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eotilduaderstaita the ease, had hien satisfectoray eon.
tradicted. In that evidence Mr. Harrison distilled!,
stated, that the plaintiff repeatedly assured him (Mr.
Harrison) that the theatre bad Made profits to thi ex-
tent of 10,0004 in each of the seasons 1819. 1820, and
1821, and, in consequence, about 20,0001. of the old
debt of the theatre bad been paid off, and very little
new debt contracted. This, therefore, was clearly a
misrepresentation. and in no way had the plaintiff been
able satisfactorily to meet it. The third main point
upon which the defendants bad rested their cask was
the box of Sir Edmund Antrobus. In September,
1817, the plaintiff and his father had assigned a moiety
of this box to the late Sir Edmund Antrobus (the
other moiety being let to his Royal Highness the Duke
of Gloucester for alternate weeks), for a sons of 2.62.51.
This sale had not been communicated to the other pro-
prietors of the Theatre. but it was represented to them
that the moiety of the box was let.to Sir Edward An;
trobus for 21 years, at an annual rent of 2101. which
was paid by the Duke of Gloucester. The plaintiff and
his father before him accounted with the proprietors for
the rent of 2101. as if paid by Sir E. Antrobus, when,
in fact, it was not so paid ; and on the occasion of the
agreement 0f1822,t he plaintiff continued to represent the
box as let to Sir E. Antrobus at a rent of 2101. This was
lan underhand proceeding, which had not been denied,
and for which there was no excuse. A direct fraud had
been 'committed upon the proprietors, and Mr. Harris
the father, and Mr. Harris the son; well knew -diets las-
action. It was apart of the agreements.that thittent of
2101. together with other rents, should be received by the
plaintiff. There was another transaction as to Lady
Holland's boz,which was of a very similar character,and
added to the rest of the transaction, shOwed ihe system
of deception which bad been pursued. On the part of
the plaintiff it was stated, as a reason for not allowing
the defendants to depart from the agreement.th at a great
number of injudicious and injurious alterations had
I been made in the Theatre during the management of
Messrs. Ketnblei' Willett, and Forbes, and that the value
of the property was thereby.greatlr reduced. It was
also said that the interests of the Theatre had greatly
suffered in other ways, and that if the agreement was
not performed, it would be a great loss to the plaintiff
and other proprietors. This might or might not be the
fact. If it were true that the property had been thus
deteriorated in the hands of the defendants, it was mat-
ter for compensation elsewhere, and was no ground for
adherence to the agreement of 1829. If such loss had
actually been sustained, the plaintiff knew his remedy
was elsewhere. His Lordship said be believed he
bad now gone through the whole case. He had spared
no pains in goiqg through the whole of the complicated
accounts and details in order thoroughly to understand
the case. He had done so because he had found him-
self compelled to differ widely Eton) the opinion of the
Vice Chancellor, from whose judgment this appeal had
been brought. He much regretted that he was com-
pelled to arrive at a different determination; but view-
ing the facts in a different light, he was compelled to
perform what he deemed his duty, and reverse the
judgment of the Vice Chancellor. His Honour had
pronounced an elaborate judgment, and bad stated most
fully the reasons upon which he had-founded his deci-
sion. These reasons he had had the advantage of read-
ing and attentively considering, and after seriously
weighing all the facts of the case, he could arrive at no
other conclusion than that the *greement of 1822 could
not be specifically performed. 'As this was a very im-
portant matter, be should carefully draw up.the decree,
by which all parties would be guided.

ViRLLIZILRY N. WELLESJ.IT.
Mr. HORNE presented a Petition on behalf of Mr.
Long Wellesley, praying that the furniture in Draycot
House !night be allowed to rivulet there, until the.
guardians of. the children bad been appointed.' The
Leatned Counsel stated his belief, that the Master had
made a report on the subject, and had been of opinion
that the furniture on Draycot was the property of the,
'infants; and the consequence of that report was, that,
a bill had been filed, in order that the Court Might de-
cide the point. All that Mr. Wellesley now desired was,
that the furniture in the house should not be at present
disturbed.
_ _

BLAMES also spoke in support of the petition.
Mr; Simms, on behalf of the children, was only de.
siren's that there should be an oprortunity of lett►ng
Draycat House. If that could be done, there would be
no objection to the petition.
It was finallyattanged that the prayer of the petition
should be granted upon this understanding. .
Mr. Hostig stated, that the motion which he was in-
structed to make for Mr. Wellesley, was to dissolve an
injunction, which had been obtained. some time since,
restraining Mr. Wellesley from cutting,down timber on,
the estate. Perhaps, hots ever, it would be saving tine,
and be better tor all parties, now that the season had
gone by for ctsting timelier, that the motion should be
postponed trail Nov. or Dec. lie was prepared with
the motion at this moment; but if. the injunction were
dissolved, it could not be acted upon at ti e present
season..

By agreement of all parties, theiefote, this motion
was postponed sine die.
Another petition in the same matter, relative to costs,
was postponed until Saturday, the parties not bring row
prepared to bring it forward. It had been at first pro-
posed (and so was determined until the appearance of
Mr. Sugden in Court), that both the.petitions should be
postponed as well as the motion, until Salturday ; but
at the earnest solicitation of Mr. Surinam the petition as
to the Dram* furniture, and the mottos-west brought
on and chspcsed

Friday, her Grace the. Duchess of Si. ALBAN4 s gate
a Public Breakfast at her elegant Retreat, Holly Ldge, Highgate,
to upwards of 100 persons of high distinction. The company began
to arrive about two o'clock. The Breakfast consisted of de earliest
productions of the season. laid ~utin a most siinapufaus manner.—
The fineness of the day, the beauty of the Ladies, the magnihrent
view, all gave the idea of Faiiy Land and Enchantment.
-Foiday and 'Saturday experiments Were made be-
tween Liverpool and Holyhead, by asking a question and obtain-
ing an answer; and both bates she answer was received back in
lase than one minute—viz..on Friday, in 33 seconds, and on Sater-
day, in 59 seconds. as observed by two stop-watches at Liverpool
M Altrroarka justly hdmired Ttagedy of Biensi
was performed at the Reading 'Theatre on Friday night. for the
first time, to an elegant and crowded audience, and went off with
great mktg. The play was to be repeated on Monday (yesterday),
under the patronage of J. B. Moser, Esq. M.P.
Mundy afternoon, about three i.'clock, a Gentle-
man bolding high rank in the army, alighted from his horse (a
valuable bay gelding, for which be gave eighty guineas) at White.
ball, where he bad business, and gave the animal in charge tea mas
who, on sown him ahem. stepped forward, and begged leave
to earn a few pence by bolding the horse. He was not gone
many minutes' but on his return found the horse was gone, and
was informed by some parsons passing that the man whom be had
mutilated rode re with the seimal in leas than a minute after be
loft him. The owner of the horse immediately took a coach, and
proceeded to How•steet, where be gave information of his loss,
aid Sir R. Bums sent Taunton, jut. off to pursuit of the thief.
A youth of the name of Butler, who bad then for,
trimly apprentice to Messrs. DOWMI3IO, whose manufactory was de-
stroyed by fits on Sunday, was yesterday esandoed at Queers-
square. upon aospidon of having set fire to the premises. There
was in erect evidassee against the prisoner, and be was tense-
queenly reasan6ol for further examinadm. •

TIM FANCY: • ' '

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FIGHT errwszN HARRY 30NRS (THE, SAILOR
• BOY), AND GEORGE WATSON (THE BRISTOL
YOUTH), FOR FIFTY POUNDS A-SIDE.
This will between Jones and Watson, which has ex-.
cited some interest in the Fancy circles, took place yes-
terday. on Harpendon Common, Herts, the same spot
on which Josh Hudson and Shelton fought aboet six
years back. The weat',er was delightful, the turf iw
excellent order, and the beaks indulgent, so that every
thing combined to render the sport agreeable. The as-
sensblage r f amateurs, too, though not numerous, was
highly respectable. led not less than six carriages and
four, in al slap up style,* gave unusual splendour to the
scene. Among others we noticed the vulture of two
sons of Neptune. from the coast of Hampshire, staunch
patrons of the fist, who travelled no less than one hun-
dred miles to "rime% as it turned out, the triumph ol
.he Sailor Boy, and who, the mo.nent the action was
over, set sail, under a press of canvas, to the port from
whence they came, the flag of victory 'flyiog at their
topmast head. The attendance of the more bumble ad-
mirers of the fistic art was also creditable, and good
order and a square fight gave a new impetu. to the
character of the Ring.
Jones veined at Kitt's end. near Bsinet, and Watson
at Hendon—both were in excellent condition. Watson
had the advantage in height, length, and weight, but
Hairy had "the pull" in experience and science. The
weight of Watson Was lOst. 121bs. that of Jones 10. t.
4lbs. Jones, who was titikeo:to the field in a swell drag
drawn by four greys, was accompanied by his friend
Tote Spring. the worthy host of' the Castle Tavern;
while Watson came for ward under the no less Jae; to -
able auspices of Tom Illcher, the ex governor of the
same. 'house. Watson is. in fact. a nephew of Tom
Belcher, and is (me of the Bristol School; but he never
before exhibited in the prize ring—he is a bee young
man, and coming from e good stock he had his ad-
mirers, and there were tree takers of 2 to 1 and 7 10 4.

At one o'clock both entered the arena. The Sailor
under convoy of Spring and Young Dutch SAM—Ma-
son claiming the offices of Jem Burn (his brother-in-
law), and Tom Oliver. The deck was soon cleared lot
action; and the umpires and referee having been chosen,
the colours of the belligerents were blended on the stake
=Harry's, as usual, Navy Rae, with white spats, and.
Watson's a brilliant Behber. Oliver won the toss f
aoice of position ; and, of course, placed the back-of
his man towards the-sun, which shone with meridian
splendour. On being stripped, the frame of Watson
showed some good muscular points—his arms were
long, and his height
.gave him a commanding aspect.
The Sailor Boy was in excellent fighting trim. and his
herculean figure never showed to more adv•istAge.
THE FIGHT.

Rama 1. Jones being a stranger to the style of his opponent,
with good judgment waited for his attack; and, after a tees
matneuvres, Watson let fly with his left. This was neatly stopped
by Harry, when Watson planted his right on his rib.. Harry smiled ;
and drawing back a little, and seeing an opening. he jumped in.
and jobbed slightly with his left. IN another effort of the same sort
be was stopped. Watson again put in his right-banded body bit,
and this brought them to close quarters. Watson let fly his larboard
grappling. but Harry was as quick and more active with ids oar.
board, and grasping Watson by his upper works, bit up, and poured
in a few grape shot from his left, which told well—both broke away.
and after a few long shots in &VIM of Harry, which told severely
on Wataon's " figure bead," and raised sundry .bumps on his us
fruntis, a spirited rally took place, and counter bits were exchanged ;
Harry as quick as lightning threw in his right as well as his left.—
In the end he caught his man prettily with his left, and then rushing
to a close, threw him in admirable style; bringing his nob with great
forest* the ground. First blood was declared in this round tram
Watson's forehead.

11. Harry tried hisleft, but was neatly stopped. Watson, active,
hit with his left, but was stopped. Some good scientific moves fel.
lowed, in which the stops were mutual; at last Watson went in to
fight. Harry, awake, met him with a left-handed job, and in the
close again threw him.
3. Harry popped in a left-handed job en Watson's Hest eye; bit
for bit, but exaKutien in favour of Harty. In a rally which fol-
lowed Watson was bit down—(first knock-down blow In favour of
Harry, thus deciding the first two events).
4. Harry jobbed well with his right, and Watson's dexter ogle
looked blue. A rally followed, in which slight bits Were exchanged,
both down. • -

5. Watson tried his left, but was stopped; a sharp rally is favour
of Harry, who planted right and left, and in the dose Watson was
thrown.

6. Watsowesata op bkedtng at the now; Harry jobbed with
his kft. A rally in favour of Harry, who bit beavdy tight and kft.
Its the claw bads down.

7. Harry jobbed twice with his left, and broke away. Ditto re-
-pealed; and in the ebb Watson was thrown.
11. Harry popped in a abp on Watson's bread basket. Watson
hit open banded with his bit, and in a rally was sever* jobbed.
In the close Harry bit up, and Watson fell on his bates, Harty
Walking away as fresh as a rose. •
9. Watson rushed in, but hit open banded. In the close, how-
ever, be net Harry down, amide the cheers of his friends.
10. £ abort rally, which ended iu Harry butting Watsoe with
his nob on the nose, and then hitting him right and left, he dropped
him. the claret coming freely from his smeller. . •
1. A good fighting rally, buds down.
It Harry jobbed with his left, and then rushing to i iicee, hit up.
Watson fought• with him, but ; and in the close Wanton was
thrown.

13. Watson planted his right slightly on Harry's nob; but in re-
turn was severely punished, right and left. Harry, kit hint with
mathematical precision, and at tastier fell again as the Worshippers
of Juggernaut, his nose distilling blood in quarterns.
14. Harry rushed in and floored his antagonist.
LS. Watson sorely distressed and Harty as fr.•sh as a two year
aid." Harry saw his advantage, and kit away right and kit. Wat.
sun made a stand, bait was all abroad, and was thrown.
16. Watson, amidst loud cries from his friends, fought first, arid
caught Harry slightly with his ri. ht on the larboard jaw; but in
tiying to repeat the compliment fell.
17. Watson went in wildly. Harry all alive, fell back and bit
up severely. Watson made an drun to rally, but received heavily
and fell weak.

19. Harry jobbed heavily with his left twice, and threw Wail's
a erose.buttnek.
19. Harry again jobbed right and left (both of Watson's peepers
In mourning), and then dining, threw him beastly.
90. Watson tried his right. but was sheet. Harry /tinned, sod
rushing in, jobbed him in good style, and pursuing hint to the repeat
dropped him in good style by the ropes.
41. Harry again hit left and right en Watsoa's pruboscls, drawing
additional claret, and in the end be again Booted him weak.
Cl. Harry had it all his own way. Watson tried his best. but it
was no ass--be was outfought, and to the close was thrown heavily.
.23. Harry jobbed with his left, and betted with his nob, 'and
then planting his left heavily, peeled the bark from Watson's rose.
After lame further hitting, Watson was dropped.
It wag sow seen that Watson bad not a chance. The
.punish.
meat was one way—Watson only stood by to receiVe ; and
what between jobbing and butting be bad set " the ghost of
hope:" still he was brought up weak and distressed till the thirtieth
round, when his most sanguine friends admitted it was in vain to
prolong the contest, and victory was reluctantly acknowledged to
be in favour of Harry, who may be said to have won *idiom a
setatch--be bad not, its fact, a mark worth recording in the fie;
and with the exception of a few discolouratious in the neck, from
the struggles for the fall, he had no visible mark. He was as fresh
when he left of as when he began, while Watson was taken out of
tke ring in a piteous state.
The fight lasted 39 minutes and some seconds; this analog the
fifth battle which Junes has won within the last eleven months—
namely, those with Ned &ocknsan, Barmy Aaron, Tom Reediri
Frank ittdiasad, and Watson.
Rill AIUM...-.l.hiG fight was not peculiar for novelty.
Watson, on atipping; 'showed several good petbonal
points—he is anatomically handsome, and seemed ca-
pable cf much; in length of reach and height he ha 4
the decided advantage of Jones—but he is o touh4
hitter, and his right hand appeared to be his favourite
engine. He has no proper ideit of tactics, but be nsa-:
nitrated thosongh. game. Thai lifter quality, however,
availed his little, for he only .bild'the .fortitude to'-es4
dine without the judgment. to administer 'pnoishosvut4
The battle never was dcipisfaLt,4ool,,toub,sbo.lead)