The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-16 00:00:00

TO THE PUBLIC.

To be had at the Post 0111Ce,1Vepn;Ji,price ls.. or post free, on
receipt of 18 postage labels, pre-paid.
REMARKS ON THE
PORTLAND BREAKWATER.
By JOHN HARVEY.
And FIRST and SECOND ADDRESSES of his SON,
Mr. JOHN" HARVEY.
POstmaster of Weymouth,
The suacess'ul Promoter of the Breakwater.
This work appeals most forcibly to the nautical and mercantile
friends of Great Britain. The Act of Parliament for the " Portland
Harbcur of Refuge and Breakwater" received the Royal Assent llth
of May, 1847; 11.11.11. Prince Albert laid the Firit Stone on the 25th
of July, 1849.
The Book of Remarks, &c., is wannly recommended to the publics
it has two Embellishments—one, a Map of the environs of Weymouth
an I Dorchester (including the Railroads and Breakwater), des.nlb-
ing a circle of 12 miles round Weymouth, and forms a complete
Chart of the Bay - most useful to mariners - the depth of water hay-
is.g been carefully added. This Map is sold separate at 6d., and if
sent free by post 10d. The other is a View of Weymouth Bay, Pze.,
with tke pr 'posed Braakwat r and Harboar, price 3d. separate, and
4d. if sent free by post.
The Government works (1850) exhibit an Interesting scene of ac-
tivity, and attract numbers of visitors daily; some of the Breakwater
In an unfinished state is now seen projecting from the shore, and the
deposition of stone from the euarr.es is regularly and rapidly carried
forward by railway. A number of additi tial tram w .ggons have
14tely been receive I at the works, with a view to the employment
of a still larger number of convicts, on the arrival of whLm this
great national enterprise will be carried on with increased rapidity.
Amcncst the remarkable machinery to be observed on twos. works
may be mentioned a gigantic crane on a moveable platform, intended
for the raising of stones from the recesses of the quarries, and which
is capable of sustaining with ease the Immense weight of 60 tons An
engine has also been ucently erected for the chemical impregnation
of the dvig piles for their preservation, by a new and ingenious
process,ri byn which they are rendered iswervious to the action of
water. The interest which attaches itstlf to Portland from its rare
and abundant fossils, its striking geological str .tification, and anti-
quarian remains is sufficiently notorious. These attractions are now
varied and enhanced by the grand exhibition of the fertile resource,
the all-conquering ingenuity and profound achievements of the skilful
engineer, bendilw to his uses the most stubborn obstacles, and cir-
cumscribing the power and sway of the mighty ocean.
PORTLAND HARBOUR OF REFUGE.
The inhabitants of Weymouth and Portland, feeling that a debt of
gratEude is owing to Mr. John Harvey for his and his father's un-
tiring exertions, both by personal application and writing, in bringing
before successive Governments and the public the necessity of a
Breakwater at Portland (now happily commenced), have resolved
on entering into a subscription to present him with a suitable testi-
monial. The late Mr. John Harvey was, in 1803, by the especial
command of his Majesty George the Third, appointed Postmaster of
Weymouth, and the present Mr. John Harvey succeeded his father
in the Mile situat'on in the year 1817. Subscriptions will be re-
ceived by the Weymouth Banks, Libraries, and Post-office, snd it is
hoped that the country generally will unite with the inhabitants of
Weymouth and Portland, in promoting this laudable object.

pREMORNE GARDENS,
On the Banks of the Thames at Chelsea.
Open Daily at Three o'clock.
ONE SHILLING ADMISSION.
Children, Half-price.
Sundays at Half-past Four. No charge for admission except by
Refreshment Card—Sixpence. Children under Six years of age free.
Director, Mr. T. G. Simpson, Albion, Great Russell-street, Co-
vent-garden.

THIS DAY, September 16,
Immense Success of Deulin's new Fairy Ballet. " The Origin of
Harlequin." New Groupings from the Antique. Dancing to
Borini's Band of Fifty Instrumentalists. 'Madame Antonio
will make her marvellous Ascent and Descent on the Rope amid
hurricanes of Chevalier Mortram's gorgeous Fireworks. Chattaway's
celebrated Brass Band.
In active preparation, a Grand Chinese Fete.
On Saturday, for the future, the usual entertainments will be pre-
sented, instead of the Bal al Fresco, and the usual charge for admis-
sion restored, viz., ls.
NEPAULESE ARCHERY GROUND.
Ladies and gentlemen can here enjoy the health-promoting elegant
exercise of the graceful bow, with the advantage of proper instruc-
ton, gratis ! Shooting three dozen arrows before Five o'clock, Is. ;
after Five, 61. per dozen Matches for Dinner, Wine, and a Prize
Bow are always open. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr.
Tectgen, Archery Manufactory, 164, Bishopsgate-street.
The Magic Cave—The Shooting Gallery—Burns's Cottage,
with Groups of Figures illustrative of his Works—Summer and
Winter in the Arctic Regions—The Maze—Statuary of the finest
Classical descriptisn—The American Giant—The Log Hut of the Ca-
lifornian Gold Diggers—Ancient and Modern Groupings, by Duffel,
&c., &c.
Be it recollected, on Sundays, admission by Refreshment Ticket,
Sixpence.
Never were these delightful grounds in such high perfection
as at the present moment. Visitors to London should not omit a
stroll 'neath the shade of the lofty trees and amongst the variegated
beds of flowers at Cremorne. Everything has been done to render
this magnificent place of amusement worthy the most extensive
patronage.
The attention of the French in London is particularly requested to
this metropolitan ducosse.
The grand Bowling Saloon of this establishment is open free to the
Public.
N.B. The Mammoth Sycamore, the Largest Tree in the World,
in the River Esplanade.
A Table d' note on Sundays at Six o'clock—Half-a-Crown.
Cremorne can be reached by road or river for 3d.
A Boat leaves Battersea-bridge every Night after the Fireworks.