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London, August 6, 1844.

THE CALEDONIAN ASYLUM.
DEFEAT OF THE FREE SECEDERS.

cious. Why not let the meeting have his report read
for their approbation ? If that course were objected
to, as it appeared to be, he would move that in that
portion of the report which spoke of the school-
master that these words should be introduced—" That
the schoolmaster shall be an orthodox Presby-
terian, ready to subscribe to the Westminster Confes-
sion of Faith." He (Mr. Stewart) was a sincere friend to
the asylum, and he could not help remarking that when
the N.ble Duke said that it was intended to Lever it
from the Established Church of Scotland, and when
other gentlemen indulged in the same mistaken senti-
ment—he could not help remarking that they were both
equally and egregiously mistaken.—(Loud cheers from
the Seceders.) In early times no clergyman had pre-
sided over that institution, and after some time the Rev.
Mr. Lees became its superintendent. A paragraph had
been inserted in the preface to one of the reports, stating
that a clergyman does superintend it, but that paragraph
by no means pledged them to the continuance of that
system. lie (Mr. Stewart) and his friends did not want
to sever the institution from the Church—all they wanted
was, that a proper person should be elected, and, as an
earnest of his determination, he was willing to state that
should two persons be presented, one a member of the
Church of Scotland, and another of the Free Church
party, he would vote for the former, if his quali-
fications were better. He was sorry to find that
the subject had not been fairly treated by a portion
of the public press. In the Morning Post and another
morning paper, the most flagitious misrepresentations
had been made. They did not desire any alteration
with regard to the instruction of the children or the
books employed for that purpose. That cry had been
got up to alarm those who had not taken an active part
in the affairs of the asylum, and by those persons, out
voters, had his amendment been lost, and not by the re-
gular attendants at their special courts.—(Hear.)
A long desultory discussion ensued between Major-
General Aitchison, Mr. Stewart, and The Chisholm,
after which

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A special general meeting of the members of this
Asylum was held yesterday at the Freemasons' Tavern,
on the subject of a proposed alteration in the by-laws of
the Institution. Much excitement was occasioned in
consequence of the expressed determination of the Free
Seceders to attempt a change in accordance with their
own principles. The meeting was announced to com-
mence at two o'clock precisely, at which hour the chair
was taken by the Duke of Buccleuch, the President,
who was supported by the Marquis of Bute, Sir G.
Clerk, M.P., The Chisholm, Mr. P. M. Stewart, M.P.,
the Hon. Captain Gordon, M.P., General Aitchison,
Mr. Dallas, Mr. 11. Rose, Rev. J. Cumming, Mr. G.
Bain, Mr. G. Duff, &e. It was remarked that, at the
commencement of the proceedings, there were only three
or four of the Seceders present, and it was supposed by
some that they had resolved to abandon the contest on
which they had said they would enter.
His GRACE, on opening the business of the day, stated
that he had to attend a Cabinet Council very shortly.
and he regretted, therefore, that he should not be long
able to preside. The subscribers were aware that some
changes in that Institution were contemplated—changes
to which he was directly opposed. In order to show that
he (the Duke) objected to such alterations, he would
beg leave to read a correspondence which had passed be-
tween himself and Mr. Bain, who is at present Chair-
man of the Committee of Directors of the Caledonian
Asylum. The correspondence was as fol-lows
" Montagu-house, July 1, 1844.
" Sir,—l have been informed that some meetings of the
Committee of Directors of the Caledonian Asylum have
taken place, for the purpose of maturing the new arrange.
ments rendered necessary by the resignation of the Rev. Mr.
Lees, and by the prospect of extending the benefits of the
Institution to a certain number of girls.
" As President of that Institution, I shall be obliged to you
to inform me what steps have been taken towards the ma-
turing of the new arrangements, and also the nature of the
proposed new arrangements.
" This is so important a matter, as connected with the
future welfare and prosperity of the Institution, that I con-
sider a full meeting of all those persons who are qualified to
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"There is one point I desire especially to call to your
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Mr. JAMES GORDON DUFF rose—He had no sympathy
with the seceders from the Church of Scotland, still he
thought it would be advisable for them to avoid the dis-
cussion of such questions altogether. The question had
been forced upon them now, and it must be dealt with in
the best m inner possible. It was a very bad compliment
to a Committee when sending in their report to have it
thrown back in their teeth, with a command to them to
swear black was white. Ile felt that in the present in-
stance the Committee had not been well treated, and he
should therefore second the motion of Mr. Patrick Max-
well Stewart.—e(Cheers from the Seceders.)
The Marquis of BUTE thought that the intention of
Mr. Stewart to avoid division by the course he had
adopted would be completely thwarted. In fact, he had
taken just that course which would have the effect of
promoting divisions. —(Hear, hear.) The only way to
prevent divisions was to leave matters alone, and then
some course would have been taken by the directors.
The distinction which Mr. Stewart proposed was one of
words alone, and quite incomprehensible. To tell the
meeting that no severance was intended was absurd in
the highest degree—the object was clear, and not to be
misunderstood. When they talked of an orthodox Pres-
byterian who subscribed the Westminster Confession of
Faith, they talked of what was entirely unknown to the
constitution of this country and to the people of Scot-
land.—(Hear, hear.) Since the secession from the
Church of Scotland had taken place, he (the Marquis of
Bute) had always refrained from making any reflections
on the Seceders, but he could not help remarking that
they must have signed the confession of faith witliother
intentions than those entertained by the Church of
Scotland, and not only had they done so, but they made
it their boast publicly to avow it. Twenty-five years'
subscriptions to the Caledonian Asylum had been got on
the faith that it was superintended by a clergyman of the
Church.—(Hear, hear.) Would they now stultify their
former act, and desert the principle on which they had
rested their claim for public support?
The Rev. J. GUMMING, Minister of the National Scotch
Church, Crown. court, Covent-garden, believed that
changes such as that sought to be introduced, were in
the highest degree dangerous. It was easy enough to
adopt them, but it was never known where they would
end. There were various classes of orthodox Presby-
terians, and, therefore, the introduction of that term as
recommended, would be no safeguard. One class of
orthodox Presbyterians held the Solemn League and
Covenant, and believed it to be their duty to attempt the
extermination of Episcopacy. The encouragement of
such persons would offend those of their Episcopal
friends who were subscribers to the Asylum. And then
there was another class of orthodox Presb.Kterians.who
left out an entire chapter of the ConfesSion of Faith, de-
claratory of the duty of establishing a national church.
The encouragement of such persons would offend those
members of the Church of Scotland who were subscribers
to the Institution. If the meeting adopted the proposed
changes they were commencing a series of ills of the
most disastrous character. The safety of the Institu-
tion, he felt convinced, reposed on their adherence to
the principles they had so long and so successfully main-
tained.—(Cheers.)
Another long discussion ensued, and it was deter-
mined, Mr. Dallas's motion having been withdrawn, to
take the sense of the meeting on the motion of Mr.
Patrick Maxwell Stewart.
His Grace the Duke of BECCLEUCH distinctly put the
question to the meeting, and having taken a show of
hands, declared the motion to be lost.
Mr. P. M. STEWART expressed his dissatisfaction. He
would not be content unless the names of the voters
were entered in a book, or at all events until a division
should take place.
The latter suggestion was adopted, and tellers having
been appointed, the Seceders took the left hand of the
Noble Chairman, their opponents ranking themselves
on the right. The numbers were then declared to be—
For Mr. P. M. Stewart's motion 19
Against it 25

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As a public Institution it should so continue. That was the
intention of its founders—that is the desire of a very large
majority of the present supporters of the asylum. I desire
to state distinctly, that neither as President of that Institu-
tion, nor as a subscriber towards its funds, will I consent
that the connection of the Caledonian Asylum with the
Establishment of Scotland shall be severed, or in any way
impaired.
" This opinion was expressed by me at the anniversary
meeting, but I have considered it to be nay duty to repeat it
in a distinct form.—l remain, Sir, your obedient servant,
" BUCCLEUCH, &c.,
" President of the Caledonian Asylum.
" To the Chairman of the Committee of Directors
of the Caledonian Asylum."
" 18, Parliament-street, July 15, 1844.
" My Lord Duke,—ln reference to the conversation which
I had the honour of having with your Grace on Saturday
last on the subject of the Caledonian Asylum, I now beg to
enclose herewith a copy of the scheme which has been pre-
pared for the future government of that institution, and
agreed to be adopted at a special general meeting of the Com-
mittee of Directors, on Monday, the Bth instant, with the
exception of that part relating to the Secretary's salary,
which has been reserved for further consideration.
" Another special meeting of the Directors is to take place
at the Asylum this day, at three o'clock; but I presume that
any resolution which may be carried at this, or passed at the
previous meeting, must be confirmed or rejected by a Ge-
neral Court of the Corporation.
" In the meantime I shall be most happy to attend to any
wish or suggestion which your Grace may be pleasei to com-
municate to me.—l have the honour to be, my Lord Duke,
your Grace's most obedient and faithful servant,
" GEORGE BAIN.
" His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, K.G., ste..
" Montagu-house, July 15, 1844.
' " Sir,—l have this moment received your letter of this
date, inclosing a copy of the scheme which has been prepared
for the • future government of the Caledonian Asylum, and
agreed to be adopted at a special meeting of the Committee
of Directors on Monday, the Bth instant, with the exception
of the part relating to the Secretary's salary, which has been
reserved for future consideration.

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" After reading that scheme, I am still more impressed that
no communication whatever has been made to me as Presi-
dent of that institution, nor to any of the Vice-presidents,
upon so very important a subject, one involving the future
welfare and prosperity of the institution, and affecting the
nature and character of it. I desire formally to protest against
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" I again state, that neither as President of the Caledo-
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tablished Church of Scotland shall be severed or in any way
impaired. That scheme, if adopted, would first of all impair,
and ultimately tend to the severance of, that connexion.
Had it not been for the circumstance of my attention having
been accidently directed to the proceedings that were in pro-
gress, I should have been in entire ignorance of the changes
proposed, and the arrangements suggested. In the ordinary
daily management of the institution I have no desire to in-
terfere, but in such a matter as the present I consider it to
be my duty, as President, to take a part, and the duty of the
Committee of Directors to ,inform the President and Vice-
presidents of their intended meeting and proceedings, that
they might have an opportunity of expressing their opinion,
and recording their decision.
" I remain, Sir, your obedient servant,
" BUCCLEUCH, ~
" President of the Caledonian Asylum.
" To the Chairman of the Committee of Directors
of the Royal Caledonian Ayslum."
During the reading of this correspondence a large
number of Free Seceders entered the room. Amongst
them was Mr. Patrick Maxwell Stewart,
M.P., the Rev.
James Hamilton, Mr. Nisbett, the bookseller, and ethers.
The confusion having subsided,
Mr. P. M. STEWART, M.P., rose, apparently labour-
ing under strong excitement, and said—Your Grace,
this is sharp practice. This meeting was advertised for
two o'clock, and the chair was taken precisely at that
moment. It is always customary to allow a
quarter of an hour's grace,
and that is the reason myself
and friends were not present at the time. I wish to
know what has been done.
The Duke of BuccLErren explained to the Hon.
Member that a report had been read, but it was of no
importance, and that he had laid before the meeting
some correspondence which had passed between himself
and Mr. Bain, relative to contemplated alterations. The
reason the chair had been taken so exactly was that he
(the Duke) was desirous of attending a Cabinet Council
to be held that afternoon.
Mr. P. M. STEWART was satisfied with the explana-
tion the Chairman had offered, but still could not lose
sight of the fact that the Institution had got into con-
siderable entanglement in consequence of the proceedings
of some of the Directors. A committee appointed by a
general court had given in a report to the Directors, that
report having subsequently been unanimously approved
by another Court. In defiance of this judgment, the
Directors had overruled the report, and had submitted
another comparatively unimportant and which would, he
was quite sure, be in opposition to the views of that
meeting.—(" Hear, hear," from the Seceders.) As a
matter of justice, let the amended report be read.
The Duke of BUCCLEITCH explained, that the only
difference was this, that in the original report it was
provided that the schoolmaster appointed should be
an orthodox Presbyterian and ready to subscribe the
Westminster Confession of Faith, and the amendment
that he should be a member of the Church of Scot-
land as by law established. With regard to this matter,
namely, the qualification of the schoolmaster, a special
general meeting was called, and the original report was
confirmed. It was considered, and as he (the Duke)
thought very properly considered, that in an institution
like the Caledonian Asylum, the religious principles of
the master should be clearly and explicitly defined. It
would be ruinous to their interests to allow a man to
come in whose religious character was not well under-
stood.—(Loud cheers.) It was of first-rate importance
that an institution which had so long enjoyed the super-
intendence of a clergyman of the Church of Scotland,
and whose examinations had been conducted by the
Presbytery of London, should continue to be in con-
nexion with that church, and that it should not be left
open to a sect dissenting from that, or any other church.
—(Cheers.) It was not a matter of church government,
but one affecting the religious education of the children.
—(Hear, hear.) In the letter he had written, and which
he had already read to the meeting, he had done all for
the welfare of the institution. If he had erred, he had
done it unwittingly, and with the best intentions.
Mr. P. M. STEwAitT still persisted in having the
amended report (namely, his own), read to the meeting.
The Hon. Member was loudly applauded by the Se-
ceders present.
Mr. DALLAS would not rise for the purpose of pro-
moting further discussion, whichproductive
of any good effect. Not only was he (Mr. Dallas) con-
vinced of the necessity of the master being a member of
the Church of Scotland, but would go much further, and
could
nit
be
esb licentiate, or
a
assert, that in the present circumstances, it was indis-
pensable that the master should either be a minister,
licentiate, or probatisner of the Church of Scotland, and
he would move a resolution accordingly. He would
m oyof the Tt
hhea tChhch o
e
usrliallbfe a
Scotlandques-
tion of qualification of masters as settled at previous
meetings. He was an Episcopalism, and not likely,
therefore, to be swayed by either of the contending
parties in Scotland. He was quite of opinion that the
usefulness of the Caledonian Asylum was in a great
measure dependent on its connexion with the Established
Church of Scotland.—(Cheers.)
THE CEIsUOLM,a
minister,
established
d
tioner.”
Mr. HECTOR RosE discussed at some length the
contended that Mr. Stewart
was wrong in the course he had taken on this occasion.
Mr. Stewart's report having been rejected, it could not
now come under the consideration of the meeting.
Mr. P. M. STEWART persisted that the course taken
by the speakers was extremely irregular and injudi-

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HIGH LIFE.

The contemplated marriage between the Earl of Mulg-rave,
only son of the Marquis of Normanby, and Miss Russell,
niece of the Dowager Duchess of Cleveland, is fixed to take
place on the 17th inst., at Mu!grave Castle, near Whitby.
Lord Claude Hamilton, M.P., brother to the Marquis of
Abercorn, will lead to the altar, this day, :Miss Proby,
daughter of the Hon. Rear-Admiral Granville Leveson
Proby, brother and heir presumptive to the Earl of Carysfort.
Lord Loftus will be united early in the ensuing month to
Miss Hope Vere, daughter of Lady E. Hope Vere.
Mr. Charles W. Beauclerk, eldest son of the Rev. Lord
Frederick- Beauclerk, will be united early in the ensuing
week to the accomplished daughter of a gentleman of large
fortune in Sussex.

METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENTS.—On Monday a
communication was opened for foot passengers from Oxford-
street to Charlotte-street, Bloomsbury, on the south side of
the new thoroughfare that is to connect Oxford-street with
Holborn, by which the circuitous route in front of St. Giles's
church may be avoided. The passage is across the cellars
which have been built for the new houses on that side of the
street. On the north side of the way the whole of the ground
is nearly excavated for the vaults, which will be completed
in a very short time. In digging the ground about the spot
where stood the hospital for lepers, some deep wells were
found, in which were pumps, that had evidently been three
several hundred years, as they were formed of hollow trees
sunk in the wells. .

Ea,l Spencer, on leaving town after his return to
Spencer House from the agricultural show at Southampton,
went to Longfoid Hall, Derbyshire, to attend the funeral of
the lamented Dowager Countess of Leicester.
FILTRATION OF FOUL WATER.—The chief bleach-
ing firms in this neighbourhood, have, we understand, re-
ceived during the week large packages of machinery and
sponge for the purpose of adopting " Stuckev's Patent
System of Filtration," in preference to the troublesome and
expensive sand-beds hitherto in use. We have heard much
of the wonders of this invention from Lord Brougham in the
House of Lords, and our metropolitan contemporaries. We
shall soon see for ourselves.—,Volton Free Press.

Majority against the Seceders —6
Mr. GORDON Dun. said, that after the boisterous pro-
ceedings of the day he should like to see one unanimous
decision. He was sure the motion he was about to pro-
pose would secure unanimity, namely, thanks to their
excellent President, the Duke of Buccleuch.
The Marquis of BUTE had great pleasure in second-
ing the motion, which was carried by acclamation.
The Duke of I.3uccLEucif acknowledged the compli-
ment, and the meeting dispersed, after a sitting of
upwards of two hours.

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ORDINARY.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1844.
Windsor Castle, August 6, 1844.
This morning, at ten minutes before eight, the Queen,
was happily delivered of a Prince. His Royal Highness
Prince Albert, several Lords of her Majesty's Most
Honourable Privy Council, and the Ladies of her Ma-
jesty's Bed Chamber, being present.

This great and important news was immediately made
known to the town by the firing of the Park and Tower
guns ; and the Privy Council being assembled as soon
as possible thereupon, at the Council Chamber, White-
hall, it was ordered, that a form of thanksgiving for the
Queen's safe delivery of a Prince be prepared by his
Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, to be used in all
churches and chapels throughout England and Wales,
and the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, on Sunday the
11th of August, or. the Sunday after the respective mi-
nisters shall receive the same.

Her Majesty and the infant Prince are, God be praised
both doing well.

TUESDAY NIGHTS GAZETTE.

At the Council-chamber, Whitehall, the 6th day of
August, 1844, by the Lords of her Majesty's most Hon-
ourable Privy Council, it is this day ordered by their
Lordships, that his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury
do prepare a form of prayer and thanksgiving to
Almighty God for her Majesty's safe delivery of
a Prince ; and that such form of prayer and thanksgiv-
ing be used in all churches and chapels in England and
Wales, and in the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, upon
Sunday, the 11th day of August instant, or the Sunday
after the respective ministers of such churches and chapels
shall receive the same. And it is hereby further ordered,
that her Majesty's printer do forthwith print a competent
number of copies of the said form of prayer and thanks
giving, that the same may be forthwith sent round and
read in the several churches and chapels of England and
Wales, and of the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

WM. L. BATHURST.
At the Council-chamber, Whitehall, the 6th day of
August, 1844, by the Lords of her Majesty's Most
Honourable Privy Council, it is this day ordered by
their Lordships, that every minister and preacher, as
well of the Established Church in• that part of Great
Britain called Scotland as those of the Episcopal Com-
munion, protected and allowed by an Act, passed in the
tenth year of her Majesty Queen Anne, chapter 7, inti-
tuled " An Act to prevent the disturbing those of the
Episcopal Communion in that part of Great Britain

called Scotland, in the exercise of their religious worship,
and in the use of the Liturgy of the Church of
England ; and for repealing the Act, passed in
the Parliament of Scotland, intituled ' An Act against
irregular Baptisms and Marriages,"' do, at some time
during the exercise of Divine Service in their respective
churches, congregations, or assemblies, put up their
prayers and thanksgiving to Almighty God for her
Majesty's safe delivery of a Prince.

WM. L. BATHURST.
CROWN-OFFICE, Atm. 6.
MEMBER RETURNED TO SERVE IN THIS PRESENT
PARLIAMENT.

BOROUGH OF CIRRNCISTICR.—The Honourable George
Augustus Frederick Villiers, in the room of Thomas William
Chester Master, Esq., who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds.
WHITEHALL,-JULY 29.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed James Mounsey, of Car-
lisle-. in the county of Cumberland, Gent., to be a Master Ex-
traordinary in the High Court of Chancery.

At the Court of Bankruptcy, Basinghall-street.
J. Peel, C. Harding, and W. Willock, cotton manufac-
turers, Tamworth, Staffordshire, Aug. 27, at half-past twelve
—B. and S. Vanderplank, woollen drapers, Saville-row, Bur-
lington-gardens, Aug. 27, at one—T. Green, bill broker, Ab-
church-lane, Aug. 27, at twelve—W. B. Edridge, coach
maker, Long-acre, Aug. 27, at half-past eleven—J. R. de
Alzedo, merchant, Bank-buildings, Aug. 27, at eleven.
CERTIFICATES to be granted, unless cause be shown to the
contrary, on the day herein-mentioned.
J. Carpenter, surgeon, Bothwell, Northamptonshire, Aug.
29—P. J. Papillon, wine merchant, Leeds, Aug. 30-IV.
Procter, tanner, Leeds, Aug. 29—G. Parker, spade manufac-
turer, Sheffield, Aug. 29—J. Mayn, merchant, Mylor, Corn-
wall, Aug. 29—T. Westren, maltster, Brushford, Devonshire,
Aug. I5—T. Kearsley and T. Watt, bone merchants, Run-
corn, Cheshire, Aug. 29—J. Falkingham, bacon factor, Brad-
ford, Yorkshire, Aug. 27 —J. Taylor, miller, Carlisle,
Cumberland, Aug. 27—T. Newton, cattle dealer, Holbeacb,
Lincolnshire, Aug. 27—W. Parson, grocer, Southampton,
Aug. 27—J. S. Tolson, fancy cloth manufacturer, Hudders-
field, Yorkshire, Aug. 27—W. Chamberlain, linen draper,
Peckham, Aug. 27—C. Nichols, bookseller, Wakefield, York-
shire, Aug. 27.
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.
T. A. Baueutt and H. W. Sanders, chemists, Stourport,
Worcestershire—B. and J. Berry, cotton dyers, Huddersfield,
Yorkshire—J. and R. Simpson, tobacco manufacturers, Leeds
—C. Ward and R. Fearnley, copper smiths, Houndsditeh—
B. Field, W. Field, and B. Field, jun., wine merchants, St.
Mary-axe—A. Wilkin and E. Preston, ship brokers, Liverpool
—E. P. White, S. Edkins, and J. C. Edkins, tea dealers,
Coventry-street, Westminster (so far as regards E. P. White).—
A. Waters and W. Kane, surgeons, Exmouth-31. Humble
and T. M►lcrest, ship builders, Liverpool—J. and L. Winder,
plumbers, Manchester—J. Burrows and J. Blakey, pawn-
brokers, Leeds—C. Albino, A. Mazzuki, and J. Mantora, pic-
ture-frame makers, Union-court, Holborn-hill (so far as re-
gards J. Mantora)—R. Edmonds and T. T. Fawcett, mer-
chants, Trump-street, City--W. and J. Williams, wine mer-
chants, Alcester, Warwickshire—J. and W. S. Shuttleworth,
tea dealers, Nottingham—H. Puplett and W. Jackson, woollen
drapers, Stockport, Cheshire—W. Miller and W. M'Kiniey,
engravers, Manchester.

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATION.
JOSEPH RANSON, glass merchant, Perth, Aug. 13 and
Sept. 3, at one, at the chambers of Gray and Jamieson, Perth.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
SWANSEA RACES—(CoxcixnED).
The Ladies' Cup, added to a Sweepstakes of 2 soy& each,
one mile, was won in two heats by Mr. Lucas's St. David,
5 yrs, Bst 7Th, beating Mr. Williams's Lucretia, 5 yrs, Bst 71b,
and two others.
The Tradesmen's Plate of 251., added to a Sweepstakes of
3 sovs. each, two miles, was won in two heats by Mr. Parr'a
Xanthus, 4 vrs, Bst, beatirg Mr. Gough's Fausta, 6 yrs,
9st 71b, Mr. Pearce's Jack, 5 yrs, Bst 1216, and two others.
The Hack Stakes of 1 soy. each, and 15 added, two :riles,
were won in three heats (the second a dead heat between
Sergeant Bother'em and Thomas's horse) by Mr. Harris's
Sergeant Bother'em, beating Mr. Thomas's horses and Mr.
Lucas's Gazelle.
The Riding Whip, value 10 guineas, and a Sweep-
stakes of 1 soy. each, one mile, were won by Mr. Lucas's St.
David, 5 yrs, lOst 10Ib, beating Lucretia, 5 yrs, 9st 71b, Mr.
W. Jones s Trueboy, Bst 716, and two others.
INTELLIGENCE EXTRA.
HEREFORD, 1844.
FIRST DAY.
Acceptances for the Herefordshire Stakes.
Bellissima, aged, Bst 91b—Princess of Wales, syrsi
i•st 31b—Tamburini, aged, 7st 91b—President, 6 yrs, 7sl
51b—Doctor Allen, 5 yrs, 7st 41b—Freystrop, 3 yrs, 6st
21b—Kilgram, 3 yrs, sst 131 b.
SECOND DAY.
Acceptances for the Gold Cup.
Fausta, 6 yrs, Bst 51b—Tamburini, aged, Bst 21b—
Doctor Allen, 5 yrs, 7st 10113—Tariff, 5 yrs, ist 101 b
Bedalian, aged, 7st 91b—Delawere, 4 yrs, 6st 1214
Hopbine, 3 yrs, sst 121 b.
EGHAM, 1844.
Handicap for the Surrey and Middlesex Stakes.
Pine-apple, 4 yrs, Bst 71b—Wiseacre, 5 3 rs, Bst 71b—
Mosque, 6 yrs, Bst 41b—Daddy Longlegs, 5 yrs, Bst
Naworth, aged, 7st 111b—The Currier, aged, 7st 61b—
Tbe Whaler, 4 yrs, 7st 41b—Subduer, 4 yrs, 7st—The
New Forest Deer, 3 yrs, 6st.—To declare on Saturday
next.

AQUATICS.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE THAMES.

The trial race amongst gentlemen amateurs, challengers
for the silver sculls, took place on Monday, and was, notwith-
standing the heavy rains, accompanied by several of the
leading clubs. According to the conditions of the contest
this event should have come off on Saturday, and the candi-
dates for the honorary distinction met at Searle's prepared
for the start, but as it was the opinion of the best judges that
no wherry could live through Lambeth or Chelsea reaches,
the race was unavoidably deferred until yesterday, when,
although the wind bad abated,. the weather was upon the
whole anything but favourable t 3 aquatic sports. The
silver Sculls Rtie \ils first established in 1831, by a
gentleman named Wingfield, toNlieburage _a, spirit of emula,
Lion in the scientific art 4.4 f rowing ;The conditions being that
on eackisuceeeding year the holder of the previous season
should I'eAigrrthein or contest .I.ith the successful challenger
of the p?evious week,: the arrangement being that the first
heat should take place on the 3d, and the final race on the
10th of August. It is almost unnecessary to say that this
has always been a most interesting feature in aquatics,
and generally the hardest race of the whole season. At
about half-past five the four gentlemen who had entered
moved towards Westminster-bridge, their boats being covered
in fore and aft, accompanied by the Leander, the Neptune,
the Guy's, the St. George's, the Queen, and other club boats,
with a boat manned by watermen, in which Mr. Lewis took
his seat as umpire.
Mr. Bumpstead, Leander Club
Mr. Noble, Cambridge Subscription Room.. 2
Mr. Ronayne 3
Mr. Kennedy, Amateur Scullers' Club
Mr. Bumpstead, who carried off the valuable prize entitled
the diamond sculls, at Henley, was the favourite. The gen-
tleman who had entered in the name of Noble was first on
the Middlesex shore, Mr. Kennedy being second, and Mr.
Bumpstead third. The start was very unevenly taken by
two of the gentlemen. Mr. Noble first got it, and went away
with the lead of a length or more ; Bumpstead started very
indifferently, and Ronayne was right astern of all. Some
sharp work followed up to Lucas's, Noble endeavouring to
retain the first place, and the others working very gallantly
to mend their positions. In the former of these `Mr. Noble
was unsuccessful, as after a few strokes abreast of each other,
Mr. Bumpstead shook him off ; and having obtained the
pride of place, kept it throughout, winning by half a minute.
Mr. Ronayne rowed in a very plucky manner, and off Nine
Elms passed Mr. Kennedy in good style, and kept the second
gentleman hard at work all the way up. Mr. Bumpstead
will row on Saturday next against Mr. Chapman, the holder
of the last two years.
WESTMINSTER-BRIDGE REGATTA.

The seventeenth annual regatta for a purse of sovereigns,
given by the ladies and gentlemen of St. Margaret's and St.
John's, Westminster, to be rowed for by men plying on the
Middlesex side of the bridge, took place on Monday. The
rage was with six pair of sculls, in three heats, the distance
being to start from the Duke of Buccleuch's to Vauxhall-
bridge, back round a boat moored off Montague House, and
return to the bridge.
J. Jones, jun.
W. Windsor
W. Spratt
Won easily.
SECOND HEAT.
G. Campbel1...
W. May
J. Jones' sen
Won after a smart race by a length or two.
GRAND HEAT.
MaV took the lead and held it some distance, when Camp--
bell challenged him, and a very pretty race followed, which
ended in Campbell taking the lead, retaining it, and winning
by three or four lengths, rowed in a very beautiful boat of
Cownden and Wentzell's, out-rigged like the cutter used by
the Newcastle men at the Thames Regatta. which has been
the subject of so much talk.
DEPTFORD REGATTA.

FIRST HEAT.

This contest, on Monday, for ;IQLtiOther prizes, given
by the inhabitants, was very numerously attended, but was
not so well contested as we have seen it. The managers,
however, were determined to compensate in quantity for any
deficiency there might be in quality, and six watermen there-
fore rowed Jive heats, the business beginning at ten in the
morning, and continuing until half-past seven in the evening.
FinsT II EAT.
Robert Ilowlet
William Cox (Green) 2
William Smith
SECOND HEAT.
Robert Delamane (Pink) 1
Alfred Trott (i)ark blue) 2
John Trott . (Light blue) 3
Tnini) BEAT

William Smith ... 1
Alfred Trott
Forttrit HEAT.
Robert Delamane
Robert Ifowlet
The grand heat was between the two last named. For
about half a mile they were scull and scull, and then Dela--
mane went ahead, but was closely pressed for the next half
mile. lie, however, after that went further in advance, and
ultimately won easily.

„.„
.I.d'XTMNSIVEAII,URE.—DIuch anxiety
prevails in
Huddersfield, among the merchants and others in business,
udd
from the reported failure of a very highly respectable firm in
3 stated,ooo confidently butr h frome assertedil
the foreign trade. The liabilities of the firm are variously
everyl.
ers thattiei accounttea3l thatcannot
as
lovt
well
labl can
ea be obtainedmemuacniiy
less
largelt
ial sl
small manufacturers, will be severe sufferers ; and rumour
states that the estate will not pay Is. 6d. in the pound.—
Halifax Guardian.
ACCIDENT IN THE LONG WALK, WINDSOR.—On
Sunday evening, about live o'clock, only a few minutes be-
fore her Majesty, accompanied by his Royal Highness Princ e
Albert, in a pony phaeton and pair, had entered the Lon g
Walk, for their usual afternoon's airing, a serious accident
occurred to two gentlemen in a gig, between the double
gates and the statue on Snow-hill, as, they were returning
from Virginia Water. It appears that in descending the
lull the horse took fright, both gentlemen being thrown out,
one of whom was for some tine insensible. The horse then
dashed furiously on towards Windsor ; but the keeper, re-
siding at the lodge at the double gates, seeing its approach,
had just time to close the gate, and thus fortunately stopped
the animal, which was proceeding at the rate of some twenty
miles an hour. Both the horse and carriage were much in-
jured. In a few minutes afterwards the Queen and the
Prince drove along the same road which had but just before
been so furiously traversed.
FLOATING DOCK AT llAvnE.—We read in the
Journal du Havre that the floating careening dock of M
Frederick de Conninck was launched on the 31st. ult.
The operation, which was confided to the management
of that able shipbuilder, M. A. Nortr.".ad—was perfectly
successful, and the gigantic structure, which is large
enough to receive a vessel of 2,400 tons, glided majesti-
cally into the water. It is to be immediately fitted with
its pumps and machiuer be shortly ready
for use.

On Fridiv n xt, in 2 vols. small Bvo., price 245. bound,
REVELATIONS OF RUSSIA;
OR,
THE EMPEROR NICHOLAS AND HIS EMPIRE IN 1844.
By

" One who has seen and describes."
" TOL ou tard tout se wait."—Maintenon.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Sig. MARIO respectfully informs the Nobility Patrons to
the Opera, his Friends, and the Public, that HIS LIEN El Il'
will take place

TO.MORROW EVENING. AUG. 9,
When will ba performed (be desire) Bellim's 0 cra of
I PURITANI.
Elvira, Madame Grisi ; Giorgio, Signor Lablache; A ti a. c,. Signor
Mario; and Riccardo, Signor Eornasari.
To be followed by a Divertissement in which .ndlle. Cerito will
ppear.
In the course of the Evening. Selections front a Favourite Cpera,
in which Madame l'ersiani and Sig Mario will a,,pear.
To c Delude with LA ESMERALDA. La Esmeralda, Millie.
Fanny Elssler; Plicebus de Chateauper::, M. St. Leon; Pierre
Gringoire, M. Perrot.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. WEBSTER, LESSEE,
And Last Night of the Sea on.
THIS EVENING, AUG. 7,
Will be performed S:iakspeare's Con.edy of THE TAMING OF
THE SHREW. Petrueio, Mr. Webster; Grumio, Mr. Buckstone;
Christopher Sly, Mr. Stilelsland; Katharina, Mrs. Nisbett; Bianca,
Miss Julia Sennett.
In the course of the Evening Mr. Webster will deliver a Farewell
Address.
Atter which, THE TRUMPETER'S DAUGHTER; or, Love
and the Polka. Philiipot, Mr. Webster; Madelon, Madame Celeste;
who will dance the celebrated Polka.
In the course of the Es ening, Mr. John Parry will sing " Fayre
nosarnonde."
To conclude with THE MILLINER'S HOLIDAY.

THEATRE ROYAL LYCEUM, LAIN ENGLISH OPERA-

HOUSE
Un ler the Management or Mrs. KEELEY.
Success, Brilliant and triumphant !
The " Adventures of " Martin Chuzzlewit" having, on each repre.
eentation, received with every possible mark of public appro-
bation by the most fashionable and crowded audiences, and having
been iron minced by the unanimous voice of the publie press to be
one of the iinst interesting Dramas ever produced from the works
of the celebrited Author, a repetition of its performance will take
place every evening till further notice.
THIS EVENING, 'UG. 7,
Will be repeated a New Drama, entitled MARTIN CHUZZLE.
WIT. Principal characters by Messrs. R. Younge, F. Vining,
Emery, F. lathews, A. Wigan, Meadows, Kinloch, Turner,
Stanton, J. W. Collier, Yarnold, Saviders, and Keeley ; Miss For-
tescue, Miss 'Voolgar, Mrs. A. Wigan, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss
Groves, Mrs. Usher, Miss 1 urncr, and Mrs Keeley.
To conclude with an entirely Original, and much better than
New, Grand Operatic, Romantic, Melo-Dramatic, Burlesque Extra-
vaganza, founded on the celebrated Eastern Pale, in the Arabi in
Nights' Entertainment, entitled ALADDIN AND THE WON.
DERFUL LAMP; or, New Lamps for Old Ores: With very
extensive Ne, Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, kc. Principal chit.
I meters by Mrs. Keeley, Messrs. F. Matthews, Turner, A. Wigan,
J. t oilier, and Keeley; Miss Woolgar, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss
E. Chaplin, Mrs A. Wigan, Miss Turner, Mi s .Tames, Miss Carson,
Miss Hunt, Miss Reede, &c., &c.
PRICES OF A ilm I f;s I 0 N.—Balcony Poxes. 4.., Upper
Boxes, 3a. ; Pit, 2s. • Gallery, 6d. Second Price—Balcony Bones, 2s. ;
Upper 13 :es, Is 65.; Pit. Ir. Private Boxes on the it of, my Tier
(holding eight persons). Tao Guineas. Private Boxes on the Second
Tier (holding eight persons), One Guinea and a-Half. Private
Boxes on the Nit l'ier (holding six persons), One Guir ea
The Box. i.t.ce is open from Ten to Four o'Clock, under the direc-
tion of Mr. Grogan, late of Covent-garden Theatre.

Continued Attractions an•t Overflows at
AiTLEI"S ROYAL AMPHI.I HEATRE Ot ARTS.
Proprietor a, d Manager, Mr. BATTY.
THI, EVENING, AUG. 7,
Will be repeated an entire new Etuestrian, MilitAry and Naval
Spectacle, entitled THE CHINESE WAIL, or, The Conquests of
Amoy by British Arms. New Scenery, Diesses, Appointments, kc.,
to realise then cent Lriumpbs of En3land's Army and Nary. Feast
of 2:•t) Lanterns.

New Scenes in the Circle by the Unequalled Corps of British and
loreign Equestrians—the Anti -ndean Professors.
"in conclude with THE GREAT STEEPLE-CHASE; or, Eair-
land's H 11-vest Home.

kotina and staste.m inner, Mr. W U Broadfoot.
Box-ottice open from Elcven till Eve. Lessons in the Art of Riding
by Mr. tt. Smith.

DAVIOGE'S ROYAL SURREYCHFATRE.

Last Sixteen Nights of the Grand-Opera Company—First Week
of Cinderella, and an entirely New Piece.
THIS EVENING, AUG. 1.
Will be performed Rossini's Fait'y Opera of CINDERELLA ; or,
Ihe Little I•lass Slipper. Supported by .situ Romer, Miss Betts,
Miss E Terry, 'Vise Pearson, Me,srs. D. W. King, Lefler, K L.
Mime, S. Cowe I, It. Donner, &c. Conductor, Mr. G. Stansbury,
with double Batul and Chorus.
To cnnellide with an entirely New Drams, entitled GRAM A.
CHR EE MOLLY. Embracing the whole strength of the Company.
Places out Private Boxes to De had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box-
office, fro n Eleven to Four.