The Sun.
London, England, 1848-11-18 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH Nov. 17.—Captain Lord John Hay,
C. 8., Lord of the Admiralty, accompanied by
Captain Ellice, Comptroller of Steam llf.aeldiary, at the
Admiralty, arrived here this afternoon to inspect the
Reyuard and Plumper screw schooners, Commanders
Cracroft and Nolloth. _ _ _

The Sharpshooter iron screw vessel, of 100-horse
power, Lieutenant Commander Bayley, and the Rifleman
screw vessel, of 200-horse power, Lieutenant Commander
Crofton, the former of iron and the latter of wood con.
struction, aro ordered to sea to-morrow on an experi-
mental cruise under the command of Captain Horatio
Austen, C. 8., of the Blenheim. Inspector Baker, of the
Royal yacht, also goes out in the Rifleman. The first
trial will be to ascertain the quantity of fuel they re-
spectively consume. It must be borne in mind that these
vessels itre.of the same size and construction, the mate-
rials of which they are built only being different, and
they were originally fitted with engines of similar
power. The Teazer, however, having on trial been
found to be overpowered with engines of 100-horse,
was ordered to have new ones of 60, and the Sharp-
shooter, not having answered well either, it
was determined to remove hers, and give her
the Teaser's engines. This has been done,
and she is said to work better. The object of the ;pre-
sent trial is therefore an important one, as it will bear on
the question of whether all our recently-built steamers
have been overpowered or not. The best judges are of
opinion that they have. 'Under these circumstances,
therefore, the Sharpshooter, being the smaller power,
will be the standard of comparison. She is to go at her
greatest speed with full power. The Rifleman is to re-
gulate her speed by that of the Sharpshooter, diminish-
ing her fuel until she goes at the same rate as the latter.
The fuel is to be correctly weighed, and the comparison
drawn after the trial is over. The trial is to be in the
first instance with steam alone, within the Isle of Wight.
After that is over, they are to run to sea, and try their
rates in steaming, steaming and sailing, and sailing alone,
They are to try the latter both by and before the wind,
but the principal object is to ascertain the comparative
consumption of fuel and rate of speed of two vessels of
similar build; one having only half the power of the
other, and the one of least power being built of iron.
Should the consumption be equal in gaining any point:of
distance, it is certain the full power will have the advan-
tage, as that may be put on whenever necessity may re-
quite greater speed.
The Sappho, 12, being rigged, it is wished to try her
in Rear-Admiral Sir C. Napier's squadron, but as there
appeared to be some difficulty in the way of getting her
manned pro tern. from the Excellent, and the Admiralty
do not wish to commission her for that object alone, it is
not certain:that she will join. In 'fact, it is most likely
she will not, as her rate of sailing and general qualities
are already known.
Toe Rifleman screw-steamer, Lieutenant S. Crofton,
has had her compasses tried and adjusted for local at-
traction, and went out of harbour this afternoon. The
whole of the ships and steamers at Spitheaa will be paid
wages duo or in advance to-morrow, preparatory to their
sailing.
The Black Eagle Admiralty steam-yacht, Master
Commander S. 13. Cook, sailed, in pursuance of Admiralty
orders, this afternoontor Woolwich.
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The. Orestes, 14, Commander Hawker, is fast pro-
gressing in ber equipment. Sho ha. top aslant masts on
end, and her rigging sparred down for the
The Stromboli steam-sloop, Commander Lord A. W.
Beauclerk, went out of the harbour and anchored at
Spithead this afternoon. She is quite ready for sea,
having taken on board her powder while leaving the
harbour.

In order to avoid all unnecessary (Idly in pa3ing her
off, the pay-books of the Superb are ordered to be trans-
mitted to the Admiralty as soon as she arrives. She is
momentarily expected.
The Echo steam-tug was undocked this afternoon.
IN PORT ♦ND FITTING.

The Victory, flag-ship; Illustrious, ordinary flag-
ship; Victoria and Albert Royal yacht; Excellent gun-
nery exercise ship ;;Blenheim, 56, guard ship for steamers;
Uri stes, 14; and Rolla, 6, exercise brig for naval ap-
prentices; the Plumper, Reynard, Fairy, Fire Queen,
Myrtle, Echo, and Bee steam-vessels; the Fanny, Port-
Admiral's y acht; and Portsmouth, Admiral Superin-
tendent's yacht.
At Spithead—The St. Vincent, 120; Prince Regent,
92; Powerful, 84; the Driver and Stromboli steam
sloops; the Rifleman and Sharpshooter steam schooners.
In the old Basin—Pembroke, 72; Defence, convict
hulk; and Malabar coal depot.
In Dock— Princess Charlotte, 104; Collingwood, 80;
Vindictive, 50; and Flying Fish, 12.
In the Steam Basin—Ajax, 56, steam block ship;
Retribution and Centaur steam frigates, Cormorant,
Plimnix, and,Salamander steam sloops; Jackal and Utter
steamers.

Wind W., fresh breezes and cloudy weather.
Wool.wicti, Nov. 17.—Rear-Admiral J. W. Deans
Dundas, C. 8., and Commodore Henry Eden, late Secre-
tary to the First Lord of the Admiralty, arrived at the
Woolwich Dockyard yesterday afternoon, and wrre re-
ceived by Commodore Sir Gordon Bremer, K.C.8.,
K.C.H., and Captain Fitzroy, and also the heads of the
various departments, who were introduced to Commo-
dore Eden on his assuming the duties of Superintendent
of the dockyard. Captain Fitzroy has again resumed
the duties to-day of Acting-Superintendent, and will
continue to perlorm them for one month until the arri-
val of Commodore Eden for permanent duty.
The heads of the various departments assembled in
the pay-office with the respective clerks, and having
voted Mr. Atherton, chief engineer, to the chair, agreed
to an address, which has been presented to Commodore
Sir Gordon Bremer, on his resigning the superintendent-
ship of the dockyard. The workmen of the dockyard
have also testified their loyalty, by presenting the fol-
lowing request, which was highly appreciated by the
gallant Commodore, who, although he declined the
honour, assured them that he took the goodwill which
caused then to make the offer for the deed:—
" Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, Nov. 14, 1848.
" the undersigned, the workmen belonging
to her Majesty's dockyard here, the superintendence of
which establishment, with deep regret we are acquainted
you are about to resign, having heard that, at the meet-
ing of our superiors held last evening in the above yard,
no proposal *iiB made for the workmen to show their loyalty i
for the kind, efficient, and very generous manner n
which you have exercised your authority whilst placed
at the head of this great naval department, do hereby
eat-flatly request that yoti will be pleased to direct that
the battalion be allowed one hour's leave on Thursday
next, to come into the yard in uniform, to pay a last and
final respect to you as Colonel of that Brigade.
b Trusting you will thus favour us, wo remain your
attached and devoted servants.
" To Commodore Sir George Bremer,
K.C.8.,

Rear-Admiral Dundas, Commodore Eden, Commo-
dore Sir Gordon Bremer, and Captain Fitzroy went on
board the flag-ship, the Fisgard, and the two former ex•
pressed themselves much pleased with her appearance.
The Teazer steam-vessel, Lieutenant-Commander Sel.
wyn, will leave on the 20th for North Yarmouth, to fully
test her engines and capabilities in the North Sea, before
proceeding to the coast of Africa.
The Hermes steam-ve-Eel arrived to-day, and the offi-
cers and crew are to be turned over to the Confiance
steam ♦easel.

The Zephyr, Holyhead mail steam-packet, arrived to-
day to be paid off.
CIikTRAM, Nov. 17. The Vernon, 50 guns, was
taken into dock on the 13th Instant, and has had tk.e
whole of the copper stripped off her bottom, prepara-
tory to being opened for a special survey per Admiralty
order.
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The Castor, 36 guns, fitting for sea, was put out of
dock on the 15th instant, and the Daphne, 18 guns,
Captain E. G. Fanshawe, was taken into dock the same
tide to have her bottom cleaned; she was undocked lust
evening, and sails out of this port on Saturday, the 18th.
The Rosamond steam sloop is complete in her rigging,
and her sails are all in their places. She will be out cif
the hands of the dockyard on the 22d instant.
The Black Prince, 72 guns, was yesterday navigated
to Woolwich by the African and Monkey steam-vessels,
to serve as a convict hospital-ship at that port.

SCOTCH CURB FOR CHOLERA.—Chiefly owing to
the alarm of cholera, in one day last week 1,5001. of
duties was received at the Custom ;louse of Leith, for
brandy alone.—Glasgoto Courier,

UNIVU.SIT YIN T L
IVERSITY OF LONDON.

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COND EXAMINATION F. )1i THE DEGREE t.,F BACHELOE..
OF MEDICINE.-1848.

EXAMlNERS.—Physiology : Dr. Carpenter, F.R.S..
Surgery: Sir Stephen L. Hammick. Bart., and Cmsar H.
Hawkins, Esq. Medicine: Dr. Billing, and Dr.
Tweddie, F.R.S. Midwifery: Dr. Rigby. Forensic
Medicine: W. T. Brande, Esq., F.R.S., Dr. Pereira,
F.R.S., and Dr. Rigby.
FIRST DlVisiorc—Arthur Charles Copeman, King's
College. James Samuel Drury, Adjoining St. George's
Hospital; John Owen Evans, University College; Wal-
ter Battershell Gill, King's College; Sasnuel Osborne
Habershon, Guy's Hospital; Arthur Hill Hassan, Royal
College of Surgeons in Ireland; Daniel Hooper, Guy's
Hospital; William M•Cres, St. George's ILospital; Ed-
ward Palmer, University College; Arthur Tamed Payne,
King's College; William Scovell Savory, St. Bartholo-
mew's Hospital ; Hubert Shelley, Guy's Hospital ;
Francis Sibson, University of Edinburgh; Samuel
Wilke, Guy's Hospital; and William Thomas Gdrratt
Woodforde, University College—medical schools.
SECoND DlvxsloN.—Frederick William Pearce Jago,
London Hospital; Henry Lang, University College;
Robert Deverell 13 per, Middlesex Hospital; William
Ryan, Middlesex and Jervis-street Hospitals; and Wit-
ham Henry Octavius Sankey, St. Bartholomew's Hos-
pital—medical schools.
OXFORD, Nov. 16.—1 n a convocation holden this day,
the Rev. John Browne, of St. John's College, Cara-
bridge, was admitted ad eundem.
In a congregation holden at the same time, the fol-
lowing degrees were conferred:—
Masters of Arts—George C. Tufnell, Wadham Col-
lege; Henry Stobart, Queen's College; Rev. W. W.
Spicer, Christ Church; Rev. N. J. Spicer, Christ
Church; William Feetham, St. John's College; Rev.
George Pardoe, St. John's College; Rev. J. F. Moor,
Oriel College; Rev. J. Yalden, Nevill College.
Bachelors of Arts—Hugh H. Birley, Balliol College;
George A. Hulbert, Trinity College, Grand Com-
pounders; William Manners Sutton, Merton College,
Grand Compounder; Arthur Lovedsy, Balliol College;
Alfred George Bleeck, Trinity College; Henry G. Met-
calfe,- Trinity College; John Sheldon, Trinity College;
Stephen Soames, Trinity College; John George Wood,
Merton College; Lewis A. Cramer, New Inn Hall;
Edward R. Jodrell, New Inn Hall ; .Mamerto Guerits,
St. Edmund Hall ; John Ferguson, Queen's College ;
Charles W. M. Bartholomew, Exeter College ; Joseph
G. Bourne, Bartholomew College ; George Howard,
Christ Church ; Russell Howell, Christ Church; Charles
J. Fuller, St. Mary Hall; Samuel J. Wambey, St.
Mary Hall; Richard H. M`Gachim, Pembroke College;
John Polehampton, Pembroke College; Thomas Brut-
ton, Pembroke College; Joseph S. Hilliard, St. John's
College; Thomas Alfred Wills, St. John's College;
Cadwallader Coker, Fellow of New College; George
Pemberton,: &hoar of Jesus College; George Gi
Oriel College.
The Rev. William Cole, ALA., of Merton College, has
been appointed Head Master of the Collegiate Grammar
School, Southwell, Nottinghamshire.
The Rev. William Sowell, B.D , Fellow of Exeter
College, has been appointed by the Bishop of London a
Whitehall Preacher.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
NEWPORT PAGNELL STEEPLE-CHASES.
FRIDAY.

Sweepstakes of 5 sm. each, and 25 added; 12st each;
winner to be sold for 2001., &c.; 4 miles. (7 Subs.)
Mr. Langham's Gayhurst (Archer) 1
Mr. Sternay's Canterbury ... •.. ... 2
Mr. Tilbury's Culverthorpe 3
The following also ran:—The Hackney, Volunteer,
Thistle and Pendennis. 6 to 4 agst Gayhurst. Won
easy; a head between second and third.

Siatch, 50 sov.—Mr. Hunt's Artful Dodger, llst 71b
(owner), beat Mr. Oliver's Grasshopper, 1 Ist 71b. sto
4on Grasshopper. Won in a canter.
Handicap Sweepstakes of 25 soya. each; 15 ft, and 100
added; second to save his stake; 4 miles.
Mr. Symond's Charity, 9st 131 b ... (Archer) 1
Mr. 011iver's Pullaway, lOst .. 2
The following also started :—Mr. Elmore's British
Yeoman, llst 81b—Mr. Braithwaite's Dubious, lOst 71b
—Mr. Beville's Alexander, lOst 51b—Mr. J. Anderson's
The Hermit, 9st 121 b—and Mr. J. Anderson's Profli-
gate, 9st 111 b,

3 to 1 agst Pullaway, 7 to 2 agst Dubious; 7 to 2 agst
Alexander, 5 to 1 agst Charity, and 8 to 1 agst Profli-
gate. Won easy.
BETTING AT MANCIIESTER.—FRIDAY.
LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE.-7 to 2 agst Proceed
(taken)-5 to 1 agat Alfred (taken)-6 to 1 agat St.
Leger (taken)-11 to 1 agst British Yeoman (taken)-
12 to 1 agst Boxkeeper (taken)-12 to 1 agst Wolver-
hampton (taken).
CHESTER CUP.-1,000 to 15 apt DaWBOD'S lot (taken)
—nothing else backed.
2.000 GUINEAS STAKES.-5 to 1 agst Honeycomb
(taken to a pooey).

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DEumr.--74 to-I-offered about Flying Dutchman, and
7 to i egst Tadmor, but nothing done. ,
ASHDOWN PARK COURSING MEETING.
THURSDAY.

The Derby—(Second Ties).
Bryan O'Lynn beat Sam—Look-out beat Dacian—
Cockaigae beat Old Harry.

Third Ties.

Bryan O'Lynn ran a by 07-Cockaigne beat Look out.

The Oaks-:-(Second Ties).
Fair Toes beat Landgravine—Wowski beat Fairy
Rini (dr.)—lioulette beat Erin—Blue Stockings beat
Light of other Days.

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