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

THE TOWER REGATTA.

The annual grand scullers' match took place on Thursday.
lewas to be decided in four heats, by six watermen, viz.:--
First Heat—John Warwick, yellow; James Robinson,
purple; John Statiphrey, red.
Second Heat—Benjamin T. Vans, green ; William Bremley,
pink; George James, light blue.
The first heat was won, after a spirited contest, by Robin-
son, who took the lead, and kept it throughout. The second
heat was won by James. The third heat, rowed for by the
second and third men from the previous heats, was cleverly
won by Vans. The fourth and grand heat, which did not
take place till eight o'clock in the evening, excited the
greatest attention, and attracted crowds of persons to the
Custom-house Quay, Tower-bill, and neighbourhood. After
an arduous struggle, Robinson (purple) won by twelve boats'
length, Vans (green) coming in second, and James (light
blue) third. The latter was the favourite, but, like some
favourites on the turf, was not destined to win. The whole
of the heats were good—superior to most of the previous
Tower Regattas ; and the excellent arrangement did grea
credit to Mr. Robert Eallem, the manager.

NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY.—We understand that
workmen have been for some time past en
coach establishment of Messrs. Russell andgaLeed
nee, in
in the
building the carriages for traffic on the North British
Railway'. The contract, we have heard, amounts
wards of 100 carriages, consisting, in about equaltopurpo--
portions, of the first, second, and third-class description.
—Edinburgh Advertiser.
THE LATE MR. BECEFORD.—The curious and
highly interesting personal reminiscences of the cele-
brated author of " athek," which appeared in the Junenumber of the New Monthly Magazine, will, we under-
stand, be continued in the forthcoming number for July,and will include topics of a still more attractive and
x
citing character ; such, for example, as Mr. Beckfored';
own personal recollections, given in his own words, of
the great Lord Chatham, of Lord Camden, of / r
Wilkes, of William Pitt, of " Anastasius" Hope f
,
Horace Walpole, of Strawberry-hill, of Beckford'so own
father, the celebrated Alderman Beckford, of
the
"bonny" Duchess of Gordon, of Madam de Stael in her
early youth, and, among more modern people, of Bul-
wer, Lockhart, Theodore Hook, Sir Robert Peel, gce.
STATE OF TRADE AT LIVERPOOL.—There 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.
A SHIP ON FIRE OFF THE TOWER.—On Thursday
morning, at about four o'clock, a fire, which raged for upwards
of three hours, producing the greatest excitement on the
river, broke out on board a fine brig, 280 tons burthen, called
the Galena, Mr. Dutchen master, at anchor off the Tower.
She was laden with a cargo of tea, sugar, bales of cotton,
and about thirty barrels of tar, and was to have sailed for
Newcastle in the course of the day. The Thames police, it
appears, were the first to discover the fire, by observing it, as
they were rowing past in their galley, and upon their alarm-
ing the crew, and removing the hatchways, the cargo imme-
diately beneath was found in flames. Large quantities of
water were thrown down amongst the cargo in the hope of
Stopping the fire, but without success, and so furious were its
ravages, that within an hour the hip was in flames from
stem to stern, and there seemed not the slightest probability
of any part of her being saved. Two powerful floating
engines of the brigade were soon brought alongside and put
into play, but the fire still continued to rage, and it was
deemed prudent to scuttle her, which had barely been effect-
ed before she fell over, and 'nearly engulphed one of the en-
gines. The loss will be very considerable, and which is only
partially insured.
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means of a conclusive character, and that the jury
have entertained great doubt of his gut,l in consequence of
their long deliberations. To this petition an unfavourable
answer has been returned, and the sentence will undoubtedly
be carried into execution at nine o'clock on Monday morning.
The convict has been informed of the unsuccessful efforts
made on his behalf in order to save his life, for which he ex-
pressed the greatest gratitude to those benevolent individuals
who had so deeply interested themselves in his fate, and
merely added that he expected to die, and was resigned to the
change which so shortly awaited him. It was not until yes-
terday afternoon that the convict despaired of receiving a re-
prieve, but his firmness and presence of mind have never for,
saken him. Up to the present time he still insists on his
innocence, and maintains that the witnesses were mistaken
as to his identity. He states his motive for surrendering him-
self up to justice was, that he felt he was a persecuted man.
CHANGE OF REGIMENTS.—The following changes
in the Household Cavalry Regiments will take place on
Monday next, the Ist of July. The Ist Regiment of Life
Guards from Windsor to Regent's Park Barracks ; the 2d
Lifr Guards from Regent's Park to Hyde Park Barracks; and
the Royal Horse Guards (Blue) from Hyde Park Barracks to
Windsor.