Star.
London, England, 1821-12-21 00:00:00

TROTTING bIATCHE&

The money, 500 guineas a-side, is all staked for two of the
fastest horses in England to go against each other, four miles, on
the 14th of January.
Another snatch is made to take place the same day, three nines,
between Mr. Finites and Mr. Delon, for 500 guineas also. Mr.
Firt.utes to carry 11 stone, and Mr. Drava to pick all Eng-
land, and carry 12 stone.
PEDESTRIANISM.

Mr. West, the descendant of the great pedestrian, and parish
clerk of Old Windsor, started from St. George's-fields on Wed-
nesday, to go sixty miles per day for ten successive days, hack-
ing himself for 200 guineas. This undertaking has been com-
pleted, hat never anything like it at this season of the year, and
betting is three to one against it, as he has engaged to go straight
, out. He would touch Winchester yesterday.

Yesterday morning, Mr. F. Durrav, a Gentleman of fortune
residing at the worst end of the town, started, for a wager of 100
sovereigns, to perform five miles within half an hour. 'I he en-
gagement was entered into a few days since at a celebrated sport.
ing house in St. James's-street; and the unfavourable state'of
the weather being considered, time was backed at odds of six
and seven to four. The spot chosen was a mile on the Edge•
ware-road. Mr. Derrav commenced his undertaking precisely
at nine o'clock, disposing of the distance in the following order :
lit mile in 5 min. 20 sec.
24 5 16
3d 6 0
4th 6 9
sth 6 0

28 45
Whining by one minute and 15 seconds : the pedestrian stopped
once to take refreshment, and did not appear much fatigued.
The weather being by no means favourable, it is considered an
extraordinary feat, and considerable sums of money have changed
owners on the occasion.

Specimen of the Pun Annoying.—OXßEßßY, in Life
in London, gets a box-o'-th'-ear, upon which he says,
41 Now am I a pickled donkey—l am au-salted r
THE OPERA.—Yesterday the first private rehearsal
of the vocal corps of the King's Theatre took place.
The musical selections were from the new Opera of
Picciet ; and, if we may offer an opinion from such
a partial display, we should augur most favourably
of the success of the ensuing season. Madame CAM-
PORES', who has much improved in personal appear-
ante, retains all her former sweetness of tame and re-
finement of style, so peculiar to the Italian school.
Signor CARTON! (the new bass), gave a specimen of
his talents, and displayed great compass and power
of voice, added to considerable flexibility of counte-
nance, and versatility of genius,, combined with much
apparent bonhommie. Astattooarri, we ate happy
to perceive, has recovered his usual flow of spirits.
Cuetoet (the first tenor), has arrived, and exhibited
on this occasion, much to the admiration of those
present. CHERUTTI (the second tenor), and several
minor performers, were also there. The Directors
present expressed themselves highly pleased with the
new engagements. The Concert-room will be com-
pletely re-decorated in the most elegant style. The
whole interior of the Theatre is undergoing renova-.
tion, and will, before the opening, receive a general
feature of improvement.
ANOTHER £30,000 Sold in Shares by HAZARD.—
The Ticket No. 18,900, drawn Yesterday a Prize of
£30,000, was Sold in Shares by HAZARD and Co.
who also Sold in Shares No. 16,427, a Prize 0f.£5000,
drawn the Third Day.
Yesterday morning early, the dwelling-house of
CHRISTOPHER HALE, Esq. in Charles-street, Lam-
beth, was briAten into, and robbed of plate, &c. to the
value of £lOO.
Saturday afternoon the house of Mr. Cox, fruiterer,
Green-walk, Lambeth, was entered by thieves, and
plundered of £2O in money, and linen to the value
of £lO. The robbery was committed in the day-
time, whilst Mr. and Mrs. Cos were gone to the 80-1
1 rough Market. The villains, not content with plun-
dering the premises, kindled a fire underneath the
counter with some wood and dry herbs, by which
part of the flooring was burnt ; and had the occu-
piers remained out half an hour longer, the whole:
premises would have been consumed.
The house of Mr. WiNeworro, of Thayer-terrace,
in the Hampstead-road, was broken into on the even-
ing of Wednesday, by picking a lock at the kitchen
door, and robbed of a dial of considerable value and
two dozen of silver spoons.—Another burglary wa;
committed on Tuesday night, or early on Wednes-
day morning, in Fordham's-row, in the Lower Bromp-
ton or Che sea-road. The thieves scaled a wall twelve
feet in height, and got into' the kizchen where they
regaled themselves, and afterwards cleared the side-
board of plate.
GIAbOOW, Die. 10.—There was a considerable number of
stall-fed cattle, chiefly from Angus-shire, in the market yester-
day, for the first time. There were about 340 fat beasts, and in
consequence of such an extensive supply, there was a consider-
able decline In the prices. The very best .tote brought only
a shade more than 9s. per stone, and by far the greater port
sold between 7s. and Ss. a stone. Sheep sustained their prices,
and there was a pretty fair supply. Yell ewes brought front 108.
to 14s. and best black faced wedders front 145. to 18s. a beat'. •
Cosa }II4:IIANGE. MARK-Lallit, Dec. 21.—Owing to t:le ad-
verse winds, we have had but little Corn of any description
since Monday, yet the quantity still on hand is much greater
than the demand can take off, although f the continuance of
wet weather, we bad rather more buyers of Wheat this mornitsg,
and prime dry samples sold on full as gooslterms mon Monday,
and the inferior descriptions met rather better sale. Pine fluky
obtained Monday's prices. In Beaus, Peas, and Oats, that is
no alteration.
SMIIIIVIELD MAILICNT, Decliners 21.—Carrent prices's—.
fleet. e.s. 6d. to Ss. Sd. per stone of Ina.; Mutton, Bs. 64
to Ss. od. Veal, 9s. ad. to 4s. Od. Pork, es. od. to 41.0 t •
Cattle at Market : Beasts, 1200; Calves,llO; Sheep and Lambs,
SC.OO; Pigs, 140.—Day and Straw per load, Hay, M. 10s. to
41. Oe. Clover, 41. W. to M. W. Straw, It. Bs. to 11. le.