Star.
London, England, 1816-11-09 00:00:00

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LAW. •
SOME*
Ong. Arll:l4l°P.Odern abases,""C-
t I*arr!Piagt"r ""dgratiliesPeelan't el ?I
die liesttnetion of the of honest sodependesee
who works and re.
incise poor men. Now the man
eeives wages for hit wok. feels hinnelf infinitely less
dependent, *au the man who is supported coo aiere
chanty, is idleness. In this view there can be no
more economical application of the funds raised for
charity, than the finding work for 'home disposed to
labour. Such was, in fect,,the true original intent of
the poor laws. The Overman were appointed in,
Queen StliAlletTles time 1! for ustior so cum; such
pawns as had no means to maintain themselves."—.
But the only practicable way of setting men to work,
when the demand for labour fails,is to stimulate that
demand by assisting those from whom it springs.
ihra is to say,• in the present state of things, pond-
pally the landholders; for there is little scope now for
any application- of surplus labour to manufactures.
For these reasons the Committee of Neath, appointed
•tis consider of the best means for relieving and avert-
ing the distresses of the poor, has proposed to encourage
land-holders to prosecute improvements on their
estates by cultivating rough lands, making roads,
Knees, drains, &e. ; and as an inducement to such un-
ihetakinga, they propose to pay out of the poor-rates,
sir other funds of that description. Ng slaird of the exitenn.
Various regulations are proposed for the superinten-
dense of the works, thsprovidieg tools, kc.; and in-
deed the efficacy of the plan.must in keat measure
depend on the local ad:ration althea manor arrange.
mots: but looking o y.to the general principle, we
most say, it appears to bear on the face of it very
strong recommendations. Not the least of these is,
that while it elevates the labourer from idleness to
honourable activity, it animates the fanner, and per-
haps relieves him from absolute despondency.—
Lastly, it benefits the parish by a certain diminution
of present burden and a prospect of still greater
benefit hereafter fr'cim the augmented value of the
lands and increase of the produce. We offer these
slight remarks rather as opening to subject to further
discussion, than as preseeung a satisfactory statement
of dli that is necessary to be considered on so important
a topic. We are happy to notice the appearance of
such benevolent and laudable committees. Associa-
tions which offer practical results promise much more
real benefit than strings of resolutions consisting of
Mae ITOiSMS•
There is not the least truth in a paragraph that has
appeared in most of the public prints, that the LORD
MAYOR bad purchased a bullock and flour, in order
to ascertain the profits of the botcher' and bakers.
BORING EXTRAORDINARY.m.mTOII3 Cribb, the Pug;
listic Champion of England, notwithstanding his for-
bearance in even resenting personal haul's, which has
often been recorded since his career as a publican, vras
compelled to exercise his pu_gilistic powers on Thurs-
day night, at Oliver's, in Peter•street, Westminster.
Ait athletic navigator, who had been working at'One
of the sew bridges, of immense strength, became very
ttoublesome at Oliver's, in consequence Of the land-
lord refusing to trust him for beer, and be let loose
"pen Oliver with horrid abuse, upbraided him with
having been vanquished by one navigator (inesoing
Carter) and said he would serve him or Cribb the
same as Carter could do. Oliver remonstrated in
vein ; and whilst the navigator was vauntingly de.
claiming against Cribb, the Champion came in. The
navigator behaved very civil on seeing him, and
Cribb endeavoured to promote order, but havins
1 failed, he told Oliver that if a man behaved so in his
house, it was his practice to send for a constable..;
The navigator' then insisted upon Making else than tr
fight Cribb, or, in his own words--0 to be his is
by way of amusement; for three or four rounds.
Cribb took no further notice of him until he was up-
braided with the appellation of coward, and that he
was afraid to fight. The blood being up at the na:'
vigator stripping and putting himself into a Mina.
cing attitude, the Champion followed him to as
empty room in the twighbourhbod, and to it they,
went, no one else being present in the room. In the
first twb rounds the navigator received some heavy
body hits. and when he ran in, he was thrown. The
navigator took a little breath, and then turned to
again, and he received a hit oh the top of the fore-1
head, which, if planted a little lower, would have
been frightfully effective. Cribb threw hitp when he
closed. Although the navigator was rewarded for
his vaunting', he had two other tarns at the Cham-
pion, taking his own time for commencing opera.
tions ; but heat length gave it up for a bad job, and
walked off, reserving his prowess, as he said, for
another' day. . •
, Wilma, the pedestrian, has been industriously ittl
WOO; during last week. at Hull. On Monday lie',
performed 64 miles ; on Tuesday 60; on Wednesday
53 ; on Thunday 60 ; on Ftiday 53 ; and on Si;
turday 53 railer by a quarter past eleven o'clock in
the evening, three quarters of an hour only within
the time, which completed his utidertaking to walk
1000 miles in eighteen successive days. Sundays ex-
cepted. Wilson concluded his arduous taskarnidst
the cheers of the populace, and a torrent of rain,
Which commenced about six in the evening, when he
had 20 miles to accomplish, and continued to the end
of his performance.

Coursing Meeting
commenced on Wednesday, which was attended by
the Marchioness of SALISBURY, and many of the No-
bility. Several matches were run ; the first between
Mr. PALLITT9II blue bitch Slender, bred by Mr.
HUDION, against Mr. TOWNSiND'S black bitch Fly,
which was won by Mr. P.'s bitch ; the second was
between Mr. MITCHELL'S brindled dog Brand; and
Mr. Mastpria.'s blue dog Ale a fine course, and ra-
ther considered in favour. of Brandy, but the parties
to run at a future day ; the last course was a
:frarming one between her Ladyship's old favourite
dog Author, and a young black dog Tinker, bred
and given to her Ladyship by Mr; HODSON, won by
the young dog—this was the 2d course he ever ran.
tiATIPIRLD, HOUNDS.—The Hatfield hounds meet
Monday, it - Symonds Hyde ; Thursday, at Bir•
mingham ; Saturday, at Hitch Wood, at half past '
ten:— Mr. Comma's hounds meet to-day at Hatfield
'Beath ; lefonday,ut Roydon Park ; Wednesday, at
edon Hall ; Saturday; at Leading' Rcrothing ;
ondsy, November 17, at Crinficlir Hari; • Wednes-
. November 20, at Writtle Park.
4 e hoped' of • LLOYD, Nig. met this morning
erid Park Gate, at eleven o'clock ; end will
meet on Tuesday, at Assington.ball Green'; Wand on
Friday, at Raydoa Wood; each day at 18 e'clock.

HATFISLD