The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-09-24 00:00:00

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MR. GRAHAM, THE AERONAUT.

CHELTeNTIAII, September 200.—Mr. Grebes was this day
doomed to •experience further disappointment; but on the
present occasion, the weather was more in fault than he.—
Every arrangement was made for the ascent. Mr. Webb, who
had engaged to ascend with Mr. G., was to have given plat et
to a gentleman who is a visitor at this place. The gas-works
had laid down Iron pipes on Saturday, to secure a liberal sup-
ply of gas early this morning; and several rooms in the Royal
Oak Inn, from the yard of which the balloon was to aseen
were engaged by Lord Coventry's family, and other Noble-
men and persons of distitactioh. All was ready fora vigorous
exertion of the means to accommodate a large company and to
alt the balloon; crowds, too, came in from the surrounding
country to behold the ascent, thus making Cheltenham extra-
foil of company 'and bustle;—but "the morning lowered,
and in clouds heavily brought on the day." In fact, at eight
o'clock it rained; at nine o'clock it poured; and at ten o'cl )c'r
it came down "in torrents." At ten o'clock, it was requisite
to determine whether the Company's supply of gas would he
wanted; the question, of course, was asked for form's sake ;
and divers Meads thee urged that it would be inconvenient. if
not dangerous, to assend under inch circumstances, the wind
being very high, while it rained heavily. They eventually
'nag from Mr. Graham kis " consent " to postpone Kis
aerial voyage; the gas-men were extinguished; and the brll.
men was put into requisition to proclaim in and about the t w t
with his official " Oyez 1" that " in consequence of the un-
favourable state of the weather, and with the advice of n..-
merons friends of distinction, Mr. Graham had reluctantly
been induced to postpone his ascent till Wednesday next, at
the like boar of three o'clock." Mr.Greham afterwards gave
itto be understood, that he positively would ascend on WA-
nesday next, "be the weather See, or be it foul." This re-
sult created a vast deal of disappointment, as the tows was
not only in considerable expectation, but on the surrounding
hills, at some few miles off, parties were collected at given
points, to view the ascent. And, unfortunately, tbs•y were rot
within the hearing of the batman ; while, on the other hand,
they calculated that the ascent would take place positively,
because from twelve to three o'clock the weather was Sue and
favourable. _

He says he must " go up " on Wedeesday, because he ex-
pects to be required to attend Birmingham during the ap-
proaching Grand Musical Festival there. it not being deter-
mined. as be ob tbat Mr. Sadler will ascend from iliat
place early In the next month. Thence he purposes to go
to Bath, and afterwards to Windsor, for the purposes of as-
cents; so that he has plenty of " earthly " engagements at
all events. He is a sanguine man, but one who appears to
be by no means desirous of taking any advantage of the

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
CARDIFF RACES, RACES, w - EDNZSDAT AND THURSDAY.

The sport on the first and second day was •ery excellent.
and there was every probability of its continuing to the third.
There were no less than nineteen first rate horses entered for
the different stakes, &c. and better running has not been known
for some years.
There were four horses entered for the stakes on the first
day, and it was won by Valentine. A match also by Mr.
Hill's Jessie and Mr. Jones's Caroline was won by the former.
Home excellent horses were entered for the plate; and Me-
Worm after winning the first heat, was withdrawn in conse-
quence of its being signified to the owner, that be would be
claimed for 200 guineas if successful; Valentine then walked
over for it. _ _ .

Four horses were entered for the Ten Guinea Stakes, on
Thursday, but two only started—Mr. Jones's Cnampiun,
Mr. Frederick's Victoria*. kept together the first heat. and
after considerable pushing, it was won by the latter. They
started at score the second heat, and a blanket would have co-
wered both all the way round; when they came to the dist.inee
post. Victoria* took the lead about half a neck, ■nd pre-
served it.

PUGILISM

Between NED O'Neime, the Streatham Youth, end lima])
Hu MON, brother to the John Bull Fighter, for 401. aside, at
Blindlow Heath, in Sussex, *44 miles from London.

Early yesterday morning the Fancy was in motion, but the
Amateurs generally were grumbling at the long distance they
were compelled to go to witness a minor fight, when Wimble-
don Common would have answered the purpose equally as
well. Hudson came on the ground in first rate style—a ba-
rouehe and four—accompanied by a mob of swell East Enders.
At one o'clock Day. Hudson threw his hat into the ring. fol-
lowed by his seconds. Tom Owen and Josh. Hudson. O'Neale,
in a few minutes afterwards, walled upon by Holt and Ward.
repeated the token of defiance. Bto4 on O'Neale.
Round I. On stripping, Hudson appeared too fat, while on
the contrary O'Neale looked as fine as a star. David hit short ;
O'Neale also got away from another blow. In feet, it was a
long scientific round, displaying considerable boxing skill on
both skies, but no mulling or workmanship; ultimately a few
blows were exchanged, yet no mischief prominent. In strug-
gling for the throw, Hudson was undermost. Loud shouting
by the opposite parties.
2. This was a similar round. O'Neale would not fight first.
and he also shewed great utility in getting away. it was evi-
deal in this early stage of the fight that Hudson was too short
for his oppoaeot ; and the loss of his eye was likewise a great
drawback to his exertions. Rodeos often missed his adver-
sary, hitting at random owing to the above defect. la closing
both down.

3,4, b. -O'Neal. received two severe cross buttocks, but he
did not appear to be injured by them.
6, 7,6,9, 10. Tedious to the spectator, particularly to the
judges, and of no interest to the reader.
11. This round reminded the amateurs whet Davy wails his
prime. He went to work boldly, when a sharp rally com-
menced, ►ut the length of 0 Neale gave bim the best of it.—
Hudson received a tremendous hit on his left ear; the claret
followed profusely. Hudson's ear seemed almost cut in half.
12. This was a similar round, but Neale went down. Great
shouting from the East enders, " Go it my little Davy!"
13. O'Neale received another cross buttock. _ _ .

14, 13:16. Hudson was terr.bly distressed, and his flesh
seemed shaking on his hack. He was too puffy. ()'Neale was
piping a Hide. The latter was thrown by Hodson like a tum-
bler. 7t04 on the Streatham Youth.

17, 18, 19, 20. The truth must be told. Stale cocks must
give way to young chicks. Davy has been a publican, and the
prominent and 111 effects of the IVasle belt here began to peep.
Davy thought himself new as good a man as he was when he
beat Harry Holt. disposed of West Country Dick, and defeated
Scroggins. His courage was equally as good it cannot be de-
nied ; but Nature had been played tricks with, and training
cannot make a new man. though it may help an old one. In all
the above round. Hudson could not reduce the strength of his
ad y.
2', 22. Hudson's face had received some pepper, and
O'Neale's mug was rather flushed. Both of the combatants
seemed to be very anxious to throw each other.
29. O' Neale received a severe hit between his eyes that made
him wink again. He however recovered from the effects of the
blow, and had the best of a rally, till in closing both of theta
went down. b:o lon O'Neale.

24. Hudson fought like a Hudson. For high, if not the
highest, courage in the Prize ring, no boxers stand better than
Day. and Josh. But a man cannot have his cake who has eaten
it. This was another sharp rally, bat terribly to the disad-
vantage of Hudson, who was nearly.Anisked by O'Neale.—
Davy down.
22, and last. O'Nettle, es the term goes, had got David, aid
by a severe hit on the latter's throat he floored Hudson. On
Josh. picking up his brother, he said he should not fight any
more. It was over in 46 minutes. Josh. carried David in his
arms out of the ring.
OBSIIIIVATIONS.—It was by no means that sort of smashing
fight, which had been-previously anticipated. If O'Neal. had
went to work instead of being so cautious, he meat have won
it off hand. O'Neal. had won Ste fights in seeeesslon. He is
not more than Itt years of age. and with all his faults, the
Streatham Youth will prove a troublesome customer for any
pugilist on the list.
The second fight, between Rtockinali and Paddy Cavannagh,
for 20/. aside, was eat and out beyond description. Cavennagh
was seconded by Peter Crawley and Ward, and Stockman by
Jose. Hudson and Crouch. Paddy most certainly did honour
•o said Ireland. His gameness was beyond all former prece-
dent. and the cries of '• take hies away," be only laughed at.
His heed was eat sU to pieces. After 73 rounds, occupying
one hour and eighteen minutes, for fear of being lagged, it was
duffed, Crawley gave its for Cavannagh, to the great chagrin
of poor Paddy .