The Sun.
London, England, 1866-07-05 00:00:00

THE INLAND REVENUE.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said he
had to move for leave to bring in a bill to amend the laws
relating to the Inland Revenue. His object in doing SCI
was merely to get the bill printed, which would be a
matter of convenience to the new Government.
Leave was given to bring in the bill.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said he
had now to perform his last official act, which was to
move that the house at its rising do adjourn until to-
morrow at five. There would be the issuing of cer-
tain now writs, and the proceedings at Windsor,
which would preclude the attendance of many
members before that hour. Before resuming his
seat he begged, in the name of his colleagues, to thank
that moiety of the house that had supported the Govern-
meat in the struggle which had terminated in the change
of Government. He did not tender his thanks with any
view to raise unpleasant feelings in the minds of gentle-
men on the other side of the house, but solely to express
the gratitude of the Government to those who had sup-
ported them with so much zeal and energy.
The motion for the adjournment was then agreed to.
The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and
the house adjourned.

Bank of England Returnee—This Evening.

An Account, pursuant to t]
cap. 32, for the week ending I

he Act 7th and Bth Victoria,
Wednesday, July 4, 1866.

ISSUE Dl

URTUENT.

Notes issued ~,,29,147,665

Governint. Debt..£11,015,100
Other Securities.. 3,614,140
Gold Coin and

Bullion
Silver Bullion

£29,147,665

X 29,147,665

BINKING Di

Proprietors' Capi-
tal £14,553,000
Rest
Public Deposits
(including Ex-
chequer, Say-
. ings' Banks,
Commissioners
of National

:FURTHEST.
Governmt. Secu-
rities(including
Dead Weight
Annuity) £10,778,123
Other Securities 30,749,554
Notes 3,335,800
Gold and Silver
Coin .4,

729,280

Debt, and Div
Accounts) 6,800,251
Other Deposits 19,939,607
Seven Day and
other bills

£45,592,757

£45,692,757

The Great International Scullers' Match.

(THIS DAY.)
The second contest between Kelley and Hamill,
the English and American champion scullers, at
Newcastle, took place this morning, the distance
rowed differing from that of yesterday, although
the start took place from the High Level Bridge.
The race to-day was two miles and a half out and
home, and such was the signal victory of Kelley that
it needs but a few lines to record the fact. The start
took place a little before eight o'clock this morning,
and for the first quarter of a mile it was a tolerably
good race, but here Kelly drew ahead, and at the
turn he was one minute and twelve seconds in ad-
vance. At this point Hamill saw the battle was
virtually over, and therefore gave up rowing, and
Kelly finished the distance at his leisure. Any odds
were then offered by the supporters of the Englisher,
but the friends of Hamill were quite satisfied with the
display of yesterday, and at one time it was thought
that the American would give up the second contest
without a struggle. However, such was not the
case and the result has not surprised anybody,
because at starting any odds were to be had from
the supporters of Kelley.

The feeling in Newcastle in favour of Kelley is
enthusiastic.

DIXON'S PATENT GUN-CLOTH CHARGES.—The
Inventor and Patentee (W. A. Dixon) claims for
his Patent Gun-cloth Charges freedom from all risk or
danger, on the simple ground that (except when confined
in a gun-barrel or bomb-shell) they are non-explosive ; they
burn but do not explode ; if lighted and held in the hand
they are harmless ; they may be dropped down a red-hot
barrel without fear of danger. A hundred, he says, may be
lighted at once, and the result will not be more explosive
or dangerous than setting fire to a handful of shavings,
neither would the firing of a whole magazine be attended
with moro danger than the burning of so much wood,
cotton, or paper, and I think all will admit it is impossible
to over-estimate the value of this element of safety. They
are more portable and convenient than gunpowder. From
their small, light, compact, cylindrical form, they are ex-
ceedingly portable and convenient ; neither measuring nor
weighing is required; they are complete and perfect in
themselves ; they do not take up so much space, or require
nearly the attention of powder; they may be carried any-
where, and in way whatever, so long as they are kept free
from damp ; and may be used from the pocket or the pouch
THE WEATHER AND THE HAYMAKING SEASON.—.
The unsettled and showery state of the weather has en-
tirely suspended haymaking, and around Barnet and other
parts of Herts some thousand acres of grass land is mown,
and the half-made hay is lying on the ground. In Surrey,
Middlesex, and Essex large tracts of land are covered with
cut grass in swathe and in cocks. Further mowing is sus-
pended, and much of the hay must of necessity be damaged
by the rain. Groups of Irish haymakers are lying about
out of work and in a state of starvation, and in some'parts
are plundering the potato fields for subsistence.
THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.—In the district
round Newmarket the wheat and barley crops are
looking
healthy and strong, and will without doubt produce an
abundant harvest. There is a splendid crop of hay and
clover, most of which has been well got up. Turnips and
mangolds are growing fast and strong, and potatoes are at
present free from disease. An Ipswich letter says :—" The
growing crops look luxuriant, and are much benefited by
the favourable weather of the past month. The wheat ears,
however, are small, and the present boisterous, weather is
not favourable for the blooming of the plant.,
days back suffered considerably.
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doustracted to the town was but small,
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over the country near Tadcaster in Yorkshire. The course
was from south-west to north-east. At one solitary farm-
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house in the track large i
p eces of the roof were removed,
the tiles having been taken
with hay off by hundreds, a cart loaded
was upset, and so great was the force of the wind
that even a heavy wooden stand, common in farm-yards,
and weighing several cwt., was lifted out of the manure in
which it was deeply imbedded, and carried to a distance of
15 yards. The track of the whirlwind, about 50 yards wide
was quite plain, the corn being laid flat on the ground over
which it passed. Large haycocks were carried into the
air, even oaks were broken, and the tops of trees and large
stones carried to a considerable height, and, as it passed
over the river Wharne, an eye-witness stated that tons of
water were swept up into the clouds. The people in the
neighbourhood were much alarmed, especially as it was seen
from a great distance, and a farmer says that on hearing
the noise, which he described as that of a train, he turned
and ran quickly towards home, judging, from the appear-
ance of smoke, that his house was on fire.
ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.—.
The "fourth of July" was signalised in Liverpool yester-
dayfff-
by a fine display of flags from truck to stem and ta
rail on board the American ships in port. The fleet of the
Cunard, Inman, Montreal and Quebec, and National Steam
Navigation Companies also
tions. the United States The office of Mr. Dudley, consul,
was gay with bunting, both English and American, and
the leading American merchants also had their offices de-
corated. The 84th anniversary of American independence
was celebrated in the evening by a banquet at the Wash .
ington Hotel, which was attended by the principal Ameri
cans at present in Liverpool