The Sun.
London, England, 1824-09-13 00:00:00

PORTSMOUTH, 5E14.,11.

OPENING of HAYLING BRIDGE and CAUSEWAY.
On Wednesday last, the Bth inst., the Hayling,
Bridge and Causeway, an undertaking of much local advan-
tage, was opened for public accommodation in a manner which
displays the universal estimation in which it is held, and with
a degree of eclat never before exhibited or witnessed in that part
of the country. At an early hour of die morning, notwith-
standing the unpropitious state of the weather, the inhabitants
of Havant and its neighbourhood began to prepare for the ap-
proaching event with an hilarity and unanimtty seldom before
manifested; all party distinction was forgotten,and unalloyed
satisfaction seemed to pervade the minds of all lasses upon the
occasion. Soon after 11 o'clock, carriages began to pour is
from all quarters, amidst a merry peal from the bells, and by
twelve near a hundred vehicles of various descriptions, but prin-
cipally consisting of Gentlemen's carriages, filled with all
the fashion and beauty of the neighbourhood, had assem-
bled at the East end of the town. Soon afterwards
his Grace the Duke of Norrolk, who had landed at Ports-
mouth from his beautiful yacht, in which he had been
taking aquatic excursions, drove. through the town, and hav-
ing received the hearty and reslikiful greetings of the multi-
tude assembled, immediately proceeded to Warblingten-house,
the residence of 'Wm. Padwick, junior, Esq., where his Grace
was received by that Gentleman, Sir G. T. Staunton, Bart.,
Sir Charles Hamilton, Baronet, and other individuals of dis-
tinction. A fter the party had partaken of refreshment, they
prepared to carry into effect the object for which they had
assembled; and all things being arranged, they formed them.
selves. into line, and proceeded in the following order:—Sir
George Staunton and Mr. Padwick, on horsebaek ; his Grace
the Duke of Norfolk, in his carriage and four; the carriages of
Sir G. Staunton, Mr. Patlwick, jun., Mr. Raper, Mr. Pad wick,
sen., Mr. 'Brenton, and other Gentlemen. On arriving at 11a.
vain, the procession was joined by the carriages of Admiral Hal-
kett, Mr. Dashwood, Mrs. Leeke, .Mrs. Short, Ilev, Mr. Norris,
Rev. Dr.. Davis, &c., a number of post-chaisesrgigs, &c., and a
long line of. waggons, which were decorated with evergreens
andribbon, nod tilled by rustics in their holiday suits. Here
the' party was receded by
.a pair of the Ktng's colours,
borne by two VI aterloo men, the band belonging.:to the Ports-
mouth Division of Royal Marines, and another pair of colours.
—The band struck up a lively tune, and the cavalcade in this
order proceeded down the East and South streets to Langstone,
and from thence over the Bridge and Causeway,. into Hayling
Island. On arriving here, his Grace alighted, .and, accom-
panied by Sir G. Staunton, Mr. Padwick, antLother gentlemen,
took a survey of the works, when he was pleased to express
his high approbation of their construction. At this time the
scene was particularly animating and interesting: the
Causeway; anti approaches, which arc near a mile in length,
were completely covered In their whole extent by a line of car-
riages, flanked, on each side by the numerous assemblage on
horseback and on foot. Langstone Harbour, over which the works
extend, was also crowthal, in the vicinity of the Bridge by a num-
ber of vessels gallantly dressed out in colours, headed
by the steam-vessel belonging to the Portsmouth and Arundel
having on board a band of music, and
ebyelonging.to the Portsmouth and Arundel
theNa vpigarinteioipualChnomropan
Barge Company in tow, containing that Company's Committee
of Management. The whole combined to give,a deep interest
as well as splendour to the festive scene. After remaining a
short time In the Island, the company began to return; and the
Duke, Sir George Staunton, &c. again proceeded to Warbling-
ton House, where they remained until dinner was announced,
which wits a public one, provided by Iloldawayt of the Bear
Inn, Havant, and certainly did hint much credit for the taste
cud liberality he displayed on the occasion.
Soon after four the Chair was taken by Wm. Padwick, jun.
Esq. supported by his Grace the Duke of Norfolk, on his right,
tEhsevetit,:toni d
iia.liti Obineetnort removed,
anti Sir ti• T. Staunton, Bart. M.P. on the left; E. B. Bran.
ton, Esq. performed the duties of Vice-President, supportedd by
:and " The King," " The
. • •
Duke of York and the A ""T to rmy, he Duke of Clarence and
ClAoftneerl
the Navy," " Prositexi.ty to the Haling Ilrhig and Cause-
way: had been don. justice to by the • - •
rose and proposed, with a
neat
and
company, the Chairman
health of the di*:inguislied ti appropriate speech, the
Nobleman who had that day ho
noured them with his presence. The toast ••
enthusiasm, and drank amidst thunders oa was received with
applause.
Grace, • •
11 is after thanking the company
the very. flatter
lug teetiniony of their regard just ex duer tett, took occasion to.
advert to the, object which had drawn them together; h
served, that had it not been Oenergy and public spirit r the
• ot
(heir worthy Chairman, the works, in all human probability,
would never have been constructed; the public and the inhabi:
tants of the neighbourhood in • ed
particular were highly indebted
to hint for his exertions, and he should beg to propose his
health In a knalper.- The proposition was received by an una-
bura of applause, and long and continued cheers testi-
fied the company's participation in the sentiments his Owe
had, so flatteringly expressed.
The next toast given from the Chair, " Sir G. T. Staunton,
Bart. the Lord of the Manor, and a warm promoter of the
undertaking," was received in a similar manner,. and called
forth the thanks of that Gentleman, in a lucid and effective
speech. In alluding to the events of the day, be al*o.gave
his meed of applause to the Chairman, for his public spirited
exeraons, anti expressed his full concurrence in the sentiments
delivered by him, with reference to the distinguished honour
conferred upon them, by the countenance of the head of the 11-
his:lions House of Howard, Hereditary Earl Marshal of Eng-
land, and next in rank to the blood royal, on the occasion of
that day's proceedings. In conclusion (on reference to the ale.
plauee and general manifestation of satistaction with which the
company received the proposition for his health) he observed,
with much feeling that the kindness and attention he had .re-
ceived from the inhabitants of Havant, whilst ha had resided
amongst them, had made a deep and lasting impression upon
his mind, that nothing could have been more flattering to
him titan this testimony of their good opinion, which it would
ever be his anxious study to deserve; and that he always
had considered-it one of the most .fintunate circumstances in
a life spent in various quarters, in the service of bis,coun-
try,' that it had been his lot finally to settle among a society
so amiable and respectable, and distinguished by every thing
that does honour to the English character, as that of the town
and neighbourhood of Havant.—The Earl of Surrey—The
Lord Lieutenant of the County—The Duke of Richmond—
The Earl of Egremont—Sir Charles Hamilton, Bart.—E.
B. Brenton, Esq--John Butler, Esq.—and many other toasts
were drank, and uninterrupted harmony prevailed amongst
the company until near eleven o'clock, when they separated
highly gratified with the proceedings of the day. Amongst
the dinner party we observed, .best es the individuals before
mentioned : -Sir Charles Hamilton, Bart. Colonel Burke,
Colonel Evett, Rev. St. John
Alder, Mr. Raper, Mr. Max-
well, Mr. Bitume, Mr., Lynch, Mr. Barrow, Mr. Mecham,
Rev. .1. Stopford, Mr. Abraham, DIN. Butler, Mr. Stedman,
&c. Sixty sat down to dinner, and time company was occa-
sionally enlivened by the Marine Band, and a company of
Glee Singers, who attended and performed many pieces of
music, anti sung a variety of glees appropriate to the occasion.
Not the slightest accident happened, and a sentiment of uni-
versal satisfaction difihsed itself amongst the company through-
out the day.

It is notorious that some of the Government
packers are old, slow-sailing vessels, and utterly unfit for the
purpose. The importance to a commercial country like this of
fast-sailing packets is so great, that we tntst the evil now com-
plained of will be speedily remedied. The Earl of Atralsing-
ham packet sailed troni Buenos Ayres on the 26th of June ;
the letters by her arrived in this town last Monday. On the
same day, advices, to the 30th of June were received here via
New York. The vessel which carried those advices to the
United States arrived at Baltimore on the 7th of August ; and
the line of packet ship New York communicated the same to
this port ; sailing from New York, on the 16th of August, and
arriving here last Monday. Thus, notwithstanding the loss of
nine days in the United States', we have received by this very
circuitous route,Aue days later intelligence than by the Ciovern-
ment packet direct.--(Liverpool Advertiser.)
Mr. GatstALut, senior, had a dream, terrific
in its nature, and one that made such an impression on his
mind, that nothing could efface*. It was a strange one, to
be sure, anti he used to relate it thus :—" That the Devil one
night appeared to him in it, and told him, that on the first Fri-
day, in. some month, he would come for him." He, therefore,
the first Friday evening in. every month entertained company,
who sat up with him, titinking thereby (as some pa,pie say) to
cheat the Devil. But it is very remarkable, that he did die on
a Friday. and the first in the month, which, in some measure,
verified his them. .