The Sun.
London, England, 1825-01-12 00:00:00

CORN EXCIIANGE, JAN'. 12.

There are-good arrivals of most kinds of Corn this week,
and but a thin attendance of buyers at market. Wheat finds
a heavy sale at the prices of Monday. Barley is also very
(lull, and hardly maintains last quotations. Beans and Pease
meet very few buyers at Monday's prices. Oats are more
abundant than of late, and this article sells heavily at Mon-
day's quotations. The Flour trade at present is very dull.
• Analvats.—English Wheat 5,500, Barley 12,200, Oats
11,600; Irish Wheat 300, Oats 100 qrs.; Flour 14,200 sacks.

THE NEW LONDON BRIDGE.—In consequence.
of the number of men necessarily employed in driving the
piles of the above bridge, the Contractors, a few days since,
resolved, in order to reduce the expences of the under-
taking, to erect a machine similar to the celebrated tread-
mill, and by which two men are enabled to raise a massivepiece '
of iron, called a monkey, weighing no less than 13cwt. ; and
which is afterwards let fall upon the piles, in order to drive
them into the bed of the river. By this contrivance a very
great saving of labour is effected, two men being enabled to do
the work of four. It has, however, completely disappointed
the expectations of the projectors of it, the legs of the work. •
men being severely injured by the re-action of the wheel of the
mill, when the monkey is detached from the pulley. Yesterday
morning several of the men were so severely injured by the
wheel striking against their legs, as to he unable to continue.
their work, and were ultimately conveyed to the Hospital;
in consequence of which the Directors have resolved to dis-
continue the use of the machine altogether. Among the sand
dug up from the bed attic river, a great number of very ancient
silver and copper coins have been fbund, a quantity of which are
now in the possession of AIL Clifford, the landlord of the Wa.
terman's Arnie, near the Southwark side of London Bridge, and
whose house is daily filled with company to witness the progress
of the workmen in the erection of the new bridge.

DREADFUL CATASTROPIIE.—On Monday morn-
ing, between nine and ten o'clock, the greatest confusion pro-
vailed, in consequence of the inhabitants in the immediate
neighbourhood of Mr. Major Rhode's sugar-house, in II ooper‘i-
square, Rosemary-lane, \Vhitechapel, experiencing a most ,
Revere shock, as if caused by an earthquake. It was soon
found that the shock was produced by the explosion of a quota-
tity of hydrogen gas, or foul air, that was confined in one of the
steam boilers on Mr. Rhode's premises,in consequence of a
ed candle being introduced at the top,and that a young man nam-
ed Wm. Madon had been blown almost to atoms. Information or
the unfortunate circumstance was instantly sent to Mr. Unwin,
the Coroner, and an Inquest was held on the same evening on
the body, at the White Hart, Hooper's-square, when the testi-
mony of the following witnesses was taken by the Coroner 4--
Jas. M'Murdoch, an engineer employed at Mr. Rhode's sugar-
house, deposed that on Monday morning, between nine and
ten o'clock, the deceased and another man, employed in the
refineiy, were ordered to clean out an extensive tank or steam-
boiler which had been emptied out on Saturday. The deceased,
while preparing to enter the boiler by the man hole, or opening
on the top, held a lighted candle in his hand, and in conse—
quence of a quantity of hydrogen gas being confined in the
boiler, it ignited by the introduction of the candle, and in att•
instant the whole exploded, and the deceased was blown up a
height of at least 80 feet, and fell lifeless to the ground. Smell
was the violence of the explosion, that had the boiler been in-
side the building, the whole would have inevitably been I•educed
to ruins, but it was fixed in the yard. Witness never recollect-
ed an accident of this kind happening before, though the
boilers were cleaned out every month. There was some water
remained in the boiler at the time, but it did not seem to be'
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impregnated. Edward Gauch, a labourer in the sugar-house,
deposed, that being directed to assist the deceased in cleaning
out the boiler or tank, he went with him for that purpose; and '
when they had unscrewed the lid or cover of the man-hole, or
place that admits persons into it, witness was called away to.
another part of the premises, and while crossing the yard he
heard a dreadful explosion, and on turning round he. saw the
deceased whirling in the air at the height of at least 80 feet. On •
recovering the shock, he hastened to the spot, and found tire
deceased about five yards from where he had been blown,
quite dead. When witness left him (the deceased) he was pro-
paring to enter the boiler, and had a lighted candle in his
hand. The boiler, which is made of cast iron, is about twenty
feet long, ten deep, and the opening at the top i 9 about time
feet by two. Witness did not think that there was any blame •
' attributable to any person ; it was purely accidental. Witness
had often cleared out the same boiler himself, and would M
all probability have shared the same fate as the untOrtunate
deceased, had he not been called away the moment before.
Mr. Rhode attended the inquest, and expressed a wish that,
the witnesses might be strictly interrogated by the Coroner
and Jury, that the fullest and most satisfactory account of the
unfortunate occurrence might be elicited from them. For his
own part, he thought that the accumulation of gas or foul air
which occasioned the explosion was produced by the impreg-
nated state of the water that remained in the boiler. One of
the Jury said he hoped that more precaution would be used for
the future. Mr. Rhode replied, that it was impossible to he
more particular than be in general was ; and so anxious was
he to ascertain the real cause of the explosion, that he intend-
ed consulting an eminent chymist on the subject. The Co.
roner remarked, that however unaccountable it might be, that.
an explosion should take place at one time and not at another,
there did not appear that there was the least blame attributable•
to any person belonging to the establishment: he therefore.,
thought it was a case of mere accident. The Jury were of the
same opinion, and returned their verdict accordingly. The de-
ceased was a single man, and about 22 years of age.

QUEEN-SQUARE.—Th;s day Riley Bateman, a young
man, describing himself as a grass and rod cutter, was brought
up by Maybank, one of the constables at Chelsea, charged
with robbery. The prosecutrix, 31artha Pearsall, of No. 4,
Ellis-street, Sloane-street, deposed that the prisoner came im-o
her shop, and asked for change of a half-crown, which she'
said she had not got, he then left the house, and witness
went into her parlour. In a few minutes, however, on looking
round, she saw the prisoner leaning over her counter with his
hand in the till, he instantly made his escape, and took a
box with him containg about five shillings in copper,
the cry of stop thief being rised, .111 aybank went in
pursuit of him, and, about 150 yards distance, he caught
the prisoner with the box in his hand, and he was deliberately
putting the money in his waistcoat pocket. The prisoner, in
his defence, said, he did not steal the box, but had picked it
up in the street. He was fully committed for trial.

ST. ANnnvw's.—ln consequence of the violent
gale on 'Wednesday se'nnight, the west gable of the new Epis.
copal Church, which was in an untinish'd state, was thrown
down.

MV
SUICIDE.—An elderly lady named YATI'S, who
resided in Charlotte-street, Sommer's Town, anA
who had been in an ill state of health for some
time past, put a period to her existence at her
residence in the above street. It appears that
she was left alone in her apartment when she
embraced the opportunity, and, with allay, in-
flicted a wound on her person which ended fa-
tally, and soon afterwards she was found welter..
ing in her blood and quite dead. A Jury return-
ed a verdict of " Temporary Derangement" last
evening.

THE LONDON JOURNALS.

DALIN
Extractsfrom the Morning Papers,Jan. 12, 1825.

[THE PUBLIC LEDGER.]

Yesterday it was very currently reported, that
Portugal had formally recognised the independ-
ence of the Brazils, and that :Sir C. Stuart, our
late Ambassador at Paris, would proceed imme-
diately to Rio Janeiro, to act at that Court as
the Representative oe' England.—We do not
know the exact degree of credit that may be due
to these rumours ; but this we know, that the
former recommends itself by its probability, and
that the latter would have, in consequence, a
similar recommendation. It is utterly inconsistent
with common sense to suppose, that the Court of
Lisbon would repel the friendly offices of our
own on this subject, and particularly, that it
would despise its most obvious interests. To
pretend to recover Brazil by force, would be so
mischievous an illusion that the servant of the
King of Portugal who would insiston its practica-
bility, would be worthy of a strait waistcoat.
Such an attempt, if pertinaciously prosecuted,
would involve that kingdom in irreparable difficul-
tieS and disgrace, and occasion, in all proba-
bility, another revolution. In addition to the loss
of sovereignty, it would be the means of extin-
guishing those commercial relations which Portu-
gal might henceforth cultivate to great advantage
with her former Colony. It might, besides, dis-
solve the close alliance which has so long subsist-
ed between her and this country, as it would he
ridiculous to suppose that our Government would
so far involve itself as to maintain a close con-
nexion with a Power that could risk every thing
to pursue a Will-o'-the-Wisp speculation. At the
same time the English Cabinet, however well
inclined towards Portugal, on account of the an-
cient friendship subsisting between the two coun-
tries, would necessarily take umbrage at seeing
its recommendations slighted, and those of the
Holy Alliance preferred. From that moment she
would sink from a Power of some consideration
in the European system -to the level of Naples,
with the prospect of becoming a province of Spain,
whenever the latter should recover from her un-
natural lethargy. Should ever the Spanish na-
tion regenerate itself, and Portugal be plunged
at that time into the state ordegradation we have
just mentioned, the present division of the Penin-
sula into two States would soon cease ; and, for
Portugal to retain her sovereignty, it is essential
that she should avoid, as the greatest of all evils,
the politics of the ultra school of legitimacy, and
cultivate, on the contrary, as enlightened a policy
as possible. With her admirable facilities for trade,
and, with a population hardy and patient, and
which might be rendered eminently industrious by
ktutelary Government, she might attain to a con-
siderable degree of prosperity if her resources
were but properly cultivated. However, all
hopes of this kind would he illusory, unless she
were to settle her differences with the Brazils in
the only manner in ohich•they are capable of be-
irig adjusted ; and on this account we are strongly
disposed to believe that she has taken this pru-
dent resolution already. This would be another
triumph of British influence, and its gratification
would be heightened by tho reflection, that it
would be the means of rescuing an ancient ally
from the disasters into which a false step might
have irretrievably plunged him. Thus the whole
of the New World, with its inexhaustible
wealth, and boundless field for commercial en-
terprise, would be secured beyond the chance
'of accident, to the operations of British capital,
skill, and industry ; whilst its friendship
would form a counterpoise to the anti-social
'anti anti-commercial league of the Old World.
That league could not flourish, and England re-
tain her, present grandeur; and, as it is essential
to the one that our greatness and liberties should
expire, so it should be the constant aim of the
other to put down that odious confederacy. The
consolidation of the new interests that have
sprung up in Americk is one of the most stunning
blows that could be given to the European sys-
tem, as it is called ; and fur ,this service alone,
by which the universal spread of despotism is
prevented, our Government is entitled to the
gratitude of all mankind. The triumph. of
good principles is no longer a problem, but
an absolute certainty ; and as our character
of a great,- wealthy, and free nation, is in-
separably connected with that triumph, his
Majesty's Government, in having secured it,
has established for itself a new claim to the at-
tachment and confidence of its 'objects. It has
brought about this grand result with a degree of
skill and address, which are worthy of the
highest admiration ; and while all the other great
Powers had the deepest interest -to defeat, its
efforts, it has rendered all this opposition inef-
fectual, without leaving even a solid pretext to
its opponeuts.for taking umbrage at its conduct.
It has, besides, the vantage-ground in the coot°.
very ; and those very Powers whose favorite system
of government depended on the issue, must still
pretend to admit that the conduct of the British
Cabinet was perfectly justifiable. I n the meantime
our power and welfare as a nation have received
new guarantees of their duration; whilst our grow-
ing prosperity will be a beacon to all nations to
light themin their pursuit of improvement. What a
proud* and at the same time safe, position does
this country at .{s resent occupy How much
more dignified and prosperous does her situa-
tion • promise to be There is no reign in
our history that exceeds this in solid glory ;
and the future Historian, in tracing the cause,
will discern it in the
,restoration of those prin.
siples which have placed the present Family
ou the, Throne. Qur policy, at least abroad,
is now wholly regulated by those principles ;
and their application to Ireland is alone want-
ing, to assimilate our domestic measures to the
same standard. It would be mere drivelling,
howester, to suppose that a reign, which is already
distinguished by so much liberality, will suffer
this anomaly to continue much longer ; and it
will he Said of. this reign, or we greatly err, that
its policy, at home and abroad, was as much dis-
tinguished for its uniformity as. for the vast iu-

ftuence and unparalleled prosperity which flowed
from it to the nation,

[TUE TIMES]
We received last night the French papers of
Suuday. The project of law for indemnifying
the emigrants, which has already been canvassed
in every saloon of Paris, excited on Saturday a
short but animated discussion in that most noisy
of all saloons the Chamber of Deputies. The
subject was introduced to the notice of the Cham-
ber by a petition from a proprietor of the de-
partment of Eure et Loire; and the petitioner
without, probably, being aware of the strength of
his cause—pointed out the objectionable character
of the proposed cneasure,as consisting in its partial-
ity. In a revolutionary storm like that which passed
over France,every class of society suffered; and it is
now proposed only to indemnify one, and that one,
probably, the least deserving. The hut of the
peasant was deprived of its fairest hopes—the
trade of the merchant was destroyed—the coffers
of the capitalist were plundered—neither the
wealth of the rich nor the modest competence of
the poorer classes were respected ; and yet only
one class, who deserted the vessel of the State
when in danger, and who did not return till the
tempest had subsided, came in to claim their pro-
perty undiminished from the wreck. " No,"
said the King's Commissioner in introducing the
project, " the Government is not partial; but
" the case of the emigrants is peculiar. Other
" classes of the nation may have lost a portion of
" their property in these times of violence and
" rapacity, but the emigrants lost all." Now
the case stated by the petitioner, though not in-
tended as an answer to this argument, deprives
it of its chief force. He had purchased the pro-
perty which belonged to an emigrant, and on the
return of the latter did not, indeed, restore his
purchase, but conceiving that he was not very safe
in possession under the present Government, he
entered into an arrangement with the old pro-
prietor, who personally consented to the sale,
and in this way confirmed the charter. Here
the emigrant did not lose all his property as
has been pretended, and yet he is to be indem-
nified in full, while the honest or timorous
acqztereur, who paid the purchase-money twice,
is to receive no indemnity at all. This acquereur
now beseeches the Chamber to consider his case,
and to place him on the list of sufferers for the
amount of the sum which he paid to the emigrant.
This natural and not unreasonable demand was
received with fury by the Ultras. One of them
talked of the petitioner as a person who, in buy-
ing State property offered to sale, had commit-
ted a robbery ; and of the indemnified emigrant
as the victim of his rapacity ; abusing at the same
time the Abbe de Pradt, who had himself been
an emigrant, for having- written lately against the
justice and policy of a grant, in the benefits ofwhich
he must participate. This orator was answered
with great warmth by a member of the left side ;
and after some further discussion which can have
little interest on this aide of the Channel, the,
order of the day was passed on the petition. A
petition from; some persons who had been unjustly
banished by the Governor of Martinique was
disposed of in the same way, and the Chamber
adjourned. These journals contain nothing else of
any interest, unless we consider in thai light their
expressions of opinion and feeling on the announce-
ment of the recognition of the South American
States by our Government. The Journal des .IN-
hats bursts into an oxplosion of indignation against
Villele, informing us that Mr. Canning plays
better than he, and that the latter has now done
what he did not dare to do when .the French''
armies were triumphant in Spain. If this excel-
lent Journal were not a little blinded by its pre-
sent hostility to its former friend, it would see
that our policy in the case has been independent
of the state of affairs in France—that Mr. Can-
ning's game has long been a secret to nobody,
and that if he has succeeded in giving check to the
Holy AlFance, he has not concealed his moves
to mislea4 his antagonists.