The Sun.
London, England, 1846-06-05 00:00:00

THE NAVY.
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF OFFICERS APPOINTED T0416'441
RATE COMMANDS DURING THE PRECEDING MONTH,
SPECIFYING THE COZIMAND TO WHICH APPOINTED,
AND THE RECOMMENDATORY SERVICES OF THE

OFFICER.
Austin, Captain Horatio T., C. 8., to the St. Vincent,
120, to superintend the machinery of the steam squadron
of evolution—Commanded the Cyclops steam frigate at
the capture of St. Jean d'Acre, and has made steam
machinery as applied to navigation his particular study.
Brown, Commander Charles F., to command the
Osprey, vice Patten, suspended—Served as lieutenant in
the Asia during all the operations on the coast of Syria,
including the capture of St. Jean d'Acre.
Drew, Captain Andrew, to be naval storekeeper and
Admiralty agent at the Cape of Good Hope, via Breaks,
dc ceased—Was
midshipman of the Eurotas in the
gallant action with the Clorinde in 1814 ; when senior
lieutenant of the Thetis commanded the seamen and
marines landed to act against the Ashantces in 1823,
and when employed in Canada during the rebellion was
mainly instrumental in the capture and destruction of
the Caroline steamer. The appointment of a post cap-
tain to be a naval storekeeper has given rise to much
heart-burning among the pursers.
Dyke, Commander Peelle Hart, to command the
Flying Fish, vice Harris, invalided—Flea principally
served in the West Indies and coast of Africa. Is son of
Sir Percival Hart Dyke, Bart.
• Elliot, Captain George, to command the Eurydice—
Has principally served in the East Indies and South
America, and recently commanded the same vessel fur
nearly three years in the West Indies Is the son of
Rear-Admiral the Hon. George Elliot, the constructor
of the Eurydice. .

Lowe, Commander Gower, to command the Crocodile
—Was actively employed against the pirates in the
Straits of Malacca, and was promoted to his present
rank in 1840, for his servicss as senior lieutenant of the
Revenge, at the capture of St. Jean d'Acre.
Luen, Commander John, to command the Virago—
Was midshipman of the Phcebe frigate in the action with,
and capture of, the American frigate Essex, and served
in the boats of the Revolutionaire at the capture of
several pirates in the Mediterranean.
Maxwell, Captain John 8., to commission the Dido—
Has been actively employed in command of cruisers on
the West India station, where he captured several
slavers. Is the son of the late gallant and distinguished
Sir Murray Maxwell.
Shepherd, Captain John, to command the St. Vincent,
120—Has served in all quarters of the globe,-and re-
cently, commanded the Sparrowhawk on the South
American station. _ _ _

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Stanley, Captain Owen, to commission the Rattlesnake
surveying vessel—ls a scientific officer of- considerable
distinction. Was astrologist in the Terror in Sir
George Back's expedition in 1836-7. Is a son of the
Bishop of Norwich.
Symonds, Captain T. M. C., to commission the Spar-
tan—Has served in the East and West Indies, and
recently commanded the Rover,- on the latter station.
Is a son of Sir William Symonds, surveyor of the navy.
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF OFFICERS WHO HAVE OB-
TAINED PROMOTION DURING THE PRECEDING MONTH,
SPECIFYING THE SENIORITY 'OF THE OFFICER'S PRE..
VIOUS RANH, HIS RECOMMENDATORY SERVICES, AND
THE RANK TO WHICH PROMOTED.

Browne, Lord John, to the rank of lieutenant, for
which he passed in 1843—Has served in cruisers in the
West Indies, and been employed on surveying service in
the Mediterranean. Is a son'of the Marquis of Sligo.

Bruce, Thomas C., to the rank of lieutenant, for which
he passed in 1841—Was actively employed on the coast
of Syria during all the recent operations there, including
the capture of St. Jean d'Acre.
Cerjat, C. T. W. G., to the rank of lieutenant, for
which he passed in -1840—Was in the . Firebrand (of
corbet,
John, to
to Riverthe rPalnakte. of
which vessel he is now acting lieutenant) in the recent
operations
lieutenant, for which he
passed in 1840—Was midshipman of the Carysfort during
all the operations on the coast of Syria, including the
capture of St. JeAn d'Acre..
Darnell, Philip %\T., to the rank of lieutenant, for which
he passed in 1843-- Was midshipman of the Hazard
throughout all the operations on the coast of Syria.
Egerton, Francis, to the rank of lieutenant, for which
he passed is 1845—Son of Lord Francis Egerton.
Hart, Thomas, to the rank of master, for which he
passed in 1832, having been nearly 14 years in a sub-
ordinate rank, during the greater part of_ which time he

has been actively employed in all parts of the globe.
Hood, William IL, to the rank of lieutenant, for which
he passed in 1840—Was strongly recommended by the
comptroller-general of the coast guard, for his long anti
excellent services in that department.
Ilornby, Frederick J., to the rank of lieutenant, for
Which he passed in 1841—At present serving on board
the Terror, in Sir John Franklin's expedition to the
Arctic regions.
ri•Gregor, Charles G., to the rank of lieutenant, for
which he passed in 1840 ; at,present noting-lieutenant of
the America, on the South A merican station.

Munday, Meynell 11. M., to the rank of lieutenant, for
which he pissi..d in 1843.
Nevin, Commander William, to the rank of captain—
Was made a lieutenant in 1816, and commander in 1825
—Was promoted to his pre:qlit rank on paying off the
Serpent A.om the East Ithiia station.
Osborne, Sherrard, to the rank of lieutenant, ,for
which he pawed in 1843-Served in the Hyacit,th and
Columbine sloops during the whole period of Lostility
with China.

Otway, Commander Sir George, Bart., to the rank
of captain—Was made a lieutenant in 1838, and a com •
mander in 1841, and was promoted to his present
on the demise of his gallant father, Sir Robert Otway.
Parish, John E., to the rank of lieutenant, for which
he passed in 1842.
Parker Ilyd s, to the rank of lieutenant, for which he
passed but a few days previous to his promotion.
Prettynian, Lieutenant William, to the rank of coma
mander—Was a lieutenant of twenty-three years' stand-
ing, and while recently in command of the Lucifer and
Comet steam• vessels, rendered very efficient service.
under trying and difficult circumstances.
Smith, Lieutenant John to the rank of com•
mander—Was promoted to the rank of lieutenant for
his services on the coast of Syria and at the capture of
St. Jean d'Acre, and to his present rank at the dying
request of Commodore Jones, and in consideration of
his valuable services as first-lieutenant of the Fenelope
during the whole time of the commodore's illness on
the coast.
Tatham, Lieutenant Edward, to the rank of com-
mander—Was made a lieutenant in 1838, and was pro-
moted to his present rank chiefly for his gallantry in
saving the life of a marine, who fell overboard in the
Med way.
Twigs, Lieutenant R. W., to the rank of commander
—Was made a lieutenant in 1829, having previously
served seventeen years in a subordinate rank.

DREADFUL ACCIDENT.— Loss or Two LIVES.—
(PROM A CORRESPONDENT.)—I send you the particulars of
a serious accident that occurred yesterday near Howick-
terrace, Westminster, attended with loss of life. There
is a large sewer nearly opposite this house—a public thorough-
fare—which runs through Messrs. Elliott's brewery, and at
this point it is quite exposed—no covering or rail whatever.
It appears that three young children, belonging to a poor
man named Whitehouse, a coalheaver, were amusing them-
selves on the banks by catching corks that came from the
brewery, when they all fell in,' A lad, only eight years of
age, immediately plunged in and brought one on shore. but
, life was extinct, the water being only about two feet deep.
Another of the sufferers was got out in an exhausted state.
and taken to the hospital, but has since died. The body of
the third has not yet been found. So many accidents have
occurred at this spot lately, that it is most disgraceful on the
part of the authorities that something has not been done to
prevent them.
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presidency of Bengal and Bombay :—Those for Bengal are,
Ensign
a Lieutenanttai
NnVeYadWdicalosnhibeeFerry, Ensign H. Browne,
the 9th Foot
Ensign C. W. Loinsworth, and Ensign S. •B. M. Skinner ;
10th Foot—Lieutenant M. Grove
.A.lansell, Lieutenant IL
M‘Manus Sall, Ensign P. Browne Luca::, Ensign C. R. Berl,
ley Calcott, Ensign J. C.
Goodfellow, and Ensign R. Beni N.
Travers; 21st Royal North British Fusileers—Lieutenant
John Watson, Ensign M. MGregor, and Ensign C. B. IL.-
veney ; 29th Regiment—Ensign C. H. Levinge, Ensign J.
c a p
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Verner, Ensi
Lieutenant R. S. Henderson, and Ensign W. L. D. Smith ; 50th Queen's
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A. Robertson, Ensign H. F. H. Parker, Ensign A. J.
503wd-n—C izegapimtaeinnt James
Johnston, and Ensign F. Cleeves ; Glst Regiment—En-
sign R. Greig ; 62d Regiment—Major H. Astier,
Flt:-
sign R. A. Wood ; 80th Regiment—Lieutenant W.
H. Candler, and Ensign the Hon. J. H. Brown ; 94th
Regiment—Ensign G. C. Pemberton ; 98th Regiment—Car.
tam C. R. Ilderton, with Lieutenant F. Grantham, Lieu-
tenant G. N. Bredin, and Lieutenant R. J. Hughes. And
those for Bombay are, the 22d Regiment—Captain T. Ches.
ter, Lieutenant W. Mayne, Ensign A. J. B. L. Butt, and
Assistant-Surgeon J. P. Moline ; 28th Regiment—Captain
M. Andrews, Lieutenant G. Burrell, Ensign B. J. Lennox,
and Ensign P. H. P. Aplin; and 78th Highlanders—Ensign
R. Gilimore and Ensign R. Bogle. The whole of the above
are expected to embark in the course of the present month,
as they are to hold themselves in readiness to proceed with
their respective corps.
DARING OUTRAGE AND ROBBERY.—On WedneldaX
information was circulated throughout the police districts of
the committal of the following daring outrage and robbery
Between nine and ten o'clock in the forenoon, two men
went into the shop of Mr. May, hosier, &c., No. 5, Moor-
gate-street, City, and asked to look at some satin handker-
chiefs. A box full was accordingly shown them, and while
one appeared to examine them, he suddenly threw a quantity
of cayenne pepper into the eves of the ahopman, which
completely blinded him and caused him the utmost torture.
The other, at the same moment, darted out of the shop with
a tin cash box, containing about 60/. in notes. gold, and
silver, and a cheque drawn on the Union Bank of London,
and he was quickly followed by his companion. The payment
of the cheque has been stopped. One of the thieves is des-
cribed as being about twenty years of age, live feet seven
inches high, very dark hair and complexion, dressed in a
corded shooting jacket, with large pockets, and wore a cap
very dirty and bad. 'I he other is about twentv.five years of
age, five feet nine inches high, rather dark hair, and dresse.i
in a Taglioni coat, with pockets in front, dark vest and trow-
sers, and of respectable appearance.
FOLKESTONE.—Mr. Charles Heyward, landing waiter,
at the port of London, has been appointed to the office 01
comptroller and principal landing waiter at Folkestone.
V ERSAILLES SPRLNG MEETING.—These races will take
place next Sunday, and the succeeding one, on the Plaiee
de Satory. The following events are to be decided the first
day :—The Versailles Plate of 1,2001.; the Minister of Coro -
merce Plate of 1,500 f. ; the Orleans Plate of 1,000 f.; and the
Handicap of 5,000 f.
M. Lariviere has been charged by the King of the
French to paint a portrait of Ibrahim Pacha.
On leaving the Tuileries yesterday the King's car-
riage ran against one of the stone costs with such violence
that the axletree was broken. The King and Queen, antl
another person who was with them in the carriage, receivpd
no injury.—Galignani of Tuesday.