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THE SUN,

p irishes, or districts. Under these circumstances, he
did not find himself able to introduce such sweeping al.
terations in the present sewage commissions a= to put
them on the representative basis which he desired. The
drainage ot the metropolis was at prescut vested
in seven commissions, besides the Regent street
Commission. It is now proposed to include the
city of London in the guardianship ot a gene-
' ral commission, and to put it under the same rules
as have been applied to the outly it.g districts. The
provisions of the Bill would enable works of public
drainage to be carried on by the united commission ; to
which powers, in conformity with the Public Health
Bill, would—as to house drainage and the reino%al of
nuisances—be given. The principle would be adopted
of spreading all charges for permanent operations over
long spaces of time. say thirty years, so as to make the
burden less felt. He also proposed that the parties to
he entrusted with sewerage operations should remain a
commission appointed by the Crown. The important
work of devising drainage would be thus put in the
hands of the best persons capable to undertake the re •
spoosibility ; and it would be enacted that this commis-
sten should report annually to Parliament. Thus the
body would be brought under the direct control of the
Legislature. He proposed also to limit the duration of
the.commission to two years. These•were the leading
features of the Bill, fur leave to bring in which he had
now to move.

Mr. URQUHART protested agsinst the Bill. Ho
would oppose it ab initio.
In answer to Sir, H. WILLOUGHBY,
Viscount MORPETH ,aid, that as the Bill only aimed
at consolidating and effecting economies, without making
any change in the principle of the existing commissions,
he hoped that it would encounter no opposition.
Mr. C. ANSTEY inquired whetht,r there was any
covert motive in introducing such a Bill at such an nn-
st-asonable hour, and' in the absence of all the metropo-
litan Members?

Viscount MORPETII said that in answer to the in-
jurionsinsinuation of the Hon. Gentleman, he had only
to say that the Bill stood regularly in the notice paper,
and the metropolitan Members might have remained had
they thought fit,—(Hear).
Mr. C. ANSTEY would divide the House against the
Bill..
The House proceeded to a division, but as only thirity-
two Members were present, it stood adjourned at two
o'clock.

THAMES GRAND REGATTA.
FIRST DAY.

This " monster 7 aquatic annual, which has for some
weeks past been the chief topic of conversation amongst
rowing men of all grades, commenced yesterday at Put-
ney, under the able management of a coratn;ttee of gen-
tlemen selected from the principal aquatic clubs, who have
been unremitting iu their endeavours to produce this
aquatic banquet in the best possible manner.
The programme contained features of more than ordi-
nary importance, and the excitement that prevailed,
especially with respect to one of the races yesterday—
that for the champion prize, open to all the world—was
of the most intense description.
As the time approached for the commencement of the
sport, the indications of unpropitious weather for the
attenUance of company gradually disappeared, and the
sun diffused its cheering influence over the scene ; but
the weather was far from favourable for rowing, espe-
cially in craft of the present fragile construction. The
wind blew at intervals in such gusts as threatened to
capsize the small boats ; but, although the labour was
rendered considerably greater by this circumstance, they
weathered it excellently.
The attendance of spectators throughout the day was
immense, and eclipsed that of any former year. The
towing path extending from Putney to Chiswick Eyot,
the grounds of the Bishop of London, on the Fulham
side of the river, which had been kindly thrown open to
the public, Putney and Hammersmith bridges, and every
other spot where a glimpse could be obtained of any part
of the various races, were crowded with persons anxious
to. witness the sport, amongst whom were many thou-
sands of ladies. •
The racing commenced at three o'clock, and continued
until half-past seven o'clock. In order to facilitate' the
reader, each race will be found complete under its
head, and 'not in' the Order in which, for the sake of
giving the men time to rest, it was found necessary to
row them:— - • •
APPRENTICES' MATCH. FOR COAT. BADGE, AND FhEE-
DOM; THE GIFT OF MR. EVAN *ORRIS..
FIRST-OEIAT..
T. Cole, Chelsea (light brue) 1
•J. G. Cole, Chelsea (stripe)..i ... 2
Chapman, London. bridge (red) ... 0
. Blake, Chelsea (purple) 0
Won easily. •
SECOND -HEAT.
W. Campbell, Lambeth (black), ... 1
W. S. Hallam, Lambeth (green)
Perry, Lambeth (yellow)
Andrews, Paul'A-wharf (pink) ... 0

The superiority of tbe first man was evident before he
had rowed a hundred yards. Won easily.

GRAND 'HEAT.

W. Campbell (black) 1
There should have been three other starters in this
heat, but as they did not come in the post the umpire,
after waiting a considerable time, started Campbell, who
had been ready for some time, and he rowed over the
distance.

CITAMPION FOUR-OAR RACE, FOR 100 SOVS. OPEN TO

ALL THE WORLD.
FIRST HEAT.
St. Agnes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (pink) ... 1
R. Clasper. I W. Clasper.
J. Wilkinson. I H. Clasper.
G. Oliver, coxswain. -
The Unity, London (red ... ... ... 2
'l'. Combos. Messenger.
John Phelps. R.Combes (the champion)
D. Giombes, steerer.
Chelsea Crew (black) . •••• ... 0
T. Chittle. T. Holmes.
I
B. Herring. G. Shepherd.
C. Cownden, coxswain.
7he Shakspearo Club, Manchester (yellow) ... 0
G. Collings. - 1 H. Ault.

T. 1411Cormac. S. C. Wood. •
This was the all exciting race of the day, and upon
which much diversity of opinion prevailed with respect
to the merits of the competing' parties. The renowned
Claspers appeared to have a strong call in their favour
amongst many; while the Champion's crew was more in
request with others. These were singly backed against
each other or the field as the taste of the sportsman sug-
gested. Some hints were thrown out about the Man-
chester men being awkward customers, but they did not
:triver to have a very strong party behind them in the
betting way; Shepherd's crew was pot without admi-
reri., and backed at even against the Manchester.
They all made a very fine Start, the distance in this
race ``being froin. Putney to Chiswick Eyot, except the
Manchester beat, which hung fire,. and, considering the
circumstance of their having the superior etation, did not
'seem able to'work with any chance of success against
their ' obviously more powerful competitors. - The
Clasper's and Shepherd's crew were oar and oar, the.
Champion's lying close up ; but the steerage of the
Cheleea' boat was so extremely bad 414,, but, f,r the cir-
cumstance of the Claspers absolutely going out of their
water to avoid it, a collision must have taken place. Of:
the committee barge? opposite !tlessrs. Searle's, the
Claspers had about )calf their own length clear... She-
pherd's were coming on closely as second, and the Chain-
pion's about half their length, or a trifle more, behind
theta. The Manchester boat remained . dead astern.
The Claspers gradually increased their lead, and wou, by
threa lengths. A very determined race followed between
the Chmnpion's and• Shepherd's crow, whiCh, through
had steering of the latter by a little boy, again nearly
led to a collision, and almost drove the other boat on
shore. The Champion's crew overhauled them at Ham-
mersmith-bridge, went through the lumpy water above it
in gallant style, as second in the heat.

SECOND HEAT.
Never Mind It," London (yellow and black) 1
Mackenncy.' I R. Doubledee.
R. Newell. I W. Pocock.
W. Cox, coxswain.

The Bells Crew, North Shields `(green)"' -.... 2
W. Boyle. I J. Robson.
T. Arms_ tong. , E. Armstrong.
W. Forster, coxswain. -
Coles' Crew, Chelsea (red sad• white) ..: .:: 0
J. Cole. . I Tr Cole.
J. Cole, jun. j J. Preside.
R. Irons, coxswain.

Oxford Watermen (purple)
Cook. Payne.
Surridge. I west.
J. Temmins, steerer,

Blue Belle, Lambeth (light blue) ...
Constable. I Saxby.
Brummel. Turner.

lirummel, coxswain. • •
Amongst the above wero two -crack crews, of whom
much was expected. Rumour said that both the Oxford
and Cobs were most powerful crews, and they certainly
exhibited to great advantage, but their opponents in the
heat were too good for them.
After seine little difficulty in getting the Coles to go,
all went well to work at first-rate speed. Green, blue,
and yellow and black then formed a line in front, and
were oar and oar off the committeo-barge and for some
distance further. Yellow and black then shot away gra-
dually from the Belle crew, who had just got a ttiflle in
front, and the rowing was continued -with great spirit.
Above the Vice-Chancellor's Newell went away, held it,
and won by three lengths; Bells closely waited upon by
the Coles, who rowed extremely well.

OR ANli 'FEAT.
St. Agnes (the Claspers)
Unity (Coornhes)
Bells (Shields)

The fourth boat (Newell's) did not start.. They were
not ready at the time of starting, and, having been waited
for as long as the umpire possibly could, the, start was
matWoithout them.- It certainly ti'bidutifhl start;
and a most gallattt race.' The Claspers dud Cdembei
were at desperate work, and off the committee barge the
Claspers had just succeeded in drawing half their length
in advance of the Coombeses, but, as both the latter and
the Shields steered too much into Barn Elms, while the
others kept a beautiful course, it was a general impres-
sion that they would soon overhaul them. This, how-
uver, was not so, the Claspers gradually went further
away, every inch of water being gallantly disputed by
s won ol no n bgywnapyroaasrtde sr
no. f two
ATCH FOR 50 Soya.
lengths.t h C
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3eei sE.
Shields
LreLar.cEe race
fell a
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FIRST HEAT.
Forrest, Greenwich (black) ... 1
Messer's, Richmond (red and •
white) ... 2
0
GS hoeol
dt or nu
m, ammi bl
boat hn
k( eb laoewand white). 0
0
Curtis, Custom-house (pink) ••• •••
0
T. Johnson, Old Bargehouse ••• •?'
Immediately after the start, Forrest took the lead,
kept it, and won easily.
- • -

SECOND REAL
The umpire waited during a very heavy squall and
shower in vain for many minutes for the competitors,
and ultimately started Short, who was the only person
at the station, and was shortly afterwards only
by
Campbell. The two following were of course the
winners:—
Short, fountain Stairs (stripes) •••
H. Campbell, Lambeth (green) —• ••• 2
Lambeth, T.
T. Cook, of Ifungerford, R. notibledee,
Coombes, and Mackenney should have contended in this
heat.

GRAND HEAT.
1
Messam (red and white) •••
Forrest (black) •2
Short (stripes)
Campbell (green) ... •• °
Messam'and Forrest made a capital row all.•
the way.
as did the other two against each other. Won by a
length or two.
AMATEUR FOUR OARS, FOR ASZLVER CHALLENGL CUP

ONE St. George's Club (red) T.
.., 1
W. Steward. I Baldrey.
J. Roberts. Coulthard (stroke).
S. Evans, steerer.
Civil Engineers, Putney ... 0
Bennett, I Lowe,
Batley, Fothergill.
It was a good race for a short distance ; after which
St. George's went a-head, and won easily.
AMATEUR PAIR OARS, FOR Two. SILVER CUPS.
ONE HEAT.
Berry ani friend, Cloauthus Club ... 1
Parker and Gibson, Cambridge ... 0
Merton and Cooper, Guy's... 0
Wallace and Bruce, Thames ... 0

' Immediately upon the start, Mx. who,, with
his partner was on the Middlesex side, put his head too
much over towards that shore, and nearly ran into a
barge, and of course experienced some slight hindrance.
Merton and partner took the lead, Berry and friend
keeping well down the Surrey :shore. • Merton and
Cooper continued to lead, Berry and friend, and Parkec
and 'partner, being close. together,. with .Walbage. and
Bruce right on their stern. On arriving at the buoy
near the Vice-Chancellor's, Berry and friend crossed
over to the Middlesex shore. Merton and Cooper being
in the centre. Berry and partner, who rowed capitally