The Sun.
London, England, 1848-09-04 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

DEATH OF DR. W. C. WATT, OF MALTA HOSPITAL.
—lt is with great regret that we announce the death of
Deputy Inspector •of Hospitals and Fleets, Win. Corn-
borough Watt, M.D. (1841), which took place at the
hospital, Malta, (of which establishment he was the
chief medical officer,) at noon of Sunday, the 20th ult.,
after an illness of only ten days. It appears he expe-
rienced a chill whilst fishing about a fortnight previ-
ously, fever ensued, and a swelling in the throat, which
rather alarmed him, and on consulting his second in
charge, Mr. Hamilton Henning, the surgeon and me-
dical storekeeper of the hospital, he gave himself up as
a lost man, and fell into a state of despondency from
which be never rallied. A public funeral in honour of
the deceased officer took place on Tuesday morning, the
22d ult.
The late Dr. Watt was fifty-four years of age. He
had seen much active service, and was looked up to as a
firm, uncompromising member of his profession. Nei-
ther awed by high rank nor swayed by favour, he did
his duty fearlessly, conscientiously, and satisfactorily to
himself, and for the most part wits satisfaction to others.
He was assistant surgeon of the Aboukir, at the surren-
der of Genoa, in 1814; and when surgeon of the Arachne
was officially noticed while conducting the Medical de-
partment during the operations against Ava in 1824.25-
26. He was appointed to Malta Hospital in March, 1843,
and received a high eulogium from Sir Win. Parker for
the general state, admirable condition, and his supe-
rior arrangements of the establishment. He was highly
respected by those who knew him intimately. Ho was
always very benevolent to the poor, but not ostenta-
tiously so ; consequently his loss will be more deeply
felt than his liberality will be known to the public. He
was stl ietly a "service " man, and was ever a friend of
the widow and orphan of the poor cffieer. It is said
that Dr. Watt has left a fortune of about 12,000/.

Mr. Henning, the surgeon and medical storekceper.
is acting as deputy inspector pro tent. The appointment
is in the gift of the Admiralty, and is worth 565/. per

annum.

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PORTSMOUTH, SEPT. I.—TIIE NAVAL BRIGADES.—
These volunteer bodies finished their summer drills on
Thursday night at the various establishments, when the
loyal and patriotic artisans, forming their ranks, were
dismissed to their homes with suitable addresses from
their respective commanding officers. The Clarence
brigade, Gosport, prolonged their duties until last night,
in order to enjoy the honour of being reviewed by the
Major-General commanding Portsmouth and the dis-
trict—Lord Frederick Fitzclarence, K.C.8., and staff..

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IHE ADVANCED FLEET.—Fatty sale of the line, with
an adequate proportion of frigates and steamers, will in
future be kept at the stations advanced to the second
degree, so that their final fittings would occupy but an
inconsiderable time, should necessity call for their com-
mission.

ENTRY OF PENSIONERS IN THE FLEET.—The Ad-
miralty have published an order regulating the rating
in future to be given to pensioners on their re-entering
for service, which is to be no higher than that of able
seamen. _

STOREKEEPER AT DEPTFORD DOCKYARD.—This ap-
pointment has been conferred upon Mr, Archibald Couch,
clerk in Devonport Dockyard.
The Andromache and Andromeda store-frigates arc
ordered from Killybegs and Galway-, Ireland, to Devon-
port, to be put out on commission.
The Rattler, screw steam-sloop, one of the advanced
squadron of steamers at Portsmouth, will be undockcd
to-day and tried with a new description of screw.
ANNUAL ADMIRALTY INSPECTION OF THE OUTPORTS.

—The Lords of the Admiralty will commence their an-
nual inspection of the various dockyards and victual-
ling establishments at home, immediately after the pro-
rogation of Parliament, beginning with the arsenals on
the Thames.