The Sun.
London, England, 1845-08-19 00:00:00

SHEFFIELD, 'Atm. 16

STOOK ExcitANGE.—The sales are—Great Western, ex
div.—Hull and Selby, Half Shares, 2314—Ditto, Quarter
Shares,- ex div —Liverpool and' Manchester, ex div.—Lon-
don and Birmingham, ex all-- London and Croydon, 211%_
London and South-Western, ex div.—South-Eastern, No. 1,
New (issued at 18 dis.), IS—Sheffield and ➢lanchest, Quar-
ter Shares, No. 1, 15% 16!4—llittio, No. 2, 12I—Caleth-
niati, 104—Clitheroe Junction, 4%—Grimsby and Sheffield,
614—North British (New), et—Sheffield and Lincolnshire,
2/. 19s. W.—Welsh Midland, 235. 6d. pretn.—Orltans, Tours,
and Bordeaux,

THE WEATHER. AND THE CROPS.
From inquiries which we have imtittycd am,,ng the
farmers general!)%of Somerset, we are g'ad to he able to
state that the late rains hate act caused thats.rious in-
jury to the wheat crops which tliose 'who are inexperi-
enced in agricultural-matters - were led to ant:cipate.
Some little mischiet has undoubte-Ily been done, but
should-the-weather,- which-at the time we write is pro-
p;tious, continue unchanged for a week, we may hope
that a full average cm will he secured. Even should it
prove otherwise, din abundance of the hay crops and
the after grass,- which-- will -prevent the riecesbi!y of
trenching on the grain crops for the supply of cattle,
will enable us to bear the -deff.iency (if it be not vi-ry
great) -without much inconvenience. Accounts from
neighbouring counties and fretn distant parts of the coun-
try represent the state of tlnigs as very similar to that
above described. A decided improvement has taken
place in the wcaTher ; in some places the harvest has
begun, and in all, though considerable losses have been
experienced, an averag,. crop is expected.—Some -stt
Cow ty-Gazette.

The weather continues v,ry unfavourable for all sorte
of agricultural product.. Harvesting has, however, com-
menced in some of the most forAard parts of Kent, the
crops in these plan: s are said to be light. The rains of
this week though frequent, not having been particularly
heavy, are considered not to have injured the whtat.
That this impression is general, prevailing alike with
sellers and buyers, may be gather( d from the fact that
the sellers have brought up large supplies this week to
Mark-lane, and the buyers refused to purchase, except
at a slight reduction. Compluints are very general as
to the unsatisfactory nature of the potato crop.—Doren
Chronicle:

About 300 acres of meadow, pasture, and tillage land,
at Lammas, near Burton Constable, in llobleiness, on
the estate of Sir Ciiff,rd Constable-, Bart., have bten
laid Under water by the late rains descenaing upon this
low tract from the higher grounds. One farmer, Mr.
Fox, has twenty-thred acres of hay cut, and in various
stages of gathering, and Mr. Griedall's land was in a
similar condition. The sheep wore saved on Monday
last, happily without any loss ; they we re huddled toge-
ther on small plots of higher ground, surrounded
every side by• water. A t Withernwiek, nt the
neighbourhood, the corn of Mr. Jet:kin:Am was flooded.
—Hull Adve)tiser.

The uneasiness respecting the harvest is now giving
way to alarm, ane not without substantial reasons. We
are now arrived at the period when in most years the
wheat crop is safely housed, and yet the sickle is un-
employed -except in a few instances, where the crop
having attained full growth is in danger of being shelled
in the field should a sudden change occur in the state
of the atmosphere. Rain succeeds rain, and to morrow
is bat the counterpart of to-day. Under any circum-
stances, the quality mast be deteriorated to a consider-
able extent, and the prospect of more than an average
crop has given place to an apprehension of a deficiency.
—Suffolk Chronicle.
The accounts from the East llidirg—both in the flat
grounds-of Holderness and the Wolds—represent the
clops, and particularly wheat and barley, as very much
laid and disordered by the late storms. We are happy,
however, to state that the farmers gererally seem to
think that no irrecoverable damage is done, and should a
fortnight of dry weather ensue, a heavy and good har-
vest will yet be ready for the reapers. The harvest
cannot fail to be very late, as three weeks will yet be
required for tho ripening of the crops. In high, dry,
and favoured places, a fortnight will suffice,- but these
spots are the exceptions within a circuit of twenty to
thirty miles round Huth-111a ..4drotiser.
(From the Western (Exeter) Tim s.
rarvest has commence d in this neighbourhood. We
have had a week's fine weather ; and &though we have
to-day a few light showers, yet they have had v.o effect
upon the market. This day fortnight wheat touched
nearly Ss. to-day it hare., y teaches 7s.
AsununToN.--Sirice Sunday we have had most pro-
pitious weather fur the harvest, which is going on well,
and in a few days will become general ; the price of corn
is already on the decline ; the crops of turnips, apples,
and potatoes, wilt be abindant.

TIVERTON.—The weather, which for the last three
weeks had been very unfavourable, chaug, d for the t:cr
or. Sunday night, wince which the ghss has been gra-
dually rising, and we have had fine .tinshiny days, with a
N.W. wind. The harvest has cell-Inn-need pr. t.y gen,-
rally in the neighbourhood, but the accounts us to its
productiveness vary so very greatly that there is no
coming to a correct conclu•iiin.

Harvest has ccmmenced in the neighbour hood of
Barnstaple, and several field:, have been carried in prime
condition ; and if the weather c.,ntinues as it has .been
for the last four or five da; s, harvest will become general
in the course of next week.

The harvest prospects in Cornwall are eery favourable
for all kinds of crops.
An individual fund of, and familiar with, agriculture,
after travelling many hundred miles in the north of Eng-
land, and various parts of Seetland, has arrived at. the con-
clusion that the crop of 1845, in promise at least, is the
bulkiest and best that. has gladdened the national eN e for a
lengthened period. Wherever the lend is good, and the
management what it should be, the wheats, oats, and
barleys, are delightfully close and copious in the cardinal
point, airing, even where the straw is shorter than was
expected in the middle of July. O the inferior soils
tourists cannot speak quite so favourably ; yet, to such
as make the proper allowance, it is astonishing to wit-
ness the comparative fertility which is creeping up the
bleakest mountain sides. Between infield and outfield
land, the difference is always great in variable climates ;
but when the spring months favour moor aid uiountain
cultivation, the ekes thus thrown into the lap of Ceres
adds prodigiously to the general store. At the distance
of every few years hillmen are compellel to draw on the
valleys for the most important of all our staple,, meal ;
but at present the tables are so complrtely turned,
that, should a favourable back end be graciously v,uuh-
safed, they will aggrandise the general market by
becoming sellers in place of buyers. From what-
ever cause, barley is the best of all the white
crops, not In one but in every county ; and even experi-
enced malsters admit that they have seen nothing squal
to present appearances during the last twenty years. In
1844, barley paid better than wheat, and hence the in-
creased breadth of the culture wherever you wander in
Britain or Ireland. For months the grain markets re-
mained wonderfully stationary, with prices greatly under
the Premier's calculation, in aenouncieg the t ew sliding
scale ; but of late the tendency has been decidedly up•
wards, say, in the case of wheat, ss. per quarter—in all
probability occasioned by the speculation more or less
inseparable from uncertain weather. That there is a
sufficiency of old grain stored, to meet the wants of the
country, is a fact well known to the corn factors ; but.
as the approaching harvest will be rather a late one, there
are many who build on, and endeavour to profit by, this
circumstance. Last year stocks were tolerably rile iu
the end of August ; but at present we are behind a
mark so enviable a fortnight, if not three eet-ks ; and, so
far as can be judged at the present time, harvest labour
cannot be general before the first wet k in Septernb,r.
Much, therefore, depends on the future ; and, though
• every shower that falls is becoming a loss as the
season advances, excepting to turnips, it is pleasant
to look on the sunny side of things, by exulting in
the hope that all will yet be well. From the
bleakness of May, the cattle trade was late in
beginning ; and after the first lush of grass, lean stock
rose too rapidly in price. This circumstance alarmed
'the buyers, and for several weeks bullocks asad heifers
were difficult to dispose of at a considerable reduction.
But matters are mending in this respect, and again we
have something like the natural proportion between fat
and lean in the markets of the south. In fact, were it
not for the unfortunate distemper that still lingers in
many parts of England, the trade in droving would leave
living profits to such as have courage to prosecute con-
tinuously so fluctuating a traffic. Sheep, on the other
hand, have paid well during the last twelvemonths,
whether to such as breed or fatten on turnips. The
ipnritchees ofen db,ualnbds,tlvmhsicehnawilrde
mhaignl3l.
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Forsel thaendstos')retathlhrgththeoprer'estbZt the
ell sbaeleanofex‘mvcialeiyltleebnesttesoesetakii
son : at such of the Border fairs us are over, lambs sold
remarkably well, and generally, at least,
mated at from 2s. 6d. to 3s. above the prices of last year.
The fleece is not quite so buoyant ; but the clip was so
large that our mountaineers musitgaminot!eny‘.l_'eiler
weight. even
should they lose fractionally u
Courier.

DANGER TO ST. PETER'S AT ROME.—A letter
from Rome contains the followirg :....One of the most splendid
monuments of Catholic art, the dome of St. Peter's at Rome,
inspires serious alarm in the minds of it:, architects of the city.
For a long time past ihr curila has been cracked in man y
places, and ten arches of iron, weighing 60,000 kilogrammes
have been placed so as to prevent its fall. It has just been
discovered that the Linterninn, above which rises the cross
which crowns the edifice, is cracked ihrough and through. The
numerous lightning conductors w hieh had teen erected by
Pope Pius VII., for the protection of the edifice, removes all
idea of this mischief having been the effect of a thunder-storm.
The lanternino is being surrounded by heavy iron chains, to
' prevent the cracks front extending. The restoration of the
ancient Basilic of St. Paul, on the Ostia-road, and which was
destroyed by fire some years since, is almost completed. An
English company has jut made a proposition to the Papal
Government for deepening the Tiber. It demands neither
payment nor indemnity, hoping to repay itself by the monu-
ments of antiquity which it expects to find in the bad of the
river. If the Pontifical Government accede to this offer, it
is thought at Rome that the Company will have an excellent
bargain.— Galignani.

EXHUMATION OF THE BODY OF
LIE r re GENERAL GEORGE DICK.
u•G 16 —Yesterday afternoon an inquiry
eotneweecil in this city before A. 11. English, Esq., the
Coroner, as to :he dsa-li of Lieut.-General George Dick,
detni'=,e, it will be remembered, took place as far
hack as the 15th of lttrch. 1814. From what has trans-
pired darisg the last kw days, a considerable sensation
has bean crewed amongst the fashionable circles of Bath
and Clifton. The deceased was a gentleman of large
fortune, who formerly resided at Clifton, but towards
the close of his life he went to reside at Bath, where he
kept a large establishment, and moved in the highest
circles of society. The present inquiry was instituted,
as will be seen from the introductory remarks of the
Co, onsr, at. tl.e instance of his eldest son, George Dick,
Esq . who tills an office in her Majesty's civil service in
the East Lilies. and who has come from Mazoompore for
the exoresi purpose of causing it to be made. At the
time of Geieral Dick's death the only members of his
family residing with him were his own daughter, a Mrs.
Briedel I, whose husband formerly lived in this city, but
is no v out of England, and her son (by a former mar-
riage), a Mr. Thoines. At the period that Mr. George
Dick 14 ft England a will existed in his favour. An
affeetionsee c xrespondenc. was kept up between himself
and pa-eat till the time of his death, after which a will
was produced, leavini: the General's property to the
grandson, Mr. Thomas. The death of the General was
rather sudden, and tkis fact, together with other circum-
stances, have tended to raise a suspicion of foul play.
At three o'clock in the afternoon the coroner and jury
assembled at the Cemetery at Bath wick, for the purpose
of witnessing the exhumation of the remains of the
gallant officer, and of proceeding with the inquiry. Mr.
Ilerepath, the eminent analytical chemist, and Mr.
George Barrette, surgeon, attended to make a post
',torten: examination. Mr. George and Mr. Dick (sous
of the deceased) were likewise present, as were also Dr.
Cardue, Dr. Daniel, and many other members of the
medical profession and resident gentry of Bath, Clifton,
and Bristol.
The jury having been sworn aid taken their seats in
the chapel of the cemetery, the coroner said they were
assembled under circumstances of a distressing and ex-
traordinary character, to inquire as to the death of Gene-
ral George Dick. Althou !h a very long time had elapsed
since his demise, et t circumstances had come to In! (the
coroner's) knee ledge
which rendered it imperative in
him, in the faithful discharge of his office, to cause the
present inquire. Tee death of General Dick took place
in that city as fer back as seventeen or eighteen months
ago; circumstances accompanying it were such as ren-
dered it exceedingly desirable and proper that aninquest
should have been belch at the time, and had the par-
ties by whom the deceased had been surrounded ((teed
with discretion and propriety an inquest undoubtedly
would have been institu ed. Ile (the coroner) was acting
now at the earnest r, quest of the General's eldest son, a
gentleman of the highest character and respectability,
who was in India at the time of his father's death, and
who had at groat sacrifice of time, feeling, and money.
come to England to have the matter investigated. In
ordering the exhumation of the body he (the coroner)
beli ;veil that he was acting in the st, ice-. discharge of his
duty lb curse there were circumstances besides Mr.
iworov.ition to jitsif. t to cour,..:, he had taken.
Fran p.riod which d since the death, the
ch. arte-s of discovering whether it had been caused by
violence rested on a posebidty. Still if it had been pro-
duced by some drscription of poison traces might yet be
four el, and Mr. flerepeth, whose fame as an analytical
chemist must be well known to them all, was present to
remove and examine the stomach and intestines. Mr.
Barrette, the deputy coronerfer the coun'y, would make
t tea c een million of the body, and it would be
eeis are. ,s well to M . Dick as to the parties in-
irectly accused, should tie body be found insuch a state
of preservation as to enable them to arrive at the cause
of death. Mr. Dick had good reason to be dissatis-
fied with the conduct of that part of the family which
resided with his parent at the time of his death,
and to whom the propriety of holding an inquest
was made at that period. Mr. Thomas, however, inter-
fere I, and th.• re was no necessity fir it, and that
the ;duly g.aadtather could bo buried without
one. A certificate hid been given oy two doctors that
the deceast d had (lied from apoplexy, bet on those gen-
tlemen being summoned, they could give no reason fur
that opinion, except that the General died suddenly, and

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whilst with some of his family. Unless the cause of
death could be ascertained, it would be useless entering
into any inquiry touching the other circumstances, and
therefore he (the Coroner) would have the examination
made at once. It was possible the deceased might have
died from the agency of some poison. If arsenic had
been employed, they might detect its presence ; he be-
lieved, however, that when arsenic was used, the death
was seldom so sudden as it had been in this case.

The Coroner and jury then proceeded to the tomb,
from which the coffin was taken, and opened in their
presence.
The remains having been identified, the inquiry was
adjourned to afford time for the postmortem examination
to be made.

DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE OF

LARGE TOWNS

The Government Bill (prepared by Sir James Graham)
for the improvement of the sewerage and drainage of
towns and populous districts, and for making provision
for au ample supply of water, and for otherwise pro-
moting the health and convenience of the inhabitants,
is now printed, and avowedly for the purpose of
being circulated through the country, as the Bill
will not be proceeded with until next session, the
second reading being postponed for three months. It
occupies 118 pages, and the heads of the clauses alone
fill seven folio pages closely printed. Ample provi-
sions are made for the election of Commissioners by rate-
payers, for the appointment of inspectors, their mode
of meeting and conducting business, &c. The publicly
interesting portions of the Bill, however, are those
relating to the system of drainage and sewerage,
&c., proposed to be adopted. Towns are to be effec-
tually sewered ; and the inspector for the district is to
furnish the Commissioners with an estimate of the cost
of the sewerage works. All sewers are to be vested in
the Commissioners, and to be under their management
and control. The Commissioners are to make new
sewers where requisite, mills and other obstructions tc
drainage being enabled to be purchased and removed.
Private drains are to be made from houses to communi-
cate with the sewers, and no houses are to be built
without drams. Houses are to be built on a
proper level, to be fixed by the Commissioners.
Vaults and cellars under streets are not to be made
without the consent of the Commissioners ; and
drains, privies, and cesspools, are to be kept
in good order, and to be subject to inspectior.
by the officers of the Commissioners. The lniftet
are also to cause streets to be cleansed, and dust and
ashes to be removed from houses, and they may water
the streets. A medical officer is proposed to be ap-
pointed, subject to the approval of the Secretary o!
State, to inquire into and report upon the sanitary con
dition of any town or district, and such medical officer i$
to perform post mortem examinations when required by
the Coroner. The Commissioners may, further, on re-
part of the said medical officer, order filthy and unwhole.
some houses to be cleansed and whitewashed, and as:
inspector of nuisances is to be appointed fur superin
tending the general execution of the provisions of
this Act ; and for receiving complaints and laying
informations, if necessary. Slaughter-houses, am
knackers'-yards, &c , are to be registered, and regulatiue,
are to be mule tor their cleanliness and for their in
spection. The inspector is to snake a report on the suf-
ficiency of the supply of water, and, if necessary, state
the best means of increasing it; and the Commissioners
may, with the approval of the inspector, contract with
water companies for a supply, or may lease any power:
vested in them. Power is also to be given to put
chase springs of water, &c., by agreement, under the
provisions of the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act, &c
Sewer rates, paving rates, and general rates, are to bt
made, to be levied on occupiers of houses and other pro
perty, &c., and the Commissioners are to make water
rates, &c.

CAMBBRWELL FAlR.—Notwithstanding the fre•
quent complaints made by the inhabitants of Camberwell of
the nuisance to which they are subjected by continuing this
fair, it opened yesterday, as timid, on Camberwell-green.
Mr. Macready has, it is stated, con,luftied an en-
gazement with the manager of the Princess's Theatre for a
term. He will appear early in November, and play six weeks;
after which he quits the metropolis again to complete some pro-
vincial arrangements, and returns to complete his number of
representations with Mr, Maddox.