The Sun.
London, England, 1853-10-29 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

We hear that the arrangements for enrolling the coast
volunteer foree, and the appointment of captains, com-
manders, &c., to the districts, will soon be completed.
We have already stated that the ordinary depot ship
at Devonport, the St. George, 120, with the broad pen-
dant of Commodore Superintendent M. Seymour, is to
be paid off next week and recommissioned. We are
glad to hear that a better feeling has existed on board
this ship, and indeed throughout the ordinary since the
appointment of Captain Kingcome, and we trust he will
have most of the present ship's company in the new
commission.

SHEERNESS, OCT. 28.
The Royal George, 120 guns, screw steam-ship, chief
engineer J. R. Closh, has had steam up for the purpose
of trying the boilers and engines. After two hours'
severe testing of the boilers the result was highly satis-
factory. She again yesterday got up steam, commenc-
ing at 10 a.m., with a steam pressure of 151 b. on the
inch in the boilers ; produced 42 revolutions per minute;
and with 201 b. pressure 50 revolutions were obtained,
the boilers producing a full supply of steam. In every
respect, during the trials, the machinery proved highly
satisfactory. There were present at this interesting
trial a number of scientific and naval gentlemen. Mr.
William Hartsey, one of the firm of Messrs. Penn and
Son, has been superintending the working of the ma-
chinery, with Mr. Closh, the chief engineer. A further
trial will take place in a few days. preparatory to the
engines being received by the Government from the con-
tractors. The highly finished condition in which they
have turned out of hand another of their favourite and
most efficient trunk engines for this leviathan of the deep
reflects the highest credit on Messrs. Penn and Son's
firm. Captain Henry J. Codrington, C.B. (the 20th
of January, 1836), who is appointed to command this
ship, has not taken up his commission. She is to
have a complement of 960 men and officers, including
200 Marines.

The Cressy, 90 guns, screw steam-ship, chief engineer
Mr. Thomas Bullion.—Yesterday the boilers were tested
by putting a steam-pressure of 201 b. on the square inch,
without the slightest appearance of defect. Mr. John
Weatherly, foreman to Messrs. Maudslay and. Co.,
superintended the trial, and is now engaged fixing the
machinery on board this ship. In about seven days
steam will be raised again for the purpose of trying her
machinery.
The Cyclops paddle-wheel-frigate transport, Master-
Mr. Charles Pope, made her
Commander (pro term.)
number yesterday at 15 minutes past 12 at noon, pass-
ing the Nore from Woolwich, bound to Portsmouth with
the boilers and other heavy parts of the machinery for
the Caesar, 90-gun screw steam-ship, fitting at that port.
The Cyclops passed through the Downs at 5.30 p.m. the
same day.
The Diamond, 28 guns, Captain William Peel.—Mr.
Michael Heath, master (May 9, 1849), has taken up his
commission and joined this ship. She is to be manned
by a complement of 260, including officers, bluejackets,
and marines. This ship and the Royal George are daily
expecting their seamen-gunners round from Portsmouth,
by the steam-vessel Lizard. Captain William Peel being
a pet among the bluejackets, it is fully expected he will
soon get his ship manned, but the seamen will not join
until she is sent round to the western ports. We have
not forgotten the enthusiasm that prevailed when Cap-
tain W. Peel paid off the Daring at this port, when that
ship's company, to a man, declared their willingness and
determination to serve with him on any service, some of
whom have already redeemed their pledge of fidelity and
sincerity.
A general order has been promulgated to the officers
in commission at this port that landsmen from 18 to 20
years of age, standing 5 feet 4 inches, will be entered
and rated as second class ordinary seamen, with the new
increase of pay, &c.
We are happy to state that Captain-Superintendent
Charles Hope is gradually recovering from the injuries
he received by a fall into an excavation at the stern of
No. 3 dock.

WOOLWICH, OCT. 28.

APPOINTMENTS.

Masters.—George J. Hodges (1841) to the Royal
George, 120, serew steam-ship, at Sheerness ; Thomas
B. Wells (1850) to the Frolic, 16, sloop, at Ports-
mouth. _ _ _ _

Second Masters.—Edwin Wise (1853) to the Diamond,
28, at Sheerness ; Henry W. Short (1848) to the St.
George, 120, guardship of ordinary at Devonport ;
John M. Pridbam (1847) from the Hogue, screw steam-
guardship, to the Rifleman, screw steam-sloop, at
Woolwich.
Master's Assistant.—R. T. N. Pearce to the Frolic.

TRIBUNALS OF COMMERCE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,-With the view of easing the labours of our As-
sociation, and, I am sure, at the same time, gratifying
many of your numerous readers, I beg the favour of
your allowing the enclosed copy of a note from Mr.
Hume, M.P., to appear in your columns
I am, Sirs, yours obediently,
FRANCIS LYNE, Chairman.
12, Mark-lane, Oct. 28th.

(Copy.)
Burnly Hall, Oct. 25, 1853.
Dear Sir, —I am anxious to see your exertions
crowned with that success which so great a reform
would produce ; and within and without Parliament I
am ready to say so.
Persevere, and the importance of the subject will carry
you through, supported as you are by so many men of
business. I am in no way engaged in business, but
politically I am most anxious to see the change effected.
Where I can aid, you have only to point it out to,
Yours, sincerely,
JOSEPH HUME.
P.S.—The great power of the United Kingdom is
based on commerce, and every restriction and inter-
ference that can be removed, is an addition to the power
of this kingdom. The plan for the General Tribunal of
Justice, if carried out, would be inestimable for all the
world. J. H.
Francis Lyne, Esq., London.