The Sun.
London, England, 1836-03-02 00:00:00

PIGEON SHOOTING.

The great shooting match for the two silver cups, at Chalk Farm,
commenced on Monday. The first prize was for distinguished shots
who had won public prizes, and the best shots of the day com-
peted for it. The second cup was for those who had but lately
" come out ;" and the day's sport afforded each party a good
field" for the display of his prowess. The match in its terms pre-
sented a novelty-_a stipulation which rendered it 'nearer the sport
of a field shot than pigeon shooting has arrived at lately, divesting
it of the child's play of keeping the stock up to the shoulder. The
specification was that the bird should be fairly on the wing before
the stock was raised, and many of the poking shots.felt " queered"
by the regulation. In all they were splendid matches. Plenty
of visitors, and the majority of those who could drop a score or two
without feeling it. The crack men took twenty-five yards rise,
and none else hardly entered for the first cup, but the birds were
very bad. They fired at six birds each, and killed as follows:
Mr. Bloodsworth killed 6 ; Mr. Enshall, 6 ; Mr. Brown, 6
Mr. Groom, 6 ;
; Mr. Tapping, 5 ; Mr. June, 5 ; Mr. Giggle, 5;
Mr. Toombes, 5 ; Mr. Toby 4 ; Mr. Taylor, 4 ; Mr. J. Fox, 4 ;
Mr. Swayne, 3 ; 'Mr. Evans 2.
For the crack prize there were in all sixteen members, but
many merely killed a bird, and resigned.
In the second snatch for the minor prize, allotted to noviciates,
as follows :—was equally good. They killed of their six birds each
the shooting

Mr. Ryan killed 6; Mr. Williamson; 6.; Mr. Spitler, 6;
Bronley, 5 ; Mr. Thomson, 5 ; Mr. Baron, 5 ; Air. Wright, b ;
Air. Dunn, 5 ; Mr. Partridge, 5 ; Mr. Steel, 4 ; Mr. Johnson, 4;
Mr. Joy, 4 ; Mr. Fall, 3 ; Mr. Rivers, 3; • Mr. ' Syke, 3 ; Mr.
Brown, 3 ; Mr. Forster, 3.
In this there were twenty-six members, but the worthy deeds of
some were not worth recording. Each of the ties have their
backers, and a good deal of money will change hands. The rest
of the sport will take place on Monday.

NESDAY, MARCH 2, 1836.

PARLIAMENTARY SUMMARY.

In the LORDS, nothing that requires an extended notice oc-
curred. It will be seen that numerous petitions were laid
upon the table against the Ecclesiastical Courts Consolidation
Bill—for an alteration of the Poor Laws Amendment Act,
and one from Mary Ann Booth, whose case we noticed some
days ago, as one of apparently great hardship. The conduct
of the Brighton Magistrates, however, was defended by the
Duke of Richmond and other Noble Lords, who were of opi-
nion that no wrong had been suffered by the poor woman..

In the COMMONS. Mr. P. Thomson moved five resolutions
( which will be found in our Parliamentary Report), founded
on the recommendation of the Select Committee, presented
on Monday, as to the best mode of dealing with the several Rail-
way Bills. The Hon. Member explained the objects which
the framers of the resolutions bad in view, and after much de-
sultory discussion, they were adopted. Mr. Hume afterwards
gave notice that he should this day take the sense of the House
on a proposition to refer all Bills to Select Committees, not
exceeding 21 members. Mr. Wakiey obtained leave to bring
in a Bill to provide for the remuneration of medical men at-
tending as witnesses at coroners' inquests. The Attorney-
General warmly supported the measure. Lord Palmerston
said, in reply to Sir S. Canning, that no official information
had been received relative to the entry of Austrian, Russian,
and Prussian troops into Cracow. Mr. Borthwick rose to make
a motion relative to the negro population of the Mauritius.
Less than 40 members, however, being present, the House,
of course, adjourned.

LISBON, BRUSSELS, AND GERMAN

PAPERS.

LISBON, FEB. 15.—The last sitting of the Elective Cham-
ber was not interesting. The petition of the officers of the
Navy, presented by Senor Sousa Castello Branco, in which
they complain of not having received their pay for the last six
months, merits consideration, and the Government will cer-
tainly give it. Meantime, it is just to observe, that the delay
by which th:s meritorious class of individuals suffer, originated
before the present Administration came into office, which,
ho-srever, will not fail to remedy it.
LISBON, FEB. 18.—A petition with many signatures was
yesterday presented to the Elective Chamber, urgently re-
questing the discussion of the law on mortgages. We do not
know what evil destiny hangs over this essential and indispen-
sable law that it should have been so neglected, but let us
hope that the Chamber will no longer delay taking it into
consideration.

In the same sitting were approved the laws on the inviola-
bility of the dwelling of the citizen, and on the division of the
Archipelago of the Azores.
The Minister of War read a project of law for the organi-
zation of the army ;- and on this occasion the question relative
to the Commander-in- Chief of the army was again touched upon.
After Senor Barjona had made some observationsand explanation
on his desire to enter on the discussion of the proposal that
there should be no Commander-in-Chief—the question was
adjourned, as the Minister of War proposed, on account of
the intimate connection between this question and that of the
new organization of the army.
The adjournment was agreed to by the whole Chamber, ex-
cept sixteen members.

'LISBON, FEB. 19. —Her Majesty has been pleased to confer
the title of Viscount de Alhos Vedros on Lieut.-General An-
tonio Hypolito da Costa, in consideration of the long and im-
portant services he has rendered to the country in a military
career of 62 years.
FEB. 20. —ln the Elective Chamber there was a discussion
on the report of the Committee, relative to the proposal of the
Viscount de Fonte Arcada and Senor Ribeiro Saraiva, the object
of which is to prevent persons from holding more than one
office. The Chamber decided that a special law was necessary
—and we shall therefore have occasion to speak at large at a
future time.

FEB. 20.—The Debate was continued yesterday on the pro-
jects of law proposed by Senor Farreiro de Castro, in lieu of
those proposed by other Deputies, for forbidding persons to
hold more than one office.—Diario El Governo to Feb. 20,
inclusive.

I3arssELs, Faa. 2d.—The discussion of the municipal law
proceeded as far as Art. 49, The Article relative to the
theatres, which has given rise to such very long debates, was
divided into several paragraphs, and agreed to as follows :
" The police of the theatres belongs to the Board composed
of the Burgomaster and the Aldermen. It may, in extraordi-
nary circumstances, prohibit any performances to secure the
maintenance of the public tranquillity."---Adopted unani-
mously.

" The Board executes the regulations made by the Muni-
cipal Council for everything relative to the theatres."—
Adopted unanimously.
" The Council takes care that no piece be represented con-
trary to good morals and public order."
There was a division on the part relative to "good morals."
It was passed by a majority of 38 to 33 —Brussels Papers,
Feb. 29.

VIENNA, FEB. 19. Letters from Cracow announce that the
territory of the Republic has been occupied by a military force,
at the instance of the three protecting powers of the Senate.
A brigade of Austrian troops, under General Kaufmann, bad
entered Cracow, and two brigades of Russian and Prussian
troops were approaching the city, and were to be quartered in
it on their arr►val. It seems that the Senate did not possess
sufficient means to send away the individuals who had caused
the excitement in the little Republic, and that the aid of a
foreign military force was necessary for that purpose.
RUSSlA.—Several public journals again contain a list of a
hundred and sixty-nine persons of the Government of Vilna,
all whose property has been definitively confiscated, for having
taken part i►► the Polish revolution. At the same time the
rules la►d down for the regulation of the debts of those persons
are published.
VIENNA, Faa. 20.-5 per Cent. Metal. 103-1; 4 per
Cent. 99a ; 3 per Cent. 75i ; Bank Shares, 1,365. —Allge-
meine Zeitung, Feb. 25.

AGRICULTURAL REPORT FOR

FEBRUARY.

This month commenced with its wonted characteristic, hu.
midity. During the first ten days the atmosphere was either
foggy, misty, cloudy, or shedding at intervals drizzling rains ;
and occasionally between these short periods evanescent after.
noon sunshine ; subsequently, however, the weather has been
the most March-like of that of any February we—who have
entered our grand climacteric—recollect to have ever before
witnessed. Hence, as even the misty showers were not suffi-
ciently heavy to materially impede the progress of tillage,
ploughing, and sowing of oats and other Lent seeds, have, with
other field labours, proceeded to a much greater extent than
has been usual in this month ; while the growing wheat plants
plant well, and are described as being, though not exuberant,
strong, healthy, and otherwise manifesting a promising appear-
ance ; and the whole range of green vegetation—with the ex-
ception of there being, in Norfolk and some other districts,
complaints of a scarcity of winter turnips.—as displaying, for
the time of year, an unusually fresh and animated appearance,
Depastured sheep and beasts, the ewe flocks, bullock herds,
and live farm stock in general, are also described as unusually
healthy, and doing well, with much less than an ordinary
quantity of fodder ; so that, as far as relates to his tillage, the
general promise of his wheat crop, or the health of his live
stock, the farmer has not much cause to complain. Of sheep
rot we have no complaint whatever.—Farmers' Magazine.

SHIPPING.—(THIS DAY.)
(FROM LLOYD'S.)
DEAL, MARCH 1. —Wind S., blowing hard throughout the
day.—Arrived the Stratford, Loch, from the South Seas ;
Corsair, —, from Berbice. Arrived from the river and re-
mains, the Windsor, —, for Madras ; Alexander, M'Lach-
lan, for New South Wales ; Westminster, Moore, for New
York—has sailed, but since put back. The Henrietta and
Henri, from Amsterdam to Batavia, slipped anchor and cable
this morning, and proceeded for Ramsgate Harbour. A brig
for Faro, from Hull, also • slipped anchor and cable, and pro-
ceeded. A schooner from Amsterdam lost anchor and cable,
and remains.-8. P. 11L—Wind W. S.W., blowing hard, and
every appearance of a squally night.
PLYMOUTH, FEE. 29.—Wind S. S. E.—Arrived the May-
flower, Orley, from St. Michael's ; and St. Aubin, Priaulx,
for Messina. Sailed his Majesty's ship Pluto, for Falmouth
and the Mediterranean.

_ -
STANGATE CREEX, MARCH I.—Arrived off the Zephyr,
Filleul, from Zante ; and Ajax, Thompson, from Palermo.
MEGAVISSEY, MARCH I.— Arrived the Helian, Ball, from
Galipoli.
LIVERPOOL, MARCH 2.—Arrived off port the Laura and.the
Ambition.
• • .
PENTLAND FRITH, FEB. 29.—Arrived the Enterprise, Ran-
dolph, from Riga.
ABERDEEN, FEB. 29.—Arrived the City of, Aberdeen,
Munro, from Riga.
FAL►IOUTH, FEB. 29.--Wind S. S. W. to S., blowing hard.
—Arrived his Majesty's ship Espoir, —, from Lisbon—sailed
21st ult. Sailed his Majesty's ship Scorpion, from Lisbon.

The Crisis, Forster, from Newcastle to Charente, was
wrecked on the Kentish Knock yesterday-=crew saved.
The Anna, Robinson, from Stockton to London, was
wrecked on the Gunfleet Sand yesterday—crew saved.
The Anne, of Newcastle, Daly, bound to Goole, was on
shore off Lowestoft yesterday.
The Caesar Le Jenne, Mathalwing, from Bremen, bound to
Hauro, was assisted into Harwich leaky, &c. having been on
the Kentish Knock.

D. O'Connell, Esq., has accepted an invitation. 'for-
warded to him and Joseph Hume, Esq., from, the Reformers
of this city, to attend a public dinner here next Easter.. We '
hope that Mr. Hume will also be present, though that 'gentle-
man has not yet given a decided answer.— York Chrof aide.
lIISTORY OF TIIE LANDED GENTRY.— Among
the numerous eminent families contained in the Unl; Par:,
just published, of Mr. Burke's " History of the Landed
Gentry, or Commoners of the United Kingdom," arc the fol-
lowing r—Scrope, of Castle Combo ; Swinnerton, c f Butte.,
ton ; Bence, of Thorington Hall • Money. of Mucl Marcie ;
Brodie, of Brodie lrton of Irton'; Herrick, of Be aumanor ;
Buchanan, of Ardinconnal and Blair Vadoch ; I sorbet,. of
Sundorne Castle ; Dawson,
of Castle Dawson ; ainwarmg,
of Whitmore ' • Meyrick' Bodorgan and Good ch Court ;
.Phelips, of 1360-gin's Park and Montacute ; Ver aon Graham,
of Hilton Park ;4' Welman, of Poundsford Park ; Wybergh, of
Clifton Hall ; Yarburgh, 'of Heslingtou Hall ; Macalester, of
Loup ; Homby, of Dalton Hall.
John Bolton, Esq., of Liverpool and Stoors, last
week, divided the sum of two thousand guinea ; amongst the
charities of that town. The Infirmary receiv ed 500/. ; the
Dispensaries, 3001.: the Blue Coat Hospit: d, 4001. ; the
Bind School, 3004 ; the Deaf and Dumb School, lOU ;
and the Seamen's Hospital, 2001.—Leeds luteivencer.
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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT,

(THIS EVENING.)

HOUSE OF LORDS.
The House of Lords did not sit this evening.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The SPEAKEL took the Chair at the usual time.
DARTLEY NUTRALIZATION BILL.
On the motion of Mr. LEADER, this Bill was read a
second time.

MANCAESTER AND LEEDS RAILWAY.
Lord STANLEY moved the second reading of this
Bill.

Mr. W. DUNCOMBE presented a letter from the
proprietors of the Leeds Canal, complaining that the
standing orders had not been complid with, and praying
that the Bill might be referred back to the Committee.
Lord STANLEY made no objection to the Bill being
referred back to the Committee, and it was referred ac-
cordingly.
LEEDS AND DERBY RAILWAY.

Sir J. BECKET said he was about to move that the
Leeds and Derby Railway Bill should be referred to a
Committee, but he feared the recommendation of the Select
Committee would prevent him at present doing so.
The SPEAKER asked if upon the line there was any
competition ?
Sir JOHN BECKETT said there was not.

The SPEAKER said he thought the recommendation
of the Committee only referred to cases where there was
competition between parties on the same lives. Perhaps
some member of the Committee would be able to inform
the House what was their feeling on the subject.

Lord STANLEY,said, as far as he could collect the re-
commendation of the Committee, included such cases only
as there were conflicting interhsts.
Sir JOHN BECKETT said, under these circum-
stances, he would move that the Bill be referred to the
Yorkshire list.—AgreecLto.

LONDON AND BRIGHTON RAILWAY.

Lord G. LENNOX moved the commitment of the Lon-
don and Brightonßailway Bill (Stevenson's) to the Sur-
rey list.

Mr. GORING presented a petition against the Bill.
After a few words from an HoN. MEMBER, the import
of which could not be heard in the gallery,
gLord GEO. LENNOX postponed his motion till to—
morrow.