various performances on Tuesday evening, had more of " method," resulting from a better acquaintance with the science of sounds, than was formerly perceptible in their efforts the combination of tones, in which none should injudiciously, and, we may add, inharmoniously, predominate, was much better governed than on previous occasions; but the forte Mr. Editor, strains, in some instances, were allowed to prevail, where its opposite would have played upon the sense and more interested the feelings of all present. This is a fault too frequent even with professional singers-but it is a fault, and ought carefully to be avoided.-Incledon, whose fame as a national singer will never die, was of the cheerful party. POETRY. As satire, calumny-and criticism on both, appear to be the order of the day, my pen must needs be scribbling too, upon the subject; and if you think the public is not quite satiated, and the food I offer is worthy the palate, after so plentiful a meal, I send it ready cooked, to be served up under cover of your publication. Worthing, April 20, 1822. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Z. ON SATIRE AND CALUMNY. Satire! thou baneful excrescence of wit! Is riv'n to dissolution by its force : So man's fair fame, on virtue's basis built- Uproots the sturdy oak-the sapling bends; A nation's intellect, and light the torch May soon disperse his weak supporting friends: Soon check his ardour, cool his glowing zeal, What good can we ascribe? What aught canst thou The sweet ties of friendship and affection ?—— Then simooms blasting breath on desert plain, The desolating fires of Etna's womb; With rapine-murder-and a host of ills, Are blessings, kindly sent for sinless man! SINFUT ODE TO CHARITY, O Charity, thou nymph divinely bright! Congenial child of radiant light! Refulgent lustre on thy brow is seen, And balmy sweets shine in thine eye serene. Thy form more fair that sculptor's hand e'er wrought; When fancy gave to light the finish'd thought; Thy flowing robe of snowy white declares The prisoner's wretched cell thou deign'st to seek, Where healthful plenty from thy bounty flows. MARRIAGES. At East Ashling, Mr. R. Chalcroft, aged 70, (being the 5th time he has entered the holy state) to Miss Cobden, aged 25. On the 26th ult. at Tunbridge Wells, J. B. Borlock, Esq. of George-st. Mansion House, London, to Sophia T. Kirby, of Meophan's Bank, Tunbridge Wells. Mr. Marshall, architect, at At Eastling, Kent, Lieut.-Gen. DEATHS. Yesterday se'nnight, on the A short time since, Mr. Ibbet- The youngest son of Mr. Bartholomew, merchant, of Arundel. Suddenly, on Thursday se'n ELEANOR. night, Mr. Brown, draper, of Lewes. Mrs. Stubbs, wife of Mr. F. Stubbs, a respectable auctioneer, &c. at Worthing. On Monday se'nnight, Mr. E. Palmer, late a respectable farrier in this town. Mrs. Ann Fathers, tobacconist, in North-street, Chichester. In London, Mrs. Cook, aged 78, late of Bosham, in this county. At Chichester, Mr. W. Brewer, at the very advanced age of 102 years. At her residence, in Grenvilleplace, in this town, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Winton, (some time since Mrs. Potts) deeply regretted by her children and relalations. A short time since, on the Grand-parade, John Tombs, Esq. (formerly of Bristol) at the advanced age of 83. On the 25th ult. at Hastings, Mr. Austin, Librarian. TO CORRESPONDENTS. We thank E. T. for the hint he gave us; and, as our object is to please all parties, we shall endeavour to profit by it.-Tyro has been received. THE BRIGHTON GLEANER. No. 3. "Honour and worth from no conditions rise; MONDAY, May 20, 1822. VOL. I. EPITOME OF BRIGHTON---continued from page 43. LOCAL REGULATIONS.-In the record before mentioned, it also appears, that in 1579, twelve of the most substantial inhabitants were appointed to assist the Constable, in maintaining the good order and peace of the town. Lord Buckhurst, at that time, was in possession of the Manor, and, it is probable, that he intended to procure a Charter for the place, as the recited regulation appears like a plan for a Corporation, consisting of a Mayor and twelve Aldermen-but, whatever was the intention, it certainly was never perfected-a circumstance, perhaps, to be regretted. At present, the internal regulations of the place, are vested in a numerous body of Commissioners, by an Act of Parliament passed in the fiftieth year of George III. and entitled, "An Act to repeal an Act made in the thirteenth year of his late Majesty, for paving, lighting, and cleansing the town of Brighthelmston, in the county of Sussex, and removing and preventing nuisances and annoyances therein; gulating the market, for building and repairing groynes, to render the coast safe and commodious for landing coal and culm, and laying a duty thereon, and for making other provisions in lieu thereof, and for regulating M for re weights and measures, and for building a town-hall," The Commissioners have also the power of appointing Directors and Guardians of the poor, Coal Meters, Watchmen, &c. The qualification required to enable a person to be accepted as a Commissioner, may be fully comprehended in the nature of his oath, at the time of his appointment, viz. “ I, A. B. do swear, (or affirm, if a Quaker, as the case may be) that I am a housekeeper, paying scot and lot within the parish of Brighthelmston, in the county of Sussex, and am truly and bona fide in the occupation of a messuage or tenement with its appurtenances, of the annual rent or value of fifty pounds; and that I am also, in my own right, or the right of my wife, in the actual possession and enjoyment or receipt of the rents and profits of tenements, or hereditaments, situated within the said parish of Brighthelmston, of the annual rent or value of fifty pounds, above reprises; and that I will truly and impartially, according to the best of my skill and judgment, execute and perform the several powers and authorities reposed in me as a Commissioner, by virtue of an Act passed in the fiftieth year of the reign of his Majesty King George the Third, intituled an Act, &c. So help me God." There are now here, a Constable, who is termed the High Constable, and twelve Headboroughs, who are annually chosen at the Court Leet of the Earl of Abergavenny, every succeeding Easter Tuesday. There is also a bench of Magistrates, which hold their sittings every Monday and Thursday, at the Old Ship Tavern, and more often if required. These sittings have been found extremely beneficial here as petty offenders are checked, kept in awe, or punished, and the good order and peace of the town thereby well preserved. PRESENT POPULATION.-The population of the place at this epoch, is estimated at about twenty-five thousand settled inhabitants; and nearly double that number, with the visitants, are often residing within its limits during the summer months, including the first families of nobility, and their numerous and equally welcome friends. According to the returns under the population Act, in 1801, the place contained twelve hundred and eighty-two houses, and seven thousand three hundred and thirty-nine inhabitants; its valued increase, therefore, within the last twenty-one years, most forcibly and satisfactorily shews, the high and generous estimation in which the town is held. SITUATION AND SOIL.-The situation of the town has many and essential beauties and advantages. It is sheltered from the bleak winds of the east, north, and west, by a range of fertile hills distinguished as the South Downs, the summits of which exhibit some of the most picturesque and captivating scenery, that sea and land, or an union of wild and cultivated nature can produce towards the sea, there is an uninterrupted view from Beachy-head to the Isle of Wight, and on the wild or land side, the prospects, in pleasing and multifarious diversity of objects, are scarcely to be equalled. These hills run parallel to the sea; in some places they are steep, but covered with a green sward from the bottom to the top, intermixed with aromatic plants of various sorts, the odours arising from which are in the highest degree grateful, and conducive to animal health: and to these, perhaps, and with justice, may be ascribed the remarkably sweet flavour of the mutton for which this part of the country is proverbially distinguished. The soil here, and about all the South Downs, is a chalky rock, covered with earth of various kinds and depths, the advantages arising from which are many and considerable. Chalky ground has little or no perspiration, and, therefore, must be salubrious and its fertility in the production of grain is indisputable. : The ground of this soil does not crack, nor the grass burn so soon as in other soils and yet, after damp weather, it the sooner dries so that following heavy rains, exercise may almost immediately be pursued thereon, without the slightest inconvenience or danger. OF THE AIR. It has been wisely observed, that the use and necessity of air, as an instrument of life, can but be obvious to every one who breathes; but |