THE FIELD 
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DREADFUL MURDER IN LINCOLNSHIRE. 
The small town of Grow land, in Lincolnshire, was on 
Tuesday the scene of a dreadful catusirophe. Mr. Hickling, 
a firmer residing in South-street, has a daughter by his 
first iwife married to a tradesman of the town, named 
Joseph Baines, tailor and draper. On Tuesday morning, 
about 10 o'clock, a woman named Ro wlett, saw Baines go 
j.jio the house alone. In the course of a fow minutes Mrs. 
Hickling r fished out screaming murder, closely followed by 
Baines with u poker in his hand. She fell to the ground, 
nod while thus prostrate, she was struck on the head by 
IJ.iinos, who seemed much excited, striking blow upon blow, 
apparently with all his force, llowlctt immediately cried 
out, “ Oh, Mr. Baines, what arc you going to do ?" and a shoe- 
maker named Ringrosn hurried to Mrs. Hickling’s assistance. 
On Riiigroso’s interference Baines" threw down the poker 
unil ran [away, but |ho returned, took up the poker again, 
mid made another blow ot the demised. After this he ran 
, (f a second time, lie did not speak a word during or niter 
the murderous attack, and no evidence was udduced before 
i he coroner explanatory of his motives. Deceased had her 
arms broken in two places, and the skull completely 
fractured from ear to ear, several portions of bono being 
driven into the brain. These facts were deposed to by 
witnesses at the inquest on Wednesday. The coroner said the 
evidence was clear; and the jury immediately returned a 
verdict of “ Wilful murder” against Joseph Baines. 
some chased silver jug, was presented by the Commodore, 
« a suitable speech, to G. W. Moss, Esq. Several of the 
yachts of the club were out during the day. Most conspi- 
cuous among them were the beautiful schooner yacht 
Rosalind and the Coralie cutter. We must also mention 
that Mr. Gribbins’ excellent and powerful hand enlivened 
the day’s proceedings; and Mr. Oakes provided with much 
taste the refreshments on board the steamer. 
RACKETS. 
Dbprat of the Champion Mitchell and the 
Ex-Champion Young dy the two Erwoods.— The 
evenness of the pluylng in the. match at the Belvidere, be- 
l veen Mitchell and the London Amateur , and George Erwnod 
mid Morris, led to a second match, which came off at Bir- 
mingham, on Wednesday and Thursday last. Mitchell and 
Young wore matched against George and Frank Erwood — 
the four best players in England. The match consisted of 
flee rubbers of the first two games of fifteen aces each. 
The result was, that the Erwoods beat their opponents by 
winning four of the five rubbers. A detailed account of the 
match, which excited the most intense interest at Birming- 
ham, as it will no doubt throughout the vackot world, will 
be given next week. 
MEDWAY YACHT CLUB. 
The monthly meeting and dinner of this Club were hold 
on Monday at the “ Royal Victoria,” Rochester, Commodore 
Robinson in the chair. Among the toasts drank were, 
‘'The Queen,’’ “ Tho patrons Lord do Lisle and Sir Herbert 
Mnddock, M.P.,” “The Mayor, Aldermen, and Corporation 
of Rochester,” “ The Members of Rochester and Chatham,” 
“ Capt. Richards, C.B., nnd the Naval officers of the 
Medway station,” “ Colonel Marcus Beresfnrd, nnd officers 
of the garrison,” ‘‘Tho Press,” &c. The Commodore 
and officers of the Medway Yacht Club was proposed nnd 
responded to -in a most enthusiastic manner. Commodore 
Robinson returned thanks in a neat speech, and alluded to 
the increasing prosperity of the Club in a gratifying manner. 
The Vixen, manned by a Medway crew, headed by Martin, 
late master of the War Hawk and Sverige, is the flag-ship 
at present in commission. Several gentlemen were proposed 
for ballot at tho next meeting. The greatest harmony nnd 
good feeling 'prevailed, and the members separated after 
spending a most agreeable evening. 
Royal Western Yacht Club (Plymouth). — The 
Annual General Meeting will bo held the duy before the 
regatta. 
ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON INTELLIGENCE, COWES. 
Arrival. — June 7 ; Shark Schooner, William Curling, 
Esq., from the Baltic, last from Poole. 
Sailing. — June 8 ; Virginia Yawl, Joseph Gee, Esq., for 
Hall. 
Members at tiie Club House during the Week.— 
Win. Curling, Esq., Wnt. Lyon, Esq., Sir II. Ogluuder, 
Bt. [Vide p. 534.] 
AQUATICS ON THE SEVERN. 
Shrewsbury School Boat-races.— Tho members 
of Shrewsbury Schools havo this year given far more than 
usual attention to aquatics ; nnd several of the crews hav- 
ing been coached by old Cambridge and Oxford oaismcn, 
the style of rowing In the school has improved so much 
that it bids fair to rival Eton and Westminster as u nursery 
for rowing. The races, of which particulars are given be- 
low, caino off on the 6th instant, over tho beautiful reach of 
water between Shelton and Berwick. Tho distance, a liitlo 
over a mile, was necessarily short, to allow tiino for tha 
various races. 
The first of these was between two six-oar crews, sclocted 
as the best and most equully matched from the different 
boats. 
YACHTING INTELLIGENCE. 
ROYAL WELSH YACHT CLUB, CARNARVON. 
The monthly meeting of this club was held on Wednes- 
day last, the Rear-Commodore presiding. The Hon. Sec. 
announced several handsome subscriptions towards the erec- 
tion of the new club-house, a sketch of the front of which ap- 
pears in the Book of Rules, just issued to members After 
the dispatch of .the usual routine business of the club, the 
meeting was adjourned to Saturday the 17th inst , when 
the members will proceed to the election of a Commodore 
in the room of the late lamented Marquis of Anglesey. 
Very few yachts are at present out on this station, the 
season being an unusually late one here. The following, 
however, are fitting for sea, viz., the “Vesta” schooner, 
240 tons, Lord Newborough ; “ Wanderer" schooner, 40 
tons, H. Owen, Esq. ; “ Queen Victoria” cutter, J. F. 
Mad’docks, Esq. ; “ Wyvern,” T. Roper, Esq. Sailed — 
The “ Ariel” schooner, 118 tons, Commodore Littledale, 
R.M.Y.C. ; the “ Princess Olga” schooner, 50 tons, H. 
Leader, Esq., R.W.Y.C. Arrived — The “ Eugenie” 
schooner, 95 tons, Capt. JWardlow, R.V.Y.C. It is un- 
derstood this yacht is shortly to sail for the Baltic sea. 
We believe the time for holding the Carnarvon Regatta 
will be fixed at the adjourned meeting of the club on the 
17th inst. 
ROYAL MERSEY YACHT CLUB.— SAILING MATCH. 
The first match of the season of this club took place on 
Wednesday, between vessels of the second class. The 
Commodore, Thomas Littledale, Esq., officers, members, 
and their friends embarked on board one of Mr. Wil- 
loughby’s steamers, and proceeded, shortly after 10 a.m., 
to the Marine Station, where the Rear-Commodore, Jona- 
than Grindrod, Esq., had the yachts ready moored at their 
stations in the following order: — 
Station. Racing Yacht. Tons. Owner's Name. 
1 Ranger 13 G. W. Moss, Esq. 
2 Victoria D Hon. Secretary. 
3 Challenge (new) 8 A Bower, Esq. 
4 Mirage (new) 18 G. R. Woodward, Esq. 
5 Stanley 17 Thomas Wilson, Esq. 
6 Surprise 15 II. F. Itigge, Esq. 
The Stanley and Surprise, although entered, did not start; 
and the Mirage and Challenge were new vessels, now tor 
the first time to be tried. It is fair to state that the 
Mirage was only finished on Tuesday night, and was not 
at all in fit condition to contend; but we fully expect she 
will yet prove a good boat, when she is all in order. The 
Victoria and Challenge are both after the American model, 
with sliding keel. The former is not a new yacht, having 
keen built by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. Melling, some years 
since, to try if the American principle were adapted to 
English waters. Having more body, being decked all over, 
and well ballasted with iron, she is not “a skim-dish," but 
n very wholesome sea-boat, with one great mast. Com- 
modore Littledalc’s schooner yacht, the Ariel, was the 
Hag- ship, and looked well under her gay colours. Ihe 
i. ...... fivn minutes before 11. 
PRINCE OF WALES YACHT CLUB. 
First Match of the Season.— On tho 7th inst., at 
half-past nine o'clock, tlie Gannet steamer left Hungerford 
with the Commodore, Hon. Secretary, and Stewards on 
board, bearing in addition to the broad pendant of tho 
Coinmodoro and the ensign of the club, the union jack, 
and the now popular ensigns of our Gallic neighbour and 
the Padishah. On reaching London Bridge and Blackwall 
tho living freight was increased considerably, say up to 
about 200 in number. On leaving the pier and reaching the 
East India Dock, wo observed a yacht, gaily dressed with 
colours and bearing the broad pendant of Commodore 
Robinson, of the M. Y. C., who saluted Commodore B«rn- 
custle’s pendant with 11 guns, which compliment tho 
steamer hove to to acknowledge. Commodore Robinson 
then loft the Vixen, rowed alongside and joined the steamer. 
On reaching the Eritli, wo found the competing yachts, with 
only one exception, at their stations. At their stations, we 
repeat, were the Idas, Gnat, Prince of Wales, Irresistible, 
Bantam, Little Mosquito, Blue- Eyed Maid, Britannia, Alba- 
tross, Julia, and Idea. Tho Conundrum only was absent, 
owing, we regret to lenrn, to an accident befalling her owner, 
which has unfortunately placed him on a bed of sickness. 
In addition to the racing yachts, there was a complete 
cloud of canvas 6tudding the hay. We noticed in com- 
pany the Ino, Romp, Georgiana, Wanderer, Valentino, 
Kitten, Vampire, Scorpion, Daisy, Mv story, Cormorant, 
nnd several others. At a quarter to one the gun for start- 
ing was fired, on tho return of the Commodore from the 
usual “tour d’inspection,” which he took in his gig. It 
is difficult to say which yacht exhibited tho smartest sea- 
manship in getting her canvas set. The Albatross was 
thought to bo first off, followed by Julia and Britannia, 
Blue-Eyed Maid and Idea bringing up the rear. 
The Chapman Head was ultimately rounded in the fol- 
lowing order : — 
SABRINA. 
1. Hlnrlch 
2. Taylor, C. H. 
3. Lewis 
4. Whitehead 
6. Whiting 
Potts, A. W. (stroko) 
Cox. Warren. 
rRIDE OF THE SEVERN. 
1. More 
2. Cayley 
3. Spnrkcs 
4. Thomas 
6. Butler, S. 
Casson (stroke) 
Cox. MUne. 
This was a most exciting race ; tho start was beautiful, 
and the two boats vowed nearly our and oar throughout tho 
whole distance ; the Sabrina ultimately winning by barely n 
quarter of a length. Both crews rowed exceedingly well ; 
had not the Sabrina bad the advantugc of tho inside the race 
would have ended at least in a dead beat. Time against 
stream, 7 minutes 30 soconds. 
SECOND RACE. 
LILY (Randan). 
1. Warren 
2. Moroley 
Holmes (stroke) 
Cox. Yardley. 
VICTORY (Pair-onr). 
1. Colwill 
2. Raikes 
Cox. Harris, E. 
This excellent race was won by tho Victory, in whoso 
favour was the insido, by about threo lengths. Distance, 
three quarters of a mile, with the stream ; timo, 5 minutes 
18 seconds. 
THIRD RACE. 
CYDNUS. 
1. Riddell 
2. Eden 
3. Mooro 
4. Ferguson 
6, Wood, T. 
Dunn (stroko) 
Cox. Twist, F. 
SABRINA. 
1. Moro 
2. Taylor. C. II. 
3. Mucfarlan 
4. Clark 
6. I.uckock 
Barfi (stroko) 
Cox. Lender. 
h. m. 
Little Musquito 3 14 
Britannia 3 16 
Julia 3 17 
Blue-Eyed Maid 3 23 
Idea 3 25 
h. m. s. 
Idas 3 26 0 
| Irresistible 3 30 0 
I Gnat 3 30 30 
Albatross 3 42 0 
Bantum 3 45 0 
The run back afforded little diversity of sailing, and tho 
yachts maintained almost tho same order. Little Musquito 
changed her jib- headed for a square-headed topsail of 
enormous proportions, and Britannia shifted her jib for a 
balloon jib. Julia could set nothing but a jib-beaded top- 
sail, owing to the bead of her mast being sprung. Mine 
host of the Freemasons', the caterer of the day, now became 
the popular deity of the moment, and corks flew about in 
all directions, and unhappy pigeons in vain protruded their 
supplicaiing legs through transitory crust. Great credit is 
duo to Messrs. Watson, Coggin, and Banks, lor tho profusion 
with which they catered, and the excellent attendance of 
waiters under the able superintendance of Mr. C<»ggin, jun. 
Mr. Coupon's band enlivened tho scene, and dancing for a 
while was tho order of the day. 
On arriving ut the goal at Erith, the yachts came in in 
the following order : — 
h. m. 
h. m. 
6 27 
6 23 
6 20 
signal to start was given about five minutes before 11. 
On the gun firing, the yachts canted round to the wind 
very gracefully. The Mirage was the first away (an aus- 
picious commencement of her career), and after her came 
the Challenge and Victoria, the Ranger starting last. 
There was a nice “ wholsail” breeze from N.N.W., ami the 
yachts presented a pretty appearance beating down the 
river. The Victoria and Ranger gradually overhauled the 
Mirage, and there was a pretty beat to windward all the 
way to the Bell Buoy between the Ranger and Victoria, 
the time being at N.W. Light Vessel — 
h. m. 
Ranger 
Victoria 2 
h. m. 
Challenge 2 11 
Mirage not timed. 
The run home’,' before the wind, which had become lighter, 
afforded the smaller yachts a better chance, and some ot 
their positions became changed; the Challenge having run 
off the wind well and gained much ; the Ranger also having 
set her very largo balloon topsail and jib, increased^ the 
distance between herself and her opponents. They aruve 
at the flag- ship in the following order: — ^ m 
Ranger *4 34 ! Challengo ....... 4 50 
The Mirage close after, the Victoria following next at 
Borne interval, having set no extra racing sails during the 
whole race. . . - 
At the conclusion of the march, the prize, a very ban 
Little Musquito 0 17 0 I Gnat 
Britannia 6 22 0 | Idea 
Julia « 23 0 I Idas 
Blue-Eyed Maid 0 25 50 | 
thus giving the first prize, Mr. Abbot’s gold cup, to the 
Musquito ; the club cups, second prize, to the Britannia ; 
and the third prize, Mr. Lllley's cup, to the Blue-Eyed 
Maid, she having saved the time allowed Tor difference 
of tonnage, viz., three minutes by ten seconds. 
To those who attended the recent meeting at the Free- 
masons' Tavern, it will appear a satisfactory freak of Fate that 
Commodore Tuckwell should now win this particular prize. 
The Prizes were then given to the respective winners by 
Commodore Bcrncastle, with the usual speeches. Mr. 
Bartlett, of the Musquito, returned thanks, and with that 
liberality so peculiar to him, ordered a dozen of Champagne, 
with which the cup was christened aud passed round to all 
on board. Mr. Legjr, of the Britannia, and Mr. Tuckwell, 
of the Blue-Eyed Maid, severally returned thanks. Mr. 
Brook then proposed the health of the Commodore, which 
was drunk amidst the most euthusiastic applause. Ihe 
Commodore returned thanks, and gave the Ladies. Mr. 
Abbott then proposed tho Honorary Secretary, Mr. Chubb, 
M. P. Turner, the Treasurer, and the Stewards, who had nil 
been most indefatigable in their exertion* to promote the 
enjoyment of the day, which was drunk with much applause. 
The steamer then bore her precious freight to their respective 
landing places, nnd the company separated at un early hour, 
delighted with the sport afford ed them. 
BIRKENHEAD MODEL YACHT CLUB. 
First-class mutch for a piece of Plate, value £-0. lor 
fixed keels only. 
Tho first rate for the present season, will tuko piuco on 
the 17th June. Challenge cup course. To start at two 
o’clock. Entries must bo made in writing, with the Houo- 
rary Secretary, nt the Club Houso, Monk’s lony Hotel 
before nine o’clock, on Tuesday evening f 1 * 0 J*’ 
Club House, WILLIAM SCOTT, 
Birkenhead, 7th Juno, 1854. JI° D » Sec ' 
The race was between tho regular crews of the two bout* 
mentioned. The style of the Cydnus crow was not remark- 
able for elegance, being of the “ rough and ready” order ; 
but they rowed well together, and exhibited plenty of [duck 
and strength. In the Sabrinu, no deficiency ot pluck, but 
considerable inaccuracy in timo was shown, which, together 
with their having tho worst side, gave tho race to the Oyd- 
nus by a length, after a capital race. Time, 7 minutes 58 
seconds. 
FOURTH RACE. 
This was the most interesting event of tho day’s racing. 
ARROW. ORIEL. 
1. Lewis 1. Hcnrich 
2. Thom ns 2. Pcelc. A. 
3. Whiting 3. Sparks 
l’otts, A. W. (stroke) 4. Whitehead 
Cox. Twist, J. 6. Baker, J. 
6. Cayley 
7. Butler, S. 
Cu&son (stroke). 
Tho Arrow is an out-rigger lately brought from Oxford ; 
the Oriel is an eight-oar of a older build, but one peculiarly 
adapted for speed on the river. Considerable speculation as 
to (he result of the race took place ; some being inclined to 
back superior build and liglnnossofbout against greutor num- 
ber of oars and quickness in starting. The crows, us to style, 
were very equally matched. Tlie Oriel, having the insido, took 
off with a decided lead, which wus soon increased to a 
length ; but on coming into straight water the Arrow began 
to steal up and brought her bows nearly to a level with the 
Oriel. The latter then put on a determined spurt ; the tide 
was in their favour and the goal near, ho they came in 
winners of an excellent race by half a length. 
THE BEG ATT A — WEDN ES D AY . 
The Regatta, according to ancient custom, took plnco on 
the 7th inst. The crews rowed up to Shelton, where they 
partook of a dejeune. They returned to Shrewsbury at seven 
o’clock, and a bumping race then took place. The oi der : 
Oriel, elght-oar, as above; Cydnus, six-oar, , a* 
Arrow a? /.£ 
rate nulling beating tho latter by a length and a-half; tho 
Victory also bumped the Lily. A spurt of half the distance 
then took place between the Cydnus and Sabrina, the latter 
having the advantage of the inside. This race, after some 
very plucky rowing, was won by tho Sabrina, by half a 
length. 
BVTTLE BETWEEN THE ENGLISH AND 
CHINESE. 
“ Hongkong, April 22. 
“ An attack made by the Imperialists mi the foreign set- 
tlement of Shanghai led to tho storming and destruction of 
e“ camp on the 4th of April by .he English and Ame- 
rican forcis. Two seamen were killed and 12 wounded of 
the volunteers Mr. J. C. Brine was dangerously wounded. 
Mr. Griswold 6 Grey lost a leg; Captain Pearson, of the 
Rose Standish, severely wounded ; doing we ll. 
(BY SUBMARINE AND EUROPEAN TELEG It A ‘'H.) 
v “ VIENNA, Thursday Earning. 
“The cordon against Tessin is to be abolished.” RLIJ ^ 
“Tho Kin" of Prussia and Counts Manteuffel, Alveus- 
i i r.n.1 (fpiTich left Berlin to-dny for Teschen to meet 
ihe' “ mM* wbo will b / attended by Count, 
puol mid Thun, Prussia h»e forbitldeo ihe export of au«um» 
nition. 
