The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-02 00:00:00

LONDON,

FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 2, 1850.

improvement, by encouraging. such persons to exhibit
their designs.
Mr. HENLEY hoped that time would be given to
discuss the Bill in Committee. Ile thought that protec-
tion was to be given to the foreigner against his design
being pirated, but that no protection was given to the
Englishman against his inventions being pirated by the
foreigner. The present was a one-sided measure.
The Bill was the❑ read a second time, and ordered to
be committed on Monday.
LANDLORD AND TENANT (IRELAND, No. 2)

BILL.
On the motion for the adjourntd debate on the second
reading of this Bill,
Mr. HAMILTON said he proposed to strike out all
the clauses, except those relating to the cutting and
carrying away of crops by night or on Sundays, and to
alter the title of the Bill to " A Bill to prevent the
fraudulently Cuffing and Carrying of Crops to evade
Distress for Rent."
Mr. MOORE proposed the debate be adjonrned.
Colonel DUNNE said the Secretary for Ireland had
told them that unless a Bill of this sort was passed he
could not answer for the peace of Ireland another year.
Mr. J. O'CONNELL supported the amended Bill out
of consideration to the tenantry of Ireland.
Mr. REYNOLDS opposed the 13111.
After some further discussion the House divided. The
numbers were—
For the adjournment of the debate 6
Against it ...
Majority against the adjournment —69
It was ultimately suggested by Sir G. GREY that the
Bill should be read a second time, and that it should be
committed pro forma on an early day, in order that the
House might see the nature of the alterations made in it.
On the question being put, the House again divided,
when it appeared that tills numbers were—
For the second reading 70
Against it
Majority in favour of the second reading —64
The Bill was then read a second time.
The Municipal Corporations (Ireland) Bill went
through Committee, and was ordered to be read a third
time to-morrow (this day).
The other orders of the day wore then disposed of, and
the House adjourned at Half-past Two o'clock.

testing the abilities of the officer who has been deputed
to conduct us through the many difficulties that must
necessarily beset us.
I am not disposed to make invidious comparisons;
nevertheless I venture to say that the man who accom-
plishes what a Ross failed in must be possessed of no
ordinary qualities, whether as regards nautical skill,
physical prowess or scientific knowledge. To be a suc-
cessful Arctic navigator he must not only be a thorough-
bred, experienced seaman of untiring energy, coolness,
and discretion, but he must have the power of quick
thought and the ready application of it—capable of
taking a rapid survey of the objects before him, so
as to enable him instantaneously to exercise his own
judgment, without baying recourse to the advice of
others.

In making the abovo remarks I do not breathe a doubt
that the gallant commander of the expedition possesses
those qualifications calculated to encounter and over-
come the thousand difficulties attendant on an Arctic
catnpaign..

P.S.—FURTHER INTELLIGENCE.—Yesterday five sail
of whalers were observed, standing to the southward.
Captain Penny passed here a month ago. So much
fer that energetic and daring seaman.
The American expedition has also passed.
Clothing issued as presents to the crews of the ex-
pedition.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18.—Received by every officer and
man—One blue box cloth jacket; one pair ditto
trousers; ono Guernsey frock, blue; one pair drawers;
one pair fisherman's boots; one southwester; two pairs
hoot hose; one belt lined with flannel; and one com-
forter.

for the town and county of Newcastle, propose to have
sufficient access to this emir', and 1 propose to hate that
door open.
Sir C. Monck—We cannot have it open.
His LORDSHIP—But I will have it open, and I Hill
fine any one who opposes it's being opened.
Sir C. Monck—Then we must leave it to your Lord-
ship's discretion to fine us. We cannot have it opened.
His LORDSHIP—Then I desire that that door be left
open.

Sir C. Afonck—We cannot have it, my Lord; we are
using it ourselves. We cannot have it. The Queen's
justices are using it.
flit LounsuiP—But I supersede your authority.
Sir C. Monck—We cannot have it; we are bitting in
petty sessions.

His LORDSIIIP—Then I shall order the High Sheriff
to opon that door. I am here on the county business
❑nder the Queen's commission.

Sir C. AL;nck—That room cannot be made a lobby or
a passage.
His LORDSHIP —Suppose I wish to consult my brother
Cresswell. as I do, on this case?

Sir C. Monck—There is a way out round (pointing to
the ordinary passages of the court, which were densely
crowded).
His LORDSHIP—Oh! round there. I cannot ent'r into
unseemly dispute. You will at your own peril Wive
what I have requested.
Sir Charles Monck—We did not raise the disrute.
His LORDISHIP—Yes, you are doing so.
Sir Charles Monck— Well, if you choose to exercise
your own authority, you must do so.
His LORDSHIP—I (10 so.
Sir Charles Monck—lf you choose to break through
that suly)rdinate authority we have, you must do so.
His LORDSHIP—Then perhaps the better way would
he, instead of your raising the unseemly noise of the
High Sheriff breaking open the door by my order, that
you should now make all the protest you can, and retire.
Sir Charles Monck—Oh, no; that won't do; we are
using the room.

His LORDSHIP—I wish at this moment to pass
through.

Sir—Charles Monck—Specially we will permit it.
His LORDSHIP—Is the High Sheriff here?
The High Sheriff here stepped forward, and, pre-
ceding his Lordship, immediately led the way through
the disputed door, followed by his Lordship.
It is unnecessary to say that this unseemly and dis-
graceful scene i❑ the middle of a trial for murder—the
wretched man in the dock having fallen back half in-
sensible, whilst his life was in the hands of the jury then
deliberating on his fate—excited but one feeling of dis-
gust in the court. This was neither the time nor the
occasion in which to obtrude the wretched local squab-
bles of the town and county justices before the public,
to say nothing of the manner in which it was done.
The jury having returned, after an absence of about
twenty minutes, found the prisoner Guilty of wilful
murder.

The prisoner, who was supported by the police, and
appeared to be half insensible, baying been called upon
" what he had to say why sentence of death should not
be passed upon him according to law,"
His LORDSHIP put on the black cap, and proceeded to
pass sentence on the prisoner in the most seism* man-
ner. The prisoner, after a careful trial, had been found
guilty of the crime of wilful murder of his wife, under
circumstances of the utmost horror. It did not become
him to aggravate the sufferings which he then appeared
to endure. For him now this world was no more. What
a dreadful picture did this case present of the conse-
quence of intoxication? If the prisoner's untimely fate
should operate as a warning to all of the fatal conse-
quences of intoxication, he would not die in vain. He
could hold out to the prisoner no hope of mercy. He
must prepare for the worst, and by earnest prayer and
sincere repentance endeavour to obtain that mercy in
Heaven which was denied to him on earth. His Lordship
then passed the awful sentence of death in the usual
form, and the prisoner was removed from the dock, ap-
parently nearly insensible.

THE BOROUGH OF LAMBETH.
The vacant seat in the representation of Lambeth is
likely to be very warmly contested. All the candidates
who have as yet presented themselves seem to be very
nearly of the same political creed. Mr. W. Williams
and Mr. J. H. Palmer are the two gentlemen who, up to
the present moment, appear to be most deeply com-
mitted to the constituency, and to be most in earnest in
their intention to go to the poll. Their handbills are
posted up in every conspicuous place throughout the
borough; they have committees established, and all the
usual preparations for an electioneering contest set on
foot. Mr. Williams relies upon the support of the Lam-
beth Electoral Association, the " immortal eight," as
they are called on the placards. Mr. Palmer, on the
other hand, appears to rest his hopes of success on local
grounds, and especially on the support of the Dissenters,
who are reminded by his party that Mr. Williams sup-
ported the Maynooth grant. Both the candidates ad-
dressed crowded meetings of electors last night, and
were well receivod by thorn. Mr. Palmer's friends as-
sembled at the New Inn, in Westminster-road, and
those of Mr. Williams in the Waterloo-road. Their
speeches were principally directed to the subject of en-
larging the franchise and vote by ballot. The following
characteristic circular was issued yesterday to the
electors of the borough by Sir Charles Napier:—
"
Gentb men,—lf you would like to be represented by
a sailor, I am ready.
You know how I have exposed waste of public
money both in and out cf Parliament, and I am ready to
do so again.

" It i;4 impossible to can►ass you in person, and I will
not insult you by sending piid emia,sers.
" Before the election I will hold public meetings, and,
if favourably received, will appear on the hustings on
the day of election.

" CHARLES NAPIER.

" 18, Albemarle-Qtreet, Au;. 1."

THE LONDON AND BRIGHTON AND SOUTH-

EASTERN RAILWAYS.

Yesterday, in pursuance of the Act of Parham ent for
the partition of the existin, station belonging to
these companies at London bridge, and for its immediate
extensive enlargement, workmen commenced demolish-
ing the whole of the large building that has hitherto
fronted the approach to the railway, remarkable for the
elevation at which it stood, and its neat Italian façade.
The operation had been delayed owing to the difficulty the
companies had experienced in obtaining possession of the
land occupied by St. Olave's school, for which the South-
Eastern Company have had to find a site for the erec-
tion of new buildings. Owing to the very limited and
inconvenient accommodation at the existing station tor
the Continental, South-Coast, and North Kent traffic,
the enlargement and improvement have been for some
time imperatively called for, and on the entire removal
of the building, which will be in a day or two, a large
open area will be obtained, extending some 200 yards
behind the present station, and presenting a space of
scone 300 yards in breadth, which will be devoted to the
accommodation of the vehicles arriving for the trains,
and as a promenade for passengers in waiting.
A temporary station, at which all the trains will de-
part and arrive, to be opened to-day, has been erected
by the Brighton Company, at the end of the enlarged
area, with all necessary booking offices and waiting-
rooms. The South-Eastern Company have also their
temporary station abutting upon Tooley-street. The
cost of the enlargement is estimated by the Brighton
Company not to exceed 150,000/.; and they do not con-
sider that the enlargement will be a loss to them, as they
were paying two-thirds of the expense of the joint
station, most of the servants connected with which have
received a month's notice. Could the same amount of space
have been obtained nearer to London-bridge, on land
belonging to Sr. Thomas's Hospital, the permanent
station would have been far nearer to that central point;
but as the governors of the hospital required 500,0004
for the land and property to be taken, the intention
could not he carried out. From to-Jay the two com-
panies work their traffic independently, and what has
been termed " the joint-station" system ceases.

AQUATICS.
DOGGETT'S COAT AND BADGE.

This very old-established aquatic contest, upon which
the popular musical farce of the Waterman is founded,
took place yesterday, and, as usual, collected a vast as-
semblage of spectators. To the livery and badge " be-
queathed by Mr. Thomas Doggett, a famous comedian,
in commemoration of the happy accession of the family
of her present Majesty to the Throne of Great Britain,"
have been added from time immemorial the interest,
amounting to about 71, on South Sea Stock, the gift of
the late Sir W. JollitTe, to bo divided between the second
and third man, in proportions of five-eights and. three-
eighths ; but upon the present occasion the Fishmon-
gers' Company, who have the control of this wager,
kindly awarded a guinea, in addition to the livery and
badge, for the winner • 11. Is. 6(1. to the fourth man,
and a guinea each to the fifth and sixth. The distance
was, as usual, from the Swan at London-bridge to the
Swan at Chelsea.
William Campbell, Lambeth „,
.•
William James Cawte, Blackfriars
Benjamin Thomas Huntingford, Greenwich ::•
John Thomas Cannon, Wapping
••• „,
Thomas Mills Howard, Ironga' e
Joseph Wyld, Lambeth... ••
The race was as usual ably conducted by Mr. Dards,
bargenaaster to the Fishmongers' Company, who took
his seat as umpire in a cutter. At twenty minutes to
two, about a quarter of an hour before low water, the
whole of the wager-men effected a capital start, all turn-
ing their boats' heads over to the south shore, and ap-
plying themselves most vigorously to their work. Al-
most immediately after the start, however, a alight foul
occurred between Wyld and Howard, which necessarily
had the effect of delaying both for a little. Scarcely a
dozen strokes bad bean taken, when Campbell (the
winner of Mr. P. Morris's coat, badge, and freedom for
apptentices at the Grand Thames Regatta, and nephew
of the celebrated ex-champion) began to show in advance,
and just about Southwark-bridge was four clear lengths
in advance, at which place Cannon and Gawte were
scull and scull, both rowing with great spirit, and Hun-
tin4ford about three lengths astern of them. From
this moment to the end of the race Campbell, whose form
of rowing was very capital, never gave his opponents a
shadow of a chance. He increased his advantage at
every stroke, and did what few of his predecessors have
ever done, won by nearly a quarter of a mile with ap-
parent ease. The three other men formed a gallant
race right to the finish, especially Cawte and Cannon,
who exhibited considerable game, and passed and re-
paised each other in their way up. The contest be-
tween them was continued with great spirit up to Mil-
bank, where Cawte began to shake his opponent off, and
Cannon subsequently gave place at the upper end of
Thames-bank to Huntingford. There was about filly
yards distance in corning in between the second and
third reen, but the last two were completely tailed.
The men were afterwards yegaled with a substantial
repast at the Old Swan, and the winners subsequently
duly presented at head-quarters to receive the award of
Tic tory.

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