The Sun.
London, England, 1852-05-17 00:00:00

... 37,900,000

... 19,400 000

57,300,000
Exchange on Ergland—The Oriental Back bills,

43.
Blicehange on India—Company's paper. None o

feriag.
Freights—One vessel has loaded for London at 21. 2a,
From Shanghai we have dates to the 223 inst.
The price of imports ha 3 improved since the holy-
days. The business done in exports had been chiefly
confined to silk at advanced rates.
Tea—About 25 chops of Congon were the settlements
for the month, at from 10 to 14 TS.
Silk—On the receipt of advicea by the December
mail from England prices advanced. No. 1 Teatlee,
nominally quoted, 450 dolls.; No. 3,3 SO dolls. to 410.
The export to date from China, about 14,600 bales
against 17,000 last year.
Long Cloths—As the stocks wore small, had advanced.
Greys quoted 2 dolls. 10. to 2 dolls. 95c.; whites 1 doll.
60?. to 3 dolls. The sales stated at 55,000 pieces.
Woollens-sp. stripes remain much the same as last
quoted, 900. to 1 doll. 050.
Exchange on England—First class bills 4s. 63., en
India Company's paper, 222 r. pfr 100 dolls.
Freights—To England, 2/, 103. for tea; 21 15s. for silk

SHIPPING IN fELLIGENCE
BOMBAY.

Arrivals—March 31 —The steamer Phlox, from
Surat yesterday. April I—H. M. C steamer Seaforth,
from Colombo, 231 March and Cochin 27th March; ship
Change, from London, 7th Nov. 2—Ship Z trab, from
Greenock, 15th Nov. 3—Barque Ashmore, from Sun-
derland, 11th Nov.; steamer Sir J. Jeejeebhoy, from
Surat, yesterday; ship Jane Tudor. from London, 3d
Oct. s—Steamer Auckland, from Kurrachee, 21 inst.;
brigantine Hamido, from Singapore, Ist Feb., and Co-
lombo, 12th March (one Arab passenger fell ov,,rboard
and was drowned); barque Lord Ashley, from Wham-
poa, 11th Feb., Singapore, 24th Feb. s—Steamer Low-.
jec Family, from Surat, yesterday. 6—B. S. N. Com-
pany's steamer Dwarks, from Kurrachee, 2d April;
steamer Sir J. R. Calms% from Surat, yesterday; B. S,
N. Company's steamer Victoria, from Catchmandavee,
4th April; B. S. Company's steamer Bombay, from
Aden, 26th March. 7—Ship Gertrude, from Aden. 8
—Steamer Phlox, from Surat, yesterday. 10—Steamer
G. R. Clerk, from Sara', yesterday. 12—Steamer Sir
J. Jeeieebhoy, from Surat, yesterday. 13—Steamer Sir
J. R. Cameo, from Bancoto yesterday.
..blArtures—March 31—i hi barque Sephina to
..
'°ell4, and Aden; B. S. N. Co.'s steamer Vic-
toria, to Cutchmand aye°. April I—Ship Euterva, to
to trennlsinghina; ship Hydro.y3e,to China; barque Fenny,
Aehip-e'3, Juleia, and Arlon; P. arid 0. Co.'s steamer
ahip Aden; steamer Sir J. 11. Cameo, to Surat;
Earl Gr(y, to Diadem 2—Stcanier G. R. Civic,
to Surat.
B_3-11.:n. Co.'s steam packet Ajdaha. to Su z;
rat; Suri,;r Northumberland,
Empire, to Load stet uner Phlox, to
to Cauto„b u to Liverpool; ship Eleanor,
C3lonabo. 6 eohina• 5—H. St. steamer Sac:forth to
barqua F:o.ez.pore, to Canton, in China;
jeebhoy to Sat':a7, to Liverpool; steamer Sir J. Joe-
China. io—;.ship ti
' „cO---Ship Elizabeth, to Canton, in
Londobrculean, to Liverpool. 11—Ship
Columbia, to
8 —Steamer Lovvie„, Collingwood, to Mauritius.
steamer Victoria, to zirmrilY, to Surat; B. S. N. Co.'s
pore. 12—Steamer Phlaoerhee; shipo Hstmoody, to Singe-
surat. 13—Ship John
Adam, to China; ship J. /2-", to
MAD'tti •). t_o. Liverpool.
Arrivals March 25
from and N. steam
ship Precursor,Calcutta 20th March. Co:.2B—Ship
Gemini, London, Cape of
fr.ra
nte,l, from Suez
29—P. and 0. S. N.O swum ship 0 Ile Hope 2d Feb.
mitiiie Resolute,
Bth, Men 14th, and Galle 26th inst;rb
10th March; schooanueee' frc m
from Cuddalore 24th March; barque
Allepee 6th, and Cochin
steamer
, Malacca 25th,and
gle; from Vizagapataus 14th March. a_u. Strug-
-Hugh Lindsay, from Singapore 24_th
Penang 27th March. 4—Barque S:ree Rajahrajaawa
from Moulmein 14th March; barque Elwin, front
Mau-
ritius 15th March.
Departures March 25 Peninsular and Oriental
Steam Navigation Company's steam ship Precursor to
Point de Grille, Aden. and Suez. March 29—Peninsular
and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steam shin
Oriental to Calcutta. April I—*Tbe schooner Jo.,ixti
Coring, to northern ports; the barque Ann Mila to Lon-
don. April 4--The barque Colonel Burnley, to Mow.
mein.

BENGAL.
Arrivals—March 22—The American barque Eagle,
from San Francisco Bth January ; Swedish barque New
York, from Loudon 13th, November, and Cape 19th
January ; British shiKong 18th February, and p
Catherine Apeer, from Hong-
3', and Singapore sth March ; British
ship Gladiator, from Bombay 11tb, and Allepee 25th
February. 23—British ship Julia, from Bombay 17th
February, and Allepee 3d March. 24—British ship
Mary Carson, from Liverpool 29th September. 25—
British Barque Diana, from Moulmein 31 March ; Bri''
fish ship Calmillue, from Allepee 27th December. 27—
British barque Z:on, from Newcastle, 3d November.
30—British barque Cecilia, from Moulmein 14th March;
British ship Georgiana, from Bombay 21th February,
and Cannanore 2d March. 31—British ship Jane Pirie,
from London 13th December ; British ship Anne Arm-
strong, from Bombay 10th, and Cannanore 22d Febru-
ary ; British barque Triton, from Liverpool, sth De-
cember.

Departures—March 18—American ship Sweden, for
Boston. 19—American barquo Oregon, for Genoa;
steam-ship Patin, for Straits. 20—British schooner
Xliz4 Penelope, for Penang and Singapore; British
buclae Favorite, for Rangoon. 21—British ship Geo:--
giaLa, for Muscat; British barque Gladiator, for Lon-
don; American ship Henry Ware, for Falmouth; Bri-
tish barque
stew Aun,
for Bombay; British ship Sutlej, for London; ul3hip Erin, for Rangoon; steam-ship
Precursor, for Southampton; French ship Victor Jac-
o
f verflow, for Marsaillfc. 22—British ship Jenny Wren,
or Alryab. 23—French i.hip Montandevert, for Mauri-
tius. 24—British brig bid°, for Singapore and China;
American ship Ouics, for Bo3ton.
11011/41G-KONG, 1311ARcn 30.
Arrivals from Great Britain—AA Hong-Yong, March
14, the steamer Poonsliun, fr
-tta Plymouth; 13th, Far
West, from London.
ro, rasenont4ga-cilioomh;
DeparturcF, to G. roa! Britnan.-
14, the Trafalgar, to Loncl7, 6tit
13:h, kuthomed
;shah, 1) London. Item Woosung,

March 13, tho Pedlar, to Cork, f. o.; 17th, India and
John Bright, to London; 24th, Cathaya, to London.

PRINCE'S, 14 Regent-street, Waterloo-place.
Messrs. PRINCE have the honour to announce that their
SMOKING and READING ROOMS are OPEN to Members.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
On THURSDAY next, May 20,
Will be performed Bellini's Opera,
LA SONNAMBULA.
Amina, mum. Sofie Cruvelli ; Lesa, Madlle. Feller ; Count Ro-
dolpho, Signor Belietti ; Elvina, Signor Gardoni.
Selection from Cirncrosa's Opera,
IL MATRI3IONIO SEGRETO.
With selections from
L'ITALIANA IN ALGIERI.
Mnstapha, Signor Belletti ; Taddeo, Signor Ferranti ; Haly,
Nlercuriali ; Lindoro, Signor Calzolari ; Elvira, Madlle. Feller ; and
Isabella, Madlle. d'Angrl.
With various Entertainments in the Ballet Department by Madlle.
Guy Stephan, Madlles. Rosa, Esper, Lamoureux, Allegrini, Pascales,
MM. Di Mattia and Mathieu.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box-
Ake, Opera Colonnade, Haymarket.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA,
COVENT GARDEN.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
First appearance of M. GUIEMARD.
On THURSDAY next,
Will be performed Halevy's grand Opera,
LA JUIVE.
Rachele, Madame Julienne ; Eudossio, Baffle. Beztrandi ; Cardinale,
Herr Formes ; Leopoldo, Signor Stigilli ; Ruggiero, Signor Taglia-
ileo ; Alberto, Signor Polonini ' • Execatore, Signor Roche ; Gazaro,
Monsieur Guiemard, Primo Tenore of the Academie Royale at Paris,
his first ap; ea-ance in England.
The Pas de Buveurs in the first act of the Opera will be sustairvd
by Madlles. Robert, Brass!, Kolemberg, Leblond, Santi ; MM. Mi-
nard, Alexandre, and Ruault.
Composer, Director of Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The perfonnances commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
The Directors announce that the have entered into an engagement
with Madlle. ANGIOLINA BOSIO (of the Court Theatre at Copen-
hagen), who will appear in the course of a few days.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA,
COVENT GARDEN.
GRAND MORNING COONCERT.
FRIDAY, May 21.
The Directors have the honour to announce that a Grand Morning
Concert will take place on Friday, May 21, in which the following
unparalleled assemblage of artistes of the Royal Italian Opera will
appear, including—
Mesdames Grisi, Anna Zerr, Castellan, Seguin, Bertrandi, Bellini,
Cott!, and Jullienne. Signori Mario, Galvani, Stigelli, Tamberlik,
Roneoni, Marini, Bartolini, Tagliatleo, Mei, Polonini, Rommi, Soldl,
Platt', and Bottesini; Berm Ander and Formes ; MM. Gulemard and
Sainton.
Conductor, Mr. Costa.
Prices of Admission.—Boxes, 11. Is., 11. Its. 6d., 21. 25., and 31. 35.;
Stalls, 10s. 6d.; Amphitheatre Stalls, ss. and 3s. ; Amphitheatre,
Ls. 6d. ; Pit, ss.
Full particulars will be duly announced.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE,
OXFORD-STREET.
'Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN.
This Evening, May 17, will be performed The Corsican Brothers.
Alter which A Lucky Friday. To conclude with a Fairy Tale (com-
pressed into one act) entitled Wittikind arid his Brothers ; or the
Seven Swan Frinces and the Fair Melusine.
Tuesday, 18, The Corsican Brothers, A Lucky Friday, and the
new Fairy Easter Piece.
Wednesday, 19, Shakspere's Historical Play of King John, and
A Lucky Friday.
Thursday, 20, The Corsican Brothers, A Lucky Friday, and the
new Fairy Easter Piece.
Friday, 21, The Corsican Brothers, A Lucky Friday, and the new
Fairy Easter Piece,
Saturdly, 22, The Corsican Brothers, A Lucky Friday, full the
new Fairy Easter Piece.

ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE,
ADELAIDE-STREET, WEST STRAND.
THIS EVENING, and every evening during the week,
A new Characteristic Address, by the Manager.
After which a new Piece, entitled THE HAPPY MANAGER. A
Dramatic Diffeulty. In one act.
To bo followed by a new and original Burlesqne, called THE
SPIRIT OF PUNCH; or, The Arcadian Brothers.
To conclude with an entirely new version of the Grand Eastern
Spectac'e of ALADDIN ; or, The Wonderful Lamp, produced with
all the vast resources of this small establishment.
Doors open at Half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.
A ➢lorning Performance on Wednesday and Saturday next.
Doors open at Half-past Two, and commence at Three o'clock.
There vi ill shortly be produced several New Pieces, which are now
in active rehearsal.
Private Boxes and Stalls to be had at the Box-dike of the
rheatre, and of all the principal Librarians.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TO-MORROW
Will be presented Rossini's Opera,
IL BARBIERI: DI SIVIGLIA.
Rosina, Madlie Sofle Cruvelli ' • Il Conte d'Almaviva, Signor Cal.
zolari ; Figaro, Signor Belletti ; Basilic), Signor ferlotti ; Don Bar-
tolo, Signor Lablache.
To conclude with a new Ballet Divertissement by M. Gbsselin, the
music composed and arranged by M. Vadaud, entitled
LA FETE DES ROSIERES.
By Madlle. Carolina. Rosati, Madlles. Rosa, Esper, Lamoreux, and
Allegrini ; MM. Di Mattia, Venafra, Gouriet, and Mathieu.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Opera
dos-office, Colonnade, Haymarket.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
TO-MORROW
Will be performed, Mozarc'E grand romantic Opera,
IL FLAUTO MAGICO,
The principal characters by Madame Grisi, Madlle. Anna Zerr,
Madlles. Bellini, Bertrandi, ariani, Cotti ; Herr Formes, Signori
Stigelli, Polonini, Sold', Ronconi, and Mario.
Commence at Eight o'clock.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit may be had (for the
Night or Season), at the Box-office of the Theatre, which is open
from Eleven till Five o'clock; and of the principal librarians and
at usicsellers.

TrIEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARRET.
Mr. BZ Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, ,Old Brompton.
THIS EVENING, _ _

Will be performed an entirely new comic Drama, entitled MIND
YOUR OWN BUSINESS, by hiessr,. B. Webster, Leigh Murray,
Buckstone, and Keeley ; Mrs. Stirling, Miss Reynolds, &c.
Atter which a new Burlesque on a frightfully popular subject, to
be called 0, GEMINI ; or, the Brothers of Co(u)rse. Characters by
Messrs. Buckstone, Bland, Woolger ; Mesdames Buckingham, Col-
ins. Caulfield, Honey, &c.
To conclude with GRIMSIIAW, BAGSHAW, and BRADSHAW.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPEI.
Lessee, Mr. B. Webster ; Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed SEA and LAND. Characters by Messrs. Paul
Bedford, Wright, Hughes, 0. Smith. Worrell, Emery ; Misses Ellen
Chaplin, K. Fitzwilliam, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, a devilish new Extravaganza, called MEPHISTO-
PHELES. Characters by Mr. honey, Miss Fitzwilliam, and Miss
IVoolgar.
After which, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO LAM-
B IRWELL?

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STRIIET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Kean.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the CORSICAN BROTHERS. Principal
characters by Messrs. C. Kean, A. Wigan, Ryder, Meadows, J.
Vining, J. Chester ; Misses Phillips, Murray, Robertson, and C.
Leclercq.
After which A LUCKY FRIDAY, in which Mr. A. Wigan will
appear.
To conclude with a new and original Fairy Tale (compressed into
one act), entitled WITTIKIND AND 1115 BROTHERS or, the
Seven Swan Princes and the Fair 31elusine.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,
Will be produced a dramatic story, in eight acts, entitled A
CHAIN OF EVENTS. Characters by Messrs. Charles Mathews,
Frank Matthews, Robert Roxby, Belton,' Baker, Suter, Hornca.stle,
Rosi?re, Butler, and llonner ; Madame Vestris, Miss Laura Keene,
Mrs. F. Matthews, and Miss Julia St. George, Miss Wright, Miss
Oliver, Mrs. Horn, Mrs. 3lacnamara, Miss Martindale, Miss Ellis,
Miss Grove, and Miss Foote.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and INlanager. Mr. W. Farren.
Will he performed the FIELD of FORTY FOOTSTEPS.
After which BLUE DEVILS.
With MY POLL and MY PARTNER JOE.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
anParinmcaen
Manager,
W.
Batty.
Under the Patronage of her Majesty and his Royal Highness
Proprietor
The melt successful and popun'ir Theatre in London.
THIS EVENING'
Will be presented a new grand Military Spectacle, which is now
exciting all Paris, entitlel BONAPARTE IN EGYPT; or, the
Battle of Aboukir.
To be followed by Batty's Inimitable Scenes of the Arena
In addition to the extraordinary talent at the above Estblish-
rnent, Mr. Batty has engaged the celebrated Equestrian Mr. A.
Cooke ; also Mr. Boswell, the renowned Com'que, and Madlle. Re-
becca, the graceful Equestrian, the whole forming the most elegant
and unique perfoamance ever witnessed within the walla of an am-
phitheatre.
Co conclude with a Laughable Farce.
Tickets to be had at the Box-office fram Eleven till Your daily.
Stage Manager, Mr. Leelerc,q.

ROYAL SURIY ZOOLOGI.JA.L GARDENS.
(-lien for the Season,
THIS EVENING,
First Exhibition of Dans )n's Colossal Daylight View of MOUNT
ETNA and the CAVES of VULCAN and the CYCLOPS—Splendid
and interesting Menagerie—Promenade Concert by Godfrey's un-
rivalled Military Band—Various Amusing Novelties—Concluding at
Dusk with a Grand Pyrotechnic Exhibition by Messrs. Southby,
representing the Interior of the Mountain (the Pandemonium of the
Ancients), with the Caverns and Forges of Vulcan and his Cyclops,
the whole terminating with the Eruption of Mount Etna and a
Grand Tableau on the Lake of Thetis, and the Nirlads receiving the
Armour of Achilles.
Doors open from Nine A.m. Feeding the Animals at Five. Con-
cert at Six. Fireworks at Dusk.
ADMISSION, ONE SHILLING.
On THURSDAY next, May 20th, A GRAND FLOWER SHOW,
by the Royal South London Horticultural Society, One Hundred
Pounds given in prizes for the best displays of Flowers, Fruit, and
Vegetables. An extra Brass Band, &c. No additional charge.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
rani DAT —Morning 55 min. after 12 I Evening 14 min after 1
To-Moaaow —Morning 32 min. after 1 1 Evening 46 min after 1

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.
State of the Wind and Weather at each of the following
Places at Nina o'clock on Saturday morning.-The .cation
are arranged in order of latitude.
Pt-mot:mit-
.Wind S.W., gentle breeze-cloudless.
FoaxsiwourliWinc.l S.E. gentle breeze-cloudy.
Butawrox._--
NE...Zinid S.W strong HASTENG*4innidd W.S.W. Ifgentle breeze-partially cloudy.
sonTßAxprolt_ 7 vvvv_..:fgeenntotl
lneegb breeze-partiallybrreeeezzee--ppaarrt tiiaayl
yccicollououudddyyy.
..
-Wind W., strop
Forausro
TIINBRIDGE-..wincid S.
gentle breeze-cloudless.
Gr'REENWICH-wilW"
d S., gentle breeze-partially cloudy.
g breeze-cloudless.
g.4entle breeze-partially cloudy.
sSrucvoirpoon
rt_Wind
s.w
gentle breeze-partially cloudy.
ct;Antor-cHßTGEHazwwinindds. w .
gentle breeze-partially cloudy.
;:grtle breeze-cloudless.
seilicA4.27;cWxiLd4in.,
Ohs-i-Creeze....p
rhatmotrrit-Wind S.W
breeze-cloudy.
calm-principally clear.
LANCASTHR-Wind SE *
artially cloudy_
g.,,p.lcee indicate the state of
The returns from the following
breeze-partially :::ffncilnd weather
N. Vstrong Friday morning
aghowaetrs.nine
Eitharse
-n.parti
o'clock
ally cloudy.
freruLLLoitsvo-ABNV_in,d.
iSn.dWN.v..h, astrrdonwgin
PooLtc-Wind W., gentle breeze-cloudless.
Po aTS3IO li --
ril Wind S.W., gentle breoze-part,all -
Lmowrozr-Wind W., strong breeze-partiall 3, cloudy.
Bramniabt.tm- Wind W., gentle breeze-o
v
e
r
c
ya
s
ct
l.
oudy.
HOLYHEAD-Wind IsT.W., bard winds cloudy.
LANCASTER-Wind S.W., hard wind-ez rain.
Virnrrta-- ',V ind S., strong breeze-rain.
DARLINGTON-Wind S.W., strong breeze-rain.
SuAp-Wind N. W., strong breeze-partially
cloudy.
BEArrocic-Wind N.W., strong breeze-partially cloudy.

FARRING DON. -- IN CENDIAR Y FIRES AT IDSTONE
AND ASHRURY.—A reward of 100/. has been announced on
conviction of the principals in the late Idstone and Ashbury
incendiary fires, with her Majesty's free pardon to any ac-
complice, and we sincerely trust that this may be the means
of discovering and bringiug to justice the guilty partiel,_
Wilts Standard.

THE SUN,

LONDON, MONDAY

such terms, and yet we find some of our contempo-
raries sneering at the appointment of a Committee,
and hinting that " the alleged invention can scarcely
be worth the pains of another solemn inquiry, even
by a body so little oppressed with business as the
House of Peers."

But why should we feel surprise as such a course ?
No great discovery has ever been brought to light
without having been some time exposed to the sar-
casms of the ignorant, the prejudiced, and the self-
sufficient. The speculations of the elder STEPHENSON
as to the capabilities of his locomotive were as strongly
ridiculed ; the Marquis of WORCESTER was deemed a
visionary and a dreamer, and we have no doubt that
even JAMES WATT and RICHARD ARKWRIGHT were
in their time " laughed to scorn" by would-be leaders
of public opinion, wise only in their own conceits. It
is indeed the common condition of which every per-
son who has ventured out of the beaten track and
introduced any novelty has acquired bitter expe •
rience.

We do not by any means yield unbounded cre-
dence to all that has been asserted respecting these
discoveries ; nor should we feel in any degree asto-
nished if the sanguine anticipations that have been
entertained should be by no means realized. But
there is far more than sufficient not only to justify,
but to imperatively demand the most strin-
gent and searching inquiry. The vast importance
of the subject is recognised on every side.
The most decided advocate of the doctrines
of the Peace Society, even the gentleman
whose lucubrations were so happily quoted in the
House of Commons by Lord PALMERSTON, might
rejoice at the introduction of a plan that would render
war impossible, would completely set aside the inva-
sion panic, and reduce the expenses for our national
defences within the narrowest limits. That all
those objects would be accomplished if Captain
WARNER is to be credited, is beyond the pos-
sibility of doubt, and surely, under such cir-
cumstances, so long as there is, we shall not
say a probability, but even a remote possibility of his
assertions being well-founded, we should not be
justified
in refusing that which might on an emer-
gency prove the salvation and security of our coun-
try. L
et us then see whether sufficient evidence has
t
not been long since adduced to entitle Captain
WARNER to the searching investigation which he has
courted.

In the first place, the rank, character, and position
of the gallant officer entitle him to some degree of
credence, making a prima facie case in favour of his
allegations. He is no unknown empiric, seeking
notoriety at any cost. He has acquired experience
and reputation in the service of hia country, and
when he risks his character for truth and integrity,
everything that a man of honour and a gentleman
holds dear, he places no trifling stake on the result.
Again, it is certain that he has received the most
tempting offers from foreign potentates, that he might
have realised a gigantic fortune had he accepted any
one of the propositions ; but, notwithstanding all
that had taken place, although he was informed on
the part of the Government that he was at li-
berty to take his inventions wherever he pleased, he
refused to adopt a course which might have occa-
sioned incalculable injury to his not very grateful
Country. He even consented to relinquish an ex-
ceedingly remunerative engagement at the request of
his late Mejesty YaLLIA➢i IV., although his efforts
would not have been directed
_against any of his
compatriots. Sa far we have the strongest
guarantees in the conduct and position of the gentle-
man himself, which would alone justify the required
investigation.

But in addition thereto proofs have been adduced
which, although perhaps not conclusive, yet afforded
great encouragement as to its ultimate success. It was
acknowledged that nothing could be more complete
than the destruction of the John O'Gaunt ; but still
parties, who did not understand the mode by which it
was effected, considered that it could not be made avail-
able in the face of an enemy, and others thought that
the plan was identical with one brought forward
in 1803, and which then proved a failure. These
points were denied on the part of the inventor. He
must substantiate his assertions before the Committee,
the onus probandi rests on his shoulders, and the
extent of success which he met with entitles him to
claim a reasonable opportunity for substantiating his
assertions.

Distinguished officer?, too, have lent the sanction of
their names to his pretensions. Not only has Lord
TALBOT and Captains DICKINSON and HENDERSON
certified in his favour, but Sir R. FEATS
and Sir T. Ilium-, to whom the author was referred
by King WILLIAM the FOURTH, reported " that the
projectiles might be of great service to this or any
other
or countrywßn stTr
yE itwhichaul could stand
employed them, indeed that no
ship
stand against them." Lieu-
tenant reported in their favour. On
cozucs
the other side, there were the opinions of
men unquestionably eminent, but who were to
a certain extent prejudiced, and who arrived at their
conclusions on insufficient data. It certainly appears
that the balance of evidence is in favour of Captain
WARNER, consider that all he seeks is
inquir and when we
inquiry
we are only astonished that his reasonable
demand has been so long denied.

fiLleDOpassensers
BRIGHTON', AND SOUTH-COAST
RAIL WAY.
a Traffic—WeekONNend.ing May 15,1852 ... £9,451 2 9
rr
May 17, 1851 ... 9,702 2 6
half-year,edmg to this date, 1852 ... 170,293 7 11
number of Passengers—Week ending
1\ 3i
ear, to this date, 1851 ... 170,156 8 3
ay 15, 1852 ... 60,,k6
£6,825 6 5
TotalTo
t a Goo Tforrto the Whod
tesca lehka
lf- n •
• .. . 2,652 16 4

Total „. £9,451 2 9
Total miles open, 1852, 1731 A ; ditto, 1851, 1731 A.
17, 1852.
London Terminus, May

VAUXUALL GARDENS.—The direction has been
indefatigably engaged in perfecting various improvements in
this ancient and popular place of summer resort. Vauxhall
Gardens will positively wear a new face; the old conven-
tionalities have been ignored, the arcades partially trans-
formed, the entrances beautified, a new mode of lighting
of especial brilliancy introduced, and each " cranny
and nook" of the Royal property is now cha-
racterised by some new design. The old eques-
trian arena has been removed, and a very
elegant
g
theatre buil*, to be devoted to the performances of ballets,
supported by celebrated dancers from the Grand Opera at
Paris. Two new cafés have been erected under the surveil-
lance of a French chef de cuisine, so that no means have been
disregarded to render Vauxhall Gardens worthy
of its ancient
renown, as one of the most remarkable " pleasure spots" in
Europe.

(Mr. Duncan APlkleill)
SCOTCH JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS.—Lord Colonsay
nary of the Court of S • in permanent '
Session in Scotland, is appointed Lord
Justice-General and President of the Court, in the room of
. one of the Lords Ordi-
nary
Right lion. David Boyle, resigned. Mr. Adam Ander-
son, Lord Advocate, is appointed a Lord of Session of the
dhathe iel
ner
Outer House, in the room of Lord Colonsay. Mr. John Inglis,
Solicitor-General for Scotland, is appointed Lord Advocate,
in the room of Ur. A. Anderson.
SOUTHAMPTON,
Company's
new steam-ship Magdalena, Captain W. Allan,
with the West India and Pacific mails, will leave on Monday
steamers, and is a sister ship to the Oronoco, having been
built at Northfleet by Messrs. Pitcher, and sent to Scotland
afternoon.aton Ref olyVaels t Mail
India
which place
she returned on Sunday last. She is of 2,250 . tons burden,
engines, which are on the side lever principle, are of
750 horse power. Her speed on the passage round from
Scotland was highly satisfactory, averaging 12.40 knots, or
a- —npei
eTw:celfa
sr
from
13% miles per hour. The engines are magnificent specimens
of engineering skill and science. Mr. Hughes, the Govern-
ment engineer, came round in her, and expressed himself
highly satisfied with her performance.
CALEDONIAN BALL.-011 Saturday afternoon a
meeting of the ladies for this ball took place at
NV illi ' patronesses
a 8 Rooms, and we were glad to see so numerous an at-
tendance of the leaders of the beau monde—the Duchess of
Athol!, the Duchess of Montrose, the Countess of Rosebery,
the Countess De Flahault, Lady D. Leslie, Lady Agnes Dun,
Lady Willoughby De Eresby, Lady Stratheden, Lady Heath-
cote
' Lady Clerk, and the Hon. Airs. Ferguson being among
those present. hi consequence of the departure of the Court
to Ascot the ladies determined upon postponing the ball
until June the 14th, when a most brilliant reunion is anti-
cipated. i
enginesS She
fi thet
ttShdAirblyi I
01 I:::AhYisi.e.

HOUSE TAX (LONDON
).—lt appears from a return
to the House of Commons, which has been printed, that 678
appeals were made against the house tax in the city of Lon-
don, of which &91 were relieved, and 83 confirmed. The
amount of duty allowed upon these appeals was 1,22,1.
THE RETURN HOME OF SIR HARRY ►SMITH
FROM TOTE CAFE OF Goof:, HorE.—Letters from her Ma-
jesty's ship Gladiator, at the Cape, state that she was ordered
to be fitted with the requisite cabins for the accommodation
of Lieutenant-General Sir Harry Smith, to bring him to
England.

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We regret to hear that Lord Derby is confined to
his house by an attack of gout. The Premier was not able
to attend the Cabinet Council, the membgrs of which as-
smnbled on Saturday, at the Foreign-office, in Downing-
street, without the presence of their chief.
ENCLOSURE OF WYCLIWOOD FOREST.—It is be-
lieved, from the destruction of the fine oaks and deer in Old
r, s
Wychwood, by order of her Majesty's Commissioners of
Woods and Forests, that its enclosure is about to be effected.
This will be hailed as a boon to the neighbouring villages,
and conduce to annihilate the demoralising, pauperising
tem of poaching, whose evils are too diffuselyt, It 3s-
ced to
require description,—Oxford Herald.