The Sun.
London, England, 1859-10-14 00:00:00

AQUATICS.

TILE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE THAMES, AND
KELLY AND WHITE.
Arising out of the late great match for the championship
of the Thames is considerable speculation upon the compa-
rative merits of Henry Kelly, the ex-champion, and Thos.
White, of Bermondsey, and the probability of a match be-
tween them. Both these men have been vanquished by the
renowned Robert Chambers, of Newcastle, and the ques-
tion which suggests itself is, which of his two victories was
the easier, or which is the next best man to him. Upon
this subject aquatic men arc much divided in opinion, for
while some maintain the euperiorlty of Kelly, others as un-
hesitatingly declare that, taking into account tho fact that
White, who rowed on the Tyne, was unacquainted with_
the water, had recently taken up his quarters in that 10-.
cality and was not in very first-rate condition, he may be
flamd Kelly's superior. Of one thing there can be no doubt,
that they would make a very fine race, and as the Thames
at present owns a non-resident champion, it is very desir-
able that it should be ascertained what waterman gaining a
living upon it may be considered at its head. Strong as the
opinions run upon the respective merits of Kelly and
White, but very few could be found willing to back either at
odds. • I

EVERSON OF GREENWICH AND CORBY OF

GRAVESEND.

It will be remembered that a race—deemed for tl o
championship below bridge—took place about two monil.s
ado between Everson of Greenwich and Corby of Gravet-

end, which Was won by the former, after a great deal 'of
fouling, which drew upon Colley- much censure. The mcn
held one another for a long distance, and this fact has in-
duced a notion that Colby might yd-, upon another trial,
prove successful. Everson has expressed his willingness to
again engage with his late opponent, and a second match is
confidently anticipated -between them.

TRADESMEN'S CHALLENGE FOUR-OARED
RACE.

A very exciting four•carcd race came of yesterday, from
Putney aqueduct to the top of Chiswick Ait, the competi-
tors being the Prince 2.:_!bert Aquatic Club and the Temple
Unity Rowing Club, both hailing from the Strand. The
challenge had been given by the Temple Club to row for
£lO a-side, and the Prince Albert having accepted it, the
following crews went into training for the event :

Prince Albert Aquatic Club.
1. Mr. R Wilson. . J 3. Mr. H. Burton.
2. Mr. A. 11i11. - Mr. T. Wilkie, stroke.
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Mr. AV. Ship Way, coxswain.

Temple Unity Raging Club.

1. Mr. 11. Davis. I 3. Mr. J. Norton.
2. Mr. T. Peat. I Mr. 11. Stanaway, stk.
Mr. J. Dyer, coxswain.-
Thomas Pocock was starter and referee. They drifted up
to the Bells, and then got off very evenly at a quick pace,
being much too close together. They rowed shortl; level to
Finch's, where the Temple Club shot a little in advance,
and slightly bored their opponents, who had the inside
berth. In this position they continued to the point where
their sculls slightly touched, but so little as not to impede
the boats, and at Craven they were stilloabout level. The
Prince Albert hero began to lead and drew away gradually
to the Crab Tree, where they were clear, and having the
best place they rapidly increased their lead, eventually
winning by several lengths.

CO UNTR Y MARKETS.

MANCHESTER,—OcT. 13.

Our market was not so well attended this morning, and
there was a firm demand for choice English wheat, but
sales were chiefly confined to good samples, at is advance.
Foreign was held above the views of millers. Little busi-
ness was done in flour, as higher prices were asked. Oats
and oatmeal sold better at full rates. Beans steady. In-
dian corn is dearer.

BIRMINGHAM—OCT. 13.
There was- a good supply of wheat to-day, and the
attendance was moderate. An inactive business doing,
and, in some instances, at is more money. Barley in de-
mand, and maintained quotations. Beans and peas were
dull. Oats in demand.