The Sun.
London, England, 1828-07-19 00:00:00

VICTUALLING OFFICE, Jur.? 19, 18Q9.
THE Commissioners for Victualling his
ajesty's Navy, &c. do hereby give Notioe, that
TttußsnAy, the 24th Instant, they will be ready to
receive Tenders in writing, (sealed up), and treat for
Two Thousand Sacks of BISCUIT MEAL.
I 4", Ie delivered into the Victualling Stores, at Dept-
' one-half thereof by the sth of August next, and the
remainder by the 20th of that rsoLtli.
O The Conditions of the Contract may be seen at this
and
Tender must specify the Price in words at length,
"nu he delivered before One o'Clock on the day appointed ;
rt.the person who makes the Tender, or some person on

BRITISH INSTITUTION, PALL-MALL.
THE GALLERY, with a Selection of the
Works of the Italian, Spanish, Flemish, and Dutch
*Cools, is OPEN DAILY, from Tea is the Morning
4441 Six in the Evening.
Admittance, ©ue Shilling..—Catalogue, Oes
WILLIAM BARNARb, Keeper.

PROJECTED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
ISLAND IN THE RIVER NESS.
SEVERAL GENTLEMEN of Inverness
1 b. and its vicinity, have long entertained a wish that
'ridges should be erected over the River Ness, at the. western
resnity of the town, in order to open up tbe ISLAND to
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Public, and to connect the Walks on t e opposite
'oh of the River. The ISLAND is upwards of four
/keret in extent, and is unquestionably the most beautiful
,tPot in the environs of Inverness. It is now, however,
nleccessible to the Public; and the individuals with whom
the pivoted improvements originated conceive that to
form an easy access to the Island, by means of Chain Ten-
,ion Bridges, and to lay it out in graceful and varied walks,
Would at once form a lasting ornament to the town, a
Powerful attraction to strangers, and a source of healthful
recreation and enjoyment to the inhabitants.
The following Subscriptions in aid of this undertaking
1 Lave already been received : X s.
His Grace the Duke of Gordon 30 0
The Riglat Hon. Charles grant, )LP. 52 10
bavid D. Inglis, Esq. of harden Park, London 52 10
Robert Grant, Esq. of Drummore, M.P. 52 10
Provost Grant
Raines John Simpson 5 5
s----- John Ferguson 5 5
"------ John Fraser 5 5
----- Alex. J. Robertson
------, Alex. Curnminz, Dean of Guild
''°llll Ross, of Berbiee
John Ross, Agent for British Linen Co.'s Bank, In-
verness lO 10
Phiaeas Mackintosh, of Ballifeary 10 10
Alex. Ahepperd, Solicitor S 8
'lames Robertson, of Aultnaskiack 7 7
Thotrlas Gillean, of Bunachton 7 7
John Al'Kenzie, Agent for Bank of Scotland ,'7 '7
ohn M'Kay, Agent fur National Baok
John M'Tavish, Agent for Commercial Bank
Robert Smith, of Delmore L 5
I .V. A. Welsh, of Millburn
v'etnpbell M'lntosh, of Dalmiguvie 5 5
Roderick Reach, Accountant 5 5
.lobu Thomson, Accountant 5 5
John INl'Donald, London 5 5
John Edwards. Sheriff-Substitute 5 5
Rev. Dr. Rose 5 5
John Murray, Bank of Scotland 5 5
. Hr. Nicol 5 5

Joseph Mitchell, Civil Engineer 5
Rey. Thomas Fraser 5 5
John Fraser, senior, Merchant
Lewis Corbett, Haugh
D. F. Mackenzie, Solicitor 5 5
Lockhart Kinloch, Sherilr-Clerk 5 5
John Ill'Andrew, Solicitor 5 5
Robert Bethune, Ness-bank 5 5

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William Fraser of Culbokie 5 5
Alex. :knavish, Solicitor 5 5
Peter M'Arthur, Solicitor 4 4
J. Grant :Hanford, Solicitor
Robert M'Bean, Solicitor 4 4
Robert Smith, Solicitor 4 4
James Lyon, Merchant 3 3
Andrew Williamson, Upholsterer 'I S
Janaei Suter, jun. Merchant S 3
Hugh lanes, Merchant -
Colin Chisholm, Solicitor 3 3
2 2 George Cameron, Solicitor

George Anderson, Solicitor ..

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Col. Cameron, Inverinate
John M'lntosh, Solicitor
Wu), Stewart, Sheriff-Clerk-Depute
Andrew Belford, Solicitor
David Denoon, Solicitor
Donald Al`Tavisli, Solicitor
James Wilson, Solicitor
Dr• 111'Donald
Major Mackay of lledgefield

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.E4SS
The Sun Newspaper 10 10
Sub • •
scription Papers lie at oach of the Banking Officea
14 Laverne and at the Suu Office, N. 11V, Strand,
London.";

The following description of the intended improvements i 4
extracted from the Inverness Courier.
Iu another column our readers will find a list of sub-
-letiptions, made in order to carry into effect a series of pro-
ireted improvements in the island iu the river Ness. This
beautiful spot is situated in the outskirts of the town, at
not more than ten minutes walk from the Exchange. It
is, however, perfectly secluded from the noise and bustle of
the town, and surrounded as it is by woods and waters,
aorl in the background by a chain of lofty mountains, forms
4 scene that may he said to unite the characteristic charms
'if soft and of Alpine scenery, and which is rarely to be met
with in the immediate vicinity of a populous and trading
burgh. The Ness is here as broad if not so regal as the
Thames at Windsor.' It retains, after a course of six miles,
all the purity of its parent lake, and winding on towards
114 town is broken into numberless little falls which add
greatly to the effect of the scene, and in a calm evening may
heard at a considerable distance. In the very centre of
.`'s stream is the island alluded to—covered with trees and
,',lshwood so as to resemble a forest in miniature, and
Ltolated in the midst of the waters in a way that has often
taolinded 1/9 of the "small green isle" which Lord I3yron's
Prisoner saw from his " barred windows" at Chillon, and
°f which he gives so touching and beautiful a description.
from
are well-frequented walks on each side of the river,
1:°n1 Inverness to the island, but having arrived oppo..
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.4 to this interesting object, the visitor must torn
44d retrace his steps to the town, for he has no op-
Portunity
of exploring the scene that wooes his approach,
of crossing; the river, excepting at the distance of
more than amile. To remedy this defect in a land-
naPe otherwise so complete and enchanting, some spirit-
, individuals instituted the subscription for throwing
bridges across the two branches of the Ness, and the
'uer4lity with which our local authorities and others haviel
1/4kne forward in support of the undertaking augurs we
,Zt its ultimate success. We would in particular instance
s't handsome sums subscribed
scribed by his Grace the Duke of
f~trdon, the Right lion. Charles Grant, Mr. Robert Grant,
"'id Mr. Inglis of London, all of whom are ever ready to
'oatribute tu any scheme that promises to be either useful
or ornamental to their native country. The Island is of a
!gui-circular shape, and is rather better than four acres in
.jtent—a space that will afford eutlicient scope for serpen-
I 4 walks, and other appropriate decorations. Plans have
'gni received which give an admirable outline of the whole,
sad an excellent Lithographic print of the Island, exhibit-
'rig the proposed Bridges, has been struck off. On the
Whole there can be but one opinion as to the desirableness
of the projected improvements, and it rests with our towns-
men whether or not they will be carried into effect. The
capital of the Highlands ought surely to exhibit some traces
of the perfection of art as well as nature, and, though In-
verness is justly celebrated fur the beauty of its local situa-
tion, it has no promenade of the description alluded to,
while the two principal walks on the opposite banks of the
River, want some connecting link to render their mutual
• attraction complete. Dean Swift said long ago, that the
man who grows two ears of corn w‘ere only one grew
before, is more useful than warriors or legislators, and we
cannot help thinking that he who contributes to multiply
the means of cheap and innocent recreation—who opens
up the volume of nature and invites the weak and seden-
tary to walk abroad and gaze upon its beauties—performs
a task that ought to be numbered among his good works,
and entitles him to be considered as no niears benefactor of
Iris specie.,

id)) mustattenanswer when called for.
M. WAILER CLIFTON.
l'Qr HOBART TOWN (with leave to call at LAUN-
- CESTON), VAN DIEMEN'S LAND,
THE tine First Class Ship LADY RO-
WENA, BOURN RUSSELL, Commander.
Earthen 5.30 Tons. Lying in the West India Dock. Has
140 accommodation' for Passengers.
• - For P.ssage:and Freight apply to BUCKLES, BA G-
STLR, and BUCKLE, SS, Mark-lane ;or to WALTER
11;CHANAIS,i, No. 4, Leadenhall-street.
This Vessel is chartered by the Van Diemen's Land
cQuipany • aid Shippers may be assured that she will be
41/44patcbed from Gravesend on or before :31st July next.