Star.
London, England, 1820-01-24 00:00:00

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I.I:MSIE3-STREET. —Yesterday morning, about twc
o'clock, the neighbourhood of Swan-lane, in this sti eet.
was thrown into a, state of the utmost confusion, by
the loud cries of" Fire!" by the watchman. The fire,
which commenced in the premises of Messrs. Childe.
a porter and cider warehouse, in Swan-lane, was dis•
covered issuing from the V.lusinWs Of the lower par.
of the house. The family of Mr Childe made •theh
escape with great difficulty. The fire spread witl.
such rapidity, that in a short time the flames com-
municated to the warehouse of Mr. Matthews, at the
back part, and a stock of wood and other materials.
used in Mr. Matthews' trade (brush-making), having
caught fire, the whole of the front premises were h
less than an hour completely burnt through int(
Thames-street. By this time, several engines were
on the spot; but owing to a great scarcity of water
in consequence of the frost, and the water being
turned otf, the fames extended to several other houses
at the back of Swan-yard, leading into Thames-
street. After some time had elapsed, the supply of
water became plentiful, and the firemen played with
great activity. The houses of Mr. Reynolds, cheese-
monger, Mr. Cudber, and Mr. Simpson, of Thames-
street, shortly afterwards caught fire, and were much
injured; and the Brid4ewater School, with four or
five other houses in Swan-alley and •Black Raven-
yard, were completely burned to the ground. It was
anticipated several times, that Fishmongers'-hall
would be destroyed ; but the attention of the firemen
apparently was fixed upon it : they played on the
adjoining houses, and k escaped with less injury than
was expected. At about half-past four, the roofs of
Mr. Childe's and Mr. Matthews' houses fell in with
a tremendows crash, and greatly spread the flames.
The Iron Manufactory Ofike, on the bank of the
Thames, was surrounded by flames, but escaped
without injury. The fire continued burning at an
alarming rate until half-past ten o'clock yesterday
morning, when an explosion of some gunpowder
took place, which tore of the roofs of several of the
houses, and caused great apprehension; tiles, bricks.
and wood were scattered about in every direction.
some persons standing near the spot were much hart
in consequence of their falling on them ; a boy had
his arm lacerated very much, and some of his fingers
torn of. Shortly afterwards, the whore of the houses
in Swan-lane fell down, and completely blocked ur
the road-way; and the whole of the other house:
mentioned were, with the furniture and property, a
mass of ruins. A fireman narrowly escaped s irk his
life : white playing on the premises near Mr. Childe's
house, a high wall gave way, which nearly covered
him, but by a sudden jump backwards he escaped.
BOND-STREET.—Another fire broke out in the ore-
mises of Messrs. Elliott and France, cabinet-naker%
and upholsterers, which did considerable injury.

Yesterday, the Earl of LEINSDALE visited the
PRINCE REGENT, at Carlton House.

The Duke of WELLINGTON left town on Saturda:,
for his seat, Strathfieldsay, Hants.
Sir WILLIAM SCOTT gave a grand dinner on Sa-
turday, at his house in Grafton-street, Bond-street, t.
a large party of distinguished personages; amorii
whom were the Duke of MowraosE, the .Isrsasso
DOR of the NETHERLANDS, BATOn WM. FAGEL,
KING'S THEATRE.—The Opera, on Saturday night,
was respectably attended. The performance was Ros
sues Cenerentola. It has been curtailed since au
first night's representation. The omissions are judi,
cious and elective, as they lighten the heavy part
and accelerate the story. The Sestetto in the secunr
Tact, which is beautiful, and the most original piece
the whole Opera, has been shortened a movement.-
IThe Finale sf the first Act was twored as was aisc
Mutes song in the second Act, which he sung will
great sweetness and expression. The Opera, as it nova
stands, was received *ith considerable applause. Ma-
dame BELLOCHI'S singing was delightful, particu-
larly her last song.'
COVENT-GARDEN.—SOITTHERN.S Tragedy of ha
belle was performed on Saturday eight, in whist.
Mrs. De JERSEY BEAUMONT, from the Philadelphia
Theatre, made her first appearance as Isabella. The
attempt was unsuccessful ; for though the audience
expressed but little disapprobation, they were equally
reserved with respect to applauses, so that the fee
ing with which they seemed to regard the whole el
fort, was one of perfect indifference. Among the di,
advantages which led to this unfavourable result, we
would notice a want of tenderness, a perpetual strain
ing after impression, and a peculiarity of accent, tc
be accounted for by her residence in America.—
There are, perhaps, other characters in which he:
talents might be of use, but we think she will si
well, in any future undertaking, to avoid those i
which any considerable degree of tenderness is ri
quired. Mr. MACREADY'SBiron was) as usual, highi
impressive.
HAZARD and Co. who sold Two Prizes of £20,00(
in the last Lottery. respectfully acquaint the Public
that the Lottery will finish drawing NEXT SATURDAY
—The Wheel contains Two Prizes of £20,00.'
Money, &c. &c.—HAZARD and. Co. gratefully au
knowledge the preference given to their Old Esta
blishment, and regret their suppJy of Ticket,. am'
Shares,. previous to the last day's drawing, was no,
adequate to their increased dema,-.d. A continuance
of public patronage is respectfully solicited at their
Offices, Royal Exchauge Gate, 26, Cornhill, • and
324, Oxford-street, corner of Swallow-street.
CORN-MARKET, MARK-LANE, JANUARY 24.
Although the navigation of the River is now tole
rably free, and notwillstanding the long suspension
of business in our Market, and the trifling sales thai
have been made within the last three weeks, the de•
mand was exceedingly small this morning, and sale,
of all Grain as heavy as if the obstruction of the
frost had not been partly removed.—The exhibitio.
of Wheat samples from Essex was very large, bu
the buyers were very indifferent about purchasing;
although the same prices only were asked as on the
day. fortnight, and very few sales were effected o'
those terms.-I.l.trley was also very dull sale, biz
prime samples obtained 31s. to 355. the inferior sort,
were difficult to get el, from `.'.tic. to 30s.—Beat,,
Peas, and o.tts, were very plentiful, and each article
dull sale, at c.r.lr last quozations.
SMITHFIELD NA P.K ET, JANUARY 24.
8eef...... 4s 6d to 5s Veal 56 6d to 6s 04;
glutton .. 4s 6.1 to 4d 1 Pork
Veins f:a_ml.sls.,Sso—C4lvrst9O—Pigs NO.

HAY ANI) STRAW PER LOAD.
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