The Sun.
London, England, 1852-06-28 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES.

Sir,—Your paragraph, referring to a court-martial
held on me on the 23d inst., seems to be hardly giving
me fair play.
Mr. Webb, the surgeon, the only cffiaer who wit-
nessed Lieut. Wi ines! manner towards me, and who has
beer. sixteen years in the navy, in answer to my ques-
ticn, "Did you over see one lieutenant address another
lieutenant in the way in which Lieut. Willes addressed
me?" stated "Never."

Trusting you will do me the favour of inserting this
in your valuable journal, I am, Sir, your obedient ser-
vant, _ _ GEORGE PEARCE SERCCOLD

Portsmouth, June 24.

Lieutenant, R.N.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA.

The sports concluded on Saturday. The morning was
ushered in with a heavy rain, which, after a heavy
shower at midday, was succeeded by a very fine after-
noon. The attendance, as on the previous day, com-
prised all the rank and fashion of the surrounding
neighbourhood, and the scene was most lively and ani-
mated.

As we stated in our last, it had been determined, in
reference to the foul in the second heat for the diamond
sculls, that both Mr. Rippingall and Mr. Awdry should
be entitled to row with Mr. M'Naghten, for the honour
of competing with the holder. The following was the
result:—

E. WlsTeghter, Trinity College, Cambridge ... 1
S. F. Rippingall, Cambridge
W. Awdry, Oxford
It was a beautiful raco throughout, and amply com-
pensated for those of a less spirited nature which had
preceded it. Mr. Awdry took the Barks side, Mr.
M'Nagbten was in the middle, and the winner on the
Backs side. Mr. Awdry took the lead in gallant style
and kept it for a quarter of a mile, the rowing of all
parties being beautiful. Mr. M'Naghten challenged him
at this point, and, by dint of fine, finished rowing, wont
ahead. Messrs. Rippingall and Awdry then engaged in
a very.severe conflict, and were neck and neck up to the
Poplars, where, after a most animated race, Mr. Rip-
pingall drew clearly in front and went into his opponent's
water, coming in three or four lengths astern of Mr.
M'Naghten and a couple ahead of Mr. Awdry.
GRAND CHALLENGE CUP RACE.
Oxford University Boat Club... 1
(Messrs. Sharp, Blundell, Hadnee, Coventry,

Denne, Stevens, and Barker ; Greenhall,
stroke; Balguy, steerer.)
OxfordAquatie Club ...

(Messrs Ricb, Pemberton, Rogers, Bullen, Mal
colm, Nind, and Marshall ; King, stroke 1
Barnes, steerer.) . _

This was a very exciting beautiful race, the crews
which, to a cortain extent, might be termed " scratch,"
being very evenly fitted, and comprising the aquatic
flower of the University. As it was the only eight-oared
race of the regatta, it necessarily became a strong fea-
ture amongst the visitors. The University had the
Berks side, and both crews started very evenly, the
work in each boat proving that foro and aft they were
all first-rate oarsmen. They were nearly oar and oar
for almost a mile, and looked, as the patrician eight
always does when well manned, very pretty. The
pace was extremely fine, and continued so throughout.
At the point the University began to draw in front, and
gradually increasing in the lead, ultimately won the race
by two lengths.
STEWARDS' CIIALLENGE CUP.
rar.)
Oxford University Boat Club 1
(Messrs. Greenhall, Barker, Nind, and King, stroke;
Balmer, stearer.)
The Argonauts Club •-• 0
Payne, Marshall, and Herbert,
( 1
_strove;e ss rs. Snowdon,
B arehei Ls .t
ee
. .

This was also a very 801. k-stirring exhibition. The
Argonauts bad the Berke shore, and took the lead
slightly, closely waited upon by their opponents; and in
this condition, at an enormous pace, they continued to
Remenham gate, where they became oar and oar, or the
University slightly leading. At this point the latter put
on a beautiful spurt, and went gallantly in advance, ulti-
mately winning by nearly three lengths.
VisiTons' CHALLENGE CUP.
The Argonauts Club ••• 1

Same crew as aboTe.
Christchurch Boat Club, Oxford ... 0
(Messrs. Blundell, Nind, Malcom, Barker stroke;
Barnes, steerer.)
A capital race succeeded a dashing start. The Ox-
ford men had the Barka shore, and, after a few strokes,
exhibited a very slight lead, but they were soon level
again, and continued oar and oar for a number of strokes.
Off Itemenharn the Argonauts, by diet of the most
plucky rowing, began to show in front, acd then in-
creased their lead to four lengths or more at the finish.
THE SILVER GOBLETS.

In this, the parr-oared race, Messrs. Hailing and
Awdry, owing to the indisposition of the former, with-
drew; and Messrs. Barker and Nind consequently be-
came the winners without a race.

6ILVER WHERRY DISTRICT PRESENTATION PRIZE.

First Trial Heat.
Mr. J. H. Brooks, jun., Henley ... 1
H. Dormer, Caversham
It was a smart race for a little way, but ultimately
won easily.

Second Heat.
Mr. T. Piper, Cavershain
... 1
This was a walk over, Mr. J. P. Nash, of Henley;
withdrawing.