The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-23 00:00:00

THE SUN, _LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1 346

caster and Carlisle Railway. As clocks mast have wheels
and watches springs, so must railways have men to get
them in working order. In the execution of the Lan-
caster and Carlisle Railway, they had done everything
that lay in their power, and he was sure more efficient
agents could not have been selected from any district.
Temperate and zealous, they emulated each other in
doing their duty to the best of their bidding, and render-
ing the heaths and moors, formerly inhabited by black-
cocks, available for the convenience of the public.
Mr. DUNK returned thanks, expressing a hope that by
the 16th of December, 1847, a train might leave Carlisle
and arrive at Edinburgh and Glasgow on the same day,
although the contractors were allowed till March in the
following year.
Mr. MOULD proposed the Trent Valley Railway,
connected with the name of Mr. Horn,,who had been
connected with the public works for a great number of
years, and had as perfect an acquaintance with them as
any one who could be named. The Trent Valley, with
which he was connected, would be opened in a few
months, and he wished it every success It was a line
which had been completed in perhaps a shorter time than
any other line in the kingdom, and great credit was due
to Mr. Horn for the efforts by which he had contributed
to its progress.—(C h eers.)
Mr. HORN responded. In the centre of England the
Trent Valley was considered the prince of railways—a
crack railway. It passed through a picturesque and
fertile country, it had better gradients, and had been
more speedily executed than any line in the kingdom.—
(Hear, hear.)—Kendal Mercury.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.

BRISTOL, DECEMBER 22.

STOCK EXCHANGE.--ThB sales are—Bristol and Exeter,
New, 6%—Caledonian, New, 21A—Manchester and Leeds
Extension, 1/. Bs. 9d. p.—Midland, New, 6%—Ditto, Quar-
ters, 32k.
LIVERPOOL, DECEMBER 22.

STOCK ExcEtartot.—The sales are—Ambergate and Eastern
Junction, par—Birkenhead, Lancashire, ard Cheshire Junc-
tion, VA p.—Birmingham and Dudley, 6!.(t p.—Birmingham
and Oxford Junction, 9% p.—Boston, Stamford, and Bir-
mingham, % p.—East Lancashire, New (scrip), p.—
East Lincolnshire, 21s. 31. p.—Edinburgh and Glasgow,
Halves, 11 p.—Great Grimsby and Sheffield, 3% dis.—Ditto,
Quarters, dis.—lluddersfield Canal and Railway, 4 p.—
Ditto, Extension, 11/4 p.—Leeds and Dewsbury, 9 p. ex new
—Leeds and Thirsk (ex Preference), 2 dis.—Ditto, New
(ex Preference), 3/4 dis.—Ditto, Preference, 1% p.—Liver-
pool, Crosby, and Southport, 1 London and North-
Western, 193%—Ditto, Quarters, New, 12% p.—Manches-
ter and Leeds, Fifths, 5% p.—Ditto, Halves (late L. and B.),
4% p.—Ditto, Fifths, ditto, % p.—Ditto (late Manchester,
Bolton, and Bury), 26 p.—Ditto, Extension, 1% p.—Mid-
land, 401. Shares, 7% p.—Ditto, New, 4% p.—North British,
37—North Staffordshire, 3% p.—North Union (B), 155
Sheffield and Lincolnshire, dis.—Sheffield and Manchester,
Quarters, No. 2, 28—Ditto, Eighths, % dis.—Shrewsbury
and Hereford, dis.—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), 2
p.—Ditto (B), 21*. 3d. p.—South-Eastern and Dover, New,
No. 4, % p.—West Riding Union, 38s. 9d. p.—York and
North Midland, Preference, 10% p.—Newry and W arren-
point, 3% p. •
MANCHESTER, DECEMBER 22. _

SrocK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Ambergate, Notting-
ham, and Boston, par—Birkenhead, Lancashire, and
Cheshire Junction, 1% p.—Birmingham and Oxford, 9%
p.—Blackburn, Clitheroe, &c., % dis.—Boston, Stamford, and
Birmingham, 7s. 6d. p.—East Lancashire, 3% p.—Ditto,
p.—Ditto New (scrip), 1 9-16 p.—Fleetwood, Preston, and
West Riding, p.—Glasgow and Dumfries, 1%
p.—Hud-
dersfield and Manchester Railway and Canal, 4 p.—Ditto,
Thirds, 1% p.—Leeds and Thirsk, Preferentials, 114 p.—
Manchester and Leeds Extension, 1% p.—Manchester and
Southampton, % dis.—North British Quarters, 2% p.—
Ditto, Extension, 1 15-16 p.—Ditto, Thirds, 3% p.—North
Staffordshire, 3 13-16 c. p.—North-Western, % p.— Oldham
Alliance, % p.—Preston and Wyre, Halves (A), 2 p.—
Sheffield and Lincolnshire, 74 din.—Sheffield and Manchester,
Quarters, No. 2, 24—Ditto, No. 3, % dis.—Shrewsbury and
Birmingham (A), c. p.—South-Eastern and Dover, No.
4, a p.—West Riding Union, 1 15-16 p.—York and New-
castle, Preference, % p.l_

LEEDS, DECEMBER 22.

STOCK EXCITANGH.—The sales arc—Birmingham and
Oxford Junction, 10 p.—Eastern Counties, York Extension,
1% p.—East Lancashire, 334 p.—Ditto, New, 31,4,
Ditto, New New (scrip), 31s. p.—Glasgow and Dumfries, I%' p.
—Huddersfield and Manchester, 4 n. p.—Ditto, Thirth,
1% p.—Leeds and Dewsbury, Half Shares, 53n p. c. n.—
Leeds and Thirsk, I4—Ditto, New, par c. n.—Ditto, Pre-
ference, 255. 6d. p.—Malton and Driffield Junction, 134 p.
—Manchester and Leeds Half Shares (late Huddersfield
and Sheffield), 4 n. p. —Ditto, Extension, 28s. p.—North
British, Half Shares 5 p.—Ditto, Thirds, 595. p.—Ditto,
Quarters (late Carlisle Branch), 48s. p.—Ditto, Extension
(scrip), 16s. p.—North Staffordshire, 334 p.—North- West-
ern, 12s. p.—Sheffield, Rotherham, and Goole, 18s. 6d. p.-
-Wharfliale Junction, 9s. 6d. dis.—York and Newcastle, Pre-
ference, 5% .P..—Ambergate, Nottingham, and Boston, par—
Leeds, Wakefield, and Midland, 11s. Gd. dis.—West Riding
Union, 4/. 2s.

BREVET.—Lieut.-Colonel Edward Anthony Angelo, of the
30th Foot, to be Colonel in the Army, Nov. 9.
MEMORANDUM —The commissions of the under-mentioned
Officers to be ante-dated to the dates placed against
their names, and, as they were serving in India at
the period, they are to receive back-pay, viz. :—Cor-
net George E. F. Kauntze, 3d Light Dragoons ' • Ensign
John Whiteside, 9th Foot ; Ensign George Mitchell;
29th Foot; Ensign William Jones, 31st Foot, to Dec. 19 ; En-
sign Richard Heaton, 50th Foot, Dec. to 20 ; Ensign William
Rudman, 62d Foot; Ensign Matthew Kirkland, 80th Foot,
to Dec. 22. _ _

OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, f5Ec. 23.
Royal Regiment of Artillery.
Gentleman Cadets to be Second Lieutenants—John Edward
Mitchell, George Cecil Henry, Thos. Picton Warlow, Philip
Bedinfield, Spencer Philip John Childers, William Har-
pur Mytton, Hon. John James Bury, Richard Paget Camp-
bell Jones, Henry Jermyn Montgomery Campbell, Regi-
nald Onslow Farmer, Charles Maitland Govan, Charles
Henry Ingilby, Robert Poole Gabbett, Dec. 17.
Corps of Royal Engineers—Gentlemen Cadets to be Se-
cond Lieutenants—James Liddell, vice Du Cam, promoted
Charles William Barry, vice Kerr, promoted ; Charles Her-
bert Sedley, vice Moggridge, promoted; William Frances
Lambert, vice Koe, promoted; Richard Warren, vice Jer-
vois, promoted ; I-lugh Williams, vice Tyler, promoted ;
Alexander Mackenzie, vice De Butts, promoted, Dec. 17,
1816. WHITEHALL, Nov 14,
The Lord Chancellor has appointed Jeston Homfray, of
Hales Owen. in the county of Worcester, Gent., to be a
Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery.
WHITEHALL, Dec. 16.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed Charles Frederick
Lucas, of Newport Pag,nell, in the county of Buckingham,
Gent., to be a Master Extraordinary is the High Court of
Chancery.
BANKRUPTCIES SUPERSEDED.
Is Wm. B. Harvey, draper, Hebert-street, New North-road.
Edwin Augustus William Taylor, bookseller, Bradford,
Yorkshire. BANKRUPTS.
Neville Daniell, dentist, Charlotte-street, Fitzroy-square,
to surrender Jan. 8, at half past twelve, and Feb. 5, at eleven,
at the Court of Bankruptcy. Whitmore, official assignee,
Basinghall-street ;Rushbury,Mitre-court, Ely-place, Holborn.
William Dawson, Staverton-row, linen-draper, Walworth,
Surrey, Jan. 9 and Feb. 5, at half-past eleven at the Court of
Baukrupty. Cannon, official assignee, Birchin-lane ; Lloyd,
Milk-street, Cheapside.
Charles Turner, grocer, Lowestoff, Suffolk, Jan. 12, at
half-past two, and Feb. 2, at eleven, at the Court of Bank-
ruptcy. Edwards, official assignee, Frederick's-place, Old
Jewry ; Amory, Sewell, and Moores, Throgmorton-street.
John Mousley, builder, Holland-terrace, North Brixton,
Jan. 4, at twelve, and Feb. 1, at half-past eleven, at the
Court of Bankruptcy. Turquand, official assignee, Old
Jewry-chambers; Morris and Co., Moorgate-street-chambers.
Edward Seppings, victualler, Cromer, Norfolk, Jan. 5, at
one, and Feb. 2, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Belcher, official assignee; Wilkin, Furnival's- inn, Holborn.
William Trice, grocer, Stepney, Jan. 4, at one, and Feb. 1,
at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Turquand, tfficial
assignee, Old Jewry-chambers; Silvester, Great Dover-street,
Newington.
James Dale, jun., town carman, Sumner-street, Southwark,
Dec. 30, at twelve, and Jan. 4, at one, at the Court of Bank-
ruptcy. Johnson, official assignee, Basinghall-street ; Coote,
Bucklersbury.
John Gilliam, jeweller, Frith street, Soho-square, Jan. 2,
and Feb. 6, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Green,
official assignee, Aldermanbury ; Pain and Hathrrly,
Basinghall-street.
Charles Carpenter, baker, Basingstoke, Southampton, Jan.
2 and Feb. 13, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Follett
official assigee, Sambrook-court, Basinghall-street ; Johnson
and Co., Temple.
George Wood, musical instrument maker, New Compton-
street, Soho, Dec. 31, at half-past eleven, and Feb. 4, at two,
at the Court of Bankruptcy. Johnson, official assignee,
Basingball-street ; Chappell, Quality-court.
Thomas Davis, commission agent, Halifax, Jan. 12 and
Jan. 26, at eleven, at the Leeds District Court. Hope, official
assignee, Leeds; Gregory and Co., Bedford-row, London ;
Wavell, Halifax ; Courtenay, Leeds.
William Robert Vaughan, builder, Bristol, Jan. 5, at
twelve, and Feb. 2, at eleven, at the Bristol District Court.
Hutton, official assignee, Bristol ; Starr and Gribble, Lombard-
street, London ; Cole, Bristol. .
Sidney Henry Smith, innkeeper, Potterne, Wiltshire, Jan.
7, and Feb. 2, at eleven, at the Bristol District Court. Miller,
official assignee, Bristol; Wall, Devizes; Peters and Abbot,
Bristol.
Joseph Hudson, lace manufacturer, Nottingham, Jan. 1
and 29, at eleven, at the Birmingham District Court. Bit-
tleston, official assignee, Nottingham ; Bowley, Nottingham.
William Tanturn, tobacco, dealer, Nottingham, Jan. 1 and
29, at twelve, at the Birmingham District Court. Bittle-
ston, official assignee, Nottingham; Bowley, Nottingham.
Benjamin Peter Mitchell, victualler, Liverpool, Jan. 5
and 26, at twelve, at the Liverpool District Court. Turner,
official assignee, Liverpool ; Gregory and Co., Bedford-street,
Landon ; Green, Liverpool.
Willia:n Rhodes, woollen-cloth manufacturer, Saddleworth,
Yorkshire, Jan. 6, and Feb. 2, at eleven. at the Leeds District
Court. Freeman, official assignee, Leeds; Spinks, Great
James-street, London ; Redfern, Oldham ; Cerise, Leeds.
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.
D. Thomas, merchant, Manchester—a final div. of I V.l.
in the pound, on any Tuesday, at the office of Mr. Putt
Manchester.
T. Morris and W. Woodward, drapers, Bursleni, Stafford-
shire—first div. of 12s. in the pound, on new proofs only,
at the office of Mr. Bittleston, Birmingham.
J. Brown, ironrnaster, Birmingham— a further div. of 2%d.
in the pound, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, and every alternate
Wednesday, at the office of Mr. Bittleston, Birmingham.
B. Jones, victualler, Birmingham—first div. of 3s. 4d. in
the pound, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, and every alternate
Wednesday, at the office of Mr. Bittleston, Birmingham.
W. Wood; wine merchant, Shrewsbury—first div. of 4d.
in the pound, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, and every alternate
Wednesday, at the office of Mr. Bittleston, Birmingham.
R. Lees, ironmonger, Wolverhampton—first div. of 100.
in the pound, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, or any alternate
Wednesday, at the office of Mr. Bittleston, Birmingham.
E. E. Rohinsoc' grocer, Wolverhampton—first div. of 70.
in the pound, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, and every alternate
Wednesday, at the office of Mr. Bittleston, Birmingham.
J. Gibbs, button maker, Birmingham—final civ. of I (d.
in the pound, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, and every alternate
Wednesday, at the office of Mr. Bittleston, Birmingham.
H. Gibbons, chemist, Wolverhampton—final div. of 4d. in
the pound, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, and every alternate Wed-
nesday, at the office of. Mr. Bittleston, Birmingham.
DIVIDENDS.
At the Court of Bankruptcy, Basinghall-street.
T. Cooke, plasterer, Bridge-terrace, Harrow-road, Pad-
dington, Jan. 15, at eleven—R. F. Barber, licensed victualler,
Bishopagate-street Without, Jan. 15, at twelve--J. Kirkup,
coal merchant, Rotberhithe, Jan. 15, at one—A. Yeatman
and A. Lurn, chemists, Fore-street, City, Jan. 15, at half-
past twelve—T. Megarey, coal merchant, Love-lane, Bil-
lingsgate, Jan. 15, at half-past twelve—F. J. Ablett and
W. H. Ablett, drapers, High Holborn, Jan. 20, at one—A.
11. Chambers, sen., and A. H. Chambers, jun., bankers, New
Bond-street, Jan. 19, at eleven—R. M. Jermyn, chemist,
Bocking, Essex, Jan. 14, at twelve.
In the Country.
J. Gillender, ironmong_er, Sunderland, Jan. 15, at twelve,
at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne District Court.
CERTIFICATES to be granted, unless cause be shown to
the -contrary, on the day herein mentioned.
B. Clark, ale merchant, Kingstonsupon-Thames, Jan. 15—
W. Allen, stationer, Wheeler-street, Spitalfields, Jan. 13—I.
Bryant builder, Victoria-grove, Stoke-Newington, Jan. 14—
T. P. Webb, coal merchant, Balsham, Cambridge, Jan. 15—
, J. J. Fryer, stock broker, Birchin-lane, Cornhill, Jan. 15—
W. Hildrow, grocer, Darlington. Durham, Jan. 15—S.
Unwin, sen., F. Unwin, and S. Unwin, jun., woolstaplers,
Coggeshall, Essex, Jan. 12—W. Warburton, tea dealer,
Newcastle-upon-'Tyne, Jan. 15—H. Copner, draper, Ludlow,
Jan. 14—W. Hunter, manager of a quarry, Rainford, Lan-
cashire, Jan. 13—J. S. Lyddon, chemist, Birkenhead,
Cheshire, Jan. 12—M. Thompson, ironmonger, Saffron
Walden, Essex, Jan. 12—G. Hornsby, builder, Lesbury,
Northumberland, Jan. 12—F. Belloni; silversmith, Shaftes-
bury, Jan. 12—T. E. Evans, linendraper, Knightsbridge-ter-
race, Knightsbridge, Jan. 12.
P ARTNERS HIPS DISSOLVED.
T. S. Redman and C. Corey, photographic artists, Fleet-
street—W. Sharp and J. Webb, factors, Basinghall-street—
J. Ridley and W. L. Dunn, attorneys, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
—C. E. Faulkner and S. Kedge, linendrapers, Old Kent-road
—W. Cole,jun., W. Cole, sen., and J. Cole, tea dealers, Brad-
ford, Yorkshire (so far as regards J. Cole)—J. Sheldrick, C.
E. Dawson, and A. Lockwood, fustian manufacturers, Man-
cheater—J. Scott and B. Steel, cab proprietors, Huddersfield
W. Simpson, R. Simpson, J. Hibbert, and H. Simpson,
cotton spinners, Bakewell, Derbyshire (so far as regards 11.
Simpson)—J. Sowerby and R. Vernon, flint glass manufac-
turer, Gateshead, Durham—lL Hacker and T. C. Clarkson,
curriers, Church-street, Russell-street, Bermondsey—G. H.
Williams and T. Hanmer, shoemaker, Birkenhead, Cheshire
—J. E. Richards and W. Morris, Liverpool—T. and E. W.
English, wharfingers, Hull—J. Brandeis and W. Webb, colour
manufacturers, Birmingham—L. Grave, H. Winterbourne,
T. Marlow, and J. Lancaster, linendrapers, Bridge-house-
place, Newington-causeway—H. Hunt and J. Harris,
brewers, Derby.
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.
Alexander Broadfoot, Robert Brand, Robert' Thomson,
James Thomson, and Alexander Dunlop, merchants,
Glasgow, Dec. 21 and Jan. 18, at twelve, at the office of Mr.
Gourlay, Glasgow.
Mary Anne Nicholson, or Coltart, bookseller, Glasgow,
Dec. 24 and Jan. 21, at one, at the chambers of J. Monteith,
Esq., Glasgow.
Thomas Ingram and Company, manufacturers, Paisley,
Dec. 24 and Jan. 21, at the office of Mr. Auld, Paisley.

export orders are small for all descriptions of Jamaica, and
holders are more inclined to sell, the supply being good.
Although the deliveries of Brandy continue upon a large
scale—still no increase occurred in the home or export de-
mand, only small parcels having been soil. Geneva has met
with more attention for exportation, but having a good
supply, common is obtainaMe at 2s Gd to 2s 7d per gallon,
fine in small parcels fetched 8s to 3s 2d. British Corn Spirits
have been in excellent request.
SricEs.—Nutmegs have been in excellent request, and
previous improved rates are fully sustained, although the
market bas Le:en well supplied. IVace is much in request,
and brings stiff rates. Cloves have been sparingly dealt in,
although there are sellers at preview-, low rates. For
Black Pepper the demand privately has been good, but
prices do not improve. White Pepper of fine and good
quality is wanted, and would bring fair market rates, but in-
ferior is dull of sale. Pimento met with attention, and buyers
arc compelled to pay stiff rates.: All sorts of Ginger are
wanted, and buyers have been compelled to pay stiffer rates.
Cassia Lignea. met with little attention, and holders are more
inclined to sell. Cinnamon generally is not to be had on
lower terms. Cassia Buds are still held with firmness.

TEA.—None has again been submitted to public sale,
but by private contract there is a fair quantity on offer of all
descriptions. Duty has been paid on 443,5901b5. at this port
during the pastweek. There has been no improvement in the
demand.

MGT. —To-thy Bengal Rice was less in request privately,
and 1,363 bags at auction sold at a fall on the rates of Friday
of 6d per cwt.
SALTIETRE.—To-day Rough Saltpetre met with attention
privately, and 480 bags of Calcutta at auction were sold at Gd
per cwt advance on last week's rates, and went at 23s to 28s
6d for fine strong grey good colour and chrystal, 4 per cent.
refraction.

Oils. —Prices have not improved for Linseed Oil, but a
fair business has been transacted on the spot. For forward
delivery there are sellers at 265, but few buyers to be met
with. For Rape Seed Oil a brisk demand sprung up, and
prices have risen. Oiive Oil met with ready purchasers, and
an advance in prices took place. Cocoa Nut met with a good
demand, at an advance. Palm has been largely dealt in.
Cod met with ready purchasers. Seal has been in excellent
request, and buyers are compelled to pay higher rates.
Sperm cannot be quoted dearer, but the demand is good.
Lard Oil met with a fair sale •

TALLow.—Extensive pnrchases have bean made in RUB-
&an on the spot, and further advanced rates are paid. For
deliveyy in spring mouths several contracts have been en-
tered into at Us to 52s 3d per cwt. Home-made has been
largely dealt in, and prices have advanced to 51s and 52,.

THE FOUNDERING OF THE SHIP
HOPE, 01? LIVERPOOL, OFF ST. DAVID'S

HEAD.
INQUEST ON THE BODIES OF THE FROZEN

SUFFERERS.

NEWQUAY, SATURDAY.—The inquest on the remains
of the ten unfortunate sailors belonging to the ship Elope,
of Liverpool, recently lost off St. David's Head, who
were washed ashore in the long-boat, frozen to death, as
previously noticed in the Morning Post; was brought to
a conclusion by Mr. Hamby, the Coroner, yesterday,
when several of tho survivors were examined, and the
following additional facts were elicited relative to the
deplorable event:— - •

The names of the deceased persons are as follows:
William Elliot, of Plymouth; Jacob Williams, of Sweden;
David Hughes, of Caernarvon; Thomas Brown, of the
Isle of Bute; Rtchard Cutler, of Plymouth; Charles
Colley, of Hull; William Lloyd, of Caernarvon; David
R.berts, of Liverpool; Thomas Collings, of America;
and another, r ame unknown.
The vessel, it appeared, was manned with a crew of
26, under the command of •Mr. W. Jones, master. She
sailed from Rio for Liverpool about three months ago,
with a cargo of guano. Boisterous weather rendered
the voyage one of a tedious character, the provisions
ran short, and for ta o or three weeks the, men were
placed on short allowance. On the 7th inst. the ship
got on shore on the Wicklow Bank, off the coast of Ire-
land, and the Captain, fearing she would go to pieces
had the boat lowered, and those belonging to the vessel
pushed off to the shore, which they succeeded iu gain.
ing. The following day, finding she held together, they
determined, if possible, to get her off. This they ef-
fected, and the' next day she was got under weigh, and
sailed for Liverpool, or the first port they couA make.
Within a few hours after, however, the weather became
worse, the wind blowing a perfect gale, with a heavy fall
of snow; the vessel had already nine feet of aster in her
hold, and it became evident that she would shortly foun-
der, as the pumps .were choked. The Captain, per:.
ceiving that her destruction was inevitable, called., all
hands, and told them to save themselves, as hee was
determined to abandon her. The deceased and six
others got into the long boat, and the Captain, officers,
and remainder of the crew took to the gig, leaving the
vessel fast settling. They kept together as close as the
weather and heavy sea would admit, when in the course
of the afternoon a schooner bore down and picked up
those in the gig. Those in the long boat saw this, and
tried all in their power to get up to her, but could not,
and were soon lost sight of, there being at the time a
thick fall of snow. An attempt was then made to re-
gain the Irish coast, which also failed;tbree of the oars
having broken. They then hoisted a small sail that was
in the boat, and night coming on, they bore away in the
direction of the English coast, keeping the north star
astern for their steering mark. Having no provisions in
the boat, and being thinly clad, they suffered intensely.
The frost was terribly severe and covered their cloths
with ice. On the second night they made the Lundy
Island lights, and saw a brig, which they hailed, but
it merely showed a light and passed on, without
offering assistance, although it was quite clear
they were seen. Already had many of them fallen
victims to a horrible death, and their frozen
bodies laid prostrate in the bottom of the boat, and the
next night saw three or four others also dead. The boat
had been drifted to Trevore Head, from whence it was
carried by the current into Mawgan Bay, where it was
seen by the Coastguard. Ten of the boat's crew had by
that time expired, and the remaining six would
inevitably have been lost, had not one of the persons
assembled swam off to the boat, while on the
breakers, and with the aid of a line secured
to the boat, it was hauled safely through the surf to the
beach; and the poor fellows were taken out. The wit-
nesses detailed their sufferings to have been truly awful,
they were sadly frost-bitten, and it will be some time
ere they recover. The cost guard, they said, had be
hayed to them most humanely. They took them to
their own dwellings, where every attention and comfort
was paid them by their families, thus restoring them to
a state of consciousness.

The jury having viewed the bodies, which lay in a
barn adjacent to the Mawgan Porth Station of the coast-
guard, they returned a verdict, " That the deceased
died from the effects of starvation and intense cold."
The loss of the Hope is estimated at 10,0001.

THE

PLAGUE

The Paris Academy of Medicine has, during the last
five months, cliovoted all its sittings to the thorough dis-
cussion of the conclusions come to by the Commission
appointed by it to consider the question of the plague.
The following is the result of this long discussion :
" 1. In the present condition of the population, and
their civilisation, the countries where the plague is still
generated are, in the first rank Egypt, then Syria, and
the Two Turkeys.
r" It is, however, to ba feared that the plague may
equally develop itself, without importation, in the Re.
gencies of Tripoli and Tunis, and in the empire of Mo-
rocco ; the same danger_ seems to exist no longer in

2. The conditions which favour and determine the
developraent of the plague are, in so far as observation
permits us to verify—dwelling on alluvial or marshy
soils—a hot and moist atmosphere—low, ill-ventilated,
and close houses—the accumulation of a great quantity
of animal and vegetable matter in a state of putrefac-
tion--insufficient and unwholesome food—great physical
misery—an habitual state of moral suffering—the negli-
gence of the laws of public and private health.
3. The plague in its sporadic state does not seem
capable of transmitting itself.
" The plague in its epidemic state, is transmissible,
either in the localities whsre the epidemy rages, or be-
yond those localities.
"It transmits itself by the aid of miasmas which
escape from the bodies of the sick ; these miasmas dif-
fused, in close and ill-ventilated places, may create
centres of pestilential infection.
" The transmissibility of the plague by the mere con-
tact with the sick, has not been proved by any strict
observation.

" Fresh observations are necessary to demonstrate
that the plague is or is net transmissible brithe clothes
and effects of the sick.

" It results from careful researches made in the Euro-
pean lazarets, that the plague has not been transmitted
by merchandise for more than a century.
"4. Beyond the limits of the centres of epidemy, the
plague has not appeared in suspected persons more than
eight days after a complete isolation.
"5. An enlightened and persevering application of the
laws of health, might, by destroying the causes of the
plague, prevent its development in these places which
still generate it.
" 6. Vessels from suspected places should be watched
on the departure, during the voyage, and on arrival, by
Fre,nTchheseamuiptaloryy-mpehtyl•tsicoiraansoaoPPointe I for this purpose.
"The good si stem of ventilation of
vessels should be insisted on during the voyage.
" Clean bills of health to be delivered in ordinary
times, that is, when the plague does not exist, or exists
only in the sporadic state ; foul bills, in times of pc.,tikr,..
tial epidemy, or imminence of epidemy.
"Our conclusions, 3 and 5, indicating, according to
facts hitherto observed, when there is any cause for im-
po-irg quarantines, and what shall be their duration, the
Academy leaves it to the authorities to determine by
what degress, and to what extent prudence permits the
roeyho on
the
lheeto,heapridi
the
aben
osafaatr
runodran:t sanatory
fuyprtlihanecgeßphysiciantwithelhoyef
results of observation to be reduced to practice.
.‘ The quarantine will be reckoned from the day of de
parture for vessels having a sanatory physician on board
quarantine,
flis:rulwa'sip)hrte
:ant
thtee:ovdseaers4:ni
nci orkatntyhehsebasyev,
the quarantine will commence from the day of arrival.
i Ito hagn
me
there should occur one or more cases of plague, or only
passengers and crew should be placed under the same
demic plague was actually raging.
" This quarantine will be made in the lazaret, and
never on board.

"'rho vessel will undergo a strict quarantine, the du
ration and conditions of which will be regulated by the
superior authorities.

The effects of passengers on board all vessels having
foul bills ot health, will continuo to be enveloped in lead
on departure, or still better, to be submitted to a suffi
cient ventilation during the voyages, if practicable. The
plans at present in use for purifying go-ids are regarded
as useless.

Finally, the lazarete should be arranged in such a
manner as to secure the isolation of the sick, and at tl-e
same time provide perfect ventilation. The sick ought,
besides, to receive all the help and cares usually bkmtowed
on ordinary invalids.

Lord Campbell left town yesterday for llartligge
House,-Roxburgshire.

THE TRIAL OF CAPTAIN BULL.
The Court assembled on Monday morning at Chatham
Barracks, according to adjournment, in orchr to hear
the prisoner's defence. Contrary to general expectation,
witnesses were called both by Major Shadforth and Cap-
tain Bull.
On the opening of the Court the prisoner called wit-
nesses to state the opinion they might have formed of
his character, both as an officer and a gentleman.
Captain G. Edwards, .57th Regiment, said—l have
known Captain Bull since the early part of last year. I
always considered him gentlemanly ?..nd correct. I was
intimately acquainted with him about a year in India,
and by that means had an opportunity of forming a cor-
rect opinion of him. I always considered him very
obedient to all orders he received in the way of military
duty.

Captain W. F. Harvey; 57th Regiment, said—l have
known Captain Bull since I joined the 57th Regiment in
1845. During that time I formed a high opinion of him
as an officer and a gentleman. I have never teen or
known anything of his disposition leading at all to the
subversion of military discipline.
Captain Langford Croft, 57th Regiment, said—l have
had the pleasure of Captain Bull's acquaintance since he
joined the 57th Regiment. I consider him a gentleman
and a man of honour, and a person disposed to be on
good terms with his brother officers. I never knew him
to assume a position subversive of military discipline, or
manifest a disposition to usurp authority that did not
belong to him.
The accused then handed in his defence, which was
read by the Deputy Judge-Advocate. It embraced the
various points connected with the evidence, and was at
great length.
It commeneed by thanking Major General Brotherton
and the members of the Court for the kind and attentive
indulgence they had 'shown towards him in the investi-
gation of the case. Having already engaged their atten-
tion for a considerable time, he would on the present oc-
casion occupy as little time as possible. He wished first
to direct the attention of the Court to the letter writti n
by the Town-Major of Cape Town, which had been pro-
duced by Major Shadforth, and used as evidence against
him. That letter contained an order to release Major
Shadforth, and place him (Captain Bull) in arrest: al-
though that document hail been produced in evidence,
there was no proof that the signature to it was that of the
Town-Major. He thought the Court attached undue
importance to it. It was evident from the letter that a
court of inquiry had assembled, but that was no proof
it was a just one. He wished, however, to cast no re-
flections on the members of that Court, which was com-
posed only of three officers; but he did not think that a
full investigation had taken place, for that Court was
only engaged three hours in deliberation, whilst the pre-
sent, which was one of a very similar character, had ex-
tended over a period of 30 hours. In directing the at-
tention of the Court to the evidence of Captain Stanley,
he dwelt upon that portion wherein he stated that he
would not leave his cabin to juin him in what he
considered a most irregular proceeding; to assist him,
by his presence, in assuming the command of the
regiment. On this point he dwelt with much force, sub-
mitting that if Captain. Stanley believed Major Shad-
forth was sober, he should have informed him that such
was the case, and thus have endeavoured to avert what
he considered a violation of military discipline. lie
expressed himself, in strong terms on that point, and
said he would with confidence leave the Court to draw
its own inference. Ho next directed their attention to
the evidence in support of the defence. With regard to
that of Mr. Allen, the commander of the vessel, who
had deposed that he saw Major Shadforth come on
board, fall down on the deck, and afterwards
.stagger
into the middy, he begged to assure the Court that he
had no feelings of animosity, nor any desire to injure
Major Shadforth or the other two officers. Turning
aside from the evidence, would it not seem that if Major
Shadforth was not in the state sworn to by the witnesses,
he would have come into the cuddy when called
upon ? Was it not his bounden duty to do
so ? which, if he had done, be assured the
Court that he would have found no stronger supporter
than himself. The only inference in his (Captain Bull's)
unbiassed judgment was, that Major Shadforth was
aware of his incapacity, and that prevented his coming
out. If such had not been the case, Major Shadforth
. might, at that time, have repelled with certain success
the char. nel then brought again t him. In the evi-
dence of Lieutenant Chads these was an important
part, where the witness stated he was called up by Major
Shadforth, and on going to his cabin he told him that
he did not want him ; that he had not sent for him. He
always respected Major Shadforth, and always paid him
that deference which was due to a commanding officer.
It had been stated that he had been reprimanded by the
major on the occasion of his leaving the barque Mary
Anne, whilst on duty, to go on board her Majesty's
steamer Thunderbolt. Now ho could assert with truth
that that reprimand engendered no feeling of resentment
or malice against the major. He had, however, had his
own feelings of remorse and regret at leaving the Mary
Anne as he had done on that occasion. He new knew
of any animosity existing between Major Shadf‘th and
Mr. Allen, nor was he himself particularly intimate with
him. Ho knew at the time that he was called by Cap-
tain Allen that he was taking a responsible position. He
was called from his bed by the captain of the ship, who
demanded his aid to protect the vessel from the fearful
risk of lire. Had he remained quiet, and anything had
occurred, he would have been guilty of culpable crimi-
nality, which must have been taken notice of hereafter.
As it was represented to him by the master of the Mary
Anne, he need not tell the Court it required a grave
consideration what to do. It was impossible to say what
a man may do who is deprived of his reason. On such
a report being made of the state of a commanding
officer, was the next in command to be a passive spec-
tator ? If he had remained quiet, it was impossible to
say what might have occurred. The captain might have
called together his crew, quarrelling might have ensued,
and what would have been said to him for remaining
passive ? Ile would have been made amenable for neg-
lect of duty. He conceived that the . master had good
grounds for his rel. ort. Ho had himself called Lieute-
nant Grant as a witness, who had told the Court of the
noise going on, in the cuddy. He thought the Court
could not consider, under such circumstances, that the
ship was in safety. When he proceeded to Major
Shadforth's cabin. he went with a determination to place
him, if drunk, in arrest ; if sober, to tell him of the ac-
cusation that had been made against him : and when he
saw him the state he was in was but too evident. He
maintained he had infringed no orders to the prejudice
of military discipline, but that he had acted in strict ac-
cordance with military law. Captain Bull then referred
to the 104th Article of War, with regard to the quelling
all disorders, and nutting a commanding officer in
arrest, and stated that in December, .1819, a general
court-martial assembled at Plymouth, for the trial
of Lieutenant-COlonel Hogg, for coming on parade
in a state of drunkenness. He was found guilty, and
sentenced to be cashiered ; but his Royal Highness the
Prince Regent, taking into consideration the destitution
Colonel liogg would be in at his advanced stage of life,
ordered him to receive the mitigated value of the com-
mission. He would submit, with such a precedent, that
no doubt could exist in the minds of the Court but that
he had acted right in patting his commanding officer in
arrest; for, could any one doubt but that the word
" disorders," spoken of in the Articles of War, inferred
drunkenness ? It might be said, on the report being
made to him, that he might have waited till the morn-
ing. What, if he had done so, would have been the
issue? Why, he would have been told that he 'should
have done it at the time. Whatever view the Court
might take of it, he assured them that he had already
suffered most severely ; he had been kept 77 days in
close arrest whilst on board ship, and had remained so
since October. It was impossible that he could have
been influenced by any ill-feeling. He denied that his
conduct had been contrary to the Articles of War, on
which he rested his defence. He submitted, with con-
fidence, that it could be no matter of deliberation, for he
li was called suddenly from his bed ; and he assured them
he was only actuated by a desire to uphold the good of
her Majesty's service.
The court was then cleared, axd on re-admission the
President said the prosecutor, having heard the de-
fence, might now call any witnesses in reply.
Major Shadforth then called Lieutenant R. Reed, late
of the Sapphire, whom he questioned.
Were you on board the barque Mary Ann on the
9th of July? did you see me on board? and, if so, what
state was I in?—l was on board, and saw you and se-
veral officers come on board. In coming over the gang-
way your foot slipped, and you fell upon the deck, it
being very rainy and the gangway .being very awkward,
there being a plank across it. You immediately walked
to the cuddy, to my idea apparently sober. I nearly fell
down myself coming over, and am not at all surprised
that a military officer, and not so accustomed to ships as
myself, should have fallen.
Did you see Lieutenant Hunt on the evening in ques-
tion ; and, if so, what state was ho in?—l did; I was
conversing with him in the cuddy, and he was then per-
fectly sober.
By the COURT.—Had you any conversation with
Major Shadforth on the night in question?—l had not.
Was it raining at the time Major Shadforth came on
board?—lt was; and I was kept on board the Mary
Anne half an hour afterwards in consequence.
Assistant-Surgeon Jackson was next called, and
questioned by Major Shadfurth.
Were you in company with me on the 9th of July? If
so, did you return with me to the Mary Anne, and what
state was I in?—l was with you, and returned to the
ship with you, and you were sober. On coming on
board the deck was very slippery, and the night exces-
sively dark; there were ropes and planks which caused
you to slip. It rained at the time, and you ordered tar-
paulings to be put over the hatchways in consequence.
Some time after Lieutenants Hunt and Logan and myself
were seated in the cuddy, we were laughing and talking
together rather loudly. You tent to us, and wished us
not to make so much noise, as you wanted to go to sleep.
We then dispersed.
Did you see Lieutenants Hunt and Logan that night,
and were they sober?
One of the members objected to the question being
put, bat the Pretident said the defence having been
founded on drunkenness it was incumbent on the Court
to hear the witness.
The question being repeated, witness replied that he
saw them both, and they were sober when they went
to bed.
Captain Stanley, in answer to questions, said I saw the
major come on board on the 9th. I did not observe any-
thing particular in his appearance. The deck was lum-
bered, and it was likely that a person would slip.
By the COUAT—Was Major Shadforth sober on the
night in question?—Nothing whatever occurred to give
ere a contraro opinion, except the circumstance of his
slipping on the deck.
On what part of the deck were you when Major Shad-
forth came on board?—l was standing on the quarter. i
deck, in conversation with Lieutenant Reed, First Lieu-
tenant of the Sapphire. Mr. Allen, the master, was also
there.

Had you any conversation with Major Shadforth on
that night?—l received verbal orders from the major.