Star.
London, England, 1827-10-15 00:00:00

-GLASGOW, Ocr. IS.

LANARKSHIRE ELECTION.—The time appointed for
the election of our County Representative is now at
hand, and, in proportion to its nearness, is the intensity
of interest felt by the public in its issue. We know not
whether it may be regarded as an indication of strength
on the one hand, and of weakness on.the other, that the
party of Sir MICHAEL SHAW STEWART continue to de-
port themselves with so much coolness, while those who
t ank under the banners of the Hon. CHAS. DOUGLAS
become every day more eager and strenuous in their ex-
ertions. Such at least is the fact, whatever be its cause.
We are told that at Lanark, the bustle of preparation
against the approaching 16th curt. is prodigious, and
that every man, woman, and child in that ancient burgh,
has imbibed the spirit of,„oo,Anntest, and become
most inveter'are politicians of. *the hour. The, t%VD
candidates have hired suits of apartments in the same
inn.-. 4 proof that they are not afraid of each other!:
near neighbiHrhood ; and, from all we can learn, the
16th of October bids fair to surpass in interest any other
day recorded in the annals of the good town of Lanark.

The consummate epicurism and coarse manners of
Qum, the actor, often rendered hint a very disagree
able guest. Dining one day with the Duchess of M
BOROUGH, her Grace, to his great surprise, helped her!
self to the leanest part of a haunch of venison, which
stood near her " What !" said Quia, " and does your
Grace eat no fat?" " Not of venison, Sir."—" Never,
my Lady Duchess? —a Never, I assure you." Too
much affected to restrain tis genuine sentiments, the 4
epicure exclaimed, " I like to dine with such fools."
DREADFUL ACCIDENT.—J, iday evening a melancholy
and fatal accident occurred between Doncaster and
Ferrybridge, about half-past seven o'clock. The
Yoilf Highflyer Coach was on its route towards Don-
caster, whe t a Gentleman on horseback being observ.
ed gallopping towards the coach at a most furious
pace, plenty of room was given him to pass; but unfor-
tunately the horse came in contact with the splinter
bar of the coach, and threw the rider's head with such
tremendous force against the foot board, that he was
killed on the spot—his head presenting a shocking
spectacle. Some idea of the vio!ence of the concussion
may be formed, from the fact of the foot board being
smashed by it. We have not heard the unfortunate
Gentleman's name.
SHACKING ACCIDENT.—Friday, a barge, heavily la-
den with chalk, was proceeding from Gravesend to
London, when in Clement's Reach the violence of the
wind, and the extent of the cargo, rendered her unma-
nageable, and she rapidly filled with water. There were
six persons in her, four of whom were in the cabin be-
low, when an instantaneous shout proceeded from
Smith, who was conducting her, and Charles Leigh,
an apprentice to him. The four men below barfly
endeavoured to ascend, and one of them had actually
reached half way, when the water poured in so copi-
ously as to wash him back, and, together with the re-
mainder, in a few moments sunk with the bargi.
Whilst she was sinking. Leigh and another jumped into
a small boat which was lashed. to her stern, which in
their anxiety they overarm fortunately precipitating
Leigh beyond its section; but his companion, less for-
tunate, wasimbsequessine iseadwon the tide needing,
lifeleseieerder shore. Leigh continued swimming until
Nature had become nearly exhausted, when he happily
reached one of the hatches, which had been washed
from the barge, and after remaining In that situation
nearly an hair, he was drifted oss the Essex ride of the
River, and by some labourers he, with the corpse of Ms
'mate, was conveyed to •the Wharf-house at Grays. •The
bodies of the other individuals have not yet been found.
Captain Itasca &IVENS of the sloop Magdalene of
Montrose, was drowsed in that bay on Tuesday night.
He was in the act of wearing his vessel, when he got
entangled with the main boom or sheet, which swept
him overboard; and in consequence of the high wind
and darkness of the night, no assistance could be
rendered.
Mrs.Por.r.ocx, a respectable widow, who resides with
her daughter and son•in-law, at Tully, in the south
liberties of this city, became blind 22 years ago, from
inffammationia the eyes, induced by one of them being
injured by a stalk of flax. During this long period, the
book of nature was a complete blank to her,so completely
had" dim suffusion veiled" those tender organs. Thus she
continued, without the remotest hope of ever discerning
an object, when, about two weeks since, she said to her
daughter, Mrs. Stephenson, " I think, my dear, I per-
ceive the window ; Has it bars across it?" " That were
a happy circumstance, indeed," replied the daugh-
ter ; " but I fear it is only imagination, as the window
has no bars." The mother was silent for a minute, and'
then exclaimed, " I think, daughter, I can see my arm."
It was no phantasm; a kind Providence was restoring
what he had taken away; and from that moment the
object of his goodness has been daily improving, inso-
much that she can now clearly distinguish the different
members of the family, and walk abroad without
needing, as formerly, one to lead her by the band.—
Londonderry Journal.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
NEWMARKET SECOND OCTOBER MEETING. •
flowitar Evennto.
. From the value of •tho Stakes (between six and seven thousand
pounds) appointed for decision this Meeting; the high character of
the horses entered, and the *anticipated numerous attendance of the
Nobility, we have good remain fee expectiog in excellent week's
spurt. There are two or three sales daring disc week, from the
stud of the Duke of :Grafton, Lord Anson, lac. including the fol-
donimendblanawnwhowoos--Patamostr, Arab, a two-year old filly,
by Woful, out of Catgut, Picluet, Zaida—lna. Prue, Elizabeth,
by Orville—:Miniature, Careless, Sligo, Noureddin, a two-year old
colt, by Merlin, out of Prue, a yearling f. by Tramp, out of Psue, a
filly foal, by Whisker, out of Elizabeth; a filly foal by Emilius, out
of Prue, a colt foal by Morisco; out of Miniature, and a filly foal
by Morisco, out of Ina, Theorem, two yearling colts by Tireslas
and Centaur, and eleven brood mares, colts, and fillies, from Mr.
R. Wilson's stud.
' The most important Stakes to be run in the ensuing week, are
the Garden Stakes, the Cleaewell Stakes for two year old (won
last year by Mr. Haffenden's Trumpeter), the Prendergast Stakes
for two year olds, and the Frogmore Stakes,. Souvenir is the fa.
vomit, for the Garden Stakes, in consequence of the very light
lorsight es her (6st. alb. only): but there are some who think that
notwithstanding this advantage, she will have plenty of work cut
out for her by Babel, Tincoman, and Sligo; for our own parts, we
think that the distance (the T.m.m. course) will give the older
horses a good chance with her. Lord Lowther's Scribe is the
favourite for the Prendergast, in consequence of her having won
the July Stakes; it should be recollected, however, that Juryman
could have won that Stakes easy, had not Lord I.owther declared
to win with the filly—and that for the Prendergast she has a field
of twenty-six horses against her, most of them fresh ones. The
Frogmore brings out a good field of Derby horses ; the race seems)
to be between Espagnolle and Grampus, 5 to 4 having been taken
between them—the former having the call. It is a matter of
doubt whether Glenartney will start; high odds bate been offered
against him. The match for 890, em be run to-morrow, between
the two Oaks fillies out of Donna Clara and Pontine, is expected
to be a close affair, Donna Clara giving 31b. she is the favourite.—
Lunacy has the call io her match against Lord Tavistock's Pledge
colt. A great many two year olds will come out in the course of
the week, anal thus afford some clue for the betting on the Derby
and Oaks. Lord Anson's Heroine, who is entered in the Garden
Stakes, is dead. Mameluke is at Mr. Dilly's stables; he takes
common exercise only, and looks well; he has not had any gallops,
and having no engagements, is not expected to run any more this
season. There have keen an amazing number of horses out this
morning from the training sullies of Messrs. Stephenson, Blow,
Doe, Prince, Edwards, Marsden, Cooper, Pettit, O. Payne, Dilly,
Boyce, Theakstone, Cbifney, and Rogers. They are all in a very
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healthy state, and as there are three or four trials daily, many us
them are expected to be matched.
King Charles the Second's Plate, annually run for here by
Charter, on the second Thursday in October was not contested last
Thursday, Captain Watson's ch. g. Sysem,nade by Mr. J. Wether.
by, having walked over. It was fully expected that Mr. Howe's
Skiff would have started—being on the Course in riding order,
and his Jockey ready to mount; why be was withdrawn is a secret
to us.
Many of the lodgings are taken, and the servants of the regular
visitors are amine in very fast with their master.' hacks. Their
Graces the Duke and Duchess of Richmond are just arrived ; the
Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter, Lords Fitzroy, Wallescourt,
Jersey. arc. are also arrived.
The avpointmeuts for to-motrow were completed . yesterday
afternoon as follow—
One-third of a Subscription of s 4 soya. for three yr olds, colts, Bst.
• 91b. fillies, est. 61b. ',A.P. • Bona fide the property of Subs.
.(ford Wharnchige's ch. ra.. Carthusian
Greville's b. e. by Merlin, out of Dahlia's dam
Lord Egremnot's b. e. Gaberluozie, by Whalebone
• 'Colonel c. f. by Rabens,out ntTippitywitchtt
Sweepstakes of 100 soya. each, h. ft. T.Y.C.
Sir J. Shelley s e. Bernardo, by Bustard, eat. 71b.
, Duke of Gralton's c. by Merlin—Mona, list. '7lb.
Lord Wharneliffe's f. by Whiskei—Propootis,Bst.
Mr. Greviliars Elinor, by Gustavus, MA. 41b.
The Garden Stakes of 100 soya. each. T.M.SI
Mr. Payne's Babel, 4 yrs, Sat. nib.
Lord Anson's Shgo, 6 yrs.. sat. 21b.
Lord'EsetefisTiradieur,4 yrs, Mt. Slb.
Duke of Graftmfa Tutconsan,.s yrs, sat.
Mr. Stonebewer s Souien:r, 3 yrs, Est. 61b.
Lord Ansoo's Heroine—dead. •
Match, 200.—Mr. Udny's Donna Clara filly, sgst Lord Exeter's
Pantinalfilly. D. M. h. ft.
Match, 100, Anson's Nostreddin, let. 101 b. apt
Mr. Prendergase• Garnfekv 7•16 fib. • - •
ibis Duke
.. March, 200—Mr. Stonehewer'sSoseilaie received of
Grafton's CMOs is. •••• •
Match, 400—Duke of Richmond's I.fiak Way: reitstrld
Duke of Graftoo's Piol Jones.

NOETHALLERTON MEETING.
The course has been very fashionably attended, the Dube of
Leeds and many of our northern Nobility being present. The sport
has been very good, and the betting very heavy, as a great many of
the two year olds are expected to be in nezt'year's St. Leger. Alsist
of the crock Doncaster horses are here. The running on Thursday
was thaw—
Sweepstakes of 20 toys. each, p.p. for two yr olds, colts, list. 5%.
and fillies, ass. 21b. Mile sod a distance.

Mr. W. Scott's ch. e. Velocipede, by Blacklock . . 1
Mr. Darnell's ch. c. Gameboy, by Octavian . . 2
Marquis of Cleveland's ch. c. by Comus 3
Mr. Hornet's ch. f. Recite& 4
. . .
Colonel Cradock's b. e. Fox, by Whisker . 0
Mr. Metcalfe's b. c. Tiptoe, by Percy . 0
Hon. T. 0. Powlett's b. c. Auellinerieuve . 0
Duke of-Leeds's ch. f. by Octavian . 0
.
All the above started, but only four placed. Retring-7 to 4 and
2 to 1 on Velocipede; 4 to 1 agst Gameboy, and any odds agst the
others.. Won easy. The winner rode by G. Nelson, Gameboy by
Lye, Lord Cleveland's by H. Edwards, and Redtock by Nicholson.
A Maiden date of X. 59; three yr olds, Bst. 71b. four, 9st. five, 9st
41b. six, sad aged, 9st. 71b. (alb. allowed, &c.) Heats,! miles.
Mr. Croft's ch. e. by Comus, dam by Waxy, 3 yrs . 1 1
Mr. Richardson's br. g. hlethley, by Androssan, 4 yrs • A 2
Mr. Rountree 's b. c. by Don Joan, 3 yrs . 3 3
.
Mr. Sbipky'a b. 1. Jenny o'the Green, 4 yrs . I 2 4
,
BateCOURSI, FRIDAY ATTZIWOON.
The Gold Cup, value leCgs. Two Miles, has just beat run for,
and won by the Hon. F.. C. Petre's b. c. Nonplus, by Calton.
MONMOUTH RACES, Ocr. 10.
A Sweepstakes of sgs. each, with 20g% added from the Fund, for
three yr olds, Est. nib. four, 7st. 1 alb. five, itst. 71b. six, and aged,
9st. Mares and geldings allowed 31b. Twice round and a allo
tance. Sixteen Subscribers.
•
Mr. Sadler's cb. f. Tears, 4 yrs . : 1 3—l
Mr. I. Day's b. g. Liston, 6 yrs . . ' . 5 1 3
Mr. Gwalter's b. m. Prude, 5 yrs . , . ..., 5 2 2
Mr. I. Day's /IL f. Busk, 5 yrs , , 2 44r
Mr. I. Day's br. h. Nimrod, aged . . 4dr
After the second heat, 5 to 1 on Liston.

The County Members' Plate of .C. 50 for three yr olds, 7st. 11b. four,
tht.6lb. five, 9st. nib. ail 9st. 61b. and aged, 9st. alb. Mares and
geldiqgs allowed 3/b. Heats, thrice round.
Mr. Tisane's b. m. Forester Lass, 6 yrs
Mr. Haywood's b. e. Billy Lackaday, 3 yrs .
Mr. I. Day's hr. h. Nimrod, aged •
Mr. Pickernell'sb. f. Miss Eversley, 5 yrs . .
HUNTING.
His Majesty's Stag Hounds meet on Friday, at Broom-hill Hut.
Lord Fitzwilliam's Fox Hounds to-morrow, at Dalton Brook, on
the Rotherham and Doicaster road; and Thursday, at Stairfoot.
Brighton Harriers—the regular days and places of meeting are as
follow—Wednesdays, near the Race Course; and Fridays, near the
Dyke.
East Sussex Fos Hounds on Thursday, at Newmarket HM ; and
Saturday, at Newick Park.
The Earl of Harewood's Fox Hounds on Wednesday, at East
Itighton ; and Friday, at Walton.
The York and Ainsty Fox Hounds to-morrow, at High Acasterk
Thursday, at Copgrove; and Saturday, at Hag Bridge.
Sir Tattoo Sykes's Fox Hounds on Wednesday, at CutleHowllt4
Ion; and Friday, at Langton.
The Lambion Fox Hounds to-morrow, at Burdon; Thuraday,st
Elemore; and Saturday, at Edmonsley.
The Hurwortb Fox Hounds to-morrow, at Croft Bridge.
The Northumberland Fox Hounds on Wednesday, at Seghill;
and Friday, at Blagdob North Lodge.
The Boroughbridge Harriers to-morrow, at Aldborougb ; and
Friday, at York Gate.
GRAND SAILING MATCH.
Saturday, an interesting Sailing Match took place from Black-
wall to Gravesend and back, between the following fast sailing
vessels, for £5O.
Sylph --IL Codd, Fag.— ..... Lambeth tons.
Venus J. Groves, Esq. ......Horsleydown ...15 tons.
A numerous throng of amateurs assembled at Blackwell at an
early hour. At half.put nine both vessels were at the place o(
earwig, and on the signal being given, they were in trim in a very
short time, the Sylph showing the way. The match wasexceed-
-viy interesting throughout, and the Sylph finally boat her antis-
`et &dean minutes and slag. .

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