The Sun.
London, England, 1847-10-22 00:00:00

FIRE AT THE WHITTINGTON

CLUB.—(THIS DAY.)
A fire broke out in the kitchen of this institution
about half-past four this morning, and burned with
great fury till about seven. The engines of the fire
brigade were soon on the spot, and the exertions 01r
the brigade put a stop to the flames before very much
injury was done to the main part of the establish'
ment, the kitchens, with three rooms over then:
being in a second building at the back, connected
with the main building only by a range of small side
rooms. All the furniture in this back part, which viae
very substantial and elegant, and had only been in
use three months, is either entirely or partially de'
stroyed.

The building itself does not seem to be substalv
tially injured.
The conservatory, which connected the back an
front premises, was filled with sheets of plate glass'
seven feet high, and nearly half an inch thick, which
were cracked by the heat, and strewed on the floor
like broken biscuit.

The building and contents are insured in several
offices.

Of course the operations of the club will be stopped
for a time ; but some parts of those operations, which
are carried on at the offices in Cheapside, such as the
classes, will proceed as before.

CONFLAGRATION at the SOUTII'

EASTERN RAILWAY.—(THIS DAY.)
This morning, about a quarter past eight o'clock,
the greatest confusion was created in the immediate
vicinity of the Bricklayers' Arms terminus of the
South Eastern Railway, by a general cry of " Fire '
being raised. In an instant afterwards smoke and
flame were to be seen mounting a great height into
the air. Intelligence was communicated to the
fire stations, and in a few minutes the Waterloo-roe,
brigade and West of England engines arrived, for.
lowed by others from the more distant district";
The firemen found a temporary range of shops, abut
300 feet long, and nearly 40 feet wide, in one Mess
of flame. This place was filled with pitch, tar, and
other inflammable articles, one portion being 0"a
as a dressing shop for tarpaulings, another part we:
termed the harness maker's work room, and the third
was used as a store house for rough goods. Shortly
after the workmen had gone to breakfast a bO4
of fire shot through the tarpauling shops; the O.
made rapid progress, and it was with great difficulty
that the vehicles and pockets of hops piled round the
burning property could be removed. The firemen'
under the direction of Mr. Connorton and Nirci
Henderson, the chief officers of the Brigade and
West of England, set their hose to the plugs in the,
yard, and a copious stream of water was scattered
over the flames, which was extinguished by half-PeAs.t
nine o'clock, but not until the entire range of she
ding was levelled with the ground, and the stock Je
trade deposited therein consumed. The origin :t
the disaster is unknown, but it is generally supP°s r
to have been caused by the boiling over of a copPe
of oil and pitch.

THE COURT.—WINDSOR, THURSDAY EvzstiNG:
The Duke of Norfolk arrived this morning, and Wino
paid his devoir to her Majesty at the Castle, be roc;
ceeded, as Master of the Horse, to inspect the' Wintfs
establishment in his Grace's department, and then e
for Hampton Court. At four o'clock this afternoon th
e.
pony carriages were ordered into the quadrangle for `d,
afternoon drive, and her Majesty and the Prince, ,1e,,•
ing the way in their pony phaeton and pair"'";,4
through the grand entrance into the Long-walk, followho
by two of the pony landaus and four, in which wire t..
Duchess of Sutherland, the Duke and Duchess of
gyle, the Countess of Desert, Earl Morley, and tithe'
members of the Court. Colonel Seymour and Id,P
Ormsby Gore, Equerry and Groom in Waiting. attend'
ing on horseback. The royal party returned to the
Castle soon after six o'clock.
The Earl and Countess of Dalhousie, family,
suite, are to embark for Alexandria, en route to
cutta, about the third week in the ensuing month. 4","
Noble Governor-General will take passage in the S ,„'cii
steam-frigate, Captain Henderson, C. 8., which arri'f
yesterday at Portsmouth, from Lisbon.
The Observer of Sunday, October 24, will givetijah:
fullest particulars of the state of the Money Market? n
Funds, Failures, and all Commercial Matters conneers-.
with Monetary Affairs. The Observers of Sunday,
10 and 17, which together, contained sixteen folio
lumns of city, commercial intelligence, revenue tablelo
&c., have been twice reprinted, and copies of either 5;
be had at the office, 170, Strand, all this month of
tober. Price of the Observer, 6d.
COMMITTAL OF A GENTLEMAN OF PROFEI"
At the Tamworth Petty Sessions, on Monday, c.
'
Thomas Bramall, Esq., S. P..Shawe Esq., and tho4lll,
B. Taylor, Mr. William Tongue, of Comberford
near Tamworth, a gentleman residing on his own estgt •
r
appeared upon a remand from Friday week, to answe 0,
charge of having feloniously carried away a large clui4os
tity of timber, valued at upwards of 101., from the nip
Valley works at the Tame-bridge, near Tamworth,
Tongue was committed for trial at the sessions novo
being held at Stafford, but was admitted to bail, bin
1001.,in and two sureties of 501. each.—BientinP"
Advertiser. Sit,
BOOKSELLERS' PROVIDENT INSTITUTION. ij
evening a meeting of the directors of the Bookselle_.
Provident Institution was held at the Committee-2-07
in Paternoster-row, for the transaction of general %log
ness. The report was extremely satisfactory. 03
the past year relief was afforded to a number of sick Ili,
distressed retail booksellers, their assistants, And_rof
down. The amount of assistance granted to menr btf
the trade, since 1840, has amounted to consjuetTiore
above 1,000/. In connexion with the above 'ode*"
has been established a provident retreat" for the ee;is
and decayed members of the trade, which is situate y
Abbott's. Langley. The society is possessed of a paw
nent funs l of nearly 1,700/.
Great apprehensions are expressed that the vriP, oryi
will cause great distress in the Highlands,
the Scotsman, " somebody or another draws,aliSk
576,0001. of rent-from the three ountries is 'raw..
distress is prophesied." " bat,' leo

COURT CIRCULAR.
WINDSOR, THURSDAY.—The Queen and Prince
Albert took their accustomed walk this morning on
th,,Eastern-terrace and Slopes.
I he Royal Family took walking and pony exercise.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert rode out this
forenoon on horseback, attended by Colonel Seymour.
His Excellency the Chevalier Bunsen, and his
Serene Highness Prince Lowenstein, left the Castle
to-day,
The royal dinner party at the Castle this evening
included the Duchess of Sutherland, the Duke and
Duchess of Argyle, Mr. G. E. and Hon. Mrs. Anson,
and the Rev. Frederick Anson.
The Band of the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards
Was in attendance during dinner, and performed the
following pieces
Overture—" La Sirene".
Selection—" Stabat Mater"
Waltz—" Miranda" .
Finale, 2d Act Moise Rossini.
Tambour Polka Farbach.
Her Majesty's private Band afterwards attended in
the Castle.

Cabinet Council was held at half-past two
2selock yesterday afternoon at the Foreign-office.
Lord Chancellor, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Sir
•tiorge Grey, Viscount Palmerston, Earl Grey, the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Earl of Auckland,
ford Campbell, the Right Hon H. Labouchere, the
ar
m .•
gins of Clanricarde, Viscount Morpeth, and the
Right Hon. T. B. Macaulay.
The Council sat two hours.
Le Commandeur Marques Lisboa, Brazilian Minis-
ter, transacted business yesterday at the Foreign-office.
Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-
office from the Governors of the West India Colonies.
"'patches were also received yesterday from the
Governor of Hong-Kong.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S.—YERTERDAY.
Giselle and Geraldine were backed for a good deal of
itMeg, the former, who had a strong party, rising to 8
1, and leaving off first favourite. Patriot, Hydrangea,
Foreclosure and Queen Mary, also had some friends,
but did not undergo any material change. The Prior of
,St- Margaret's fluctuated between 10 and 17 to 1, the
final average, as near as we could make it out, being 13
to 1. The only horse mentioned for the Criterion was
Flatcatcher, on whom 6to 4 was offered. The Derby
betting was limited, but it was significant enough as it
regarded Springy Jack, who was sent to 20 to 1. Glen-
dower, Flatcatcher, The Stinger, and Beverlac, were in
good demand. Closing prices:—
CRITERION STAKES.
6 to 4 offered on Mr. B. Green's Flatcatcher
CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.
Bto 1 agst Mr. Parr's Giselle, 4 yrs, 7st—taken
and afterwards offered
9to 1 agst Mr. Greville's Geraldine, 4 yrs, 6st—t
12 to 1 agst Mr. Worley's Patriot, 6 yrs, Bst llb
13 to 1 agst Mr. Nunn's Prior of St. Margaret's,
4 yrs, Bst
13 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Hydrangea, 4 yrs,
6st 101 b—take 14 to 1
15 to 1 agst Mr. Rolt's Collingwood, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b
16 to 1 agst Mr. Mostyn's Queen Mary, 3 yrs, Est 61b
17 to 1 agst Mr. Pedley's Foreclosure, 3 yrs, 7st 31b
18 to 1 agst Mr. Taylor's George Hudson, 3 yrs, Est
25 to 1 agst Captain Pettat's Newcourt, aged,Bst 21b
25 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Lady Wildair, 5
yrs, Bst 31b
30 to 1 agst Col. Bouverie's War Eagle,3 yrs, Bst 31b
30 to 1 agst Lord E. Russell's Reminiscence, 3 yrs.
ist 21b
30 to 1 agst Lord Caledon's Wanota, 3 yrs, Est 101 b
1,000 to 20 agst Count Bathyany's Tragical, 4 yrs, 7st
21b —taken
50 to 1 agst Mr. C. Marson's Rufus, 4 yrs, 7st—t
1,000 to 10 agst Mr. S. Conway's Christopher, 3 yrs,
6st 101 b—taken
1,000 to 10 agst Mr. R. Boyce's Colleen Bawn, 5 yrs,
6st 71b
1,000 to 10 agst Mr. Gregory's Clermont, 3 yrs, Est 12b
DERBY.
i l to 1 agst Mr. Mostyn's Surplice
15 to 1 agst Mr. Payne's Glendower—taken
17 to 1 agst Mr. B. Green's Flatcatcher
20 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Springy Jack
28 to 1 agst Mr. J. Scott's The Stinger
30 to 1 agst Mr. B. Green's Beverlac—taken.
THE NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING.—We are
authorised to state that the Criterion Stakes on Monday,
and the Cambridgeshire on Tuesday, will not be run
earlier than two, or later than three o'clock.
DOWN CORPORATION OCTOBER MEETING.
TUESDAY.
The Ulster Produce Stakes.—Sweepstakes of 10 soya.
each, p p; for the Produce of Simoom, Turcoman, and
Launcelot, covering in 1844. The Produce of each
horse to run in separate classes on the first day of the
Maze October Meeting, 1847, when two yrs old; colts,
Bst 71b; fillies and geldings, Bst 41b. One mile. The
proprietor of the sire will add 251 to the winner.
Simoom Stakes.
ford Caledon's borch c out of the Queen (White) 1
Ur. Maxwell's b f out of Helina, by Turcoman ... 2
Captain Rodger's c out of Myrtle, by Wanton ... 3
oßetting-3 to 2 and 2 to 1 on Lord Caledon's colt.
'I it in a canter.

Turcoman St
Maxwell's br c out of Sylphakes.
... walked over
Launcelot Stakes.
Mr. John Martin's b f out of a mare by Buzzard ... 1
The following also started:—Mr. M`Caw's b or br
°tit of the Duchess—Mr. Moore's borbr c out of Ca-
milla by Youn Phantom—Mr. Maxwell's br c out of
Plittnbeau, by Tg u rcoman .
'-'Betting-3 to lon the mare. Won easy.
weepstakes of 15 sous. each, with 40 added. Two
es. Oe .
Mr. Maxwell's bmil m Mary, 4soy yrs,entrance Bit 21b. (Lilly) 1
Mr. Knaresbro's Irish King, 3 yrs, Bst 2
•• •.•
t__The following also started, but were not placed:—Mr.
rtin's b h Croydon, aged, Bst 121b—Mr. Murland's b h
"Ili, 6 yrs 9st 21b—Mr, Murland's Tanais, 3 yrs,
7st 121 b.
Betting-6 to 4 agst The King, 3to 1 agst Mary, 10
RI 4 a
length ag Croydon. After a beautiful race, won by half
th.

WEDNESDAY.
Queen's Plate of 100 guineas (formerly run at London-
derry); wei
thic county oh
for age; horses, mares, &c., bred in
of Londonderry, to be allowed 51b in ad-
odfti to
_ all other allowances Two miles, Members
the Corporation pay one .guinea entrance; all others
two guineas.
Lordow__ th' s at trap, 4 yrs, Bst 91b
~„ 1
Mr. Whaler' Pt
8 Urgundy, 4 yrs, 9lb 444
Jar. Irwin's eh e Ballinafad, 3 yrs, Sat
zst 91b
Maiden Plate. won by a length.
—Sweepstakes of & sous. each, pp; for
Maiden hunters that never won plate, prize, or stakes
(matches excepted), prior to the day of entrance;
second to save his stake should five start. One mile
and half heats. 201. added. One sou. entrance.
Mr. linaresbro's Irish King, 3 yrs, Bst 71b ... 1 1
Mr Peter Flood's Pawnbroker. 4 yrs, 9st 71b ... 2 2
County Antrim Won easy.
added Plate.—A piece of Plate, value 1001.,
to a Sweepstakes of 15 sous. each, h ft; for
hunters; race horses admitted, &c.; the piece of Plate
to become the property of the winner three successive
years. Two mile heats.
Mr. Moreland's b g Elemi, 6 yrs, 9st 91b 1 1
Ur. Maxwell's ch m Madalina, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b ... 2 2
Won by a neck.
TIIE GREAT WILTSHIRE CHAMPION
COURSING MEETING.
The Great Western Cup.—At the conclusion of
Thursday's running the following were left in :—Mr.
Etwall's Espartero, Sir J. Boswell's King Canute, Mr.
Jones's Jubilee, and Mr. Miller's Merry Lass.
The Druid Cup.—The dogs left in for the prize were:
.--Captain Wyndham's Wildfire, Mr. French's Sooty,
Mr. Goddard's Gretna, Mr. Warren's Lord George, Mr.
F. King's Alice, Mr. Webb's Why Not, and Mr. Fow-
ler's Joint Stock.
The ties for the Everley Stakes were not run when
our account left.

RIVER PLATE.
Extracts from letters received direct from Buenos
Ayres, per Skiold
_ " BUENOS AIRES, AUG. 6.—Our Monte Video
lJtters of the 31st ult., received this morning, mention
that_ Garribaldi was about to blockade the coast of the
Banda Oriental with the captured Buenos Ayrean
Vessels and some small craft. If Garribaldi is allowed
to leave Monte Video to blockade the north coast, we
fear that the traffic with this port will not be very se-
cure, as he will no doubt make captures.
"BUENos ATRE?, Atm. 12.—We are sorry to
inform you that by advices received from Monte
Video this morning to the 9th, it seems clear to
us that the French Protectorate already exists there,
if not in name, de facto. The natives and foreigners
in arms are represented as being greatly at variance.
It seems that Count Walewski left orders on his
departure with the French Charge d'Affaires not to
sanction or permit any arrangement with General
s3ribe, until orders were received from France after
the Count's arrival there—that he advanced part of
the money for paying the officers and soldiers of the
legions for the next eight months, the rest being sub-
scribed by the Custom-house contractors. The im-
prisonment of the petitioners for peace is also con-
firmed ; and it is positively stated that the Customs
revenue of 1850 has been ceded to the present con-
tractors. It is thus clear that whatever Monte Video
May appear in name, its nationality, so far as this
city is concerned, is completely lost; and unless mea-
sures are taken by the British Government to restore
,things to their normal state, it is impossible to caleu.
late how long we are to be continued in the present
disastrous condition. We, however, do hope that
since it is generally understood here (and the with-
drawal of the intervention on the part of England
Clleearly proves it) that it is the desire of our Govern-
amicably to arrange all points of difference
with this, efficient measures will be at once taken to
u° So, and the French Government induced to cease
their blockade and other strange proceedings."

'I.OIVISMOUTII, 11IURSDAY EVENING.— This day
Ll3lt?g the anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar, her
~Ilesty's ship Victory, Lord Nelson's flag-ship, has
Yee.,
17`1tt decorated with crowns ~t laurel at her masthead,
.911Ptsin Yates and the officers entertain a large party
office=s at dinner,