superfluities of it! From a want of this spring all the unhappiness of life, and from a careful observance of it proceed every satisfaction we can wish to obtain. If we reflected properly on the miseries with which the majority of mankind are hourly tormented, on the many crosses and disappointments they meet with, and the difficulties with which they are embarrassed, we should, possessing health and a moderate competency, view without emotion the magnificence of the great, and never sigh for the luxuries of the vicious. There is no less pleasure in the enjoyment of riches than the idea of them presents us with ; for the man who, by virtuous industry, moves in a moderate sphere of life, tastes more real satisfaction than the courtier, with all his pomp, pride, and greatness. That riches are not absoTutely essential to happiness, is a truth which reason must clearly demonstrate: equally certain it is, that they contribute towards it. THOS. HILL. PON entering Brighton, we drove to the Old Ship Inn, where our numerous family were, upon the whole, comfortably accommodated for the night. I say upon the whele, because Sir Godfrey Webster's electioneering Committee occupied part of the house, which, to a late hour, resounded with acclamations of joy. They were answered by the vociferations of a mob of boys in the street. These obstreperous noises were not favourable to repose, but the fatigue of the journey weighed down the eye-lids, and "Nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep," at length seized the frame, recruiting us for the duties and enjoyments of the subsequent day. In every olber respect the Inn was comfortable. Along the varying road of LIFE, COMBE. For our disturbance at the tavern, we were afterwards remunerated by a sight of the cavalcade parading through Brighton, in their way from Chichester to Battle, with music playing and banners streaming-SIR GODFREY WEBSTER, and Lady and Children, seated in a Barouche, whence halting opposite the Steyne, the worthy Baronet delivered with spirit an harangue, breathing the best wishes for the prosperity of his country. He had relinquished the idea of a contested election, but his friends rallied round, and led their hero on to triumph and to victory! Immediately after breakfast, a House was sought for our reception, and soon found on the Pavillion Parade, one of the most lively and pleasant situations in the town. Full fronting THE PAVIL LION, we had in constant view the chief attraction of Brighton. The town of BRIGHTON (or Brighthelmstone), lat. 50° 49′ long. 0° 11′ 55′′ boasts of antiquity, deriving its name from Brighthelm, a bishop who flourished during the Saxon heptarchy. It is governed by a constable and eight headboroughs, chosen annually at the Leet of Lord Abergavenny. Situated opposite the coast of France, (ninety miles distant) packets sail to Dieppe most evenings, and return with equal regularity. Hence it was that at the com mencement of the French revolution, emigrants landed here with an overwhelming profusion. But, the town of BRIGHTON must be described with brevity. The Pavillion from its central situation is entitled to our first attention. Its present interior and exterior cannot be easily described. Environed with scaffolding, on which men are interspersed every day with their noisy implements of workmanship, it is impossible to anticipate its improvements. The PAVILLION, (usually called the The The em Marine Pavillion,) was erected for his Royal Highness the PRINCE REGENT, in 1784, having a front of near 200 feet, commanding a view of the Steyne and a prospect of the ocean. centre is circular, with a dome supported by pillars, and corresponding wings at the northern and southern extremities. The interior is more roomy than may be generally imagined, whilst the apartments are characterised by magnificence and beauty. The Entrance Hall, the Anti-Room, the DrawingRoom, the Chinese Lanthorn, the Conservatory, the Rotunda, the Egyptian Gallery, and the Banqueting Room, attract particular attention. bellishments wholly Chinese, reminded the spectator of oriental splendour. Mirrors of the largest dimensions, multiply the images around you. The eye is feasted by those decorations which appertain to royalty! Such was the interior of the PAVILLION; these are giving way to superior embellishments. And beside the kind of Pagoda spires at both ends of the edifice, there are adding intermediate ornaments of a circular form, which remain to be completed. It is said to be an imitation of the Kremlin, at Moscow, the ancient capital of the Russian Empire. It was, however, amusing to hear the conjectures of the spectators relative to those ornaments-some comparing them to large Spanish onions; and others, likening them to distillery utensils, or to inverted balloons! Most persons indeed appeared very sagacious in ascertaining their form and use, whilst a few individuals modestly confessed that they were so dissimilar from any thing that had been ever seen in this part of the world, as to surpass their comprehension! An Oracle could not have uttered its responses with more solemnity on the subject. It is said that a northern entrance to the Pavillion is in contemplation, facing the London road, with a range of superb pillars, thus exciting in the bosom of every stranger entering Erighton, a pleasing astonishment. The Stables, finished years ago, with their immense glazed CUPOLA, strongly reflecting the sun's rays, add to the grandeur of the whole, not omitting the gardens, the Pavillion-grove, and rookery !—indeed, so multiplied are the alterations carrying on at the Pavillion, that they are not within the sphere of ordinary ascer taiament. England has been reproached by travellers for a want of palaces on a scale commensurate with the grandeur of its monarchy. The Thuileries of Paris, and the Escurial of Madrid, have their assigned celebrity. The MARINE PAVILLION is, indeed, only a royal winter residence, but in proportion to its extent, it may be said to exceed any other of the palaces in the kingdom. And it is pleasing to reflect, that when his Royal Highness the PRINCE REGENT has made it his abode for a few months, his illustrious visitors have witnessed the utmost decorum and the most scrupulous regularity. A noble lord who had passed a fortnight at the Pavilion during the Christmas season, assured me of the fact in terms of admiration. One of the houses in Marlboroughrow, adjoining the Pavillion, was occupied by the Prince and Princess of Homburg. The Princess was seen by us more than once walking along with her maid of honour in the Pavillion grounds, and a few days after we witnessed the departure of the illustrious couple for the Continent. May the recent multiplication of Royal mar. riages conduce to individual felicity, and subserve the welfare of the community! The Steyne, a charming lawn, stretching along the valley, forms a promenade for the visitors of Brighton. The south is open to the sea, whilst the north presents a view of the Downs. The edges of the lawn are paved with brick, and a rail incloses it from the road. A band of music belonging to a regiment quartered here, played every evening; thus heightening the pleasure arising from the close of a fine summer's day! The range of houses running up on each side a considerable way, have a very genteel and impres sive appearance, kuown by the names of Mariborough row, Meyne row, Northbuildings, Carlton-place, and Sussexplace, &c. Indeed, here are the Regent, Steyne and North Steyne, the former being a circular inclosure surmounted with a dwarf wall and handsome iron pallisading, and the latter Steyne is not completed. It is the central point of architectural beauty. In the earlier part of the day, nets of fishermen (not those of Galilee), are seen strown over the lower Steyue drying in the sun, after having inveigled the finny prey during the night, thus reminding us of our vicinity to the mighty waters! For, from this spot The vast expanse of liquid green, The STEVNE is thronged towards the close of day with company, and on Sunday evening exhibits vanity fair in perfection. Hogarth would have gazed at the motly assemblage, and by the exercise of his pencil grouped them together with inimitable fidelity. From THE STEVNE lying in the valley, the town of BRIGHTON ascends east and west to some extent; the eastern portion embracing most of the modern improvements Here is the MARINE PARADE, and other rows of houses reaching up for half a mile on the edge of lofty cliffs, terminating with THE ROYAL CRESCENT. A statue of the Prince Regent is here seen mounted on a pedestal, with arm uplifted, as in the act of defying the menaces issuing from the opposite shores of an enemy! It is not decimed a favourable likeness, and being considerably mutilated, it should be either repaired or altogether removed. In its present condition it cannot be pronounced any particular ornament to Brighton and its vicinity. About half way up this road is the New Steyne, opposite the rocks, not used as a promenade, but surrounded with genteel habitations. At the top of it is the New Royal Hotel, a handsome building, with baths adjoining of superior quality and dimensions. Thence we go down St. James's street, embellished by shops of various descriptions. Here are also Dorset-gardens and Rock-buildings, as well as Neville lodge, the property of the Earl of Egremont, of considerable beauty. All along the East cliff is a superb view of the ocean, with an occasional bui delightful glance at the Isle of Wight. An evening walk often presents from this spot the charming spectacle of the Moon, shedding her rays with a long and tremulous brilliancy on the sur face of the mighty deep Sister of Pants-gentle Queen Of aspect mild, and ray serene. Whose friendly beams by night appear, The lonely Traveller to cheer! Attractive power-whose mighty sway The OCFAN's swelling waves obey; And mounting upwards seem to raise A liquid altar-to thy praise!- Returning to the STEYNE, and ascending the western acclivity of the hill, we view the old town of Brighton. Here are some excellent houses as well as splendid shops, especially in Northstreet, which resembles St. James'sstreet in the opposite quarter, not forgetting the New Hotel and the Castle Tavern, of princely dimensions. Hence diverge a number of streets to the north and south, the latter leading down to the sea. West-street in particular, containing the Custom-house, must not remain unnoticed. At the bottom of it is an ancient public house, with the sign of Charles the Second, who slept here the night previous to his escape into France, whence he afterwards returned at the restoration. A fisherman effected his deliverance, whose tomb is seen in the church-yard. In this quarter are the Old and the New Ship Inns, close to the western cliff, which extends to a considerable distance adjoining the parish of Hove. Here are some very genteel houses as on the cast cliff, fronting the ocean, such as Bedford-row, Westfield-lodge, BelleVue, &c. Nor must we omit mentioning Artillery-place, with several fortytwo pounders in dread array, ready by the application of the lighted match to open their thundering mouths against an invading enemy! In the reign of Elizabeth, Brighton had to boast of four gates and suitable fortifications. It was then, and long afier, even down to the year 1750, a poor fishing town. Of latter years it has arisen, as at the touch of liburiel's spear, to its present extent and popularity. Dr. Russel, by his treatise on sea-bathing, eminently contributed to it. The Brightoniaus should revere his Laemory. At the northern extremity of thisquarter of the town is THE PARISH CHURCH, with a curious font of great antiquity, and an excellent set of eight belis, which ring merrily upon all public occasions. It is a very ancient structure with a low tower, having a glit tering vane, whence the British flag often waves in graceful folds towards the wide spreading ocean. The ceme tery is crowded with tomb-stones of every complexion A day will come in Time's long reign, Heaven; In the same chest one jewel more you have. The partner of his virtues, bed, and grave!" For this service, however, Tattersall had a pension, said to be procured in a singular way at the Restoration, by taking his vessel up the Thames, and mooring it against Whitehail, to jog the royal memory! Whether this be fact or merely the invention of some wicked republican wag, I cannot say; the report has prevailed. It may be remarked, that the pension has ceased; and the tomb alone tells its solitary tale to posterity. An immense gilt Dolphin, appropriately ornamental, used to form the vane of the church tower; it is now displaced by a large gilt arrow, such as is seen in marine charts to mark the direction of the tide in the agitated ocean. The poor dolphin (for what offence I know not) having lost its exalted station, which it had occupied for years, has been transferred down to the heart of Brighton. This piscatory emblem of a marine watering place, must, in its present depressed condition, be speedily consigned to oblivion. Peace be to its memory! The prospect from this Church-yard, on the side of a steep hill, baffies all description. To the west, as far as Little Hampton and the Isle of Wight, with the intermediate views of Worthing and Shoreham; to the east, as far as Beachy Head; beyond which are East Bourue and Hastings, with the interme diate views of the stations of Seaford and New Haven; having in front the broad ocean with its objects on its surface gliding to and fro in constant succession, all rush on the sight, and yield an uncontaminated luxury! The however, of this contemplation, beautiful and busy scene of action, contrasted with the silent habitations of the dead beneath our feet, leads to a meditation on mortality and immorta lity! Here Beside the parish Church (Dr. Carr, Let Cæsar's dues be ever paid But consciences and souls were made Thus TRUTH having free course must ultimately prevail; whilst Christian candour conspicuously shining in the character of the true disciple towards those who differ from him in religious sentiments, marks his progress towards perfection. Medical men of talent and respecta bility are not wanting at Brighton. The sons of Esculapius, when they assist Nature, render an essential service; for the most exquisitely constructed machine of the human body will be occasionally deranged; and however firmly put together must sink into its native dust. It is at the same time desirable, that whilst it performs its functions it should proceed quietly along its destined course, till at length it be dismissed with ease by the great mechanist to its final rest! Earth to earth, ashes to ashes (as the burial ser vice of the church of England finely expresses it) is the inevitable lot of MAN. The boasted aid of medicine may indeed alleviate, but cannot reverse the condition of mortality. Brighton has a good market Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, abounding with provisions; whilst fish may be had in tolerable plenty. Fishermen have lately ascertained, that immense beds of oysters lie off Brighton; and oysterbeds may be laid down in Shoreham harbour. Some say, that this body of shell-fish extends 70 miles S. E. and S. W. the shortest breadth being 7 miles. These are almost incredible dimensions. This discovery is an excellent thing for the poor; as the sale of the delicious oyster affords means of livelihood to a large portion of the lower classes of the community. The Bathing here in the SEA is commodious, though some complain of the abruptness of the shore. Warm baths are to be had in every part of the town. Beside Mott's, already noticed, are those of Williams' and Wood's, having every convenience for the purpose, as well as those on the West Cliff, recently erected by a professional gentleman from London. Nor must we pass over the medicated vapour baths of Mr. MAHOMED, sh .apooing surgeon, a native of the East Indies. The objections usually made, of their weakening the human frame, and exposing the body to taking of cold, are futile. My own experience justifies the declaration. In Dr. Kippis' Life of the celebrated Cap tain Cooke, the efficacy of shampooing, as practised by the natives of the South Sea Islands, is detailed after a surprising manner. The VAPOUR BATH, accompanied by shampooing (or kneading the flesh when moistened by steam) will effect much, but it will not do every thing! It has its limits, like other remedies to which the invalid flies for relief. We are eager to get rid of pain, and to regain the accustomed energies of humanity. BRIGHTON has capital hotels, as well as banks of respectability, especially that of Messrs. Mills and Co. connected with Sir John Perring, Bart. Shaw and Barber, Cornhill, London Here are also good schools for youth of both sexes, an inestimable blessing to every community. Among others are Dr. Morell's classical seminary, Gloucesterplace; and Mr. Alexander Tate's academy, Dorset-gardens. Nor must I omit to mention Mrs. Jenkins (widow The of the late reverend and much respected Herbert Jenkins, of Leicester) and ber daughters, of Sussex-place, who devote themselves assiduously to the instruction of the rising generation. AMUSEMENTS Of Brighton en brace not only the promenade concert in the noble assembly room of the Castle tavern, but also the libraries, with their various attractions. Donaldson's fronts the cheerful Steyne, and Tuppen's has a fine view of the ocean. Choate's, as well as White's, have a valuable collection of books; and Wright's, though small, is very neat; exhibiting the dis play of juvenile talent in its musical department entitled to special commendation. The THEATRE-a commodious edifice-is conducted by Mr. Trotter, of histrionic celebrity The DRAMA's children strut and play Finally, Lodgings and Boarding houses are to be procured of all kinds, and of every dimension. At watering places, some degree of imposition must be expected. But a practice has, in a few instances, obtained, which ought to be severely reprobated: I allude to unprincipled attempts of drawing money from those who have occupied the houses and paid handsomely for them, on pretence of damage done; when the premises have had the greatest care taken of them! That such houses should not be a second time occupied, but remain empty, would be a merited punishment In all other respects, the visitant to BRIGHTON experiences due civility and attention. Coaches to London are in the utmost plenty. The public prints have stated that, between thirty and forty in a single day, pass to and fro between Brighton and the Metropolis during the present season. Indeed, ou account of the almost unprecedented fineness of the weather, immense swarms of visi tants have issued from the great hive of the metropolis, and crowded every watering-place throughout the kingdom. Some of the Brighton coaches, &c. are renowned for their rapidity, conveying the passengers in six hours, either up to London, or down to Brighton! This is deemed a great con |