was, atter a severe struggle, decided in tavour
of air. Harris, he beating his adversary by a boats length. Owing
to the fineness of the weather the contest was well attended.

During the last tv, o d.,ys Spring has made rapid ad
vances ; and should ycg•tbtion not meet with a check,
the season bids fair to be the catlicst that has occurred
for sorrc years.

••
ST. PATRICK'S DA.

The Benevolent Society of St. Patrick assembled,
according to slump], at the Off of ,London •Tavein, k
honour of their annivetsory. Lotd•Vitcount GagoiltiC4
pre,idecl. His Lord:Up:sea, supported oft ‘the right by
his Grace the Doke of TAINSTER and the Marquls of
CLANIMCARM Ind •on the left by the •Marquis of
Sums and the Marquis of LoNnonnanat. At the-sante
table *ere General Sir JOHN Dolma, the Vice:Chancel.
lor, Mr. W. LAMB, Mr. THOMAS SPRING Rica, and
several othet individuals of disti •ction. The tumpany,
l'though not so numerous as had been anticipated, was
highly re,pectable, and at.ntributed liberally to the
funds of the Institution.•
After the cloth had been temoved, Non Nolois was
chained by the Prefessicrial Gentlemen in attendance.
In a short and suitable address, the Noble Cuainssaw
adverted to his Majesty's bountiful pstronage of the
chool which this Society maintained, and concluded
y proposing the health of the King.--Pour times four,.
Drank with acclamati, n.

Air—" GOD save the King."
•I he next toast was also prefaced by allusions to the
gen7rous support which •the Charity had 4o frequently
ap rienced from other branches of the Royal Family.
He felt assured such be eficence could never bo for•
,o ten by those on whom it hail been.conierred: and
that the Society would always feel anxious to evince
their seine of gratitude, by seizing every occasion as
ender their, heurtactur, a tribu.e ut respect which vas
o jn•tly &set veO.
" The Kugel Family"—Three times three.
After this toast was lung the glee—" A generous friendship no
add.turditim knows."

" Tbr Duke of CI trence and the Navy"—Three times date.
a Itule Britannia."
Master Burke gave his distinguished services in aid of the fwd.
nation, and de:ivered an appropriate poetical appeal on its behalf.
After which hr executed *0 Patrick's 'Hay" on the violin, with •
skill and power of execution which would have done honour iota*
leader of an orchestra.
" LerJ H I and the British At nay."

SLJosiN I) to returned thanks..
Toe Melva. of Loationnuaity next gave the health of " Lor4
Vie nint Cole kb."
Loresh p returned thanks.
• Master e again gratified the assembly by singing " Datby
Al' Keen."

Ihe Isli.We CHAIRMAN having eulogised the object
d effect • of theinstitution established by the Bence°.
leot S ciety of St. Patrick, proposed its prosperity as the
succmding toast. 'All the children of the Institution
we e their introduced, and marched in proce?sion as
usual do ouAli the room. Their healthy looks and orderly
appearance sfforded the most interesting of all argue
ments in f iv( or of such an e,tat►lishment, and (he So-
ciety had the satisfaction to find, that so powerful-an
appeal did not fail to pradoce a corresponding effect
upon the meeting. Al er tt e children had related, one
of the sin,ters favoured his auditors with a well known
comic ring in commemoration of the doughty Saint's
extra Irdinal achievements on Croagh Patrick. The
toll wing toast was— • '

" The Lnrd Lieutenant of Irelind." Three times three.

The blJble CHAIRMAN nest gave the Memory of the Duke of
York, of the Duke of Kent. thz late Marquis of Lonelonderry, the
Marys a f Hastingi, and Mr. anning.
" Former Friends of the Society," drank standing, in silence.

After the s Ire of " The c:oud caps towers,"
The Comaseas proposed the health of the Duke of AVelllngtosi,
the Alarquisses 'L snadown and Downshire, the Earl of Darnley,
rod other ab cot friends.
" 'The F stale Cut.tributors"—three times three.
.4 The Vice Presidents."
Toe Duke of LIINSTER returned thanks.
" The Stewards"—three times three. . .

Mr. SPRING Rice rose to give thanks on behalf of
his brother Stewards and himself. He consider. d such
eccas'ons as the present peculiarly gratifying to all who
Mt a pleasure in worn• tiug the moral interests 'l's°.
cie:y. The objects of tin', institution were connected with
Irishmen by the tie of a common country, but it Was
likewise the duty and the interests of Englishmen to
g:ve it their support. He would inculcate to both thsir
intetests of the tuo count' les were inseparably identified,
that the pros[erity of the one must be teeply affected by
the inuigence and demoralis. tion f the other. 'lt it,,s
to be expected that an I. isliman in England..arnidopm
lence and per, should never lose the remembrance
of his poor fellow. count! y men. I. he gay: his ai a-ct
active co-operation to such institutions as the St. Ps-
trick's Sccie.y had established, he might pr. vein Lon.
dondon as ft, in a patriot and as generous a benefactor,
as he could chile residing in the midst of his e•t4 e.--
'This consciousness was consolatory, when it eas recol-
lected how often the aristocracy of Ireland were com-
p:RA by their !lob is duties to visit this ri et‘op •lis.
By contributing tl3 national charities, he might restore
himself to his country, and preset ye the allegiance which
he owed to his native land.

Mr. MITCHELL, the Secretary, read the subscriptions
for the present yeir. which amounted to 1,0751.
Lord GQDIIIIIGH. having congratulated the Seciety,
gave the heAlthot the. Treasurer and Auditor', and left
the Chair brfore eleven o'clock.

DRURY LANE THEATRE.—The new Tragedy, DO4
Pedro, was I,eriotined last night, for the second• ante,
before an audience far mere numerous than its iquiv -
cal success on the preceding M nday had wegranted as
to expect. It ,certainly gains much favour upon better
acquaintance,- arid the sati.factii n last night expressed
was very genetait and unmixed with disapprobation.
The principal char iciers were sustained with all the
ability that.-MAcrivanv, Coo Pert, WALLACK,•
WaNT, and Mks ELIAN Tires, could t xert in their
favour; and. Aldsvravuncemrnt tyro the repetition 61 the
Tragedy was received with peat applau.e.
HOPS —Driwning-streA, llt. M trch, 1828.—The
Duke of Witu.system and Mr. GOULBURN, present
'their compliments, to S:r EDWARD KNATCHBULL and
,Mr. CURTZEL They h ive con.idered the Petition of
the Hop Glowers. of the several Counties which were
presented by them at tie late interview, and have the
honour to acquaint them, that directions h ye
given for postponing•the payment of the Hop Duty till
August and November next, on sufficient security.teing
afforded for the payment of one-half of the duty now
due at each of those periods. The Duke of WELLING-
TON and Mr. GOULBURa have further had under their
con,ideration the inconveniences which have been found
to re.nit from the repeated postponement of the pay-
mentct the Hop Duty, and winch &vie noised in a great
degree from the mode. in which the duty is now paid.
They have, therefore, t' Ought it expedient to take mea-
sures for effecting a change in the existing regulitions,
future
ele will
being be
the effect of which will he, that Hopso
n
bonded, and the duty paid only n the
taken nut of bond.

Co LINTY OF WESTMEATH EtEctioN,The Commis-
shiners appointed to examine witnesses in Ireland with regard• to
the contested election of Mr. H. M. TUITZ, have presented to the
Speaker of the House of Commons a copy of the minutes •of their
rtoceetlitigs. The Speakerhas appointed the 7th of next month for
the Select Committee to re-assemble and take the report of the
Commissioners into consideration. Air. Tune, who was returned
by the Sheriffs, has not yet taken his seat in the House, having
determined to await the issue 01 the petition.
The Duke 01 ORLEANS p,stt sa.s a large palace at
Dourdan, ♦ part of which he-has yielded to that city
for a prison. 4ie bas iounJed in an.•ther wing of the
builJing a school fur national instruction.—Cenuitrit.