The Sun.
London, England, 1838-08-28 00:00:00

~ TO THE PEOPLE OF ENGLAND.

to :

" FELLOW COUNTRYMEN,-1 have this moment, for the
first time, heard that my late master has not contented himself
with taking my bread, but that he has ordered an advertise-
ment to be inserted in all the local papers, charging me with
cheating him, and with neglecting his business. By my
father's memory, believe me IT IS NOT TRUE. I have only
time to say, that if there be one human being whom I dale
meet in the world to come without fear, it is Thomas Thorn-
hill, Esq.
" Come to Fixby on Saturday, and go down to Hudders-
field with me. Then I will tell you something which you do
not know—and afterwards I will, in a series of letters t 3 your.
selves, show you what it is to be the steward of an absentue
landlord.

"Me cheat the 'squire 1 I have spent hundreds of my own
in his service ! I will not, however, lose my character I You
shall know all about it in due time.

" I am, fellow countrymen, faithfully yours,
" RICHARD OASTLER.

" hi :by Hall, near Huddersfield, Aug. 24, 1838.
"P. S.—How delighted the Whigs will he They St ill
now sing, Oh, be joyful!' I dare refer all questions between
myself and Mr. Thornhill to the greatest foe I have—ay, even
to a Whig. R. 0."

BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE

ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, AUG. 25.—The scientific business

of the Association may now be considered virtually at a close,
as yesterday the business at most of the sections terminated,
and one or two only remain open for the purpose of getting
through the arrcar of business, which this year exceeded that
of any previous meeting. The sections were not yesterday so
w.ll attended, on account of the several entertainments given,
and of the excursions of interest, both mechanical and geolo-
gical, that were made to different parts of the vicinity. Yes-
terday, the column having been completed, the statue of Earl.
Grey was placed in its position, amidst the cheers of a vast
number of persons, with every other demonstration of joy.
A numerous party, composed principally of the geological
section, in which were abcut two hundred persons, embarked
i❑ two steam-boats from the quay, at an early hour yesterday
morning, for Tynemouth. After inspecting the shore and the
fallen rocks, the next object of attention was the great basaltic

dyke et the promontory, every person scrambling as he best
could over the rocks. No accident of any kind, notwithstand-

ing many dangerous positions, and numerous slips and Nis,.
took place, until near Cullercoats, when a youth lost his foot-
ing on the cliffs and fell to the shore, by which be was severely,
though not dangerously, injured. Just beyond this spot Pro-
fessor Sedgwick mounted a projecting cliff of the rock, and
when the numerous assemblage had congregated he described

the peculiar features of the coast just traversed, by showing
its true position with relation to the coal series, itis mode
of deposition, and other phenomena. The scene at this mo-
meet was extremuly beautiful and imposing. The Professor
uncovered, and standing in front of the wide expanse of
the German Ocean, and on both sides the ledges of rocks
which he was describing, as well as the various crevices and

ledges above, crowded with anxious listeners, it was impossi-
ble to contemplate the speaker in his most animating manner
and address without referring to that remote period when from
such spots the Druids, the teachers of the people, addressed
our rude ancestors. On leasing these quarries, Professor
Sedgwick again took his station on a spot wbero the coal
comes out on the surface, where he explained the operation
and effect of this dislocation, and then proceeded to take a
view of the great works in progress in the neighbourhood,
through the combined influence of property and science. After

same hours engaged in these employments, the members re-
turned by the steamers at au early hour in the afternoon to
Newcastle.

meeting North SATURDAYu
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of
disposition. Before the minutes of the preceding meeting
of the Committee were confirmed, Mr. Babbage expressed his
intention of resigning his situation as one of the trustees, on
account of a difference of opinion with one of his colleagues.
He stated that the meeting at Birmingham would be the latest
point at which he should retire. Professor Peacock thee
read the awards of the Committee of Regulations, either for
the purpose of original investigations, or for the renewal. of
former grants.
It was also stated that there had been refused or stlspended
the following applications :—Section A, 5701., B, 2001., F',
1001., and G, 250/. The total amount of money granted was
3,7421., and refused 1,0971. It was estimated that, as on
former, years, a considerable portion of the sum would not be
called for ; but many of them were in such a state of pro-
gress that there would be a great demand upon the funds. A.
considerable discussion took place upon the refusal of a re-
commendation of 2001. from the medical and chemical sec-
tions, which was applied for for the purpose of bringing over
from America a native of that country, who, from an artificial,
opening in the stomach, admitted the most singular opportu-
nity for inspecting the phenomena of digestion, whilst it was
considered that such en opportunity would not again occur.
The motion was, however, refused by a 8111311 majority.
Mr. TAT LOB, the treasurer, read the report of the accounts,
which included the following details :—Balance in nand at tilts
last report, 2481. ; received for compositions and subscriptions,
2,9411. ; dividends on stock, 150/. ' • and the sale of books,
4221 ; making a total of 3,7611. The expenditure was, for
disbursements at Liverpool, to the local Council, 279/. 61.;
sundry expenses, 151/. ; pureoase of stock, 9101. ; salarin
3751. ; grants to scientific objects, 9321. ; printing, 482/. (
and in the bankers' hands, 5131., leaving a present balance t
670/. The nroperty of the Association consisted, besides o
5,300/. in the Three per Cents., and the value of tinovolurn.
of reports, 1,102!., making a total of 5,800/. The amourf
of money voted at Liverpool was 3,0571., whilst the chin io
upon it were 1,3921. The money received in Ne•anast
was, fur composition 4031., subscriptions from rcsidet;
members 1,3651., and from non-resident members 5651.._
vai;ch with the sale of books, ttnozninting to 871. 13s,
gave a tuts' of 2,400/. 13s. The Committee of
commendations also sugszostea the following app'icatio:
to be made to the Goverotnoot by deputations from the Assr,•
elation :-1. To give additional powers to the observatory at th
Cape of Good Hopo, and appaint an additional assistant; Sl
To make extontions of the arc in India, as chilling to form
mote correct idea of the figure of the earth ; 3. Fur verifyir' •
the standards of English and Indim surveys, instituting peit
dulum observations on the coast :,t' linlia, making observatim:
on the laws of refraction in the Himalaya mountains, institu•,
ing magnetic observations in th.: observatories of Madras a.
Bombay, and making a topographical map of India on
geological scale. The Committee also suggest that in tli
future publication of the Ordnance Maps the metallic a.
coal-mine districts be on a larger scale, and to draw attcnti
to the moans of raving life und property from iuundations
mines as a national ()Acct.
The Committee further rcerrameiukid the fulloaing repott
and investigations to be rude:--Professor Bache, an 11
trt,teorology of the United States ; Mr. J. E. Gray, on or.,
knowledge of molluscous animals and shells ; Mr. Selby, e
our present knowledge of ornithology ; and
the geographical distribution of molluscs in Great 1.3
atrit th
high temperature ; and
of the specific gravity of steam
~ Committee of t'
Aso roports from Dr. Ur.; and Mr. Fairaday, on our knowledi,,'
repeat dis•overies in 1.;
~colorr'eal section.
meteorology, oa fossils,
various Committees reports on me
of Scotland, the inset
sly
fauna of Irel.ind, the snlmoolcim
Tliey ftiAlc,er'"--r3:•coymmended., from 11.
lungs in animals.
Dr. Granville pcstp...onc. until text year his motion f.'
'which attack pines in this country, and on the diseases of tl,
the formation of an
r.diourned, egiieultural section ; after which the met'

• Convisti HeitoN.—One of these rare and ben.
•ifui birds was shot On Mornlay evening last, near Botirein, 1- ?
he margin of a po:,•I where it was clat,yinr* its evening's it
t. I:s plumage is particularly bettuti,ul7, and the size oft`
bud is tinly Inrjestie. From the point of the bill to the feet
ay.ts..ces fuur feet six ; and the extent of the wing:•
six lout.— Wcst Briton.