all of whom had been vaccinated -the fear which this woman had had of the small pox, prior to the latter event, had induced the information. She was applauded by the bench for what she had done, and the evil consequences which might arise from defendant's illegal conduct, were in impressive terms depicted. In the Our local Catch and Glee club met numerously, on Tuesday. The several performances were worthy of the character which the club has acquired. Gibbon was there, and sung several airs with the most pleasing and admired effect. Various new members were balloted for and admitted. A match at cricket, by the junior club of this place, against Worthing, Broadwater, Sompting, and Lancing, was commenced on our ground on Thursday se'nnight. The first innings of each terminated with two runs in favour of the latter. The second innings of the former, nearly trebled in number the runs of their first, and no reasonable doubt could be now entertained of eventual success. The other side again commenced their efforts, and obtained about thirty runs without the loss of a wicket, but so much were their adversaries in advance, that the advantage thus gained was considered but little better than trifling. At this period the day was drawing to a close, and the junior club were told, that as the match could not be played out that day, they could not claim the stakes, and that none of their opponents could make it convenient to play on the morrow-the junior club contended, that if the match were Warm as the weather has been for some days past, yet the hoary appearance of frost has been in nowise uncommon at day-break. The wheats continue to thrive luxuriantly; much of them, should the weather continue favourable, will be ready for reaping in about three weeks. It gives us much satisfaction to observe, that the hop plantations are now considered in an improving condition. Parliament is to be prorogued in about a fortnight. The students of astronomy were gratified by the contemplation of a parhélium on Thursday se'nnight. It is said to have continued visible for about twenty minutes. There was no halo, nor corona, but the rainbow tints were distinct and beautiful. Its tail extended about 20 degrees horizontally towards the south. A few days since a statement of the plague having made its appearance in one of the hospitals of the city, was inserted in some of the papers. Application having been made to the lord mayor upon the subject, his lordship promptly ordered the most minute inquiry to be made at all the hospitals, and the result is, that it had not the slightest foundation in fact. POETRY. PSALM 90. Thou hast, O Lord? our refuge been But what is time, or space to thee? A thousand ages wing their way, us SONG. Oh sweet is the time, When the matin chime Doth wake the soul from dreaming- Of eve, o'er the ocean gleaming ;- When o'er lake and bow'r, EPIGRAM. ANNE bids me depart, but sighs when I leave her- BIRTH.-On Tuesday, 18th inst. the lady of Mr. W. Penfold, of a daughter. At Brighton, on Sunday, the 23d, the Lady of Dr. Blair, of a son. MARRIED.-At Peasmarsh, on the 11th ult., Mr. George Avery, of Rye, to Miss Weeks, of Tillingham.-A short time since, Mr. Childs, of London, distiller, to Louisa, daughter of Mr. Hodd, of Ringmer, near Lewes.-On Thursday, the 20th inst., at All Saints, Lewes, Mr. J. W. Woolgar, Solicitor, to Miss Jenner.-Last week, the Rev. Harry Ayling, of Medhurst, to Miss Hobby. DIED. On Monday morning, the 17th inst., at his house in Manchester-square, the most noble the marquis of Hertford, aged 79.— On Tuesday, the 11th inst., at Wellingdon, in this county, Mr. A. Kennett, formerly of Winchelsea, in the 74th year of his age.-On the 15th inst., at his residence near Croydon, J. Brickwood, esq. in the 79th year of his age.-On Saturday, the 15th inst. the right hon. Horatio Walpole, earl of Oxford.-In this town, on Friday se'nnight, of the hooping-cough, the infant son of the Rev. Robert Stodhart, of Islington, Minister of Pell-street chapel, London.On Friday, the 21st, Neomi, daughter of Mr. ldring, of Eaststreet, Chichester.-On Wednesday, the 26th, Mr. A. Ayer, landlord of the Swan Inn, Bosham Pond. He met his death from a wound in the leg, given him by a game cock with its spur some few months ago, and which ultimately mortified. On the 25th ult. Adelaide Maynard Kerrison, youngest daughter of major gen. sir E. and lady Kerrison, in the fifth year of her age.-On Thursday last, Mrs. John Turner, of Arundel. THE BRIGHTON GLEANER. "Honour and worth from no conditions rise; No. 7. MONDAY, JULY 15, 1822. VOL. I. period, the ascendancy of this place over every other marine resort in the kingdom, may be regarded as having been established. EPITOME OF BRIGHTON-continued from page 203. ROYAL SALUTES DISPENSED commodation; and, from that WITH, AND WHY.-These melancholy occurrences, which we witnessed, are supposed to be the reason why salutes from the fort have since been dispensed with when any of the royal family enter the town; though, from the number and efficient hands now employed about and having the care of the cannon, to what were to be found there formerly, any recurrence of such disasters are scarcely to be apprehended. The welcome visit of the heirapparent to the town, happily for its population, turned out as satisfactory to his royal highness, as promising of benefits to them for the salubrity of the air was admitted by him, and the situation of the town and neighbourhood approved. The visit, therefore, was but the precursor of numerous others; and his royal highness, for some time, occupied, during a certain proportion of the summer and autumn, a house which belonged to the lord of the manor, and where the royal palace now stands. THE PAVILION. His royal highness's increasing attachment to the town, at length, caused the Pavilion to be erected for his more suitable and convenient ac The erection of this regal edifice was commenced in 1794, by adding a circular building, with a lofty dome raised on pillars, to the house first hired, and afterwards purchased of Mr. Kemp, to the north, together with another building, precisely corresponding with the former, the dome dividing, or of both being the centre. This remained until 1812, when additional wings to the north and south were added; and, in 1814, Grove-House became the property, by purchase, of the prince regent, and was incorporated with the palace. The grand entrance to this magnificent seat of royalty, as it now appears, is westward, where, passing through the vestibule and hall, you enter one of the most superb apartments that art and fancy can produce, and which, for richness in effect, and dazzling brilliance of decoration and design, is not to be equalled, perhaps, in Europe, if the world. It is called a Chinese Gallery, and its dimensions are, in length, one hundred and sixty-two feet. by seventeen feet in breadth, This gallery is divided into five compartments, the centre of which is illuminated by a skylight of stained glass, twentytwo feet by eleven, representing the god of thunder, as taken from the Heathen mythology of the Chinese, flying; and surrounded by his drums. From one hand a chain and Chinese lanthorn depend, while the other appears armed for a more awful purpose, with an instrument for sound. At each extremity of this light are the imperial royal fiveclawed dragons, with decorations to correspond. The depending lanthorn has devices on its connected surfaces, from the Chinese mythology, in the most brilliant hues of stained glass, and other effective ornaments. The ceiling or cove of this compartment, is coloured peach-blossom, and enriched with various ornamental devices; and as it is several feet higher than that of the compartments to the right and left, in the rising space, are introduced two transparencies in stained glass, with bamboo borders. There is also a superb Chinese canopy fixed round, which is level with the lower ceiling, tastefully ornamented with tassels, bells, &c. Beneath this canopy are two niches, containing cabinets, with Chinese figures in erect positions supporting corresponding embellishments. Opposite the door from the grand entrance hall, an elegant bamboo chimney-piece presents itself, with a glass of superior magnitude, reflecting the multiplied beauties in that direction. The walls of this gallery are coloured peach-blossom, throughout, with niches, figures, &c. and light blue emblazonments, in the Chinese fancy, such as pagodas, trees, rocks, &c. At each angle of this superb place, is affixed a Chinese standard with trophies and banners; round which are twisted dragons as issuing from the tops &c. exhibiting lanthorns with mythological devices, birds, flowers, insects, &c. in the most striking and effective way. Between each standard and the walls, there is a space of about twelve inches, in which is introduced a trellis work of bamboo that crosses the lower ceiling, diversified with bells. The niches containing the cabinets and Chinese figures, are of yellow marble; and the ceiling of these compartments are light yellow, involving numerous devices skilfully designed and executed, and delightfully harmonizing with the whole. The extreme compartments to the north and south, are occupied by two perforated iron and brass staircases, the steps of which are of ground iron, inlaid with carpet, with fronts of open brass. The lateral ornaments of the steps are brass serpents; and the balusters are an imitation of bamboo, in ironwork, painted. These staircases are illumined by horizontal skylights of stained glass, similar to that of the centre compartment, and of the height, and which, from the ceilings, exhibit, the one at the south end, the imperial fiveclawed dragon, surrounded by four bats, and that to the north, the fum*, or Chinese bird of royalty, with corresponding additions.-(To be continued.) same *The fum is a bird said to be found in no part of the world but China. It is described as of most admirable beauty, and if at any time absent, or long un |