The Sun.
London, England, 1846-08-28 00:00:00

• PLYMOUTH ROYAL WESTELtNite_s,'
YACHT CLUB REGATTA. dis.,:4— t!"-X
FIRST DAY. ••41
q.
PLYMOUTH, AUG. 27.—As usual, our reta
menced yesterday (Wednesday), being Princes lbert's
birthday, under the immediate patronage of 'her Most-:&<' s s
Gracious Majesty and her Royal Consort, the Commo-
dore being the Right Hon. the Earl of Mount Edgcumbes_s-sis.
and Captain Charles Bulkely Vice-Commodore. ‘f.4.
Amongst the yachts were—The Petrel, Earl
Ilchestcr ; Anaconda, Sir Charles Ibbetson ; Noran, --ss
Sir H. B. llaughton ; Gulnare, Peroth, Esq.;
Transit, Knight, Esq., Stormfinch, Colonel Brewers;
Fawn, Hon. Captain Hare ; Psyche, Tickell, Esq. ;
Viola, J. Tolekin, Esq. ; Grand Turk, T. Fox, Esq. ;
Petrel, W. Beamish, Esq. ; Dryad, W. Delafield, Esq. ;
Secret, J. W. Smith, Esq. ; Kate, R. Bell, Esq. ;
Dolphin, F. Perkins, Esq. ; Avenger, J. Saunderson,
Esq. ; Ganymede, J. 11. W. P. S. Pigott, Esq. ; Frisk,
Hon. William H. Hare ; Brilliant, George Holland
Ackers, Esq. ; Osprey, G. S. Curtis, Esq. ; Therese,
Richard Wake, Esq.; Hydra, Hockin, Esq. ; Rover,
Herbert Phillis, Esq. ; Caroline, J. Congreve, Esq. ;
Gipsy, R. Sherlock, Esq. ; Lily of Devon, W. Moore,
Esq. ; Adelaide, Sir Gore Booth, Bart. ; Menai, &c.
The course for the yachts was starting from buoys
moored off the committee's marquee, the vessels pro- _
seeding through the western channel of the Breakwater
round to a mark vessel, moored off Penlee Point,
thence to another mark vessel off the Mew Stone, leav-
ing both on the port hand, returning through the
eastern channel of the Breakwater, rounding the buoy
of the Cobbler, then round a boat (having a pilot jack
flying) moored opposite the Hoc, about 15 miles, the
vessels going twice or thrice round, according to regu-
lations.
tAt a quarter-past eleven the preparatory gun was
fired, and the vessels took their stations for the follow-
ing prizes :—The Fancy Ball Plate, 501. p.p. Time
race. For yachts from 45 to 80 tons, bons tide the
property of members of a Royal Yacht Club. Time, 15
seconds per ten.
Yachts. Tons. Rigged. Owners.
Gondola 77 Cutter T. Woodhouse, Esq.
Frisk 47 Cutter Frankland, Esq.
Victoria 57 Cutter Conner, Esq.
The start took place precisely at half-past eleven, the
wind at the time blowing easterly. The Victoria was
first off, followed by the Frisk, the Gondola last, the
vessels running for the western end of the Breakwater.
The Victoria set her square sail, and tried by pressing
canvass, to keep the lead, but she was soon passed by
the Gondola, the Victoria and Frisk being abreast of
each other opposite:the Lighthouse, at the Breakwater,
and the vessels rounded the first flag-boat at Penlee
Point ; the Gondola at eleven minutes past twelve ; 'Vic-
toria, thirteen minutes past twelve. The Vessels then
commenced beating to windward for the east of the
Breakwater, the Frisk passing the Victoria, and the
three vessels sailing well to the Cobbler, and then round-
ing the mark boat under the Hoe as folloos :
Yacht. H. N. S. Yacht. H. M. S.
G ondolo
Victoria, 2h. 16m. ss.
The three commenced running for Penloe Point, and
the Gondola increased her lead, but in beating to wind-
ward ontside the Breakwater, the Frisk gained on her,
and the Victoria lost considerably by steering to the
east. The yachts rounded the Cobbler buoy, and pro-
ceeded the second time to the winning boat, not being
able to sail round the third time, in consequence of the
lightness of the wind, they rounded in this order:—
Yachts. at. N. s. Yacht. It. M. S.
Gondola
Victoria
A Piece of Plate, presented by the inhabitants of Ply-
mouth, for all pleasure vessels under 15 tons. Twice
round, about 30 miles. -
Yachts. Tons. Owners.
Contest
Gipsy
Ila
Red Rover
The start took place at twelve o'clock, Red Rover
showing the way, Ida second, Contest third, and Gipsy
last, but the Contest quickly lulled her sails, went to
windward and rounded the other boats, by which she ob-
tained the lead, round the Penlee flag-post, closely
pressed by the Ida, the Rover and Gipsy being near to-
gether, but the Rover at the time shifting her topsails,
by which she lost much in bearing to the east of the
Breakwater, and the Gipsy changed places with the
Contest, leading the way, all proceeding well for the
rounding the first time, which they did in this manner .
Yachts. It. s. ' Yachts. H. M. S.
Gipsy 3 23 30 Ida
Contest
The first three vessels again proceeded, sailing over
the course, but the lied Rover gave up. From the
rounding to Penlee Point it was running, which suited
the Contest, and she overhauled the Gipsy at the Break-
water, being two minutes in advance at the mark vessel
at Penlee Point, and the wind becoming lighter she still
improved her lead, but the Gipsy gained a little in beat-
ing, again losing on their coming under the shore to-
wards Mount Batten, running being resumed by the
yachts. They passed the Cobbler buoy and arrived at
the winning station in this order:—
Yacht 11. M. a. Yacht tt. sr. a.
Contest 6 35 55 Ida
Gipsy
The timing of the yachts in the matches we have taken
from the Committee's books. Shortly after the above
match, Mr. Sherlock (of the Gipsy) entered a written
protest against the contest, stating he believed she was
not properly " fitted," which will be immediately decided
by the Committee.
On Tuesday evening the Royal Yacht Club dinner
took place at the Club House, Millbay, Captain Bulkeley,
Vice Commodore, acting as president, and J. W. Peard,
Esq., vice-president. The usual loyal toasts were drank,
and " Success to all the yacht clubs of England," with
nine times nine. The dinner was well attended, there
being present Sir H. Hatighton, Bart., Major Courtney
Phillips, Major Fraser, Gerald De Courcy Hamilton,
Captain Croake, R.N., J. B. Glegg, Esq., Captain
Basden, R. Bell, Esq., &c.
The first night of the regatta (Wednesday) a very
excellent ball took place, at Elliott's Royal Hotel, under
the immediate patronage of the Commodore, Vice-Com-
modore, Committee, and members of the Club. It was
exceedingly weL attended, and dancing was kept up with
much spirit until morning.

TIIE BERWICK BANK ROBBERY.—After Mrs. Thomp-
son had been placed under the surveillance of the matron of
the gaol, the directors of the bank determined to suspend
Mr. Thompson, the bank-agent, who on Monday night de-
livered up the keys of the office, and has since taken no part
in the bank business. The circumstances of the case, as far
as he is concerned, are considered open to suspicion. He has
been employed as the bank-agent at Berwick about four
years, and in connexion with the bank-agency he did busi-
ness as a general commission-agent. He is a native of Scot-
land, but has lived some time in Yorkshire, where his wife
belongs. His family consists of two children, his wife being
at present enciente. Mr. Thompson's connexion with this.
bank up to the time of this transaction had been highlysati
factory to his employers.
POLITENESS OF A WIDOW.—Mrs. presents her
kind compliments to Mr. —, and much regrets that she
cannot show the pictures to-day, as Major died yester-
day evening of apoplexy; which Mrs. the more. re..
grets, as it will prevent her having the honour of seeing
Sir Walter Scott and Miss Edgeworth.—Lochkart's Life of
Scott.

REMOVAL OF THE COLONNADE PROM THE QUADRANT.
—Twenty-eight of the shop-keepers of the Quadrant have
presented a petition to Parliament praying permission to
cause the colonnade in front of the shops to be pulled down,
which they offer to do at their own expense, provided they
be allowed to sell the old materials. They give several rea-
sons in support of the petition. The numerous pillars and
the dark roof of the colonnade impede the light and give a
glcomy appearance to their shops, besides hiding them from
those who ride or drive along the carriage way. The shelter
afforded by the covering has bad the effect of making the
Quadrant a rendezvous for idle and dissolute persons of both
sexes, who cause so much annoyance that extra constables
have for some years been employed to preserve order, and
who have earned for that part of Regent-street, a reputation
which deters many ladies from visiting the shops, and other
persons from taking lodgings over them. This inability to
let the upper parts of the houses has driven some of the pro-
prietors to admit persons who employ them as billiard and
gaming-houses, arid such other purposes as tend very much"
to depreciate the value of the premises. Although the colon--
nade is considered an ornament to this splendid thorough-
fare, the reasons urged by the petitioners appear to be suffi-
ciently strong to prove the expediency of removing it.
THE PAVILION AT BRIGHTON.—A deputation from
the committee appointed by the commissioners had an inter-
view last Monday with Lord Morpeth, in whose bands, as
First Commissioner of the Woods and Forests, the manage.
meat of this question is placed. The deputation were re-
ceived by his Lordship with the greatest courtesy, and
every disposition was manifested to meet, as far as possible,
the wishes of the inhabitants ; but the deputation left the
Noble Lord with the impression that it is the full determina-
tion of the Government to carry out the design of selling the
palace.—Brighton Paper.
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.—PORTSMOUTH, THURSDAY.
—Now that the court-martial on Captain Gordon has ter-
minated, it is expected that orders for the America to refit
will be sent down. The Inconstant, in the Mediterranean,
has been in commission upwards of three years, and will pro-
bably be relieved by the America. The 'North Star is to go
to Chatham, unless telegraphic counter-orders arrive. The
Hound brig, destined for the coast of Africa, is on her pas-
sage from Sheerness to be paid, and receive her sailing orders.
The Admiralty have ordered the Lively lighter to be sent to
Guernsey, to lay down moorings for a sloop- of war.
FIRE ON SAFFRON-HlLL.—Last evening, between
eight and nine o'clock, a fire that caused considerable alarm
broke out upon the premises in the occupation of Mr. Shaylor,
skin-dresser and furrier, No. 21, Little Satfron-hill, Clerken-
well. It commenced from some cause at present unknown,
in the drying-room. Before the fire was discovered it ob-
tained such a firm hold of the premises, that for some time
fears were entertained for the safety of the entire building.
Information of the outbreak was without delay sent to the
engine stations, and forthwith the parish and two brigse en-
gines attended. The inmates, neighbours, and police kis:v in g
exerted themselves to the utmost, succeeded in getting the
flames extinguished, but not before a considerable .quantity
of the stock was destroyed, and the building .severelyanjured
by the fire and water. Mr. Shaylor was insured in the Phce.
nix Fire• office for the contents, and the building, it was un-
derstood, is insured in the Sun .office.
SEWER ACCIDENT AND NARROW EscAPE.--Yestets
dav, just prior to the labourers returning from dinner, at one
o'clock, a large portion of the earth of a new sewer men*
voting in Whitefriars-street, at the back of the Temple, fell'
in. Happily there was no persons below at the time ; but
a bricklayer on a ladder had a very narrow escape. Work-
men were immediately employed in shoring upthe firth to
prevent further danger, which was the more apprehe.nded,
from the fact that a large portion of that which fell in be-
longed to the foundations of the houses of the Temple, the
street being very confined and narrow, and the road very
rotten and unsubstantial.
THE LATE ROBERT Lowninc—George Thoburn,
William Douglas, and John Bell, the three persons in custody
at Newcastle- upon-Tyne on suspicion of being concerned
_h:
the death of Robert Lowthin, whose body was foundirincutkn:. •
river Tyne some time ago under very suspicioucm
the
charge were on Tuesday last committed for trialt _
,ttie
charge of robbing the deceased. There 1
charge. The coroner's illpiCe;
evidence obtained to warrant their committal
,1024 dpPITOOVI. for the capital
0.21,1004
on; surncient
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