The Sun.
London, England, 1846-06-02 00:00:00

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.

It must be admitted that the proprietors of this Insti•
tution have not come forward with any extraordinary
novelty for the entertainment of their holiday visitors,
except, indeed, that the absence of anything entirely
new is of itself so rare an occurrence as to he well
worthy the name of a " novelty." If, however, there is
nothing that has not been seen or heard before, there is
nothing that will not bear to be seen and heard again,
and the sterling value of what is fully compensates fur
the want of what is not. Professor Bachoffner's lectures
on the objects exhibited by the gas microscope continues
as amusing and entertaining as on the very first day
that the microscope itself was introduced into the Insti-
tution; and Dr. Ryan's able discourse on the nature and
use of the diving apparatus was listened to with great
interest. The diver's dress, the invention of Mr. Heinke,by
which a sufficient quantity of air to support life for more
than a quarter of an hour is carried down in a condensed
state, so as to be available in case of any accident to the
air-pump or hose, which might cut off the further
supply—the signal dial (also invented by Mr. Heinke)
by which, instead of relying on the uncertain method
of conveying the wants of the diver by the sound of a
bell, they are pointed out by an index on an engraved
plate, are valuable improvements in this most useful ap-
paratus. The series of views from Oregon which have
lately been added to the dissolving views, including
" The Mouth of the Columbia," " Cape Disappoint-
ment," " Fort Astoria," &c., &c., met with the applause
that their great beauty called for. A small tract de-
scribing the territory,- and more especially the scenes
represented in these views, was distributed to the
visitors at the door. There was but one drawback;—
the music accompanying the dissolving views might
have been better selected and might have been better
performed. But, on the whole, the night's entertain-
ment was calculated to afford satisfaction to the visitors;
and if we might judge from the frequent and hearty ap-
plause, it did afford it.

ADELAIDE GALLERY.
The principal novelty produced yesterday at the
Adelaide Gallery was a model railway and train, repre-
senting the contrivance lately invented by Messrs.
Austin and Quick for obviating the inconveniences re-
sulting from the break of gauge. The model railway
occupies nearly the whole length of the long room, and
has two lines of rails, with sidings, upon two gauges,
the narrow being about 5 inches. The two gauges run
into one another abruptly, the narrow being carried—for
a distance about equal to the circumference of one of the
wheels of the carriage—within the broad. Each carriage
is provided with two sets of wheels, one within the
other, the inner being adapted to the narrow, the outer
to the broad, gauge; and one and the same carriage is
thus enabled to run upon both gauges. It would be ne-
cessary, of course, to use a broad gauge engine on the
broad gauge line, and a narrow gauge engine on a
narrow gauge line, but of the carriages, not one need
be removed, and neither passengers nor goods need be
shifted in passing from one line of rails to the other.
In the model, the change of gauge is made abruptly, and
at the moment of passing the break, each carriage rests
partly on the broad and partly on the narrow rails. It
is hardly possible that this could be necessary on the
railway ; but if it became so it would be perfectly prac-
ticable, as one engine might be removed and another
substituted by means of sidings. As far as it is possible
to judge from the models, no oscillation would be ex-
perienced in making the change. The nio,el carriages
are of a breadth somewhat greater than the distance
between the narrow gauge wheels, but smaller than that
between the broad, so that they extend without the
wheels when on one gauge, and within them on the other.
We are not aware, however, that any inconvenience will
result from this, and there is no doubt the plan will
be successful. A small model of Webster's patent
roof and drain tile making machine has been added to the
collection, and a number of tiles made by it are exhibited
as proofs of its efficiency. The machine
will
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and the other tensively used in draining laud. The concert, the exhi-
bition of the gas microscope,
entertain-
ments, were yesterday as attractive and as varied as
ever, and the fineness of the day was highly favourable
to the daguerrotype process.
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DRURY LANE THEATRE,—MadIIe. Carlotta Grisi ar-
rivede_ect yesterday afternoon, and in order to give every possible
Il to. the. representation of the new ballet of Paquitcy in
which she is to appear, the theatre will be closed this even.
rehearsal We are given to understand that
an unusual degree led
costumesendour will
havingbe di s pbleaeynemd inad thise i
n Paris.
TAI,..,ENTS AT WINDSOR
WIIITsiEuxV:x• Tbße
and also the Round tte Apartments at Windsor Castle,
Tower,. have been commanded to be
CASTLE:
day this w
open to the public during
accommodation of the holiday
till four o'clock, for the ekenko,
known
from mt 0 elevenSykes,
visitors to the town. It was ne(Ornh'vter,
Castle, until
gw re Illation for
the porter at the tradesmen's entrance
nearly one o'clock yesterday, that an
the Whitsun week had been determTnenotelthe
parties from London, who had arrived at the Castle before Several
that hour were unfortunately turned back, although possess-
ing the Lord Chamberlain's tickets, in consequence of
official notice on the subject having been given to the porter.
As it was, but very few persons arrived in the town pro-
vided with tickets of admission. Monday being one of the
days, since the commencement of the year, on which the
State Apartments and the Round Tower are closed. This
public notification, it is hoped, may be the means of prevent-
ing similar disappointment to visitors during the remainder
of the week. The orders that none can be admitted to the
Staterooms without tickets, dated within one week of the
day on which they are presented are peremptory, and most
strictly acted upon.. -
..

FLANDERS and HAMBURGH MAIL.
COPENHAGEN, MAY 23.—1 t is now positivelyffi
armed
that his Majesty the King of Sweden will arrive here on
the 11th of July, and stay till the 13th of the same
month. It is also expected that the Crown Prince of
Bavaria will pay us a visit.
A singular report has lately been circulated, namely,
that the discussion of the question of the succession in
the Duchies will he prohibited, with an intimation that
there is at present no grounds for such a discussion. It
is certain, however, that several highly important pro-
jects of law may be expected. But the draft of a penal
code for the Duchies, which has been long in prepara-
tion, will not be brought forward in the approaching Diet.
ST. PETERSBURGH, MAY 16.—Among the illustrious
guests expected to be present at the marriage which is
shortly to take place is his Royal Highness Pr} nee Albert,
Consort of Queen Victoria, in return for the visit which the
Emperor paid to the Queen in 1844. Great preparations
are making in Peterhoff and the country seats in the ro-
mantic environs, where the court will pass several
weeks after the marriage of Princess Olga. Accounts,
which, however, are not yet authenticated, state that
the Cholera has appeared in some parts of Russia, and
especially that it has prevailed for some weeks past in
the government of Cranburg, where it must probably
have been introduced by the caravans.
WARSAW, MAY 18.—The disarming of the kingdom
of Poland has lately been carried to much greater ex-
tent ; not only fire-arms, and what are properly called
arms and weapons, are confiscated, but all instruments
which rr ay be used for cutting and striking, and only
those are allowed which are necessary for the exercise
of some trade or profession. In private houses only or•
dinary table knives and forks are permitted ; but all
carving and.hitchen knives are prohibited. The butchers,
who use only large knives and hatchets, are obliged to
declare the number of them to the police, and to have
them stamped. The confectioners, after long petitioning,
have at length obtained permission to have a machine,
which they use for cutting bonbons, and the like.
FRONTIERS OF GALICIA, MAY 20.—According to
accounts received to-day from Tarnow, the famous
chief of the peasants, Szelo, (he is 72 years of age),
was at length arrested on the 15th of this month, after
having been for fourteen days under the surveillance of
the police. This has been known to the public here only
within these two days. The peasants in the country
are said to be much displeased at their lot. The same
time we learn that his son, who lived at Pilzno, and
wrote the orders to the peasants, in his father's name,
is also arrested. The work, in what are called Robeth
days, is, indeed, performed by the peasants for the
Nobles, but the peasants utter the most awful threats
against the Nobles, some of whom, in the circle of Wa-
doweil, do not require any such service.
SILESIA, MAY 23.—An event has lately taken place
in the circle of Nimpt, which resembles what sometimes
happens among the Irish peasantry. A landowner, who
is said to be rather strict in asserting his right, has a
field of very fine rapeseed. In one night the whole was
cut down; the loss is said to be several thousand pounds.
—Hamburgh papers, 29th May.
BRUSSELS, MAY 28.—The Senate is convoked for
Thursday, the 4th of June.
At the opening of the sitting of the Chamber of
Representatives to-day, some observations were made
relative to the social matters to be put in the orders of
the day, viz., to the free importations of provisions, to
the Mint, and to the convention with France. The
Chamber then continued the debate on the project of
law respecting the canal of Deynze.
We find from the Journal de la Haye, that the King
of the Netherlands has left that capital for Wiemar,
before the last arrangements relative to our commercial
differences were finally settled.
The English Minister at Brussels gave a grand dinner
in honour of the birthday of her Majesty Queen Victoria.
All the members of the diplomatic .body, except the
Swedish Minister, were present, and all the members of
the cabinet. His Majesty's household was represented
by Lieut. General Count d'Havre de Steenhuyse, and M.
Van Prael, his Majesty's Secretary. After dinner there
was a grand reception from the diplomatic body, the
ministers, and all the persons of distinction presented.
The façade of the Hotel of the British Legation was
illuminated.

BRUSSELS, MAY 29.—The Chamber of Representatives
continued to-day the debate on the project of law relative
to the canal from Drynze to Schipdonk.
The King has given audience to-day to a great num-
ber of persons.
The Russian brig, Saina, Captain Leffley, which left
Antwerp on the 21st of this month, in ballast, had put in
at four o'clock in the afternoon, and was at anchor in
the road of Turueuse. On the 22d at eleven at night,
the captain, who was in bed, was thrown against the
deck by an explosion which caused him to receive some
bruises. The men had placed a quantity of gunpowder
(supposed to be about 12 lbs.), under his bed, to which
they contrived to apply a match. Happily the powder
was not placed precisely under the place where the
captain slept, so that he happily escaped with some
slight contusions on his arms and legs, and was thrown,
without any other• accident, against the roof of his
cabin. The Russian Consul will investigate the
matter. Some persons are arrested. Another crew
will be engaged, and in a few days the Saima will sail
In the cabin everything is broken to pieces by the ex-
plosion.—Brussels paper, May 30.
HAMBURGH BORSENHALLE, MAY 23.
Bills. Money.
kustrlan 5 per Cents ..
Bank Shares ...• • • •• .• •• . 1590
Anglo-Russian Loan ... •••••• • • • • • • 107 107
Russian 5 per Cent., liamb. Certificate. 101%
Ditto Ist series Inscription 101 y,
Ditto, Slope and Co., 3d and 4th series.. 96
Ditto, in Certificate...... •.•• .. • •
New 4 per Cent., Hope and Co. 89
Ditto Stieglitz . ........ ......... 88
Spanish New 5 per Cent ••• . • • ........ 18.3( 18
Ditto 3 per Cent .................. 28% 28%
Anglo-Portuguese Loan, 214 per Cent • .
Dutch Actual Debt, 2% per Cent ... 59 , -
Ditto 3 per Cent.
Polish New 4 per Cent. Loan, 1844....
Anglo-Danish Loan, 3 per Cent ...... 86% 861
National Bank Shares..

DUTCH FUNDS.—AMSTERDAM, MAY 26.
Money. Bills
Actual Debt, 234 per Cent.• • • •• • . 603 60%
Eitto, 3 per Cent .................. 7234 72%
Ditto, 4 per Cent . .......... 9334 94
Amort Syndic, 336_ per Cent BB% 89
Ditto, 33% per Cent.......... • •
Commercial Company, 434 per Cent • . 170% 17134
East India Loan, 4 per Cent.• •• ••• • • •
Exchange on Loudon, at sight ••
Two m0nth5............... 12 20
On Hamburgh, at sight .. 35 75
Two months... •• •••• • • • • 35 31
On Paris
Two months, •• • •
—Datch Papers, May 27.

BELGIAN FUNDS.—Bsusszts, May 27.
Actual Debt, 2% per Cent • ...... •••• • - •
Rothschild's Loan, Five per Cent ....
Loan of Thirty Millions, Four per Cent. •. •
Ditto Three per Cent ••••••• • • • • • • .....
Ditto Thirty-seven Millions, ditto ••• • • •
Ditto, ditto,lB4o ... •..• • • • 100
Ditto, ditto, 1842
Ditto, 1844.......... ....... ... 100
Ditto, 1836...
Ditto, 1838 741 i
Ditto of the City, 1832 . •
Ditto, 1843
Bank ofßeigium . • .... 890
—Brussels Papers. May 28.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY.
A few small accounts were closed yesterday, and two
or three of the favourites for the Emperor's Vase were
backed, but the greater part of the afternoon was oc-
cupied in checking books, and preparing for the settling
this afternoon. It is expected to be easy. The betting
resolved itself into the following brief quotations :
THE EMPEROR'S VASS.
7 to 2 agst Mr. Greville's Alarm-1,100 to 300 tkn.
7 to 1 agst Mr. G. H. Moor's Wolfdog—taken
9 to 1 agst Mr. O'Brien's Mentor—taken
10 to 1 agst Lord Lonsdale's Jericho—taken
10 to 1 agst Col. Peel's Orlando
12 to 1 agst Mr. A. W, Hill's Sweetmeat
15 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Wood Pigeon.
200 even betting between Orlando and Weatherbit—
not p.p.
Offers to take 20 to 1 about the Peri colt.
We are requested to state that the Queen's Vase at
Ascot, the Goodwood Cup, Goodwood Stakes, the
Orange Prize, the Maidstone Stakes, and several others,
close and name this day.
NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING MEETING, 1847.
FRIDAY.
Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each. Last half of Ab. M.
Gag, Bst 71b—Piccinino, Bst—Restless (the Deception
filly), Bst 41b.
SECOND SPRING MEETING, 1847.
TUESDAY.
The same horses at the same weight, Criterion Course.