Star.
London, England, 1821-01-11 00:00:00

THE LATE SIR JOHN MOORE.

A full-length Picture of this much-lamented Officer
has arrived at the Head-quarters of the gallant 52d
Regiment, at Hull.—Sagacious and intrepid—he
saw, he dared : above suspicion, he was trusted ;
above envy, he was beloved ; above rivalry, he was
obeyed. The foundations of whatever glory the
Army has since erected, are laid in the invincible
courage and military skill of—Sir JOHN Moo's!
This is not saying too much, when it is remem-
bered that Sir JOHN was the first English General
who was really dreaded by BONAPARTE, of whom it
was at that time said—Nature had no obstacles that
he did not surmount—space no opposition that he did

not spurn; and whether amid Alpine rocks, Arabian
sands, or Polar snows, he seemed proof against peril,
and empowered with übiquity ! The whole continent
of Europe trembled at beholding the audacity of his
designs, and the miracle of their execution. Scepti-
cism bowed to the prodigies of his performance; ro-
mance assumed the air of-history; nor was there aught
too incredible for belief, or too fanciful for expecta-
tion, when the World saw a subaltern of Corsica
waving his imperial flag over her most ancient capi-
tals. All the visions of antiquity became common-
place in his contemplation; Kings were his people
—nations were his outposts ; and he disposed of
Courts, and Crowns, and Camps, and Churches, and
Cabinets, as if they were the titular dignitaries of the
chess-board!
TO beat BONAPARTE, after his fame was blighted
in the frozen regions of Russia, was little more than
an ordinary victory. But to mike him stand at bay,
or in terror of approaching Spain, while in full en-
joyment of the above character, because of the pre-
sence of Sir JOHN MOORE in the heart of that coun-
try, was an imperishable triumph, and the Officers
of the .52d Foot could not display their judgment
and gratitude in a higher degree than in making his
picture an heir-loom to the Regiment—a reward to
the old soldier, a lesson to the young Officer, and
an example to the Army in general. The picture is
eleven foot by five. The likeness is strong. The
countenance expresses a mine, impetuous and daring;
a heart, feeling ; a spirit, undaunted. In are, it ex-
presses a character, the honour of which will endure
the closest scrutiny, and survive the desolations of
devouring death. It will approve itself in the eye
of celestial wisdom, and shine with accomplished
lustre at the grand tribunal of perfect equity—where
the SUPREME JUDGE of human character himself,
will acknowledge its substantial excellence, and eerily
that the writer of this sketch did not employ a venal
or a flattering pen.

We regret that the Duchess of KENT continues
confines to her apartment at the King's Palace, Ken-
sington, with a severe cold.
Seventeen persons met with premature-deaths at
Liverpool during the late frost, in consequence of
venturing upon the ice before it was sufficiently strong
to bear them.

Yesterday an Inquest was held at St. Bartholo-
mew's Hospital on the body cf. Mary Crevill, who!
precipitated herself with Miss Leese from the second
floor window of Dr. Uwin's house, in Bedford•row,
while her mistress's room was on fire, as we have al-
ready stated. The verdict was," That the deceased
in order to avoid the flames, jumped out of the win-
dow, by which her spine was injured, and both her
legs broken, in consequence of st hich she died."
Another Inquest was held at the same place on the.
body of J. Seamarc, who, being in a state (f intosi
cation, and while flogging a. hot se in a cal t which he
was driving down Snow-hill, slipped, and the wheel
passing over hint, he was so injured that he died in
the Hospital. Verdict—Accidental Death.
ST. ALLAN'S ELECTION—Second Day's Poll :
Wilson 1 l B—Fasthope 90— 'toss 87.

BcxiNG.--Two matches took place yesterday, in the
grounds of Mr. lamois, at Fennel-farm, six miles
from Leatherhead. The first was for £5O aside, be-
tween G. Ford and B. Granger, the excavator. Moss
seconded Ford, and Barton picked up Granger.
Round 1. At setting-to, the men were over anxious to go in,
threw their blows away and got into a close, vOten a tedious
wrestling-match wait place, and both went down.

2. lord drew dare., from his adversary's mouth, and in re-
turn be received a tugger on the listener, which let out the claret,
nor did he seem to like it. They broke their ground, and turned
to again, when an equal give-and-take rally followed, and when
tired, they closed and had a trial at terming, which they were
harmless at. They let loose at each other again, and after a
good piping-match, they got to wade, and Granger was drop-
pcd forward by a left-handed hit on the nose, which let the wind
in, and made him shake his pipkin. This round lasted fourteen
minutes, and both were much distressed.

5. After a pause, a hit each was exchanged, and Ford was
thrown a heavy somerset, which extx.:cted a grunt like a pavior
at work.

4. Ford was evidently beat by the fall, and after closing his
adversary's left eye, he received another pretty somerset, which
finished him.

5 and 6. Ford was not able to help himself, and the falls lost
hin► the fight. Granger was moat punished, as the uuly stifling
hit Ford received was on the ear.

To keep the game alive, another fight was knocked
up between a plough-boy, whose face was about six
inches broader than it was long, and a tailor from
Basingstoke; he was a snake-head-one, that a.shot
would scarcely touch, and their attitudes afforded
the highest fun. Four pulley-hauley rounds took
place, without the appearance of a blow; and in
throwing, Snip was always under, and the rustic was
arxious to keep him there, for the seconds could)
hardly get him off. In the fifth round Snip drew,
blood from his antagonist's nose, and the rustic put
his hand up, and looking significantly it it for some
time, he made towards his smockfrock, and said he
did he not understand fighting. It was for a guinea,
and ss. to the loser.

There are already eleven horses named to start for
the Gold Cup, by a subscription of 20 guineas each,
and the surplus to be paid in specie, which is to be
run for at York Spring Meeting.
Since the fashion of Curling the Hair has become
so general both to Ladies and Gentlemen, it may not
be amiss to point out its danger in destroying that arnament--es
fne Head of Hair. The me of the irons makes the hair dry
and harsh, and it loses all its native lustre and elasticity. To
counteract this, " ATIMON.II CURLING Puna," has long
Rood pre-eminent; and its general adoption by the N.M.
lity raisesit above any imputation of qnackery. fly wait it
after curling the hair, it makes it as soft and glossy as silk, and
beeps the curl firm during exercise in the dance, or promenade,
or in damp weather. It also preserves it from hanging colour,
or f.fl off, to extreme old age ; and in order to protect the
rime against the numerous imitations, the Proprietor Intends
immediately to take c;t a Pattr.t for tie loycntion.