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 Bontems
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 Salle, have in former times acquired con-
siderable distinction.

The French Government, notwithstanding the Federal
enactments against foreign enlistment, 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 er 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
Gmur and Ritter have been accepted, but they have
nothing to do with either ForeimLegion ; as have those
of Colonels Ochsenbein 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, though it is doubtful whether he will be
allowed to retain his federal rank. The list of resigna-
tions comprises, besides, two lieutenant-celoners, 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 on 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 btkildings, giving additional con*e-
nience to the wharfinters 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 over ter-
race." The plan not being adopted, the two beautiful
views, painted by T. Allow, 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—MAncH 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

Age et lb
Little ..... 5 10 12
Determination ... 4 10 12

Eulogist 5 12 1
Lerry wheut
Ethelbert
St. Andrew
Jonathan Martin 4 11 6
Kiteflyer
Dr. O'Toole 4 11 6

Poodle
Waverley
New Brighton
Seflueer 4 10 10
Rodo-meli .410 8
Singapore
Potter

Black Swan
lanthe
Ethelwolf - 6 11 3

Coriander,byHet-
man Platoff, out
of the Lamb .... 4 10 4

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

Waterfall
Ceres a 10 4
Tollbar alo 3
Minerva (h b) ... 5.10 0

Testy 4 11 2 Miss Briggs
Hazlenut 5 11 2 Gelding byKnight
Garnelad 4ll 1 of the Whistle,
Caliph 4ll 1 out of Polly (2 b) a 910
Voucher 5 11 0 Bolton
Prime Minister... a 10 13 Filly by lago, out
The Spinner
WEIGHTS for the GOLD CLIP. Two miles. Forfeits to
be declared on or before Tuesday, March S. If 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 et lb
Defiance 5 12 9
Eulogist
Lerrywheut
St. Andrew
Jonathan Martin 4'll 4
Ethelwolf
Hazlenut
Caliph
Te'ty . .
Came lad 4 10 11
Hercules 4 10 11

Age st lb
Poodle
Waverley
New Brighton
Little Tom 5 10 6
Determination
Coriander, by Het-
man Platoff, out
of the Lamb
Springy Jack, late
the (Inll ...... a 9 7

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 nut sub-
dued till the premises of• Mr. Leyburn, Charlwood-street,
were considerably damaged by fire ; cause unknown.
Insurances fall on the London and County Fire-offtcoo.