The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-18 00:00:00

BRIGHTON.

"Brighton is situared nearly in the centre of the bay
stretching from Selsey Bill, in the west, to Beachy
Head, the eastern extremity of the South Downs. It is
protected on the north and north-east by this verdant
chain of chalk hill., and on the west lies a level district
of arable land. The sea has made considerable en-
croachments cu this part of the coast. In the reign of
Elizabeth the town of Brighton was situated on that
tract where the chain-pier now extends into the sea, but
the whole of the tent merits under the cliff were de-
stroyed by tremendous storms in 1703 and 1705, and no
traces of this ancient town are now perceptible. The
foundation of the prosperity of Brighton was laid by
Dr. Richard Russell, an eminent physician, whose work
on the efficacy of sea water, combined with his success-
ful practice, brought numerous visit. ri to the coast. But

it is to his late Majesty George IV., when Prince of
Wales, that Brighten is indebted for its celebrity as a
watering-place. his Royal Highness first visited
Brighton in 1782, after which time he passed the sum-
mer and autumn months here for many years in succes-
sion. In 1784 he commenced the erection of the Pa-
vilion, which was completed in its original design in
1787, and under the stimulus of royal patronage, what
was formerly a fishing village, has now become the most
splendid marine abode in Europe.
" Brighton is not an incorporated town. Its govern-
ment is vested in a chief constable and twelve head-
boroughs, who are annually chosen at the court-leet of
the Earl of Abergavenny. The affairs of the town are
managed by 115 commissioners, who regulate the cleans-
ing, lighting, &c.

fishery of Brighton was once very considerable,
but has now declincd to an almost incredible extent.

" Of the public buildings of Brighto:-,, the most dis-
tinguished is the Royal Pavilion, the architecture of
which has been severely and justly censured. The
Chain Pier is a light and elegant structure, erected in
1822, under the superintendence of Captain Brown, at
an expense of 30,0001. It has twice suff:Ted from vio-
lent storms. The, marine wall, which was completed in
1838, and was eleven years in building, is a splendid
structure. It is nearly two miles in length, and cost
about 100,0001. The celebrated spot called the Steyne,
which was formerly a piece of waste land, is now a
fa,hionable promenade, and is surrounded by fashion-
able buildings. In the northern enclosure stands the
famous bronze statue of George IV. executed by Chan-
trey. The Town [fall is an immense pile of building,
the cost of whi( h is said to have been near 30,0001.
Brighton contains nine places of worship in connexion
with the Establishment, twelve belonging to the various
denominations of Dissenters, a Roman Catholic chapel,
cud a Jew's synagogue. In the churchyard of the old
church is a monument erected to the memory of Captain
Tattersal, who assisted Charles 11. in his escape to the
continent after the battle of Worcester. There are a
considerable number of schools in the town for the in-
struction of the children of the poor. Brighton contains
barracks both for cavalry and isifimtry; the former af-
tirds accommodation for 625, and the latter for about
400 men. In the rear of the east part of the town is a
pleasing rural retreat, called the Park, in which is the
German spa establishment, where chemical inaitatioas of
the most celebrated mineral waters of Germany aro pre-
pared. At Wick, half a mile west of the town, there is
a chalybeate spring, which has of late years been much
frequented. Brighton is well supplied with baths, acd
every convenience for the accommodation of those who
wish to avail themselves of the advantages of sea-bath-
ing. The exterior of many of the hotels are magnifi-
cent, and the interior fitted up with much taste and con-
venince.

" Brighton is not a manufacturing or commercial
town, but it has an extensive retail trade. Steam-boats
ply regularly between this place and Dieppe,.
"To the north and north-east of the town, on the
summit of the Downs, is the race-course, commanding
an extensive view. A number of pleasant excursions
may be made in the vicinity. The population of
Brighton, which at the commencement of the present
century was only 7,339, is now, by the census of 1841,
46,661; but during the fashionable season it is estimated
at 60,000. Brighton returns two Members to Parlia-
ment under the Reform Bill."

SONNET—SEPTEMBER.
(From the Ladies' Companion.)
With stained mouth and loose luxuriant dress
September comes—a reveller sure is he—
And Dryads sport—for see in mirthfulness
They tempt him still with gourd and mulberry.
Yonder the wain rich freighted ploughs the sward,
And yonder still the sun-burnt reapers toil;
There champs the mill, and there the garner's stored,
And there, profuse, the fowler's feathery spoil.
At eve now pours the yellow harvest moon
Her beams, which lend enchantment to the hours;
So dews are plentiful, and at her noon
Crown, as with coronals, the wakeful flow'rs.
From hedgeway bowers the trailing hops are torn,
Orchards are thinned, and purple paints the morn.
E. E. M. K.

ACCIDENT TO TILE HON. A➢IIAS POULETT, NEAR
InmuisTEß.—On Saturday last this young gentleman, ac-
companied by his brother, Viscount Hinton, went (or a
short shooting excursion, when, having enjoyed the sport
ter some time, he felt fatigued, and Viscount Hinton re-
quested him to return homewards, which he accordingly
did. • As he did not make his appearance at dinner, his
father, Earl Poulett, dispatched the servants on horseback
in all directions, in order to ascertain the cause of this un-
usual delay, as it was feared an accident had occurred to the
Hon. Gentleman. The Earl himself, accompanied by others,
also set out in search of him, when, after a long period, the
unfortunate young gentleman was discovered lying by the
side of a dry ditch, quite insensible, and blood issuing from
his ears and mouth. He was immediately, removed, and
messengers were dispatched for Mr. C. 11. Mules, surgeon,
who attended most promptly. It was then discovered that
both the bones of the right leg were broken, besides many
other bruises and injuries; there was also concussion of the
brain. A special messenger started at once for London for
a physician, who arrived at Taunton by special train on Sun-
day morning, and immediately set out for Hinton Park, the
seat of Earl Poulett. The sufferer still remained insensible
from the injuries received, which, with deep sorrow, we an-
nounce, are indeed of a most serious character. The accident
is supposed to have been occasioned by the horse • falling,
throwing his rider, and rolling over him.— Western. Flying
Post.

THE EXPLOSION IN SrrrAmELDs.—The property
destroyed by the disastrous accident which took place on
Monday in the firework factory belonging to Mr. Clitherow,
Weaver-street, Spitalfields, was, we regret to state, greater
than was at first anticipated; windows and furniture as far
off as a quarter of a mile have suffered, and more persons
than originally supposed have been severely injured. Mrs.
Slater and her daughter, who resided at No. 15, Weaver-
6treet, immediately at the rear of the factory, were thrown
down by the shock, and one of them was much injured. At
the same instant nearly every window was shivered, and
immense pieces of solid timber were hurled into the air. An
iron hoop, of great weight, and a piece of bond timber,
upwards of 10 feet in length, were driven by the force of the
explosion upon the roof of All Saints' National School, and
destroyed a portion of it. Besides the houses mentioned
yesterday as having been damaged, seven in Clitherow-place
have been nearly rased to the ground. A woman named
Potter, living at No. 14 in that place, alarmed by the first
explosion, threw one of her children out of the window, and.
endeavoured to jump out with an infant in her arms, but
her clothes being caught by a nail, she was suspended some
feet from the ground while the two other explosions followed.
Mr. Clitherow received his principal injuries through his
staying to pull his servant out of the house; both were
terribly burned, but they are progressing favourably. During
yesterday a great many glaziers and bricklayers were em-
ployed in the neighbourhood, repairing the broken windows
and roofs of the houses damaged. Such a demolition of
window-glass, it is believed, has not taken place in London
since the great storm of the Ist of August a few years since.
THE LATE DRIVERS AND FIREMEN ON THE
EASTERN CourriEs LINE.—The board of directors of the
shove line issued a notice for such of the men who had been
dismissed from their employ to leave the occupation of the
houses belonging to the company, on or before the 7th
instant, intimating that if they quitted possession at the time
named, the arrears of rent which has accrued from the period
of their leaving the company's service, would be remitted,
we understand nearly or quite the whole of the men have
complied with the notice. The men have issued a long cir-
cular setting forth what they term their grievances, and
calling upon the drivers and firemen, &c., on other lines, as
well as the public, for pecuniary aid oa this emergency,
which will be distributed pro rata among such hands as
have not obtained employment. The men belonging to the
A division of police, who were stationed at the railway
works, have left, and the excitement consequent upon the
strike has nearly subsided. We believe there are great
numbers of the men who sent in their resignations still with •
out employment, while numbers of them have sought and
obtained employment on other lines.—Essav Herald.
HORSES FOR THIS EMPEROR OF RUSSIA.—The fol-
lowing valuable horses were on Saturday last shipped at
Hull on board the lieleu Macgregor, St. Petersburgh
steamer, for the stud of the Emperor of Russia:--Two
thoroughbred stallions, Freeman and Emilian ; two coach-
ing stallions, Vandyke and Regulus; one Suffolk punch
stallion and mare; one stallion and mare of the pure Clydes-
dale breed, four coaching mares, and four chargers. The
purchase was effected through the agency of General Betan-
court, and the shipment was made by Mr. J. Jackson.
Ma. LANDSEER.—It will be observed from last
night's Gazette, that her Majesty has been pleased to confer
thQ 1•191294 r of kuightll49l4 PPP ALE. Edwila ,LAncl§cer.