The Sun.
London, England, 1845-09-30 00:00:00

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DISEASED POTATOES.—Amongst the potatoes 'in•
troduced into the London markets, a great proportion have
proved to be affected by the prevalent disease. The roots so
attacked give out no peculiar appearance to the eye by which
the presence of disease may be indicated, but in boiling it is
at once perceptible from the dark mass which they present
in the interior. The dealers are aware of this, and in many
of the poorer districts of the metropolis potatoes were sold on
Saturday at 41b. and 61b. for 2d. Whatever may have been
the cause, it is certain that externally the disease indicates
itself by a fungus or moss, producing a decomposition of the
farinaceous interior. It therefore resembles, in many, re-
spects, the ergot attacking grain and grasses; which it was
proved at the last meeting of the British Association at Cam-
bridge had greatly increased the last two or three years,
being probably owing to the great additional increase of
animal manures. It may be remarked, that in the Isle of
Wight, where the disease has occurred in its most virulent
form, we lately had the opportunity of observing in many in-
stances, that it was most prevalent in those crops which had
been planted on wheat land which had previously been
manured with guano. The use of these diseased potatoes, for
domestic purposes cannot be too much condemned.-211edical
Times.

FORTIFICATIONS.—The company of Artillery sta-
tioned here are employed in placing guns of heavy calibre
on the several batteries commanding the entrance to the har-
bour. The works on Staddon and Maker Heights are being
forwarded with rapidity; notice has been served on the lessees
of Long Room, that the Ordnance Board intend taking re-
possession, and a strong fort is to be erected, the guns from
which will command the channel between the island and the
Main. The canteen, &c., at Drake's Island, is to be taken
down, and a barrack capable of accommodating a consider-
able military force erected on its site . Extensive barracks
are also to be built is connexion with the fortifications on
Staddon Heights. —Devonport Telegraph.
NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERY. - The Banchory,
Mowatt, master, arrived here, from the cod fishery, on Fri-
day, the 19th instant, with a cargo of 25,000 fish. We
understand she would have been a full ship, had it not
been for the interference of the Danish fishermen, who
have a settlement close to Newfoundland. It is to be
hoped that Government will put a stop to this intru-
sion, and compel the Danes, as they do the French, to keep
within their own limits. This branch of trade promises to
be a lucrative one to enterprising adventurers from our north-
ern ports, and a little more vigilance on the part of the
cruiser on the banks is advisable in every respect.—Aberdeen
Herald.

....THE ABERDEEN RAILWAY.-Our readers will )3.e
glad to learn that several large contracts for the earth and
m-ron work of the Aberdeen Railway were entered into yes-
terday.—Aberdeen Herald of Saturday.

BURGESS' ESSENCE of ANCHOVIES.
Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-steps, London,
JOHN BURGESS and SON, being apprised of the numerous en-
deavours made by many persons to impose a spurious article for their
make, feel it incumbent en them to request the attention of the
public, in purchasing what they conceive to be the original to •b-
-serve the Name and Address correspond with the above. The gene
ral appearance of the spurious descriptions will deceive the un-
guarded ; and, for their detection, J. N. and Son, submit the following
cantions:—Some are in appearance at first sight, '• the genuine," but
without 'same or address ; some " Burgess's Essence of Anchovies,"
and others " Burgiss's ;" and many more without address. John
Burgess and Son, having been many years honoured with such dis-
tinguished approbation, feel every sentiment of respect towards the
public, and earnestly solicit them to inspect the labels previous to
purchasing what they conceive t• be of their make, which they hope
will prevent many disappointments.
BURGESS' NEW SAUCE, for general purposes, having given such
great satisfaction, continues to be prepared by them, and is recom-
mended as a most useful and convenient sauce ; will keep good in all
climates.

Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-steps, Landoll:
The Original Fish-sauce Warehouse

LORD ELDON'S APERIENT PILLS, for
habitual Costiveness, have been the means of positive
cure to many thousands ; they are peculiarly adapted for persons of
both sexes who are of sedentary habits ; they are patronised by the
nobility and gentry, and are the mildest and most efficacious medi-
cine extant.
Sold in boxes at Is. 134 d., 2s. 9d , and 45. 6d., by Messrs.
Barclay and Co., 05, Farringdon-street ; Sutton and Co., 10, Bow
Churchyard ; Newberry, 45, and Edwards, 65, St. Paul's ; Sanger,
150, Oxford-street; and by all respectable Druggists and Medicine
Venders in the Kingdom : and wholesale, at 13. Great St. Thomas
Apostle, London.

TESTIMONIAL TO LORD ELDON'S PILLS.
Slr,—l have subjected to a candid chemical analysis the Pills pre
pared by you, and find them to consist of effectual but safe aperien
without any mercurial preparation whatever, Yours, Sce.
13,Charlotte-street, Redford-square, LandA. TIRE, M.D., F.R.3.
on

MRS. OHNSON'S AMERICAN SOOTHING SYRUP FOR
CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH.
VERS JOHNSON'S AMERICAN SOOTHING
SYRUP.

This efficacious remedy has been in general use for upwards of
Thirty Years, and has preserved numerous Children when suffering
from Convulsions arising from painfid Dentition. As soon as the Sy-
rup is rubbed on the Gums, the Child will be relieved, the Gums
cooled, and the inflammation reduced. It is as innocent as efficacious,
tending to produce the Teeth with ease ; and so pleasant that no
Child will refuse to let its Gums be rubbed with it. Parents should
be very particular to ask for JOHNSON'S AMERICAN SOOTHING
SYRUP, and to notice that the names of Barclay and Sons, 95, Far-
ringdon-street, London (to whom Mrs. Johnson has sold the recipe),,
are on the Stamp affixed to each Bottle. Prise 28. 9d. per Bottle.

On Friday last a grand dinner took place at Waltham, on
occasion of the annual exhibition of stock and implements of
the Waltham Agricultural Association, of which his Grace
the Duke of Rutland is the president. The show of stock
and implements was very good; but for so large an agricul-
tural district, was not equal to the expectation of many of the
visitors.

The dinner was presided over by the Duke of Rutland, who,
in the course of one of his speeches, said that when the land
produced as much corn as was required for home consump
tion he would give up the corn-laws.

NORFOLK AGRICULTURAL
REPORT.
Hitherto the harvesting of grain bas proceeded with all
due expedition, and three weeks of uninterrupted weather
have done much towards securing the crops in admirable con-
dition, although a small portion of the wheat crop is still in
the fields, together with a somewhat considerable quantity of
barley. The former may be said to have been well got in,
since the only exception is that which has arisen from the
impetuosity of the farmers themselves in not allowng the first
cut wheats to remain in the fields a sufficient time to dis-
charge the sap and harden the grain before they were car-
ried to the rick, the consequence of which was that the
bulk became heated sufficiently to injure the sample.
With respect to the latter, the weather at this
moment appears to be threatening and inauspicious,
nevertheless it must be admitted that a moderate
quantity of rain would be of infinite service toward facili-
tating the separation of the corn from the straw,
if not in improving the sample also. The prevelant
opinion appears to be that the barley crop is defective in qua-
lity, and upon some of the lusty lands in the eastern division
of the county, in quantity also. Turnips have suffered very
materially from the want of moisture; and on all but lands
of the very first-rate qualities the plants exhibit a very un-
promising appearance ; in short, the bulk of the whole crop
may now be estimated at one-third less than an average
produce. The plant of mangel wurzel is more perfect and
unfailing. Since the introduction of potatoes into England
(100), no instance stands upon record of their having been
attacked by a disease similar to that which is now prevalent.
It appears evident that the roots cannot be preserved for any
length of time, and it may be questionable if a sufficient
number can be saved for the purpose of seeding the land at
the forthcoming spring ; the growers seem desirous of making
them available fur present purposes, as cattle food.—Norfolk
Chronicle.

SLAVES IN BRAZIL.
The following sketch of the treatment of slaves in
Brszil is given in a recent communication from Rio:—
The continuance of the slave trade in Brazil, which no
appeal on the part of England has hitherto been strong
enough to prevent, increases the evils of that inhuman
traffic to a frightful extent. The facility of obtaining
new slaves renders the slave-owners careless and cruel
to those in their possession. In the absence of moral
feeling, aed without the least dread of public justice,
human life is trifled with in a manner dreadful to relate.
Not long since a Brazilian slave-owner beat a slave so
unmercifully that the poor wretch died upon the spot.
He was forthwith buried in the garden where the murder
was committed, and the affair passed off as a matter of
course. Similar murders are of constant occurrence.
The law affords the slave no certain protection.
The slave market at Rio is in the Rua de Vallonges
where the retail dealers keep shops, and deal out human
beings to their customers with as much insensibility
and sang froid as they would British goods. No
one who has suffered pain of witnessing it can
forget the scene. To describe it, and read of
it, would be heart-sickening. Negro amelioration
is not a subject, as may be supposed, which has en-
gaged the attention of the Government or individuals of
Brazil ; yet it is fair to state that they teach their slaves
to say a prayer or two, and confess occasionally to a
priest. On plantations prayers are generally repeated
in public before they commence their labours at, sunrise,
and when they retire at sunset. All the happiness of
these poor unfortunate creatures is founded upon igno-
rance and degrading insensibility. Unlimited authority
is possessed by masters over their slaves, and their con-
dition is better or worse, according to the temper or dis-
position of individuals. The interest of the master in
the services of his slave is almost the only hold which he
has upon him for good usage. The general subject
of slavery has of late been so often viewed under all its
bearings, usque ad nauseam, that reconsideration seems
quite unnecessary ; and it is a lamentable fact 'that
since the colonisation of Brazil by the Portuguese,
slavery has been maintained with incessant activity. The
Spaniards in South America, in the establishment of
their independence, did not suffer negro slavery to don-
tinue. In that respect they have shown themselves supe-
rior to the Government and public characters in Brazil.