The Sun.
London, England, 1846-11-11 00:00:00

try in a state of convulsion. That letter had such an
effect that the minister of the day thought it necessary to
take measures in consequence of the views then stated.
But it must be remembered that all great politicians—
public men of both parties—had previously declared their
belief of the absolute necessity of a repeal or modifica-
tion of the corn laws.—(Hear.) And as coming events
cast their shadows before, it was almost certain that Lord
John Russell's launching of that epistle would be the
signal of some corresponding answer from the minister
of the day. It was unnecessary to go into detail of the
measure which was carried in consequence. He did not
mean to say that the arrangement was the most satisfac-
tory and a2reeable to that party which had always
strongly supported and assisted the Conservative cause,
and placed Sir Robert Peel at the head of it. He deeply
lamented—as he was sure they would all do—that there
had been a great deal of violent language, and a great
deal of what he would not call personal abuse, but some-
thing very like it. A great deal of exaggeration had
also been indulged in ; but they were there as tenant
farmers to judge for themselves of what had passed
(Cheers.) They had seen the much dreaded measure
carried into law. It was still in a state of trial, and they
had, up to this time, no right to say anything detrimen-
tal of that individual who had carried that measure into
effect. He much regretted the course which had been
taken by the agricultural Protectionists, as they called
themselves, in attacking Sir Robert Peel. Now he (Lord
Londonderry) had considered the question as closely as
he could—indeed, as he considered every question which
came before him as a legislator—and he had come to the
conclusion, Sir Robert Peel was the Minister of the
country, and not of a party. Though having been
bound in a great measure to that party for his holding
office, still he had become Minister for England, Scot-
land, and Ireland, and was bound to act for the general
and not for party benefit. Those who stood out so much
for agricultural protection were, after all, but a portion
of the great landed proprietors. The Duke of Rich-
mond, Lord G. Bentinck, and some great southern pro-
prietors, had been opposed to the repeal of the corn laws,
and had called the farmers together to oppose it. But
look on the other hand. Look to the north. The Duke
of Northumberland, the Duke of Buccleuch, and the No-
ble Lord present (the Marquis of Westminster) were
divided in opinion from the others on the question of a
repeal of the corn laws. But there was another consi-
deration. Notwithstanding the repeal of the corn laws,
times had never been more prosperous with the farmers.
Up to the last market day, prices had continued to ad
vance ; and the farmers were generally in a much better
condition than they were last year. He had him-elf
had a proof of it, which was interesting to himself, that
day, for out of his whole tenantry both on the northern
and southern estates, there were but two had left any
arrears, and of these two one was about to leave.—(Loud
cheers.) That must be most gratifying to them, as it
was most satisfactory to him. lle was happy to state
this, because it showed, so far from rents being dimin-
ished or lowered by the repeal of the corn laws, there
was no prospect of it, whilst he knew in many instances
they had been increased. These matters had unfortu
nately caused a split in the Conservative party in this
country, but he trusted that it ultimately would be healed
up. These were the opinions which be himself enter
tamed of the present position of the agricultural interest,
and he trusted they would agree with him—that they
would be unanimous, and all work together.—(Cheers.)

WRECK OF TEE DEEMSTER OF

INVERNESS, AND FIVE LIVES LOST.
We regret to announce the total wreck of the fine
ship Deemster, belonging to Mr. James Masson, Inver-
ness. Bothevessel and cargo have perished, and this
misfortune has been accompinied by the still heavier
and more lamentable one of the loss of five lives—those
of the master, carpenter, two seamen, and a passenger.
On the 7th of September the Detrnster left Quebec,
having on board a cargo of timber and about forty-four
barrels of flour. The voyage down the raver and
through the Gulf of 6t. Lawrence was favourable, and
on the 9th the vessel was on the eastern part of the
Great Bank of Newfoundland, in latitude 46 dt.g. north,
and longitude 50 deg. 46 min. wrs% The weather then
choiii—elgidiAbiLsFiPeg !tP,cl dr6fzi"LLW ivFiV!)
ward with increasing violence. About nice o'clock the
ship gave a heavy and sudden lurch, and the water
rushed in. The mate says, " I immediately went on
deck, and ordered the fore topmast staysail to be cleared
for setting ; in the meantime the rest of us got up the
trysail of the ship, put the helm hard up, in order to
get her on the other tack, and desired the carpenter to
stand by the mainmast to cut it, if she would not wear
with it. But while I was setting the fore topmast stay-
sail, the ship gave a heavy roll and went on her !vain-
ends. I then went aft to the windward main-chains,
and commenced to cut the lanyards of the rigging ; be-
foto I had succeeded far she uprighted; both masts were
gone, and everything off the decks except the long-boat
and some water casks. On mustering the crew, the
master, carpenter, two seamen, and one passenger were
missing." The mate then endeavoured to save the mas-
ter's papers, but this was found impossible, the cabin
being full of water. The sea still rolled heavily, but
the men contrived to secure themselves for the night.
Sunday, the 20th, was more moderate, and the crew
commenced to disentangle the wreck from the ship, and
launch the long-boat, intending to make the latter fast
at a certain distance from the ship, to be used in saving
their lives should the vessel break up. Unfortunately,
however, after they had got a few things in the long-
boat, a sea struck and drove it against the mainyard
that was hanging on the ship's side, and thus bilged the
boat. During the whole day the sea continued to break
over the deck, rendering their situation very perilous.
On tha 21st the weather cleared, with light winds, and
the crew contrived to steer to the southward. Next day
two vessels came in sight, but the nearest was fifteen
miles distant. To their inexpressible joy, however, they
observed that one of the vessels was bearing down upon
them, and at five o'clock in the afternoon a boat from
the ship Saxon, with the master, came alongside, and
received them in the boat. The master treated the un-
fortunate seamen with the utmost kindness, and admi-
nistered relief to such of them as were sick and ill from

the fatigues and sufferings they had experienced. On
the 9th October they arrived safely at Quebec. The
name of the deceased master was Can Reed ; he was
a native of Avoch, and has left a widow and child. The
carpenter, John Noble, belonged to Inverness, and has
left a widow and five children, destitute of any means cf
subsistence. The two seamen were young men, natives
of Shields. Of the deceased passenger no information
has been given. Both vessel and cargo were insured.—
Boss-shire Advertiser.

ACCIDENT TO A POLICE INSPECTOR.—About noon
on Monday, Mr. Charnpney, inspector of the S divi.ion,
was riding along Regent•street, when his horse suddenly
took fright, and ran away with him, till coming in colli-
sion with a cab, the rider was thrown with great violence.
Several ribs and one leg were fractured, besides other
serious injuries. Mr. Cha-npney was picked up quite
insensible, and removed to Charing-cross-hospital, where
it was said, last night, that amputation must be rc-
sorted to.

—.— —.
TIAN LATE DWARKANAUTH TAGORE.—The last
mail brings accounts down to the 22d of September, frcasi
Calcutta, where, in the short space of 42 days, the dis-
tressing news of the death of the great and estimable
Asiatic Dwarkanauth Tagore, who died hero in the be-
ginning of August, had been received. This unexpected
event created universal regret and consternation, for
although ho had left India in the beginning of the year
iu very impaired health, with the hope that the change
of climate and scene might do him good, and his antici-
pations had not been realized during his short residence
in Europe, no apprehensions seemed to be entertained
here or there of the fatal termination of his disease—a
slow nervous fever, with which- he had been afflicted
for many months before he left India. In his own
country, with the exception of a few of the more
biggoted Ilindoos, who quail under his liberal and
all-enlivening measures for the improvement of his
countrymen, no man could be more beloved and looked
up to by all classes of society. Patriotic, princely
benevolent, generously liberal, his ever anxious end ea_
yours were directed to the improvement of th. moral
character and the promotion of thesocial condition of
his benighted countrymen. No sacrifice of health, no
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and now that death has closed his useful and brilliant
career, we find, by his last will and testament, be has left
a similar sum of 10,000/. for charitable purposes—a last,
and we trust a lasting, proof of the noble and munificent
tendency of this great man's mind and labours for the
welfare of his country. Dwarkanauth Tagore has left
considerable wealth; besides his Zumindaree properties, '
he had large capital in houses, bazaars, and mercantile
pursuits, the whole of which he bequeaths in equal
shares to his three sons (who, jointly with his European
partner, are his executors), the eldest a partner in his
father's house of business in Calcutta; the second, also
brought up to business; the third, here in London, pro-
secuting his education, in view, we trust, to future emi-
nence.