Star.
London, England, 1827-10-18 00:00:00

LACONICS.

Though a soldier, in time of peace, is like a chimney
in summer, yet what wise man would pull does his
chimney because his almanack tells him 'tis the middk
of June.
ms a mortification to a Prince to see an old and faithful MiUktet
torn from him, but self-preservation being the brat law of Mallift,
any man in his senses would mower submit te part with his muck
than his kg. . . . .

The surest way of governing, both in a private family lad a
kingdom, Is for a Inaaband and a Prince sometimes to dray their
'prerogative.
Of all our infirmities vainly Is the dearest ; a man will Kant his
other view to keep that alive.
Vanity is so is from our nature that it even animater
ashes, and takes care of our epitaphs and tomb.stooes before we the.
lbe terror of being thought poor (web is vanity) Makes the
ruin of thousands. Clearchass was a brave as *mks; be Ind
given proofs of his valour upon numberless oceans, yet, sacs
upon a time, be bad a glass of wine thrown in bid fatty In a pablie
tavern, and bore it patiently. The reason was, ►e bai se a dirty
abin, and was a►hamed to die in it !—Literery Clesseticle.

Tuesday se'nnight the tenantry on Ltrd Cations,
Estate in Nairnshire, celebrated his elevation to dr
Peerage by bonfires and rejoicings. About 60afil
most respectable farmers dined together at the villsr
of Cawdor, Captain FEASIR, of Brackla, in the thus
when the bealths of their liberal landlord, his Cowart
and other members of the family, were drank—sadir
party afterwards repaired to the hall of Cawdor Cards
where they wele met by the hone-t women teak's,
lasses in the district, and dancing was kept op tsi
great glee until an early hour in the morning.
Moor Park, in Hertfordshire, with its extensive Wu
and appendages, the late residence of Mr. Wituairs, the IWO
has recently been purchased by private contract, by Earl Goo
011)4011. The Nuble Earl intends the park and manioc for t
Esrl of Wavros.
BIM ',EAU, being one day visited by an indolent per.
son of rank, vho reproached him with not haviag re-
turned Iris first visit; " You and I," said the &dirk,
"are upon unequal terms. I lose my time when 1 pays'
visit ; you only get rid of yours when you do so."
An ignorant plebeian having entered the apartment
where the late Emperor Bonaparte was ..having
self when in a little town in Italy, he said, " I watt to
see your great Emperor ; what were to him?" Ile
Emperor replied,—" shave Aim"
A recent medical writer has discovered that tbefilit
sex, by the too active use of fans, check peraPitst".
producing pimples, and an actual change tithe coo
plexion.
The large thread manufactory at Low Mill, beloer
ing to H. Birley & Co. near Whitehaven, was dotard
by fire on the Bth instant.
A fire broke out Monday evening about eight o'clock.:
in the back premises of Mr. Wilson, corn chandla,.*
Kennington lane. For several minutes the destructs,
of the whole appeared inevitable. Nothing but the et
traordinary exertions of a few persons, at the inunag
risk of their lives, with pails soprlied by the nerghhoti"
with water, got it under. One young man fell froll
the roof and sustained great injury.
Monday night a daring bitrglary, and attempt
made to set fire to the premises belonging to Mr. Mak
sing, situate in the Old Kent Road, near the Sonar
Canal Bridge. On the night in question, the wl.oled
the family, with the exception of a female servant, got
to the Coburg Theatre. On their return the counting;
house was discovered to be enveloped in smoke, sad
upon entering it the desks, which had been wrenched
open, were found to be on fire, and most of the
books of accounts cnnsumed. It was evident the place
bad been set fire to by thieves; for,
on inspecting di
a complete set t.f burglars' apparatus was discovered,
Notwithstanding a very ferocious dog having ba.en m
the pretests at the time, the thieves managed to silence
'him by administering a preparation of horse flesh,
mixed up with some narcotic poison, which it appeared
the animal ate voraciously, and it produced the intended
effect. The dog did not recover the effects of the dose.
which is termed " a pudding," until two or three days
afterwards.

Tuesday sennight Mr. Joseph Baines,
farmer, went out in the afternoon, in Co'
brother, when observing his dog to make
other side of the hedge, in attempting to,
tout slipp d, and he fell upon the gun, whit.
•LAIlt %Mt off ; the charge entered on one
ody, and passed dtrectiy through. He
.ccident only until one o'clock the follow
stela he bi eathed his last, alter the most.,

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Meeting of the Proprietors of the above Company'
Vas held yesterday, at the City of London tiratll, iu
pursuirke Of a 'reqoisitio'n signed by several' roprietors,
tot the purpose ofialinginto consideration the present
'state of the Contpanys Afr.Atrwoob mole the Chair. ,
The Secretary then'read the Director's report, wltich!
ttared that the Dkectors did not enu'rrain a more dis.
advintageous view of the Company's prosrects than in
the beginning of the year, when the balance against the
Company amounted then to 35 0091. That sum had
been reduced since to the-extent of 10,0001. The Direc-
tors had taken the engagements trf the Company up to
the 90th September last; at which time there were out-
standingdebts against the Company of more than 24,764/.
cash in band was 4 5991.1 earring a balance-against the
Company of 20,2451. The total earnings of the vessels
this year, up to the 30th of September. have been
64,.6,45/.; and tie total expenditure 40,6741.; leaving a
balance of profits of 13 9511. being much greater than
the profit realized last year.—(Cheers.) The Report,
then went into a detail of recommendations from the'
Direct. rs for the better conducting the Company's
affairs.
Mr. D. W. HARM addressed the Meeting, stating
that two Gentlemen went down to Liverpool to pur-
chase some vessels, and after effecting the purchase,
one of them told the other that he could sell the vessels
for 4,000 i. more than the purchase, and recommended
that this should be done, saying, that the Company was
nothing to them, it they could put money in their Eton
pockets.
A scene of personal sarcasm, mixed rip with much
general confusion here occurred, and continued for
several minutes, after which the Report was received
by a large majority.
The meeting then proceeded to ballot for two new
Directors after which it sepatated.

COURT OF ALDERMEN.

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In the Coutt of Aldermen on Tuesday last the sub-
ject of the present necessity for a Representative of the
Ward of Vintry, was brought forward with some spirit.
—The out-of-door discussion upon the merits of the
question has led to great dissatisfaction amongst the
inhabitants of the Ward, who consider themselves in a
degree unprotected, in consequence of the irresolute
•conduct of the C.ourt.

Alderman ATKINS, in rising to move that the order
which goes to prevent the interference of the Court of
Aldermen upon the question of swearing in either of
the candidates for the gown pending the proceedings
in the Court of King's bench, be rescinded, stated that
he hoped the Court woold acknowledge the necessity
of acting decisively upon the occasion. The Ward of
Vinery tud been without an Alderman for several
months, notwithstanding the palpable election of Mr.
Wilde by the legal voters in the Ward. The Court was
compromising its dignity by the hesitation with which
it acted upon that occasion, and great injustice was
done to the Ward as well as to Mr. Wilde, by delat ing
the ceremony of swearing in that Gentleman as Alder-
man. it would be impossible to say how long. it the
Court did not determine to vindicate its own character
by a decisive act, the question might remain undeter-
minial. The Court had no mote to do than to proceed
upon the strength of the case submitted to them, upon
which they seemed to entertain an opinion, in common
with the public, in favour of the worthy Candidate
whom he had just named. He concluded by moving,
that the order be rescinded.

The motion having been seconded,
Sir JAMES SHAW rose to object to it, and to pro.
pose an amendment. He apprehended that the Cm•
potation, who had already incurred expense enough.
upon various occasions, would be greatly involved if
they ii,terfered any further with the question between
)Jr. Wilde and Mr. Winchester, wbo had thrown them--
selves, as it were, into the arms of the law. They bad
-already received a very intelligible hint from the Lord
Chief Justice to take care how they would venture to
swear in either party pending the proceedings in the
Courts of Law. He would not approve of !lying in the
.face of Inch an intimation, at all events without con-
-suiting the best law authorities, for which reason he
should, he said, propose an amendment to the effect;
that the A.torney General and the City Law authorities
be requested to give their opinions upon the question.
Alderman LUCAS was of opinion, that if any body
ought to be sworn in, Mr. Winchester was the man.
Alberman ATKINS really believed, that if the mat-
ter .as I.ft to the lawyers it would never end—(A
laugh). All experience proved that the law was often
a great impediment in the way ,of obtaining justice,
notwithstanding their boasted neighbourhood and at-
tachment to each other. It was now nearly twelve
months since the contest took place. He believed that it
the Court had acted from its own impulse, without ap-
pealing to the Members of the Profession upon the sub-
ject of the jurisdiction of the Members of the Court, of
which the latter had' previously had a very accurate
idea, there would not hate been any of the confusion
with which the case had now to contend. The ques-
tion would not have been so overstocked with techni-
calities as to render a very simple subject uaintelli-
.gib!e, and he would ask any of those around him whe-
ther their views of the bearings of the case were ren-
dried more clear after having heard the law arguments
vehtch had been,gove into at such great length ? Under
the conviction that do benefit could arise from submit.
the case to Counsel, but, on the contrary, that
further delay would ensue, and that great additional
expense would be inevitably contracted, he thought it
much better to run the hazard of swearing in Mr.
\Vilde than to consult the law any forther.=(A laugh.)
The amendment was then put, and negatived, and 1,
discusAoa toot plate upon the original Motion for
'es6ritling the order. It was evidently the opinion of
Awe Coon of Aldermen that they have had a little too
/Trull. It, upon this topic, and it is believed that they
seal not, except upon compulsion, listen CO any more.
The i:eling of a large majority of the Court, it is ma-
nifest, is in favour of Mr. Wilde's election, bui the
avowed declaration of both parties; that if the decision
of the Court of King's Bench prove unsatisfactory, the
still higher authority will be resorted to by appeal, has
iutimidated most of the members. The original motion
was negatived. •

The utmost exertions have been sista by the owners
rf the sailing barge which was stated in the Srxit el
Monday last to have been sunk off Gray's near Graves
ind, on which occAtiin the lives of four individuals
isle lost. The persons interested in the cargo, and the
owners of the craft itself, have done every thing to as-
(mum the immediate spot where the wreck may have
sunk; but, owing to the apprehension and anxiety
*Lich naturally existed in the minds of the survivors,
they are unable accurately to describe the precise part
of the river where ihe lamentable accident occurred
Several tinges have been engaged-to assist the discove•
t's and the apparatus of the Humane Society bas been
called into execution, but without effect.

NPORTINeI nfitllteiNCL
IaiVIiiXIIICET SECOND OCTOBEE MEETING.

TUUDAT MONT.
The Anneal Tiftfefrom the 'lndrawn Stud was, this morning,
sold by Hems. Tattersall, at the fu towing very 'Ow prices—
A two yr old brribrn gelding, by Stuolensto--filis• Crockfurd,
'ems sold for 17 guineas.
A ‘yekrfing hay filly, by Wranglera—Letinita, by Smolensk°, sold
to} iSe guineas.
A yearling bay Stibby Wrangier•o-Miss Grovenor, by Androesan
fetched 11 guineas.
A bay filly (yearling), by Smoknsko—Young Whiskey mare (in
the 0.45), sold for 27 guineas.
A black yearling filly, by Smolensko--Shrpherdess, by Shuttle,
sold for lo; guineas.
Mirth (a breed mate), by Trumpeter, brought only 74 guineas:
11Iarybella, ity Walnut—Maria, by Telemachus, was sold for I
guineas; and—
A Shuttle mare, dam by Haankletonith, 70 guineas.
A three yr old filly by Smolensk°, and two colts (yearlings), by
Nicolo—Ohvera and Darling, were not sold.
The sale of Theorem, advertised for tomorrow, is postponed to
tbe Hampton Meeting.
A Match is made for Friday, for 200 toys. between Mr. Payne's
Helenus, nat. 71b. and Lord Exeter's Redgauntlet.Bst.2lb.

NEWMA Rat; WIDNESDAT Evannta.
This, ail. generally the ewse on Wednesdays, is a shy day, as far
as racing goes, there being only one race in the list. However there
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is plenty to occupy the attention o. visitors here; the sale in the
morning was the first object of attraction, and after this many of
those whn attended it went off on shooting and coursing parties, with
the intention of returning in time to see the °attends run for.
His Grace the Duke of Rutland had a party to-day, and Lord
Sefton gave a grand dinner in the evening to Prince Estethasy, the
Duke of Dorset, Marquis and ilarchimiess of Tavistock, Earl and
Countess of Tankervilte Earl and Countess of Jersey, Lady and the
Hon. Miss De Roos, dots. Colonel Anson, Hon. S. Wortley, &c.
There was also several small p,rties.
The ftMowing interesting matches were made this morning—
Mr. Payne's Babel, Set. tOlb.agst Mr. Irby's Toso, 7st. 111 b. to
run the D. hi. to-morrow.

Mr. Greetlle's Dandelion (Dahlia). Sat. I2lb. asst Mr. Payne's
°plaids (Drotber to Coll.-ger), 7st. T.Y.C. 200 soya.
Lord Anson's Noureddin, Bw. 81b. apt Duke of Itichnton'ds Dols
nare,7st. I Ilb. D. M. 20 says The last two to be ion on Friday.

First Chu of the Oatlatals Stakes. 0130 sass each. B.M.
Lord Wharnelilfc's Pastime, S yrs, 9st. 61b. . . I
Lard Vcrulam's &scars!, 3 yrs, 7st. Sib. • • 2
Lord Racist's Recruit, 4 yrs, Bst. Ilh. . . 3
Mr. Wyndham's Stumps, 5 yrs, Bst. 101 b. . 0
Mr. Walker's Sbonwaist, 4 yrs, Bst. lib. . . 0
Mr. Stonehew.r's Goshawk, 4 yrs, fist 41b. . 0
Mr. Payne's Helena,6 yrs, 9st. 61h. . • 114
Betting-7 to 2 agst Pastime •9to 2 apt Brocard ;3to I apt
Recruits sto I age Stumps. ihrve placed. A fine race, and woo
by a head. J. Day rode the winner.
The Sale of Racers was as follows—
Draft of the Duke of Grafton 's Stud.
Latimer, 3 yrs, by Merlin, knocked down for .
&anti, 3 yrs, by Woful—Zaida . .
Arab, 3 yrs, by Weful—Zeal . . .
Paramour, 3 yrs, by Merlin—to Count Woronzoff
Brown filly, 2 yrs, by Wolul--Catgut
Zaida by Sir Peter

Gs.
. 160

110
. 140
16
. 60

Lord Lowther's
Chieftain, 3 yrs, by Clinker
Yearling 1. by 'Menial'
Yearling by Tanered out of sister-to Walebone .
Ches. foal by Morisco—Nina .
Brown I. by Tiresias-- Fatima
A elms. ro. e. f yrs, own brother to Loraine
• FIFE RACES, OM t

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100

There was no race on Thursday, on account, we presume, of the
wetness of the day.
A Gold Cup, value 100 soya. the gift of Sir R. Anstrutber, But.
added to a Sweepstakes of 10 soya. each, p.p.
Mr. F 's Hartlepool, 4 yrs
Mr. Bagley's Peacock, 5 yrs . •
lklr. Davidson's Crimson, 4 yrs .
Sweepstakes of 10 sows. each, p.p.
Mr. Dalaell's Louisa, aged . . .
Sir R. Ant rusher named Mrs. kl•Kenzie
Sweepstakes of 5 sots. each, p p. with 25 sots. added by the Fife
Hunt.

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Mr. Diglefe Peacock . 1 1
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Mr. Davidson's Blue Bonnet, 6 yrs . . . It dr
Alr. Fraser, oI Lovat, having laid a bet of fifty sovereigns that
be and • friend could kill a hundred bares in one day. the 4th inst.
was chosen for deciding the match, upon bleat's Aberdeenshire
estate of Strichen. It was won with the greatest ease, for by three
o'clock, hr and Mr. filacduwall Grant had bagged 130 hares.