The Sun.
London, England, 1829-11-11 00:00:00

STEAM CARRIAGES.

We copy the following notice from an able
little work called the Register 9f Arts and
Journal 9f Patent Inventions. Having given,
in common with our contemporaries, many
notices of other locomotive steam carriages, we
think it but fair to call the public attention to
Sir James Anderson's invention—which, if it
succeed, will certainly do so without the aid of
puffery:—

PATENT STEAM CARRIAGE OF JAMES C. ANDERSON,
BART., AND W. H. JAMES, ESQ., VAUXHALL.

Having been professionally engaged, from time to
time, in making drawings for the above-mentioned
house, frequent opportunities have been afforded us
of witnessing their experiments in locomotion, which
are chiefly made within their own premises, found a
circle of 160 feet diameter; and it affords us sincere
pleasure to acquaint our readers, that every thing
which is essential towards perfecting safe and rapid
travelling by the power of steam is on the eve of
accomplishment. lii some trips recently made on
the Croydon road, the speed of the carriage aver-
aged full twelve miles per hour; and, although
arrangements had been made for increasing the
speed to twenty or more miles, it is not the
wish of the proprietors to go beyond twelve, con-
sidering that velocity to be as great as it is consistent
with personal safety on the thronged public roads.
(It would be an easy matter to tun twenty or thirty
miles per hour on the common road, even an hun-
dred miles per hour on a good railway, by the in-
troduction of a blast to the fuel ; a blowing machine
is, however, not only unnecessary, but very itjuri-
ouslf' in its effects upon the metal of which the
boiler is composed.) The total weight of the car-
riage, including the water and fuel, is not more
than 26 cwt. The supply of fuel carried is suffi-
cient for 50 miles ; and of water, about 20
The boiler is formed entirely of tubes, three-quar-
ters of an inch in diameter, made of the best iron,
and proved by a steam and water pressure to be ca-
pable of sustaining a force of 4,0001b5. upon every
inch, which is more than twenty times the strength
required, as the steam is suffered to escape when
the pressure exceeds 2001bs. The length of the
tubes of the boiler is altogether 430 feet 5 inches.
The working cylinders are four in number, which
act together, or separately, upon cranks, at right
angles, and therefore may justly be regarded as four
complete steam-engines, occupying a space between
the hind-wheels of only one foot in breadth by two
feet in height. The compactness and simplicity to
which the steam-engine has been reduced in this
carriage is truly extraordinary.
Although each of these engines may be considered
as of two-horse power, we would undertake to put
one in each of our coat pockets. The speed of the
engines varies from 200 to 400 strokes per lilinute,
and the steam is worked expansively. The work is
applied independently to both the hind-wheels,
whereby the friction is rendered constant upon the
road, whether the carriage be running along straight
lines, or making every variety of curve—an arrange-
merit which is also of the utmost utility in ascending
hills. The steering apparatus is one of great power
and effect, and gives the driver infinitely more con-
trol over the movements of the vehicle than can
possibly be obtained by the most skilful Jell(' with
horses. We have seen the carriage repeatedly make
turns of less than ten feet radius ; and us the driver
can at pleasure take off the power instantaneously,
and apply a drag without any exertion, the superior
safety of a carriage propelled by steam must be evi-
dent, especially when it is considered that the burst-
ing of the boiler is rendered absolutely impossible in
this carriage, there being no steam chambers of
more than one inch in diameter, which, were it pos-
sible to burst, would not effect the slightest injury.
• We might add, destructive, since there can be no
question that it was the blast upon Messrs. Brai,hwaite and
Erickson's boiler which caused it to give way, and let the
water into the furnace.

An old woman named PIERCE, who had
been a pauper for 17 years, of Bonham parish, lately
died, and under her pillow way found 20001.-- Waterford
Chronicle.

A practice has become extremely prevalent of
young thieves, towards nightfall, sneaking into chandlers'
anal other small shops, and stealing the till+, a practice
which might be much checked by the use of spring-bells
to the doors,

A MERRY LITTLE FIGHT-THE JEWS.

AT A DISCOUNT.

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Smith,etwee'
IA slashing and interesting little mill took place yeeterl
St
lowl RI?: nob: nEs,nodn esta.fi
otrh_eb
oTys,r Twelve Tternibepos,UU _
Tom
ls
aside. The match was made off hand, and a very Ord
time was allowed to either of the men for training.
point of weight they were pretty much upon a par' .
about eight stone and a half ; but if there was any differ
ence, the Sailor-boy had the advantage. In point of youth
an I vigour, too, he also had the pull. In despite of these
requisites, however, the known game and scientific ac-
quirements of the Jew made him the favourite—a feeling,'
which was confirmed by the knowledge of his having had
considerable experience in the P. R., while his antagonist
had to make his first appearance. The stake being gaol!:
and the friends of the belligerents not being " over well
breeched," it was deemed prudent to choose a place 0,1,
meeting within a moderate distance of the " great villages
and the vicinity of Whetsone was therefore named. The
" office" on this occcasion having been given by the..
initiated, the morning of yesterday exhibited an extraor-
dinary " turn out" of the minor members of the Foci,
lamang whom the " Marrowbone" Club were by far the
most conspicuous—in fact, we have seldom seen a°
numerous a display of toddlers, among whom the Shee-
nies were in strong force—all anxious t. witness the
prowess of their little champion, and all fatally confident
of his success. "So help me Cot,"' cried one to the
other, " he's sure to yin it ; the Sailor Puy von't have a
chance; he might as yell expect to be High Priest of the
Shinagogue, as to expect to lick Sul." And so wedded
were they to this opinion, that they were betting 6 to
and 2to 1 upon their fav mrite. They reckoned, bogy"..
ever, without their usual foresight, for poor Solly Wss
sentenced to defeat, and overwhelmed his followers in Lis
misfortune.
As the day advanced, the crowds on the road to the
scene of action thickened, and the usual display of f°ll/
and frolic gave spirit to the scene. On reaching the Green
Man, in the hollow below Finchley, however, there Wee
a grand halt, and a council of war was convened. A
scout gave notice that there was to be a tithe dinner at
Whetstone, at which certain beaks were expected to be
present, whose hostility to the disciples of willing WI
anything but doubtful. This was a natural source o
alarm, especially as at least a tithe of the multitude felt'
that were justice to have its way, they ought fairly to be
rendered in kind to the claims of the Church or its sup-
porters. The difficulty, however, was soon got over,
bT
a cove well acquainted with the geography of the districts
who, leading the motley groupes down by the Coiner
hatch-road, conducted them in a circuitous route to the
pound originally intended, about half a mile from Whet",
stone, thus avoiding suspicion, and securing the quiet and
uninterrupted termination of the battle. A more to
terly and successful mancenvre has seldom been practised
in the field of Mars—for while the town of Whetstone
exhibited all the appearance of a Quaker's meeting, its jov
mediate vicinity was full of noise and bustle.
Soon after twelve the ring was formed in excellent or-
der, and the forces, upwards of 2000 in number, took
their ground, with a spirit of accommodation and gou"
humour seldom exceeded upon such occasions. The well
arrived at the scene of action in hackney drags soon after'
and all being in readiness, entered the arena, Sof.
bens taking the lead, and Smith not being long hebie"..
Sol sported a blood red fogle, while Smith, true t°„.bel
colours, displayed the Navy blue. Reubens was we°,4
upon by Nathan and ALT Belasco, and Smith by Her"
Junta and M'Carthy. On stripping Reubens showed er"
cellent muscle and good spirits, but he was thin and any-
thing but in " slap up" condition. Smith, on the c'uvi
trary, looked fresh and well, and bad all the confidence °,
a fellow conscious of his own strength. Still the Jew
was the favourite, and the Sheenies opened in all dims'
Lions with offers of six and seven to four, but With few'
takers.

Till FIGHT.
On coining to the scratch the position of both Inert 1.
good, and each looked sweet upon his chances. Litt'e
time, however, was lost in reconnoitering—the Sailor 131
having taken his determination, at once bore down awl'"
fly with his left, which was prettily stopped by Sol. Wl:l,i
Lis right the Tar was more successful—this he plot.,
heavily on the Jew's left eye, and then rattling awaY
good style, hit up and slogged at the body and head, till 0,
the close the Jew, who made some slight returns,
thrown. In the second round the Sailor Boy ayes equs_tri,
on the alert; he commenced by planting his right hescr'.l6l
on the Jew's hotly, and then, quick as lightning, poPP'd.j,;
his left on his nose. The Jew fought cleverly with 1,11,,-;
and. made some fair counters, but the Sailor Boy WO.,t—r
quick, breaking away, hitting up, and again flooring r
Sol, who exhibited first blood. The odds now carne t°
evens, but such was the general opinion of the Jew's
that few were disposed to doubt his ultimate success.
the third round Sol came up full of life, and commellcc"
fighting; the Sailor Boy was ready, and met him with
left-handed job on tire head. Sol was boring in to return
but the Sailor Boy slipped on one side, and the Jew
fell
On his hands and knees. The fourth round was all in
favour of Smith, whose supurier strength, as !veil
good right and left hitting up, as well as straight for(fivairt,
gave him a d(cided advantage. Reuben' retreated g -
ing to the ropes, but at last fell, the Sailor narrowly escape
•
hag hitting him a foul blow as he was on his knees. To th
tenth round Smith thus kept the lead, when he received.;
heavy blow over the eye-brow from Sol's right, whl"
drew a stream of blood. " All not over yet," cried the
Jews; and Sol again had his backers; it was but a vial
ray of hope, however, for Smith, in the neat round, hav
the advantage of trite bo avy counter-hits, and the •Jsi
was again prostrate. Smith repeatedly tried to give hi',
a cross-buttock, but (lid not succeed till the 21st roan"'
when he gave him a burster. From thenceforth it roan"'
seen by those who were not bigotted in favour of the Jevi'
that Smith must win ; hut still the Jew came up Pule'
and fought to the 35th round with unshrinking courage.;
Ilia left eye was now closed, his ear severely cut, histlo%
distilling the purple stream, and his face altogether she,
ing the (ffects of heavy hitting ; added to this, be grl
dually became weaker, and, in the 35th and last I.ooobe
being hit down with a flush hit in the phiz, so a' t°,o,
reduced almost to a state of stupidity, while his aanot
nist was as fresh as a rose, his seconds, seeing he 10" .-$5
a chance, very properly gave in for him ; thus,
i 0
itb
rounds and 35 minutes, crowning the Sailor BOY "
victory, amidst the cheers of his friends.

REMARRKS. 104
For a minor fight, few have been witnessed whit''' tolf
given more satisfaction. Both men fought in a fair, %jog
style—no slinking or shifting—but right down Blast till
work. It was obvious, from the fourth round, that
Jew had found his master ; and the quickness and I'S
cV
sion with which the Sailor Boy used his left and 4,1'04
well as took advantage of every opening which he
astonished those who regarded hins only as a noe pea
generally made play with his left, which was oftenal,
and did nut always reach its destination; but °'fevie
right he is a heavy and decisive hitter, as the pelt The
body, left eye, ear, and conch sufficiently prove' 044
Jew fought in his usual manly style at starting, gl3,af
right to his man's head ; but towards the terroioatl° eatt
the battle he became more cautious, fighting on the r —beet
and meeting the tremendous rushes of Smith
way he could. Towards the conclusion of the c°ll tiff
Smith, under Harry Jones's tuition, gave a terrific ftbe,
with his head, which catching Reubens on the point 0,0,
smeller, was anything but agreeable, and hastened the %tit
ing scene. It is but due to say the Jew proved On gli
a game man, but neither his condition nor his streilio:
was sufficient for his gallant opponent, who in thio:,.o,
debut, has established himself as a star among the 014
weight., and will no doubt soon find a few can
his favours. 'oo°.
The ring was uncommonly well kept, and the bust
of the day throughout was creditably conducted. hisyi
The battle-money will be given to Smith on rrds.
evening, at Frank Redmond's, Duke's Head, L°ll/
Pond, Borough.
in tbe
to,

MARRIED. Or'
On the 9th inst. at Hackney, INIr. W. Iluxtable,
toe,
geon, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr.,..(-33'1
both of the above place.