The Sun.
London, England, 1851-08-11 00:00:00

THE ARMY AND NAVY.

(From the United Service Gazette.)
TUE BRM.VET.—It is given out, as the last decision
on this feverish subject, that there will be no Brevet
this year, the promotion being postponed until the
next. We are at a loss to know on what principle
this resolution has been founded, certainly not on one
of imperative economy, because the Exchequer is
filled to repletion. The success of the Great Exhibi-
tion, the large influx of foreigners, and the general
increase of the circulation of money within the 'United
Kingdom since Ist May, must have greatly benefited
the revenue, as the next returns will show. The
argument, therefore, on account of the public service
is all on the side of a brevet, when we see to how low
an ebb the higher ranks have fallen, and the con-
sequent difficulty experienced by the Commander-in-
Chief in filling the more important commands with
competent officers of the proper rank.
GARRISON OF LONDON.—The excessive quietude
of London has caused his Grace the Commander-in-
Chief to remove another Regiment from this locality;
—the Royal Dragoons are now on the march from
Barnet to Brighton, and the fears for the safety of the
metropolis no longer exist.
DEPOTS ron ENGLAND.—.The following depots,
stationed in Ireland, are first on the roster .for em-
barkation to England, viz., 66th, 34th, 73d, 6th
(Royal), 41st, 49th, 59th, 47th, 92d Highlanders,
68th Light Infantry, 55th, 3d Buffs, 74th High-
landers, 60th Rifles (2d battalion), and 23 or Queen's
Royals.
Lieutenant-Colonel Pottinger, Unattached, is act-
ing Staff Officer of Pensioners of the North London
District, during the absence on leave of Captain
Warde.
PAYMASTERS AND PURSERS.—We understand that
a Committee of Paymasters and Pursers has been
formed, with a view of refuting the grave charges
brought against their body by the New Comptroller
of the Victualling department, and that a memorial
to the First Lord of the Admiralty will be considered
and adopted.
JUST DISTRIBUTION OF PATRONAGE.—We have
much pleasure in noticing the appointment, by Sir
Francis Baring, of Mr. George Forrest, fourth son of
the late Captain Themes Forrest, •, C• B 11. N to So-
merset-house. The war services of the late Captain
were of the most distinguished nature, and earned for
him his Captain's rank, and also the C.B. ; and it is
indeed gratifying to find that the First Lord is not
always neglectful of the orphans of those officers who
nave fought and bled for old England's cause.
The Admiralty have ordered that the Tribune, 30,
screw frigate, building at Sheerness, shall not be
launched this year, but that she shalt be advanced to
within three-quarters of completion, and be launched
probably during the financial year of 1852-53.
STAFF OF IRELAND.-.—MajOr General Thomas E.
Napier, C. 8., having proceeded from Limerick to
England on leave of absence, Colonel William Cox,
K.H., Acting Assistant Quartermaster-General, has
assumed the command of the Limerick district.

MINING INTELLIGENCE,
(From the Mining Journal)
Mlrms.-We have a satisfactory report of the busi-
ness in our mining market to make this week, although,
the nature of it differs materially from its character a
few months since, when buyers showed an unusual avi-
dity to invest in concerns of a purely speculative desig-
nation. At present that spirit has wholly evaporated,
and in its place the amount invested in dividend mines
is large, and almost without limit where the stock can bis
obtained on suitable terms; whilst holders in new mines
display great anxiety to realise on the best terms the!
market will afford. For the bettor class of advancesi
mines, or such as from time to time show good sympe
turns of ultimete success attending the workings, there
is a fair inqairy, and basinees doing, in most cases, on.
terms of reciprocal interest between buyer and seller.
In the Meal Market-Copper is in fair demand at
former rates. Lead in steady request. English tin also
remains in the same satisfactory state. The Dutch sale
took place at Amsterdam on Tuesday, when 111,190
slabs of Banta Tin were disposed of in 24 lots ; prices
ruled from 47/ to 48 flora. (about 80/. 55.) per ton ave-
rage, free on board at Rotterdam. Th© price last year
for 117,760 slabs was 50i florins-30 slabs to the ton.
This reduction of price leads some to fancy the market
will rule at a lower rate for some time in consequence ;
but we entertain no such fears, looking at the small.
quantity and the increased demand; and we have good,
reason to believe that the mines in the east will not lx3
able to bring forward even the reduced quantity next
year, so that a permanent reduction in price need not bee
dreaded by our home antlers. Quicksilver has fallen
3d. per lb.
The price of gold in bars (standard) is 31. 17s. 9d.
per ez.; silver in bars (ditto), 6s. O'd. per cz.; and new
dollars, 4s. per oz.
We hope next week to be able to announce that th'e
proposed arrangements making at the Hall of Commerct'
for the Mining Exchange will be satisfactorily settled,
so as to insure the perfect approbation of the subscribers,
in which case we calculate on a considerable addition to
their numbers. There is ample room for their accommo-
dation, and, once placed on a proper footing, business
will progress in regular order, which is a desideratuixi
long wished for.
At Wheel Basset account meeting, on Tuesday, thu
accounts showed copper ore sold May 1 and June 5 ,
4,275/. ss. Bd. ; tin ore sold, May 17, June 7, and July
5, 1,053/. 103. 111 ; sundry discounts for cash payments.,
8/. 10e. lid. =-- 6,337/. 7s. 61 By labour cost for May'
and June months, 2,2021. 17s. lid. ; merchants' bills,
1,0381. 17s. 10d. ; lords' 241/. 18s. sd. ; leaies a balance
of profit on two months' working, 2,673/. 13s. 4d. ;
balance in ;hand last account, 2,2171. 19s. 3d.= 4,8911;.
123. 7d in hand-less dividend now made, 2,560/., and
May and June costs at the south mine, 3711. 15s. 7d.,
leaves balance to next account, 1,95 W. 17a. A dividend
of los. per share was made.
At East Birch Tor special general meeting, on Mon •
day (James Baker, Esq., in the chair), the resolution a
making certain alterations in clauses 117 and 119 of the
company's deed of settlement, as agreed to on the 7tha
July, were unanimously confirmed.
At the Tywarnhayle and Nancekuke meeting ott
Tuesday, the accounts showed-Tywarnhayle Mines cosq
for May and June, 3,4721. 4s. 93; Nancekuke ditto, 5171.
14s 2d.=3,989/. 183. 11d.-By sale of copper and lea,
ores, 3,329/. 13s. 3d.; showing loss, 660/. ss. Bd.-balance
in hand 17th Juns, 151/. 17s. lid.; leaving balance
against adventurers, 5081. 7s. 9d.
At West WhealTo/van meeting on Tuesday, the ace.
counts showed-Balance from end of Feb., 5061. ls. 2d. ;
March costs, 3321. Is. 6d.; April, 800/. 10e. 11d.; May ,
2521. 10s. 2d.; June, 1,150/. 63. 4d.=2,541/. 105. ld.- -
By copper ores sold, 1021 2s. 23.; two calls, 2,000/, :
leavase balance against adventurers, 4391. 7s. 11d.
At East Godolphin half-yearly meeting, on the Istt
inst., the accounts showed-Labour cost from Jan. tct
end June, 9421. lls. 4d.; merchants' bills, 4011. Is. 9d.;;
tribute and dues, 57/. 3s. 11d a 1,4001. less balances
in hand last account, 1781. 9s. 21-Copper ore sold ,
Feb. and May, 261/. ss. lid.: leaving balance to next
account, 960/ 11s. 11d., to discharge which, and prose -
cute the mine further, a call of 5/. per share (1,280/. )
was made.
At Penzance Consols meeting, on Thursday, a coin-
rnittee of the following gentlemen were formed, anti
po seers delegated to them to fix on a qualified tin min •
ing captain to inspect the mine, and report on the advi •
stability of erecting an engine of suitable power, fo c
giving it an effectual trial, viz. :-Messrs. Halket ,
Sheldon, Mortimer, Mitchell, Carne, and Tripp ; am I
they will select either Captains Floyd, Bargan or T .
Richards.

Lit South Plain Wood half-yearly meeting, on the,
30th of July (Thomas Camp;in, Eq., in the chair). the-
acciunts showed—Balan: in hand last account, 4331.
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