Star.
London, England, 1827-07-03 00:00:00

AEROSTATION.
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In consequence of the very unfavourable state of the
weather on Thursday last, Mr. GRIRN was unavoidably
compelled to postpone his promised ascent with his
magnificent balloon until yesterday, when a numerous
party of Ladies and Gentlemen attended the gardens
of the Eagle Tavern, in the City-road, to witness the
exhibition. Throughout the day the wind was ex-
tremely high, but towards evening the sky became
clear, and there was but little wind stirring, and ac-
cordingly Mr. G. resolved not to disappoint,his friends
and the public a second time, and ordered the necessary
preparations to be made.
The Balloon having been filled on Thursday, re-
mained in the Gardens since that time, and had been rent
by the violence of the wind in two or three places,
which allowed a great quantity of gas to escape, but
the damage was quickly repaired, and the gas again
turned on, and the Balloon completely filled. At six
o'clock the ropes were attached to the car, in which
the ballast, grappling irons, &c. were placed.
At seven o'clock Messrs. Gannon and WILLIAM
Gannet entered the car, and in order to avoid the pos-
sibility of the balloon not clearing the adjoining houses,
it was removed to the further end of the gardens, when
every preparation being completed, the signal was
given for cutting the ropes, which being done, the bal.
iron ascended in a most majtstic style, taking a north
easterly direction. The intrepid aeronauts repeatedly
waved their hats t) the assembled multitude below,
and aftei being in the air about ten minutes they threw
out a quantity of ballast. The machine then rose very
rapidly, and in a few minutes after was lost to the ♦iew
of the spectators.

Accounts from St. Petersburg!) are very satisfactory,
in regud to commercial affairs. The demand for cochineal and
indigo, in particular, is very great. The exchange on London was
from lOy toy, and at Riga lOy. Great shipments of oats and Ras
for tbh country, had of course brought many bills en the market ;
but the rate of exchange was nevertheless looking up. There was
no political news. The fleer, which was to sail from Cronstadt to
England, is that which goes out every year for exercise. Its ultimate
destination, it is said, will be decided by the Councils of England.
Tuesday last the remains of the Lady of Sir ASTLEY
Coors., were conveyed in a hearse drawn by six horses from Gades.
bridge, to a vault in Hemel llempsted church, and there interred.
That benevolent Nobleman Lord DOUGLAS, has, with
his usual kindness, allowed his tenants upon the Douglas Estates 10
per cent. of the Whitsunday rents, in consequence of the recent
hard times, materially affecting the store and dairy farmers.
A blackbird's nest was recently found near Levant
Lodge, in Worcestershire, containing five young ones, three of
which were milk while I

At St. Petersburgh may often be seen on the same
table, veal from Archangel, mutton from Siberia, sterbet (a sort of
fish resembling turbot) from the Volga, apples from Astrachan,
grapes from Persia, porter and strong beer trom London, wines
from France, Spain, Italy, &c. strawberries from Lapland ; io abort,
'he whole world is ransacked to supply their sumptuous banquets.

NEITHER DRUNK NnR Soitiii.—An accident happen-
lag to a stage coach, through carelessness, the following
conversation took place the next morning between the
;uard and a stable boy :—" A bid job that of Bill's,
iast night ! how was it ?—•• Why, sine says Bill was
Was he lust yr-" No, he wasn't drunk,
lot he WAID.I subcr the Ivor was a dying in him, like..

SPUR LING 11$ I ELLIGEIiCt.,

MIMING-ROOM, VirTIMSALLII, Jam It.

Ir will be seen by the follomelog statement, that the July Stiles
attracted the most particular Ititice, there being &feral fresh Adm.
brouilu into request, on all of which there was a good deal of bet-
ting. The Doncaster &. Leger was not much talked of, and but
trilling alterations took plate, and those on outside horses. The,
Derby and Dike were scarcely mentioned. The Room was very,
respectably attended, and the business of the day closed at 6 o'clock.

7 to 2 apt Zeal
5 to 1 apt Eleanor
S to I agst Juryman
Dorcasrai ST. L 191116
4to 1 apt Alamolnk. (taken) 22 to 1 apt Alelk
9 to I apt Granby 45 to 1 apt Antiope
11 to I apt Nonplus 30 to I art Lumley's Tramp
IS to 1 apt Reviewer 30 to 1 asst Sancho
Is to 1 apt Matilda 40 to 1 apt Tom Jones
1$ to 1 apt Lunaria 40 to 1 apt coalition

JULY STA cm -
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I la, to 1 apt Stoughton Lau
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20 to 1 a-iat Pedlar 1 So to 1 aist Translation
HAMPTON RACES, Jour 2.

Molesey Hunt, once the unrivalled scene for deeds of pugilistic
fame, this day assumed its annual pleasurable sports of horse-ruing;
and, from the great number of horses In Hampton and its envfloas,
much sport was expected; and it is with gratification we add, that
the expectation has been realised to its fullest extent, at least so far
as the first day goes. The weather was very unfavourable; but
yet there was a tolerably good show of beauty and fashion, as well
as others of every description, thi. not being the principal day.
The usual gaming.tables, &c. were on the ground, and we are
happy in saying that no accident occurred. Bach race was well
contested, and the day's amusement may justly be called good, pas.
tichlars of which will be found below.
A Maiden Plate of £3O given to horses that never won or received
forfeit before the day of starting, added to a Sweepstakes of 10
sows, each; three yr olds, 7st. 71b. four, Set. 51b. five, six and
aged, Sat. 10Ib. Mares. &c. allowed Sib. One mile bets (New
Mile).
Mr. Turner's b. f. Tramp, 3 yrs
Mr. Dickensen's ch. f. Amelia, 4 yrs
Mr: Scalds', Dr. c. by Octavio% 5 yrs
Captain Locke's Fairlawn, 5 yes
Mr. Farrall's f. by Octavio% 3 yes . 3 dr
Mr. Grande, Berkeley names Staylace, 3 yrs . 7 dr
Mr. Graham's hi: c. by Comes. 5 yrs . . 8 dr
Mr. Pearce's b. f. Fanny, 4 yrs . 4 5 dr
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.01 2 1
. 0 5 dr
.52 1 2
. 6 4 3 dr

The Clarence Stake, Of 10 sous. each, with 30 added from the

fund; three yr olds, Est. 121 b. four, eat. eve, Bat. bib. six and
aged, ust. Winner once this year to carry 31b. twice, 51b. earn.
Mares, &c allowed 51b. Two mile heats.
Lord Warwick's ch. m. Double Botendre, 6 yrs
Mr. Brantley Berkeley's Edith, 4 yrs
Captain Locke's ch. c. 3

. I I
. 4 dr
. 5 II

. yrs •
hit: A Hughes's b. r. Blephanta, 4 yrs . 2dr
The Berkeley Hew it of 10 goes. each, test. Gentle-
men riders. Haws piefiecing certificates of being half-bred, to
be allowed 71b. Mares, &c. allowed Sib. Three mile heats.
. Mr. Grantley Berkeley's Conrail . . 1 1
. Mr. De Burge 's b li. . . . 3 a
Captain Locke names Tipsy . . a 3
. .
G. Hawkins. R. Parker, J. Angerstein, Lord Moustcharles, H.
Leeson, and Mr. Hughes. paid forfeit:
The betting on the different races was confined to small sums,
and not worth particular make.

FIELD SPORTS FOR JULY.

PROM THAT CHOW, ILIPOSITORY, PHI ANNALS OF ITORTINO.,

The ardent shooter will, this mon' th, begin to cut a longing look
at the grouse mountains, where, as far as an opinion can be formed
from present appearances, plenty of birds may be confidently anti-
cipated, well-pown and strong on the wing.
It is not easy to form a correct opinion as to the abundance or
scarcity of young partridges till the sickle is put into the cons ;
though as soon as the grass is cat, peat numbers will shew them-
selves, if the breeding time has een propitious. A more unwel-
come sight cannot be presented to the eyes of a shooter, in the
month of July, than a barren pair. Rain is always injurious to the
incubation of birds. When it happens to descend in violent showers.
from the middle of May to the middle of June, the destruction of
the nests formed in the bottoms of the ditches is inevitable; if an
absolute ovesfiowing of the brooks and streams takes place, the
mischief which ceases becomes general and extensive. Was, in-
deed, is the injurious effects of wet weather confined to the period
of incebaties, as the young birds, immediately after hatching, are
equally liable to suffer. Much rain fell during the month of May,
in the present year, but it dropped in genial showers ; and never in a'
way so as to fill the ditches: and as vegetation was forward and
remarkably vigorous, thus affording good cover, we are willing to
suppose that little injury has been sustained. However, that a
season cannot be too dry, was strikingly exemplified last year ; it
was the driest spring and summer ever recollected, and was equally
remarkable for abundance of partridges. The same reasoning will,
in a very great degree. apply to the breeding of pheasants, except
that, inasmuch as these birds seek the stronger covers for the pur-
pose of nestling and incubation, their eggs are, on that account, less
liable to injury.
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Young harm Mere, this year, seen at an unusually early period.
These animals have bred more abundantly this season than for
many years back. Judging, indeed, ftom wthat has fallen under
oar own observation, we have no hesitation in saying that hares
will be found more numerous in the ensuing season than they have
known In the memory of the present generation.
The breeding of foxes is not much affected by the weather;
though it very frequently happens (generally, perhaps) that the
bitch seeks a situation at some distance from the main earth, to de-
posit her cubs, yet it is always in a well-sheltered situation. What
are called amb foxes, or those without earth, frequently deposit
their cubs upon the surface of the ground; yet, owing to the foster-
ing care of the mother, they are rendered proof against any unfa-
vourable weather. Nor are cubs, like leverets, or the young of
birds, in any danger of vermiu—such as the stoat, weasel, polecat,
&c. as these creatures, as well as rats and mice, find an implacible
enemy in the fox—he will both kill and eat them; so that cubs are
likely to sustain little injury, except from game-keepers, aid those
who are not fond of the most delightful amusement in the world—
fox-hunting. We are free to caaless that we are not without our
fears respecting the foxes and their cubs in the Quorndon hunt,
which at present is tenantless; and on this account we are appre-
hensive these animals will be, in some degree, unprotected. It was
always found necessary to be on good terms with the workmen in
the Swithland slate-pits, in order to prevent them destroying the
cubs, which are annually deposited in the rocks, close to their
works, and also in the adjoining wood ; and as there is no person at
present to attend to this business, the cubs will, most likely, suffer :
net only, ibdeed, in the immediate vicinity of Swithiand slate-pits,
but in Ulscroft and Newtown woods, as well as in the Granby.
covers, ilardon-hill, Gracedieu park, and the Forest, generally. In
Oakley and Piper woods, and also in Spring and Cloud woods, the
cubs, perhaps, will be snore secure. We are willing to hope the
same will be the case in the neighbourhood of Melton, as well as
on the Nottingham and Harborough sides.
Even with every possible care, an importation of foxes was al-
most uniformly necessary in the.Qaorndon hunt ; but this is not so
much to be wondered at, when it is considered that the bounds
were out every day (Sundays excepted), and that, consequently,
more foxes were killed in this than in any other hunt.
Cricket, pigeon-shooting, boating, and other manly and energetic
sports are now also in their noontide glory; ot, in other weds, and
as our motto has it,
" Alike the month to all its influence lends,
And sportsmen hail it as the best of friends."

There is, indeed, a choice of sport for anglers this month, as
almost all kinds of freshwater fish will now feed. Morning and
evening, however, are the periods to be embraced by the fisherman
for the exercise of his skill; as in the hours when the sou is most
potent,.and the atmosphere is unclouded, the pisc..tory tribe are
wary, and, being plentifully supplied with natural flies and fatting in-
sects,reject the neatest artificial bait,or the nicest allurements amen.

In streams and scowers will be found the most profitable angling,
though old Father Thames and other rivers, where that sport may
be enjoyed, will afford profit and pleasure to the punt fisherman.
Thames Ditton, Hampton' and all those rendezvous, which the
" Angler's Guide" so well describes, will now be filled by metro-
politan sportsmen, and perch, barbel, dace' and, perhaps, trout, will
suffer accordingly. We wish all our brethren of the angle, whether
the fiy or the ground bait be employed in their service, propitious
' weather and much sport, and commend them to their pastime with
the profitable hint that "hope and patience support the fisherman."

Bedford, Vie Kelti.h Pedestrian, is prleeding in his
arduous task of walking fil'iy miles a day fee six successive days,
hat backw.,rds, the other half forwards. He commenced oo
Monday se'nnight, In the Bowling-green mirth, Black Horse ton,
it the entrance to Dover. In the course of Tuesday he fainted,
but shortly afterwards recovered, and resorted his undertaking,
but evideniy much distressed Some time after be rallied, and
finished his day's task to fourteen hours, having commenced it
seven and finished at nine In the t.Vening.

TIM ATTORAEX GENERAL.
T.
inbM tile SIJIIIIA AIIMENTISER.

A short time since; a congr itulatory Address, native-
rausly tthd tespettably signed by the inhabitant house-
holders of this borrnigh (Lewes),• was presented to Sir
J2lll-$ Scirlett, his Majesty's Attbintl Ginertr, upon
his appointment to that important office. An iftiwer
was lust week received by our et-Chief Offi,:er, of which
the folloWing Is a copy :
" Saturday, June t 3, Ike
" Deus Sta—t ha#e tile pleasure of acknowledging your letter,
enclosing an address to nie, from s very numerous and respectable
body of the Inhabitant Hcidsehoidirs of the Birough of Lewes,
upon the occasion of my appointment to the office of his Majesty's
Atterney.Oeneral. Allow me through the same that'll,' of Com;
mutilation to express my most gtateful thanks foe Al. kind token
of remembrance from my old friends, and to attire diem that the
moat agreeable circumstance attending the appoint:item upon which
they congratulate me, Is the general approbation of mt &induct in
accepting office, of which they are pleased to say this theii tddreft
la but the echo.

" I am gratified to observe, that they bear testimony to my pdli.
deal consistency in the step I hate taken. I can safely affirm, that
I have been governed by no other Make than the desire of faith-
fully discharging the duty which I awe to my Sovereign and my
country—l duty which, on certain occasions, imperiously calls Upon
a public man not to decline an office in which he can render himself
useful in the support of an honest and enlightened Administration.

" It affords tie the highest satisfaction to bad that so rrsiny of
the Inhabitant householders of Lewes, with whom I I once had the
honour of struggling in the assertion df their Independence. are still
&spoiled to think favourably of me, add to express their us-mink-Rt.
in the very flattering terms which you have conveyed to we.
" I request that you will accept my grateful acknowledgments
for the manner in which you have communicated their address to
me, and they and you will belief! die alwayll to remain your obliged
and faithful servant,
" New-street, Spring-gardens. "I. SCARLUTT:i

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SUMMER ASSIZES.
NORFOLK CIRCUIT.
Before the Cris► Boor and Ifr. Baron Garaenr.

Buckingkamshire—Monday, July 23, at Bithingbain.
Bedfordshire—Thursday, July 26, at Bedford.
Huntingdonsbire—Saturday, July 22, at Huntingdrs.
Cambridgeshire—Monday, July 60, at Cambridge.
Suffolk—Thursday, August 2, at Bury St 4 Edmunds.
Norfolk—Tuesday, August 7, at the Castle of Norwich.
City of Norwich—Same day, at the Guildhall of the laid Citls
HOME CIRCUIT

liclerP Mr. Justice Past and Mr. Justice Gammas
agehko--Wednesday, July 25, at Hertford.
Illgoitai, July 30, at Chelmsford.
engroy....Monday, August 6, at Croydon.
Soon —Saturday, August nom Lewei.
Isist—Tbarsday, August 16, at Maidstone: