The Sun.
London, England, 1841-08-20 00:00:00

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HOUSE of COMMONS—(THIS DAY

_
The Speaker elect entered the House at two o'clock
precisely, and took his seat at the table. At that hour
there were not more than fifty Members present. The
Right Hon. Gentleman was in full dress, but without his
robes, the mace being borne by the Sergeant-at-Arms
over his left arm. An additional table was placed in
front of the Chair, and was covered with Testaments and
copies of the Parliamentary oaths, to facilitate the swear-
ing in Members.
The only Minister present was Mr. Macauley, and
the opposition leaders were all absent.

AG quarter past two o'clock Sir Augustus Clifford,
the Usher of the Black Rod entered the House; and ad-
vancing to the Table, said--" Gentlemen, the Lords
authorised by virtue of her Majesty's Royal Commission
desire the immediate attendance of this Hon. House in
the House of Peers.

The Speaker elect then left the House, accompanied
by the Sergeant-at-Arms, bearing the mace, as before,
on his left arm,and attended by a large body of Mem-
bers, and after being absent about ten minutes, the Right
I-lon. Gentleman returned (the Sergeant-at-Arms bearing
the mace on his right shoulder), and proceeded to the
Chair, all the Members present standing. ,
The SPEAKER said—l have to acquaint the House
that the House has been this day to the House of Peers,
where the Lords authorised by virtue of her Majesty's
Commission, have signified her Majesty's Royal approba-
tion of the choice this House has made in electing me to
the Chair ; whereupon I laid claim by humble petition to
her Majesty to the free exercise of all the ancient and
undoubted rights, privileges, and immunities of the
Members of this House, more especially those of
freedom of debate and freedom from arrest and molesta-
tion for their persons and their servants, and free access
to liar Majesty when occasion might require, and that
her Majesty would be graciously pleased to put the most
favorable construction on all these acts. I trust I may
now again be permitted to offer to the House the
sincere expression of my gratitude for the honor
it has conferred on me. I cannot pretend to
discharge the duties of the office in which you have
placed me with the ability that this House• may require,
and I feel that I shall constantly require it. indulgence
and assistance. With that assistance, (and without it my
best efforts will be unavailing)—with that assistance
I hope to be'able to conduct the business of the country
in a manner which will be satisfactory to the House, and
beneficial to all.—(Loud cheers.)
Mr. LEY, the Chief Clerk, then proceeded to admi-
nister the usual oaths to the Right lion. Gentlemen.
The Members were then called according to the
counties in which their constituencies are situated. The
list was called alphabetically, and the Members present
belonging to the county came to the table, where they
took the Oaths, and signed the Parliamentary Roll. This
was continued to Four o'Clock, when the House ad-
journed.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
(RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
TUNBRIDGE WELLS RACES.—THURSDAY.
The Manor Plate of 501. The winner to be sold for 1501.
Nests, 2 miles and a distance.
Mr. Kling's Dahlia, 4 yrs, Bst 61b...(Balchin, Jr.) 1 1
Mr. Dockeray's Lyster, 5 yrs, 9st llb 2 2
Mr. Codrington na Negus, 4 yrs, Bst 31b dis.
A fine race.
The Town Stakes of 3 sovs. each, and 30 sovs. added.
Winner to be sold for 80/. Mile-and•half heats.
Mr. Clifton's Whalebone, aged (Hornsby) 5 1 1
Hon. J. Sandiland'st_s yrs, Bst 91b 1 2 2
Mr. Codrington na Negus, 4 yrs, Bst 31b 2 3 4
Mr. Armstrong's Bonnet Rouge, 4 yrs, Bst 31b 4 4 3
Mr. J. Brown na Vixen, 6 yrs, Bst 71b 3 dr.
Three well contested heats.
The Hurdle Race was won by Conservative, beating
three others easily.

ABERYSTWITH RACES.—WEDNEspiIk.
The Johnny Raw Stakes of 5 sovs. each, 3 ft., with 20
added ; two miles ; 11 subs.
Mr. Pryse's gr cby Firma, Cheops dam, 3 yrs...— 1
Mr. A. Stephens na b fby Jack Tar, 3 yrs 2
A match for 50/., one mile, was won by Mr. Lewis's
Tally-ho, aged, beating Mr. J. P. Pryse's Saltfish.
The Cardiganshire Stakes of 20 sovs. each, 10 ft, and 5
only if declared ; two miles ; 11 subscribers ; 5 paid 5
sovs. each.
Mr. P. Pryse's br to Confusionee, 4 yrs, Bst 41b
Mr. B. Davies's Merry Lass, aged, Bst 121 b
Mr. Jordan's Bay Hampton, 6 yrs, 9st
Hurdle-race Stakes of 7 sovs. each, 3 ft; 3 miles; 8 subs.
Mr. Lewis's Tally-ho, aged, 12st
Mr. J. Pryse's Saltfish, aged, 12st
Town Plate of 50/., added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs.
each ; mile and half heats ; 3 subs.
Mr. Parr's Aimwell, 6 yrs, Bst I llb (Owner) 1 1
Mr. Gough's Greenfinch, 4 yrs, 7st 131 b 2 dr

WEYMOUTH RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
TheWeymouth Stakes of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft., and 5 only
if declared ; the second horse saves his stake ; 30
added. Twice round.
Lord Villiers's Snowdrop, 3 yrs 'l
Mr. G alpine's Blemish, 4 yrs 2
The Hunters' Stakes of 3 sop. each, with 20 added.
Heats, one mile and a distance.
Mr. Richards's Maid of the Vale, 5 yrs 2 1 1
Mr. Vincent's Tom Moody, 6 yrs
Mr. Carter's Tom Tug, aged
A Free Handicap or 2 sovs. each, and 20 added, was
won in two heats by Mr. Richards's Maid of the Vale ;
and a Free Handicap of 1 soy. each, with 10 added, by
Mr. Gregory's Grey Leg.

At the Tenby Races, on Wednesday, the Sweepstakes,
with 201. added, were won by Mr. Henderson's Greedy
Sam ; the Trades Cup by Mr. Griffiths's Smolensk° ;
and the last race by Mr. Thomas's Old Puss.

THE WEATHER.—NooN, AUGUST 20.
ROYAL GALLERY OF SCIENCE, ADELAIDE-STREET.
Barometer
Thermometer... 78 f Highest 7B 1 Lowest ... 65
Wind S. W.—Freezing Point 32 Deg.

NOVEL RACE.
' This morning a novel race, or what may morn perfectly
be termed a swimming match, for a gold medal of the value
of 20 guineas, given by the National Swimming Society,
took place on the Serpentine. Thehour fixed upon for the
start was half-past six o'clock, but a fall hour elapsed
before every thing was got ready, at which time there
were between 2,000 and 3,000 persons present. Twelve
persons were at length placed, each distinguished by a
different coloured cap, and upon the start, which was
given by Captain Alarryatt, RN., the competitors went
off in a beautiful manner. In a short time the person
who wore a light-blue cap was a-head, which he main-
tained until he had nearly reached the opposite side,
n•hen he was passed by white (a footman in the service
of Lady Craven), who first landed, and then re-entered
the water for the purpose of returning to the starting-
post, followed by blue, between whom a severe struggle
ensued, followed by the others very closely. Just as
they were nearing the starting-post, it was discovered
that a Mr. Lewis, who, it was stated, belonged to the
Navy, was at least ten yards in. advance of white, and
he was declared to be the winner. The distance which
the parties had to contend was about 500 yards, which
was performed in six minutes. Several of the boats of
the Royal Humane Society were on the spot in case of
accident; but only one person was taken into a boat, who
appeared to be completely exhausted.

T 1 V II ,i,f; LNG - KIM

THE MARKETS-THIS DAY.

VESSELS SPOKEN WITH.—The Isabel. 18th ult., lat. 42. 10"
4 E. ; Henry Brougham, 19th, lat. 42, lon. 4 ; Lily, of Glierd,
seq., 24th, off Cape de Gatt ; Benin, Liverpool to Benin, 1
inst., lat. 46, lon. 12, by tho Matilda, arrived at Liverpob%
Pandora, of Waterford, 15th inst., lat. 51, len. 12, by t 1 .0
Henry and Mary, arrived at Cork. Hibernia, Liverpool ;c1
New York, 31st ult., lat. 45, lon. 38, by the amilla,,arrlv9,
at Rotterdam. Josephine, Hamburgh to Valparaiso. ""th,
lat. 57 S., lon. 70 W. ; Elizabeth, Liverpool to Sydney,
lat. 32, lon. 29, by the Mance, arrived at Havre. ItenZiii:
Clyde to Calcutta, May 17, lat. 21 S., lon. 69; Tong° lAA,
ana, from Batavia, with fore and mizen masts broken, 2"""
at. 27, lon. 53.

COURT CIRCULAR.
WINDSOR, THURSDAY.--The Queen and Pfinco Mber$
ii
walked out as usual in the forenoon, and her Royal Higune"
the Princess Royal was taken her accustomed airings.
In the afternoon her Majesty and the Prince rode ,out !;,-/
poney phaeton ; his Royal Highness driving. The Duette%
Bedford, Lady ,
Caroline Somers Cocks, and Colonel liuckl I
followed in another earriaoe and Colonel Wylde attended
horseback. castle.
Viscount Melbourne arrived this afternoon at the

and the Earl of Morley is expected. and
Prince Ernest of Hesse Philippsthal left in the morox7; de.
Colonel Wemyss and Mr. Selwyn, Q.C., also took e-
parture to day.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex honoured
Hayter yesterday by sitting for the picture of her Majesty
•
marriage.
The'Duke' of Cambridge arrived in town yesterday =Mile;
from Kew. • His Royal Highness, attended by Lieut.-Colonel
Jones, returned to Kew in the afternoon. Their Royal High-
nesses Prince George and the Princess Augusta of Cambridge
returned to Kew in the afternoon.

His Serene Highness Prince Ernest of Hesse Philippsthal re—
turned to Bushy House, Bushy Park, yesterday, from a visit to
her Majesty at -Windsor Castle.
Viscount Melbourne left his official residence in Downing'
street yesterday afternoon, on a visit to her Majesty at Windsor
Castle.

The late American papers brought by the Boston steamer,
announce with deep regret the sudden death of Colonel Isaac
Coles of Virginia, one of the distinguished men of the State, and
the brother of Mrs. Stevenson, the Lady of the American
Minister at this Court.

A deputation from North Shields, consisting of Mesa'.
Cuthbert Law, George Rippon, Alexander Bartheman,..l4ll
Robson, W. H. Morris ( Agent), and Williams, had an futer'
view with the Marquis of Normanby, yesterday, at the Horne'
office. A deputation from South Shield,,, consisting of Mesas.
Barnard, J. J. Wright, Shortridge, Anderson, and Swinburees
had also an interview with the Noble Marquis, at the Home'
office.

Sir Howard Donglas had an interview with Lord John BO'
sell yesterday, at the Colonial-office.

At the Mansion-house yesterday Somerville, vih°
was accused of having appropriated the instalments due upon
the certificates of Scott, of the Spanish Auxiliary Legion, an
detained the certificates, waited upon the Lord Mayor to state
• that he had paid Scott the amount of the instalments, and that
he should procure the certificates for the complainant as soon a'
passible. He had, he begged to say, acted in the manor
n
described,f forgeryin
madeagainst consequence of thehim,
and h
negative
eshould
gives
charge
pay every
, man whose instalments he had received, provided no
charge of the kind was brought against him. The Lord Mart
expressed his gratification at the result of the investigation. e
BRUSSELS, AUG. 18.—The average price of
wheat last week was 22f. 92c., that of rye, 12f. 21c.
WINDSOR,. AUGUST 19.—A day or two sin",
a lad in the employ of Mr. Henry Adams, butcher, (1'
this town, who has a farm at Datchet, caught a beauti-
ful blackbird, in one of the fields, which was perfectly
white. While in the act of securing it, one of its legg
was unfortunately broken, and upon taking it to Windsor
the lad killed it, but without in the least injuring 1
plumage. The Queen having been informed of the cir-
cumstance, sent a messenger to the boy's master, re-
questing to see the bird, and that it might be sent to the
Castle. The lad, highly delighted, immediately trudged
up to the Castle with the bird, which he left, with °'
humble request that her Majesty would be graciously,.
pleased to condescend to accept of it. The Queen Ifer,t
the bird, and the " fortunate youth" was dismissed wit'
a handsome present sent to him by her Majesty. The
bird has since been sent to London to be stuffed as s
curiosity.
THE NEW POLICE•OFFICEs.—A commodious
and roomy structure is in the course of erection ill
Stepney-fields, (Arbour-square), Commercial-road East,
and is in a state of great forwardness, as it is the inten-
tion to open it in February next, when the 'Themes
Police and Lambeth-street offices will be removed there.
It occupies nearly an acre and a half of ground, atidis
to contain nineteen cells, van yard, stabling, and bar-
racks sufficient for the accommodation of upwards of 100
policemen.
—On Wednesday afternoon, about fivoe
years of age, re-
named Miss Louisa Losson, about
avlitinflenttl;,
upond'
Losson,
at No. 22,
DEATH OF A LADY FROM ..Sotl,eFloFeko,CAsTallOa(2l;
siding with her sister, Madamehr
Brompton-square, was taking her tea
o be andsei eatingzed ‘vit
with
asavniod.-
wich, she was suddenly observed
os mane 1.•
a then She
h corner ot rr : lu:eo rg becamel
o f the
face, becoming alarmed, sent for illr. Pol-
lard,surgeon, a surgeon, living,'anothersquare,
also for Mr. Gray, of immediately
which the servants, becont
in attendance, and
both of whom wereical skill could suggest
. was done,
every thing thatlshuort,
t avail, the lad
ro m p t o n
lady surviving only ten
minutes.
TILE CLERGY GONE GROUSE SHOOTING.—.•
With respect to the paragraph which we
13u
for want of a clergyman to bury it, we can
gave last week,
but unhappily without
relative to the postponement of the funeral of a pauper at
Of whom were out, and could nomt been
nd" g thatham 'no less than five clergy
Review. fwo'
uerned.a_ppNli
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, SHOWER OF STONES.—On the evening of the
25th ult., during a violent storm, which was felt at Na'
varre, Balbaita, and other parts of the country, a heavy
cloud burst, and shed, as the Madrid Papers assert, al
abundant shower of stones, which covered the ground
for the space of a league and a half. Some of the stones
are said to have weighed half a pound, injuring the cattle,
and killing a great number of birds. This phenomenon,
which was only a hailstorm, is, with the usual exagge'
ration of the Spanish Papers, magnified into a miracle.
FATAL ACClDENT.—Yesterday morning, be-
tween six and seven o'clock, a fatal aceident occurred
to Henry Blizzard, thirteen year:; of age, the son of Mr'
Blizzard, an Excise-officer, residing in Cornwall-1.00,4
New-cut, Lambeth. The unfortunate youth, in compinY
with others, his companions, proceeded to the liver
Thames to bathe between Blackfriars and Waterlo?
bridges ; he got out of his depth, and from the strength
of the current was drowned before any possible assist.
. .

time could be rendered him.
THE WEATHER AND CROPS.—The weather
for the last iew days has shown decided symptoms of improve'
meet. On Saturday we had a considerable fall of rain ;but
the three succeeding days have been all that we could woh.
In this quarter many fields of barley will be ready for the
sickle in a few days; and if the present good weather continues,
hareest will soon be general.—.... Scotsman.

CORN EXCHANGE.
This week's arrivals of most kinds of grain hare bi et Pea'
The weather having been fine during this week, has Waded to
flatten the trade here. Sales of Wheat were made ls. to Oh
per quarter below Aloaday's prites. Other Corn made a veri
slow sate at former quotations. The millers found difficulty ja
maintaining 6is. as the top price of finer. Londni: averages :--
Wheat, 7,133, at 7Ss. 7d. • Beans, 1,432; 455. sd. ; Peas, 806'
495. 9d.

SMITHFIELD MARKET. -
The supply of Cattle was short, of Calves goed,:and
Sheep, Lambs, and Pigs moderate. The demand for Beef sof
thing but good, and our present prices were with difficulty
tained. Mutton met with a fair demand, but Lamb a doll
trade. The best quality of Veal and Pork sold readily.
Beasts, 680 ; Sheep and Lambs, d,200 ; Pigs, 401 ; Calves,
305. Beef, 3s. 4d. to 4s. 6d.; Mutton, 48. to 5s- ; Vel/'
45. 4d. t.,) ss. 4d. ; Pork, 4s. 4d. to ss. 6d• , lamb, 44. tkl• t°
ss. 4d.

COLONIAL MARKET.
Prices were sustained, but there was little life in the
kets; privately a few sales were made, and the attetlens were
of little moment. The imports were fair.
TEA MARKET.
The public sales were well attended, the demand goo', an 2
former rates sere fully suprorted. Company's CUUIOU
71d. cash.

TALLOW MARKET.
Prices firm, and the demand steady. On the spot P•
jai t
Candle was worth 495. 6d., and 495. 3d. for delivery in the
three months.

LLO YD'S SHIPPING—(THIS DAY.)
LONDON, AUG. 29.—Wind this day at noon a, lA"'
sant breezes, and fine.
DEAL, AUG. 19.—Arrived the Content, from Malts ;
Princess Victoria, Calcutta. Arrived from the River
and sailed, the Mazeppa, for Algoa Bay ; Mary and
Pandora, Bilboa.
LIVERPOOL, Auc. 19.—Wind variable.—Arrived the
Chieftain, Paine, from Bombay; William Ackers, Puerto,
Cabello, sailed 9th ult.; Agnes Ewing, Dalhousie ;
Elizabeth Sinclair, St. John's, ew Brunswick ;
sure, Alexandria ; Scio, Smyrna ; Atlas,
Sailed Christiana and Alexander Grant, for Bombay' ;
Marmion, Singapore ; Bonawa, Buenos Ayres ; 4,1;1:
nas, Cape of Good Hope ; Swatara; Philadelphia ; -urr
tannia, New York ; Scotland, Quebec ; Britannia steamer,
Boston ; Wave, Leghorn. Arrived off, the W. Proarse'
from Valparaiso ; Margaret Elizabeth, Bahia ; Queen'
Quebec. The Tamerlane, to Quebec, grounded lasV,night
h,., t
in the North Channel, but came off this morning without
apparent damage, and proceeded. The Queen' -Jar
Quebec, was run foul of this morning by the Zetied
steamer, and had her figure-head and cutwater cf°'. t
away ; the latter had her paddle'-box stove and foremast
sprung. sprung. The Navarino, bound to Africa, bus P"'"
Beaumaris, leaky. Montreal
OFF DOVER, Auc. 18.—The St. Thomas, frout COI
penhagen, for Malaga ; Louise, Bremen, for PhiladelP'
'--
PORTSMOUTH, AUG. 19.-IVind W.N.11% to 5
Sailed the Bosphorus, for Syra. A the
PLYMOUTH, Auc. 19.—Wind
Iris, Henderson, from Malta. Sailed Nestor, Quebece,-,nl
from
DARTMOUTH, AUG. 18.—Arrived the Patriot,
°—
Alexandria, and sailed 19th for London.
FALMOUTH,AUG.
108d.—Arrived Aerasrye-aYguoluinpgain
Sisters, Beaver, from .A
itd:
for the West Indies ; Calcutta, Quebec ;
chebucto ; King Alfred, Alicant. Arrived off the l']Yf
nor, from Shields, for Palermo. The Star packed, with
the Mexican mails, is detained for Government de-
spatches.
BUDE, Aua. 18.—The Canadian, of PadstoW, ing
out last evening, got on shore to the northward, 1311
expected off ,after being lightened.
MILFORD, AUG, 18.—Sailed the Maria and Pero"
broke Castle, for Quebec ; Nero, Leghorn.
Coax, AUG. 18.—Sailed the Defender for Quebec*
KINGSTON, AUG. 18.---Arr:ve.l the Dalkeith, Christie,
from Smyrna. •
PETERHEAD, AUG. 17.—The Diligence, RUSS-
en+ for
this port in entering the harbour this morning
stays, and grounded on the back of the quay, but
has been got off without damage.
HULL, AUG. 19.—Wind, S.W. by S.—Arrived the
Amazon, Broderick, for Quebec.