The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-02 00:00:00

DOGGETT'S COAT AND BADGE.

This old-established annualcontest, one most
popular and attractive of the season, for the livery and
badge, bequeathed by Doggett, the famous comedian,
in honour of the accession of the family of her Majesty
to the throne of Great Britian, took place yesterday.
To the coat and badge for the winner, which has gene-
rally been the introduction to considerable advantages to
the fortunate possessor, has been added 41. 7s. 6d. for the
second man, and 2/. 12s. 6d. for the third, the interest of
2001. South Sea Stock, the bequest of the late Sir W.
Jolliffe. The reader is no doubt familiar with the fact
that the race extends from the Swan at London-bridge,
to the Swan at Chelsea, against tide; and as the dis-
tance is one of the most trying character, the young
watermen whose term of apprenticeship has expired since
the preceding wager have been permitted to use wager
boats of the lightest construction they could possibly
procure, outriggers, however, being on this occasion very
properly prohibited. __The weather was extremely fine,
and as the time appointed for the start approached an
immense number of boats moved towards the spot, and
one of the Waterman steamers, which bad been chartered
for the occasion, was crowded with company, whilst
London-bridge, Bankside, Southwark, and Blaokfriars,
with the other bridges, and every other place from which
a view of any portion of the contest could be commanded,
was crowded with spectators.
Thomas Cole, Chelsea ... 1
James Arthur Messenger, Teddington ... 2
William Batho, Queenhithe... ... 3
Richard John Tozer, Bermondsey ... ... 4
Thomas Knolt, Irongate ... 5
Samuel Allison, Tower ... 0

Although only three were placed, the position of the
remainder is given for the information of the reader.
The betting had been for some time in favour of Cole,
but owing to Wilson, of the Custom house, having aban-
doned his lot on Tuesday, and Messenger having the
good fortune to obtain the vacant chance, the betting
changed; as he was considered, although untrained for
the event, by many a safe winner, he having distinguished
himself at the Thames Regatta by carrying off the chief
sculler's prize against Leach and other crack men. After
two false starts the men got away from the Swan under
the able management of Dards, the bargemaster of the
Fishmongers' Company, who afforded them all an
excellent chance, by getting them under way in all but
slack water. For an instant they were together, so well
was the start effected; but after a few strokes Cole and
Messenger went in front of the whole party, the former
drawing, pull by pull, his boat clear of his adversary.
While this was transacting between the leading pair,
the other four formed a most capital run, it being some
time before there was any advantage observable worthy
of record, the whole being in a cluster at Bankside.
The winner kept about a cutter's length ahead of his op-
ponent to opposite the new Houses of Parliament, when,
in shooting the water, Messenger, who had made some
determined attempts to overhaul his opponent, again re
peated his exertions, but with even a trifle less success
than before, Cole drawing right well away from him,
maintaining his advantage throughout, and winning by
upwards of 250 yards. There was a much greater dis-
tance between the second and third, the four last having
completely tailed off, and making a distinct race of their
own. We understand that the winner's father also ac-
quired much fame by carrying off this prize ,twenty-seven
years ago.

VAUXHALL GARDENS.—Last evening, at half-past
seven o'clock, Mr. Charles Green being determined to show
the public that the lateaccident to the Nassau balloon was
one that had occasioned no injury, and iu no manner
daunted his courage or lessened his conviction that the
balloon was able to ascend with eleven passengers, as-
cended from the firework-ground at Vauxhall-gardens,
insight of some thousands of spectators, whom curiosity
more intense since ;the repoirttedpnhiAishimi,hnand
hbarsuttt.
ctoeleetah:traetgelifoneistst tnhee
below the other. In the upper
one were Mr. Risley, the celebrated American athlete;
Hernanded, the well-known equestrian; Mr. Rush, who
has so often accompanied Mr. Green in his trips; Mr.
Fetrar, who was one of the gentlemen who alighted last
week on the house in the London-road; Miss Orme, Miss
Forrest, and Mr. C. Green himself. In the lower car
were Mr. Henry Green, Mr. R. David, and two other.
gentlemen. Numerous applications were wads by other
individuals for seats, but of course they could not be
complied with. The balloon was completely inflated,
and, notwithstanding the great weight of the passengers,
the grapnel and other apparatus, it was no sooner
released from the mooring ropes than it rose most ra-
pidly and majestically, and almost immediately obtained
an immense elevation, soaring to the south-east amidst
the discharge of guns, the sounds of music, and the
hoarty cheers of the groups who beheld it. This expe-
riment hai tested the powers of the balloon, nor would
thelate accident have happened had not an immense
escape of gas taken place from some mismanagement of
the valve. The company in the gardens after the ascent
betook themselves to the usual amusements of the place,
which was lit up more brilliantly than usual in honour
of the event, and music, dancing, and promenading, the
fireworks, &c., detained them in the grounds till a late
hour.

The extensive and valuable Estates of the late
E. L. Charlton, Esq., for somo years the M.P. for
Ludlow, are, we perceive, announced for sale by auction
by Mr. Robias, under an order of the High Court of
Chancery. The sale will take place at the Town-hall,
Ludlow, on Wednesday, August 29, and comprises
several small farms and accommodation and building
land around the town of Ludlow, and adjoining Ludford
Park, besides a fishing cottage close to the river Tome,
the paper-mills near the town, the Ludtord Arms, and
several houses, with gardens, in Ludford. The property
announced for sale storms the unentailed estate of the
late well-known gentleman, and bring within the Parlia-
mentary boundary of the borough, added no little im-
portance to his position, and enabled him to sycure 0130
of the seats. The lands are judiciously dividedinto
lots, and from their contiguity to the town will, no
doubt, command much competition.
CLERKS OF COUNTY COURTS.--An Order in Coun-
cil, published in Tuesday's Gazette, fixes the salaries of
clsrks of county courts (who are not to be paid by fees
after the Ist October), at 5001. per annum, unless it can
be shown by any of them that their average amount of
fees has exceeded that sum, in which case the amount
of the salary is to be fixed in accordance with such
average.

rPRICE SD.

ROYAL PATRIOTIC SOCIETY OF
SCOTLAND.

The second annual meeting of London branch
of this society, for improving the condition of the
labouring classes, especially of the Highland fisher-
men and peasantry, which is under the joint patro-
nage of her Majesty the Queen and of Prince Albert,
was held on Tuesday, at the London Tavern ; the
Right Hon. the Lord Mayor (Sir James Duke, M.P.)
in the chair. Among other gentlemen who were
present, we aserved Poulett Scrope, Esq., M.P.,
Thomas Berningham, Esq., George Bain, Esq.,
Charles Forbes, Esq., Rev. Mr. Hamilton, James
Malcolmson, Esq., Captain Bellew, Charles Macken
zie, Esq., of Scotsburn ; Rev. Mr. Fisher, Daniel.
Davidson, Esq., Dempster, Eq., &c.
The LORD MAYOR, on taking the chair was very
cordially received. He was very sorry that he had
been called away on his reaching the Mansion-house
(after being at the table of the House of Commons
as Member for the City). He had been obliged to go
to Guildhall, to hold a Court there, and he hoped
that circumstance would be accepted as his apology
for having delayed the meeting.—(Hear, hear.) He
was always very much gratified to have an opportu-
nity of taking the chair on any occasion where his
fellow-citizens thought he would be useful. He re-
gretted that he had been so much occupied of late
that he could not make himself so well informed as
he ought to be with the details of this society ; but
his deficiency would be made up by 'the more able
remarks of many gentlemen whom he saw around
him. He would beg to call on Mr. Forbes to address
the meeting.
_ _

Mr. CITATRLES FORBES said that his first office was
to read the report of the committee. The report
stated that the London branch of the society was es-
tablished in March, 1848. The committee regretted
that the primary object of its formation, namely,
that of augmenting the funds of the parent society,
had been less successfully carried out than they
trusted it would be in future years ; that though a
considerable portion of the very small funds hitherto
possessed by the parent society had been contributed
in the south, yet the amount subscribed during the
year ending March, 1849, in connexion with this
auxiliary branch, amounted to 801. 9i. only; which,
after deducting the charge for printing, advertising,
and incidental expenses, left a clear sum of 501. 9s. 11d.;
that as the existence of the parent society depended at
this crisis in its history upon the pecuniary aid which
it derived from the London auxiliary branch, the com-
mittee trusted that the current year would be charac-
terised by more liberal aid to enable it to carry out
its highly necessary and beneficial objects. The com-
inittee regretted that a portion of the fund held by the
British Relief Association had not been devoted to the
praiseworthy and legitimate object of enabling the
parent society, by the extension of its permanent im-
provements in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland,
to obviate the destitution which there prevailed, with-
out any prospect of abatement; and that as considerable
relief balances remained in the hands of the commit-
tees in Scotland, the committee hoped that while an
effort would be made by the friends of the society in
the south to enable it to carry out its benevolent
agency into the destitute districts without a week's
delay, the Highland relief committees referred to
would appropriate a portion of their funds to the pro-
motion of this society's permanent rural and fishery
improvements, and not allow the whole of the muni-
ficent contributions which had been made for the
relief of Highland destitution to be consumed, with-
out securing the germs of future amelioration in the
condition of that peaceful and loyal portion of the
community. The report concluded by stating that
James Matheson, Esq., M.P., was proposed as presi-
dent for the current year, and returning thanks to
the Lord Mayor for presiding on this occasion, and
expressing a hope that he would consent to become
the first annual president. Having read the report,
Mr. Forbes observed that it was unnecessary for him
to say anything further, as the report embodied all
he could state. He could, therefore only express his
own feelings. He believed he was surrounded by
those who, without reference to country, wished well
to the poor Gael.—(Hear.) The objects of the society
were so well put forth in various ways, especially in
the Industrial Magazine of the society, edited by their
secretary, Mr. Bond, as to show the vast utility of the
society. These channels of communication ex-
plained the amount of destitution which had taken
place in the Highlands, which now pervaded the High-
lands and Islands of Scotland, and which would con-
tinue unless assistance were promptly given. The
case of these afflicted, but patient people, was one
which could not fail to excite general sympathy.
With regard to the appointment of a president for
the current year, he had been requested by the
committee to wait upon the Earl of Aberdeen. He
had received a communication from that nobleman,
couched in the kindest terms, expressing the great
interest he felt in this institution, at the same time
regrettinc, his inability to accept the office of second
president of the parent society. This had led to Mr.
Matheson being requested to accept the office, and
that gentleman had undertaken it.

The CHAIRMIN here referred to letters of apology
for unavoidable absence from his Royal Highness the
Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Montrose, the Mar-
quis of Abercorn, Mr. Matheson, M.P., The Chis-
holm, &c.

The SECRETARY read a very interesting letter from
Dr. Mackenzie, the honorary secretary of the parent
society, detailing the immense amount of benefit
which the society's plans had effected in districts
where they had been tried, but at the same time con-
veying great apprehensions in respect to large dis-
tricts, where the prospect for the ensuing winter was
dreadful. Letters also confirming the utility of the
society's measures were read from the Rev. Mr. La-
mont, of Skye, and the Rev. Dr. M‘Kay. The amount
of destitution appeared to be incalculable ; and from
the patience with which famine was endured, the
extent of the evil was not known in many parts even
of Scotland.

Mr. 1.5. SCROPE, in moving the adoption of the re-
port, begged to express the great delight he felt at
the contents of the communications which had been
read by the secretary, not only with a view to the
Scotch peasantry, but because he hoped that the ex-
ample which had been set by this society would be
followed up in England, and extended to Ireland. He
had long been convinced that they were all embarked
in the same boat as to the object they had in view.
Now it was vain to attempt to relieve the condition
of the working classes in this country, unless they
first relieved the wants of the labourers of Ireland and
Scotland, who were compelled to come to England,
and deteriorate the value of labour of English work-
ing people. How was this to be done ? Not by any
eleemosynary system of relief, even though carried to
the liberal extent it had been. But the best thing to
do first was to teach the poor people to
oble
self-sup-
porting,their own
nacnodutnotrdye.rivle,htbeyeirsheoxuisltdenbcee f
taught t the
eo
soil
ef
culti-
vate that soil in various ways. This society attempted
to convey this principle to the people of Scotland, and
he hoped tbat the example would be followed in Ireland.
The means by which this society sought to achieve the
object were various. Ile believed that in improving the
condition ofthe working classes they recommended what
was called in England the allotment system—which
gave every man a piece of ground of a quarter of an
acre to employ his leisure on. With respect to a
higher class of persons, they had heard of the success
of Dr. Mackenzie's efforts, who had carried on his
plan to a large extent. It had been shown that 500
crofters, as they were called in Scotland, occupying
only five acres each, had their cottages improved
within three years; their holdings were rounded off
and made more convenient, and they ware able in the
last three years, notwithstanding the failure of the
potato caop, to maintain their holding, and they had
regularly paid their rent. Now, if this were done in
one case, why could it not be done generally ? If it
were done in Scotland, why could it not be done in
Ireland ? Teach the people in Ireland and elsewhere
how to support themselves, and the result would be
an increase of the wealth and strength of the country.
Mr. CHARLES MACKENZIE seconded the motion, )
which was carried.

The SECRETARY, in a very able speech, and a most
elaborate manner, proceeded to give an account of the
industrial improvements which had been effected in
various districts under the auspices of the society. The
estate (Gairloch) referred to by. Dr. Mackenzie as that
on which the improvements had been carried out, was
was u n c l e a n d t gheu whicha recsi itiaiaantde.
the property of Sir Kenneth Mackenzie, to whom the
that the
firstcnamed gentleman
Under that gentleman's direction the black huts had
irpceonmsefoorftabonlelycsolt.tageaecs,h,
been built
rep hactedanbe
supplying the timber. In order to show
interesting
Highlanders dial not willingly live in their present
much surprised one
miserable abodes, he would
daanye:dtootes.eeLaaNdvirliAtelNavcalcsehnedzieeNovtatsage
sun—for the others were built of glittering in the
there was no lime in that part of thgereycousntotrnye: andln
answerha d
pickedto huepr
the i inquiry qsuhi
them so as toZs on the sea shore—had burnt
the occupier stated " that he
make(lie lime,aril and had thus whitewashed
his cottage."—(Near, hear.) ear.) lie regretted that a
portion of the funds for the relief board had not been
man Dr.
placed at the disposal of the society, a recommenda-
tion to this effect having
that madeand tgyoodbmr.
Mac-
kenzie, seconded by been
great
Chalmers. lie said that
the efforts of the public to

relieve the destitution of the distressed districts of the
..- Highlands had heretofore been totally ineffectual,
because they only sought to mitigate the evil after
it had made its appearance, instead of averting its
recurrence by timely improvement. The Patriotic
Society, conscious of this mischievous mistake, wished
to apply a remedy based upon principles that lay at the
very foundation of all permanent national prosperity
and safety. It sought to enable the poor to help
themselves in developing the resources of the land
and the sea ; and wherever the limited support it had
yet received had allowed its operations to be brought
-■
to bear, they told with effect in districts where they
were most needed. They laboured to introduce
practicable and better methods of cultivation, and
thereby to extirpate the present wretched croft and
cattier system ; and the society could already point
to 500 improved crofts in Garloch, upon which
several hundreds of improved cottages had been built
under the direction of Dr. Mackenzie, the honorary
secretary. An improved dwelling was already erected
on almost every holding, which, mainly owing to its
interior arrangements, when compared with the pre-
vailing Highland black hut, might be called a palace.
Strict regulations were enforced as to rotation of
crops and those other arrangements which are
essential to render small holdings prOductive. The
secret of the success already obtained was, first, intel-
ligence, system, and energy on the part of the philan-
thropist and skilful agriculturist whom the society
possessed as its honorary secretary; secondly, the
constant supervision of the people by his subordinate
agricultural inspectors, who not only directed them
what to do, but gave them no peace till they saw it
done. Under this system, waste land had been drained,
stones dug out, miles of road formed through the
holdings, which, at Strath, had a beautiful slope to
the bay of Gairloch. There could be seen the cow
stall-fed on green crop, as in Holland; the fertilising
substances of the byre carefully preserved from waste,
collected in a tank, and, by their application to the
land, at a show of roots, held in November, turnips,
grown by the crofters, were produced which would
have done credit to the Lothians. Last year clover
was grown; and the people found that notthe climate,
but their faulty husbandry, was the cause of that bar-
renness which formerly prevailed, and under which
their cattle were usually by spring so exhausted from
starvation as to require to be lifted on their feet before
they could rise from their miry beds. The timber for the
cottages was obtained free from the estate, and 51.
was the whole outlay in hard cash upon each cottage.
The society wished to promote the introduction of
agricultural education into elementary schools • and
at Gairloch the honorary secretary had established
a model farm of five acres, which the boys en-
tirely cultivated with the spade. This system
of amelioration the society has been invited by
various proprietors to extend from Shetland to
Mull ; and it was necessary to organize auxiliary
branches of the society in every village before the
social dvils of the Highland peasantry could be
effectually dealt with. For this purpose, however,
funds were wanting; and he hoped that those who
were blessed with the means would willingly lend a
helping hand in promoting the social redemption of
so interesting and deserving a race. The society had
also established allotment gardens at Edinburgh, In-
verness, Portobello, and Perth, and was actively
engaged in improving the residences of the labouring
classes in towns, as regards comfort, cleanliness, and
sanitary regulations. Another of its objects was to
promote the extension of the fisheries, and the safety
and welfare of those employed in them ; and it was
now engaged in getting up various simple aquatic life
preservers, and in digesting plans for extending the
fisheries. Having dwelt upon the permanent im-
provements advocated by the society, such as paro-
chial farms, fishery and rural improvements, and the
cultivation of flax and hemp, as recommended by Mr.
IVarnes, he pointed out the unnecessary abandonment
in Ireland and in the Highlands of rearing pigs,
owing to the failure of the potato, when the Jerusalem
artichoke was even more available and valuable as
food for pigs than the potato ever was. Mr. Bond said
the measures of permanent amelioration to which he
had referred required time and at least some little
outlay. The condition of the people, however, was
such that in a vast number of cases they could not
raise five shillings if you were to offer them the
world for it. He had therefore been planning minor
but immediate resources for his destitute constituents.
There was a suggestion which he would take the
liberty of throwing out for public consideration, in
connexion with the discovery of means for supporting
the poor. A large number might be employed in the
manufacture of " kelp ;" but kelp could not be manu-
factured at a profit without a bonus from the Govern-
ment or some remission of taxation, In the western
islands the sea-weed was thrown up in banks six or
seven feet high every day, and only had to be spread
out and dried. No capital was required—the fingers
of the people were all that was necessary, and that,
therefore, was one of the most available means for
affording employment. But he could mention others
still. On the coast of both Ireland and Scotland cod
fish abounded; and all the use that was made of the
oil obtained from it by the people, was to burn it in
lamps for their cottages. But cod liver oil was a
valuable article, being sold at 3s. Gd. the quart bottle
in Edinburgh, and at 75., he believed, at Cheltenham ;
and by the use of merely a tin cullender, any old
woman could extract it from the cod liver. Another
article of some importance.was the cranberry; High-
land cranberries were highly prized, and the gather-
ing of them offered another means of employment,
and as thousands now confronted in the Highlands
with famine did not in prosperous times taste animal
food for years together, he recommended the domes-
tication of rabbits among them, and concluded with
an energetic appeal in behalf of the Highland
peasantry.
The Rev. Mr. HamiuroN then proposed the re-
appointment of the former members of the committee
of the London branch for the ensuing year, with the
addition of the names of the Lord Mayor as the
annual president, and Mr. P. Scrope, M.P., as a com-
mitteeman ; and the motion having been duly se-
conded, was unanimously adopted.
Thanks having been voted to the Right Hon.
Chairman, on the motion of Captain BELLEW, for his
kindness in presiding over the meeting,
The LORD MAYOR returned thanks, and said he
was glad, not only as chief magistrate of the city of
London, but as a Scotchman, to assist in furthering
the objects of all charitable institutions.—(Hear.)
Though not a Highlander himself, yet he had great
respect for a race of men who in time of great distress
had remained loyal, peaceable, and contented ; and he
thought they were on that account entitled to the
sympathy and active aid of those whom Providence
had blessed with a superior lot.—(Cheers.)
The proceedings then terminated.

YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
LEEDS, TUESDAY EVENING.—To-day has been the
first of the annual meeting of the Yorkshire Agri-
cultural Society at Leeds, yesterday having been
occupied with a preliminary trial of implements at
Kirsal.
in Wellington street was admis-
sionrt 3el
At nine o'clock this morning the
ofvisitors.Rain fell very copiously during the
eniinfoprletmh
night, and the morning wore a threatening aspect.
These two circumstances not only diminished the
pleasures and comfort of the show-yards, but to some
extent indisposed many to visit the exhibition during
the day. Nevertheless the show-yard has not been
by any means deserted. The ill effects of an unpro-
pitious morning were in a great measure counter-
balanced by an afternoon of most cheering brilliancy.
Happily much is not looked for on the first day of
exhibition, which is viewed as merely preliminary of
the great show of to-morrow, or no very great en-
couragement would be derived from either the pro-
ceedings or receipts of the day.
The show of implements is, in one respect at least,
remarkable—namely, in its extent, which is twofold
that of former years ; and it has the very praise-
worthy merit of displaying a greater regard to prac-
tical utility than, perhaps, any exhibition which the
Yorkshire Society has previously held. The
added,
the vicinity of Leeds, and indeed, it may
be
eave any
the West Riding, does not,however, seem
general show some
tion ; for though contributing
great proportion of claim to this
the
to
stands are
valuable implements, the conspicuousm.osrts
claimed by distant con?petitthoe
annual meeting took
otoonimenda-
At three o'clock d
, gsaeyiyeabr:tinthtehebupslinaceessofwaLsoroaf
the selection, or rather re-
election,il of last year and a vice-,
gui presidentsh ed p 0
sftor a nextfew
whose place the Earl of Carlisle, now
of the .
president
a place
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the ensuing
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year, it is probable, will be
we believe,
presidenttbbealn eve occupied will supply.
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distinguished
Lord.-Feversham, who,
years
WEDNESDAY EYENING.—The judges of cattle en-
terdEuaDgpNoo.
En
V their labours at a very early hour this
morning, and when our account left they had not
issued their report.
S

HOCKING SUICIDE BY AN ARMY OITIC
CHELTENHAM, TUESDAY.—A melancholy case or self-
destruction has occurred in this town, and has caused
much excitement. The deceased is Captain Robert
John Colville, an Assistant Commissary-General of her
Majesty's forces, and was in his 71st year. Latterly ho
had betray ed symptoms of aberration of mind. Miss
Johnson, a relative of the deceased by marriage, heft
his house, at No. 2, Paragon-terrace, Übeitenburn, and
last saw him alive when she went to church in the
morning. He was unusually solemn in his manner at
breakfast, but otherwise appeared in good health. On
Miss Johnson's return from church, about one o'clock,
she missed the deceased, but at last discovered him in
the water-closet with his throat cut from ear to ear, and
a bloody razor 1) ing by his side. A surgeon was sent
for, but although not dead, he was beyond all human aid,
and died in half an hour after he was discovered. He
appeared sensible, and after several attempts to speak,
An inquest has been
O
heldwas hoena rt dh e to
body,say andl am dying," dydttg*
verdict
f Temporary Insanity
returied.

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Application for Boxes, Stalls, and Ticke's to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre, where Pit Tickets may be obtained, as
usual, price 105, 6d. each.

THEATRE ROYAL. ADELPHL
"Haler the direction oi S
EVENING, Madame Celesta.
THI
Will be presented a new piece, entitled WEBSTER'S ROYAL
RED BOOK.
To be followed by the original farce, called HOW TO SETTLE
ACCOUNTS WITH YOUR LAUNDRESS. Whittington Widgetts,
Mr. Wright; Jack Brown, Mr. Menyard ; Squibb, Mr. Redmond
Ryan ; Mary White, Miss Woolgar ; Mdlle. Cherry Bounce, Miss
E tVna Harding.
After which, THE DOUBLE-BEDDED ROOM. Mr. Dul-
cimer Pipes, Mr. Lambert ; Mrs. Deputy Lomax, Mrs. Laws.
To conclude with the Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
'Under the Patronage of her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness
Prince Albert, &c.
M. Jean 'Clare in his extraordinary performances on Le Globe
Roulant.
The following eminent artistes form the greatest amount of female
equestrian talent ever engaged in this cr any other establishment at
one time :
Milles. Adelaide Hinnie, Valentine, Louise Touirnalre, La Jeane
Josephine ; Miss Woolford, Barrand, Davidson, Avery, and La Petite
Jeanette.
In addition to the above Mr. Batty has great pleasure in asnounc-
lag that he has engaged that peerless equestrian Marie Macarte,
whose brilliant triumphs on the Continent and in America have ac-
quired for her the appellation of the Equestrian Enchantress.
THIS EVENING,
The performance will commence with a Grand Military Equestrian
Spectacle, entitled
MOOLTAN and GOOJERAT ; or, the Conquest of the Sellqi;.
To be followed by an Inimitable display of SCE byNE . r
et
CIRCLE, In which Marie Macarte will appear, suppo h
Equestrian talent of the day.
To conclude with a favourite Melodrama, entitled CRAMOND
BRIG.

Box-office open Prom Eleven till Your.
eitage Manager. Mr. W. West.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS_
IMMENSE AND UNPARALLELED SUCCESS.
Under the patronage of her Most Gr.acious Majesty, her Majesty the
Queen Dowager, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, Btc.
The Public Press has unanimously pronounced the Storming of
Badajoz to be the most perfect and life-like exhibition.
Second Week of the celebrated German Band and Chorus.
Last Week of Miss E. Rowland and Mr. G. Tedder.
The Nobility, Gentry, and the Public are respectfully informed
that this favourite place of fashionable resort is open every
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY.
Danson's gigantic modelled Panorama of the TOWN AND
FORT OF BADAJOZ, pronounced by the voice of public
opinion to be the most perfect and life-Wie exhibition ever
presented—Splendid Menagerie--German Band and Chorus—Vo-
cal and Instrumental Coneert—Several Favourite Songs and
Ballads by' Miss Ellen Rowland and Mr. George Tedder—
Solos by Richardson (Flute)—Violin an,l Violoncello by
Vletti and George Collins, varied alternately—and other at-
tractions, concluding with a vivid representation of the Storming of
Badajoz, pourtraying the advance of the British army—bombard-
ment and attack—gallant defence—rush to the breach by real troops
—and final talleaux in honour of the " Hem of a hundred fight?."
REFRESHMENTS.—The frequenters of these Gardens have long
complained that Refreshments from the Confectionary-rooms only
could be procured. Arrangements have been effected, and a distinct
portion of the Gardens set apart, where Refreshments may be had
of the first quality, and at the usual Prices.
Doors open at Nine o'Clock, •ae. ; feeding of the animals at Five ;
Pelicans and White Bears half-past Five ; Concert at Six ; Storming
et Badajoz, at Dusk.—Admission One Shilling.

THE WEATHER—Sum OrncE, AUG. 2.
TiLERMOMETER, Loweat, 51; Highest, 69; Noon, 63.
BAROMETER, 30.21.
Wind W.N.W.—light breeze and cloudy.

WWI WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Twig DAT --`i^rning, 41 min. after 12 I Evening, 5 min. after 1
To-Mossow—Morning, 26 min. after 1 I Evening, 45 min. after 1

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