Star.
London, England, 1821-05-30 00:00:00

SUDDEN DEATH or JOE NORTON, roz PUGILIST.

Yesterday, an inquest was held at the George Inn, George-
yard, Snow-hill, before T. Suwrox, Esq. Coroner, en the body
of Joseph Norton, aged 54, who died suddenly, under the fol-
lowing circumstances:—lt appeared in evidence that the de-
ceased was formerly a prize-fighter, but latterly, in consequence
of his being much impaired in constitution, he had no means of
subsisting but from the bounty of a few friends, " who knew
him in better days," and who occasionally supplied hint with
food. On Saturday he was kindly asked by an acquaintance
to partake of some mutton-chops at a house In Smithfield,
where he ate hearty, and drank a pint of porter; he afterwards
went to the house of Harry Harmer, the pugilist, where he took
a couple of pints more of porter, and two glasses of stout, and
whilst in the act of smoking a pipe and joking with some friends,
he fell from his seat. Some of his companions who were present,
jested and laughed at the deceased, challenging him with being
intoxicated, and sent him home thinking him to be in that state.
The following morning he was found in bed quite dead.—
Several questions were put by a Juryman, in answer to which
it appeared that the Gas-light Man, who had recently fought
with Cooper, had beaten the deceased at the house of Belcher,
of which he frequently complained, and said that he felt the
effects of his blows, and he would never leave him, meaning that
he would punish him for his conduct. The deceased at the time
was partly helpless, and another prize-fighter of eminence beat
I him with a stick violently. The Conti/tea did not consider that
the Gas-light Man would be affected by having struck the de-
ceased, unless it could be proved that his blows caused his death ;
and suggested the probability of the deceased dying front apo-
plexy. The Jury, after some consideration, returned a verdict,
" Died by the Visitation of Goa."
SPARRING.
Turner, that distinguished artist at flowing and painting, had
his annual benefit at the Fives-court yesterday, and a very hand-
some tribute was paid to this man of feather, by a full attendance
of amateurs. The sets-to afforded much of quantity, and more
of quality, and the following were the leading ones:
Cribb and Oliver made an excellent 'set-to; but although against
the veteran champion, in justice to Oliver, he had decidedly the
best of it, and drew Cribb's claret. Oliver has been taking very
careful training for his combat with Gas on the 12th of June,
and he has gained much quickness, and rather astonished his
friends. The Champion, on the contrary, has been in the sun-
shine of plenitude, " with his pipe and his pal, puffing sorrow
away !" and this set-to seemed to annoy him in the wind-office.
lieu P•.rn and Harry Harmer showed off a batch of science
and rush, which gave much satisfaction.
Sampson and Rasher made an entertaining set-to—or it was
rather a fight in reality, with the gloves. Sampson made no
effort to hit in the first two rounds, but he parried too well to
get hit. In the third round he changed his system, and let loose
with his left hand, until Rasher's head noddled about like a Chi-
nese image, and he had all the best of it. Brummagem will be at
work with them, and he has put the big Black's fighting on one
side, by the nobbing he gave him.
Spencer and Burke also had a good turn-up ;as had the new
Gas-man and Mason, but the former is too heavy a hitter for
the latter.
Belcher and Bina* afforded considerable amusement the
latter evinced much skill.
Randall and Turner: the wind-up of the sports was excellent
between these pugilists, once foes, but now sincere friends, yet
nevertheless both anxious to get the " best" with the gloves.
The condition of Turner is fine, and his action so lively, and
himself so eager for the attack, that his limbs appeared to be
bung upon wires. Randall, front his recent illness, appears but a
shadow of that Randall who fought and beat Turner at Crawley
llutst. The gaiety of Turner, however, made no impression on
the cool steady system of tactics pursued by the nonpareil. The
stopping was fine on 'both sides. The spectators cried out
" enough," in =sequence of the fight canting on so soon be-
tween Turner and Martin, lest any accident should happen to
the former.

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Neither the Gas-Light nor the Master of Me Rolls was present. will have the honour of entertaining her MAJESTY,
Turner very politely returned thanks for the patronage he bad
received on that day, also for past favours, and trusted that in and a select party, at dinner.
future he'sbould always give the amateurs satisfaction, either in The labours of the Agricultural Committee are
the ring or in that Court !—(Loud applause). drawing to a close, but not without some prospect
In consequence of the sudden death of the Master of the of benelitting the country by their exertions. An in-
Ceremonies, Ould Joe Norton, his place is now filled up, nein. con.
struction to the Chairman to move in the lime for
by Paddington Jones, one of the bighest-couraged veteran boxers
on the list. The match between Curtis and Lenney, which a Repeal of the Agricultural Horse Tax has been
was to have taken place on Tuesday next, is expected to be carried by a majority of three—the numbers being,
for the Motion, 10—against it, seven—an-long tl:t
P by consent, in consequence of Curtis accidentally
wounding his right hand; but in order to supply this deficiency, ,
ratter the Martinis of LONDO ND ER RY.
a new match was made at Cribb's last night between Rasher
and Spencer; the former hardy mountaineer fighting Spencer CORN Excliatusr, MARIC-LANR, Mar 30.—Tn consequence of
,C;ro against £25 on next Tuesday, after Turner and Martin , the favourable change in the weather and an abundant supply of
have left the ring. The gltatony of the latter is such, that he is 1 Wheat, the sales were very heavy this morning, and only a sew
not yet satisfied, although having surrendered to Rasher three prime samples could be disposed of, which obtained Monday's
times. The Gas-light-Man and Turner the favourites, ill to l prices; but there were no buyers of any other description.—
nothing, at the Fives Court. Raley is Is. per quarter lower, and dull of sale at that reduc-
In the evening, most of the Fancy were present at a ser.to at lion. The Oat trade was exceedingly heavy to-day, having tad
but tuck and sirloin, at Backer's, where the whole of the money large arrivals since Monday, and at a decline of from Gd. to as.
w_s made good for the fight betocen Oliver and Gas, making per quarter very few sales were made. In' Deans and Peas there
the deposit of 430—X100 a side. i is no alteration.