The Sun.
London, England, 1852-02-26 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen and Prince Albert walked yesterday morn-
ing in the garden of Buckingham Palacr. •
Prince Albert rode out on horseback yesterday morn-
ing, attended by Lieut.-Colonel the Hon. A. Gordon.
The Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, Prince
Alfred, the Princesses Alice, Helena, and Louisa, and
Prince Arthur, took their accustomed exercise yesterday
in the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
in the afternoon his Royal Highness Prince Albert,
attended by Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. A. Gordon,
visited her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester,
at Gloucester House.
Her Majesty's private band attended in the evening
at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, and performed—
Sinfonia No. 7—Poco sostenuto, vivace,
allegretto, presto, finale, allegro, con trio Beethoven.
The Marquis of Breadalbane had an interview with
Sir George Grey yesterday at the Home-office.
A deputation from the Local Board of Health of
Clitheroe had an interview yesterday with the General
Board of Health, at their offices, Whitehall. The depu-
tation consisted of Mr. Thomas Gurnett (mayor of
Clitheroe), and Mr. Henry Thomson (alderman). They
were introduced by Mr. Mathew Wilson, jun., M.P.

ROYAL INFIRMARY FOR ASTHMA AND DISEASES OF
THE CHEST.—On. Tuesday the annual general meeting of the
governors of the above-named charity was held at the
London Tavern ; James Tulon, Esq., in the chair. The re-
port stated that since the foundation of the infirmary in
1814 about 39,000 poor afflicted creatures had been relieved
by it—a strong proof of its usefulness when taken in
connexion with a report lately presented to Parliament, set-
ting forth that one-third the mortality of the whole kingdtomt
arose from affections of the lungs and heart, and thivitah
least 1% might be traced to pulmonary consump anon.
a view to more fully carrying out the objects of
thte reception
tion, several new wards have been opened for
ed cured or
of patients, many of whom have been dentsit
during the
greatly relieved. The number of outlgoo
twbeerbeodoikss-
h inst
on the number
past year were 1,700, being an increase
cinhatrhgeed previouscured, and of wthheomlaragbeoru about
tions for relief daily increase. The report was unanimously
as under treatment at the present time; while the applica-
osrotoionremofebiwhoonm
adopted, some routine business was transacted, when the
proceedings terminated, with a vote of thanks to the
chairman.
A NOVEL STEAM-BOAT.—The American steam-
boats on the north river (or Hudson) have for a long time
been famed for their great speed. As early as 1829 the
steam-boat North America, capable of carrying 1,000
miles—be-
sengers, made the passage between New York and Albany in
hours. There is now about to be built at New York
rulnhsilvbeethweeeernl thSehsee lCitit com-
pete 3 ma
boat that is to sake the run—the distance 150
York
railroadand Albany
that
which nearly follows the banks of the river, '
miles—be-
tween
wiNthewthe
tions are as follow :—Length of keel, 500 feet; Her propor-
tions
She looks like a swordfish. There length of deck,
at each end, extending out from the deck
itself above water, and it is sharp and whichsh
ows
itself
of the fish. Both ends of the boat pointed like the sword
work both ways. She is not intendedare alike, and her engines
work like a ferry-boat. She is to , to turn round, but to
Wash-
ington, and to have accommodation be called the George
is to make the passage, 150 • for 3,000 passengers. She
de-
signed and modelled by _
_r miles, in five hours. She is hl . Davidson, of New York.
GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.—The
fifty-fourth half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in this
company was held on Tuesday,Lombard-
street ; John Wilkin, E at their oflices,;7l,
ofthe
directors and a Statement
last of the accounts for the yeaLenediraeg.
port, which was very s wast read to the meeting. TR
anim u-sl received
by the proprietors. TlEiteisufsauTrKiOaenaclunand bonus were de-
clared, and the cordial tanks of the! proprietors voted to the
chairman and directors for their zealous services in the ma-
nagement of the company's affairs; after which the meeting
separated.
ROBBERY BY A BANK CLERK.--013 Wednesday, a
clerk in the bank of Messrs. Gurney, Birkbeck, and Peckover,
at Wisbeach, was brought before the borough magistrates,
charged with stealing 500/. in bank-notes, gold, and silver,
from the above firm. Mr. William Adams stated, that on
the 6th inst. the clerks were taking the half-yearly general
balauce, and could not make it agree. On Monday last he
discovered an error of 3001. on the credit side of the transfer
for the present year. On holding up the leaf of the book to
a candle he found an erasure. The book was in the prisoner's
handwriting. Called prisoner's attention to it, when he ran
away into Mr. Peckover's house, whence he returned in a
few minutes; and Mr F. Mills said to the prisoner, "We
shall want an explanation of this." Prisoner then took a
pencil, and by placing a figure of 3 before 98, it made 3981.
odd, which alteration made the bouk correct. The prisoner
I made another similar alteration, making 31/. 9s. 131/. 92..
which made the castings-up agree. The prisoner said, " I
think I havo taken 500/., if you take the castings for three
ears." He said, " I have been in an awful state
have done everything to drown reflection, and I ina glad you
have found it out." Tho prisoner said he wished to
of point
out to Mr. W. Adams that there was a discrepancy 1001.
on the debit side of the transfer-book, p. 7, which formed no
extra charge against him, but he did it as a security against
im,
being debited. The prisoner was then committed for trial at
the Cambridge assizes.—Norfolk Chronicle.

CALIFORNIA.

month that cou:d 18;1.—We have no
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beeSnANdoiFn
inte-
rest the Old World.

In consequence of the rainy weather, now fairly
set in, having rendered the roads in the interior
almost impassable for the last two weeks, and thus
preventing..." teaming' from the cities of Sacra-
mento and Stockton, business transactions in mer-
chandise have been naturally limited. Some
articles, however, are improving, the demand is in-
creasing, and holders are firm in asking advanced
prices. liwould note coals:and lumber in particular,
both of which are scarce. It is considered doubtful
that imported lumber will continue to pay, however,
as there is an abundance of forests in the country, and
as several local sawmills are now being put up, and
bricks, made on the spot, are coming into more ge-
neral use for building. Coals, if not sent in ex-
cess, will always do well. Lumber, assorted, is
worth 110 dolls. per 1,000 ; bricks (English) 35 dolls.
to 40 dolls. ; firebricks 55 dolls. to 60 dolls. Coals are
worth 35 dolls., and about 1,000 tons are held M ex-
pectation of an advance to 40 dolls, or 50 dolls. per ton,
in consequence of the short supply on hand and the
increase in
sienekthoef
201 band consumption.li
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the
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advance. worth now The
oerrka with
h ai nv
e
availed themselves of the water to wash the heaps
collected during the autumn. Gold dust has been
scarce lately, owing to the difficulty of transport,
and the price has advanced a little, and although there
as an invest-
is every prospect of an increased supply, I think, from
the general demand, that it will maintain the advance.
The news from all parts of the mining country is
and
lookedquartzuponmining,
with wi considerable
tum
eons tt,einsc ocominguragin
g,
be to
favour by local capitalists.
Some disturbance took place at the Southern mines
lately, at a place called Carson-hill, respecting the con-
flicting claims of two sets of miners to the diggings ;
but no more serious consequences than a good fleecing
by the gentlemen of the long robe are anticipated to
result from the fracas. The dispute is fortunately
among Americans, and no foreigners are as yet com-
promised.
The Indian outbreak at the south is likely to be soon
quelled. The chief who organized it has been taken,
and some prisoners who were implicated in the Indian
rising have been hung at San Diego, which it is sup-
posed will strike such terror into the Indian camp as
will bring about a peace. A very general disposi-
tion to engage in railroad speculations is manifesting
itself throughout the country. Some progress has
already been made in the preliminaries of a rail-
road from this city to San JosZ'. The line is
nearly a dead level, passing through a rich
valley, which when cultivated will be very produc-
tive. It is premature, however, to speculate upon
the result until the country is more thickly peopled.
From Sacramento city to Marysville, and to Nevada
city a railroad is also seriously spoken of, and from
Stockton to the Southern mines. These latter are
feasible enough, for the traffic to the mines is enor-
mous and constantly increasing. At the present rate
of settlement the interior will soon be as populous as
the coast. In any other country these speculations
would be spoken of for years before any progresawould
be made in realising them, but in this " fast" country
it would not surprise me if all these railroads were
open in a year.
The immigration to this country of late shows a
decided increase, and is attended with many features
which will be of ultimate benefit to the country. A
better class of persons come ; many families are ar-
riving ; young women of respectable character, ar-
tisans, and tradesmen, merchants and professional
men, are all coming to make the country their
permanent home. This accession is causing San
Francisco to spread itself out to a large size, and one
of the most obvious results of the late impetus given
to the growth of the town has been a rise in the
price of land, which for some time back was very
dull. On the whole the prospects of the country
were never more cheering than they are at present.
The quantity of gold to go by the mail steamer to-
morrow is 1,400,000 dolls., and reckoning 300 dolls.
to each of 300 passengers already engaged, will make
1,490,000 dolls. The total amount of gold exported
to all parts in December, with the above, to leave to-
morrow, will be 5,880,000 dolls.
Exchanges.—England at sight, 46 to 46:1,-; ditto,
60 days' sight, 47d.; France, 4 75 and 4 SO ; Ham-
burg, 40 to 41; Mexico, Lima, and Valparaiso, par
to 2 per cent. discount; Atlantic sight draughts, 4 per
cent. premium.
Price of gold dust, 17 dolls. 50c. to 17 dolls. 62ic.
per ounce, and in great demand.
Interest of money, 3to 4 per cent. premium. Ca-
pital quite abundant, and good investments scarce.
Just as I was closing this letter, a friend of mine,
whom I bad asked for the quotations of some goods,
sent me a short report, which I think so interesting
that I enclose it as an addition to my letter :