The Sun.
London, England, 1845-09-24 00:00:00

1 20 2 47

Pilchards, small (Salacchini), id 1 20 2 47
Stockfish, the Cantaro 3 5 08
Vaniglia, the Rotolo 1 80 2 78
Sugar, of whatsoever kind, in pow-
der (polvere), the Cantaro lO 22
Sugar in loaves, id.
Art. 3. It remains declared that on stock-fish and cod-
fish the drawback of the duty which, according to the note
prefixed to the existing importation tariff, has heretofore been
allowed, shall no longer be conceded, since in the reduction of
the duties the allowance heretofore made of six carlini on
cod-fish, and four carlini the cantaro on stock-fish has been
taken into account, but in every other respect the dispositions
in said Act contained, and those of the articles of the Customs
laws of the 19th cf June, 1826, remain in force.
" Art. 4. For the like reason set forth in the preceding ar-
ticle, upon the other articles above enumerated, on which the
duty is reduced, no reduction of duty will be allowed by rea-
son of damage of whatsoever nature ; save the right of re-
exportation for articles declared as damaged in the terms of a
regulation to be approved of by our Minister the Secretary of
State for the Finances.
" Art. 5. Our Minister, the Secretary of State for the Fi-
nances, and the lieutenant general of our royal dominions be-
yond the Faro, are charged with the execution of the present
decree.
" Naples, this 18th day oc August, 1845.
(Signed) " FERDINAND."

TROTTING MATCH.— On Monday a trotting match
in harness came off at Mitcham-common, between Mr. Barton's
brown horse and Mr. Dean's brown mare, for 101. aside. The con-
testing distance was four miles. The race commenced at a good
pace, the mare completing the first mile in 3% minutes, with a lead
of forty yards. The next mile was accomplished in 3 minutes anti
22 seconds, the mare still leading. Upon the approach to the third
mile, the mare broke out to a gallop, and, being pulled in and turned,
gave the horse an opportunity to make ground, and he took the lead,
performing the third mile in 3 minutes and 29 seconds. When within
half a mile of the goal, the mare had succeeded in coming up, and a
sharp contest ensued the remaining distance, which terminated by
the mare coming in the winner by twenty-five yards, and accom-
plishing the four miles of road in 14 minutes and 10 seconds.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH BY DROWNING OF A CLERK
IN THE ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE.—OH Monday Mr. Joseph
Payne held a long inquest at the Newcastle Coffee-house, St. Mary-
at-Hill, Billingsgate, touching the death of Mr. Matthew Robins,
aged forty, clerk in the Accountant-General's office, of the Court of
Chancery. It appeared that deceased resided at No. 5, Elm-grove,
Peckham, and at twelve o'clock ou Friday last, left that suburb, tell-
ing his brother that he was going to his office for some money, and
intended to join his wife in the evening at a :riena's in town. He did
not, however, go to his office, and at nine o'clock at night he was
found by some watermen in the river, at the foot of the Custom
House-stairs, to all appearance dead, but having his watch and money on
his person. The evidence implied that the deceased might have been
resuscitated had lie been properly dealt with when found; there was,
however, no reason to conclude that he met with loul play. Under
these circumstances the jury came to the verdict, " Found drowned,
but how he came by his death there was no evidence to itow."
DEATH OF THE BISHOP OF BATH AND WELLS.—

This venerable Bishop died yesterday, at Weston-super-Mare, Somer-
setshire, at the advanced age of 85 years. His episcopal duties, on
account of his infirmities, have for some time past been performed by
the Bishop of Salisbury. His Lordship was a Doctor of Divinity, a
visitor of Wactham College. Ox;ord, F.R., A.S., and uncle to the Earl
of Ellenborough. He was consecrated Bishop of Chester in 1812, and
translated to Bath and Wells In 1824.

TIPPERARY MODE OF PAYING RENT.—In our
publication of Saturday last an advertisement appeared for the sale
of the produce of five fields of wheat, two fields of oats, and some
hay, distrained by the receiver under the Court of Chancery for rent
due on part of the Derry Castle estate', amounting to upwards of
2001., and which was to be sold by auction yesterday (Friday).
Bailiffs to the number of seven were placed over the property, who
visited it every day to see that all was right. On Friday morning,
however, upon going to the lands, there was not a vestige of the pro-
duce to be seen—not a single straw was left behind—the lads having
made clean work of it during the previous night, to the great dis-
appointment of the receiver, the auctioneer, and the bailiffs.—Nenagh
Guardian.
THE 57TH, OR " DIE-HARDS."—The war-name of
this distinguished corps was acquired, we believe, in the hard-fought
battle of Albuera, where they are described in the Gazette to have
fallen "as they stood in their ranks, with every wound in front."
When there were only two subalterns—one of whom was severely
wounded, but declined to give up the colours to " a sergeant "—sod
about one hundred and fifty men of the whole regiment lett, they
became impatient of their long and fatal stand-still tight, and,
raising a spontaneous shout, rushed lute the bosom of the broad
column opposed to them. It was at this moment, when the brave
remnant of his regiment disappeared from his view, as if they had
been swallowed up by the masws by which they were surrounded,
that their wounded Colonel (Inglis) uttered the memorable exclama-
tion from which their name was taken—" Well done, my brave fel-
lows I—you'll die hard, at any rate 1" But they did not die. It is
seldom that even thousands of Frenchmen have stood the charge of
scores of British bayonets ; and the poor remnant of the " Die.
hards" proved that fact upon this notable occasion—Duinfries paper.

THE WATERLOO BARRACKS IN THE Tow-ER.—
Since the first stone of these barracks was laid by the Duke of
Wellington, iu June last, the works have been proceeded with vigo-
rously, and the building is now nearly one story high throughout.
The structure was originally proposed to accommodate eight hundred
and twenty-six men, but recent alterations have fitted it to receive
nearly one thousand. The length in front is 2SB feet, and at the back
271 feet 8 inches. The width of the main building is 65 feet, but at
the flanks it extends to 82 feet. The size of the principal rooms is
28 feet by 24. The floors are to be formed with iron girders and
brick arches, so as to render the building fire-proof. The style of
the building is castellated Gothic of the fifteenth century; the walls
are faced with Kentish rag, and the dressings of the windows, doors,
&c., are of Anston stone. Major Hall, as chief of the engineering
department, is the director of the works ; Mr. W. Harrison the con-
tractor for masonry, brickwork, &e. ; and Mr. John Harrison for the
carpenter's work. The total cost is estimated at nearly 50,0001.
Many other works are contemplated In the Tower, involving a very
large expenditure. IVo should be rejoiced to hear that they included
the restoration of the keep known as the White Tower, which is at
present a disgraceful monunriut of Ignorance and want of taste.—
Toe Builder.
THE NASSAU BALLOON.—Mr. Green made another
ascent In the greatNassin balloon from Vauxha 11-gardens on Mon-
day. Arooagst the leading personages present we observed
his Royal Ilighnesa Prince George of Cambridge, the Marquis of
Worcester, ths Earl of Pembroke, the Earl of Munster, &c. Large
numbers were attracted to the gardens by the announcement that
several persons on horseback would ride a steeple chase in whatever
direction the balloon might proceed. Fearing that the public safety
might be endangered by such a course, the magistrates of the dis-
trict remonstrated against it, and the proprietors of the gardens ac-
ceded to their wishes. Mr. Green effected a safe descent at twenty
minutes past six o'clock, at Hinton's-field, Plumpstead-marsh.
DIE RIVER PLATE.—Letters from Monte Video,.
of the 2d of July, confirm the last accounts from Buenos Ayres as to
the failure of Mr. Ouseley's attempt at negotiation, owing to General
called
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'togas refusing to yield one iota of his belligerent right?, including
that of blockading Monte Video, and making the acknowledgment of
those by France and England the condition of his treating at all with
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them. The negotiations were, therefore, suspended. At Monte
Video they were anxiously hoping that the English and French
forces would commence acting. Accounts bad been received from
Paraguay to the 14th of May. A manifesto of grievances since 1811
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ALEXANDRIA, SisPT. 9.—Mehemet Ali left this
place on the 29th ult. on board of one of the line-of-battle ships for
the island of Rhodes, where he remained for a short period, and re-
turned on the Bth inst. The Governor of the island prepared a
rights
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palace, for the reception of his Highness, but he declined the favour
of being allowed to communicate, owing to his desire of not in-
fringing on the quarantine regulations of the Porte. Mr. Smith, the
gentleman who came from England with the silver fountain for the
Pacha, has prococ4o,l to otgro for the mon of pornianontly
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