The Sun.
London, England, 1840-06-17 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1840.

Excellency, among other unpopular measures, had or-
dered the discontinuance of the annual Reports of the
Stipendiary Magistrates, by which the proceedings of
the planters were principally made known to the British
Government. This entire reversal of the policy of Sir
LIONEL SMITH ought to be watched by the abolitionists
here with the greatest attention. The professed object
of Sir CHARLES was to conciliate all parties.—We
now find that in every dispute he is to be found on the
side of the planter, against the poor negroes and their
friends, the Baptist Missionaries.

TRINIDAD, APRIL 18. —With pleasure I have to report
the arrival in the ship Ajax, 26 days from Bristol, of our
long looked for and so much wanted efficient Lieut.-Go.-
vernor Sir Henry McLeod. His Excellency landed on
Sunday last at eleven o'clock A.M., not "incognito," but
privately and unostentatiously as best suited the day, and
walked up to Government House where the (now useful)
flag was hoisted immediately to announce that " the Go-
vernor is at Government House." In the course of a few
hours the Chief Justice and a number of officials and pri-
vate individuals waited on his Excellency to pay their
respects. On Monday the Council met, and the usual
oaths were administered.

The French Ministerial Journals of Monday state
that Marshal VALLEE obtained the consent of the Go-
vernment before commencing his second campaign in
Africa. It was, however, given with reluctance, as
the Government entertains but a faint hope of the reali-
zation of the Marshal's conquering projects. If the
present campaign prove not more successful than the
last, the Marshal's disgrace is inevitable.
On the sth inst. an English courier arrived at
Vienna from Constantinople, and instantly set out for
London. He was the bearer of despatches from Lord
PONSONBY, relative to the Turco-Egyptian question.
Lord BEAUVALE, the English Ambassador at Vienna,
was still suffering from severe indisposition, so that his
Excellency was unable to give any attention to business.
The indisposition of his Lordship at such a time was
peculiarly unfortunate. On the previous day a courier
with despatches from M. THIF.RS to the French Am-
bassador, arrived in Vienna from Paris. Prince MET-
TERNICH proposed passing part of the month of July in
Bohemia.

- - His Majesty the King of the FRENCH reviewed the
National Guards on Sunday. We are happy to have
to add that no attempt was made upon his MAJESTY'S
life.

In the Chamber of Peers on Monday, during the
debate on the African Supplementary Credit Bill, M.
de Bois blamed the Government for keeping at the
head of the army in Africa a man who had lost the con-
fidence of the troops. The Noble Peer was loudly
called to order, and reprimanded by the President.
Such frequent attacks upon Marshal VALLEE must
prove very detrimental to that officer.
The news from Spain is not of so late a date as the
accounts received yesterday. General ESPARTERO left
Morella for Monroy;, cn the 2d ; the next day he was
to be at Alcaniz, and on the sth at Caspe ; on the 6th
he was to cross the Ebro at Mequinez3, by a bridge
of boats ; on the 7th he intended halting for the night
at Lerida, and advance on the following day to Igue-
lade, where he was to wait for the Queens.

BOURSE.-PARIS, MONDAY, JUNE 15.
first Highest Lowest Last
Price Price. Price Pr'. e
French 5 per Cents ll7 ... 117 5 ... 116 90 ... li7
4 per Cents lO5 25 ... 1:1;.; 25 ... 105 25 ... 105 25
3 per Cents B4 95 . 89 65 ... FO 55 ... 30 GO
hank of ',ranee 3&O ...:',61,0 ...SCO.i ...WO
Latfitte Bank; 1,0001. Sh 1122 50 ...11.2 50 ...1122 5) —1122 50
5,0001*. Sh 5250 —.5250 —5250 ..5250
Belgian Bank
5 y.er Cent,.
3 per Cents 7l; 75 ... 70 75 ... 76 60 ... 76 63
Spanish Active 2;tx, ... 27/4 ... 27 ... 27
Passive 67i ... 674 ... ti% ... t4i
Roman 1033; ... 10334 ... 103.4 ... 1G331
RAILWAY SHARES,
--- - -

Versailles, R. B 537 50 ... 37 50 ... 537 50 ....37 50
LB :iss 3f.:5 ... 352 50 ...:1.55
Orleans
Strasburg to Bale 440 ... 410 ... 433 ... 437 50

HARBOURS.—(SOUTH EASTERN COAST.)
The Report of the Commissioners appointed to sur-
vey these harbours, has just been presented to the
House of Commons. The survey extended from Mar-
gate to Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Deal, Sandwich, Dover,
&c., to Pagham, and respecting these the Com-
missioners say, "It is evident that there is no
port, at the present moment, between Sheerness and
Selsea Bill, which can be rendered an available har-
bour of refuge at all times of the tide, or that pos-
sesses t'f.c capability of being rendered efficient for such
a purpose, by any improvements or alterations which
could be made." They then proceed to point
out the situations which they consider best calcu-
lated for stations for armed vessels during war.
The situation which appears to them to be of the
greatest importance, and at the same time offers the
most eligible position for a deep water harbour is Do-
ver Bay. As a second place they recommend the
bight to the eastward of Beachy Head, and
westward of Langley Point ; and the third and
last situation for a harbour of refuge is under the
chalk cliffs to the eastward of Margate. The cost
of each of
,the three harbours recommended, the Com-
missioners reckon zs nearly equal—none of them less
than 2,000,000/. sterling, nor much exceeding that sum.
The report thus concludes :—"We have not considered it
necessary .to enter into any details es to the defences
which might be required to• these places of refuge,
but there can be no doubt of the practicability of
rendering them secure. The introduction of steam
navigation will render a rapid communication along the
coast an object of far greater importance than hereto-
fore ; ani we consider that railways along the coast, on
each side of Dover, may be made extremely useful in
sending support in the shortest poSsible time to :any
point where the presence of troop? may be required.

A great improvement has taken place on Sundays at
Rackheath and Greenwich from the suppression of
donkey riding ; the former, instead of being frequented
by noisy and turbulent assemblages, was last Sunday a
scene of quiet decorum, and the new restriction of the
Magistrates is much approved of through the neighbour-
hood.—Globc.—[We doubt the assertion. If the peo-
ple in the neighbourhood of Blackheath be not rather
delighted to see children amusing themselves and im-
proving their health, they must be different from the rest
of the human species ; and how easy would it be for the
police to prevent noisy assemblages without interfering
with the healthful exercises of boys and girls ? We
consider the " great improvement" a "groat humbug,"
and as unwarrantable stretch of magisterial authority.
Do these meddling Pharisees mean to drive away all
respectable visitors from Greenwich ?—En. Sim.]
SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—Tuesdav
the miscellaneous show of flowers and fruits, exhibited by
amateurs, gardeners, and nurserymen, took p:ace at the Surrey
Gardens. Before the place was thrown open to the public the
prizes awarded by the Directors of the South London Horticul-
tural Society were presented to the successful competitors,
some of whom produced superb specimens cf fruits and flowers.
We regret that the great press of matter prevents us from
giving a list of them. The fineness of the day operated, in
conjunction with the reputation of the Society, and the addi-
tional amusement of an excellent brass band of musicians, to
fill these extensive gardens with company of the most respect-
able class. There were also the usual inducements for seeing
the collection of wilil animals, t he eruption of Mount Hecla, and
the splendid Koniaphostic light to attract visitors. The show of
flowers was very fine; the immense number of geraniums, all
of the first. class, ranged under the tents, was a rare treat to the
lovers of floriculture, and the endless variety of Cape heaths
was equally good. There was a good show of roses, amongst
them several specimens of the white moss rose nearly perfect in
the absence of all tint of pink or red—these specimens are very
rare. The pines were tine—one iron Anglesea in particular
obtained unqualified praise. There were also some specimens
of the cacti covered with gorgeous blossoms. The exhibition
altogether was one of the best that ha:i taken place at this de-
lightful place of amusement.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT SIIADWELL.—The
following are the only particulars we have learned in addition
to those published yesterday. It appears two servant girls
were saved with great difficulty, and a young man, Francis
Hanson, clerk and nephew to Mr. Reynolds, lost his life. He
was aroused by the cook, who'old him the house was on fire.
He got up, and in his alarm hastened down stairs, but his retreat
being cut off by the flames, he perished. He was a promising
young man, only twenty-two years of age. Meantime the
police of the K division were busily engaged in saving what
they could below. The books in the counting-house and
sundry other articles and a large clock were preserved. There
were Live hogsheads of whisky on the wharf, and an effort was
made to save them. Only two were got out, and the head of
one bursting as it was being rolled into the street the liquor
ignited, causing a sheet of liquid fire to pour down the street,
scorching the shutters of the houses. The other hogshead
was rolled on the Dundee wharf and saved. The two servant
girls had only just escaped when the wharf and Mr. Dark's
house were in one blaze. The whisky directly afterwards ig-
nited, and the flames shot up in lofty columns. The wind blew
fresh from the south-west, and it afterwards increased to a
strong breeze. The buildings forming the St. Andrew's wharf
were chiefly composed of wood and other combustible materials.
The wharf and the baker's house and shop were totally de-
stroyed before a drop of water could be obtained. The pro-
perty destroyed is immense, and consisted of sails, ships' stores,
masts, provisions, and merchandise of various descriptions.
There are five wharfs which now present nothing but a heap of
ruins, besides nine houses adjoining and on the opposite side of
thestreet destroyed. A great many accidents occurred duringthe
fire, the origin of which is unknown. A great deal of the pro-
perty is missing.
THE JEWS AT DANIASCUS.—We understand
that on Monday evening a meeting took place of all the influen-
tial Hebrews in London, at the Vestry-room of the new syna-
'sbn-Peleace' en which occasion the various
letters received from Alexandria and
Damascus, containing accounts of the horrid cruelties gogue a
whicht t. Helen'-place, calve:
com-
mitted upon the unfortunate Hebrews at Damascus, were
strictly examined, and after a long discussion Sir
Moses Montifiore, on the part of the English Hebrews
and Monsieur Cremieux, the celebrated counsellor at Paris, on
the part of the French Hebrew persuasion, have agreedper-
sonally to depart, in the early part of next week, f urAlexan-
dria, to be present at the investigation which is to take place
there in respect to the death of Father Thomas and his ser-
vant. SubscriptioLs were immediately opened to defray cer-
tain expenses, when the three brothers of the late Baron de
Rothschild, who were present, subscribed 2001. each ; Moses
Montefiore, tool., his Lacy, 1001., besides paying his own ex-
penses to Alexandria; Isaac Cohen, RV. ; Mr. Lucas, 100/. ;
with numerous other subscriptions. The appointment of
two gentlemen of such high character to proceed to Alexandria
gave great satisfaction
A letter from Beyrout states, that on Easter
Monday 4.000 pilgrims bathed in the river Jordan. They
were escorted by the Governor of Jerusalem and a strong de-
tachment of troops, during whose absence the Arabs took'pos-
session of the Governor's tent, and carried off several objects
belonging to the kitchen.
The Cornwall lobster fishery is rising into im-
portance; and the western coast from Penzance to St. Ives, in-
cluding Scilly, sends a weekly supply 3f about 5,000 fish. value
ICO/. or more, to London and Bristol.—Bristol Journal,

ROLLS' COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

nig being the last day of Term, tLe Court took motions.

WOOD V. DITCHINGS AND OTHERS.

Mr. TURNER moved, on behalf of the plaintiff, Sir Mat-
thew Wood, that the defendant Maddie (the administra-
tor pendente lite of the late James Wood, of Glouces-
ter) might be ordered to transfer into the hands of
the Accountant-General of the Court, the sum of 16,063/.
Three per Cent. Consols, admitted to bo standing in his
name ; that the same, when paid into Court, might be
invested, and that it might be refetred to the Master to
take an account of the receipts and payments by Maddie in
respect of the personal estate of the testator.
Mr. GIRDLESTONE, on behalf of Mr. Maddie, had no
objection to pay the money into Court, but be thought the
account of the receipts and payments would be rather
premature.
Mr. KINDERSLEY appeared for Mr. Hitchings, one of
the next of kin, and the party mainly interested. Although
he was not desirous of having the matter brought into
Court yet he did not object to it ; but he submitted
the account of the receipts and payments ought not to be
directed, inasmuch as it might turn out the plaintiff had no
locus standi, and then the expense of taking an account
would have been incurred, which was perfectly useless.
The MASTER of the Rou.s made an order fur the trans-
fer of the money only.

EAST INDIA HOUSE-(THIS DAY.)

A quarterly general meeting of the proprietors of India
Stock was held this morning, for the purposeof considering
of a dividend. It was also made special for the purpose of
addressing her Majesty and her Royal Consort, upon their
late providential escape from assassination ; also for the
purpose of taking into consideration the Bill now before
Parliament, for regulating the transmission of Hill Coolies
or Colonial Passenger Bill. NV. B. Bayley, Esc., took
the chair at twelve o'clock, when the minutes of last meet-
ing were read and confirmed.
The CHAIRMAN said it would not be necessary for him
to make any apology for proposing the address to her
Majesty and his Royal Highness should take precedence
of all other business.—(Hear, hear.) It was a matter
for the most cheerful congratulation—the Directors had
prepared addresses, which he Lad no doubt would meet
with the most ready approbation of the Proprietors. He
would, therefore, move the adoption of the address.
Mr. LYALL, the Deputy Chairman, seconded the motion.
Mr. TWINING, as one behind the bar, was most happy
to concur in the motion. The late providential escape of
her Majesty was one which was a blessing to the nation,
and one for which they were all most devoutly thankful.
Mr. Poyudcr, Mr. Feilden, Mr. Weeding, and ether
proprietors, expressed their sentiments of abhorrence of
the attempted crime, and the Addresses were unanimously
agreed to.

ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR—We claim the favour of your inserting the follow•
ing, in reply to a letter from Mr. Pinkus published in
your columns of yesterday :—There is not a single pas-
sage in that letter that does not betray a most lamentable
disregard of truth on the part of the author. Mr. Pinkus
was not the inventor of the Atmospheric Railway. Nei-
ther Mr. Clegg nor ourse:ves wete ever consulted confi-
dentially by Mr. Pinkus, as stated by him ; we were em-
ployed by the Pneumatic Railway Association to make a
steam-engine and pumps, and a copper valve, specified in
Mr. Pinkus's patent of 1836, which valve is useless, and
quite different from that patented by Mr. Clegg., and
now used by us in conjunction with him. Mr. Clegg's
patent is different from any patent in existen, e, and was
settled by Sir Fred. Pollock, and Mr. R. Godson, whose
opinions we subjoin.
In reply to all the calumnies contained in the Jotter,
further than to deny them altogether, would be to throw
doubt on the character which I believe Mr. Clegg's and
cur firm have always borne.
Why does not Mr. Pinkus have recourse to the redress
in a court of law he says he possesses, instead of publish.
ing letters containing accusations which he cannot maintain.
We are, Sir, your obedient servants,
SAMUDA, BROTHERS.
Southwark Ironworks, June 17, 1840.

CRIMINAL COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

OLD COURT.

William Coleman, aged 17, was indicted for stealing a
cash-box, 41 sovereigns, 21 half-sovereigns, and other
moneys, the property of Mr. Henry Hook, of Newgate-
street, his master, in his dwelling-house.
Mr. CLARKSON conducted the prosecution, and stated
the facts of the case to the Jury. The particulars have
already appeared.
The Jury returned a verdict of Guilty.
The COMMON SERGEANT then sentenced the prisoner to
be transported for 14 years.—The Court allowed the ex-
penes of the prosecution, and ordered the money found
upon the prisoner to be delivered to the prosecutor.

THE MURDER OF LORD WILLIAM RUSSELL.—The wit-
nesses, forty in number, went before the Grand Jury last
night, and this morning the Grand Jury came into Court,
finding a true bill against Francois Benjamin Courvoisier,
for the murder of the Right Hon. Lord William Russell.
In consequence of the heavy cases that the Judges will
have to dispose of at the present Session, the usual prac-
tice of their corning to the Central Court on the Wednes-
day has been dispensed with, and they will not come until
to-morrow, when the prisoner will be at once put upon his
trial. In consequence of the numerous applications that
have been made for permission to be present at the trial,
the Sheriffs have taken the necessary precautions to pre-
vent confusion, and no person will be admitted to the
C6urt unless he has an order of admission.

THE MARKETS-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE.

The supplies of English Grain have been small, but foreign
vessels continue to arrive with Wheat, Barley, and Oats.
Wheat heavy of sale at Monday's prices. Barley, Beans, and
Peas, unvaried. In consequence of Foreign Oats (duty paid)
being offered in larger quantities, this article was rather lower
in price. Flour very dull.
NE AGATE AND LEADENHALL.

Thei e was a very good demand for all kinds of poultry, the
supplies still moderate, and prices unaltered. Eggs in good de-
mand at ss. 6d. to 6s. per 120. Meat was in fair supply, trade
was rather improving, and prices looking up. Beef, 3s. to 4s. ;
Mutton, 3s to 4s. 2d. ; Pork, 3s. 4d. to 4s. Bd. ; Veal, 3s. Bd.
to ss. ; and Lamb, ss. 4d to 6s. per stone of 81b.
TEA MARKET.

Prices unaltered, but not much demand for any kind. Com-
pany's Uongou, 2s. Op. cash.
TALLOW MARKET.
Prices keep high, but there was not much demand for Rus-
sian Tallow ; 51s. 9.1. was the quotation on the spot.
SPIRIT MARKET.
Rum was neglected, but prices were steady. Brandy dull
of sale, and prices on the decline. In British Corsi Spirits
little done.