The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-04 00:00:00

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

(From the Supplement Extraordinary to the Swan River
News, and Western Australian Chronicle.)
ALLEGED DISCOVERY OF COPPER IN WES-

TERN AUSTRALIA.—FORTY DAYS LATER.—
SEVENTY-NINE DAYS FROM FREMANTLE.
Swan Rirer Zsews Office, Dec. 1, 1846.
By the Lightning, by way of Singapore, we have let-
ters from Fremantle to the 14th Sept., containing the
glorious news of the discovery of copper ore in Western
Australia. Treading on the heels of the startling an-
nouncement we made last month, of the discovery, of
coal, these reports must prepare our readers for the de-
velopment of rich mineral treasures in the colony. We
publish the news as we received it:—
(From our Occasional Correspondent.)

" The Inquirer has lately contained rumours of the
discovery of copper; I have, this morning, visited Mr.
Davey of Fremantle, on whose land the ore has been
found. I have seen several specimens, and their solution
in acids, of undoubted copper brought down from the
neighbourhood of the river Avon. Mr. Davey's cautious
habits and general character for veracity enable me to
give full reliance to his statement. G. L.
Another report states that Mr. Davey had discovered
copper ore lying on the surface of his land. He had
smelted it and obtained a small portion of copper, but
was about -to make further investigations when the
news left.

PUBLIC MEETING ()F THE DE-
MOCRATIC COMMITTEE FOR POLAND'S
REGENERATION.

On Monday evening last, November 30th, a public
meeting of the members and friends of the above Com-
mittee, took place at the German Society's Hall of
meeting, Drury-lane. Ernest Jones, Esq., President of the
Committee, was called to the chair, and opened the
business by a brief but eloquent address on the wrongs
of Poland, and the duty of all nations to unite together
to rescue that country from her spoliators and oppres-
sors. His remarks were heartily applauded.
The following resolutions were un a nimowkiy
adopted :

Moved by Mr. KEEN, seconded by Mr. Moy, and
supported by M. MICHELOT
"I. That holding in horror and detestation the
several acts of spoliation committed by the Russian,
Austrian, and Prussian despotisms, known in history as
the partitions of Poland, this tweeting recognises the
Revolution of the 29th of November, 1830, as a sacred
manifestation on the part of the Polish people in vindi-
cation of their inalienable right to independence uhd
freedom ; and this meeting venerating the heroes and
martyrs who fought, fell, and have suffered, in, and
since that revolution, declares its sympathy with the
survivors of that struggle, and its reso!ution to aid them
by every possible means in promoting the object of their
mission."

Moved by Alt. C SCRAPPER, seconded by Mr. E.
STALLWOOD, and supported by Mr. H. BAUER:—
" 11. That while regarding with veneration the heroic
efforts of the Polish patriots of 1830, this meeting con-
siders the insurrection at Cracow, on the 22d of Feb-
ruary, 1846, as the manifestation of a more democratic
movement, because made not only in support of the na-
tional independence of Poland, but also in support of the
equal rights of the entire Polish people; and this meet-
ing, accepting the Cracow manifesto as the charter of
Polish liberty, rejoices to learn that the said manifesto
has been adopted by the great miss of the exiled heroes
who poured out their blood in the struggle of 1830; and
this meeting recommends to the British people the pro-
priety of signalising the 22,1 of February, 1847, by some
public demonstration in behalf of Poland and the prin-
ciples of the Cracow manifesto."
Moved by Mr. JULIAN HARNEY, and seconded by Mr.
H. Ross:—

"111. That this meeting invokes the just hatred of all
nations against the Austrian murderers of the assassi-
nated victims in Gallicia; and this meeting, regarding
the recent seizure of the republic of Cracow by Aw.tt
to be not only the crowning act of the long list of atro-
cities committed by Poland's spoliators, but also a gross
and irreparable violation of the " Treaty of Vienna,"
declares that treaty to be no longer binding upon
Europe ; and, therefore, considers that the Government
of Great Britain is now at liberty to fulfil the desires of
the national will, by insis,ing upon the restoration, it,y,
of Cracow only, but of Poland, to the full extent of her
ancient boundaries."

On the motion of Messrs. Mor and BAILEY, a sub-
committee was appointed to draw up an address to the
British people, founded on the foregoing resolutions; the
said sub-committee being authorised to publish the
" Address," and also the abcve res(lutions.

It was further resolved that a copy of the above reso-
lutions should be transmitted to Lord Palmerston.

It having been announced that the Fraternal Memo-
crats would assemble on next Monday evening, et eight
o'clock, in the same room, for the purpose of adopting
an address in reply to the French democrats, the meeting
concluded by singing the " Marseillaise."

The new Duchess de Montpensier has appeared at
the Academie Royale and the Italian Opera. She was
" the observed of all observers;" and it is but justice to
say that her grace, beauty, and, above all, her extreme
youth, phased every one. If report be true, she is a
very lively young lady—rather too much so, indeed, for
the staid pru,kry of the Tuileries. some of her sallies
are said to have ben sharply reproved by the Queen,
who is solemnly rigid; and her escapades are represented
to have displeased the prim princesses of the royal
palace. It is even said that her first interview with the
royal family was marked by a piece of indecorousness—
in embracing the King she accidentally deranged the
royal wig, which is somewhat of the largest and curliest,
and instead of making an excuse or saying nothing, she
had the irreverence to burst into a hearty fit oflaughter I
—Paris Correspondent of the Brighton Gazette.
FIRS IN DUKE-STREET, GROSVENOR-SQUARE.—
Last night, shortly before nii;e, a serious fire broke out
at No. 41, :Duke-street, next _door to the Barley Mow
Tavern, occupied conjointly by Mr. Pierinan, saddler and
a k
strenuousel The
eflamesf fi) r t
hwaerrnee
was made to subdue them by buckets of water before the
sfirsts-m da
sreTo,vaenrde d
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hreissthoowp,,banood a t-m
penetrated th,
engines arrived, but this was found impossible; the fire
spread rapnlly, ascended the staircase,
back morni, and forcing its way through the windows,
ignited the workshops of Mr. Boguert, cabinet-maker, in
George-yard, immediately over Lord Canning's'stables,
which were also ignited, but his Lordship's coach horses
were saved. On the arrival of the engines a copious
supply of water was obtained, but though the firemen
exerted themselves to the utmost they were unable to
get the flames extinguished before eleven o'clock, and
riot until they had passed nearly through the building In
which they began, and also through Mr. Boguert's
workshops at the rear. Unfortunately, Mr. Piertnan
and Mr. Bristow were not insured. Mr. Cove, the land-
lord of the house, has also lost furniture; but he was
insured in the Alliance.

A clerk in the employment of M. Forthomme, a
manufacturer at Belbec, was two days back proceeding
in a gig, about five in the morning, to pay a number of
workmen residing there, when, on arriving at Beuzville,
a man stopped the horse, whilst another proceeded to
break in the hind part of the vehicle, to get at the money
which was in the.
,well. The clerk, on recovering from
his surprise, rapidly drew out a pistol, and was directing
it towards the robber holding the horse, when the pistol
went off accidentally, and wounded the animal slightly
in the ear. The horse, being frightened, at once took
the bit between his teeth, and started off, knocking
down the robber who was holding him, and never
stopped until it reached Breaute. The clerk there in•
formed the gendarmerie, but tho m
i men have not been since
discovered,—Galignani,

THE ROYAL VISIT TO ARUNDEL
CASTLE.
ARUNDEL, THURSDAY.—The Duke of Norfolk acted
as cicerone yesterday to her Majesty. The ancient keep
of the old castle was first visited by the illustrious circle,
and it occupied the Queen nearly half an hour in in-
specting the remains of that famous erection, which for
so many ages was the rendezvous of the warlike re-
tainers of the Montgomeries, the Albinis, the Fitzallans,
and, lastly, the Howards. This ivy-mantled tower is
without a rival in this country, and is the most pic-
turesque object in the entire building. Its principal
chamber, now roofless, is inhabited by the extraordinary
Australian owls, which are confined within the battle-
ments by a network, and in the different niches,
originally fireplaces, they shelter themselves from the
weather. There are five of these birds, and the Queen
appeared pleased and astonished at their large size,
which more approaches the eagle than the owl of this
country. A beautiful owl is kept separate from the
rest, and we are informed that the bird was caught
while resting in a wood on the domain called the Rewell.
It has the singular propensity of killing its kind,
and we believe that no other specimen of the species '
is known in this country, though common to Asia
Minor. Her Majesty and the Prince Consort were
then conducted by the Noble Duke to the sum-
mit of the keep, and from the battlements ob-
tained an exten3lve view of the surrounding country.
The Queen afterwards proceeded down the castle hill to
the new dairy just erected by the Noble Duke. The
Queen went over the octagon building, which has been
fitted up in a tasteful and elegant style, and subse-
quently visited the caw-houses, the Duchess's apart-
ment+, and the garden-Attached to that part of the Ducal
establishment. Her 3iajesty and party then returned to
the castle. "

At the usual hour -yesterday (eight o'clock), dinner
was announced. The banquet was served up in the same
magnificent form as on the previous evening, the domes-
tics of the Ducal household, in their rich state liveries,
being the only attendants. The Bishop of Chichester,
and Colonel and Mrs. Wyndham, were the only addi-
tions to the dinner circle, which in other respects was
confined to the guests sojourning at the Castle during
the royal visit. The band played the national anthem.
Her Majesty retired from the dining-room at a quarter
to ten, and went direct to the state drawing-room to
take tea.

In the meantime the visitors began to arrive at the
Castle for the evening party, in rapid succession, and
were ushered to the library, in which room the majority
had assembled by ten o'clock.
At ten o'clock the Queen was graciously pleased to
signify her intention to receive several of the leading
guests in the state drawing-room. Lord E. Howard,
Vice-Chamberlain of the Royal Household, had the
honour of introducing a select circle of the guests in-
vited. Her Majesty, at about a quarter past ten, was
conducted by the noble host to the library. The illus-
trious party then passed down the centre of the library,
the general company having placed themselves on either
side of the apartment, her Majesty and Prince Albert
returning the respectful salutations of the congregated
visitors. Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince
Albert took their seats towards the end of the gallery.
The Ethiopian singers were introduced, and immediately
commenced their performances, singing some of the
popular songs for which they have gained so much
public favour, apparently to the amusement of the Queen,
as well as to the strangers that had assembled. The
Queen and Prince Consort, at twenty minutes past
eleven, repaired with a brilliant train to the dining-
room to partake of refreshments. In the interval the
tables in that room were changed, and two extended
tables placed at the south end and along the left side of
the apartment, on which a superb display of plate was
exhibited. The Queen and Prince retired from the fes-
tive scene shortly before midnight, and immediately
after the company departed.
This morning, the Queen and Prince Albert, and a
large party of the distinguished personages, went to
Petworth House to honour Colonel and Mrs. Wyndham
with a visit. The Hon. Colonel Charles B. Phipps and
Colonel Bouverie, as equerries to the Qteen and Prince
Consort, were also in attendance. The royal party
reached Petworth about half-past one o'clock, and re-
turned to the Castle from Petworth House at a quarter
to three o'clock, and immediately after lunched with the
guests in the dining room.
Her Majesty and the Prince in the afternoon proceeded
to the lawn beneath the keep, and there planted two oak
saplings, in the presence of a numerous circle of the
nebility staying at the Castle. After which, the royal
party went to the ancient church of Arundel, adjoining
the park.

The Queen is to leave to-morrow morning, as early as
ten o'clock, for o,borne House.

U ItT CIRCULAR.

A deputation respecting molasses, consisting of Mr.
Hankey, Mr. Barkly, M.P., Mr. Colvile, and Mr.
11• Gregor, had an interview with the Chancellor of the
Exchequer yt sterday, at his official residence in Down-
ing street.

Mr. Kingscote had an interview with Sir George Grey
yesterday at the Home-office.
Mr. Williams, M.P., had an interview with the Right
Ron. T. Milner Gibson yesterday, at the office of the
Beard of Trade.

Dispatches from the Governor of the Mauritius were
received yesterday at the Colonial office.
Dispatches were sent off last evening from the Colo-
nial-office to the Governor-General of the Cinadas, and
also r the Governors of the other North American
provinces:

Colonel Anson had an interview yesterday with the
Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council sat yes-
terday. The L',rds present were the Master of the
Bolls, Lord Brougham, the Chancellor of the Duchy of
Cornwall, and the Judge of the Admiralty Court.
Mr. Wigram, Queen's Counsel, Mr. Lloyd, and Mr.
Charles Buller, were heard on an appeal from the Court
of Sudder Dewanny Adawlat, at Bengal,' Mummi Ram
Awasty v. Sheo Chunn Awasty. The Master of the
Boni gave judgment on the part of their Lordships dis-
missing the appeal.
An appeal Irma Bengal " Rewun Persad v. Massumat
Radha Berby," was opened by Mr. Charles Buller. The
cacti was adjourned.
Sir James and Lady Ann Mackenzie left Farrance's
Hotel yesterday for Milton Peterborough.

MR. DEMPSTER, THE VOCALIST.—This gentleman
has just arrived in London from the United States, and
intends shortly to give a series of original Scotch ballad
concerts at the Princess's Concert Room. Mr. Dempster
has had the honour of the patronage of the President of
the United States and his Cabinet, and he will receive at
his forthcoming concerts the patronage of the American
Minister to the Court of St. James.
An attempt to blow up the house of Mr. Brit-
wistle, a builder, at Bury, was made on Sunday last. It
appears that some evil-disposed person pulled up a flag-
stone in front of the house, and lowered into the front
cellar a considerable quantity of gunpowder. Mr. Brit-
wistle heard a noise, and thinking that some one was
trying to get into his house, he looked out of window,
when he saw four men in a stooping position; he called
to know what they were doing, but they made no answk r
and skulked away. Before he had time to dress himself,
a loud explosion took place, carrying away the front and
back Windows, driving out several of the floors, destroy-
ing furniture, glasses, and pictures, and very nearly
causing the destruction of fifteen persons, at that time on
the premises. The house is cracked and shaken from
top to bottom. it appears that some months ago, Mr.
Britwistle had a bulk of timber, which his sawyers re-
fused to cut up. Re sent it to Liverpool to be sawn by
steam power, and for this simple offence (if offence it
may be called), Lis sawyers turned out, causing all his
workmen to turn out with them, and the place has been
" picketted" ever since, Mr. Britwistle not being able to
get a single hand to do his work. A reward of 1001. has
been offered for the discovery of the person who caused
the explosion.
THE MAILS. SOUTHAMPTON, DEC. 3. The
Oriental Company's steam-ship Erin, Captain Brooks,
left the docks at three P.M. this day, en route for Con-
stantinople, Trebisond, &c. She will take out the East
India mails to Malta, thence they will be ro-shipped on
board the Ariel, for Alexandria. The Erin has a very
full cargo of bale goods; and above fifty passengers. The
West India iaails by the Tay may be expected to-mor-
row. The Gibraltar and Peninsular mails by the
Madrid, Captain Bingham, will be due at this port on
Saturday morning.
ROYAL ENGINEERS.—WOOLWICH, DEc. 3.—We
regret to have to announce the death of Captain John
Hodges Pipon.
ROYAL ARTILLERY.—Forty-two fine young men
arrived at Woolwich yesterday, from Lisburn, in Ireland,
as recruits for the Royal Artillery. Thirty-two more
were at Lisburn at the time they left. Lieutenant. Jas.
Clarke, who presides at that station, has sent to head-
quarters upwards of 500 recruits during the present
year. Amongst the recruits that have arrived are many
who have been in very respectable circumstances; in
fact, the general standard of recruits, in a moral point of
view, is far higher than it has been for years past.
REDUCTION OF TEA DUTIES.—On Wednesday
the inhabitants of Leeds, in public meeting assembled,
E. Baines, Esq., in the chair, resolved unanimously to
memorialise the Queen for the immediate reduction of
the tea duties, and a deputation was appointed to present
the memorial. A resolution was also passed to solicit
the Members for the county and the borough for their
zealous co-operation.
MODEL LODGING-HOUSES FOR FEMALES.—One of
these, in Newton-street, Holborn, has been opened for
the reception of females. The inmates are principally
servants out of place, persons who obtain a livelihood by
needlework, artificial flower-making, clear starchers,
and workers in fancy paper, &c. The accommodation
is far superior to what might be expected, and the
greatest order prevails throughout the establishment.
Each lodger is provided with a separate bed. On the
basement there is a kitchen, with every requisite for
cooking, a good fire, and two boilers, with water boiling
every mornitbp, by seven o'clock. Round the kitchen are
stead cupboards, with different locks ; one of these is
appropriated to the use of each lodger. 0.1 the ground
floor is a work room, for persons at needlework; there
is a also a washing room, with every convenience. The
charge is eighteenpence a week. As this system has
been found to woik well, the promoters intend to con-
struct similar establishments in all neighbourhoods
where the industrious portion of the poor reside.
of .ais,
onr,igrn
,S,rup.daany last, Mr. Allen Davenport,author
al and the Progress of Socity." He
had been much afflicted for me time, but he bore his
severe illness with remarkable patience and resignation.
By trade he was a shoemaker,
.but being of delicate
health, he found much pleasure
pursuit and the
diffusion of the liberal prinClirpeleisahthe
.aimple in
sincerely adopted. Ile was much he had early in life
manners as a child, and of a most amiable 4
His remains are to be removed from the Hall otsf
City road, on Sunday next, for interment in Science,eli
ensa,
green Cemetery.