The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-14 00:00:00

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(From the Brighton Gazette.)
The season has arrived when the annual sales of
South Down sheep attract large numbers of breeders
and agriculturists. There is no breeder, perhaps,
better acquainted with the system of crossing than
Mr. "Webb, of Babraham, who for many years has at-
tended all our great sheep sales, and purchased at them
very largely. His example is now followed by the
leading breeders in other counties, and in the course of
time the blood of the celebrated South Down sheep will
probably be crossed with most of the great flocks
in the kingdom. A great improvement has taken
place in many flocks ; and we may instance those of
Mr. Rigden and the Duke of Richmond. His Grace
discontinued his annual sales some eight or ten
years ago, but latterly there has been such a visible
alteration in his flock for the better, that the Noble
Duke Nis resolved on resuming his sales of draughts
from his flock. Accordingly, on Tuesday last, 220 ewes
were brought to the hammer, together with several
rams, Mr. Wyatt having been honoured with instruc-
tions to dispose of them.
The salmi took place in a field close to the Drayton
station ; and it being the first of the kind this season,
it attracted a large and highly influential compy,
including Mr. Webb, Babraham ; Mr. Stephen Min
lls,
Wiltshire ; Mr. John Ellman, Landport; Mr. Rigden,
Hove ; Mr. Tanner, Patcham ; Mr. Alexander Hall,
Watergate ; Mr. Woodman, Falmer ; Mr. Boys,
Elstbourne ; Mr. A. Denman, Stoneham ; Mr
Charles Duke, .Mr. George Duke, and Mr. W. Duke,
of Lavant ; Mr. "Wyatt, Fishhourne ; Mr. Hersey,
Runcton ; Mr. Mellish, agent of the Duke of Nor-
folk ; Mr. Drewitt, Oving ; Mr. Upton, Aldwick ;
Mr. Padwick, Havant ; Mr. Sadler, Levant, &c.
A booth was erected in the field where the sale
took place, and Mr. Mant, of Chichester, bad provided
an excellent cold collation, of which about forty par-
took. As soon as the inward man had been re-
freshed, Mr. Wyatt mounted the rostrum and com-
menced the sale. He said he need not make any
remarks on the quality of the sheep; the Duke of
, Richmond's name stood too prominently forward in
,1 the great agricultural shows to need comment. He
I was instructed to offer everything without the slightest
reservation. If a shilling were offered he should take
it; and, as his Grace contemplated an annual sale, be
was determined that those who came a long way
should not be disappointed, but should have something
worth coming for.
r The first lot of ten two- tooth South Down ewes
were sold to Mr. Richards at 28s. each. Mr. Webb
was the purchaser of the second lot at 345. each.
The next lot often were knocked down to Mr. Webb
at 555.; the next ten to Mr. Mellish at 345. The
next lot were sold to Mr. Fowley at 355. Mr. Webb
purchased another ten at 70s.
The first lot of ten six-tooth ewes were sold at
44.. Mr. Webb purchased the next ten for 70s. Mr.
Charles Duke was the buyer of the next pen at
525. 61. Mr. Webb purchased a pen at 365., and
another pen at 41s.
The first lot of full-mouthed ewes was knocked
down to Mr. Rigden at 40s. The next pen of ten
was the best lot of the whole. It created great com,
petition, and was ultimately knocked down to Mr.
Denman at 51. 12s. 6J. each. Mr. Duke purchased
the next pen at 465. ; Mr. Webb the next pen at 375.;
and the succeeding one at 395. Mr. Sadler bought
one pen at 705., end another pen at 81s. Mr. Charles
Duke, a pen at 415.; Mr. Fowler, a pen at 355.; and
Mr. Webb, a pen at 38s.
Lot 22 consisted of four two-tooth, four four-
tooth, and six two-tooth wethers, which were knocked
down to Mr. Duke at 31s.
This completed the sale of ewes ; and the prices
obtained for them were considered very good.
The auctioneer then commenced the sale of rams.
Mr. James Ellman was the purchaser of the first
ram, five years old, for 81. Bs., which he took with
him home to Landport. A two-toothed ram, one-
year old, fetched V. 10s. Mr. Henry Sadler pur-
chased a one year old ram for 61. 155.; Mr. Dibbins
one for 81. 55.; Mr. Mellish one (two year) for 51.
10s.; Mr. Arthur Upton one (three year) for 101.
10s.; Mr. Mellish one (two year) for 9/. 15s. ; Mr.
Mills one (two year) for 71., and one (one year) for
61. 10s. One ram (one year), purchased by Mr.
Padwick, fetched 151. ss. ; and Mr. Mills was the
purchaser of one (one year old) for 201. Mr. Elder.
field purchased one for 41. ss.
Several rams were let to Mr. Dibbins, Mr.
Whicher, Mr. Elderfield, Mr. Waterers, and Mr.
George Bailey, at prices varying from 41. ss. to 81.
This being a draught only from the Goodwood
flock, the best rams in the flock were not put up for
competition. On the whole the rams were sold and
let well.

After the disposal of the sheep the auctioneer sold
a number of cart horses and agricultural implements,
but there was nothing remarkably interesting in this
part of the day's sale ; and, before it was over, most
of the leading agriculturists were in the train on their
way to Brighton.

MR. GORIIAM AND THE COURSE
lIE Vs ILL FOLLOW.
The rector of Brampford Speke will, probably, read
himself in on Sunday next. There is some-uncer-
tainty connected with the matter, as the reverend
gentleman has required repose after his late trials and this he has been enabled to secure by the bro-
therly kindness of the clergymen in the vicinity of
Brampford Speke, who have undertaken the whole cf
his duty.
We are, however, the more disposed to believe that
Mr. Gorham will enter upon his new duties on Sun-
day next from the fact that a confirmation is to take
place in the locality to which he was appointed by
her Majesty, and that he has been ordered by the
Bishop of Exeter to prepare the candidates ! If,
therefore, Mr. Gorham discusses the question of bap-
tism, it will be because the subject is forced upon him.
This discussion, however, will most likely take place
at the private examinations of the catechumens, for
we do not anticipate that the reverend gentleman will
grati'y curiosity by holding a public examination. it
is, we believe, pretty generally understood that Mr.
Gorham will preach in the afternoon of Sunday next ;
and, as we have heard it reported, on the rite of con-
firmation. The episcopal short-hand writer and the
" visi:ors" may, however, find, after all, that the first
sermon will be purely introductory.
It was said, some time since, that Coe rector was
about to bring an action against the Bishop for the
letter of that prelate to the churchwardens. The
former had been urged to do so, and had not lacked
legal encouragement ; but, if the idea was ever en-
tertained, we feel lure that it has now been dismissed.
This is the best for peace sake; the more particularly
when it is remembered that the Bishop would probably
justify his letter by the alleged fact of heresy, and
would try that fact in his own court.
We expect that Mr. Gorham will confine himself
to address his parishioners in a printed letter by way
of reply to the document of his diocesan, directing
the churchwardens to exercise the right of private
judgment on whatever their pastor may preach.
However this may be, we know that it is the rev.
gentleman's fixed resolution to assert his own spi•
ritual liberty; to affirm his determination to "preach"
(not controversially) what he " holds ;" and to fulfil
the cure of souls which the Archbishop has delegatt d
to him by teaching all Christian doctrine, including
that against which the Bishop professes his anxiety to
guard the parishioners of Brampford Speke. This
course is characterised at once by fearlessness and
honesty, and we believe its certain result will be to
show that the rector and his diocesan are not so widely
at issue, and that peace will prevail and triumph
without the impugning or the sacrifice of doctrine.—
Church and State Gazette.

ENCROACHMENTS ON t•.:T. JAMES'S AND THE GREEN
PAna.—l would ask what necessity there can be, in looking
at the plan for what is termed " improvements proposed in
St. James's-park, opposite to Buckingham Palace," to put the
country to an expense of about 15,000/., when certainly
1,500/. would accomplish all that is required? It is
proposed to alter the present line of iron railing
to the enclosures of St. James's and the Green
Parks, to which there can be no objection; but
why, or for what reason, the present ornamental piece of
water is to be destroyed, and encroached upon by a still,
formal, and unsightly enclosure of iron railings, which is es-
timated at 15,0001., it is utterly impossible to conjecture;
there is nothing gained by it, and it is not of the slighest ad•
vantage either to the palace, or much less to the public.
There is a sum of 6,11..1. put down for iron railings, gates,
&c., in front of the palace. What has become of the expen-
sive bronze railing put up by the late Mr. Nash ? Builder.

A MI•TAKR RESPECTING SOUTHPORT —A gentle-
man went to Southport, last week, from Manchester, to visit
his wife and daughter, who were sojourning at that place.
As he believed Southport to be a mere village, he conceived
he should find them without difficulty ; but when he saw the
splendid street and the avenues branching from it, be was
vexed at his folly in not ascertaining the whereabout of his
dear ones before he set out. He inquired far and wide till he
was weary, but no success attended his efforts. At length
a bright thought struck him. He called upon the town-
crier, and gave him directions to proclaim as follows :—" If
Mrs. —, of Manchester, and her daughter, will apply to
me they will hear of something to the :r advantage." The
ladies heard the bellman ; they were astonished, of course,
and, of course, exceedingly curious. To assuage the latter
feeling they had the crier called; he was followed by the
husband and father, and as the mother and daughter w.?re
both delighted to see the gentleman, they acknowledged that
they had beard of something indeed " greatly to their ad-
vantage. " Liverpool Mercury.

APOTHECARIES FALL.—Names of gentlemen vi ho
passed. their examination in the science and practice of rnedi_
eine, and received ceitnicates to practice, on Thursday,
Sept. 12, 1850: William Smith Scholefield, Lartinghani ;
Benjamin Mallam ; Thomas Wheeler Ulverstone; William
Browne; Thomas Johnson, Weymouth.

TUE SEA. SEerErT.—The Royal Alice steamer
on Wedue,day left Cork, calling at Pasiage, Monkstown,
and Queenstown, returning to Cork in the evening with ex
cursionists, in search of the great sea serpent.—Freeman's
Journal.

SADDLERS COMPANY.—On Thursday the Worship-
ful Company of Saddlers gave a magnificent entertainment
at their hall in Cheapside. Upwards of 200 ladies and gen-
tlemen were present. Alter the banquet there was a ball,
in which most of the company joined,

SALE OFSHEE P FROM THE G 0 ObliFT4o AD.
FLOCK.