The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-04 00:00:00

AMERICAN NEWS.

AItItIVAL OF THE WASHINGTON

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, AUG. 4, 9.10. A.M.
The Washington has just arrived from New York
N‘ith dates to the 20th July ; the news is unimpor-
tant. The Caledonia had not arrived out.
The markets continued firm for corn, flour, and
cotton, and money was very abundant. The cholera
had diminished, and the reports from the States in
this respect were cheering. The steamer Alabama
had arrived at New Orleans from Chagree.
Large quantities of gold had arrived at Valparaiso
from San Francisco, and forwarded to England.
News had been received, via New Orleans, from
Jamaica to July 2.
The Governor, in his Speech in the Legislative
Assembly, urged them to receive the loan offered by
the British Government.
It was expected the session would be short, as the
Members seemed inclined not to transact business.
Alt-

RIVAL OF HER MAJESTY A
CORK.
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
COVE, FRIDAY, 4 A.m.

Her Majesty and Prince Albert are now in Cove
Harbour, to the great surprise of all here. The
Royal squadron was telegraphed off Cove-head
Lighthouse yesterday evening, about six o'clock, and
at ten the Victoria and Albert entered the harbour
and anchored beside the Rear-Admiral's ship the
Ganges, 74 guns ; all the ships in the harbour, both
Merchants and naval, being brilliantly illuminated.
Her Majesty's arrival was announced by the firing
of guns on the batteries of spike Island, and when
the Royal yacht hove in sight several large bonfires
were lighted in Trabolgan, the residence of E. B.
Roche, Esq., M.P., and other places.
Active preparations are being made for the re-
ception of her Majesty in this city, but the Mayor's
proclamation informs the citizens that the entry
procession would not take place till Saturday, and
some of the triumphal arches appeared last evening
to be in such a very unfinished state that if the Queen
lands in Cork today, which is more than probable,
the people may not be so well prepared as they would
Wish.

Up to this moment the Royal intentions are not
known by any one here.

TESTIMONIAL
TO THE HUNGARIAN REFUGEES.

" TEE HUNGARIAN NATION COUNTS ON THE SYMPATHY
op EVERY NATION WHICH LOVES RIGHT AND Ll-
gEnTi."—Kossuth's Protest against Russian Interven-
tion.

Subscriptions may be sent to the following bankers:—
Messrs. Coutte and Co.
Messrs. Drummond.
Messrs. Smith, Payne, and Smith ;
or to any one of the members of the committee recently
formed to carry out the Testimonial.
**All further Post-office orders to be made payable tolilurdo
Young, Esq., at the Money Order Office, Strand.
Subscriptions already received. 699 17 4
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estern Tim
Fur die Ungarn, Bradford Wiltshire
Exeter... 1 1 0
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Further Subscriptions, per Mr. George Small-
field, Leicester Mercury office
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THE HUNGARIANS.

2
BIRMINGHAM, FRIDAY.—Todaypreliminary
Meeting was held at the public office in this town,
George Dawson, Esq., in the chair, when the follow-
Tg requisition was agreed to :
TO THE WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR 01' THE BOROUGH

OF BIRMINGHAM.
" We, the undersigned magistrates, merchants,
manufacturers, and others, respectfully request that
You will convene a public meeting of the inhabitants
of this borough, to consider the propriety of adopting
a memorial to the Queen, urging the recognition by
the British Government of the national independence
of the Hungarian people, and to take such other
steps upon the subject as may be deemed advisable."
The meeting will no doubt be numerously at-
tended.

TO THE E,DI Wit OF THE SUN.
SIR,--.Ti he party in my neighbourhood are increas-
ing daily in enthusiasm in favour of the Hungarians,
and although they were, with myself, amongst the
first to contribute a mite for the refugees, they yet
feel there is something more to be done than by con-
tributions for the exiles, and mere expressions of
BYmpathy for the Hungarian nation ; but we feel at a
loss what course to pursue beyond that of petitioning
for a recognition of independence, which we fear is
nOt enough, when we are aware that petitions have
too often little influence .in the House. Sympathy
itself has done little for Poland. We feel it is not
enough to merely petition with an expression of our
Sympathies and wishes, unless we can show some
straightforward line of policy at the same time, that
could be joined in by the people, and be open for clear
and legitimate action by the Government. The
People may wish, and the Government see no way to
carry out. Such being the impression amongst us,
the letter of "Belisarius," in The Sun of Friday last,
has created a great sensation ; for, while it invokes
sympathy, it gives grounds for it, and while it points
out to Cord Palmerston and the people what should be
done by the Government, it also shows the way and
?Ives reasons for it. We, therefore, anxiously hope
for, and anticipate, further letters from " Belisarius,"
11s_ We are sure it would be of immense advantage to
s'e People to have some line of foreign policy con-
talltlY pointed out in detail; as, for instance, to
~telnand a suspension of hostilities." What if
‘,!.!regarded by the belligerents ? What if regarded?
7,-..."1at inquiries should the English nation make ?
VLat do if Austria has broken faith ? What sti pu-
ots make for adjustment? We think a session
le ucc
°, articles unfolding these points would be of great
unfolding
I venture these suggestions after discussing the
811biect with some friends to enlightenment and
I
in Islington. With a sincere desire for an
effectual sympathy with Hungary,
I am, Sir, &c.,
Islington, July 30, 1849, SILVERTHORNE.
T:

-RADE OF THE PORT OF HULL.--Seventy one
arrivals of ships from foreign ports were reported at the
Futern-house of the port of Hull during the past week,
•11eluding some from tell parts of the world, with cargoes
gr4in• cattle, provisions, and merchandise of every
..!seiption. These numerous arrivals, following those
‘:ltt
etohe pre.ceding w.eek, will necessarily have the effect
':winning the impetus which has been given to the
Port trade of that important port, and which will, no
1,1.°4151,, be still further improved when the Danish block-
Span be removed from the German ports, and re-
:No the extensive traffic usually obtaining between Hull
and the Hanseatic States.
ItEPRESENTATION OF KIDDERMINFIER.—KIDDER-
'44SE,R, FRIDAY. The death of Mr. Godson has
ereatTen universal regret amongst the constituency of
he had been so long the represent itive. At
kresent it would be premature to speak with any
oFgree of certainty as to his successor; but, in
aGill n probability, whenever the election takes place, there
be a contest. Sir Thomas Winnington, the Hon.
14r. Lyttelton, and Mr. J. A. Taylor, are already spoken
Of as candidate:.
LADY FRANKLIN.—This amiable lady was in Aber-
deen on Friday night. She arrived with the Queen
steamer from Edinburgh, drove up the town, called on
Qsome of our principal shipowners, and returned to the.
ueen, in which she proceeded to Lerwick. We un-
derstand her Ladyship's object is to await the arrival of
vessels from the north, and to obtain the earliest posEible
intalligence respecting her husband, or the expeditious
which have set out in search of him.—lVorth of Scotland
Gazette.
POTATOES.—No blight of any kind is visible on the
POtatoe fields here, which have been %niched with
critical anxiety. The garden potatoes are in general use,
and are much improved in quality. One fine early po-
tato has been shown us, crown in the gal nof .11r. L.
illsckintosh, hairdresser. "It is of " Taylor's forty-folu,"
and weighs 101 ounces.—lnverness Courier.
all Thank God for glorious harvest weather, and to
aarance, for abundant and excellent crops.
Alreadyt the wheat is falling under the sickle. The po-
naftoLes, too. which a month ago gave every appearance
"light. havo recovered under the influence of the
healthy,
season, and there is the prospect at least of a
tby, though nut perhaps abundant crop. May the
Presentatt favourable appearances continue, and may our
Gratitude be in proportion to God's mercy and goodness.
AtVtil Cornwall Gazette.