The Sun.
London, England, 1844-08-14 00:00:00

THE WRIT OF ERROR.

We (Dublin Pilot) subjoin a copy of a notice served
on the attorneys of the traversers. We shall only say,
in reference to reports, that no one is acquainted with
the opinions of the Judges, but on the result we, from
our knowledge of ministerial intrigue, maintain our own
opinions:—

(Copy.)
O'CONNELL AND OTHERS V. THE QUEEN.
I beg to acquaint you that the above causes will be
taken into further consideration on Monday, the 2d of Sep-
tember next, at ten o'clock, and the Judges are then to
attend to deliver their opinions upon the question of law
propounded to them.—l am your most obedient servant,
EDWARD PARROT,
Clerk of the Journals.
House of Lords, 10th August, 1844.

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.
ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON REGATTA.
SECOND DAY-CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.

At 10 A.m., the following yachts of the Royal Yacht
Squadron startedfor the second 50/. cup :
Brilliant schooner, of 393 tons—G. IL Ackers, Esq.
Galatea schooner, 190 tons—C. R. M. Talbot, Esq.
Xarifa schooner, 185 tons—the Earl of Wilton.
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Georgian schooner, 168 tons—Wm. Lyon, Esq.
Zephyretta schooner, 180 tons—Henry Hope, Esq.
Fairy schooner—Win. Peareth, Esq.

COURSE ROUND THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
On the signal-gun being fired from the Royal Yacht
Squadron-house, each vessel was got before the wind and
sail made with all possible dispatch ; there was a fresh
breeze from the westward, and Mr. Nope's yacht shot a
head, closely followed by the Earl of Wilton's, the Bril-
liant being the last, there not being at that time wind
enough for her, but, on getting outside, the wind fresh-
ened, and when off Shanklin, the Brilliant got foul of the
Zephyretta, and carried away her jibboom. She then
bore up, as did the Fairy ; both returned to 'Cowes
roadstead about half-past four, P.M. The Ruby steamer,
with a number of ladies and gentlemen on board, at-
tempted to follow the yachts, but these pleasure-seekers
found no pleasure outside the Wight, and when off the
Culvers there was a pretty scene on board, and, by the
general voice, the steamer returned. Some of the Royal
Thames yachts tried the Needles passage to meet the
yachts, but the white salt spray gave them a white
feather, and they put about and returned.
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At the back the Galatea was more unfortunate ; she
carried away her foremast, and the Brilliant has towed
her down in sight of Cowes, where she is now at anchor.
The Brilliant is beating down to the Roads. At twenty,
three minutes to five the Georgian came in, winning the
cup to the no small surprise of the knowing one's, who
had put her down as the whipper-in; " it's an ill wind
that blows no one good ;" other people's misfortunes
were her gain. The Xarifa came second at sixteen
minutes to five.

The Royal Thames yachts sail to-morrow, nine have
entered, theysail in the good old course round thebuoys.
This will be the finest sight this season, and, all the
time, in view of the town. They start at eleven.
The Roads are crowded with yachts ; the inns with
company ; but a great many houses are defaced by ill-
looking papers of " Lodgings," " This house to let," and
such like.

EXECUTION OF THE MURDERER, WEEKS.—BOD-
MIN, TUESDAY.—The execution of the murderer, Weeks,
took place, yesterday, at noon, at the county gaol here.
The unhappy man was reported several times to have
died since the passing of the sentence dooming him to
his miserable fate, and in a state of unconsciousness
chiefly the time has glided away with him from that
period to his final hour. Thousands of persons, men,
women, and children, were on the spot in front of the
drop at an early hour, and continued to increase until
the miserable being was brought forward to be sacrificed
to the laws of his country. He joined the felons in the
prison yesterday in religious exercises, and appeared to
pay attention as much as his mind enabled him to ex-
hortations for repentance and to hope in Christ. At
twelve the final hour had arrived, and, everything being
complete,: the wretched man was hanged.
PORT or GLOUCESTER.—The great influx of vessels
into this port, which we have had for some weeks past,
has somewhat subsided, still the basin is nearly full at
the present moment, and large arrivals are said to be ex-
pected. The activity at the docks has not diminished,
and as the warehouses there are quite full, every avail-
able building is being secured by the merchants ; one or
two stores in the island, with the round house in Wor-
cester-street, and part of Mr. Help's premises at Barton
turnpike, having been taken for the storage of corn. The
latter premises have received the sanction of the Com-
missioners of Customs for the reception of grain under
bond. The haulage and warehousing expenses in these
localities at so great a distance from the basin, must
prove very considerable. The quantity of wheat in the
bonded stores is estimated at 40,000 quarters, and
duty at 17s. a quarter was paid a few days since
on 7,000 quarters. The Gloucester and Berkeley
Canal Company are making a very manifest improve-
ment opposite the arm of the basin, excavators being
now at work in the removal of the projection at
Mr. Hunt's yard, which will increase the entrance of
the canal at that part 50 feet in width, and the same in
length. The Birmingham and Gloucester Railway's
swing-bridge across the basin-locks, of similar construc-
tion to the one belonging to the Canal Company, is also
nearly finished ; by this bridge the line of rails will be
continued alongside the warehouses on the north-west
side of the docks ; and should the Railway Company
decide on continuing these rails to Baker's-quay, and
other parts contiguous to the basin, we may look upon
their enterprising undertaking to establish a direct com-
munication for the quick dispatch of goods from the
docks to their depot at the station, for transit along the
line, as successful and complete. With regard to our
port generally, there appears to be a decided and praise-
worthy desire for useful improvements, amongst which
may be enumerated the erection of a new custom-house,
which fine edifice is progressing rapidly towards com-
pletion ; and should the sanguine expectations enter-
tained by others as well as by ourselves be realised, as to
the advantage that will accrue from the reduction of the
canal rates, it must be admitted on all hands that the
prospective aspect of things, both for the port and the
city, is very cheering.—Gloucester Chronicle.
TUB WEATHER.—It has rained almost incessantly
for the last eight-and-forty hours ; and although there
was a shift of wind this morning, and it has con-
tinued to blow from the eastward during the whole of
the day, the weather does not, by any means, present a
settled appearance. The mercury rose in the barometer,
The last night, and we must hope for the best. he rain
that has already fallen can do no injury, except to the
heavy wheat crops, which wind and sun would soon re-
store ; but, on the contrary, it will prove highly benefi-
cial to the potatoes and aftergrass, as well as to the small
cultivated patches containing the poor man's harvest—
his oats.—Dublin Paper.