The Sun.
London, England, 1849-11-05 00:00:00

TURKEY

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A Russian steamer arrived at Constantinople on the
15th from Odessa, with dispatches for M. de Titoff.
Their contents had not been officially communicated
to the Ministers of the Porte, but it was rumoured
that M. de Titoff had been recalled, that his conduct
in the present question had been disapproved of by
the Emperor Nicholas, and that the consequences of
the demand for the extradition of the refugees and
the suspension of relations were thrown upon his
shoulders.

In the meantime the Sultan and his Ministers
continue to prepare calmly for every emergency.
The Sultan has himself examined into the state of the
army, the fleet, and the commissariat. The Turkish
men-of-war are complete in all their appointments.
The maritime resources of the Ottoman Empire are
Immense. The merchant navy is very extensive, and
there is a hardy and numerous race of excellent seamen
along the coast of the Black Sea, from Battun to
the Bosphorus. These bear some resemblance to the
sailors of the north of England and of Scotland,
natives of a wild c);Ast, an -I navigating a boisterous
sea. In the Turkish Archipelago, and along the coast
of Asia, Minor arid Syria, are some of the finest har-
bours in the world, and a population essentially
maritime.

THE ARMY AND NAVY.
(From the United Service Gazette of Saturday.)
GIIUZNEE PRIZE MONEY —The rolls of the un-
claimed shares of the 16th Lancers and 13th Light
Infantry of the prize money granted for the capture
of Ghuznee, have been received at the East India
House from Bengal; the total amount remaining un-
paid to the officers and men of these regiments is
1,8051. 11.;. Id.
EXPRESS TO AMEILICA.—NICARAGUA AFFAIRS.—
Her Msj,sty's steam-sloop Hecate, Commander
Shad well, emblrks at Portsmouth this day, Sir H.
Lytton Bulwer, the newly-appointed Minister to the
United States, for conveyance express to Boston. It
is understood that Sir Henry has full powers to resist
energetically all attempts at interference on the
part of the United States in Nicaragua affairs.
The United East India Service Club has, we hear,
taken the mansi ,n in St. James's-square formerly
occupied by the Free Trade Club, paying 3,0001. for
the lease and fixtures. The Marquis of Dalhousie
and General Sir Charles Napier have become Presi-
dehts of the club.

NEW PRACTICE BATTERY AT FORT CUMBERLAND.
—Tne Admiralty have decided on proceeding with the
new Marine Artillery practice battery at Fort Cum-
berhnd, near Portsmouth. Mr. Bramble's tender for
the construction of it has been accepted by their
Lordships, and it will be crn:ntnenced immediately.
SUPERINTENDENTSHIP OF DEVONPORT DOCKYARD.
—Lord John Hay, C. 8., M.P. for Windsor, after all,
goes to Devonport Dockyard for certain, to succeed
Vice-Admiral Sir John Louis. This appointment
creates a vacancy in the representation of the borough
of Wirldsor. It is expected that the Gallant Officer
will join in the course of a fortnight. We have not
heard whether Lord John Hay receives the appoint-
ment as usual, to b 3 rrlinquished on promotion, or
whether he is appointed for five years certain. Taking
the average rate of mortality among hip► seniors, it is
not at all unlikely that he will be an Admiral in less
than eighteen months.

NAVAL AIDE-DE-CAMP TO THE QUEEN.—By the
promotion of Captain Berkeley to the rank of Rear-
Admiral, an appointment of Aide-dc-Camp to the
Queen becomes vacant, Captain A. L. Corry hiving
succeeded to the paid division. Among other candi-
dates mention,wl, we have heard that the names of
Captain the lion. H. J. ROHS and Captain Rich are
prominently put forward. Whoever obtains the ap-
pointment will be sure to have nothing beyond the
honorary distinction.

THE COAST GUARD AND STEAM DEPARTMENT.—
As we have before stated, it is most probable that
Captain Houston Stewart, C B , will succeed Lord
John Hay as a member of the Board of Admiralty ;
but it appears that it is not so certain that Captain
Ellice, of the Steam Department, will succeed
Captain Stewart as Comptroller of the Coast Guard.
If service, ability, and sincerity be allowed to have
any weignt, it is not improbable that Captain Toup
Nicholas. C,13., K.H., now Superintendent of the
Royal Naysl Hospital, Stonehouse, will have the
Coast Guard appointment, and Captain Ellice will
succeed him at Stonehouse.

GOLD DUST AND DOLLARS PROM CALIFORNIA,—
Her Majesty's ship Constance left Valparaiso August
28th for Portsmouth, with 1,750,000 dollars in
freight. and is expected to reach Spithead in 75 days.
Her Alajeqy'A ship Pand,ra left Valparaiso August
9r,11, with 55,000 dollars' worth of gold dust.

ADVANCEMENT IN RANK WITH DECEEASE IN PAY.
—Sir Byaw Martin, G.'J. B , receives as half pay of
Admiral ~f the Re.l, and as Vice-Admiral of the
United Kingdom, 12001. lb. 91 per annum; as
Admiral of the Fleet, he receives only 1,1491. 54. per
annum, therehy losing 511. G. 9d. by the advance-
ment..

The next ship far the coast of Africa will be her
Majesty's sloop Hound, to lw commissioned at
Devonnirt, and to leAve that port December Ist.
Lira. Boots.—The Admiralty have ordered that,
in fu'ufe, the issue of life-buoys to her M ijesty's
ship' shal b. two to first, second, third, and fourth
rates, and ons: only to all other vessels.
COMPo-ITIo ON IRON SHIPS' BOTTOMS —The
L,r,ls of the Admiralty have given pertnission to
Mr. hay, the AdtnirJty chemist, to take out a patent
for his valuable at.d successful composition for pre-
servicg the bottonis of iron ships from accumulations
and corrosion.

MINING INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Mining Journal of Saturday.)

The share market continues firm; although the
amount of business transacted has Hot been large, still
there is a demand for our leading mines. Two inter-
ruptions to general business have taken place in the
week, which, no doubt, has had some influence—the
opening of the New Coal Exchange on Tuesday, and
the holiday at the Stock Exchange and the Bank on
Thurslay.

Letters from our local correspondents confirm the
improvements which have taken place in many of the
leading mines, of Cornwall especially, whilst the firm-
ness of the metal markets, and the present standard
for copp-r ores, offer an upward tendency to the price
of shares.

East Wheal Rose, Condurrow, Stray Park, South
Basset, S auth Frances, North Pool, and other mines
in the west, continue in demand. Trelawny, Tre,
bane, Mary Ann, Bedford United, &c., in the east,
are also inquired for. In Catnborne Consols the silver
lode continues improving. At Holmbush, in the 120
fathom level, the flip jack lode, we also learn, con-
tinues very productive. Alfred Consols may be men•
tioned as another of the improved mines.
Shires in the following mines have changed hands
during the week :—Devon Great Consols, Condurrow,
Great Consols, Stray Park, Bedford United, Tin-
croft, South Tamar, East Tamar, Trehane, West
Providence, Callington Mines, Kinsett and Bedford,
Trethellan, Lewi4, Trelawny, Mary Ann, Com-
fort, &c.

At North Pool account a dividend of 221. 10s. per
sha e was declared.

A t the West Caradon bi-monthly account meeting
a dividend of 21. 10s. per share was declared, A.
profit of 4191 2s. was made during the months of
July and Au:o4, and the balance from last account
amounted to 781/. 113. 101.—making 1,2001. 13s. 10d.,
from which the dividend of 6401. is to be deducted.

Trelawny Silver-L,,ad ores, of 108 tons, were sold
this week, realising 181 ss, per ton.
At the Foss ey Consols account for May, June,
July, and August, a profit of 2341. 17s. 11d. was car-
ried to the reserved fund, now amounting to the sum
of 6,4811. 18s. 2,1. The quantity of copper ores sold
during the four months realised 12,052/. The mine
is represented to be without any positive improve-
melds, although there are some speculative points
about to be devtloped.
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Craddock Moor account showed a balance of 231.
ss. H. in favour of the adventurers, and a call of 103.
per share was made.

Gonamena account for two months shows a balance
of 2871 in favour of the adventurers ; and the agent's
report represents the mine progressing favourably.
At the East Godolphin account, the financial state-
ment, for the three months ending. Sept., showed a
balance of 5631 19s. 7d. against adventurers, and a
call of 3s per share was made. The manager, in his
report, represents the operations to be progressing in
a very satisfactory manner, and the machinery com-
pleted, and in good working order, and anticipates
that at an early day there will be several Ivies
opened on, which will prove productive.
Wheal Blencowe adventurers held their meeting on
the 23(1 Oct., when the accounts for four months
ending September were audited, and a balance of
3381. 9s. ld. was found against the company ; a loss
of 2371. 83. Bd. during that period, and the difficulty
of obtaining the calls, induced the meeting to deter-
mine upon dissolving the present company, and to
pay off all liabilities. A. call of 28s. per share was
declared.
At Bwlch Consols meeting, the adventurers resolved
on increasiag the amount cf capital by the issue of
1,000 new shares at 61. per share, W. payable at once,
which will enable them to pay off all existing ham.
lities, and place the mine in a permanent and profit.
able position, as will be seen by the manager's report
At the Cwm Erfin hi-monthly account, the meeting
was adjourned to the 6th (next Tuesday), for the
purpose of receiving the report of the two agents
appointed to inspect the mine.
In foreign mines, the chief transactions appear to
have been confined to a few bargains in the United
Mexican, St. ey, Imperial Brazilian, and
Copiapo M' ee ti a ilians have been sought
for ; but
Tia,l4l' *any particular business
having Zen"
By letteift itlit,a4l7o__ 34y, received from the
Barosaa $A es tern that operations are
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