The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-26 00:00:00

THE CALEDONIAN RAILWAY.
The works througnout the whole of this arduous part
of the undid-tukir,g are proceeding very satisfactorily, and
in many places have a very firosned appearance. At in-
tervals, upwards of three stifles of permanent rails have
been laid, and other two miles in a state of forwardness
to admit of the plates and sleepers being immediately
put down. Along the slopes of some of the first cuttings
and embankmen:s the batters have been trimmed and
sown with grass seeds, the fencing and side walls nearly
Completed, and altoget,tier in su:n a state as to adunt
the transit of locomotive., w,!re it not that they are iso-
lated by intervening portions of the works in progress.
At Beattock, the walls of the station and eng.ne-house-
are rising rapidly Over their foundations; and onwards,
as far as Harthope, on the Evan, all the viaducts, ae,
eotninodation arches, conduits, and cattle creeps, are
completed, and no obstacle to stay the progress of cutting
and embanking, saving the inherent obstinacy of
iht
suptirstratum and rock, which is being subdued by the
Potency of the money power in a vast expenditure of
gunpowder, human labour, and even life. Aimut two-
thirds of the heavy cutting at Greskin has been accom
plished, and the retaining wall of the force or embank-
ment is now considered sufficient to shield the superin-
cumbent material against the predatory encroachments
of the Evan when in wrath. Everywhere on toe banks
of the river the works are in a state of advancement to
admit of speedy completion. The piers and abutments
of the various viaducts and bridges over Evan water and
the Glasgow road at Harthope and Hell's Cauldron, are
nearly at the level, and will soon admit of the covers.
whether of stone, metal, or wood, with which they are
to he joined, being thrown over. The summit, too—and
here the herculean labours of Messrs. Stephenson and
Co. centre—is beginning to own the might that slumber.
in a "navey's" arm ; and ere six months elapse will present
a less formidable front to the invasion, by the giants of
steam, of these mountain solitudes, where erst the
genius of retirement held undisputed domain.—Dum-
fries Courier.

WHITSUN AMUSEMENTS.
(MONDAY.)
CoLosszum.—This establishment was open yesterday
for the reception of visitors. A considerable number
attended. They belonged in general to the upper and
Middle orders; but, so far as we could perceive, few, it
any, of the working classes were amongst the spectators.
The price, although reduced, still keeps the interesting
views of this estaulishment beyond the reach of the
artisan and humble tradesman.
DIORAMA.—The Diorama, Regent's Park, was visited
yesterday by several persons. The exhibition consisted
a representation of the interior of St. Mark's, at
Venice, and a view of Tivoli, near Rome. Both repre-
lentat.ons are extremely interesting, and well deserving
of a "bit.
THE BRITISH MUSEUM.—In consequence of the fine•
fleas of the weather yesterday attracting the holiday-
makers to the out-of door amusements, the number who
visited this establishment was not so great as at Easter.
The
i great source of attraction at this place was the tie.;
and staircase, which (not yet opened at Easter) ex-
eted the admiration of ail. The people were well con-
ductedi and orderly, and rendered the attendance of extra
eenstables to preserve regularity unnecessary.
THE NATIONAL GALLERY--At this place the heat,
from the number of visitors who pay their annual visit
toillis receptacle for the fine arts, was almost insulter-
re. All the pictures had their admirers, but the
b'eatest admiration was bestowed upon the recently ac
quired picture by Raffaelle of the Knight's Vision."
TRR ROYAL ACADEMY, &c.—The Royal Academy
and the other exhibitions devoted to the annual show of
What has been done by our native artists during the past
twelve months, were well attended.
,LWESTMINSTER ABBEY AND Sr. PAUL'S—The first of
these establishments was open yesterday, and in conse-
quence of the reduction in the prices to view the various
Chapels a large number of persons, who bad been to see
the House of Lords, also availed themselves of the op
trunity of viewing this noble pile with the ancient
0i.113131, coronation &c. St. Paul's, in consequence
Childrentthereparation for the amiiversary of the charity
on the 3d of June, was not open for Divine ser-
. 'deep
HE TOWER e 7 LONDON.—This national exhibition,
nth its jewel -room and armoury, was well patronised by
lle holiday folks yesterday, the reduction in the price of
entnission being the cause of so many people visiting it.
ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, REGENT'S PARR.—During
yesterday the public were admitted to these gardens
without obtaining fellows' orders, merely by paying the
that
price of admission. The consequence was,
been !L greater number of parties paid than would have
man the case had they to seek first for members' orders
afterwards. pas We underst did that the same pet-
L.D"ge will be extended to the public during the holidays.
tuber
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.—An immense
st— .r of adults and juveniles paid a visit to this in-
incuctive and amusing exhibition. Not the least interest-
-1111, Portion of the performance was the lecture on
atunrs.l Philosophy, by Dr. Bachhoffner, and the ex-
am' ons to the working models and machinery, which
Calculated to incite the rising generation to become
minted( with this very useful department of science.
this betted
TUssAUD.—Several hundre d persons visited
the tiZeted lady's exhition during the day, indeed from
noon thstpe doors were opened until late in the after-
uitious htrge room was densely crowded. Several ad-
atnongst taisve recently been made to the collection,
Re:lry mr",..e 'figures are Pope Pius 1X.,. in full costume,
period'
be• "-a James I. in toe splendid costume of the
The new magnificent ventilating dome, which
b. e, en erected at a cost of 7001., was greatly admired
company.
URTINETTesjMoDEL OF JERUSALEM.—During yes-
te'ti,ny a gentleman attended every hour to explain this
exquisite work of art, and from the time the doors were
Opened a great many persons availed themselves of the
Opportunity presented by inspecting this great model of
theltoly city:
THE WHITSON FAlRS,—Yesterday the fair annualli
held in Greenwich at this season commenced. Rich-
ardson's theatre and Ale.ar's Crown and Anchor booth,
as usual, were the principal objects of attraction.
A host of minor entertainments were also on
the ground. The town and fair was crowded
throughout the day with visitors from the metro
polls, who arrived by railway and steam boat, the
ormer bringing its living freight every twelve, and the
litter every ten minutes. A large fair was also held on
B.„tePney-green, the principal features at which were
onabwell's menagerie, Clark's equestrian circus, and
three theatres (Johnson's, Paterson's, and Frazer's).
This fair also had its Crown and Anchor booth, upwards
of 400 feet long. Upwards of two hundred thousand
persons visited this fair during the day. Fairs were
r 0 held at Wandsworth, Chalk-farm, and the Chalk-
-41! Islington, all of which received a fair share of
the Patronage. The whole were under the control
p.31.`1e Police, who caused all amusement to cease at 11

WRESTLING AT THE BRECKNOCK ARMS.—Yesterday
the grounds at the Brecknock Arms, Camden town,
'ere thrown open for the display of wrestling in the
rievonsbire style, and the wrestling at this season, al-
:1•%378 go", has this year as well as last been attended
th:th novel and extraordinary interest. This is owing.
eanY noblemen and gentlemen, ardent admirers
..ot
1,4183:11Y art, having subscribed liberally to raise
Y
,t saw as will insure handsome prizes to the
yal-,.`"". This induced many Cornish celebrities last
vietn- come up to London and di-play their protrss,
14,47 attending their efforts ; and the committee
be tg this year announced their intention of giving the
threemen a fair chance of success by arranging the
day 7,11_t s' play in the Devonshire, and the last three
days'
style, a large number of their crack
fro have Come up from Devon, who, with the " stars "
f wall and the " luminaries" of the London ring,
eorX"ed a combination of wrestling talent never before
,ected in any ring. It was decided, the better to test
he Merits of the men, that they should be matched ex-
" Ming to weight and performances, and that in order
to wrestle the second time the candidate should throw
Lib opponent two back falls. Those so successful were
Water (C) who .threw Eyers (D) twice and quickly;
Flynn (Ireland), a stunted Ajax, who twice grasped spin
e,edß.o.
Dyer (C)vantt -Oliver-,(e)mthe Roper, a t
merlon, who first tripped and then heaved
Kempp (D)
Gundry. the Cornish champion (winner of these prizes
last year), now faced
the celebrated Chapple, champion
Of Devon, and thermovements were watched with
breathless interest, atter strength and science had
both been almost when,i
i.Theyexhausted,
will meet again to-morrow
threw his powerful
opponent a single fai
as will Lemon (I)) sod Tresise (C). who each won a fall.
Snell, Ellicombt', Hodge, Goodman, &c., have yet to
wrestle.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, MAY 24.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—There is an improvement in our
share market to-day, and prices range higher than last
quoted, with a better business doing. The Rates are—Birken-
head, Lancashire. and Cheshire Junction, 2 dis.—Bir-
rningham and Oxford, 6% p.—Buckinghamshire, 174 i die
Ea!it Luarneashire, New, 21/i4 dis.—Ditto, New (scrip),l;‘ dia.—
ton_ b gh and Glasgow, Halves, 63/4 p.—Fleetwood, Pres-
-13/1!nel West Riding Junction, 112 die.—Great North,rn,
1/IM—Huddersfield and Manchester Railway and Canal,
5 die. ex int.—Ditto, —Ditto Extension, ss. 9d. ex int.—Leeds and
ewsbut.Y, Halves dia.—Leeds and Thirsk, Preference,
par—London and ,Nrirth-Western, 169 V 2 —Ditto, Quarters
i)G. 1). 151/4 p—M hester and Leeds, Fifths, 3LA p.—
itto 32/. Shares (late Extension). dis.—Ditto, Halves
(ate'L. and B.), 14 die —Ditto, Fifths (late West Riding
Union), dia—Mialand Stock, New, Il4—Ditto, New,
leg
t.—North British, New Quarters (scrip), p.—Nurth
tfrordshire, 134 p.—York and Newcastle (late N. and I.),
Preference, 2% P.—Belfast and Ballymena, I I die.
EDINBURGH, MAY 21
87°01E EXCITANGE.—The sales are--Dundee and Northern
Junction 29s.—Dundee and Perth, Quarters, 52s.—Edin-
burgh, Leith, and Granton, Quarters, 103. 6d.—Edinburgh
15!1.(1 Northern, New, 555. 6d.—Edinburgh and Perth, 28s.—
Ditto, Halves, 6s. 61. G Northern, 38e. 6d.—North
Brit'
British, Quarters (scrip), 13s. 3d.--Ditto, Thirds, 433. 6d.
GLASGOW, MAY 22.
STocK RxenANGE.—The sales are—Edinburgh and
va. 6d.
Glasgow,o„ Quarters, 16Y—Edinburgh and Perth ( New Co.),
Halves, No. 1, 81.—k.
—Glasgow Kilmarnock, and Ayr, 1151.—Ditto.
ehester and marnoc
I k and Ayr Direct, 12s. —Man-
lius, 5/. Southampton, 9s. 31—Stirling and Dunferm-

BOROUGH or LAMBETH,—A meeting of the Com-
mittee of electors took place at the Ship
Tavern. Wal-
cot-place,
on Monday, for the purpose of arranging for
the public meeting
of Thursday next, John Fuller, Esq ,
In the chair. Letters were read from Mr. Hawes and
Mr. D'Eyneourt, the sitting Members, declining to be
Present at the proposed meeting, cilia% on the ground
lilt! the time fixed upon being the Queen's birth day ; but
J,Lw.?•setnnoupeed that Mr. Suellson had issued circulars
`-, Le le behalf reques:ing the attendance of their friends
to 1111 n ,g
• efforil any vote of *disapprobation ; and, as vreat
ties will be made by the Dissenting and Radical par-
" Pee crowded meeting and strong discussion may hi
tred.