The Sun.
London, England, 1852-06-29 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 officer who wit-
nessed Lieut. Willes' manner towards me, and who has
been sixteen years in the navy, in answer to my ques-
tion, " Did you ever see ono lieutenant address another
lieutenant in the way in which Lieut. Willes addressed
me?" stated "Never."

Trusting you will (lo me the favour of inserting this
in your valuable journal, I am, Sir, your obedient ser-
vant, GEORGE PEARCE SEROCOLD,

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'Naghtou, for the honour
of competing with the holder. The following was the
result:—

E. WlsTaghtee, Trinity College, Cambridge
S. F. Rippingall, Cambridge ••• •••
W. Awdry, Oxford ••• ••• •• •••
It was a beautiful race throughout, and amply com•
pensated for those of a less spirited nature which had
preceded it. Mr. Awdry took the Berks side, Mr.
M'Negbten was in the middle, and the winner on the
Bucks 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, went
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 ...
(Messrs. Sharp, Blundell, Hadnee, Coventry,

... . 1

Donne, Stevens, and Barker ; Greenhill],
stroke; Balguy, steerer.)
Oxford Aquatic Club ... 0
(Messrs. Rich, Pemberton, Rogers, Bullen, Mal-,
cola], Nind, and Marshall ; King, stroke ;
Barnes, steerer.)
This was a very exciting beautiful race, the crews
which, to a certain extent, might be termed " scrateh,"
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 fore 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' CHALLENGE CUP.
Oxford University Boat Club ... 1

(Messrs. Greenhall, Barker, Nind, and king, stroke;
Balmer, steerer.)
The. Argonauts. Club ... 0
(Messrs. Snowden, L. Payne, Marshall, and Herbert,
stroke; Burchell, steerer.)
This was also a very spirit-stirring exhibition. The
Argonauts had the Berks shore, and took the lead
slightly, closely waited upon by their opponents; and in
this conditien, at an enormous pace, they continued to
Bernoulli= 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 advancP, ulti-
inately winning by nearly three lengths.
VISITORS' CHALLENGE Cup.

The Argonauts Club ... 1
Same crew as above.
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 Barks 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 I.emenham the Argonauts, by dint of the most
plucky rowing, began to show in front, and then in-
creased their lead to four lengths or more at the finish.

THE SILVER—GOBLETS.
In this, the pair-oared raco, 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.
SILVER WHERRY DISTRICT PRESENTATION PRIZE.
First Trial Heat.

Mr. J. H. Brooks, jun., Henley ••• ••• ... 1
H. Dormer, Caversham .• ••• •• ••• 0
It was a.emart race for a little way, but ultimately
won easily.

Second heat.

Mr. T. Piper, Caversham ••• 1
This was a walk over, Mi. J. P. Nash, of Henley,
withdrawing.
Final Heat.

Mr. T. Piper ..• ••• ••• ••• •••
Mr. J. H. Brooks, Jun. ... •••
Mr. Piper achieved an inglorious victory at as cheap
..,ned. Ha became eligible.

a rate as can possibly be imagiL
as it will be seen, to contend in the grand head without
having to row in the trial one, and was declared the
winner of the second by his opponent fouling him in the
final heat almost directly after the start.
WATERMEN'S RACE /OR A PURSE OF SOVEREIGNS.
Phelps, Fulham; Messenger, Teddington; Po-
cock, Lambeth; T. Cole, Chelsea, stroke; an
Argonaut, steerer 1
T. Mackinny, Richmond; R. Doubledee, Lam-
4.
betb; Battle-bridge; R. Newell, oom& q
Mortlake, stroke; Mr. Ogsden, steer
The names of these men have been long before the
public. They were the eight picked Waterman of the
London river, divided so evenly as to make a capital
match. They rowed very levelly for the first half mile,
when the winners began to show in front, and won by a
couple of lengths.
DIAMOND SCULLS.

Final Heat.
Mr. Macnaghten, Trinity College, Cambridge .... . . 1
Mr." Peacock, London 0
The latter gentleman was the holder of the prize from
last season. This race wound up the sports, and created
a great deal of interest. Mr. Macnaghten had the
Bucks sid`O. For a few yards they were scull and scull,
when Mr. Macnaghten took the lead and kept it the
whole distance, winning by about six lengths. Mr. Pea-
cock rowed very hard, but could not change the fortune
of the day. The distance was done in little more than
ten minutes, which, considering the head wind out, was
very sharp work.
In the course of the regatta some strong efforts were
made by the gentlemen present to arrange the differences
between T. Cole, the present champion of the Thames,
and R. Coombes, so recently deprived of his laurels, re-
specting another match. Cole insisted that he could not,
owing to the time required to get in proper order, be
butted to row under three months, and Coombes pro-
duced a letter to show that the gentlemen willing to be-
friend him with the stake could not do so unless the
affair came off in August. Some conversation then
arose amongst the leading gentlemen about gettillig up a
100 guineas purse by subscription within two months
to row two miles and a half at Henley, and the men
pledged themselves to contend should the amount be
raised.
A party of the swell mob from London were down,
and had just commenced operations in full force when
fortunately for the visitors, they were pounced upon by
Sergeant Hodges, of the A division, who was in at.
tendance in plain clothes, and were committed to Oxford '
gaol.

NEW PLANET.
TO THE EDITOIt OF TIIE TIMES.
Sir,—At 12b. 30m. mean time last night, I discovered
a now planet on the borders of the constellations Aquila
and. Serpens, about 5 degrees east of the star Tau in
in Ophiuchus. It shines as a fine star of between the
eighth and ninth magnitudes, and has a very steady
yellow light. At moments it appeared to have :a disc,_
but the night was not sufficiently favoqrable for high
Magnifiers. At 13h. 13w. 16s. mean time its right
ascension was 18h. 12w. 58.85., and its north polar
distance 98 deg. 16 min. 0.9 secs. The diurnal 'motion
in R. A. is about 1 min. 2 aces. towards the west, and
in N. P. D. two or three minutes towards the south.
This beautiful little planet is the fifth discovered
during our systematic examination of the zodiacal
heavens.—l remain; Sir, your most obedient servant.

J. R. HIND.
Mr. Bishop's Observatory, Regent's-park, Jane 25.

PAY OF THE OFFICERS OF THE MILITIA.—The
estimates for militia allow colonels 1/. 6s. 6d. per diem;
lieutenant colonels, 15s. 11d.; majors, 14s. id.; captains,
12s. 6d. (including contingent allowance); lieutenants,
6s. fid.; ensigns, Ls. 2d. ; adjutants, Bs. 6e..; quartermasters,
6s. 6d.; surgeons, Ils. 4d.; sergeant-majors, 2s. O'd.; ser-
geants, ls. Gad. ; corporals, is. 2i-d.; drummers, ls. ld.;
privates, Is, The beer money and marching money of the
non-commissioned officers and privates will give to each 4s.
extra for 21 days' training. Surgeons and adjutants are to
draw 2s. per diem for forage during the training time, the
former also receiving one guinea for every hundred effective
men under their charge. The Secretary-at-War has issued
a circular to staff officers of pensioners, stating that about
ten pensioners from each district will be required to drill the
militia. They will receive ls. Gd. a day in addition to their
pension, RS well as the usual allowances, &cc., in the regular
army.