The Sun.
London, England, 1846-10-01 00:00:00

THE WELLINGTON STATUE.

A large number of workmen and labourers, under the
superintendence of Mr. Wyatt and Mr. Ellis, were en-
gaged from six o'clock yesterday morning in making
preparations for the elevation of this colossal figure to its
destination at :the top of the triumphal arch on Con-
stitution-hill.

We observed Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence, Lord
Strangford, Colonel Angelo, Sir Frederick Trench,
Colonel Montague, and several other persons of dis-
tinction, who appeared to take the greatest interest in
the description which was given by Mr. Wyatt of the
mode in which the figure was to be elevated.
The Queen Dowager and her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Gloucester intimated to Mr. Wyatt, through
Lord Strangford, their intention to be present at Apsley
House during the time that the figure was elevating.
It is not yet known,at what time the elevation will
take place, but every exertion iS making to forward the
preparations as quickly as possible.

LONDON YACHT CLUB.—Tuesday, the membe*
of this aquatic club held their monthly meeting at
Wright's Hotel, Strand. Several motions were disposed
of, sad new members balloted for.
THE ROMAN TRAITOR. A True Tale of the
Republic. By H. W. Herbert, Esq., Author of " Oliver
Cromwell," &c. 3 vols. The above work is published
this day, by Mr. Colburn, and may now be had at all
the Libraries. The following popular novels are also
now ready:-2. Leontine, by Mrs. Maberley.-3. Great
Tom of Oxford, by the author of " Peter Priggins."-
4. Lost and Won, by the author of " The Maid's Hus
band."-5. Marston, by the author of " Salathiel."-
6. Adventures of Captain O'Sullivan, by W. H. Max-
well, Esq.-7. The Citizen of Prague, edited by Mary
Hovvitt —B. Confessions of a Pretty Woman, by Miss
Pardoe.-9. The Wild Irish Girl, by Lady Morgan,
revised, with new Preface and Notes, forming the New
Volume of Colburn's Standard Novels, price 6s. bonnd,
with portrait.

SEWERS, GUILDHALL.—RFSIGNATION OF THE SUR-
VEYOR.—'Iu-stlay, at a full attendance of the members
of the Court of Sewers, the re.ignation (A Mr. Kelsey,
the ,urvey,,r, was a •cepted, and a committee appointed
to inyu i e into the duties and emoluments of the office.
The salary of Mr. Kelsey was 500/. a year, and a per
centage of 1 per cent. on all works, besides fees for
hoards, &c.

ALARMING EXPLOSION OF FIREWORKS.—Tuesday
morning considerable alarm was created in Sidney-
street, Poplar, in consequence of a fearful explosion oc-
curring upon the premises in the occupation of Mr. Ed-
ward Deal. He was preparing quantity of combus-
tible matter used in the manufacture of fireworks, and
whist so engaged the %%hole of the composition exploded
with fearful violence, setting the shop on fire, and de-
molishing between forty and fifty squares of glass. The
force of the explosion was so great that the unfortunate
occupier of the premises was knocked down, his clothes
set on fire, and the flesh in some parts was torn from his
arms. The engines of the parish and School House-
lane, Shadwell, promptly attended, and the fire was
speedily extinguish-ed, but not until considerable damage
had been done to the premises. As soon as the fire was
got out, a medical gentleman was sent for to attend Mr.
Deal; it was then ascertained that he was severely burnt
all over the body.