The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-21 00:00:00

TION AT CHISWICK.

On Saturday the second exhibition of this society
took place in the gardens at Chiswick, and, the
weather being fine, was most numerously attended,
and merit d and received general commendation.
The Calceolaria were most splendid, and attracted
much attention and admiration. Those most noticed
were the Grand Sultan, a crimson species, and the
" Henderson," Sir H. Smith. There were also some
magnificent Azalias, particularly the Azalia Varie-
gates and Acredes Odoratum, both from China.
The heaths, of almost every colour and form,
were also a great source of attraction ; as were
the exotics, orchids, and other orchidaceous
plants, the fragrance of which so pervaded the
marquee when greatly crowded as to be almost over-
powering. We must also not forget the geraniums,
of which there was a goodly display, particularly the
Jenny Lind, Curiosa, and Madame Grisi ; and of the
roses, which are always most beautiful. The fruit
appeared most melting, and consisted of pines and
strawberries, pineapples, melons, peaches, nectarines,
grapes (white and black), cherries, &c.
Soon after twelve o'clock the company began to
arrive, and by one o'clock, the time appointed for the
opening of the doors, a large number of fashionables
had been set down. From that period they continued
to arrive until considerably after five o'clock. Be-
tween three and four o'clock a double line of carriages
filled with company, extended from the gardens to
Brook Green-lane, Hammersmith, s. distance of two
miles. Throughout the whole of the afternoon the
gardens presented a most animated appearance, there
being present from eight to nine thousand persons, form-
ing a brilliant display of rank, fashion, and beauty.
The splendid bands of the Royal Horse Guards
(Blue) and of the Coldstream Guards were in atten-
dance, and played, amongst other pieces and national
airs, the overture " Oberon" (Weber) • " British
Army Quadrille" (Jullien); chorus " The Heavens
are telling" (Haydn); " God save the Queen ;"
" Wedding March" (Mendelssohn); overture " Camp
of Silesia" (Meyerbeer). About six o'clock the sky
began to get clearer, and the evening proved much
finer than had been anticipated by many from the
appearance of some portions of the afternoon, so that
nothing occurred in the slightest degree to mar the
happiness and joy which animated the countenances
of all, and a great many did not leave till towards
dusk.

The only member of the Royal Family who visited
the gardens was his Royal Highness the Duke of
Cambridge, and that took place before the doors were
opened.

DEATH OF MR. PAPIVORTII.—The death of Mr.
John Buonarotti Papworth, late Vice-President of the
Royal Institute of British Architects, occurred on Wed-
nesday last, at his residence, Park-end, St. Neots,
whither he had retired from London, after more than
fifty years professional practice. Amongst the clients
to whom he owed an extremely varied practice he num-
bered several of the late branches of the Royal Family,
especially the Princess Charlotte, and also the present
King of Wurtomberg, from whom he, having designed
the palace and English part at Kaunstadt, received the
appointment of architect to his Majesty.
BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET, JUNE 18.—We have
experienced an improved demand for raw sugars this
week, and a slight advance has been established on the
former currency: the reined market is rather dull, and
prices muFt be quoted easier, say from 60s. to 635., for
brown to standard quality. Nothing doing in ruin.—
Bristol Mercury.
Mr. Daniell, the African traveller, has reached this
country, after escaping all the vicissitudes of a compara-
tively unknown country in South-Western Africa. lie
has had several attacks of fever, and escaped death
under various guises. tie has, however, reaped a rich
ethnological collection, which he intends immediately to
lay before the Ethnological Society. lie has minutely
studied the distinctions which the various tribes of
negroes of the south present, compared with the un.
civilised men of the north of Western Africa. The
Portuguese possessions, especially the penal settlements
—a new and rich field of inquiry—have engaged his
marked attention. The slave trade is rapidly gaining
ground in Angola, and the adjacent countries, to the
great detriment of our 1, gitimate commerce ; and, not-
withstanding the reputed vigilance of our cruisers, a
vast number of slaves have been transmitted to the
Brazils, the exports of a few months exceeding the
ordinary amount of past years. A vessel has been
equipped in the port of Soanda, the chief Portuguese
settlement in South Africa, and had successfully escaped
with a full cargo of slaves. One of the members of the
Portuguese Court was implicated in this affair, and has
been dismissed from his post by the Government.
W ALEFIELD CORN-MARKET, FRIDAY.—This week
there is an average supply of wheat and a fair quantity
of oats ; of other articles the arrivals are trifling. There
is a good consumptive demand for wheat, at a reduction
of ss. to 6s. per quarter. For oats and shelling there is
a retail inquiry at declining prices. In beans and other
nrticles no alteration.