The Sun.
London, England, 1828-12-12 00:00:00

THE RING.

HARRY JONES AND TOM REIDIE.—Last night was ap-
pointed- for making the fourth deposit good for this fight,
at Ben Lewis's, the Sol's Arms, Wych-street. On the
same. day, Gaynor gave his opening dinner at the Queen's
Head, Duke's-court, Bow-street : the backers of both men
were present. After some chaff, it was agreed that Jones
'should forfeit, and that a new match 'should be made to
fight in two months after the 30th December. A subse-
quent agreement was, however, made, and the money was
posted to fight on the original day, so that the match,
which was considered as off, remains in state quo, and
the articles first signed are to be abided by. It is said
that both men are a little queer, but the fight will prove
who is the best man. Gaynor's dinner was attended by
Corinthians of the first order, and harmony and convi-
'viality reigned triumphant to a late hour.

The Marquis of Chandos purposes to eNter-
tain a large party at the magnificent residence of him
tamil•. in Buckinghamshire. The list of the distinguished
guests will include the Duke of Wellington, and some
other leading Members of the Administration. The first
of a series of grand battues is fixed for to=day (Friday),
and great spurt is anticipated, as the preserves are
abundantly stocked with game, and woodcocks are com-
paratively numerous this season. It is whispered in well-
informed circles, that the attention of the illustrious guests
will not be exclusively deroted to the sports of the field.—
The whisper alluded to derives consistency from the certain
fact of the recent mission to Ireland of a confidential agent,
in the person of a well-known Parliamentary tactician
since the
Channel, he has had much direct personal communication
with the Head of the Irish Government; and also with
some leading Members of the Catholic Association ; and
the arrangements for his return are so timed, as to enable
him to partake of the princely hospitalities of the heir of
the House of 13tickingliam, and at the same time communi-
cate to the parties most interested the result of the ob-
servatioos made during his Hibernian excursion. The
Honourable Member is expected at Stowe this day.—
Morning Paper.

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" NEVER NO 3fOßE!"—is a term, the mean-
ing of which is well known among plumbers, and it arose
from the following circumstance :—Two plumbers had
been working at the house of a gentleman on the Surrey
side of the Thames. On leaving their work at night, and
before proceeding borne across the river, each of them se-
creted a large piece of lead over tile front of their bodies,
and by way of securing it in its place, attached to each
a nail, the other end of which was stuck into their
braces, a mode of stealing technically called " breaching
a pin," so that no casual observer could detect in their ap-
pearance any thing to excite suspicion. As, however, they
Were passing over the water in the boat, it chanced that
0
_.,1 some means fell overboard. The water-
man
the remaining plumber much terrified, said,
, Den
of
Don't he 'sv
enalarmed, my man, your friend will come up in
a minute." "Never no more!" replied the disconsolate
operative, with most rueful countenance, " for he had halls
hundred weight of lead on his breast." And sure enough
the lead kept the man snug in the water, as the confession
did his companion in gaol. From his trial the appellation,
"Never no more l" has become proverbial among plumbers.
....Brighton Gazette,