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

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNi:SDAY EVENIN-G, MAY 14, 1862.

2H2 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 prepared
for inspection. Within an hour after the signal
passed 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-Lieutenant,
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 which 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.

Tne Vesuvius, 6, 970 tons, 280-horse 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 Marine 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 Ham6aze
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 S. H. 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 0: 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 DLUNTEERS.

LONDON SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS.—This corps
mustered at their hed quarters, Adelphi-terrace,
last Saturday afternon, and preceded by their very
efficient brass band, marched to Regent's-park,
where they were put hrough a variety of battalion
and light infantry mvements, under the command
of their adjutant, Catain Page. Lord Elcho was
on the ground, and xpressed the satisfaction he
felt at the very credable turn out of the regiment
as compared with otbr corps out on that day; but
at the same time ho)ed that members would exert
themselves more that they had been doing, as now
was the period for ittruction in field movements.
Parades were of litti use unless a majority of the
regiment attended. Some members of the corps
were always present,and these had expressed deep
anxiety at the frequel absence from drill of the
others, and it was to la hoped that for the credit of
Scotland they would ,ndeavour to turn out in still
greater force, as the efficiency of the regiment en-
tirely depended upon tie regular attendance of all.
It was requested that ca Saturday next every mem-
ber would make a poin. of attending at head quar-
ters punctually at half-last 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, DAR was expected that on
that afternoon they would tura out in great force,
and sustain their character for punctuality.
26T11 MIDDLESEX (CUSTOMS) CORPS.—An inte-
resting and exciting match at 200 yards came off on
Tuesday at the butts, Victoria Dock, between Pri-
vate Oram 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 command 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 Nowa 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 Hesse-Cassel, but it is asserted
that it was Count Karnitzki, the Austrian Minister
in Cassel, who advised the Elector 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 Papal 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 calamity 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 58,435 florins.

AUSTRALIAN MINING COMPANIES.

The following are from Australian Mining Com
panies ;

PORT PHILLIP.
The directors have 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 dwts. 4 gre. 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. 10ld. 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 Kooringa
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 proceeding satisfactorily, and the horses and
mules were doing their work well.
GREAT NORTHERN.
The directors have received from their superin.

He states :—" Captain Morrison having given a
detailed report upon the company's mines, it is un-
necessary fox me to go over the same ground, more
'especially as a report coming from a gentleman pro-
fessionally acquainted with mining operations, must
necessarily have more weight than anything I could
say." Captain Morrison's report :—"Mine No. 7
I found the men sinking the present whim shaft,
which I find is off the lode, it having taken a turn
to the eastward under very great difficulties, the
water being so quick that they were only able to
work one-half of the time. I also visited the vari-
ous sections on the westward side of the property
and found them all containing, at a shallow depth
and all over the surface, innumerable small bunches
of ore, consisting of the green and blue carbonates,
but not at all settled. Mines Nos. 9 and 11 I found
looking far more favourable and quite a change of
ground, it being more settled ; the lode is visible, and
can be traced through both sections, containing some
very fine specimens of red oxide, and it is here, I
think, the body of ore will be found. The Eastern
Mines, and also the Mount Chambers Mine, are
exactly of the same character as Nos. 9 and 11, and
by the erection of an engine and sinking some 40
fathoms or more the result will prove favourable.
Mount Stuart Mine.—A very fine and promising lode,
visible on surface, averaging some 7ft to Bft in
width ; a shaft has been sunk some 20ft from the
lode, so as to strike at the 20 fathoms level, but has
been discontinued; in going down they met with
some small branches underlaying east and apparently
coming into the main lode in depth. Two Brothers
—Very little if any work has been done here; the lode
is quite traceable the whole length of the section,
showing some very rich stones of ore, but apparently
very much pinched and greatly mixed up with iron.
Nuccaleena Mine—We are breaking some rich ore in
the back of adit level No. 1 ; also in the winze,
which is holed to the deep edit level."
NORTH RHINE.

The advices from the local committee are dated
Adelaide, March 26; they state :—"You will see by
Captain Barkla's report that the sinking of Cope's
engine shaft to the 60 fathom level has been pro-
ceeded with all possible despatch, and that that
depth will be reached by the end of the present
month, when he Rill at once commence driving
north and south at that level, and expects to cut
the main lode by the end of April, when we trust
such discoveries may be made as may tend to ren-
der the future prospects of the mine encouraging 2'
KAPIINDA.
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Tao directors have advices dated the 26th March,
repotting favourably of the operations in progress.
The January ores were 292 tons of 141 per cent.
average produce, equal to about 42 tons of purb
copper,and the yield for February was estimated at
200 tons of somewhat higher percentage than re-
cently re?orted. The quantity of copper made in
February was 50 tons, and the shipments since the
last advices are further 11 tons per Luisa, making
733 tons in that vessel, 91 tons per Venilia, and 42
tons in couzse of shipment per Northern Light, all
direct to London; The copper roaster and refinery
had been under repair. Fuel was coming in steadily,
sufficient to pievent the stock being much reduced
before the wet weather.
NORTHING.

Thee have received advices from the
company
March 26. The acting manager
rßerpomrtesrcc:m
oiasit-Pesn'heet for the month, £1,464; ore raised
in same period, 150 tons, of the usual quantity ;
regulus shipped by the Venilia, 88 tons, of 52 per
cent., valued at £4,100 ; draught drawn against
same,
£3;500; regulus left at the port and ready
for shipment, 40 tons, of like percentage ; ore ready
dressed at the mine, 70 tons, besides a vast quantity
of dredge ore ; wood in stock, 3,000 tons, and a
large quantity coming in. Smelting works going
on well. The mine never looked better, especially
in the 33 fathom level, where there is a fine course
of ore, which by stripping the sides of the level has
been found to be from 4ft to three fathoms wide.
BON ACCORD.

Tho directors have a letter from the chairman o