Star.
London, England, 1827-11-26 00:00:00

MATCH AGAINST TIME.

Captain Jones, the Gendetiatiwho last week for a wager of lee
hundred guineas, lost his match at trotting 17 miles In one boar,
undertook for a wager of two hundred guineas, to trot bis horse
Carol tt Miles in one boui and a half. 'The match came afros
Saturday, on a five mile piece of ground year Maidenhead. It wu
done as follows—

• Y. S. ' Y. S.
First four Miles . . . 14 f Fourth four miles . . 17 52
Second ditto . . . , 15 50 Fifth ditto . . . . 17 50
111 rd ditto ' . . . 16 40 Reniaining two miles . a .50
1 hour, 50 min. 30 see.
The Captain would, in all probability, have won, hail not the horse
broke into a gallop in the testi% mile, before which time be was
'freelyjucked to win at 0 led 7 ko 4,

_
PIGEON SHOOTING.
An ezerllent Pigeon Match took place on Saturday, near Maiden-
head, between four Gentlemen of Berkshire, and four Gentlemen
of Wiltshire, at 10 birds each, II yards distance, charge two ounces,
foe 100 guineas aside, each Gentleman on sobectiblog 25 guineas.
Mr. Fallen killed . . . .
Mr. Crouch ditto . . . . 7
Mr. Rutter ditto . . I . 7
Mr. Noonan ditto . . . 6
Total . .
rooks. and fast upon the wing.

Mr. Fisher killed . . .' .' 8
Mr. Watson ditto . . : 8
Mr. Charles ditto t . . . 7
Mr. Tucker ditto . . . : 7

Total . . . 30 I
The pigeons were the best blue

Lord NORMANBY has taken his departure for Flo.
rence, where his Lady had been residing for some time..
It is conjectured that his Grace the Duke of Buce.
INGHAM and CUANDOS will spend the winter abroad,
several fat oxen having been sent from Stowe to furnish
his Grace with real English fare at Christmas.
A very fine whale was playing about all Saturday in
the Downs,
,throwing up the water to a great height,
and then showing his immense back and fin above,thg,
water to the great amusement of that neighbourhood ;
it often came within half a mile of the shore. It is pro.
bable that the one that was taken at (=Mend was its
companion. It has been seen off Dover for some time.
The Deal men have not ventured after 'it, though its
track is plain, and it came up to breath 'every two or
three minutes: It is expected to take the shore ere ions.

THEATRE.

COVENT-GARDEN.

Saturday evening a new Opera, called The Seraglio,
was produced at this Theatre. It is founded on the
celebrated Opera of Die Entfuhrung ma des Serail, the
music of which was compo•ed by 'MaxAar. The steal
of the piece, which is simple in Construction as to ph;
is this s

Constants (Miss Hoosses), a Sicilfan Lady, is in the hands ,
Ibrahim (Mr. ',want), the Besse, or Pasha, of some island in the
Cyclades. He is ensmoured of her, and wies her to become his
wife. Ibrahim, who was originally • Christian slave, does true
possess the usual char ac. er of the Mahometans, and he grants
her a certain time to consider his offer. The last day of this
term has arrived, when her former lover, Beltannte (Mr
Sarno) arrives on the island in starch of her. He introduce
himself to the Greek peasants as an adventurous artist, and gains
their applause and admiration by producing his portfolio of draw.
logs. He boon meets with his valet. (Psdrillo) (Mr. wedge
who has been carried into captivity with his mistress. ihraht,
Is pleased with the stranger, and erLsts him in his service: As
interview takes place between Belmonte and Constanu, and
as
elopement is planned with the aid of Theodore (Mr. Dam), the
Captain of a Greek corsair, who is to convey them ad beck.
In Sicily. The only person whose vigilance ii appears tines.
sary to lull for this purpose, is O.myn (Mr. G. ?mow) the
Intendant of the "Seraglio, a surly tyrant, very fond of
bat, %Coe,
as he says, only as a medicine. , He is intoxicated by Pedtiao
and an Irish Doctor, O'Callaghan (Mr. Powaaj, who is also Inco I
the party in the Basile. power. An attempt is then made to can
site plan of elopement into execution. It is s!efeited by the haste
O'Callaghan, who makes such a disturbance, that Osmya
awakened—the alarm is given and the fattivevare pursmil and re.
captured. Among the articles found on Constanzs, is a miniater
portrait of her mother, which, at first sight, Ibrahim mistakes
one he has possessed since his infancy; and which he had the great,
regard for, as bring the only clue to the mystery of his birth. Con.
stanza firmly persigs in claiming the miniature as her own, and the
Bassa finding hie in its case, the discovery of their relationship i
instantly made. Ile consents to the union of the lovers, and bends
them home in honour and splendour.
With respect to the ptrlot mers, they did ample justice
to the charavers allotted to them., %Vann& pan.
laxly, as Ibrahim, displayed considerable ability ; the,
some some passages in the chatacter which affort
him an oppoitui,i y to mark with expression, and
did not fail to give those passages full effect. SA PI) Fat
mith hie accustomed eas.e and skill, but Was fl UGH es di
Dot succeed quite so well in sustainiit the rank she'
assumed ; her best effort was the Inavu• a in the this
act. WRENCH and Powea contributed as much to it
amusement of the audience as the play triig!it wt
allow them to do. Madame VkSTI ts, as Cow
itaxxa's waiting woman, had a principal :hate in th
mirth and melody of the evening. A vety pre;
song of her's in the third act a'4!. encored. Miss
Caws& played the part of Alexis, a young Greek,
male wtire.

The Overture is a finely var:ed compositica, and
slow movement has a very novel r ffect. It subsequeol
assumes an Eastern m,litary character, and coircluL
by combining the whole poorer of the Orchestra.
opening semi-chorus of boatmen at a distance Apprcact
ing the island has a charming effect, and is well ci
trasted with the full chorus of viilagets which succeed!
The following is a favourable specimen of the versi6r
don of the songs;,

Oh, mark you vineyards rich in bloom,
Some purply dark, some stain'd like gold—
As sunbeams now their fruit Monte ;
The lustrous lovely scene behold.
Then bless in this rroording shrine,
The God who planted first the ♦ine.
" From yon ripe clusters, duly pressed.'
A cure for human care is gives ;•
• • And souls by Bacchus once possaa4•
&art forth from clay, and soar to HMO:
Now bleu in this- recording shrine,
The God who planted first the vine."
The scenery was, throughout, of the most .
ficent cha.acser ; and the dances and processions

fightfil and gorgeous. One scene in Particular
forth loud applause; it represen•ed the Bassn's
and canal, over which a gondola passed, co.vey
Ibrnhiln and Coirstailm. The opening scene was
view of the ruins of a temple (dedicred to Bacchul
sunrise. In the second act, the same scene ss as ei!.ibi
by moonlight, with a Bacchanalian fete. The 0r
was announced for representation this evening, with
general concurrence of the audience ; and, inderenenti,
of its musical merits (which are conbi,/erable) po,es,es
attractions calculated to ensure it a fair shale of
polarity.

Madame PERON, who is to appear nest Thursda:
Drury-lane Theatre, is the Miss Futon who sun)
Covent-garden Theatre, in 1812, and afterwards at
minor theatres, where she was remarkable for
strength of her voice, She married Mr. Gtossor,
manager of the Coburg Theatre, son cf Mr. Otos
previous to the introduction of gas, was WA/.
filer to the Theatres and Opera-house.
• Leveret. has concluded his contract with the
•signees•of CHAMBERS and S.:n for the K,ng's The,
The rent is eight thousand guineas for one year,
some other additions.— LAVRINT takes upon hit
the responsibility of the engagements previously
by the Assignees with several of the leading perk,
For instance, Madame PASTA is, WE hear, to MO
4 SOW. and a benefit guaranteed to tier to product
thousand pounds for the season. Mad tme CARA
1,5001, and a benefit.to produce seven hundred p•
Other engagements equally astounding form a pal
the Lessees contract with the Assignees.
The thermotLeter was, in Lower Brook.street,
Thursday night, nine degrees bel,w tie freevng
Boum OF THE MASIMOTH.—The foisil remal
this csl•ssal animal, litely discovered by oor •conotrymes
Burman Empire, imbedded with those of the Rhinctros,
natio' animate, tortoises, anal crocodiles, have riven ries to
curious speculation among tire geologists of France. It
that up to this moment the mammoth's hones bad neve',
found in equatorial region.. It Was thought, therefore. f
been designed by nature to inhabit cold countries, like the los!
pliant, which was discovered entire on the Amain of the Let
vered with a coat of ditch fur. Geologists regard this disco'
very important, as it mum
gin to fresh discussion and
which, if they determine boating; will at least amuse for a
and may, in the end. lead to something, like a satisfactory
anon.—Leradas Weekly Review. •
GUILDHALL, MONDAY—The Trustee; of a Fri
Society called ^ The Royal Pensioners Society;' apoied
Magistrates for their assent to the repeal of one of the rules,
entitled each member to receive U. on the death of his a
wards defraying funeral expenso, provided such astir'
claimed more frequently than once in four years—Att
member should become a widower oftener than ever
In consequence attar latitude allowed by dais clamor,
bets, tempted by the Locus, had, it appeared,
.cour
their wires regularly within the limited dose,' and
Adopted were simple—they
Always Used their
women vrbose days were dwindled to the shortest

old bedridden claim of ninety had more therms in
had a blooming buxom lass of " bldshing sixteen." k
the case. and receiving stifileient proof of the practice

of, the Magistrates repealed the clause. and subttim,
*hick each trundler, though be marry fifty wives, c
funeral allowance for ene during Ins whole
TURN COAT—TuUlttibß CASAQUE,--0/
.Expreisiqn.—The Duke cf Savoy took
sometimes the pert of France, and some
Spain. For this purpose he had a juet oar

coat, white on one side, and scarlet on t
that when be, meant to declare himself ft

wore the white outside, and a hen for Spaii
it, and wore the red. This is the origin of
ton?ner casaque, or to turn your coat.—r.. ort,
.gazine, 1798. .

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THE ARMY.

Detachments of the 32d. In the county of Limerick, are
*My to be replaced by the 37th, in Limerick garrison.
57th Regiment, in Limerick garrison, are besting up for
of 50 invalids have lately received their discisamaa.
teribe Head quart, r. of the 65th Regiment. stationed at Naas, I
detached to the following ousquarters: Captain Sams, to
isee; Captain 3Lact.sart. to Wicklow; Captain LANZ, to ATI,
circsjj, NSW., to Pilh pstown.
Detachment of the Stith Foot marched on Saturday from
wesminster for Bristol, on route to Lublin
A Detachment of the 65th Foot marched on Saturday from
otsijoster for Bristol, on route to Naas.
A Detachment of the 70th Foot marched on Saturday from
ihotaineier for Bristol, on mate to Fermoy.
A Detachment of the 77th Font marched on Saturday from
lesmunfer for Bristol, on route to Belfast.
A Detachment of the ad Battalion of the 60th Foot, marched
esSiturday from Westminster for Portsmouth.
Tb, Depot of the 115th Regiment of Foot has embarked, in good
oder, g Deal, on board the Lord SafffiCid transport, for Guernsey.
De Second liegimeut of Bucks Yeomanry Hussars bat been
&deed to assemble at Buckingham, on Saturday, the 13th of
/woe, to receive Field Marshal his Grace the Duke of Wu-
korce. Hi, Grace, who is to visit the Marquis of CIIMITIOS, at
iglos, is to bewared from thence to Buckingham by a guard of
woo, composed of tome of the finest young men of the Regiment.
sT. Joltss, New Huunbwick.—As a corporal and
feat men of the detachment lst Regiment, stationed at St. John's,
ir„,euriteiing two of their comrades by boat from that place to
lif-aus-Nors on Wednesday last, atter having landed them at the
teri„ woe, opposite to the island and taking a parting glass, they
bd net proceeded far on their return home, or to set themselves
portly adjusted for the voyage, when some of them were observed
'obis up in the boat which Immediately upset, and melancholy
te nate, although within about thirty yards of the shore, only one
githe piny was saved. The corporal and three of the men thus
on roma tO4 want of sense of their danger in undertaking the
~„„ter,ris boat of which they had but too truly 'hewed their in-
adefre,p—Ofd (kraus, OM 1.

NAVAL. INTELLIGENCE.

tie Isabella, SCOTLAND, of Kincardine, was totally lost in Kißala
Mrs Tuesday last.
lye Industry, from London to Guernsey, was on shore on Ma-
o Said yesterday with loss of anchors and cables.
ik Hero, Tartoa, from London to Belfast, was on shore near
tioghadee on Fri Jay, and in a dangerous situation.
seeseuan, Nov. t4.—Arrived the Indian @big, GILL; from

„nr, 13th July, bound to Liverpool. The Albion.
pow the 12th for Liwerrxll; and the Britannia, Baovnt
. die Mauritius, and Athony, Bacnon' from Batavia fur Lao!
.stitd from St. !Mena on the 3d October.

FAL/100111, Nov. g4.—Wind W. to N. N. R.—Arrived the Fat.
~.t, from Lisbon, in 14 days Sailed the Doke of Kent
LiSingi : ltcdpole packet, for Sc. Domingo, Jamaica, &c.
Woos, for South America.

Nov. 44.—Wind N.N. W.—Arrived the Spheroid, Hak-
im from St. Vincent's; Mulgrave Castle, WIIIITTICLD, from
thederes. Arrived from London the Henry O'Brien, Jonnsos,
fogleice; Planet, Ileacuir, for Jamaica; Detaford, Yams, for
itaetne, ; William Lushington, Summon, for St. Kitts; and
ke New South Wake.
gm fa—Wind light, variable.—Arrived the Fairy Queen,
Jim, hem Smyrna; Symmetry, Wagauet, from Chime;
glemble prier, Saimaa, from Smyrna.
Neraiourn, Nov. Yl..—Arrived the Cato transport, from
MI; inJ Hope tranyort, from Lisbon.
THE HAMPSHIRE TELEGRAPH Or NOV. 24.

Ott WednesJay his Majesty's ship Seringapatam, 46.
tairi Chitties Sotheby, returned from three years
alive service Mediterranean, where she was relieved
the Dartmouth, Captain T. Feßowes, C.B. She
and Naiarin on the 30th of September, when it was
saders•ood S r E. Codrington had no orders to enforce
il*Alriance Treaty, by giving battle to the Turkish
fee, nor was there the lea.t expectation existing that
acs as occurrence would take place. The Turkish
ryadion were then lying in Navatin, in much the same
as when the Allied Squadrons went into tie
The Seringapatam left Malta on the 9th October,
oitor-ltat on the 2d instant, having experienced
W winds. She cannot, therefore, bring any news.
'tin Fitsclarence, late of the Ariadne, came passers.
to take the command of the Challenger ; also
. H. B. Martin (son of Sir Byam Martin), pro
from the Brisk. The Chanticleer, 10, Captain
J.B. Maxwell, left Gibraltar on the 2tl inst. for Lisbon
al Portsmouth.

We are informed that, sbAuld the Rose, from strong
Nath Ea,t winds, not be able to reach the Dardanelles,
r chain of signals had been arranged, by which the
,b,rsadors and merchants at Constantinople and
fru, would be apprised of anything unfavourable
mcsiting, artd they would embark at an hour's notice,
stile/ were constantly ready for such an event. The
cahret,lB, Captain Edward Brace, was off Navarin
doting the action, heard the firing, but could not get
era the p. rt, on account of the wind. The Zebra,
Cipuro Charles Cotton, left the squadron off Navarin,
no days before the action, for Smyrna.
Thursday the Rattlesnake, 28, Captain Hon. Orlando
lintusan, sailed for the Mediterranean, with about 80
apernurnerary seamen, and a supply of spars and stores
la the tquadron. Captain Bridgman has also in charge
Isisome sword for Vice Admiral Sir Edward Cod-
Nan, a present to him from Iris Royal Highness the
Lad High Admiral, and the Honorary Orders conferred
o tlw! gallant Admiral, and the Officers who served
mkt luta in the recent battle.
Letters horn Lisbon, dated November 2, state that
Captain W. Parker, C.B. had arrived, and taken the
marisaud of the Warspite, 74, which was gettiog away
Mille Mediterranean, to increase our force there to four
mluf the line. The Wellesle.y, 74, Captain Frederick
C.R. expected to receive orders for the same

NK
Royal Highness the LORD HMI ADMIRAL is ex-
' to arrive here to-mor row (Sunday morning), with
of presenting the 58th Regiment with a new
Vita colours, on Monday morning. on Southsea Com-
atid afterwards to go in the Undaunted frigate.
"Pon Augustus Clifford, C.B. to Plymouth, to pre-
' that division of Royal Marines with their new
of colours. His Grace the Duke of Devonshire is
to arrive to-morrow on a visit to Captain Ca-
ll is expected that the Lord High Admiral will
to this port in the Undaunted.
'Leith Hunt ADMIRAL has rescinded the Order
issued last week, declaratory of his inten-
io6ll
sip the future vacancies in the Royal Ma-
occasioned by officers being killed in battle,
P'cmotion, to the same permanent rank, of
wlO survive the action. This would have ope-
' unjustly t'sward those officers who were simi-
cilcumstanced, but not rewarded in the last war.
te,:ent deaths of Captains Bell and Stevens, at
nn, have, therefore, been filled up in the usual way,
uority, Captain Wh
ylock being called into active
, from the unattached list, and Lieutenant Bal.
dale
Promoted to the rank of Captain. Lieut.
',411:e (for his services in the last war) is appointed
gal tet master of the Royal Marine Artillery, vice BA-
N.

There are now living in the poor house at Kidder-
Ilsterb male and 8 female paupers, whose united
Vi4mount io one thousand two hundred and forty-
)rars,— Wercealer Journal.
lydej te'nniglit John Powell, whilst at work in a
ix:longing to Mrs. Packard, at Woodbridge,
'bough 01 peat tree which be was pruning, and
'e
'lrldity, upon, unfastuaately gave way, and pitching
t head, broke the spine of his back. He lingered
.4
Wednesday evening, and expired.

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