The Sun. — 1848-08-01 (London, England)

GREAT AQUATIC PERFORMANCE. The match against time, in which Mr. Clayton undertook for a large bet to row from Richmond-bridge to Westminster-bridge, with tide, in one hour and fifty minutes, took place yesterday evening. The match was one creating the most lively interest, and considerable sums depended upon the result, money being laid out at 5 and 6t04 on time. At about six o'clock last evening Mr. Clayton, who does not in appearance warrant the impression that he is a man of very considerable power, made his appearance at the starting place in a funny built by Wentzell, which had been out-rigged for the occasion, and was accompanied by several-cutters ; Itw Coombes, the champion of the Thames, being retained in one of them, to direct Mr. Clayton's steerage. He went to work with a fine spring tide under him, and a ♦ery fair wind with him, at a good pace, arrived at Kewbridge twenty-two minutes after the start, at Hammersmith-bridge fifty-one minutes past, at Putney in one hour and five minutes, and finally accomplished his extraordinary undertaking in one hour forty-three minutes forty-five second c, thus winning by six minutes and a quarter. Mr. Clayton, who is only a few pounds over eight stone in weight, exhibited throughout great pluck and lasting power, and did not appear, on coming in, t• exhibit distress. The distance is fourteen miles three furlongs.  Grand Heat.  ELECTION or SllRRlFFS.—Yesterday, pursuant to precept, the Lord Mayor held a common hall, at the Guildhall, for the election of sheriffs for the ensuing year, in the room of Mr. T. Chandler, excused, and Mr. Benson, who has refused to perform the office, making the third election of those functionaries since Midsummer. day. About 300 of the livery were in attendawe, and the names;of six individuals were successively put for their approval. The Lord Mayor declared the show of hands in favour of Alderman Finnis, Mr. Dyer, and Mr. Goodhart, amidst strong marks of disapprobation. His Lordship having retired with the civic officers to the Council Chamber, shortly after returning to the hustings the Town Clerk declared Alderman Finnis and Mr. Dyer duly elected sheriffs. Alderman Sidney immediately demanded a poll on behalf of Alderman Finnis and Mr. Goodhart, Proclamation for the poll was made forthwith, and it opened pro fee-ma from three until four o'clock. It will be kept open for seven clear days. SarbERCTED MURDER OF AN OLD LADY 'AT CUEDDlR.—Considerable excitement has prevailed at Cheddar in consequence of the exhumation of the body of an old lady, named Sandal!, who died in December last. The deceased, we understand, was a single lady, and at one time carried on a profitable business as a staymaker. Having acquired a considerable competence,. she some Before her death she made a will in favour of two nephews, time since gave up business and retired into private life. ,who had expected to inherit instigation of her phews, and the present inquiry has commenced at the her property. The body was exhumed in the presence of the Coroner and jury, Mr. Lawrence, surgeon, five hand others, and opened in a barn ad-. joining Cheddar Church. The viscera, &c., we'.. Mr. Lawrence, who subsequen clv for analysation to Mr. Heropath cb deliveredtoat k eenr chtcharge grheem surgeons, of by of this city. The result of the analysation will not be made known until the Coroner and jury assembles again OF 13rTillooloi;sa .p_er GRAVESENT,. onEWareadAnaPrEsdaaTYlonNe x 31.—This morning draughts from the several ,TULY depots at Chattham arrived hero and embarked from the Customhouse Quay, in boats, on board the ship Aboukir,Cu.stomCommander Charles Scott, for Bengal, there to join their respective regiments serving in that presidency, troops consist of 85 men of the 18th dency. The (Irish), four men of the 53d, seven regiment (Royal men of the 98th, and ten men of men of the 80th, 134 the 61st, making a total of 240 men. There are also 20 women and 15 children. Captain L. L. Montgomery of the 80th in command, with the following and Ensign Thomas Gbofficers :--Lieutenant Abbottend Ensign Nunn, 80th ; ae tt, 6I s t ; Ensign Leckie and b Ensign Brown of the 98th regiment. The ship, previous to the troops embarking, was inspected by the military authorities from Chatham Garrison.