The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-28 00:00:00

No. 17,090.

APPOZNI 'ALENTS.

Commander—C. F. A. Sigtdtv,ell, to study steam at the
factory, Woolwich.
Lieutenants—Wm. R. Brooman, and James B.: R.
Lilburn, to command revenue cruisers:.
Acting Second Master James S. Collins, to the
Vengeance.
Assistant-Surgenn—Dr. Denholm, to the Ocean.
Clerks—Eusten J, Gray, to the Vengeance ; John
Shepherd, to the Fearless.
Midshipman—Edmund Walsh, to the Howe.
Naval Cadet—Walter T. Arnold, to the Avenger.
Masters' Assistants—H. V. Beatson, to the Odin ;
Edward Wilds, to the Seringapatam ; William Pearce,
to the Caledonia ; R. D. Spear, to the Vixen.

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PLYMOUTH, JUNE 25.—Her Majesty's ships
..Queen.
and Caledonia went off the harbour on the 22d mat. to
exercise shot and perform evolutions. They stiled
seven or eight miles to the south. west of the break-
water, and each ship fired about 200 shot from brass 6-
pounders. The targets were fixed in ballasted barreb...
and after they were thrown overboard, the ships sailesi
to a distance of half a mile, and then fired. The mark
was hit on most of the trials with very great precision,
and it is said that from that distance a bottle or a hat
could have been skilfully struck by a ball from a six-
pounder on board either ship. The bottom of the Cale-
donia is foul; she was outsailed by the Queen on all
trials.

WOOLWICH, JUNE 26.—The Garland steam-vessel,
Captain Smithett, left Woolwich on Thursday morning
to resume her duty.
The Monkey tem-vessel returned from Harwich on
Thursday, having towed the old Dover racket, the
Charon, to that port to be sunk at the mouth of the
harbour to serve as a breakwater.
The Triton steam-vessel, of the same class as the
Oberon iron steam-vessel, is to be taken down ttie river
from Blackwall to Woolwich to-day, to be fitted for
sea.
The Riflleman wooden steam-vessel and the Sharp-
shooter iron steam-vessel, both fitted with screw propel-
lers, are ordered to Portsmouth to be fitted for service
on the coast of Africa.

The Minx and Teazer steam-vessels, fitted with sorely
propellers, are ordered to Chatham to be fitted at that
port for similar service.
A Russian frigate and war steamer, with two other
vessels, are expected at the Nore, to embark the Grand
Duke Constantine, Lord High Admiral of the Russian
navy, on his return to the continent.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty ordered a
trial to be made y esterday of a portable smith's forge,
submitted by Mr. Haig, the blast of air being caused by
a tan-wheel, worked by hand, and dispensing with the
use of a bellows. The fire was lighted, and a good weld-
ing heat produced on a piece of round iron 2i inches in
diameter, and 12 inches long, in seventeen minutes. The
apparent simplicity, and the great power and utility of
the invention, surprised the workmen in the blacksmiths'
shop where the trial was made. The forge is very com-
pact, being only three feet long, by two feet six inches
wide, and two feet four inches in height, and gave great
satisfaction to the scientific gentlemen present to witness
the effects produced by it. The fan-wheel is 15 inches
in diameter, and revolves with a rapidity of 1,000 turns
in one minute. The blast is uniform, and the introduc-
tion of the invention on board vessels of war and others
would be of great advantage, as it is so portable and not
liable to get out of order, while it gives a great welding
heat in a very limited time, and is capable of heating
larger bodies of iron than could be effected with the usual
portable bellows forge.
Rear-Admiral Dundas, C. 8., one of the Lords of the
Admiralty, Captain LordAdolphusFitzclarence,
commander of the Royal Victoria and Albert steam-
yacht, the Hon. H. G. Ward, secretary to the Admiralty,
and a party of friends, arrived at 9 o'clock A.M., in the
Woolwich Company's steam-vessel Dryad, and without
landing at the Dockyard, went on board the Black Eagle
Admiralty steam-yacht, for a passage down the river to
Sheerness.

Ships in Harbour—William and Mary yacht, carrying
the broad pendant of Commodore Sir Gordon Bremer,
K.C.B. and K.C.H., Superintendent of the Dockyard;
the Dee steam-troop ship, Master Commander T.
Driver ; the Acheron steam-vessel, Lieutenant-Com-
mander Dunlop, and Ceres tender. The Rifleman, Sharp-
shooter, Oberon, Triton, Minx, and Teazer steam-vessels
not in commission.

In the Basin.—Dragon steam-frigate, Captain Hall;
Vixen steam-sloop, Commander Ryaer; Kite steam-
vessel, Master Commander Filmer; the Gorgon, Hecate,
Dwarf, and Ariel not in commission.

In the Docks.—l-Iydra and Niger steam-vessels.
CHATHAM, JUNE 26.—The Antelope steam-packet, in
dock, fitting for the lonian Isles, is ordered to be paid
over with a coat of linseed oil and red lead, and the port
side with a mixture of coal tar, tallow, and arsenic, by
way of experiment. Previous to this vessel arriving at
this yard it was paid over with a composition not
approved of, and on Thursday last several labourers
were employed in getting it off. The method adopted
was the application of fire in pans, which they applied
to the bottom and sides of the ship; and as the vessel is
of iron, and cased withinside with wood, the fires over-
heated the iron and ignited the interior, and the whole
of the vessel, particularly the fore part, was densely
filled with smoke, which was not discovered until Mr.
Scott, a leading man of shipwrights, went round the ship
to see that the candles were extinguished previous to the
men leaving the yard for dinner. Mr. Scott immediately
made the circumstance known to the proper authorities,
and the master shipwright and other officers were prompt
in their attendance. The engines were soon put into
play, and by the exertion of the shipwrights the fire was
safely extinguished in half an hour. The damage
sustained was made good the following day.
The Rochester sailed on the 24th for Portsmouth,
Plymouth, and Pembroke yards, with stores; and the
Batt arrived from Portsmouth with stores.

The Black Eagle steam-yacht, Commander Wood, ar-
rived this afternoon opposite the Queen's stairs, and dis-
embarked the Lords of the Admiralty, consisting of
Admiral Dundas, Captain W. F. Berkeley, Captain H.
Eden, Private Secretary of the First Lord, Lord A. Fitz-
clarence, G.C.H., and other officers, with several ladies.
A guard of honour, consisting of the Grenadier corps of
infantry, under the command of Captain Moore, of the
dockyard battalion, saluted their Lordships on landing.
Their Lordships proceeded in front of the Captain-
Superintendent's residence and inspected the battalion,
drawn up in line, consisting of 15 companies—viz., 4 of
artillery, 8 infantry, and 3 boat brigade, under Lieute-
nant-Colonel Karley, Master Attendant. The Adjutant
then put the battalion through their manual exercise,
forming quarter distance, deploying into line again, and
other manoeuvres. The able and steady manner in
which these men performed their duty called forth some
very high complimentary observations from their
Lordships. Their Lordships then left the yard by the
Lower-gate for the purpose of witnessing the siege
operations under Sir Frederick Smith.

In addition to the pension of 100/. a year, so gra•
ciously conferred by the Queen from the Civil List upon
the children of the late lamented Thomas Hood, her
Majesty has granted a pension of 2001. per annum for
his life, to Mr. Leigh Hunt, from the same fund, in con-
sideration of his many brilliant contributions to English
literature. The decision of her Majesty has been no-
tified to the veteran writer by Lord J. Russell in terms
of kindness and cordiality, and will be appreciated by
the republic of letters, to whom Mr. Leigh Hunt's ser-
vices and sufferings are so well known. The public is
already aware that the amount of annuities from this
fund for literary, scientific, and public services is limited
to the grant of 1,200/. in each year, on the responsibility
of the first Minister of the Crown, the returns of which
are to be regularly laid before Parliament. The appro-
priation commences on the 20th of June. In the amount
already granted, we feel assured that the public voice will
recognise the taste and the consideration which have in-
auenced the selection.—Observer.
Harriet Martineau has returned from her travels

in the East ; she arrived on a visit to her relatives, Mrs.
and Miss Martineau, at Beacondale, Norwich, on Tues-
day last. We understand she made daily copious notes,
which it is her intention of publishing. She was absent
above eight months. The work will be looked for wick
much interest.

The Hon. Wm. Temple, her Britannic Majesty's
Ambassador at Naples, has arrived in London on leave
from the Queen, after an uninterrupted absence of eight
years in discharge of his diplomatic duties at the Court
of the Two Sicilies.

Her Majesty has conferred upon that pious and
good man, the Rev. Theobald Mathew, better Lord
John
known as
to the the Reverend
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Gentleman, stated that her Majesty conferred that mark
of her royal bounty upon him in consideration of the
sacrifices he had made for the promotiont_ of morals and
the services he had rendered
hiskereby to the poorer
classes—indeed to all classes—of
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man ; and all honour must be accorded fellow-countrymen.
been paid to. the public and privatweevit:teuesnof that worthy
forof
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rquiescing in the arrangement of to her Majesty
her Ministers in
respect of these matters, and sanctioning with this fiat
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Lordship's letter, dated " 1. ilia Messina, Leghorn, Feb. 21, 1845.
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cure any disease of the liver or stomach.—Sold (also Holloway's
Ointment) at Professor Holloway's Establishment, 244, Strand, and
by all medicine vemiors throughout the civilised world.
BALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ROYAL ORTHO.
FiEDIC HOSPITAL.—A grand full-dress ball for the
benefit of this excellent institution willEbe given this

evening at Willis's Rooms, under the patronage of her
Majesty and Prince Albert, and of their Royal High..
nesses the Duke and Duches of Cambridge. Jullien,
with his band, will be there, and there cannot be a
doubt but that this will be one of the most fashionable
riunions of thesseason.

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On Friday next will be published in 2 vols., post !yo.
ADVENTURES on the WESTERN, COAST
of SOUTH AMERICA and the INTERIOR of
f,IALIFORNIA.
Including a Narrative of Incidents at the KingTinil Islands, New
Ireland, New Britain, New Guinea, and other I,,iands in the Pacif ,o
Ocean. With an Account Peace Natural P Toductians, and the
Manners and Customs, in and War, '..)f the various sad
Tribes visited.
By J. COULTER, M.D., author of " Adv ..
-- tares in the Pacific:'
London : Longman, Brown,
Gree' .1, and Longrr,ann,

HER MAJESTY'S T fiEATRt.
TO-MORROW EVENING, TuesdaYi, June 29, will be performed
DOLtilettr3 opera

L'ELISIR AMORE.
Adina, Madame Castellan ; emorino, Signor Gardoni ; Belcore
!signor F. Lablache; and Dr. D' alcamara. Signor Lablache.
Between the acts a Divertisroment, in which will be presented a
l'as by Mdlle. Rosati; "LP. Tarantella," by Mdlle; Carlotta Grisi
and M. Perrot ; and "LC styrien," by Mdlle. Cerito and M. St.

Leon.
To be followed by tbrz Grand Scena from TORQUATO TASSO, by
Signor Coletti.
To conclude ica tir: highly-successful new Ballet Divertissement
by M. Perrot, tau mrisic by Signor Bajetti, of the Imperial theatre
La Scala, Milar.,
LES ELEMENS.
The Earth (per *son' fled by) Mdlles. Cassan, James, Honore, Thevenot ;
the Fire, 31d11.e. rJariotta Grisi ; the Water, Mdlle. Rosati ; the Air,
Mdlle. Cerito,
The Nobil itt y, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are re-
gpectfhlly In it ,rmed, that there will be a grand EXTRA NIGHT
on THURSD 1Y NEXT, when will be presented Meyerbeer's opera
ROBERTO IL DIAVOLO.
Alice, mar Jenny Lind ; Isabella, Made. Castellan ; Roberto, Signor
or Bouche
Frasehint ; Ramba:do, signor Gardoni ; Sacerdote, Sign
and Bert' ram, Signor Staudigl.
To be followed by various Entertainments in the BALLET DE
FARM!) LENT, combining the talents of Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi,
Mdlle. Rosati, Mdlie. Cerito, M. Perrot, and ,i. St. Leon.

GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE.
ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT•GARDEN.
The Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, are respectfully informed
that. a Grand Morning Concert will take place on
FRI DAY, July 2, when will be performed (for the last time) Rossiiira
STABAT MATER ;
Atter which Beetho to Leonora.
A MISCELLANEOUS ACT.
In which all the principal Artistes of the Theatre will sing.
To conclude with Beethoven's Grand Battle Sinfonia, for the
perfect performance of which two additional Military Bands will be
engaged. Conductor, M. Costa.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes to be obtained at the Box-office, Bow-
Street ; and at Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.
The doors, will be opened at Half-past One o'clock, and the per-
formance commenm at Two.

ROYAL -LTALIAN fJPERA, COVENT-GARDEN,
TO-MORROW EVENING, Tuesday, will be performed Rossinrs
opera baffa

IL BAiiBIERE DI SIVIGLIA,
Principal c' saracters by Madlle Alboni, Ilidlle. Bellini, Signor
Sabi, Signor Ronconi, Signor Rovere, and Signor Marini.
To codclu ie with a Grand Divertissement, entitled
FLORE ET ZEPHYR.
In which the principal artistes will appear, assisted by the Corps
de Ballet
Ticks' cs, Stalls, and Boxes, at Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s, 201,
Regent- street; and at the Box-office. Bow-street
The ' Doors will be opened at Eight o'clock,:and the performance
comm. ;nce at half-past Eight o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN".
T ke Nobility, Gentry, and Subscribers are respectfully informed
J
a GRA ND EXTRA NIGE'2 will take place on
Jal3'' 1, on which occasion will be performed the First Act of TIIURSDAY,
LA SONNAMBULA,
The principal characters by Madame Persian', Signor Mario, and
Signor Taraburini.
To -;(,e followed by Bellini's opera-seria of
-NORMA,
Nor= i, Madame Grist ; Adelgisa, Mdne. Corbari ; Pollione, Signor
Oreveso, Signor -Marini.
To •onclude w'th a new Grand Divertissement, in which 3fdlle.
Plunk ett will make her apperance. Mles. Baderua De 31elisse,
Delecl.aux, Stephan, and M. Mabille will also dance.
Ti cb.ets, Stalls, and Boxes, to be had at the Box-office, Bow-
stre et; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.
T he doors will hs opened at Half-past Seven, and the performance
corn mean at Eight o'clock.

TREATRE ROYAL, lIAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Nrsll be performed Sheridan Knowles's— Comedy of THE LOVE
CIL'LSE, Sir William Fondlove, Mr. Tilbury ; Master Waller, Mr.
Rowe ; Widow Green, Mrs. Glover ; Constance. Mrs. Nisbett.
'D • be followed by a new comic drama, called THE JACOBITE.
Sir ,Richard Wroughton, Mr. Stuart; John Duck, Mr. Buck Stone
Lady Somi rlord, Miss Fortescue.
To cenc! ode with the Comic Drama, called THE IRISH POST.
Principal characters by Messrs. Tilbury, Braid, Hudson, Bland, and
Mrs. Hum? gr.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste-
THIS EVENING
WM. h produced a new and original comedy, in three acts, called
THE TITLE DEEDS. Principal characters by Messrs. Lambert,
Wright, Paul Bedford, 0. Smith, Boyce, Munyard, C. J. Smith,
Worr all ; Mrs. Yates, Miss Woolgar, Miss E. Harding, Miss E.
Chaplin. Mrs. Laws, &c.
After which The MAGYAR MULATSAG ; or, Hungarian Fetes.
By the celebrated Hungarian Dancers and the Hungarian Instru-
mental Vocalists.
After which an entirely new Petite Comedy, entitled
FLYING COLOURS; or, Crossing the Frontier. Captain Sans-
ougt, Mr. Webster ; Margaret, Miss Woolgar ; Helen de Montereau,
Madarrx Celeste ; Justine, Miss Ellen Chaplin.
To 're followed by the Opera Buffa Sketch, called JENNY LIND.
rrtivzipal characters by Messrs. Wright, Paul Bedford, Lambert,
• Cullenford, and Miss Woolgar.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
(Summer Season—Lyceum Company.)
THIS EVENING.

Will be presented a burletta, entitled THE WATER WITCHES.
Principal characters by Mesdames Villars, Dickinson, Daly, Arden,
Messrs. Oaberry, Vining, &c.
To be followed by A MODEL OF A WIFE, in which Mr. Wigan,
and Mr. Emery will appear.
After which a new grand Ballet, entitled THE CONTRA-
BANDIST, in which the celebrated Spanish Dancers, Sig. Mariano
Camprabl, Sig. Juan Alemany, and Signora Dolores Serra', from
Milan, Berlin, Paris, &c., will appear, aided by Miss Massall, Mdlle.
Blonce, and a numerous Corps de Ballet.
To conclude with TUE CREOLE ; or, Love's Fetters. _