Star.
London, England, 1826-07-31 00:00:00

DRIVING MATCH.

An extraordinary feat took place en Saturday, which excited
much interest. Mr. Beckett, a dealer at Burnham, Bucks. under..
took to drive one horse from.the 11th to 20th mile stone and back
within an hour. The equestrian performed the first nine miles in
29 minute! and SO seconds; and the second nine miles in 29 minutes
and SG seconds, winning easy.

CRICKET.

A Match of Cricket was played on Thursday, in Spring Lane
Field, between the married and single Gentlemen of Canterbury,
which was won with much ease by the former, owing to their de.
cidedly superior and steady play.

Lord MOUNT rHARLI3 htts left the brick house, con.
tignous to Carlton Palace, in Pall-Mall, which was given to 'him,
by the Kan, nn big marriage, as a residence, and has remoted4oto
a more commodious mansion, in Gressenor.eqBare.
They write frum Madrid, that a great desettion has
taken place at, liadajos, both in Officers and men, to Poiturd.
CORN EXCHANGE, MARK-LANE, Jae is.
The last week's supply is considerable, and this looming there is
a large arrival of Can fresh up, particularly from Pfnmarkt and
some of the out pert/ Wheat this morning is in great demand, not
without a reservation on the minds of the balms, and bias *wan
advance of Ts. to 10s. per tr. oh the best qualities, and Ass to kron
ethis sorts. Barley is* dell brittle, and bas declined ss, to k per
qr. since last market-day. Deana and Pas are is so grest.speculo-
die demand, that les. to 12s. per qr. advance has taken plats since
ktas market-day. Oats are a drug in the market, so thait not a single
sale has been made, our buyers are So undetermined whittle a: is
the present state of the crops. The aep pries of Flour 4a advansed
to 655. per sack.
What, Red, new, 110 s Us
old, 00s 00$
Whhe, new, 56s 68e
• Old 00$ 011 s
Barley, Us 52s
Malting, 33$ 36a
Peas, erey, 1825, 40s 441
---- Old, 001 00s
Maple, 1125, 45s 46s
old, 00.00.
White, new, 46s 50s
- old, 00$ 001
Boilers,lll2s, Us lies
- fold, 00s 00s

Wye if 3M
BeaL, Small, nos, 44a Iles
- old. .90s Otis
1111 k, new, 40C4.6
..-- old, 005 Clen 1 . •-. ~
pats, Feed, DM, El,*
old, 00e 001' ' ' • ''. '
Pobod, new, gas no.- • r
..........—. old, egg 002
Potatoe, new, Us 51e '
--. old, 00a 00e
----- Scotch, 326 334
Row, per Saek, 4411 552
Sem& 40e 43s .
•lISIVALS LAST arm.
565 rish eu.560 .
7,261 Foreign Oats
20,040 Rnglish Fleur, sacks
9,600 Foreign do. barrels .
SMITHFIELD MARKET, JILT 51.
We have a very large supply of Cattle at market this day, and the
general appearance of Meat is heavy: prime Scots,„Runts, &c. are
41. ad. per stone; and the coarser Meat 4s. t. 46.44. per stone. In
Mutton fine Downs are 4s. 2d. to 41. 4d. per HODS i and geed Ken-
tish and Leicester Wethers Ss. 10d. to 45.24. per stone., Tlke price
of Veal is about 4d. pgr stone lower, the best young Calves' being
4s. 6d. to 4s.iod. per stone; and larger, 4s. to 4s. 4d. peittbse.—
In Lamb there is considerable dullness, the top price•notrsfirssling
4i. 10d. per stone. In Pork there is nothing doing.—Bealts, 1,3 ail ;
Sheep. 28,150; Pip, "140 ; Calves, 243. f. ' ''.
Beef, per stoat, Ss. 64. to Cu Ad. Mutton, 3s. it to, ic *6 Vest,
41. to Ss. Lamb, as. to 41.10 d. Pork. Ss. 6d. to 4a. 6.1. sy, per
load, /3 10s. to .C 5 s*. Clover, £4 is. to £6; S•ravr;,CP lei. to AS.

Wheat, British; qrs.
Do. Foreign
Barley
Oats
Beans

5,200
10,000

SOO
11,1140

sent
exert

The building of
mrneed: the stone,
what composed the _
pulled dowh when the two livings of Barnwell St. Andrews
liarawell AU S.iints were consolidated. The, whole Of "

pavements or causeways hi the town are expected to be completed
in Use course of two or three weeks ; they present a very neat ap-
pearance, and, from the manner in which they are formed. And,
the hardness of the bricks of which they are composed, great hopes ,
are entertained cf their durability.
At Fotkeringhay fair. on Monday last. there was *large show of
horses. but none of the very superior description, and very little
business was done. owing in some degree to the absence of London
dealers. There was a good attendance of company at the pkasure
fair in the afternoon.

A melancholy circumstance happened to Mr. Parish, farmer, of
Itarrowden, (only son of Mr Parish of Ryan), on hO return from
the above fair. Whilst sitting on horseback, drinking at the door of
a public-house in Cline, he fell to the ground in a tit of apoplexy,
and died instantly.

•vingCome .
_wings., Mr. Disney
was gone into at any length. - -
The insolvent, is his examination by Mr. Coots,
stated, that he had, formerly been an attorney, that be
had ceased tot some time to practise in his prolission,
but he had now resumed it again. He had contracted,
no debts in twenty-One of the places of residencciuserted
in his schedule, but be bad thought it advisable to advatr
tine them all for the greater security. (A copy of the's.,
'solverg's advertisement, containing a list of upwsictof
thirty residences, appeared, as a curiosity in its wire, 61
thi papers about a fortnight ago). He had no property
in Scotland, or in Gloucestershire, at the time he
to take a cottage and land of Mr. Disney ; but hewbeali
beco, and still was, entitled to property in Wiltshire to
the amount of 30,00 W. Hipslaim to the property had
been twice tried, and there 4ad been a verdict *gains;
him each time. The Court of King's Bench, however.
had granted a new' trial, and he had still. strong Is • •
of urtimhte success. He went to Mr. Disney to take the
honsein July last, when an agreement was entered brio
between them. The agreement was here read by Mn
Cooke. (It stated, amongst other things, that the pro-
perty was to be taken at a valuation). In pursuance of
that agreement a valuation took • place, according to
Which his debt to Mr. Disney ansopnted to 1;9001. and
odd; besides which, Mr. Disney chimed 9001. amnia
rally for improvements. (This was het- forth as usury
in the schedule). He told Mr. Disney, Whin be went
to take-the house, that be was entitled to property to tte
amount of nearly 100,0001. This was correct, for he
'had claims in Chancery, amounting to 69,0001. arising
out of West India property, which claims were ac-
knowledged by the representatives, who were rich men,
and by whom be expected shortly to be paid. These
claims were due since 1817, but he had not commenced
proceedings as early as he might have done, because,
knowing the delays of Chancery, he was endeavouring
to settle with the representatives. He was, however, at
length obliged to file a bill. He had received 6001. out-
of the sale of the furniture, dec. which be had obtained
from Mr. Disney. He did not pay this money to hisel
but applied it towards the prosecution of his Wiltshire,
claim, because he was confident of succeeding in estahal
listing it. He had, however, repeatedly offered back this
property to Mr. Disney.
trem
I After some further examination of the bawl •
Disney offered to be sworn, principally for the purpose'
of refuting the charge of usury brought against him by
the insolvent. His counsel, however, opals consulting wadi
him; declined putting him in the box.
Mr. MUTH was then proceeding to examine the is.
solvent in explanation but was stopped by the Chief
Commissioner, who said that nothing had 'been proved
which brought the case within the velum' of say
penal clauses of the act.
Mr. COMM contended, that the debt with ler. Diem
had been contracts,' by the insolvent without any roes.
sonable expectations of being able to pay it, for he must
have known that those mighty claims of which be had
spoken were moonshine, mere phantoms of his
:mom He considered his conduct throughout the
transaction as most reprehensible; for not Content with
obtaining the property of Mr. Disney, sad afterwards
selling it without paying him one farthing out of the
proceeds, he endeavoured to deprive him of all chance
of payment hereafter from his assignees, by representing
his claim as usurious

Mr. H 341111, for the iasolvait, observed that the cir-
cumstance of his having paid 2,0001. for costs, proved
that he did not consider his claims so be mere moon-
shine; and the Court of fling's Bench having granted
another new trial, proved that they did not consider
them to be of so unsubstanti4 a nature. WO respect
to Mr. Disney's d. mand fer MI. for improvements, the

insolvent Tat bound in duty towards hit other creditors
to give what 'he considered its true description. What-
ever might have been the value of those improvements
to others...whatever delights those Cypriots groves. and

lakes, and suramer•honsei, might have been made the
scene 0f,....t0 the insolvent, who bad no such purpose to
answer, thel were valueless • and he, therefore, thought'
they could form no consideration to uphold a claim of
SOW. for them.
The Cum COMMII2IOIIIIIt briefly remarked upon
the circumstances of the case, end repeated his °pities
that nothing had been established aping the insolvent
to disentitle him to his discharge.
The widow of sense SWIM net Wog eisspleted, the eon was
adjourned foe that purpose onsU the alp dap, when die inseivsea,
an the aseasary forms havieg bean trompiled ',kb, was Ions& eV,
sad reeelved Ids dhebarge.

The LORD LIZUTIMANT of Renfrewshire, in answer
to the numerous applications which have been made to
him from the Upper Ward. regarding emigration to
Canada, has notified that Government have had
subject under consideration, but it is not possible at
present to afford any public aid. as no money has been
• voted by PArliament dor that purpose.
The apple crop in Herefordshire is said to be very
scanty. but grain an average produce.
A Court Martial was on E:iday held at Portsmouth,
on Rance and Clotwoithy. seamen of she Hmatouifor
using threatening language to their commanding dicer,
when the former was sentenced to receive 300, and the
latter 36 lashes.

Wednesday, the Annual Wool Pair was holden at
Dorchester, at which Mr. Fine and several other Gen-
tlemen of the county were present. About 1000 Tads
of Wool were sold at prices from 16s. tent. About
sixty Gentlemen dined, and many more joined the party
in the course of the afternoon,
PARLIA.MINT Maws.—The extensive building which
is to form a Mews for the accommodation of Members j
of Parliament, near the Westminster Sessions House,
advance.: rapidly. The exterior will display stone facings'
and architectural ornaments suitable to the design.--
This Mews was projected by Government, who were
sensible of the inconvenience of keeping their carriages
and horses waiting in the avenues of both Houses of
Parliament during long debates and the rnclemeksy of
the weather.

LORD DOUGLAS'S BIRTH DAY. •
.4 diwessing condition of no place bakbeeo more
particularly attended to and alleviated than the town
Wog's% by the philanthropic allowances
proprietor, Lord Douglas. To every ope•
was unable to procure work his Lordship
employment upon his. lands. As a small
of their platitude, the men thus employed
celebrate; thwanniversary of his Lordship'-s
is the 10th of JOly; and accordingly on
of that day the whole assembled at the
were most readily joined by the other la-
tradesmen employed on the estate; the
!mounting to about 200, marched off in regular
the Castle, accompanied by the village
band, and four' flags belonging to the
Masonic Lodges. Being properly arranged in front of
the Castle by Mr. Bruce, Land Steward, and Mr. Weir,
Road Surveyor, the healthy of Lord Douglas and Col.
Douglas were drunk with liquor afforded from the
Castle, amid bursts of cheers of which the distant woods
re-echoed the plaudits, and a number of reels were
danced on the lawn.. Hundreds awaited the tetorn of

the proceuion, and the eager heartfelt benedictions
uttered were sure indications of that proper respect
which all vied to demonstrate. Alter patrolling the
streets, the procession assembled in the Masons Hall,
headed by Messrs. Bruce and Weir, the attendance and
services of which individuals tended greatly to the re-
gularity and conviviality of the occasion. The follow-
ing toasts, accompanied with appropriate airs, were
drunk wish the most enthusiastic applause
4 Ite Kw and Constitasdon.'!—A Lord Douglas," with all-the
Matiours..—ii The Hon. Colonel Douglas, sad may be continue to
lodate the virtues of his noble ancestors.' —Q Colonel Charles
Doog"4las."—N Captain George-Deuglas."•ft.'4 The 11011. JIITIVIS Doe-
tlas.l.4 Lard and Lady Mooealme.".-14 The Memory of Good
ar Jilltes._ *IA Lord of the family, who was Knighted beneath
thll Sofa Btener so the morning of the *dew dead of Bannock-
horeirt
nod*. *St aelawaramo. The PiesuarystJamen naiad Earl
est who hil Dtsegburns," with silent hesseurs.—" His
dirotiF ike et the greet Patron or Agricultural
=T:r.
1....8. iloodead ;sod her Indepeneleate."." The
.ot the patriot Wallace," sliest honours..-10 4 speedy lao.
viral of e."-lte. &c. The company dispersed inn most credit.
table nsaasser, toter a social and interesting weeds., mods happy in
giving vent to those pleasant emotions produced by the osession.

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.111,.... --V 4 INSCILVFNT *DESTORIS COURT. LORI
agnepwwwwwr ..- , ~,,,,,, __ , _
BEDFORD, 3 6.149. - . —Gm.
—.... The distresi
Henry Wilton was opposed by Mr. Pouoc.st on be- ~astioularl. i
'Yesterday a large party of Freeholders,.frieettgefogonei Use- half of Sir Morris Summers and three other creditors; and parish of
queen..dieed together at the llOyal Oak, Bliggleviride:' A tem. by Mr. Coosi on behalf of Mr. Disney (the gentleman of its noble pr
rum awning. very fgfeir got np, was erected onjhe premises.of
the Inn, and a very large party attended. between whoa), it will be reciallicted. and the assignees. • ,e.
. retire mho les
There are now employed in, reaping a field of wheat in the oceos- 'of k lace not • - • • • •
MTh, Steamy, and Curpnociedings tm P • I as- rat sea
•of Mr. White, of Carlingtoo, eve. men, whose united age-
ption
amount to 346.—They have taken the work by contract, and are ker-4 is-ten-by tryliriontleing 0 Mrs. 'Disney) il. - ation
execuzing their task to the satisfaction of their employer. ed to c
Q.. - ' • Ur, Andrew *manilas, the .soilicst ' or,ln per . SOL
~
~
• , .. . girth, which
• - •-, wisOleeat apasarortod by Mr: HIATIIit There - Ito
OUNDLE. • . • - -te afternoon
' r-ctisi -in tie' Out a y of Mr.•Pollockt's clients in. support d
—...........- i . ross, an wo
, .nr, tbeir Oportitiaft_to ilie;niolvent!..444arge; and Mr. bower and I
The hailing of this. new rearket.house at Oundle has COns- v
ansandau's oppoiition, which wss foond;d on the sec.
mrnced: the stone, Ilihich is of a very excellent quality, is part of wholes amour
what composed the late church of Barnwell AU Saints, which was tiO 1'• to r • tious 1" •a re a.tve eza litigation, hate the ground,
. . procession to
pulled down when the two livings of Barnwell Sc. Andrews ant} ilt consequence of his haring come unformshed with the instrumental
Barnwell AU Saints were consolidated. The, whole of the feat proceedings. The case of Mr. Diane; alone, therefore, unmic Lndc
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