The Sun.
London, England, 1846-06-04 00:00:00

THE NAVY.
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF OFFICERS APPOINTED TO SEPA''
1
nA.i.,,..: C. OMMANDS DURING THE PRECEDING MONTH',
SPECIFYING i'asf: COMMAND TO WHICH APPOINTED,
AND TUF lIECOMMiNEATORY SERVICES OF THE

OFFICER.
Austin, Captain Horatio T., C. 8., to the St. Vincent,
120, to superintend the machinery of the steam souadron
of evolution—Commanded the Cyclops steam frigate at
the capture of St. Jean d'Acre, and has made steam
machinery as applied to navigation his particular study-
Brown, Commander Charles F., to command the
Osprey, vice Patten, suspended—Served as lieutenant in
the Asia during all the operations on the coast of Syria,
including the capture of St. Jean d'Acre.
Drew, Captain Andrew, to be naval storekeeper and
Admiralty agent at the Cape of Good Hope, via Breaks,
deceased—Was midshipman of the Eurotas in the
gallant action with the Clorinde in 1814 ; when senior
lieutenant of the Thetis commanded the seamen and
marines landed to act against the Ashantees in 1823,
.nd when employed in Canada during the rebellion was
mainly instrumental in the capture and destruction of
;he Caroline steamer. The appointment of a post cap-
tain to ;I*o a naval storekeeper has given rise to much
heart-burning among the pursers.
Mite, Commander Pechi Hart, to command the
Flying Fish, vice Haaris, invalided—Has principally
served in the West Indies and coast of Africa. Is son of •
Sir Percival Hart Dyke, Bart.
Elliot, Captain George, to command the Eurydice.--
Has principally served iu the East Indies and South
A:nerica, and recently commanded the saaae vessel fur
nearly three years in the West Indies Is ti;e son of
Rear-Admiral the Hon. George Elliot, the constalctnr
>f the Eurydice.
Lowe, Commander Gower, to command the Crocodile
—Was actively employed against the pirates in the
Straits of Malacca, and was promoted to his present
rank in 1840, for his services as senior lieutenant of the
Revenge, at the capture of St. Jean d'Acre.
Luau, Commander John, to command the Virago--
Was midshipman of the Phcebe frigate in the action with,
ind capture of, the American frigate Essex, and served
in the boats of the Revolutionaire at the capture of
several pirates in the Mediterranean.
Maxwell, Captain John 8., to commission the Dido---
Has been actively employed in command of cruisers on
the West India station, where he captured several
slavers. Is the son of the late gallant and distinguished
Sir Murray Maxwell.
Shepherd, Captain John, to command the St. Vincent,
120—Has served in all quarters of the globe, and re-
cently commanded the Sparrowhawk on the South
American station.
Stanley, Captain Owen, to commission the Rattlesnake
,urveying vessel—ls a scientific officer of considerable
distinction. Was astrologist in the Terror in Sir
George Back's expedition in 1836-7. Is a son of the
Bishop of Norwich.
Symonds, Captain T. M. C., to commission the Spar-
tan—Has served in the East and West Indies, and
recently commanded the Rover, on the latter station.
Is a son of Sir William Symonds, surveyor of the navy.
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF OFFICERS WHO HAVE OW'
TAINED PROMOTION DURING THE PRECEDING MONTIrs
SPECIFYING THE SENIORITY OF THE OFFICER'S PRE
VIOUS RANK, HIS RECOMMENDATORY SERVICES, AND
THE RANK TO WHICH PROMOTED.
Browne, Lord John, to the rank of lieutenant, for
which he passed in 1843—Has served in cruisers in the
West Indies, and been employed on surveying service in
the Mediterranean. Is a son of the Marquis of Sligo.
Bruce, Thomas C., to the rank of lieutenant, for which
he passed in 1841—Was actively employed on the coast
of yi•ja during all the recent operations there, including
the captur: of St. Jean d'Acre.
Cerjat, C. T, W. G., to the rank of lieutenant, for
which he passed in 1840—Was in the Firebrand (or_
which vessel he is now acting lieutenant) in the recent
operations in the River Plate.
Corhet, John, to the rank of lieutenant, for which be
passed in 1840—Was midshipman of the Carysfort dud?
w
all the operations on the coast of Syria, including
capture of St. Jean d'Acre.
Darnell, Philip W., to the rank of lieutenant, for whicall
he passed in 1843 Was midshipman of the Haaara
throughout all the operations on the coast of Syria.
which
Egerton, Francis, to the rank of lieutenant, for
he passed in 1845—Son of Lord Francis Egerton..
Ilart, Thomas, to the rank of master, mchs he
üb-
for
passed in 1832, having been nearly 14 yes',93.cn timehe
ordinate rank, during the greater part of wh:
nas been actively employed in all parts of the gilwe_:,hich
Hood, William H., to the rank of lieutenant, fo•r "
the
he passed in 1840—Was strongly recommended bj
comptroller-general of the coast guard, for his long F'"
excellent services in that department.
fll
which he
passed
presente rankof
serving
Terror, in Sir John Franklin's expedition to
Arctic regions. t, for
M'Gri gor, Charles G., to the rank of lieutenant,
which he passed in 1840 ; at present acting-lieutenant of
iiienug t.en on all
lt3tot!
he America, on the South American station.
whichMuuday,
lie e 11111.3 3:1" to the rank of lieutenant, for
e passe in 84
Nevill, Commander William, to the rank of captain--:
Was made a lieutenant in 1816, and commander in 182
h
—Was promoted to his present rank on paying- off the
Serpent from the East India station.
Osborne, Sheri-11rd. to the rank of lieutenant, for
which he passed in 1843—Served in the Hyacinth and
Columbine sloops during the whole period of hostility
with China.
Otway, Commander Sir George, Bart.. to the rank
of captain—Was made a lieutenant in 1838, and a com-
•ganner in 1841, and was promoted to his present rank
, •
demise of his gallant father, Sir Robert Otway-
Parish, John E., to the rank of lieutenant, for which
he passed in IV2.
Parker Hyd ‘, to the rank of lieutenant, for which be
passed but a few days previous to his promotion.
Prettyman, Lieutenant William, to the rank of corn'inander—Was a lieutenant of twenty-three years' slap
ing, and while recently in command of the LllCiferu,
Comet steam- vessels, rendered very efficient sere
w"
under trying and difficult circumstances.
of coin-
Smith, Lieutenant John M`D., to the rank
t for
madder—Was promoted to the rank of lieutenan
of
his services on the coast of Syria and at the cap
St. Jean d'Acre, and to his present rank at the dyi of
ng
request of Commodore Jones, sad in consideratten
his valuable services as first-lieutenant of the Fen goon
during the whole time of the commodore's illnes
the coast.
Tatham, Lieutenant Edward, to tht' rank of COc013:1-
mander—Was made a lieutenant in 1838, and was Pro-
moted to his present rank chiefly for his gallantrji;
saving the life of a marine, who fell overboard in IP
Medway.
Twists, Lieutenant R. W., to the rank of commanaol
—Was made a lieutenant in 1829, having previously
served seventeen years in a subordinate rank.

DREADFUL ACCIDENT.— Loss OF Two M
LIITOP-,,f
(FRO MA CORRESPONDENT.)—I send you the particulars v..
a serious accident that occurred yesterday near llowici
terrace, Westminster, attended with loss of life. Thern
is a large sewer near;y opposite this house—a public thorough;
tare—which runs through Messrs. Elliott's brewery, and 8
this point it isquite exposed—no covering or rail whateser_;
It appears that three young children, belonging to them'!
man named Whitehouse, a cotz.lheaver, were amusingle
selves on the banks by catching corks'
that came from Id
brewery, when they all fell in A lad, Yearsbut
age, immediately plunged in and brought one on shore._e_
life was extinct, the water being only about two feet sate
Another of the sufferers was got out in an exhausted
ofroi
only eight
and taken to the hospital, but has since died. The b Zaire
the third has not yet been found. So many' ueeiden,t9, the
occurred at this spot lately, that it is most disgi:iwafin °at, to
part of the authorities that something teas not beet do
prevent them. i„,,,,....' 3.
MILITARY OFFICERS FOR INDIA..--CIIATIKAM, .-P '''''" ee•
—The following officers of regiments serving
been selected from the Provisional Battalion by C("° up
Thomas r: sere, KM., for embarkation in the ships takenthe
for the present ~'Pason for the conveyance of troops for are,
presidency of Bengai and Bombay :—Those for Bengal la'
the 9th Foot—Captain Frederick 1). Lister, Lieutenant iy,
ney Walshe, Lieutenant W. (i. Cassidy, Lieutenant ";,,,,
Waddicombe, Ensign W. P. Ferry, Ensign 11. R. 3j°„,„er;
in India !lapel
Ensign C. W. Loinsworth, and Ensign S. B. Df. °'''l-"i 1:1.
10th Foot—Lieutenant M. Grove Mansell, Lieutena;lerkp
M'Manus Sall, Ensign P. Browne Lucas, Ensign C.„it'uoir
ley Calcott, Ensign J. C. Goodfellow, and Ensigr. P• `" wit
Travers; 21st Royal North British Fusileers
John Watson, Ensign M. M'Gregor, and Ensign C. B. J,
veney ; 29th Regiment—Ensign C. H. Levinge, Ensign
S. Henderson, and Ensign W. L. D. Smith; 50th Qu ,
11. Pegg
Own—Captain James John Enoch and Ensign.B. ,
53d Regiment—Captain W. J. 'Verner, LieutenanEn .
.i.
A. Robertsor, Ensign H. F. H. Parker, Ensign,. Lays.
Johnston, and Ensign F. Cleeves ; 61st Regiment'.o..-
sign R. Greig ; 62d Regiment—Major H. .Astier, r:Ar.
sign R. A. Wood ; 80th Regiment—Lieutenant
.liti
H. Candler, and Ensign the Hon. J. 11. Brown ; Yi.n.
Regiment—Ensign G. C. Pemberton ; 98th Regiment--iv.7l,
--lam
tails C. R. Ildertoo, with Lieutenant F. Grantham, 1.0
tenant G. N. Bredin, and Lieutenant R. J. Hughes. ~,,,.
those for Bombay are, the 22d Regiment--Captain T. Orli
ter, Lieutenant W. Mayne, Ensign A. ,T. B. L. Butt, ali,
Assistant-Surgeon J. P. Moline ; 28th Regibent—CePt„lit,
abni.dAEnndsrigeNsn-s,p.Liiie.upte.nAanplinG;.
and Burrell,
78th EnsignH ig
R. Gillmore and Ensign R. Bogle. The -
whole of the 'nob,
are expected to embark in the course of the present 1-13'" lit
as they are to hold themselves in readiness to proceed /II
hlanderjsiricbonsigtiv-e.

informationi h ei r
DARlNGrespective
was
OUTRAGEn
the committal of. the following
of
Mr.o'clock
i ay,
AND ROBBERY. .-- Pester
.. of
went into the shopuated throughout the police distriishcici.::
gate-street, Ci
one appeared
A box full was accordingly
ibno daringstsfhhe
oroo,juvf4tnor
rcategh,neeoistflos:dfiZet
oi. etrr:.
Between nine a
of ty, and asked to look at some. satin ha Ijllo
to examine them, he suddenly threw a (111,„Thiett
cayenne pepper into the eyes of the shopman, " re.
completely blinded him and caused him the utmost toft.,h
The other, at the same moment, darted out a the shop with
a tin cash box, containing
silver, and a cheque drawn on the Union Bank of Pen
and and he was quickly followed by his companion. The Peredees-
of the cheque has been stopped. One of the feetthievesisseco
about 60/. in notes. gold, .r_"..,
cribed as being about twenty years of age, five din A
inches high, very dark hair and complexion, dresses c _
corded shooting jacket, with large pockets,
very dirty and bad. lhe other is about twentY-fiv! Years
age, five feet nine inches high, rather dark hair, an'
and WI"
in a Taglioni coat, with pockets in front, dark Vest
sers, and of respectable appearance. • g Waiter
FOLxEsToNE.—Mr. Charles Ifeyward, landing
~„.6 of
at the port of London, has been appointed to the :tr.'
cmiptreller and principal landing waiter at Folkest
will
..ke
VERSAILLES SPRING MEETING. the racesthosll:ne
place next Sunday, and the succeeding one, 1.1
and wore
earosoi
de Satory. The following events are the Minister of C°l'
day : The Versailles Plate of 1,200 f.; an
the
ma Plate of 1,500 f. ; the Orleans Plate of I,oou • ;
Handicap of 5,000 f. Xing of the
M. Lariviere has been charged by the
French to paint a portrait of Ibrahim. Pacha• ~.,.:., ts car
On leaving the Tuileries yesterday the rb.i.
de the first
uchgviolence
riage ran against one of the stone posts with .., and
that the axletree was broken. The King and Quee7eived
another person who was with them in the carriav,
L no injury..—,Ga/iftwii of Tuesday.