The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-13 00:00:00

we may shortly learn of the :safety or otherwise of other
parties.
Tho Arctic ha.d on board 400 persons, about 185 of whom
were first-class passengers, 73 second-class, : nd 130 crew.
The general impression of those saved is that the steamer
soon went down.
The following letter from the purser of the A. etic to the
American consul here was published in the Xeufounlander,
of Oct. 2 :

" Ferryland, Sept. 29, 1854.
"Dear Sir,—lnclosed I send you an important telegra-
phic communication for Messrs. E. K. Collins and Co.,
New York, informing them of the loss of the steamer
Arctic), which I will thank you to have forwarded to Hali-
fax for transmission by the earliest opportunity from St.
John's. lam now on my way to your place with four teen
passengers and thirty-one of the c•-ew of the ill-fated
steamer, who were saved in two small boats belonging to
the ship, after spending two days and two nights on the
deep.
"We arrived at four o'clock this morning at a place
called Broad Cove, and are waiting for a fair wind to take
us to St. John's.
" JOIN L. Gum, Purser, steamer Arctic.
" W. H. Newman, Esq.,Anaerican Consul."
(Cops%)
" On Wednesday, the 27th inst., at twelve o'clock noon,
the Arctic came into collision with a screw steamer, name
unknown, in a dense fog, fifty miles S.E. of Cape Race.
In an hour and a half from the time of collision the engines
of the Arctic ceased working, on account of the fires being
extinguished, and the passengers and crew took to the
boats as far as able. The number of persons that arrived
here in safety in two boats, one of which I had charge of,
was forty-five—fourteen passengers and thirty-one crew.
A number of persons were lost by the swamping of one of
the boats, in which, it is pz,inful for me to say, were the
wife, son, and (laughter of Mr. E. Collins. We landed at
a place called Renews, in Newfoundland, and are now on
lour way to St. John's, distant about 50 miles, where I send
this communication by express to the American consul to
forward to Halifax. I have chartered a schooner, which
sailed this morning, with a fair wind, under command of
Mr. Baahlam, the second officer, which will probably
arrive at the scene of disaster at twelve o'clock to-night
(29th), in search of the other boats out. Annexed I
send a list of passengers and crew saved in the two boats
with me. " JOHN L. GEIB, Parser.
" Messrs. E. E. Collins and Co., New York."
We are glad to be enabled to state that every exertion
is being made to procure vessels to be despatched in search
of the Arctic or her boats, by the American consul and
passengers, who have enceeeded in obtaining the brigan-
tine Ann Eliza, belonging to Messrs. Warren Brothers,
which vessel sailed last evening, and will cruise three days
in the vicinity of the catastrophe, free of charge. The
Right Rev. Dr. Field promptly offered the use of his yacht,
the Hawk, for the same service, which will be despatched
as soon as a master and crew can be had for her.
The Telegraph Company's steamer Victoria would, in
I:11 probability, he also sent off this morning ; and the mail
steamer, immediately upon her arrival, will also be de-
spatched for the same purpose. The steamer Cleopatra,
now in port, had not been forgotten, but we believe that
she cannot possibly he had. No expense has been spared
in the search, and the exertions of Mr. Newman, the Ame-
rican consul, are worthy of all praise. We sincerely trust
their endeavours will be well rewarded.

LIST Or THE ARCTIC'S PAS
Arbuckle, H. Fabbicath, C.
Adams, W. Ford, Miss
Allen, G. F., and Fryer, John
lady Frank, Mr.
Benedict, A., and Gun Ham
lady Gilmore, W.
Bedford, Mr., and Gardiner, E.
friend Guinets, Mr., and
Burch, E. family
Bryan Green, Mr., and
Brady, Mr. lady
Bridge, Mrs., and Graar, P. T.
friend Gamtuat, D., and
Brun, Miss family
Barber, W. Guynett, E., and
Barry, Mr. -family
Barnes, Mr. Gibson, Mr.
Bush, P., and son Hollub, Mr.
Benjamin, Miss Hinds, Mr., and
Blnill, J. friend
Sancho, Mr. Hurst, Mr., and
Beverley, Hr. family
Bowen, Mr. Harnett, Mr., and
Babcock, Mr., and lady
lady Holbrook, J.
Babcock, Mr.,jun. Hoag, J. B.
Brown, G. Hilger, Mr., and
Brown, Miss friend.
Brown, W. 8., and Hillbrown, Mr.
lady Hodson, Mrs. M.,
Brown, Mr., and and infant
family Hannay, F.
Collier, E. Hennessey, W. J.
Collins, Mr. Harrison, Mr.
Child, Mrs., and Hayse, Miss
daughter Rowlands, Mrs.
Craigie, Mrs. Jefferds, Mr.
Cullman, Mr. Jenkins, H., and
Coop, W. lady
Christian, H., and Johnson, C. P.
friend Jones, T. C.
Collier, Mrs. E. A., Jones, Miss
and daughter Kean, Mr.
Cook, J. B. Kelly, Mr.
Cooke, Mr. Klane, F.
Comstock, Mr. Lenorre, Mr., and
Catchwood, T. family
Culner, S. Lindsay, John
Conter, Miss A. Ladimand, Thos.
Dunson, Mr., and Lewis, Miss A.
lady Morris, Mr.
Dupasseur and Mayer, Mr.
friend Mayer, Mr.
Drew, Mr.+. Madison, R.
Durant, P., lady, Moor, H.
and child M'Cracken, G. C.
Day, W., and fa- YLlGlyrin, Mr.
mily Madder, 1).
Deigrat, Mr. Maycer, Dr.
Dennison, Mr. Mitchell, T. C.
Douglass, Mr. Mitchell, Mr., and
Dodds, G. , friend
Eggers, Mr. Muirhead, J.
Edgecombe, Mrs., Maith, James
and child Major, Mr., and
Ferguson, Mr. friend

lENGIRS.
Maunders, Miss
Major,Miss,friend,

and child
*linger, Mrs
Ilinton, Miss Jane
Milleuile, Mr.
Niven, Mr.
Nicolas, W.
Nookes, S. L.
Newman, T.
North, Mr.
Perrin, Mrs.
Pascoe„ Mr., and

four friends
Pearson, J. P.
Perkins, W.
Pratt, Captain D.,
and lady
Pratt, Mr.
Petrie, Mr., and
lady
Puss, Mr., and

friend -
Paterson, Mr.
Ropes, Mrs., and

Ilavenscroft, Mr.
Robinson, Mr.
Revell, Miss
R 041013, Mr. H. R.
Rathbone, W. P.
Reed, Mr. H.
Robson, Mr. T.
Shebourn, Mr.
Springer, Mr. C.
Sheldon, Mr.
Stewart, Mr. D.
Seherbler, Mr.
Sandford, E.
St. John, C.
Schiller, Mr.
Stone, Mrs., and
tamily
Smith, Miss
Smith, James
Smith, Lady J.
Smith, J. G.
Schmidt, Mr.
Thompson, F.
Thomson, James
Theodore, Mr.
Thomas, H.
Woodruff, J. M.
Woodruff, Mr.,
and lady
Watterman, Mr.
Ward, B. C.
Wallace, Mr.
Waring, Mr.
Williams, S. P.,
lady, and son
Winterburne, Mr.
Webory, Mr., and
frien.ls
Young, J.

COUNTY OF FORFAR ELECTION.

The election for the representation of the county of
Forfar (vacant by the death of Col. Lauderdale Maule,
Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, whn lately died of
cholera in the East), took place on Wednes,lay, at
Forfar.

The election day was the anniversary of the first Lord
Duecan'e victory at Camperdown.
Viscount Duncan, who was the only candidate, was
nominated by Lord J. F. Gordon Halyburton, who for-
merly represented the county, e.nd seconded by Mr.
Collier, farmer.
Lord DUNCAN', having been duly elected, returned
thanks, and said he would adhere to the political princi-
ples which bad heretofore guided his Parliamentary con-
duct. He proceeded to say—With reepect to my conduct
in Parliament, I shall give my personal support to her
Majesty's Government as at present constituted. (Ap-
plause.) When we consider the war in which we are
engaged—a war in which the credit of the nation is at
stake—a war which is being carried on in an unmis-
takeable manner, as within these few days news has been
received of an important victory having been achieved, and
I trust that it is not the last, I hope our rulers will not
pause tiil the Russian Emperor is rendered unable again
to disturb the peace of Europe. (Cheers.) We are a
peaceful nation, and are fond of peaceful pursuits ; but
when we are dared into the field, then it is with feelings
of pride that we see that the blood of our soldiers
is the same heroic blood that flowed in the veins of
our forefathers, that the troops of a despotic Power has%
no chance with those of a free and enlightened king-
dom like ours. (Cheering.) The Russian Emperor's
territories and population may be larger than ours ; but
we know this well, that one Englishman is equal to
three or four Russians. (Renewed cheers.) I hold that
credit is due to herlMajesty's Administration for en-
deavouring, as long as possible, to preserve us from
war, and afterwards for waging it with vigour ; and,
under these circumstances, they shall have my general
support ; but I will not pledge myself to any man, or
agree to be a blind supporter of any set of men whatever.
I must reserve to myself the power when I see anything
wrong to point it out; and I think it is the duty of
a fr.end to tell them when he sees them going
wring. If I did not act an independent part, I
would not adequately represent the independent and
enlightened constituency before me. If I were to
say that on all questions my opinions and those of the
constituency I represent will be the same, I would be
guilty of exaggeratein ; but this I will say, that, when
our opinions differ, I will reconsider my own judgment,
and if possible correct it. Gentlemen, to one and all
standing before me I give my hearty and cordial thanks
for the position in which they have placed me. The
sentiment of gratitude with which their conduct has
filled me I am unable to express in words ; but it is one
which I shall continue to feel to the last day of my life.
I shall take my leave on this occasion, with a prayer to
Divine Providence that my future conduct may be ouch
that you may never see cause to regret the choice you
have this day made. If there is one thing which could
have added greatly to the other favours bestowed on me,
it is that of having selected this memorable day—the
anniversary of my grandfather's victory—to place me in
this proud position. (Great cheering.)
A vote of thanks was then awarded to the sheriff,
after which cheers were given for the Queen, and for the
army and navy.

BRITISH PENITENT FEMALE REFUGE. Yesterday a
r
afternoon the annual general meeting of the subscriberse-
to this institution was held in the board room of
asylum, Cambridge-heath ; the Rev. Josiah Vit.' e y pre.
the
sided. The secretary read the report, from which itap-
peared that since the establishment of the Refuge in
1329, 1,217 females have enjoyed the advantages af-
forded by it. Of these it is calculated that two-thirds
have been personally benefited. The number of females
admitted during the past year, from all parts of the coun-
try, is 41, which, together with 54 on the foundation at
the last anniversary, make 95 who have participated in
its benefits during the year. All were poor and destitute,
the majority young creatures under 20 years of age, and
most of them had lost one or both parents. During the
year 41 females have quitted the asylum, leaving 54 at
present in the care of the charity. Of those who have
been sent out, 21 have been reconciled arid restored
to their relatives, 17 have been placed In situations, 2
have_.ro kit at their own request, and 1 has been dismissed.
Lo,
. 14:'e.
tion,,tthede balance-sheet it appeared that the income has
count in favoluirdo.
1 419/ 1,522/. 1t34. 2d., and the expenditure to
,f.
thele leaving vgicn,
cgi e
tay balancelos
.n 3 tih. e yearsT li
is w
iatch-
purchase the balance in E
liee
ad at the last audit, has enabled the
committee to p
300/. stock Three per Cent. C,,n-
-i cols, snaking the funded Clements moved dproperty of the charity 1,1001.
the adoption of the report, and
congratulated those presentinsupon the progress the Re-
f fuge has made. Mr. Wilkins and remaiked that the institutionef great unfultes4 in re-
cohnd
adebdeethneoiregsroelauttiioran.,
o
portanee in checking vice, and
'clainairg those who bad fallen, n- . ---- - _ --.:7'. i report was adoptad,