The Sun.
London, England, 1848-12-01 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
SIR C. ANAPIER'S SQUADRON.—PORTSMOUTH, THURS-
DAL—We have had much better weather to-day, with
the wind a fresh breezo from the N.W. The squadron
got up top-gallant-masts, and crossed topgallant and
royal yards. During the forenoon the seamen were ex-
ercised in making and shortening sail. We are glad to
report that Captain Dacres is so far recovered from ill-
ness that, should the squadron be ordered to sea imme-
diately, he will be able to go in the St. Vincent. The
Reynard steamed out of harbour, saluted the flag of the
port admiral, and anchored at Spithead at two o'clock.
She afterwards shifted her blue ensign and pendant to
white, being now under the orders of Rear Admiral Sir
Charles Napier. The Plumper screw-steamer has been
paid advanced wages, and will probably join the squadron
to. morrow or Saturday. She has her sails bent and top-
gallant yards crossed.
The Sampson, 6, steam-frigate, Captain Henderson,
completed discharging her treasures, at Portsmouth,
yesterday, at noon, and afterwards commenced coal-
ing. She will proceed for Woolwich this morning to be
paid off.

- The Superb, 80, hoisted the pendant at Portsmouth,
on Wednesday, when Captain Purcell, Mr. Oughter, pay-
master and purser, and several other officers, took up
their appointments and joined that ship.
The Myrtle steam-vessel, Master• Commander Ballis-
ton, has been ordered to proceed to Southampton, to
await the arrival of Lord John Russell, who is expected
to visit Osborne this day.
The Fairy, royal yacht tender, went down to Osborne
yesterday morning and returned. The Fire Queen took
dispatches in the afternoon.
The Sharpshooter screw-schooner, Lieutenant-Cora-
mander Bailey, is alongside the; coal depot at Ports-
mouth, getting fuel. She is placed under the orders of
the Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth, and is to be
employed on the coasts of Kent and Sussex, in protect-
ing the fisheries.

PROMOTIONS.
Mate—Augustus J. Kingston, late of the Acorn sloop,
to the rank of Lieutenant.

Gunner—James Pebworth, of the Raleigh, Commo-
dore's ship in the River Plate, advanced to the first class.
Boatswains—George W. Wilson, of the Raleigh, ad-
vanced to the first class; John Riddett confirmd to the
Seringapatam store-ship at Simon's Bay, Cape of Good
Hope.

Carpenter—John A. Widgen, of the Raleigh, advanced
the first class.

APPOINTMENTS.
Commander—William K. Hall, to the stoam factory
at Woolwich.
Midshipman—H. Huxham, to the Inconstant, 36-gun
frigate, on the Pacific station.
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Clerk in Charge—Thomas Millery to the Crescent
receiving-ship, at Rio de Janeiro.
Clerk—John Wolton to the Rhadamanthus troop-
ship, on the coast of Ireland.

Carpenter—Charles Frood to the Superb 80-gun ship,
at Portsmouth.

Gunners—William Buckle (acting) to the Excellent
gunnery-ship, at Portsmouth; Joseph T. Earl to the
Illustrious ordinary flag-ship, at Portsmouth.
ROYAL MARINES.—WOOLWICH, Nov. 30.—Lieutenant
Leslie and Lieutenant Roberts, one sergeant, one cor-
poral, one drummer, and 100 privates, left Woolwich
this morning, at half past seven o'clock, headed by the
band of the corps, and marched to New-cross, for con-
veyance by railway from that station to Portsmouth, for
service in the Superb, 84 guns, re-commissioned at that
port. Captain Miller and several non-commissioned
officers, previously at Portsmouth from the Woolwich
division, are to join there, to complete the detachment.
PLYMOUTH, Nov. 29.—The Daphne, 18, Commander
E. G, Fanshawe, arrived in the Sound this morning
about ten o'clock, and saluted the flag of the Com-
mander-in-Chief. She sailed from Portsmouth on Sun-
day morning, and met with contrary winds and strong
weather all the way. She will adjust her compasses at
this port, and embark supernumeraries. She will take
in the mails for Rio and the Brazils, but it is not yet de-
cided whether she is to sail by Cape Horn or Cape
Malabar. She will have her orders, and if the weather
keeps fair, is expected to sail to-morrow.
The Amazon, 19, Captain Troubridge, was taken out
of harbour this morning. She will be ready to sail on
the 2d of next month.

The Pakenham emigrant-ship took her passengers
on board yesterday, and cleared the Custom-house last
evening.

THE LATE FATAL COLLISION
ON THE RICHMOND LINE.
Yesterday morning, at ten o'clock, Mr. W. Carter, the
Coroner for East Surrey, resumed the inquiry, at the
Marquis of Granby, Richmond, into the circumstances
attending the death of Richard Perry, aged 32, a
" chainsman," or engineer's labourer, in the employ of
the South-Western Railway Company, who was killed
by the collision on the Richmond and Datchet line, on
the evening of the 17th ult.
Mr. H. C. Lacy, M.P. for Bodmin, and chairman of
the Richmond and Windsor line, was in attendance, as
were also Mr. Taunton, the assistant secretary, Mr.
Gooch, the superintendent of the locomotive department,
and Mr. Stovin.
A number of witnesses were examined, whose evidence
was to a great extent a recapitulation of that which has
already been made public, the witnesses being parties
engaged on the railway.
The whole of the evidence having been gone through,
The CORONER read over the voluminous deposi-
tions, emphatically commenting on that part of
the evidence where it was proved by Mr. Gooch
that' the driver and fireman had no business
to leave an engine on the main line, or on a
siding, when the steam was up; and it was shown that
Healy and Watkins had not only left their engines in
such a condition, but were found in a beer-shop, It was
evident that they were then neglecting their duty; and
they further neglected their duty when they left the station
with the engine, the result of which was the killing of a
man. Had they run this man down on the line it would
11 have been wilful murder, but the deceased being with
them altered the case; as regarded the latter fact, the
jury would look at the whole faots of the case, and decide
accordingly.
The room was then cleared, and after an absence of
twenty minutes the public were re-admitted, when
The CORONER said—Gentlemen, in this matter the
jury have thought it their duty to return a verdict of
Manslaughter against Samuel Healey, the driver, and
William Watkins, the fireman, of the Vulture engine.
The CORONER then addressed Inspector Beard, of the
V division, stating that he should send him a warrant,
and upon its receipt he would detain the driver, and ap-
prehend Watkins, the fireman, who he understood had
been bailed by the magistrates.
The inquiry, which lasted nearly seven hours, was
then terminated.

THE COUNTRY MARKETS.
BRISTOL, Nov. 30.—There was an average supply of
wheat at our market to-day, but the demand was by no
means great. Seconds flour was is per sack lower; with
this exception, we have no alteration to quote in last
week's prices.
BIRMINGHAM, Nov. 30.—At Gloucester and Worces-
ter markets, on the 25th, wheat, with a moderate supply,
was is to 2s per quarter lower. All kinds of barley,
except heavy grinding, declined is per quarter. Oats
6d to Is
•per. quarter cheaper, and a dull sale. Beans
nearly maintained their value. Peas sold slowly, at a
reduction of 2s per quarter. During the presect week
only retail sales have been effected; prices of wheat are
nominally 2s per quarter lower. Barley held for former
prices. Beans realise about previous rates. Oats press-
ing at a further reduction, without making much pro-
gress. Nothing doing in peas. At this day's market
there was a less supply from the farmers, yet the trade
ruled dull, at a reduction of 2s per quarter. Barley 6d
to is per quarter lower. Oats offering for fully is per
quarter less money, without finding buyers to any ex-
tent. Beans nearly maintained their value. Peas very
unsaleable.
STAMFORD, Nov. 24.--41 re had again to day a large
market, and there was a good supply of both wheat and
barley, which sold at 2s per qr lower. Old and new
beans is cheaper. In peas and oats no alteration.—
Wheat 45s to 51s; barley 30s to 325; beans, old 39s
to 41s; new 33s to 355; peas 40s to 435; oats 18s to 25s
per qr.
LINCOLN, Nov. 24.—There was a very good supply
of wheat, which met with a slow sale, at 2s to 3s per qr
reduction. Of barley thorn was also a large supply, and
it was is to 2s per qr cheaper. Oats were Gd to is lower.
—Wheat, red 42s to 48s; white 44s to 535; barley,
malting 30s to 345; grinding 26s to 30s; oats, new 15s
to 20s; old 22s to 275; beans, old 42s to 44s per qr.—
Return of sales made up to Tuesday last, Nov. 28: wheat
2,470 qrs 4 bush, 6,1201 18s (aver 49s 6d); barley
2,287 qrs, 3,6021 16s 6d ; (aver. 31s 6d); oats 497 qrs,
495/12s (aver. 19s l lid); rye 15:qrs,-22/103 (aver. 30s);
beans 10 qrs, 16/ 103 (aver. 335); peas 35 qrs, 611 lOs
(aver. 35s lid).
BOSTON, Nov. 29.—We have bad a fair supply of
wheat to-day, with a slow heavy trade at 2s to 3s per
qr decline. A moderate show of oats, which were 6d to
is lower. Very little doing in beans. Wheat, red 42s
to 46s 6d; white, 495; oats 14s to 225; Beans 39s to 42s
per qr.
SPALDING, Nov. 28.—The trade in corn has been a
very slow one at this day's market. Merchants and
millers are alike determined to keep out of stock, and it
is very likely to be the feeling during this year. In our
experience in the corn trade December is always a flat
time. As the stocks on hand are light (the stock of
bonded, as per the Mark-lane Express, in the whole
kingdom is only 95,822 qrs) farmers have nothing par.
ticular to fear for eight or ten months, as foreign sup-
plies fall off during the winter, and the small stock of
potatoes will soon be consumed. The prospects far the
coming year are set forth as likely to bring prosperity
to the manufacturers; the consumptive demand, there-
fore, will increase, and confidence in a measure be re-
stored, so that wheats will make a higher price. Wheats
fell 2s to 3s per qr at this day's market, there not being
one jot of speculation. Oats were difficult to sell at 6d
to is abatement. Old beans easier to buy; scarcely any
new offering. 41b loaf sd.
LONGSIITTON, Nov. 24.—The supplies still continue
short, on account of the general and fine seed time.
Wheat dull sale, at is per qr decline. Oats and beans
remain nearly the same. Wheat, red 42s to 48s, white
46s to 53s ; beans 38s to 40s per qr; oats 10id to llid
per st. Beef 6s 6d to 7s per at; mutton and pork 6d to
7d per lb. Return of sales for the week ending Nov.
25 :—Wheat 70 qrs 4 bush, 157/ IBs (average 44s 9id);
barley 25 qrs, 371 lOs (average 305.)
GRANTHAM, Nov. 25.—Liberal supplies of wheat and
barley were brought out for this market ; the demand
continued slow, and lower prices were again conceded.
Wheat declined 23 and barley is per qr. Oats and bean,
each Is lower. Wheat 46s to 50s ; barley 27s to 31s ;
oats 18s to 26s ; beans 40s to 43s per qr.
SLEAFORD, Nov. 27.—The business to-day was
rather brisk, but the price of wheat was lower than last
week. Wheat, white 48s to 50s, red 46s to 48s ; barley
293 to 323 ; oats 17s to 225; beans 413 to 42s per ton.