The Sun.
London, England, 1862-05-14 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDOL!, WEDNESDAY EVENT '414, MAY 14, 1862.

ME NAVY.

On Monday signal was made from the Formid-
able, 84, flag-ship of Vice-Admiral Johnstone, Com-
mander-in• Chief at the Nore, for the whole of the
screw gunboats attached to the first division of the
Chatham steam reserve to be manned with the
utmost despatch, and the vessels and crews propared
for inspection. Within an hour after the signal
passel round the entire fleet of gunboats had their
respective crews ready to receive the Admiral.
Shortly after signal was again made, and Admiral
Johnstone, accompanied by his Flag•Lieutencnt,
proceeded to inspect the several gunboats comprised
in the first division, and on returning to the Formid-
able complimented the several commanders on the
rapidity with v. hich the gunboats were manned,
and the cleanly and serviceable appearance of the
respective crews.
The screw steam sloop Chanticleer, 17, Comman-
der Charles Stirling, with supernumeraries from
Portland, arrived yesterday at Plymouth, where
she will embark other supernumeraries and return
to Portland.

The Vesuvius, 6, 970 tons, 2801orse power,
paddlewheel steamer, was yesterday ordered to be
commissioned and fitted immediately for foreign
service. She is to have a complement of 175 officers
and men, including 20 gunners and privates of the
Royal Marines and Royal Marint Artillery.
The screw steam gun-vessel Coquette, 4, from
Portsmouth for China, arrived at Plymouth yester.
day. It is probable that sbe will go up Hamoaze
to have some defects made good.
The Lords of the Admiralty have appointed
Captain W. R. Mends, C. 8., Royal Navy, to be
Director of Transports, and under the new arrange-
ments the whole of the transport service has been
transferred to his charge from the Department of
the Controller of Victualling► The new director
will communicate with the agents for transports on
all details connected with the service.

The following appointments were made yesterday
at the Admiralty ; —Lieut. Richard G. Kinhahan,
Lieut. Charles Giffard, Lieut. Grantham Y. R. Rat-
tray, and Lieut. Charles J. 11. Bliss, to the Forte,
additional for disposal ; Lieut. Thomas K. Mac-
kenzie and Lieutenant Francis S. Clayton, to the
Galatea ; John R. Ryan, master, to the Vesuvius ;
William H. Lissons, Dr. Frederick V. Dickins, Dr.
John R. Burke, and Joseph May, acting assistant-
surgeons to the Royal Adelaide, for Plymouth
Hospital ; James W. .A rnott, J. W. Jones,
and W. Harvey, acting assistant-surgeons,
to the Victory, for Hasler Hospital ; A.
M'Farlane, chief engineer to the Vesuvius ; John
Sear, chief engineer, to the Galatea; Richard Tap-
lin, engineer, to the Galatea ; H. Harrison, first-
class assistant-engineer, to the Vesuvius ; John
Turner (B) and W. E. Presgrave, first-class assist-
ant-engineers, to the Indus, for the Gleaner ; E.
Miles, acting first-class assistant-engineer, to the
Vesuvius; Alexander Brown, second-class assistant-
engineer, to the Galatea; J. W. Smart, Charles F.
Hulford, Wm. A. Betts, and James Mitchell, acting
second-class assistant-engineers, to the Cumberland
as supernumeraries; C. S. Jordan and J. H. Fer-
guson, acting second-class assistant-engineers, to
the Galatea ; G. G. Smith, acting second-class
assistant-engineer, to the Vesuvius ; R. G. Foster,
acting second-class assistant-engineer, to the Edin-
burgh; Edward C. Turmine, paymaster, to the
Vesuvius; John B. Inglis, clerk, to the Fox ; David
Acheson, clerk, to the Vesuvius ; William O. Roy,
assistant-clerk, to the Galatea ; Alex. C. Bellamy,
master's-assistant, to the Vesuvius; H. J. N.Walsh
and Wm. Garner, master's-assistants, to the Gala-
tea; Henry F. Miller and George S. Keigwin,
master's-assistants additional, to the Nile.

THE VOLUNTEERS.

LONDON SCOTTISH VOLIINTEERS.—This corps
mustered at their head quarters, Adelphi-terrace,
last Saturday afternoon, and preceded by their very
efficient brass band, marched to Regent's-park,
where they were put through a variety of battalion
and light infantry movements, under the command
of their • adjutant, Captain Page. Lord Eicho was
on the ground, and expressed the satisfaction he
felt at the very creditable turn out of the regiment
as compared with other corps out on that day; but
at the same time hoped that members would exert
themselves more than they had berry doing, as tow
was the period for instruction in field movements.
Parades were of little use unles a majority of the
regiment attended. Some members of the corps
were always present, and these had expressed deep
anxiety at the frequent absence from drill of the
others, and it was to be hoped that for the credit of
Scotland they would endeavour to turn out in still
greater force, as the efficiency of the regiment en-
tirely depended upon the regular attendance of all.
It was requested that on Saturday next every mem-
ber would make a point of attending at head quar-
ters punctually at half-past 4, as the regiment would
that afternoon go to Epsom to be brigaded, with
various other metropolitan corps, under the com-
mand of Col. M'Murdo, and it was expected that on
that afternoon they would turn out in great force,
and sustain their character for punctuality.
26TH MIDDLESEX (CUSTOAIS) CORPS.—An inte-
resting and exciting match at 200 yards came off on
Tuesday at the butts, Victoria Dock, between Pri-
vate Orem and W. Oades, Esq., both gaugers in her
Majesty's Customs. The number of shots were
limited to five, and the score resulted as under—
Private Oram, six points ; W. Oades, Esq., four
points. The comparatively short score is attribut-
able to the strong wind that was blowing and other
causes, but by the friends of both parties who were
present the firing was considered very creditable
considering the peculiar circumstances.

VOLUNTEER FIELD DAY ON EPSOM DOWNS.—On
Saturday next a brigade field day of several volun-
teer corps will take place on Epsom Downs, under
the commend of Col. M'Murdo, C. 8., Inspector
General of Volunteers. Four of the principal corps
have agreed to take part in it, and it is expected
they will be commanded as follows :—lnns of Court,
Lieut.-Col. Brewster; Queen's Westminster, two
battalions, Cols. Lord Grosvenor and Lord Fitz-
gerald ; London Scottish, Lieut.-Col. Lord Elcho;
and the Ist City of London, Lieut.-Col. Warde.
The above will be only the second of a series of
field days which will be held this year.

bitter; the Government feels and acknowledges it,
The conduct of the Cabinet since the unfortunate
campaign of 1859 must clearly have proved to all
that its policy is a policy of defence, and not of
offence. (Loud cheers.) In regard to Venetia, I
can only say that it will be defended by the whole
country, by the whole empire." (Tremendous
cheers.)
In reply to another member of the Chamber of
Deputies, Count Rechberg said that Austria and
Prussia went hand in hand in the question relative
to the constitution of Besse-Cassel, but it is asserted
that it was Count liarnitzki, the Austrian Minister
in Cassel, who advised the Etc-Ttor to insist on the
maintenance of the electoral laws of 1860. Frede-
rick William of Hesse is playing a very dangerous
game, and one which may perhaps cost him his
crown.

Daring the debate, on the 7th inst., Dr. Giskra
made a very fierce attack on Baron Bach, the
Austrian Ambassador at the Paral Court. The
eloquent member for. Brunn denounced the ex-
Minister of the Interior as an upholder of a worn-
out system, and as one of the authors of the ill-
famed convention with Rome. " The Concordat,"
said he, "is a ealamity for Austria. It is an offence
against common sense, and it has introduced dis-
union and discord into the empire." Count Hartig
censured Giskra for indulging in personalities, but
still the House resolved to reduce Baron Bach's
salary from 78,435 florins to 68,435 florins.

AUSTRALIAN MINING COMPANIES.

The following are from Australian Mining Com-
panies :

PORT PHILLIP.

The directors hare advices, dated Melbourne,
25th March, from which the following are extracts :
—Quartz Crushing.—During the month of Feb-
ruary the quantity of quartz crushed at this mine
was 2,470 tons, which yielded 1,2550 z. of gold,
being an average of 10 clefts. 4 grs. per ton. The
receipts on Clunes' account were £2,164, and the
payments, £1,894, showing a profit of £270. The
total outlay per ton of ore crushed was thus 15s.
4d.; the expenditure, however, includes £267 cal-
cining and delivering quartz, £230 addition to
stock of firewood, and £3OO for a steam-engine,
amounting together to £797, deducting which the
outlay per ton is Bs. 101 d. The quantity of quartz
crushed in February shows an increase on the
January return, but is rather under the general
average ; this is caused mainly by occasional stop-
pages of the machinery through short supply of
quartz. Profit for the month is small, and has been
so since November, owing to two causes—viz.
extra expenditure and diminished yield, and in
both these respects I expect we shall, after this
month, show an improvement. Machinery.—This
is all in good working order, and the stone-break-
ing machine has not got to work, and, I trust, will
prove a saving on our present calcining process.
Clunes Mine.—The main shaft is now down 374 ft.
Sinking has been for the present discontinued in
consequence of the influx of water. The large
pumps are being put down, and it will be a month
before sinking can be resumed. A remittance of
£l,OOO has been received by this mail.
ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN COPPER,

The directors have received advices, dated Ade-
laide, March 26. The quantity of coal at K ooringa
was 309 tons, and at the Port Works about 55
tons. Four vessels, with 1,446 tons, were discharg-
ing, and two other ships, with about 1,000 tons
more, were expected daily. The number of fur-
naces at work at Kooringa was four, and at the
Port Works four; also one refinery was at work at
each place. The whole of the company's operations
were procceding satisfactorily, and the horses and
mules were doing their work well.