The Sun.
London, England, 1860-03-09 00:00:00

THE EXTRAORDINARY HIGH TIDES.

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The prediction of a high tide, or rather a succes-
sion of high tides, at this time, from the planetary
influences favourable to such a result, has been fully
verified, in the Thames at all events. The first in-
dication of this phenomenon showed itself on Wed-
nesday afternoon, when at two o'clock the usual
high water mark having been reached, the tide still
kept rising, and the waters continued their onward
flow till many portions of the banks of the river
were laid under water to an alarming extent.
But yesterday's tide, as was anticipated, far out-
stripped that of the previous day ; and notwith-
standing the prec iutions taken by occupiers of
property on the waterside a great amount of damage
has been done.
The wind, which had been blowing for the pre-
ceding 24 hours from the north-east, had driven an
immense volume of water from the North Sea into
the estuary at the mouth of the Thames, and sud-
denly shifting on the flood to nearly due east, the
accumulated waters rushed up the river with a ve-
locity seldom known in European rivers, and more
resembling "the bore" not uufrcquent in the
Gangs, the Hooghly, and other Asiatic rivers. Its
velocity continued to increase, and at three-quar-
ters flood was such that several vessels were driven
from their moorings or dragged their anchors, caus-
ing considerable confusion in the Upper and Lower
Pools, and the tiers of vessels lying between Rother-
hithe and London-bridge, many of which breaking
adrift, occasioned numerous collisions, which re-
sulted in the loss of spars, rigging, and sails, and
damage to boats and bulwarks. Above bridge the
velocity of the current was equally disastrous,
several barges and lighters having been driven
from the wharfs, causing much damage, and one
1 laden barge was sunk. The lighter and watermen
not without considerable difficulty, succeeded in
securing the drifting craft. Providentially at this
time—half-past one o'clock—the wind shifted so as
to obstruct in a great measure a greater influx of
water, and thereby prevented a larger amount of
damage. As it was the damage was extensive
the halfpenny steam-boat pier was overflowed
in a similar manner to the preceding tide, when
passengers were compelled to be embarked and
landed at Waterloo-bridge pier, and the carriage
road on the river side of the Adeiphi arches was
partially inundated. The low-lying wharves and
landing-places, particularly on the south side of the
river, were laid under water, and buoyant articles
swept away. It also inundated the basements of
many waterside premises, and damaged the con-
tents.
At Woolwich, in consequence of the precautions
token during the week, the high tide of yesterday,
caused comparatively little damage at the dock-
yard. The wharfs were partially overflowed, and
the floor of the mast-house under water. At the
Royal Arsenal the swell of the river inundated a
portion of land near the canal, but no serious
damage resulted.
On the Medway, at Chatham Dockyard, the tide
on Wednesday rose to 22ft 10in, high-water being
ten minutes past one o'clock. At two o'clock yes-
terday, the time of high-water, it was 19 feet 4
inches. There were a considerable number of acres
of land under water, and much damage has been
done. A farmer, of the name of Gale, living at
Stoke, unfortunately lost a horse and upwards of
100 sheep by drowning ; and the rifle practice
ground used by the troops was under water, cover-
ing the targets. Several small craft in the river
have been seriously injured both in their rigging
and hulls.
At Liverpool yesterday the river Mersey presented
a very interesting appearance in consequence of the
high state of th tide, the water reaching up until
within two feet of the dock and harbour piers. It
is many Tears since there have been such a suc•
cession of high tides, and in some parts of the town,
which lie low, the cellars were flooded, owing to
the sewers leading into the river conveying the
water to the low ground. Fortunately there was
but little wind at the time, otherwise the result
might have:hz en anything but agreeable. Last night
the water rose a little over 21 feet, and many of
the vessels looked as if their keels were resting on
terra firma, instead of a more c.ingenial element.
At Southampton the tide at high water at noon-
day yesterday was not higher than the usual spring
tides.

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A NEW ORENIAO TO CIIINA.

A new opening to China, which might, it is al-
leged, be effected at small expense and with little
difficulty, and which, while it would save about
1,500 miles in distance, would bring us into com-
munication with certain rich provinces of that em-
pire containing a population of 80,000,000, is being
actively urged on the consideration of the Govern-
ment. Among our Indian possessions none have
made more rapid strides than the province of Pegu,
and its chief port, Rangoon, promises to constitute I
at some future day an emporium in the far east of
those possessions that will rival the prosperity an-
ticipated for Kurrachee in the west. The distance
from Rangoon to the south-western provinces of
China is only 500 miles, and the plan is to make a
road of that length. Two hundred and fifty miles
of it would be through our own territory, to the
Burmese frontier, and the remaining 230 would be
across Burma!' to the Chinese city of Esmok. it
could be either a bullock-road, a tramroad, or a
railroad, as economy or expediency might in the
first instance dictate. According to the views of
the Rangoon merchants and other persons of ex-
perience with whom the scheme has originated, the
entire work would be simple. The Burmese Go-
vernment are friendly, and is is alleged that the
special authorities of the district through which the
road would pass are cordially desirous of promoting
not only a transit commerce with China, but also a
direct increase of intercourse with oar people. The
country also is affirmed to be free from difficulties,
to be highly favourable to health, and to possess
abundant resources. Assuming these statements to
be correct, it would seem marvellous if we were to
delay acting upon them, and, even if it should prove
that objections and obstacles have been overlooked,
it is scarcely probable that they can be insurmount-
able. A great point in connection with the matter
is, that the portion of China which would be placed
in connexion with us is one which, although reputed
to be extraordinarily rich, and to be carrying on,
by roads, rivers, and • canals, a most active inland
trade, is at present shut out from all exterior com-
merce, and destined to remain in that condition
unless the proposed work be executed, or the French
succeed in effecting a transit to it through Cochin
China. Hence there is every reason to induce the
Government to undertake, at all events, a careful
examination of the suggestion. The movements of
Russia to obtain
complete control over the inland
operations of China in the north have apparently
been as successful as they have been vigorous and
adroit, and it would be well at least that we should
not remain dormant while superior means are open
to us in the south.— Times

THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH. 9, 1860.

DERBY.

900 to 100 agst Buaaneer (taken)
1000 to 30 agent Cramond (taken)
1000 to 30 agst Sir William (taken)

(This .Day.)

(B. 1" ELECTRIC TELEGItArII.)

BETTING ON THE COURSE.

CITY AND SUBURBAN.
25 to 1 apt Comforter (taken)
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
7to 1 agst Buccaneer (taken)

SPORTING INTSLLIGENCE:

SIIREWSBURY SPRING RACES.—Titunsaty.

The Longnor Hall Stakos of 6 soya each, with 40 added;
far tws-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 41b ; a winner
this year to carry 51b extra; the second to save his stake.
Half-a-mile. 7 subs.

Mr. Merry's Zodiac, Bst 71b (Custance) 1
Mr. Hare's Chriemhilde, Bst 41b (Fordham) 2
Mr. Stevens ns Agriculturist, Bst 71b (Keeler) 3
Betting-5 to 2on Zodiac, 3to 1 agst Chriemhilde.
Won by a length ; bad third.
The Acton Burnel Stakes of 3 sous each, with 25 added ;
weight for age ; certain allowances ; the winner to be
sold by auction, for £5O. Half-a-mile.
Mr. Wilkin's Little Jenny, 2 yrs, sst llb (Taylor) 1
Mr. Hughes's Chantress, 5 yrs, Bst 111 b .... (Mitchell) 2
Mr. Nicholson's Guerilla (allowed 71b), 7st 21b
(H. Grimshaw) 3

Betting-5 to 2on Chantress.
Little Jenny made all the running, and won in a canter
by three lengths ; two lengths between the second and third.
The Cleveland Handicap of 10 soya each, 2 ft if declared,
with 50 added ; for three-yr-olds and upwards ; winners
extra; the second to save his stake. About two miles.
Mr. T. Brown's Joskin, 4 yrs, Bat 41b (G. Fordham) 1
Mr. Stevens' Dreadnought, 3 yrs 6st 131 b (H.Grirnshaw) 2
Mr. G. Payne's Voltigeur colt, 3 yrs, 7st 61b (Custance) 3
Mr. Templeton's Charles the Second, 5 yrs, 9st .. (Gray) 4

Betting-7 to 4on Joskin, sto 2 agst Dreadnought.
Won by a length and a-half ; bad third.
The Corporation Plate of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, if declared, with
a service of plate of £3O added, for three-yr-olds and up-
wards ; winners extra ; tha second to save his stake.
Abort five furlongs.

Mr. Shelley's Lord Berkeley, 6 yrs, 9st • . (L. Snowden) 1
Mr. Hazeldine ns Fenella, 3 yrs, Est 91b .... (Challoner) 2
Mr. Chandler us Lady Grosvenor, 3 yrs, Est 101 b
(H. Grimshaw) 3
Mr. Hare's Clemanthe, 4 yrs, 7st 101 b.... (G. Fordham) 4

Betting-6 to 4on Fenella, sto 2 agst Clemanthe, 4to 1
agst Lady Grosvenor, 5 to 1 agst Lord Berkeley.
Won by half a length ; same distance between the second
and third ; two lengths between the third and fourth.
The Queen's Plate of 100 guineas, for three-yr-olds and