The Sun.
London, England, 1844-06-29 00:00:00

FIFTH ROUND.

STANDING 31F-N.-W. Snell, Bray, and J. Hodge.
Bray gave way to J. Hodge.
W. Snell and J. Hodge then played for the final fall, which,
after a beautiful struggle, was won by Snell, amidst the cheers
of the assembled spectators.
The prizes were then awarded as follows :—First prize,
W. Snell (Devon), 10/. ' • second, J. Hodge (Cornwall), 6/. ;
third, Bray (Cornwall), 31. ; fourth, W. Hodge (Cornwall),
1/. 10s.

THE PORTUGAL-STREET 44 GHOST."—For some
nights past the neighbourhood of King's College Hospital, in
Portugal-street, Lincoln's Inn-fields, has been the scene of
some excitement, owing to a report being spread that a
" ghost" paid a nightly visit to the " grave-yard," at the
rear of the hospital, between the hours of eleven and twelve.
It was reported that an old woman was passing the church-
yard between the above hours, on Monday last, when she
saw the "ghost" distinctly; she was so frightened at the
apparition that she fell into hysterics, and was conveyed
home to her lodgings, in Clement's-lane, where she has
remained in bed ever since, confident that she saw a

" ghost." Several other people of the neighbourhood have
been honoured by the visit ; and in consequence of those
reports, the grave-yard has been surrounded nightly by
thousands of people, anxiously waiting for the appearance of
the " ghost." The disturbance created by the mob, so near
the hospital, has caused the interference of the police—
a body of whom are stationed at the railings of the grave-
yard, to disperse the " ghost-seekers." It is reported that
some of the students attending the hospital, have been hav-
ing " a lark," by frightening the old ladies, by dressing in a
sheet, as some of the respectable inhabitants informed our
reporter that they actually saw a figure (clad in white)
moving about the grave-yard on Friday night last. Since
the attendance of the police the "ghost" has not visited the
grave-yard.

SHOREDITCH CHURCH.—On Tuesday a meeting of
the parishioners of St. Leonard's, Shoreditch, which com-
menced at three o'clock and did not terminate until twelve
o'clock at night, was held in the parish church for the pur-
pose of making a rate for the relief of the poor. As the
parishioners entered the church, the Rev. Mr. Wicks, the
Curate, was reading prayers, and after a lapse of a few
minutes the service concluded. The conduct of the party was
tumultuous throughout. The Chairman repeatedly called the
meeting to order, amidst groans, yells, kicking against the
pews, and cries of " Shame.") Mr. Pearce moved that a rate
of Is. in the pound be made to meet the expenses. Mr.
Thomas moved an amendment, that a rate of Bd. in the pound,
be granted. The amendment having been carried by a large
majority, Mr. Pearce demanded a poll. The Chairman fixed
the poll for Friday (yesterday).

Woomvicu, JUNE 28.—The Rhadamanthus, steam
troop-ship, Master-Commander Thomas Laen, having been
employed in conveying troops from Guernsey to Hull, pro-
ceeded to Chatham in the early part of the week to embark
troops for Ireland ; but, in consequence of some defect in her
boilers, came round to Woolwich to have them repaired. She
is expected to be ready for sea in three or four days, and will
return to Chatham to embark troops for Cork. The Rattler
was tried down the river yesterday, and went upwards of ten
knots an hour, the greatest speed yet attained by the screw
propeller. The Comet and Lightning, steam vessels, have
had their defects made good, and, having been tried down the
river, are now ready for service. The Goodwill sailed for
Chatham on Monday; and the Falmouth arrived at Dept-
ford, from Devonport, on the same day. The Agincourt,
hired ship, Charles 11. Fuller, Surgeon Superintendent, and
the Lord Auckland, hired ship, John J. Lancaster, Surgeon
Superintendent, are both lying off the Dockyard, Woolwich,
with detachments of the 58th Regiment on board; and each
vessel is expected to receive from 240 to 250 convicts from.
Millbank Penitentiary, to convey them to the penal settle-
ments in Van Diemen's Land.

SACRED HARMONIC SOClETY.—Mendelssohn's ora•
torio, St. Paul, was performed last evening at Exeter Hall,
under the composer's own direction, and the effect of his
superintendence was sufficiently apparent in the accuracy of
the performance, and the delicate shades of meaning which
abounded in every part of it. It was evident that the So-
ciety had bestowed great care in its preparation. From the
smoothness and clearness of the choruses, they must have
been repeatedly rehearsed, and we never heard the instru-
mental band play so nicely together. The principal solo
singers were Madame Caradori Allan, Miss Dolby, Mr. Hobbs,
Mr. A. Novello, and Herr Staudigl, who alone was sufficient
to stamp the character of the whole performance. His air,
" 0 God, have mercy on me," was given with a strength of
expression of which no previous performer had given us any
idea ; it was evidently;,deeply felt by the audience. We have
had such frequent occasion to speak of this noble composi-
tion, that it is unnecessary to enter into its merits ; it has,
moreover, been so frequently beard, both in the metropolis
and the provinces, that it is now well known to every lover
of sacred music. We shall content ourselves therefore, with
saying that its performance of last evening was in every way
worthy of its greatness. Prince Albert, attended by his
suite, was in the gallery near the orchestra. His Royal
Highness had a score before him, and appeared to be taking
a part in the choral harmony. On his entering the hall, he
was loyally received ; and" God save the Queen," sung by
that host of voices and instruments, had an effect which pro-

bably was never given to it before. •
STATE OF TRADE AT LIVERPOOL.--TheFe is but
little to remark under this head. A moderate business
is going on generally, while in some branches a material
improvement is observable. The country trade has not
yet regained the position it was in previous to the re-
verses of the last two or three years, and in the agricul-
tural districts, especially, there is still only a very slight
increase in the demand for exciseable articles. In the
manufacturing towns there is a prosperous business, and,
from present appearances, it is likely to continue. We
have had a more general demand for cotton in the
market, and prices of some descriptions are again a shade
higher, the article, generally, bearing a more healthy ap-
pearance. Speculation has been engaged in to a small
extent, but the large show of cotton in the market has
prevented any very extensive operations. The losses to
importers are very considerable, yet the large houses are
free sellers. The West India interest cannot yet con-
ceal their disgust at the late Ministerial measures ; in-
deed, the continued fall in price of sugar and coffee will
suffice occasionally to remind them of the kindness of
their friends. It is every day becoming more evident
that unless some. very stringent and additional clauses are
introduced into the Sugar Bill, it must have the effect, •
when it comes into operation, in about six- months, of
reducing prices very considerably.—Liverpool Mercury.

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RAILWAY LOAN NOTES.—In the course of his exa•
mination before the Select Committee, Mr. Wyndham Hard-
ing,
then Secretary to the Glasgow and Greenock Railway
Company, stated that by a return to the House of Commons
the Legislature had authorised 57,000,0001. to be raised by
shares, and 21,000,0001. by loans, the loans being about 33
per cent. on the share capital ; whereas in reality 21 Gam-
panics had expended 57 per cent. of borrowed money ; and
out of these 21 there had been raised by ten companies on
loan 90 per cent. of the amount raised by calls. Mr. Hard-
ing's argument was, that the limitation by Parliament as to
borrowing was practically evaded, was injurious to the Com-
panies, and ought to be removed.--Railway Record. • •