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to succour them, whether they were Roman Catho-
lics or Protestaws.—(Cheers.) When the subscrip-
tion list was examined, he felt sure that our Raman
Catholic fellow•subjects in Canada would find that
what were called the ulra-Protestants of England
were amongst the most munificent contributors.
Mr. GURNEY, in seconding the resolution, expressed
at England would, by her generosity on
tahhisope occasion,il' sustain her high character as the
promptest and most liberal consoler of the afflicted.
He hoped the words of his Lordship would not be
forgotten as to the importance of contributing to the
relief of the poor sufferers at Montreal before they
were visited by the severity of a Canadian winter.
The resolution was unanimensly agreed to.
Mr. PETER ROLT, M.P. for Greenwich, moved the
appointment of a committee to carry into effect the
preceding resolutions.
The Hon. A. KINNAIRD, M.P., seconded the
solution. If any one doubted as to the extent of the
calamity which had fallen on Montreal, the facts
which had been laid before the m:,eting must be
sufficient to prove to him that that calamity was of
the most painful character. It was of the utmost
importance that we should, by our generosity, prove
to our fellow-countrymen in Canada that the capital
of the empire felt a warm interest in them. We had
been accused at times of neglecting the interest of our
colonies. To ,ome extent that accusation bad a good
foundation. Let us, then, gladly embrace the pre-
sent opportunity of practically proving to the people
of Canada that in the success of our colonies we felt a
warm interest. A demonstration such as this would
tend very much to create such a feeling between the
mother country and the colonies as would cement the
connexion between them. He hoped that when an-
other meeting was summoned to be informed of the
result of the present appeal, it would abundantly tip-
pear that there was a great and wide-spread interest
in this country in the well-being and success of our
colonies.—(Cheers.)
The resolution was carried.
Mr. JOHN DILLON moved a resolution recommend-
ing the appointment of local committees throughout
the country to carry out the object of the meeting. It
was now, he said, nearly two centuries since, on the
very spot on which they were assembled, there raged
a conflagration greater and more distressing than that
which had occasioned the present meeting. And al-
though there was some resemblance between the two
fearful fires, yet there were some very important
differences. The fire of London was said to have
been originated by Catholics out of hatred to their
Protestant fellow-citizens. But the hateful feelings
which had propagated that assertion, bad in the pro-
gress of time died away. Protestants had that day
met to contribute to the relief of their Roman Catbo-

LONDON,

NORTHUMBELAND AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY.

ice or rrotesanee.-e------, • • •
ion li3t was examined, he felt sure that our Roman ! Tz
Jatholie fellow subjects in Canada would find that 1 and implements of husbandry of this society for the , IC
.....ELFORD, WEDNE:DAY.-rilio., exhibition of cattle /.
were amongst the most munificent contributors.
what were called the ulna-Protestants of England
the I r
closure in the vicinity of this town belonging to ,
present year, was held yesterday, in a fine open en- 1
I s
Mr. GURNEY, in seconding the resolution, expressed
hope that England would, by her generosity on interest from the presence of a large Dumber of the 1 I
Rev. J. D. Clarke. The meeting derived additional ,
his occasion, sustain her high character as the nobility and gentry of the county, including Earl c
romptest and most liberal consoler of the efil;cted. Grey, the Lord-Lieutenant, Lord Lovaine, one of I
Ie hoped the words of his Lordship would not be the Members recently elected for the northern divi- a
argotten as to the importance of contributing to the sion, and the heir apparent of the ducal house of Nor- t
chief of the poor sufferers at Montreal before they thumberland, and Sir George Grey. Many of the O
were visited by the severity of a Canadian winter. yeomanry and tenant-farmers were also in attendance, i
The resolution was unanimonsly agreed to. and a considerable body of the agricultural labourers
~
Mr. PETER Roe; M.P. for Greenwich, moved the from the immediate neighbourhood. The:weather was !
ppointment of a committee to carry into effect the exceedingly auspicious in the early part of the day, r
receding resolutions. but towards the close the show was interrupted for i
The Hon. A. KINNAIRD, ALE, seconded the about a couple of hours by a violent thunder-storm. t
elution. If any one doubted as to the extent of the The dinner in the evening was under the t
presi-
alami'y which had fallen on Montreal, the facts
dency of Earl Grey, supported on the right and left
/filch had been laid before the meting mint be
by Lord Lovaine, M.P., Sir George Grey, Bart., the 1
ufficient to prove to him that that calamity was of Hon. ri T. Liddell, Sir M. W. Ridley, Bart., Sir
ae most painful character. It was of the utmost Walter Trevelyau, Captain Grey, the Mayor of New- s
nportance that we should, by our generosity, prove castle, Dr. Gilly, Mr. Hodgson Hindi', Mr. 11. D. t
s our fellow-countrymen in Canada that the capital Liddell, M.P., Mr. Oswin Cresswell, Mr. G. Burdon, s
f the empire felt a warm interest in them. We had Mr. C. W. Orde, Mr. Riddle, and the Rev. R, Bo- t
een accused at times of neglecting the interest of our sanquet. The usual loyal and constitutional toasts '
olonies. To "owe extent that accusation bad a good having been given, c
)undation. Let us, then, gladly embrace the pre- Earl GREY said he came now to the toast which t
nt opportunity of practically proving to the people was immediately connected with the occasion of that ' ,
f Canada that in the success of our colonies we felt a day's meeting. He had to give them the " Northum-
'arm interest. A demonstration such as this would berland Agricultural Society."-(Cheers.) In doing '
end very much to create such a feeling between the so they would allow him iu the first place to congra- r
mother country and the colonies as would cement the tulate them on the prosperous condition of the society. r
annexion between them. He hoped that when an- Though the heavens had not smiled on their meeting ti
ther meeting was summoned to be informed of the that day-though it had been in one sense, and he c
?suit of the present appeal, it would abundantly tips hoped only in one sense, a stormy one-and although 11
ear that there was a great and wide-spread interest he believed on some former occasions there had been
i this country in the well-being and success of our more stock on the ground, still he thought the cone- e
Clonies.-(Cheers.) pany he saw around him, and the meeting that took 1
The resolution was carried.
Mr. JOHN DILLON moved a resolution recommend- place in the field, were such as ought to give great I
satisfaction to every member of the association.- t
mg the appointment of local committees throughout (Cheers.) He was told by those better able to form 3
se country to carry out the object of the meeting. It a judgment than
himself, that though the show of I
'as now, he said, nearly two centuries since, on the stock was not very numerous, it was such as to meet
ery spot on which they were assembled, there raged with the approbation of those capable of forming an 3
conflagration greater and more distressing than that opinion upon its merits. He was also glad to hear ,
'hich had occasioned the present meeting. And al- at the society was now in a state, financially, of very ;
aough there was some resemblance between the two great prosperity, and he need hardly tell them that was 1
?mid fires, yet there were some very important one very important subject of consideration. They knew e
ifferences. The fire of London was said to have a little while ago things were very different ; but now
,een originated by Catholics out of hatred to their he was told that the number of members was larger '
Protestant fellow-citizens. But the hateful feelings than at any former period, and that the society 2
which had propagated that assertion, had in the pro- was altogether in a very prosperous condition. That /
refs of time died away. Protestants had that day he rejoiced to hear, because it undoubtedly appeared ,
iet to contribute to the relief of their Roman Catbo- to him that this society, and similar ones in other '
l'
c fellow-subjects. He was glad to witmess the eels-
parts of the country, were calculated greatly to pro-
m
ration of that unity at once between Protestants and mote the advancement of agriculture, and therefore c
toman Catholics and Englishmen and foreigners. the most important interest of this nation.-(Cheers.)
le hoped that, in rebuilding that portion of Montreal He could not help remarking that a few years ago
Thich had been destroyed, the modern improvements agriculture appeared to be rather in what he might
a architecture would be made use of. If that were call•
the national industry there was great energy,a stagnant state, while in other departments of
one, the late calamity might prove to be a real bles- a great
ing to the people of that city. spirit of improvement and a desire to apply all the I
Mr. T. 11. BRODKIN seconded the resolution, which di, ,
coveries of modern science to economise the cost of
ras unanimously carried.
production and to increase its amount. In agric.ulture,
On the motion of Mr. GEORGE PEABODY, seconded on the
Mr. CARTER, the resolutions were ordered to be y beenmade •
other hand, after the great progress which had
some sixty or seventy years ago, people
iserted in several of the metropolitan papers. seemed rather inclined to adhere without deviation to
The Rev. Mr. CAMPBELL, of Montreal, moved a
ote of thanks to his Lordship. the old beaten track which they had been accustomed
Mr. LEITH having seconded the vote, it was passed to follow, and to continue to cultivate the land as it i
hed been cultivated before. But about the time he 1
mid loud cheers.
His LORDSHIP briefly responded, and the meeting spoke of a very great alteration took place. A very I
great desire for further improvement, and a spirit of ;
tparated.
enterprise and of energy were developed, which, he 1
thought, had produced very remarkable results. 1
NAVAL IN TELLIGENCE. He could not help attributing that, among '
PORTSMOUTH, AUG. 11.-The Vestal, 25, Captain other causes, to the labour of this and other 1
l. B. Hamilton, arrived at Spithead this morning societies, and especially of the Royal Agri- 1
nom Sheerness, and saluted the flag of Admiral Sir , cultural Society of England, to which he thought !
'homas Briggs, G.C.M.G., commander-in-chief. She it was one of the chief claims which this society `
will be paid advance at Spithead, and proceed to the had upon the gratitude of the country, that it was I
Vest Indies.
a very u-eful auxiliary.-(Cheers.) By the efforts '
The Victoria, American packet-ship, arrived at
of the Royal Society-extended as they were over
;pithead this morning from the Thames, to embark the whole kingdom-whatever was discovered which (
assengers fur New York. was valuable in one place was made known to all.
The Edward naval transport sailed from Spithead Men met together and compared the practices of dif- '
n Tuesday for Plymouth, to land stores. ferent parts of the country; and thus by the means
A heavy and indeed a terrific gale sprung up at of local societies the accumulated knowledge of the I
bout one o'clock last night, from the S.S.E., and gra-
u whole country was generally diffused in each specific
ally increased till at eight it blew a hurricane,
district and country. He believed there was no local
with heavy squalls of rain, when the wind veered to society which had contributed more efficiently to the
i.S.W., and became even more violent. At two T.m. success of the labours of the Agricultural Society of '
t rose to nearly a hurricane, so much so that the sea England than the Northumberland County Associa- 1
ppeared to be in a boiling foam ; the shipping in tion.-(Cheers.) The journal which this society pub- 1
'arbour and at Spithead rode with topgallant masts; fished, and which contained some well selected articles ,
n deck several small boats broke adrift, and were from the Royal Society's journal, and other articles '
vashed up the harbour. A waterman, named Seye contributed by members of this association, had been ,'
sour, and three persons in his boat, were upset in the means of diffusing much information; and he '
rossing the harbour about one o'clock; they were thought upon the whole it was impossible to doubt
iappily all picked up immediately by the boat be- that very much had been done in the way of im-
onging to Mr. Smith's yacht, called the Dolphin, provement within the last few years, especially the
'tad conveyed on shore. At about noon to-day a last five or six years. With respect, for instance,
'ery large elm-tree was blown down in St. to draining as an improvement-a principle which 1
L'homas's Churchyard, taking part of the church- was now considered absolutely necessary, since few ,
card wall with it. Another very large elm tenant-farmers would take a farm which was not
las been blown down inPark-lane, Southsea, knocking well drained-he was sure they could not but re-
dr the corner of a house in its fall. The fencing member that a dozen, or more years ago instances
.ound the obelisk now in course of erection on South- of really effective drainage were very rare indeed. Now,
ea Common, in compliment to the late Governor it was by societies such as this that the advantage
-cord F. Fitzclarence, has been blown down, and the and the best mode of carrying on those improve-
lebris scattered about the common. Chimney-pots, ments had been made known. They all knew that
fates, and tiles, and several sign-boards have been
) when attention was first directed to draining, it was
shown about the streets, but fortunately no serious
'
done.in the most imperfect manner • and he was afraid
Lccident has occurred. that many gentlemen in that room had, like himself,
been compelled to do over again work which had been
Downs before the gale came on, but with this wind
The Royal squadron, no doubt, anchored in the
imperfectly executed on the notions which prevailed a
he anchorage there is not safe. Margate Roads is
sot much better. We, therefore, trust the squadron few years ago. He believed it was only too common
to find that the drains which were laid to carry off
save gone for shelter direct to Sheerness, the only the surface water were too shallow for that purpose,
]lace where smooth water could befound for the
and that they had to be taken up and relaid in this
arge vessels of the squadron. and other counties in England. It was by this and
There has been such a heavy sea tannin
off Porte- other societies that the correct principle of acconis
nouth Harbour all day that there has been no cone-
plishing those improvements had been discovered and
nunication with the ships at Spithead. The Bien- practically applied so extensively. Again, with regard
Seim, Tiger, and Vestal, have all rode safely. to implements, they knew that was a trade which was
Six O'CLOCK, P.M.-It still blows very heavy, with daily increasing in importance, with a view to pro..
iqualls of rain occasionally, and there is every up_ vide agriculture with all the improvements which
iearance of a continuance of the gale. modern science and unrivalled skill in this country
PLYMOUTH, AUG. 11.-The Hogue, 60, Captain could produce. A very few years ago the implements
Nl`Dougall, is still in the Sound waiting orders. It used in agriculture in this county were the same that
Ls reported that she is to be paid off, and re-commis- had been employed for many generations past, and
doned as the screw guard-ship at this port, and to be various plans since adopted for carrying on farming
commanded by Captain Ramsay, of the Magicienne, operations were until lately but slightly thought of.
is superintendent of the steam squadron of reserve at It was, therefore, he believed, a subject of very great
lis port. importance, not only to this county but to this king-
Themost active in promoting
Trincomalee will be taken out of harbour to- done generally, that these societies should be actively
morrow, and her compasses adjusted on Friday.
in setting
maintained, and should continue to perform the useful
iinfor the
The Sprightly, tender, arrived on Tuesday, with services which they bad done.-(Cheers.) Now,
supernumeraries from Portsmouth, in this county he believed also that the same
Lord Hardinge, Sir John F. Burgoyne, and Colonel gentlemen who had been
Wood are at present on an official visit, inspecting this society had also taken a leading part
:he fortifications in the neighbourhood. on foot that improvement to which his Reverend
The Lady Montagu sailed on Monday last with 290 Friend near him, Dr. Gilly, bad just alluded in his
convicts for Hobart Town.
n as sailed from Wool-Prove-
The convict ship Equestria h •
wick, and will call at Portsmouth, Cowes and Port- very
men, eloquentm ade in
providingspeech . Hceominfeoarntatbtlheehgouresaets
population.-(Cheers.) A very few years ago it was
land, and then at this port, where she will
11 fill up her a just reproach to the county of Northumberland
complement, and sail for the same destin • distinguished in other
!Awn. that, however
Mr. William Whitworth, gunner, Mr. William agricultural county, the agricultural labourers-,those
Dart, labourersthose
Dart, boatswain, and Mr. James Balsam, carpenter, labourers whom he believed Dr. Gilly had justly de.
from the St. George, are appointed to the Valorous scribed as standing in the very first rank of the ope-
steamer, in charge of stores, and are to have sea time rative population of this country for industry,
and pay. morality, and intelligence-that population which
aided so efficiently the owners and occupiers of the
SEABORNE MAILS. soil in their agricultural labours, were most de.
[ll signifies that the mails are sent from the General rest-ortia plorably lodged, and that in general the cottages of
by the night-and Ist by the morning-dispatch.] the agricultural population were a disgrace to the
When made up in , From what When county.-(Hear, hear.) A great change bad taken
PLACES. General Post-office' port dis- due. place in that respect. Go where they would in this
London. patched. county they saw new and improved cottages rising up
_-,-...--.-- ---"-"-I"'- in every district, old cottages enlarged and improved,
America (by Brit, pkt,)N Aug. 13 .. - 'Liverpool • • Aug. 17 and the scale of comfort among the labourers
.. .. LiverpoOl Aug. 15
America (by U.S. pkt.) N greatly increased.-(Cheers.) That, he confessed,
America (by U.S. pkt.) MI .. •• •• • • •• •• iSonthampt Aug. 24
Was to him a subject of the greatest satisfaction
Australia (via South- , be,
ainoton) .. .. ..31 .. .. • • • • i
iSouthampt. cause he was persuaded it was to the welfare of the
Ditto (via Marseilles) N .. .. • • • • Dover ..
~.
30 agricultural and labouring population that the y oughtlookoneobjects to which to
Africa (West coast).. N 14th of the month Plymouth, Aug. . 2as
le sin
........ N sally 3oth of mo.lDover - • Aug. is efforts should be directed.-(Renewed cheers.) He
Belgium .. .. •• N - .. IDover .• Dane
Brazil -.... M ,9th of the month ,Sonthampt. Aug. 16 had said, and he believed he had said truly,-
that
Buenos Ayres .. .. M,9th of the month Southampt. Aug. 16 much bad been done of late years in the way of iin.
caufornia(viachagreom;2d& 17th of month, Southampt. Aug. 16
movement in this county as well as in England gene.
Cape of Good Hope N 14th of August • • Plymouth.. Aug. 26 p
Cape de Verde .. .. N2d of the month . I Plymouth - Aug. 25that thou .
rally, but he could not help saying t. bough
much
Constantinople* .. .. N7thl7 th 27th ot mo., Dover .. Aug. 20 bad been done, he thought, in this county more e
Central America .. M,2d & 17th of mon. ' Southampt. Sept. 1 es
Isles • • .. N ,Mon., Wed., &Fri.'Southampt. Ta. Th. Sat cially, very much remained to be done. 14
-e could not
Chili .........d& 17th of moth !Southampt. Aug. 16 help fearing that unless there was great exertion en_
Trance .. .. 31 g; N Twice daily .. .. 'Dover .. Twicedeily concerned, both owners and ocen •
Greece* •• • . • N 7th 17th 27th of mo ,Dover .. Aug. 20 the part of all
Hamburgh .. .. NI Tuesday & Friday ',London .. Times. Sat. of land in this county stood in some danger of l • Oslng
Holland .. • • .. M Wednes. & Satur.lLondon M is "r it had been accustomed. to
Honduras .. .• . N 17th of the month' Southamp:. Aug. 16 ; "A °R. " that place hold in
an agricultural
Ireland .. .. M& N Twice daily.. .. Holyhead.. Twicedalis the very front rank as county.--
India(via Southamp.) M 20th of the month Southampt. Aug. 28 was, he believed, a great deal of
India (via Marseilles) N Nth
fi 24th efmonth Dover .. (Cheers.) There . . .
g in this county. They knew
m
India, via C.of G. Hope N 15th of month Plymouth.. Aug. 25 most excellent farming
Mauritius ..
Mediterranean .(via . - N 15th of month Plymouth. Aug. 26 that in the great shows of England and Scotland,
• farmers frequently carried off the
sontbarepton) •• M,2oth of the month Southampt. Aug. 28 Northumbrian
Mediterranean (via , prizes.-(Cheers.) He might mention with great
Marseilles) .. .. N Bth& 24th ofmonth Doyen .. who was then at their
Mexico .. .. ..M 2d of tho month.. Sonthampt. Sept. 1 pleasure his friend Mr.Chrisp,.
I Madeira ••• • .. Ml9th of the month Southampt. Aug. 16 table, and who had just
carried off the first prize for
Malta ••
r i I&Seth of month 7th,l'lth,l9th,27th
* in England and Scot-
Napless'
Dover Aug. 1 0 a short-horned bull both
.. 1
Naples* .. ••• • N sth 15th 25th ofmc Dover • - Aug. 12 land, ( and he hoped that gentleman bat eentleman was going to
Papal States* .. .. N sth 15th 25th ef Inc iDover .. A
-eg. 12 take a third prize in Ireland.
- Cheers.) He be.
Peninsula .. .. .. 34 7th 17th 27thef mo.Southampt. Aug. 16 , of other prizes had
Peru .. ,•.. .. 31 2d & 17th of mntb'Sonthampt. Aug. 16 Revell a considerable number
Tuscany* .. .. .. N sth thth 25 th of mo Dover • • Aug. 12 been won by persons connected with this district,
West Indies .... M 17th of the month Southampt. Aug. is some of the best cultivated
West Indies (except and certainly he thought
with
Ravenna & Nassau) M id of the month .. ionteamet. farms in this county might compare farms in
e e The mails to those countries thus marked (5) are conveyed by any part of the kingdom. But at the same time, tra-
Erench packet via Marseilles, districts, he
veiling through the county in different
wenammi....1.01M0MME•161:6•10•11*.....1.
thought it would strike even an unlearned eye-and
Avery curious grotto, 800 feet long by 70 feet in he confessed his was an unlearned eye-that there
width, and richly encrusted with stalagmites and stalactites was still a vast amount of very indifferent farming,
of the most varied and fantastic forms, which it must have
taken ages to and
• dat Mon- perhaps an enemy might even say of very bad
generate, has just been discovered
tec i • -was room for
at ni, in Tuscan • Icelebrated for its powerful farming. But even with the best there
mineral p a p ace
thiscircumstance connected improvement. He believed that agriculture was pre-
with this grottio, is he most singular .
96 degrees Fahrenheit that temperature permanently at
its is eminently a progressive science, and that we were on
renders it linir,
o, which, together with the close a ,f, the eve of an advance greater than perhaps had ever
nudity; and ePv:stble to stay within unless in a testate
lo
1 yet been made in a science so important to the welfare
The water slowly ilhen a copious perspiration is unavoidab e.
: of the country. .
discoveries of chemists
of lake within, o kering in from all sides, has formed a sort
.The recent
Incapractical agriculturists, and the attempt made for
for the convenience of a flit boat has now been conveyed ;and
explored to the extent visitors. This grotto has only been 1 the first time in modern times to bring scientific che-
certain that it has arve mentioned; but it is considered mists and practical agriculturists together, at to
which have already bee, extensive ranaifictiens, indications of i •t their efforts and th •
skill • the improve-
-4 found, um e their ll3 ,

lie fellow-subjects. He was glad to witness the cele-
bration of that unity at once between Protestants and
Roman Catholics and Englishmen and foreigners.
He hoped that, in rebuilding that portion of Montreal
which had been destroyed, the modern improvements
in architecture would be made use of. If that were
done, the late calamity might prove to be a real bles-
sing to the people of that city.
Mr. T. 11. BROOKIN seconded the resolution, which
was unanimously carried.
On the motion of Mr. GEORGE PEABODY, seconded
by Mr. CARTER, the resolutions were ordered to be
inserted in several of the metropolitan papers.
The Rev, Mr. CAMPBELL, of Montreal, moved a
vote of thanks to his Lordship.

Mr. LEITH having seconded the vote, it was passed
amid loud cheers.
His LORDSHIP briefly responded, and the meeting
separated.

PORTSMOUTH, AUG. 11.—The Vestal, 25, Captain
C. B. Hamilton, arrived at Spithead this morning
from Sheerness, and saluted the flag of Admiral Sir
Thomas Briggs, G.C.M.G., commander-in-chief. She
will be paid advance at Spithead, and proceed to the
West Indies.

The Victoria, American packet-ship, arrived at
Spithead this morning from the Thames, to embark
passengers fur New York.

The Edward naval transport sailed from Spithead
on Tuesday for Plymouth, to land stores.
A heavy and indeed a terrific gale sprung up at
about one o'clock last night, from the S.S.E., and gra-
dually increased till at eight it blew a hurricane,
with heavy squalls of rain, when the wind veered to
S.S.W., and became even more violent. At two P.M.
it rose to nearly a hurricane, so much so that the sea
appeared to be in a boiling foam ; the shipping in
harbour and at Spithead rode with topgallant masts;
on deck several small boats broke adrift, and were
washed up the harbour. A waterman, named Sey-
monr, and three persons in his boat, were upset in
crossing the harbour about one o'clock; they were
happily all picked up immediately by the boat be-
longing to Mr. Smith's yacht, called the Dolphin,
and conveyed on shore. At about noon to-day a
very large elm-tree was blown down in St.
Thomas's Churchyard, taking part of the church-
yard wall with it. Another very large elm
has been blown down inPark-lane, Southsea, knocking
off the corner of a house in its fall. The fencing
round the obelisk now in course of erection on South-
sea Common, in compliment to the late Governor
Lord F. Fitzclarence, has been blown down, and the
debris scattered about the common. Chimney-pots,
slates, and tiles, and several sign-boards have been
blown about the streets, but fortunately no serious
accident has occurred.

The Royal squadron, no doubt, anchored in the
Downs before the gale came on, but with this wind i
the anchorage there g not safe. Margate Roads is
not much better. We, therefore, trust the squadron
have gone for shelter direct to Sheerness, the only
place where smooth water could be found for the
large vessels of the squadron.
There has been such a heavy sea running off Ports-
mouth Harbour all day that there has been no com-
munication with the ships at Spithead. The Blen-
heim, Tiger, and Vestal, have all rode safely.
Six O'CLOCK, P.M.—lt still blows very heavy, with
squalls of rain occasionally, and there is every ap-
pearance of a continuance of the gale.
PLYMOUTH, AUG. 11.—The Hogue, 60, Captain
M`Dougall, is still in the Sound waiting orders. It
is reported that she is to be paid off, and re-commis-
sioned as the screw guard-ship at this port, and to be
commanded by Captain Ramsay, of the Magicieune,
as superintendent of the steam squadron of reserve at
this port.
The Trincomalee will be taken out of harbour to-
morrow, and her compasses adjusted on Friday.
The Sprightly, tender, arrived on Tuesday, with
supernumeraries from Portsmouth.

Lord Hardinge, Sir John F. Burgoyne, and Colonel
Wood are at present on an official visit, inspecting
the fortifications in the neighbourhood.
The Lady Montagu sailed on Monday last with 290
convicts for Hobart Town.
The convict ship Equestrian has sailed from Wool-
wich, and will call at Portsmouth, Cowes, and Port-
land, and then at this port, where she will fill up her
complement, and sail for the same destination.
William Whitworth, gunner, Mr. William
Dart, boatswain, and Mr. James Balsam, carpenter,
from the St. George, are appointed to the Valorous
steamer, in charge of stores, and are to have sea time
and

SEABORNE MAILS.
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by the night— s and It by tho morning--dispatch.)