The Sun.
London, England, 1850-07-27 00:00:00

CHANCERY-(THIS DAY.)

SHREWSBURY AND BIRMINGIIA3I RAILWAY COMPANY V.
THE LONDON AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY CuM-

PA NY.

The further hearing of the arguments in this part-
heard appeal motion was proceeded with this morning.
Mr. Rovr resumed his address, began on Thursday,
on the case for the respondents against the motion, and
had not concluded when cur report left.

ROLLS COURT.-(THIS DAY.)
The case 3 heard during the morning by Lord Lang-
dale did not involve any question of the slightest general
interest.

STOPPAGE OF THE DELIVERY OF LETTERS
AND NEWSPAPERS ON SUNDAY. - THE
GOVERNMENT COMMISSION.

Mr. J. Irving Scott, the secretary to the metropolitan
movement which has been organised for the purpose of
restoring to the community a delivery of letters and
newspapers in the country on Sunday, has received the
following important letter from Mr. Locke, M.P., who
has taken so prominent and active a part against the
absurd Sunday postil restrictions:—
" London, 11, Adam-street, Adelphi, July 26, 1850.
" Dear Sir, The Commission appointed by the
Crown for reconsidering the Post•office question has
commenced its labours, and I am told that it is ready to
receive any memorials, or statement 3 of hardship arising
out of the present system, from any quarter. I think it
right, therefore, to urge on yon to lay before the Com-
mission all the information you can obtain, and induce
others in all quarters to do the same. The Secretary of
the Commission is Sir Alexander Gordon,
"I am, dear Sir, yours truly,
JoSEPII LOCKE."

It will be seen by the above how necessary:it is that
the oppolfnts of ti:e measure should lose no time in
carrying out the wishes of the Honourable Member for

ROCIIESTER.—(From a Correspondent.)—On Wed-
nesday the Conservative party, forming the corporation of
this ancient city, had a " Jolly meet." The day's business
opened by the mayor holding his usual court on board a
vessel moored off the bridge, after which they embarked
(with the invited guests) on board two shallops, expressly
placed for their use by the dockyard authorities, and pro-
ceeded up the Medway to the Gibraltar Inn (a most delight-
ful retreat for those wishing to do the quiet), where a splen-
did dinner was prepared, and the most agreeable conviviality
immediately commenced. The party was presided over by
Samuel Siddon, Esq., the present mayor, whose sterling
worth and attachment to the party was the theme and gene •
ral remark of his old associates, who rallied round him ;
amongst whom we perceived with great satisfaction the
ex-mayor, Robert Clements, Esq., the mayor of Maidstone,
and several country gentlemen, consisting of the Rev. Mr.
Davis, Messrs. Nicholson, King, Homan, Heywood, Major
Boyce, Benetad, R.N., Manclark, &c. The usual loyal toasts
being given, were drank, and responded to with fervour and
marked enthusiasm, arising from the well-timed and glorious
" Kentish fire."

SEAFORD, SUSSEX, JULY 26.—INTENDED GRAND
EXPLOSION OF THE CLIFF BY GUNPOWDER.—A detachment of
Royal Sappers and Miners, from Portsmouth (Lieutenant
Ward and 21 men), arrived here last evening, and have en-
camped in the Battery-yard, to assist at the intended great
e_: plosion of the cliff; which will take place here in about ten
weeks or three months hence. A great fall of the cliff here
has been projected for some time, to keep the full of beach in
Seaford Bay from washing around Beachy-head; and the
chalk, it is expected, will make a natural groyne. The im-
portant works will cause a large outlay, and it is thought
many thousands of persons will be attracted to Seaford
heights.
MERCHANT SEAMEN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, BOW-
aom).—The annual examination of the children of this in-
stitution, as well as an inspection of the grounds and pre.
'rapes, took place yesterday. The Rev. Henry Rendall,
Hon. Chaplain, and the members of the committee present,
conducted the examination, and expresed themselves de-
lighted at the proficiency the children had attained in their
studies, and which reflects the highest credit on the master.
The interesting appearance of the grounds excited general
admiration; the interior arrangements of the establishment
were found complete and satisfactory, and the order and
cleanliness observable in the dormitories, &c., met With the
MUM commendations of the committee.