The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-25 00:00:00

SHIP ON FIRE AT SEA.

LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY EVENINC7.—AI:;- anxiety
prevailed on 'Change this afternoon, in consequence of a
report that there was a ship on tire down the Channel.
On inquiry we found that the vessel alluded to was sup-
posed to be the Ocean Monarch, Captain Murdoch,
which sailed for Boston this morning, having 146 steerage
passengers on board, besides a few i❑ the cAblu, and a
crew of thirty hands.
The Ocean Monarch belongs to G. Train and Co., of
Boston; and is one of the splendid line of packets which
that company run between the ports of Liverpool and
Boston. She is 1,244 tons burthern, and stands A 1 at
Lloyd's. As a sailer she has made some splendid runs
during the time she has been on the passage. We are
happy to add, that from the last reports there is reason
to hope that no lives will be lost, although it is likely
the ship and cargo will be entirely destroyed. Thw
following notice is posted up at the Underwriters'
Rooms :

" BEAUMARIS, NEAR LIVERPOOL—The Cambria
steamer, at 12.30, about eight miles east of the Orms-
head, saw the Ocean Monarch on fire. The Alfonso,
Brazilian steam-frigate, was near her, and had on board
the Prince de Joinvillo and the Duke and Duchess
d'Aumale, with the Brazilian Minister, the Chevalier de
Lisboa. Tho Alfonso has two paddle-box and four
other life-boats. The packet-ship New World was also
seen bearing down to the Ocean Monarch. Mr. Little-
dale's yacht Queen of the Ocean, and the yacht Zephyr
would also be alongside the burning ship shortly after
she took fire. The Prince of Wales steamer was off
the Little Ormshead shortly after, and was signalled
fur by the Cambria to render assistance. At 1.30 the
ship was still burning, with her main and mizen-masts
gone."

lIER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO SCOTLAND.—WOOL..
WICII, TIIIIRSDAT.—The Queen has expressed her in-
tention to embark at Woolwich on Saturday, the 2d of
September, and proceed direct to Aberdeen, where her
Majesty and Prince Albert will land on the following
Monday morning, and travel by land in the royal car-
riages, along the banks of the Dee to Balmoral. Lord
Adolphus Fitaclarence, G.C.H., Captain of the Royal
Victoria and Albert yacht, visited Woolwich to-day,
and instructed Mr. Stuart, the principal dockyard pilot,
to proceed to Portsmouth, to bring round the royal
yacht to the river, and that vessel will remain at moor-
ings until the embarkation of her Majesty and her
Royal Consort. The royal yacht is to leave Portsmouth
on Sunday night, and will bring up at M. Helen's until
the following morning, when she will start for Wool-
wich, and arrive at her moorings on Monday evening.
Should any unforeseen delay take place, her Majesty's
embarkation will be deferred until Tuesday, the sth of
September. Every arrangement will, however, he com-
pleted for her Majesty's departure by Saturday, the 2d.
The horse-boxes were taken out of store at Woolwich
yesterday, to be sent with the horses to Aberdeen, on,
Saturday next, by the Aberdeen Company's vessels.
The Black Eagle steam-vessel, Master Commander Sat.
Cook; and the TividiDover mail steam-packet, Captain
Smithett, are the only vessels, in addition to the Royal
Victoria and Albert yacht, and Fairy yacht, yet named
to form the royal squadron.
Viscount Melbourne leaves town early next week,
for Brockett Hall, Herts.
lIIONNURT BARN TAVERN.—On Tuesday last the
took place, on which occasion a numerous body of gen-
tlemen annual dinner ot the waiters of this large establishment
partook of an entertainment, served up in Mr.
Hinton's usual excellent style; Mr. W. Grove, the respect-
o
able proprietor of the Spread Eagle Tavern, Kingsland-
road, supported by several highly respectable friends, in
theith companym much applause,
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parts with great animation. The health his
chair. After the cloth was withdrawn the Chairman,
in a short but appropriate speech, gave " The Queen,"
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Lionel which
4wnasthreemceived w
sung,
o is " Royal
Highness Prince Albert, and the rest of the Royal
Fa-
mily," was afterwards given and well received.
ton," and spoke of them with much .
respect; this toast
was drunk amid tremendous applause. Afterwards Mr.
Field, who acted as deputy-chairman, gave " The Waiters
of Highbury," who, he stated,
class of men, and were held were a most industrious
deservedly in much esteem.
This toast was responded to, on behalf of the waiters,
by Mr. Carcas, in a lengthened
sense, and was listened to • speech replete with good
with mach attention. Mr.
Carcas shortly afterwards proposed the health of " Mr.
Grove, their respected chairman," whom he described
as ever willing to promote the best interests fth whose anniversary the commemorating. o e men
e
Grove acknowledged were commemorating. Mr.
the honour done him in a few
words, remarkable for their good
taste. Other toasts
were given, and several amusing songs (particularly
those by Mr. Caress) sung; and at a later period of the
evening a ball commenced and continued until a late
hour, when the company separated, highly • d
entertained
with the day's proceedings.
PARIS AND LYONS RAILWAY.—A meeting of the
shareholders in this company is to take place on Monday
next, to consider the steps adopted by the directors and
the French Government in reference to the appropria-
tion of the property. The English shareholders have
been, it is stated, taken greatly by surprise, owing to,
their not being consulted before the directors agreed to,
the disposal of the property. The meeting will be of
importance, when it is taken into consideration that the
risk of English capitalists in French railways is very
considerable, and some of the largest holders are capital-
ists of great wealth.

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THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
uad, the manitgernmit of Mr. it. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed THE HARVEST HOME.
After which the Burlesque of NORMA. Norma, Mr. P. Bedford;
Adelgisa, Mr. Wright; Pollio, Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with the Drama of THE CABIN BOY. Mons. 'Vin-
cent, Mr. 0. Smith; Largarcette, Mr. P. Bedford ; Julien, Madame
Celeste.