The Express.
London, England, 1867-09-02 00:00:00

THE FATE OP THE dECADI.

The following report of Admiral Simon, com-
mander of the French fleet in Greek waters, gives
an account of the destruction of the famous
blockade runner Arcadi
On Monday morning, the 20th of August, after I had
received some women and children at Selino, I sailed for
St. Roumeli to take others from that port. During the
day the captain of the Izzedin, a large Turkish steamer,
which cast anchor near my ship, visited me, and told me
that on the previous evening the Arcadi had been to St.
Roumeli, and landed a part of her cargo ; but not having
sufficient time to discharge the rest, she had sailed for
Gabdon, and that he expected her back on Monday even-
ing, when he intended to ►ttack her. On Monday after-
noon, after I had embarked the women and children, I
started for Athens ; but two hours afterwards I heard guns
behind me. Going on deck I saw in the distance two
'teamed, one chasing the other and fighting. In
• short time they approached me, and I saw that
one was the Arcadi and the other the lazedin. The
lizedin reached the Arcadi and gave her • broadside, to
which the Arcadi replied in the tame manner. As soon
as the two steamers were close together, the sailors began
firing with their rifles. While the fight was hottest, two
Turkish men-of-war made their appearanoe round the
Cape of Krio-metopo. The position of the Arcadi then
became very perilous. At that moment the captain of
the Annuli, with great presence of mind and coolness,
turned his little steamer, faced the three enemy's vessels,
and passed through them at full speed, amidst a tre-
mendous fire from the large guns, and a shower of bullets.
Thp Arcadi soon approached the land, and after
coasting soave distance along the small bay sr.
rived near the Cape of Krio.metopo, where the
captain ran her aground in order to save the crew. The
fighting lasted till one o'clock in the morning. At that
time the three Turkish vessels cast anchor near the
Arcadi. I heard • sharp firing of rifles during the rest of
the night, and stayed until morning to ascertain the result.
I .hen saw the Arca& in flames, but I could not learn
whether she had been fired by her captain or by the
enemy. The Turkish boats were full of wounded, who were
transported to the Turkish vessels, and the Iszedin steamed
away in a very damaged condition.

The death of M. Barthelemy, the well-known
poet, at Marseilles, at the imperial residence, of which
city he was librarian, is announced. The deceased was in
his flat year.
GREAT FIRE IN CORSICA.—A terrible fire is said
to have broken out in one of the crown forests near
Ajaecio, Corsica. From the sea it presents the spectacle
of a sort of mountain of fire. The flames are devouring a
space of several leagues. Sailors and troops are hastening
to the spot to afford help.
AN EMPEROR CALLINO A CAB.-011 the return
of the Imperial party to Lille, the court carriages
were net in attendance at the station. The Em-
peter Napoleon acoordinsly called a cab, and, with the
Emprus, took his place in it. The cortege was not so im-
posing as it would otherwise have been, but the incident
pleased the population beyond measure. The people ap-
plsTdedigrestly, and much gaiety was mingled with its

PILOT BOATS FOR BOMBAY. —Two fine pilot
boats, intended for the Bombay service, were launched on
Saturday from the yard of Messrs. Royden and Son, Liver-
pool. Each vessel measures 79 feet between perpendicu-
lars, and 90 feet 6 inches over all. with a tonnage,
builders' measurement, of 125. The boats, which were
named the Sunbeam and the Zephyr, are fore and aft
schooner rigged, with raised quarter decks, under which
are cabin and dining saloons.
THZ TRADE or CANADA.—The accounts from
Canada, no less than from the United States, are favour-
able as regards the grain crops, and a good revival of mer-
cantile business is ex in consequence. It is also
stated that cheese is 'ailing to assume an important
on positi in Canadian t e. From being large importers
reted
a few years since, the colony have now a heavy surplus to
export. It is estimated that there are 21.1 factories in
operation in Canada, the product of which is expected this
)ear to amount to nearly 25,000,0001155., the aggregate
value of which to the country will be from 400,000 f. to
500,000 f.
END OF THE JAFFA COLONY. —The American
colony at Jaffa, Syria, publish en appeal to all humane and
benevolent societies and individuals for assistance to enable
them to return to their homes in Maine. They say that they
have been deceived by their prophet, C. J. Adams, who has
swindled and duped them in various ways. Their crops
have failed thorn entirely, and they say they are " left in
this strange land, utterly ruined, sick of fever and ague,
without means, our clothes worn out, our children without
school, or any eaching whatever, and growing up in dis-
tressing ignoranoe—suffering from the climate, with starva-
tion staring us in the face, and not the slightest prospect for
any kind of work or way to earn our living. Out of 156
souls that sailed with us from America, 54 have returned,
17 have died ; the remaining 06-16 (Mr. Adams, his
family, and 13 others) excepted--are all longing to return
to America. But 40 of these are so entirely dependent on
Mr. Adams at present for the means of sustenance that
they fear to act openly and according to their desires and
convictions, and therefore do not si,n this appeal." Their
statement of their condition is vouched for by the rnited
States' Consul, to whom assistance may be sent.—Ncic
York Times. _ _

Hamm CoNorer.—On Thursday a number of
young gentlemen were returning from a sail on the
Ulster Canal at Lisburn, when their attention wu
directed by a crowd of people with lighted candles in their
hands, and, on inquiring the cause of the excitement.
they were informed that a young lad bad fallen into the
river. One of their number, Mr. John Millar, jun.,
divested himself of his COAt boots, and bat, and then
quietly observing where hubbies arose to the surface, in-
stantly dived to the bottom et that spot, but failed in
finding the object of hie search, and was detained a con-
siderable time extricating himself from the mud in which
he sank deep. Upon reaching the surface, his attention
was directed to another place, when he again dived to the
bottom, and in hie powerful grasp brought up the lad, and
with considerable difficulty succeeded in placing him on
board a lighter, when he was found to be quite insensible.
Medical aid was at once called, and to the inexpressible
joy of his friends he was in • short time pronounced out of
danger.—Northern Whig.
FATAL ACCIDENT TO A LADY.—A fatal accident
occurred on Thursday night at the village of Arretoo, Isle
of Wight, to Mrs. Zambre.of London. The deceased, who
was the wife of Mr. Zambra, of the firm of MMES.
Negretti and Zambra, had been staying for • month
at Ventnor with her husband and family, and on Thursday
they took a drive to Newport and Carisbrooke. On their
return they stayed for • short time at Arreton, where they
alighted and viewed the church. The party having re-
turned to the carriage, Mrs. Zambia entered, when the
borne suddenly started off without the driver, and the
deceased, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was
thrown violently out. She was found lying on the ;round
at • short distance, life being nearly extinct, and death
soon terminated her sufferings. An inquest was held on
Friday before Mr. Blake, coroner for the island, when the
jury returned • verdict of " Accidental death," accom-
panied with an expression of opinion that sufficient care
was not taken to have drivers at the head of the horses or
on the box when passengers are entering a carriage.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
. • (THIS DAY.)
•
00IORT OF IiI&FXRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commisiioner Holroyd.)
His Amen: attended this morning, and will continue to
set as Vacation Commissioner during the present month,
when he will be relieved by Mr. Commissioner Winslow.
Several applications for release were made' and other
business of a formal nature was disposed of, but nothing of
public interest transpired.

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.
(THIS DAY.)

The September general sessions of the pesos for the
county of Middlesex commenced this morning at the Ses-
sions-house, Clerkenwell•green, before Mr. Serjeant Dow-
ling (Deputy As Dr. Jarvia, and Mr.
Simpson.
The grand jury haring been sworn by Mr. Bumbelow,
the officer of the court, Mr. Serjeant Dowling briefly ad-
dressed them on the nature of their duties, and they re-
tired to their room.