The Sun.
London, England, 1868-08-19 00:00:00

THE PUBLIC HEALTH.

From the Registrar-General's weekly return it appears
that in the week that ended on Saturday, August 15, 4,141
births and 3,573 deaths were registered in London and in
thirteen other large towns in the United Kingdom. The
annual rate of mortality was 29 per 1,000 persons living.
The annual rate of mortality last week was 24 per 1,000
in London, 27 in Edinburgh, and 26 in Dublin, 25 in
Bristol, 36 in Birmingham, 36 in Liverpool, 44 in
Manchester, 42 in Salford, 34 in Sheffield, 32 in
Bradford, 36 in Leeds, 34 in Hull, 31 in New-
castle-upon-Tyne, and 29 in Glasgow. The rate in
Vienna was 28 per 1,000 during the week ending the
Bth instant, when the mean temperature was 2.7 deg.
Fahrenheit higher than in the same week in London,
where the rate was 26. The deaths of 223 children and 22
adults from diarrhcea were recorded. Cholera or choleraic
diarrhcea proved fatal to 19 children and 10 adults. The
mortality from diarrhea exhibits a decrease, but the
number of deaths from cholera was the same as in the
preceding week. The necessity for prompt and active
treatment of these diseases in the earliest stage cannot be
too generally known. Many lives would be saved if
medical aid were obtained at the onset. The deaths of 3
persons from sunstroke were recorded last week ; in the
three preceding weeks 11, 6, and 4 fatal cases were regis-
tered. At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the
mean height of the barometer in the week was 29.630 in.
The barometrical reading decreased from 30.01 in.
on Sunday, August 9, to 29.34 in. on Thursday,
August 13. The mean temperature of the air in
the week was 64:3 deg., which is 2.4 deg. above
the average of the same week in 50 years (as deter-
mined by Mr. Glaisher). The highest day temperature
was 82.7 deg., on Monday, August 10. The lowest night
temperature was 52.0 deg. on Friday, August 14. The
mean degree of hum:dity in the air was 71, complete satu-
ration being represented by 109. Rain fell to the amount
of 0.37 in., of which 0.131 n. fell on Tuesday, 11th August,
and 0.23 on Thursday, 13th August. On Tuesday, 11th
August, the rainfall at Hull amounted to 1.22 in., at
Wakefield to 0.80 in., and at Eccles to 0.72 in. The
general direction of the wind was variable. Ozone was
observed on six days during the week.

CURIOUS EFFECT OF LIGHTNING.—The follow-
ing has been communicated to the Academy of Sciences
by M. A. Bobierre. About a fortnight ago the city of
Nantes was visited by a violent storm. Flashes of light-
ning followed each other in quick succession, and a gentle-
man, who happened to be crossing one of the bridges of the
Canal de Bretagne at the time, suddenly found himself
enveloped in a blaze of ligla. The phenomenon lasted
little more than a second, and caused no unpleasant
effect. On returning home, the informant, having
occasion to count the money in his purse, arrived at the
conclusion that lie must have received a piece of fifty
centimes instead of a half-napoleon. But on a closer
investigation he discovered, to his astonishment,
that the piece of money ho had taken for silver
was really the gold one, but covered with a thin film
of silver. The following is the explanation given by
M. A. Babierre of this strange occurrence. The half-
napoleon had been put into the compartment of the purse
adjoining that containing silver coin. The electric fluid
had volatised part of the latter metal, which in this state
had penetrated through the leather partition, and depo-
sited itself on the gold piece with remarkable uniformity.
Mil 1.1 the first time such an effect haleyvikelßclagycd.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

EGHAIi RACES.-TIIESDAY.

The falling off in the attendance to-day was most
marked, the ring and stand being but poorly patronised.
From the rain of the previous day and night the going
was very heavy, and this, combined with small fields,
made the spot anything but, interesting. Indeed, the
jockeys, in the majority of events, loft the issue to the last
quarter of a mile. The arrangements of the meeting were
perfect, and by the energy of Mr. Manning punctual time
was kept, and all ware enabled to get back to town early.
The first event was won by Precocious, who lauded his
backers' money very easily, and the talent had another
success in the next event with Triana, on whom the money
was lumped. In the Princess of Wales Stakes, Arlington,
when lying in front, swerved right across the course; and
in the Barons Stakes the saddle slipped round with Viney,
putting him hors de combat. Beyond these incidents,
the running calls for no further details than will be found
below :

A Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sows each, 3 ft, watt 50
added, for two grid three year olds; winners extra. Half
a mile. 13 min.-

Mr T. Stevens's Precocious, by Priaio Minister—Amo-
rous Girl, 3 yrs, 7st (J. Clark) 1
Mr llopifs lino and Ury, 3 yrs, ist 51b (iuc 51b extra)
(G. Sopp). 2
Mr Padwick's Soffiaka, 2 yrs, 6st 41b (liana() 3
Bettiag-5 to 4 agst rrecociouq, 2 to 1 agst Soffiuka, 5
to 2 agst Hue and Cry.

Precocious got away with a very slight lead of Hue and
Cry, but the latter quickly got on level terms with the
leader, and the pair raced side by side to within the dis-
tance, Soffitika being close up. Hera Soffinka challenged
the leading pair, but Precocious maintaining his advan-
tage won easily by three-quarters of a length, a length
separating second and third.
The Surrey and Middlesex Stak3s of 15 sovs each, 10 ft,
and 5 only if declared ; winners extra. One mile and a
8 subs, 5 of whom pay 5 sovs each.
Mr Broad ns Triana, by Lord of the Isles—Seville, 3
yrs, 6st 131 b (James Clark) 1
Mr J. Coney's Distaff, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b (Heartfield) 2
Mr Don's Nutrition, 5 yrs, Bst 71b (Hibberd) 3
Betting.-6 to 4ou Triana, 3to 1 agst Distaff, sto 1
agst Nutrition.

Distaff jumped off with the lead, followed by Nutrition
for a quarter of a mile, when the favourite ran into second
place. Coming into the straight for home Triana and
Distaff came away, and the young one, always haying the
best of it, won in a canter by three parts of a length, Nutri-
tion being a bad third.

The Denham Stakes of 3 sovs each, with 50 added ;
weight for age, with selling allowances. Three-quarters
of a mile.

Mr W. Troen's Sundew, by Umpire—Linda, 2 yrs, (.£3O)
sst 71b (car sst 81b) (Jas. Ulark) 1
Mr. Saxon's Una, 2 yrs (30), sst 71b (Barnard) 2
Mr Nelson's Country Bumpkin, 2 yra (.£5O), 65t.131b
(Wyatt) 3

Diamond and Skimble Scamble also ran.
Betting.-5 to 2 each agst Sunday( and Diamond, 7to
2 agst Una.

Diamond made play to the bushes, where Sundew, fol.
lowed by Country Bumpkin, took up the running. In
this order they ran to the Stand, where Barnard and Una
came up with a rush and nearly caught Clark napping,
who, however, won by half a length, a length separating
second and third, the others close up.
The winner was bought in for 50 sovs.
The Duke of Edinburgh Cup (Handicap), a Sweepstakes
of 10 sovs each, 15 ft, with 150 added; winners extra.
One mile, straight. 16 subs.
Mr J. Edwards's Breach of Promise, by Promised Land
—Bay Rosalind, 4 yrs, 6st 81b (Killick) 1
Mr Groves's Harlington, 4 yrs, Est 41b (Vinell) 2
Mr Lambourne's Court Card, 4 yrs, 7st 31b (inc. 51b ex.)
(Rolfe) 3
The following also ran :—Lord Ronald, Seringapatam,
Ines, and Second-hand.

Betting— 6 to 4 agst Second-hand, 4 to 1 agst Lord
Ronald, 6 to 1 each agst Court Card and Seringapatam, 8
to 1 each agst Harlington and Breach of Promise.

At the full of the flag Lord Ronald jumped away with
the lead, followed by Second-hand and Court Card. After
going a quarter of a mile Lord Ronald gave way, and
Second-hand on the near side and Court Card on the far
side of the course came on with a clear lead, A quarter
of a mile from home Harlington came to the front., and for
a short distance held the lead, but at the cords Breach of
Promise joined him, and a fine race home resulted in
favour of the former by a head; Court Card was a bad
third, Second-hand fourth, and Seringapatam fifth. Lord
Ronald pulled up lame.

The Princess of Wales's Plate of 100 Boys ; for all ages ;
selling penalties and other allowances; the winner to

be sold for 1,000 sovs ; if not to be sold to carry 91b

extra. Three-quarters of a mile, straight.
Mr Treene's Braseuose, by Oxford—Maid of the Glen,
2 yrs, Est 71b
Mr E. Brayley's Arlington, 2 yrs, Est 71b (inc 91U ex.)
(car. 6st 91b) (Mordan) 2
Mr Ray's Lady Lavender, 2 yrs, Est 31b (Rolfe) 3
Photogram and April Morn also ran.

Betting-6 to 4on Arlington, 4to 1 agst Brasenose, 8
o 1 agst any other.

Brasenose made play to the cords, where the running
was taken up by Arlington, who looked all over tho
winner, but half-way up he swerved among the people,
and Brasonoso coming on won easily by five lengths, the
others straggling in.

The winner was not sold.
The Magna Charts Stakes of 5 sous each, with 50 adde.

two-yr-olds, 7st 21b; three-yr-olds, 9st ; with selling,

. .
and other allowances. T.Y.C. v
Mr Thomas's Warlike, by Weatherbit—Heroine of
Lucknow; 3 yrs (£150), Bst 4lb (J. Nightiwva.ll) 1
Mr Hope's Hue and Cry, 3 yrs (.£200), 9st (G. Supp) 2
llr I. Woolcut's Cork Jacket, 3 yrs (X 150), 9st (Cannon) 3

The following also ran :—Finesse, Elector, Miss Wool
gar c, Valentia, and Spider.

Betting-7 to 4 agst the Spider, 100 to 30 agst Warlike,
5 to 1 agst Cork Jacket, 8 to 1 agst Finesse, 10 to 1 agst
Valentia.

Valentia, followed by Spider and Warlike, made play
for half a mile, when Nightingall took I'4arlike up to the
leader, and, after going a few strides, quitted him, came
away, and won easily by two lengths. Hue and Cry de-
feated Cork Jacket by a neck only for second honours;
Elector was fourth, Spider and Valentia fifth and sixth
and the colt by Frogmore last.

The winner was bought in for 200 guineas.
The Barons Handicap of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for
two-yr-olds ; winners extra. Five fur. 9 subs.

Mr S. Reeves's Nanny Thormanby, by Thormanby—
Littlo Nan, Bst 7lb (Marsh) 1
Mr Saxon's Adolphus, 75t121b....
Mr. James's Chere et Bello, 7st Mb (Viney) 0

Betting—Even on Adolphu4 7 to 4 agst Nanny Thor-
manby. Chore et Belle made play till within the distance,
and just as Viney appeared to be winning his saddle-
girths slipped, and he fell, without, however, being hurt
Nanny Thormanby was then left with the lead, and main-
taining it to the end won easily by a length and a half,
Chore et Belle ran home riderless.