The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-22 00:00:00

THE FOREIGN LEGION.

A letter from Hamburg of the date of the 14th inst.,
after noticing the intended erection of wooden barracks
at Heligoland for the use of the German recruits to the
English foreign legion, states that, being► within sight of
the coast of Schleswig-Holstein, that island is the spot
most easy of access for such of the soldiery of the lately
disbanded army as may choose to adopt the English ser-
vice ; and that the Fnglish Ministry were justified in
selecting the island as a rendezvous for all the Northern
States of Germany, from whence a large number of
volunteers are likely to be obtained.
From Switzerland we learn that Colonel Buntems
has been unsuccessful as a candidate for the representa-
tion of the Canton Vaud in the National Council. It
was rumoured that this defeat might render him less
sensitive about the consent or refusal of the Federal
Council to his acceptance of the offers made him for
raising a body of troops to serve under the English
flag. The conditions proposed to the colonel were ex-
ceedingly advantageous—no less than 2,0001. per annum,
and full powers in the choice of his officers and the organ-
isation of the legion. It is said, moreover, that active
efforts have been made in the Grisons to influence the
superior officers of that canton to enter the British ser-
vice, in which many families of that province, particu-
larly the De Salis, have in former times acquired con-
siderable distinction.

The French Government, notwithstanding the Federal
enactments against foreign enliAtment, has been very
successful in certain of the cantons in enrolling volun-
teers for Colonel Ochsenbein's brigade, which may be
accounted for by the business connection and daily com-
munication that takes place between the conterminous
districts of each country. The ill-success of the British
agents for the same object is to be accounted for by the
tone of the Parliamentary debates on the Foreign En-
listment Bill, and the want of proper pecuniary guaran-
tees against the chances of losses of life or limb.
Letters from Berne, of the 14th inst., state that the
Federal Council has come to a decision on the resigna-
tions sent in by officers of all ranks. Those of Colonels
Grour and Ritter have been accepted, bnt they have
nothing to do with either Foreign Legion ; as have those
of Colonels Ocheenbein and Meyer d'Olten, who have
engaged in the French service ; and also that of Colonel
Folz, who is likewise named for a command in the
French Legion, thought is doubtful whether he will be
allowed to retain his federal rank. The list of resigna-
tions comprises, besides, two lieutenant-colonels, five
majors, &c., &c. Recruiting goes on actively on the
frontiers.

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF THE BANKS OF
THE THAMES.-THE PARIS EXHIBITION.

A plan was some time since submitted for an elegant
as well as useful alteration of the present unsightly ap-
pearance of the north bank of the Thames, and at the
same time relieving the stream from the greater portion
of that mass of feculent matter wiih which it is daily
polluted. It is described as " a design for improving
the property en the banks of the Thames between Lon-
don and Blackfriars Bridges, with a view to a line of
communication from thence to the Houses' of Parlia-
ment, thereby obtaining a healthy and agreeable pro-
menade and carriage-way, relieving the overcrowded
thoroughfares of the City, creating, a valuable frontage
for shops and public buildings, giving additional conve-
nience to the wharfingers and warehousemen, and re-
taining all the present communications with Thames-
street ; also to receive all the present sewers into one
large sewer forming the foundation of the lo Pier ter-
race." The plan not being adopted, the two beautiful
views, painted by T. Allem, Esq., the architect, by
which the projected improvement is illustrated, are about
to be transmitted to the Paris Exhibition. From the
style of architecture the Parisians will perceive that it
is not impracticable to embellish the margin of our noble
river with a palatial grandeur approaching that of any
of the famous Continental cities.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

CROXTON PARK RACES-MARCH 29 AND 30.

The GRANBY HANDICAP. Granby Course, about a mile
and a half. Forfeits to be declared on or before Tues-
day, March 6. If the highest weight accepting is un-
der 12st, .it will be raised, and the other weights in
proportion, at the option of the stewards, to any
weight not exceeding 12st., which will be declared
seven days after the acceptances.
Age st lb
Defiance 5 12 9
Red Lion
Eulogist 5 12 1
Lerrywheut
Ethelbert
St. Andrew ...., 5 11 7
Jonathan Martin 4 11 6
Kiteflyer
Dr. O'Toole 4 11 6
Black Swan
lanthe
Ethelwolf

Age at lb
Little Tom , 510 12
Determination ... 4 10 12
Poodle
Waverley
Neu- Brighton
Seducer 4 10 16
Rodo-meli 4 10 8
Singapore
Potter
Coriander, byHet-
man Platoff, out
of the Lamb .

410 4

Speed the Plough 5 11 3
Hercules
Cock Pheasant
Tom 4 11 2

Waterfall
Ceres a 10 4
Tollbar a 10 3
Minerva (h b) ... 5 10 0

Testy 4 11 2
Hazlenut

Miss Briggs
Gelding bylialight
_ .

Gamelad 4ll 1 of the'
Caliph
Voucher 5 11 0 Bolton
Prime Minister... a 10 13 Filly by lago, out
The Spinner
-WEIGHTS for the GOLD Cui. Two miles. Forfeits to
be declared on or before Tuesday, March 6. It the
highest weight accepting be under 12st, it will be
raised, and the other weights in proportion, at the
option of the stewards to any weight not exceeding
12st, which will be declared seven days after the
acceptances.

Age st Ibl Age st lb
Defiance 512 9; Poodle .. 6lO 8
Eulogist
..
...... 6 10 7
Lerry wheut
St. Andrew
Jonathan Martin. 411 41 Detvrruination
Ethelwolf ......... 6 11 2' Cofander, by Het-
littzlenut
Caliph
, of the Lamb ...
Testy
Garnelad 4lO 111 the Cull a 9 7
Hercules 4 10 11 ', •

4 10 1

EXTENSIVE FIRE AT PIMLICO.—The extensive pre=
raises of Mr. S. Hunt, builder, St. George's-row, Pim-
lico, were burnt to the ground on Tuesday night, and
the workmen's tools destroyed. The fire was not sub-
dued till the premises of Mr. Leyburn, Chariwood-street,
were considerably damaged by fire ; cause unknown.
Insurances fall on the London and County Fire-offices.