The Sun.
London, England, 1844-08-15 00:00:00

ZXISCEMMIL:di MO US.

On Wednesday, the master, wardens, and assistants of
the Clothworkers' Company, waited upon the Prime
Minister to present to him the livery and freedom of the
Company. Sir R. Peel received the deputation at his
hou-e in Privy-gardens, at half-past 10 o'clock, in the
most cordial manner. The gentlemen who formed the
deputation were—Alderman Musgrove, the master of the
Company ; Mr. G. N. Driver, Mr. L. Fa]kener, Mr. J.
Carter, Mr. W. Kemp, wardens ; Mr. J. Ward, Mr. P.
Perting, Mr. S. Houston, Mr. T. M. Alsager, Mr. E.
Driver, Mr. R. Clarke, Mr. T. Horne, Mr. C. Francis,
Mr. J. R. Bousfield, Mr. E. Gregory, Mr. S. Blaxland,
Mr. H. Alsager, assistants; and the chief clerk of the
Company. The Right Hon. Baronet having taken the
oath of a freeman, thanked the deputation for the honour
conferred on him, and assured the Company that he con-
sidered the privilege which they had bestowed as an ad-
ditional obligation upon him to render all the service in
his power to the admirable institutions of the city of Lon-
don. The deputation then retired.
The sale of the Sussex Library still continues. On
Wednesday the number of .lots disposed of was 256,
making in the three days 761 out of 1,523. The prices
of the different lots were remarkably low ; and one lot
in particular, which cost the late Duke 11/., only brought
in 10s. 6(.1. ; and another only brought 3/. 35., which at
a previous sale Mr. Pettigrew purchased at 13/. for his
late R .yt,l Highness.
Grisi, Furanti, Mario, F. Lablache, and others, sirnr
at a concert, in the Town Halt, Birmingham, on the 230
instant, given by Mr. 'Machin, the vocalist, under the
patronage of her Majesty and Prince Albert.
On the Ist of July last there were in the Royal Navy
89 steamers of all classes in commission, 12 in ordinary.
and 26 on the stocks ; the total horse-power of which
was, in commission 13,941, in ordinary 3,167, and 9,526
building. This is an increase, since September 1, 1841,
of 36 vessels, 12,843 horse power.
In Norway there are 72,624 full owners of land, to
30,563 farmers and 32,974 labourers. In France there
are 10,296,682 owners. In Ireland only 10,000.
The Dublin Evening Mail says that, for some unex-
plained reason, the repeal button has been entirely dis-
continued.

NATIONAL SWIMMING MATCHES
The morning yesterday, being somewhat showery, had
the effect of thinning the attendance, but, notwithstand-
ing, there was a considerable number present, including
several ruspeebble individuals, and a sprinkling of the
ho apreLired t. regard the scene with some
interest. On the usual signal being given by Mr.
Strachan, the competitors jumped into the river. The
swimming was excellent, and indicated much improve-
ment, all being close at the finish. The usual society's
men were at hand, in the event of accidents occurring to
any of the competitors, but it is gratifying to state none
happened.
The following is the result :
SILVER MEDAL ?Olt MIN.
Joseph Townshend
9

Chatles Farmer
James Ford 3
Two others, who were, however, not placed, started.
The distance was across the Serpentine and back. The
three detailed went off together, and so kept throughout,
Tovvnshend finally winning, Farmer being a close second,
and Ford an excellent third. On coming in, they were
loudly applauded, and the winner was congratulated on
his success.
SECOND RACE-SUBSCRIPTION PURSE FOR BOYS, YOUNG