The Sun.
London, England, 1862-09-01 00:00:00

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THE SUN, LONOOII, MONO EVENEW:, SEPTBMBER 1,

and interesting kind to amuse the children, adai-

tional furniture, more bagatelle tables, a permanent
covered playground, a gymnasium, or place of ac-
tive amusement for the boys in wet weather,
are amongst the things mentioned as desirable, and
the Commissioners hope it will be "found possible
to add further opportunities of out-door training
and instruction, by increasing the number and
variety of domestic animals on the farm, and accus-
toming Vie children to the care of them, and daily
attention to their wants. A light donkey-cart
might advantageously be provided for use in the
grounds, and we recommend an addition to the
out-door games, of nine-pins and bowls,"
We need not add a line in advocacy of the claims
of such an institution on the benevolent public ;
we feel pleasure in inviting to it the attention of all
to whom this melancholy form of human ills is a
subject of peculiar interest, and in referring them
to the Institution itself for further information. A
♦isit to Earlswood would be welcomed, and with-
out this all necessary to be known may be learned
at the office, 29, Poultry. We may also mention
two names, which alone will be sufficient to give
confidence—those of the Treasurer, Mr. Alderman
ABBISS, and of the Honorary Secretary, JOHN
CONOLLY, M.D., D.C.L,

In the Report recently issued by the Commission
appointed to examine plans for the embanking of
the Surrey side of the River Thames, it ought to be
borne in remembrance that the south bank of the
river was portioned off by the Commissioners into
three divisions between Deptford and Battersea.
First, there was the section extending from Dept-
ford to Westminster Bridge. Secondly, there was
the section between Westminster Bridge and
Vauxhall Bridge. And, thirdly, there was the
section between Vauxhall Bridge and Battersea
Park. We would here particularly recall to mind
the fact of this very singular subdivision, because
we would by no means have it forgotten that the
Commissioners, after making it, have thrown aside
the notion of advocating the embankment of the
only portion of the route that the pub-
lic at large are particularly desirous of
having embanked. Say the Commissioners in their
report recently published, " With respect to the
first section, as the existing thoroughfares with the
new street now being made between Southwark
and Biackfriars-road, will, in our opinion, afford
sufficiently convenient and direct means of commu-
nication for the traffic, and as the flooding of the
low-lying districts could be obviated by a more
efficient system of drainage—there does not appear
to us any public necessity for an embankment
and roadway between Deptford and Westminster-
bridge." They then go on to advocate the adop-
tion of early measures with a view to the em-
bankment of the southern side of the river Thames
further up—a distance of two miles, from Westmin-
ster-bridge to Battersea Park—where it is not nearly
so much wanted. Before any definite decision be
arrived at, we do earnestly trust that the whole ques-
tion may be submitted to the most careful scrutiny
in the House of Commons next session. The notion
of rejecting the Southern embankment, solely on the
score of economy, between Deptford and West-
minster, and of preferring the embankment
of that south side from. Westminster to Bat-
tersea instead—does appear to us a very melancholy
result indeed of the late Commission of Inquiry.
Adopt the recommendation of that Commission, and
if you don't exactly spoil a ship for a halfpenny-
worth of tar, you certainly take the most effectual
course possible to spoil—utterly spoil—the noblest
cf all our great metropolitan improvements out of
motives of beggarly economy.

The Prince of Wales has given directions for re-
embellishing and fitting up the Adelaide frigate, on Vir-
ginia Water, in a style of elegance similar to the Victoria
and Albert yacht. The Belvedere is also being fitted up
as a residence for Commander Welch. This fort was
originally built by the old Duke of CumLerland, brother
to George 111., bht, after his death, was suffered to go into
decay, till George IV. had it put into its present state of
repair. —Court Journal.

It is not generally known that the Princess
Alexandra of Denmark, the fiancee of the Prince of Wales,
is no stranger to England, having, a few years back, paid
a long visit to London as a guest of Count Rexectlow, who
represented Denmark at the Court of St. James's; and,
during her stay, she attracted more than ordinary attention
from those who joined the family circle, not only by her
personal attractions, but also by her kind disposition, and
charming and unaffected manners.—Court Journal.
ARRIVAL OF Two FRENCH WAR STEAMERS AT
BLACK ALL.—On Saturday afternoon the French corvette
Borata, and another screw steamer, arrived in the river, off
Blackwall, and brought up at the buoys off the entrance to
the East India Docks. They have on board a large number
of naval cadets, and other gentlemen connected with the
French navy, who have come to visit the International Ex-
hibition. It is stated that their stay will extend over
nearly a week. Most of the officers and crew landed at
Blackwall pier yesterday morning, after attending the
usual service on board. The cadets appear to be a body
of very fine youths, and in their stroll through the East
India Docks seemed much pleased with the fleet of splendid
merchant ships which is lying there. The presence of the
foreigners in the river, and the passing of the boats to and
fro with their little tricolours flying, caused quite an in-
terest at Blackwell, and crowds were attracted to the pier.
Many walked up to town, and the principal thoroughfares
in the East-end were thronged with the foreign blue jackets.
ANOTHER GREAT FORESTER DEMONSTRATION
AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE (TO-DAY)..--The third and
last demonstration of the season of this great legalised
friendly, and what some persons call secret, society com-
menced this morning, and promises, from the many thou-
sands travelling by rail and road, to be little short in point
of visitors to any of the previous fetes during the season,
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As early as 9 o'clock many thousand had congregated at
the London-bridge railway terminus, whilst hundreds of
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pleasure vans, stage coaches, broughams, and indeed al-
most every description of vehicle, including several four-
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Lincoln green, and bedecked with the insignia of the order
thdatreosfsethe co
Shepherds, with their "scrips and crooks." Judging
from the numbr trying at half-past 10 to get through the
barriers at the London-bridge and Victoria stations, and
others going by the road, there is little doubt but the funds
of the society will be greatly augmented by the affair.
DREADFUL MURDER AND SUICIDE IN DORSET-
SHIRE.— Shortly after seven o'clock on Friday morning
the little village of Walditch, about a mile and a half from
Bridport, was the scene of a fearful tragedy. In this parish
there are only two resident farmers, and these have for
some time past been constantly at variance on account of
the rating of the property. The matter has been referred
to the board of guardians of the Bridport union, who re-
commenled a survey of the parish. This would entail con-
siderable expense, and would of course fall heavily on the
largest occupier. 11l feeling has therefore long existed ;
but on Friday morning Mr. Daniel Stone, one of the
farmers, walked by the house of Mr. Fooks, the other
farmer. The latter, on seeing him, deliberately took his
gun and went out of the door, without saying a word, and
shot Mr. Stone in the back of the head, death being instan-
taneous. Scarcely had the horrified villagers heard the
report of the gun, ere another report was heard from the
bed-room of Mr. Fooks, and it was soon discovered that he
attempted self-destruction. As the inquest has net yet
been held, we cannot say what was the exact nature of the
wound the wretched man inflicted on himself, but we hear
from a spectator the forehead is fearfully lacerated, but
that the shots in their upward course have probably only
grazed the skull, and it is doubtful whether they will prove
fatal or not. The farmer is, of course, under the surveil-
lance of the police. The under sheriff of the county has
been sent for, and the high sheriff resides within half a
mile of the scene of the tragedy. Mr. Stone was probably
about 30 years of age, and Mr. Fooks ten or twelve years
his senior, The deceased was highly respected, as he was
a very hospitable, social farmer, fond of society, and conse-
quently known by most of the agriculturists of West
Dorset. his untimely end has caused an excitement in
Bridport which may be imagined but scarcely described.
The unfortunate Fooks is of a good family, and alth'ough
no sympathy is felt for him, yet there is a deal for his
friends, who are, of course, overwhelmed with grief at the
sad occurrence. Both the deceased and Fooks were
bachelors.

DEATH OF A GREAT NORTHERN DIRECTOR.—It
is with regret that we have to announce the death of Francis
parker, Esq , one of the Great Northern Railway Directors.
Mr. Parker was for teeny years an active and a very useful
member of the Great Northern board ; and much respected
by those who knew him. He was also one of the largest
shareholders ih the company,—,/lerapath.