The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-12-23 00:00:00

TO COLONEL KNOT ♦ND THE PASSENGERS ON HOARD Till

deNCIAL scrams:iv.
Ladies and Gentlemen,-1 do myself the honour to acknew-
ledge the receipt of your very kind fetter, dated this day, which is
gratifying in the extreme to me, both from being unexpected, a-d
the flattering sentiments it conveys. If I have been so happy as
to merit your good opinion and esteem, during a voyage, pro-
tracted to an unusual length of time by unforeseen events, I attri-
bute it to my good fortune in having on board the Bengal Met.
chant, Ladies and Gentlemen, who were determined to be contented
and happy under privations at all times to be expected on ship-
board.
I accept with pleasure, and feelings which I am unableto express,
the piece of plate you have done me the honour to present to me,
and which will ever convey to me the most ples.sing reflections,
and always remind me of the many pleasant and happy days I have
passed amongst you. Permit me to tender you my best thanks,
and to offer you collectively and individually every good wish for
your future welfare, happiness, and prosperity.
I have the honour to he, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
(Signed) ALEXANDER BROWN,
Madras, April 29, 1824.

LEATHER ISHEATHING.—The schooner Eliza returned
yesterday from the Mediterranean, after an absence of six
months. It will be recollected that this is the first vessel
sheathed with leather. We learn that the experiment has
fully equalled the expectations of those who suggested the
plan. The owners, Messrs. Barker and Co., intend to
exhibit to public inspection the bottom of the vessel, as
I soon as the cargo is discharged.—Jfcrcantile Advertiser.

" Arrived late last night, at his father's residence, Grove
House, Old Brompton, Captain Brett, of the sth Hussars.
who sailed from Bombay on board the Cambridge, the Bth
of August. Some of4he passengers were put into a pilot-
boat off the Isle of Wight, but, by some mismanagement.
she struck on the rocks within three hundred yards of the
shore. A small boat was attached to'the pilot-boat, into
which more than half the passengers ventured, and reached
the shore in safety, leaving the remainder in a most perilous
situation, until they were relieved by the same conveyance.
Shortly afterwards the pilot-host sunk, with all the luggage,
which was washed on shore the next morning. Alt the
passengers were most hospitably received at the house of
Mr. Howe, of the Isle of Wight. Captain Brett accompa-
nied Captain Duckenfield up to town, who, we understand,
had brought despatches to Government from the Cape."
The following is from Lloyd's List :
Potts ISMOUT Dec.2l.
" It has blown a heavy gala all day from SW. to W.
and continues unabated. The pilot-hoat No. 20, reported
yesterday to be lost, is confirmed to-day. The passengers,
eleven in number, taken out of the Cambridze, from Borne
bay, were all saved by a small-boat belon-4ing to the pilot-
vessel the Purser. Captains Duckenfield, Prissiek, and
Anthony, clung to the man of the pilot-boat for one hour,
till a boat came to their *distance. A guard was sent to
look out for the despatches, some of which have been saved,
but the directions are obliterated. The outwore-Sound
remain all well."