The Sun.
London, England, 1860-12-06 00:00:00

TRE NAVAL RESERFE.

The seamen of the North of England have just
issued the following important address to their
brother mariners, giving their reasons for support-
ing the Admiralty scheme of forming a naval
reserve. It is as follows :
" To THE MARINERS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.
‘` The seamen of the north-east ports of England
(from Hartlepool to Blyth inclusive), forming a
great portion of the Royal Naval Reserve, the
majority of which belong to the Seamen's United
Protection Society, amounting to 1,000 men, con-
sider it to be their duty at the present juncture to
invite our brother seamen's attention to a recent
measure, which, if accomplished, appears susceptible
of important advantages to the nation generally,
and to seamen and their families especially.
" Next to manifesting our loyalty to our Queen
and respect for her gracious person and our unani-
mous determination on all occasions to defend the
dignity of her throne from injury or insult by
whomsoever it may be assailed, we beg to draw the
attention of our brother seamen to the enactment
of a law, calculated to insure our willing service
on occasions when it has hitherto been the practice
to enforce it by impressment.
" It is needless to detail the regulations of the
Royal Naval Reserve Force, suffice it to say its
object is to induce competent and reliable seamen
to enter into obligations to serve her Majesty in
seasons of imminent danger, by the payment of an
annual retainer, and other advantages, including a
pension in old age, and thus to substitute
voluntary for constrained service on such
occasions. Considering this to be a project
fraught with important consequences affecting.the
welfare of our wives and families, we have, since
the announcement of the conditions, held repeated
consultations, and asked for explanations on certain
points, carefully discussed and considered the regu-
lations in all their bearings, and came to the conclu-
sion that this is a measure that should be approved
and responded to by the seamen of England, as it
has already met with the approval of the nation
generally.
" When the conditions were first announced in
these ports they appeared so liberal, and the annual
retainer so large tor inducing an obligation (which,
in all probability, might never be exacted, or, if
required, only for a short period), suspicion and
mistrust arose; and it was not until satisfactory
explanations had been given, and declarations made
by responsible Ministers of the Crown that we
adopted the scheme with its conditions. These con-
ditions may probably admit of amendment or quali-
fication in some respects ; but from frequent inqui-
ries, we adopted the scheme when duly considered
as a whole, and we think it ought to meet with
the approval of every seaman. And we further
declare that in practice, as regards the enrolment
and the drill, there is nothing to complain of but
much to commend.

" As the realisation of the project must depend
upon a response of Volunteers in sufficient numbers
tc admit of organisation and classification, so as to
place the younger and unmarried members in the
first rank for service, and, above all, to avoid the
necessity for impressment in future, we strongly,
recommend our brother seamen to consider the mat-
ter in the light that we have done, as earnest and
thoughtful men, regardful of the welfare of them-
selves and families, to appreciate the advantages
offered, and enrol themselves as Volunteers under
the promulgated conditions; and more particularly
we would point out to those who are above 35 years
of age, that the conditions are only extended to
40 years of age during the present year.
" Should the measure be disregarded, and the
project, from neglect, apathy, or slight of the
liberal inducements set forth, fail to attract sufficient
numbers to enable the Government to dispense
with impressment, the seamen of the nation will
have themselves to blame and will meet with no
sympathy from the public when that evil befals
them, seeing that on occasion of sudden danger
their service must be obtained for the defence of
the country and protection of our commerce ; no
other class of men being competent to perform the
duties required.
" (Signatures of Members of the Naval Reserve and
Seamen's Society.)
" WILLIAM GALLEN, Sunderland.
JosErn FOSTER, Hartlepool.
" ALEXANDER SANDERSON, Seaham.
" JOHN MERREN, Nord Shields.
" CHARLES BARKER, Blyth.
" JOSEPH STOREY, South Shields."

YARIE7IES.

(From the London American.)

PROGRESS OF WATER GAS.—This novel burning
fluid has been practically applied to lighting the
Girard House, Philadelphia, and negotiations are
now pending for its introduction into other large
American hotels. Over the principal entrance of
the Gerard House, jets of this gas form nightly the
words" water gas. The agents are now erecting
water gas works in Massachusetts, the exhibition
of the light at the recent Mechanic Fair in Boston
having satisfied people of its superiority. New Jer-
sey has one set of these gas works in operation, and
a company has been organised to establish another
in Sackport, New York. Steps have also been taken
to extend this light to California. The flame pro-
duced by this gas is not inferior either in quantity
or quality to that produced by coal gas. The prin-
cipal materials used, in addition to water, are rosin
and charcoal, all attempts to burn water alone having
signally failed. While not of an inferior quality,
economy of production is the great advantage of
this gas. The cost of the works for generating a
given quantity, the material, and the labour are all
much less than required for producing coal gas,
and of course the article can be offered to the con-
sumere at reduced rates. In Philadelphia h
and,
saving effected is said to be fully 50 per undertake
in Boston the New England Company
to supply it or a little less thanone dollar per
thousand feet, the cost of coal gas being 'lore than
double the amount.
INTENTORS.—WhiIe many an inventor has lived '
and died in a garret, a fortunate few end their
days amid the bounteous fruits of their labour. As
n wch the
there is no class
in
nin their wealt h
tdehebtd,
commone s they reto hi
is no class
world is so much
more generous generous
withthan in Europe,
are likely to reap the Inventors
rica, perhaps,
more a
fortune, as the rapid develop-
ment of the sources of wealth and the scarcity and
comparatively
high price of manual labour, neces-
sitate the almost immediate introduction of any
really useful labour-saving machine. This is
often
cially true of agricultural implements, and rtl
large fortunes are realised on simple articles of this
description. A gentleman by the name of Mr.
Peeler, who is said to have realised 400,000
dols. (L 80,000) from the sale of a patent plough,
has recently proved the profitableness of his in-
vention and the goodness of Ms het by giving
200,000 dols., or £40,000 of this sum to tile Metho-
dist Church of the United States.
A LONG TIME AT SEA.— In November, 1859, Mr.
Henry Sartain, an artist of Philadelphia, en route
for Europe, in latitude 51 deg. 20 min., longitude 29
deg. 32 min., threw overboard a bottle corked, con-
taining his card with some writing on the back. He
recently returned to Philadelphia from London, and
received this card from the mayor of that city. The
bottle was picked up at the extreme south-west coastt
of France, about fifteen hundred miles from thesß:).
where it commenced its nautical experience. ter of
Department of the Marine sent it to the 1
the Interior at Paris, who, reading the American

addreespatched it to 4 the Department of Stati-4",-.i.' -
Washingtoo, whence it wAt 8 forwarded to the Ma',;-t-----,i ',
of Philadelphia, as it con eerned a resident of the -
city ; and by these means came to the hands that INI a
wrote it.
REPUBLICANISM IN THE. SOUTH.—The rapid'
ci
strides that "Republicanism" .has made in the South
• since Fremont's defeat in 18'66 is, to our minds, _ !
more surprising than the large.mu,sjeor noitiesinreason favour
more
f oLrei nwcholyn
Conservative inth theis p
aNro otnyr
thet, h
slavery .We ace , how-
ever,whosecho n leader i
yiestion than were
the leading members of the old 'Whig Party, may
4 inno acquiretlßs2.
obstacle r taint of Pro-
tection, which they will be wise enough to rid ‘
themselves of before another President-I:Al election.
In two or three of the Southern States the " Re-
publican" doctrines are openly advocated. The
which
his that party
party abdicated
Baltimore Patriot of the 16th ult. contains a mani-
festo from the Republican Maryland electors.
•
They strongly advise firmness and adhesion to the
Republican party and prfriciples. They profess to
believe that doctrineffounded in immutable truth,
and reiterate all the cardinal points of the Repab-
lican platform. They entertain no fears of the
ultimate safety of the Union, and repose an abidinr
confidence in Lincoln's
wisdom and Conservative
139.triotism I 4They pronounce slavery a moral evil,
and oppose the Government legislating it into the
territories.
PROGRESS OF THE PACIFIC TELEGRAPH.—Mr.
J. H. Wood, director of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, was about leaving New York for
San Francisco, for the purpose of making arrange-
ments for building the Californian end of the
Pacific Telegraph line. Two agents have already
started across the Plains, by different routes, for
the purpose of surveying them, andof meeting Mr.
Wood in San Francisco, when the route which the
wires are to take will be finally determined upon.
Material for the line has been purchased, and is
now being shipped via Cape Horn; From present
appearances there is every reason. -for, believing_
that, when the spring opens, the- work on botE
ends of the route, as well as on the centre, will be
vigorously prosecuted.
IMPORTATION OF APPLES.---Tile scant wheat
harvest of Europe has turned everybody's
Apples EnglishEnglish
to the importation of the surplus crop 0 ,
f the
United States. We know an abundant supply of
attention
bread for the people is of the first importance, not
only to the political content, but to the materiM
prosperity of Europe. Bread first, but appleN
quality in
second, as it has been proved by experiments that
they are more nutritious than potatoes, and, at
the same time, an excellent preserver of health.
We throw out a suggestion for the benefit of
Easternat is.6d m.
poevre
bushel,
se movement
10,
are
empeoxrttreerms
elayndplenAtimfuelr,icaannd
of unusual
the United States the present season.
At the English prices there is a margin of a large
profit to the importer, notwithstanding the great
fagnrdainsuchanadpcpolnesseaqrueenrtahrieglyh
freights. In New England and in New York
State, shipping apples of prime quality are selling
seen in Covent-garden. The difference of price in
the American and English market is sufficient to
balance the charge of steam transportation, and
leave a large profit. We advise shippers to
investigate this subject.
Modern Mayors are not always so cute as those
officials of whom we read in the Arabian Nights
Entertainments. Mayor Bishop, the worthy
guardian of peace in Cincinnati, was recently
arrested on suspicion of being a horse-thief. Re
was following in the honoured foot-steps of Haroun
al Raschid, and trying to catch the watchman
asleep, got caught himself.

viRETCH PLAYS.-BIJOIJ THEATRE.-
A: At RAE, MAJESTY(Grand'SEnHtrEa T
nce.ATRE, Saymarket,
)
Directeur-31. Talexy.
THIS EVENING,
NNE tECOUVEEITR. Adrienne Lecouvreur
Ai
me)
time) Ilichonnet, M. Chaumont.
cocunence at 8 o'clock.

-------'T OPERA, COVENT- 1
ROYAL ENGLISh xanagenaent of Miss Louisa 4
GARDEN.—Ender the . T.„„„.
(Fyne and Mr. W. Harrison, Sole ,Ud legendary opera will
The Production of Ralle's new p.m Gth, BIANCA, THE
lake _
place THIS EVENING, Dee. -;„ Louisa pyue. miss
33P.AVO'S BRIDE. Supported by 31, St. Albyn, Mr. H.
Thirlwall ; Mr. A. Lawrence, Mr. A. ~..
Oorri Mr. J. Wharton, Mr. T. Distin, M. Lyall, and Mr
Wm. Harrison, Conductor, Mr. Doors open A. Mello. it —Orchestra
at
of
Eighty Performers ; Chorus of Fifty Voices. •
V ;commence at half-past 7.

'VENT-
OY AL ENGLISH OPERA, CO -1.-asA.
1111., GARDEN—under the Management of Miss LC,
PTNE and Mr. W. HARRISON, Sole Lessees. -R.
THIS EVENING, BIANCA, THE BRAVO'S BRID.
Xiss Louisa Fyne, Miss Thirlwall Harrison, Mr.
4. Lawrence, Mr. H. Corr', Mr. St. Albyu, Sze..
Conductor—Mr. Alfred
And a DIVERTISSEMENT.
Doors open at Seven. Commence at Half-past.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lesgee, Mr. J. R Raekstone.
TEES EVENING the nertorrosnoes will nommerae with
Sheridan's comedy of TRH SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.
Mr. Backstone, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Arc.
After 'which, JENNY LIND AT LAST. Jenny (her 2d
appearance), Miss Rose Howard.
And JACK'S RETURN FROM CANTON.
Commence at 7.

BOYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-
Lessee and Manager. Mr. A. Harris.
THIS EVENING, the performances will oommence with
SUSAN SMITH.
To be followed by RUY BLAS. Supported by Mr. Pechter,
Messrs. W. Lacy, Meadows, Garden, Graham, Raymond,
'Worland, Collett, Paulo, Daly, A. Harris ; Miss Rose
Leclercq, Mrs. Weston, and Miss Heath.
To conclude with THE GARIBALDI EXCURSIONISTS

THEATIIE -ROYAL LYCEUM.
Sole Lessee and Directress, Madame CELESTE.
TIT'S EVENING, THE PE TS OF THE PARTERRE.
Scenic 'Department under the direction of Mr. Win. Callcott.
The Music by Mr. George Loder. Principal charactersby Mr
TI. Neville, Mr. John Ronse, Mr. J. Morris. Miss M. Ternan,
Miss Neville, Misslludspeth, Miss Stuart, Miss Turner, Miss
Douglas, Miss Annie Collinson, and Miss Lydia Thompson.
After which, a new Drama, entitled HANDY ANDY.
Messrs. Campbell, Johnstone, T. Lyon. Forrester, Villiers,
Butler, and John T)rew (histoth appearance) ; Mrs. J. Rouse,
Miss Hudsneth, Miss M. Tertian, and Miss Neville.
Followed by the new drama, entitled ADRIENNE ; or
THE SECRE l' OF A LIFE. Principal characters by Mr.
henry Neville, Mr. John Rouse, Mr. H. Butler, Mr. Villiers,
Mr. G. Vining, Mr. Forrester, Mr. Campbell„ Mr. Clifford,
Mr. J. Johnstone ; Mrs. Keeley, and Madame Celeste.
To commence at a quarter to 7, on account of the length of
the entertainments.

A I) F,LPHI, NEW THEATRE-ROYAL.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
Engagement for a limited number of nights of Miss Agnes
Robertson and Mr.
highly Boucicault, who will appear
every evening in the g successful Drama of "The
Colleen Bawn."
THIS EVENING, TILE RIFLE BRIGADE. Messrs. W.
Smith, D. Fisher, C. Selby, Miss Woo/gar, Miss Kate Kelly,
and Mrs. Billington.
After which, THE COLLEEN BAWN. D. Boncicault, D.
Fisher, Billincrton, Falconer, Stephenson. C. J. Smith, Romer.
Miss Agnes Robertson, Miss Woolgar, Mrs. Billington, and
Mrs. Chatterley.
To conclude with ICI ON PARLE FRANCAIS.
Messrs. J. L. Toole, C. Selby, Billington,: Mrs. Chatterley,
Miss K. Kelly, &c.
Doors open at half-past 6—Commence at 7.
Box-office open from 10 till 5.
No charge for booking.
Private boxes, £2 2s. ; Family Boxes, £l.
Orchestra Stalls, ss. • Balcony, 4s. ; Front Circle Stalls, Ss.;
Pit Stalls, 20.; Pit, is. Bd. ; Amphitheatre, 12 ; Gallery, at.
Acting Manager—Mr. Wm. Smith.

A STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.—
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Was. BATTY.
Miss Rebecca Isaacs every Evening.
This Evening, a new Spectacle, entitled TAE LION
CONQUEROR; or, The .Death Jungle, expressly for the
introduction of the Wonders of the World, " The Groupe
of Performing Lions." The Lion Conqueror, Mr. J. Croekett.
To be succeeded by Scenes in the Arena, supported by
the celebrated Madame Newsome, Mr. James Newsome
and their Troupe of uneqnalled performers, &c., Including
the incomparable Young Charles Ducrow, the Greatest
Wonder of the age.
Concluding- with THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGI-
MENT. Marie, Riss Rebecca Isaacs.
Doors open at half-past 6, performance commence at T.
BoX-office open daily from 11 till 4
Stage Manager—Mr. W. WEST.

Chairman afar aforesaid, the gallant chieftain, The
O'DONOGIII7E. of the Glens. All this, however,