The Sun.
London, England, 1848-09-25 00:00:00

A NEW RUSSIAN FRIGATE•

A new frigate, named the Vlademir, has just been
completed for the Emperor of Russia, built by Mr.
Mare, late of the firm of Ditchburn and Mare.
.It
hes been lying off the East India Dock gates, Black•
wall, for some days past, in the course of which Who
been visited by several persons of distinction. A finer
specimen of naval architecture is, probably, not to:be
found in her Majesty's navy than this noble fro
gate, which is of 1,400 tons burden. It is replete in
accommodation, both as regards the comfort of the
officers and crew, and the means of warfare; and is
throughout finished in a style of first-rate excellenCs'
She was yesterday seen under more disadvantaga
the deck being crowded with furniture and sterol
(being expected to sail last evening), but still till
beauty and completeness of her arrangements wer4
discoverable on inspection.
The officers' cabin, or ward room, is a splendid
saloon, the officers' berths being on either side. At
the midships is a buffet furnished with a splendid
assortment of electroplate, supplied by the Russian
consul at Birmingham. The officers' cabins are fitted
up in a superior style, each cabin containing a sofa-
bed, escritoire, and chest of drawers, with water laid
on. The ports for admitting the light and air pre
glazed with thick plate-glass windows, which, by
means of screws, can be opened to any extent, or
completely and hermetically closed.
The captain's or admiral's cabin in the stern is 3
splendid semi-circular room, affording every stccorn-
modation. The furniture is crimson cut velvet.
On the deck there is a pavilion or cabin for tne
Emperor, in which are a good•sized cabin, containing
a sofa bed, a dressing-table, &c., and a small room for
his Majesty's attendant immediately adjoining. The
furniture in this pavilion is of mahogany, and green
morocco leather. Like all the rest of the furniture in
the ship, it is of the very best quality, and reflects the
highest credit on Messrs. Paul and Co., of Mansion-
house-street, who have been entrusted with the fitting
up of this magnificent frigate.
The pavilion in some degree detracts from the er
pearance of the deck, but it is only in appearance.
The deck affords spacious accommodation for fighting
or navigating the vessel, and for six formidable 4El'
pounders, which are to be placed on traversing cat'
riages.

The accommodation on the lower deck is in ere/
respect admirable and appropriate for the purpose, but
fitted up in a more homely manner.
Throughout the frigate the fittings are for the most,
part of mahogany. In the state cabins and officers
berths, the fittings are composed of mahogany and
maple, combined in a tasteful manner, which would
do credit to the aristocratic drawing. room. In
t°
word, the tout ensemble of this noble ship is highly
creditable to British art.

THE CORN TRADE.
LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY.—The duties are now, at the
minimum point on all grain and flour. There was ,e
good show of samples of wheat and flour at yesterday'
market, and both articles met a free sale to consumers'
at prices similar to those paid on Tuesday. Oats were
still scarce, and a few Irish new mealing brought 35.
per 451 b. Barley, beans, and peas were unchanged in
value, and in limited demand. Indian corn being
short supply was Is. per quarter dearer, and
severe
cargoes floating have changed hands during the week, et
345. to 355. per 4801 b., cost, freight, and insurance, for
American yellow. Prices stand without alteration ter
day, with a steady demand.
MANCHESTER, SATURDAY.—Thee trade generallY has
been of a languid character throughout the week, but
material change has occurred in the value of any article'_
_
Duties on all foreign grain and its products have Do
k;
reached the lowest point under the existing law. TP
arrivals from Ireland at Liverpool and Runcorn continue
on a very limited scale; and those coastwise, except of
malt, are again scanty. From abroad the imports .
wheat, barley, and brans are large, and moderate e;
other articles. Considerable inactivit revailed at our
market this morning, and new wheat must be noted Id.
to 2d. per 701 b. lower. Flour met a slow sale, and
barely supported the previous currency. Oats hell
scarce, advanced fully id. per 451 b., and oatmeal, from
the same cause, maintained the prices of this (ill
se'nnight.