The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-31 00:00:00

LONDON, FRIDA Y EVENING,

PIOUS FRAUDS IN SCOTLAND.

i,et of exult oion t,) it party profe,,bing thetn,e;vei th,(!ly
devottd to the cause of religion and morality, the Pna-
risers of Scotland have e:ery reason to be pleased with
the proceedingl of the Edina urgh and Glasgow Railway
Company at torir meeting on Tuesday, to cen:id.ar the
propriety of accorninudlting the public with a morning
and evening train on Sundays.
Li issuing the usual blank proxies for this meeting,
the dire tors were not content with the two alternatives
fur Sunday trains and against Sunday trainil, but they
gave a third choice, to " leave the matter in the hands of
the directors." The Scotsman noticed this peculiarity
on Saturday, and rightly predicted that it betokened a
plot; but of chat nature could not be devised, for these
men are very deep. It was supposed that, as the very
limited extent of the accommodation asked by the tole-
rant party was not explained, many who would scarcely
wish to record their vote directly and without limitation
for Sabbath trains, and yet were not hostile to them,
might adopt the alternative of leaving the matter in the
hands of the directors, as something that appeared like
a middle course. Although probably no one expected a
numerical majority to adopt this view, yet the directors
are presumed to have entertained a hope that it would
draw off a sufficient number from the tolerant party to
give a majority to the Pharisees.
If they anticipated this they were mistaken. The
numbers stood—tor the motion to open the line, 7,565;
against it, 5,836: majority of proxies for Sunday ac-
commodation, 1,729. But there was a third element to
bring into operation, in 1,839 proxies for having the
matter in the hands of the directors; and this afforded
the materials for a scheme which, in boldness and inge-
nuity, would not have discredited a Charteris or a De
Kos. Against the motion for opening the line the
amendment proposed was, " That the meeting refuse the
motion; and, having entire confidence in the present
board of management, resolve to leave this matter en-
tirely in the hands of the directors." In support of this
amendment the chairman counted not only the proxies
against the opening of the line, but those for leaving the
matter in the hands of the directors; and the result was,
that, couuting the meeting and the proxies, the directors
got a majority of 241.
These voters for confidence in the directors were thus
subjected to the ingenious alternative, "Heads I win,
tails you lose." To understand the baseness of the
trick, observe that all those who sent their proxies
against Sunday trains are made to vote for leaving the
matter in the hands of the directors. What would these
worthies say should the directors think fit to open •the
line on Sunday, on the plea that they have a vote re-
corded committing the matter to their hands? If they
should do so, we cannot say that it would be very in-
consistent with their past morality.
It may be a nice question, with those who are curious
in the analysis of moral obliquity, whether the incident
we have just related, or that by which the same object
was accomplished in the Scottish Central Company, be
the more admirable in its cunning unscrupulousness.
Our readers may probably remember the circumstance
to which we allude. A vast preponderance of proxies
were in favour of opening the line, but the person who
was to move the amendment on that side happening to
leave the room for a few minutes, the counter-motion
was put in his absence; and as no one had presence of
mind enough to represent him, it was declared unani-
mously carried!
Dr. Candish lately described the operations of the
Sabbath Alliance as " long-headed," an expression gene-
rally synonymous with cunning. That individual objects
may be accomplished through such qualities we do not
doubt; but it involves too much of the art of wisdom of
this world, which is foolishness in reality, to be the
means of permanently influencing great questions in
which truth, religion, and honesty are concerned. It
will do no harm to the cause of toleration in Scotland to
be beaten with such weapons. We only hope that no
temporary irritation may tempt its advocates to have
' recourse to others like them. Let them never doubt
that they will ultimately triumph. They hold embarked
with them a more precious freight than Caesar and his
, fortunes—and one that shall never see shipwreck—even
the great principle of eternal truth.—Examiner.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SlR,—When a man writes he may see cause to
revise and reconsider the subject on which he writes ;
such is the case with respect to the short letter I sent
you on the subject of flushing contaminating the
river, and the mode for alleviating it, by obtaining a
larger quantity of water to dilute the filth.
It appears that from Lechlade to London there is
a fall of 244 feet at high-water time, 258 feet at low
water, this effects a strong run Seaward; increase
the quantity, and the sewage is more overpowered;
to do this, enlarge the openings at spring heads and
make fresh ones. Will any person pretend that
throughout the extent of the upper basin, in Hants,
Berks, Wilts, Gloucester, Oxford, Bucks, Bedford,
&c., more water cannot be found? for if once brought
to the surface, it will find its way to the river, pro.
ducing benefit as above stated, and improving the
navigation, for though ballast engines are in parts of
the river above bridge, they do not work with the
object of improving the navigation, but to obtain sale-
able gravel, &c., which may be seen about Wands-
worth at low water any day.
I am, Sir, &c.,
A STEAM-BOAT TRAVELLER.

PARISH OF ST. BRIDE.—INTRAMURAL INTER-
MENTS.—Last evening a numerously attended public
meeting of parishioners was held in the vestry-room in
St. Bride's-passage, for the purpose of receiving a report
from the Burial-grounds Committee touching the con-
dition of the graveyards in connexion with the parish,
and on other business. The Rev. C. Marshall, vicar,
occupied the chair. The minister and churchwardens'
accounts having been confirmed and received, and a rate
of 10d. in the pound for the relief of the poor having
been made, the secretary proceeded to read the report
from the Burials Committee, from which it appeared
that they believed the public health was not endangered
by interring bodies in the vaults under the church, the
coffins being obliged to be lined with lead. The church-
yard adjoining was closed, as was also the one is Far.
ringdon-street. • Mr. Low said he was sorry to find any
exception had been made. Intramural interments should
be entirely abolished; and he believed that opening a
vault was much more injurious to the health of those
persons residing in the neighbourhood of the church than
opening any grave. He would ask, might not the coffins
which were now placed just underneath the flooring of
the church burst, and if so, the effluvium would be rising
from the cracks in the ground whilst they would be
worshipping. The chairman said there was not the
slightest smell in the vaults, and he would have no hesi-
tation in passing a night in them; consequently, the
public health could not be endangered by burying in
them. Several other gentlemen also observed that they
had lately been in the vaults, and found nothing objec-
tionable in them, and that the committee had determined
to close them as they have done the burial-grounds,
the moment they believe them to be dangerous. Atter
a short discussion the report was adopted, and a vote of
thanks having been passed to the Rev. Chairman, the
meeting separated.
SERIOUS RIOT AT WATERLOO-IBRlDGE.—Yester-
day, between two and three o'clock, a gang of thirteen
fellows, evidently with an intention of robbing the toll-
house, caused great alarm and confusion on the Surrey
side of Waterloo-bridge. They endeavoured to force
past the pay-place without payment of one of them, but
Snowden, the collector, anticipating their object, closed
his door and resisted, when he was struck by one of the
gang. Snowden called to his companion (Dunman),
who had charge of the carriage-toll, for assistance, but
after a few minutes the fellows passed over towards the
Strand, seeing that the precautions taken by the col-
lector had thwarted their designs. Just as the affray
was over an officer of the L division reached the toll-
house, having been round his beat; but better protection
is required for the Surrey side toll-collectors. They
were all recognised as a gang of " smashers."
WESTMINSTER FREEHOLD LAND SOCIETY.—The
third fortnightly meeting of this society was held at the
York Hotel, Upper Wellington-street, Strand, on Wed-
nesday evening, when 621. Bs. was received for entrance
fees and subscriptions. The motives for joing these
societies appear to be twofold--the political one of
being able to reform the House of Commons under the
existing law, and the superior advantage they give as an
investment.
PREVENTION or CHOLERA. Yesterday evening,
Mr. George Ross, medical officer of health in the West
London Union, delivered an address in Harp-alley
School-rooms, Farringden-street, on the propagation
and means of prevention of cholera and other epidemic
diseases. As the locality in which the address was de-
livered indicates, his audience consisted almost entirely
of the humbler classes, those who are most exposed to
the ravages of epidemic disease. It was evident, too,
from the extraordinary interest with which they listened
to the lecture, and the great numbers of both sexes pre-
sent, that practical experience of the ravages which the
scourge is now making in the metropolis had made most
of those present intensely desirous to obtain information
on the subject. Mr. Ross addressed his audience at
great length and in a style well adapted to them. lie
progress of cholera, and
pointed out the uniform p
espe-
cially remarked upon the predilection which it had
shown for certain parts of the metropolis. He clearly
exposed the sanitary evils of those districts where it has
been found most violent in its attacks, and he pointed
out the precautions which the humbler classes especially
ought to adopt in order to ward off its approach, and to
meet it when it does come. He especially cautioned the
meeting against the use of stimulants, and mentioned
that the most fatal cases be had met with were of per-
sons taken ill while in a state of intoxication, or during
the depression of the nervous system which followed it.
His remarks throughout were listened to with the greatest
attention, and ho was frequently applauded. It is due
to Mr. Ross to state, that at the outset of his observa-
tions he gave an explanation of the motives—highly cre-
ditable to him—which induced him to step out of the
usual professional routine and deliver a public address
on the subject of cholera.
We regret to have to record the death, on the
12th of July, of Mr. Campbell, clerk of the check, in the
dockyard, and at one time acting secretary to Sir R.
Oliver. Mr. Campbell was a lieutenant in the royal
navy, and for some time commanded a merchant ship.
He came to Bombay in quest of an appointment, in
November, 1841, and was afterwards employed as just
mentioned. He has left at home a wite and a large
family, we fear very inadequately provided for.
BUCKLAND MONARCHORUM Cumecia.—Sir T.
Trayton Fuller Elliot Drake, Bart., the owner of Buck-
land Abbey, and patrog of the living, has lately pre-
sented to this church an organ of considerable power
and compass, which has been erected in the gallery, and
is at once an ornament and a great addition to the ser-
vice. It is at present played by Miss Buller, daughter
of Sir Andrew Buller, of Yound.—Exeter Flying Post.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
.!:11URSDAY.
An unin:.ually nromisilig weal-filied list, favourc.bia
weather, and special trains, combined to make yesterday
the most succ,..s,ful "grand chly" ki,own at Egham for
tie fii.e or six years. The company, perhaps, NY US

not so fashionable-as could have b-cen wished, but in
number it lest nothing to desire. The bustle which pre-
vailed in the town for a considerable time previous to
the commcccement of the races, end the crowded state
of the course from cue o'clock until near six, must have
enabled all interested in the meeting to reap a golden
harvest. It will no doubt stimulate the Committee to
renewed exertions, and the inhabitants to increased con-
tributions to the race-fund; and when we add that Sir
Joseph Hawley, Mr. Payne, and Colonel Peel, have ac•
cepted the stewardship for next year, there can be no
reason to doubt that Egham, now it has obtained the
advantage of railway communication with the metropolis
will become one of the most popular meetings on the
" home circuit."

The principal visitors yesterday were the Marquis of
Exeter, Earl of Strathmore, Lord Brownlow Cecil, Lord
Frederick Fitzroy, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Sir Joseph
Hawley, the Hon. Captain Rens, Hon. Admiral Paulett,
lion. Henry Forester, Captain Delme, Mr. George Fi.z-
roy, Mr. Greville, Mr. Payne, Mr. Gratwicke, Mr.
Shelley, Mr. Driukald, Mr. Osbaldeston, &c. &c.
The racing, which was remarkable for the unex-
pected defeat of The Hero, and a fatal accident to
Remembrance, commenced, shortly after two o'clock,
with
The Amateur Stakes, of 10 sovs. each, with 25 added,
for three yrs old, 9st 10lb ; four, lOst 101 b ; five, llst
51b ; six and aged, 1 lst 121 b. The second to save his
stake; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs., if demanded,
&c. Gentlemen riders. Two miles.
Lord Strathmore's Spectator, aged (Owner) 1
Sir. Roles Cossachia, 5 yrs (Mr. T. P. Rolt) 2
Mr. Bevill's Sir Peter Laurie, 5 yrs (Mr. Bevill) 3
Mr. S. G. L. Fox's Lady Frances, 4 yrs (Owner) 4
Betting-6 to 4 agst Cossachia, sto 2 agst Sir Peter
Laurie, and 3to 1 agst Spectator. Cosachia made
strong running to the turn, in making which she ran
out, and lost her lead ; she resumed it, however, at the
gap, held it to the stand, where she was caught by Spec-
tator, and beaten cleverly by a length.
The Surrey and Middlesex Stakes, of 25 soya. each, 15
ft, and only sit declared, &c. The second to save his
stake. The winner to pay 15 sovs to theand
judge,
subscribe to the stakes in 1850. Two miles and a dis.
(22 Subs., 9 of whom declared.)
Lord Exeter's Gardenia, 4 yrs, 7st 61b ...(3. Mann) 1
Mr. Gratwicke's Landgrave, Est 71b (Kitchener) 2
Mr. E. R. Clark's Giselle, 6 yrs, Bst 81b...(Flatman) 0
Mr. Death's Antagonist, 5 yrs, Bst 21b (A. Day) 0
Mr. Shelley's Remembrance, 4 yrs, 7st 41b ...(L'earl) 0
Mr. S. Scott's Buckstone, 4 yrs, Est 121 b (Crouch) 0
Mr. Rarnsbottom's Miss Wilfred f, Est 21b ...(Brown) 0
Sir G. Hoathcote's Countess c, 6st ... (R. Sherwood) 0
Mr. W. Sadler's Ambassadress, sst 12Ib (Gilbert) 0
Betting-3 to 1 agst Gardenia, 4to 1 agst Ambassa-
dress (taken), 4 to 1 agst Landgrave, 6 to 1 agst Anta-
gonist, 7 to 1 agst Giselle, 9 to 1 agst Remembrance.
Remembrance made the running at a good pace, followed
by Gardenia and the Countess colt, Antagonist and Miss
Wilfred lying well up; they ran thus to the turn, in
making which Remembrance broke his leg; the running
was then taken up by Antagonist, Gardenia lying at her
side; this couple ran together to the last gap, where
Antagonist was beaten; Gardenia then took the lead,
followed by Landgrave, defeated the latter opposite the
stand, and won by a length, Antagonist, the Countess,
and Miss Wilfred colts well up. Run in 3 min. 48 secs.
Remembrance was so much injured that it was found
necessary to destroy him.
The Railway Plate of 25 sovs., added to a sweepstake of
5 sovs. each, for all ages; optional selling weights.
Winners extra. Three-quarters of a mile. (16 Subs.)
Mr. Ashman's Marquis of Conyngham, 6 yrs, 7st 131 b 1
Mr. Gratwicke's Rochester, 3 yrs, Est 61b (Kitchener) 2
Mr. Nicholl's Fisticuff, aged, Bst 71b (including 31b
extra)
Mr. Rowley's Indiana, 5 yrs, 7st 91b
Mr. Burgess's Hind of the Forest, 4 yrs, 7st 6lb ... 0
Mr. Nicholl's Greenwich, 2 yrs, sst 31b (Hiett) 0
Lord Strathmore's Second-hand, 2 yrs, 4st 91b 0
Duke of Richmond's Mirror, 3 yrs, Est 91b (G. Brown) 0
Sir G. Heathcote's f. by Astracan, 2 yrs,4st 91b (Hall) 0
Sir S. Spry's Bastilion, 3 yrs, Est 21b (J. Mann) 0
Mr. Cook's Damson, 3 yrs, 6st 41b...(R0b. Sherwood) 0
Mr. E. R. Clark's Coronet, 4 yrs, 7st (Dockeray) 0
Mr. Frances's Heroine, 2 yrs, sst (W. Harlock) 0
Mr. Death's Nectar, 4 yrs, 7st 81b (Ralph Sherwood) 0
Betting-9 to 2 agst Rochester, 5 to 1 each agst
Fisticuff, Greenwich, and Mirror, 7 to 1 agst Hind of
the Forest, and 7 to 1 agst Marquis of Conyngham. The
winner made nearly all the running. Won cleverly by
a length, and was claimed.
The Queen's Plate of 100 guineas; three yrs old 7st
51b; four, 9st llb; five, 9st 11lb; six and aged, lOst
21b. Two miles and a distance.
Lord Exeter's Midia, 3 yrs, 7st 51b (J. Mann) 1
Mr. Powney's The Hero, 6 yrs, lOst 21b ...(A. Day) 2
Mr. Harris's Prior of St. Margaret, aged, lOst 21b ... 3
Mr. Whittington's hby Kremlin, 4 yrs, 9st llb bolted
Betting-6 to lon The Hero, and 6to 1 agst Midia.
The running for the first mile and a half was made up
by the Prior of St. Margaret's, it was then taken up by
the Hero, and carried by him until within half a mile
of home, where he was headed by Midia, who retained
the lead to the end, and won by a length. Run in
3 min. 55 sec.
The Egham Stakes of 5 soya. each, with 30 added; three
yrs old, 7st; four, Bst 41b; five, Bst 101 b; six and
aged, 9st llb; mares and geldings allowed 31b;
winners extra. Optional, selling weights. Heats.
One Mile. (10 Subs.)
Mr. W. Sadler's Master Murray, aged, Est 121 b... 1 1
Mr. Stephenson's Ziska, 5 yrs, 4st 10113
Sir Gl-tileathcote's cby Lanercost, 3 yrs, Est 0 3

Lord Strathmore's The Probe, 3 yrs, Est 131 b ... 2 0
Mr. F. Nicoll's Fisticuff, aged, 7st 121 b (Abrahams) 3 0
Dk. of Richmond's Syrup, 3 yrs, 4st 131 b (A.Paris) 0 0
Mr. Salt's Highwayman, 6 yrs, 7st (carried 7st
21b (Ralph Sherwood) 0 0
Mr. E. Clark's Alpheia, 4 yrs, 7st llb (Crouch) 0 0
Mr. Ottway's Bon-bon, 3 yrs, sst 111 b (carried
6st 21b) (Elmore) 0 0
First Heat-3 to 1 agst Bon-bon-4 to 1 each agst
Syrup and the Probe. Won very easily, Fisticuff a bad
third.

Second heat-5 to 4 agst Master Murray, who made
all the running, and won in a canter by two lengths, the
Countess colt a bad third.
BETTING ON THE COURSE.
LEAMINOTON STAKES.

2 to 1 agst Fernbill 10 to 1 agst Ellerdale
6 to 1 agst Sotterley 15 to 1 agst Hagley
Bto 1 agst Collingwood 20 to 1 agst Ribaldry
ST. LEGER.

7 to 4on Flying Dutchman 30 to 1 agst Saucy Dick
20 to 1 agst Old Dan Tucker (taken)
(taken)
8 to 1 agst Nunnykirk and Old Dan Tucker (taken)
The Epsom Autumn Meeting takes place on the Tues-
day after Doncaster, and judging from the large sums
added to the various prizes, and the largeness of the en-
tries to the two years old stakes and handicap, will be a
brilliant wind-up to the metropolitan season.
HEREFORD RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
The Hunters' Stakes of 10 sous. each, h ft, if declared,
with 30 added. Gentlemen riders, &c. Heats twice
round and a dis. (10 Subs.; three of whom declared.)
Mr. Isaac Day's Colocynthus, 4 yrs (Oliver) 3 1 1
Mr. W. Shirley's Novelist, 5 yrs, list 101 b 1 2 2
Mr. Tollett's Tipperary Boy, 6 yrs, lOst 121 b 2 3 3
Mr. Humphreys's Plaintiff, 4 yrs, lOst 51b 4 4 dr
The Maiden Stakes of 6 soya. each ; heats, one mile.