The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-25 00:00:00

Mitt fbr the e/hagtakett IVarefrea to
hew grant m to Camel tio.o, The argument
onhtnined in this protest, I ttec,?will toll) enz to
valid. The facts alleged by Hataons, where he
details the history of the Garay grant; are believed
to be capable of demonstration;f in
.which
cannot see how our Government can rati,
treaty of neutrality recently negotiatid by ~te
Minister to Mexico. This will inttied ,other
element - of trouble
.between us and that unhappy
country. All the intelligence we get from Mexico is
disheartening to the friends of her independence and
tranquillity. Great as may be the executivetalents of
Santa Anna, compared with those of other public men
in his country, he never manifested much respect for
public law ; and the very conditions upon which he
accepts the charge of the Government now involve the
integrity of all its institutions.
Although it has been rumoured that Governor Lane
was recalled from our territory of New Mexico
for his late overt act of usurpation and aggression,
still it is more than suspected that General Pierce claims
that very same usurped territory for ourselves, and is
preparing to enforce the claim! Seale reasonable doubts
are entertained by the most intelligent men of the capa-
city of the present Administration to conduct all our
complicated and complicating affairs with Mexico and
with Spain without involving us in hostilities. Ido not
believe, myself. that General Pierce will get through his
term of four years without a war ; and, although that
war might end in the acquisition of new and vast terri-
tories, yet wise men foresee no little danger in these
forced spreadings of our empire.—Times Correspondent.

LAUNCH OF THE HIMALAYA AND TEE
CARLO ALBERTO.

The splendid screw steam-ship Himalaya, for the Pen•
insular and Oriental Company, was designed and built
under the inspection of Mr. F. Waterman, jun , at Mr.
C. J. Mare and Co.'s establishment at Black; all, and
was launched yesterday (the .Queen's birthday anniver-
sary), in the presence of the Duke of Leinster, Lord and
Lady Naas, Lord and Lady de Tabley, Miss de Tabley,
Mr. T. Russell, M.P., Sir James and Lady Matheson,
Lord Alfred Paget, M.P., Colonel Boldero, M.P., Mr.
O'Brien, M.P., Mr. Wyndham Goold, M.P., Sir James
Emerson Tennant, Mr. A. Hastie, M.P., Mr. B. Wil-
cox, M.P., and the directors of the company. The ce-
remony ochristening the vessel was performed by Lady
Matheson, wife of Sir James Matheson, chairman of the
Peninsular and Oriental CoMpany; and at half-past two
, o'clock (shortly before high water) the vessel glided into
the water amid the cheers of the numerous spectators,
and by an excellent,arrstittnent of ropes,; attached to
the eastern bank of the creek; which were made of suffi-
cient strength to turn her a little to the eastward at the
moment of the launch, and then break, the launch was
most satisfactorily effected. - The Himalaya was com-
menced in Nov., 1851, and her length between perpen-
diculars is 340 eet ; breadth, 46 feet 2 inches ; depth of
hold, 34-feet 9 inches ; and she is of 3,550 tons burden,
with engines of 700-horse power, by John Penn and
Son. She was originally intended to have paddle-
wheels, with engines of 1,200-horse power, but subse-
quently, and before she was too far advanced, it was de-
cided that she should be fitted with a screw propeller and
engines of 700-horse power on the most approved prin-
ciple. Her accommodation will be for 400 cabin passen-
gers, carrying 500 tons measurement goods, and 1,200
tons of fuel. She is admirably protected from risk at
sea, having been fitted with 6 water-tight bulkheadS,and is
to have an entire outfit of Trotman's improved Porter's
anchors,the excellencyof which as regards safety,strength,
and holding powers has been proved in numerous in-
stances on board the Peninsular and Oriental Company's
extensive fleet, and affirmed by the committee's report
on anchors of all nations to possess 124 per cent. supe-
riority over the established anchor for the navy in the
above respects. Her bower anchors will only be 48 and
50 cwt., instead of ordinary anchors weighing 5 tons
each, and a saving equal to the great difference in these
weights on the bows, or, as it may be termed, at the
extreme end of the lever, trill be effected, which is an
object of great importance to a ship built on fine lines
for speed, especially when contending against a head
sea. The Jason of 2,600 tons, belonging to the General
Screw Steam-shipping Company, will be launched from
the same establishment on Saturday week, to be fol-
lowed successively by three others of similar tonnage.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, TUESDAY.
An immense concourse of spectators were yesterday
attracted to the dockyard of Messrs. T. and W. Smith,
at St. Peter's quay and the adjoining localities, to wit-
ness the launch of the war frigate Carlo Alberto, de
stined for the naval service of the Sardinian Government,
to whose order she was constructed. She is a vessof of
fine proportions, her dimensions being as under :
Length extreme 247 feet.
Length between perpendiculars 215 „
Breadth extreme 5O -„
Extreme depth of hold 32 „
Burden, according to the builder's measurement, 2,500
tons. She is fitted with an auxiliary two-bladed screw,
weighing 3!1 tons of brass, and driven by two engines of
400-horse power, manufactured by Messrs. Stephenson
and Co. of this town. She is copper-fastened through.
out, and will be sheathed with copper to the binns. She
has three decks, and the uppermost two will mount an
armament of 50 guns, viz. :

Upper-deck, 20 guns, 32 pounders, Bft. oin. long.
' 1 gun, 68-pounder, 10ft. Gin „
Main-deck 16 guns, 32-pounders, 9ft. Gin. „
14 guns, 68-pounders, 9ft. Oin. „
The lower deck is not yet laid, nor are her cabin fit-
tings commenced internally, so that, in fact, she at
present is a mere shell ; yet such is her magnitude and
weight that she draws upwards of 17 feet water. The
launch took place a few minutes after 5 o'clock, and the
ebb had then commenced, the water having fallen nearly
six inches. She quitted the stocks in excellent style,
but her momentum through the water after leaving the
slipway brought too heavy a strain upon the check-
warps, which snapped in consequence. Her waste
anchor, weighing upwards of 37 cwt., failed to bring her
up, and she grounded with her heel on the south shore.
Nine powerful steamers ware attached to her, but their
united efforts failed to bring her off, for as tho tide re•
ceded the firmer she settled down upon the foreshore,
or rather bed of the river, for she was within low-water
mark, and to an ordinary observer would seem hanging
rather to the northl side, which, however, forms a con-
cave shore in proximity to the deep water ; the sloping
shoal being southward, and opposite the dockyard.
The Carlo Alberto is perhaps the strongest ship over
built as a man-of-war. The bow is ornamented with a
beautifully-carved bust of Charles Albert, King of Sar-
dinia. Her keel was laid in August, 1852, and she has
been built under the inspection of M. Vianson, who was
present at the launch.
Extensive arrangements were made by the Messrs.
Smith for the accommodation of visitors. The ceremony
of naming the vessel was performed by Mrs. John Irigge,
from a platform at the stem, amid a salute of cannon
and the cheers of assembled thousands. A large party
partook of wine and other refreshments in the model-
room after the launch.

On the rising of the tide this morning the Carlo
Alberto was floatetl into deep water, without having
sustained any damage. She has not made a drop of
water, and she has broken her shear only one-eighth of
an inch. She draws 17 feet water aft, and 12 feet 5
inches forward, and she is now lying in the deep water
at Dent's Hole, near St. Peter's Quay, preparatory to
her being taken down the river to be docked by the
Messrs. Smith at North Shields, where she will receive
her engines and complete her equipment for sea. Six
steamers are engaged to tow her down the river to-
morrow (Wednesday) afternoon.