The Sun.
London, England, 1847-07-01 00:00:00

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.

LOND3N, JnitE 30.—Wind N., moderate breeze; and fine
clear weather.
DEAL, JUNE 29.—Wind N.N.E.—Arrd. Lysia, Machado,
Rio Janairo, for Antwerp ; Lion, Henry, liavannab, for
St. Petersburgh ; Mills, New York for Hamburgh ; Johan-
nis, New York, for Bremen ; Angliquc, Now York, for
Amsterdam; Lord Mulgrave, Miramichi, for Hull. Sailed
Anna, China; Cranston, St. John's, New Brunswick.
PORTSMOUTH, JUNE 29.—Wind N.E.—Sailed Bucephalus,
Madras and Calcutta. Off port, Switzerland, Fletcher,
New York. _ _

OFF DARTMOUTH, JUNE 29.—United Kingdom, Cuba.
BaisTor, JUNE 29.—Wind E.—Sid. Prince George, Que-
bec; Falcon, Quebec.
LIVELIPOOL, JUNE 29.—Wind E.S.E., moderate.—Arrd.
Empress, Tarcliff, Boston. Sid. Anna Henderson, Calcutta;
Mars, Bombay ; P. Dean, Monte Video; William Russell,
Pernambuco; Star, Bahia; Celt, Havannah ; Duncharton,
Philadelphia ; Southener. New York ; Jane, New York;
Adrian, Boston ; Charles Chaloner, Staten Island ; Colonist,
Quebec; Franktield, Quebec.
MARYPORT, JUNE 28.—Wind E.N.E.—SId. Terry, New-
foundland,
LEITH, JUNE 27.—And. Countess of Zetland, Watson,
Grenada.

I.Errn ROADS, JUNE 24.—Arrd. Emily, Brook, Calao.
OFF HOLYHEAD, JUNE 28.—St. George, Virginia.
CLYDE, JUNE 27.—Wind W. —. Arrd. British Isle,
Brown, Tobago. Sld. Lady Harvey and Laurel, Demerara;
Marchioness of Ailsa, Montreal.
DUBLIN, JUNE 28.—Wind W.—Arrd. 26th, Marquis of
nirmanby, Dl'Mullen, St. John's, New Brunswick. 28th
Lady of the Lake, ditto; Sir James M'Donnell, ditto,
DUNTANAGIIY, JUNE 26.—A small board, supposed to be
part• of a ship's rail, painted black, the word "Huron" carved
on it and gilt, apparently not long in the water, has been
found on shore inside Gold Island. A great quantity of
planks and square timber has been picked up round the
coast within the last ten days, some covered with barnacles,
and others only a short time in the water.

We read in the Gazette des Tribunaux.—"lt is
the usage of Parisien tradesmen to address to all persons
whose banns of marriage are officially published pros-
pectuses and circulars, containing offers of merchandise
of all descriptions, from the humblest article of house-
hold furniture up to carriages and diamonds. A brace
of clever swindlers have just contrived to take advantage
of this custom to make a great many victims. A short
time since a notice was published at one of the Mairie
of the marriage of the Vicomte Adrian de J— with
the Countess Hermingarde de K—, and the same no-
tice was repeated in the church by the Cure of the lady's
parish. Immediately the Parisien tradesmen obtained
the addresses of the bridegroom and bride, and pressed
on them their offers of service. The Viscount lived in a
splendid apartment in the Rue de Provence, and the fair
Countess occupied an apartment in a hotel of the Fau-
bourg St. Germain, where she was under the tender care
of an affectionate mother. After a great many entrea-
ties the Viscount graeiously consented to purchase a
splendid set of diamonds and a silver table service from
tradesmen in the Palais Royal and the Place Vendome;
from other persons he accepted five horses, a coup& one
of the carriages called Americaines, household and per-
sonal linen, a complete wardrobe for himself and his
domestic, and a splendid corbeille for his bride.
purchases.
Neither, on her part also made several very extensive
Neither, however, undertook to pay before the conclu-
sion of the marriage, the Viscount pleading that, having
only a paltry income of 20,000 fr., he first required to
finger the 1,000,000 fr. fortune of his future wife, and the
300,000 fr. which his parents were to advance him, to-
wards the expense of setting up an establishment. Bills,
however, were offered and accepted. A few days after
the tradesmen were much surprised to discover that the
Viscount and the Countess, and the mamma of the
Countess, had all vanished. Inquiries having been set
on foot, it was discovered that the Viscount is a Greek,
who had been expulsed from a watering-place for cheat-
ing at cards, and that the Countess is a simple actress,
and was lately engaged at the Theatre des Vari6tis.
The worthy couple are, it is believed, at Baden-Baden
or Homburg."
FALL OF A GRAIN LOFT.—Some days ago one of
the lofts of a granary at Craigie gave way, and fell to
the ground floor, with all its accumulated treasures, in
one promiscuous uproar. We believe more granaries
throughout the country have fallen within the last six
months than during the previous sixty years—certainly
no proof of the scarcity so loudly asserted to exist in
the land.—Perth Advertiser.
MELANCHOLY ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE BY A HIGHLI:•
RESPECTABLE YOUNG MARRIED FEMALE.—About six
o'clock on Tuesday:a most lamentable attempt at suicide
was made by Mrs. Mosely, aged 24, of No. 36, Alfred-
street, Camden-town. It appears that at that period
Mr. Mosely had just gone out, and the unfortunate
creature, having lately become very despondent, though
she assigned no reason to any one for her depression,
procured some laudanum and drank off a most powerful
dose, and then called out aloud that she had poisoned
herself. The servant and others, however, soon came
to her assistance, and police-constables 113 and 201 of
the S division were called forward, and the poor creature
was immediately conveyed to the University College
Hospital, and placed under the care of Dr. Thompson,
one of the resident physicians; but she remains in a
very precarious state. She had not long been united to
her husband, stud the cause of her making the rash
attempt remains as yet a mystery.
ALARMING FIRES.—Two fires occurred on Tuesday
morning. One between two and three o'clock, at 229,
High-street, Shoreditch, in the occupation of Mr. Thomas
Banks, tallow chandler and melter. It originated in the
melting-house at the rear of the main building. The
engines of the London Brigade and West of England
Company attended, and the fire was soon extinguished,
but not before the stock in trade and the premises were
damaged very considerably. The other fire took place
at 24, Gun-street, Spitalfields, belonging to Mr. J. Saun-
ders, general dealer. The engines were prompt in their
attendance, but considerable damage was done before
the fire could be subdued.

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BRIGHTON AND CONTINENTAL f
STEAM-PACKET COMPANY.
(From the Sussex Advertiser.)
We last week gave a brief but interesting account
of
the trial performances of the Brighton, one theo_f
aplendid steamers built for the " Brighton and
Conti-
nental Steam-packet Company," and intended to run
between Newhaven, Dieppe, and Havre. For that ac-
count we were indebted to a friend,- but we have this
week had the privilege, through thecourtHotham,y of the
the Hon. Captain Hotham, one of the directors
com-
pany, of ourselves witnessing the admirable powers not
only of the Brighton, but of its, in miry respect,
twin sister, the Dieppe. To our read!rs in this dis-
trict the first introduction of these vessels to the " wide
waters of the deep" will naturally be amatter
interest, and we therefore propose to give of much
a description
of the passage on Friday blast, when the Brighton
and the Dieppe left their moorings at Limehouse
and Blackwell to take up their station at Shoreham, '
whence they will run to Dieppe and Havre, until such
dine as the needful arrangements at Newhaven are com-
pleted.
la terming these boats twin sisters, we are speaking
with perfect accuracy, for they are precisely
.similar in
their build, their admeasurement, their engines,stttle imachinery, in fact, in every respect, even to the
un-
important item in their fittings. Under such circum-
stances it is only natural that there should not be—nor
is there—any perceptible difference in their power, as
will appear from the following account of their passage.
It may not be out of place here to remark as to the care
which has been evinced for the passenger accommoda-
tion in these vessels. The cabins are lofty, roomy, and
well lighted, and are fitted up with every attention both
to comfort and appearance. The ladies' cabin is parti-
cularly elegant in its appointments. The ceiling is dead
white, with handsome ornamental mouldings of white
and gold, contrasting well with the doors and sides, which
are of polished mahogany, pannelled with bird's-eye
maple. The easy chairs, luxurious sofas, mirrors,
lamps, marble chimney-piece, and polished steel stove of
appropriate size and design, all impart an appearance of
comfort and elegance to this apartment, which brings to
mind the boudoir rather than the cabin. In addition to
the two principal cabins is a small private cabin, adapted
for a family wishing for seclusion, and a most comfort-
able little " snuggery" for a whist party, or any other
m all and select riunion. The sleeping berths are com-
amodiously arranged and adapted to the demands of a far
longer passage than that for which these boats are in-
tended.
The Brighton was lying at Blackwell, and at four
o'clock, having taken in her supply of coal—or rather of
the patent fuel, recently invented—proceeded to Lime
house in search of her consort, the Dieppe, which was
moored in Limehouse reach. On board the Brighton
were Captain Hotham and Joseph Thompson, Esq., two
of the directors of the Brighton and Continental Steam-
packet Company; J. B. Jackson, Esq., as guest of the
latter gentleman; and Mr. Hawtree, of the firm of Penn
and Co., the celebrated engineers (with whose engines
both the Brighton and the Dieppe are fitted), the vessel
being under the command of Captain Scott. At a
quarter past five, the vessels being all in readiness, and
having made Blackwell again, started finally from that
point on their voyage. Owing to the lateness of the
hour, the ebb was lost and the lowness of the tide was
such as to preclude any very great speed being at-
tempted. Still both vessels progressed at a rapid rate,
and before six o'clock Erith Pier and the Powder Maga-
zine at Parileet were passed. At the trial mile opposite
the Long Reach Tavern, we were, however, anxious to
ascertain the precise rate at which the vessels were going,
and on timing them to the next mile post, it was found
that the distance had been completed in exactly four
minutes and twenty seconds, being within a mere frac-
tion of fourteen miles an hour, with a head wind, shallow
water, and tide just turned. In Long Reach the vessels
lay to for some half dozen minutes while taking on board
their powder, after which they again proceeded on their
voyage. Hythe was soon passed, and here we had a ca-
pitol view of Ingriss Abbey, the seat of Alderman Har-
mer, said to be built with the stone of Old London-
bridge. In an hour and thirteen minutes from the time
of starting we were off Gravesend. We may here stop
to confirm the remark made by our correspondent last
week as to the almost entire freedom of the Brighton
from all vibratory or oscillatory motion. Though pos-
ing through the water at so rapid a rate, she was as
"steady as old Time," as one of the crew observed— a
quality greatly affecting the comfort of a passenger,
whether on deck or below. It woula be tedious to the
reader to particularise the periods at which we made the
various " points" of the voyage; suffice it to say, that at
eight o'clock we passed the Nore Light, and that at a
quarter to ten, precisely four hours and a half from the
time of leaving Blackwell (inclusive of stoppages), we
were off Margate. Here we-lay to for the night, amply
satisfied with the manner in which the vessel had accom-
plished her voyage.
At five next morning orders were given to weigh
anchor, and the " two sisters" set out again—this time
in search of adventures, Captain Hotham and the
gallant commanders of these splendid vessels having on
the previous night held a council of war, and having
determined to get round to Folkestone, in order to
have a trial of speed with the boat for Boulogne, which
that invaluable mentor, "Bradshaw " chronicled as starting
from Folkestone at eight o'clock. 'On reaching the latter
plate we parted with Mr. Hawtree, who was compelled
to he in town by a certain hour, and having duly dis
parched the important business of breakfasting, we
wilted somewhat impatiently for the appearance of the
Clementine, on board of whom it was plain that the
preparations for The voyage were nearly completed. At
length up went the " blue Peter," and the wished-for
enent arrived, the Clementine steaming gallantly out
of the harbour, and directing her course towards Bon-
loene. At this time (eight minutes past eight) the
B Dighton and the Dieppe were pretty close in shore,
and when the Clementine had got into her right course,
they waited upon her" on either side. This state of
things, however, did not last long, for although the
Gementine did not 3 ield without a struggle, in ten
minutes' time she was distanced a distance which
was steadily but rapidly increased, in spite of her having
her sails set, while neither of her opponents had
an inch of canvass out. At the end of a trifle
short of fifty minutes we encountered the ally of the
Clementine, making her voyage from the opposite
c. Ist. At this time it was calculated by those on board
thee we were from twelve to thirteen miles from the
English shore, and that we were from two-and-a-half to
three miles in advance of the Clementine. On meeting
the Prince Ernest, for such was the steamer from Bou
In erne the Brighton made a sweep so as to give the Prince
,ut half a mile " law," the Dieppe getting round in
LI tie to get a nearer start with his Highness. It was
soln perceptible, that, however, in " earnest" he might
b the Prince must share the sad fate of his fair friend
Clementine ; a very short time sufficed to bring up the
Ittighton alongside, and a few minutes more left the
Prince to bewail his lot. By the time we had again
retched Folkestone it was a quarter to ten. Here
b. th the Brighton and Dieppe tacked round and returned
tes etarala-theelcinese-befereevehom he.y. cressecl., reeking, .
by way of salute, such obeisance as we believe is termed
in nautical phrase " dipping" their colours. At the
111 iment Prince Ernest entered the mouth of the harbour
it wanted but six iniuntes to ten, showing that in addition
to he half mile of " law," which we has given at sten-
in e. the Brighton had got home nine minutes in advance
of her opponent. This result strictly bears out the
fo-mer calculation made as to the Clementine, vise as
to our having beaten her by a distance of between
tw and a halt and three mil. s. Having accomplished
this triumph, the victorious vessels steered westward
to yards their destination. In precisely one hour we
m rule Dung enese, and at twelve o'clock were passing
in front of Hastings and St. Leonards, on whose shores
et ere collected crowds of spectators, in honour of whom
both vessels• fired a salute. On leaving Folkestone
w.. 1 had encJuntered a slight breeze from the west-
w urd, which gradually gained strength as we progressed
in that direction, and on rounding Beachy Head, at a
little past one o'clock„ the breeze stiffened into what
sailors call " half a gale," but which, according to
our " land-lubbers' " estimate, we should have been
dsposed to rate as a stiff breeze, it being, moreover,
dead ahead of us. However, both vessels sped steadily
or wards, walking through the water in admirable
stele, and keeping so close to each other, that it was
impossible to decide which was the faster of the two.
If there be any difference, it is perhaps in favour of the
Eneppe, but as the steam of her consort was not up
during the only period where the former seemed to
gain a slight advantage, that circumstance would amply
account for the very slight and temporary difference
on -e attained during the morning. On passing East-
bourne the signal gun again sent forth a salute from
it 1 brazen throat, while on reit-thing Newhaven harbour
bieh steamers paid a similar tribute of respect to the
scene of their future labours. Precisely at a quarter past
two we were closely in front of the Chain Pier, Brighton,
beP, there was too much sea, as well
as too much wind
etet to allow of landing there ; the vessels,
consequently,
preceeded to Shoreham, opposite the harbour of which
h.lch
they were at 35 minutes past two, thus running the dis ta..ce between the pier and the harbour in precisely 20
- nvnutes. Owing to the state of the tide, both vessels
rest on to Worthing, whence they returned in due course,
bet were obliged to lay to till the tide was sufficiently in
to enable them to enter the harbour.
Thus passed the first voyage of the Brighton and the
Dieppe, and we earnestly trust that the success which
h :5 attended their early efforts may await on their fu-
ture course. At present, we believe, we may confidently
assert, that they are the fastest boats which have been
constructed. It is whispered that the Newhaven,
which is in the course of completion, will however sun-
ernes them. In the present age of exertion and enter
prise, it is apparently impossible to place any limits as
to what science and skill can or cannot effect ; but if
th e builder of the Newhaven achieve a victory over
th . splendid boats we have above spoken of, he will
riehty deserve all the success he may gain. For tha
present the Brighton and Continental Steam Com-
pany's boats will run from Shoreham to Dieppe
noel Havre, but so soon as the railroad from Newhaven
is opened, and the other necessary arrangements are
upleted, they will take up their permanent station at
Newhaven. By means of these boats and through the
fa ilities afforded by the railway on this, and those on
th- opposite shore, the most direct communication be-
tw en the great capitals of England and Frani° will now
be opened. It is only in strict accordance with the spirit
of the times that an enterprize, having such an object in
view, should be pre-eminently successful. That such a
result may attend the exertions of the Brighton and Con-
tiaental Steam-packet Company is our earnest hope--a
Nlfeprisliesbich we shall, we feel assured, be joined, not
.--rorn,elefelifise to whom the prosperity of this district is a
eaetttekeeef deep interest, but also by the public at large.
ii siyieterthis much, it forms no part of our view to ad-
Yeaeatc tlateinterests of this company as against those of
ixicly. We egkera the new route as one which,
faiiiitiO3, will create, as it were, a new class of
a,e*Kiii it will naturally also greatly augment, as
fie ver do, the traffic between this country and the
ac nent, while the spirit of enterprise which this fresh

born competition will induce, will, again, naturally still
further extend those facilities. As they augment—as
pleasure or business sends its thousands to neighbouring
shores, wafting a greeting from their native land—as
the means increase of exchanging the products of one
soil for the produce of the kill and industry of another,
so will the fierce passions of men be stayed, and the great
aim and end of civilization be advanced in the dissemi-
nation' of that blessed principle, " Peace and goodwill
towards all men."

ELECTION MOVEMENTS.
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
ASHBURTON, JUNE 29.—Quite unexpectedly a change
in the representation of this borough will take-place, our
highly respected Member, to the regret of all political
parties in the town, having intimated his intention of
resigning previous to the ensuing election, it being his
intention to contest Ross-shire with Mr. Mackenzie ; but
although Ashburton will have lost the proud honour of
having James Matheson, Esq., for its representative, it
appears the honoured name of Matheson will still in all
probability be associated with the representation of this
ancient borough, in the person of Lieut.-Colonel T.
Matheson, the respccted brother of the present repre-
sentative, who arrived here on Saturday evening last,
and on Monday a public meeting of the electors took
place at the Assembly Rooms, London Inn, J. Sparke
Amery, Esq , portreeve, in the chair. The new candi-
date spoke on the leading political questions of the day
to the complete satisfaction of the electors assembled.
This day (Tuesday) a canvass has taken place, and we
bilieve there is but little doubt of Colonel Matheson's
return. He is evidently a gentleman of observation and
experience, and a staunch advocate for reform.
The following addresses have been issued:—
/TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON.
" Gentlemen,—An early dissolution of Parliament
being now expected, I beg to announce to you, with
many regrets, that I do not intend to offer myself as a
candidate for your suffrages at the next election.
" Be assured it is no light circumstance that could in-
duce me to forego the prospect of renewing a connexion
which your confidence and kindness have rendered so
agreeable to me. But having been requested to stand
for the combined counties of Ross and Cremarty (in the
former of which I chiefly reside), I have considered it a
public duty not to refuse my co-operation in the endea-
vour making by a numerous body of my brother electors,
to secure the support of so influential a constituency to
the cause of good government and liberal institutions—
a cause in which you take so lively an interest that I am
sure, though distant from you, I shall carry with me
your best wishes and sympathies.

" Although I shall thus cease to be your representa-
tive in Parliament, I shall always continue to be con-
nected with you by local. ties, and still more bound to
you by feelings of gratitude for acts of kindness received
at your hands. The general interests, therefore, of your
borough, the improvement of its trade, the employment
of its working classes, and the promotion of the welfare
of its inhabitants, collectively and individually, will ever
command my best services and attention.
" I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
" Your most faithful and obliged servant,
" JAMES MATHESON.
" 13, Cleveland-row, London, June 26, 1847."
"To THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH