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

SHIP ON FIRE AT SEA.

LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY EVENING.—Much anxiety
prevailed on 'Change this afternoon, in consequence of a
report that there was a ship on fire 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 staeraico
passengers on board, besides a few in the cabin, 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. The
following notice is posted up at the Underwriters'
Rooms :

BEAIIMARIS, NEAR LIVERPOOL.—The Cambria
steamer, at 12.30, about eight miles east of the Orms-
head, saw the Ocean Monarch on tire. The Alfonso,
Brazilian steam-frigate, was near her, and had on board
the Prince de Joinville and the Duke and Duchess
d'Aumale, with the Brazilian Minister, the Chevalier de
Lisboa. The 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
for by the Cambria to render assistance. At 1.30 the
ship was still burning, with her main and mizen-masts
gone."

HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO SCOTLAND.—WOOL-
wicH, THURSDAY.—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-
riacres, along the banks of the Dee to Balmoral. Lord
Ad'olphus Fitzclarence, 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 st. 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 2').
The horse-boxes were taken out of store at Woolwieh
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 S.B.
Cook; and the Vivid,p)over mail steam-packet, Captain
Sinithett, are the only vessels, in addition to theulaitlyedal
Victoria and Albert yacht, and Fairy yacht, yet
named
to form the royal squadron.
Viscountroett Melbournes leaves town early next week,
fori3
ck
HIGNEURY BARN TAVERN.-- y
Grove,served up. in Mr.
annual dinner of,htihaehwuecasion a numerous body of gen-
tlemen of this large establishment
took place, on vv
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able aurstuoaolk of
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able proprietor of the Spread Eagle Tavern, Kingsland-
road, supported by several highly respectable friends, in
the chair. After the cloth was withdrawn the Chairman,
in a short but appropriate speech, gave " The Qum:,
which was received with much applause, and the Na-
tional Anthem sung, the company joining in the chorus
parts with great animation. The health ot his " Royal
Highness Prince Albert, and the rest ot the Royal Pa-
wily," was afterwards given and well received. M
Savill then proposed the health of " Alt, and Mrs. Hint.:
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 Waiter s
of Highbury," who, he stated, were a most industriou s
classi,his of
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wasan drewspeorendheedldtod,esoeur deservedly
finomf
in a lengthened speechmuch esteem.
by Mr. Carcas,repletethe
.woaitets,
sense, and was listened to attention.withinuch i 1
g Mr.d
Carcas shortly afterwards proposed the health of " Mr.
Grove, their respected chairman," whom he described
a:ever willing to promote the best interests of the men
whose anniversary they were commemorating. Mr.
Grove acknowledged the honour done him in a few
words, remarkable for their good taste. Other toasts
were given, and several amusing songs (particularly
those by 111 r. Caress) sung; and at a later period of the
evening a hall commenced and continued until a late
hour, when the company separated, highly 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 iwidera are capital-
ists of great wealth: