The Sun. — London, England, 1852-09-28 00:00:00

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE. BIRMINGHAM AND OXFORD. We•understand that her Majesty will, on her re turn from Balmoral, travel from Birmingham to Ivladsor over the Birmingham and Oxford line, which we stated about a month since would be opened on or before the Ist of October. , The private opening will take place on the 30th In st. A special train will leave the Paddington station i nine o'clock on Thursday morning, and arrive at Oxf or d at 10.15, performing the 63 miles in 75 r4 klutes, including the stoppage ,at the Didcot jam- The train will then proceed to Birmingham, Which town it will leave at half-past two, and return to Lea m i ng t on , w h e re a dejeuner will be prepared , 1 11 c1 at seven o'clock trains will leave for Birmingham, uzford, and Paddington. There are 14 stations between Oxford and Bir mingham, and it is stated that the express trains will tuu between Paddington and Birmingham in two -1111(1,a-half hours. We understand that when the new Junction line at Didcot is completed, the journey w ill be Pet formed in rather less time. This important line opens a second route to Liverpo o l v ia Birkenhead. Until the opening of the B irmingham, Dudley, and Wolverhampton broad- Rnage line, the trains will proceed over the Stour Birkenh ea d, Railway to Wolverhampt on, and thence to by the Shrewsbury and Birmingham, a nd Shrewsbury and Chester, and Chester and Bir "nhead lines. IRISII SOU rII-EASTERN. The half-yearly meeting of this company took Place on Saturday, at the terminus, King's Bridge, en the report and statements of accounts were t ',e_ceived and adopted. It appears fr om the report ' 4 ) " the profit on the six months ending the 30th June l ast, has been sufficient to clear off all pr evious ba l4l3ces against traffic, and leave a surplus of 2181.55. 2d. tc the credit of the next account, while, daring the el even weeks that have elapsed since the accou nt was m ade up, there has been an average increase of over ‘• per week as compared with the corre s p ondin g Zricd in 1851 ;so that, on the whole, your tra ffi c re turns present a more favourable aspect than they have hitherto done. The expenditure, on the other hand, has been Zrefully attended to. The directors continue to act W ithout remuneration ; the office expenses have been i l :caeed to the lowest possible scale ; and the board are tie to state that they have succeeded in inducing Great Southern and Western Company to lower e : charge on haulage, whereby a reduction has been il uacted in the working expenses of the line equal to 64 1 1 Y 7001. per annum. The liabilities of the company a re now nearl y e L ritiguished, and the directors hope t he y will shortly able to accomplish what they so much desire, la mely, the closing of the capital account. The permanent way, which is under the super ittodenee of Mr. Miller the engineer to the Great e pthern and Western iailway, continues in good ..."er, and the trains satisfactorily and efficiently Wo rked. " Considering, then, that your expenditure in several :Partments has been reduced , wh ile the traffic revenue Your line is increasing, and having every reason to eke. h ir-, et that as the resources of the country are opened ° I ; 11 1 and its intercourse encouraged by the facilities of 11 ,"way communication, that increase of traffic will ,i; ° ,Pcrtionably extend, the board feel justified in in -I,,,lging a hope that at no distant period this railway 4 11 be in a position to yield the proprietary a fair re turn for the capital they have invested." NICARAGUA. o f , 41 ‘ JUAN DEL NOTE, SEPT. I.—On the evenin g h i . T ed 1 9th the Prefect of Granada wa s aroused from co oi th by an expresa from Leon, stating that Munoz, large number of French and Americans, had la> tel ) ,_la that city, and were marching u p on Managua, east of government. liti lhe Prefect immediately dispatched one hundred 4fifty men and four pieces of artillery f or the pro on of Managua. On the 22d Munoz wa s at Realejo. th being in his hands gr eat excitement prev ails, e e Government impressing every stray citizen into r r tk anks of the army. 1 1 ue movements of a certain mysterious French i o g a rquis, who displayed unbounded wealth, and seemed t o "seed of universal knowledge in Granada, taken !tether with certain confidential disclosures made to ve ,. 44 7, leads many to suppose that the French Go etnent are connected with this appearance of th i ' . 4o z, for the ship Le Brilliant is at Realejo, and h 4,:tlarquis has exhibited a letter from the Fren ch i n the Pacific stating that six or seven ships 'MEd be sent down immediately. SHOCKING ACCIDENT. On Friday, the 17th inst., a coroner's inquest was held tt the Swan lan, Maesteg, touc hing the deat h of i'nemas Thomas, labourer, age d 49, who waa unfor- Zea!ely deprived of life und e r circumstances singularly Z.° lll ll and horrifying. From the evide nce adduced f ore the coroner and jury, it would app ear that de , 4 s i ed, together with a man named J. S ullivan, was at ion the day preceding at the Maesteg Ironworks, f to „, W as engaged in filling blackband in a calcined state " clamp," pre p a ratory to its being co nve y ed to tde p p ,:test furnaces. The two m en had j ust completed the ed ge, of •' driving the piles, " a kind of mas sive iron t il t e ge, down into the clamps by means of sledge ham -I', for the ur pose of separating t he molten ore, and her e, at themoment of the accident, engaged with a ore iron bar in detaching portions of the ore, which 44: Consists of solid lumps several tons in weight. t tin l ng succeeded in effecting this, they both unfor- Pit,:p t°l Y lost their footing, and were in an instant preci tha rd into the burning chasm between the clamp and weed which had just separated from it. Sullivan ed in making his escape, severely, though not veeiger°nely burnt, while his less fortunate companion 4 n the space of a few minute s literally roasted alive, the "poke and sulphur rendering it impossible to know taejreeise spot where he lay, unt il the devouring ele i: bad effectually done its w ork. The charred re haties of the deceased, who but a few minutes previously Wa N to vigorously wielded the ponderous iron sledge, t o i te eventually taken out of the fi rs b y means of a 4 t " rabble." Verdict — " A ccidental death."— 10 c in4ea Herald. ti t ll l.,e Countess Dunraven was taken seriously ill 'Yednesday, but has rallied, and is now much better, al pilaws house, in Limerick. 41 14 kle reports of the state of trade in the provinces th,.n,g the past week ,present little for remark. At Man lir business has been rather less active. From Binning eob, it is mentioned that the orders from America have been fp () Paratively small, but that there has been a good demand itta* M I the eastern markets and for A ustralia. Uncertainty lifrtavails with regard to the future price of copper, and p ri Z all descriptions of manufact ures in that article. The 1)0 1 ,1 ° ' of iron is showing increased firmness, and among a ` :)11 of the trade another immed iate advance of 20s. per Uh l th e ,' 8 advocated, in addition to the adva nce of 295. fixed for tilie f ' t of October. In the woollen dist ricts both the home the '°roign demand continue favoura ble. At Nottingham 11 4 ,Zoorse of affairs shows no airerat ion, and in the Irish fo r Za market there have been very act i v e transactions at ' ma r prices. -AY H OF HON. MARK H. SIBLEY.--MF. Sibley filed on the Bth inst., at his residence in Canandaigua, after li e `tef but s evere illness of eight days. Few men in Western w York were more widely known or more highly respected. "as v' • 110 4 t a distinguished leader in Whig politics, and an emi loember of the bar. %Az. RUNAWAY HUSBAND.—The other day, a young I t "led man, living in Nottingham , told h is wife that he goin to have a day's fishing on the Trent. In accord vrith this intention he got his tackle in order, put up a tc` v aage of creature comforts, and set out on his way to the re turn At the hour when he was expected home he d id not I,iuro; several hours passed, and still Piscator wa s non est. j,t_e had left notice of th e part i cu l ar part of the river where intended to spend the day. Thither a friend went in it,a_est of the angler, when his traps and his clothes in which 7 was attired that morning were found lying on the bank of th rown stream. But the son of old Izaak Walton had not 4"„ town himself in as a bait to the fishes; he was too light qirted to adopt such a foolish course, and consequently the I me ssenger was not much shocked at the discovery. It sub paently appeared that the fisherman, having taken a dis tl:l to home, had cautiously carried his Sunday , suit in his LZF, changed his apparel on the river's bank, and then b e , t ed, probably fer Australia. This much is true—he has oe been heard ofl He must feel flattered by the fact, hbat his wife and friends, so far from making inquires after 1 are ver y happy inde ed to " let well alone l"—Not -ww7a Journal. tlii1;116 Medway, Markwood, has ar rived from Port ".p, whence she sailed the 30th of May, with 65,051 ounces tel, valued at 260,0001. The Ganges has also arrived in v„ i Chan ne l, from New South Wales, with 17,852 ounces, Oed at 71,4001. The intelligence by these vessFls lon th e e ll anticipated the last advices yid I n dia having has been to let of July. tfi, e New York advices this week contain nothing kaortance.. There was no alteration in the tend art OF I n '," general transactions in imported goods and ar kttv—eurY, especially those of French manufacture, were v . ery . Am u ,: A third vessel had just sailed for Australia with 20 0 k ern —gets, and another departure, with about 140 passen- Was expected to take place in the course of the week. UNAUTH ORI SED LEGAL FORMS.—At the Re dditch h:tY. Court, on Saturday last , before Mr. Benjam in Par- Judge, a defendant in one o f the causes h eard p ro- Al s i n " a printed notice which had been sent to him b y the v ta.4 tiff respecting the debt claimed. This do cument , w hich a utinounted by the Royal Arms, purported to be " the 1,4 legal notice under the - County Courts Act," an extract s o l in . which was quoted in proof of its validity. Mr. J. Powell, 11 1 ,'"'tor, of this town, who was engaged in the case, called of :ttention of his Honour to this form, and also to the words Vie! County Courts Act, the 57th section of which pro or 7, 1 1 that every person who should serve any forged process, ffo;eliver to any person any paper, falsely purporting to be summons or other process of the court, or who should lip4 O r profess to act, under a false colour or pretence of such ip t • should p laint uilty of felony. His Honour, therefore, o „ ill i tilated to the pff in the case that he had assuredly 141:litted an offence in using such a paper as that before , but as he hai probably erred in ignorance, he would ac- It t 11 . 41 promise not to offend in a similar way in future. 10 Judge attest. also sent for ldr. Lewis, the printer of the notice of ,too, and, havine made him aware of the provisions ~:Laiet, cautioned him against issuing such publications, 4 14.,;" : 161 Mr, Lewis expressed his readiness to attend.— inghan t Journal. Ts•—" Waiter, I'll take my hat," said a gentle ' Vi ii ‘ t a Party one evening, as he was about going home. tth;:atitkerind of a hat did you wear?" "A bran new . hat, il l .' I paid ten dollars for this morning." " Well, sir, ' said ho all the good hats have been gone more than hatter,'" THE SUN, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. A singular and successful experiment was made last evening at this theatre in the introduction of " The Organophonic Mild," or, an orchestra without instruments. Twelve performers represent a com plete orchestra of both wind and stringed instruments, and even cymbals and drums, together with the musi cal box and bagpipes, by the human voice alone, un aided by mechanical means. These imitations are most curious and clever. The band, who were attired in a very handsome hussar-like dress, commenced the concert, which was divided into three parts, by per forming " Rule Britannia." This was followed by a polka, composed expressly for the band ; after which one of them gave a solo,; in which he imitated the cornet-a-piston, the bassoon, the trombone, and the ophicleide. It would be impossible to go through in detail, all that was done on the occasion ; suffice it to say, that polkas, quartettes, marches, and waltzes were executed with considerable ability by the band. The imitation of female voices, of the bag pipes, and of the musical box, was exceedingly clever, and the encores were general throughout the evening. The higher brass instruments are the hest managed and the most effective. The tenors took the trumpets, pistons, and clarionets, and so on with the other voices. The imitation of the harp was ex cessively good, so was that of the musical snuff-box, which was introduced into the " Huntsman's Chorus;" while the performer who produced the cymbal sound —apparently by a sort of sneeze—succeeded to ad miration. The orchestral imitations were varied by concerted pieces of the ordinary German school, end by some extraordinary whistling, accompanied on the guitar by an artist who certainly uses his lips exactly in the character of a piccolo. A repetition was de manded of " The Huntsman's Chorus," the Piccolo solo ; the Organophonic Polka; the " Laughing Song," and a concertante duet for the cornet and clarionet ; and several other pieces were warmly ap plauded. The house was very well attended, and the entertainment afforded complete satisfaction. CREMORNE GARDENS. - - The fourth and last parachute ascent for the season took place last evening, at incomparable Cremorne. The evening was remarkably calm, there being scarcely any current of air perceptible. At half past five o'clock M. Poitevin gave the signal for re leasing "Le Zodiaque," which instantly shot up wards a great height, and in a direction nearly west. Immediately afterwards a return current brought it again towards the gardens, and it almost appeared as if the descent was likely to be made in the very spot from which the balloon had risen. In a few minutes, however, the balloon rose still higher, and took a direction nearly due north, but remained in sight about three-quarters of an hour, apparently becalmed, and unable to get clear of the buildings on that side of the metropolis. As darkness came oh, M. Poite vin made a descent, which had the effect of partially inflating the parachute, but it appeared as if a nearer view of the ground had shown its unsuitability for his purpose, for immediately afterwards he threw out ballast, ascended again, and was at length lost to the sight of the large company which had assembled upon the occasion. About twenty minutes past six o'clock considerable anxiety was felt as to the result, owing to a heavy ground fog having risen, which, in con junction with the growing darkness of the evening, would render it extremely difficult for M. Poitevin to select a place for detaching the parachute. This anxiety was at length dispelled at ten o'clock by the appearance of Madame Poitevin in the gardens, ac companied by G. M. Gunton; E'q., who had fol lowed the balloon on horseback, and who assisted Madame to alight in the grounds of Twy ford Abbey, near Acton. An attempt had been made a few minutes previously to effect a descent, but M. Poi tevin was warned by some persons that it would be dangerous, as it was exactly over the junction of the railroads in that locality. M. Poitevin, therefore, ascended again, and at length Madame reached terra firma as easily and as safely as a bird alighting from an aerial excursion. The balloon descended a short distance farther off with like safety. Shortly after her arrival in the gardens Madame Poitevin made her appearance in the orchestra, and was received with immense applause. Mr. Greig, having briefly stated the facts connected with the descent, said he was commissioned by the intrepid lady and her cou rageous husband to offer their sincere thanks for the kindness and support they had received in England; and expressed his own belief that the manner in which they had executed their frequent and daring aero nautic exploits fully entitled them to carry back with them to their own country the recollection of three hearty English cheers, which were accordingly given, with a fervour that made the earth and skies resound. The usual entertainments were conducted with the usual spirit, to the unflagging enjoyment of the as sembled thousands. That capital bullet Le Barbier de Cadiz continues to be one of the most telling at• tractions of the establishment, and fills the theatre nightly with applauding crowds. Its production has proved a grand hit on the part of Mr. Milano, whose dancing, and that of Madlles. TherZse and Annie Cushnie, commands repeated applause. These ac complished artists are engaged at the Surrey Theatre for the ensuing season ; and the unequalled contor tionist, Devani, one of the great lions of Cremorne, is enrolled in the new company at Drury-lane. Un equalled he is as yet, but young Rochez bids fair to come out as wonderfully one of these days. On Thursday the Italian brothers are to execute a double trapeze ascent, Mr. Chambers being the ma naging aeronaut. This astounding gymnastic feat can not fail to attract a large attendance, and it should be also borne in mind by the patrons of the gardens, that the entertainments on that evening are for the benefit of Madlle. Pauline Violante, whose daring rope ascent has formed the well-known find, to the brilliant per formances of each evening during the last two sea sons. Madlle. Violante has strong claims on public support, considering the delight and wonder she has so repeatedly afforded the sight-seeing multitude. In our notice of the brilliant Bal Masque of Thursday last, we omitted to particularise, as it de served, the rare and recherche elegance of the supper tables which were laid out ,not merely in a manner worthy of Mr. Simpson's established reputation, but in a style that we have never seen attempted at any similar place of amusement. A countless number of prize dahlias were grouped in silver vases, and crowned the crystals devoted to the sparkling Queen of Wines; and various beautiful flowers and shrubs, elegantly distributed, adorned the glittering salle. For taste, splendour, and excellence of viands and wines, no supper could surpass that which gave such visible enjoyment to the gay and motley group who flocked to do it justice on Thursday evening. It is to be regretted that the lateness of the season precludes Mr. Simpson from repeating this year his most success ful experiment of giving a Bal Masque at Cre ,orne. COURT C I LMRCU LAR. BAORAL, SATURDAY. Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert went yesterday to the top of Morven, a high hill in the neighbourhood of Balmoral. The Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred left Bal moral yesterday for the Shiel of Allt-na-Giuthsacb, attended by Mr. Gibbs. The Princess Royal, the Princess Alice, and the Princess Helena, drove yesterday afternoon to Inver-. cauld, and passed the afternoon with the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Farquharson. The Earl of Aberdeen left Balmoral yesterday. SNDAY. Yesterday afternoon her Majesty rode towards Gairn Shiel, attend ed by the Viscountess Jocelyn. His Royal Highness Prince Albert went out deer stalking. The dinner party yesterday included her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, her Serene Highness the Princess Hohenlohe Langenbourg, and Lady Augusta Bruce. Viscount Hardinge left town yesterday for Bal moral. Lieut.-Colonel Wal do Sibthorp, M.P., had an in terview with Mr. Secretary Walpole yesterday, at the Home-office. The Right Hon. J. W. Henley left town yesterday. Dispatches were received at the Colonial-office yesterday from the Governor-General of Canada and the Governors of the other North American Pro vinces. Dispatches were received on Sunday from the Go vernor of Victoria. - - -- - A PP OINTMENT OF Mn. LOWE AS _LEACHER OF D ANCIN G TO THE ROYAL F T E A C HER readers will be de lighted to learn that Joseph Lowe, Esq., professor of the above delightful art in Edinburgh and Inverness, has had the honour of a command from her Majesty to attend at Balmo ral, and is now engaged in giving lessons to the Princes and Princesses. Mr. Lowe has long been known throughout Scotland as a successful teacher of dancing. We may add th atl Mr. Mr. Lowe's appointment is the second instance of l a Scotchman having been selected for this honourable post, the late teacher having been Mr. Thomson of Glasgow, now de ceased. —Inverness Courier. CITY OF LONDON GENERAL PENSION SOCIETY. — The thirty•fourth annual general meeting of the subscribers to this society, founded with the object of providing a per manent relief in monthly pensions to decayed artisans, me chanics, Szt., and the widows of such persons, above sixty Years of age, was held yesterday at the London Tavern, William Kindle, Esq., treasurer, in the cl,air. The report showed the society had, since its establishment, dispensed The p r esent number of 57,7131. 12s. among 886 p ensioners. pensioners is 52, viz., 27 men and 25 women, the former re ceiving 1/. 75., and the latter 185. per month. The receipts hree per for the year have been 949/. 2s. 10d., of which sum 719/. 2s. have been distributed to the pensioners. The balance re -I,oaomoi/n. Fr in the Bank of England is SOL 6s. sd. A legacy of of , 00 transferred to the society by the executors of the late Miss Cent. Consols was, during the past year, Elizabeth Lebbon, who sequence of this bequest , another sum 2 0 be that a pensioner, Lebbon pensioner," • A resolution was adopted, in con sequence . , , has also bequeathed to it in reversion to be called . a constantly on the books . The report and accounts were approved, the officers were re -elected, some other routine business was disposed Of, and t he pro ceedings terminated. TUESDAY _LON 00N, TRIALS OF ANCHORS AT SHEERNESS. FOURTH SERIES OF EXPERIMENTS. STEAM TRIAL PLAN. The Committee of Management, presided over by the Hon. Montagn Stopford, acting commodore and senior officer of the port, assembled at the dockyard at shortly half-past afterwardsei gli eight, a ae, , on Tuesday, the 14th instant, and embarked e'aY' d on board the Lizard steamer and proceeded to the Wore. The competing anchors, eight in number, had been previously placed on two dockyard lighters esnecially selected for the oc casion, and towed by the African and Adder steamers to the scone of operations. Here the lighters, with standing gear attached to each, were moored in an ave rage depth of water a quarter less thirteen fathoms, the African and Adder being berthed outside of them. To the outside catheads of the steamers the opposing anchors were affixed, with stoppers ready to be cut at a given signal, the ends of a chain cable 371 fathoms in length, previously hove throngh an iron-bound single sheave-block, being attached to the anchors. The steamers, of the joint power of 229 horses, were lashed to the lighters, one on each side thereof, and on the anchors being let go (a sufficient time being allowed for their reaching the ground) were propelled astern at full speed, the power being kept on the pendant of 23 fathoms attached, for the purpose of testing the holding proper ties of the anchors at long scope of cable. The necessary prelim:nasies having been gone through, the anchors, in accordance with the drawing for stations, were assigned the following positions: — Port. Starboard. 1. Rodger'(Exhibition prize) 1. Aylen's 2. Hombalt's (Porter's) 2. G. W. Lenox's 3. Trotwan's (improved Por- 3. Admiralty (new) ter's) 4. Mitciaesou and Son's 4. Isaacs' (American) Everything being ready, the trials commenced, and wore proceeded with in the order here given. Lieute nant Rodgers' Exhibition prize anchor being opposed to Mr. Aylen's. On steam power being applied Aylen's was run up to th© block, when it was discovered not to have taken the ground, owing, it was supposed, to the strain being applied too quickly after its being let go, hence the committee decided that this should be consi dered as no trial. The men employed on board the lighter were so panic-stricken that they omitted to cut the stopper of Aylen's anchor until after Rodgers' had been let go, the strain of the latter in full run bringing Aylen's to the block. Mr. Honiball's (Porter's) was next put in competition with Mr. G. W. Lenox's ; this trial occupied two hours and three minutes, and was a severe one. Lenox's was drawn one link and a half of chain in twenty minutes. At length, after a protracted struggle. Honiball's was brought up to the block, but not until after a large warp had been broken, and the mooring lighter (from the heavy strain caused by the steamers backing at full speed with a tide in their favour, at two-and-a-half knots per hour), was pinned down four feet by the head. With this termi nated the first day's trials of the present species, the various persons engaged therein returning to Sheerness in the Adder and Lizard; the African, with thelighters, remaining at the Nore. SECOND DAY'S TRIALS, SEPT. 15. The parties interested embarked in the steamers ap propriated to their use at nine A.M. On arriving at the Nero the experiments were resumed. Mr. Trotman's (improved Porter's) anchor being pitted against the Admiralty anchor constructed on the plan of Sir W. Parker, which resulted in the latter being brought home to the block at the first trial at long scope of cable. Mr. Isaacs' American anchor was then tested with Mitcheson and Son's; the inferior holding power of the former was evinced by its being drawn up to the block at the long scope on the first trial. Further operations were now suspended, it being necessary to allow time for the placing of the winning anchors in new positions for testing. This was effected during the ensuing day, under the superintendence of Mr. J. Aylen, the master-attendant, whose exertions and perseverance throughout the whole or the experiments have been most praiseworthy. THIRD DAY'S TRIALS, SEPT. 17. The operations commenced this morning at the usual hour with a further trial between Mr. Aylen's and Lieu tenant Rodgers' Exhibition prize anchors. In this case full steam power was employed with 184 fathoms bite of chain through the block on each anchor cast in 11 fathoms water, with a tide in favour of 2f knots, the steamers backing at the rate of 3f knots. The competing anchors held firmly. On sighting the block Aylen's was found to have gained an advantage of ono fathom over its rival. The committee then proposed that the steamers should go ahead for a short distance, and after wards astern at full speed. During the trial Commodore Stopford superintended the steering of the steamers in order to prevent any undue advantage being given to either anchor by steerage way. The heavy strain brought upon the gear caused the lighter to be pinned down up wards of three feet. Shortly afterwards, the steamers working together up to 220-horse power, Rodgers' an chor came home, Aylen's not having started from its original position at long scope of cable. The trial was a most interesting one, the strain on the gear having been greater than in any of the preceding cases. At long scope the advantage of Aylen's anchor over its compe titor was so trifling, that both were considered equal in holding power, and it was not until after a most severe struggle at short stay peak that Rodgers' anchor gave way. The two rival anchors of Trotman and Mitcheson had now to be tested against each other. Two trials were afforded them at long scope of cable, the full power of the steamers being put on, without the one showing superior holding power to the other. At the first trial at short stay peak both held on; at the second, however, Mitcheson's was brought up the block minus one-half of grooves, the stock, which being constructed of t wo se p ara t e p ar t s shipped into is supposed to the shank to havetail ves k sp beenroo, in dove caused th the breaking aking of the stook the anchor embedding itself in the ground. In consequence of this circumstance the committee decided that Mr. Mitcheson's anchor should be further tried with its competitor, if Mr. Mitcheson chose to re place that portion of the stock which was carried away. Further operations were then suspended until the following morning. Scarcely, however, had the committee arrived at the Nore when it was deemed advisable, owing to the threatening appearance of the weather, to return to port, and to defer the continua tion of the experiments until Monday, the 20th instant. FOURTH DAY'S TRIALS, SEPT. 24. At 9.30 A.M. the African and Adder steamers pro ceeded to the Nore, with the lighter in tow, on board w hich the anchors and gear had been placed. The Lizard steamer, with the committee of management, followed shortly afterwards to superintend the further experi ments. Lieutenant Rodgers' Exhibition prize anchor had during the present series been twice placed in com petition with Mr. Aylen's anchor, proving victorious in one instance, and being beaten in the other. In order, therefore, to determine which possessed the greater holding properties, a third trial took place between them, which resulted greatly in favour of Lieutenant Rodgers'. Mr. G. W. Lenox's anchor having now become next best to Lieutenant Rodgers', it became necessary to op pose these to each other. Both having been let go at the same time, the steam power was applied, when Lenox's brought its rival up to the block. The steamers Lizard and Adder then returned into port, the African remaining at the Nore in charge of the lighter. FIITH DAY'S TRIALS, SEPT. 25. The experiments were resumed this day at 10 A.X., and commenced with a farther trial of Mitcheson's and Trotman's anchors, which resulted in Trotman's being speedily brought home. On reference td the result of the 17th inst., it will be seen that Mr. Trotman's anchor, after a severe contest of some hours, brought Mr. Mitcheson's home with a broken stock. This having been repaired at the dock yard, the two rivals were again placed in competition. A struggle was expected, but from some cause, possibly the mere accident of the ono anchor falling on its stook end and the other on its pee, in which position the mo mentum imparted by the two steam-tugs backed at full speed is suddenly brought to bear upon them, whereby no chance is given for the canting of the one anchor, the few fathoms of chain fly through the block, and in a very short spaceof time all contest is at an end. The resultthus far is in favour of Mitcheson's; in the former instance to Trotman's, which makes it, so far as these trials at the Nore are concerned, a drawn affair. Should a farther trial between these anchors be decided on, circumstances may afford a better opportunity for deciding which of them is the best. Mr. Mitcheson's anchor was then pitted against Mr. G. W. Lenox's, the latter holding equally with its competitor. At short stay peak, ,however, Lenox's yielded to its rival—in fact, broke the ground first. The four trial plans, in accordance with the sugges tions of the committee of naval officers and shipowners, have thus been fully carried out, whereby the holding properties quickness in taking the ground, tripping, &c., of the competing anchors have been subjected to every available test that the means at disposal would admit. The results cannot fail to afford many valuable hints for the further improvement of this instrument, which ought to be the most perfect within the powers of human in vention, more especially with reference to its peculiar and important uses. On the anchor the safety of our ships and their crews, when riding in furious gales, mainly depends. The possibility of improving it, or imparting to it that firmness and durability of construc tion which the trying nature of its services so imperi ously requires, is a matter worthy the serious attention of scientific men. He who can render it the most per fect will confer a great boon on the maritime portion of the community and on humanity. A most important property appertaining to the rival anchors—that of strength—has yet to be ascertained. For this purpose they are to be taken to Woolwich, there to be subjected to hydraulic pressure until broken. The labours of the committee will then terminate, with the exception of drawing up their report, which, from the important positions they fill, cannot fail to be charac terised by the considerations duo to the high interests involved. The following account of the results of the various ex periments will afford our rea ders a correct idea of the holding qualities of the several competing anchors: — FIRST SERIES OF EXPERIBIENTA (AT THE DOCKYARD). Trotmet. beat Rodgers (Exhibition prize), Admiralty (new), Honiball (Porter's), Rodgers' stream kedge, Ad miralty (new). 6 cwt. heavier. Hoeiball best Aelen, Mitcheson. Miteheson beat Isaacs (American), Admiralty (new), Rodgers' . stream kAige, G. W. Lenox, Aylen. Rodgers' beat Aylen, A dmiralt y (now). Aylen beat Admiralty (ne w ) Isaacs (American)., Admiralty (new) beat G. W. W• Lenox. SECOND 'SERIES OF EXPERIME NTS (ON THE BEACH AT GARRISON POINT). Trotman beat Aylen, G. W. Lenox, Honiball, Ad miralty (new). an) Mitcheson. Ilona - eat beat Isaacs (Americ • Mitcheson beat Rodgers (Exhibition prize). It idgere heat Aylen (second trial). Ayleu beat Rodgers (first trial). G. W. Lenox beat Admiralty (bow). THIRD SERIES OF EXPERIMENTS (AT BLOCK STASES IN THE MEDWAY). Trotman beat Aylen, G. W. 1.43110 X. Rodgers beat Admiralty (new). Mitcheson beat Rodgers (Exhibition prize), Honiball, Trotraan. Aylen beat G. W. Lenox. G. W. Lenox beat Isaacs (American). FOURTH SERIES OF EXPERIMENTS--STEAM TRIAL (AT THE NORE), Trotman bent Ad mirr.lty (new), Mitcheson (first trial). Mitcheson bpst lioniball, Isaacs (American), Trotman :second trial), Lenox. Aylen beat Rodgers (Exhibiti on p r i ze —at second trial). Rodgers (Exhibition prize) b eat Ay bird trial). Aylen (at first and EXTENSIVE CONFLAGRATION. NEWCASTLE• ON-TYNE, MONDAY... The extensive works of Messrs. Christian Alih ueson and Co., well known in the commercial wo r ld as th e Tyne Soap and Alkali Works, on the south bank of the river, near this town, have been injured by fire to a serious extent. Shortly after nine o'clock yesterday morning a more than usual quantity of smoke was observed to proceed from the buildings wherein the operations for the manu facture of alkali are carried on, but apprehension of danger was not excited until the flames burst forth with ungovernable fury, about an hour afterwards. In telligence was immediately Convoyed to the different fire offices in Newcastle and Gate s h ea d, a nd in a short time no loss than six engin es w ere upon the spot. Water was plentiful, suppli e d from the river and from the elevated reservoir of the Whittle Dean Water Company, but it appea red to have little power in overcoming the devouring element. Every now and then explosions occurred, which indi cated the commingling vitriol ofwith the burning mass ; and in order to preserve, if - Possible, the buildings, which occupy nearly three acres in area, from destruc tion, a large reservoir, capable of containing some thousands of cubic feet, was tapped and its contents let off into the river. A vast concourse of spectators was drawn together, who watched the progress of destruction effected with intense and painful interest. Every effort was made by the workmen of the establishment, in number about 1,000, by the spectators, and by the po lice, to check the conflagration, but unavailingly, for it continued until the whole of the Co m b u stible materials within its range had been consumed, and this morning the engines are still playing upon the rains. The da mage is variously estimated from ten to twenty thous and ' pounds. The fire, it is supposed, com mence d in a com partment occupied in the first process of manufacture. Tho works are insured in several offi ces, but some week s must elapse before the workmen will be ena bled to re sume operations. GREAT EARTIIQUKAE IN CUBA. (From the Mobile Register.) By a gentleman who arrived as a passenger in the Black Warrior, at this port, Thursday evening, we have a copy of the Diaris de la Marina , journal at Havannah, of Tuesday last, the 31st ult., in which a full account is given of an a w f u l an d dis astrous earthquake which occurred at th e city of San tiago de Cuba, and in that part of the island, on the 20th and 21st ult. From the Diario we t ranslate th e following extract of its account, "to the lat est h our ," of this dreadful visitation : the official " The city of Santiago de Cuba Was visited, on the 20th, by a terrific earthquake, unequalled for its dis astrous ravages in the recollection of the oldest inha bitants. Families took refuge in neighbou r i ng plan tations, haciendas, ships, public equares, fields, and _ streets, struggling to escape from impendin— g ruin—l buildings falling around them in all directions. The entire city exhibits a most heart-rending Picture. On all sides were to be seen the search of fath ers , hus bands, children, wives, and mothers, offering up lamentations and prayers to the Throne o f M erc y, and uniting their thanksgivings, when fort u nate enough to encounter each other, amid th e scene waili of terror. Groans, orisons, and their ngs re sounded from every quarter. In every street were seen crumbling walls, cornices of tuildings, and tum bling structures. Every house to a greater or less degree felt its influence. Many were left in a dila pidated condition—numerous others totally uninhabi table. Much cause of gratitude that , under such In the midst affliction, only an occasional lossof life. of the panic always attendant or succeeding such a calamity accounts vary, and are either short of reality or greatly exaggerated. Everything, th e slightest noise, rumour. or movement, became cause of fresh alarm and flight. The most violent shocks were felt at half-past three P.M., thirty minutes after five P.M., nine row., and one ',A.M. Another, very violent, at a quarter-past three A.M., and another at four a.m., when the atmosphere became very dark, con tributing much to increase the alarm. Next day, weather dark, rainy, and exhibited a most appalling aspect, drawing prayers from the populace, who from the first shock crowded the temples (only to be driven from them by the repetition of increasing shocks), where every religious demonstration of worship and processions was observed. The priests addressed the multitude from public squares and other places. Now, eight o'clock A,111., consternation unabated, and tor rents of rain add to the distress. "El Redactor of 22d, in addition to the foregoing, which it confirms, adds, that the shipping anchored in the harbour are yet occupied by families who took shelter in them, and received every kindness and consideration demanded by their unfortunate condi tion. It says, all the vessels, both Spanish and fo reign, have vied with each other in this work of humanity, but expresses much indignation at the con duct of the American ship John Straund, whose captain it represents as refusing any aid, and order ing his planks to be drawn in so as to shut out from the terror-stricken fugitives the refuge they sought. Prisoners of distinction remain in the guard-room of the public prison, whence they were conducted with others to her Majesty's steamer Blasco de Garay, which vessel, as well as the Charuca, the only two in port, were occupied in like manner with the merchant men. Loss estimated at one to one and a half million of dollars, exclusiv e o f m i nor d amag e sustained by plantations and vill ages , concern i ng w hich all accounts as yet are vague and confused. " Letters receiv e d from S a lt a d e ro state that the shock was seriously felt there. " At Baracoa, also, the steamer General Armen, which on Friday should have left that port for Ha vannah, and was due yesterday, had not arrived, although it is thou g ht probable that the authorities had detained her to render assistance to the sufferers." ENCOUNTER IN THE S . T. HELENA, Aua. 14.—0 n the 19th of June, while . her Majesty's brigantine D o lphin was lying in the . river Congo, an American brig the Mary Ade the ground, and in a few minutes r line,attempted the passage up the river , but on reach ingCO,NGO RIVER. Shark's Point (a position of great danger, owing to the strong currents sweeping she touched and surf imbedded . her fast ashore. The danger of the brig was instantly observed by the Dolphin, which at once made preparations for her assistance; but while doing so the master of the vessel in distress, seeing (so far as himselfi and crew were concerned) that nothing effectual could be d one t o get the vessel afloat, made the distress si gna l, by hoisting the o t u h n e d s ig am American erisitn reversed. Within half an hour of the disaster 64 brigantine's boats, with anc.hors, haw se rs, &c., were alongside the stranded ab=hor b the tide falling a: the time, rendered merely prepara tory measureo necessary for heaving off the following day. To the surprise o f a ll, on the follow in g mornin g the river was crowded with canoes, from 10 to 40 natives in each, all armed, and at l east two-thirds with muskets. Their movements left no doubt as to their predatory and hostile intentions. A boat' i 8 gun with ammunition was sent on board, and fitted n the brig. The Dolphin, as soon as circumstances could admit, tock up a position within gun range for her protection. The natives appeared determined not to lose 0161 prey, and poured a fire of musketry into . the stranded vessel, and brought their scaling ladders in front, evidently determined on boarding. Under these circumstances the Dolphin opened a fire of shot and shell, and in a little time cleared the beach of the assailants, whose number must have exceeded 3,000. This being done, the next object was to get the trig off, and, accordingly, .every endeavour was made to do so. On the evening. of this day (the 20th) her Majesty's steam -ship F . irefly arrived, and sent her boats to assist. During the night the natives, who had merely retired to the bush, again returned to the beach and fired a few muskets on the brig, but without injury. On the morninglof ~the 21st a movement on the part of the natives again took place. They appeared to concentrate and medi tate a second boarding a ttack; but a shot from the Dolphin fortunately again dispersed them. The surf rolled in heavily during the day, increasing conside rably the difficulties and dangers of the necessary operations, so much so th at the Dolphin's cutter and crew were capsized by the rollers, and one man se riously injured. Finding it necessary, on the 22d, to completely lighten the brig, the cargo was transferred to the Dolphin, and by great industry and exertion, the brigantine succeeded in heaving the Mary Ade line off at 6.30 P.M. Every credit is due to Mr. Oaksmith, master of the Mary Adeline, for his con stant exertions, correct judgment, and cool deter mined conduct, under these trying and dangerous circumstances.--St. _Helena Chronicle. CURIOUS LEGEND.—The Church i of Engl an d Ma gazine of this month has a very i nterest i ng notice of Swaff ham Church, Norfolk. In describing the north aisle and tower, built by John Chapman, a wealthy parishioner, who was churchwarden in 1462, the following curious tradition is related :—" The said John Chapman was a tinker, wh o came by his money in the following manner. He dreamed that if he went to London -bridge he would hear news greatly to his advantage. Having gone thither, he was, after walking about for two hours, accosted by a man, who asked him what he wanted, to which he replied that he came there on the vain errand of a dream. The man thereupon. rejoined, Alas! good friend, if I had heeded dreams, I might have proved myself as very a fool as thou hest, for 'tis not long since I dreamed that, at a place called Swaffham, in Norfolk, dwells John Chapman, a pedlar, who hath a tree at the back of his house, under which is buried a pot of money !' On hearing this, John Chapman hastened home, and digging under the 4 tree, fond two large vote of money." EVENINer, SEPTEMBER 26 , 1859... SPORTING NOTES. No. CCCXVI. THE FIELDS FOR TO-MORROW'S RACES AT NEW `MARKET, &c. TO THE EDITOR. OF THE SUN. Sin,—My correspondent was somewhat too fait when he forwarded me the information of the disaster reported to have happened to Stockwell; instead of breaking down or falling lame, he merely nulled up with a slight halt, the natural consequence of having twisted a plate; he is certified to ho all right again, and the result of the race for the Grand Duke Michael Stakes will, no doubt, be Stockwell (Norman), I; Lapidist (Nat), 2; Filius (A. Day), 3. The race for the Beckenham Stakes today will enable us to determine whether Vandetdecken has improved upon his summer form, as is rumoured to be the case, or whether he must be at once discarded from all consi deration for next year's Derby. If he does not win easily it will he all U P with his backers' cash for the great race. The 50 Sovs. Plate, D. I.; together with the 15, 20, and 10 SOTS. SA eepstake,?, run to-morrow, do not close and name until this evening. The Fifth Triennial Produce Stakes (5 furlongs, 136 yards), Out of its sixty-five nernimitions, will be con tested by Auld Acquaintance, colt by Don John, dam by Plenipotentiary, one of L-rd Exeter's (prob a bl y Phry gia), Sittingbourne, Exhibition, Pelion, Talfourd, and Catherine 1 Inyes; to which, perchance, m a y b e added Estrella, Vunderdecken, and the Cuckoo filly. Th e first and second places, beyond all doubt, will be filled by CATIIEIIINE 11AYES and PELSON, Sittingbourno being third. Among the darkies in this race there is a filly of Mr. Grevillo's, a daughter of Don John and Industry, 'yclept Exhibition, who, if the favourites are to be knocked over by anything from the outside list, will be the destined one to perform the feat. The St. Leger Stakes seen a certainty for Frantic. It is doubtful whether either Stockwell, Ilex, or Daniel O'Rourke, will oppose him; although it is reported that one of Lord Exeter's will go. Hesperus, Bst, I imagine will beat Lapidist, Bst 71b, in their T.Y.C. match; that Herbert will defeat Exeter; and Gossip, Torment, in their respective matches. Miss Fanny will not start for the Cambridgeshire. Testator pulled up so lame after the race for the Cur raghmoro Stakes at Eglinton-park, that it will prevent him running again this year. The betting on to-morrow's and Thursday's events is as follows:—Fifth Triennial-5 to 4 on Pelion, 5 to 2 agst Catherine Hayes, 4 to 1 agst Sittingbourne, 8 to 1 ugst Auld Acquaintance, 10 any other. St. Leger Stakes-6 to 4on Frantic. Fourth Triennial—Even on Hobbie Noble, 3 to 1 agst Daniel O'Rourke, 4 to 1 agst Adine, 6 to 1 each agst Father Thames and Lapidist, 10 to 1 agst Dollond. Rutland Stakes-6 to 4on Elms thorpe, 3 to 1 each agst Pharold and Vest. I am, Sir, &c, THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF. THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON. (From the Examiner.) " Know thyself," said the Greek sage, and few men have excelled the Duke of Wellington in this point of wisdom. He was in the secret of his own grand successes, could count and measure the steps by which he had mounted to his superiorities, and dis tinguish and define the qualities which had minis tered to his fortune and to his country's service. First amongst his advantages he accounted his exact knowledge of the mechanism of an army. It was an instrument, every part of which he was acquainted with, and every want of which he was ex perienced in supplying. He had graduated in the learning of this instrument from the part of subaltern to that of Commander-in-Chief in the school of Indian warfare, which exacts an amount of care and skill far exceeding what is required in European campaigns. A good Indian general must especially have a thorough comprehension of the business of the com missariat. To move his army he must know how to feed it, and to transport its material, and of this main business the Duke was a perfect master. From the plains of Hindostan to the fields of Portugal and Spain Sir Arthur Wellesley carried the combination in his own person of all the experience and skill re quisite for the direction and sustenance of an army. lie was not dependent on the efficiency of any subor dinates in any province of duty. No one could tell him that this or that could nor he done, and he could detect at once any error or imperfection in the perform ance of any service. He was a soldier of all wink, from the camp kettle to the plan of a pitched battle. With every detail ha was familiar, and he could direct the commissariat as accurately as he could manceuvre a regiment or marshal a host in battle array. The great captains to whom he was opposed might be his superiors in particular branches of military science, but none combined so various, exte nsive, and pre cise a knowledge of the instrument wielded, and its capabilities. respective provinces as Both N e l s on and Wellington w ere ac complished craftsmen in their well as warriors, and as the one could handle a ship at least as well as any captain u nder him, so the other could perform the part of adjutant general, quartermmself of allaster-g details lay his adva n t a g e eneral, or commissary. And in this knowledge with his transcendentd skill in moving great masse s , lvho ' combinations of war, had over Napoleon hi not and working the grand same familiar ac quaintance with the anatomy, the limbs and joints he was setting in motion. In French phrase he worked in block. His genius seized upon be done without the method of doing nh te thing to it, which was withp e left to subordinates. Working so lavishly, aoin did reckless of blood and treasure, with vast means, wonders, and working most economically N means on a different system, combining the perception scanty of what was to be done with the perfect knowledge of how it was to be done, Wellington triumphed over his colossal adversary. The Duke was never heard to disparage an adver sary. Indeed his generous appreciation of the merits of the great captains he had encountered and mas tered once provoked the bold question how he ac counted for his own triumph over such men. He he sitated for a moment to reply, and the interrogator felt all the temerity of the question he had put, but the Duke relieved him presently, by quietly saying— " Their plans may have been better than mine, but in the execution of every large plan there is likely to be some miscarriage, and I think I had the knack of readjusting my arrangements to new circumstances more quickly than they bad, and perhaps for the very reason that the original plan was not so perfect, and the mending by so much the more easy, as you can knot broken rope more easily than leather harness." The Duke spoke with great respect, or rather ad miration, of the skill of Soult in organizing troops and combining their movements, but with this faculty his praise stopped ; and for genius in war he gave the palm to Massena in this criticism of personal ex perience :—" When Massena was opposed to me I could not eat, drink, or sleep. I never knew what repose or respite from anxiety was. I was kept per petually on the alert. But when Soult was opposed to me, then I could eat, drink, sleep, and enjoy myself without fear of surprise. Not but that Soult was a great general. Soult was a wonderful man in his way. Soult would assemble 100,000 men at a certain point, on a certain day, but when he had got them there, he did not know what in the world to do with them." The Duke would not be drawn into comparisons disparaging foreign armies and exalting our own at their expense. George IV. asked him whether the British cavalry was not the finest in the world. The Duke answered, " The French are very good, sir." Unsatisfied with this sufficiently significant evasion of the question, the King rejoined, "But our's is better, Duke ?" " The French are very good, sir," was again the Duke's dry response. No vulgar vaunt of superiority could be obtained from him. The Duke had the simplicity which is almost uni formly the concomitant of genius. Some time ago was exhibited a model of the battle of Waterloo, which the Duke recommended a lady to visit, saying, " It is a very exact model of the battle to my certain knowledge, for I was there myself." As if there could be a being beyond the greenest infancy need ing to be told who fought the battle of 'Waterloo. It was for the modesty of the Duke alone to ignore his own all-pervading fame. Readers of that valuable work, Colonel Gurwood's " Collection of the Wellington Dispatches" (a book which will be turned to now with new and infinitely increased interest), must be aware that the Duke of Wellington was a thorough reformer in military affairs, and that during the long course of the Peninsular campaigns he was engaged in a perpetual struggle against the abuses of pa tronage, and jobs of every sort impairing the efficiency of the service. If he could have carried the same principle and the same spirit into his views of civil policy, his name would have stood not less high as a statesman than it does in military renown. But the perfect knowledge possessed in the one province was wanting in the other, and the Duke's sound sense was at fault, working up mistaken data. When, however, he, in his own phrase, hit the right nail on the head, nothing could be neater and completer than the way in which he drove it home. The right line with him was indeed always the shortest distance between two points, the starting ground and the object to be aimed at. His fault as a s peaker was in a circle, which hap occasionally that of arguing. pened when he lost his way in q uestions economical or c ommercial with which he was not thorou g hly ac quainted ; but when he was on the sure ground of his better knowledge he was clear and pithy, and some of the best sayings of our time, condensing good sense in the simplest and most terse expression, belong to the Duke of Wellington. Though, as we have stated, there were political subjects upon which the Duke's knowledge was at fault, yet to repair this defect he had marvellous in stincts of necessity, and, though tardy to yield in the field of debate, he was forward in conceding when the time for action arrived. As in the signal instants of Catholic Emancipation, he saw that the thing must be, though he had not seen that it should be. He took up false positions in the geld of politics, but never pressed their occupation beyond the moment when he perceived them to be untenable, and that an attempt to.retain them might strain the institutions support ing the monarchy, which was his chief care. public from the We never heard, or read reported, we the service of the people or of the of lips of the Duke. It was, as have ment i ony before re marked, always the service of the Crown, ve service of the Sovereign. Doubtless or .. tn_ t he thought included all the . in Pa nation. It may be objected that this • the building but waving that question the constitutional system downwardswas instead of upwards, interests of the truer or more devoted servant never h h ad mi e k of Wel lington ; and before heclosed than .s t e is) he bad the happiness of seeing the hh his eyes more firmly Crown a than it evermonarcaff was before • the y eot a i" s whose loyalty now is matter of tradi tional not merely sentiment, reasoned preference and settled of the people, but of udgment. - OXFORD-STREET —A ----'------- -------:-._ furt thoroughfare has been ed for works heruhploiertttroanfficofasthfairs as s gre th a e t are fast progressing, corner of Park-street,oe a r t t e w e o n v t h e e a t w h e e a g k r so that it is expected tyat d will be re -O P-- , . whole line of roa The new paving is of the most sub nience of the public. and he t e w c:o n r u e r s d e o t f o bii vehicles on the road, who are by far drivers of the Pu l judges of such matters, and it is quite stantial description,eand ives the greatest satisfaction to the the best practica certain that when the whole is completed that important b e en the case. One half o f Oxford-street is in ever before street will be paved in a more effective manner than has utho ri ties of b oth dist rictseen re garylebone and the oter in Westminster, has b and thereforeeuired the sanction of the a an d given for effecting the improvement. TUE GREAT TUBULAR BRlDGE.—Through the indisposition of Mr. Brunel, who has been on the Continent, and has not yet returned to Chepstow, many who had hoped to have seen the second tube raised on the day of the dower show were disappointed. It is now intended to raise it in about a fortnight. The tube has this week been shifted near the water, and is almost ready for heing placed on the pon toons previous to floating it across the Nye. The precise day for accomplishing the hoisting cannot be named, we believe, as so hutze a piece of work is not so easily com pleted as might be supposed The arch on the Gloucester side is not finished, and will not be before the tube is raised some distance above its proper height. The arch w c h h e i n e f t e h n e gin ar e c e h r, i i s s c a o t m p p r l e e s te en d t . sllolpre. ri ß nt r e e n n d to in n g , D t i h r e . will then be built under the tube, which will de low ere d upon it work.— Gloucester Journal. ASYLUM FOR FEMALE ORPHANS, WESTMINSTER BRIDGE-ROAD, LAnts STII.—On Sunday two excellent ser mons were deliveredin the chapel of this institution by the Rev. J. Jessopp and the Rev. W. Curling, th e morn i ng a nd evening preachers, to very crowded congregations, of respect to the memory of the late Field -Marshal his Grace the Dike of Wellington . Deep impr ess i on is ever g i ve i l l these solemn occasions at the Asylum by the harmonious voices of the 160 orphan girls to TUS who occupy the .estahlish meat, and who are trained for domestic servants families. Prayers were read by ;the Rev. S. E. chaplain; and solemn and app on the organ by Mr. C. Horsley., ropriate in private Cattley, the mus i c was performed in token Sept. 28. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY. GRAND DUKE MICHAEL STAKES. Offers to back Stockwell agst the field, and to lay 3 to agst any other. THE HOPEFUL STAKES. 6 to 4 offered on Mr. Osbaldeston's Sylphine TWO YRS OLD TRIENNIAL. 6 to 5 on Lord Clifden's Pelion—taken, p. p. 3 to 1 agst Mr. Wauchopo's Catherine Hayes—off. THREE YRS OLD TRIENNIAL. 5 to 4 agst Mr. Merry's Hobble Noble—taken, p. p. THE CESAREWITCII STAKES. 14 to 1 agst Ld. Wilton's Lady Evelyn—take 16 to 1 20 to 1 agst Mr. T. Parr's Weathergage—taken 20 to 1 agst Mr. Parker's Bird-on-the-Wing 20 to 1 agat Lord Bruce's Knight of the Shire—taken 20 to 1 agst Mr. Copeland's Candlewick 25 to 1 agst Mr. W. Harrison s Lindrick—takon 33 to 1 agst Lord W. Powlett's Sharavogue 33 to 1 agat General Anson's King Pepin—taken 33 to 1 agat Mr. Greville's Ariosto—taken 35 to 1 agst Mr. Merry's Miss Ann—taken 40 to 1 agst Mr. Croker's Kilquade—taken Weathergage, Knight of the Shire, and Ariosto were backed with some little spirit, and were the only horses really in favour. THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES. 20 to 1 agst Major Martyn's Convulsion 20 to 1 agst Sir W. Booth's Azael 33 to 1 agst Lord Bruce's Knight of the Shire 40 to 1 agst Mr. Croker's Kilquade 40 to 1 agst Mr. Hayter's Tested 50 to 1 agst Mr. T. Parr's Weathergage—taken 1,000 to 15 agst Lord Westminster's Plot—taken 20 to 1 each was taken about Azael and Convulsion, but those odds offered currently on the field. NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER MEETING. NEWMARKET, MONDAY EVENING, 8 O'CLOCK. ENTRIES FOR TUESDAY. Sweepstakes. T.Y.C. Youthful Days, 2 yrs—The Moor, aged—Ravenswing, 3 yrs—Petrel, 2 yrs—ch f by Thistlewhipper, out of sister to /Egis, 2 yrs. Handicap. Sophistry, 3 yrs—Hothorpe, 4 yrs—Runnymede, 4 yrs. The races commence at half-past one. ADDITIONAL ARRlVALS.—Catharine Hayes, Bridget, Sylphine, Lamartine, Gavotte, Jack the Giant Killer, Eimsthorpe, Vaultress, Filius, Father Thames, Runny mede, Daniel O'Rourke, Auld Acquaintance, Margaret of Anjou, Youthful Days, Frantic, Adine, Estrella, Cariboo, Ariosto, Exhibition, Catalpa, Glenalvon, Glen luce, Beecher, Aaron Smith, 13 0 suclerk, Vanderdecken, Khadidja, Ben Nevis, Dolland, Hernandez, and Cuckoo filly. Hobbie Noble will be here to-morrow. Stockwell turned a shoe in his exercise yesterday, and pulled up lame; the injury is said to be very slight. PEDESTRIANISM. JACKSON (AMERICAN DEER) AND PIIDNEY, OF MILE END, SIX MILES, FOR 201. A SIDE.—The race for 20 80V5.. in which Jackson gave his opponent 200 yards' start, came off yesterday at the Royal Oak, Barking-road. There was a considerable muster, and the anxiety of the Eastenders to see the celebrated American Dear was general. At five o'clock the men started by report of pistol, the betting at that time being 5 to 4 on the Deer. Pudney made the running at a good pace for the first lap, but was about five yards deficient in speed, as com pared with Jackson. In the second, twenty yards was deducted from the start given; and thus pretty regularly he lost ground till the seventh lap (three of these laps making nearly a mile). At this point Jackson passed Pudnoy two yards in front, and putting on the steam, left his opponent easily. Pudney was stated, and indeed he seemed to be, in anything but first-rate fettle. From the ninth lap, in which Pudney gave in, Jackson ran on alone, and completed the distance fresh and strong. Time thirty-three minutes. The ground was tremen dously heavy. A very exciting match took place yesterday morning on the Bayswater-road between two gentlemen, amateurs, to walk one mile, for a large sum—Mr. H. and Mr. 8., both residents of Marylebone. The match, although a private one, was attended by a large muster of the sport ing world. The betting was inlfavour of Mr. H., who was attended upon by the celebrated walker, Little Jemmy O'Brien, and Mr. B. had the assistance of an amateur, who trained him. The start took place at seven A.m., when Mr. H. dashed off with the lead, which he maintained for the first half mile, closely fol lowed by his opponent, some two or three yards behind, when the pace began to tell on Mr. H , who is a good 12st man. Mr. B. then put on the steam, went up, and, after struggling several hundred yards together, he passed Mr. H., and wont in an easy winner by 20 yards. The distance was done in 8 min. 55 secs., not bad work for amateurs. FIFTEEN HUNDRED MILES IN A THOUSAND HOURS. —James Jones, the young pedestrian who undertook to perform this feat at the Borough Gardens, Manchester, completed his task on Saturday morning, at ten o'clock. Jones was so fresh and vigorous that he added a mile and a half to the 1,500 miles which ho had undertaken. His pulsation was declared by his surgeon, at the close, to be about 90, and ho was full of animal spirits. After three several sleeps, of an hour and a half, two hours, and three hours, Jones was to commence, at six in the evening on Saturday, to walk 100 quarter miles in 100 successive quarter hours, which (should he accomplish) he would bring to a conclusion at seven o'clock on Sun day evening. UNPRECEDENTED PEDESTRIAN FEAT.— 000 Of the most extraordinary efforts in the way of walking against time has been commenced by Searles, the celebrated pedes trian. At half-past six on Monday evening last he entered on the task of walking 2,000 miles in 2,000 successive half hours; so that, supposing he can accomplish each mile in a quarter of an hour, he will be walking one entire half of the time up to the expiration of the complement of the 1,000 hours. The place selected for this amazing display of phy sical prowess is a field behind the Pine Apple, High Park. Up to Friday evening he had accomplished nearly oue-sixth of his task, and exhibited no sign offlagging. Great numbers of persons of all classess daily throng to the place to get a look at this remarkable man, and innumerable bets of every conceivable amount are perpetually being risked on the re sult, about which Searles is sufficiently confident to lay two to one in favour of himself. Professional men say that his powers of endurance are extraordinary. He abstains from intoxicating drinks, but consumes a large share of animal food, as much as eight pounds in four meals.—Liverpool Journal. 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They i Op era and other kind for the waistcoat pocket, and are of larger and all suptenriseede every sizes, with increasing powers accordingly an object can be Race course glasses, with wonderful P clearly seen from 14 to 16 miles distant. Opticians, have inventecare placed before imper jos twaleurtsinvaluable . S p r . e a s n e r d v i ß n g . Spectacle Lenses, immediately they ciear and distinct, the most feet vision, every object appears aged defective sight becomes.b!e4, al state. The Invisible Or- f ht and brilliant, is brought to its youthful, natural, a nd g ganic Vibrator, and all IcinodrAsi olbifeArracoaruisti.cstiluesettr3umpefeneatsdfiollry,reelibe. of extreme deafness. — 3 York 9ijatel. serve opposite the - ork FORTIFICATIONS. Th e Master-General of the h Isleof Wight shall be put in a Ord nance and strongly fortified. This under has desired that t e proper state of defen t ce e , country at least 60,00 01 .-ICentish taking will cost h Mercury. Letters goods, from Rouen state that the m arket for ma nufacturednotwithstanding a full attendance of rther inactive, but that prices had not exPe rieneed aeY lu4 buyers, was r ig alteration. DISGRACEFUL AFFAIR. At the magistrates' office, at Pcnrith, on le uesday last, Mrs. Palmer, wife of Mr. John Palmer, of Johnby, appeared as complainant in a case which has for some time past engaged the attention and excited the indignation of the surrounding country. It ap pears that Palmer had a female servant in the house named Elizab e th V ara h , w i t h w h o m he had formed an improper intim ac y. Th e g irl Varah had been in his service about twelve months ; and during the three or four months last past he had been so charmed with her society that he has never once been over his land, but has sat beside her in the corner, toying with her as lovers are wont to do, subjecting his poor wife — who has seven children by him, the youngest of which is only ten week's old —to ill-treatment almost sufficient to break any woman's heart. This, how ever, was not all—not only did he use his wife in the most barborous manner, but actually authorised and encouraged his paramour to do the same. The poor woman strove for a long time to conceal these facts from the publicity incident to a judicial investigation, till, being in danger of her life from thetabsrecaotms compelled f l h le e d r heartless husband, and the brutal treatme n t o f t h e wretc h by him invested with authority, she w to avail herself of the protection afforded by law. The girl Varah appeared to the sum mons, and Palmer also appeared to support her in their mutual infamy. The George Assembly-room has never been so crowded since Lord Brougham's fishing cases were heard in September, 1850. The complainant, Mrs. Palmer, stated that Ehz ibeth Varah, the defendant, had thrown a bowl of " churned milk" upon her back, turned her out of her own house, and barred both the hack and front doors upon her. The defendant had also attempted to throw a bowl of flour upon her, but she slipped aside, and it missed her. Iler husband had taken the keys from her, given them to the defendant, and told her (Mrs. Palmer) that she was to obey her in all things—that she should have no further authority in her own household; and he also at the same time ordered all the servants to be alike obedient to the defendant. Mrs. Palmer also said that she had seen her husband and the de fendant in bed together in high daylight. Mrs. Palmer also stated that she was in danger of her life from her husband ; that he had several times threa tened to kill her ; and that on one occasion he ran after her with a knife in his hand, threatening to " stick" her, but she managed to get out of his way. Mrs. Palmer's statements were fully corroborated by the evidence of a neighbour woman, who saw her at the door unable to gain admittance when the de fendant had thrown the milk upon her and barred her out ; and by a fellow-servant girl of defendant's, who saw Palmer run after his wife with a knife in his hand threatening to " stick her." The bench re quested Palmer to di said she had done and schargethe de he wo f u en ld da n n o t t ; d b is u m t i b ss e nothing, her. The magistrates then retired, and on their return Mr. J ames delivered the following judgment. —That the girl Varah be fined in the full penalty of 51. for the a ssau l t upon Mrs. Palmer , or, in default of pay ment, to b e imprisoned in Carlisle gaol for two calen dar months ; and Palmer to be bound over to keep the peace tow ar d s hi s w ife for six months, himself in athskeed i sumf osfbelocOolt,dadndpatywo su reties of 54 each, or to go to gaol for a lik e per i o d. On the defendant being her master . would no, went but d hen to ask him something, but they were immediately separated, and . a warrant made out for her committal, so that she . might be taken to Carlisle by the one pay it for ; sh s e he sai t o'clock train. The warrant was h an d e d ove r to Mr. R. Slee for execution. Sh e res i sted desperate l y , a nd Mr. Scott was obliged to assist in conveying her to the station. They got a dog -cart at the George, but she punched, and bit, and scratched, and struck, and even attempted to display ber wrestling by buttook• ing the constable, and was never quiet till s h e b ear d the heavy bolts of the prison clank b e hi n d her. Palmer attempted to get bail, but was unsuccessf u l ; and he has been conveyed to Carl isle gaol..—Carli B k Patriot. TYRONE POWER and LOUIS NAPOLEON. Tyrone Power, when returning from his second visit to America, happened to be the fellow-passenger of Louis Napoleon, now Prince President and Autocrat of what is called the French Republic. During the whole voyage from New York to England Power was confined to his berth, in consequence of inju ries received by a fall from his horse just before sailing. Louis Napoleon evinced a marked partiality for the invalid, whose acquaintance he sedu lously cultivated, and passed much of his time in conversing with and reading to him. This intimacy and friendship continued after their arrival in England. An entry in the only diary now remaining thus speaks of this remarkable personage at a dinner party of dis tinguished guests, comprising, amongst others, the Duke of Beaufort, Lord Chesterfield, Lord Alfred Paget, Count D'Orsay and the French Prince. "At half past seven all the party arrived punctually. We were very merry—conversation never flagged. At eleven, coffee. After this we played Russian baatelle like boys; at two in the morning all drove off, having enjoyed a delightful evening. Prince Louis evidently made :In impression on the English noblemen. Indeed, his manners are so gentle and unassuming, that it would he difficult not to like him. As a matter of course all gave him precedence on leaving the drawing-ro ,, m when dinner was announced. lie is not unlike `his great uncle, whose portrait hung opposite to him where he sat. I observed bins eye it attentively, and, as I thought, with a melancholy expression. What blighted hopes and defeated am bition must ono glance have conjured up." In another place, speaking again of Louis and his cousin Lucien, he says, " They appear quite confident in the hope of another revolution in France, and the return of their family to supreme power. They have persuaded them selves that they represent a principle, which, though held back for a time, must, sooner or later, inevitably lead to the race of Bonaparte being recalled by the united voice of the nation." These opinions are curious and interesting now, having been uttered with confidence so long before the event, and when their fulfilment would have been pronounced nothing short of miraculous.— Dublin University Magazine. FRENCH RAILWAY TRAFFIC. The following are the last returns of the gross re ceipts of the principal French Railways : NORTHERN.—From Sept. 6 to Sept. 12: Passengers, 402,044 f.; goods, 300,647 f.; total, 702,691 f. B:OIIEN.—From Sept. 12 to Sept. 18: Passengers, 142,774 f.; goods, 100,286 f.; total, 243,060 f. HAVRE.—From Sept. 12 to Sept. 18: Passenger° , 57,024 f.; goods, 46,316 f.; total 103,340 f. ORLEANS AND BRANCH LINES.--From Sept. 12 to Sept. 18: Passengers, 295,070 f.; 580,065 f. goods, 284,995 L; total, &TRAM:MG.—From Sept. 9 to Sept. 15: rassongery 276,391 E.; goods, 174,108 f.; total, 450,494 f. BALE.—From Sept. 6 to Sept. 12: Passengers, 41,271 L ; goods, 2 5,922 f,; total, 67,193f._ _: Passengers, MONTEREALT.--FrOM Sept. 9to Sept. 15 1- 14,697 f. ; goods, 14,490 f.; total, 29, 18 u 1 g t . 153,7431.; goods, 124,637 E; 29 A 18: Passengora, MARSEILLES. — From July scpt. 18 : Passengers, LYONS. -- From S e pt 12 t s o : 3 I, 431,3571. 64,483 E; goods, 166, j74f.;Sept. 19: Passengers, , 13 to WESTERN.—FroM ,er" 131 644 f. 5 f.. ; total, , 11 4,509 f.; goods, 17, 135 f.; 278,380 f. RACING F IXT SE PTE Pains Lane .............. . 2 7 N ewm arket F. O•.•'•.. 28 Chesterf i e ld •••••••"'•• 29 Wesverthorpe ............ 29 OCTC RES F R 1852. Western Meeting Upton-on-Severn Breconshiro..... ...... JEER. Han dsworth 5 Perth oledo . .. .'' ''''' Pontypool 1111°ZaltdeCrEdinburgh Club. 6 Holywell Hunt York Union Hunt 6 Richmond lgonmouth 6 Stretford Autumn 2l Wrexham Harrogate NOVEMBER. Worcester Autumn ... 2 I Northallerton ... ll Epsom 4 Aberystwith Liverpool Autumn lO 1 Shrewsbury Autumn... 23 C o wbridge Hunt IRISH RACES TO COME. SEPTEMBER. Cashel 2B OCTOBER. Carragh l2 I Carlow Down Royal Corp 2O THE CHURCHES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE , AND BELIBIUINIeadin g —The incomes of the members o f the episcopal body in England stand th us : Archbishop of Canterbury £15,0 00 Archbishop of York ..... Bishop of London 1 . , . 600 . .... ******************* ••• 1 10 1, " 700 T he B hi is a h ohf o e p spt o ae f re D icsl u ,e r hs h iaa a s.s l . i * ** functionary *********************** .• 1 I 1 . . ** 8,000 .. 10,500 Bishop of Winches . t . e . r . .. Bishop of E.ly ............. ' asirxchtyb-isfihvoepsinhave 600/.5,500 gium, the net nu i .* in France, the Arch bishop per ,linurn h ; ; the other fourteen per annum sixty-five each ; and the bishops, i s a b u o n p u annum each. i‘iaiin es In is 8 % 01 0 : per annum, and each of the bishops 5881. per annaM. Such number have 4 e oo A l. re p h e b r was the state of things in 1816/. 'L ou is Napoleon has caused the income o f th e Archbishop of Paris to be raised from 40,00 0 to 5000 f ran cs per an num. Fourteen other arch " I,ish ops are augmented from 15.000 to 20,000 fran and the l grades of the clergy in corresponding degrees. The sum of 180,000 francs is appropriated to cathedral choirs. This could hardly be expected to be " the issue of universal suffrage. RAILWAY.—The chief engineer of A ra N ge. A " theiilt will i Illinois Central Railway has made his report. The road, with its branc hes, is to be 699 miles long. Of this, 627 miles b e straight road, 238 miles will be level, 113 miles the Nw ascent will be less than 10 feet to the mile, on klB from 10 to 20 feet, on 79 from 20 to 30, on 132 from 30 to 40, and on 71 miles the ascent will be 42 feet to the mile. It extends from Chicago and Galena to Cairo, at the mouth of the Ohio. The amount of land which has been appropriated by the Govern ment for the benefit of the road is 2,631,160 acres, which now has an estimated value of 20 ,400,900 dols. T he su p erintendent r of the road has advertised for 10,000 men to work on that road. As the company has ample cash funds in hand, an excellent opportunity is offered for two or three years. THE VACANT CHAIR IN ABERDEEN COLLEGE.--• Professor Rymer Jones is spokea of as a likely successor to the late Professor Macgillivray of Aberdeen. Dr. Lankeater is also named—Professor Fdward Forbes being held in re serve for the Edinburgh Chair of Natural History, which, in i the ordinary. course of nature, is not likel y t o be log with* out ei vikoiaoy Omrring....Dundes Courier. ye 0 1 JO, le/