The Sun.
London, England, 1844-05-17 00:00:00

WOOD PAYING.

The Commissioners of Sewers for the City of London
met at Guildhall on Tuesday last, to consider a motion
brought forward by Deputy Peacock—" That, in conse-
quence of the great expense and doubtful durability of
the wood pavement—it is the opinion of this Court, that
no more than what is now contracted for shall be laid
down for twelve months."

A discussion of considerable length took place upon
the subject, in which it was strongly argued by the
opponents of the wood pavement, that the timber paved
streets are inflicting enormous expense upon the inha-
bitants, and were giving infinitely more trouble than
the stone pavement, the noise of which was greatly
counterbalanced by the proportion in which it excelled

its rival. _
It'was contended by those who did not agree with the
objectors in the necessity of coining to such a resolu-
tion, that the Court ought not to be fettered as to their
future operations, and the previous question was carried
by a majority of s—the numbers being for the previous
question 19 ; for Mr. Peacock's motion 14.
It is quite evident that the opinion of the Commis-
sioners is undergoing a rapid change on the subject of
the wood pavement.

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THEDERBY.—BeIi s Life in London, of Sunday next
May 19, will contain :—Forewarnings by Pegasus—lndex
to the Winner—The Derby Prophecy, and important pre-
liminary information. Contents of Bell's Life of last Sunday'
May 12, 16 folio columns of sporting events. An epitome of
the week's miscellaneous news, and a hundred advertisements
chiefly connected with sporting matters. The insertion of a
single advertisement in Bell's Life may be equally beneficial
to that of half-a-dozen in some journals. A sixpence, or six
penny stamps, to Mr. Clement, junior, 170, Strand, will at
all times ensure a copy of Bell's Life by return of post. The
weekly sale of Bell's Life exceeds 20,000 copies. It is pub-
lished in time for the Saturday afternoon railways.
THE. ORIGINAL MSS. OF THE CLARINDA COR-
RESPONDENCE.—These interesting memorials of Burns
were 'old yesterday at Messrs.- C. B. Tait and . Co.'s
rooms, Hanover-street. The attendance was numerous,
and the spirited competition IN hich took place fully
showed the great interest attached to these relics of
Scotland's greatest poet. As specimens of the prices,
the letter, No. 64 of the recent publication, containing
the " Lament of Queen Marv," brought 5L 55. ; No. 65
brought IL 16$. ; No. 66 'brought It. Us. ; No. 69
brought 11. 105. ; and the others brought corresponding
prices.—Scotsman.
PROMOTION.—The Gazette lately contained the
following announcement:—" 67th Foot—Sergeant-Major
J. Graham, to be Ensign, without purchase, vice Mont-
gomery, deceased. War-office, May 3." Ensign Graham
is a native of Girvan. He entered.the army as a private
about twelve years ago; and by his own merit, without
any influence whatever, has thus obtained the rank of a
commissioned officer. As this is a circumstance ex-
tremely rare in the British army, he and his friends
have just reason to feel proud of the promotion. —4l:yr
Observer.