The Sun.
London, England, 1851-09-18 00:00:00

Several miles above the fore-mentioned bridge the
river is divided into two; the main branch emerging
from Loch Glass, about eight miles in circumference,
and the other descending by cataracts, through
frightful ravines, from the summit of Ben Wyvis.
We kept pretty close to the latter, which we crossed
close to the steep ascent above alluded to. It WAS
now half-past four, and before we got to the top it
must have been at least six; but we were actually
afraid to look at our watches, as there was now a cer-
tainty of our being benighted. The snow fell fast,
and lay several inches deep, pretty hard frozen, among
which, in many places, we had to struggle with hands
as well as feet. The difficulty now was to find the
" Monument," for we could not see above fifty or
aixty yards in any direction. We agreed to separate,
that we might have three chances instead of one, but
nut farther than that we could hear a loud call. After
a considerable time our young friend proved the
lucky man, and shouted with him of antiquity, "I
have found it! " This was indeed a joyful sound,
though it may readily be conceived how much we
were disappointed when, instead of one of the most
commanding views in Scotland, extending over great
part of the Atlantic and German Oceans, with many
of the Hebrides, the Counties of Caithness, Suther-
land, Ross, Cromarty, Argyle, Inverness, Nairn,
Moray, Banff, Aberdeen, and Perth, we could only
distinctly see each other at the distance of a few
yards ! Such, however, has since been the fate even
of royalty herself en Lochnagar, so that we have the
less reason to complain.
Our triumph even in these circumstances was great
on reaching the Cairn, which I ascended, and
heightened by an additional stone, using snow instead
of mortar. This mountain is nearly 4,000 feet high,
and hag, perhaps, a larger base than any other moun-
tain in Great Britain. Being the most elevated
ground north of Ben Nevis and the Braemar moun-
tains, the view is very little intercepted in any direc-
tion. It is, however, an ugly, savage-looking con-
cern ; and, being far removed from any inhabited
district, none should attempt its ascent who
have not an entire day at their disposal—
" monstram horrendum ingens," and on this occasion
it may be added, "cui lumen ademptum." I may here
mention that the best starting place is Strathpeffer,
which is ten miles from the top, while Dingwall is
twelve. The mountain resembles a horse-shoe—the
upper ridge being three or four miles from one ex-
tremity to the other, but rising very gradually from
the end nearest Strathpeffer, which ought to he
ascended first, and the ridge kept till the other end is
reached, oa which stands the Cairn, and by which we
ascended.

In descending, we chose a less dangerous route,
though frequently checked by ugly precipices, which,
owing to falling snow and approaching night, it was
not easy to avoid. Great though our difficulties had
been, they were surpassed by what still lay before us,
having to struggle through five or six miles of the
worst description of bogs and quagmires, which few
think of crossing, even in broad day, without a guide.
Countless were the tumbles we met with, some of
them so ludicrous, that had we not dreaded falling
asleep, and lying among these horrid morasses all
night, at the imminent risk of our lives, we could not
have refrained from laughing heartily at each other
and ourselves. Forward, however, we had to toil,
far from knowing where we should emerge. Indeed,
had it not been for the moon, it is more than probable
that we must have wandered about in all directions,
till we became completely exhausted with hunger and
fatigue.
At length we reached a peat road, by following
out which we arrived at a shepherd's cottage. The
inmates were all in bed ; but, on hearing of our disas-
trous circumstances, they were, with some difficulty,
induced to get up and bring us some thin milk. We
were here informed that Dingwall was the nearest place
of accommodation. We had still between three and
four miles to go, but had now a hard road under foot,
and went on our way rejoicing. We soon reached the
toll road between Dingwall and Strathpeffer, and in
half an hour found ourselves snugly seated in the
Caledonian Hotel, with every luxury at our command.
It was now half-past ten ; and, when we sat down to
supper, we bad eaten no food of any description for
fourteen hours and a half, though we had walked at
least 33 miles, over some of the wildest moors in
Scotland. The innkeeper told us that gentlemen
thought it a hard day's work from his house, and that,
they never tried it without a guide."—Grierson
Autumnal Rambles among the Scottish Mountains.

FATHER GAVAZZI AND THI MOLESKIN JACKETS..—
Some days ago Father Gavazzi, after inspecting several of
our local lions, paid a visit to Mr. Napier's foundry, in
Washington-street. Immediately on entering the gate lead-
ing to the works, the Padre was recognised by several of the
workmen, who hastened to communicate the fact to their
fellows Like wildfire the intelligence spread, and in a few
moments, by an almost spontaneous movement, some 300 or
400 of the stalwart and swarthy mechanics turned out into
the square and manifested their sympathy with the cause of
Italian freedom by greeting the patriotic orator with three
vociferous and enthusiastic cheers. Father Gavazzi, who
appeared to be highly gratified by the unexpected warmth
of this reception, bowed several times respectfully to the con-
gregated workmen, after which they immediately resumed
their various occupations. This unpremeditated demon-
stration recalls to recollection the widely different reception
given to Haynau by the workmen in Messrs. Barclay and
Perkins' brewery, and should teach a similar lesson to the
tyrants of the Continent.— Glasgow Post.
GLOUCESTER AND DEAN FOREST RAILwAr.—In
compliance with the wishes of the Severn Commissioners,
the railway bridge over tlie western arm of the river, near
Gloucester, has been constructed by Mr. Brunel with an
opening bay of 45 feet width in the clear.