The Sun.
London, England, 1846-01-09 00:00:00

GLASGOW, JAN.

STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Aberdeen, 6-Air-
drie and Bathgate' 515.-Ayr and Dumfries Junction, 50s.-
British and Irish Union, 705.-Caledonian, New, 82s. 6d.-
Caledonian Extension, 665. 6d.-Caledonian and Ayeshire
Junction, 40s. 6d.-Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junc-
tion, 575.-East Indian Raihs ay, 305.-Edinburgh, Glasgow,
and Dumbarton, 215.-Edinburgh and Northern, 905.-
Ditto, Newport, 265.-Forth and Clyde Junction, 48s. 6d.-
Glasgow General Terminus, 121/2-Glasgow and Belfast
Union, 515.-Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr, New, 27-
Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan, 755.-Glasgow, Air-
drie, and Monkland Junction, 575. 6d.-Glasgow and Dun-
dee Junction, 455.-Great North and South Wales, 10s. 6d.
-Great Indian Peninsular, 14-Inverness and Elgin, 30-
Lanark and Lothians, 555.-Lesmahagow, 645.-Paisley,
Barrhead, and Hurlet, 64-Scottish Central, 16/. 10s. 6d.-
Ditto, New, 91/2-Scottish Southern, 385.-Scottish North
Western, 375. 6d,-Scottish South Midland Junction, 405.-
Scottish Central and Caledonian Junction, 358.-South Mid-
land, 5/ 18s.-Stirling and Dunfermline, 525.-Strathern
Junction, 50s.- Wishaw and Coltness., 521/2.

ROYAL ADELAIDE GALLERY.
NICKEL'S COMPRESSED AIR RAILWAY.
A private view of the operation of this important in-
vention was last evening afforded to the representatives
of the press, and a number of scientific gentlemen (Bri-
tish and foreign), who were unanimous in their satis-
faction with the result of the experiments. It would,
however, be rash to express a decided opinion upon so
limited an observation as one evening could allow. We
may, however, say that the following statement of the
inventor seemed to be fully borne out :
" In this system, instead of abstracting the air from
any portion of the apparatus, and allowing the pressure
of the atmosphere to operate against a vacuum, it is
condensed in receivers (capable of resisting considerable
pressure) until its force is increased to 35 lbs., or there-
abouts, upon the square inch. The construction of the
apparatus is extremely simple,—the necessity for the
ordinary tube, piston, and valve, being entirely ob-
viated. The medium of the motive power is an appa-
ratus of iron of the external form of that seen in the
model railway, having grooves along the sides which are
formed with extreme accuracy—a section of this appa-
ratus will show a curve on either side, which curves are
segment of a circle of like diameter. Along the sides
of the grooved iron beam, pieces of cloth, prepared with
gutta percha,' are laid, and bolted securely down. At
the top and bottom edges, this cloth is not tightly
strained across the grooves, but is partially loose, so
that it may be adapted to the curve or hollow. The ar-
rangement here is such that the condensed air may be
blown in between the cloth and the iron groove, so as to
inflate strongly the cloth, and cause it to project at the
sides of the beam, which is as it were thus converted into
a flexible or elastic tube.

" Fixed to the carriage and descending so as to work
with exactness on either side of the beam, are two thick
wooden wheels, or friction rollers, the peripheries of
which are turned so as to exactly correspond with
curves in the sides of the iron beam. These rollers are
tightened, laterally, by means of a cross bar and nuts,
until they bind tightly against the cloths with grooves;
when the condensed air is admitted behind the carriage,
it rushes towards these wheels and inflates the tubes in
its progress, the condensed air, endeavouring to find a
vent, presses forcibly against the wooden wheels and has
a tendency to pass between them and the inner surface
of the groove; this tendency is counteracted by their
binding tightly upon the curves, and they present a
barrier to the passage of the air antil its pressure over-
comes the resistance they offered; when this occurs, the
wheels with their carriage yield to the power, and, with
the train, are propelled along the line. It is not intended
in practice that the whole column of condensed air shall
be set in motion, but, that the centre beam shall be
hollow, and serve as a receptacle or store for conden-
sation, so that the air shall be let out in puffs as it were
(within the cloths) at intervals, in the length of tubing,
by means of a system of valves which may or may not
be opened at the will of the engineer, during the passing
of the train."

The gentlemen present expressed their thanks to
M. Claudet, Mr. Keats, and other gentlemen of the in-
stitution for their courtesy and attention.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

SHEERNESS, JAN. 7.—The Scout, 18, at Chatham, has
been cNinmissioned at the Admiralty by Commander
William Loring (1841), who will hoist the pennant on
board in a few days. She is to have a complement of
140 officers and men.

The new 26-gun ship, ordered to be built here, and
whose timbers are now being converted, is to be named
the Diamond. The following are the dimensions or-
dered : ft. in.
Length between the perpendiculars l3l 0
Length of keel for tonnage lO7 0
Breadth, extreme 4O 6
Breadth for tonnage 4O 0
Breadth moulded
Depth in hold
Burden in tons, 910.
The Sampson steam-frigate, Captain Thomas Hender-
son, progresses rapidly with her fittings for sea, and is
expected to leave the fitting basin in the course of next
week. She has got her yards across, and is now taking
her guns on board, which are of the following classifica-
tion, viz., two 68-pounders, 112 cwt. each ; four eight-
inch guns, 65 cwt. each, on pivots ; and two 24-pounder
carronades, with tv;/o 12-pounders for her boats.

The Horatio, 44, is being rapidly brought forward as a
blockship; the hands recently employed on the Fury
are now at work on her, and are stripping her top sides,
filling up the old ports, 16 in number on a side, and form-
ing eleven new ones of a side. She will be armed with
twenty 42-pounders, and three 56-pounders, and will be
fitted with engines of 300 horse power. The following
vessels are also fitting as blockships, or more properly
" steam guard ships." At Chatham, Eurotas, 44 ; at
Blackwall, La Hogue, 72, and Blenheim, 72 ; at Ports-
mouth, Edinburgh, 72 ; at Cowes, Ajax, 72 ; and at
Plymouth, the Forth an Seahorse frigates.
In Dock—Dido, 20; Electra, 18; Horatio, 44; Ferret,
10; and Tartarus steamer.
In Harbour—Trafalgar, 120 ; Ocean, 80 ; and
Raven, 3.

In the Basin—Brilliant, 20, ready for commission ;
Havannah, 20 ; Fury, steam-frigate, and Snake, 16,
preparing for commission ; Wildfire, steamer, refitting,
and Sampson, steam-frigate, and Viper 6, fitting for sea.
Commander Charles Walcott (1834), and Lieutenant
James Stewart (1828), are two of the officers included
in the annual promolions from the Coast Guard. Com-
mander Charles Walcott is inspecting commander at
Anderton, Devon, and Lieutenant Stewart commands
the Ranger, revenue cruiser, in which vessel, within the
last twelve months, he has made several captures. Com-
mander Walcott has heeu promoted to the rank of
post-captain, and Lieutenant Stewart to the rank of
commander.

WOOLWICH, JAN. B.—The Grampus, 50 guns, Cap-
tain Henry Byam Martin, C. 8., is now ready for sea,
and will be towed down to Greenhithe to-morrow to have
bar compasses adjusted by Captain Johnson, and will
then proceed to Portsmouth to be paid wages in advance
previous to sailing for the South American station. As
the period approaches for the departure of this splendid
frigate, the number of naval officers who visit her is con-
siderable. Amongst those on board to-day were Ad-
nitaii3r
.al;et
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Captain
convict
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tb.wesraht
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ntlseo.pford, G.C.B. and
G.C.M.G.,. Governor of Greenwich Hospital, Cap-
tain
the Royal Arsenal yesterday,ft withher moorings
convictsrings op -
and a convict guard, consisting of 1 subaltern, 3 ser-
geants, 2 corporals, and 50 privates of the 65th Regiment.
The latter are to join the forces in New Zealand.
ROYAL AasENAL.—Considerable activity still prevails
in the various departments of this great naval and mili-
tary depot for warlike stores. In the carriage depart-
ment gun carriages are in progress of construction for
the Centaur frigate, brought round to the river,during the
present week to be fitted with her engines, and for the
Fury steam sloop recently launched at Sheerness ; and
preparations are also making to arm all the vessels in
her Majesty's navy, from the largest down to the very
smallest, in commission, that they may all be in readi-
ness at a moment's notice, in ease any emergency should
arise to require their services for war purposes.

BUTCHERS' CHARITABLE INSTITUTION.—The se-
venteenth annual general meeting of the members of the
above institution was held last evening at the London
Tavern, J. Sharpe, Esq., treasurer, in the chair. The reports
relative to the general and building fund were read and
unanimously adopted, which showed that three men and
two women had been added to the list, making a total of
one hundred and fifteen. The ladies' bazaar and fancy fair
had not been profitable at the almshouses at Walham-green,
but last 3 ear, at the Surrey Zoological Gardens, on the Bth
and 9th of June, was attended by 12,715 persons, and yielded
2161 The ball at Willis's Rooms had yielded 61/. 17s. 1001.
had been bequeathed by W. Featherstone, Esq., a late trustee,
deceased. Instructions had been given to build a second
lodge and four additional almshouses, at the expense of
1,1001. The receipts of the general fund, including the pre-
vious balance of 584/. 175., with subscriptions, donations, &c.,
were 2,1121. 14s. 4d., and after deducting the payment of
pensions and necessary expenses, left a balance of 449/. 13s. 4d. ;
500/. had been invested, making the capital stock, Three per
Cent. Consols, 9,431/. 16s. 10d. The receipts and balance of
building fund amounted to 864/. Os. 5d., and after paying
3001. on account of present buildings, &c., left a balance of
5441. 14s. 7d. The usual courtesies were awarded to the
chairman and the meeting broke up.
SYRO-EGYPTIAN SOCIETY.—At the ordinary meet-
ing on Tuesday evening, S. Holt Yates took leave of the
members, preparatory to a new expedition to Palestine. His
exertions will protably throw great light upon the geo-
graphy of the district, as hitherto, in their surveys, travellers
have not been permitted by Turkish prejudice, to employ
proper instruments. More liberality has, however, lately
taken place, and European travellers can make their surveys
with safety.
THE LATE BOILER EXPLOSION. ANOTHER
DEATH.—About eight o'clock on Sunday morning another
death, making the total number fifteen, was added to the list
of victims by the late calamitous explosion at the mill of
Messrs. Rothwell and Kitts. The deceased was a little girl,
vained Ann Hardman, aged eight years, who was crossing
the lactory yard, and had got to the door of the house where
she lived, when the explosion took place.—Manchester
I Guardian.