The Sun.
London, England, 1851-09-01 00:00:00

BATTY'S _HIPPODROME.

The spirited proprietor of this excellent, and well
patronised, place of amusement, which has been erected
at Kensington, near the Exhibition, has in the most
kind mannt r offered a grand treat to the boys of the
Naval School at Greenwich, by intimating to the au-
thorities his willingness to afford them a free admis-
sion to the entertainments ; Mr. Bitty, who never
does things by halves, has also interested himself with
the directors of the Greenwich Railway, who have
generously met him in the best spirit, and agreed to
convey the boys to London and back gratuitously.
Such a feeling as this should not go unnoticed, and
we hope the inhabitants of Greenwich will show their
appreciation of the same, by attending the perform-
ances. We may also mention, to shew the good in-
tentions of Mr. Batty, that should the authorities of
the Asylum object to the boys going to the usual even-
ing's entertainment, he has offered to make the fete a
day one, to meet their wishes. The performances at
this new and novel place of amusement are very dif-
ferent to the usual equestrian displays, including
ostrich races, Roman car races, and other novelties,
for which there is not room in any other place in this
country ; while, instead of following the plan which
has generally been adopted of raising the p' ices, in
consequence of the Exhibition, he has fixed them so
moderately that the most humble may ♦isit it ; the
price of admission being so low, in some parts, as
sixpence each.—Kentish Mercury.

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
THE " AMERICA" NO LONGER AN
AMERICAN.

COWES, SATURDAY.—This fleet one, which has
caused as much sensation in the yachting community
as the " Great Exhibition" has in the world generally,
has been this day purchased by the lion. Mr. de
Blaguiere, son of Lord Blaguiere. The purchase
money is said to be 5,0001. He may now challenge
all Europe, if not the whole world, but how long be
may remain in that position another season may throw
some light on, as all our yacht builders seem deter-
mined to strive to produce a vessel that shall exceed
the famed " America" in swiftness, yet as almost all
our yachtmen require accommodations and comforts
for their families, and want floating mansions, and
some even palaces for their wives and families, we
fear this cannot be obtained, and these remarkable
fast sailing qualities also. 1851 will be memorable as
producing the America. What 1852 will be remark-
able fur time alone can tell, but the yachting world
seem more awake than usual, and there is likely to be
great exertions made to produce something uncom-
mon for next season.

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Companies.done to-day.
Barks and Hants
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Buckinghamsh. Lon. SN. W. all 17 17%
Clvdesdale June Caledonian all 44 —46
E. Lin., Guar. 6
per Cent. .. G. Northern all 33 33134
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per Cent. • - Norfolk • • all 14 —l5 x.d
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N. & East, 5
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all 43 —45
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