The Sun.
London, England, 1837-05-11 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

(From the Hampshire Telegraph.)
PORTSMOUTH, MAY 6.—The ships in the Tagus when the
Camden left were, the Hastings, Minden, Malabar, Trincule,
Cameleon, Partridge, and Nightingale. The Partridge was
to bring the next mail to England.
The Sparrow has been cruising during the week, to
find out
how the rig at present established for her is likely to answer-
The Romney, fitting as a depot for the reception of eman-
cipated negroes, to lay at Havannah, was taken out of dock
yesterdaN.
The First Lieutenant of the Talavera, who had invalided,
came passenger in the Hotspur.
The Thunder surveying vessel, Captain Owen, was paid
off into ordinary on Thursday, when the crew contributed
21. 19s. in aid of the funds of the Dreadnought Seamen's
Hospital Ship.
The Snake, 16, Commander Mile, arrived at Madeira in
fourteen days from Portsmouth, and left that island for the
West Indies on the sth ult. _

The Sparrow ketch, Lieutenant Lowcay, will sail on Thurs-
day next, for her station off the Falkland Islands.

At Spithead—The Hercules and Sparrow.
In Harbour—The Britannia, Victory, Princess Charlotte,
Excellent, Royal George, Larne, Sparrowhawk, Fair Rosa"
mond, and Hotspur transport.
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.-Mr. Robert Duncan, of
the Excellent, is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and
Ellis,
pointed to that ship ; Lieut. E. L. Harvey, Mr. Wm. E 1,115!
Second Master, Mr. Matthew Hastings, Clerk, to the Al'''
zard ; Mr. Robert Denmark, Assistant Surgeon, to the Sara-
cen; Mr. C. Ludlow, Mate, to the Seaflower ; Mr. J. Gain,
Parser, to the Victory, and Portsmouth Ordinary ; Mr. Mat-
thew Corry, Assistant Surgeon, to the Fair Rosamond Lit
R. Dean, Master's Assistant, to the Britannia; Mr. W. P;
Willis, to the Excellent ; Mr. J. T. Crout, to be an additional
Seccnd Master of the Royal Sovereign yacht at Pembroke for
the service of the Jasper steamer; Mr. A. AV earthy, Masters
Assistant, to the Messenger steam transport.
The examination of gentlemen for the rank of Lieutenant is
ordered to be conducted in future at the building lately used
as the Royal Naval College. The examination will be, 115
usual, in the presence of the Commander in Chief, Rear'
Admiral, Superintendent, and Capt. Hastings, R,N., of bil
Majesty's ship Excellent. Mr. Starcke, Schoolmaster of the
Excellent, and Mr. Jeans, late Second Mathematical Assist-
ant at the Royal Naval College, will be the examiners.
The Lords of the Admiralty have advertised for two power'
ful steam vessels, to be en4l)yed for twelve months certain;
and we have heard that Government intend to establish a
communication with the seat of war in the North of Spain bi
means of steamers, which are to rendezvous at this port.
Falmouth Packet.

Report is rife that Admiral Sir Charles Ross having esta-
blished his right to compensation in his patent office as COO-
- of the Navy is to be appointed to the lucrative com-
mand of the South American station. Captain James Scott,
late of the President, will be his Flag Captain.
PLYMOUTH, MAY 4.—The Lightning steamer, Lieutenant
Shambler, arrived on Wednesday from Portsmouth, and pro-
ceeded the next day for Pembroke. The Messenger steamer
also arrived on Wednesday from Portsmouth. The Spei,
packet, Lieut. James, arrived this day fram Falmouth, and
came into harbour, having sprung her mainmast in setting np
her rigging. She is said to want a great deal of repair, and
moat likely will be paid off. The Cornwallis, 74, Capt. Sir
R. Grant, will go out of harbour to-morrow, and will go out
-of harbour to-morrow, and will proceed to Portsmouth,
.to
take the flag of Vice-Admiral Sir C. Paget. Lord Amebas
Beauclerk has returned from his leave of absence, and re-
hoisted his flag on board the Royal Adelaide. The Corm's,
Sappho, and Scorpion are under orders for the West Indies,
and are expected to sail in the course of next week.

The Earl and Countess of Jersey gave a grand
dinner on Sunday, in Berkeley-square. i
So many instances of the ruffianism and brutal n'
humanity of cab and omnibus-drivers daily, nay, almost
hourly, reach us, by public report and from private sources,
that our space precludes their being individually made public.
We would, however, strongly impress upon all who feel them-
selves aggrieved by the misconduct of these fellows that the,'
confer a benefit en society by sacrificing a portion of their
time in bringing them to justice.
We have satisfaction in being enabled to announce
that the pitmen at Seghill Colliery, the only portion of this
important class of operatives who remained unemployed, last
week have, after an obstinate stick, resumed their industrious
avocations upon the terms, and at the same prices, which were
paid last year. All the collieries are now in full work.--'
Newcastle Journal.

THE PHILOSOPHY OP DREAMS.--" The philo-
sophy of dreams," observed Mr. St. Lawrence, " is one of the
most puzzling in natural or ethical philosophy, and was one of the
desiderata which Lord Bacon left as a legacy for posterity to
unravel. For the most part, they are what you have called
them, • airy nothings.' The reason is, that for one instance of
coincidence of events with a dream, there are millions of
fancies which cannot even be recollected. A subject too which
the dreamer has brooded over all day, may be, and frequently
is, pursued even in sleep. Favourite sounds are repeated;
favourite passages in authors; and even difficulties in compo-
sition, which have baffled waking endeavours, as I have heard
scholars say, have been suddenly set right in a dream. Of
course a particular conduct, long revolved when awake, maY
also seem to be recommended in sleep, and the event too may
sometimes coincide with the fancy, so that the dream may ap•
pear prophetic."—lllustrations of Human Life.
The Somerset County Gazette continues to call for
a coalition Ministry, insisting that the true interests of the
country can be promoted alone by the political junction of the
Whigs and Conservatives. The people, we apprehend, do
not greatly desire any such heterogeneous connexion.

AT T. COX SAVORY'S, 47, Cornhill, London.

GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES.
A large assortment of Watches, both new and second-hand, on
the improved modern constructions. Some dozens of second-hand
Silver Watches may be chosen from, price Two and Two and a Half
Guineas each. A quantity of second-hand Gold Watches from Si%
to Eight Guineas each.
THE SILVER MANUFACTURES

comprise a most extensive variety of Silver Tea Services, price frog
151. to 301. the set. Coffee Pots to match. Waiters of all sizes•
Cake and Bread Baskets, either of plain or elaborate workmanship
The Plain Cruet Frames are charged 71. the set—the more richt).
ornamented in proportion. The show-rooms contain a most exten•
sive stock of every article of silver manufacture.
SILVER SPOONS AND FORKS.
The various ornamental, as well as the plainer, patterns are kept
ready.--The one shell pattern is much sought after and admired.
THE PLATED GOODS
are arranged in show-rooms, and consist of an excellent stock of
Corner dishes, price from Seven to Ten Guineas the set.—Dish
Covers of various patterns 201. the set of five.--Soup and Sauce
Tureens, Branch Candlesticks, and every requisite for the Dinner
Table—as also a large assortment of every article usually manufae*
tured in Silver Edged Plated Goods.

THE JEWELLERY
is in the newest taste. The Ladies' Gold Neck Chains are charged
by a regular scale according to the weight. The Gentlemen's Guard
Chains are charged on the same plan. The second floor show-room
contains a variety of suites of Necklaces, Earrings, and Brooches'
both in Pearls and other precious stones.
DIAMONDS

are offered at a price according to their weight and quality.
THE CLOCKS
may be selected from a separate department appropriated to that
purpose. An Eight-Day Clock, to strike the hours and half-hourap
is offered for Five Guineas, or, without striking, price Four Guinell•
A PAMPHLET
is published, and may be had gratis, with Drawings and prices
the various articles, or will ba forwarded in answer to a post Po"
application.
T. COX SAVORY, Working Goldsmith, Silversmith, and
Watchmaker, 47, Cornhill. London.