Star.
London, England, 1818-10-07 00:00:00

FIRE&
Tootrt-ruff, Is THE Bogovott—This snort!•
ing, about one o'clock, a dreadful fire broke out in
, in the Borough, which raged with such
at ..etote any engine*could knive-to arrest
its pm, ress three houses, occupied by a pork-butcher,
a yroc. r, and a potatoe-merchant, were entirely con-
sume , with their co..tents. We are sorry to add,
that at six o'clock this, morning two persons, who
were inmates of the premises destroyed, were still
missing.
New Botat-ststerre—ThiS morning, about four
o'clock, a fire was discovered breaking out in the
back premises of Mrs. JOHNSON, No. 70. New Bond-
street, which immediately communicating to some
very extensive workshops, in which were upholstery,
&c. to a considerable amount, the whole or both pre-
mises, and a Urge quantity of property, were wholly
consumed. The livery stables behind (Mrs. Joins-
soN's), in which were several valuable horses. which
were got out, Were likewise consumed. At eleven
o'clock this forenoon the fire-engines were still play-
ing on the demolished premises, the fife not being at
that time completely extinguished.

SPORTING.
BETTING ON THE. GARDEN !MAIER
4to 1 apt Mr. Watson's br. ct Fita-Orvllle, by Orville.
IP 10 S apt Mr. Udny's br. c. 'The Student, by Disk Andrews.
11 se it apt Mr. Udny's b. e. The Flyer, by V.no)kv Junior.
4 le 1 apt D. at Portland's b. a &ainbrough, by Dick Andrews.
Carlisle Races, last week, were well attended by
all ranks of people, particularly on the second and
third days, and the sport, on the whole, Was tolerable.
Thursday, after the conclusion of the races, there was
'a foot race round the course, for twenty guineas, di-
vided between the winner and second and third best
Seven started ; Vicars, of Ravenglass, bore off
prize t Ivison, of Scalehy, was second.
Wednesday, the ()Seers of the 85th Regiment
amused themselves with several hove races in

near Jump. The bills stated six matches, from

60 guinea's each, with the owners names, and colours
of the riders, which attracted a numerous and respec-
table compapy.,

SIDSIOUTII. OCTOBER 1.
A few young Gentlemen of fashion and spirit,
quenting Watus's Library, have enlivened our
pan)* exceeding all expectation. Having, by
exertions, raised a sufficient sum of money among,
residents, the old Race Course upon Salcombe-hill
has been revived, and it was on Tuesday last honoured
with the attendance of all the fashionables in -
neighbourhood. The day was most propitious,
ground in fine galloping condition, and the Sv
stakes of .50. guineas uas run for in high stilt
better contested race was never witnessed upon
course. The superior horsemanship of Capt. Cr.
was a chef d'ceuvre, and brought down thunders
applause. The third heat was won by half a
taking all the knowing ones in to a great extent.—
There were some excellent matches, particularly
TWOPENNY': brown horse against Mr. BRAD:
grey mare, once round the Course, and won b:
former. Poney Races, &c. amused the contparr,
five o'clock, when a sumptuous repast was prov;
at the York Hotel, which the. Stewards honoured
their presence. The day exhibited tl.e most
rihumour, and`not a single accident occur'
ween three and four thousand persons were
ground, including the whole of the Nn!)iiit:.
Gentry of Sidmouth and its vicinity. The liar.
the 014 London Inn Assembly !Loom, was attended
by upwards of J5O persons of the first fashion.

•
Dinroon4l, the Th.tnet ped.•sriian, is matched against
rater from the 3lstrov...li ;. The race will take pace on the
betwom Margate and itantspte.
HUNTING.

Sir Bat t.t•.aou.t Gaanaar Lib phrchased the WoreerersLir,
Fox-hounds, which the llaroaet V about to transfer into
ceiter:hire.

The annual Monmouthshire Rock Hunt is this season
fliddition to the Hounds belon:ing to the %%embers of the
the Tredegar Rick, to join in the sport of the day.
The following extraordinary circumstance occur
at Chtiley, near Lewes, on Wednesday last :
The gardener of Captain Rau= wu employed in mowirg
walk in his master's paddock, when, on finding It necessary
quit his work for a short time, be fired the point of his icy:"
in a sloping direction, in the sod, with the 'Reath of course
log on the ground, and left it ; but before be returned
spot, a hare that had been accidentally started from her
the rapidity of her escape, ran foul of the edge of the
which neurally amputated one of her fore-legs at the sh
joint, and cut off a portion of one of her hind legs ; eotwt•.hs:a
fag which the poor little animal, crippled and lacerated
was, pursued her course to a neighbouring copse, and was th
soon after found, and put out of her misery, by a dog belonging
Mr. Stenning, of the Five Bells public-house.

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