The Sun.
London, England, 1851-05-26 00:00:00

EVENING-,

LIVERPOOL, SUNDAY Mourn Na.
The British mail steam-chip Niagara, Captain Stone,
arrived here this morning at half-past five o'clock,
baying left Buston on the 14th and Halifax on the
16th, with the mails and 87 passengers.
The American. mail steam-ship Arctic, which left
Liverp"Ool on the 30th ult., reached New ,York on
the 11th.

The British mail steam-ship Cambria, hence on the
3d inst., arrived out at Halifax on the 13th, landed
her mails and passengers, and left again for Boston.
The United States mail steamer Georgia, Captain
Schenck, sailed for Havanesh and New Orleans.
By this arrh al we have three days' later intelli
gence than previously received by the Pacific on Tues-
day last.
The projected invasion of Cuba excitement seems
to have greatly subsided.
On Sunday night, the 27th ult., the Welaka left
Savannah with the United States marshal and others
on hoard for the south. She returned early on
Thursday knorhif,g. bringing the following informa-
tion from the various points at which she stopped
during her trip.
At St. Mary's there were rumours that bodies cf
men had passed through the interior, destined south,
and that in the vich,ity of Jacksonville, Florida, they
were encamped in considerable force.
At Jacksonville similar rumours of armed men
being encamped at diff-rent points on the coast ex-
isted, but from reliable information, obtained front
respectable sources, it was ascertained that at the pre-
sent time there is no orianiz-ttion of men in the im-
mediate neighbourhood, and had not been. At that
place there are but few persons who do not sympa-
thise with and would aid the expedition as far as
possible.
On the arrival of the Welaka at Jeffersonton, it was
ascertained that there were no bodies of men en-
camped, as reported, at Burnet Fort. Some small
parties, it was said, had passed this point, but their
destination was not ascertained, and but little reliance
could be placed on the rumours. A gentleman, on
whose word every reliance could be placed, stated
that the day before be had passed an abandoned en-
campment some 20 miles above, where a large body of
men had but a short time before been encamped..

At Darien no particular information was obtained.
A body of men connected with the expedition had
come down from the interior and gone south.
From all that was gathered it was not the inten-
tion of the leaders to actually organize the expedition
in the States, but to sail unorganized to some point
beyond the United States, and there make such ar-
rangements as should be deemed expedient.
The South Carolina States Rights Convention ad-
journed on the Bth instant after a session of three
days. On the assembling of the convention a letter
from Langdon Cheves was read, deprecating separate
state action, and recommending forbearance and con-
ciliation. A committee of 21 was appointed to pre-
pare resolutions and an address, which after consider-
able discussion were adopted. Their purport is :
That in the opinion of the convention secession with
or without the co-operation of other states is neces-
sary; that concert of action with other states is
worth many sacrifices, but not that of submission;
that the right of secession is essential to the sove-
reignty of the states ; and lastly, that the meeting
looks to the convention of the people and to the Legis-
lature to exert the sovereign power of the state in
defence of its rights. Mr. Barnwell and two other
members of the committee presented a minority re-
port, referring the whole matter to the action of the
Legislature. Judge Butler, United States senator,
also recommended a postponement of any decisive
step. The original report, however,
was adopted, and
the convention adjourned sine die.

A good deal of excitement was produced in New
York on Saturday, by the announcement that the
United States Government bad chartered a steamer
to leave New York with a force of 700 men. It was
not known whether this vessel was destined to sup-
pr-ss rebellion in South Carolina or to prevent the
invasion of Cuba, although rumour spoke confidently
of both purposes. According to the best information
which we have yet obtained, it seems that thi-t vessel
has been chartered at the suggestion of the United
States authorities in New York, to cruise along the
coast between this port and Savannah. One of the
Chagrea steamers, the Crescent City, is the vessel
engaged for the service, and she will probably go to
sea without delay.
Colonel Sumner, who is about to take command
of the United States military force in the department
of Santa Fe, will take out with him several hundred
fresh recruits to fill up the companies now in New
Mexico.

The Exchange at Santa Fe, the finest bar-room in
the country, with all its outhouse; &c., has been
burned to the ground.
A meeting has been held at Yorktown, Va., at
which Daniel Webster was nominated as candidate
for the presidency in 1852.
A new and interesting experiment has been tried
with Professor Page's electro•magnetic locomotive,
on the railroad between Washington and Bladens-
burgh. The distance was accomplished in 39 mi-
nutes, the greatest speed being 19 miles an hour, and
about 7 more than any previous experiment. Several
difficulties occurred on account of the derangements
of parts of the machinery, but on the whole the result
of the experiment was considered highly satisfactory.
Jenny Lind reached New Yurk a week ago, after
her triumphant five months' tour in the south and
west.

A New York paper says.—
" The President of the United States. with all his Ca-
binet Ministers, except Mr. Corwin, who is unfortunately
detained by ill health, will arrive here to-day, in order
to participate in the celebration which attends the open-
bag of the Erie RAilroad. Their visit is induced by the
completion of one of the most important ma'erial enter-
prises ever undertaken. To the commercial metropolis,
to the state, to the west, to the whole country, this
event marks an era of greater and more substantial
prosperity, and it is fitting that it should be welcomed
by public festivities, and that the chief magistrate and
his constitutional advisers should honour it by their pre-
sence."

CENTRAL AMERICA.
Our latest advices from Nicaragua state that the
British naval forces at San Juan had been entirely
withdrawn, and the English were about to abandon
the Mosquito protectorate, and surrender the port of
San Juan, and the whole of the, territory claimed as
Mosquito, to the Nicaraguan Government.

LATER FROM BUENOS AYRES, &c.
BOSTON, MAT 12.—The ship Dragon, from Buenos
Ayres, March 21, Monte Video, 23d, arrived at this
port this mornivg. The packet says that at her de-
parture every mark of cordiality and respect was
shown. The drought and locusts have been commit-
ting fell havoc in some parts of the country, destroy-
ing the crop of wheat, which is very defective both in
quantity and quality. The reports remain closed
a
against foreign grain, but should the threatened
scarcitye
o r
rove rel, no doubt the restrictions will be
m Political news is unimportant. The im-
prisonment of General Riverro, at Rio Janeiro, was
looked upon as a pacific indication, bad not the re-
newed treaty of Brad with the provincial Govern-
mentcome to a neutralization of its
efreco f
are Paraguay
The
likely
lterior movements of the Brazilian
Cabinet
the fate of the Le Predour Convention in the French
to be effected, if not decided, by
Assembly.

and it was difficult to buy. except at an advance of ie.
on the low sales made on Friday. The businrs, since
the 6th inst. has only been to the extent of 5.000 bales
un sp, ciliation and for export. The quotatiens are re-
duced per ib. as compared with those given on the
th insr. Thr market closed yesterday very firmly and
with less offering stock than for some time past.
The export for the week has- been—to Liverpool,
3,636 bales; Glasgow. 216; Havre, 1,243; Amsterdam,
89; or a total of 5,254 bales.

Grain—There is a fair demand for wheat for milling,
and prices of western are a shade easier. Prime state is
firmer and in fair request.
Provisions—Our market for pork is easier, with more
doing at the decline. The demand is not active, and is
confined to the immediate wants of the trade. The sales
are 1,000 brls., at 13 dolls. for old prime; 13 dolls.
8i Ac. for new prime; 14 dolls. 62itc. for old mess ; and
15 dolls. Vic. for new mess. Beef is very heavy, with
more offering ; sales of 200 brls. at 5 dulls. 25c. to 6
dolls. 500. for prime, aria 9 dolls. 25c. to 11 dolls. 50c.
'or mess. Prime mess and beef' hams are dull and
heavy at form, r prices.
Salt—There is but little Liverpool arriving, but the
roar ket evidently tends downward. Ashrill'a fine has
reef ri:ly been st..ld at 1 doll. 5712—.. and Worihicgtol.'s
I doll. 40c., four mouths 2 000 bust-iris Sicily and 5,000
bush.l: St. Martin's out oi store, bold on terms we dui
not learn.
NEW ORLEANS, MAY 12 —Flour is dull and without
any demand for export. The adviecs per Arctic are re-
ceived, and cotton is heavy at a &cline on strict
middling.
CHARLESTON, MAY 4.—The cotton transactions yes-
terday were innitt d to sonic 700 bales, at a deHine of
on prices paid prior to the arrival of the :ur. pa a
4dvices. Extreme pric, s ranged fr, m :lc. to 10. 3-16 c.

COURT CIRCULAR.
OSBORNE, MAY 25.

A matinale was performed at an early hour y c sterday
under the windows of the Queen's apartments ny the
hand of the Royal Marines, in honour of her Majesty's
brthday.
In the afternoon her Majesty and Prince Albert, ac-
companied by her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent,
their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of
Prussia, and Prince Frederick William, their Royal
Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Saxe Coburg
tioitia, his Royal Highness the Duke Ernest of Wur-
temberg, and his Serene Highness the Prince of Lei-
ningen, took a drive in the interior of the Island; the
august party occupying several open carriages and four.
The Royal Family took their accustomed exercise
yesterday in Osborne-park.
Iu the evening the band of the Royal Marines at-
iended, and performed a number of favourite pieces.
This morning the Queen and Prince Albert, with the
Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal, her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent, and the other illustrious
visitors, with the ladies and gentlemen of the Court,
attended Divine service at Osborne.
. _ . .

To-morrow (MondAy) her Majesty and Prince Albert
and th© Court are expected to leave in the forenoon for
Loudon.

A deputation from the National Institute of Medicine,
Surgery, and ,'Midwifery, on the subject of Medical Re-
form, had an interview with Sir George Grey at the
Home-office on Saturday. The deputation consisted of
Mr. James Wyld, M.P., Mr. Nathaniel Clifton (Vice-
President), Mr. James Stedman Guildtord (Vice-fresi-
dent), Mr. H. P. Fuller (Vice-President), Mr. Robert
Tanner, Dr. Webster (Dulwich), Mr. Robert Dunn, Mr.
John Bowling, Mr. James Bird, Mr. George Robins, Mr.
John Propert, Mr. G. Webster, Mr. Peter Hood, Mr.
E. Baker, Mr. Thomas Martin (Reigate), Mr. George
Squibb, and Mr. S. Read.
A deputation from the Royal College of Physicians
had also an interview with Sir George Grey on Satur-
day. The deputation consisted of Dr. Paris (Presi-
dent), Doctors Mayo, Jeaffreson, Barker, and Barlow
(Censors), Dr. Hawkins (Registrar), and Dr. Nairne.
Major Blacked had an interview with Earl Grey on
Saturday at the Colonial-office.
A deputation, consisting of Mr. Masterman, M.P.,
Mr. Alderman Cubitt, M.P., Alderman Sir James Duke,
M.Y., Mr. Deputy Peacock, the City Remembrancer,
the Principal Clerk, and the Surveyor, had an interview
with Six George Grey on Saturday at the Home-office.
Mr. Moffistt, M.P., had an interview on Saturday with.
Sir George Grey.
Dispatches ware sent off on Saturday from the Colo-
nial-office to the Lord High Commissioner of the lonian
Islands, and also to the Governors of Malta, Ceylon, and
liong-Kong.
The Duke of Wellington attended the early servict•
yesterday at the Chapel Royal, St. James's. The prayers
were read by the Rev. Dr. Wesley, and the sermon was
preached by the Hnn. and Rrv. Mr. Boyle.

DRURY-LAI'sE THEATRICAL FU.ND.
THE FORTHCOMING FESTIVAL.
His Royal Higheess the Duke of Cambridge, in the '
benevolent spirit of his respected and much•lamented
sire, having as president and chairman of the day fixed
Wednesday next for celebrating the establishment of
this excellent institution, the master (Mr. Harley), the
secretary (Mr. William Bennett), the dire. t trs, com•
mittee, and stewards (all members of the fund) assem-
bled on Friday and Sa urday in the " Fund Office" of
Drury lane Theatre, for the double purpose of making
arrangements for giving his Royal Highness a heart)
wrlcume on this his first appearance on this meritorious
occasion, arid also to provide an ehiertainment at once
worthy of their illustrious and distinguished guests.
The zealous secretary repined o❑ Saturday that he
hid been honours d with communications from the tot-
lowing noble and eminent personages. Those communi-
ations were not only expressive of their williugetiss to
become vice presidents, but many of them contained
substantial proofs of the benevolent feeliug by w htch
the writers were actuated:—The Duke of Bedford,
K.G., the Duke of Beaufert, K.G., the Duke of Buc-
clench, K G., the Duke of Leeds, the Duke of North-
umberland, the Duke of Ruttaud. K.G., the Marquis
of Cianricarde, K P., the Marquis of Donegal,
the Earl of Glengall, Lord Willoughby de Eresby,
Lord Saltoun, G.C.8., Lord Tenterden, Lord William
Pitt Li nuox, Lord Leigh, Lord Guernsey, M.l'., Cap-
tain Carlton, R.N., Captain Charles Cooke, James An-
derson, Esq., A. Arcedeckne, Esq., James Anderton,
Esq., E. G. Barnard, Esq., M.P., Decimus Burton, E.q.,
F.R.S., Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Eeq., F.R.S, M.P.,
John F. Elphinstone, Esq., James Ewing, Esq., Henry
Merrik Hoare, Esq., Charles Hoare, Esq., F.R.S.,
Donald Nicoll, Esq., Abraham Wildey Robarts, Esq., J.
C. Roberts, Esq.. M.P., Phillip Joseph Salomons,
F.S.A., J. Ruddell Todd, Esq., &c.
It also appeared from communications made at the
meeting, that the musical arrangements would be upon a
scale of unusual brilliancy, many of the most eminent
artistes having generously volunteered their gratuitous
services, amongst whom is a Signor Bottesini on the
double base, who performed for the first time at Miss
Catherine Hayes's concert on Tuesday last, and whose
performance the Times designated "as great a wonder
as the Exhibition." Mrs. John Mactarren (a distin-
guished pianist), eldest daughter of Mr. W. Bennett,
will perform a duet with Mr. Lindsay Sloper, conductor
of the musical ceremonies; and Miss Birch, Miss Eliza
Birch, Miss Land, Miss P. Horton, Mr. Gerrard Taylor
(a celebrated instrumentalist), Mr. Donald King, Mr.
Barnby, Mr. W. Coward, Mr. Binge, Mr. Shoubridge,
Mr. Machin, Mr. Stretton, Mr. Edward Land, Mr. Law-
ler, Mr. Beale, Mr. airrani, and a host of able glee
singers, will respectively display their various and tas•
cieating powers, doubtless to the high gratification of a
numerous and splendid assemblage of rack, talent,
beauty, and fashion.

SUICIDE AT BRIGHTON.—A most determined and
desperate act of suicide was committed on Friday evening
by Major William Wynn, of the Hon. East India Company's
Service, by jumping from the Black Rock Cliff, at Kemp
Town. The following are the particulars of the melanchloy
event :—Shortly after 1' o'clock, as the revenue officer at the
Black Rock station was pursuing his beat, near the cliff
beyond the Abergavenny Arms Tavern, at Kemp Town.
his attention was drawn to a gentleman who was walking
along the edge of the cliff—at this place more that 100 feet
high. Seeing his perilous position, he called out to him,
For God's sake don't go so near the edge, sir." The gen-
tleman made no reply, but muttered something to himself,
and went on a little further, and sat down on the edge of the
cliff, with his feet hanging over it. The coas -guards man
immediately went towards him, but, just as he came up to
him, he either lost his balance or precipitated himself down
the precipice. As he was falling, the officer made a grasp,
and succeeded in catching hold of a stick which he held in
his hand. This, however, broke with his weight, and the
v,7e.ched man fell to the bottom of the cliff, almost dashing
himself to pieces. When taken up, life, of course, was found
to be extinct. His remains were removed to the Aberga-
venny Arms, where they were identified as those of the
deceased officer, who had been a resident here a short iime.
We are informed that the state of mind of the deceased A; ajor
was such as to leave little doubt that the catastrophe!, was
not the result of accident. He had seen much service in
India.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE ON THE SOUTH-EASTEEN
Raiewat-- Yesterday (Sunday) afternoon, shortly before
2 o'clock, the numerous travellers by the South-Eastern
Railway, via the Bricklayers' Arms station, were alarmed by
a fire breaking out on the line near the viaduct over Mer-
cer's fields, and within a short distance of the Green Mau
turnpike in the Old Kent road. The flames originated,
from some cause not clearly ascertained, in a large heap of
sleepers, which had been removed to the scene where the con-
flagration commenced. This pile, or rather piles of timber,
stood upon the einhankment near the down line, and as pre-
viously stated, near the viaduct. The timber comprised
about 15,000 or 16,000 cubic feet, and was so stored that it
was in immediate proximity to a large wooden shed, stored .
with new tinier, and within a short distance of sundry stacks
of new and a more costly description of sleepers intended
to be used along the line. The moment the fire was perceived
messe,gers started in every oirection for the engines,
and forthwith the Brigade enines from
Tooley-
warke bridge-road, Rotherhithe, and subiequently
reet, and that of the West of England Company attended.
The firemen then found the flames so high that it was ex-
tremely difficult for any one to approach near on account of
the intense heat, c• upled with which trains proceeding up
and down the line made the fireman's work exceedingly
dangerous. Notwithstanding, however, they kept to theirposts, and, having been sentin both directions of the
d,
railway to signal the trains and engines, sufficient time was
allowed for the firemen on each occasion to disconnect the
hose, and by working for nearly four hours the flames were
extin-
guished, aot under, but the firs was far from being entirely extin-
g considerable body still remaining below the sur-
face of
the piles of timber. !he amount of property destroyed
is comparatively trifling, but, the appearance to the passen-
gers was very alarming The whole of the wires of the
electric telegraph have been melted in that viciisity, and
some of the posts burnt down, which will stop all conirnuni-
cation by that means from the Bricklayers' Arm., statoiu to
Sew-cros until they can be repaired.
THE WAY THEY'DO THINGS IN CALIFORNIA.—the
Piw;fic News has the following :—A man was discovered on
the bank of the river two miles this side of Nicolaus, who
had been shot. through the heart. On the collar of his coat
was pinned a piece of paper, on which was written the fol-
lowing :--" I caught this man stealing my mules, and I shot
him." The dead man wad rivt recognized.