The Sun.
London, England, 1851-03-14 00:00:00

SCREW PROPELLERS.

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The advices from the Cape yesterday were very wel-
come in the City, but the private letters do net express
so much confidence in the rapid termination of the war
as is conveyed by the newspapers. "It is the opinion
here (it is remarked) that the contest will be of some
continuance—probably 12 or eighteen months—as Sir
Harry Smith has expressed his determination to finish it
in such a way as to render it unlikely that the Kafiri;
will ever again repeat the attempt." The performance
of the Bosphorus, in completing her first voyage, appear
to have given satisfaction. On her outward passage she
was 40 days, but the delays at the different ports touched
at occupied upwards of two days, while the deviations
from the direct course consequent upon these calls is es-
timated at more thaw four days. Sierra Leone was
reached in less time than by any other steau,er, and
the rate of speed up to that point was 210 miles a-
day ; but, subsequently, owing to en unlot)ked-for
and as it is believed an uxceptioual stare of the trade
wind, it did not exceed an average of 177 miles. Tne
return passage occupied thirty-eight days (the contract
time both ways being thirty-five days), but the excess
in this case was caused by the want Warlich's fuel
at Sierra Leone, and the bad quality of the coal which
was taken in in lieu of it. An error is also stated to
have been ascertained in the contract distance from the
Cape to Sierra Leone. By the contract it is 2,684 miles
instead of 3,160, the difference being equal to 2i days
run. This added to three days lost at Sierra Leone,
makes five days to be deducted from the total of thirty-
eight. The new propeller with which the vessel is fitted
is said to have acted admirably. It is constructed so
that the blades may be placed in a position to offer no
resistance whatever to the progress of the ship when
under sail alone. There were several opportunities of
testing it, and " both by night as well as by day, and in
all weathers, the position was changed in a few minutes."

A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.—We have seldom to
record such a succession of mishaps as has befallen the brig
Gipsy, Captain M'Gregor, which sailed from this port for
Newfoundland on the 7th of December last, and pu back on
Sunday, after having been three months at sea. On the 3d
of January she encountered a severe gale, and shipped a very
heavy sea, which carried away the band of the forestay, top-
mast stay, and strap of the jibboom, bringing in tl-e
jib-
boom, damap,ing the boats, and rendering them useless; and
washing away the cookhouse and utensils, and carrying the
cook, James M'Neil, belonging to Greenock, overboard.
About the Ist alt., the Gipsy fell in with a great quantity of
ice, when she was about 15 miles to the west of her destined
port, and on the 14th, finding it too heavy, and getting slF,rt
of provisions, put about for Greenock. On the 20th she car-
ried away the foreyard, and on the 23d, blowing heavily
from the S.W. to N.W., the ship, running under double
reefed maintopsail, pooped a heavy sea, which carried away
bulwarks, roundhouse, wheel and compasses, and disabled
the captain and John Fulton, seaman.— Greenock Advertiser.

ANTI-PAPAL AGGRESSION ADDRESSES.—A return
has been obtained by Mr. Newdegate, and was issued yes-
terday, setting forth the number of addresses which have
been presented to her Majesty on the recent measures taken
by the Pope with regard to this country, whence they ema-
nated, and the number of signatures to each. The total
number of these Leldresses is 3,145, bearing 1,006,70 S signa-
tures, besides two Roman Catholic addresses expressing
loyalty and fidelity, with 255,961 signatures. They are
classified according to their origin in the following manner:
—archbishops and bishops of the Church of England, 1;
archbishops and bishops of the United Church of England
and Ireland, 1; deans and chapters of cathedral or collegiate
churches, 10; Church of Scotland, mikisterial and elders, I ;
clergy of the United Church "of England and Ireland, 89;
clergy and others, 880; Wesleyan Committee of Privileges,
1 ; Protestant dissenting ministers of the three dominations,
1 ; universities— viz., Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, and St.
Andrew's. 4 ; colleges—Royal College of Physicians, Queen's
College, :Birmingham, Sion College, London, the " Redden,"
York, 4 ; hospitals, 2 ; county meetings, 35 ; other public
meetings, 139; corporations, 46; associations or other bodies,
20 ; City of London, 4 ; members of the English bar, 1; at-
torneys, solicitors, and proctors of England and Wales, 1 ;
Isle of Man, 1; Society for Promoting Christian Know-
ledge, 1.

A MONSTER. SEAL.—Several of the fisheries along
the coast have of late been much annoyed by the ravages of
voracious seals, which appear to make a practice of regularly
inspecting the nets, and devouring their contents. With the
view of putting a stop to the ravages of these intruders,
Messrs. Gray, llutcheson, and Co. bad a net constructed for
the capture of seals at their fishery at Woodston, and the re-
sult has been that they have caught a seal of the following
enormous proportions—length, 8 feet; girth, 5% feet; and
weight, 36 stones —Aberdeen Herald.
ONE FRANC PIECES.—It may not be amiss to cau-
tion the public to be very careful in taking change, as there
is at present a very large number of French and Belgian one
franc pieces in circulation throughout the metropolis. They
are rather defaced on each aide, and pass easily as a shillin g
to those who are not acquainted with the coin, which is only
worth Sid. or 9d. As there will be an immense number
of foreigners of all nations in this capital during the Great
Exhibition of May next, licensed victuallers, inn and coffee-
house-keepers, and shopkeepers of every description, as well
as the public at large, must look before they give and take
change, as a large quantity of foreign coin will,undoubtedly
be brought over, and tried to be put into circulation, not
only in London, but other parts of the United Kingdom.
THE CHAPEL ROYAL OF ST. GEORGE, WINDSOR.
—On Wednesday last the trials for the situation of lay clerk,
vacant by the death of Mr. Francis, took place in S. George's
Chapel, before the canons and minor canons of Windsor, and
nearly the whole of the lay clerks. There were thirteen can-
didates, from which the following four gentlemen were se-
lected, viz.: —Mr. Hill, from Westminster Abbey; Mr.
Dyson, from Canterbury Cathedral; Mr. Sheard, from the
Duke of Buccleuch's private chapel, Dalkeith ; and Mr. Sey-
mour, from London. Mr. Sheard was ultimately elected.
He has a tenor voice of fine quality, is a good sight singer, as
well as an admirable solo singer. The talent of the other
three gentlemen proved to be of the first order, although all
were unanimous is the election of Mr. Sheard.
AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS.—Young Farmer, No.
I.—" Well, Charley—have you had much shooting lately ?"
Young Farmer, No. 2.—" Why, no; what with hunting two
days a-week, and coursing two days, I don't get much time
to go out with a gun."—Punch.
THE COMMISSARIAT CHEST.--The commissariat
chest account for the year 1849-50 has been printed. The
cash balance on the 31st of March 1850, was 7e8,293/. The
total amount of sums received was 6,657,1931., and the sums
disbursed amounted to 5,888,8981.

ROYAL ARTILLERY.—WOOLWICII, MARCH 13a. --0 ._
Lieutenant-ColoLel Tomkyn_ ,a appointed to the commaorti f
the royal artillery at Hong-Kong, has obtained leave
ab-
sence to the end of the present month.
Lieu-
tenant-Colonel will embark at Southamptonverland route to
part of next month, and proceed by 0
Chin. The fnallthat
aarlyg.M.—Died yester-
DEATH OF COLONEL ARNETtT,Th
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b after a long
day, at his residence, in High-street, r rts
84, Colonel Michael Arnett,
illness, at the advanced age ofcorps,
universally beloved for his
and eeply regretted by a very
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by the .certainly
brings to bear many, if not all, the desired end of such con-
veyances. Each traveller has a seat to himself--and such
seat is as private as a box at the Opera, while ladies
thus ride as secure from annoyance as in their own carriage.
The contrivance altogether is certainly ingenious, and di-
vested of all cumbrous appearance, the whole not weighing
more than an ordinary omnibus. The most novel feature is
the way in which the passengers obtain their places both to
the body of the omnibus and to the roof—to the latter, in-
deed, a child may ascend without fear of injury. The ap-
pearance of so useful a means of transit at this particular
moment may be looked upon as an evidence that ingenious
minds are at work to provide effectively, not only for the ap-
opfrotahceheinhgeacprotwradvse,ibliuntgfocromtlmieunuilt3ti,m.
late comfort and security
DEATH FRONI PASSlON.—Yesterday Mr. Wakiey,
M.P., held an inquest on Sarah White, aged 56. Deceased,
who was a laundress, flew into a great rage with a manin
her employ, because he had neglected taking thehoine
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wash-
ing at a proper time, In her passion she fell dowry n afit,
and alth•aigh surgical aid was procured, she diedde tpheeattoh waslloa•-
ing day, without recovering her consciousness.rerdict,
Deceared
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produced by congestion a the brain.
died of
.”extravasation of blood on her brain produced by
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Let no one stir a bone of mine
Until the resurrection :"
THE GAME LAWS.—On Monday, at Ixworth petty
sessions, Isaac Hewer], a labouring man, was committed
for trial on a charge of perjury, in having falsely sworn that
he saw a Mr. Devereux fire at and shoot a partridge on tho
lands of West Stow, on the 23d of September last. The
magistrates required substantial bail Irons the prisoner, and
not being provided with it, he was sent to Bury gaol.