The Sun.
London, England, 1848-09-07 00:00:00

LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT, &C.
The freedom of the Underwriters'-rooms having been
presented to Mr. Thomas Littledale, Admiral J. P.
Grenfell, and Captain Lisboa, in testimony of the appre•
ciation, by the members of the association, of their meri-
torious exertions in rescuing so many persons from the
burning wreck, the following letters from the two first-
named gentlemen were received by the chairman, on
Saturday morning:—
Liverpool, Sept. 2,1848.
Sir,—Be good enough to convey my most heartfelt
thanks to the committee of the Underwriters'-rooms
for the most flittering marks of approbation they have
shown me, conveyed in their resolution of the 31st ult.,
and let me thank you individually for the very kind note
that accompanied that resolution.
But believe me, I only assume to myself but a small
portion of the credit that has been heaped upon me.
It is to the fortunate circumstance of our position at
the time of this fatal catastrophe, improved as far as was
in our power, by my friends on board and myself, but
most especially by the noble exertions of the crew, that
we owe the credit and satisfaction of being the means of
saving life. _ _ _

I would have acknowledged !this most marked compli
ment sooner had I not been engaged the whole of yes
terday in the coroner's court.--Yours very truly,
THOMAS LITTLEDALE.
W. Rotherham, Esq., Chairman of the •
Underwriters' Association.

Liverpool, Sept. 2, 1848.
Sir,—l have the honour to acknowledge your favour
of the 31st ult., enclosing a copy of a resolution unani-
mously passed that day by the committee for managing
the affairs of the Underwriters' Room, awarding to T.
Littledale, Esq., Captain Lisboa, and myself, the freedom
of the same, in testimony of the appreciation by the
members of the association of our exertions to save the
passengers from the wreck of the Ocean Monarch.
For my own part, sir, I beg you will communicate to
the committee the very high sense I entertain of the
honour they have done me, and the satisfaction I feel
that my conduct on the late sad occasion should have
merited their approbation.
To yourself, sir, I offer my best thanks for the very
handsome terms in which you are ;pleased to express
yourself, and I have the honour to be, sir, your most
obedient humble servant,
JOHN PASCOE GRENFELL.
W. Rotherham, Esq., Chairman of the
Underwriters' Rooms.

A correspondence has been published which has
passed between the Mayor and the several distinguished
persons who were on board the Affonso. To the Prince
de Joinville, the Due d'Aumale, and the ladies of the
Princess, the Mayor lost no time in transmitting letters
of thanks on his own behalf and that of the public of
Liverpool. From the Prince de Joinville and the Due
d'Aumale the Mayor received suitable replies, the for-
mer making honourable mention of the exertions of the
seaman Jerome, whose conduct has won so much ap-
plause; and both princes complimented in the highest
terms Admiral Grenfell for his noble exertions. The
Mayor also wrote to the Brazilian Minister, acquainting
him with the catastrophe, and with the admirable con-
duct of the officers of the Affonso, aided by the French
Princes and Admiral Grenfell.
SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE RELIEF OF THE

SURVIVORS.
The committee have been actively engaged in affording
relief to the survivors of the unfortunate vessel. On
Wednesday they paid the fares home of such as had de-
termined not to proceed to Boston, and presented each
with a sum of money on a graduated scale. The passage-
money also having been returned by Messrs. Hamden
on Thursday and Friday, such as-determined to proceed
to Boston were furnished with orders for bedding, &c:,
and provisions ; -and orders given on Messrs. Enoch
Train and Co., Boston, for a certain sum to be paid each
on arrival. Those who had not been previously paid
attended at twelve o'clock on Saturday at the 'sheds, at
the north end of Prince's Dock. These arrangements
(together with furnishing them with clothing) seemed to
the committee the most efficient manner in which they
could distribute the funds so generously placed at their
disposal ; and though they cannot hope to replace the
losses many of the passengers have sustained, they have
the pleasure of feeling they have enabled all who wished
it to prosecute their voyage with comfort to themselves
and families ; and those who preferred returning home,
have been enabled to do so free from the bitter feeling of
absolute penury. All seemed thankful on receiving the
sums apportioned to them.
We learn that the total receipts from the amateur
play, on Thursday night, at the Theatre Royal, wen a
little above 180/4 and that, after all expenses had been
paid, there will be a residue of at least 1501. for the relief
of the surviving passengers.
The subscriptions now amount to about 6,0001. About
1,500/. were collected at the Exchange News-room, by
Mr. Thomas Warburton, the active and obliging master
of the room, who has exerted himself in the most praise-
worthy manner in this benevolent object. Mr. Warbur-
ton on Monday received a subscription of 51. from Sir
Robert Peel.

Captain Clarke, of the steamer William Penn, which
arrived from Waterford on Saturday morning, reports
having seen the heel of the bowsprit and part of the head
of the Ocean Monarch above the water, which appeared
to be held firmly to the spot by the ship's anchors and
cables. The wreck lies in the track of vessels passing
the Ormshead.

We understand that the officers of the 46th Regiment,
at present stationed at Everton, intend giving, on an
early day an amateur performance, the proceeds of
which will be devoted to the relief of the survivors of
the casualty. These gentlemen are at present negotiat-
ing with Mr. Copeland to play at the Amphitheatre.
The fishing boat which rescued many of the passen-
gers of the Ocean Monarch, was the Town of Liverpool,
owned and sailed by William Syers of Seacombe, who is
one of the very few left of the crew of the Lord Nelson.
His conduct on the occasion was worthy of a British
seaman, though he has been comparatively unnoticed.—
Liverpool Courier.