Star.
London, England, 1810-04-24 00:00:00

fain FYFFE, and the rmi g, of 12 guns'
Lieutenant Boy% arrived at Port Royal on Saturday
from Curasoa. On their nearing the harbour, they
were ordered by signal to prepare for tea immedi-
ately, and accordingly they were victualled and water-
ed on SaturdAy afternoon, and sailed early en Sunday
morning. Such promptitude reflects the highest cre-
dit on the Naval Commander on this station.
The Manchester packet, Capt. DAVIS, arrived at
Port Royal, on Saturday, with the Jamaica Mail.—
Shz sailed from Falmouth on the 16th ult. in com-
pany with the Snake packet, for Lisbon, and six other
packets, which had been all wind-bound. Two days
after, the Manchester and Snake fell in with a French
brig of war, which chaced them for some time, when
the day beginning to close, to avoid a night action,
they both hove to, and gave him battle. The Man-
chester getting within close gun-shot, the enemy then
met with such a warm reception as compelled him
to haul off in a short period, apparently much da-
maged. The following day the Manchester passed a
number of merchant vessels, supposed to be the out-
ward-bound West India fleet. On the 9th instant,
the Manchester arrived at Barbadoes, and quitted it
the following day ; on the 11th she touched at Mar-
tinique, and sailed again the same evening. The
SA RACE.N brig, of 18 guns, Capt. BLUETT, arrived on
Sunday, from Curasoa, having under her convoy the
transport brig John and Robert, STRATTAN, with a
detachment of the 18th, or Royal Irish regiment of
foot on board from thence.
Yesterday, pursuant to public notice, a committee
of the Members of the late Assembly for the county
of Surrey, met at the house of Messrs. HARVY, WEST,
and Co. for the purpose of examining sundry samples
of a substitute for hemp manufactured from the Plan-
tain Tree, and awarded the premium of se2oo to
Dr. STEWART WEST, of St. Thomas in the East, for
the most approved specimer:, agreeably to the Regu-
lations of the House of the 12th May last. In order
to obtain the most accurate knowledge of the quality
of the different specimens, four in number, and all
upwards of 5001bs. seventy pounds weight of each
were, by the favour of Commissioner WOLLEY, manu-
factured into rope at his Majesty's Dock-yard at Port
Royal, and the following is the result of an experi-
ment made there by the Master-attendant :
Cwt.Qrs.l.bs.
King's 9-thread inch-rope, broke by the weight of 6 1 14
Dr. West's 'pecimen - - - - 6 2 0
Specimen from the Parish of St. Andrew - - 6 1 0
Ditto Portland - - - - 4 2 0
Ditto St. George - - - . - 3 2 0
The specimens were made of the same size as the
King's rope.

EAS7*EI


LORD MAYOR'S DANNER-
Yetiterday being Easter Monday, the Lord Mayor
and Sheriffs went in state to Christ's Hospital, at-
tended by several Aldermen and their Ladies, the
Recorder, Chamberlain, and other City Lase Of-
ficers. The procession moved from the Mansion
House about two o'clock, preceded fry about 800 of
Christ's Hospital boys, with the emblems of the dif-
ferent branches of education they pursue. The Lady
Mayoress rode in the state-coach, by her father's side;
she is a beautiful, young, and interesting girl; sh.
was most elegantly dressed in straw-coloured satin,
richly ornamented with white crape and silver; her
head was adorned with an elegant bandeau of dia-
monds and a plutne of coloured feathers. Next to the
state coach was his Lordship's private carriage, in
which were Mr. Smith, his Lordship's son, and three .
elegantly dressed ladies. The sermon was preached
by the Reverend Father in God the Lord Bishop of
Norwich. His Lordship took his text from the
eighth chapter of 2d Corinthians, and seventh verse-
" Therefore, as you abound in every thing, in faith, and utter-
ance, and knowledge, and in aU diligence, and In your love to us,
see at you abound in his grace also.'
About half past four they returned to the Man-
sion House, where an elegant dinner was served up
with all the delicacies of the season. The 'grand
baron of beef, which weighed 2701b5. was placed
on a pedestal at the bottom of the Egyptian Hall,
and cut by two carvers in white jackets, who han-
ded it round. The tables were four in number with
a cross table at the head of the hall, at which the
Lord and Lady Mayoress sat with the Nobility. The
tables were adorned with five beautiful temples and
two triumphal arches, above eight feet high, with
some smaller pillars, all embellished with naval and
military trophies, &c. &c. The parterre or ground
work of the upper table displayed different devices ;
at one corner Britannia receiving Magna Charta ;
and, at the other, his Lordship's portrait, with the
City Arms, emblazoned. The illumination of the
Egyptian Hall ball-room, as well as every other
place, was more brilliant than we ever recollected
it. The grand balloon of variegated lamps, with fes-
toons and devices, beautifully diversified, had a fine
appearance. The grand painting of the Battle of
Agincourt, which covered one end of the Egyptian
Hall, had a fine effect, and was much admired.
At six o'clock a most sumptuous dinner was served
to about 300 persons, amongst whom were the fol-
lowing Nobility and Gentry-
His ExceUency the Persian Ambassador, Earl Fitz-William,
the Bishop of Norwich, Lord Porchester, Lord Erskine, Lord
Keith, Lord Milton, Lord George Grenville, and Lord Hawke;
Sir James Shaw, Mr. Alderman Combe, Mr. Davies Giddy,
Mr. William Smith, Sir Thomas Plomer, Colonel Wardle, M.P.
NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING, APRIL 23. and Major Cartwright.
The Persian Ambassador sat on the right hand of,
The Craven Stakes, a Subscription of lOgs. each, for the Lord Mayor, and the Lady Mayoress on his ii
all ages; 2-yr olds sst. 101 b. 3-yr olds Bst. 4-yr Lordship's left ; next to her Ladyship Lord Porches-1
olds Bst. 91b. 5-yr olds 9st. 111 b. 6-yr olds 9st. 51b. ter sat. There were several Ladies of the first rank
and aged 9st. 7lb. Across the Flat. and fashion present.
Ltl Darlington's ch. c. Rubens, 4 yrs old - - 1
lover, 4 yrs old • - 2 On the cloth being removed, the following healths
I A Grosvenor's b. f. P
Mr. Douglas's b. c. by Dick 'Andrews, dam by Asparagus, were drank-
S yrs old - - - 3 " The King"-with three times three.
Mr. Lake's b. c. Cants!), by Giles, 2 yrs old - dr The band played God save the King ; after which it
Major Wheatley's h. h. Hippomenes, aged - dr was sung by Messrs. Dignum, Lee, &c. the coanpany
Mr. Elwes's h. c. 0. P. by Hambletonian, 2 yrs old dr
standing.
5 to 2 against Rubens-7 to 4 on Plover.
. " The Queen, and rest of the Royal Faasily."-erkh three
Sweepstakes of 100 gs each. Bst. 31b. each. Across thaw, 5m.... ... • . _.
the Flat. The Band then played-Britons, strike haw.
Mr. Watson's b. f. by Trumpator, out of Lilly - 1 " The Navy"-with three times three,
Ld Foley's ch. cby Don Quixote, out of Junius's dans - 2 Rule Britannia was sung with full chorus.
Mr. Wilson's c. by Sir Peter, out of Totterella - - pd " The Army."-with three times three.
Even betting on Trumpator. " The I.ord and Lady Mayoress," with three times three,aerl
IA Foley's Mr Gundy, 9.t. beat D. Grafton's Charcoal, 7st. 71b. loud cheers.
Two-yr old Course, 100 gs. h. ft.-5 to 4 Mr. Gundy. The Lord Mayor then gave The kakis: of General
Sweepstakes of 100 gs each, h. ft. for colts and fillies
Lumley and Captain Stirling, of the Navy, to whom he
rising 3 yrs old ; colts Bst. 41b. fillies Bst. Ab. M. had that day the honour of presenting the freedom
Gen. Gower's b. c. Abdiel by Kill Devil, out of Blowing's dam 1
Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Jessamy, by Young Whiskey, dam by of the city, and the swords voted to them by the Cor-
Stamford - - 2 poration for their meritorious services.-Drank with
IA Suffield's b. f. by Eagle, out of a sister to Petwools S three times three.
Ld Grosvenor's b. f. Hesperia, by Cesario, out of Hind 4 General LUMLEY, in a short, but appropriate speech,
Mr. Vansittart's b. c. by Cheshire Cheese, dam by Justice 5
6 returned thanks for the honour conferred on them.
D. of Grafton's c. by Whiskey, out of Seafowl - -
D. of Rntland's hr. c. Painter, brother to Salvator - pd His Lordship then proposed, " The health of his
Col. Childers f. by Sorcerer, dam by Whiskey - - pd Excellency the Persian Ambassador." After it was
3 to 1 against Abdiel-5 to 2 against Jessainy-4 to 1 against Ld drank, his Excellency, not understanding its mean-
SufSeld's b. 1-5 to 1 against Mr. Vansittart's b. c.
Mr. Craven's g. Brandenbu. gh, 4 yrs old, Bst. 71b. beat Gen. illg,,got up, and, in English, gave " The health of
Grosvetwr's Ramaquin, 2 yrs old, 7st. Ab. M. 2oogs. h. It.- the King of Persia." Ile was interrupted by Sir G.
2 to 1 ot. Brandenburgh. Ousley, who returned thanks for his Excellency.
Produce Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft. colts, Bst. The Ladies then retired to the ball-room.
51b. fillies, Bst. 21b. R. M. Mr. Alderman HARVEY COMBE proposed the health
D. of Grafton's f. Pledge, by Waxy, out of Prunella I of " The Lc, d Mayor, a man who had done ho-
-I.d Grosvenor's b. c. Hephestion, by Alexander, out of Olivia 2 nour to the civic chair."-It was drank with enthu-
lal Darlington's c. by Eagle, out .f a sister to Fidget S
5'"..."
: ...
Mr. Ladbroke's b. c. Mr. Edward, by Eagle,out of Marianne 4 `
D. of Grafton's f. Fairing, by Waxy, out of Rattle - 5 His Lordship returned thanks ; and assured them
Mr. Lake's 1. Gratnarte, by Sorcerer, dam by Sir Peter, out there was nothing more pleasing to him, than that it
of Deceit
_!, I should be considered he had done his duty ; -if he
Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. by Whiskey, out of Giantess -r" ever erred, it must be from want of capacity, not
Mr. Mellish's f. by Eagle, out of Lady Brough - pd
Sir F. Standish's c. by Mr. Teazle, out of St race - pd ; with intention. He concluded, by drinking " The
Sir F. Standish's 1. by Mr. Teazle, dam by Volunteer, out of i healths of the Noble Lords and Gentlemen present."
Storace - - - Pd 44 Earl Fitzwiiliam's health" was next drank ; as
Mr. D. Radcliffe's c. (dead) by Sir Peter, out of Nitre -
pd d I was also that of " The Earl of Donoughmore."-.
Mr. Lake's f. Miss Bob, by Bobtail, out of Spinetta
- pd 1 i They severally returned thanks.
Mr. Wilson's e. by Sir Peter, out of Totterclla - I)
Ld Jersey's 1. by Ambrosio, dam by Skyscraper, out of Celia pd 1 The LORD MAYOR gave " The Bishop of Nor-
Mr. Freemantle s ch. f. by Sorcerer. out of Sophia,by Highflyer pd with," and said he would take that opportunity
Mr. Abbey's f. Esther, by Eagle, out of Margery,by John Bull pd . returning him thanks for the most excellent and
6t04 on Pledge-the rest easy. eloquent sermon he had that day preached before
First Class of the Oatland Stakes of 50gs. each, them.
h. ft. D. I. The Bishop of NORWICH returned his thanks in a
La Oxford's Poulton, 4 yrs old. Bst. 101 b. - 1
Major WiLon's Juniper, 4 yrs old, Sgt. 61b. - 2 neat, but short, speech.
Mr. Forth's Sunbeam, 4 yrs old, Bst. 91b. . .3 : Sir Jour: CHEVERS stated, that he had waited for
IA Grosvenor's Eaton, S )rs old, tOst. - - 4 some time for some person more worthy than him-
Mr. Bouverie's Nymphina, 5 yrs old, Bst. Sib. • 5 self, to propose the toast which now fell to his lot ;
Sir J. Skelley's Fanny, 4 yrs old, Bst. 41b. he felt himself unequal to pass the eulesgium the ob-
Gen. Grosvenor's Chryseis, 3 yrs old,lst. 71b.
Mr. Clove's Zelda, 3 yrs old, 7st. 41b. jest deserved ; he meant "The Lady Mayoress.".-
Sir F. Evelyn's ch. c. by Gohannah, out of a sister to Cheshire (Loud atiplauses.)
Cheese, 3 yrs old, Tat. 21b. Her Ladyship's health was then drank with three
Mr. C. Day's Snowdrop, 3 yrs old, Est. 121 b.
D. of Grafton's Vandyke, 4 yrs old, 9st. 81b. - pd times three, and loud cheering.
pd The LORD MAYOR, in return, drank the health of
Ld Lowther's Agnes, by Sorcerer, 4 yrs old, Bst. Mb.
Mr. Lake's Peter Little, 4 yrs old, Bst. Mb. - pd the company. His Lordship then gave-
Mr. Elwes's Spindle, 3 yrs old, 7st. 41b. - - pd st The health of Lord Porchester, to who* efforts the country
The Judge could place but S. wasindebted."
7to 1 agst Poulton-3 to 1 agst Juniper-5 to I agst Sunbeam- Lord PORCHESTER observed, no man could be more
Bto 1 agst Eaton-6 to 1 agst Nymphina. willing to acknowledge a want of ability than he was,
Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft. colts, Bst. 51b. fillies, but he had, the fond hope, however he might be defi-
-Bst. 21b. rising S yrs old. Ab. M. ,
cient in that .point, that his integrity and watchful.
Mr. Vattsittart's gr. c.brotker to Burleigh - 1 ness would compensate for it ; and felt proud, that
Mr. Payne's b. C. by Waxy, out of Tarantula - 2
any poor endeavours of his should have been the
Mr. K. Colborne's ch. f. by Bobtail, out of Brainworm's darn pd
Ld Foley's f.by Don Quixote, bought of Mr. Melish pd cause of conferring so much honour on him, as the
2 to 1 on brother to Burleigh. handsome and flattering manner in which his health
Ld C. H. Somerset's Windsor, beat Mr. Itouverie's Smallhopes, had been drank.
Bst. 71b. each. R. M. 50gs.-7 to 4 agst Windsor. 1 On Lord ERSKINE'S health being given from the
Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft. D. T. chair, his Lordship rose, and observed, that he re-
Sir W. W. Wynn's Mademoiselle prude, Bst. 10Ib. 1
. 2 membered that city 14 years ago, when it was in a'
Mr. Craven's Black Diamond, '7st. 51b. -
state of tumult, it was soon quelled, and it was found
Ld ereagria Bentinck's Persian, 7st. lb. - .
.5 to 1 agst Mademoisells Wale. . that Judges and Juries were the only proper tau-

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.