REFLECTIONS ON SEEING THE SUN SET FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS. [FROM THE NORTH GEORGIA GAZETTE.] Behold yon glorious orb, whose feeble ray A fainter yet, and yet a fainter light; And, lo! he leaves us now to one long cheerless night. And has he set indeed, to rise no more?— To us, no more, shall spring's enlivening beam Once more shall spring her energy resume, In yon departing orb methinks I see Yet not for ever is man's glory fled— His name for ever number'd with the dead : Shall rise triumphant 'midst the shades of night; THE DESTRUCTION OF SENNACHERIB. 2 KINGS, XIX. 35. The Asyrian came down like a wolf on the fold, And there lie the rider, distorted and pale, With the dew on his brow and the rust on his mail : The lance is unlifted-the trumpet unblown. And the widows of Asur are loud in their wail- THE FORTUNE TELLER. [FROM MOORE'S IRISH MELODIES.] Down in the valey come meet me to-night, But for the world, let no one be nigh, Lest haply the stars should deceive me; At that hour the heavens be not dim, Then to the phantom be thou but kind Down at your feet, in the pale moon light, MARRIAGES, On Wednesday morning last, at Ringmer, Barbara, second daughter of Mr. Hodd, to Mr. Edwards, linen-draper, of London.The same day, at Rye, Mr. W. Barber, to Miss Ann Heath, both of the Borough.-In the Cliff, Lewes, Mr. Adams, jun. broker, to Miss Button, youngest daughter of Mr. Button, of the academy. -A few days since, after the publication of banns, by the Rev. Mr. Middleton, at the subdeanery church, Major Crowe, of the 32d regiment, to Miss Stevens. The happy pair will speedily depart for Malta. BIRTHS. On the New Steyne, Mrs. Long, relict of Robert Bryan Long, Esq. of a daughter. On the 1st inst. at the Colonnade, Brighton, the Lady of W. S. Merryweather, Esq. of a daughter.— At Bognor, on the 5th inst. the lady of Sir W. Dick, of a daughter. DEATHS. On Monday, the 3d inst. at Englefield-Green, Berks. suddenly, Lord Viscount Buckeley.-On Wednesday, the 5th inst. Miss Combes, only daughter of George Combes, Esq. of Arundel.The same day, George Stephen Kemble, Esq, at the Grove, near Durham, aged 65.-A few days ago, at Chichester, aged 69, Mrs. Wiltshire, wife of Henry Wiltshire, Esq. late of Eastergate.-On Thursday, the 6th inst. Wm. Newman, carpenter, late of Highstreet, in this town. Rhetoric and several other favours have been received. THE BRIGHTON GLEANER. No. 6. "Honour and worth from no conditions rise; MONDAY, JULY 1, 1822. VOL. I. EPITOME OF BRIGHTON-continued from page 163. THE TOWN AND ITS PATRONS. -Doctor Russell, whose admirable Treatise on Sea water may be considered as having laid the first stone of the foundation of the fashionable prosperity of this town, was, for many years, a resident here; and the late duke of Cumberland was of the number of its most valuable patrons. Not forty years ago, the number of streets throughout the whole place did not exceed eight, the principal of which were North-street, West-street, Middlestreet, Ship-street, Black-Lionstreet, and East-street-not a house, but one then used as a Library, being to the east of the Steyne, nor a building of any description connected with the the town, to the west of West and Kent streets. lery-place, Regency-square, Bedford-square, and various other well-constructed buildings, fashionable streets, and places, present a striking and gratifying contrast to the more humble and limited confines of the town in earlier days. But how different is the scene which the town presents at this period! Now, the greater part of the principal buildings and streets, are to the east and west of the above places, St. James'sstreet extending eastward from the former, with many streets, &c. branching to the right and left of it, those on the right being open to the sea, and terminated by the Marine-parade, and those on the left running into Edward-street, which is parallel with it and westward from West-street, Russell-street, Artil Nor has the northern site of the town been neglected—a few houses, called the North-row, not many years ago, constituted the whole of its wealth in brick and mortar, but now it displays a variety of the most handsome edifices in the place, as those in Marlborough-place, Pavilion-parade, the Grand-parade, Richmond-place, Gloucester-place, &c. afford ample and agreeable testimony. This site of the town also possesses many fashionable advantages, its proximity to the Steyne not being its meanest. THE STEYNE.-The Steyne, perhaps, derived its name from the Roman way called Steynestreet, Stane-street, or Stonestreet, and which, passing through Steyning, is also supposed to have given the name to that town. By casual digging, this way has been frequently discovered; in some places it has been found to be about four feet and a half deep, its breadth varying from twenty to thirty feet, and formed of stones of various dimensions, but of which, at this time, but few traces are any where left. This spacious lawn, which was once the eastern boundary of the town, and which is now surrounded by buildings of no ordinary magnitude and splendour, was, likewise, during a considerable part of the last century, used in common by the inhabitants, in boat building, and as a convenient place for the stowage of timber and coals; the latter being retailed thereon by the local merchants in possession. Carriages, such as timber vehicles, waggons, and carts, (for scarcely any of a different species were to be found about the neighbourhood at that time), had also indiscriminate admission, it being but slightly and very partially enclosed. As fashion, however, began to mark the town for more distinguished purposes, these crudities gradually disappeared the surface of the ground was made level-and verdure encouraged to ornament it here, the late duke of Cumberland, the place being entirely open to the full and extended sweep of the downs, delighted to turn out the stag, and hunt the bounding deer, the population of the town being gratified with repeated spectacles of this kind, as often sometimes as twice or thrice in a season. and FIRST VISIT OF HIS PRESENT MAJESTY TO BRIGHTON.-To the duke of Cumberland, perhaps, this town is indebted for its present beloved and invaluable benefactor, the king. The first visit of his majesty, then prince of wales, paid to this place was in the summer of 1782, his illustrious and justly esteemed uncle, at that time, occupying a house belonging to Mr. Wyndham, which stood on the north site of the palace at present, and to whom and his royal duchess, that visit was specifically paid. The first house, therefore, his majesty entered in Brighton, was that which was, afterwards, designated Grove-House, from the shady plantation in front of it, by the duke of Marlborough; at the door of which he alighted from his carriage, and where his gratified and expecting relative gave him the most welcome and affectionate reception. The town, at this time, exhibited no ordinary picture of joyous commotion: nearly the whole population had assembled on the Level to witness the approach of the heir apparent, whose exulting acclamations were spontaneous and universal as his carriage passed them, and which were answered by a merry peal from the church bells, and a royal salute from the battery. In addition to the general illumination which the town displayed in the evening, some brilliant fire-works were let off to the east of the royal duke's house, and upon that spot where now stand the Blue and Buff Houses, Prince's-street, Pavilion-parade, &c. which was then an open space, and of which, from the eastern window of their diningroom, their royal highnesses had a distinct and pleasing view. SINGULAR ACCIDENTS.--This happy era, which was destined to raise the consequence of, and furnish incalculable advantages to Brighton, was attended, however, by one disastrous circumstance, inasmuch as the resident gunner, |