The Sun.
London, England, 1849-05-19 00:00:00

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ATROCIOUS ATTELIIPT
TO ASSASSINATE
THE QUEEN
THIS EVENING.

SUN OFFICE, Eight o'Clock.

Shortly after six o'clock this evening her Majesty
and Prince Albert, whilst returning in an open lan-
dau from Hyde-park down Constitution-hill, to
Buckingham Palace, a labouring man, wearing a
white flannel jacket, and bearing all the appearance
of a mechanic, levelled a pistol at the Queen, from
within the railings of the Green Park, whilst tEe
carriage was passing the curve of the bill close to the
Triumphal-arch.
The Queen and the Prince did not appear much
alarmed, and the carriage, on the order of the Queen,
proceeded to the Palace. Both were uninjured.
The miscreant, who is an Irishman, named John
Hamilton, was immediately seized by one of the park
keepers and by a soldier who jumped over the rails.
The pistol, it is believed, was loaded with ball. He
was immediately taken to the King street station
where, at the time our reporter left, the scoundrel was
under examination.

The greatest excitement prevails in the metropolis
in consequence of the diabolical attempt.

The man, who is about thirty or five and thirty
years of age, appears a rational individual.

ISCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.

ALTONA, MAY 13.—The train which arrived this
evening brought confirmation of the intelligence that
the city of Horsen has been occupied by the Prussian
troops. No further intelligence has been received
from Fredericia, except that the German troops
bombarded the blockhouse at that place, but
were compelled to retreat in consequence of the
brisk fire returned from the fortress by the Danes.
It is said that nearly everybody is leaving the 'city,
and that at this moment there are, perhaps, not
above 2,000 inhabitants left.—Hamburgh Borsenhalle,
May 14.
COPENHAGEN, MAY 13.—The military report this
day issued by the Minister of War is as follows
No essential change had taken place at Fredericia
on the 11th. The entire strength of the enemy who
surrounded that fortress is estimated at 10,000 men,
with five field bath ries. General Von Rye's corps
was stationed, on the morning of the 11th, at Ham-
sted Ane, without being attacked by the enemy,
whose fore posts were visible at a league to the
south of Horsens. Nothing of any consequence had
taken place at the Sandewitt,
HADENSLEBBN, DJAY 14.—Eleven Danish trans-
ports are in the harbour of Veile, probably to con-
vey the Danes there; but they will have some diffi-
culty in effecting this, since the whole line from
Sandewitt to Horsens is occupied by the Imperial
troops, and the head• quarters of the general
in command is now at Veile, while the
Schleswig-Holstein army is preparing for an attack
upon Fredericia, which, if it has not already taken
place, will commence immediately on the arrival of
the artillery requisite for the bombardment. Whe-
ther the Prussian fore posts have already reached
Aarhuus, cannot be positively stated, for the report
that they have occupied Horsens, though said to be
indisputable, has not been confirmed. The recent
attack of the German troops upon Fredericia and
their defeat is very differently given in the Borsen-
halle of the 15th, which says—" Yesterday morning
the .Danes attempted to make a sally from the for-
tress of Fredericia; but they were driven back by
two of our Jager corps, the 7th and the 9th. We,
however, had two men killed and six wounded."
The Cabinet at Derlin has sent an official commu-
nication to the foreign ambassadors, that Prussia has
called upon the Danish Cabinet immediately to send
a plenipotentiary to Berlin for the purpose of com-
mencing a negotiation for peace—that by the occu-
pation of Jutland by the Imperial troops the honour
of the army had been secured, and a prospect opened
that Denmark would make an indemnity for the da-
mage caused by her ships.
Baron Von Nicolay passed through Hamburgh on
the 15th for London. He was on his way to Berlin,
and is said to be the bearer of those conditions upon
which Russia is inclined to undertake the negotiation
in the Danish affairs.

MINING TELL ItTENCE.
(From the Mining Journal of this day.)
In the mining share market during the past week an
average amount of business has been done. Shares in
our leading and divide nd-paying mints are much in-
quired for, in many of which transattions have taken
place, and, comparatively with former weeks, the market
exhibits a healthy state.
Shares in the following mines have changed hands :
Devon Great Consols, East Wheal lose, West Seton,
West Buller, West Caradun, South Wheal Frances,
Trelawny, Coudurrow, Mary Ann, Trehane, Camborne
Consols, Tamar Consols, Tiucroft, Callington, Kingsett
and Bedford, lawis, Treleigh, Hulmbush, West Tolgus,
Buckets, &c.
At the Caradon Whcal Hooper meeting the accounts
showed a balance against the mine of 2081. 114. 9d.; with
unpaid calls, 3291. 4s. Gd. A call of 11. 10s. per share
was made.

At the annual West Wheal Jewel meeting, held on
Monday, the 14th inst., the statement of accounts pre-
sented shows a balance in hand of about 1,1201., when
the value of the ore already raised has been realised.
The manager's report represents the improvements
during the year as immaterial, althouqh it is anticipated
that some productive ground is being about developed,
which will be taken away advantageously to the com-
pany; and according to the present priCes obtained for
the produce, there in every reason io calculate on the re
turns meeting the expenditure of the ensuing year.
At the Llivynmalees meeting, on the 1.5!1i inst., the
statement of accounts showed a balance in of the
company of 2241. 19s. 9W, with highly encouraging pros-
pects as regards future returns.
At 6outh Tamar and East Tamar meetings, hell on
the 17th inst., a call of 2s. Gd. per share on the former
mine, and ss. per share on the latter, were deemed neces-
sary.

At the Wellington Mines meeting, on the 15th inst., a
dividend of 11. 10s. per share was declared. The state-
ment of accounts showed a profit of 1201. 3s. 7d. on the
two months' working, January and February, tegeth4
with the balance from last account, enabled the payment
of the above dividend; leaving a balance of 10S1. in hand.
The reports of Captains White and Curry furnished to
the meeting, afford a favourable view of future improve-
ments, and the tribute ground especially, which is laid
open, can be taken away at a low tribute. Tin, esti-
mated at 601., was sampled on the Bth, and about 100
tens of copper ore will be sampled on the 23d inst.
Thu half-yearly meeting of the Imperial Brazilian
Mining Association was held on Thursday. The product
of gold for tne six months amounted to 2621b5., realising
10,3321., and the expenditure about I,9lBl.—the reserved
fund being 25,000/.
Iti foreign mines the following shares have been done
during the week—viz.: St. John del Rey, United
Mexican, Copiapo, Imperial Brazilian, Bolanos, and
Australian. St. John' del Reys have expe-
rienced a decline. North British Australasian
shares have been done at an advance. The Agricola
dis-
charged upwards of 80 tons of copper regulus on Mon-
day last ; and, from samples we have seen, consider the
average to be about so per cent. for copper. The Cheap-
side arrived in the London Docks on Thursday with 110
tons ; and the Isabella Marcus is daily expected with
118 tens more from Sydney. We may now shortly ex-
put advices of regular shipment from the mine at Kawaw,
as the furnaces were nearly completed when the last let
ters were received.
The St. John del Rey letters are to the 9th of March,
furnishing the returns for the month of Fe_brhuaas been
realised, 4
which it appears a profit of 3,2321. 7s. d
realised, the net produce being St
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6,8701. 10;. l 0
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14th February to the 2d March, at 19 mks. 3 oz.
6 oils. 45 grs. The prospects are far more ch,ering
than have been received for some time past; improve-
ments have taken place, and as a junction of the Comes
and 13andeira veins are likely to take place much shal-
lower than before expected, a considerable discovery is
fully anticipated; we therefore look to the next advices
with much interest. Letters to the Gth March have
since been received, giving the produce from Cuiaba,
from the Gth February to the date of advice, to be 5 mks.
5 do is. 65 grs.—total from the two mines, mks. '4 4 36.

THE ARMY AND NAVY.
(From the United Service Gazette of this thiy.)
SCAI:CITY OF TROOPS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.—In
consequence of the removal of the 99th Regiment to
Van Diemen's Land, and 200 men of the 11th Regiment
to Launceston, only live companies will be loft to pi o-
tom this colony from any internal outbreak or hostile
visitations.
'IIIE LATE GENERAL SIR EDWARD PAGET, G.C.B.—
We understand that the remains of this gallant and cis-
tinguished office= will be laowared with § pat.& Mary

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funeral at Chelsea Hospital, it is believed OH T yor
Wednesdsy next, but the exact clay is not yet ed. A
great many general officers, his old companionstin'-arms, - •
will attend; also a battalion of the Griatets, and,it fit ex•
peered, a brigade of the Royal Artillery,
ENCAMPING TROOPS.--11fr. Maher, IkeLP., of trdt.tuk
county, Tipperary, Ims commenced an action at law -
against Lieutenant-Colonel Brooke Taylor, commanding
the 85th Light Infantry, and officers in coeamand of the
troops having the " flying camp at Tnrtulla " in July
and August, 1843. It is for damage and trespass, said
to have been committed at that time by the troops in
pursuit of the rebels under Smith O'Brien.
INVALID SOLDIERS.—Upwards of 1,700 discharged
soldiers have been placed upon the Pension List of Chel-
sea Hospital since the Ist of January last.
THE ROYAL MARINES.—The contemplated retire-
ments of senior officers belonging to this corps have not
yet been promulgated, but we have reasan to expect their
announcement in the course of a few days. At least two
more commandants will retire on full pay.
GHUZNEE AND SINDE PRIZE MONEY.—It is expected
that the returns of the unclaimed shares will shortly be
received in this country, the distribution in India hav-
ing commenced at the following dates, viz., for the
Ghuzace booty, at Bengal and Bombay, on the 17th and
30th of March, 1848; for the Sinde booty at Bengal, on
the 17th of Dee., 1847; and Bombay, on the 30th
March, 1848.

KNIGHTS OF WINDSOR.—It appears that, by a recent
arrangement, Sir George Grey is compelled to select, is
the first instance, to be submitted to her Majesty, the
names only of those from the list of candidates who, in
in addition to long service, have been wounded; failing
these, then others, according to their respective claims.
Three names have already been submitted to her Ma-
jesty. from which she will appuint the successor to the
late Major Wathen.
They war medals assignable to pensioners are to be
distributed to them publicly when called out for exer-
cise next month, unless they prefer receiving them at the
first payments after they reach the staff officer's hands.
NORMAL fiCROOLMASTERS.—The system of training
masters for regimental schools is at length coming into
practical operation. Schoolmasters enlisted for general
service have been appointed to the following places and
regiments. They are to rank as quartermaster-sergeants,
and to receive two shillings and sixpence per diem and
barrack accommodation:—The Garrison at Prestont the
recruits of Foot Guards at Croydon ; and the B;th
Regiment (proceeded to India).
CAPTURE OF A VALUABLE SLAYER AT BRAZILS.—
A private correspondent from Rio, dating March 23d,
informs us that her Majesty's stearn•sloop Hydra, Com-
mander Skipwith, had taken a very fine brig, 254 tons,
fully equipped for the slave trade, and said to have a
very valuable cargo. She was estimated to be worth at
least 10,000/, and was sent to Demerara for condem-
nation. -

THE COMMAND IN THE EAST INDIES.—It reported
that Rear-Admiral of the White tho lion. Sir Fleet% ood
Broughton Reynolds relieve, C. 8., K.C.H., will succeed
to the command in the event of Sir E. Collier resigning
from ill health.

TEE VALUE OF A GUARD•SHIP AT SerrHEAD.—The
efficacy of a guard-ship at Spithead was tested par-
ticularly on the night of Tuesday last, the 15th inst.
The Athlone steamer, from the westward, bound to
Southamptbn, attempted to pass through the anchorage
at night without signalising her character to the guard-
ship. The `• row guard" hailed her, but she would not
answer, and even when several musket shots had been
fired at her she would not bang to; but a shot from one
of the guns of the Superb had the desired effect, when
the contumacious trader hauled his wind and lay to.
The " guard" boarded her, overhauled her, and ex-
amined her papers, and eventually allowed her to pro-
ceed on hoisting her colours. This might have been a
sneaking spy.