The Sun.
London, England, 1852-09-28 00:00:00

THIRD SERIES OF EXPERIMENTS (AT BLOCK STAKES,
IN THE MEDWAY).
Troturan beat Aylen, G. W. Lenox.
Rodgers beat Admiralty (new).
Mitcheson beat Rodgers (Exhibition prize),
Trotman.
Aylen beat G. W. Lenox.
G. W. Lenox beat Isaacs (American).
FOURTH SERIES OF EXPERIMENTS-STEAM TRIAL (AT
THE NORF.),
Trotman beat Admiralty (new), Mitcheson (first trial).
Mitcheson beat Honiball, Isaacs (American), Trotman
(second trial), Lenox.
Aylen beat Rodgers (Exhibition prize—at second trial).
Rodgers (Exhibition prize) beat Aylen (at first and
third trial).

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EXTENSIVE CONFLAGRATION.
NEWCASTLE ON-TYNE, MoNDAY.—The extensive
works of Messrs Christian Allhueson and Co., well
known in the commercial world as the Tyne Soap and
Alkali Works, on the south bank of the river, near this
Shortly after nine o'clock
town, have been injured by fire to a serious extent.
yesterday morning a more
than nand quantity of smoke was observed to proceedin th
from the buildings wherein the opera.
*ions for the manu-
facture of alkali are carried
on, bat apprehension of
danger was not excited until the filmes burst forth
with ungovernable fury, about an hour afterwards:. In-
telligence was immediately conveyed to the differeat fire-
offices in Newcastle and Gateshead, and in a, short
time no less than six engine, were upon the
spot. Water was plentiful, supplied from the river
and from the elevated reservoir of the Whittle
Dean Water Company, but it appeared to have
little power in overcoming the devouring element.
Every now and then explosions occurred, which indi-
cated the commingling of vitriol with the burning mass ;
and in order to n
• reserve, if possible, the buildings,
which occupy nearly three acres in area, from de:itruc-
tion, a large reservoir, capable of containing some
thousands of cubic feet, was
tapped, and its contents let
off into the river. A vast concourse of spectators was
drawn together, who watched the progress of destruction
effected with intense and painful interest. Every effort
was made by the workmen e
0. the establishment, in
number about 1,000, by the Spectators, and by the po-
lice, to check the conflagration, but unavailingly, for it
continued until the whole of the combustible materials
within its range had been consumed, and this morning
the engines are still playing upon the ruins. The da-
•mage is variously estimated from ten to twenty thousand
pounds. The fire, it is supposed, commenced in a com-
partment occupied in the first Process of manufacture.
The works are insured in several offices, but some weeks
must elapse before the workmen will be enabled to re-
sume operations.

GREAT EARTLIQUICAB IN CUBA.
(From the Mobile Register.)
By a gentleman who arrived as a passenger in the
Black Warrior, at this port, Thursday
evening, we
have a copy of the Diario de la Marina, the official
journal at Havannah, of Tuesday last, the 31st ult.,
in which a full account is given of an awful and dis-
astrous earthquake which occurred at the city of San-
tiago de Cuba, and in that part of the island, on the
20th and 21st ult. From the Diario we
translate the
following extract of its account, "to the latest hour,"
of this dreadful visitation :

" The city of Santiago de Cuba was visited, on the
20th, by a terrific earthquake, unequalled for its dis-
astrous ravages in the recollection of the oldest inha-
bitants. Families took refuge in neighbouring plan-
tations, haciendas, ships, public square's, fields, and
streets, struggling to escape from impending ruin—
buildings falling around them in all directions. The
entire city exhibits a most heart-rending picture. On
all sides were to be seen the search of fathers, hus-
bands, children, wives, and mothers, offering up their
lamentations and prayers to the Throne of Mercy,
and uniting their thanksgivings, when fortunate
enough to encounter each other, amid the scene
of terror. Groans, orisons, and wailings re-
sounded from every quarter. In every street were
seen crumbling walls, cornices of buildings, and tum-
bling structures. Every house to a greater or less
degree felt its influence. Many were left in a dila-
pidated condition—numerous others totally uninhabi-
table. Much cause of gratitude that, under such
effliction, only an occasional loss of life. In the midst
of the panic always attendant or succeeding such a
calamity accounts vary, and are either short of reality
or greatly exaggerated. Everything, the slightest
noise, rumour, or movement, became cause of fresh
alarm and flight. The most violent shocks were
felt at half-past three rem., thirty minutes after five
P.M., nine rear., and one :A.M. Another, very violent,
at a quarter-past three A.M, and another at four
A.M., when the atmosphere became very dark, con-
tributing much to increase the alarm. Next day,
weather dark, rainy, and exhibited a most appalling
aspect, drawing prayers from the populace,
who from
the first shock crowded the temples (only to be driven
from them by the repetition of increasing shocks),
where every religious demonstration of worship and
processions was observed. The priests addressed the
multitude from public squares and other places. Now,
eight o'clock A.M., consternation unabated, and tor-
rents of rain add to the distress-
"El Redactor of 22d, in addition to the foregoing,
which it confirms, adds, that the shipping anchored
in the harbour are yet occupied by families who took
shelter in them, and received every kindness and
consideration demanded by their unfortunate condi-
tion. It says, all the vessels, both Spanish and fo-
reign, have vied with each other in this work of
humanity, but expresses much indignation at the con-
duct of the American ship John Straund, whose
captain it represents as refusing any
order-
ing his planks to be drawn in so as to shut out from
the terror-stricken fugitives the refuge they sought.
Prisoners of distinction remain in the guard-room of
the public prison, aid, and ,
whence they were conducted with
others to her Majesty's steamer Blasco de Garay,
which vessel, as well as the Charuca, the only two in
port, were occupied in like manner with the merchant-
of dollars, exclusive of minor damage
men. Loss estimated at one to one and a half million
sustained by
plantations and villagep, concerning which all accounts
as yet are vague and confused.
" Letters received from Saltadero state that the
shock was seriously felt there.
"At Baracoa, also, the steamer General Armero,
which on Friday should have left that
port for Ha-
vannah, and was due yesterday, had not arrived,
although it is thought probable that the authorities
had detained her to render assistance to the sufferers?'

ENCOUNTER IN THE
ST. HELENA, Auo. 14.---On the 19th of June,
while her Majesty's brigantine Dolphin was lying in
to the strong currents sweeping
the river Congo, an American brig, the Mary Ade-
line, attempted the passage up the river but on reach-
ing Shark's Point (a position of great clanger, owing
CONGO RIVER.
the ground, and in a few minutes the stream and surf
imbedded her fast ashore. The danger of the brig
was instantly observed by the Dolphin, which at once
made preparations for her assistance; but while doing
far as himself and crew
sers, &c., roundi) she touched
so the master of the vessel in distress, seeing (so
nothing effectual could be done to get the vessel
afloat, made the distress signal, by hoisting the
American ensign reversed. Within half an hour of
the disaster the brigantine's boats,
tory measure necessary for heaving
with anchors, haw-
were concerned) that
tide falling at the time, rendered merely prepare-
were alongside the stranded brig; but the
a the following
day. To the surprise of all, on the following morning
the river was crowded with canoes, from 10 to 40
natives in each, all armed, and at least two-thirds
with muskets. Their movements left no doubt as to
their predatory and hostile intentions. A boat's gun
with ammunition was sent on board, and fitted in the
brig. The Dolphin,
as soon as circumstances could
admit, took up a position within gun range for her
protection. The natives appeared determined not to
lose their prey, and poured a fire of musketry into
the stranded vessel, and brought their scaling ladders
is front, evidently determined on boarding. Under
these circumstances the Dolphin opened a fire of shot
and shell, and in a little time cleared the beach of
the assailants, whose number must have exceeded
3,000, This being done, the next object was to get
the brig off, and accordingly,
made to do so. - On the evening of this day (the
Majesty's 20th) her
steam-ship Firefly arrived, and
sent her
boats to assist. During the night the
, ingly, every endeavour was
natives, who had merely retired to the bush, again
returned to the beach and fired a few muskets on the
brig, but without injury. On the morning !of the
21st a movement on the part of the natives again
took place. They appeared to concentrate and medi-
tate a second boarding attack; but a shot from the
Dolphin fortunately
again dispersed
increasing conside them. The surf
in heavily during
rably the the day,
difficulties and dangers of the necessary
operations, so much so that the Dolphin's cutter and
crew were capsized by the rollers, and one man se-
riously injured. Finding it necessary, on the 22d, to
completely lighten the brig, the cargo was transferred
to the Dolphin, and by great industry and exertion,
the brigantine succeeded in heaving the Mary Ade-
line off at 6.30 p.m. Every credit is due to Mr.
Oaksrnith, master of the Mary Adeline, for his con-
stant exertions, correct judgment, and cool deter-
mined conduct, under these trying and dangerous
circumstances,—St. flelena Chronicle.

ur inoontsi notice
tradition S
w a
ffi-s
gazine of this month .---The Church of England Ma-
Curtious LE;;;;;
verythe
following interesting
curious
ham Church, Norfolk. In describing the north aisle and
tower, built
lbirucihltwbayrdeJnt
IChapman, a wealthy parishioner, who
related :—" The said John Chapman was a tinker, who came
by his money in the following manner. He dreamed that if
he went to London-bridge he would hear news greatly to his
advantage. Having gone thither, he was, after walking about
for two hours, acco3ted by a man, who asked him what he
wanted, to which he replied that he came there on the vain
ha4s6;
errand of a dream. The man thereupon rejoined, ' Alas!
good friend, if I had heeded dreams, I might have proved
myself as very a fool as thou hast, for 'tis not long since I
dreamed that, at a place called Swaffham, in Norfolk, dwells
John Chapman, a pedlar, who hath a tree at the back of his
house, under which Is buried a pot of money !' On hearing
this, John Chapman hastened home, and digging under the
i tree, found two large pots of money."