The Sun.
London, England, 1844-01-11 00:00:00

Increase 977

Decrease 2,150
Computing the various packages to contain the weights of
sugPr as given above, and 1 cwt. of molasses to contain one-
third of 1 cwt. of sugar, the weight of British sugars in stock
on the 31st of December, 1843, exceeded the weight in stock
on the 31st of December, 1842, by 4,843 tons.

Country dealers will, now that this surplus quantity of sugar
in the country is ascertained, be extremely cautious how they
purchase ; especially as large arrivals both of East India and
Mauritius sugars are daily expected.

MATCHES AGAINST TIME.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN,

SlR,—The kindness with which you gave in-
sertion, a short time since, to a few observations
of mine, elicited by the death of a pony, which
had been killed by its inhuman task-master,
Burke, in a match against a Bedford coach, leads
me to hope that you may permit some remarks
on " matches against time" to appear in The Sun.
In every match against time, and upon the
issue of which sums of money depend, there
must always be the probability of the animal's
being unable to accomplish the tack ; and the
persons who stake their money on the result be-
come parties to the cruelty which they must know
will be inflicted in the attempt to perform the
feat which forms the subject of the wager. That
such cruelty will be perpetrated, with utter dis
regard to the sufferings of the animals employed
in the task, the recent conduct of Burke too.
clearly shows. The persons, therefore, who
knowing that great cruelty must in all probabi--
lity be practised, encourage by their wagers a
reckless barbarian to undertake such feats,. ap-
pear to me to share largely in his guilt, and
richly deserve to be the objects of public i►idig-
nation. I fear, however, that they generally
belong to a class, which nothing short of a Legis-
lative enactment, inflicting adequate penalties
for becoming parties to wanton cruelty, will
reach. But there is another and -a numerous
class, who, without reflecting, or being suffi-
ciently aware of the suffering that is caused in
these matches against time, unthinkingly en-
courage them by being present when they take
place, and by probably laying some trifling bet
on the result. To such I would hold up the
spectacle of the poor pony, a creature, I have
heard, of intelligence and docility rare even in
the horse; and who, that has had this generous
animal under his observation and care, needs to
be reminded of his qualities. To such persons I
would show the poor inadequately protected, yet
noble animal, struggling even to death to accom-
plish a task to which its powers were unequal,
and I would ask them, and I would ask the
public, whether it is not high time that such
scenes should cease have the honour to be,
Sir, your most obedient servant,
January 4, 1844.

G. M.

LONDON PEACE SOCIETY.—A public meeting in aid
of the objects of this society, was held in the Mansion-
house Chapel, Camberwell, on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1844,
John S. Elliott, Esq., of Denmark-hill, presided, and
opened the meeting with an effective address in aid of the
principles of the Society. Three resolutions were moved
and seconded, and cordially adopted. The speakers were
Mr. Rigaud, Rev. G. Rogers, Rev. H. Richard, Rev. J.
Burnet, Rev. J. Jefferson, and Rev. J. Neller.
The UNITED SERVICE MAGAZINE FOR JANUARY
contains two articles relating to matters of colonial go-
vernment, which are well deserving of attention. The
first is " A Voice from Caffre Land," written on the
spot, which describes, in powerful colours, the state of
anarchy and insecurity which prevails in our colony on
the southern coast of Africa. The other articles to which
we would call attention is one on the subject of " Sla-
very in Sinde," written by Captain Hart, of the Bombay
Native Infantry. The gallant author writes in a calm
and dispassionate spirit, and describes the peculiar con-
dition of the slaves in Sinde, and the inconveniences and
dangers which would result, not only to the new Go-
vernment, but to the slaves and their masters, from their
sudden emancipation, a measure directed in an edict re-
cently issued by the Governor-General of India, but
which Sir Charles Napier, the local Governor of the
province, has seen it recessary to defer promulgating.
—Morning Chronicle.
THE IRISH SQUADRON.—The following vessels
compose the squadron on the coast of Ireland, under the
command of Rear-Admiral Bowles :—The Caledonia,
120, flag-ship, Captain Milne Cook ; Fox, 42, Captain
Sir F. H. Blackwood, Shannon ; Hyacinth, 18, Com-
mander F. Scott ; Iris, 26, Captain R. Mundy ; Lynx,
3, Commander J. T. Nott ; Snipe, 2, Commander G.
Raymond ; The Flamer, 6, Commander G. J. Postle ;
Comet, 2, Commander G. A. Frazer ; Dee, 2, Master-
Commander T. Driver ; Meteor, 2, Commander G.
Butler ; Pluto, 2, Commander Jeayes ; Stromboli, 6,
Commander Hon. E. Plunkett; Tartarus, 2, Commander
H. T. Austen ; Rhadainanthus, 2, Master-Commander
T. Lane ; Volcano, 2, Commander C. J. Featherstone.
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The remains of Lord Grey's grandson, who died a mid-
shipman on board the Fox frigate, were interred at
Tarbert (Lower Shannon) with naval honours.
We understand that the Lyceum Theatre has been
let to a party of gentlemen whe, under the management of
Mr. R. Peake, are determined to restore the drama to what it
was in
comedy,days oft
tragedy, and
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formed, and great care kat been taken in the selection of pro-
, vincial performers likely to prove attractive. With such a
name as Mr.
can be little doubt the amusement and comfort of the public
will be wellPeake's
open under high ttronage.
LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASYLUM. —THE AN-
NUAL BALL.—Tuesday the yearly ball, in aid of the Asylum
Endowment Fund took place in the London Tavern, Bishops-
gate-street. The company was numerous and extremely
brilliant. The annual return of these balls, fitly at this seation
of the year, when all our best feelings are about us, is pleasing
in the highest degree. At these joyous assemblies the fair
advocates of benevolence auspiciously shine ; grace and beauty
are made the handmaidens of melting charity ! About eight
o'clock the doors of the ball-room were thrown open for the
reception of company, and the pleasures of the dance did not
close : until an early hour in the morning. Among the
general company were Alderman Sir James Duke, Mr. Kees-
ley, Governor of the Incorporated Society of Licensed
Victuallers, Mr. Valentine, son of the magistrate, and several
other gentlemen who have warmly interested themselves in the
cause of the trade. Mr. Bessell, whose magic direction has
given eclat to many previous balls, was absent; but the circum-
stance was little to be regretted, by the excellent, indeed
punctilious, observance of Mr. Wilson, who officiated as mas-
ter of the ceremonies. To the Stewards the utmost praise
must be given for the marked attention they paid to the com-
fort of the company. A like compliment is eminently due to.
Messrs. Bathe and Breach, the proprietors of the London Ta-
vern, who supplied refreshments with no sparing hand.
SPLEDY JUSTICE.—On Thursday last, before day-
light, a burglary was committed at the house of Mrs.
Edward Stephen Jackson, printer,
15, Lower Charles-
street, St. John-street-road. The man was captured in
tke house, having in his attempt to escape nearly
forestalled the hangman's office by falling head foremost
down a flight of stairs, was taken before a magistrate at
Clerkenwell the same morning, and committed to
Newgate. Upon that evening, a record of a previous
conviction was brought against him, and a true bill
found. On the next day he was brought up for trial,
and transported for ten years. This man can have no
cause to complain of the tardiness of the law.

CHESTERTON.—On Sunday, at twelve o'clock,
several persons, male and female, were baptised by im-
mersion opposite Wheeler's Holt, Mr. Roberts, baptist
minister, officiated. An immense concourse of spectators
assembled