The Sun.
London, England, 1845-06-12 00:00:00

THE NEW COLLEGES BILL.

An important petition is now in course of signature, approving
of the system of mixed education in the New Colleges Bill, but re-
quiring amendments to secure religious instruction to the College
students—to prevent all tampering with the peculiar religious tenets
of any class of students—to vest the nomination of professors, first
in a board, and afterwards in the governing body of the colleges—
to enable the students to take degrees in the Dublin University—to
open existing scholarships and lay fellowships, and to provide for
the endowment of new fellowships and scholarships in that Univer-
sity, open to all creeds.
This petition is already numerously signed by Liberals of all
shades, Whigs and Repeaters. A considerable number of members
of the bar, and several of our leading merchants, Protestants and
Presbyterians, as well as Roman Catholics, have attached their sig-
natures. The third name to the petition is that of Professor Kane,
the distinguished author of" The Industrial Resources of Ireland,"
of whom Sir Robert Peel spoke in such laudatory terms during the
recent debate on the Colleges Bill.
REPEAL DEMONSTRATION IN CORK.

The Cork Examiner of yesterday contains a very long report of
the proceedings on Mr. O'Connell's entrance into that city on Sun.
day. It is stated that half a million of persons were congregated
on the occasion. The following statement is abridged from that
journal :—" Among the hundreds of thousands who formed the
majestic gathering of yesterday there was not one forgetful of the
duty he owed his Creator; and those who exclaimed against a de-
secration of the Sabbath might have heard the bells ringing from
eery Catholic church as early as six o'clock in the morning, when
their aisles and galleries were crowded with a faithful and deeply
religious people. Long before then, however, the gay sounds of
music might be heard from different quarters of the city, as the
various country detachments marched in through the great avenues,
headed by bands in uniform, and bearing a green or white banner
with the name of the locality to which they belonged, and some
patriotic emblem, with a freedom-loving motto. Until near nine
o'clock they still came pouring in; and as they passed along, they
were met with a hearty shout of welcome. Bodies came from Lis-
more, in the county of Waterford, and from Capoquin, in the same
county—from Skibbereen (a distance of 64 miles)—Bandon, Mal-
low, Macroom, Kanturk, Youghal, Mmane Bridge, Kinsale—and
nearly all walked the distance.
" About nine o'clock the various trades began to muster in their
committee-rooms, and then, preceded by bands and banners, they
marched to the ground, formed into regular files, and kept that
position, steady and unbroken, until the signal was given for
moving. The head of the procession extended nearly two miles
from the city on the western line of road, the last body being
stationed on Patrick's Bridge. The main streets of the city
through which the procession passed were densely crowded, the
people allowing sufficient, but barely sufficient room, for those who
walked, From the Chamber of Commerce to the top of Patrick's-
hill it was one dense, black mass of people, over whom floated gilt.
tering banners, with their gilded spear tops glancing in the bright sun.
" The procession wound up the steep hill and along the Upper
Glanmire-road, passing through dense bodies of people on each
side, allowing merely a passage for the men as they walked three or
four abreast. For miles the multitude pressed on in one dense
stream, :actually blocking up the reads.
" It is almost impossible to give any idea of the beauty and
elegance of the triumphal car. Its extreme height was 20 feet,
its length 12 feet, and its width 6 feet 6 inches. Its base presented
the appearance of a large, handsome platform, covered over with
rich carpeting ; and on the great platform, raised about four
inches from its level, was a smaller platform for the gorgeous chair
intended for the Liberator. Over the chair, and extending nearly
the whole length and width of the car, was raised a splendid
canopy, supported by four allegorical figures—Justice, holding the
scales; Truth, with her mirror; Prudence, and Fortitude. Im-
mediately under each figure, and adorning the sides of the car,
were handsomely-carved and highly.ornamented scrolls. Under
the figure ot Fortitude, the motto—' Eight millions—love of country
will overcome everything.' Under Justice—' Self-government and
nothing less. We know our duty, and are resolved.' Under
Truth—` English friendship—Carthaginian faith. It is the nature
of man to hate whomsoever he has injured.' Prudence—' Agita-
tion—formerly we conquered by these arms.' Immediately in
front of the car was a large white scroll, with the following memo-
rable inscription:— _ _

" A claim of any body of men than the King, Lords, and
Commons of Ireland, to make laws to bind this kingdom, is unjust,
illegal, and a grievance
" ' Dungannon, Feb. 15,1782 '

" The procession filed past the car, and as eack body passed
along, the banners were lowered, hats were waved, cheers were
given, and the band struck up a good Protestant tune, the Volun-
teers' March, or See the Conquering Hero comes.' At length
the long line, which commenced moving from the Cross at one
o'clock, had passed, and it was not until after four o'clock that the
car was put in motion. Every wall was crowded with gaily-
dressed men and women, and as Mr. O'Connell appeared, the latter
seemed to exceed their male companions in the excess of their
enthusiasm.

"The scene on entering into Patrick.street surpassed in reality
the utmost efforts of description. Walls, windows, balconies,
house-tops, the rigging of the vessels lying next the bridge, every
place which could afford a footing, however precarious, was crowded
with myriads of human beings, presenting a sea of anxious faces,
reaching from the level ground to the highest elevation within
view. The Chamber of Commerce was thronged by the members,
who 'cordially greeted Mr. O'Connell from the windows, and com-
manded the cortege, so as to prevent stopping or interruption. It
proceeded on through the Grand Parade, South-mall, over Angle_
sea-bridge, to the Corn-market, where, according as the different
trades and other bodies arrived, they were directed to disperse
quietly and peaceably, an order which was promptly and strictly
obeyed. Those who lived in remote parts of the country proceeded
to return to their homes. The whole appearance of the city was
striking in the extreme. Besides the decorations of private houses,
with laurels and flowers, magnificent and picturesque arches spanned
the ways and streets.
The triumphal car having stopped at the entrance of the Com-
mercial-buildings, a harper, surrounded by the chivalry and clothed
in the costume of ancient Ireland, stood under the shade of his
native oak, and in a clear, distinct, and imppressive tone, read from
a parchment scroll, on which it was most beautifully inscribed, and
embellished with the arms of Mr. O'Connell, and address in the
vernacular tongue.

" Thus terminated the glorious demonstration in the capitsl of
he south.

" The procession was closed by the private carriages of the town
council, with servants in livery."
A number of addresses were presented to Mr. O'Connell at the
levee.

NEW RAILWAYS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,—I see that the Great Grimsby and Sheffield
Railway Bill has passed the Commons, but do not hear
that Nur sleepy Admiralty have taken any steps to
secure hind at Great Grimsby for a coal depot, Gravin
Dock, &c., though they must know, in the event of a
ar, that these things are absolutely necessary to have
at the entrance of such a river as the Humber vir hich
leads into the heart of England. At present land is of
little value at Great Grimsby, but as soon as the pro-
jected railways bring that port nearer to the great manu-
facturing districts than Hull is, land will be increased in
price.
Severe as your remarks on the Board of Admiralty
have been they have not been too much so. In fact it
is a disgrace to a great naval power to have its affairs
conducted by such imbeciles.—l am, Sir, your obedient
servant, AN ENGLISHMAN.

LAUNCH OF A NOVEL STEAMER.—At high wattr
yesterday afternoon, a singular iron steam-boat was launched from
the yard of Messrs. Ditchburn and Mare, at Blackwall, being what
is termed double-headed, and having a rudder at each end, thereby
saving a great loss of time that necessarily occurs in bringing a
vessel round, particularly when the tide is running strongly. She
has been built for a party of gentlemen residing in the vicinity of
Kew and Richmond, and is about 110 feet in length, and 15 feet
beam. Her engines will be fitted by an amateur engineer.

13srLux or SHIPPING.—Since Saturday last the
arrivals of shipping in the river Thames from foreign ports have
been exceedingly numerous, and the respective docks now present
an active and bustling appearance, furnishing for a time employ-
ment to many labourers, who previously had been without the
means of supplying themselves and their poor families with the
common necessaries of life. The arrivals from foreign countries,
independent of coasters, amount to 126, many of which are richly
laden.

ROYAL ACADEMY AND WAVERLEY BOAT RACE.
—This event came off yesterday evening. Both crews had been
in very active training, and the result was a spirited and first-rate
contest. At about half.past six preparations were made for the
start, and shortly afterwards the rival crews appeared at Putney_
bridge to row to Mortlake Church, the same course as that
chosen in the great Oxford and Cambridge struggle of last March.
The Academicians, on the signal being given, went off with a
slight lead, and at a very fine pace. They continued gradually to
draw their boat away inch by inch from their opponents, and went
in advance up the reach to the Crab Tree. The V% averley Club,
above this pl.ce, put on a beautiful spirit, and brought, by dint of
the most gallant rowing, the head of their boat up to No. 3 of their
adversaries' boat; but the Academicians applied themselves well
to their work, and the Waverley again fell astern. On nearing
Hammersmith-bridge the latter again bent down to their work,
and, in a few strokes, which exhibited not only great power but
pluck, were a second time alongside of their rivals, but the Acade-
micians, whose style throughout was very fine, egain went away
from them. The Waverley came close on their adversaries' stern
all the way up, but could not pass them, and the Royal Academy
won by about two lengths.

VILLAGE SPORTS.—The annual fair held at the
pleasant little village of Welling, near Shooters'-hill, commenced
on Monday, and continued on Tuesday, with sports and rustic
pleasures which excelled any display of previous years. The inha-
bitants of the locality, with many visitors from Woolwich, Plum.
stead, Wickham, and Bexley, enjoyed a fete rendered delightful by
the agreeable intervention of beautiful sunny days. The fair was
held in a meadow called the Spa.ground, behind the Nag's Head
Inn. Mr. Cole, the inn.keeper, undertook, with several influen.
tial persons in the village, to restore the fete to the scale of its ,
ancient importance. A number of gentlemen tendered their ser-
vices as stewards for conducting the pony races and other sports,
and gave much satisfaction. Theatricals were not overlooked.
Simpson erected his superb travelling theatre, with an effective
company, selected from some of the principal London establish.
ments. A booth, 200 feet tong, was fitted up forAancing and re.
freqments. Another elegant dancing-booth, Trected by Mr.
Strong, jun., of 'Vplling, met with deserved patronage. These
splendid temples to TerppFhore were lighted in brilliant style.
'rise company formed a numerops awrpbrage pf prai pea Wye dc.
corated in fancy costume, which was gaily contrasted by the pail
forms of their partners, young soldiers for the rnost part, from the
garrison at Woolwich. In addition tp the drama and the dance,
the visitors derived much fun from the sports of Tuesday, which
concluded the fair. Jumping in sacks, dipping heads in water for
prizes, dipping in flour-tubs for eggs, &c., kept the people in a
constant roar of laughter. Country sports have seldom been dis-
played of late years with more regard to decorum and simple man.
Frs. The fair was well attended, and money was abundant amongst
tj~e
PRINCESS7S 41 ,ear., epg?,r o
the above theatre, has announced his benefit to take place to-
morrow, on which occasion Miss Cushman will appear, for the
world time in this country, in the character of Meg Merrilies, in
Gay Mannqing,with a variety of other attractive entertainments.
MC iNlteaii is a very qe§ervipi and respectable young man, and,
no doubt, on this ocOasion, ilia friends will Fome forward, and aid
him in his endeavours,