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

8 tj N,

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 bad 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 on, 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. Poitevie
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, Dq., who had fol-
lowed the balloon on horseback, and who assisted
Madame to alight in the grounds of Twyford 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 ballet Le Barbier
do CudCudiz uuntinucm to be outs of the must 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. Therse 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 finale 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-
tnorne.

COURT CIRCULAR.

BALMORAL, 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.
SUNDAY.

Yesterday afternoon her Majesty rode towards
Gairn Shiel, attended 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 Waldo 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 Caned/ and
the Governors of the other North American Pro-
vinces.
Dispatches were received on Sunday from the Go-
vernor of Victoria.

ROYAL FAMILY.—Oar readers will APPOINTMENT OF MR. LOWE AS TEACHER
DANCING TO TILE'U 1) e ird
Inverness, has had the
de-
lighted to leatrn
in
uhaEt :TiionsbetpubgLhowane, Esq., professor of the above
delightful ar
honour of a command from herMlaejsessetyus to to attend
Princesndatßalmerow
princesses. Mr. Lowe-
ral, and is now engaged in giving
longef been
dancing. knownlv
e m
ay edd
that Mr. LoweB9 throughoutappointment
Scotland as a successful
is the second instance of a
htaesacher
Scotchman having been selected
for this honourable post, the
late teacher having been mt. Thomson of Glasgow, now de-
ceased.—lnverness Courier.
meeting of the subscribers
SOCIETY.—
The thirty-fourth annual generale
object of providing a per-
CITY OF LONDON GENERAL PENSION
to this society, founded with th
s
manent relief in monthly pensions
utoch persons, above sixty
decayed artisans, me-
chanics, &c., and the widows of
years of age, was held yesterday at the London Tavern,
'William Kindle, Es
treasurer, in the chair. The report,
showed the society bad, since its establishment, dispensed
57,7131. 12s. among 886 pensioners. The present number of
n pensioners is 52, viz., 27 men and 25 women, the termer re-
ceiving 11. 75., and the latter 18L per month. The receipts
for the year have been 9491. 2s. 10d., of which sum 719/. 2s.
have been distributed to the pensioners. The balance
of
re-
maining in the Bank of England is SO/. 6s. sd. A legacy
1,004. Three per Cent. Consols was, during the past year,
transferred to the society by the executors of the late Miss
Elizabeth Lebbon, who has also bequeathed to it in reversion
another sum of 2,000/. A resolution was adopted, in con-
sequence of this bequest, that a pensioner, to be called " a
Lebbon pensioner," be constantly on the books. The report,
and accounts were approved, the officers were re-elected,
some other routine business was disposed of, and the pro-
ceedings terminated.

TRIALS OF ANCHORS AT SHEERNESS.
FOURTH SERIES OF EXPERIMENTS.
STEAM TRIAL PLAN.
The Committee of Management, presided over by
the Hon. Montagu Stopford, acting commodore and
senior officer of the port, assembled at the dockyard at
half-past eight, A.M Oil Taesday, the 14th instant, and
shortly afterwards embarked on board the Ltzsrd
anchors, steamer a
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Lica competplaceingd
on two dockyard lighters especially selected for the oc-
casion, and towed by the African and Adder steamers
to the scene of operations. Hero 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 affixt d, with stoppers ready to be cut at a
given signal, the ends of a chain cable 37i fathoms in
length, previously hove through 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
stet ed, 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 prelimiearies having been gone through,
the anchors, in accordance with the drawing for stations,
were assigned the following positions:—
Port. Starboard.
1. Rodger'(Ex hibition prize) 1. Aylen's
2. Honiball's (Porter's) 2. G. W. Lenox's
3. Trotman's (improved Por- 3. Admiralty (new)
ter's) 4. Mitcheson and Son's
4. Isaacs' (American)
Everything being ready, the trials commenced, and
were proceeded with in the order here given. Lieute-
nant Rodgers' Exhibition prizo anchor being opposed to
Mr. Aylen's. On steam power being applied Aylen's
was run up to the 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'a to the block. Mr. Iloniball'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 tho 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 bead. 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 the lighters,
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
Nore 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 of 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
fstboms we ter, with a tide in favour of 2i knots, the
steamers backing at the rate of 3i knots. Tho competing
anchors held firmly. On sighting the block Aylen's
was found to have gained an advantage of one 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' amber gave
way.

The two rival anchors of Trotman and Mitcheson had
now to be tested egainst 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
the stock, which being constructed of two separate parts
shipped into the shank in dovetail grooves, the breaking
of the stock is supposed to have been caused by 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 at. the African and Adder steamers pro-
ceeded to the Nore, with the lighter in tow, on board
which 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 la,;come 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.
FIFTH DAY'S TRIALS, SEPT. 25.
The experiments were resumed this day at 10 A IL,
and commenced with a farther trial of Mitcheson's and
Trotman's anchors, which resulted in Trotman's being
speedily brought home.
On reference to 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 one anchor falling on its stock-
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 space of time all contest is at an end. The result thus
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 further
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"purpoao 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-
teris.- dby the considerations due to the high interests
involved.
The following account of the results of the various es-
periments will afford our readers a correct idea of the
holding
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'Trotman heat Rodgers (Exhibition prize), Admiralty
(new), Honibell (Porter's), Rodgers' stream kedge, Ad-
miralty (rew), 6 cwt. heavier.
Honiball beat Aylen, Mitcheson.
Mitcheson beat Isaacs (American), Admiraltyknew),
Rodgers' stream kadge, G. W. Lenox, Aylen.
Rodgers' beat Aylen, Admiralty (new).
.Aylen beat Admiralty (new) Isaacs (American). -
Admiralty (new) beat G. W. Lenok.
SECOND SERIES OF EXPERIMENTS (ON THE PEACH AT
GARRISON POINT).
Trotman beat Aylen, G. W. Lenox, Houiball, Ad-
miralty (new).
Honiball beat Lanes (American), Mitcheson.
Mitcheson beat Rodgers (Exhibition prize).
Rodgers beat A3len (second trial).
Aylen beat Rodgers (first trial).
G. W. Lenox beat Admiralty (new).

THIRD SERIES OF EXPERIMENTS (AT BLOCK STAKES,
IN THE MEDWAY).
Troia:tan beat Aylen, G. W. Lenox.
Rodgers beat Admiralty (new).
Mitcheson beat Rodgers (Exhibition prize), Honiball,
Trot man.
Aylen beat G. W. Lenox.
G. W. Lenox beat Isaacs (American).
FOURTH SERIES OF EXPERIMENTS-STEAM TRIAL (AT
THE NORE).
Trotman beat Admiralty (new', Mitcheson (first trial).
Mitcheson beat lioniball, Isaam (American), Trotman
(second trial), Lenox.
Aylen beat Rodgers (Exhibitiol prize—at second trial).
Rodgers (Exhibition prize) beat Aylen (at first and
third trial).

EXTENSIVE CONAAGIiATION.
NEWCASTLE ON-TYNE, moNjAy.—The extensive
works of Messrs. Christian Albueson and Co., well
known in the commercial world is tho Tyne Soap and
Alkali Works, on the south bank of the river, near this
town, have been injured by tip to a serious extent.
Shortly after nine o'clock yestexlay morning a more
than usual quantity of smoko %vat observed to proceed
from the buildings wherein the op rations for the manu-
facture of alkali are carried or, but apprehension of
danger was not excited until tie flames burst forth
with ungovernable fury, about anhour afterwards. In-
telligence was immediately conveyed to the different fire-
offices in Newcastle and
Gatelead and in a short
time no less than six engites were upon the
spot. Water was
plentiful, suiplied from the river
and from the elevated reservoir of the Whittle
Dean Water Company, but i; appeared to have
little power in overooming
,
tho devouring element.
Every now and then explosions occurred,
which indi-
cated the commingling of vitriol with the burning mass ;
and in order to preserve, it
pisible, the buildings,
three which occupy nearly
acres is area, from destruc-
tion, a large reservoir, capable of containing some
thousands of cubic foot, was tappet, and its contents let
off into the river. A vast concon•se 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 sPeelators, and by the po-
lice, to check the conflagration, bat nnavailingly, for it
continued until the whole of the combustible materials
within its range had been consumed, and this morning
the engines are still playing upon the ruins. The da-
mage is variously estimated from ten to twenty thousand
pounds. The fire, it is supposed, commenced in a corn-
partment occupied in the first process of manufacture.
The works are insured in several offices, but some weeks
must elapse before the workmer will be enabled to re- •
sume operations.

_ - ----_!
GREAT EARTHQUEAE 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 Diario de la Marina,
journal at Havannah, of Tuesday last, the 31st ult.,
in which a full account is given tf an awful and dis-
astrous earthquake which occurred at the city of San-
tiago de Cuba, and in that part of the island, on the
20th and 21st ult. From the Dino we translate the, to the latest following extract of its account, ' the official
hour,"
of this dreadful visitation :
" The city of Santiago de Cubs was visited, on the
20th, by a terrific earthquake, usequalled for its dis-
astrous ravages in the recollectico of the oldest inha-
bitants. Families took refuge it neighbouring plan-
tations, haciendas, ships, public Squares, fields, and
streets, struggling to escape fron impending ruin—
buildings falling around them in
all directions. The
entire city exhibits a most heart-Tachng picture. On
all sides were to be seen the search of fathers, hus-
bands, children, wives, and mothers, Offering u their
p
lamentations and prayers to the Throne of Mercy,
and uniting their thanksgiving, When fortunate
enough to encounter each otivr, amid the scene
of terror. Groans, orisons, and wailings re-
sounded from every quarter. in every street were
seen crumbling walls, cornices of buildings, and tum-
bling structures. Every house t) a greater or less
degree felt its influence. Many were left in a dila-
pidated condition—numerous otters totally uninhabi-
table. Much cause of gratitule that, under such
affliction, only an occasional loss)f life. In the midst
of the panic always attendant c! succeeding such a
calamity accounts vary, and are other short of reality
or greatly exaggerated. Everything, the slightest
noise, rumour, or movement, beeame 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 P.M., and one:A.m.
_another,
very violent,
at a quarter- past three A.M., and another at four
A.M., when the atmosphere be:ame very dark, con-
tributing much to increase the alarm. Next day,
weather dark, rainy, and exhilited 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.M., consternation unabated, and tor-
rents of rain add to the distress.
"El Redactor of 22d, in addiion to the foregoing,
which it confirms, adds, that tie 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 refusin? any aid, and order-
ing his planks to be drawn in isa 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 Chimes, the only two in
port, were occupied in like manner with the merchant-
men. Loss estimated at one tc one and a half million
of dollars, exclusive of minor damage sustained by
plantations and villages, concerting which mg all accounts
as yet are vague and confused.
" Letters received from Saltadero state that the
shock was seriously felt there.
"At Baracoa, also, the steamer General Armero,
which on Friday should have left that port for.Ha-
vannah, and was due yester64y had not arrived,
although it is thought probabl5 that the authorattes,
had detained her to render assistance to the sufferers.,

ENCOUNTER IN THE CONGO RIVER.
S. T. HELENA,. AUG. 14.—Ca
the river Congo, an American the 19th of June,
while. her Majesty's brigantine Dolphin was lying in
Shark's Point (a position a great
at brig ' the Mary Ade-
line, attempted the passage up the river, but on reach-
ingto the strong currents sweeping round it) she touched
the ground, and in a few minetes the stream and surf
imbedded her fast ashore. The danger of the brig
was instantly observed by the Dolphin,
danger, owing
which at once
made preparations for her assistance - but while doing
so the master of the vessel in distress, seeing (so
far as himself and crew were concerned) that
nothing effectual could be done to get the vessel
afloat, made the distress signal, by hoisting the
American ensign reversed. Within half an hour of
the disaster the brigantine's boats, with anchors, haw-
sers, &c., were alongside the stranded brig; but the
tide falling at the time, rendered merely prepara-
tory measures necessary for heaving off the following.
day. .
To the surprise of all, on the following morning
the river was crowded with canoes, from 10 to. 40
natives in each, all armed, and at least two-thirds
with muskets. Their movements left no doubt as to
their predatory and hostile intentions. A boat's
. gun
with ammunition was sent on board, and fitted in the
brig. The Dolphin, as soon as circumstances could
admit, took up a position within gun range for her
protection. The natives aeared determined not to
lose their prey, and poured into
the fire of musketry
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, arid 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 brig off, and, accordingly, every endeavour was
made to do so. On the evening of this day (the
20th) her Majesty's steam-ship Firefly arrived, and
sent her boats to assist. During the night the
natives, who had merely retired to the bush, again
retuned to the beach and fired a few muskets on the
brig, but without injury. On the morning (of , the
21st a movement on the part of the natives again
took place. They appeared to concentrate and medi-
tate a second boarding attack ; 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 that 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.
Oaksinith, 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.

Cumous LEGEND.—The Church of England Ma-
gazine of this month has a very interesting 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, who 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 walkingabout
for two hours, accosted by a man, whe 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 hast, 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
tree, found two large pots of money."

SPORTING NOTES.
No. CCCXVI.
THE FIELDS FOR TO-MORROW'S RACES AT

NE WMAIIKE &c.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,—My correspondent was somewhat too fast when
he forwarded me the information of the disaster reported
to have happened to Stockwell; instead of breaking
down or falling lame, he merely pulled up with a slight
halt, the natural consequence of having twisted a plate;
he is certified to be all right again, and the result of the
race for the Grand Duke Michsel Stakes will, no doubt,
he Stockwell (Norman), 1; Lapidist (Nat), 2; Films (A.
Day), 3.
The race for the Buckenham Stakes to-day will enable
us to determine whether Vanderdecken 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 be all U P with his backers' cash for the great
race.

, The 50 Sovs. Plate, D. I.; together with the 15 20
and 10 Sova. Sweepstakes, run to-morrow, do not close
and name until this evening.
The Fifth Triennial Produce Stakes (5 furlocgs, 136
yards), out of its sixty-five nominations, will be con-
tested by Auld Acquaintance, colt by Don John, dam a,
Plenipotentiary, one of Lard Exeter's (probably par);
gia), Sittingbourne, Exhibition, Pelion, Tallourd, and
Catherine Ilayes; to which, perchance, may bo added
Estrella, Vanderdecken, and the Cuckoo filly. Tao
first and second places, beyond all doubt, will be filled
by CATEIEIIINE HAYES and PELION, Sittingbourne being
third. Among the darkies in this race there is a filly of
Mr. Greville'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 seem 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-
raghwore Stakei 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 4on Pelion, sto 2
agat Catherine Hayes, 4 to 1 agst Sittingbourne, 8 to 1
agst Auld Acquaintance, 10 any other. St. Leger
Stakes-6 to 4on Frantic. Fourth Triennial—Even on
liobbie 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 apt Pharold and Vest.
I am, Sir, &c.,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.