The Sun.
London, England, 1856-07-31 00:00:00

uilty. In the case to which Mr. YARDLEY'S
attention was directed, a police-officer was sent to
the offender, cautioning him not to persevere in
the sale of his poison. This may have been the
best that could be done under the circumstances.
How infinitely it falls short of the justice of the
case must be apparent to the meanest understand-
ing. We hang poisoners who have committed
the offence with malice aforethought ; something
more than a caution is surely required in the case
of these reckless man-slayers—something more
than a fine, even ! In very few instances indeed
can ignorance be pleaded in defence of the sellers
of unwholesome fool ; and this being so, a long
imprisonment, with hard labour, should await
their conviction. The fences round human life
are far from being sufficient, and greatly need
improvement.

Presentation of the Freedom of the City.
of London and a Sword to General
Sir F. W. Williams.

(THIS DAY.)

This day a Court of Common Council was held in the
Guildhall for the purpose of presenting the freedom of
the city of London and a sword of honour to General Sir
Fenwick Williams, Bart., of Kars. There was a very
full attendance of members.

Shortly before 1 o'clock Sir W. Williams, the Lord
Mayor, and the Sheriffs entered the court, and the cere-
mony of presenting the freedom commenced.

The City Chamberlain (Sir J. KEY) gave the free-
dom to the gallant general in the usual manner.
Sir W. WILLIA.3O, Bart., having made the declara-
tion,

The CHAMBERLAIN then, in addressing Sir W. Wil-
liams, proceeded to review the whole of the circum-
stances connected with the brave defence of the fortress
of Kars, and highly eulogised the conduct of the gallant
gentlemen. In order to mark the estimation in which
his deeds were held by his fellow citizons—(loud cheers)
—it had been determined to present him with the sword
of honour now before him. He concluded by saying
that he trusted that he would long be spared to reap the
rewards and honours he bad so bravely and valiantly
won.

The Chamberlain then, amidst the most enthusiastic
cheering, presented the sword to Sir W. Williams.
The testimonial was of the most splendid description.
A W. WILLIAMS, in returning thanks for the honour
that had been conferred upon him, said the recollection
of the day's proceedings would remain fresh with him as
long as life lasted. He conld not find words to express
the feelings that animated his breast at the present mo-
ment. (Loud cheers.) The Chamberlain had referred
to the events that had lately taken place in Asia, and
had passed a glowing eulogium upon him for the manner
in which he had acted on the occasion ; but there were
others present at that scene who had done their
duty well. All his exertions would have been vain
without he had been seconded by his officers and
his gallant troops. (Loud cheers.) There was
not a single individual present on the occasion alluded
to, who had not done his duty. (Hear, and cheers.)
It had been his good fortune to command an army
which were a credit to the Sovereign whom they served
—(hear, hear)—and with such troops no general could
fail in performing gallant deeds. He begged, secondly,
to thank them for the honour they had conferred upon
him, and to assure them that, if unfortunately the
country should, during his life, become again involved
in war, his arm and sword would always be ready.
The gallant general then resumed his seat.
The LORD MAYOR then invited Sir W. Williams and
the company to luncheon at the Mansion-house, and the
majority of the company, amongst whom were a num-
ber of ladies, left the hall, and the proceedings termi-
nated.

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.-July. 30.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CHALLENGE CIIP OPEN TO YACHTS OF ANY

ROYAL YACHT CLUB.

A. subscription has been set on foot by the inhabitants
of Cowes to purchase a Challenge Cup, to be sailed for
by vessels of any rig or tonnage. The day that this in-
teresting match is to come off is not yet fixed, but it is
to be early in September.

The yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron are muster-
ing strongly in our roads, and some good sport is ex-
pected on Tuesday next in the match for Prince Albert's
Cup.

C. R. M. Talbot, Esq., M.P., Vice-Commodore of the
Royal Yacht Squadron, arrived in his yacht, the Capri-
corn, of 344, on Monday evening, from Wales. On
Tuesday his flag was saluted from the Club-house Bat-
tery.