The Sun.
London, England, 1846-09-01 00:00:00

TUESDAY EVENIN

are at present ,in Northampton. I haie friendships
' halves, or in a mean way conferred. lam very open to
you, but my intention i.; what you would thoroughly
esteem me for could you see its. basis.
" A dependence in London," the generous Digges
continues, " may be precarious. You shall have money
to bring you to me, and shall command what you want
to make your appearance as decent as it ought to be.
Now if you have that solid understanding I think you
posSessed of, you will accept what I offer, with as much
frankness as my offer is made. I live much at home. I
have prepared a snug bed-chamber under my' roof for
you, and we will live like friends and philosophers
together. D— strolling! leave it off. Come to me di-
rectly. I don't want you to play, for our company is
full ; but, for God's sake, take time, and look about
you before you go up to London. A man is always re-
spected in this mean world just according to the credit he
seems to have with his tailor. Now I have, in my life-
time, been out of my tailor's good graces, and so may
you be, or any honest fellow, without shame or scandal.
Look you, my good and grave sir, do net hesitate, but
take a friend's advice whose heart beats to serve ycu.
Write to me by next post ; not a letter of thanks, but a
plain declaration that I shall see you. We arc at my
old house at the bottom of the Canongate, which I have
taken for a year ; there we will sit down and alter plays
and amuse ourselves, as well as we can.

" No negat;ve, but write to your assured friend,
" W. DIG GES.
" Mrs. Digges' kind compliments to you. I will send
a small tail directly to bring you by return of post."
Honour to the memory of high-minded, true-hearted,
generous W. Digges. This is followed by an Essay
on old Montaigne, which is very pleasant reading. We
have also two stories of French romance—one, "The
Pretty Old Woman of Vevay," a legend of the Revo-
lution," ' and the other the " Ecrivain Public," a ro-
mance of the present day, both of which we commend
to the attention of those industrious gentlemen, the
" Drarnatisers:" the first would furnish materials for a
stirring melodrama, the second for a domestic drama
of " intense interest." The papers on the Shet-
landers are continued, and M. A. 'l'itmarsh concludes
his proposals for a continuation of Ivanhoe, addressed
to Alexandre Dumas. This paper is full of rich
humour, and shows up the gross impudence and
grosser ignorance of the French historical novellists
(historical ut /ucus a non lucendo) in the most amus-
ing manner. Colonel Mitchell, the prince of bores,
proses away after his wont concerning the campaigns
of Napoleon,lproving, of course, that he, Colonel
Mitchell, is an infinitely greater General than Napo-
leon, and that if the. Austrians had but been blessed
with the presence of Lieutenant-Colonel Mitchell at
head-quarters, every one of Napoleon's victories
would have been defeats. We cannot conclude our
notice without mentioning " A Glance at Prague
during the Feast of St. Nepomuk." It is a delight-
fully graphic account of a fine old town, which is not
known to our English tourists so well as it deserves
to be known.

SMUGGLING AT SHEERNESS.—On Friday afternoon
about half-past two P.M., as Edward Sargent and Alfred
Bell, two of the coast-guard officers, were en the look-out off
the Lampnell, they descried a boat with two men in her,
which, on boarding, they found to be the Blossom, belong-
ing to RochFster, and, on searching, they discovered several
gallons of rum in stone and glass bottles under the cabin
deck, which they seized. Anxious for the attendance of
their superior officer, Sargent was left in care of the boat
and men, whilst Bell went to Sheerness to fetch the tide-
surveyor, Mr. George Batten. Availing themselves of this
opportunity, the two men attacked Sargent, and one of them
held him whilst the other commenced breaking the bottles
and throwing them overboard. A struggle ensued, but,
before the return of Bell and Mr. Batten, they had. succeeded
in getting rid of the whole of the seizure, saying it should
not be known to whom it belonged. The revenue officers
then procured the assistance of a constable, and the prisoners
were safely lodged in the lock- up house at Sheerness, and the
boat taken to the Custom-house. On Saturday morning the
prisoners were brought before the mayor and magistrates at
the Guildhall, Rochester, when they gave their names John
Thackray and George M'Mullen. On the application of
Mr. Buckett, the Controller of Customs at the port of
Rochester, the prisoners were remanded for further exami-
nation. The prisoners are labouring men belonging to Up-
church.

EXTENSIVE FlRE.—About one o'clock this morning,
an alarming and extensive fire broke out in the Patent Saw
Mills of Messrs. James Taylor and Brothers, No. 5, Main-
street, Anderston. An alarm was instantly given, and the
West of England and Anderston fire-engine were soon on
the spot. They were speedily followed by the Glasgow Fire
Brigade. The fire (owing to the combustible nature of the
materials) spread with great rapidity, and presented an
alarming appearance, the whole of the adjacent buildings
and streets being brilliantly lighted up, while the reflection
in the sky was seen at a great distance, and the means of col-
lecting an immense crowd of onlookers. At three o'clock
the fire (which was confined to the range of buildings in
which it originated) was completely extinguished. The
amount of property destroyed must be considerable ; but the
proprietors, we understand are insured.—Glasgow Sat. Pap.
ALARMING FIRE AT SMITHFIELD BARS.— Last
night, between eleven and twelve, a fire broke out in the
premises occupied by the London Hat Company, No. 16,
West Smithfield Bars, adjoining the extensive building be-
longing to Mr. Edgington, the rick-cloth and tarpauling
manufacturer. The fire, commenced in the front shop, in
which a I,rge stock of hats were deposited. Owing to the
combustible nature of the goods a very few minutes elapsed
before the flames had obtained possession of the shop and its
contents. The upper portion of the building was occupied
by numerous families, and the smoke being so dense, the
parties had great difficulty in effecting a retreat from the
place. As it was, three or four children were taken from
the top of the house by a sergeant of the City police. The
firemen; as usual, exerted themselves vigorously, and the
flames were got under soon after midnight, but. the damage
done was considerable.

WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET, AUG. 28.—The arrivals
of grain during the past week have been rather small, con-
trary winds have disappointed vessels from entering the
Humber, consequently the show of new wheat to-day is ex.
tremely small, the little offered is sure to Lind ready sales,
and fetches full prices. Old is slow of sale; holders, how-
ever, evince no disposition to give way, and prices remain
the same as before. Barley nominal. For new there is an
active inquiry. The value of oats and shelling is advanced.
Beans are Is. per quarter higher; other articles remain the
same as last quoted.
THE PORTION OF A FEMALE FOUND IN THE THAMES
OFF GREENWICIL—There is every reason to believe, from
circumstances that have come to the knowledge of the police,
that the legs and trunk of the female recently found off
Greenwich, are the remains of one of the sufferers by the
accident at Hungerford-market steam-boat pier on Easter
Sunday last.
EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.—The fourth general meet-
ing of the Evangelical Alliance was held yesterday evening
in Exeter-hall. The hall and galleries were completely filled,
and also the platform. At a quarter past six o'clock, on the
motion of Sir C. E. Smith, which was seconded by Dr. Alder,
Thomas Farmer, Esq., was called to preside, and who stated
that the great object of those meetings was to extend the
knowledge of the principles and the proceedings of the Evan-
gelical Alliance, to ensure a larger amount of Christian
sympathy, as well as to afford to friends who came from
America and the continent of Europe the opportunity to ex-
press those sentiments by which they all professed to be
associated. The meeting was subsequently addressed by the
Rev. Thomas Mortimer, the Rev. Mr. Pomeroy, of Bangor,
United States, P. D. Hady, Esq., of Dublin, &c. The re-
solutions were adopted, recommending that the first Lord's-
day in each year should be observed by the members and
friends of the Alliance throughout the world as a season.for
concert in prayer on behalf of the objects of the Alliance;
that orthodox Christians of all sects should exercise Christian
charity towards each other, pledging themselves in their
controversies to avoid all rash or groundless insinuations, and
to maintain the meekness and gentleness of Christians by
speaking the truth only in love.
EAST INDIA. HOUSE NOTICES.—The following notices
were yesterday issued from the East India House :—" By
the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Whitehall,
August 28.—Upon a motion made this day to their Lord-
ships for a peremptory order requiring the Judges of the
Supreme Court of Justice of Van Diemen's Land to appear to
the appeal of Sidney Stephen, from Van Diemen's Land,
their Lordships are pleased peremptorily to order that the
respondents do enter an appearance within six weeks from
the date hereof, otherwise their Lordships will proceed to
hear the said appeal ex-parte. Upon a motion made' this day to
their Lordships for a peremptory order requiring Sir Edward
John Gambia, Knt., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of
Judicature of Madras, and the Hon. Sir William Westbrook
Barton, Knt., one of her Majesty's Justices, to appear to the
appeal of James Minchin, Esq., of Madras, their Lordships
are pleased peremptorily to orer that the said respondents
do enter an appearance to the said appeal within six weeks
from the date hereof, otherwise their Lordships will proceed
to hear the said appeal ex-parte.—C. C. GEEVILLE."
ASCENT AND DESCENT OF THE GREAT NASSAU
BA-LLOON.—Yesterday evening, a little before seven o'clock,
Mr. Charles Green, together with a party of ladies and gen-
tlemen, amounting in all to twelve, ascended in the Great
Nassau Balloon, from Cremorne Gardens, Chelsea, and after a
very pleasant voyage of rather more than forty minutes, safely
descended in Pregast-green, a short distance from Norwood.
Mr. Green returned to Cremorne Gardens about eleven o'clock,
and announced the result of his very pleasant voyage.
DERBY ELECTION.—The Tories are starting Sir Digby
Mackworth against Mr. Strutt, who has addressed the con-
stituencv, calling on them for a renewal of their confidence.
A YORKSHIRE " PROTECTIONIST GATHERING."—
A large and influential gathering of Protectionists in the
East-Riding of Yorkshire is said to be in contemplation
during the Parliamentary recess, at which Lord George Ben-
tinck, the Marquis of Granby, Mr. Disraeli, Mr. Hudson, and
other leaders will be present.— Yorhshireman.
ENGAGEMENT OF MR. MACREADY AT THE SURREY
THEATRE.—The spirited lady who conducts this favourite
place of amusement, Mrs. Frances Davidge, has engaged for
a few nights that eminent tragedian, Mr. Macready, who
n, 2,8 ; Glover,
will, it is expected, commence his duties next week.
MERCHANT SEAMENS ORPHAN ASYLUM.—The half-
yearly election of children into this asylum took place yes-
terday, at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street. Henry
24 three
2,011 r.
Nelson, Esq., took the chair, when the election of six boys
and three girls wa
o'clock, when the result was stated to be as follows :
South, 1,687 ; Minton, 828 :
Nichols, 1,127 ; and Griffin, 1,731 votes. The report was
1,7 proceeded6s2 with,
;h, and terminatedßobsothen read, which stated that, from the low state of the
11,
Edwards. 2,7
funds the committee were precluded from electing on the
present occasion more than six boys and three girls, although
there was room for many more inmates. The committee
68Watson,v
1,965 ; Sout
felt grateful for the munificent gift of 3331. 6s. Bd., from
Mrs. Somes, widow of the late Joseph Somes, Esq., once a
vice-president of the society. They also acknowledged the
gift of 1001. from the Honourable Corporation of Trinity
House, and 50/. from the Honourable East India Company.
At the annual dinner held at the London Tavern, (the Right
Hon. Lord Ellenborough in the chair), a sum of 9001. was
collected in subscriptions. A further sum of 531. 33. Bd. was
collected, after a sermon, at the St. Mark's Church, Ken-
nington, by The report con-
cluded by a vote of thanks to the treasurer and honorary
officers of the society, and to the ladies' committee. The
the Rev. S. Bridges, M.A.
adoption of the report was followed by a vote of thanks to
the chairman, when the meeting separated.
LAMENTABLE CATASTROPHE IN THE CHANNEL.—
Information of a most melancholy nature has reached us.
The steam-ship Hibernia, which arrived on Friday from
America, while on her passage up the channel, in a dense
fog, ran down a small vessel. We regret to state that three
or four of her crew, together with her captain, were drowned,
though the steamer's boats were lowered, and every effort was
made to save the unfortunate men. No authentic particulars
have come into our possession.—Liverpool 411 ton.