The Sun.
London, England, 1854-01-09 00:00:00

at this time the weather was fine, but every appearance of
a strong breeze from the southward. The land floe, un-
able to resist the pressure, gave way, the fragments piling
up to the height of 15 feet, wi thin a few yards of the
boats ; after some time the floe on which we were cracked
across in several places ; at 9 p.m. the pieces separating,
and drifting to the northward at the rate of two or three
knots an hour, left us but one course to pursue, which was
to abandon the boats, and it was only to ensure the safety
of the lives of the party under my command that I could
preVail on myself to take this step ; each man taking his
arms, ammunition, and three days' supply of biscuit, pre-
served meat, and spirits, prepared to leave. At 9.30. p.m.
cleared and launched the whaler into a small pool of water
which had opened ; through this we forced our way to a
small detached field of ice, hauled her over that, and
crossed the land floe. We walked towards the land in an
E.S.E. direction, uncertain whether the lines of hummock;
might conceal any channels, which would cut off our re-
treat to the shore. This, however, we found was not the
case. Wind from the southward, with mist. •
Thursday, July 14th, 1853.—At 12h. 30m, arrived at the
mainland in Peard Bay, where the cliffs were high, and a
small creek running in to the southward of them. The
distance from the place where we had abandoned the boats
could not have been less than six miles, as we had walked
very fast. Thanked God for a safe deliverance from the
dangers to which we had been exposed. Then proceeded
on our journey to the ship at 3h. a.m. All feeling tired
we lit a fire and lay down till 9; sleeping but little. Then
had: breakfast and started. Passed two inlets. In the
first there was a good deal of driftwood. Bearing of point
of land, N.W. At 9.30 arrived at a river called by the
natives " Shin Rai" where there were six native tents.
Hired a sledge and four dogs, and, accompanied by two
natives, we continued on our road, passing several encamp-
ments. At 11 p.m. passed the inlet, where a post had been
erected by the Nancy Dawson. On it were the words
Nancy Dawson, 25ft. south. There were several huts at
this place ; the native name was " Iglis-lu-i ;" they ap-
peared to be well supplied with food, as we could see 15
seals lying on the beach, and a great number of skins
stretched out t 6 dry. Walked on till 6 p.m., when we
stopped at a native hut and had a good sleep till 10h. 30m.
the occupants leaving to make room for us, and earning
tobacco by drying our mocassins, &c. Packed the sledge
and proceeded, taking something to eat before arriving at
Cape Sinyth, and at 1 p.m. passed the village. Natives
very quiet. We overtook some. Noowook natives, who
were living at Pergnack, who offered to take us to the
ship in a baidar. On our arrival at that place at 4h. 30m,
p.m some of the natives of Cape Smyth were inclined to be
troublesome, and wished no assistance to be given us ;
besides, I heard them talking about knives. On uncover-
ing our sledge they saw our arms, and became very civil,
offering us another boat.• Hired the boat belonging to our
Noowook friends and tracked up to the ship, arriving at
8 p.m. all regretting the loss of the boats, so invaluable to
us, at the same time delighted that no lives had been lost.
" I feel bound to mention in terms of the highest praise,
the assistance rendered to me by Mr. Gordon, and the good
conduct and willingness displayed throughout by all the
men. C. E. H. VERNON,
Lieutenant of her Majesty's ship Plover.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

CUSTOM HOUSE, JAN. 7.

ENTERED INWARDS.—The Lily, from Villa .Viciosa ;
Thomas Henry, Demerara ; Legunda Daleres, Santander ;
Argunda, Buenos Ayres ; Mary, New York ; Hudsons,
Mauritius ; Queen of Sheba, New York ; Templar, Dun-
kirk ; Baltimore, Calcutta ; Melliedgar, Palermo.
ENTERED OUTWARDS FOR LOADING.—The Pandora, for
Tobago ; Daniel, Lubeck ; Melaine, Melbourne ; Caroline,
Calais ; Speedwell, Dunkirk.
CLEARED OUTWARDS WITH CARGO The Jacomima,
for Amsterdam ; Catharina, Antwerp ; Ceylon, Sydney •
' N.S.W.; Charlotte Jane, Adelaide Royal Chaire, ditto;
Caroline, Abbeville ; Water Witch, Melbourne.

LIVERPOOL, JAN. 7.

The Emperor, reported as having been seen off the Kish
Light, was in contact with a large American ship on the
4th inst., at 2 p.m., during the gale. The steam-tug,
Dreadnought, proceeded from this port last evening, in
search of the Emperor.
The Argus, which ran into Cadrant Creek, Beaumaris,
for safety, is discharging, being neaped and leaky.
The Britius, from Dalhousie to Liverpool, put into
Beaumaris yesterday.
LOWESTOFT, Jan. G.—The Garland, from London to
Newcastle, has been assisted in, with loss of mainmast,
&c. The Varwarts, of Amsterdam, from Charlestown to
Nickerie, has been assisted in, dismasted, &c., and making
a little water.

MELBOUBNE, Oct. 10.—The Portuguese brig Amalai
Primeira from Oporto, has arrived, with-loss of masts and
bowsprit, and part of cargo thrown overboard. The Hero,
from London, arrived here 28th Sept.; on 2d Aug. disco-
vered two crates of felt to be on fire, supposed spontaneous
combustion, which were thrown overboard. The Mar-
chioness, from the Cape, struck on the reef entrance of the
Heads, made water, and was run on shore. Is discharging
her cargo, partly damaged, and there is but little hopes of
the vessel being got off.
VENICE, Dec. 30.—The Stamboul, from Yarmouth to
Venice, in making this port, 27th inst., went on shore at
St. Pietro, Malamacco, where she now lies, with several
feet of water in her hold—cargo expected to be saved, and
the vessel got off, if the weather moderates.
WISBY, Dec. 22.—The Sir Chas. Forbes, which was on
shore near Faro, Dec. 12, has come off waterlogged, and
much damaged, and it is feared will be condemned. The
Juno, of and far Hull, which was assisted into Stitohamn,
Nov. 10, after being on shore off Aja, has been condemned
—cargo discharged in good condition.
HELVOET, Jan. 3.—The Hendrik, from Batavia to Rot-
terdam, which was on shore on Renesse, Dec. 30, leaky,
has six feet water in her hold, is discharging, but expected
to be a wreck. A brig, lost on the Hinder, is said to be
English, and the crew to have been saved by a fishing
boat.

SHIELDS, Jan. 6.—The Agenoria, of this port, struck on
the •bar, and is leaky. The Princess Victona, also of this
port, is lying at the south side of the Narrows, dismasted,
and with bulwarks carried away. The Coolock came off
the ground last night in the Narrows. The Helen Maria
(American ship), from Hull, was in collision last night,
stove in her bows, and sustained other damage.
Jan. 7.—The Minerva (schr.), of Wisbeach, was towed in
here last night derelict.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 3.—The Emma, from Baltimore to
this port, which was stranded near Kamperduin, Dec. 31,
has gone to pieces—six men drowned.
HOLYHEAD, Jan. s.—The James (brig), is on the rocks
near the Head, has sunk, and is likely to go to pieces.
Jan. 6.—The Duchess of Kent (s.) has arrived from Dub-
lin with damage to her larboard quarter, having been in
contact with a large ship, and left for Liverpool. The
Countess of Elgin, from Bombay for Liverpool, with con-
siderable damage, having been in contact with the Robert
Kelly, from New York to Liverpool, which put in here
yesterday.

SCARBOROUGH, Jan. 4.—The William, from Gravesend,
on entering the harbour, came in contact with the Vetacity
(brig), which was moored near the West Pier, carrying
away her main topmast, and damaging her stem.
DANZIC, Jan. 3.--The Amalie, hence for Liverpool,
which was on shore at Helm' Dec. 21, has been condemned,
nearly half of her cargo has been landed, and the remainder
is expected to be saved.
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WYK-AAN-ZEE, Dec. 31.—The Dart is on shore on Ber-
gen—five of the crew supposed to be lost.
LEITH, Jan. 6.—The Zephyr (brig), of and from Hartle-
pool for London, put into the roads this morning, where
she has been burnt, and is a total wreck. The Laurel
(brig), of Hartlepool, took fire early this morning, near
Inch Keith, burnt to the water's edge and sank; crew
saved. The Alexander Campbell, of Blyth, went on the
Ox Carr Rocks, and sank ; crew saved. The Tinamara, of
and from Liverpool for Newcastle, has been brought into
the harbour, very leaky, cargo washed out, and loss of bul-
warks, &c.; two of the crew sick, and another disabled.
SUNDERLAND, Jan. s.—The Albatross went ashore at the
South side of the North Pier in endeavouring to make this
port, on the 3d, and was abandoned by all but her master,
and was afterwards brought up the harbour. The Robert
and Margaret (brig), the Plover, the Elizabeth, the Effort,
the Theresa, and the Clara, were driven on the Potato
Ground, on the 4th. The Harrington and the Guard came
ashore opposite the Polka Hole ; some of these vessels are
damaged, but are expected to be got off. The Medina
(brig), of Cowes, went ashore opposite the North Dock—
crew saved.

• HARWICH, Jan. s.—The Emily Ann, of Goole, while
lying at anchor in the harbour yesterday, was run foul of
by a schooner and received so much damage that to pro-
vent her foundering she was run on the mud.
The Traveller, London to Shields, lost bowsprit by colli-
sion with the Adeler, both being at anchor.
The Gratitude, London to Seaham, lost bowsprit, &c., by
the Comet (smack), of London, driving athwart hawse.

AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING.
SYDNEY.
Arrived—The Ann Mary, Sept. 19, from Calcutta ;
Elizabeth Wilthew and Lady Flora, Melbourne ; Alster,
Hamburgh • Monarch and Sabelita Rayne, Melbourne ;
Lizzie Webber, Sept. 23, Launceston; Balkan, Shanghai ;
John Lugars, Sept. 26 ; Walter Morice, Sept. 22 ; Thames
and Gipsy Queen, Sept. 23, all London ; Sporting Lass,
Sept. 26, Melbourne; Vulture, Sept. 29, Melbourne; Ma-
thilde, Oct. 1, Melbourne ; Abbott, Oct. 2, San Francisco ;
Daniel Ross, Oct. 3, Melbourne ; Jessie Byrne, Oct. 4,
San Francisco ; Star of the East, Oct. 4, Melbourne ;
Adele, Portland Bay ; Palembang, London ; Hugh Walker,
Oct. 6, Glasgow ' • Constitution, Oct. 8, London ; E [len-
borough, Oct. 12, Southampton.
Sailed—The F. C. Clarke, Sept. 24, for Calcutta ; Helen
Baird, Sept. 30, London ; Trent, Oct. 1, India ; Ann
Holzberg, Oct. 4, Calcutta.