The Sun.
London, England, 1854-08-05 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY NEWS.

SIR, —I saw in your journal of the 31st July a letter
signed " Flotilla." I find his propositions very good
except the means which he proposes for conveying the
explosion vessels to the walls of the forts. The crews of
the screw steam-boats, taking those vessels in tow, run
the risk of being killed before they reach their destina-
tion. The unnecessary loss of life can be avoided by
providing the vessels themselves with screws. All being
ready, place them in a straight line with the forts which
are to be attacked ; make the rudder fast in order that
the vessels could not change their course ; and then put
the steam on full—not allowing a soul to remain on
board. The explosive apparatus must be prepared so at,
to explode in a forward direction as soon as the vessels
come in contact with the forts. I hope the Admiralty
will not think my remarks unworthy of attention if they
intend to adopt the plan proposed by your correspondent
" Flotilla."
Belfast, August 2, 1854. SUCCESS.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester and
suite have left Gloucester House-for the Ranger's Lodge,
Richmond-park, for the season.

The Duke of Rutland has arrived at Mr. Sloane
Stanley's, in Curzon-street, from a lengthened cruise in
his grace's yacht, theßesolu'ion.

The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and family, who
are staying at the Queensberry Villa, at Richmond, are
expected to leave town early in the ensuing week for
Drumlanrig Castle. His grace continues in delicate
health.

The Duchess of Sutherland, accompanied by the youth-
ful Lords Ronald and Archibald Leveson Gower and
suite, left Stafford House yesterday for Dover, whence
her grace embarks for Calais, en route to the Spas of
Germany.

The Marquis of Bath leaves Berkeley-square early in
the ensuing week for his shooting quarters in the High-
lands.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Ailesbury and Lord
Charles Bruce, who is on the eve, we understand, of en-
tering the army, left Grosvenonsquare yesterday for
Cowes, Isle of Wight, until the end of the ensuing month.
The Marquis of Salisbury leaves Arlington-street this
morning for Hatfield House. The youthful Lord
Eustace Cecil shortly embarks for the East to join his
new regiment, the. 88th, or Connaught Rangers.
The Earl of Mount Edgecumbe and Lord Valletort
have embarked at Mount Edgecumbe, near Plymouth,
on a cruise in his lordship's yacht, the Cloud.
Lord Leigh, of Stoneleigh, has returned to Portman-
square from Brighton.
The Hon. Captain Vivian has left England for the
German baths, for the benefit of his health.
THE PROROGATION.—It is now stated that the proro-
gation will take place on Saturday, the 12th inst. The
Ministerial fish dinner is fixed for Wednesday next, at
Greenwich.
RATES OF EXCHANGE.—The mercantile advices from
the Continent continue uninteresting. The tendency
of the rates of exchange is satisfactory, but they show
no positive alteration, with the exception of Hamburg,
where a decided improvement has taken place, money
in that city being again abundant at 2 to 21 per cent.
From Archangel the letters describe great exertions to
ship away as much produce as possible before the com-
mencement of the blockade notified fur the Ist of Au-
gust.
EXOREQUER-BONDS.—Upon a representation to the
Treasury three months back regarding the expediency of
affording facilities for the registration of Exchequer-
bonds, it was intimated that the Government felt every
disposition to make the necessary arrangements. A
correspondent, however, complains that the matter is
still neglected, and expresses an opinion that these bonds
will never be extensively circulated among the industrious
7classes until a system is introduced which will secure
holders against the consequences of a loss of the docu-
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