The Sun.
London, England, 1851-07-29 00:00:00

IN THE BAY OF

SIEGE OF GIBRALTAR

CHELSEA.
Last night a repetition of a new feature, termed naval
fetes, was carried out with increased brilliancy and effect.
The Iron and Citizen Steam-boat Companies liberally
granted their united force to aid in the anniversary of
that great naval achievement, the storming and taking of
Gibraltar from the Spaniards in 1704. The esplanade
pier was ingeniously covered to represent the heights of
Gibraltar, fortified as they were in the reign of Charles
the Fifth—its broad frontagejo old Father Thames at
full tide allowing ample space and play for the con-
federate fleet of steamers, commanded by the company's
superintendents, Messrs, Bunce and Aitchison, whose
skill, precision, and activity well supported these tem-
porary characters in the impersonation of the gallant
admirals, Sir G. Rook and Sir Cloudesly Shovel.
Shortly before eleven the fleet took their moorings op.
posite the fort, and almost instantaneously e bugle
sounded, which was taken up by the drums and fifes,
beating the call to arms. A signal rocket was now fired
from the commodore's vessel, which was im-
mediately responded to by lights from every
other, both small and large; and upon a shell being
received from the fleet the cannonading commenced from
the fort, accompanied by showers of shells from every
part of the esplanade, while the drums, fifes, and bugles
were sounding on all aides. In the midst of this appa-
rent confusion, and under cover of the effective firing
the fleet, the daring feat was attempted by the crew of
some smaller boats to gain a landing by what was re-
presented as the South Mole Head, which attempt
proved abortive from the springing of a mine,
a capital
explosion.,here taking place. The engagement was con-
tinued with great spirit for some time, the boats firing
and retiring with admirable precision, till suddenly an
explosion took place, the sailors scaled the fort, the
union-jack replaced the Spanish colours, and God save
the Queen" was presented in pyrotechnic light, on the
highest point, while the bands played the national airs
of " Rule Britannia" and " God save the Queen," the
visitors enthusiastically taking up the airs and the cor-
responding words. The scene at this moment, and for
some time afterwards, was very brilliant. Blue lights
and rockets, Venetian lamps,
and Turkish fires illumined
earth, air, and water, and as each boat cleared the fort,
the banks of old Thames reverberated the cheers of the
delighted orowds, who will long remember this new treat
among the varied features of Cremorne.

JOURNEYMAN TAILORS' BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION.
—The annual general meeting of this society was held yes-
terday at the London Tavern, for the purpose of electing
three pensioners from a list of 61 candidates. Mr. W. Lee
Wright was in the chair. This society has for its object the
relief of aged and infirm journeyman tailors and their widows,
the benefits of which are available to the journeyman tailor
of every nation, incapacitated from labour, and who has sub-
scribed for a given period to the funds. 112 pensioners have
beenl placeda on the funds of the institution, and 61 were
remaining, each pensioner being allowed 20/. 16s a year,
with coals, medicine, and medical attendance. 14,7741. had
been invested with the commissioners for the reduction of
the national debt on behalf of this institution. The secre-
tary read a short report, which was generally satisfactory.
It stated that it was the intention of the committee to obtain
a charter of incorporation, but that step was delayed from
an unwillingness to trench upon the funded property. It
also alluded to the great benefits the institution had con-
ferred upon so large a number of deserving persons, enabling
them to spend the evening of their life in comparative com-
fort, instead of being confined within the walls of a union
workhouse. After a few observations from the chairman,
the report was received and adopted. A ballot then took
place for three pensioners, and the meeting separated.
Mr. Hume, M.P., who is slowly recovering from
indisposition, is now at Brighton, whither he has gone for the
benefit of a change of air.
Two Englishmen, Messrs. Sheppard and Botton,
have received a charter for the construction of a subma-
rine telegraph between the Danish islands and the Duchy of
Schleswig.