Star.
London, England, 1818-08-26 00:00:00

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In no country in the world are there so mini in-
stitutions, supported by the free contributions of the
benevolent, for alleviating the sufferings of humanity,
as in Great Britainand, happily for mankind, their
number increases as the necessity and propriety of
new establishments present themselves. We are led
to offer this remark from observing the progress that
has already been made in establishing the NATIONAL
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION (founded by Peter Herve,
Esq.) for Me relit,* of distressed persons in the middle
ranks of we, of whatever country or persuasion.—
The retreat and relief which this Institution provides,
for a class which had no alternative, under the pri-
vations of poverty, but either to perish unseen or take
refuge with the most ignorant and untutored in a
common workhouse, is consoling to persons of feeling
and sentiment; and therefore we cannot doubt that
this Institution will receive a large portion of their
attention, being the only general charity in the king-
dom for persons of education and talent, who have
distinguished themselves by exemplary conduct, but
who, in the decline of life, are reduced to poverty—
to such a pension of from £lO to £3O per annum is
awarded, and the Funds of the Institution have now
enabled the Committee to enter upon the second
point within their views, viz, to grant loans to indus-
trious and frugal tradespersons, who by such timely
assistance being afforded them, when on the point of
relinquishing the employment that enabled them to
support their families, have been prevented from en-
tering a Poor-house.
As might be expected, this Institution has been
honoured with high and merited patronage. At its
head is his Royal Highness the Duke of KENT as
Patron ; the Trustees are the Duke of DEVONSHIRE,
the Marquis of LANSDOWNE, the Earl of BRISTOL,
and Sir THOMAS BARING, Bart.; and the General
Committee is composed of thirty-four Noblemen,
Dignitaries of the Church, Gentlemen of rank, for-
tune, anc: high character. e
A General Anniversary Meeting of this Institution
is to be held at Freemasons' Hall on Friday, which
will doubtless be well attended when it is known that
the Duke of KENT will take the Chair (at two o'clock),
and that his Royal Consort and many other exalted
personages are expected to be present.—Tickets may
be obtained at the Office, 45, Great Russell-street,
Bloomsbury, by persons who have or who may be-
come subscribers. This Institution is supported by
annual subscriptions of ss. and upwards, and by do-
nations and bequests.

The Duke of SUSSEX is expected to install Mr.
Cone as Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons, at
Norwich, in the October Sessions week.

The CommisSioners for building additional
Churches, in answer to an application from the
parish of Windsor, have stated that the meaning of
the Act of Parliament does not allow them to ex-
tend any assistance towards the rebuilding of that
parish church.
The extent of the population of Brighton may, in
some degree, be estimated by the number of stage-
coaches which daily start from, and return to, that
distinguished and highly-favoured watering-place
the number is thirty-seven ! ! !
The Right Hon. Jorre FOSTER and Lady arrived
at Belfast, from Lord Dl:event:es, end after' ch2eging
horses at Linn 's Hotel, they proceeded on to Antrim
Castle, the seat of the Countess of MASSAREENE.
The number of visitors to the Lakes of Killarney
this year, have been more numerous than usual, the
fineness of the season having rendered this enchanting
scenery peculiarly attractive for some time past.
Friday evening a fire broke out in a hed•room at
Mr. Bettison's library, Margate, which threatened the
destruction of the whole of that elegant building, but
providentially by the uncommon exertions of the vi-
sitants and inhabitants, the fire was extinguished after.
consuming the contents of the room.
TIIE LATE ROBERT EMMETT.—One day, 2S the
Governor was going his rounds, he entered Emmett's
room rather abruptly ; and observing a remarkable
expression in his countenance, he apologized for the
interruption. He had a mark affixed to his little
deal table, and appended to it there was a tress
of hair.—" You see," said he to the keeper, " how
innocently I am occupied. This little tress has
long been dear to me, and I am plaiting it to wear
in my bosom on the day of my execution !" On
the day of that fatal event, there was found
sketched by his own hand, with a pen and ink, upon
that very table, an admirable likeness of himself, the
head severed from the body, which lay near it, sur-
rounded by the scaffold, the axe, and all the frightful
paraphernalia of a high treason execution. What a
strange union of tenderness, enthusiasm, and forti-
tude, do not the above traits of character exhibit !
GRAND DEICE MlCHAEL.—Thursday last, at three
o'clock, his Imperial Highness the Grand Duke
MICHAEL and suite landed from on board his Ma-
jesty's sloop DRIVER, at Donaghadee from Portpa-
tl Mc, after a passage of two hours and a quarter.—
The inhabitants, anxious to testify their respect for so
distinguished a personage, as the brother of oar illus-
trious and magnanimous ally the Emperor of Russia,
assembled in great numbers to receive him. All the
vessels in the harbour were decorated on the occa-
sion. On his Imperial Highness leaving the vessel,
a royal salute was fired, which was answered by the
two cutters that accompanied the DRIVER, and also
by the vessels in the harbour. He was repeatedly
cheered on his approach, and that affection and good
humour which has ever been the characteristic of the
Irish people, was most conspicuously displayed.—
Among the many tokens of regard and respect paid
to his Imperial Highness, we could not avoid parti-
cularly noticing a flag at the end of the quay, which,
in large characters, contained the following laconic
device:—" Your Imperial Highness is th, ice toekome
to the Land of Potatoes !" This standard was pre-
pared and borne by Mr. LEMON, a respectable inha-
bitant of the town, and agent to the packets. Two
of the King's Messengers were in waiting, one of
whom was immediately dispatched to acquaint his
Excellency the LORD LIEUTENANT of the GRAND
Mar's safe arrival. His Imperial Highness, after a,
short delay at SLOAN'S Motel, proceeded, accompa-
nied by some Gent:ernen of the neighbourhood, to
Mount Stewart, the beautiful and hospitable seat of
the Most Noble the Marquis of LONDONDERRY, where
the partook of an elegant dinner, and in the evening
ois surd) hall and *upper.

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EG lIA M RACES:

These Races cortimenced yesterday, but although the sports
were excellent, the course was but thinly attended, and there
was not that equipage which formerly graced the Runnymeade,
and certainly fewer people from London was tarter seen.
The Gold Cup of IQogs. value, 10 Subscribe:4, of 10gs. each,
for horses of all ages.
Mr. Jenkins named Charming Molly, 5-yrs old, Sit. 61b. 1
Mr. Blake's Busto, 6-yrs old, Bst. 121 b. - - 2
Mr. J. Gibbons named a b. c. by Teddy - - S
Four and sto 1 agst. the winner. Even betting upon Busto,
and 2to 1 agst. the Teddy colt. The winner was rode most ad-
mirably by Dockray, and it was a close race.

A Sweepstakes of 30gs, each, 20gs. ft. for two-year olds.
Mr. Day's ch. c. by Ruben, - - 1
Mr. Lake's Funny, by Seymour - - 2
A good race. Funny's jockey had nearly been thrown by a
Cockney riding within the lines, and he received turf law (horse-
whipping) handsomely for his dangerous folly.
A Sweepstakes of 7gs. each, with 20gs. added for all ages. Heats
one mile; 3-yr olds, 6st. 101 b.; 4-yr olds, est.; 5-yr olds,
est. 121 b. ; 6-yr olds and aged, 9st. 21b. DOckray again rode
the winner.
Mr. Walsh's Atheon, 3-yrs old .
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Mr. Steven's Charming Molly -
Mr. Farrall's Georgiana
Capt. Mayuel's
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1 1
6 2
4 3
2 4

. • Sympathy - - -
Mr. Btgby's tt. f. by Orville - - 5 dr.
Molly the favourite, 2 to I apt. Sympathy, and 5 to 2 apt.
Atheon. After Nye heat sto 4 asst. Atheon; 2to 1 apt Molly;
and 4 to 1 apt. Mr. Bigby's b. f.