The Sun.
London, England, 1836-01-04 00:00:00

MARLBORO U GB- STREET.

Mr. George Fisher, boot and shoemaker, No. 241, Re-
gent-street, was brought before Mr. CONANT, charged with
having stolen a red herring, value Id.
The Magistrates told Mr. Bowden if he did not wish,
probably, to be ruined by'an action, to retire and arrange
matters with Mr. Fisher. The advice was taken, and the
charge was then dismissed.

LAMBETH-STREET.
A lengthened inquiry took place before Mr. HARDWICKE
and Mr. TICKELL (a county Magistrate), as to the' finding
of some valuable jewels and three gold chains, at the Red
Lion Tavern, Red Lion-street; Holborn, where, it will be
recollected, Jourdala and Sullivan, the burglars, had been
apprehended. The inquiry was deemed necessary, in con-
sequence of some mystery in which the account of the
parties concerned in the transaction was involved.
Collison, a potboy at the Red Lion, on Christmas after-
noon went up the chimney of the room where Jourdan
lodged, and found a small bag, containing three gold chains,
which bag was made fast to the wall by a strong pin. He
did not make his master acquainted with the Ect, from his
wishing to have the advice Of his father, a sergeant of police,
on the subject. After seeing him, he gave the bag and
chains to his master.

Lea when the chains were delivered to him on Wednes-
day, understood the boy Collison had found them in the
chimney on the preceding day, and not. on Christmas Day,
as was now stated.

James Shields, another officer of the establishment, on
that morning, in company with Mr. Miller, the chief con-
stable of the establishment, minutely examined the rooms
at the Red Lion whiCh jourdan and Sullivan had occupied.
He (Shields) bad., forced: himself up the chimney, to the
place where the lad Collison had represented to have found
the gold chains, and he could "not' perceive any thing like
the ledge described Mr him. There was certainly in one
place .in front of tile' chimney a very slight projection by the
falling off-of the mortar, but it was' not such a place 'as a
bag with such a weight as the chains were, could for a mo-
ment rest.

Lea here informed the Magistrates that in ..searchingthe
box of Eldridge he found in it, in six different parcels, and
of various sums each, upwards'ef 131. 'in gold and silver, of
which ,she could give no other account than that she had
saved it from time to time, and on her person he had
also found upwards of 2/. in silver, . making altogether
itedilk•l6l. •

The woman s'id it , was true she could not tell the pre-
cise sum in each parcel, but -she could positively assert that'
the whole was her own property, which she had saved from
her earningsfo-r some years past.
Mr. :Evans, a gold-refiner, in King-street, opposite the
Red Lion, to whom the' ashes as well as the diamonds pre-
viously found had been taken by Mr. Proctor, and who, by
washing the former, discovered several small brilliants, was
in attendance, and related the fact. A few days before
Sullivan 'and Jourdan come to, lodge at the Red Lion, a
bowl, containing nearly four hundred pounds' worth of re-
fined gold, was stolen from the shop of Mr. Evans, and a large
bill, stating the robbery, and offering a reward for-the of-
fenders,-was posted right. opposite-to the 'rooms of both
Sullivan and Jourdan.
The Magistrates, after a minute and lengthened investi-
gation gave directions that the money found in the pos-
session of the woman Eldridge should for the present be im-
pounded.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, JAN. 2.—The Firefly steam-vessel ar-
rived at Falmouth on Saturday, from the Mediterranean.
She left Corfu on the 24th of November ; Patras, De-
cember. 3d ; Malta, the Bth ; and Gibraltar on the 18th.
The following is from our correspondent :
" MALTA, DEC. B.—The men-of-war lying here are the
Edinburgh, and Ceylon
guard-ship, Orestes and Hind cutter. The Sapphire is at
Rowley),Cale doni
Canopus, (beating
tThheunfidaegrero,f Vice-
Admiral Sir Josias
Corfu. The Portland and Medea are in attendance on the
King of Bavaria, from Ancona to Athens. The Favourite
is at Smyrna ; the Volao'e is under orders for Constanti-
nople. The Revenge, Barham,- and Vernon, have been
sent out again on a fresh trial of sailing ; they went to sea
on the 28th ult., and appeared off the port on the sth inst.
The Alban steamer took up the mails to Alexandria on the
21st, owing to the Confiance not having returned to Malta ;
the latter having, left October 21st, great apprehensions
were entertained for her safety, but it appears she got on
shore into Alexandria, and was compelled to remain for
repairs. She arrived here on the sth instant. The Firefly,
with the mails from Corfu, arrived the same evening, and
proceeds to Falmouth. Captain Brown, of the Caledonia,
goes passenger by her, Captain Martin, of the Volage,
leaving joined the flag-ship. Captain Martin, on the 10th,
leads to the hymeneal altar' the eldest daughter of Rear-
Admiral Sir Thomas Briggs.,
"We have accounts from the Euphrates expedition to
the 6th October, at which time Colonel Chesney was fast
recovering from a severe fever. The larger steamer was
afloat, and it was expected would be on her way to Bus-
sorah in a few more days. She was launched on the 26th
September, broadside, on, from a height of 23 feet, at an
angle of 27 degrees, along three slips, and went off in good
style, with the Turkish, Arab, and English flags flying,
amidst the firing of guns and rockets, and to the astonish-
ment of the natives to see iron float. Colonel- Chesney
had again met with unexpected difficulties on the part of
the authorities ; but, according to every expectation, he
hoped to get both the steamers ready. It was his deter-
mination to proceed, however, with only one, as soon as it
should be completed. Lieut. Lynch had just returned from
a mission to the Arabs; He was sent expressly to coun-
teract the intrigues set on foot to embarrass the expedi-
tion, and, according to all appearances, had been very
successful."
To judge by the orders received within these few days at
the respective Dock-yards it is the policy of Government to
assume a commanding maritime attitude, but upon what
continency, or against what foreign power this position is
likely to be taken, is unknown. It is not impossible, how-
ever, that should the mediation of England, in the misun-
derstanding between France and the United States (which
has been cordially accepted by the former, and, from the
tone of the American President's speech to Congress, there
is little doubt will be accepted in the same spirit by the
latter), fail in restoring a friendly understanding between
those countries, our Government may apprehend that cir-
cumstances might arise by which England will be em-
broiled. If the orders do not refer to this question, what is
to be surmised, if we except the possibility of their spring-
ing from a determination to check the growing aggressions
of Russia in the east, or in other words, the almost despotic
influence exercised over Turkey by that power, prejudicial
to the interests not only of Great Britain, but of the other
European States? Thee Blenheim is taken into the great
Basin, at Sheerness, to be fitted immediately ; and the
Hawke, 74, is moved up to Chatham, for the same purpose.
The Racer, sloop of war, is taken into dock, at Sheerness,
to have her defects, which are trifling, made good. At this
are ordered
two line-of-battle ships, the Pembroke and another,
ordered to be got ready ; as well as the Implacable,
Kent, Donegal, and Belleisle, of the line, and the Lan-
caster, America, Druid, Stag, Melampus, and Resistance,
frigates, at Plymouth.

-A
. Court Martial was held on board the Howe, 120, on
Wednesday last, at Sheerness, on ComMander James Hope,
of his Majesty's ship Racer, for running that vessel on shore
on the coast of Labrador. The Court sat from ten in the
morning till seven in the evening, and determined, after
hearing a verbal but very able defence from Commander
Hope, that he should be admonished, on the ground that
the lead had not been kept going, no cast of it having been
taken for an hour before she struck. The Court was com-

posed of Vice-Admiral the ion.—C. E. Fleming, Captain
Sir J. A. Gordon, Captain Ellice,with Commanders Craigie
of the Scout, and Hewett of the Fairy, surveying ship,
which latter vessel was brought expressly from Woolwich
for the purpose, and towed back again the next morning by
the Lightning steam-vessel.
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.--.-Mr. John Robert-
son, Acting Surgeon of the Racer, is confirmed in his rank.

Lieut. Nc;rringion (1812), late of the Speedy cutter, to
command the Alert ; Lieut. J. R. Mends to the Vernon ;
Lieutenant Erasmus Ommaney to the Clio ; Mr. Charles
Priaulx, Assistant Surgeon, to the Cove, destined to re-
lieve the Greenland fishermen ; Mr. James Lardner, Su-
pernumerary Assistant Surgeon of the Britannia, to be As-
sistant Surgeon of that ship ; Mr. Henry Edward Crout
(son of Mr. J. T. Crout, Master, R.N., Southsca), has
passed his examination for Second Master and Pilot.
ROYAL MARINEL—First Lieutenant Thompson is pro-
moted to the rank of Captain, vice Timpson, deceased ;
Second-Lieutenant Pegus to be First-Lieutenant, vice
Thompson ; Mr. Henry Timpson (son of the late Captain
Timpson) to be Second-Lieutenant, vice Peps. [This
last appointment was bestowed by Earl Mint°, as a testi-
mony of the worth of the late Captain Timpson, and -
manner that reflects much credit on his Lordship's. gene-

rous and considerate feelings, and his noble sense of
justice.]

PROMOTION'S DURING THE QUARTER.—Captains, Peter
111‘Quaie, and James Burney. Commanders, William A.
Willis, John Grant, and Honourable B. C. F. P. Cary.
Retired Commander, Samuel Mark Holliday. Lieutenants,
G. A. Seymour, Jacob Sankey, James Charles Prevost,
Henry S. Hunt, Erasmus Ommaney, and George Charles
Stovin. Surgeon, H. W. Mahon. Assistant Surgeons!,
George Mackey, S. M. Deas. J. W. MOffatt, Edward Hill
Weale, John Burrow, Thomas Cole, -Graham Robert Mus-
tard, and John Clarke. ROyal Marines--Captain Janes
T. Cracknell—lst. Lieut. T. C; Cotton Moore. .

The flag of the Commander-in-Chief was yesterday
transferred from the Victory to the Britannia.—Hampshire
Telegraph.

PEY;fOUTH, JAW. 2.—Lieutenant Norrington, late of
the Speedy, is appointed to command the Alert packet.
Mr John Robertson, (b) Acting Surgeon, of the Racer,
has been confirmed in his rank. Mr. Lardner, Assistant
Surgeon, to the Britannia. Edward Crouch, midshipman,
to the Excellent.

The Admiralty have ordered an addition to be made to
the Demonstration Ships at this port, and the Implacable,
74 ; Donegal, 78 ; Kent, 78 ; and Stag, 46 ; have been
brought down the Harbour to be put in a fit state for com-
missioning, if wanted. These, with the four sail of the
line, viz., Impregnable, 104 ; Talavera, 74 ; Minden 74 ;
and Cornwallis, 74'; brought forward some time since, will
compose a strong force, which may be speedily sent to sea
in case of need. Though these preparations arc unques-
tionably warlike, and they evidently point to the possibility
of rupture with Russia, yet the general belief in the political
world is that the embassy of Lord Durham will end in
peace, by Russia consenting to the demands of England in
behalf of Turkey.

The Firefly steam paeket, Lieut. Baldock, arrived on
Monday, from Falmouth, and on Tuesday, brought down
the Donegal, 78, from her moorings to the Dock-yard. She
will tow the Terror bomb, when ready, to Chatham. The
Terror is fitting with all dispatch, to accompany Capt. J.
C. Ross, in search of the frozen-up whalers in Davis's
Straits, and will take out clothing and provisions.—The
Hamoaze lighter sailed on Saturday for Falmouth, with a
detachment of the 37th regiment for Pendennis Castle, and
returned on Monday, with a party of the 32d regiment.
—The Swallow packet, Lieut. Griffiths, which arrived
here on Friday, from Falmouth, is ordered to be paid off :
the repairs which she requires are very extensive.—The
Sir Charles Malcolm will sail for her destination, with
troops, early next week. The Netley, tender to the
flag ship, was dispatched on Saturday, with as much water
as she could stow, to afford a supply to any vessels detained
in the entrance of the Channel by the late easterly winds.
—Another inspection of the capabilities of the warrant
officers at this port took place on board the Malta, on Sa-
turday and Monday last, preparatory to a further reduc-
tion of their numbers. The effective warrant officers
have been, placed in three classes :—first class, line of
battle ships ; second class, fourth and fifth rates ; third
class, all other vessels.

The Sapphire sailed from Malta, 24th November, and
the Revenge, Vernon, and Barham, 28th November.—The
Thunder arrived at Nassau, on the 2d of November, and
the Charybdis, at Fernando Po,' August 27.
H. M. ship Satellite is shortly' expected here with trea-
sure,frorn South America.

Lie'ut.'W. R. Mends is appointed to the Vernon ; Mr.
Charles Nutt to be Assistant-Surgeon of H. M. S. Tweed,
at Lisbon; Lieut. Douglas to the Speedy, vice Sullivan ;
Mr. F. G.-Leigh to be College Mate of the Excellent ;
Mr. E. Crouch, Midshipman, to the Excellent, vice Leigh,
appointment cancelled ; Mr. Mapleton, late Master of the
Arachne, is appointed Master of the Cove, Capt. J. C.
Ross ; Lieut. R. Inman is also appointed to the Cove.—
It is said, that the appointment of Agent or Purveyor of
the Naval or Melville Hospital, is to be distinct froni that
'of Paymaster of Marines; and it is expected that Mr.
Mark Marsden, Purser of the Ordinary, at Chatham, will
succeed to the situation. Lieut. Bennett, of the Marines,
is to be Paymaster, vice Mould, placed on half-pay.--:Dc-
vonport Telegraph.

IMPOSITIONS in the COFFEE TRADE

An investigation is now going forward relative to the
adulteration of coffee by the preparation of a bitter root
from Holland and Belgium, called chiccory, or by the
Dutch, ziccroy. This root is of a very astringent and bitter
quality, growing to the size of parsnips, and the substitute
of it for coffee was first made to a very great extent under
the immediate direction of Bonaparte, when he forbade the
introduction of the genuine article into his dominions in
order, to distress the English colonial trade. The process
of preparing the root for the purpose of adulteration is this :
When the chiccory roots are at maturity, in July or August,
they are dug, and washed, and dried in the sun. They are
then reduced to small pieces, as if cut up to go into soup, and
again dried either in the sun or in a stove so as to dry up all
the moisture, after which they are roasted after the man-
ner of coffee, and immediately afterwards, whilst warm, finely
ground into powder, and closely packed in cases, and are
then fit for use. A certain quantity of this powder,
nearly two ounces to a pound of ground coffee, is an
addition in givit, it a fine dark brown colour, as if it
was prepared or double the quantity of real coffee ; and
this has been used in small quantities, by importing the
real packets of brown chiccory powder, both from France
and Holland, on which a duty of sixpence per pound is
charged, being the same duty as now paid by coffee; the
value abroad being about threepence a pound. As the duty,
however, is more than twice the value of the article, within
the last thirteen months many tons have been imported
here as unmanufactured, the roots being only sliced into
small bits and kiln-dried, by which many heavy speculations
have been entered into for buying up and importing all
that can be.bought abroad of the growth of last season,
having only a duty of five per cent. to pay thereon. Great
quantities of the chiccory prepared in this way has recently
been detained at the Custom-house, as being in a parched
state, and, therefore, coming under the denomination of
" roasted" corn, carrying the higher duty. It has been
alleged by the speculators in this article from abroad, that
it has improved the sale of coffee; and they go so far as to
assert that within the last twelve months by this means the
sale of British Plantation Coffee has increased considerab

this having arisen from the more general use of coffee, par-
ticularly through the numerous divans and coffee-shops
now opened to such an extent in every part of this great
metropolis, as well as all 'o-reat.towns ; the admixture of the
greater part of chiccory for coffee in the majority of those
establishments giving such immense profits as could not be
realised on the genuine article. Owing to the great quan-
tity of this article imported into this country it must not
only be detrimental to the coffee grower and consumer, but
also a loss to the revenue. The best profits from the im-
portation of chiccory are in the hands of a few foreign spe-
culators, and no doubt will be carried on unless the Legis-
lature will protect the fair trader by imposing the highest
duty upon all dried chiccory that is imported. The subject
above referred to is, however, undergoing an investigation
now, with a view to put a stop to a practice of adulte-
rating coffee that has been for some time carried on to a
great extent.