The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-15 00:00:00

In the Country.

William Miller, tailor, Saint Monmouthshire,
April 6, at half-past twelve, at the Bristol District Court.
tIERTIFICATES to be granted, unless cause be shown to

the contrary, on'the day herein mentioned

J. Titley, woollendraper, High-street, Southwark, April 7
—W. Cleversley, floor cloth manufacturer, Old Kent- road,
April 5—A. Russell, saddler, Ashford, Kent, April 14—T.
Clarke, malster, Cheltenham, April 13—W. R. Vaughan,
builder, Bristol. April B—J. Newby, Leicester, April 9—T.
Bailey, printer, Wolverhampton, April B—J. Moorhouse,
cattle dealer, Rotherham, Yorkshire, April 2—J. Blackmoor.
builder, Rotherham, Yorkshire, April 2-3. Varney, grocer,
Clement's Inn-passage, Clare-market, April 2—G Clay,
boiler-maker, Liverpool, April 2—E. Beedel and C. Reffold,
builders, Reading, April 2—C. Turner, grocer, Loss estoff,
Sussex, April 2—J. Nicholls, builder, Edgbaston, Warwick-
shire, April 2—M. Dent, bookseller, York, April 2—J. Pope,
lime burner, Bristol, April 2—W. L. Collins, brewer, Wood-
street, Westminster, April 2.
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.
W. Taylor and T. Heydon, coach makers, Coventry—J.
While, T. Unsworth, and J. Massey, manufacturers of silk
goods, Loughborough, Leicestershire—H. Smith and M.
Maxwell, dress makers, Carlton-terrace, North Brixton—J.
Beanland, W. Beanland, and J. Illingworth, builders, Brad-
ford, Yorkshire—J. D. Thwaites and T. Ward, brassfounders,
Little Bolton, Lancashire—E. and T. Smith, coal merchants,
Batley, Yorkshire—G. Wicks and T. Turvill, curriers,
Chelmsford—H. G. L. Long and J. Gregory, merchants,
Sheffield—C. Norrington, and G. M. Gifford, corn dealers,
Tavistock—J. and J. Perry, woolcomb manufacturers,
Leicester—R. Roskell and J. Roskell, jun.—C. Todd and J.
Foster, brassfounders' Bacup, Lancashire—R. Radcliffe, J.
Hardman, and W. Ainscough, bleachers, Grimesbottorn,
Lancashire—T. L. and J. Brown, leather pipe makers,
Whitecross-street—T. Mallinson, W. Mallinson, and J. Mal-
linson, woollen merchants, Huddersfield (so far as regards
J. Mallinson)—C. Gayford, sen., and C. Gayford, jun., wine
merchants, Old Bond-street—J. Watson and P. Jackson,
ribbon warehousemen, Wood-street, Cheapside—C. Pearson
and W. H. Iloldich, attorneys, New Sleaford, Lincolnshire
—G. Osborn, sen., and G. Osborn, jun., woolstaplers, New-
port Pagnell, Buckinghamshire—W. Hewitt and T. Wall-
worth, manufacturers of British gum, Manchester—J. R.
Ashworth, H. Swinscoe, and E. Lees, fustian manufacturers,
Manchester (so far as regards H. Swinscoe)—S. Baker, W.
M. De Charms, and S. W. Baker (so far as regards S. W.
Baker)— S. Baker and W. M. De Charms, general mer-
chants, Fenchurch-street—J. Grayston and G. Erle, stock
brokers, York—E. Alexandre, J. L. Bourdon, and I'. G.
Meugens, sugar refiners, Finch-street, Whitehapel (so far as
regards E. Alexandre—E. Jones and W. Wright, market
gardeners, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire—W. Morgan, J. Fry,
F. Fry, and C. Shaplaqd, coal miners, Bristol—T. Herring,
W. Herring, and E. Herring, chemists, Aldersgate-street (so
far as regards E. Herring).
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.

James Rodger, grocer, Dairy, March 18 and April 12, at
one, at the King's Arms Inn, Ayr.
David Ilaig, plumber, Dalkeith, March 18 and April 7, at
twelve, at Dowell's Rooms, Edinburgh.
Robert Hardy Mitchell, twine manufacturer, Dundee,
March 17 and April 8, at one, at the office of Mr. Hay,
Dundee.
Archibald Fullarton, clothier, Inverness, March 19 and
April 9, at two, at the chambers of Mr. Prophet, Inverness.
William Murray, farmer, Mains of Pitkeathley, Perthshire,
March 22 and April 14, at two at the Star Hot.-1, Perth.
James Thompson, woollendrapers, Edinburgh, March 18
and April 15, at two, at the chambers of Mr. Alexander,
Edinburgh.
James Bishop, land surveyor, Tipperlinn, near Edinburgh,
March 19 and April 9, at the chambers of Messrs. Cairns and
Moffatt, Edinburgh.

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Yesterday the firing commenced soon after eleven,
with shells (loaded) weighing 2001 b. each ; two dis•
charges being made with 51b. of powder each, two with
81b., two with 121 b., two with 151 h., and 18 with the
full service charge of 201 b. The times of flight with,
each of these dischlarges were . perfect -as from any
mortar fixed on a land battery at an elevation of 45
degrees—the angle at which Lieutenant Roberts's mor-
tar was suspended—thereby proving the correctness of
range it would always give (4,200 yards) with a full
service charge.
The whole of the pillars and framework which sup-
ported the mortar were not in the slightest degree shaken
or moved. The deck planking was a little raised by the
explosive effects of the charge. After proving most
satisfactorily the efficacy of the mortar slung upon Lieu-
tenant Roberts' plan, a trial was made of it" fixed" after
the usual manner, to see the difference of the two prin-
ciples more forcibly. The mortar was therefore secured.
as well as its peculiar position would admit, by means of
chocks behind, to prevent its recoiling, and to cause the
shock to act downwards, as in land or all- r fixt'd mor-
i,rs, and fired first with a charge of 51b. of powder,
which produced bw litVe consequence beyond the chocks
being forced out and the muzzle jumping upwards; two
other discharges were then made with 121 b. and 201 h. of
powder, which produced a strikingly manifest impression
on the vessel, causing her to plunge deep into the water,
forcing the muzzle of the mortar upwards with a sudden
jerk and striking it forcibly against the cress bar, on
which it is mainly suspended, flattening the edge of the
muzzle and also the links of the chain cable supporting
it. The ship also commenced to show considerable
weakness from the concussion, which left no doubt but

that a succession of charges fired upon this "fixed"
principle would soon destroy the vessel. This most in-
contestably decided the question of the vast superiority
of the slung over the fixed mortar.
The Bloodhound steam-vessel, Lieutenant- Commander
Phillips, arrived at Spithead this morning from the
Tagus, last from Plymouth, where she yesterday landed
all her dispatches, mails, &c. She left Lisbon this day
fortnight, when the Hibernia, Trafalgar, Canopus, Su-
perb, America, Thetis, and Jaekall steamers were there
The Thetis was ordered home to repair the damages
she sustained by getting aground on entering Lisbon.
The Superb and America were to accompany her to the
chops of the Channel, to which time they would compete
in sailing under the orders of Captain Corry, of the
Superb. The Jackal! iron steamer had been aground,
and on being hauled up ou the beach at Lisbon it was
discovered that the iron on her bottom was worn to
within a quarter of an inch in thickness. Commander
G. Blane, late First Lieutenant of the Spartan, has come
home.
The Mainer naval transport, Lieutenant Still, agent,
arrived this morning from Bermuda with 210 convicts,
whose tea ms have expired, under the charge of Surgeon
M'Crea, R.N., and old stores. Captain Frankland, late
of the Alarm ; Captain Noble, late Commander of the
Vindictive ; and Lieutenant W. E. Shaw, late of the En-
dymion, carne home passengers in her. She will dis-
charge such of h..r returned prisoners as have belonged
to the naval service into the hulks at this port, and pro-
ceed with the remainder to the river, where they wilt be
placed at the disposal of the Home Secretary.
The African steam tug, master commanding Barker
(acting), sailed to-day for Sheernets.
The Monkey steam tug, Bryant, second
master commanding,lailed forNYTlNwich this evenitg.
The Talbot, 26, Captain Sir Thomas Raikes T. Thomp-
son, Bart., is hourly expected here from South America
with a second freight of money. We do not clearly
understand the terms on which the naval authorities
manage these things, but we apprehend it is scarcely
reconcileable with the principles of strict justice for one
officer, and that one too, a man of title, and, we may
thence presume, of fortune, to bring home two freights
in the course of one term of service, when there are so
many poor officers to whom such a matter would be a
real God -send. The Talbot is ordered, on her arrival
here, to be paid off all standing, and to be immediately
recommissioned to carry meal and other provisions to
Ireland. It is understood she will be officered and man-
ned from the flag ships.
CnaTHAM, MARCH 12.—The Antelope steam packet
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is alongside the Shere hulk, and is now masted: She
has also received on board a sufficient quantity of ballast
to bring her down to the proper draught of water to
enable her to proceed on a trial trip, which it is expected
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She is nearly copperel, and will be ready to proceed on
her voyage about the end of this month.
The Rochester, Sedg wick, master, sailed this day with
stores for Portsmouth and Plymouth dockyards.
Messrs. Rigby and Co. have taken the contract for the
internal fitments of the new school for the dockyard ap-
prentices at the sum of 3151.
John Yokes, storehouse labourer, which situation he
has filled for some years, has been superannuated on a
pension of 201. per annum.
The Royal Dockyard battalion for the service of this
yard, is to consist of 12 companies; each company will
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A distressing accident occurred on Wednesday to
mecnte.d Aat
Edward Benton, a sawyer, in the employ of Messrs.
Baker, of Lambeth, and who are the contractors of the
new works carrying on for the enlargement of the yard,
who had his right leg broken by a piece of timber cant-
ing on it. The sufferer was immediately taken to Mel-
ville Hospital, where he now remains.

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.
LONDON, MaitcH:l3.—Wind W., light breeze and hazy.
DEAL, Marton 12.—Wind N. to W.N.W., fresh and line.
—Arrd. Dido, Mauritius; Rosebud, Winn, Algoa Bay;
Fanny A. Ga-rigues, Lee, Cape Coast Castle; Rosina, Gales,
Callao Eliza Keith, Scott, Callao ; Herald, Bahia. The
Perseverance, Harris, went on shore to-day, near the South
Foreland, expected to become a total wreck. Cargo saved
in a damaged state.
LOWESTOFF, MARCH 12.—The Royal Albert was assisted
in to-day, with loss of bowsprit, having been in contact with
a large vessel oft Conchithe.
SUNDERLAND, MARCH 11.—The Union, of Newburgh, was
in contact to-day off Holy Island, and received damage.
Two vessels were seen on their beam ends on the N.E. coast.
Sld. Staindrop, Hammond; S:. John's.
YARMOUTH, MARCH 12.—The Thames, of Selby, was in
contact with the Mill Hall this morning—was abandoned.
and has not since been heard of ; crew saved by the latter,
which receive.t considerable damage. Arrd. Jane, of New-
castle, leaky, having been on shore.
ALDBoaoUGH, MARCH 12.—The Agenoria, London to
Westwa.sh, struck on the Whiting Sand yesterday, during a
snow storm ; got off leaky, repaired and proceeded, making a
little water
DOVER, MARCH 12.—The Henry and Sarah, of Swansea,
to Newcastle, went on shore this morning, and sank;
crew saved.
BELFAST, MARCH 9.—Wind N.N.E.—Arrd. Archimedes,
Buckmann, New York. Sid. Sultan, New York; Massa-
chusetts, New York.
RAMSGATIC, MARCH 12.—The Fame (r) of Goole,
was seen off the North Foreland this morning,schoone a derelict.