The Sun.
London, England, 1847-04-10 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 9.—The Recruit, 12, Commander
Slade, arrived from Pi mouth this morning, to bring one
of her seamen gunners to a court-martial for desertion,
which will take plate on board the Victory, on Tuesday.
The Hydra steam-sloop, Commard.r. Morrell, left tilts
morning fur Woolwich, to be paid off.
The Thetis, 36, Captai❑ Codrington, was inspected
and her crew mustered to-day by the Commander-in-
Chief, Admiral Sir Charles Ogle, Bait. This fine frigate
cannot be ducked until next week on account of the
neaping of the tides. Her draught of water when she
came into harbour was rather over 19 feet.

Extract of a letter from the Curacoa, 24, dated Rio,
Feb. 14, 1847:
"The reason of our detention is, we understand, on
account of another engagement having taken place in the
River Plate, and the Commodore thought it necessary to
keep a sufficient force on the station until the arrival of
the Mutine. The affairs in the River Plate are still in
great confusion ; a great battle has been fought, in which
Oribe's party (who have possession of the entire country),
have been victorious over the party of Riveira, whom
we and the French had been supporting by our ships ;
but of course none of our men were present during the
engagement, as we are at present only taking care of the
Custom-house (where all the property of British resi-
dents has been deposited for security) at Monte Video,
and blockading the port of Buenos Ayres. Indeed, we
expect the policy of England and France will be entirely
changed on the arrival of the Mutine, and that we shall
agree to the arrangement proposed by Rosas about a
year ago."
The Collingwood, 80, Captain Smart, flag of Rear-
Admiral Sir George Seymour, Commander-in-Chief in
the Pacific, was at Valparaiso on the 28th of January,
all well. The Carysfort, 26, Captain M. Seymour,
was also there, having returned some days prior from
Quintero.
The Sampson steam frigate, Captain Henderson, ar-
rived at Valparaiso from Callao on the 16,11 of January.
The Cormorant steam-sloop, Commander Gordon, ar-
rived at Lima, on the 18th of January, from St. Bias.
The Naiad, 42, store and coal ship, Master Commander
Browne, arrived at Port,, Grande, St. Vincent's (one of
the Cape de Verd,), on the 29th of January, and was
fallen in with a Jew days afterwards by the Penelope
steam frigate, Captain Giffard, at Porto Prays, St. Jago.
It will be remembered that prior to leaving this harbour
Captain Giffard complained of the wretched character of
his crew, the great majority of his complement being
composed of Tower-hill volunteers; and a Court sat on
board to investigate the cause of complaint, and decided
that the men entered in the Penelope were fit persons to
be entrusted with the responsible duties of seamen;
Commodore Sir Charles Motham, however, does not
think with the members who composed that Court,
as we find immediately the Penelope comes under his
inspection, he at once discharges thirty of her crew at
Sierra Leone.

A letter from Jamaica, dated February 9, 1847,
says:—" The Imaum, 72, is here of course ; Captain
Austen (son of the Admiral) is acting-captain of her.
The Vesuvius steam-sloop, Acting Commander La
Touche, is also here, and the Pickle schooner, Lieute-
nant-Commander Bernard, being repaired. She was
condemned a short time since as unseaworthy. The
Admiral, in the Vindictive, is expected by the end of
this month. There are two or three Courts-martial
pending, of which I will endeavour to send you particu-
lars. The Hermes steam sloop, Commander Carr, left
yesterday for Vera Cruz, to tow up the Eudymion, 44,
to legalise the Court."
The Myrtle steam-tender, Second Master-Commander
Balliston, is under orders to proceed to Plymouth with
supernumeraries, but cannot leave on account of the
strong westerly gales which are now blowing.
In Barbour.— Ihe Victory, Excellent, and Thetis ;
and Vict,ria any Albert, Avenger, Myrtle, and Fairy
steam-vessels.

In the Basin.—The St. Vincent, Retribution, and
Kestrel.

In Dock.—The Prince Regent, Leander, Ajax, Cham-
pion, Serpent, and Undine.
On the Stocks.—The Royal Frederick, 110 ; Princess
Royal, 90 ; and Arrogant, 46.
At Spithead.—The Recruit.

CHATHAM, APRIL 9.—The Samarang, 26 guns, fitted
for a guard. ship at Gibraltar, has had her leak stopped,
which was found to be in the scarp of the keel. She is
now ready for sea, and is out of duck.
The Cleopatra, 26 guns, is in dock for the purpose of
ascertaining the extent of her defects; she is found to be
in a most defective state, her copper in several places be-
ing kcocked off, supposed to be in consequence of her
getting on shore, and the planks ate completely eaten
through in several places by the worms; and naval men
who hare seen her have expressed their surprise that she
ever 'cached England.
The Meander, 44 guns, fitted f.n. commission, is or-
dered to be reserved for an advanced ship, in lieu of the
Raleigh.
The Aid, Smallman master, sailed this day for Wool-
wich and Deptford Dockyards, with stores.
Mr. Ward, the Secretary of the Admiralty, arrived
here on Wednesday morning, the 7th inst., iu the Black
Eagle steam-yacht, and after visiting every part of the
dockyard, in company with Sir Thomas Bourchier,
K.C.8., Captain-Superintendent, and other principal
officers of the yard, proceeded to Melville Hospital, and
inspected the several wards of that establishment, and in
the evening dined with the Captain-Superintendent at
his residence in the yard. Mr. Ward slept on board the
Black Eagle, and departed for London at twenty minutes
past seven on Thursday morning.

PROMOTIONS.

The following promotions and changes have taken
place this week in consequence of the new system intro-
duced into the Royal yards, viz.:—
Thomas Beal, Thomas Laslett, John Mickiffe, Henry
Cardwell, Samuel Langridge, Henry Hilliard, and Wil-
liam Moverley, shipwrights, appointed leading men.
William Streeter, caulker, appointed leading man ; and
George Colegate, and George Featherstone, joiner, ap-
pointed leading men.
Jabez Reed, James Brown, Joseph Harnden, Ebenezer
Cheshire, shipwrights, appointed writers to the mea-
surers.

Mr. James Johnstone, newly appointed measurer, is
removed to Woolwich yard ; Richard W. Carter, newly
appointed measurer, removed to Sheerness yard; and D.
Harding, jun., and J. Watson, newly appointed mea-
surers, are removed to Portsmouth yard.
The hired millwrights employed in this yard have been
ordered to be placed on the establishment.
The following number of hired men have been taken
on for the service of the ropery in this yard :-48 spin-
ners, 20 labourers, and 11 boys.

ARRIVAL OF HERR STAUDIGL.—We understand
that Herr Staudigl arrived in town last night to fulfil
his engagement at her Majesty's Theatre. He reports
that Madlle. Jenny Lind, who lett Vienna at the same
time with himself, may be expected to arrive in London
in a few days.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT AN ENGINEERS.— Yesterday
aamtteanudnedamweidthjovseerpyh sPeraiuozsagceodnsse9q.ureenscieds:
Messrs. Penn and Co., the extensive engineers of Green-
wichaccident,athappened
to
; and, whilst walking along that part of the pre-
mises used in the boiler department, with a heavy load
of iron on his shoulder, he fell into a deep hole. He was
raised up, and found to have received a fracture of the
collar bone, fractured ribs, and various contusions on his
body. He was placed in a train at the New Cross
Station, Deptford, and conveyed to London-bridge, and
from thence to Guy's Hospital, where he lies in a preca-
rious condition.

WESTMINSTER COURT OF SEWERS.—A general
Court of the Commissioners of Sewers for the city and
liberty of Westminster was held yesterday, at the
Sewers Court, Greek-street, Soho-square; Capt. George
Bague, R.N., in the chair. There was a very full at-
tendance of Commissioners. After the transaction of
some routine business, a long conversation ensued, on
the subject of Lord Morpeth's Sanatory Bill, in which
most of the Commissioners took part, and it was termi-
nated by the adoption of the following resolution:—
`• That a Committee of this Court be appointed, to take
into consideration the Bill for the improvement ;i of
the health of towns, and that they do report to this
Court; and that the following Commissioners be ap-
pointed members of the Committee :—Capt. Bague, E.
Willoughby, Esq., J. Le Breton, Esq., T. L. Donaldson.
Esq., T. Harrison, Esq., Mr. Alderman Johnson, and
Allason, Esq.' A very voluminous report was handed
in from Mr. Phillips, the surveyor to this Court, recom-
mending the entire re-arrangement and re-constructio❑
of the sewers in the district of All Souls, situate in the
parish of Marylebone, eastward of Portland-place, in-
volving an expenditure of 20,1401., which report was
ordered to be takedinto consideration at the next meeting
of the Court. This report has occupied nearly twelve
months in its preparation. After some formal business
had been disposed of, the Court adjourned.
THE GOVERNMENT PLAN OF EDUCATION.—MAN-
CHESTER, FRIDAY.—ThiS morning a public meeting of
the friends of the Government plan of education was held
in the Town Hall, King-street. The meeting was not
only very numerous, but highly respectable. On the
platform we noticed the leading clergymen of the Esta-
blish'•d Church in the town and neighbourhood, to the
number of nearly thirty. The chair was occupied by the
Vice-Dean, the Rev. Canon Wray ; after which resolu-
tions in accordruce with the objects of the meeting were
put, and unanimously agreed to. Thanks were then
voted to the Chairman, and the proceedings terminated.
THE Bet4a or ENGLAND.—Yesterday notice was
given at the Transfer-office of the Bank of England that
the books for the transfer of Bank Stock would be opened
on the 14th inst. ; and for the Three-and-a- Quarter per
Cent. Annuities, Three per Cents. Reduced, Long An-
nuities, and Annuities for terms of years' on the 16th.

.£ 5. d.
Commercial •• •• •• • 3%. per cent. I Stock.
East and West India 61. pr cent. I Stock.
East Country • • ••• •• . I 11. per sh. 1100 0 0

I ondon
SL.Rathartne •••• 5 per cent. Stock.
Southampton ••••• • • • 2/. per cent. 50 0 0

X s. d.

I-

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50 0 0 30
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BANK OF ENGLAND.
(From last night's Gazette.)
An Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth of Victoria, cap. 32, for
the Week ending on Saturday, the 3d day of April, 1847.
Issue DEPARTXENT.

Notes issued.. •• .... 23,554,640

£23,551,640

Dated the Bth day of April, 184

BANKING D.
Proprietors' capital • • 14,553,000
Rest .............• 3,991,333
Public deposits (in-
cluding Exchequer,
Commissioners of
National Debt, Say-

Government debt • • 11,0i5,100
Other securities .. . • 2,984,900
Gold coin and bullion 8,066,355
Silver bullion ••.. • • 1.488,285

4 23,554,640
it. MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.

'ALTMEN T.

Government securi-
ties (including Dead

Weight Annt;ity).. 11,990,079
Other securities .... 18,627,116
Notes ........ • • • . • • 3,699,7011
Gold and silver coin.. 691,770

ings-banks, and Di-
vidend accounts) • • 6,001,917
Dther deposits ••• • .. 9,502,091
Seven day and other
bills. •••. • • • • •• • • 960,294

X 35,008,665

X 35,008,665
MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.

Dated the Sth day of April, 1847

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of April 9.)

SUGAR.—To-day prices suffered a further depression
for raw Sugar, as the quantity brought to market was
more than the trade stood in need of, and merchants
were willing to sell, on account of the increasing value
of money, and the heavy supplies of Sugar still
to come in. The private operations in all sorts of
West India Muscovado were upon a small scale only,
and did not exceed 80 hhds, &c., although there were
sellers at a further decline in the value, making the fall
for the week is per cwt. A public sale of 127 hhds
7 trcs of Barbadoes went off with heaviness, and at a
reduction on the rates of Wednesday's sale of 6d to ls.
REFINED.—To-day Refined Goods were operated in
with caution by the home trade, although lower rates
were accepted, The stock is on the increase of all sorts.
Bonded Crushed Sugar is little wanted, and first qua-
lity can be obtained for further delivery at 35s 6d
per cwt.
MAtrirrius.—This afternoon two parcels of Mauritius
Sugar, amounting to 9,315 bags,
_were submitted to public
competition, but the trade evinced little desire to operate,
and nearly the whole was taken in at the former value.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon the quantity of Bengal
Sugar offered at auction amounted to 3,616 bags ; nearly
the whole found buyers, but at a fall in prices of 6d to
Is. Madras is heavy of disposal, and 808 bags at sale
were nearly all taken in.
FORElGN.—lmporters of Foreign Sugar have been de-
sirous to sell this week, and submitted to lower prices
for all descriptions ; still the home trade have operated
with caution by private treaty, and the market has been
plentifully supplied, especially with the better qualities.
Privately there are sellers of white, brown, and yellow
Havannah at a fall on former rates of 6d to Is per cwt ;
still few buyers are to be met with. For refining under
bond the purchases made have been trifling in all sorts
of Foreign Sugar, although there are sellers at a reduc-
tion on former rates. Far exportation there are few
buyers, although merchants are willing to sell, and re-
duced their prices 6d to is per cwt ; still the private
operations have not exceeded 1400 chests of good and
fine yellow Havannab, at 28s to 28s 6d per cwt. At
auction 2,189 bags of Pernambuco were, however, all
sold, the duty to be allowed.
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TEA.—Although the arrivals have again been large,
still none:has been submitted to public competition; but
by private treaty the market is plentifully supplied
with all kinds of black and green. The purchases made in
the low and better sorts of Congou have been to a smell
extent, notwithstanding the moderate rates that exist.
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Ric E.—TO-day further advanced rates being wanted
for Bengal Rice operated against business, and nearly
the whole of the sound of 4,080 bags at public sale was
taken in at 19s 6d for fine white bright pearl, but the
damaged sold at 18s to 19a for first class, and at Ils 6d
to 17s 6d for other sorts.
SPIOES.—To-day Mace met with attention, and 11
cases of Penang at auction were sold at stiff rates. 31
casks of Dutch limed Nutmegs, for exportation only,
panty sold at lower rates.
SPIRITS.—The arrivals of all descriptions of Rum ire
still exceeding the deliveries, and no improvement

having taken place in the demand, prfeeis are still droop.
lag. Although there are sellers of East India at lower
rates, still there are few buyers, and 3s 2d to 3s 3d is the
value of proof Calcutta with certificate ; at auction 167
casks of Madras were taken in at these rates. For. Leeward
Island the orders are unusually small, and 3s 4d to 3s 5d
is about the value of proof strength, but if parcels were
to be pressed for sale, these prices could not be obtained.
Jamaica has been operated in with much caution, by
exporters and the home trade, and it is difficult to
give accurate quotations. Demerara is dull of sale.
There are sellers of all kinds of Rum under present rates_
'There is still scarcely any desire evinced to purchase
Rum for Ireland or Scotland. Holders of Brandy are
yet desirous to realise, there having been further arrivals,
still the demand has been limited for home use and ex-
port. Geneva is not much wanted for exportation, and
prices are on the decline. Fine for home use is little
wanted. For British Corn Spirits the demand is on the
increase. Gin is in good demand.
OCCIIINEAL.—This afternoon there was not much de-
sire evinced to operate at the public sales, which con-
sisted of 260 bags of Honduras silvers, when not above
a third part sold eta lull on former rates of Id per lb.
OILS.--Although Linseed Oil call ho olmined upon
further reduced terms . still the home demand has been
limited. For forward delivery there are sellers at 265.
to 26s 3d. Cocoa Nut Oil is held for the former worth.
For Rape Seed Oil a good demand exists, but prices
are not so firm. Olive has been only in moderate request,
and there appears to be more disposition on the part of
holders to realin. For Fithn the dtimand is on
the increase ; still Fries do not improve. Lard Oil is
not much wanted, and can be obtained at 43s to 48s.
Cod Oil can be obtained at 271 to 271 lOs per tun ; still
buyers have 'operated with mutton. Seal has been
sparingly dealt in. Southern is little wanted. For
Sperm the market is firm, the demand active, and the
supply small.
TALLOW.—Holders of Russian on the spot are still
desirous to realise, and have further reduced their
prices 6d to 9d per cwt ; still the purchases made have
been limited. For delivery in the last three months of
the year, the're are sellers at 465, but few buyers are to
be met with. Home made Tallow on the spot met with
a slow sale, and prices are going down. For other sorts
of Tallow the market is in a dull state, and prices are on
the decline. Deliveries have again become 'small.
Prices are much above those of this time last year.