The Sun.
London, England, 1826-08-29 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

MY DEAR MR. EDITOR.—"I hope I don't intrude ; "
havihg dropped in on a friend in the country, 'yesterday,
who takes in The News, on 'Sundays, and the SUM, the
rest of the week, I found, by a paragraph, in I scarcely
remember which, that the Craniologist had been at work
on the skulls of the M'Keans; and had (of course) disco-
vered the organs of destructiveness and combativeness,
and divers other organs, all (also of course) very strongly
developed, which has induced the to trouble you with this
comntunication.

There are a set of curmudgeons, Mr. Editor, who con-
\tend, " there is nothing new under the Sun." I, however,
have some thing new to communicate, quite confidential,
—though you are at liberty to make any use of it you may
think proper.
Mr. Editor, the fact is,--I havehecome a Craniologist!!
—have studied Gall and Spuraheini, with infinite ardour
and success, and, to finish my craniological studies, just
dropped in at the lectures of your worthy neighbour, Mr.
De Ville, which are equally deserving of attention, whe-
ther he believes in their doctrines, or whether be does
not. My labours; however, have been crowned by suc-
cess, far exceeding my expectations, since I have fortu-
nately been able to extend the boundaries of phrenological
science, by the discovery of a new and most important organ,
which, as every thing must have a name, I have named
the organ of " Humbuggeduess." The word may seem
a little awkward and ill-shapen, but so is the organ; the
term, however, is perfectly Craniological, and, though
I can venture to assert, from actual observation, that no
organ is more extensively developed among mankind, at
large, than the one I have newly discovered, yet, in can-
dour, I am bound to deOare, that in no class does it ap-
pear so strongly developed, as among the Craniologists
themselves; unless, indeed, it be among the gentlemen
belonging to the Mining Companies.
I have not failed just to drop in at all the Mining meet-
ings, for the purpose of making CraniologiCal Observations,
and have been rather anxious for an opportunity to tyke
•an observation on the sconce of Mr. Willis; but be has
been rather scarce of late, and the only occasion on which
I believe he appeared, I was unfortunately too late, by a
second,—however, when the Honourable Member takes
his seat, I shall certainly just drop in, at the House, and
let you know the result.
I am induced to imagine, in this case, that the new
organ must he developed in an inverse order to what it
appears in other persons. The laws of Craniology, how-
ever, are so capricious, that I should be Sorry to express
any decided opinion without actual observation. What I
have just hinted, however, inay serve to show the intimate
connexion between the kindred sciences of Craniology and
Logic.
In our younger days, Mr. Editor, we heard the cry of
old Jack Wilke and Number 45 ; but I was told, at one
of the Mining Meetings, by a long-visaged gentleman, in
whom the new organ was finally developed, that the fa-
vourite number of the modern 'Mr. Wilke is " number
one,"---a modest as well as singular number; and there
can be no doubt that Mr. Wilb's " number one" is a sin-
gularly modest sort of unit. By the bye, can you inform
me whether or not Mr. Manners Sutton hat) the organ of
" expulsivinees" very strongly developed ? The wig he
wore as Speaker presented a great impediment to Cra-
niological observation; and, since the dissolution, I have
not been able conveniently to drop in upon him in any
other quarter. I should be sorry to intrude, but the next
vacancy for Sudbury I shall certainly just drop in at the
election, and if the worthy and independent electors should
return me their representative, what a field will be open
to Craniology and to Paul. Pry! ! Joseph Hume is a
very active, ingenious, inquisitive sort of gentleman ; but
if Paid Pry just drops in for a seat for Sudbury, Joseph
Hume will soon find his seat for Montrose a 'sinecure.—
The Public may, and I believe do, rely on me, and so may
you, Mr. Editor, since, though I hope I don't intrude, I
assure you I sin very faithfully yours,

PAUL PRY.
Monday Evening.—(Forwarded by Express). •

GAZETTE.—This term for a newspaper is derived
from an ancient Italian coin, called a gazet, the value
of which was almost a penny, ten of them making a
livre, or nine
.pence. Newspapers, being originally
sold for that piece of money, are thus said to have ac-
quired their present name of Gazettes.
It is now decided that Archdeacon Torrens will be
elevated to the Episcopal dignity, in ,conseguenoe of
the vacancy in the Irish Hierarchy, caused by the
death of the Bishop of Cloyne. Archdeacon Torrens
is brcither of the lion. Judge 'roams, and Sir Henry
Torrens, Adjutant-General of the Forces. The
Bishop of Limerick will be translated to the vacant
See of Cloyne, and will be succeeded by Archdeacon
Torrens.—Southern Reporter.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALL'S, Alia. 28.

The attendance of the nobility at the room was very great, in-
deed there was a greater number of subscribers (including many
from the North) present than we have seen for some xvoiks.
The betting was exceedingly heavy, producing some alterations of
importance. Bed!unite kft off in much higher favour than at
our last quotation, '7 to 1 being taken, owing, we are credibly
informed to his having had a sweat on S;atunlay last, which proved
him to be all right ; Belzoni, in consequence, is a shade lower in
the odds. The Dragon was backed to a very heavy amount, at
13 to 1, but, at the close of tho room,'at six o'clock, It to 1
was the current betting ; Shortwaist also got up, 20 to / being
taken. The general odds are as under :

T.
5 to 2 apt Belzoni (taken) 13 to I apt Crusader
7 to 2 mist Bentonite (taken) 20 to 1 &sot Shortwalst (taken)
10 to 1 apt. Mulatto 25 to 1 apt Tarrare
13 to 1 cut Pant Pry AI to 1 apt The Utnoral
Even hetet-en Paul Pry and Crusader.

No others rrietitioneti.

ROYAL VACIW CLUB.

Cowls, Ave. *7.—The inhabitants of Cowes, sensible of the
great benefits they have derived from the Royal Yacht Chili,
mare especially so from having made this port their headinarters,
have determined an giving a handsome and appropriately °roe.
merited gold cup, of the value of 100 guineas, to be sailed for
by vessels of the Royal Yacht Club, on the 21st of September.
A large assemblage of the finest and first class yachts will take
place on the occasion.---This valuable and rational institution it
daily gaining ground ; for, exclusive of the annual Regatta held
at Cowes, almost every port coaetways has now its annual re-
gatta of some porter other ; and on Tuesday next that of Wey-
mouth will take place ; when a handsome silver Cup will he sailed
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,tztsiner.nieelitilef
Regatta of Dartmouth and Torquay (the latter particularly gay
and interesting, from its beautiful scenery) took pla,rcaatin
ago, when the Dolphin, of Cowes, the prperi,:, silver' Ras e;
Y.
Brown, R.N., bare away both the pr
ileof Ctoll:es, and the Elie-s-
-heeting her opponents,
the V: and Mr, C. Symonds in
bath, the property of the Earl of 1, an! Lit fr 3 3
tut that, a superior style ; and thete metros to De
not this vessel met with theitairso timer
attnretYdile, goldy a ecatuhh t
her apes and gear,
she nehe wri;ounded the re
more distant goal first,
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.. . ...... ...... 1 a 11 0
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a dull trade
r.;;Wl.feadow Hay ..... 4 0 I 0
A 0 average supptY.and
MITHveryFIELD. , at Saturday's pro e4k.
Lowland Meadow Ilay,X3 oto 4 0 Clover Hay generally .14 oto 5 16
Uphold pitta .••. . ... .... 4 0 5 0 1)u. extraorilioary dna 0 0 6le
nya.srasa Hay ..n•••••• 4 0 4 0 Ott Straw
Nevr Meadow Flay .... Ilb 4 P Wheat Ditto
Clover Hay from tw. to 10L Straw gs. to 35., per load lower than last
quoted; prices of Meadow Hay stationary. Supply good, and trade
very dull.