The Sun.
London, England, 1862-08-13 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENIAG, AUGUST 13, 1862.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.-
ELEVEN DAYS' EXCURSION to the WEST of
ENGLAND. —On NIONDAY, the 29th of AUGUST,
au EXCURSION TRAIN will leave PADDINGTON at
8 a.m.; and Reading at 9.5 a.m., for WESTON-SUPER-
MAIZE, Ilk.4hbridge, Btidgewater, Taunton, Wanton, arid
Watchet (for Linton, &c.), Tiverton, EXETER, Starcross,
Dawlish, Teigumouth, Newton, Torquay, riligilto7l, Brix-
ham Road (for Dartmouth), Totness, kingsbridge
Road,
Plymouth, Tanis ock, Boamin, St. Austell, '1 rum, Penzance,
and other stations on the Cornwall ltsilways; returningC7l
Friday, August 29.—For fares, time of return, and further
particulars, see hand-bills, which may be obtained at any
of the Company's Offices.
of
This Excursion will give passengers an opportunity _
witnessing the Royal Western Yacht Club Regatta, and also
a Volunteer Fête and Fancy Fair at Plymouth, on the 19th
and 20th ; All England Eleven Cricket Match at Plymouth
,
on the 21st, 22d, and 23d; Torbay Regatta on the 22d ; and
Dartmouth Regatta on the 26th August.

the ballot has only undergone this process, and that it will
shortly make its appearance again amongst us, refreshed
and strengthened by its temporary sojourn in the bosom of
mother earth.

THE HUMAN AND TilE ELEPHANTINE RACE.-Mr.
John Levett, of Dublin, has backed himself for a three
mile race against one of Mr. Bell's elephants. It is pretty
clear who will bear off the Bell, as we suppose that gentle-
man will ride his own animal ; but it is not so clear who
will carry away the prize, for, in spite of the size, strength,
and speed of the elephant, the biped will most likely have
one advantage. Unless Mr. Levett carries a portmanteau,
it will not be a fair handicap, as the elephant will be en-
cumbered with his trunk.

you all you would see that further progress might have
proved fatal to us. We returned to the uppermost cataract
slung our boat to a shady tree, and walked home, having
in three months travelled, in going and coming, 600 miles.
Anything anent' a growing interest in the mission of the
Church will be always welcome ; systematic efforts to dif-
fuse information ought to bcrnade. Withoutbeing particu-
larly prone to grumble, I think there is room for a growl
at the missionaries enlisting for three or five years only. It
is probably from want of knowledge of missionary work in
Africa; very few leave Africa without wishing to, come
back again, so it may all turn out right at last. I hear
that the Free Church of Scotland contemplates a mission
out here, and the United Free Methodists are sending
another mission under Dr. Krapf to the east coast. There
is room for all and for more than will ever come.
" Burrup, Dickenson, and Clarke came up the Shire in
common country canoes, without knowing a word of the
language or a bit of the way. Burrup came first. In the
dusk of the evening of Nov. 13th I discerned a canoe strug.-
gling down a point of the pland Dakanamois. Some Eng-
lish words emitted therefrom made me prick up my ears,
and I said, 'pull to the port side.' What side is that ?'
responded Burrup. A capital fellow is he.
"I am extremely obliged
you send me, of Professors Sedgwick, Selwyn, Browne, and
the Master of Trinity. An approving nod from such men
is very grateful.--Nith kind
mbn.dgeby the kind greetings which
regards to you all. I am, &c.,
DAVID
Villa,
Cambridge,
" To the Rev. William Monk," Aubrey LIVItiGSTONE.