The Sun.
London, England, 1849-11-19 00:00:00

ZHE SUN; LONDON MONDAY EVEN tNG- NOVEMBER 19, 1849.

THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

We have received advices from the Cape down to
the 21st of September, from which we learn that the
Neptune had arrived at Simon's Bay with 282 con-
victs
oa board. The following account of her arrival
is extracted from the Cape of Good Hope Shipping
and Mercantile Gazette :
" The Neptune (which left Bermuda on April the
22d, and Pernambuco on August 11th) arrived in
Simon's Bay about six P.M. on Wednesday last, with
282 convicts on board, seven having died at sea.
At nine her arrival was known at Cape Town, and
at half-past twelve the same night the members of the
Anti-Convict Committee of Vigilance proceeded to
Simon's Bay, to take such immediate precautions as the
case might require. Early the next morning the alarm
was given by the sounding of the gong at the Town-hall,
and the tolling of bells in the churches. Though great
excitement prevailed the general feeling was evidently
ono of relief and satisfaction, No difference of opinion
appeared to exist as to the necessity of employing instant
and decisive measures to put an end to the suspense and
anxiety which have now prevailed for nearly three
months, and have been—as was justly remarked by a
member of the association—' disorganising everything,'
government, society, and business of every kind.
" About eleven o'clock a letter was sent to his Excel-
lency by the Municipal Board of Cape Town, stating in
plain terms that, as ' the people have determined that the
convicts must not, cannot, and shall not be landed, or be
kept in any of the ports of this colony,' the Board
trusted his Excellency, in accordance with his often-
expressed desire to promote the well-being of the colo-
nists, would order the Neptune, after victualling, to leave
our shores, and declaring that his Excellency would be
responsible for any consequences that might arise from
his refusal to accede to this request.
" At half-past twelve a reply was received, informing
the Board that his Excellency would adhere to the de-
termination which he had previously announced, not to
relieve the surgeon-superintendent. The ship would,
therefore, ride at anchor in Simon's Bay until advices
were received from the Home Government, which would
probably be within a month or six weeks. His Excel-
lency concluded by regretting the tone of the Board's
letter, which the prevailing excitement might excuse,
but could not justify.
" The reading of the letter was followed by groans
and other expressions of disapprobation. No further
proceedings were immediately taken, as it was considered
advisable to wait for the report of the committee at
Simon's Bay. The excitement throughout the town
continued to increase. Many mercantile establishments
were closed, and business was generally suspended.
" It is expected that a meeting will take place to-day,
after the receipt of intelligence from Simun's Bay, when
final resolutions will be adopted, and rigidly carried into
effect. The perfect union and fixed determination which
exist eave no doubt that the gal mea-
ich will be adopted will be crowned with com-
plete v
success."

1 EXRCUTION Or THE M
:—We were indobted,
at five o'clock on Tuestagisielrs to Mr. Hayward,
news agent, for an express edition of The Sun, contain-
ing a long report of the execution these criminals.—
Bristol Mercury.
Self-respect is the key to, and generator of, a more
elevated tone of sentiment; and where this is not
lost, efforts will still be made to preserve it.—Eliza
Cook's Journal.