The Sun.
London, England, 1852-08-09 00:00:00

• 4 7 AUGUST 9, 1852.

to
'titil ti2the fidrsdti
wasted—turns outtoa very 4, shabby affair. It may sot be
altogether useless to
_d_ devote a little time and space to an
jefshabbinea on the righthorse,
or horses.
court under false pace the case wes brought into
attempt
has sli,passionately read pretences.the No reasonable person, who
nient believe that the • l proceedinge, can for a mo-
non-appearing uncle, or galtrm Henrietta Griffiths, or her
taneoue movers in the eendieg aPet•' were therspen-
for the girl's lost mutter; or that to recover da-
mages They have been encouraged eye was the real end aimed at.
whose object was to eapaoabuses
supported by parties
exist in the nunneey system. TO which they believe to
issue—for it was no better •is raising of a feigned
diet Of a jury that might be in order to obtain a ver-
would, in the most favourable tuned to other account
unwarrantable trifliog with the circumstances, have been
when the evidence is examined, ittime of
the court. But
stretch of charity to suppose
that
really requires a large
conceive it sufficient to substantiateany third party could
nextion with this muet be keptin the case. And in coa-
markable faots. In the first plae,, view two rather re-
the aunt of the girl
Griffiths, upon whose evidence
was not subpoenaed. It is allegead gioodd deal depended,
°fah° prosecution, that .as it was understoodnindeed,
on the part
attend, the formality was thettirht she would
unnecessary. Such a
plea oa the part of professional men
inadmis-
sible. The omission to subpeeea this is utterly
. vsitness does look
like contivance at her evasion. Again, the ea ' g
of, the names of Cardinal Wiseman and D dorsle-
. A chilli on
the same subpeena, does look very like a gratuitoush in-
s.ult—corroborating the suspicions that the olethrn
oe the proceedings excites as to nnderhandwa
mainte-
nance." Mr. Montagu. Chambers attempted .to el
this away by- stating that six witnesses having explain
beain
summoned for the prosecution, four were put in
subpeents and two. in the other. This only makes one
mat-
ters-worse. Since there were two subpoenas,
common
civility required that Cardinal.Wiseman and Dr. Aehilli
should not be put in the same one. The conjunction of
their names was simply a piece of vulgar bravado. It
does not appear that Dr. Achilli could give any evidence
about the matter, or that there ever was any serious
intention to subpoena or examine him. On the other
hand, it ought to be observed that if tho action was
brought as an indirect or covert attack upon Roman
Catholicism, it was met in the same spirit. The address
of Sergeant Shee to the jury is simply a gloss or para-
phrase on the short text—We (the defendants) believe
that this action has been brought with a view to excite
aprejudice against our religion, and to prevent its
ffng this end, we meet the allegations upon which it
rests with a point-blank denial. This is fair and manly;
but having taken up this ground, why did his Eminence
Cardinal Wieesean.snesk out of the way? We have
frankly admitted that the conjunction of his name with
that of Dr. Achilli' in the same subpoena can only be re-
garded in the light of a wanton and vulgar insult. But
that is no reason why he should keep out of the way to
escape a regular and legal citation to appear as a
witness in a court of justice. This, unless we are much
mistaken, is not the first instance in which the Cardinal
has contrived to evade a
ascittion to appear as witness in
an English core of law; lino of conduct which he
may flatter himself is simply an assertion of priestly
privileges, but which .
adopted to necessarily inspires Englishmen
•with suspicions that it is escape the necessity
of making inconvenient disclosures. Cardinal Wiseman
may rest assured that every intelligent Englishman—
whatever be the church of which he is a member—will
dignified reproof of his conduct pro-
acquiesce, in the
flounced by Chief Justice
the Chief Justice), in
Jervis:—
"It was his painful duty (said
the last county where the assizes were held, to observe
with some 'degree of severity upon the conduct of a
clergyman of the Established Church, who had forbid-
den a. person to appear as a witness. He had ex-
pressed disapprobation.—strong disapprobation—of that
conduct, and the same measure of cetsure he thought
Cardinal Wiseman was deserving of; because it was
the bounden duty of every man not to set himself up as
judge of whether r no he could assist in the adminis-
tration of justice, but to be obedient to the process of the
law, even although it might be inconvenient to him, and
though he might think he knew nothing o e importance
connected with the case.
One other indication of the manner in which the
defence was got up deserves to be noticed also. It was
stated by the witnesses that three priests (one of them
not belonging to the convent) had accompanied the
girls belonging to the orphan class to Guildford. One
of these witnesses (Elizabeth Bedsar) swore that she had
seen the priest who came down with them on the morn-
ing of her examination, bet had not spoken to him ;
another witness (Mary Anne Barton) swore that" the
witness Bedsar had spoken to the priest that morning."
As to the real merits of the case, they lie in a nutshell.
There appears to be no reason to suspect the girl Grif-
fiths of having deliberately and intentionally sworn to
falsehoods ; and yet it is apparent that her evidence
contains many things that have no foundation in fact.
Her health appears tolee thoroughly undermined by
scrofula ; and it is no uncommon circumstance to find
the minds of persons so affected and weakened,
and their dispositions irritated to a degree that
makes them view every act of intentional or
unintentional harshness in an exaggerated light,
and conjure up
visions
of enmity and perse-
cution, which they receive as substantial truths.
With respect to the ladies in
establishment, not a shadow of • •
spicion rests upon
them of intentional cruelty. The suspicion
to
benevolent. But at the 3., appear to ocean be
same time it may be doubted
whether they possess that
solidity of judgment 'and com-
mand of temper requisite to enable them to become what
they intend to be.
Like most of their class they have
learned to attribute undue importance to certain petty
formal observances, and tobe exacting in requiring com-
pliance with them—at
the detrimental effect it times
overlooking in their zeal
may produce on weak constitu-
tions. Speaking with
appear to us to have beenp aer eat
impartiality, there does
the
lood deal of not unskilful
fencing in the evidence ofthree ladies examined.
It was very difficult to get
direct
and explicit answers
from them on several •
Henrietta Griffiths had onceoints* It was admitted that
at least been subjected to
the punishment of the " We
could elicit by whose ordersshe class,"
but no questions
the exact length of time she had been punished, or
great
was subjected to it. The
Superior professedinterest and affection for the
girl, yet admitted that was glad to get her out of the
establishment, and confessed that she had had recourse
to a manoeuvre to prevent the• aunt from
accompanying
her niece to the oculist. Miss
Forbes -
more frankly con-
fessed that she had '
no great liking for the girl, who
"never .
inspired me with confidence." Miss
Forbes
admitted that she believed Henrietta "at one t*
not enough of meat;" and that if a child shouldunneegl had
to go to confession, she " would•probabl order • 'act
y it to
undergo a sli-
ght penance." On the h w ole enough was
admitted by these well-meaning but weak women, to
warrant the conviction, that though no wanton cruelty
was exercised on Henrietta Griffiths, she was subjected,
from superstitious motives, to a discipline too trying for
one of her infirm health. This, coupled with the rather
startling admission of
" there are generally about thirty children in delicate
health," ' in an establishment which numbers not much
more than a hundred—childand ren adults together—
ought to induce its humane supporters
to require more
detailed information respecting the pure ed
system u .in it
than has been elicited ou the trial.

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THE OLDSWINDFORD MURDER. COMMUTATION
OF SENTRNCF..—WORCESTER, SATURDAY. The exertioilf
which have been made since the condemnation of the Fo:
happy woman, Mary Robins, sentenced to death at the
.last
assizes here for the murder of her child, by throw►ng it 1
a coal pit, have been successful, and an order has
ceived by Mr. Stables, the governor of tho c°ucnotLitita;•
that the
tion of the sentence to transportation for if
from the Home Secretary Mr. Walpole. for.theso
l'vee • spectacle of
city of Worcester will be spared the repulsive
the public execution of a woman.. Application_oner) hi her 12i5.
to Mr. Justice Cresswell (who tried the.PrP
4 the governor of the
half, but he declined to interfere,, all
b the visiting justices,,
gaol was then dispatched to Londe:loins
0 the sentence has
and in consequence of his 'repress t
the commutatio❑ are that
been comthattd.. The grounds of When the fact of her life
the convict was of feeble mind.
the unhappy woman she
being spared was communicated to
r conduct has been very
betrayed very little sensibility, ;he . and
&lunation, she appears
apathetic ever since' her COn
quite indifferent to her fate. .was made
bteingaroel-,

[PRICE SD.

EXPERIMENTS ON ANCHORS.
SHEERNEsS.—The second series of these important
trials commenced 9n the 231 ult. on the beach at the
back of the .garrison, in prearnce .of the committee of
management, and others interested in the results. The
anchors were•stetioned in the following order

• PORT. . 1 STARBOARD.
No. 1. G. W. Lennox's.
3: Mitcheson and Son's. prize).
N 0.12.. ATdrorrntomirratgeintrY,ss;ll. c(himclrnoevwed): 2.3. ARyoalegenc%
10lb) Thepur-
chase Lennox's (total weight 24 cwt.„2.,,gr. .
I:l4.llicie°ollridlltini'L( V*Ptriltei.tne relative 4'iB-'paoca'sitioAtims etrhictanLaii-
lll
holdinge beingth
powers.
s adjusted,
el showing
n g
A-dmirelty anchor came home
Admi-
ralty anchor (total. weight. 24 cwt.626firs6‘9ll3l:.)::nansooxpp3)Bscfdt.
(Exhibition
round,the iletter's
et
rh,es
i a Porter's anchor (total weight
TrOtlLifilfti .mprove .
25 enl. 61b.) wfo thf.n
'a 4411. 7in , giving
through the ground 2711.3 in.; TsgrioatitacosatnA,sywle,nis's,draangeghendr
(total weight 25 c,9t. 11331ibtt.e)3
competition with thaenvdr.sttlesucpa,re'r3itoaruityh.oorfe
•
Mltcheson and
The testing was resumed at 1 r.m., .
each .came home were 'wally being Son's anchor, weighing 25 cwt. 141 b.,
placedanchor of
athuisadtevramutiangaeteodftli7effit.r4sited.ainy,sfatvrAoit off
the former'. With
°11:1DRDedIgIerss'InEix111:::::“214:8 s-, --,--le
24 cwt. 2 qrs. 221b.' total weight.
,distances
period after the 'application of the purchase the ate
interest
was evinced by all present as to thiresult. At length
ROdgers' anchor was observed to yielil, and was draw
in.
great .
a total distance of 54ft. -2in., --Mitcheson and Sons
coming home 48ft., proving that the difference in their
holding. qualities is not very great.
The two next competing anchors'wers Honiball's and
Isaac's (American), the former weighing 24 cwt.7lb., the •
latter 25 cwt. 171 b. In this instance during the time
Honiball's was settling in the ground the American had
the advantage, end actually drew it some few feet through
the ground; but the moment Honiball's had fixed itself
all competition was at an end—the American coming
home.36ft. Bin., as against 9ft. Sin. dragged by lloni--
ball's. It being now 6 P.M. further proceedings were
deferred. „plat
aFiador a con
ra.cruu

A consultation was then holden as to future opera-
tions. A portion of the committee—oomprising the re-
presentatives of the shipowners of Great Britain—having
important engagements in London during the first part
of the ensuing week, and it being necessary to weigh
the anchors and replace them in proper positions for the
further trials, it was unimously agreed to postpone the
experiments until the 30th inst. During this interval,
Mr. Aylen, the master attendant, was indefatigable in
perfecting the necessary arrangements, being present the
them in the
ne re
hpoorrat ioount oof e
tahc
eh
gdraoyu,
nsuperintendin
g the lifting
THIRD DAY'S TRIAL.--JULY 30.
positions.
gtrherrieeauatisite new

Shortly after 9 A,M , the parties interested assembled
on the beach, when the trials were resumed. Trot-
man's improved Porter's anchor, weighing 25 cwt. Gib..
having for its competitor Lennox's' anchor, of 24 cwt.
2 qrs. 10th. Lennox's dragged 50ft. 2iin. Trotman's
25ft. 41in. An advantage in favour of the latter of
nearly 50 per cent. holding power.
Honiball's anchor (Porter's) weighing 24 cwt. 71b.,
had now tQ contest for superiority with•Mitcheson and
Son's anchor, of 25 cwt. 141 b. For a while the advan-
otslainogietelltc.
hoo2efniihobotio.al:odeHidanropganrcipoi
buoptiaweiiretirys
hywasiaevl
settlingidn iegnd dftraoavdgoi
otguswer
rdnoi
vf3a3i
Inti,th.ceotihmliaeiitnnt
ground,
o,tvrubonmui
:the:
this closed the day's experiments.
FOURTH DAY'S TRIAL.—JULY 31.

The Committee of Management assembled this morn-
ing to consult on arrangements for completing the trials.
At .11 AM. they proceeded to the scene of operations,
and resumed their labours. The testing on this occasion
commenced by pitting
Al.e2n'cisras.n2c2hiobr. As,w
theeig hhinegav2isngcw-itn.
131 b., against Lieutenant Rodgers' Exhibition prize
anchor, total weight24ee7
tcproceeded, it became evident to the practised eyes of
the committee that there had been some tampering with
the tackle. An immediate examination calmed, when it
was discovered that some flint stones had been placed in
the threefold purchase blo"ck, effectually choking it, pre-
venting at the same time the purchase-falls working the
sheaves, and lessening most materially the strain on
Rodgers' anchor. As soon as the obstruction was re-
moved, Lieutenant Rodgers' anchor came home rapidly.
The men's dinner hour having arrived, the operations
were suspended, and the committee retired to Captain-
Superintendent Hope's to partake of luncheon.
On their return the heaving-in process was resumed,
when almost immediately it was discovered that the same
block had been again fouled, though in a different
manner, yet as effectually as in the former instance,
rendering it unfit ' for further service; it was conse-
quently rccoved, and another one affixed to the
purchase.
Notwithstanding these adverse circumstances, Aylen's
anchor came home 17ft. 2in. only, Rodgers' Exhibition
Prize having dragged 25ft. tin.—a superiority of the
former over the latter so manifest as to render further
testing unnecessary, in which opinion all parties were
unanimous.
The must interesting trial of the present series now
took place between the two great rivals for superiority
of holding power—viz , Trotman's (improved Porter's)
and Efilniball's (Porter's) anchors. In the former trials
at the dockyard these proved superior in holding quali-
ties to Mitcheson and Son's, Rodgers', Lennox's, the
new Admiralty, and American anchors.
They were again pitted against each other, the com-
petition causing the most intense interest, and which
resulted in Trotmates bringing home Honiball's some
49ft. 6in. Mr. Trotman's anchor partakes in a great
mediate action of the arm P
• of porter 0. The improved
measure of the principle
construction of the former was very.evident b the im-
within 12 feet from its original starting position, at
which point it remained stationary.
A lIGUST 4.
FIFTH DAY'S TRUL.---
2 ?.M. Trot-
enetrettog into the ground
The testing was resumed, this day
man's improved Bitter's anchor,
itself superior in holding power to all the others of equal
decided •
on pit-
weight, the Committee of Management
Admiralty anchor on Sir W.
having hitherto proved
point
thoef
ting it against the new
Parker's plan, possessing
weight of 6,cwt. The trial was dent) 9
conside ,lal ra e pe-
distances each came home were, for a • .
it doubtful which would
riod, nearly equal, rendering
thespa.ce dragged
anthes crievflao Er
eitn:gtieenr etsihnt ii es
instance
ll
oring
gain the superiority. We,
gini v e
feet
maz
inchesdeta i detailed dilate
eachc o un
fleett,
application of the
purchase:—

Fleets. Admiralty. Trotman 1
bea
Admiralty,
Admirtalty Trotmanbeat
Trotman.
—.— _______„,..-------
ft. in. ft. id. ft, in. ft. in.
1 3 0 9 0 6 . 0 •••
2902 7 . 6 5
3 511 5 8 ,O 3
4 411 4 7 —. • 0 4
5 43i 4 4i- 6 1
0 1
6 4 0 4 1 —
7 6 2} 5 8 __, 0 61
2
8 12 3} 0 4 _ 11 ili
Total... 49 711 36 31- 6 2 19 6

biting
sbny z
i n
From the above statement will be seen the immense
superior advantage, as regards holding properties, of
Trotman's anchor, the more especially by taking into
consideration the much greater weight of its rival, which
it drew through a greater distance by 13ft. 4in.
raenscishtoarnedeiffteo insure
sfrom "Porter's"
arm
the
the ground;' this is combined with a peculiar auglo in-
gruitrualy gireu to the palm, which causes the arm con-
tinually to deepen in proportion to the strain brought
on the cable. This fact was fully demonstrated as the
etier;
sTrotman'sed
area
of
tide receded, the anchor in question being quite under-
ground at the stuck end, some 18 inches, the first link
of the chain showing at a distance of 28 feet, while the
flukes were quite buried.
A further trial took place on Thursday afternoon be-
tween Aylen's and Rodgers' Exhibition prize al'
Rodgers' came home 23ft. Bin.; Aylen's 50ft. ill ;
When tested in the same ground, on the slot 11 ''
Aylen's beat its competitor by 7ft llin. at .
This concluded the second series of experin2e_ order
The committee of management have resolnathlnof ale
to ascertain to the fullest extent the ets!),9lvish, are
various anchors, that, after the whokiattotau
be brokets.
completed, the anchors be recommended
senc to esch.of the
A copy of such resolution to he ,
consent'
'ng ha day the 13th
owners for the purpose of Cbtainigne_ _ " 1 i
n as B ae
The further trials will be rests
_45.1....°8un0w
• the Meclmaterially froin
inst., at a position in ~
win differ .
Staks. The modus operanassunuating more in effect to
former methods used, °Two dockyard lighters will
actual use on board ship.
moored at certain distances
be used on the Willoesiou
be iot go on either side, where
apart; the anchor 1 kg will be attached, and the lead-
fourfold pnrcheserbooever
the perricks to the capstan on
ing falls brough
A nbie power will be brought into use,
board; thus n'tt-as well as the holding powers of the
and the
strengt severely tested. ,
anchors be m.onsg
is the analysis of the results of the
The foll?wiof
. experiments on anchors, showing their
second series hts and the distance in feet and inches
ective weig ,
reBP hnr came home:-
12 „me__ .
each TRIALS.

1. Admiralty v. L9nnox—Admiralty, 24 cwt. 2 qrs.
idistance dragged, 66 ft. 6 in. Lennox, 34 cwt. 2
qrs. 19 lb; distance dragged, 35 ft. 11 in. Advantage in
favour of Lennox, 30 ft. 7 in.
2. Trotman v. Aylen—Trotman, 25 owt. 6 lb.; dis-
tance dragged, 27 ft. 3 in. Aylen, 25 cwt. 13 lb.;
distance draggA, 44 ft. 7 in. Advantage in favour of
Trotman, 17 ft. 4 in.

•
3. Mitcheson and Son v. Rodgers' Exhibition Prize
—Mitcheson and Son. 25 0wt.14 lb.; distance dragged,
48 ft. Rodgers' Exhibition Prize, 24 cwt. 2 qrs. 22 Ib.;
distance dragged. 54 ft. 2 in. Advantage in favour of
Mitcheson and Sons, 16 ft 2 in.

4. ISaacs v. Honiball—lsaacs, 25 owt. 17 lb.; distance
dragged. 36 ft. 8 in. Honiball, 24 cwt. 7 lb.; distance
dragged, 9 ft. 5 in. Advahtage in favour of Honiball,
27 ft. 3 in.

5. Trotman v. Lennox—Trotman, 25 cwt. 6 lb.; dis-
Um° dragged, 25 ft. 4 in. Lennox, 24 owt. 2 qrs.

dfy
10 lb. 6;star.ce aped /, 50 P. 2} in.
car4u,tof Tiotmßn,.24 It 10 in.
G. rrriltier-r. ilfreveicin r. -1,1 g.i,;—Tl-,t ;ball, 24 cwt.
7 lb.; dis:aneo dr.g&,,,d, 33 ft 11 in. Mitchen and
&n, 25 cwt. 14 Ib.;. cliG:r.ner; orngq•sci, f 0 ft. 2i in. Ad-
vautage in favour of Ltonibill, 16 f..... S-3- in.
7. Asy-kn v. E,orlzers' Exhibition :Priza.—Aylcn,- 25
cwt. /3 lb.; distlnce drog.izod, 17 ft. 2 in. Rotlger3' Ea-
hibition Priz, 24 cwt. 2 (Ire. 22 lb.; distance dragged,
25 ft.,l in. 4...iMnt2go in favour of Aylen, 7 ft,. 11 in.
(Ttiti
nis:lBo:9.:m.de.atery3oitra:3lg73encig:;.::.4.R.;:i4ll:d.frogn.feit:r6tis7Ll,iniTTL:Acitd:ts2gsocwint. 6
tance dragged, 8 ft. 2 in. HonitAll, 24 cwt. 71b.; dii-
Trotrman, 49 ft. 6 in. •
9. Trotmnn v. Admiralty—Trotnian. 25 cwfalt:).:6 :1
ibso.;;
distizici4dragged,"S6 ft. 3f in. Admiralty, 31 cat. 1 qr.;
. •
Einx.hibAidtioTnant;rgieze--14AL:1e7,1.205f
cwt. ,13 Ib ; rli4tsnce ciTagge.xl, 50 ft. 10• in. Itodgcra'
Exbibizaun Prii:?, 24 cwt.,2 gr.. 22 lb •IV t dr 0.---t!
2630Lt.‘287
fitn..2
iAn..dvatitage in favour Of Rodgers' Exhibi-
tion, fILIC,P Z,..4„. ,

ARRIVAL of the LA PL el TA STEAM-SHIP.
SOLITHAmpToN, SUNDAY.—This neagnificent steam-
ship, which was originally laid down and guilt 'for the
British and North-American Mail Company, and after-
wards purchased by the' Royal Mail Company, in con-
sequence of the unfortunate stranding of the Demerara
at Bristol, and the awful destruction of the Amazon by
fire in the Bay of Biscay, in January last, arrived in the
Southampton waters yesterday afternoon from the Clyde.
When she was dsseried rounding Calshot Castle, about
four o'clock, intense intetes:, was excited, and numbers
of persons soon congregated to witness her arrival. On
approaching the Itcheu Creek, She was passed by the
Tay, also belonging to the same company, whicn was
dropping down to the West India Buoy, off flythe, pre-
paratory to starting for the Brazils to-morrow. The re-
lative proportions of the two vessels at this juncture
were extremely manifest, the Tay, notwithstanding her
colossal dimensions, uppesring to great disadvantage in
comparison with her gigantic compeer.
It being high waterrthe Le Plata went direct into the
tidal dock-,-and was moored without the slightest diffi-
ctilty. She swept gracefully throilOf the entrance, the
river ItChen at ails point being sufficiently wide for ves-
sels of•almosf -any tonnage to turn with facility.
.The La-Plata, in appearance, is not so heavy or built
sr) much of man-of-war faehion as the new steamers
recently added to the Royal Mail. Company's fleet, and
1e rig is altogether much lighter.. • '
On a cursory glance the spectator can scarcely Imagine
the La Plata to be of the enormous size her dimensions
indicate; bat on, getting aboard, this illusion at once
vanishes, and he is impressed with the extraordinary
space, convenience, &c.
The dimensions of the vessel are 285 feet long, by 40i
broad, and 27 feet deep, exclusive of the deck-house,
which is seven feet high, extending the whole length of
the ship. She is 'propelled by two engines, manufac-
tured by Napier, of 939-horee power, with 103 inches
diameter of cylinder, being the largest ever made. The
La Plata is 2,402 tons, but this being exclusive of the
deck-house, and adjuncts, she may be said to approxi-
mate to 3,000. She has bat two masts, a circumstance
which somewhat detracts from her appearance, and her
funnels, two in number, are placed at a reasonable die-
tepee from each other. It was rendered imperative to
have two, in consequence of the boilers having been
fixed
are of
before and abaft the engines. The furnaces,which
immense *Lae, are opposite each other—that is,
face to face; hut notwithstanding this the engine-room
is admirably constructed. Indeed, such a free circula-
tion of air exists
this
department, that the tempera-
ture of the room is notbeyond that of similar places in
vessels of smaller construction-
The eel:e ship aon-
The paddle-wheels
of
those of tee Oaprpirelaccrotoorbme somewhat less in diameter than,
and lighter altogether.
The internal fittings cf thyishave not the patent floats.
ex-
treme, but still such a regard this vessel
had in respect to
are rich in the
neatness, that they have not a gaud
main saloon, which is below the deck-house ha ppearance. Thelse before men-
tioned, or rather on the main deck,
is
apartment, and arranged with every degreea magnificent
apartment,
comfort
and elegance. It is 62 feet long, and 20 bra
abundance of head room, or height—a rarity but seldom
with
met with in vessels of this size. There are two rows of
dining tables, extending from end to end, and taking the
cross tables at the top into consideration, 200 persons
can, therefore, dine with the utmost c-eifort. At the
lower end is the pantry, or steward's department, from
which the dishes, wines, &c., can be conveyed into the
saloon without the slightest delay. Over the dining-
tables are shelves, or dumb-waiters, which, by means of
screws attached to the ceiling, can be raised or lowered
at pleasure, either by the passengers or waiters. In
these are conveniently placed, without fear of dis-
arrangement, even in a gale of wind, glasses, carats,
cruets, &c., of every description, so that a passenger
can at once help himself when a waiter is not at hind.
The plate, or, rather, plated articles, is of the very beet
manufacture, and liberally supplied.
The saloon, in addition to everything necessary for
the comfort and convenience of the passengers, is
gorgeously fitted up. The panels are of the finest birds'-
eye maple, highly polished and beautifully inlaid with
ebony, contrasting very prettily with the light appear-
ance of the former. At equal distance, mirrors, with
rich burnished gold frames, are hung, and these with the
crimson Utrecht velvet covering of the sofas, silk
hangings of the windows, &c., impress the beholder with
the idea that he is lounging in a drawing-room.
The ladies' cabin is below, and is a recherche boudoir.
The panels are of plate glass' and contain enamel paint-
ings of fine subjects, painted by the most talented ar-
tists; they are principally scenes in England, America,
and the West Indies, many of which can be at once re-
cognised. The wood-work of the room is of solid satin-
wood, and the hangings of the "finest French silk damask,
whilst the coverings of the sofas and settees are of
Utrecht, and of a rich crimson colour, but plain. Ad-
joining this cabin are numerous state-rooms, fatted up
with every- convenience for the accommodation of the
female passengers; but they are so arranged that they
can in a short space bo easily convertea into sleeping
berths for gentlemen, without trenching on the privacy
of ladies in other cabins.
The gentlemen, in addition to a superb lounging-
room, have a smoking apartment, far removed from
the principal saloon and ladies' cabin, fitted for their
especial use. Their sleeping berths run parallel of
either side of the principal saloon, and are of excellent
dimensions, being not less than eight feet square, and of
good height.
If her running from the Clyde to Southampton be any
criterion of the speed of the La Plata, she will prove a
clipper. Her engines performed 16 r It. a for
a u 1011 s, 4/1
a time 17. She left Liverpoo I at 2,30 leer. on Friday,
and arrived, as before stated,
at Southampton yester-
day atternoon, doing the entire distance in 36 hours
only, notwithstanding she encountered fresh head winds,
'
almost amounting to agale, St George'
s Channel.
She steamed the whole of the *
way, with a alight ex-
ception, and averaged, it is stated, 121 knots throughout.
breeze she did not relax in
speed, and was very stiff
rolling. The ship made and steady, with little or no
the Start at 8 A.M. yesterday,
and from thence to Portland.
distance in three hours She accomplished the
35
minutes. Her passage
down the Clyde to Liverpool
was also remarkable.
Captain Mangles, one_eiy a,
Mail Company; Captain Bartonothe directors of thet ofR
the
company at Southampton; h,
superintenden
John Mills, Esq., the CO
pany'a superintending Austin, engineer; Lieu
and several other from Glasgow
and Liverpool in the
came round
all are highly
ship; and one and
delighted with this
The La her first performance- dof captain
ate is placed under the commit)
as
William Allan, most faioarably known
h • tal, long and
Avon, and other
eying previous) y commanded the Dee,
• and vessels in the Royal Mail service,CompanY?siler
and with-
outex-
detracting from the merits or ;we .
company, a
perieneed captains attached to thebave been made. She
more judicious. selection could nuotthe
17th of the present
will leave for the West Indieso
doubt she will perform the
month, and there is but littleeirteen
days, or, at any rate,
passage to St. Thomas in thirteen
hitherto been performed.
in a less time than it h" the brief period she will have
:The La Plata, during:xi ton Docks, will no doubt be
to remain in the Send:Von,
e well she may.
the object of great at

THE ARMY.,
EIFLcErdIZUt at MUSKETS.
the rifle muskets
now The
io S.
Commander-i..,hie supply
course of to the troops, which it is
in the
ea
f t instance, be furnished at the
ef eaoh regiment, sod the arming of
propose *stood or
rate of amputation of the infantry thereby be pro-
ant 911,, • •
tbo re
Luoy be distributed ilk:equal numbers among
'idt'dofm°rp'antes of each regiment and depot, and placedin
tbo C-
d of the best and most experienced marksmen.
theAhnaeur-rs.mgement has been entered into with the Ord-
nsce by which the troops armed with
these muskets will be placed in respect to practice am-
munition on the same footing as Rifle corps and allowed
ninety rounds annually, two-thirds of which are to be
issued in the spring and the remainder in the, autumn.
It being, however, very desirable that the practice
with these improved arms should be extended beyond
the individuals in whose possession they may, in the first
instance, have been placed, the Ordnance Department
will be prepared to issue a further special and similar
allowance to corps stationed in certain localities where
there is ample range for practice, on requisitions for-
warded through this department; but such additional
portion must, in all cases, bo deducted from the estab-
lished annual supply of ordinary prrctico ammunition.
By command,
G. BROWN, Adjutant-General.

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UER !MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
AUL two teREwELL NIGHTS of the Season.
PLAYHOUSE PRICES.
It is respeetfully announced that Two Farewell :Tights will be
given, vz.,

On THURSDAY neat,
will be penormed Beilini's Opera,
I PURITAN I.
Elirira, Madame De la Grange ; Giorgio, Signor Lablaelie ; Ric-
cardo, Signor De Bassint ; Arturo, Signor Gardoni.
On SATURDAY neat,

Will be presented Rossini's Opera,
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA.
Bostna,
Si De la Grange ; 11 Conte d'Almaviva, Signor Gar.
Boni ; Figaro, Signor De Bassani ; Basilic), Signor Swint ; Bartolo,
*nor Lahlache.
In the Lesson Scene Madlle. De la Grange will introduce Rode's
celebrated variations. •
After which the last act of
LA SONINAMBULA.
Araina, Madame Charton ; Lisa, Madile. Feller ; Conntßodolpho,
Signor De Bassino ; Elvina, Signor ejardoni.
With, on both evenings, various Entertainments in the Ballet De.
rartment by .Madle. Carolina Rosati, aladlie. Louise Fleury, ladlles.
Rosa, Esper, Lamoureux. Allegrini, Pascales, M. Durand.
Prices: —Pit, 55.; Gallery, 2s. 6d. ; Pit Stalls, 10s. 6d. ; Gallery
Stalls, 75.: Boxes, Two Pair, 21s. ; One Pair and Pit Tier, One
Guinea and a Half ; Grand Tier, Two Gninqas ; Box Seats, 55., 65.,
and is.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box-
eilce, Opera Colonnade, Haymarket.

RATTY'S GRAND NATIONAL HIPPO-
DROME,
Oppoete the Broad Walt. Kensington-gardens,
Is now OPEN for the Season
The most popular place of amusement in London.
r7On account of the great popularity which ras attended air. Barr,
the celebrated Falconer, in the introduction of h s highly-train,d
.I:awhs and Peregrine Falcons, and from the numerous applications
made -NI Mr. Batty for a entinuance of the same, he begs to an-
nounce that the Royal .4port will be repeated every evening durin
the present week, with an important change in the various enter-
tainments of the Hippodrome.
On TIII_III4DAY next, a grand Demi. Ascent in the Royal Hip-
podrome Balloon, at Six o'clock precisely.
Doors open at Halt-pas. Five, the Entertainments commencing at
162. o'clock precisely.
A splendid Brass Band will be in attendance.
Admission—Reserved Seats, 33.; First Class, 23.; Second ditto,
is.; Third ditto, O.

ROYAL ITALIAN' OPERA, COVENT-GAR I iEN.
First appearance of Signor NEGRINI, Prima Tenore of the Teatro
della Scala at Milan.
Extraordinary Combination of Talent.
TO-MORROW
Will be presented Bellim's Opera of
.NORM A.
Norma, Madame Grisi ; Adalgisa, 3fadlle. Bertrand' ; Clotilde,
Madlle. Cotti; Oroveso, Herr Formes; Flavin, Signor Soldi ; Pollio,
Signor Tamberlik.
To conclude with
BBERS° the GrandlL DIAVOLO. Act of Meyerbeer's Opera,
RO
Alice, Madame Jullienne ; Isabella, Madame Casten= ; Elena,
Bertrama, Herr Formes Alberto, Signor Rommi
Madlle. Robert ;
Waldo, Signor Ronconi ; Priore, Signor Taglialico ; Cavaliers,
Signori Met and Soldi Rambaido, Signor Stigelli ; Roberto, Signor
Tamberlik.
The performances commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit may be had (for the
Night or Season), at the Box-office of the Theatre,
which is open
from Eleven till Five o'clock; and of the prindipal librarians and
nansiesellers.

PIETRO IL GRANDE.
•
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
•
On THURSDAY next. •
Will be produced (first time) a new grand lalstorical;Opera, entitled
PIETRO IL GRANDE.
Composed expressly for the Royal Italian. Opera, Covent-garden, by
IL Jullien.

TYLEATILE, ROYAL, HATA-kali-RT.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole LCSECO Etlld
EVENINGManager, Old Bromptori.
THIS ,
Will be performed a new Drama, entitled THE WRITLNG ON
THE WALL. Augustus Trotter, Esq, Mr. Wright; Tobias, Mr. 0.
SinL h ; Richard Oliver, Mr. Emery ; Bob Smithers, Mr. P. Bedford;
Lady Elton, Mrs. L. Murray; Margrette, Miss E. Chaplin; Carlotta
Smithimi, Miss Woolgar.
With a devilish new Extravaganza, called MEPHISTOPHELES.
Characters by Mr. Honey, Miss Fitzwilliam, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with SLASHER AND CRASHER.