The Sun.
London, England, 1846-10-09 00:00:00

He grants that books are More ntinerous than at any
previous period, and that readers are in proportionate
abundance, but he is, and not without reason, im-
pressed with a conviction that, in depth of investiga-
tion and solidity of knowledge, our generation is in-
ferior to those of our forefathers,
4: Unhappily, whatever is written in order to be ac-
quired passes under the name of knowledge, without
much reference to its nature or its uses : and whilst men
congratulate each other on the progress of the age, and
the vast increase of attainments, it is too often forgotten
that, iu the general amount, there is many an item to be
reckoned of most pernicious quality and calculated to
work much evil as its consequence. The penny publi-
cations, for instance, which are rife on every hand, are
most of them neither instructive nor wholesome. They
have all something to teach, it is true ; but that this
something is good for the learner is more than doubtful.
"In some of these publications the tastes which may
be expected to prevail within the range of popular com-
prehension are consulted ; and, whilst there are Chartist
essays of considerable ability for the thinking but dis-
contested artizan, there are tales of horror, of crime, and
depravity for the idle or doubtfully occupied youth,
dressed in all the forms most likely to win morbid and
ignorant minds to imitation. What is thus sown will
one day bear its fruit, and make itself fearfully known as
part of that knowledge triumphantly spoken of as
`power.' It is true that the efforts of benevolent and re-
ligious societies are directed to check the evil. The
penny press of philanthropy struggles with that of
vice ; but no one, who is at ail conversant with the pur-
lieus of the metropolis, or curious in observing all the
indications of their moral and mental condition, cats fail
to see that the publications of which we speak are far
more numerous, and far more in request, than those
which an active charity disseminates in opposition."
We are persuaded that there is much truth in these
lamentations. A purgation of the literary garbage
would be of most beneficial effect, if such a purgation
were possible. Then again, as the Reviewer ob-
serves, men are not contented now with pioneering
their own way to any science—they must be afforded
some railway insight into any matter with which they
wish to be familiar ; and hence their knowledge
on those points is of a more superficial and unsatis-
factory character. In endeavouring to asperse those
who have struggled for the dissemination of know-
ledge among the multitude, the writer hos, however,
descended from the dignified position which he had
previously assumed. The old cant outcry against
the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge,
the miserable shallowness of which attack we have
already repeatedly exposed, is again revived and in-
sinuated. Nevet was anything more preposterous
than this accusation, as if the divulging of the won -
ders of creation could by possibility tend to any-
thing but the advancement of morality ! As if there
was anything inherently inimical to religion in bo-
tany, zoology, geography, physics, ichthyology, ma-
thematics, astronomy, and the other kinds of human
science ! The reasonableness, however, of the
arguments employed by the Reviewer is too
inimitable not to be definitively adduced by
an instance. In a preceding portion of his
lucubrations he had spoken emphatically and nobly
against the baneful nature of superstition, and the
advantages likely to result from its thorough eradi-
cation ; yet he afterwards assails the promoters of
" the diffusion of useful knowledge," forasmuch as
they have "supplanted the traditionary and legend-
ary lore of the cottagers by tales of operative
wonders and factory blessings (!) ; turned Mother
Shipton out of doors to make way for Jeremy Ben •
them !) ; and banished the Seven Champions of
Christendom and the fairy tales from the nursery in
order to give place to Miss Martineau's stories of
political economy (! ! !)." The accusation is borne
out in the following conclusive and pathetic lan-
guage:

"From news received this morning, the force at Mon-
t terey consists of about 6,000 men, of whom about 2,000
are regulars, being the remains of the army defeated on
the Bth and 9th of May. They have likewise a force in
advance of Monterey of about 700 cavalry (at Caderna,
25 miles from Monterey). The informant represents
them as well prepared for action, and states that the
horses are in miserable condition.
" They have at Monterey two pieces of artillery,
24-pounders, and four of small calibre ; he states they
are fortifying, but that their works are not in a state of
completion.

LITERATURE.
THE NEMESIS IN CHINA. From the Notes of
Capt.: W. U. Hall, R.N., and the Personal Observations
of W. D. Bernard, Esq., A. M., Oa en. Third
Mr. Colburn is entitled to the gratitude of the
reading public for republishing in a cheaper and more
accessible form this, the most amusing and instructive
" voyage" that has appeared since the days of Anson.
The Nemesis, it will he in the recollection of our
readers, was the first iron steamer that ever doubled
the Cape of Good Hope. She took part in all the
operations of the Chinese war, and was at Hong-Kong
during the time that colony was founded and settled.
A review of the first edition of this work appeared in
The Sun shortly after it was originally published:
The present edition, in addition to the illustrations
contained in the two former editions, is embellished
by a portait of Afah," a Chinese boy, at present
resident in England, of whose romantic adventures
the following interesting account is given by the
editor in his preface to this, the third edition.
When the island of Chusan was taken by the com-
bined English forces on the Ist of October, 1841, they
found there, in a state of complete destitution, a Chinese
boy, whose father, a military man, had been killed in the
attack, and the fate of whose mother could never be as-
certained. The child was in consequence without a
home, without a friend, and nearly famished. Captain
Hall took him on board the Nemesis, and the kindness
with which he was there treated soon reconciled him to
his new abode and protectors.
On the following day, this boy, whose name was Afah,
went ashore and visited Tinghae, his native city, but
could learn no tidings of his mother or any of his rela-
tions. The former had no doubt fled with many others
to the hills in the interior of the island, when our troops
began to bombard the town ; for the terror of all, but
especially of the women, was extreme. He appeared de-
lighted on his return, when he found himself once more
on board the Nemesis. His visits to the shore were
frequently repeated, and he met with many of his old
play-fellows, whom he treated to sweetmeats. From his
smiles and manner when on board, he appeared to be
perfectly contented.
He soon picked up a few words of English, and, to
keep up the knowledge of his own language, he was
sent to school to Chusan ; but such was his dislike to it,
that he invariably tried to get excused from going, and
so completely was he domesticated with his new friends,
when the Nemesis proceeded northward with the expe-
dition, that he expressed no wish to be left behind.
In a few months, Afah learned sufficient English to
be useful as an interpreter, and was very serviceable in
assisting to procure fresh provisions for the fleet, which
was in great need of them, especially for the sick and
wounded.
On one occasion, there was a warm dispute between
the two Canton interpreters and a mandarin, who had
undertaken to procure oxen and vegetables at a mo-
derate price for the troops, on condition that they
should not molest the inhabitants of his town, a few
miles distant from the place where the Nemesis and
Dido lay at anchor. The mandarin explained, through
Afah, that those interpreters " no good and no speak
proper ; they want plenty things first before they talk
about your pidgeon (business)--not so with the little
boy, he speak all proper." The consequence was that
all the extensive purchases at that place were ever after-
wards made by Afah : and, whenever foraging parties
were sent out to collect supplies for the expedition, it
was absolutely necessary for their success, and to keep
up a good understanding with the natives, that Afah
should accompany them.
At Nankin, Afah was in great request to attend par-
ties to the far-famed porcelain Pagoda ; and at that
anchorage he was frequently seat for by the captains
of ships to clear up any misunderstanding that might
arise between the Chinese and the English, when bar-
gaining.
An English party, rambling one day on shore near
Nankin, came upon a farm-house, where a woman, on
seeing the strangers, instantly ran and threw herself
into a deep pond. With difficulty she was taken out
alive, and nothing but the assurances of Afah that no
harm would happen to her, prevented her from throw-
ing herself in again : but at length she walked off to a
neighbouring cottage, persuaded that she had no injury
to fear from the English, and that they were not so bad
as they had been represented.
At dinner one day on board the Thames transport at
Chusan, Sir Charles Burdett, of the 41st Madras Na-
tive Infantry, said to Afah that, if he would pronounce
his name, he would give him a pistol. The little fellow
immediately ran to Captain Hall, and inquired what
was the name of that soldier-gentleman, pointing to
Sir Charles. On being told, he found the task a diffi-
cult one, exclaiming, •• Too much hard, no can." He
persevered, however, until he mastered it, when he
hastened to Sir Charles, and calling out his name,
claimed the reward, which was duly presented to him.
A few days after receiving the pistol, he accompanied
Captain Hall and a party to Ningpo, to act as interpre-
ter. One of the public offices was allotted for their re-
sidence during their stay. In one of the rooms required,
lay a Chinese soldier, half asleep, and who could not
get out of bed. Afah was summoned : he entered the
room, pistol (not loaded) in hand, and pointed it at the
man's face, telling him at the same time, " Suppose he
no get up, he makey shoot." The fellow, in great
alarm, roared out, " No fire ! Igo ! Igo !" and ran
out of the house to the great amusement of all present.
During the action at Woosung, when the shot were
flying about rather briskly, and one of the crew had his
arm shot off, to the no small surprise of Captain Hall,
he perceived Afah upon the bridge which runs across
from the paddle-boxes, and on his asking him what
brought him there, the boy' replied, "he only came up
to see the fun and what go on." Of course he was im-
mediately ordered bt low.
On his arrival in England, Afah became an intimate
in the family of Mr. Pope, of Manchester-square, who
received and continued to befriend and protect him. As
he possessed only an oral knowledge of the English lan-
guage, and was necessarily ignorant of the first princi-
ples ;of religion, Mr. Pope was induced, on the recom-
mendation of the rector of St. Marylebone, to place him
for a time in the infant school attached to the rectory.
There he soon became distinguished for his general good
conduct and his aptitude for acquiring knowledge ;
and, after careful previous instruction, he was baptised
by the rector, by the names of William Leong Afah. Ile
was afterwards sent by Captian Hall to a good board-
ing-school at Hanwell, where he continued to improve,
and became a favourite of his teachers as well as of his
school-fellows.
When on board the royal yacht at Woolwich, Captain
Hall left him one day to go to the Admiralty. On his
return in the evening he was informed that the boy was
missing, and it was feared some accident had befallen
him. Captain Hall, thinking it likely that he had hid
himself, called him aloud by his name, " Here I am,
Sir !" he instantly answered from his cabin. The cap-
tain asked him why he had locked himself up ; he re-
plied, "Soon
board the you go away, plenty of people come on
yacht ; all want to see China boy ; China
boy no want to see them ' • they no your friends, every-
body friends. I tried and go into your cabin, and leek
myself up till you come back ; all the sailors look for me
vanoi ced call China boy. I no answer till I heard your
."

"General Taylor received the news last evening of the
movement, without orders, of Lieutenant-Colonel Harney
from San Antonio towards Monclova ; it is now almost
a month since he set out out upon the expedition.
" Monelcva is on the Rio Grande, on the road to
Chihuahua—the route on which General Wool's corn-
wand, to which Colonel Harney is assigned, is destined.
" Under existing circumstances, it is believed that
General Taylor will make the utmost exertion to reach
Monterey, as it is believed that no resistance will be
made of any monent to the entrance of his army. The
person who brings this intelligence asserts that the
Teople of Monterey and the country adjacent are anxious
for the arrival of the Americans.
"The station of my camp has been determined by
we. I find it in latitude 26 deg. 20, 01.8 ; about one-
third of a mile north of the Plaza. I regret extremely
that I have not the means of determining longitudes ;
it would be one of the best means of verifying our re-
connoissances, and establishing geographical points."

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, SEPT. 19.
Cotton—There has been a moderate demand through-
out the week, at steady prices. Yesterday there was a
little more inquiry, and 2,400 bales were sold at an ad-
vance of *c. per lb., at which the market closed firm,
lc. per lb. advance being generally asked. The sales of
the week reach 7,700 bales, and were at the following
prices until the advance took place :
Upland and Mobile and New
Florida. Orleans.
Inferior
Ordinary to good ordinary 7+ to 7i 71 to 7
Middling to good middling 7i —B+ 8— 8
Middling fair to fair 8 —9 9 9
Fully fair to good fair 9l —9l 10 —lO
Fine
Flour—The market has been quite firm during the
week, with light supplies, and a good demand for home
use and export. Prices advanced from 4 dolls. 56+e.
to 4 dolls. 75c., until the receipt of news per steamer on
Friday morning, when they became unsettled. A few
sales were made of Genessee at 4 dolls. 75c. to 4 dolls.
814 e., and 3,000 bbls. at 4 dolls. 871 e., and 1,000 bbls.
at 5 dolls. For export, 3,000 bbls. on Saturday and
Monday, at 4 dolls. 564 c. to 4 dolls. 62ie.•' since then,
1,500 bbls. 4 dolls. 75c., and 2,000 bbls. 4 dolls. 87ic.;
2,000 bbls. fancy Ohio, 4 dolls. 87ie. to 5 dolls. 12ie.
Holders of Southern are asking higher rates. Sales of
Southern on private terms. Northern rye is still wanted
for distilling and export, and the sales reach 30,000 to
40,000 bushels, at 73c. to 75c., delivered ; 1,500 bushels
at 77c. Sales of 1,400 bushels old barley at 50e., and a
lot of new on private terms, supposed to be between 55c.
and 60c. Northern oats have advanced considerably,
and are now held at 35c. to 36c. Corn arrives slowly,
and is wanted, and prices tend upward. Early in the
week sales were made of 40,000 bushels mixed Western,
at 65c. to 68c., and since 18,000 bushels at 69c. to 71c.,
and yesterday 5,000 bushels at 75c.
Provisions—Beef is scarce, and holders are advancing
their rates. Mess is selling at 7 dolls., and prime is
mostly held by one house, and they decline selling at
present, although 5 dolls. is the nominal price, Pork is
very firm at 9 dolls. 75c. for mess, and 8 dolls. 25c. for
prime; the demand is also active, and some holders de-
cline selling at present rates, anticipating higher prices.
Lard is firm at 64c. to 64e., with a steady but a very
active demand. Butter arrives freely, and sells at our
figures—say from 10c. to 15c. for Western and Goshen.
Cheese sells freely at 64e. to 64c.. ; Hams, 51c. to 7c. ;
Shoulders, 4c.; Smoked Beef, 6ic.
Ashes—Ashes continue in demand, and the receipts
are small. All offering meet with a ready sale at 3.1 for
pots, and 4i for pearls.
Stock of ashes on hand in the inspection warehouse.
September 17, 1846:

Pots. Pearls. Total.
Stock on hand last report 4,923 2,327 7,250
Received this week

5,205 2,553 7,758
Delivered
---.,

4,859 2,158 7,017
Beeswax—Prime Northern yellow is in fair dem and,
and 3,5001 b. have been sold at 27c., cash.
Coal—Liverpool Orrell coal has been sold to a mode-
rate extent, at 7 dolls. 75c. The market is not active
for any description.
Rice—The transactions of the week amount to about
650 tierces, from 3 dolls. 37ic. for ordinary and fair to
4 dolls. 12ic. per tierce for the best. Many holders
have withdrawn their parcels till news by the steamer
transpires.

Salt—Three cargoes of Ragged and Turks Island Salt
and an invoice of Liverpool, have been sold on private
terms.

Tobacco—The public and private sales of Kentucky
leaf extend to about 175 hhd.; 70 hhd. were disposed of
at about 51c. By auction-50 hhd. 21 to 4i, and 24
hhd. damaged and inferior at lic. to file. 45 cases of
Florida at 4c. to Sic. At private sale, 80 bales of Cuba
at 18c., cash ; 30 ditto on private terms.
Hops—About 50 bales of 1846 growth, eastern and
western hops, have been received this week, and 30 bales
sold for exportation at 14 to 15 for first sort and unin-
spected. Brewers have taken about all the growth of
1845 that remained, and a few bales of new at 14c.
and 15e.
Iron—Scotch pig has declined; sales at 31 to 32 cash;
200 tons Swedes sold at a decline.
following
rates :
To Liverpool—Cotton, id to i d • wool, IA to i
beef (304113) 4s to 5s ; beef and pork' d ;
er barrel, 3s 6d;er
flour, 2s 6d ; turpentine, 2s 6d; leathepr
p lb, 5-16 d
heavy goods, per ton, 25 to 30 ; Grain, per bushel, Sid
to 9d.
To London—Tobacco, per hogshead, 305 to 355; flour,
per barrel, 2s 9d to 3s; naval stores, 3s to 3s 3d; mea-
surement goods, per ton, 30s ; heavy goods, 30s to 35s ;
seeds, per tier tierce, 10s to lls; beef, per barrel, 3s 6d
to 4s.

To Havre—Cotton square and round bales, per lb e
to ic; ashes, per ton, 8 dolls. to 10 dolls.; rice, 10 doll;
measurement goods, 10 dolls. ; whalebone, per lb, ie.;
flour, per barrel, 80c.
To Marseilles—Cotton square and round bales, per
Ib, Ic to ic ; rice, per ton, 10 dolls quercitron bark,
10 dolls. ; whalebone, per lb, is ; rosin, per barrel, 75c
to 80c ; measurement goods, per ton, 10 dolls. ; lard, Ic.
BUFFALO, FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT. 18.
Our markets have not been very animated to-day.
There have been the following transactions :
Wheat-4,000 bushels Milwaukie sold at 77c. per
bushel.

Flour-150 barrels mixed Michigan, at 3 dolls. 87ic.
per barrel; 276 barrels good brands at 3 dolls. 70c.
Corn-5,000 bushels were sold at 49c. per bushel.
Wheat at Marshall, Michigan, sold at 50c.
NEW ORLEANS, SEPT. 9.
Cotton—We hear of two sales, viz., 86 bales new at
9i, and 76 ditto old at 7i-c.
Freights—No new engagement has transpired.
Exchanges—Transactions limited. London 8 to 81
per cent. premium; Paris, sf. 30c. to 51. 35c.; New
York, 60 days, to 2 per cent. discount; sight, par;
United States Treasury Notes, 2 to 3 per cent. discount.

During her Majesty's visit to Scotland, Afah was on
board the royal yacht with Captain Hall. When at
Dundee, he came up one day without shoes and stockings
and asked leave to go on shore. "Go on shore without
shoes and stockings !" said Captain Hall ; certainly not."
He immediately answered " The women in Scotland no
wear shoes and stockings ; why should I not go without
them all same ?"

To the great delight of the little fellow, ber Majesty
and Prince Albert were graciously pleased to notice
him, and, with their usual benevolence, inquired into his
history and asked if he bad any relations left. The
Princess Royal, who was present, appeared much
amused : she wished to shake hands with him, and
sweetly expressed her sorrow, when the Prince told her
his father had been killed. These will be precious re-
collections for Afah, and, should he ever return to his
native land, they will no doubt be proudly and grate-
fully detailed to his countrymen ; and it is impossible to
calculate what beneficial effects may some day accrue,
either to the land of his birth or to the British Empire,
from the humanity, kindness, and protection extended
by Captain Hall and other benefactors to the Orphan
Boy, and from the Christian instruction and the Eng-
lish education which they have taken care to give him.

COURT CIRCULAR.
WINDSOR, THURSDAY.—Her Majesty and Prince
Albert walked this morning early in the grounds adja-
cent to the Castle.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge, accompanied by his Serene Highness Prince
Frederick of Hesse, visited her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Kent at Frogmore House this morning.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince
Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice, tcek
pony exercise this forenoon in the Slopes.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited her
Majesty and her Royal Consort at the Castle to-day.
The Royal dinner party at the Castle this evening will
include her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, their
Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,
his Serene Highness Prince Frederick of Hesse, the Mar-
quis and Marchioness of Worcester, Viscount Palmer-
ston, the Lady in Waiting on the Duchess of Kent, the
Lady in Waiting on the Duchess of Cambridge, the
Baroness de Speth, Sir Stratford and Lady Canning,
the Hon. and Rev. C. Leslie Courtenay, and the Gentle-
man in Waiting on the Duke of Cambridge.
The band of the First Regiment of Life Guards
attend during dinner. Her Majesty's private band
afterwards attend in the Castle.
Her Majesty the Queen Dowager, accompanied by
her Serene Highness the Princess of Hesse, and at-
tended by Frances Lady Clinton and Sir Andrew
Barnard, arrived at her residence Marlborough House,
Pall-mall, at a quarter before twelve o'clock yesterday,
from Cashiobury-park, Herts. The Queen Dowager
and the Princess left town in the afternoon, soon aer
rive o'clock, proceeding to the terminus at Euston-squaftre,
and travelling by the London and North- Western Rail-
way to Cashiobury-park.
Sir George Grey arrived in town yesterday. Mr.
Hope, Governor of the Isle of Man, had an interview
with the Right Hon. Baronet in the afternoon at the
Home-office.
The Railway department of the_
_Board of Trade re-
moved yesterday from the office of the Board of Trade,
Whitehall, to 29, Great George-street.

THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND REVIEW.

No. XL.

Because, possibly, of the inherent romance
and in-
terest of the subject, we conceive that the article en-
titled " The Church in the Catacombs"is the most
admirable in the present collection. No chapter, in-
deed, of religious history—in other words, the moral
and intellectual history of man—possesses anything
comparable in solemnity and beauty with the narra-
tive of the privations and the constancy of the early
Christians in the Catacombs. The sublime heroism
of those neophytes of the new Church, their voluntary
entombment in those territories of the dead, the piety
that lived in those subterranean passages, extending
for miles under the palaces of the eternal city, and
the desolation of the Campagna, fill the imagination
with astonishment and awe. And it is from these
considerations, probably, that we are inclined the more
readily to discern excellence in anything relating to
that extraordinary epoch in Christianity. The re-
viewer enters' into the full examination of the various
topographical data appertaining to the Catacombs,
and in doing so evinces his admiration
of the confessors and martyrs with whom
their dark and intricate recesses were
once populous. A multitude of most interesting par-
ticulars may be gleaned from his observations. The
famous story about the " Nag's Head" tavern in
Cheapside is revived in a curious article; where the
controversy as to whether it be authentic or apocry-
phal is sifted to the bottom. " Civilisation" is the
heading of a paper cleverly compiled from the first
volume of Mr. Mackinnon's elaborate work upon that
vast branch of political philosophy; and in another
article in the review the question as to the amount of
civilisation observable in the present generation is
endeavoured to be answered. The article to which
we make.. reference is quite a literary curiosity ; the
idea. of it admirable ; but the manner in which that
idea is carried.. out is so amazingly incongruous that
we conceive it might have been omitted without con
siderable injury to the publication. It is entitled
" The Books and Knowledge of the Day." Great eru-
dition s discernable in some parts, and remarkable ig-
norance of historical and bibliographical facts displayed
in others. Many sagacious hints are, nevertheless,
thrown out in the midst of this jumble of crude and
mellow thoughts. The Reviewer, with some show of
justice, doubts the superior learning of this age.

"Nature has her own work and philosophy its proper
sphere. It is unwise to seek a benefit to one portion of
society by creating a condition in another which is un-
natural. The poor and children (especially the rural
poor) live in the regions of faith—faith is proper to their
estate. It is what is naturally suggested by all the asso-
ciations which the elements of nature, in which the poor
man labours, ereate : it is what naturally grows out of
the influences by which the tender age of infancy is sur-
rounded. To break down faith in the one bemuse it is
mixed with supersition—to destroy its fascinations in the
other because they are poetic fictions—.is the present ef-
fort of philosophical sagacity. ; and we do not think it
either well or wisely employed. As far as we have seen,
it can only end in the destruction of faith itself. Take
this out of the heart of the poor, and you leave them
nothing to console them in their poverty.: take it out of
the nature of a child and you destroy its innocence.
" There are many popular superstitions which, though
they may be errors, are not vulgar errors. A thousand
influences, the value of which is lightly thought of, or
passed by, have been at work in their creation, and many
things which indirectly chasen the spirit and soften the
heart are associated in their maintenance. In times
when tradition was the only chronicler of history, truth
took fantastic forms, but still taught her lessons ; and
in districts where the eye and mind are ever in contact
with wild and beautiful scenery, it is not to be wondered
at that the spirit of man should be tempted into another
region than the material. The superstition that abides
in cellars, and amongst the debased of large cities and
manufacturing towns, is doubtless a hag ; but that which
walks the mountain path and dwells by the waters of
the glen has a beauty in keeping with the elements
around, giving to every object a double charm. The
one is gross in its form, and often cruel in its instincts--
the other poetic in its birth, and mostly humanizing in
its influence."

We must candidly avouch that we have but little
sympathy with any one who could seriously lament
the downfall of Mother Shipton ; and as to the
preservation of the superstition which is so elo-
quently described here as taking constitutional
" walks upon the mountain path," while that which
"abides in the cellar" is eradicated—we eau only say
that such notions are very pretty, no doubt, but very
silly into the bargain; very romantic, but not at all
feasible ; admirable in theory, but impossible in prac-
tice. A fig for the delicate poultice ribbons and gruel
spoons, that may be swept away in cleansing a fever
hospital. " Davenant's Works,' the "English Bible,"
with " Baillie's Letters and Journals,'" form excellent
materials for the remainder of this publication.

THE STORY OF TOBY.—(Home and Colonial

Library.)
Heartily rejoiced are we to discover from this little
pamphlet that poor Toby is still enjoying existence.
The information is conveyed to us in a supplement to
the description of a few months' residence in the

THE GREAT BRITAIN.-LIVERPOOL, TRURSDAy.
We have no further intelligence of moment to-day with
regard to the Great Britain.

FUNERAL OF THE EARL OF WALDEGRAVE --The
remains of the above lamented Nobleman were conveyed
to the family vault of the Earls of Waldegrave, in Nave..
stock Church, Essex, on Tuesday last.
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LlFE.—Married at Fawley,
near Southampton, on the Bth instant, by the Rev. F.
Fulford, R. G. Lumley, Esq., of Tickhill Castle, York-
shire, to Frederica Mary Adeliza, daughter of Andrew
R. and Lady Elizabeth Drummond, of Cadland Park,
and granddaughter of his Grace the Duke of Rutland.
THE EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT...-Last evening
public meetings were held in the school room of York-
road Chapel, Lambeth, at the Grotto Tavern, Southamp-
ton-buildings, Holborn, and at the Castle Inn, City-road,
to organise district societies to co-operate with the Me-
tropolitan Early Closing Association, for procuring an
abridgement of business hours in and about London.
The committees and other officers for conducting the
affairs were elected, and a determination was expressed
to support the object of the Association in every pos-
sible way.

Mr.
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" Marquesas Islands," and has only just been issued
by Mr. Murray. Every one who has, like ourselves,
devoured with hungry ears the beautiful narrative of
Hernan Melville, every one who learnt from that
most delightful traveller the pleasures of "pee-
poee," the potency of the " taboo," the primitive
charms of Fayaway, and the general habits of the
Typee savages, will be gratified at any circumstance
which could elicit an additional chapter from the
same graphic and accomplished hand. But when
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the world
not devouredrld that Toby
by the cannibal Typees, as was originally imagined,
we are satisfied that hundreds will rejoice as heartily
as ourselves. Hernan Melville has interested us so
much in his own fortunes and those of Toby (and
interested us simply by the perusal of his unpretend-
ing little book on the Marquesas), that we only re-
gret the brevity of the present supplement.

The Committee of the Stock Exchange yesterday,
ordered the resolution passed last January, for the pro-
tection of the brokers against frauds by their principals,
to be posted up again, those frauds having been very
numerous of late. The plan, it will be remembered, is
to set down the dishonest principal's name in a black book,
which all the brokers, on the appearance of a new cus-
tomer, are recommended to consult.
VICTORIA PARK.-The greatest activity prevails
in making the drainage, the formation of clumps, and
other preparations for planting, which it is expected
will be completed in the course of the ensuing spring.
Amongst other interesting circumstances to visitors
connected with • its progress, is the congregation of
many thousand birds, particularly
,starlings, in the
wooded part towards Old Ford. Many persons have
taken advantage of this, by taking guns and shooting
them, to prevent which, and the disturbing of the
so of=
fending several additional. park-keepers have been ap-
pointed,
o custody. The. site of the lake has been
staked out, and its excavation will take place imme-
fpeoninditnedg,
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the Home Department, to the Commissioners of Police
at Scotlard-yard, late on Wednesday, suggesting the
withdrawal of the rewards offered for the apprehension
of the murderer or murderers of the policeman Clark, in
June last, at Dagenham. No less a sum than 675/. has
been collected for the apprehension of the guilty parties,
including the Government reward of 100/. This has
been done in the several divisions of police, whose sub-
scriptions have varied according to the number from 70/.
to 20/.
LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASYLUM, BIRMINGHAM.
—A very numerous meeting of the members of the Li-
censed Victuallers' Association was held the other day,
at which it was resolved to give the sum of 1002 out of
their funds towards the erection of the proposed asylum
in this town. It was also agreed to engage the theatre
for two nights next month, and the proceeds of the even-
ings to be applied to the same purpose. Since the last
annual dinner a number of subscriptions have been sent
in for the above desirable project, and it is expected
before long the building will be commenced.

THE SUN, LONDON, S'R'l DAY EVENING, OCTOBER 9, 1846.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE
TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY.
CESAKEWITCH STAKES.
From the multitude of horses in the market for this event
we may select half-a-dozen as having been prominently in
favour, viz.:—Tom Tullock, The Terrier, Jonathan Wild,
Auricula, Glossy, and Cherry, the latter in consequence of
her victories at Derby; the outlay on the first three of this
lot and Cherry was rather heavy. Sting, The Baron, and
Sir Tatton Sykes were not in good odour. The last prices
were—

6 to 1 agst Colonel Anson's Tom Tullock-7 to 1 take)]
freely
12 to 1 agst Mr. Croekford's Terrier—taken to a good
deal of money
12 to 1 agst Mr. O'Brien's Jonathan Wild
16 to 1 agst Mr. W,Sccott's Sir Tatton Sykes—taken
18 to 1 agst Mr. Mytton's The Baron
20 to 1 agst Mr. Wigram's Kesbeng
25 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Jenny Wren—taken
25 to 1 agst Sir G. Heathcote's Khondooz— taken
25 to 1 agst Sir C. Monck's Glossy—taken
25 to 1 agst Lord E. Russell's Sting
25 to 1 agst Mr. Parr's Dulcet
25 to 1 agst Sir J. B. Mill's Giantess
25 to 1 agst Mr. G. H. Moor's Wolfdog
25 to 1 agst Mr. E.R. Clark's Conjuror
25 to 1 agst Lord 'W. Powlett's Fort William
28 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Cherry—taken
30 to 1 agst Lord Miltown's nd Flabowlagh
30 to 1 agst Mr. Wreford's Wit's-end—taken
33 to 1 agst Mr. Mytton's Auricula—taken.
THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.
Ivo opened first favourite, but soon gave way to Mr.
Nunn's colt, which was backed heavily at 9 and 10 to 1,
and at the last at Bto 1. At present very few horses are in
the market, but appearances are in favour of its becoming a
good betting race. Closing prices :-
8 to 1 agst Mr. Nunn's Sister to Johanna colt—taken
10 to 1 agst CoL Anson's lago—taken
16 to 1 agst Lord Glasgow's Conspiracy—taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Rolt's Evenus—taken
33 to 1 agst Mr. R. Boyce's Colleen Bawn—taken.
NEWMARKET SECOND OCTOBER MEETING, 1846.
SATURDAY.
Mr. Meiklam's Inheritress, Sst 71b, agst Mr. Mytton's
Baron, Bst. T.M.M. 1,0001. h ft.
(RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
YORKSHIRE UNION HUNT CLUB MEETING.
THURSDAY.
The Stakes of 5 sovs. each, pp, with 25 added. T.Y.C.
(8 Subs.)
Sir J. Gerard's Pantasa, 4 yrs, 12st 41b (Owner) 1
Mr. L. Fox's June, 4 yrs, 12st 41b 2
Mr. L. Fox's Wrestler, 3 yrs, lOst 121 b
Mr. H. Baker's Porto Bello, 6 yrs, 13st 4
Sir J. Gerard's The Snob, 4 yrs, 12st 41b
Mr. Milbank nd Northumberland, 5 yrs, 12st 121 b..
Won by a head.
The Cup of SOL One mile.

Mr. Broadley's br mby 3beet Anchor, 5 yrs walked over
The Railway Stakes of 5 sovs. each p p, with 25 added.
One mile and a half. (9 Subs.)
Mr. Milbank nd Jane, 4 yrs (Capt. Broadley) 1
Captain Williams nd Charcoal, 3 yrs
Sir J. Gerard's Parthian, 6 yrs.. 3
Mr. Broadley's br mby Sheet Anchor, 5 yrs 4
Won by a length.
Handicap of 10 sovs. each and 25 added. One mile and a

quarter. (16 Subs.)
Sir J. Gerard's Pantasa, 4 yrs, lOst 101 b ........(Owner) I
Col. Cradock's Jinglepot, 4 yrs, lOst 121 b
Mr. Bell's Fiddlestring, 3 yrs, 9st 101 b 3
Won by two lengths.
KN UTSFORD RACES.— THURSDAY.
Sweepstakes of 5 sous. each and 20 added. One mile and

a half.
Mr. Johnstone's Fair Helen, 3 yrs, 7st 71b ... walked over
The Cavalry, of 30 gs., was won in two heats by Mr. Mas-
sey's Princess, 6 yrs, 12st 71b (Hopwood), beating three
others.
Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each and 40 added. Heats. 2 miles.
Mr. Mostyn's Chartist, 3 yrs, Tat 51b (Dufflo) 0 1 1
Mr. Worthington's Doctor Husband, 5 yrs, Bst 121 b 10 0
Mr. Whitelock's Fair Rosamond, 5 yrs, 7st 51b 0 0 2
Mr. Harrison's, 3 yrs, 7st 71b
Mr. Billington's eh m Fair Rosamond, 5 yrs, Bst 131 b 0 2 0
PERTH RACES.—TUESDAY.
The Caledonian St. Leger of 25 sovs. each, with 50 added,
for 3 yrs old, Bst 71b, and fillies, Bst 31b. One mile and
three•quarters.
Mr. Ramsay's Inglewood (Holloway) 1
Mr. Merry's br c by Don John, out of Peri
Won by a length.
Plate of 501. for 3 yrs old, ist 41b ; 4 yrs, Bst 51b ; 5 yrs,
Bst 121 b; 6 yrs and aged, 9st. Heats, two miles.
Mr. Robertson's Tom Tough, 6 yrs .(Parr) 1 4 1
Mr. Merry's Pilot, 4 yrs ••••
Mr. IL Johnstone's Roper's Daughter, aged 2 3 3
Mr. Dawson's Magnet, 4 yrs .
Mr. Meiklam's Trueboy, 6 vrs 3 dr
Won easy.
Maiden Plate of 501. Heats, once round and a dis.
Ryan's Claudia, 3 yrs .(Noble) 1 1
Wilson's Lillie, 5 yrs 2
Hbbson's Reaction, 6 yrs
Robertson's Bullfinch, 6 yrs 4 dr
Campbell's Miss Colwick, aged .. 5 dr
Won in a canter.

CHANTILLY RACES.
FIRST DAY.—SATURDAY,Ocr. 3.—Notwithstanding the
every respect
and
to
ffersipoor nrtiin
sporting characters,
of persons taking an interest in horse racing,
gla ir sg
e very attendance
i n o
was repeated
on this occasion, on account of the opening of the Northern
that October.
f iv meeting ti n a
Railway having facilitated the means of reaching and re-
turning from Chantilly. Unfortunately, from an early hour
in the morning the sky was overcast with heavy clouds, and
at intervals rain fell rather heavily. Nevertheless, there
was a very fair attendance of the members of the Jockey
Club, and other distinguished patrons of sport. Among
them we observed M. le Comte de Pontalbe, M. de Norman-
die, M. C. Laffitte, M. le Comte de Cambis, M. de Baroi A.
de Rothschild, M. le Baron de Rochette, M. le Baron, de
Pierre, M. le Comte Cornelissen, M. Lupin, M. Fould, and
M. Fasquel. M. Charles Laffitte officiated as commissaire
and judge and M. de Normandie. assisted by Corringham,
started theorses. The Marquis of Normanby was present,
with a party of ladies, and occupied a place in one of the
tribunes.

The races are under the patronage of his Royal Highness
the Duke de Nemours. It was fully expected that his Royal
Highness would have honoured the course with his presence,
but to the great disappointment of every one a message ar-
rived in the course of the morning to say that he could not
attend.

At two o'clock exactly the weighing of the jockeys com-
menced, and immediately after the races took place in the
following order. The weather held up well until their close.
Criterion Stakes of the first class, for two year old colts bred
in France. 1,000 francs given by the Duke de Nemours.
Entrance, ICO francs; each colt to pay two napoleons to
the racing-fund. Weight 54 kilogrammes. Distance about
815 metres. Eight colts entered; four ran, viz :
Baron N. de Rothschild's b c Gland (Flatman) 1
M. Aumont's b c Morok
Comte d'Hedouville's b c Dividende

Baron de Pierre's b c Stop
Gland took the lead and kept it, winning easily. Stop was
awfully behind

Criterion Stakes of the second class, for two year old fillies
bred in France. 1,000 francs given by the town of Chan-
thly. Entrance, 100 francs. Each filly to pay two napo-
leons to the racing-fund. Weight 53 kilogrammes. Dis-
tance about 815 metres. Four subscribers; two ran.
Baron de Rothschild's b f Laura (Flatman) 1
Comte de Cambis's b f Girandole
The Constable's Stakes of 500 francs, given by the town.
250 francs entrance. Distance one and a half round, about
2,940 metres, starting from the stables. Weight, three yrs,
48 kilogrammes; four yrs, 57 kilogrammes; five ang up-
wards, 60 kilogrammes. The winner to be sold for 1,000
francs with his engagements.
Baron de Rothschild's 3 yrs b f Convalescence (Flatman) 1
Baron de Pierre's b c Charlemagne 2
The Omnium.- 4,000 f. given by the Minister of Agriculture
and Commerce, for horses of all ages; distance about 2,400
metres; the winner to pay 15 naps to the Racing Fund;
weights according to age; the winner of a 2,000 f. stake to
carry 2 kilos additional ; the winner of two such stakes,
3/ kilos additional. Twenty horses were first entered, but
twelve declined to accept the weight. Of the remaining
eight the following only warted :
Prince de Beauvau's 3 yrs b f Dorade, 50i kilos (Chifney) 1
Baron de Rothschild's 6 yrs ch c Drummer, 63 kilos , 2
M. de Pontalba's 2 yrs b f Tronquette. 40 kilos 3
M. A. Fould's 3 yrs b f Mariquita, 45 kilos
M. Guichard's 6 yrs b m Catin, 32/ kilos
The betting in the yard was 2 to lon Dorade. The race
was a very good one. They all got well off at the start,
Tronquette taking the lead. They kept together exceedingly
well, until they arrived at the stables, when tailing began.
At the hill it was all up with Mariquita and Catin. The
latter was far behind, and every minute left further.
On turning the corner, Dorade, Drummer, and Tronquette
struggled pretty stoutly. Drummer at one time took the
lead, but Dorade, who laid well to her work all through,
and seemed determined to win, gave him the go-by, and
kept ahead until she passed the winning-post, distancing
Drummer by about a length and a half. Tronquette was
about a length and a half behind Drummer. Mariquita came
in shortly after, and at a long interval Catin hobbled up.
Dorade's triumph seemed to afford general satisfaction.
SECOND DAY, SUNDAY, Ocr. 4.—To- day the weather was
everything that could be desired, the sun shining gloriously,
and the sky being undimmed by a single cloud. This
circumstance, in conjunction, perhaps, with the interest
felt to witness the running of the St. Leger, attracted a much
larger attendance of the beau monde than on the previous
day.

his Royal Highness the Duke de Nemours was on the
course some time previous to the commencement of the
day's business. • A stand had been specially prepared for the
Prince and his party, and his Royal Highness seemed to feel
much interest in witnessing the racing. In the intervals be-
tween the different races the Duke descended into the yard,
where he entered into conversation with many persons, and
among others with the British Ambassador.
We observed on the ground the Marquis of Normanby and
a party of ladies, Lord Exmouth, M. le Comte de Pontalba,
M. le Baron de la Rochette, M. de Normandie, M. Charles
Laffitte, M. le Comte de Cambis, and many other eminent
sporting and distinguished characters.
M. Charles Laffitte again officiated as judge, and M. de
Normandie 'started the horses.

A few minutes after two o'clock the races commenced, and
went off in the following order :
The Comte de Paris' Stakes of 3,000 E, given by his Royal
Highness the Prince Royal for two-yrs old colts, and
fillies bred in France. Entrance 300 f., hf. The owner to
pay 10 naps to the racing fund. Weight, colts 54 kilos ;
fillies, 53 kilos. Distance about 800 metres. (11 Subs.)
Count de Pontalba's b f Tronrette (Hardy) 1
Prince de Beauvau's f Mi•Careme
Baron N. de Rothschild's b f Laura 0
Baron N. de Rothschild's c Gland 0
Baron N. de Pierre's c Stop
At the start all got off well together. Tronquette ran ex-
ceedingly well, and won easily by a length and a half or
two lengths. Stop was greatly behindhand. The race
altogether was a pretty one. In betting Tronquette had
been backed against the field; and we heard that her owner,
the Count de Pontalba, had backed her to the amount of

1,000 naps.
The Consolation Stakes.-I,ooof. given by the Racing
Fund. Entrance 200 f, for horses, mares, and geldings
bred in France which have never won. Weight, three
yrs. 49i kilos; four, 55 kilos; five and upwards, 57 kilos.
The mares and geldings to carry 1 kilos less. The win-
ner to be sold for 2,000 f., without his engagements. If the
winner of the Constable's Stakes should be engaged, his
entry will be repaid. Entry, 2 naps to the racing fund.
Distance once round, about 1,960 metres. Three heats.
(3 Subs.)
Baron N. Rothschild's b c, 3 yrs, Ulm ( Flatman) 1
Comte de Cambis's b f Sans Tache 2
In the first heat Sans Tache started off with the lead, and
kept it up to the corner beyond the stables; Ulm then began
to push forward, but Sans Tache contrived to maintain the
lead up the hill, and saved the corner coming home. At
that point, however, Ulm began to show pluck, and came
down to the winning-post in good style, with about half a
head in advance of Sans Tache. Sans Tache went admirably,

and the heat was a spirited one, though not so quickly run as
it might hare been.
In the seeond heat Sans Tache again took: the lead in
starting, and kept it without difficulty until she arrived at
the hill. Ulm then gained ground, and they came together
round the corner. After keeping quite close for some little
distance, Ulm got first, whereupon the jockey of Sans Tache
used the whip freely, and improved her pace. Ulm, however,
got a neck in advance and kept it until the winning •post
was passed, notwithstanding Sans Tache tried hard to out-
strip him.
The Haras Royaux Stakes of the Third Crass, 4,000 francs,
for four yrs old horses and mares, thorough- bred, whose
genealogy is traced in the French stud-book. Entrance
400 francs. Horses bred and trained in other departments
than the Seine, Seine and Narne, Oise, and Seine and
Oise, not to pay entrance unless they run. Weight, 54
kilos; mares, 11A kilos less. Every horse which may have
run three times in the year without winning to carry 31,4
kilos less. Winners of the Jockey Club Stakes, the St.
Leger, or a royal stake, to carry 3% kilos additional.
The winners of two such stakes, or of two royal stakes, to
carry 5 kilos additional. The winner of the Great Royal
Stakes not admitted to run. Entry of the second horse to
belong to the racing fund. Distance, 4 kilometres, at
one time. (18 Subs.)
M. A. Aumont's b c Fitz-Emilius (Love) 1
Prince de Beauvau's b f Confiance
M. Fasquel's b f Tomate
0
Comte de Cambis' b c Old Nick. 0
Confiance took the lead, and kept it for some distance.
Fitz-Emilius and Tomate were close together. Old Nick
was behind. The pace was slow. At the stables, Temate
fell behind, and Confiance still maintained the lead. The
corner was turned in a canter. Fitz-Emilius then rattled
forward, and got in first by two or three lengths, very easily.
The St. Leger, 6,000 f. given by the King. Entrance 400 f.
for three-year-old colts and fillies bred in France. The
winner to pay 15 naps to the racing fund ; the second
horse to save his entry. Weights, colts, 55 kilogrammes ;
fillies, 53% kilos. The winner of the Jockey Club Stakes
to carry 2% kilogrammes additional. A horse having
started three times in the year without having ever won,
to carry two kilogrammes less. Distance once and a half
round, about 2,940 metres, starting from the stables.
(20 Subs.)
Prince de Beam an's b f Dorade (Chifney) 1
Prince de Beauvau's Souvenir 2
M. Fasquel's b c Philip Shah • 0
M. Sabatier's b f Comete 0
M. de Calenge's b c Le Chourineur
Mr. Carter's b c Meudon
M. Aumont's b f Miss Waggs
Comte de Cambis' b c Va-nu-pieds 0
The start was very good. Comete first took the lead,
Meudon was second, Philip Shah third. From thence to
the hill all laid so close together that it was difficult to dis-
tinguish ono from the other. At the corner Souvenir was
driven out, but instead of this acting as a disadvantage, it
caused it to push forward and get the lead. At the same
time Dorade got in front, and in coming down home, got a
little in advance of Souvenir. Arrived near the winning-
post Souvenir's jockey pulled in violently, so as to let Dorade
win, which she did by about a neck. Had Souvenir's
jockey not done this, he would certainly have gained the
victory. Both Dorade and Souvenir belonging to the same
person, the object of the latter in letting Dorade win was to
save Souvenir's entry. The race was a very fine one. All
the horses were so close together at the winning post, that
it was impossible to say positively which was third and
which fourth. Some accounts say that Le Chourineur was
third, others Miss Waggs.
The result of this race sadly disconcerted the knowing
ones. Meudon had been the first favourite, Miss Waggs the
second, Philip Shah the third. There was little, in fact no
betting among the members of the Jockey Club, but other
people freely backed Meudon 2 to 1, and 7 to 4 against the
field. Miss Waggs was also warmly supported.
FOOT RACE FOR £220.
This match, between Sherdon and Manks, came off on
Tuesday, on a piece of road contiguous to Doncaster. Sher-
don, who is a cutler, matched himself against Manks, known
in the sporting world as' the Warwickshire Antelope. One
false start took place, but at the second bidding they both
went away well together at a tremendous pace, which was
kept up for the first quarter of a mile, when 'Wanks began to
show strong symptoms that he was no match for his oppo-
nent ; and at about half the distance to be accomplished, he
was completely inn off his legs. Sherdon slackened his
pace, and gained the winning point amidst tremendous cheers
from the assembled crowds.-- Sheffield Iris.

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
GREAT NORTHERN.

In all railway projects, particularly with regard to
those of any magnitude, it seems an inevitable conse-
quence that some disappointment, some disquietude,
some fancied grievance, should arise on the part of pri-
vate individuals touching the right of property, the ad-
vantages of locality and position, and those many.cir-
cumstances whose centre will be invariably found in a
man's own pocket, without, in some instances, the most
remote reference to the conveniences of the public, or to
the interests of the shareholder. It would seem as it
one party possessed peculiar privileges, and another
was exposed to all the annoyances and injuries conse-
quent upon a determined and inevitable purpose. It is,
however,; the duty of a directory not to be deluded by
any :one; but, acting on the principles of justice and
propriety, to pursue that course which is found, after
due consideration, in accordance with the interests of
the public, and in the end, with the interests of those
who, as shareholders, are more immediately concerned,
it yet remains to be shown whether the one can be ju-
diciously separated from the other, without inflicting
injury on both.

These remarks apply to the proposed deviation of the
line of the Great Northern, so far as the town of Don-
caster is concerned--a scheme whose magnitude is of the
first importance, and the extent of whose beneficial use•
fulness it is a matter of some, difficulty to correctly
define. It would be foreign to the purpose of this notice
to lay any particular stress upon the plan of Mr. Locke ;
to point out theimpropriety with regard to this particular
course or that particular position with respect to the
station ; equally foreign to throw the imputation of
blame here, or the presumed advantages of self-interest
there. But, in carrying out successfully the gigantic
scheme of the Great Northern—taking at the same time all
matters into due consideration, with regard to the sub-
stantial good which seems fully calculated to arise from
the full and proper operation of the whole undertaking
—we are decidedly of opinion that the plan of Mr.
Cubitt, with regard to the town of Doncaster, in altering
the site of the station from the eastern to the western
side of the town, is marked by a sound discretion and a
judicious propriety. This opinion is justified by many
circumstances, not only of an immediate local character,
but of those in which the true interests of the directory
and the company are intimately associated. The beauty
and convenience of the south entrance to the town from
the race-ground, once the great north road, whose fame
is spread far and wide, will be preserved, with its
range of magnificent elms, as well as the beautiful race-
ground itself. The open town, field, too, which is the ad-
miration of strangers, as well as the property imme-
diately contiguous or connected with private residences,
will remain intact. Besides, the inconvenience, which,
from the nature of the approaches alone, would inevi-
tably have been experienced by fixing a station at
Docken Hill, without mentioning the interruption of
the river navigation to the town itself, will be wholly
obviated. In short, a bad course and a worse locality
for all the purposes and requirements of an important
station are now abandoned, for one the adoption of
which satisfactorily evinces that neither the true inte-
rests of the town of Doncaster and its neighbourhood,
nor those of the company itself in one portion of its
essential particulars, are disregarded by those who are
placed in the position to carry out, successfully, one of
the most gigantic and magnificent schemes that ever was
projected or brought into operation. The proposed new
site, indeed, while it forcibly evinces the correct judg-
ment of Mr. Cubitt, is better in every point of view—
better as to mere locality—better as to convenience—.
better as to the population—the approaches—the outlets
—the transit and receipt of, goods—the arrival and de-
parture of passengers, and those many means and ap-
pliances, ramifications and branches, connected with
railway operations, which are of essential importance ;
affording, at the same time, facilities for the erection of
buildings, whether of a public or private character, which
are in vain looked for in the locality which has been
very wisely abandoned.
The more, indeed, the proposed new site is taken into
consideration, in comparison with the original proposi-
tion, the more apparent will become manifest the cor-
rectness of the views which have been diCtated, and the
soundness of the judgment which has fixed upon the
important, the essential change. The main entrance to
the station, which will be of the first class, as we before
stated, is proposed, we believe, to be fixed at the very
spot where the gaol now stands. This position, as Mr.
Cubitt remarked, is within two hundred yards of the
High-street, and immediately connected with the main
arteries of the town. It presents, too, the greatest
facilities of ingress and egress, for all needful purposes,
net only, to the inhabitants of the town, but to those of
the surrounding country. The space immediately in
front is central and capacious, and can be reidered mere
so, if it may be required ,• with West Laith-
gate, Factory-lane, St. Sepulchre-gate within, and
St. Sepulchre-gate without, and Printing-office-
street in front, all meeting at one point, present-
ing, indeed, the means of convenience which are too
obvious to require either elucidation or enforcement, and
in comparison with which, we repeat, the abandoned
site now shrinks into insignificance.
For the erection of the station itself, and all the build-
ings connected therewith, as well as those with regard
to the plant, however extensive, there is " ample room
and verge enough." Nor is this all. The appro-
priation of the ground for all the required purposes of one
of the most important stations on the whole line, inflicts
no injury upon private individuals, creates no public in-
convenience, and mars no existing realities. As, there-
fore, all matters and circumstances are as admirably
adapted to all the required purposes as could have been
possibly desired, with regard to ground, buildings, and
position, so the site which 'has been fixed upon by the
engineer, and which, we doubt not, will receive the
sanction and approval of the directory, is decidedly the
best which could have been selected; looking to the best
interests of the town at large, as well as those of the
surrounding locality, and consequently, to the best in-
terests of the company itself.
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With regard to the deviation of the lineiliinhoatvhe to h
erree-
spects, no loss, with regard to distance,
sustained. It will remain the same as the original line ;
so that many important advantages, so far as the town
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deed the company, by the adoption of the proposed de-
viation, will save a sum of money amounting to nearly
100,0004—an important point in all railway under-
takings, especially as is the case in this instance, when
a larger amount of benefit is conferred upon no inferior
portion of the community, and the line itself is ren-
dered more efficient, more comprehensive, and more sa-
tisfactory.
It is impossible to contemplate the operations of this
magnificent scheme without being impressed with the
most powerful, if not the most overwhelming convic-
tions, particularly, as will undoubtedly be the case
eventually, when other contemplated lines shall find
their junction at the Doncaster station. A wholly new
era will be opened upon the town of Doncaster and its
fruitful neighbourhood. The capabilities of both will
possess the best chance of a full development; aud, in