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Brighton As It Is 1836 - A guide book to fashionable Brighton, published 1836 and containing coloured aquatints and extensive text descriptions of the town's history and attractions.

Author

Wallis's Royal Edition

Contents

		Muriate of Soda.................3.0
		Muriate of Magnesia.............0.75
		Sulphate of Lime................4.0
		Oxide of iron...................1.4
		Silica..........................0.14
		Solid contents..................9.29
		Cubic inches of Carbonic Acid Gas
		  in 100 cubic inches of water..9.29
		Temperature-Cold.
		Here are also spacious Archery Grounds.
	

1. Ostrea, oyster.
2. Mytilus, muscle.
3. Solen, razor sheath.
4. Turbo, perriwinkle.
5. Buccinum, whelk.
6. Helix, sea snail.
7. Trocus, cone.
8. Cardium, cockle.
9. Patella, limpet.
10. Serpula, pipe shell.
11. Pecten, scollop.
12. Lepas Verruca, wartformed barnacle.
13. Mya Arenaria, sand- gaper.
14. Tellina, tellen
15. Donax, wedge shell.
16. Cypraea Europea, European cowry.
17. Trochus, top shell.
18. Dentalis, tooth shell, or windpipe.
19. Teredo, ship worm and Echinus, sea egg.

[Page 34] The marine productions usually met with are various, and worthy of minute examination, though not different from those which are common on the southern coast. Among the algae, or sea-weed, are 1. Fucus Vesiculosus, or bladder fucus, of an olive colour and useful for many important purposes. The bladders are filled with a mucus highly beneficial when applied to a medicinal use. The whole plant makes an excellent manure; and in the islands of Skye and Jura serves for a winter fodder for cattle. In the Western Islands it is also burned for kelp, or potash, with which glass and porcelain are made. 2. Fucus Serratas, or sea wrack, which produces it; seeds in July and August. It consists of a flat radical dichotomous leaf, about two feet long, having a flat stalk or rib divided like the leaf, and running in the middle of it through all its various ramifications. It is not applied to any other purpose than covering fish over, in order to keep them alive and moist. 3. Fucus Plicatus, or matted fucus, resembling what anglers call Indian grass in colour and substance, and generally from three to six inches long. 4. Fucus Saccharinus, or sea belt. The substance of this is cartilaginous and leathern, and the leaf quite ribless. It is single, simple, linear, and elliptic, fringed or puckered at the edge, and from two to ten feet in length. The root is attached to the stones like claws. The inhabitants of Iceland make a kind of pottage of this fucus, boiling it in milk, and eating it with a spoon. They also soak it in fresh water, dry it in the sun and then lay it up in wooden vessels, where, in a short time, it is covered with a white efflorescence of a [Page 35] sweetish taste, whence its name is derived. This they eat with butter: their cattle also get fat upon this plant. It is sometimes eaten by the poor on the coasts of England, being boiled as a pot herb, and is frequently hung up as an hygrometer to denote the humidity of the atmosphere. In dry weather it is harsh and stiff, but previous to rain will be found soft, flexible, and damp. 5. The next species is the Fucus Plocamium, or pectinated fucus; of a beautiful bright red or purple colour, except when dry and bleached, when it is white, yellow, or variegated. The fructifications are minute, spherical, capsules, or smooth dark red globules on the sides of the branches, some few of them supported on short foot stalks: this is the sort most admired by ladies who are fond of pictures composed of marine vegetables. 6. Fucus Filum, or thread fucus, found on the sea rocks, and waving under the water like long strings. It consists only of a simple unbranched naked cylindrical stalk three or four yards long, from the size of a large fiddle string to that of a thick packing cord: when recent, it is nearly black; but when dried, yellow or white, smooth on the outside, full of mucus within, and intercepted by transverse cells visible only when the plant is held between the eye and the light; the stalks skinned and twisted when half dry, may be made into a tough species of cord. To these may be added the corallines, a numerous family, which, though commonly supposed to be vegetables, are really animal productions, each branch being in fact an insect town. They are of various colours, as white, purple, olive-green, &c: some, as [Page 36] the articulated, of a stony consistence. and others, as the vesiculated and colliferous, of a tough horny substance. All of them form beautiful and interesting objects for the microscope; and whatever their colours when fresh, bleach and become white by long exposure to the sun and air. Among the subjects of curiosity occasionally met with, are the asterias or star fish, of various sizes, with five arms furnished with tentaculæ, and having its mouth in the centre; thousands of sand hoppers, like small shrimps; sea anemones or animal flowers, with their beautifully tinted arms like leaves of various dyes; the sea mouse, (nereis gigantea,) a most singular animal with tufts of hair on the sides, of a green colour, brilliant as the feather of the peacock; the sea nettle, resembling a lump of jelly, and about the size of a common tea saucer; that gigantic polypus, the sepia or cuttle fish; the spawn of the whelk enclosed in numerous white semi-transparent vesicles, and congregated into clusters, resembling the fading blossoms of the guelder rose; the spawn of the cat fish of an oblong shape, as if enclosed in a brown leathern case. Another common but very curious marine animal, is the hermit crab, which, in shape, resembles a lobster, but has only its head and claws covered with a shell, the body being soft, and entirely unprotected. To remedy this inconvenience, the hermit crab seizes upon the unoccupied shell of some whelk, or other univalve, and projecting its eyes and armed forceps from the mouth, seizes upon its tiny prey without being itself exposed to a retaliatory attack. As it increases in size it changes its habitation for a larger. There is yet [Page 37] another animal, which, though so minute in size, as to be invisible to the naked eye, from its immense numbers and brilliant appearances, produces an effect which cannot fail to strike the beholder with wonder, and not unfrequently, with alarm. This is a small phosphoric insect, (nereis phosphorans,) which at certain seasons, and on dark nights, is seen in such amazing quantities, that every wave that breaks has the appearance of liquid fire, while every pool and puddle on being stirred with a stick, or with the foot of the passenger, flashes with the blaze of a million gems. Many of the vessels which supply the town with coal discharge their cargoes upon the beach, and it affords a busy scene when the traders' carts struggle to and fro over the loose stones, and are ranged under the sides of the vessels to receive their loads. The shore, however, is dangerous, and wrecks are by no means unfrequent: and when the south-west winds blow hard, although the beach is sufficiently steep to allow a vessel to float with the high tide, yet is it unable to get out to sea, and is often dashed to pieces by the waves. THE RACE COURSE Is on the summit of the Downs, to the North and North-East of Brighton, on one of the loftiest eminences in the vicinity of the place. It commands an extensive view of the ocean, the town, and the adjacent country; the fine air coming from the sea is of uncommon purity and salubrity. [Page 38] The course extends over part of the hill called White-hawk Hill, where are the remains of an ancient triple intrenchment, which is by some supposed to be Roman, and by others a Celtic fortification, though it is probable that it was the resort of the distressed Britons in the times of danger and trouble. From the summit of the hill there is an extensive view of the bay, and in clear weather the eye can catch the Isle of Wight to the West, just skirting the horizon, while Beachy Head is distinguishable towards the East The race-stand commands a full view of the whole course, and at the time of the races, (generally the three last days in July,) is filled with a brilliant assemblage of beauty and fashion, and the whole place is gaily crowded with the inhabitants and visitors of the town. To the botanist, the Downs will afford a never-failing field of enquiry; many rare and peculiar productions of vegetable nature being here indigenous. As specimens the following may be selected: Anchusa sempervirens, evergreen alkanet, (on sunny banks.) Bupleurum rotundifolium, thorowax, (on rocks.) Bupleurum tenuissimum, slender thorowax, (marshy shore.) Campanula hederacea, ivy-leaved campanula, (sides of Downs.) Centaurea solsticialis, St. Barnaby's star thistle. Chenopodium olidium, stinking orach, (various.) Chironia pulchella dwarf centaury, (on Downs.) Crambe maritime, sea hale, (chalk cliffs.) Cynosurus echinatus, rough dog's-tail grass. [Page 39] Erodium moschatum, musky stork's-bill, (various.) Iris fætidissima, stinking iris, (various.) Mentha rotundifolia, round-leaved aunt, (various.) Menyanthes nymphaloides, fringed buck-bean, (in ditches .) Ophrys monorchis, musk ophrys, (hill sides.) Orchis ustulata, dwarf orchis, (on Downs.) Phytenma orbiculare , round-headed rampion , ( various.) Ruppia maritima,, sea ruppia, (beach.) Salicornia, samphire, (cliffs.) Thesium linophyllum, bastard toad-flax, (on hills.) Turrius hirsute, hairy tower mustard, (on Downs.) Vycia Bythinica, rough podded vetch, (on cliffs.) Nor is it the botanist alone to whom the Downs present a never-failing field of enquiry. Upon their summits the antiquarian may roam among the verdant relics of past generations, and indulge in all the conjectures and recollections, which the surviving labours of departed age are calculated to inspire. Here, where once resounded the busy hum of labouring thousands, employed in raising the mounds and entrenchments which war "horrid war" demanded, is now to be heard nothing but the song of the soaring lark, as she trills her joyful lag of gratitude and praise. Here, where once roamed the fierce unconquered Celt, amid the clash of steel, and the neighing of the steed which' harnessed to the scythe-armed chariot, waited in savage suspense the shock of war, is now only to be seen the peaceful shepherd watching his fleecy charge, or idly gazing at the shadows of the passing clouds: while that great deep beneath, whose bosom was once [Page 40] torn by the dark prows of hostile and invading fleets, now bears only on its placid waves. The fruits of industry, the blessings of commerce, or the proud bulwarks of our favoured land . On the summit of the race hill was. formerly a signal-tower, but it has since been destroyed. Hollingbury Hill, which is situated to the North of the town may here be noticed as containing farther remains of an ancient entrenchment. It is here that three tumili have been discovered, as well as Roman coins from Antoninus Pius to Philip, " during which tract of time Britain was probably a Roman province, says Dr. Rhellan, who studies to prove that the fortifications were constructed upon Roman principles. HUNTING May be enjoyed in the season with stag hounds, harriers, and fox hounds. They frequently throw off at the race hill. Subscribers to the harriers pay, one shilling in the field, and non-subscribers two shillings and sixpence. KEMP TOWN Is situated to the Eastward of Brighton, at a place called Black Rock. The whole has a Southern aspect, and includes a square larger than Grosvenor-square, London, opening from the centre of a crescent, whose span (eight hundred feet) is at least two hundred feet greater than the celebrated Royal Crescent at Bath, and terminated at both extremities by a wing of three hundred and fifty feet. The fronts of the houses are [Page 41] adorned with columns, pilasters, and entablatures of the Corinthian order, surmounted by corresponding balustrades; and the crescent and squares are railed-in with cast iron of a new and elegant design. There is a fine Esplanade in front, with a tunnel from the lawn. The whole extent of the building facade exceeds three thousand feet. The duke of Devonshire, the marquis of Bristol, and others of the nobility, have splendid mansions here. DISTRICT OF BRUNSWICK TERRACE AND SQUARE Is situated at the Western extremity of Brighton, in the adjoining parish of Hove. The site of this grand continuation of the town, which ranks among the most favoured building speculations in Great Britain, occupies an area of thirty-five acres, extending one thousand six hundred and fifty feet from East to West, and thirteen hundred feet from North to South; abutting on the East on the Western boundary of Brighton parish; on the South, on the sea; on the West and North, on the estate of T. S. M. Goldsmid, Esq. The plan comprises Brunswick Terrace, Brunswick Square, Brunswick Place, Waterloo Street, Market Street, Brunswick Market, the Wick Road, and the New Western Road Brunswick Terrace consists of forty-two splendid houses, in four divisions, all fronting the sea; the first containing six houses, the two next each thirteen, and the fourth division ten. These houses have generally twenty-five feet frontage, from forty to forty-five feet of depth, exclusive of external domestic offices, with [Page 42] stabling and coach-houses erected in the rear. Brunswick Square lies between the two greatest divisions of the Terrace: it extends about seven hundred feet from North to South, and about three hundred from East to West, being open to the sea on the South side, but enclosed on the three remaining sides by fifty-four house of the same general class as those on the Terrace, excepting an opening of ninety-eight feet in the centre of the northern side from whence a spacious road is carried in a direct line to Wick House. The foot pavement in the square is twelve feet wide. An act of Parliament has been passed, appointing twenty-one Commissioners to regulate the local affairs of the district. ADELAIDE CRESCENT Is named after our benevolent Queen, and, with its Terrace, proves one of the handsomest ornaments to this imposing part of the town. PUBLIC LIBRARIES, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. Desirous of avoiding undue preference where all are excellent, although differing in their attractions according to their local situations, and the varied inclinations of their frequenters, these establishments are here arranged in ALPHABETICAL ORDER. It may, however, be premised, that their proprietors are all Booksellers as well as Stationers, and that at any of them every newly published work may be obtained on the same terms as in London. LARGE'S LIBRARY [Page 43] No. 12, Castle Square, is a very respectable establishment well supplied with British and Foreign Literature, and orders for particular works are executed with promptitude and punctuality. Terms of subscription: -

                       SINGLE PERSON.

One Week ........£0   3  6      Three Months .......£1   0  0
Fortnight ........0   5  0      Six Months ..........1  15  0
One Month ........0   8  0      One Year ............2   2  0

                   FAMILY SUBSCRIPTION.

One Week ........£0   5  0      Three Months .......£1   6  0
Fortnight ........0   8  0      Six Months ..........1  18  0
One Month ........0  12  0      One Year ............3   3  0

                       FAMILY SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Annual ............£2 10  0     Two Months ........ £0 15  0
Six Months .........1 10  0     One Month ...........0 10  0
Three Months ...... 1  0  0     Fortnight ...........0  7  0

                         ONE PERSON.

Annual .............£1  6 0     Two Months ...........£0 11  0
Half- yearly ........0 18 0     One Month ............ 0  7  0
Quarterly ...........0 14 0     Fortnight ...........  0  4  0

                        TWO PERSONS.

Annual .............£2  2 0     Two Months ...........£0 16  0
Half- yearly.........1 10 0     One month .............0 11  0
Quarterly ...........1  1 0     Fortnight .............0  7  0

                    FAMILY SUBSCRIPTION.

Annual .............£3  3 0     Two Month ............£1  1  0
Half-yearly .........2  2 0     One Month .............0 16  0
Quarterly............1 10 0     Fortnight .............0 11  0

Annual .............£1  6  O .......Two Months .......£0 11  0
Half yearly .........0 18  O .......One Month .........0  7  0
Quarterly ...........0 14  0........Fortnight .........0  4  0

Terms for combining the above establishment and Messrs. Wright and Son's Royal Colonnade Reading Rooms -

Annual .............£2  2  0 ......Two Months ........£0 16  0
Half-yearly .........1 10  0 ......One Month ..........0 11  0
Quarterly ...........1  1  0 ......Fortnight ..........0  7  0
And a proportionate scale for Family or season subscriptions.

Miss Chandler, 16, Marine-sq.         Mrs. Percy, Brunswick-square
Miss Ravenscroft 1 Ditto              Miss McKeene, Crescent-house,
Miss Morrison, 1 Burlington-st.         Marine-parade
Miss Poggi, Brunswick terrace         Mrs. Irish and Miss Kidd, Zion-
Miss Bourne, Oriental-place             house, Church-hill
Miss Wardell, Regency square          Rev. Doctor Everard, Wick house
Miss Boutein, New Steyne              Rev. Mr. Fennell, Temple
Misses Miller, Oriental-place         Mr. Schofield, 21 Cannon-place
Mrs Annan, Cannon-place               Mr. Allfree, Glos'ter-place
Miss Mitchell, 9, Dorset-gardens      Mr. Demster, Marlbro' place
Miss Green, Brunswick-square          Mr. Cooke, Devonshire place
Madame Lofaudeux, Ditto               Rev. Doctor Proctor, Chichester-
Misses Phipps, 3, Stanhope-place        house, Kemp-town
Mrs. Percy, Cavendish-place           Rev. Mr. Edmond, Russel-square
Mrs. Fuller, Ship-street              Mr. Grix, Marlbro' place
Misses Martin, North street           Rev. Mr. Butler, Church-hill
Mrs. H. Cooper, Adelaide Cre-         Mr. Ricard, Montpelier-house
  scent.

THE BATTERY

The present Battery was formed after the destruction of the one at the end of East-street. It stands to the south of the King's-road, and has lately been altered,

[Page 56] in order to widen the road, which formerly was very narrow and inconvenient. There are six guns (28-pounders) constantly mounted, and the ammunition is preserved in a building behind Artillery-house.

Among the many improvements of Brighton may be mentioned the New Custom-house, which was commenced on the demolition of the old one in 1830. The plan is one which is capable of affording every convenience requisite in such a building. It is situated at the south end of West street.

The regulations of the revenue are in every respect closely attended to, and the marches, as well personal as of boxes and luggage, are very strict.

The duty on bound books, is one shilling and two pence per pound; on unbound books, eleven pence engravings, not coloured, one penny each coloured twopence: all fancy goods fifty per cent.

The cavalry barracks are situated about a mile from Brighton, on the Lewes road, and are calculated to contain 626 private soldiers and non-commissioned officers. The south wing contains the officers' apartments, consisting of twenty-two rooms, together with rooms for the servants, and the mess, the barrack-master's office, the riding school, kitchens, &c. The granaries and forage barns form a distinct building in the centre, whilst the north wing is composed of thirty rooms for soldiers, with stables underneath. The military kitchen and other offices are detached, which -adds much to the health and comfort of the men.

[Page 57] The hospital, a neat and commodious building, together with the armourers, smiths, tailors, shoemakers, and saddlers' shops, and the school-room, stand at the northern, and the guard-room and magazine at the southern extremity of the barrack-yard.

The infantry barracks are situated in Church-street, where are accommodations for about 400 men.

The principal bathe in Brighton are Mahomed's Turkish and Indian medicated vapour and shampooing baths, situated at the corner of the Junction Parade: Harrison's baths, nearly adjoining; Lamprell's swimming baths, at the bottom of East-street; Hobden's Artillery bathe, facing the Battery; Wood's warm and cold sea-water baths, near East-street; William's, at the bottom of the Old Steyne; the New Steyne baths; and Smith's Brunswick baths, in Western-street. There are also bathe constructed at the outer head of the Chain Pier. Bathing machines are stationed on the beach for the convenience of those who prefer an immersion in the sea itself.

Is situated a little distance north of the Marine Parade, near St. George's Chapel. The building was erected by the voluntary contributions of the public, and is maintained by subscriptions; each subscriber of two guineas being a governor, and enabled to recommend annually one in-patient, and so in proportion. Every donor of twenty-five guineas is a Governor for life,

[Page 58] and has the same privileges as the Subscriber of two guineas.

Not only is relief afforded to the inhabitants of the County, but any patient will be received On the recommendation of a Governor, provided they are not in the several states of disease specifically mentioned in the prospectus of the Institution. Accidents are received immediately without recommendation.

There is also a Fever-ward in a building detached from the Hospital, subject to the same regulations as above e, in which every patient must be provided with two changes of linen, and pay five shillings weekly during his stay in the place, and the four first weeks in advance.

The funds of the establishment are at present in a most flourishing condition and the benefits which are derived from the Institution are very extensive.

The Rev. G. H. Langdon has recently been appointed Chaplain of this Institution.

"Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest."

Nor can we do this without affectionately reminding him, that he is an immortal being, and entreating that he will avail himself of some of the means here afforded for engaging in " work and worship so divine," remembering, that whatever be the motive which has directed him to this spot, it is the God who has commanded to " keep holy the sabbath day," and who is the only "Author of every good and perfect gift," upon whose blessing the attainment of the desired object exclusively depends.

Is that object the renovation of impaired health? " He healeth all thy diseases, He redeemeth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies," and " He satisfieth thy mouth with good things, so that thy youth is renewed like the eagles." Is tranquility and freedom from worldly care the blessing desireed?"Whoso harkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil."

[Page 60] Is it a desire to enjoy wealth honorably acquired, and liberally dispersed ? " Thou shalt remember the Lord thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth He maketh rich and addeth no sorrow thereto." Do you come in search of esteemed friends or beloved relatives, and have you left your ordinary place of abode to the care of others ? Still shine own friend and thy father's friend forsake not, "so shall " thy house be safe from fear, neither shall the rod of God be upon it;" and to sum up every argument in one, "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul ?" Nor can we conclude this introduction without entering our protest against the open profanation of the holy sabbath, so daringly manifested in the practice of SUNDAY TRAVELLING, and SUNDAY PLEASURE PARTIES, a practice et once hostile to the best interests of those who indulge in it contrary to the express command of Jehovah, and productive of incalculable evils to the characters, as well as the fruitful parent of unnumbered vices in the conduct of those in subordinate situations, who must either be necessarily employed in carrying it forward, or at least become the witnesses of the pernicious example of their superiors.

THE OLD CHURCH. - The parish church of St. Nicholas stands upon a hill at the north-west part of the town, and is about fifty yards above the level of the sea at low water. It has a square tower, and tile belfry contains eight bells, two having been removed to St. Peter's. The interior of the buildings is plain, though by no means inelegant. The body of the church is divided into two parts by a trellis-work screen near

[Page 61] the east end where is the communion-table. The pulpit and desk are in the other division The interior is calculated to contain about 1400 persons.

The circular font is a curious remnant of antiquity, which tradition ascribes to Norman workmanship, but. without any probable grounds. The exterior is divided into several compartments, the largest of which contains a teas relief representation of our Lord at table with six of his Apostles.

The officiating clergymen are the Rev. H. M. Wagner Vicar, and the Rev. Lewis de Visme and the Rev. T. Yard, Curates. Service begins on Sunday morning at eleven, and in the afternoon at three.

The church from the elevation of its situation, is not only an excellent sea-mark, but the view from the church yard is one of the most extensive in the vicinity. The old yard contains several very curious and interesting monuments, from which we select the following: -

Near the south east entrance to the church is a stone of black marble, erected to the memory of Captain Tattersell, which contains the following inscription:

"P. M. S.

"Captain Nicholas Tattersall, through whose prudence, valour, and loyalty, Charles the IId. King of England, after he had escaped the swords of his m merciless rebels, and his forces received a fatal overthrow at Worcester, September the 3d, 1651, was faithfully preserved and conveyed to France, departed this life the 26th July, 1674.

Immediately under this may be traced the following lines: -

"Within this marble monument doth lye
Approved faith, honour and loyalty:

[Page 62] In this cold clay he hath now ta'en up his station,
Who once preserved the church, the crowne, and nation:
When Charles the Greate was nothing but a breath,
This valiant hero steps 'tween him and death;
Vsvrper's' threats, nor tyrant rebels' frowne,
Could not affright his duty to the crowne;
Which glorious act of his for church and state,
Eight Princes in one day did gratulate.
Professing all to him in debt to bee,
As all the world are to his memory.
Since earth could not reward the worth him given,
He now receives it from the King of Heaven.
In the same chest one jewel more you have,
The partner of his virtues, bed, and grave."'


Near this are the remains of a cross, and steps leading to it: only a small part of the shaft of the cross is now standing. Not far off is the tombstone of Phoebe Hessel, whose curious history is epitomised in the inscription.

"In memory of
PHOEBE HESSEL,
who was born at Stepney, in the year 1713.
She served, for many years
as a private soldier, in the 5th regiment of foot,
in different parts of Europe;
and in the year 1745, fought under the command
of the Duke of Cumberland,
at the battle of Fontenoy,
where she received a bayonet wound
in her arm.
Her long life, which commenced in the
reign of Queen Anne, extended to George the Fourth,
by whose munificence she received
comfort and support in her latter years.
She died at Brighton, where she had long resided,
December 12, 1821,
Aged 108 years,
And lies buried here."

[Page 63] There is also a very handsome monument erected to the memory of Mrs. Crouch, a celebrated vocalist and actress, erected by Mr. Kelly, though it is supposed at the expense of his late Majesty, to whom the inscription is attributed.

A new church-yard was, in 1818, consecrated by the Bishop of Exeter, opposite to the old one where most of the present burials are performed.

ST. PETER'S.- This handsome Gothic building was erected in 1827. It is situated at the north end of the town, at the junction of the London and Lewes roads, and is a great advantage to the inhabitants of that district, being the only place of worship of the established church in that part of Brighton. The interior its divided by three aisles, the principal of which runs through the body of the church, leading from the chief entrance to the altar: the others lead to the pews under the gallery. The building, which is of Purbeck stone,

[Page 64] is embellished with the decoration of Gothic architecture, and from its combined elegance and situation, forms one of the most striking features of the place. The costs of the building are estimated at about £15,OOO. The curate is the Rev. Thomas Cooke. Service on Sunday at eleven A. M. and half-past six P.M.

ROYAL CHAPEL, Prince's-place, North-street, was erected in 1793, in consequence of the insufficiency of the parish church to accommodate the insufficiency of the parish church to accommodate the increasing population. The first stone was laid by his late Majesty when Prince of Wales, who attended the place before his private chapel was completed. The services begin on Sunday at a quarter past eleven in the morning, and at six in the evening A.M. The Chaplain is the Rev. T. Trocke.

ST. JAMES'S CHAPEL, in St. James's street, was opened in the year 1810, as a dissenting place of worship, but has for many years been an Episcopal chapel. Chaplain, the Rev. C. D. Maitland. Service on Sunday at eleven A.M. and half-past six P.M.

ST. MARGARET'S CHAPEL, Cannon Place, was erected in the year 1825, from the design of Mr. Clark, architect of London. Curate, the Rev. T. Roper. The service on Sunday at eleven A. M. and three P. M.

ST. GEORGE'S CHAPEL, near Kemp Town, is the largest place of worship in the town, the two churches only expected. It was completed in 1827, from the design of the late Mr. Busby ,architect. Chaplain, the Rev. J.S. M. Anderson. Service on Sunday at eleven A.M. and half-past three P.M.

[Page 65] TRINITY CHAPEL, Ship-street, was formerly a dissenting place of worship, but was enlarged in 1827, when it was consecrated after the Episcopal form of worship. The Chaplain is the Rev. Robert Anderson. Service on Sundays at eleven and three.

ST. MARY'S CHAPEL, St. James's-street, was erected in 1827, under the superintendence of Mr. H. Wilds, architect. Chaplain, the Rev. H. V. Elliott. Service on Sundays at eleven and three.

ST. ANDREW'S CHAPEL, Brunswick Terrace, was completed in 1828, and consecrated the same year. The Chaplain, the Rev. E. Everard.

ALL SOUL'S CHAPEL, Upper Edward-street. Curate, the Rev. G. H. Langdon.

UNION-STREET CHAPEL. The Congregational, or Independent Dissenters, have a commodious and elegant chapel, situate in Union-street, leading from the upper end of Ship-street. The Pastor of the church is the Rev. John Nelson Goulty. The religious opinions entertained by this body of Christians are those of the doctrinal articles of the Church of England. They are equally removed from the Antinomian and Pelagian heresies, and maintain that Faith, without works, is dead; while Faith is the alone instrument of justification

The ministers of this denomination are classically educated. The services at the chapel are held twice on the Sabbath; in the morning at eleven, and evening at half-past six; and on every Monday and Friday evenings at seven o'clock.

[Page 66] This chapel was the first built at Brighton after the repeal of the Nonconformists' Act, and the glorious Revolution of 1688. It was erected in the year 1699. At this time, and for many years afterwards, the principal inhabitants of the town were Dissenters. Nearly all the landed proprietors have been trustees, and it may not be uninteresting to many of our readers, especially the descendants of the pious founders of this place of religious worship, if we subjoin a list of the trustees, and record the names of the Pastors from 1699, to the present time.

The original trust deed is dated 15th March, 1699. It is an enfeoffment from Edward Mighell to the following persons in trust.

Richard Masters.    Israel Paine.          Thomas Ridge.
Rev. John Duke.     James Friend.          Richard Sleech.
Richard Harman.     Henry Mayle.           Joseph Buckoll.
John Scutt.
            

The second deed is dated 31st December, 1731, Rev. John Duke, Henry Mayle, and Joseph Buckoll, being the survivors, conveyed the chapel to themselves and

Rich. Lemmon.       Ben. Masters.          RichardWebb.
Rich. Masters.      Philip Mighell.        Tho. Wigram.
Thomas Scutt.       James Ridge.           John Thomas.
John Scutt.         Henry Douglas.         Thomas Wood.
Isaac Friend.       Henry Douglas.         Stephen Piper.
John Friend.        Rd. Leggatt            Hen. Mayle, Jun.
Lee Duke.           Rich.Harman.           William Vinor.
Sam. Forster.       Edward Glover.         Richard Mayle.
Fras. Downer.       Tho. Bradford
            

The third deed is dated 18th December, 1766. All the above trustees were then departed to their rest,

[Page 67] except James Ridge. He conveyed the chapel to himself and the following new trustees :

Rev. J. Whittell.   Sam Snashall.          Thomas Watts.
George Lowdell.     John Allen.            John Chambers.
Isaac Jemmett.      William Boys.          John Barham.
R. L. Whichelo.     Samuel Ridge.          Thomas Watts.
John Ayers.         John Ridge.            John Charlicott.
John Ridge.         Joseph Attersoll.      James Friend.
            

The fourth deed is dated 31st December, 1799. George Lowdell, Richard Lemmon Whichelo, and Joseph Ridge, the then survivors, conveyed the chapel to themselves, and

Rev. F.Hamilton.      Elgate Whichelo.     Philip Mighell.
John Ingram.          John Vallance.       Samuel Case.
William Wigney.       Philip Vallance.     Tho. Johnston.
Thomas Mitten.        James Vallance.      J. Richard Allen.
R. L. Whichelo,Jun.   Swan Downer.         Isaac Lowdell.
John Whichelo.        Samuel Snashall
            

FIRST,-The Rev. John Duke. He was one of the trustees in the original Trust Deed; and continued pastor till the year 174a. The first baptism registered by him in the book of baptisms bears date 17th April, 1700 the last, August 19th, 1745.

SECOND, -The Rev. John Whittell, who was one of the trustees in the third Trust Deed. The first baptism registered by him bears date April 29th, 1746, and the last, June 6th, 1771. He settled afterwards at York, where he died in 1798.

THIRD, -The Rev. William Johnston. The first baptism registered by him, bears date February 9th,

[Page 68] 1775, and the last, February 9th, 1797. He is now living at Lewes.

FOURTH,- The Rev. Frederick Hamilton. His call to the pastoral office is dated November 11th, 1798; he was ordained the 17th of April, 1799; resigned his charge in December, 1807; and departed this life on Sabbath-day, December 26th, 1819. His remains lie in the chapel.

FIFTH,ÑThe Rev. John Styles, D. D. His call to the pastoral office is dated 28th July, 1808; he commenced his labours the first Sabbath in October following, and was publicly recognized as Pastor 17th November, 1808. Dr. Styles resigned his charge on the 20th September, 1823.

SIXTH, -The Rev. John Nelson Goulty. His call to the church is dated November 27th, 1823: he commenced his labours, March 7th following, and was publicly recognized as Pastor, June 1st, 1824.

The chapel was rebuilt in the year 1825 Mr. H. Wilds, architect.

THE COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON'S CHAPEL is situated in North-street, opposite the New-road.

The Right Hon. Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, the founder of this chapel, and of the Christian community known as the "Connexion of the Countess of Huntingdon," was born Aug. 24th, 1707. The illness of her younger son, which proved fatal, led her ladyship to Brighton, for the sake of sea-bathing.

The Reverend George Whitfield, who visited Brighton in the year 1759, at first preached in a field

[Page 69] behind the White Lion inn, where numerous congregations attended his ministry. A small Christian society was afterwards established, whose members met for prayer and praise, and the reading of the Scriptures Encouraged by the happy effects attending the preaching of Mr. Whitfield, her ladyship was induced to erect, in 1761 a small but neat chapel contiguous to her houses on the site of the present one in North-street which was opened in the summer of the same year, by the Rev. Martin Madan. The expense attending the erection of this place of public worship, her ladyship defrayed by the sale of her Jewels, to the amount of 698l. 15s.

After Mr. Madan had officiated in the chapel a short time he was succeeded by the Rev. Messrs. Romaine, Berridge, Piercey, Shirley, Haweis, Glascott , Decourcy Pentycross, Davis Harris, and others and in 1767 it underwent an enlargement, and was re-opened March 20th by the Rev. George Whitfield. The Edifice, however, was soon found to be too small for the congregation and in 1774 was taken down and rebuilt chiefly at the expense of Miss Orton (afterwards Mrs. Haweis.) The chapel was now opened by the Rev. William Romaine on the 24th July. In the year 1788, another alteration took place; a front gallery was erected by the voluntary subscriptions of several friends, chiefly for the accommodation of the Sunday School and in the years 1810-11, a further alteration was effected, by throwing open to the chapel a large parlour, by means of folding-doors, principally for the accommodation of the visitors, building a fourth

gallery for the poor, and the children of the school, and erecting a minister's vestry behind the pulpit.

[Page 70] The chapel was now rendered a very commodious place of worship, and was capable of containing about thousand persons. In the year 1822, it was deemed expedient again to enlarge the chapel, by enclosing a piece of ground at the south end, equal in size to rather more than half the ground-floor in 1810, and on Sunday, April 19th, 1823, the venerable Rowland Hill preached at the re-opening. The chapel is now considered sufficiently capacious to contain fifteen hundred persons, and is characterized by a neat and chaste simplicity throughout: its exterior is concealed from the public view by a house for the ministers officiating at the chapel. The greatest attention is paid to the visitants, for whose use the seats in front of the pulpit are fitted up in the neatest manner. A considerable portion of the ground-floor is devoted to the use of the poor, who are accommodated with free sittings. The religious opinions held by this numerous and respectable congregation, are what are generally termed Calvinistic. The Liturgy of the Church of England is used in the service: the stated minister is the Rev. J. Sortain.. Among others who have officiated here since the last improvement of the chapel, may be named, the Rev. T. Young, of Margate; Rev. E. Lake, of Worcester: Rev. W. Lucy, of Bristol; Rev. J. Sherman, of Reading Rev. J. Brown, of Cheltenham; Rev. J. Blomfield, of Canterbury; Rev. R. Stodhart, of London: Rev. J. K. Foster, of Rochdale; and Rev. J. Finley, of Tunbridge Wells.

Time of Service,-Morning at eleven, and evening

[Page 71] at half-past six; and on Tuesday and Thursday e at seven o'clock.

SALEM CHAPEL, Bond-street The congregation are Particular Baptists. Minister, the Rev. T. Savory. Service on Sundays at eleven o'clock A. M. and three and half-past six P. M. Mondays and Wednesdays at seven P. M.

THE WESLEYAN CHAPEL, Dorset Gardens, was erected in 1808, but teas lately been altered and improved. Several ministers of the Methodist Society alternately officiate. Service on Sundays at eleven in the morning, and half-past six in the evening, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at seven in the evening.

PROVIDENCE CHAPEL, Church-street, was built by the followers of William Huntington. The minister is the Rev. J. Vinal,. of Lewes. Service, Sundays half-past six P. M. Fridays seven P. M.

HANOVER CHAPEL, Church-street, was commenced in the year 1825: the minister is the Rev. T. Edwards, of the independent connexion. Service on Sundays at eleven three, and half-past six; and on Mondays and Wednesday at seven in the evening. The large and beautiful burying ground adjoining, is the property of the Rev. T. Edwards, and is open to all denominations.

EBENEZER CHAPEL, Richmond-street was erected in 1825. It is the second place of worship built for the Particular Baptists. Minister, the Rev. T. Sedgwick. Service, Sundays eleven and half-past six. Monday and Thursday, at seven P. M.

ZION CHAPEL, Upper Bedford-street, is in the Independent Connexion: it as erected in 1827.

[Page 72] Minister, Rev. E. Lambert. Service on Sundays at eleven, three, and half-past six and on Mondays and Fridays at seven.

LONDON ROAD CHAPEL was completed in July, 1830 and opened on the 25th of the same month. It is in the Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion. Service on Sundays at eleven, three, and half-past six. Minister, Rev. J. Trego.

THE UNITARIAN CHAPEL was built from the design of Mr. Wilds. Minister, the Rev. J. P. Malleson. Service ice on Sundays at eleven, three, and half-past six.

FRIENDS' MEETING HOUSE is a neat building, in Ship-street. The Friends' meetings are held on the 1st day at ten and five, from the 4th to the 9th month, and between the 9th and 4th months at ten and three; and on the 5th day at ten o'clock, A. M.

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL is a handsome building, in Upper St. James's-street erected by Mr. Hallett,, and dedicated to St John the Baptist. The architecture is Roman, and the interior is elegantly, fitted up. The organ is very fine, and the choral department well conducted. The high altar is an exquisite composition, executed in the finest marble by J. Carew, Esq. representing the baptism of our Saviour. The countenances are particularly fine, and the effect of water flowing over one of the feet admirably pourtrayed. The chapel was opened 9th July, 1835.

JEWS' SYNAGOGUE, in Devonshire Place, is a small square building, standing in an inclosed space, at a little distance from the road. Service on Saturdays, at eight in the morning, and two in the afternoon.

[Page 74] much the air of the coast contributes to general health: indeed, in almost every instance, its good effects are far more considerable than is generally supposed. To the young, and those debilitated by years, its influence is often surprising: children, whose existence seems precarious in the air of large towns, very soon become vigorous, when removed to the sea, where also the aged veletudinarian is often seen to obtain a regeneration of health and spirits.

"Auspicious health appeared on Zephyr's wings ;
She seemed a cherub most divinely bright,
More soft than air, more gay than morning light.
Hall, blooming Goddess I thou propitious pow'r,
Whose blessings mortals next to life implore:
With so much lustre your bright looks endear,
That cottages are courts when those appear.
Mankind, as you vouchsafe to smile or frown,
Find ease in chains or anguish in a crown."

Bathing preserves the softness and flexibility of the skin, contributes to general cleanliness, and consequent comfort, and even to bodily elegance. Wherever bathing can possibly be procured, provided it agree with the constitution of the individual, it ought to be occasionally used during the greater part of the year; for, although merely an external application, it has often a wonderful influence in the removal of disease, even from some of the most internal organs of the body; and where no disease exists it is useful as a preventive.

To invalids, who bathe for the restoration of general health, or for the mitigation or removal of local complaints, it would be almost impossible to give directions

[Page 75] and cautions which would exactly suit every case. To those who, from long indisposition, are much reduced in strength, whose digestion and secretions are performed with langour and sluggishness, whose sleep is unrefreshing and whose mind is irritable and fretful, the sudden use of the cold bath is generally unfriendly, until they pass a certain quarantine on the borders of the sea, and by the effects of its salutary air are, in some measure, restored to health and vigour. After this preparation, if the temperature of the bath be adjusted to the state of debility, so as by a regular progression to increase its coldness according to the restoration of strength, the invalid may with propriety bathe in the open sea.

From a neglect of these precautionary rules, many have been obliged to abandon its we, having plunged into the water when so cold as to produce enervating chills and nervous feelings, accompanied with headache, loss of spirits, and langour. Invalids of this description should not bathe before breakfast, but choose a favourable moment an hour or two after that meal, taking particular care to avoid being chilly or cold before entering the sea.

The temperature of the water is generally a matter of consequence even to the feelings of the person who uses it. The bad consequences supposed to have been produced by the coldness of the water, may, sometimes, be traced to the particular state of the body-such as going into it when either very much cooled, or when recently in a state of profuse perspiration There is, however, a considerable difference between warmth of the body, and that state of the skin which immediately produces, or has very recently produced, free perspiration.

[Page 76] Thus it is perfectly safe to go into the cold bath, at any temperature which may be agreeable, while the body is hot, from whatever cause that heat may have been produced; but, while the body is in a state of perspiration, or even if the perspiration have subsided, provided the skin be in the same, or nearly the same, state of action, during which the perspiration existed, then immersion in the cold bath is extremely improper.

Sudden immersion in the water, whatever other good effects it may produce, certainly renders our continuance in it much more pleasant than when we go timorously and slowly into it, so that the whole body has scarcely been immersed when it is time for us to leave it. The application of the water to the head, as soon as possible, is very proper, and certainly, in a very great many instances, such a mode of procedure teas not been followed by headache, which uniformly followed when the head was either wetted late or perhaps not at all. The time of remaining in the water must be wholly regulated by the existing condition of the individual's health, strength, and particular feeling.

The healthy and robust, who are bathing for amusement or solely for cleanliness, may remain in the water a considerable length of time perhaps ten or fifteen minutes; but, even with these, the time must be regulated by their own feelings of vigour or approaching exhaustion; and, on no account, must any one remain after the slightest feelings of the latter state. In those who use the bath medicinally, the same rules must always be strictly attended to, and with such, in the generality of instances, the time of remaining ill the water is much shorter indeed, merely plunging

[Page 77] into the water and leaving it, is generally the best plan.

A genial glow suffuses itself over the surface, and a pleasing warmth succeeds, accompanied by refreshed and invigorated feelings. In general, this effect may be considered as a proof of its salutary influence; for when a sensible glow arising from the cutaneous reaction, does not immediately succeed, it is the common received opinion that cold bathing, except under particular regulations, will not contribute towards the improvement of health, and, if injudiciously persisted in, may be the cause of bringing on disease.

Although we occasionally meet with certain individuals who cannot use the cold bath, these are but few in number, compared with the bulk of mankind, who derive the greatest benefit from it.

In entering on a course of warm bathing, the condition of the patient, the moment best suited to that condition, and the particular temperature of the water, are of essential consequence. When from a due consideration of the circumstances of the disease, we hare determined on its use, the best general rule for regulating its temperature must be founded on the animal head of the person about to use it. This is of primary moment, as a leading feature in the general use of the warm bath, but more particularly with respect to delicate persons, in the treatment of whom neglect of this point has often been prejudicial.

Where bathing, either hot or cold, is individually inadmissible, much benefit may be derived by washing the body all over with a wet sponge: for this, while it seldom disagrees with any one, removes the perspired

[Page 78] matter from the skin which the skin itself could not throw off and it has been often known to afford singular benefit, where general bathing, as usually practised, rendered the individual extremely uncomfortable.

Under whatever circumstances, or in whatever form, bathing may have been used, to dry the body well after it, is very necessary. This being performed by means of a rough cloth is, perhaps, preferable to any other mode, as two purposes are effected by it-we dry the body, and by the friction of rubbing, we produce a warm glow, or, in other words, increase the circulation on the superfices of the body, which is always comfortable, and is, especially in the infirm or aged, of considerable use.

Having endeavoured to describe Brighton, we now proceed to notice the rides and excursions which present themselves in every direction Nothing contributes more either to the health or pleasure of the individual, than a liberal indulgence in these excursions. Exercise amidst the beauties of creation, and beneath the wide extended canopy of heaven, is essentially requisite at a favourable season of the year, to animal as well as to intellectual enjoyment.

PRESTON. To the North of Brighton, at the distance of one mile and a half on the road to London, is the beautiful village of Preston. From the hills it is one of the most picturesque views near Brighton

The church is a small but neat edifice, to the right of the road. It contains the monuments of Sir Anthony Shirley, and Francis Cheynell, a noted presbyterian

[Page 80] clergyman, the antagonist of the great Chillingworth*. In the church-yard are the tombs of many honorable personages; among them are the following: In memory of Lady Emily Caroline Nassau Hervey daughter of John Lord Hervey, of Ickworth, eldest son of John, first Earl of Bristol, who was called up to the House of Peers during the life-time of his father, and appointed Lord Privy Seal to King George the Second. Her Ladyship died the 4th of June, 1814, in the 80th year of her age. To the pious memory of the Right Honorable Lady Frances Browne, youngest daughter of Valentine, Earl of Kenmare, Viscount Castlerosse and Kenmare, Baron of Castlerosse, in Ireland .This amiable lady died in her 22nd year, at Brighton, of a deep decline, on the 16th of May 1817.

PATCHAM is a village, about two miles beyond Preston. The church is dedicated to All Saints. The living is a vicarage.

Proceeding still further, a road branches to the right leading to the pleasant village of

HURST-PER-POINT, originally called Hurst only: it was part of the extensive possessions in this country belonging to Godwin, Earl of Kent, and his son

*Chillingworth was taken prisoner at Arundel Castle, from whence he was removed to Chichester, where he soon died.

Cheynell attended him to the grave, and pronounced over him a most ridiculous and fanatical oration; threw into the grave Chillingworth's famous book, "The religion of Protestants a safe way to Salvation," as he said, "that it might rot and see corruption with him." Cheynell was presented to the rectory of Petworth; hut, at the restoration, he was deprived of his preferment.

[Page 81] Harold II. After the Norman Conquest, this estate was given to William de Warren, Earl of Surrey, in whose descendants it continued for several generations till alienated to the family of Pierpoint, who, however, held of the Earls as Lords paramount.

They remained long vested in this family, whence the village derived the addition of Pierpoint to it. name, since corrupted into the present appellation. In the sixteenth century the manor came into the possession of the Gorings, and afterwards belonged to the Shaws of Eltham, in Kent, for several generations, till Sir John Shaw, Bart. sold the estate to William John Campion, Esq. of Danny. The church consists of a nave, a south aisle, a small north transept, and two chancels, one of which, called the Danny chancel, is the burial-place appropriated to the owners of the mansion of that name. At the west end is the substantial tower, above which rises a wooden shingled spire of considerable height. In the Danny chancel are some monuments of c considerable antiquity.

DANNY PARK IS situated in a north-east direction, between the village of Hurst-per-point and the Downs.

EWHURST, a farm-horse in the parish of Sherman bury, (north-west,) has the appearance of having once, belonged to some family of consequence: the groove of a former portcullis may be easily traced in its gateway.

COWFOLD A little farther north stands the church of Cowfold: there is a grave-stone on which is a curious brass, engraved with figures, and has an inscription in Gothic characters round its edge.

[Page 82] THE DEVIL'S DYKE.

"_Who can paint
Like Nature? Can imagination boast,
Amid her gay creation, hues like these?"

The road from Brighton to Poynings conducts near that singular chasm in the Downs called the Devil's Dyke, which, though nothing more than a precipitous valley formed by the hand of Nature, is ascribed to the grand author of evil, who, says tradition, beholding with envy the numerous churches in the Weald, determined to form a channel which should admit the sea, and thus inundate that whole tract, with all its pious inhabitants. This plan, as we are further told, was disconcerted by an old woman, who being roused from her midnight slumbers by the noise which the progress of the work occasioned, peeped out of her chamber window, and had no difficulty to recognize the infernal agent. She perceived likewise the object of his undertaking, and with admirable presence of mind, held a burning candle from the casement. The mischievous spirit, mistaking the light for the rising sun, was so scared, that he instantly quitted his unfinished work, and made a hasty retreat. Unfortunately, history has not recorded the name of the shrewd matron who rendered such a signal service to her country.

From the summit of the Dyke, which you reach by a gradual ascent from the south, you have a romantic view of the whole Weald of Sussex and the adjoining parts of Hampshire Surrey, and Kent. A prospect more picturesque and beautiful is scarcely to be imagined Here you may enjoy

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"The pomp of groves, the garniture of fields
All that the genial ray of morning gilds,
And all that echoes to the song of even,
All that the mountain's sheltering bosom shields,
And all the dread magnificence of Heaven!"

POYNINGS is a small village near the Dyke. The church is with justice called "a durable monument of the piety of the noble family of Poynings ;" and being large, lofty, and of cathedral-like form, its appearance is yet imposing. The arms of the founder are yet to be seen over the porch and the great window of the east chancel About a furlong from the present church was once a chantry, afterwards removed into the south chancel. On the presentation of the Rev. Dr. Holland (by Lord Erskine, his father-in-law) to the rectory in 1807, those repairs of the building commenced, to which it is indebted for its present respectable and convenient state.

Passing the Barracks, (page 56,) about midway between Brighton and Lewes, is

STANMER PARK. The Earl of Chichester's seat here, is a plain stone edifice upon a low site, although the general surface of the park is sufficiently diversified.

FALMER is a village about half a mile north of Stanmer Lodge, and stands on the. summit of a bill. The church, which is of great antiquity, has been recently repaired with bricks and flint stones.

From Falmer the prospect gradually opens till you arrive at

LEWES. This place is eight miles from Brighton, and is a borough: the situation is both pleasant and

[Page 84] healthy, on a rising ground, and surrounded partly by hills, and watered by the river Ouse. The town is large, populous, well built, and well inhabited both with gentry and tradesmen. It was encircled with walls and gates before the conquest. A handsome bridge bestrides the river. Here is also a most excellent race-course. The public buildings, are the County-hall, House of Correction, and Theatre. The parish churches are six in number, and Lewes contains meeting-houses for various classes of dissenters.

The Castle is a very ancient structure. Camden supposes it to have been built by William de Warren; while others maintain that he repaired the old fortress, instead of constructing an entire new one; a castle being mentioned here in the Saxon times, anno 887 or 928.

ROTTINGDEAN is a village four miles eastward of Brighton, consisting of a long street seated in a hollow, open to the sea, with a road cut down to the waterside through the cliff.

Beyond Rottingdean are Newhaven, Seaford, Beachy Head, and Eastbourne: the ride to these places is extremely pleasant.

The path opposite Brighton Workhouse leads to

THE TEMPLE, built by T. R. Kemp, Esq. M. P. There is, perhaps, no walk in the vicinity of Brighton that has more beauties spread around than are to be found in the way to

THE CHALYBEATE. SPRING, which is about half a mile beyond the Temple. Very extraordinary virtues in cases of debility are attributed to this spring.

HOVE is a small village about one mile beyond Brunswick Town. The church, which was repaired in

[Page 85] 1835, is said to have been formerly a structure of great beauty and grandeur.

ALDRINGTON is about two miles and a half west of Brighton, It was anciently a very considerable village but is now without houses or inhabitants. The church is in ruins.

"Lo ! desolate the sent of ancient piety.-
The rugged walls, th'unjointed stones confess
The iron tooth of Time; the half sunk arch,
The weight of whelming years."

SOUTHWICK is a village pleasantly situated between Brighton and New Shoreham. The church is a pleasing mixture of Gothic and Saxon architecture.

NEW SHOREHAM is about six miles distant from Brighton. It is a market and borough-town, and is chiefly inhabited by sea-faring people, and has a considerable trade in ship-building.

The church is a large and magnificent pile, built in the form of a Creek cross; there are in many parts round arches and messy pillars with sculptured capitals, such as were in use in the Norman days. One of the arches under the tower is particularly grand, and the column lofty. The Harbour is considered the best on this part of the coast. Here is a magnificent suspension bridge over the mouth of the river Adur.

OLD SHOREHAM is about half a mile beyond New Shoreham: it was a place of consequence in former days, though now an inconsiderable village.

The church, though a great part is now in ruins, exhibits vestiges of a building that must have assimilated

[Page 86] with the former importance of the place, rather then its modern state.

Steyning. A road to the north-west of Shoreham leads to the town of Steyning: it is situated on an eminence a short distance from the Adur. The church bears indubitable marks of antiquity. The style is the purest Saxon.

BRAMBER joins Steyning, and is situated on a small stream. Although it now contains scarcely twenty houses, it was once a town of considerable importance, and gave name to the rape in which it stands. The privilege of sending two members to Parliament was formerly enjoyed.

The ruins of the castle, elevated on a mount, stand at the north-east side of Bramber-street..

LANCING is a small village between Shoreham and Worthing. The ride from this place to Upper Lancing is rural in a high degree.

WORTHING is nine miles westward of Brighton It is now become a fashionable and much frequented watering place.

It consists of several wide streets and elegant rows of houses. The Steine, consisting of upwards of three acres, is in front of Warwick-house. The chapel of ease is of modern erection. The independence chapel is a neat building of moderate size. The principal libraries are Miss Carter's, in Warwick Street; the Marine library, the Steine Hotel; and Dowley's, Marine Parade. The Theatre is in Ann-street, leading out of High-street.

[Page 87] The principal inns are the Sea House Hotel, the Steine Hotel, the Marina Hotel, and the Nelson Inn. Among the conveniences at Worthing, may be named that of bathing in the sea at almost any time of the day. The Beach, which is smooth as a carpet, and level as a lawn, stretches itself from Shoreham to Little Hampshire; an extent of Fourteen miles. To the. east you perceive Shoreham, and Brighton, with the cliffs of Rottingdean, Seaford, and Beachy Head; to the west, are Little Hampton, Bognor, and the Isle of Wight. The rides in the vicinity of Worthing are most beautifully diversified.

THE MILLER'S TOMB. This curious monument is on Heydown-Hill, about four miles from Worthing. It is encircled by iron rails; is six feet long, and three broad, the sides are built of brick, and the top and ends of stone. It was erected in the year 1766, by John Oliver, the miller, being twenty-seven years previous to his decease; he died April 22, 1793, aged 84 years. The monument is strewed with many a pious text out of the burial service, and some poetical inscriptions- the effusions of his own muse. This singular man is said to have had his coffin made for many years before his death: and having a taste for mechanism, he caused it, upon touching a spring, to run out on casters: it was wheeled every night under his bed. The summer-house near the tomb was also built by the miller: the delightful prospect from it constituted his greatest enjoyment; and it is to be regretted that this house is suffered to remain in its present dilapidated state, Oliver left a handsome annuity (£20 per annum) to keep this and the tomb from falling to decay.

[Page 88] On the left is seen Castle Goring,, the seat of Sir Timothy Shelly The most distant hill seen beyond this house, is Chinkbury Hill: its summit is crowned with fir-trees which may be seen many miles distant: - this was a Roman station The high ground, partly obscured by the iron rails of the tomb, is called Cæsar's Hill, where Roman entrenchments may be distinctly traced; and historians assert, that Cæsar's tent stood in the centre of these works Findon is situated in a valley near this hill. The Church Spire on the right of the tomb next the sea, is Tarring; and the houses seen to the extreme right, are part of Worthing This tomb is much resorted to by the visitors of Brighton and Worthing not only for its singularity, but to gaze upon the most enchanting scenery the eye can wander over

All is here that the whole earth yields,
Variety without end :sweet interchange
Of hill and valley, rivers woods and plains,
Now land, now sea' and shores with forest crown'd,
Rocks, dens and caves!

MILTON

ARUNDEL, although 21 miles distant from Brighton is frequented by the curious on account of the antiquity of its Castle. The town is situated upon the declivity of a hill. The bridge crosses the river Arun. The Church is a large Gothic structure at the northern extremity of the town. The Castle is a building celebrated for its strength in the early periods of Anglo-Norman, and even of Saxon History, and since its magnificent reparation by the late Duke of Norfolk, is worthy of equal fame for its architectural beauty.

[Page 89] BRIGHTON FARES.

HACKNEY Coaches, or other CARRIAGES or FLIES, drawn by Horses or Mules.

Hackney Coaches or other carriages, and flies of the undermentioned classes, (if required,) carry the following number of persons two children under the age of seven years being considered as one person:

FIRST CLASS.-Coaches or other full-sized carriages drawn by two horses, if required, carry four persons inside, and one on the box, (exclusive of the driver,) except chariots, which, it required, carry three inside, and one on the box (exclusive of the driver.)

SECOND CLASS.-Coaches or other full-sized carriages or flies, drawn by one horse, if required, carry four persons)

THIRD CLASS.-Small chaises, or other carriages or flies. drawn by one or more pony or ponies mule or mules, if required, carry two persons.

For every hour or any less time, to commence from leaving the stand,

First class ........................................................3s. 6d.
Second class .......................................................2s. 6d.
Third class.........................................................1s. 6d.
            

For half an hour after the first hour or any less time

First class ........................................................1s. 9d.
Second class....................................................... 1s. 3d.
Third class........................................................ 0s. 9d.
            

For any distance not exceeding one mile, including the distance from the stand or place from whence the coach, carriage, or fly shall be called, to the place where the fare shall be taken up,

First class ........................................................1s. 6d.
Second class ...................................................... 1s. 6d.
Third class.........................................................0s. 9d.
            

And for every additional half-mile,

First class ........................................................0s. 9d.
Second class........................................................0s. 6d.
Third class.........................................................0d. 6d.
            

A fare within the limits of the town shall be charged ac-

[Page 90] cording to distance; and beyond such limits, and within five miles of Brighton Post-office, by time. And if the fare be set down beyond the limits of the town, half the fare in, addition to, be paid for back carriage.

For carrying one person any distance not exceeding five
hundred yards, including the distance from the stand or
place from whence the sedan chair, fly or other carriage
shall be called, to the place where the fare shall be ta-
ken up.....................................................0s. 6d.
Above 500 yards and not exceeding 900 yards................1s. 0d.
Above 900 yard and not exceeding 1400 yards ...............1s. 6d.
Above 1400 yards and not exceeding one mile ...............2s. 0d.
Above one mile and not exceeding one mile and half ........2s. 6d.
Above one mile and a half and not exceeding two miles .....3s. 6d.
            

For carrying one person not exceeding an hour - to
commence from leaving the stand ..........................1s. 6d.
Above one hour and not exceeding one hour and a half .....2s. 0d.
Above one hour and a half and not exceeding two hours ....2s. 6d.
And go on in proportion for any longer time.
That for every person above one, half the full share shall be paid.
After twelve o'clock at night and until two o'clock in the morning, all
fares shall be increased one half; and after two o'clock until six o'clock
in the morning be doubled.
            

For every person .......................................1s. 0d.
For two persons.........................................1s. 6d.
For each person above two ..............................0s  6d.
Children under twelve years of age......................0s. 6d.
            

For a whole boat for any time not exceeding one hour -
  to be computed from the time of sailing till landing ...........7s. 0d.
For a whole boat for any time not exceeding half an
  hour after the first hour ......................................3s. 0d.
For a whole boat for every hour after the first hour .............5s  0d.
When the whole boat is not taken, then for each pas- 
  senger for any time not exceeding an hour ......................1s. 0d.
For any time not exceeding half an hour after the first
  hour............................................................0s. 6d.
For every hour after the first hour...............................1s. 0d.
            

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For a whole boat for any time not exceeding an hour -
  to be computed from the time of embarking till landing ...........3s. 0d.
For a whole boat for any time not exceeding half an
  hour after the first hour ........................................1s. 0d.
For a whole boat for every hour after the first hour ...............2s. 0d.
When the whole boat is not taken then for each pas-
  senger for any time not exceeding one hour .......................0s. 9d.
For any time not exceeding half an hour after the first
  hour .............................................................0s. 6d.
For every hour after the first hour ................................0s. 9d

THE BEDFORD HOTEL is the most elegant and extensive establishment of this class in Brighton. It is situated near Oriental Place, on the King's-road, and is a most splendid and beautiful building.

The accommodation is in every respect equal to the other advantages of the hotel, and its proximity to the New Esplanade. and the most fashionable parts of the town, renders it a most distinguised resort.

THE ALBION HOTEL is erected at the southern extremity of the Steyne, adjoining the Grand Junction Parade, facing the sea, and combining every thing which the most convenient situation and enchanting prospects can render desirable. The scale on which it is built affords space for every requisite accommodation, and nothing is spared to render it one of the first concerns of the kind in the kingdom

THE ROYAL YORK HOTEL. The coffee-room opens upon the Steyne, by sliding sashes descending to the floor. The company frequenting it are only of the most select order.

There is a spacious dining-room capable of accommodating one hundred persons, which, by sliding partitions, may be divided into separate apartments. The first floor is admirably arranged and divided into sitting rooms; and the bed-chambers, which are light and airy, are replete with every convenience

THE OLD SHIP HOTEL, in Ship-street is one of the oldest and most respectable concerns in the town, and has lost nothing of its original character for excellent management and superior accommodation. Its situation commands the finest possible prospect of the road, beach, and vast expanse of ocean,

THE NEW STEYNE HOTEL is a superior hotel of the most respectable description, principally resorted to by families of distinction , and eminently conspicuous for the attention and liberality of its proprietors. Warm and cold sea water baths, upon the most improved construction, are added to the establishment.

[Page 92] THE WHITE HORSE HOTEL in Great East-street, is spacious and convenient and the civility of the conductors ensures the continued visits of its frequenters.

We might continue our enumeration of the various merits of these establishments, but it would increase the volume to an undue size. Suffice it to observe, that whatever is desirable as to comfort or luxury may here be obtained. When, therefore, we do not fully describe the following, it is merely that we may condense our volume within the prescribed bounds.

Among the principal may be mentioned the Marine Hotel, Marine Parade Clarence Hotel, North-street Egremont Arms, Norfolk-square Gloucester Hotel, Gloucester-place; Gun Tavern and Hotel East Cliff King and Queen, Marlborough-place; Norfolk Hotel, King's-road, for private families; New Ship Hotel, Ship-street; Pavilion Hotel, Castle-square; Sea House Hotel, West Cliff Star and Garter, East Cliff Regent Hotel, Corner of the New Road.

The principal Boarding Houses are as follows:-

P. Bailey, 4, East Cliff.                  Mrs. Hurst, Charlotte-street.
Miss Bates, 7, York-place.                 Mr. Lockes, 81, West-street
Mrs. Best, 24 and 25, German-              Mrs. Morier, Grand Parade.
   place.                                  Mr. Mitchell, King's Road
Colonade House, Pavilion Pa-               S. Pitt, Marine Mansion.
   rade.                                   Mrs. Pastern, 10, Regency-
E. Day, 17 and 18, German-                    square.
   place.                                  The Misses Whichelo, 7, Ma- 
Dring and Smithers, 6, Ship-                  rine Parade.
   street.                                 Mrs. Williams, 64, Middle-
Mrs. Hogg, Old Steyne.                        street.
Miss Hurlstones, 67, Grand Pa-             Mrs. Wordsworth, West-street.
   rade.                                   Mrs. Walgrave Ship-street.
Mr. Hughes St. George's-place.
            

Union Bank,- Hall, West, Borrer, and Hall, 6, North-street.
Brighthelmstone Bank, - Wigneys, East-street

                          Established                            Established.

Anti-slavery Society.............----       Christian Instruction So-
British and Foreign Aux-                     ciety, Union-street Cha-
 iliary Bible Society............1811        pel........................1827
Bible Association ( Ladies)......1815       Ditto, Hanover Chapel.......1828
            

                         Established                            Established.
                              
Church Missionary Asso-                     Missionary Society (Wes-
 ciation.........................1826        leyan).....................1814
Clothing Society.................1826       Moravian Mission............1826
Dispensary (Middle-st.)..........1809       Naval and Military Bible
Dollar Society...................1813        Society....................1828
Dorcas Society...................1823       Orphan School...............1822
Female Penitentiary Com-                    Provident and District
 mittee..........................1822        Society....................1824
Hibernian Society (for Fe-                 Religious Tract Society.....----
 male Children)..................1822       Sabbath Society.............1828
Home Mission ( Countess's                   Savings Bank (Middle-
 Connexion)......................1827        street)....................1818
Home Mission ( Congrega-                    Society for Promoting
tional Society)..................1823        Christian Knowledge........1815
Hospital (Country)...............1828       Society for Promoting
Irish Society....................1827       Christianity among the
Jubilee Fund.....................1809        Jews.......................1827
Life Boat Committee..............1824       Society for Superseding
Maternal Society.................1813        the Use of Climbing
Missionary Society (Lon-                    Boys........................1827
 don)............................1824       United Fisherman's So-
Missionary Society (Bap-                     ciety .....................1813
 tist)...........................1827

National School for Boys and Girls, Church-street.
Union School for Boys and Girls, Middle-street.
British and Infant School, and Schools of Industry, Upper
Edward-street.
Schools for Girls, Hanover Chapel School-room, North -lane.
Sunday Schools at St. James's St. Mary's, and Trinity Cha-
pels, and most of the Dissenting Chapels.
Schools for Fishermen's Children, West-street.
Blue Coat School for Boys, Ship-street.
Orphan School, Gloucester-place.
Swan Downer's School for Girl's Gardner-street.
Adult School for Poor Females, Frederick-place.
Adult School for Young Men, Zion Chapel.
There are Societies for the relief of the poor at their own habi-
tations connected with several of the congregations in the town.
            

Is in the New Road. The London Mail leaves Brighton every night at half-past ten' but there is no bag on Saturday Letters are received at the office until half-past nine o'clock after that time one penny charged until ten , and from that time till half-past ten, sixpence.

[Page 94] The Mail from London arrives at the office at about four o'clock, so that the letters and papers may be obtained at half past seven

The Lewes mail leaves Brighton at seven o'clock in the evening, with letters to the eastern parts of Sussex and some parts of Kent.

The Chichester mail leaves at about four o'clock in the morning, and takes the London bags to Shoreham.

SIX O'CLOCK, A. M. - The Dart, from Snow's Office, Castle-square.
            

SEVEN O'CLOCK, - The Times from the Red Coach-office, Castle-
  square.
            

QUARTER to EIGHT, - Coach through Lewes to London, from the
  Red Coach-office.
            

EIGHT O'CLOCK, - The Item, from the Blue Coach office
            

NINE O'CLOCK, - The Royal Clarence, the Red Coach-office.
  The Alert, Hine's Office, East-street.
  The Royal William, Blue Coach-office.
            

TEN O'CLOCK, - The Comet, Snow's Office.
  The Regent, Red Coach-office.
  The Emerald, 5, Castle-street.
  The True Blue, Blue Coach-office.
  The Telegraph, 3, Castle-square.

            

ELEVEN O'CLOCK, - The Union Hine's Office.
  Magnet, Snow's Office.
  The Royal George, Blue Coach-office.
            

TWELVE O'CLOCK, - The New Dart, Office, 3, Castle-square.
  The Age, Red Coach Office.
  The Age, 5, Castle-street.
            

THREE O'CLOCK. P.M. - The Sovereign, Snow's Office.
            

FIVE O'CLOCK. - The Times Red Coach-office.
            

HALF-PAST TEN O' CLOCK, - The Royal Mail, Blue Coach-office.
            

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SIX O' CLOCK A.M. - Oxford Coach through Horsham, Guildford,
  Farnham, Odiam, Hook, Strathfieldsay, Reading, Pangborn,
  and Wallingford, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morn-
  ing, from the Blue Office
            

HALF-PAST EIGHT O'CLOCK, - Southampton Coach through
  Worthing, Arundel, and Chichester, every morning, ( Sundays
  excepted,) from the Blue Office.
    Chatham, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Wells Coach, every
  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from the Blue Office.
    Tunbridge Wells Coach, every Tuesday, Thursday, and
  Saturday, from the Blue Office
            

NINE O'CLOCK, - Hastings Coach, through Lewes, Horsebridge,
  and Battle, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from
  Snow's Office.
    Hastings Coach, through Seaford and Eastbourne, every
  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from the Blue Office.
    Lewes Coach, from the Blue Office.
            

TEN O'CLOCK, - Worthing Coach, from Snow's and Hine's Offices.
            

ELEVEN O'CLOCK, - Portsmouth Coach, through Worthing, Arun
del, and Chichester, every day, (Sundays excepted,) alternately
  from Snow's and the Blue Office.
    Lewes Coach, from Hine's Office.
            

FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. - Lewes Coach, from the Blue Office.
            

FIVE O'CLOCK, - Worthing Coach, from Hine's Office.
            

EIGHT O'CLOCK, - Lewes Coach, from Hine's Office

            

  Crosweller's Blue Van-office, East-street; Red Rover Van-
office, Clarence Hotel; and Chaplin & Co.'s Red Van-office, New
Road. Waggons to London daily from Hope's Office, North-street;
and Gander's, Regent-street, Church-street.
            

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Adelaide Crescent          42                     Kemp Town                     40    

Aldrington                 85                     Lancing                       86  

Ancient Brighton            1                     Lewes                         83 

Arundel                    88                     Libraries                 42, 47 

Assembly Rooms             26                     List of Fares                 89 

Balls and Concerts     26, 27  

Bankers                    92                     Market                        31  

Barracks                   56                     Miller's, The, Tomb           87 

Baths and Bathing          57                     National Schools              47  

Bathing Machines, Fares of 90                     New Police                    48 

Battery, The               55                     Park and German Spa           23 

Bazaars                    26                     Patcham                       80  

Beach, The                 33                     Pavilion or Royal Place       16 

Benevolent Institutions 92,93                     Sea Bathing                   74 

Corn Market                32                     Schools, Boarding and Day     48 

County Hospital            57                     Shells and Sea-weeds, List of 33 

Cowfold                    81                     Shoreham                      85 

Custom House               56                     Squares, Lawns, and Enclo- 

Danny Park                 81                     sures                         22 

Devil's Dyke               82                     Stables, Royal                17 

Dieppe                     46                     Stanmer                       83 

Esplanade and Lawns        22                     Statue of George IV.          21 

Ewhurst                    81                     Steam Packets                 48 

Fairs                      23                     Steyne, Old                   21  

Falmer                     83                     Steyning                      86 

Fishery                    30                     Temple, The               26, 84 

Fish Market                32                     Theatre                       26 

German Spa                 23                     Town Hill                     31 

Government of the Town      9                     Town, Description of The       8 

Grand Junction Parade      22                     Vicarage                      31 

Hove                       84                     Waggons and Vans              95 

Hotels                     91                     Worthing                      86 

Hunting                    40                     Wick House                    25 

Hurst -Per Point           80