The Sun.
London, England, 1864-11-02 00:00:00

HEALTH OF LONDON.

(From the Registrar-General's Report.)
The Registrar-General's return shows that the
deaths in London, which were less than 1,400 weekly
in the seven weeks subsequent to the last week in
August, rose to 1,409 in that which ended last Saturn
day. The average number of deaths in the forty%
third week of ten years, 1851.63 is, with a correc•
tion for increase of population, 1,199. In the
present return there is therefore an excess of 210
deaths above the estimated number. The deaths
occurring under 20 years of age, which had been
below 700 in the previous weeks, rose to 771 last
week. The deaths frem atrophy and debility rose
from 48 to 77 in the last two weeks. Those from
pneumonia increased from 119 to 138. Bronchitis,
which was fatal in 105 cases in the previous week,
was returned in 150 last week—and the cases that
occurred under 20 years of age were respectively 49
and 85. The deaths from phthisis rose from 139 to

155. The mortality from scarlatina has increased
lately—it amounted is the week to 95 deaths, of
which 7 occurred in Westminster, 8 in Pancras, 5
in the South Hackney sub-district, 8 in Shoreditch,
4 in the subdistrict of St. George, Camberwell, 11
in the Greenwich district, which comprises Dept-

to visit King Leopold of Belgium, who was to leave
this morning for Nice to visit the Empress of Rus'
sia. The Emperor afterwards visited in succession
the Boulevard Dugommier, the new Rue de Noalles,
the Rue Imperiale, the cathedral, and the Hotel
Dieu. Such were the crowds that followed the
Emperor's carriage that his Majesty was at one
moment obliged to halt and acknowledge the enthug
siastic cheering of the people. When the Emperor,
much moved by this cordial reception, stood upright
in his carriage to salute the crowd, the cheering
became deafening. The Emperor listened with
great attention to a petition presented to him by the
body of porters (porte-fail), and shook hands at the
end with their syndic. His Majesty left at half-past
one by the ordinary train, the Imperial railway car-
riages being left for the Emperor of Russia. On
leaving Marseilles his Majesty was accompa-
nied as far as Arles by M. de Maupas and Ge•
neral d'Aurelle de Paladines. The Emperor reached
Lyons at half-past eight, and was welcomed with
the same enthusiasm as at Marseilles. His Majesty
was received at the station by Marshal Uanrol,,2rt,
and proceeded through the densely crowded streets
tol,the Hotel deVille ; where M. Chevrean, prefect of
the 'none, was awaiting his arrival. In the even•
ing all the principal authorities of the city—eccle-
siastical, civil, and military—dined wio). his
Majesty, The Emperor was to review the troops
this morning at ten, as already mentioned, and to
leave for Paris at noon.
"The Emperor of Russia yesterday received the
prefect authorities of Nice. His Mcjesty was to leave
in the evening for St Petersburg via Germany ."

Preston Rifle Corps.

The annual contest of the Preston Volunteer
Rifle Corps was commenced on Saturday, and con-
cluded on Monday evening at the new range near
Longridge, Captain Stephens officiated as umpire,
and Lieutenant Ascroft had charge of the shooting
parties. The weather was favourable. The contest
was opened with shooting for the officers' prizes.
There were 60 entries. The ranges were at
200, 300, and 400 yards. Each competitor had,
as during the subsequent contests, five shots at.
each range. Those who did not get eight points for
the officers' prizes in the first round were disquali-
fied. The first prize, £3, was won by Colour Sere
geant Bell, who scored 40 in the aggregate—the
second, £2, by Corporal Whittle, who scored 31—
the third and fourth, £2 5a., were divided between
Private Holden and Sergeant Singleton, who tied
at 30 each—Private Sefton won the fifth prize,
163., by scoring 29—the sixth, 125., was won with
27 by Private Chippendall—the seventh and eighth
prizes, 158., were divided between Sergeant Loy
and Sergeant Major Sowrey, who scored 27 each—
Corporal Mason won the ninth 55., with 26 points—
Sergeant Hindle the 10th, 2s. 61, with 26—and
Private Brooks the 11th, 2s. 6d., with 25—and
Corporal Naylor the 12th,t2s. 6d., with 24. Major
Goodair gave the next prize, £5, which was con-
tested for. There were 60 entries, and the ranges
being 200 and 400 yards. The first prize £2, was
won by Sergeant Loy, who scored 32—the
second, £l, by Sergeant Hindle, who got 27—the
third, 10s, by Private Fletcher, who scored 25—
Private Holden and Colour Sergeant Bell divided
the fourth and fifth prizes, 14s each, scoring 24--
the sixth, 4s, was won by Private Chippendall, who
scored 24—Sergeant Sharpie, with a score of 24,
got the seventh prize, 3s—Private Worthington the
eighth, 2s 6d, with 22—Corporal Mason and Prie
vete Fox divided the ninth and tenth, ss, each score
ing 21—the 11th prize was won by Corporal Nay-
lor with a score of 21. This concluded Saturday's
shooting. The proceedings commenced on Monday
with shooting for a silver challenge cup, given by
Sir T. G. Hesketh. M.P.—X2 103 was added to the
prize.
There were 33 entries. Ranges, 200, 400,
and 600 yards. The cup and £2 10s were won by
Sergeant Loy, who scored 43. The second prize,
an Enfield rifle, was won by Corporal Naylor, who
scored 34—the third prize, was won with ascore
of 32 by Sergt. Bell—Private W, Crook won the
fourth, 10s, scoring 32. A silver cup given by Lieut.
Clarke was the next head prize ; the second
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400 yards. There were 16 competitors. The prizes

were given to those who could put in most points,

any position, in three minutes. The prizes were
won in the following order—First, Sergt. Single-
ton, 16 points—second, Private W. Crook, 15—
third, Sergt. Smith, 14—fourth, Sergt..M4jor Sow 4
rey, 13—fifth, Corporal Wright, 10. A ladies' purse
was afterwards shot for at 250 and 530 yards range.
There were 24 entries. Sergt. Singleton won the
prize by scoring 27. A couple of sweepstakes were
next shot for at ranges of 400 and 650 yards re.
spectively. The first was won by Sergt. Bell, who
scored 17 points, the second sweepstake was awarded
to Sergt. Loy, who scored 13.

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