The Sun.
London, England, 1852-08-04 00:00:00

COURT CI“CUL-Ait.

OS BORNE, TUESDAY.
Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert,
at...companikAl by their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of
Kent, the Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, and the
Princess Ri.iynt.l, h-ir S-rene Highnesses the Princess
Hohenlohe, Prince Churles anu Princess Adelaide of
Hohenlohe, and attended by the Ladies and Gentlemen
in Waiting, embarked at half-past five o'clock
day, in the Fsiry, and cruised round the steam squadrnn
lying at Spittioad. The royal yacht returned to its
moorings off Osborne-pier at twenty minutes More
eight o'clock.
M yester-
day,
and Piatti, the Qusrtett
Association,
y
roifliperforming a selection of
music . had
est(-rday voning, after dinner, before her Ma-
essrs . Saint n
the , ohoopneor. Hu
jeAy and the ho} al Firnily.

the Exch per and Mrs, Disraeli
le t r n Manor,,
T;:ioew it`,lh yaen4ote lld era;i f
Dispatches Were soil cif to ths, ,
G„vein of Gibraltar
rsterday lniln the C"lunial— LE or6Pat be
cs weie
s.lso sent to the Govorm,r or ow G (,part.

----
, —On Al(lrdaY morn
young mar,
ing, when the boats
THE
4,8 f tEhaePCyTar. Hums.e Society were
DEATHS IN
two bodies wire discovered, in which out
on the Serpentine, „„,
Was quite extinct.
was found by Griffiths, one of the
named James Webb, who
Thy first was that .0 a
bridge on the south side, but as he
society's men, near the
mr
Baiorv, of Knightsbridge. on
Was seen by
his
eh;ll)l'Y'r'ti. 1:t own whether his death was
Saturday evening, .t. is not '
t The other is a lost doub, ful
accidental while bathing or trot.
case, for as the man had all his clothes oft,there is no doubt
i; dross wag similar tm that of an
it was CO act or soicide. his' • his possession
money in
engineer or mason. He had no
pocket, on
when st-arched, but a paper was discoverel in iris
which was , ritten, "LI, Auckland-terrace, Lavender-r0ad.".10..
Whether this was in his own writing, and an hrimattoi r
the act he had-perpetrated, so that his friends might become.
Ltlicleriulinted with it, is a matter of surmise. but the coroner of
district has had
In the i , infermation sent to him of both cases.
Inn yard, the Lodes are lying in the Rose and Crcwn
piurr
.0 lie ssen by t lie relai ive3*
eCTIONIST L,, A , dinnpy gluon at
Colchester in toe W, k YALTy --..-.. a-• .- -
ghealth of
he M.4-rsty, was i.,•: of the borough election, the
at Seiner, near Hadirshed
, as UE.u:4l, when a farmer residing
toinay honour to ryiWit'hiverted his glass, musing the cus-
a Fatc-trade;:—/pswic43.2' the'grouud that-the Queen was.
P 'es&

LONDON,

AMERICAN NEWS.

LiVEUPOOL, TuusnAv, 7 PM.
4:i the United S:ates Merit ste.du-snip Atlee'elic,
West, corroin:lncit),r, have id,ric-s from New York
to the 24th ult. Shy has 284,000 dollars in specie
CO freight.
steam-ship Riltic, hence to New York, was
passed at 7 1, ist:on the 24'.h.
The steam-ship :United States had arrived at New
York from Sin Francisco, with advices to the 28th
June, and 244,288 dollars in golddust. The city of
London had ben totally destroyed by fire, not a
vwige remaining, except a few wooden huts. New
gold diggings had been discovered at San Ga-
briel. There was a good demand for money and a
fair supply. S7erling exchange, 60 days, 44 to 47.
The steam-ship (iold,n Gate) sailed from Sal
Fra,!cisco on the 28th of June, with 1,400,000 dol-
lars in golddust, making the total shipments for the
month of June 5,343,754 dollars.

Her Maj-sty's sio(p ot war Arropnt was at Sin
Juan on the 15th ult., with sickness among the crew.
Advice 'from Havana Ali, to the 17th ult, are de-
void of interest.

A long and violent discussion took place in the
Senate on the 231, relative to the fishery question.
Mr. Mason, the 'member for Virginia, in moving a
resolution of inquiry, stated that the President's re-
ply ooght to be " That he had ordered the whole
force of the United Statr,s into those seas to
protect the rights of American fishermen against the
British caneon."- Mr. Cass, Mr. Seaward, and se-
veral others also followed in the same strain.

From St, John's, New Brunswick, accounts of the
231 state that it was supposed the armed schooner
Alliance had been 10-t near St. Paul's Island with all
on board. Fifteen schooners had been lost near the
Magdalen Islands, and 22 pilots drowned.

From Tahiti we have intelligence that Qieen
Pomare had returned to power under the protection
of the French vesels of war.
llrd- have adVices frotp Mexico to the 9th ult.
The Mexican Government here are opposed to call-
ing an extra session of Congress to consider the
Tehuantepec affair and the treaty of Guadaloupe
Had Ago.
Accounts from Si.. Domingo to the sth ult. repre.
sent the fever as still raging there, both on shore and
among the shipping.
The accounts frotn Panama state that the cholera
was raging there, and was carrying off large numbers.
The New York stock market was active, and prices
were firmly nr:,intained. 'There was an increased
demand for money, but the supply being large there
was no alteration in the rates of interest. Foreign
exchange in mu Berate demand ; bills on London, 110
to 110 k, Paris, 5 131 ro 5 164.
Pii,es of cotton were well maintained in conse•
quence of the small stock on the market.
Flour bad a downward tendency. There was a
.4tetgly demand for wheat at rather lower prints.
Indian corn was in good demand.
Provisions were firmer, especi,lly beef and pork.
Slx hundred tons Scotch pig iron had been sold at
2,050 dolls. cash, and 21 dolls. six months.
Freights to Londo❑ without alteration.

SHIPPING IN IELLIGENCE.
Arrived at Nt w York— the Ortoua, from Bordeaux;
Sheridan Albert Gallium, Washington, Richard Morse,
and Torrent, from Liverpool; Mal fhwer, from Glissgt,w,
At Priilad(lphia—Tne Joshua Mauran, from Liver-
pool.
At Baltimore—The Flora A'Donald, from Liverpool;
Harvest, from Bremen.
At Charlestown—The Caroline from Newport.

COLONISATION OF COSTA RICA, AND THE
OPENING OF A NEW BourE BETWEEN
THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC.
(From the Mining Journal.)
Since the year (1699) of that memorable attempt to
found a British colony in the Isthmus of Darien, as pao_
jetted by that amiable Scotch clergyman, the Rev. bar.
Patel-sore whose expanded mind comprehended, even at
that era, the important advantages that must result to
humanity and to commerce, by rendering the communi-
cation betvieen the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans more
rapid, safe, and easy, than the tempestuous and lengthy
Passage round Cape Horn, a wonderful and rapid change
has taken place in the world. and vast colonies have been
established, by which the hardy and enterprising sous
and daughters of Great Britain, the Christian religion,
the English language, sod our social habits and customs,
are spread over the most distant parts of the globe. it
is not surprising, therefore, that the subject of the pas-
sage over or through the narrow neck of land dividing
the two great oceans is at this time exciting much
attention, or that our enterprising go-a-head neighbours
the Americans, intimately allied to us by language and
descent, should be foremost in the enterprise, into which
the discovery of the Californian gold has, as it were,
forced de. In to enter without loss of tine?.
But our national character and national in-
terests render the immediate consideration of • this
most important subject Imperative with us. This
century will not pass away before the highroad
of mac and commerce between the eastern and
the western world will be by this route, almost ex-
cludine• all ()there; and an opportunity is now. resented
to the English nation which, perhaps, is unequalled in
the advantages which it eff,rs, by which we can secure
a sa'e, easy, and healthy passage between the Atlantic
and Pacific Oeeatts. The subject has been lately placed
before the public in an interesting little pamphlet, pub-
lished by Effingham Wilson, of the Royal Exchange. It
is drawn up 'row authentic documents and original ma-
terials, placed in the hands of J. S. Buckingham, Esq.;
and an excellent map, by Mr. Wyld, adds greatly to the
lucid and popular form in which the matter is thus placed
Were those who will devote a few minutes to its perusal.
The patriotism of our country, the religious and the
cemtnercial bodies are all deeply interested in the imme.
(date eccomplishment of the plan, which does not embrace
any wild or visa nary scheme, or the outlay of millions
transit' of go 43
411:71,03ape:
to he wasted unsucc..ssfully. In the romehlet, the srve-
ral pious which have been proposed to effect this inapor-
tent oceanic communication, and their relative adv4n.
the
tapes and disadvantages, ore shortly contrasted, and
eminent superiority of the C,tsta Rica route over all
other. cannot fail to be perceived.
A tnagelficent harbour at each end of the route (an
essential feature, entirely wanting in all the other plans
prop used), and the discov, ry of coal to the immediate
tporr
himigihtylyof the coast, are advantages which cannot be
yhh
they
fdo r o
been capital
estimate d; while the settled nature of the
country, the general healthiness of the climate, with the
magnitude and value of the concession, air( sly „wed,
are equally striking; and the ulterior cemmercial re-
itthem
etitchh"and valuable natural pro.
ducts hoot:, luyisaor ttsrionmg
of which col
(taws of the country it-elf,- and the lurther dew
Can be in
are sure to(t produce,
thew o da.re
Juisation andAa
seßoprairi
(t)ipmsahir;yi ionandaousss t
trt
formed, under the tile of the " Cesta Rica Company."
and ifs prospectus, supported by highly' respectable par-
ties, will afford the test guarantee as to the soundness
and honesty of the scheme. And it is evident teat,
with a moderate share of British capital and enterprise.,
our nation may in a few years witness that feat accom-
plished, which has been So lung desired, even prior to
events and changes is the world which have rendered
such an echievement now, unless our commercial pros.
perity is to dwindle away, a great national necessity,
We earnestly, commend to our readers a consideration
of the Costa Rica plan, as detailed in the pamphlet al-
luded to, which will be found to be full of the most inte-
resting details respecting the territory of Costa Rica, and
its vast resources of natural wealth.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Sllt,—l beg to a, quaint you, that the Treasury
nine of 1840, allowing the admixture of Chicory with
Coff,e, is rescinded, and that the new regulations for
the future sale of each article will be announced to the
Trade by the Excise in the course of a few days.
I have the honour to be your obedient servant,
C
14, Furnival's Inn, Aug, 31:1 I 1'18512L H. BURTON.
,ES

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SlR,—Will Sou allow me to correct a report rela-
tivo to myself personally, and which, aa a stranger, I
feel called upon to notice. To those interested I beg to
say—l am not, nor have I been connected with the in.
t. rests of Drury-Line Thestre, extn.pt as a salaried
actor, engaged to perform certain duties, and for which
I was to receive a atioilated sum.
By giving this a place in your journal you will confer
a favGur on, Sir, your obedi,tit servant,
MKE AN BUCHANAN..
33, Mornington-crescent, Hampstead-road,
Aug. 3, 1852.

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H1:11 INTAJEtTY'S THEATRE.—The Queen's box at
her Majesty's Theatre was yesterday evening occupied by
General he Hon. H. Cavendish, the Countess Grey, Lad
Caroline Barrington, Mr Barrington, jun., Lady GeorgianY
Grey, Lady Elizabeth Bulteel and party. Amongst the now:
and distinguished individuals also honouring the theatre
with their presence on this occasion were the following.
The BaronesS Brunnow. Mademoiselle de Brunnow, the Via.
countess Dungannon, Miss Irvine, Lord G.orge Paget, the
Marquis of Douro a '4l party; the Dowager Countess of uar.
rington and Lady Jane St. Maur Stanhope, Ld Cecil Fo-
rester, Lord and Lady Francis Gordon, Lord sandya, jam
and Miss Illichards, Mr. C. Barry Baldwin, Miss Caro-
line Bellew and part Mr. Allred Montgomery, Mr. flenege.
Mr. Ilirdiouse, Mr. i)rotnbite, Mr- W. H. Palmer and Party,
C iptain Trelaw; ey, &c.
ROYAL )TALIAN OPERA•__HiF. Boyia Highness
1,12,e, Duke of Cambridge honoured the performances at the
1,-.,1,,•aat Italian' Opera with his presence les! evening. The
3; ill's box was - occupied by Co onel the Hon. Charles
terfleld ail
Grey and Mrs. Grey, Lady Harriet. Clive and Miss Clive
and Lady M
thearr'Y' Among the fashionable company attending the
(hir __!.(! we remarked his Extellency the Turkish Ambassa.
M. ZiAladame Musuru., ac •ompanie by Essad Bey and
Lady Wharncliffand
I' d II l‘lu'urus '
': 3' ern '
6S/1 t
FA 1 I Nte the Henrietta Somerset, the Duke of Bedford and Blis,
the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort and
Ailarchioness of Blandf,rd, the Countess of Ches.
Arthur Hay, LariN"
Canter}, ' aclY Evelyn Stanhope, the Countess of Glengall
ar•faret Butler, the Earl of Durham, Viscount
. ury, Visa Lady Bateman cinunt Cranbourne, Viscount Torrington,
Lord Archibald lion. Misses Banbury, Lord and
d the lion. Miss Stuart Wortley, Lord
the Hon. Frederic
Sr.s.; I.kyndhmst and the Hon. Miss Copley,
k..jai,',lr, I.ol.4l3urgher6, Lady Hislop and
Has Bruce, Lady yiert, Lord and Lady Ernest Bruce and
nry Gordan Lennox
Mary Brotinek, &e, sod t•oa Hon. Misses Blake, Lord
- '- Lady Frederick bentinck and Lady
: The King of III.; 13.1-.
b gllns h-s decreed that an
be ea 't
1 agricultural map Bhall mad - "
he country.