The Sun.
London, England, 1852-02-19 00:00:00

PEl3itU A It Y _ 19, 1652

IRELAND.

DUBLIN, FEB. 18.—ARRIVAL OF SHIPS FROM THE
TAG US —Six vessels belonging to Commodore
Martin's fleet, from the Tagus, cast anchor in
Queenstown harbour, on Monday afternoon, and
others were expected to arrive in the course of the
evening.
A painful and distressing case was heard in the
Belfast police-court on Saturday; some persons who
had been passengers on board an Austrian vessel, the
bound from Belfast to New York, being the
plaintiffs, and Mr. T. Quin, emigration agent, de-
fendant. It appeared that the ship, which came to
Belfast with grain, ;was hired for a voyage with emi-
grants to America, and was suffered to depart with
135 passengers and a crew of 15 on board, with only
a very slight and imperfect examination, and a defi-
cient supply of water and other necessaries. They
were scarcely removed from the land, when the small-
pox appeared on board, and before they were many
days out, some fifty of the passengers were sick.
The ship only got as far as Waterford, when it put
back, and again entered Belfast Lough. The passage
money was returned to such of the emigrants as ap-
plied for it, and the magistrates told the complain-
ants that much as they felt the hardship of the case,
they were unable to give them any remedy.
ABDUCTION FROM KILKENNY.—On Monday even.
ing, at eight o'clock, the house of a widow named
Butler, residing at Drakeland, near Kilkenny, was
vicited by three men, armed, with their faces
blackened, who forcibly seized on one of the widow's
three daughters, Ellen Butler, and carried her away
in despite of all opposition of her family. It appeared
that the Butlers were a " comfortable" and it was be-
lieved in the neighbourhood that each of the girls
would have a fortune of 1001. Patrick Egan, a small
farmer, residing at Castleblunden, was a rejected
suitor of Ellen's, and suspicion naturally fell upon
him as the principal in the outrage. Constable Mac-
namara immediately proceeded to Egan's house, and
found him absent. He discovered a dish containing
culm and water, and a brush with which the mixture
had been recently applied. Upon examining the ser-
vant boy, who was at the house, it was ascertained
that he had recently washed his face, and the remains
of the colouring matter was found behind his ears
and in his hair. Upon taking him to Butler's he was
identified as one of the party, and further his hat was
discovered in the house, where it had fallen off. No
trace of Egan or the girl has yet been obtained.

SOUTH AMERICA.

(Extract of a private letter from Buenos Ayres, Jan.

2, 1852.)
Although no engagement has yet taken place between
the troops of this Government and the Revolutionary
forces, the latter continue to advance towards this city,
their advanced posts being at San Pedro district, about
45 leagues. A decisive operation is, therefore, close at
hand, and the next steamer will no doubt convey to you
the final issue of this revolution.

The commercial communication between Buenos
Ayres and Monte Video had been re-opened on the 17th
December by order of General Rosas's Government.
(Extract of a letter from Monte Video, -Jan. 4.)
Political affairs are rapidly approaching towards an
eventful crisis. General Urquiza, with his army, crossed
the Parana on the 21st and 23d ult., and at last dates
was at San Nicolas, 60 leagues from the city of Buenos
Ayres. General Rosas had ordered all his troops to re-
turn before the invaders, and to concentrate them in
the vicinity of Buenos Ayres. The prevailing opinion
was that such a measure showed weakness, and that
Rosas must give way, especially as 600 or 700 of his
troops stationed at Santa F 6 had gone over to Urquiza.
Exchange 454 d.
Roses may, however, intend to retire with his forces
to the South. If he does this, the war, instead of being
ended, will be a protracted one.

EASTERN STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY.

The first annual meeting of this company was held
yesterday, at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street.
The chair was taken by B. W. Crawford, Esq.
The SECRETARY having read the report,
The CHAIRMAN, in moving its adoption, begged to ex-
press, on behalf of himself and colleagues, the great gra-
tification they had in meeting the proprietors, and in
submitting this day an account of the company's affairs.
Ho hoped the directors' proceedings would meet with
their cordial approbation, considering the difficulties
they had undergone. It was unfortunate that this
meeting came so near the time appointed for the
tenders to be sent in. On this subject he thought
it would be prudent to say nothing at present; all
he would say was that the question would b 3 consi-
dered both in respect to the public convenience as well
as the interest of the shareholders. The course of the
Chancellor of the Exchequer in these matters bad been
a difficult one; he had been called upon to pledge him-
self to large sums of the public money, and therefore he
was bound to ascertain clearly the amount and nature of
the services to be rendered. The Peninsular Company
was entitled to great credit as the pioneers in this
eastern communication, but they had not availed them-
selves of all the improvements which circumstances
required, which was shown by the large profits they
bad divided. All he could say was that they had suffi-
cient funds at present, and that it was not the intention
of the directors to call for more money till the con-
tract should be obtained. If they got the contract they
could be put in the possession of a vessel, and if not it
would not be compulsory to take it; if the contract were
obtained, an agreement would be entered into for build-
ing ships, and the delay would be for the advantage of
the company.
A PROPRIETOR inquired what the amount of call
would be?

The CHAIRMAM said not more than 21, 10s. per share
every three months; if the contract were not obtained,
the money might not be wanted.
A PROPRIETOR inquired how long it might be before
the result of the contract was announced?
The CHAIRMAN thought in about a week's time.
The report was then adopted, and the board of direc-
tors was elected unanimously.
Mr. BORRADAILE moved a vote of thanks to the di-
rectors for the attention and zeal they had displayed in
the formation of the company, which was duly se-
conded and passed unanimously.
The meeting then adjourned.

EA3L GREY AND SIR HARRY SMITH.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Sim,—The interest the public naturally take as to
the ultimate consequences to result from the dispatch
of Earl Grey dated the 31st of January, addressed to
his Excellency Sir Harry Smith, then and now the
honour able representative of our Most Gracious
Sovereign at the Cape of Good Hope, emboldens me
to trouble you with a few remarks.
It appears that on the 3d of February the Houses
of Parliament met, and a blue book! was presented
and ordered to lie on the table, a copy of the cor-
respondence relative to the state of the Kafirs, eec.
On the sth, his Grace the Duke of Wellington,
who, had he not been already immortal, would on
this night have crowned himself with everlasting
laurels, went down to the House of Lords to record,
as he did in his most forcible and memorable words,
his manly and generous protest against language the
most uustatesmanlike and offensive, but used, I am
sorry to say, by our Minister for War and for the
Colonies, when recalling a gallant old warrior from
the field, where, no doubt, flesh honour and glory
awaited him—indeed, perhaps, has already been
gained.
You Si:, at all events, will recollect well the
case of Lord Gough—for in that, as now, you stood
boldly forward, and your Sun shone beautifully forth,
as it always does, when ilijury and insult are in-
tended, to dispel the heavy mist, with which injus-
tice and malice would ever overshadow and smother
their victims.

On the 71.13 , Sir, your article appeared on this sub-
ject—an article that does the greatest honour to
the head and heart, as well as infinite credit to the
talents of him who wrote it. If it has not
had the power to make Earl Grey feel
deeply and repent seriously of his cruel and
heartless conduct to one who is far distant,
and unable to defend himself, you will at least,
Sir, I am sure, have had the satisfaction of carrying
consolation and satisfaction to the old military friends
of Sir Harry Smith, and to his near and dear rela-
tions. They cannot, Sir, have read your words re-
porting the Noble Duke's speech, without being con-
scious that the blow intended for Sir Harry must
sooner or later recoil upon Earl Grey, and that what-
ever our Gracious Sovereign might sanction, and her
Minister inflict, against Sir Harry Smitb, the people
of England would not only acquit him of all the
smallest blame, but receive him in this country with
acclamation and with honour. The matter cannot,
however, and must not rest here. On the 9th,

10th, 11th, the whole daily press came forward
most unanimously in condemnation of Earl Grey s
conduct ; and it has not been forgotten that he was
an unfettered man—he was not like Lord Palmerston,
obliged to send his dispatches to be examined, and
was of course the more responsible for the language
he used.
It is necessary for me here to allude more parti-
cularly to Lord Palmerston's case, because it will be
of vast importance, in looking to the conduct of Earl
Grey, to consider his power and:his duties—clearly
understood, if not minutely explained.
Lord John Russell spoke to the House of Com-
mons and the country on the 3d February, when
speaking of Lord Palmerston, in the following
words :

" But as regards the Noble Lord, it did so happen,
that in August, 1850, the precise terms were laid
down in a communication on the part of her Majesty
with respect to the transaction of business between
the Crown and the Secretary of State. I became the
organ of making that communication to my Noble
Friend, and thus became responsible for the docu-
ment I am about to read from." [The Noble Lord
then read the memorable document referred to.]
Why, or how his Lordship could hold office for one
moment after the receipt of this, is to me incompre-
hensible—but with that question we are not dealing
—and thus pass on, therefore, to the case of Earl
Grey and Sir Harry Smith, which will, I think, Sir,
be found one far more serious and important, as a
constitutional question, than at first sight has ap-
peared.
On the 9th of February, the Hon. Member for
Lambeth, wished to ask whether any letter of in-
structions had been sent to the Colonial Office, and
whether the dispatch of January last, condemnatory
of Sir Harry Smith, was approved of by the Prime Mi-
nister, and by him transmitted by the Sovereign before it
was forwarded to Sir Harry Smith, or whether the con-
tents of the dispatch were communicated to her Ma-
jesty by Lord Grey as appeared in the 6th paragraph.
Lord John Russell said, " with reference to the first
part of the question, perhaps he might state, that
when he came into office he received her Majesty's
directions that all foreign dispatches should be sent to
her Majesty. With respect to the colonial dispatches,
her Majesty was pleased to say she was desirous to
know all important proceedings, but that every par-
ticular dispatch need not be communicated. What
was done in regard to this particular dispatch he was
unable to say, except that it was transmitted to him.
He might say further, that the decision to recal Sir
Harry Smith was a decision of the Cabinet."
Sir, these extracts are the foundation-stones, and
are therefore most important. The public do not
as yet half comprehend the abominable conduct of all
parties concerned in this transaction. The country
is indebted to the Hon. Member for Lambeth, who I
trust is biding his time, and is not to be so easily put
off as my Lord John may suppose with such an
answer. I shall return to this subject, should you
consider my observations as worthy the attention
of the public. I honestly confess that it appears
to me, if Earl Grey is permitted to remain in office,
after his conduct to Sir Harry Smith, the family
compact will indeed have proved itself too strong
for the people.—l am, Sir, yours, Scc.,
A CONSTANT READER.

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.
The union of the ancient, chivalrous, and time-
honoured families of Warwick and Wemyss was consum-
mated yesterday morning in that for-famed hymeneal
temple of aristocratic alliances, St. George's Church,
Hanover-square, by the marriage of Lord Brooke, only
son of the Earl of Warwick, the direct representative of
the renowned " King-maker" of bygone days, to the
Honourable Ann Charteris, eldest daughter of Lord
Elcho, and granddaughter of the Earl of Wemyss. The
ceremony was performed in the presence of a very large
number of the friends and relatives of both parties, the
Right Hon. the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earl of
Warwick, Earl Grosvenor, and Lord Guernsey, being
amongst the number, with many others of lesser note.
The young lady, who was elegantly attired in the usual
bridal costume, was attended to the altar by a full bevy
of fair bridesmaids, and the church was also very
much crowded by parties who came to witness the
solemn engagement, after the ratification of which the
immediate friends of the noble bride and bridegroom, to
the number of eighty, repaired to the residence of Lord
Elcho, in Hanover square, where they partook of a most
recherché wedding breakfast prepared for the occasion,
and on its conclusion, the health of the happy couple
having been drank with all the honours, they entered a
travelling carriage and four, and in another minute
Lord and Lady Brooke were whirling away amidst the
hearty cheers of their friends (accompanied by an old
slipper flying after them), for that historic ancestral
stronghold of his Lordship's feudal ancestors, Warwick
Castle, where they will spend the honeymoon, and from
the lofty battlements of which they can behold for miles
the meandering of Avon's silvery stream flowing as si-
lently and enchanting as in the days when England
n,,;1:!
Bard wandered along its banks, entwining in w
unrer‘in_
able song those deeds of chivalry and daring
have rendered it and its owners' names famous t
pos-
terity.o

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to the Lord-Lieutenants of counties, her
MlLlTlA.—According to the circular,,mti
jetsrtaynhstasnibLeen
pleased to recommend that an inspection of the permanent
staff of the militia in Great Britain shall take place at the
earliest possible period." Those gentlemen who may happen
to be unprovided with proper uniform can obtain the same
at moderate cost, and with great promptness, by applying
to Messrs. Nicoll, army clothiers, of Regent-street and Corn-
hill, who are also preparing designs for ally fresh corps that
may be formed, when all modern improvements in military
clothing and accoutrements will have attention.—N.B. With
all future orders for the equipment of volunteer rifle clubs,
the members for which, according to an olEcial announce-
ment, may plead an exemption from serving in the militia
Messrs. Nicoll respectfully beg to seek timely notice in those
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PILESERTED MEATS.—NAV
contracts for preserved meats with Goldner, specifying the
Ir•—The returns of the
quantity fit for use, and the quantity condemned, ordered by
the House of Commons, have been published. It appears
from the return, that 2,741,9881b5. have been issued out
since the commencement of the contract, of which 95 per
cent. had proved fit for use ; and 387,7951b5. had been con-
demned or returned into store. Complaints have been made from the first use of the preserved meats, but none
till the
objectionable matter having been found in them
24th November, 1849 ; from which period until t
in May, 1850, eleven complaints of offal
dis
issued for
twenty-one canisters had been made. The
' principally Austin's stores
Messrs. Cooper and Gamble. Of Captai i cheevuenr
ed contract
in
the Arctic voyagers was of superior quality, meat
from
2,0061b5. had been condemned.
A joint-stock brewery
THE BEER QUESTION.---
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company has been formed,
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40,000 shares of 51 each, forwitthheatpocusruppopsley
breweries on a comprehensive plan,t below those at present
unadulterated ale and porter as
pricesand yet with a handsome
charged by the London brew
There are also two features of
opened in various ttersitein the scheme. To meet the case of
profit on the capital invested. Branch 'Branch breweries are to be
great and novel interest
tin
wil
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ii to incur the responsibility of
persons who may
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purchases • and the
, mined to admit subscribers of
be entitled to a reduction on their own
workmen regularly employed by the
participationin all profits ex-
to be allowed a
shareholders, it has been deter
company are
ceeding Si. per cent. upon the capital used, in proportion to
the value of their labour, as measured by the wages earned
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