The Sun.
London, England, 1837-05-05 00:00:00

SABBATH-DAY BILL.

Sir A. AGNEW trusted that the House would permit
him to introduce two Bills for the better observance of the
Sat bath without opposition, and to go into Committee on
.them, after the numerous petitions with that prayer. He
would at present only confine himself to the motion of
which he had given notice, and move for leave to bring in
a Bill for the better observance of the Lord's-day.
Mr. POULTER seconded the motion.

Mr. WARBURTON said that if the Hon. Member
had stated that he intended to bring in a Bill essentially
different from those introduced by the Hon. Member, and
rejected by the House, in former Sessions, there might be
a reason to assent to his, motion ; but be did not say that
they were not similar.—(Hear, hear, from Sir A. Agnew.)
Under these circumstances, the course was left clear that
was open to the House, and he was satisfied that the Le-
gislature would not sanction such a measure, for by it the
poorer classes were constantly interfered with, and no re-
straint was put on the pleasures or amusements of the
higher classes.. But he contended that the observance of
the Sabbath was much better than it . was a few years ago ;
he was also satisfied that a legislative enactment would not
produce this result, but it must follow from an improved
condition of the people. He should, therefore, oppose the
motion in its first stage.
Mr. HARDY thought that his Hon. Friend bad pur-
sued a most proper course in proposing to introduce his
Bill, and if the Bill did not go far enough, or went too far,
it might be altered in Committee. After the number of
petitions that had been presented on this subject, he trloted

that tr, it •lof I i -ejee propos n s
This vas hot an attempi to, restrain th.e
Viit to
,protect tliq,n iii the '6.4:4e'rvntle of,tlic Urd';
In 'this c`sAntli tl2O-e
arM. 164;14..1.1-1 Vdio were prevented from attending the wor-
ship of God on the Lord's-day, and they should be protected.
Mr. A. TREVOR would most readily vote in fAvour
lof
the introduction of Wln p-tqa*orhl bklt gatile time ne
wonhl Vluit if, Idle the Bill of last session, it
contained one law for the iieh and anOPter fOr the poor.—
if it deh
tare arred poordays 'ofWeA! FatiOnat enjoyment on the seventh,
While ii (lid not prevent the wealthy man from employing
his servants and ordering his carriage here and there on
the Sunday—(Hear, hear)—he should at a future stage
of the Bill give suelt clauses his test decided dpositioti.--
(Hear, hear.). It teas ‘•ety bleat that soltitt stick ttleasae
was very generally tidied l'or throughout the country.
Mr, WARD should support the proposition of the
llon. Member for Bridport, being firmly convinced that it
was utterly imgossible for the House, to any good or prac-
tical purpose, to take upon itself the task of Sunday legis-
lation.—( Hear, hear.) This had been admitted by the
Hon. Member for Tamworth on the occasion when the
modified Bill of the lion. Member for Shaftesbury was
proposed, and he (Mr. Ward), therefore, called upon the
Right lion. Baronet for his vote against the present pro-
position. There was a growing feeling throughout the
country which would bring about the declared objects of
the Hon. Baronet and his friends in a much better and
more effectual way than any coercive legislative interference
possibly could.
Colonel WOOD should vote for the Bill, and was satisfied
that the country would not be content until a legislative
measure on this all-important subject was passed.
Dr. BO WRING said, the best proof that there was
no increasing desire throughout the country for Sunday
legislation was the fact, that according to the last report
of public petitions, it appeared that only 41 petitions had
been presented in its favour, the number of signa-
tures to these being only 81.--(Hear.) In Holland, where
there was no Sunday legislation, the people were remarkable
ft .r their decorous observance of. the Sabbath; and,such was
the case in all other countries abroad similarly circumstanced.
Mr. YOUNG said that the Hon. and Learned Gentle-
man had very ingeniously omitted all mention of the vast
number of petitions which had that evenint, been presented
in favour _of the Hon. Baronet's Bill. There was an
intense desire prevalent throughout the country for some
Legislative enactment on this subject ; and he believed he
might assert that there were Tow instances of Hon. Mem-
bers who had not la.en strongly appealed to by their con-
stituents in reference to it.—(Oh, oh.)
Mr. VILLIERS said, that as the Hon. Member for
Tynemouth had proposed to test the philosophy of this side
of the House by their conduct upon this motion, he would
judge of the sincerity of the opposite side of the House by
the same test—(Hear)—and first he would ask the Hon.
Member for Tynemouth whether he would, after his advo-
cacy of this measure, be ready to make the sacrifice him-
self that would give it effect ; and supposing he was
connected with any interest—say, for instance, the ship-
ping interest—(A laugh)—whether he would be ready
t 3 enforce upon those who were engaged in this in-
terest to abstain from employment on the Sabbath-day—
(Hear, hear, hear)—and prohibit any vessel from leaving
any port on the Sunday ; or if they had quitted the port
in any day of the week, he would compel them to cast
anchor on the Suuday.—( Hear;) And if he would not,
what meant he by prescribing to others what he would not
do himself ?—(Hear, and a laugh.) He wished also to put
a question to the Hon. Member for Bradford, who had ex-
pressed an anxiety for the fate of this measure on account
of its provisions, and therefore he supposed he was acquainted
with them, which was, whether there, was any provision for
compelling iron-masters to put out their furnaces on the
Sabbath-day—( Hear)—and if not, if he considered the Bill
was perfect without it ? He had heard that the Hon. Mem-
ber for Bradford was connected with that interest.—(A
laugh.) He therefore concluded that that subject had en-
gaged his attention, and he wished to know in what way the
projector of that Bill, or the Member for Bradford;"proposed
to provide by law for preventing the persons employed in
watching the furnaces from labouring on that day—(Hear
and a laugh)—and he-should judge of the sincerity of gen-
tlemen opposite by the provisions contained in the Bill for
these respective purposes.—(Cheers and laughter.)
Mr. HARDY, in explanation, said that he had recom-
mended those with whom he was connected to put out the
furnaces for nine hours a day, and he wished the Member
for Wolverhampton
,would do the same in Staffordshire.
Mr. VILLIERS said that if he did-anything of the sort
he would recommend the observance of the Sabbath-day,
and not a portion of it only.—(A laugh.)
Mr. H. HUGHES was glad to find that this opposition
to the declared wishes of the people proceeded from the
liberality-professors in the House, and he hoped that on the
division it would appear that the desecration of the Sabbath
had no advocates but those who supported a university
which taught no religion at all.—(Vehement cheers from
Col. Sibthorp and oter Members on the Opposition side
of the Hou e )
Sir H. VERNEY was understood to support Mr. War-
burton, but his brief observations were not heard in the
confusion which prevailed.
Colonel THOMPSON was also very indistinctly heard.
It was as the zaalous a hocate of religious liberty
that he should oppose all such propositions as these. The
Judaical observance of the Sabbath, so far from being bind-
ing on the Christian, was prohibited in that book to which
reference was professed to be made by Hon. Gentlemen
opposite.—( if ear.)
Mr. WAKLEY rose amidst loud cries of " Divide."
He said he was anxious, before they divided, to learn whe-
ther it was the intention of the Hon. Gentleman who had
moved for leave to bring in a Bill to include in its provi-
sions the domestic servants of the gentry of this country.
He wished a direct answer to that question. Were the
domestic servants of the gentry of the country to be re-
lieved from all labour on Sundays ?—Loud cries of " Hear,"
and " Question."
The House then divided, when the numbers were—
For the motion
Against it
Majority in favour of the motion 146
Leave given to bring in the Bill.

Sir ANDREW AC;NEW next moved for leave to bring
in a Bill for enabling local authorities, under certain re-
strictions, to remove Saturday and Monday fairs and mar-
kets to other days.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER thought
the Hon. Baronet would find it impossible to effect his ob-
ject. If he would legislate to chan4e the days from Sa-
turdays and Mondays with respect to some places, there
was no reason why he should not, with. respect to others
change the Fridays and Tuesdays, and so on till he in-
cluded every day in the week.---(Cheers.) The conse-
quence of carrying out his principle would be, that a stop
would be put to trade and commerce from one end of the
kingdom to the other.—(Cheers.)
Mr. FORBES stated he would support the motion of tl.e
Ilor. Bar Goa.

After a few words fom Mr. Borthwick, Mr. Peril, Mr.
M. Philips, a d offers.
Mr. G. F. YOUNG moved the adjournment of the de-
bate to that day month.
Mr. WASON remarked that, in moving the Adjourn-
ment of the debate to that day month; the Hon. Baronet
and his supporters were proposing its adjournment to the
Sabbath.—( Laughter.) . .

Sir A. AO NE 14% withdrew his motion.
'l'ho Bill was then withdrawn.
The other Orders of the Day were then disposed of, and
the I-louse adjourned at one o'clock.

OPINIONS OF LORD BROUGHAM.—WC are re-
quested to state that Mr. Colburn, of Great Marlborough-
street, has this day published " The Opinions of Lord Broug.
ham on Politics, Theology, Law, Science, Literature, and
Education, as exhibited in his Parliamentary and Legal
Speeches and Miscellaneous Writings," in one very thick and
closely-printed volume, price 12s. bound. Agents : for
Scotland, Bell and Bradfute, Edinburgh ; for Ireland, John
Cumming, Dublin ; and to be had of all booksellers through-
out the kingdom.
MEMOIRS OF A PEERESS; OR, THE DAYS OF
FOX, EDITED UT LADY 6IAItI.OTTE BURY.--.“ The name
of the editress of this work would alone ensure its popularity
with all readers. The very highest circles fifty years since are
here exhibited to our view. We have not only a fascinating
story, or series of stories, but almost every name introduced
is associated in our recollections with the stirring excitation of
our youthful days, and each brings up fresh to the mind
thoughts that have long been buried with the objects and be-
ings that gave rise to them."--Caledonian Mercury,

IRISH FIGHTS.—Sure, we always do challenge each
other to play a match of ball or hurling, and thin, in the
coorse of play, one' man gives a false ball, or another cuts
it, and thin there's a dispute about it; or in hurlin', the
same way, in the hate of the game, may be the fellow before
you is jilt goin' to have the ball all to himself, and you
afther him, hot foot, what can you do but give him a thrip ?
and awaY he goes head over heels, and if he's not disabled-,
there's a chance he loses his timper, and comes to thrip you—
when, may be he is not so necessitated to thrip you as you MO
to thrip him, and that doesn't stand to rayson in your opinion,
and may be you can't help him a clip o' the hurl, and
down he goes; and thin, may be, one o' his barony sees that,
and doesn't think it raysonable, and slaps at you—and so on it
goes like fire among flax, and the play turns into a fight in no
time; and, indeed, in the long-run we find 'tis the best way of
arguin' the point; for there might be some fractious sperits
would dispute about the fairness o' this play, or the fairness of
that play,, and that it was an accident settled the game; but
when it comes to rale fightin', there can be no words about it :
for, you see, when you dhrive every mother's son o' them be-
fore you, and fairly leather them out of the field, there can be
no mistake about it,--Fran Mr. Lover's New Romance
Rory O'More.

11-114: SUN, 1.,()N DON NIA` 5 lql*
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

EGLINTON PARK RACES.-FRIDAY.

I' i . Tr". B—YESTERDAY.
tlork i±iei•i4ori,,=firnmerwed later,
finished miler, and, as will in amount a's in
no comparison with the transactions of Monday. John Da)'s
14 and Iktt,,tijaiotwet..e 4Fkq each', butt.neithertliFy
tsr the c 7 to I. Ek-,r;68 tTe/T it! tfitt4i aht-W.itd: WinOtildti rose
to 10 to 1, taken to three, or four hundred pounds in hood
quarters, and about the same amount 'ail out on Mango and
Achnilet, the firs ,closing at
.11 to I (taken to 2001. in one bet),
4114 ttic eth PPF; f.74ifibtl. thireitiqltont,. 12 to 1 ;
one small bet was made at 101 to 1, but as the majoriti of the
subscribers had left we do not feel justified in quoting it as the
market price. Mickle Fell opened at 14which __to _ Iwas bet-
ted several times ; the takers, however, were the first to give
up, sod the adds afterwards went begging. Defender, too,
had plenty df frteti& at In to f in the early part of the after-
noon, but towards the close eighteen fifties reefs laid against
him, and 15 to I offered currently. Jereed was backed for
a hundred and fifty pounds at 18 to 1, the taker, we believe,
" standing alone in his glory." Neither Phosphorus nor
Slight were fancied, and poor Sambo, lacking a single friend,
was worse off than ever. A dull afternoon finished as follows :-
4 to 1 agst Mr. S. Stanley's Rattrap—taken
4 to 2 agst Mr. J. Day's lot—taken
8 to 1 agst Mr. J. Scott's lot-: offered
8 to 1 agst Lord Suffield's Caravan—offered
8 to 1 agst Ld Exeter's Hybiscus..—offered
10 to 1 agst Mr. Wreford's Wintonian—taken
11 to 1 agst Mr. Greville's Mange—taken
12 to 1 agst Lord Jersey's Actin-let—taken
14 to I agst Sir. Bowes s Mickle Fell—taken, and aftcwards offd.
15 to 1 agst Mr. Sadler's Defender—taken, and afterwards olTd.
18 to 1 agst Colonel Anson's Jereed—taken
18 to 1 agst Captain Gardner's Benedict—taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Wrcford's Wisdom—Victoria colt—taken
25 to 1 agst Lord Berners's Phosphorus—offered
25 to 1 agst Duke of Rutland's Slight colt—offered
40 to 1 agst Mr. Sadler's Delusion—taken
40 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Sambo—offered
50 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Critie—takeh
1000 to 15 agst Mr. Rush's Pickwick—taken
845 to 130 agst Wintonian and Defender—taken
450 to 100 agst Wintonian, Wisdom, and Defender—taken
450 to 100 a,,,,5t Caravan and Mickle Fell—taken
500 even and 600 to`soo on Wintonian agst Mango—taken
500 even between Jereed and Phosphorus—taken
500 to 25 agst Caravan and Chapeau both running—taken
500 to 25 agst Caravan and Egeria both winning—taken
TIIE OAKS,

2 to 1 the highest offer agst Mr. J. Day's Chapeau d'Espagne

WESTMINSTER ELECTION.—SeveraI bets were made yester-
day ; the Old-un (as Sir Francis was familiarly termed) having
the call at the beginning, and the Young-un at the close.

CHESTER RACES, IVEn.vEsmi r.
The Dee Stakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., for three years old. Derby
weights. To start at the Castle pule, go once round, and finish
at the Coming-in- Chair.
Sir T. Stanley's b. c. Pammon, by Priam Templeman 1
Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Combat, brother to Contest
Marquis of Westminster's ch. c. Pantomime, by Pantaloon 3
Lord Derby's ro. c. Parolles, by Augustus or Shakspcare
Sir R. Bulkeley's ch. c. Bangalore, by Battledore
Mr. Nanney's ch. c. by Priam, out of Signorina, by Champion,
and:Mr. Price's br. c. The Steamer, by Emilius, out of Valve, paid
25 s vs. each.-6 to 4 agst Bangalore, 3to 1 agst Pammon, 4to
1 agst Combat, 4to 1 agst Pantomime, and 5 to 1 agst Parolles.
Combat made all the running; at the Castle-pole they were all to-
get'ier, when a splendid race ensued, Pammon winning by a head
nly, and Pantomime was beat by the second by half a neck. Ran
in 2 minutes 25 seconds. Every rider displayed superior jockey-
ship ; and the greatest praise is due to H. Edwards for bringing his
horse home in such a superior manner, after having been fretted by
a false start, in which he had got off to great advantage.
Fifty Sovs., given by Messrs. Smith and Morris Proprietors, and
the Coachmen and Guards of the Chester White Lion and East-
ham Establishments, and Mr. Whaley, of the White Lion Hotel,
added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, for horses of all ages
(except two-years old); three yrs, 6st. 121 b ; four, Bst. 81b ; five,
9st. 31b; six and aged, 9st. 61b. A winner of one 501. previous
to the time of starting to carry 31b, two 61b, and three or more
91b. extra ; maiden horses allowed 71b ; mares and geldings al-
lowed 31b. The second horse to save his stake. Mile and half.
General Shaxpe's ch. g. Sadek, 4 yrs
Mr. Whittaker's b. f. Lady Blcssington, 4 yrs .. . 2
Mr. Wasloe's br. c. Blackburn, 4 yrs 3
The following also started, but were not placed :—Mr. Giffard's
b. c. by Priam. Mr/Collett's Stratford, Mr. Thompson's Lord
Francis.—Stratford made the running; Sadek was let out at the
distance, and won cleverly.
The Stand Cup, value 100 sons, the gift of the Stand Committee,
added to a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for all ages • three yrs,
6st: 101 b ; four, 83t. 51b ; five, Bst. 121 b ; six and aged, 9st. 21b.
Mares and geldings allowed 21b. A winner of the value of 100
sovs., in either Plate or specie, once to carry 31bs, twice 51bs,
and thrice Vbs. extra. Twice round and a distance.

Mr. F. Price's hr. h. Master of the Rolls, 4 yr5......M. Jones 1
Mr.l'. Lloyd's b. f. by Lottery, d. own sister to Catterick, 3 yrs 2
Sir T. Stanley's gr. f. Violet, by Doctor Syntax, 3 yrs 3
Sir J. Boswell's ch. h. General Chasse, 6 yrs, and Mr. Mostyn's
br. c. Trap Ball, 4 yrs, drew. The f. by Lottery carried 51b, and
Violet 21b. over weight.—Even agst Lottery filly, 5 to 4 agst Vio-
let, and 4 and sto 1 agst Master of the Rolls. Master of the Rolls
took the lead at a smart rate, was never headed, and won cleverly.
Ran in 4 minutes 26 seconds.

A Purse, value 80 gs. in specie (in lieu of the Annual City Plate),
the gift of a portion of the Town Council and its Officers; three
years, 6st. 71b. ; four, Bst. 41b. ; five, 80. 121 b ; six and aged,
9st. 21b. Mares and geldings allowed 31b. Heats, one mile and
a half. Three to start or no race.
General Sharpe's ch. g. Sadek, 4 yrs..
Mr. Barrow's b. m. Catharina, aged 1 3 2
Mr. B. Collett's Nell Gwynne, aged O. 2 dr
Sir J. Boswell's Bella, 6 yrs
Mr. Allen's Prince, aged

BRISTOL AND CLIFTON RACES, TVEDNESRIT.
Handicap Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, 2 ft., with 20 added. Heats,
one mile and a quarter.
Mr. H. Powell's b. g. Harold, 5 yrs Chesswas 1 I
11r. Wilkins's br. m. Foresail, 4 yrs
Mr. Pearce's ch. m. Fatima, 4 yrs
Mr. C. Freeman's b. m. Shelah, 6 yrs
The Clifton Stakes of 20 sons. each, 10 ft., and only 5, &c. Second

to save his stake. Rather more than 2 miles.
Mr. Wreford's ch. c. Tyrant, 4 yrs S. Day 1
Mr. J. 13ayly na. br. g. Rambler, 6 yrs...
Won by a neck, after a beautiful race.
A Hurdle Race Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, h. ft., with 20 sovs.
added. Clifton Stakes Course.

Mr. J. Moggeridge's Harlequin, aged Mr. Oliver 2 1 I
Mr. C. Freeman na,Pennyweight, aged

Col. Charritie's Sir Peter, -aged— — 0 3 3
Mr. J. Haythorne's Sailor, aged
Mr. Bryan's Lochinvar, aged
The City Members' Plate of 50 sovs. Heats, one mile and a half.
Mr. C. W. Codrington's b. f. Victoria, 4 yrs S. Day 0 1 1
Mr. F. Armer's ch. m. Latonia, 6 yrs. ...
Mr. Griffiths's br. g. Rambler, 6 yrs

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The following also started but were not placed :—Mr. Sadler's
b. g. Guess, 3 yrs ; Mr. Pearce's ch. m. Fatima, 4 yrs ; Mr.
Jones's b. g. Deader, 3 yrs ; and Mr. Reeve's ch. h. Rustic, 5 yrs.

Match, 501. One mile.—Sir D. Baird's Gridiron, 13st. (Owner)
beat Mr. Davidson's br. g. Vingt.-un, 12st. 21b.
The All Aged Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 30 added by the Club.
Three-years-old, fist. 511) ; Four, Bst ; Five, 84. 121 b ; Six,
9st. 21b. Mares and Geldings allowed 2 lbs. Two miles.
Mr. Fairlie's br. g. Zohrab, 6 yrs ... Cartwright 1
Lord Kelburne's ch. c. by Albany
Sir James Boswell's The Stag, 5 yrs, and Lord Eglinton's Poten-
tate, 5 yrs, started but were not placed ; Lord EgUnton's /Eolus,
4 yrs, and Sir F. Johnstone's Bamfylde, 5 yrs, were drawn. Won
by half a length.
The Arndilly Stakes—A Handicap of 5 says. each. p.p, with 25
soya. added by Mr. Grant Macdowall, for horses that run in the
Trial Stakes.. Half a mile.
Lord Eglinton's Pilot, aged, I Ist. 11Ib Sir F. Johnstone 1
Capt. lloustoun's Cop,movit, aged, 134. 21b.
Mr. Ramsay's Tamworth, 6 yrs, 12st. 61b 3
Mr. Kerr 's The Kitten, aged, 11st, and Sir J. Boswell's Lmna,
5 yrs, lOst. 91b., started but were not placed; Mr. A. Campbell's
Guess,aged, 12st. 211); Mr. D. Davidson's Vingt-un, aged, Ilst. 81b,
were drawn. Won by half a head.
Match, 1001. Two miles.—Lord Macdonald's b. m. The Nun
(Owner) beat Sir 1). Baird's b. g. Gridiron, 12st. 61b. each.
The Atalanta Challenge Whip, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs.
each, p p., for Horses the property of Ladies, or that have been
const.mtly in the habit of carrying Ladies. Quarter of a mile.
Mrs. Alexander's Carlo Dolce, aged . . Mr. M‘Dowall 1
Mrs. Hay's b. m. by Albany, 6 yrs, I Ist.
Mrs. Alexander's Miss Annie by Monreith, 6 yrs, llst. 71b, Lady
Scott's ch. m. Kiimeny by Monreith, 5 yrs, 1 I st. 51b, and the-Hon.
Mrs. Davidson's Loma, by Champignon, aged, llst, were not placed.
Won by a length.
The Eglinton Stakes, a Free handicap of 5 sovs. each, p.p., with
50 added by the Earl of Eglint.on. Mile and a half.
Mr. Fairlie's br. g. Zohrab, 6 yrs, 12st. 121 b Capt. Pettat 1
Sir F. Johnstone's Barnfylde, 5 yrs, 12st. 21b 2
Lord Rosslyn's Ben Brace, 6 yrs, list. 91b
Mr. Ramsay's Lady Lowman, 5 yrs, 124
Mr. Meiklam's Countess, aged, Ilst. 31b
Six othurs were drawn. Won by a neck.
Match, 251. Quarter of a mile.—Sir .1. Boswell's Master Will,
9st. 51b. (Captain Pettat), beat Mr. Campbell's b. g. Splendour,
124. 51b.

A Free Handicap of 5 sovs. each, p.p., with 20 sovs. added by the
Club, for the beaten horses. One mile.
Lord Eglinton's Potentate, 5 yrs, 12st. 101b...Sir F. Johnstone 1
Sir J. Iloswell's Patriot, 4 yrs, llst. 51b
Three others started. Won easy.
A Forced Handicap of 7 sovs. each, p.p., with 20 sovs. added by
the Club, for the winners of each race. Any horse admitted by
paying the same. One mile and a half.
Captain Houston's Cognovit, aged, list. I llb...Sir F. Johnstone 1
Lord Eglinton's Pilot, aged, lOst. 101 b
2

Lord Sfacdonald's The Nun, aged, 12st. 21b
Two others started. Won by a neck.

TIIE DIAMOND CROSS RIFLE MATCII.—The attendance at
Chalk Farm yesterday was immense, but, considering that the
list of thirteen comprised the best rifle shots of the day, the
sport was not so good as (you'd reasonably have been antici-
pated. The prize, a challenge to alt England, was a very
handsome and valuable diamond cross, to be held from year to
year, subject each season to a contest. The shooting, with the
exception of that of the winner, does not deserve a statement.
Mr. William Moore, the gun-maker, won by making three
bull's eyes and twenty hits out of the twenty-four rounds al-
lowed to each gentleman, at 200 yards distance, from the shoul-
der. Mr. Moore used his now invented rifle, and appeared well
satisfied with its execution.

BOAT RACE.—A boat race between the Eton and Westmins-
ter students took place yesterday afternoon, which from the
circumstance of the Etonians having been victorious in a for-
mer match excited an unusual degree of interest, not only be-
tween the schools, bnt among most of the nobility and gentry
in the neighbourhood. Datchet Bridge was fixed on as the
place to start from, and the distance was 14 mile down the
stream and back. At four o'clock the banks of the Thames
were lined with thousands of spectators, and at a quarter past
four the shouts of the people announced the arrival of his Ma-
jesty and her Royal Highness the Princess Augusta and royal
suite, who had graciously condescended to honour them with
their presence. Both crews pulled past and saluted his Ma-
jesty previous to starting, and at half-past four on a signal being

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ivcii) aWai) they went in kriallant stye ; the Westminster guy
the lead at startU, maintained to the point of
turning, when the Etoniacs by bearing
down on their qtrutering, a struggle ensued for to;: 'vb.ieh
the Westminster were getting, when, with great tact, the kto..-
nidris F.tern, and ran the Westminster across the
water ; another ensiled, wlldtl !Ire ot,rengtli of the Westminster
now apparent, the'y lnt tiid 1.61,1! PrO on by about
f?,;e Nati length:
Names or the Westminster
stroke, Vials, sen., Turner, iviat-Si2niie ackentie, jun., Vials,
jun, Lee, Lock—Lord Somerton, steerer.
Fton ,(Britannia).—Girnctt, stroke, Croft, Fellows, tles-7
caweri, ldrfe! Morgan, Vale—Shadwell, steerer.

" OH, HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLgA

AMPPosE WILLIAMS.
Oh, who would not sigh for the days that are past,
When Westminster's patriots challenged the world
To show such a chathrion, so firm and so fast,
As he who the flag of Refortt:tm3 unfurl'd
In the boldness of virtue, the ardour of youths
How brave was the noble example he set;
From his lips flash'd the eloquent language of truth,
And dear to mankind was the name of Burdett.
But fled is the vision, its beauty is o'er,
Deformity only now fills op the void ;
And, as if we were doomed to lament h the more,
The hand that created it also destroy'd.
What a pain to behold the encroachments of time
Over high and magnanimous spirits prevail,
Till all that was generous, lofty, sublime,
Becomes but a shadow, an echo, a tale.
To be honour'd and loved through the prime of his days,
The delight of his:friends, and the dread of his foes,
Is the lot but of few—then how mournful to gaze
On so splendid a ruin, so fatal a close.
Ambition itt dotage is folly indeed,
A wreck plunging on in an ocean of foam;
Though of oak were its timbers, 'tis blown like a reed,
And vainly it seeks for a haven or home.
Ali, would that retirement, the friend of the wise,
Had whisper'd this gentle advice in his ear
Whilst now thou art all that a nation can prize,
" In the fullness of glory complete thy career.
" With me thou wilt find every solace of life,
" All the vainest could wish, or the proudest could claim,
" The world's admiration, apart from its strife,
" Then come while there is not a speck on thy fame."