The Sun.
London, England, 1854-08-03 00:00:00

The Lord Mayor—Supposing from any accident what-
ever a fire to occur on premises wh ere some cwt. of
these materials was kept in a box, and the lid destroyed,
what would be the effect ?

Dr. Letheby —lgnition would take place, and the
lucifers would be blown away by their own combustion.
Cross-examined--In my analysis I did not seek for
anything but phosphorus and chlorate of potash, con-
sidering these the only important things, but I do not
mean to say that there is not anything else in the com-
position besides the substances I have mentioned. I
stated that I found phosphorus, chlorate of potash,
glue, and the colouring of iron.
Mr. Haynes—.lf some other substance formed a com-
ponent part, might not that control the combustibility
of the things we have mentioned ?
Dr. Letheby—l know of nothing that will control the
combustibility of those things.
The Lord Mayor—Do you consider a stock of goods
stored as these were in Cannon-street dangerous as re-
gards other houses ?

I do consider them very dangerous.
The Lord Mayor—Do you consider them more than
ordinarily dangerous ?
Dr. Letheby—Yes ; very much more so. My opinion
is, that lucifers ought not to he stored in localities where
they may be dangerous to the neighbourhood.
The City Solicitor said he had concluded his case.
The Lord Mayor—l think this case ought to go for
investigation before a higher tribunal. I think that
the storing of goods of this character in 'large quantities
in a crowded neighbourhood is a nuisance to the resi-
dents in the locality.
Mr. Haynes said that after the strong expression of
opinion on the part of the Lord Mayor, he would not
tali evidence for he defendant, although he had wit-
nesse.: in attendance.

The C:ty S.dieitor said he should be quite satisfied
with Mr. Bell's own recognisance to answer the indict-
ment that would be preferred against him at the next
sessions at the Central Criminal Court.
The defendant was tLen bound in his own recogni-
sances in the 811(11 of 1001.

The Lord Mayor requested that the press would
acknowledge the receipt of N. for the poor-box from
" C. H. R.

SPORTING INTELT,IGENCE.

BRIGHTON RACES—WEDNESDAY.
The TRIAL STAKES of 5 sovs. each, with 30 added ;
three-year-olds, 7st 51b ; four, Bst 71b; five, six, and
aged, Bst 121 b. Certain winners extra. Bristol Mile.
Three subs.
Mr. Knowles's The Caliph, by lon, 3 yrs, 7st 91bs
(Charlton) 1
Mr. Bloss's Herbert, aged, Bst 121 b (Thorpe) 2
Lord W. Po wlett's Nicholas, 3 yrs, 7st 91b (E. Sharpe) 3
Betting-6 to 4on The Caliph, 2to 1 agst Nicholas.
Won easily by a length ; the same distance between the
second and third.
RAILWAY PLATE (Handicap) of 100 sovs. New Course.
Mr. Mare's St. Faith, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b
Mr. Cooper's Red Rose, 3 yrs, Est 121 b (Hughes) 2
Mr. W. Dawson's Brijadier, 3 yrs. fist 51b (J. Goater) 3
Mr. Mayo's Banstead, 4 yrs, Bst 711)
Betting —5 to 4 on St. Faith, who won easily by three
quarters of a length ; about three lengths between the
second and third.
The BRIGHTON STAKES of 15 sovs. each, h ft, and only
5 if declared, &c., with 100 added ; the second horse
to receive 50 sovs. out of the stakes. Penalties for
certain winners. The Old Course. Forty-four subs,
twenty-one of whom declared.
Mr. S. Walker's Winkfield, by Alarm, 3 yrs, Est 71b
(Garvey) 1
Lord Bruce's Bribery, 3 yrs, 7st 51b (including 71b
extra) (E. Harding) 2
Mr. Magennis's Pantomime, 4 yrs, 7st 31b (T. Sher-
wood)
The followinc, also ran :—Filly by Verulam, out of
Jennala, Poodle, Cock Pheasant, Diana, Mouser, Va-
leria, Veteran.

Betting-7 to 4 agst Jennala filly, sto 1 each agst
Bribery and Poodle, 7 to 1 agst Pantomime, 10 to 1
offered agst any other. Won very easily by three-
quarters of a length, three lengths between the second
and third ; bad fourth ; Poodle, Mouser, and Valeria
wore next, nearly abreast ; Diana and Cock Pheasant
were pulled up and did not pass the post.
BRIGHTON NURSERY STAKES (Handicap) of 10 sous. each,
with 100 Boys added, for two-yr-olds. Certain winners
• extra. T.Y.C., three quarters of a mile. Twenty-
one subs.
Sir W. Booth's colt by Annandale, 7st.7lb (Charlton) 1
Mr. Spencer's Moonshine, 7st 41b (J. Goater) 2
Mr. Powell's Redemption, 7st (T Sherwood) 3
The following also ran :—The Sailor, Ethelbald, Pro-,
fersor Airey, Homily, Pantheon.
Betting-5 to 4 agst-Enchantress•filly, 4to 1 agst
Sailor, sto 1 agst Professor Airey. Won cleverly by
three-quarters of a length ; a length between the second
and third ; Professor Airey was fourth ; Sailor fifth
Homily, Ethelbald, and Pantheon brought up the rear
MARINE PLATE (Handicap) of 100 sous, for all ages,
T.Y.C., three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. Saxon's Kennyside Hero, 3 yrs, 6st 4ib (Forster) 1
Mr. Sargent's Henrietta, 5 yrs, 7st 121 b.. (Charlton) 2
Mr. Sadd's Longinus, 6 yrs, 7st 41b (Wells) 3
Mr. Reeves's Pollard, 3 yrs, sst 1011) (Cresswell) 4
Mr. Megson's Roebuck, 3 yrs, 7st 21b...(5. Steggles) 5
Betting—Even on Kennyside Hero, 7 to 4 agst Hen-
rietta. Won easily by a length ; a bad third.
The CORPORATION PLATE of 50 BOVS,, added to a sweep-
stakes of 5 sovs, each, for two-yr-olds and upwards.
Optional selling weights, &c. T.Y.C.
Lord Anglesea's Lizzy, 3 yrs, 7st 61b (501.) (J. Goater) 1
Mr. Bailey's New Brighton, 4 yrs, Bst 41b (50/ )
(W. Abd.ile) 2
Mr. Magennis's Exeter, 6 yrs, Bst 121 b (50/4 (Charlton) 3
The following also ran :—Belgrave, Mary Ann, Mock
Modesty, Mr. C. Turner's c by Van Tromp, out of Reel,
Pharold.
Betting-6 to 4 agst Lizzy, 4to 1 agst New Brigh-
ton, sto 1' agst Exeter. A good race in with New
Brighton and Lizzy resulted in a dead heat. Exeter
finished a length and a half behind them.
Deciding Heat. —Betting-2 to 1 o❑ Lizzy, who won
after a good race in by a neck. The winner was bought
in for 160 guineas.
SECOND YEAR of the SECOND BRIGHTON BIENNIAL
STAKES of 10 sovs, each, for three-yr-olds; colts, Bst
71b; fillies, Bst 4lb ; the second horse to receive 50
Rovs. out of the stakes ; penalties for certain winners.
Bristol Mile. 21 subs.
Mr. Osbaldeston's Champagne, by Touchstone, 9st 21b
(C. Marlow) walked over,

BETTING ON THE COURSE.
ST. LEGEB.
4 to 1 agst King Tom (taken).
6to 1 agst Dervish (taken).
6to 1 agst Trapper (taken).
12 to 1 agst Acrobat (taken).
12 to 1 agst Midsummer (taken).
15 to 1 agst Scythian (taken).
20 to 1 agst Champagne (taken).
DERBY.
20 to 1 agst Flattrer (taken)
25 to 1 agst Rifleman (taken).
30 to 1 agst Saraband (taken).
1000 to 30 agst Strood (taken).
Viragr was scratched for the Brighton Cup at 2.50
p.m. yesterday.

liquor on a piece of paper it E-vaporated, and there was !eft
a fire poa der, which i..frdted -pootar)-ou,dy. I the') wade
another experiment With tlit; lucifers. I exposed teem to a
temperature of 140 degrees, and found that they then
fired. Such a temperature is very likely to exist in a win-
dow in summer-time, unless the atmosphere is excluded,
and then it requires a higher temperature, namely, one
of 220 degrees. Slight friction will also set lucifers on
fire ; for instance, the shaking of a parcel containing
them. This happened in the case I mentioned, where
the lucifers took fire on my laboratory table.
The Lord Mayor—Are you of opinion that lucifers in
boxes knocked down by rats would ignite ?
Dr. Letheby—Yes, if let fall, from any cause, com-
bustion would the❑ take place ; then the end of the box
is blown out, and the fire is communicated to neighbour-
ing. objects.