The Sun.
London, England, 1845-10-27 00:00:00

Twenty-eight ran.

COURT OF SEWERS, WESTMINSTER —A Special
Court of Sewers for the city of Westminster was held at the
Courthouse, Greek-street, Soho, yesterday, for the purpose of
deciding upon the particular plans henceforth to be used in
the constriction of sewers in the districts within the control
of this board. Mr. Willoughby took the chair, and having
called the attention of the Court to the grave importance
of the suuject which they had met to discus,, the various
plans, ten in number, were laid on the table. Mr. Leslie
moved a reso'ution—" That the egg form of a sewer with
the narrow end downwards, be the form hereafter to be used
in all the sewers to be constructed in the district of this
court." It was impossible to show any form of sewer that
would he preferable in all situations. He had tried the pro-
posed form of drain on his own property, and had succeeded
completely. Under ordinary circumstances, he believed that
the egg form was the most efficient, most durable, and most
economical. He (Mr. Leslie) had submitted a lithograph of
the egg shape of sewer to various eminent builders, who all
approved of that form, as had also Major-General Pasley and
Captain Dennison, Royal Engineers. One of the great ob-
jections to the egg shape was the large quantity of mortar
necessarily inserted in the joints, but that could be obviated
by using radiated bricks at an extra expense of only 4d. per
foot. The Hon. F. Byng seconded the motion, and in so
doing reprobated the practice of appointing a perpetual ckair-
man, as giving an improper influence to that person. Mr.
Allascin differed from the form proposed by the motion, mid
thought it would not be found to be applicable to all situa-
tions. Various other gentlemen addressed the Court pro and
con., Mr. Mayhew, district survoyor, being of opinion that
the form proposed was the very best that could be chosen.
Mr. Cumberley quoted an opinion of one of the officers of the
Court that the present sewers were little better than cess-
pools.
The motion having been put, the numbers were de-
clared to be—For the motion, 16 ; against it, 5. Mr. Leslie
next moved the adoption t f the particular plans of Mr. John
Phillips, on the ground of their great economy and facility,
which was carried unanimously, and the meeting broke up at
half-past four o'cicck.
SALES OF LANDED PROPERTY.—Within the last
few days two estates in this neighbourhood, which only came
into the market a short time ago, have been sold. Capenoch,
the property of Sir Charles Kirkpatrick, Bart., of Closeburn,
has been purchased by Mr. Gricrson, of Dalgonar, for 20,6001.,
about 32 years' purchase. Mr. Maxwell, the younger, of
Cardoness, has bought Dalskairth, where he at present re-
sides, from Mr. Kennedy, of New York, for 13,0001.—D:un-
fries Courier.

CUSTOMS.—Mr. R. Z. Troughton, the principal
inspector of the gauging department at the port of London,
has, we understand, been dispatched to Scotland for the pur-
pose of making a special inspection and examination of the
m'xle in which the gauging department is conducted by the
officers of the Customs revenue in that portion of the king-
dom, which,it is expected, in many instances, is but im-
perfectlyunderstood by those parties, especially in the more
remote parts and places along the coast.
DUNSTER CASTLE.—The great civil war, certainly
one of the most picturesque, as it is one of the most stirring
periods of English history, affords materials to the novelist
of asingularly
attractive character. This has, doubtless, in-
duced theauthor of the new historical romance, entitled
"Dunster Castle," a writer who has already obtained con-
siderable reputation in tlikkleasant field of fiction, to select
an epoch so fruitful in Mantic incidents. Dunster Castle
was the scene of one of the most striking episodes in that ex-
traordinary drania, which had the whole realm of England
for its stage, and the best men of England fur its actors. It
is, therefore, impossible to exaggerate the interest which the
reader must feel in such a subject, handled in the skilful
manner which, according to report, will render this romance
of the Civil Wars one of the most entertaining books of the
season.
MoßwiNsTow.—GueNo.—Mr. Baker, yeoman,
.ionvinstow, has at present a field of cabbages, part of which
he manured with farm-yard dung, and the other with guano,
which was procured from a rock near Marsland Mouth, on
which sea-gulls have for ages built their nests. A quantity
of guano has accumulated there, which enabled Mr. B. to try
the following experiment on his cabbage plants when set.
He devoted to every pant a pound of guano, which was
spread around the root of the plant mixed with earth. In
the adjoining part of his field he placed farm-yard dung at
the ratio of fifty loads per acre; the cabbages manured with
the latter weighed from 151bs. to 201b5., while those manured
with the guano weighed from 281bs. to 301bs. He has thus
saved 20 per cent. in carriage of manure, and realised 20 more
in the produce from guano.— West Briton.
COLLISION AT SEA.—On Tuesday evening last the
Telemachus, coal schooner, laden, bound to Littlehampton,
was run into off Newhaven by the John (also coal laden),
bound to Guernsey, and cut down almost to the water's edge;
but providentially, by the assistance of tarpauling and fine
weather, she was kept afloat until she arrived in safety at
Littlehampton.—Briglyon Heald

We are informed that various parties have been
applied to officially for statements relative to the quantity
remaining of last year's grain, and the probable returns of
the present harvest in their respective districts. These appli-
cations most probably are with a view to some ulterior
objects, bearing upon the measures to be opted for miti-
gating the anticipated scarcity of prOvisious.—Aberdeen
Herald.

DiSTuRHANCE ON BOARD HER MAJESTY'S SHIP
ALBION.— A few days since the crew of the Albion were guilty of
conduct which speaks ill lot the character of the British seamen
of these latter dais. It appears, that on the arrival of the Albion
with the rest of the experimental ships at this port, on Friday seen-
night, part of the men had shove-leave given to them, and on Wed-
nesday another party applied for the indulgence. By that time,
however, sailing orders had reached the ship, and, in accordance
with the custom of the service, no leave could be granted. The
commander, therefore, refused to give leave, and it annoyed the
men very much ; their ire was aggravated by intoxication, and
from grumbling and swearing they soon proceeded to acts of mu-
tiny. Some of the worst of them commenced breaking their mess
things, and throwing the fragments about. Shots were rolled along
the lower deck, the linchpins of the guns drawn and flung about,
and other expedients were resorted to, to show their anger,
and to create a disturbance. These proceedings having been
reported to Commander Chambers, he immediately mus.
tered the men, bnt a great many did not come on deckb
and 40 of them were put in irons. The men were suitably ad.
dressed on the impropriety of their conduct by Commander Cham-
bers, but when they were piped down again the disturbance was
renewed with greater violence. The men were then mustered at
divisions, but it was withont avail, for no sooner were they dis-
missed than they recommenced their violence. The commander
then proceeded to the lower deck, and while traversing it a linch.
pin was thrown and struck the lantern carried by the quarter.
master, the lights being out at the time, and insolent expressions
were uttered under cover of the darkness. Hammocks were piped
down, and no sooner were they down than piped up again, and
this was repeated three times until the fellows .were pretty well
drilled into better behaviour. On the following morning it was
discovered that a sun tackle and the breeching of two guns had
been cut. Captain Lockyer. who had been ashore during the
affair, assembled the crew and admonished them, and liberated all
those in irons except seven, who, it is supposed, will get a sound
flogging when the ship gets into blue water.—. Western Conscr-
vativc.

SOIREE AT THE HUDDERSFIELD MECHANICS'
INS FITUTE.—The annual sesWe of this Institution took place in the
Philosop! ical Hall, Iluddersfleid, on Wednesday evening last. The
chair was occupied by the Hon. John Stuart Wortley, M.P., who
was surrounded on the platfortn by several of the most influential
gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood, including W. R. C.
Stanslield, Esq., M.P. for the borough. From the report which
was laid before the ineetii.g, it appears that the affairs of the Insti-
tution are in a very flourishing condition.
OPENING or THE PORTS.—TIIE FIRST MOVEMENT
IN GLASGOW.—On Wednesday the Lord Provost, magistrates, and
Council of Glasgow, unanimously resolved to memorialise her
Majesty's Government to open the ports for the admission of grain
duty free; and a memorial to that effect has already, we beieve,
been transmitted to Sir Robert Pcel.—Scotch Reformer's

The Hudson testimonial subscription exceeds the
;um of 17,50 g

TAWIMCS CONFESSION.—From the lengthened dis-
cussion which took place amongst the magistrates assembled at the
Bucks Midsummer seisions at Aylesbury, in June last, it was fully
expected that the Bev. Mr. Cox, the chaplain to the county prison,
would have laid before the magistrates at the Michaehnas sessions,
which have just been held, the confession made l'y John Tawell on
the night betbre his execution, a resolution having been carried, upon
the nuotict of Dr. Lee, that the confession of the culprit be delivered
up to the magistrates by the chaplain at the ensuing sessions. At
the last sessions, held a few days since, upeat Dr. Lee inquiring if the
Rev. Mr. Cox had acceded to the wishes of the magistrates by laying
before then' Taw, li's written confession, and being told that it was
still refused, a resolution to the following effect was unanimously
adopted:—" That the confession of John Tawell be laid upon the
table at the next Qttnier scssi4ns for the county, and that if this; be
not acceded to, the elhiplain be called upon to deliver it up forth-
with." Dr. Lee observed that in his opinion the confession was the
property of the magistrates, and that the Bev. Mr. Cox had no right
19 rdthhilcl It. The above resolution was carried almost unaukhouSiYi

bPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
(RECEIVED THIS DAY:)
NEWMARKET HOUGH lON MEETING.
SUNDAY NIGHT, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.

The room,' n•ere numerous'
the list, and business trans
prices:—

7 to 2 agst The Baron
7 to 1 agst °aid Ireland (t)
8 to 1 agst Alarm

9 to 1 4.4 Woltilog
13 to 1 agst Best Bower
16 to 1 agst Chertsev (t)
20 to 1 agst King Cob__

20 to 1 ai,;;t Wee Pet

20 to I asst Yardley

ly nttended on the reading o
;acted at the undermcntioned

25 to 1 agst Croton Oil
33 to 1 agst Flattery
33 to I as Secunclus
40 to 1 apt Evert .in
50 to 1 agst Elerni
100 to 1 ag6t Young Lothin-
var
1000 to 15 agst Irontnas!er

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The following are scratched :—Discord, Lothario, The
Cure, Lightning, Red Deer, Refraction, Miss Ells, Rowena,
Semiseria, L9thisn, Annandale, Comrade, My Mary, the
Laird o'Cockpen, Caeu, Garry Owen, Pantasa, Physilis,
Kesheng, Longitude, Corranna, Lyons, Queen Mab, Ilishep of
Romfoid's Cub, Croeius, Virld.lllle, St. IL4 Valerian,
Dean Swift, the Dart, Clumsy, Mongrel, Remorse, Jenny
Wren, Amaryllis filly, Needful.

Clumsy arrived this afternoon, .^.ccompa►,ied by. Naworth
and Killie Kranitie.

ENTRIES FOR MONDll%—llandiCap Sweepstakes of 25
sovs. each, D. 51 , Naworth, agel, Est 7th ; Hartshorn, 5
yrs, Est 71b; Minus, 4 yrs, Est 1-21 b ; Poulton, 3 yrs, 7st slb;
Scarlet Runner, 3 yrs, sst ; fby Touchstone, oat of Languish,
3 yrs, ist 2;1); f by Velocipede, out of Amaryllis, 3 yrs, 4st
10th. One declared forfeit.
Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, the winner to bs sold for 350
sovs., Criterion Course—Khorasan, 5 yrs; Lord Saltoun, 4
yrs; Beatront, 4 yrs; Devil-to-Pay 4 yrs; Capt. Phoebus,
3 yrs; Impertinence filly, 3 yes; Mdden, 3 yrs; Ridiculous
Mus, 3 yrs.
SHREWSBURY AUTUMN RACES.—EttIDAY.

RELATIVE CLOSING
RAILWAY SHA
IN T 1
i'I:INCIPU CITIES AM) TOWN
SOOTLAND, AND IRE]

Oct.
24.
5

ICES OF
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LAN,

The Astley House Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added;
the second to save his stake. Heats, a mile and a half.
Mr. R. J. Mostvn's Euston, 3 yrs...(Williams) 0 0 1 1
Mr. Lamplugh'S fby Sheet Anchor, 3 yrs 1 0 2 2
Mr. Tempest's TAuld Squire, 4 yrs 0 1 3 3
Mr. Walker's The Attorney-General, 5 )r=
Sir C. R. Cutler Al's President, aged
Hon. Captain Sandiland's Lady Skipscy, 3 yrs 2 0 dr
Th.: Able). Stakes of 20 sirs., add d to a Sweepstakes of 3
sovs. each, the second to save his stake, a mile and a half,
were won in three Heats by Mr. Daws Master Thomas, 6
yrs (Noble), hewing Mr. Turnrr's Charity, 5 yrs, Mr. 'l'.
Ball's Tottenham, 3 yrs, Mr. J. Colley's Htir-at Law, 3 vrs,
Mr. Collins's Brune, Mr. Minton The Rhine, 5 yrs, and lir.
Oseland's Linea, 6 yrs.
The hurdle Stakes of 3 sovs. each, with a silver cup and
5 sovs. added, the second to save his stake, a mile and a half,
were won in two heats by Mr. Griffiths's Lucy, 4 yrs (Mr.
Wycherley), beating Mr. Gill's Titania, 5 yrs, Mr. J. Havnes's
Laures;ina, aged, Mr. E. Et,:wards's Curiosity, aged, and
Mr. Wollastot.'s g by Firman, 4 yrs.

ENGLAND,

Oct.
25.

iClos'd;

,114 Pi

THE SUN. LONDON MONDAY EVENING OCTOBER 27, 1845.

line), IA p.—Ditto (Head's), p.—Central Cornwall and
Devon, N p.—Taw Vale Extension, % p.—Newark, Shef-
field, and Boston, 6—Aberdeen, 51i—Dublin and Galway, 5
—South Wales, 514.

HULL, Om 25.
There has not been a great amount of business passing to-
day, but the market is more healthy, buyers being predo-
minant at the prices paid. The sales were—Eastern Coun-
ties, 204—Leeds and Tliirsk, 13—Oxford, Worcester, ar.d
Wolverhampton, 734—Axholme, 48s. p.—Coycntry, Nun-
eaton, &c., 2—Derby and Gainsborough, 2/. 12s.—Dudley,
Madeley, and Iron bridge, 12s. 6d. p.—East .Lincolnshire,
3 LA—Goole, Thin:aster, Stieffield, &c, 5L 17s.—Great North
of Scotland, and l'arnsley Junction, 214 p.—Lei-
cester and Bedford, 21. 7s.—Lincolu and ‘Vainfleet, 10s. p.
—Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle Junction, s—Lon-
don and York, s—Northampton, Bedford, and Cambridge,
7s. 6,l.—Nottingham and Boston, 31A— Rugby and Hun-
tingdon, 21/6—t'mtith Midland, 4/. 3s. 6d.—Shrewsbury and
Trent Union, 11. 17s.—Yorkshire and Glasgow Union, 314.
YORK, Ocr. 25.

STUCK ExcuAscr..—The sales are—Newcastle t.nd Dar-
lington, New (Brandling), 50—York and North Midland Ex-
tension, 25—Axholme, 51/i—Cambridge and Lincoln, 5
Coventry, Nuneaton, Birmingham, and Leicester, 21/-Direct
Northern, 3—Grand. Union, 2A— Leeds, York, and Midland,
43. p.—Leicester and Bedford, 2%—London and York, 5
Newcastle and Berwick, 16—Welsh Midlands, 3.