The Sun.
London, England, 1845-09-27 00:00:00

NAME OF RAILWAY.

Week
ending

Sept. 20

Arbroath and Forfar
Bristol and Birmingliain . • • • • • • •• •• • •
Chester and Birkenhead. • • • .••• •• • • • •
Dublin and Drogheda.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Dublin and Kingstown
Dundee and Arbroath
Durham and Sunderland • •
Edinburgh mid Glasgow . •• • • • ••• • • •
Eastern Counties and North Eastern.•
Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr • • • • • •
Glasgow and Greenock • • • • ••• • • • • • •
Grand Junction •••••• • • • • • • •
• •

Gravesend and Rochester • :• • • • • • •
Great North of England • • • • • • • • • •
Great Western. • • • • •• • ..... •• • • • •
Hull and Selby • • • • •• .• • ..... • • • • •

Liverpool and Manchester •• •• •• •• •
London and Birmingham .•••• •• -•
London and Blackwall
London and Brighton... ••
London and Croydon.
London and Greenwich.•.••.••••.•.
London and South Western...
Manchester, Bolton, and Bury ......
Manchester and Birmingham..
Manchester, Leeds, and Hull Assoc..
Midland Counties .•• ...............
Newcastle and Darlington ..........
Newcastle and Carlisle....., ........

Newcastle and North 5hie1d5........
North Union and Bolton and Preston
Paris, Corbeil, and Orleans.• ••••••••
Paris and Rouen ...................

T
This ]

Last
week.

738
877
1,095
33.5
890
3.028
5,908
2,u00
1,(91
16,637

18,101

20,913

859
6,555

Preston and Wyre

.

560
534
1,062
336
828
2,472
4,431
1,519
1,022
14,505

17,8 lb

18,546
1,070
5,620
517

7,282

926
3,309
6,94
16,682
1,203
1,741

452
1,748
5,729
6,716

Sheffield and Manchester
South Eastern ..................
Taff Vale ...... ........ .....
Ulster .
Yarmouth and Norwich .. • • ........
York and North Midland. •• • .....

875
6,460
978
546

6,215

5,964

HE CALEDONIAN CANAL.
important national undertaking, the first of its class in

Europe, after much hesitation on the part of the Government, is
at length receiving the repairs and improvements so long desi.
derated, on a scale of magnitude which will go far to realise the
designs originally contemplated by the great Telford. The object
pressed on public attention in the end of last century, was to avoid;
by inland navigation, the round-about by the Pentland frith,
apart from the delays and dangers Incident to a series of stormy
headlands, Cape Wrath of the numher, which either becalmed or
drove vessels from their course during the storms of winter--hin.
drancer, in the estimation of mariners, deemed more formidable
than the gulf stretching between Europe and America, From the
evidence collected by Mr. Walker under this head, it appears
that traders in seeking shelters in sounds, or among distant islands,
frequently lie idle for weeks or months; and that more time occa-
sionally at least, was consumed in completing a coasting voyage of
300 miles, thin in crossing the wide Atlantic. Originally it was
intended that the width of the water surface should be 120 feet,
the bottom width 50, and the depth 20, so as to admit the largest
vessels that trade between Liverpool and the Baltic, West India-
men of average size. and frigates of 89 guns when (idly equipped.
But so much was said in Parliament against expense, estimates
exceeded, jobbing, and so forth, that the engineer was constrained
to complete the canal, in a hurried and insufficient manner. The
contractors, Messrs. Jackson and 1304 n, whp are favourably knqwp
for their skill and experience lo this department pr engineering,
have been allowed three years for the completion of tasks implying
a large outlay of public money,, and, from the satisfactory pro.
gress already made, there is reason to bone that the canal will he
reopened from sea to sea at the time appointed. The total length
of the canal is 60 miles, 23 of which are formed hy, art, and the
re.mainder by connecting and rendering InhstsfYieliS te finMaieTplal
purposes a great natural basin, enriched in ope sgnse,
as well as beautified, ,by the aim* waters of TAO Ness,
Loch Oich, and Loch Loahy. On threading the locality lately, we
found the bustle not only great, but cprionsly animated. 'lle
contractors employ from 1,500 to 1,800 men, according to cir,
cumstanees, and pretty nearly 100 horses, to say nothing of the
potent and complicated rnaohingry impressed 109 the SPllipe they
conduct. One way and another, the gentlemen named above its.-
bum weekly in wages about 2,0001. sterling. Masons receive from
a pound to a guinea, joiners 15s.,.and labourers from 13s. to 14s.
all by the week, Another class of workers, who are called "dred-
gers," are paid still more handsirplely.--portfrfes CouriFr.

SHOCKING ACOIDSNT IN NOUTIT AIMI4NY-STAENT.
—Yesterday afternoon an inquest was held befbre Mr. Bed •
ford, in the Board-room of St. George's Hospital, respecting
the death of John Gill, aged sixty-seven years, 4 glasler, It
appeared evtdeucp that, op Wednesday afternoon last, ithe
deceased and several men were emplOyed in repairing a
house in North Atulloy-row,. North Andley.stroet, They
fixed some ropes round a piece of lead weighing about a
hundred weight, for the purpose of raising it to the roof, and
when it was about twenty-five feet from the ground the rope
suddonly snapped winder, end the lead fell upon the de-
ceased. He was removed to the above hospital, wherein he
died aflonli after his admission from the effectsnf severe in-
lury to the brain, frflctilce of several ribs: and Other injuries.
Verdict---"Aeticicutai dotti,ll

Mr. Hogg, of the ist Lite Guards, who met with
SO SefloU§ na aacident while shooting with the Duke of
Buckiughani's party, is going on favourably, at his Grace's
sporting seat, Wootton Rouse, where the Marquis cf Chandos
has chiefly been staying with the gallant young officer since
the accident,

VAUXHALL GARDENS.--POSES PLASTIQUES, AND
Mr. H. GREEN'S NIGHT ASCENT, WITH FIREWORES.—This
popular place of entertainment was last evening crowded to
an overflow, the programme being, perhaps, the most varied
and attractive of the season, including the tableaux vivans
by Professor teller, of Berlin, and his corps of male and
female artistes, who have created such a sensation on the
Continent, and who bring with them testimonials from most
of the Courts of Europe; and likewise the last nocturnal
ascent of Mr. H.' Green, with fireworks. A large party of
the nobility and other persons of distinction occupied private
boxes in the Rotunda Theatre, including the Austrian Am-
bassador and suite, and who warmly expressed their admira-
tion of the Poses Plastiques. The company afterwards re-
paired to the Waterloo Ground, to witness the process of
inflation, &c., of the Coronation Balloon. The weather
happily proved propitious, a slight breeze blowing from the
west, and the ascent was decidedly the best of the season,
the balloon being distinctly visible for some time; and the,
pyrotechnic display was equal, if not superior, to any of the
previous efforts of Mr. Darby. The festivities of the gardens
were kept up till a late, or rather an early hour this morning.
THE SUGARS OF CUBA AND PORTO RIM—LI-
VERPOOL, THURSDAY.—We have had two importations of
these sugars offered for sale by broker's auction this week, one
from Cuba, and the other from Porto Rico. That from Cuba
was offered yesterday. It consisted of only forty-four boxes ;
and although there was aconsiderable attendance, a sale could
not be effected owing to the heavy duty, and the whole was
withdrawn at 275. and 265. per cwt. The highest prices
offered were 255. and 22n 6d. To-day, a rather large impor-,
tation from Porto Rico was offered. The sugar was of ex-
cellent quality, and a very large number of merchants and
dealers were attracted by it. The entire cargo consisted of
162 hogsheads, 44 tierces, and 244 barrels. About one-half
was sold at various prices.from 235. 9d. to 255. 3d. For the
best qualities the highest offers were 245. 6d. and 255. 3d.,
and they were withdrawn at 265. and 28s. The refiners were
the principal purchasers.
THE ATMOSPHERIC SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH
DEVON RAILWAY.—The atmospheric system still continues
to increase in public favour, and many advantages are likely
to be obtained on the South Devon' line by this delay. Mr..
Samuda, the talented engineer, who has the contract for the
South Devon line, will still further test its efficiency on the
Croydon line before the South Devon Directors during the
ensuing week. Wehope to be able to give some account of
the experiments in our next.—Plymouth Journal.
DIE WESTMINSTER IMPROVEMENTS.—Yesterday
notices, signed by Mr. Downes and Mr. Taylor, two of the
Commissioners of the Westminster Improvements, were served
on those persons who have anv interest in the line of the new
street, which is to be called Buckingham-road, to the effect
that, the Commissioners are ready to treat for the purchase of
their, property ; but if they do not send in a claim to their
office within twenty-one days from the 23d of September,
the Comeaissioners will proceed to a valuation of it, according
to the terms of their Act of Parliament. It is said that Mr.
Elliott, the brewer, has received 22,000/. for the meadow in
front of his brewery, or at the rate of about 4,0001. an acre,
and that he had himself laid it out for building on, but the
road passing through it he was obliged to make a sale to the
Commissioners. The inhabitants who have received these
notices ara quite lively at the golden prospect they have in
view, but many, no doubt, will be doomed to disappointment.
FUNERAL OF PETER GREENALL, ESQ , M.P.—
The funeral of Mr. Greenall, Esq., M.P. for Wigan, took place
on Wednesday morning last, in the family vault of the Old
Church, St. Helen's. Although it was understood to be a
private funeral, there was present a vast number of spectators.
Every respectable shop in the town has had its shutters half
closed since Thursday last, and the inmates of private houses,
almost without exception, have displayed their sympathy by
also lowering their blinds, and exhibiting those other indi-
cations of mourning which are usually observed on these oc-
casions ; but the day of interment appeared to be reserved for
a more full demonstration of public feeling, when all parties
—Churchman and Dissenter, rich and poor, Conservative anti
Liberal, as if by common consent, without the slightest ar-
rangement, suspended all business, that they might pay the
tribute of their deep feelings. of sorrow over the tomb of their
late respected townsman ; every shop was fully closed, and
continued, so during the day. It is proper to state, that in
consequence of the sudden decease of the lamented gentle-
man, which . occurring whilst in apparent health, an inquest
was held on Saturday last at Mr. Glover's, the White Hart
Inn, before John Heyes, Esq , coroner, and a respectable jury,
when a verdict was recorded of "Died by the Visitation of
God."—Liverpool.lllercury.
DETERMINED SUICIDE....YeSterally afternoon Mr.
Bedford held an inquest at the Red Lion, Princes-street,
Story's. gate, Westminster, on the body of Mrs. Sarah Day,
aged 45. The .deceased was the wife of a pastrycook and
confectioner, carrying on business at 22, Princes-street,
Story's-gate, and for some months past she had been in a low
and desponding state of mind, unaccounted for except that
the husband was in the habit of keeping I).i- Ph lulu ilia
the bush-lees had pt' 14e fallen pif censiderA ',Ty: ' eceaseil
. , decease
di
seen last alive about one o'clock that morriiiiiiVriday),
when she appeared in her usual spirits, About three o'clock
one of the deceased's daughters,Who slept in the adjoining
room to her, he44l. gomP INIso ill the room, ini 9 Ott!lig 41
to see what was the matter, she observed her mower In the
bed struggling violently, and at the same time detected the
smell of essential oil of bitter almonds in the rooin, which she
knew by her father using it in his trade for flavouring pastry.
She immediately called to her sister to go fur a surgeon, u on
"whiili piii depekeed ptintly rpplied, il:lrf cfnfift lise,'i f.
Wright. of Story's-gate, 'Wee' 0110 lit im eTately, 1 lid
found the deceased still alive, And detected the'sthell'OfeeseiV
tial oil of almonds in her mouth. Active remedieS were
adopted, but without effect, and the deceased expired in about
i.eR inintee after his arrival from the effeets of the above vol..
son, tiiv6el/4tribpe a vibiefm4a knoito 6 till a 146e,:.:443ct ki.g‘i
directly. A tumbler from which the deceased had swallowed
the.pe:eort was found by the bedside, but the, bottle contain-
ing the essential oil of bitter almonds, used by Mr. Day in his
besineee, was iniesing. and has not been discovered. -Verdict,
‘; Temporary hisiti4ti.lf . '
4ismirs op BAD* TuATIn.,-71t the itoelidele petty
sessions; held pn llfpniirty. and Wednesde,y, there was net a
eii'igita prkenee either from the ont-ttiwnship.s Oe the borough;
and verzfeW cgseo fvf AO tlggi§joi4 gf thg Plae*ates'''''
ILeeds 'Junes.