The Sun.
London, England, 1828-06-06 00:00:00

EXECUTION OF GILHAM.

This unfortunate culprit underwent the final sentence of
the law Wednesday, at Eche:der. The execution took place at
half-past nine, for fear of accidents from the apprehension
of a large concourse of people who were expected from the
surrounding country. Every thing being prepared, Gilham
signified that he was ready, and proceeded to the yard,
where his arms were pinioned. The clergyman then began
to read the solemn service of the church, as the procession
moved towards the drop. When standing on the drop
he looked round upon the people and made a faint incli-
nation of hia head, when the clergyman engaged him in
prayer for a few minuted, then shook him by the hand, and
retired. The executioner then removed hie neckcloth
and placed the halter round his neck, and, having fas-
tened the other end to the fatal beam, pulled the cap over
his face, and shook him by the hand. He then requested
to have the cap pulled up for a moment, for be thought he
saw his brother in the crowd ; his wish was complied
with, he looked round very composedly, but he could not
ace him ; the cap was again drawn over his face, and after
a few awful minutes of suspense, during which be seemed
to pray fervently, the drop fell. A few convulsive strug-
gles and all was still. The body was afterwards out down
and carried to Bath for dissection.

INTERESTING TO TIIENATURALIST.-Mr.
S. MILLAAD, of Gloucester, has now in his possession a
brood of five young Kingfisher., coming into full plumage,
lively, and thriving. They were taken from the nest a
fertnight ago, and the difficulty hitherto experienced in
rearing this beautiful bird seem■ in the present instance to
be successfully obviated. The extreme richness of colour
in the plumage becomes daily more strongly developed,
and they are now able to feed themselves.—Hereford
Journal.

Eels are sometimes caught by fastening a silk
handkerchief round the hand, and then grasping the fish
suddenly, when it will adhere to the silk.

EXTRAORDINARY CASE.--Mr. GEORGE
LAMMING, of Stickney, has a heifer, which is two and a
quarter years old, and has never had a calf, which now
gives five quarts of milk per day, and four pounds of butter
weekly. She is in calf at this time.—Boston Gazette.
The mackarel fishery in Mount's-Bay has
been tolerably successful the last week, the beats have
taken from 1,000 to 1,500 fish each, notwithstanding the
unfavourable state of the weather.—The fishing-boats be-
longing to St Ives have not been able to do much this week,
in consequence of the heavy gales we have experienced.—
Exeter Alfred.
The hay harvest has commenced in the vicinity
of Holbeach. Several fine hay cocks were observed last
week in the meadow situate in the parish of Fleet.—The
crop appeared excellent, both as regarded quantity and
quality.—Boston Gazette.
THE WEATHER.—A great quantity of rain
has fallen of late, and from the frequent interchange of
sunshine and shower, vegetation is making prodigious pro-
gress. The sown grasses are actually taller and thicker
at present that they were two years ago in the middle of
July ; they are even lodged in some cases, and whatever
the weather may be in future, we may reckon on hearing
of crops of hay averaging above three hundred stones per
acre. In fields where the soil is at all kindly, the kine are
up to the knees in clover, and the increased demand for
young cattle, which was felt in our market on Wednesday
last, was solely occasioned by the superabundance of her-
bage. The wheats are already filling the hedges, and
getting into the shot-blade ; the oats and barley strong,
healthy, and thickly planted ; the potatoes finely and fully
rowed ; and every thing, in a word, indicating, as far as
appearances can be trusted, a season of uncommon fertility
and abundance.—Dumfries Courier.
The following remarkable instances of longe-
vity, in the same family, appear on a tomb stone in
Derwen churchyard, in the county of Denbigh :—" Un-
derneath lie the remains of JOHN Ews, of Bankie,
farmer, and JANZ, his wife. They were attended to the
tomb by three generations. He, March 18th, 17b8, aged
105 ; she, August 28th, 1761, aged 98. Their son,
CADWAD JONES, of Blaenyddol, was buried at Bettws
(which is contiguous to Derwen), A. D. 1796, aged 97.
Their daughter Asvx, the wife of THOMAS Huctins, of
Cefu Mawr, in this parish, farmer, after an union of
seventy years, as interred here March 30th, 1797, aged
91. Here also was buried the above-named THOMAS
HUGHES, August 20th, 1800, aged 98."
HAMMERSMITH BRlDGE.—Yesterday the
Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Hammersmith
Bridge, waz held at the Crown and Anchor Tavern. It
vas stated that the first half year's toll received amounted
to 9981. I is., and considering the defective state of the
approaches, that was considered highly satisfactory. 'I be
application to Parliament for a Bill to enable them to con-
struct a road from the Bridge to Richmond, had been un-
successful, on account of the opposition of Mrs. HIEBERT,
who alleged that it would injure the privacy of her house
and lawn. The Barn Elms estate, which belonged to the
Company, had been sold for 36,0001. The Engineer's
Report stated, that no part of the chains or the Bridge
had been injured by the traffic which had gone over it.
In answer to the question of a Proprietor, it was stated
that the ground had not been sold for a Water Company,
and although they had sold it for 30001. less than they gave
far it, eleven acres bad been reserved to make a road, and
they had reserved a right of digging gravel, which was
a thing was in contemplation. A elivi-
d s
equivalent to the additional sum. As to the intended new
Company, it had never been heard of, and it was not be-
lieved tfhias. ch
per share was declared on the profits and cur-
t such
pluscapital. The Meeting then dissolyed.

ASCOT HEATH RACES-I'lloopar, Jugs
This is allowed on all hands to be the great day atAscot,
and if it does not come up to the Derie day at Epsom as
to numbers, it excels it in the grandeur ail the one and
the rank of its supporters. At Epsom ther,s are carriages
of every grade, most of them furnished with host horses,
but here, headed by those of his Majesty,,the Nobility and
Gentry vie with each other in the splendour of theii*
equi-
pages and the beauty of their cattle and their caparisons, the
tout ensemble forming the most perfect characteristic of Oie
English
gentleman. Here is to be seen Royalty condescend-
lug to join in the amusements of, the people, unshackled
by foray and state—eprinces and legislators commingled in
anticipation of picature...the count' squire and the mez-
cfhan side, Pot calculating the chances
tsf their dirty acres, but
commerceof
sating side
or by side,
assimilating in the enlivening scene—all in short
that can give life, interest, and character to the picture.
The various characters that visit a race-coase,
gwhich ive it an s
greatly heightened by the immense variety
of
ano.seement
which it affords; and here it is proverbially supericir to
every other in the kingdom. In every other respect,
Ascot must stand as the first racing meeting in the king-
dom ; for, patronised and supported by his Majesty, and
i
animation unknown to any other assemblage,
many of the principal nubility, possessing local attractions
in an eminent degree,and bringing out the best horses of the
country, it is calculated to create an interest of no common
kind. When, therefore, all its recommendations, and the
increaeing popularity of horse-racing in general, are con-
sidered, it Will not be wondered at that the attendance
yesterday was rernZkelile for its rank, number, and di-
versity.
For three or four hours previous td
truarjers, an
of the races, the company came in from a::
in such immense numbers, that by tweita; p'clock . te ',Dune
was literally covered—the carriages lining the sides the commencemenat
dense a mass that the safety of foot passengers was eni....'--
gored. At one o'clock the assemblage on the Heath was
great beyond precedent; and although the King was ap-
proaching, many hundreds of vehicles were to he seen bend.
ing their way to the ground. Precisely at one o'clock the
shouts of the populace announced the approach of the Royal
equipages, which were the lame, and with a similar reti-
nue, as on Tuesday. His Majesty was again accompanied
I by his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland and Priam
George. In a few minutes after his arrival at the Royal
stand, his Majesty presented himself at the window, which
he threw up, in order to afford to the gaze of the spectators
a better view of his person. At this moment the bugle
of Mr. Greenhill (mentioned by us yesterday) struck up
" The King—God bless him ;" the thousands opposite the
stand uncovered, and the air was rent with their vociferous
cheers, which his Majesty very graciously acknowledged by
taking off his bat and repeatedly bowing. The StOvid,
kept cheering, but unfortunately a heavy shower came on,
and, in a trice, every hat recovered its place, and nothing
but umbrellas were to be seen. The change was as sudden
as if the wand of a magician had been used. His Majesty
continued at the window till after the last race, alternately
conversing with several ladies who were in the room, or
with his little nephew, Prince George. His Majesty paid
particular attention to the running, and was evidently
highly pleased. The Royal carriages were at the stand at
a few miuutes before five o'clock, and his Majesty imme-
diately departed, accompanied as on his arrival, amide tbs.'
cheers of the crowd. We have already noticed the ime
!nurse number on the Heath, and we repeat, that it never
ld
we
be
shall therefore
was surpassed, and that it was alike remarkable for rank and
fashion.
impossibleto hiveeanyrely give
authentic
nameslist
of t
company,lt would
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of the principal—the Dukes of Richmond, Dorset, and
Leeds, Marquis and Marchioness of Conyngham, and the
Ladies Conyngbam, Marquis of Exeter,Marquis of Graham,
Marquis of Cleveland, Marquis of Worcester, Marquis of
Sligo, Earl and Countess Mountcharles, Earl and Countess
of Scarborough, Earl and Countess Sefton, and the La-
dies Molyneux, Earl and Countess of Carlisle, Earl and
Countess Cowper, Earl and Countess of Southampton,
Earl Jersey, Earl Verularn, Earl of Orford, Earl Wilton,
Lord and Lady Strathaven, Lord G. Cavendish, Lord
Stradbrooke, Lord G. Bentinck, laird J. Fitzroy, Lord.
lirudenell, Lord W. Lennox, Lord Molyneux, Lord C.
Somerset, Lord Manners, and a great many others of the
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All the Stands were so crowded that thousands were
nnable to obtain admission. The weather was very uncer-
tain till towards the evening, being alternately rain, wind,
and sunshine. The police exerted themselves with great
effect, insomuch that, although there were more pickpockets
on the ground than were ever seen before, the depredations
were not very extensive.
_ .

Directly after the King-tad taken his place in the Royal
Stand, the races began, and cam's off as under.
The Windsor Forest Stakes of 50 soya. each, h. ft. ; fur

3-yr-old fillies, Sst. 41b. Old mile.
Lord Jersey's Truopoline

Mr. Thori;hill's Bee-in•a-Bonnet...

Mr. Pettit's Zoe

The following paid :—Mr. Greville's Elinor, Lord Ta•
vistockle Luna, Duke of Grafton's Grisette, and Lord Eze-
ter's Bossy.
Betting-6 to 4on Trampoline, sto 2 aget Zoe, and
3to 1 aget Bee in a Bonnet. Zoe's running in this race
bears out what we said of her yesterday; she is a poor thing,
and au thought her jockey when he got upon her back. At
starting she went off at her best pace, the others keeping
as near as a toucher to her to the turn, when the other two
came up to her, and the three ran nearly abreast till a
short way from home, and Zoe failed. Bee in a Bonnet
ran Trampoline in to half a length, but the latter did it
easy.

Thy Gold Cup. value 100 stns., by a subscription of 20
move. each (the surplus in specie). About two miles
and a half.
Mir R. K. Dick's Bobadilla

Mr. Stonehewer's Souvenir —....
Lord Verulam'e Brocard ' 0
Mr. D. Radcliffe's Fleur de Lis 0

Lord G. H. Cavendish'iliapid Rhone
Mr. Wyndham's Chateau Margaux
All the above started, but only two placed. Mameluke,
Memnon, Nonplus, Amphion, and Shakapeare, paid. From
the unusually high character of the entry treat interest has
existed in this race for many weeks ; a great deal of heavy
betting took place on it at the following odds :-6 to 4
agat Souvenir, 3 to 1 agat Fleur-de-lis, 6 to 1 agst Cha-
teau, b to 1 agat Rapid Rhone, 10 to 1 agst Bobadilla, 10
to 1 agst Brocard, and 20 to 1 agst Mortgage. While
running Souvenir was at 6to 4 agat the field. After the
horses paraded before the-Royal Stand, they started for the
Half-mile rest on the New Mile, to go once round, Sou-
venir jumped off at a good pace, with Bobadills next to
her, and all the others well laid up in a ruck ; so they
kept at nearly the top of their speed till they got to the
turn, where Bobadilla went up to Souvenir, followed by
Chateaux Margaux and Brocard, the King's two and
Rapid Rhone being here beat off. The rest of the ground
was beautifully run by the first two, Bobadilla ultimately
winning by a head only ; Brocard beat Chateaux Margaux
for the third place. The winner was rode by Lye, Sou-
venir by Pavis, Brocard by Conolly, Chateaux by Dockery,
Rapid Rhone by Arnull, Fleur-de-Lis by Robinson, and
Mortgage by J. Day. Although unsuccessful his Ma-
jesty was highly delighted with this race, and sent a Gen-
tleman to apprise hi■ jockies that he was quite satisfied that
they had done all that was possible for his horses.
Sweepstakes of 30 soca. each, 20 ft. for two-)r-olds.

T. Y. C.
Mr. Stonehewer'e The Lion, by Tiresias
Mr. Mills's ch. c. Cornelian, by Ruben'
Mr. D. Radcliffe's Virginius, by Carbon
Gen. Groevenor's ch. f. Shepherdess (31b extra.)
Lord Egremont's b. c. by Whalebone
Only 2 placed, 4 paid. 7to 4 aget the Lion, 5 to 2
agst Shepherdess, 6 to I agst Lord Egrernont's, 7 to I
eget Virginius, and Bto I agst Cornelian. Won cleverly
tn
by a length.
A Plate of .50/. for all ages. Heats, a mile and a half.
Lord Southampton's Grampian, 3 yr,
1 I
Lord Mountcharles's Coronet, 3 yr 4
Mr. D. ihulcliffe's Dervise, 5 yrs 4 3
Lord Stradbrooke's Merninia, 4 yre
Lord Warwick's Double Entendre, aged 2 dr
Mr. Harvey's h
3 dr
First heat, 6 to 4 aget Dervise, 3 to 1 aget Mernima, and
fO to l agst Second beat, 6 to 4 agst Der-
vise, and 4to 1 eget the winner. Each heat won cleverly.
Notwithstanding the confusion and crowding in getting
off the Heath, we did not hear of any accidents. Some fine
rilean Nvoilnea, 3
r. Y"
sport is expected this day.
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MATEUR GLEE SOCIETY.—This Society,
held at the Ram Inn, West Smithfield, concluded the sea -
son on Wednesday evening. The room was filled by a nu-
naerous and highly respectable company. Several gle.s.
Fec. were sung with admirable taste, and gave infinite plea-
sure to the visitors.

Carolina strawberries, ripened without any ar-
tificial aid, were gathered on Friday last, the 30th of May,
in a garden near this city.—Hereford Journal.
The hay harvest will be general in this vicinity
in the course of next week.. The crops are heavy and ripe
for the scythe, but the continued rains have delayed mow-
ing. We are sorry to hear the orchards in many.situationh
have suffered severely from blight.--Hereford Journal.