The Sun.
London, England, 1859-10-04 00:00:00

A RIOT ON A STEAMTUG.

The New York Herald of Sept. 16 says :—" Yes-
terday afternoon a disgraceful riot took place on
board the steamtug Moses Taylor, one of the tugs
employed to take passengers and baggage on board
the Galway steamship Jason. The particulars are
as follows :—Nearly 300 persons by some means
got on board the steamer Jason whilst she lay in
the stream, most of whom, it is supposed, were
there to see their friends off and take a final leave
of them ; others, the sequel shows, were there for
no peaceable purpose. Amongst this class were a
number of drunken rowdies, all of whom passed
from the steamer Jason to the steamtug Moses
Taylor. When the tug cast off from the Jason
below Staten Island, the captain of the tug said to
them that he was not going to New York, but
would take them all up to the city upon the pay-
ment of a small sum, and if they would not consent
to that he must land them at Fort Hamilton, where
they could take the cars, as that was as far as he
intended to go. All of the respectable portion of
those on board acquiesced in that arrangement and
were going to pay, when a number of the drunken
rowdies declared that they would not pay, and that
it would be the death of any who did, declaring that
they would throw the captain overboard if he did
not take them up to New York. The captain took
no notice of their threats, but placed the steamtug
along the wharf at Fort Hamilton. The rowdies
immediately took charge of the boat and prevented
the passengers from landing, when a bloody scene
took place, excelling the " Plug Ugi les and
" States Hose" of Baltimore fame. One man
seized an axe and struck the captain on the arm—
it is feared he broke it. The ruffian was not content
with this, but struck the captain again over the head
land laid it open ; he fell insensible upon the upper
deck, but the savages had not done enough yet to
satisfy their fiendish lusts. One of their number
seized the captain and threw him down from the
upper to the main deck, and then jumped upon
Another squad attacked the engineer, and beat him
severely. not satisfied with what they had
done, they took axes and handspikes and broke
everything that they could reach, causing great con-
sternation
among the passengers. The pilot house
was completely demolished, and the small boat was
cut to pieces—in fact, they made a wreck of the
tug. The malicious work did not end here. When
they got on board the horse cars they refused to
pay their fare. One man stood over the driver with
a bottle in his hand, and swore that he would knock
him out of his seat if he offered to say a word or
ask any of them for their fare. Fearing the same
fate as the captain, the driver brought this dis-
graceful set of drunken rowdies to the city, where
they are now prowling about like beasts in the
forest seeking their prey. The passengers all
escaped without injury, as far as our reporter could
learn."

..--...,,
F4REIVELL DINNER TO REAR-44D2III-
RAL JONES.

ainner was given on Friday, Sept. 30, at the
Red Lion Hotel, Fareham, to Rear-Admiral Jones,
C. 8., on his departure for China, by several dis-
tinguished officers, and most of the clergy and gen-
tlemen of the neighbourhood. The chairman, Rear.
Admiral O'Brien, was supported by Lieut.-Genera]
Bainbrigg, C. 8., Vice-Admiral Sir H. D. Chads,
K.C.8., Rear-Admirals Patten and Appleby, Major-
General Moore; Colonels Le Blanc, Hoare, R.E.,
Griffiths, and Graham ; MaWingate, Lavia,
and Stuart ; Captains, R.N., Dickson.llD and Delme ;
Revs. Thresher, Carter, Smith, and Berthon ;
Esquires, Delme, Bell, Brett, Godw in, Hall, Osborn,
and others.
After the usual loyal toasts of the Queen and the
Prince Consort and the royal family bad been cor-
dially received,
The CHAIRMAN gave " The Health of the Army
and Navy."
General EAINERIGG, in returning thanks for the
army, ext;ressed great pleasure in joining this party
tion to
to wish guccess to the military and naval expedi-
China. He felt sure that the army, for
which he had the honour to speak, would prove it-
self, as it always had done, equal to its mission, and,
though errors had been committed, and might be
repeated, he relied upon the truth of the well-known
saying of that great chief under whom he had
served, that if " the general got himself into a diffi-
culty his army was sure to get him out of it."
Vice-Admiral Sir H. D. Chads, K.C.8., returned
thanks on behalf of the navy, and, after some re-
marks upon the indomitable valour displayed by
officers and men in the late unfortunate attack in
the Peiho, who fought their guns till their vessels
sank beneath them, he paid a tribute of praise to
the courage and perseverance of Captain A/Pella-
tock and his 23 men, who had so well solved the
question of the fate of Franklin.
The health of the bishop and clergy of the dio-
cese having been proposed H. P. Delme, Esq., and
replied to in a few words by the Rev. R. Carter,
rector of Rowner,
The CHAIRMAN rose to give the toast of the day.
He said there was but. one feeling in the neighbour-
hood respecting the appointment of their gallant
guest, Rear-Admiral Jones, to be second in com-
mand of the China fleet; for all were perfectly con•
vinced they had got " the right man in the right
place." He was sure his friend would fulfil his
important mission with the zeal, prudence, and de-
termination which had always been so conspicuous
in his career, and he trusted the day would arrive
when they should meet again to welcome him home
triumphant and successful. The toast was most
warmly responded to with nine times nine, and one
cheer more.
The gallant ADMIRAL, in returning thanks, ex-
pressed himself highly gratified by the trust im-
posed upon him by the Government, as well as by
the meeting of friends on that occasion to testify
their good wishes. As to his appointment, he felt
the force of a remark of his friend the chairman,
that no secondary influence had conduced to pro-
mote it, but that his career, which long seemed
destined to be comparatively obscure, was an ex-
ample of the value of perseverance, and should be
an encouragement to his younger brothers in the
service to go forward hopefully in the steady path
of duty. He felt much confidence in the efficient
means now placed in the hands of the commanders,
and above all in the courage, firmness, and intelli-
gence of officers and men ; and he hoped that, with
God's blessing, the necessary lesson would be effec-
tually given to a semi-barbarous race, and that in
teaching them to respect treaties in future their
conquerors would know how to blend clemency
with justice.
The health of the Chairman was then proposed
by the Rev. F. SMITH, who, in referring to the pre-
sent rupture with China, said, though a man of
peace himself, he could not but see that war was not
only sometimes necessary, but often made the in-
strument of improving the moral and social condi-
tion of mankind. That lesson, to be effectual, must
involve suffering; and dismissing all ideas of ven-
geance, the Chinese wanted such a lesson. Nations,
as well as individuals, must be dealt with according
to their different peculiarities. There was an old
proverb, "Answer a fool according to his folly," and
this was the only way to deal with China. He felt
sure that the appointment of their dear friend was
an excellent one, and that the very important work,
which, under God, would be productive of immense
advantages, both to Europe and the East, could
not be entrusted to better hands. All present must
feel grateful to the chairman for the active part he
had taken in the present demonstration, and he
proposed his health in three times three.
After a pleasant evening passed in mutual cor-
diality, the party broke up at an early hour.

CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY.

At the Twenty-eighth Quarterly General Meet-
ing of the members of this society, held at the
Offices, N. 33, Norfolk-street, Shand, this day,
Lord Itauelagh in the chair, the following report
was unanimously agreed to :

" On the 7th September, 18.59, was the completion of the
seventh year of the Conservative Land Society's existence.
It is, therefore, with more than ordinary gratification that
the Executive Committee lay before the Shareholders the
Twenty Eighth Quarterly Report, containing the return
for the past quarter, and the aggregate items for the finan-
cial year, endixg the 30th of September, 1859 :

Shares I Shares

Quarters ending

iu i corn-
progrq: pleted.

Total.

Total S tamed p
tions,fees,loan
re - payments,
sundries, from
estates, Se.

Dec. 25,1858 lOl
March 25,1859 ! 62
June 24, 1859 156
Sept, 30, 1859 : 178

s. d.
133 9,095 1 4
92 12,769 2 11
190 I 10,035 3 6
296 I 17,123 11 1

Totals for the year 497 I 214
Totals to Sept.
1858 11,700 2,592

Grand totals to 31i-
chaelmas,1859....

12,287 1 2,8D0 1 15,093

STATIONS OF 2111' _ROYAL NAFT IX
COMMISSION:

ith the dates of Commissii of the Officers in Command.
-Aboukir, 90, sc., Capt. C. F. Schomberg, 1851, Channel Flt.
Acorn, 12, Com. It. B. Pearse, 1856, East Indies.
Actaeon, 26, Corn. J. Ward (b), 1858, East Indies.
Adventure„sc. troop-ship, Corn. E. Lacy, 1856, E. Indies.
Agamemnon, 91, sc., Capt. T. Hope, 1852, Channel Fleet.
Ajax, 60, sc., Capt. J. M'Neil Boyd, 1846, Coast Guard.
Alarm' 26, Capt. D. Curry, 1816, Pacific.
Alert, 17, sc , Com. W. A. R. Pears', 1855, Pacific.
Algerine, sc., gun-boat, Lieut.-Com. W. Arthur, 1854, Ease
Indies.
Algiers, 91, sc., Capt. G. D. O'Callaghan, 1846, Chan. Flt.
Amethyst, 26, Capt. S. Grenfell, 1850, Pacific.
Amphion, 36, sc., Capt. I'. Cochran, 1857, Sheerness.
Antelope, 3, st.-v., Lieut.-Com. J. W. Pike, 1848, Coast of
Africa.
Arachne, 18, Cora. J. E. Montgonierie, 1855 N. Americaand West Indie. ,
Archer, 13, sc., Capt. J. Sanderson, 1855, C. of Africa.
Argus, 6, st.-v., Com. H. F. F. Ingram, 1356, Mediter-
ranean.
Arrogant, 47, sc., Capt. W. Edmonstone, 185.3, Portsmouth
Asia, 84, Capt. G. T. Gordon, 1846, Portsmouth.
Assistance, sc. tr.-ship, Com. W. A. J. Heath, 1856, E. I.
Assurance, 4, sc., Corn. C. M. Aynsley, 1856, Mediterranean.
Atalanta, 16, Com. T. M. S. Pasley, 1855, N. A and W. I.
Atholl, 4, Corn. E. Wilson, 1845, Greenock.
Banshee, 2, st.-v., Com. C. A. Campbell, 1858, Mediter-
ranean.
Banterer, sc. gun-boat, Lieut.-Com. J. Jenkins, 18.53, X. I.
Basilisk, 6 st.-ves., Corn. G. A, Phayre, 1854, N. Amer-
and W. Indies.
Bittern, tender to Calcutta, East Indies.
Black Eagle, st.-yac., Mast.-Com. J. E. Petley, 1844, par-
ticular service.
Blenheim, 60, sc., Capt. F. Scott, C. 8., 1848, Ct.-Guard.
Boscawen, 70, Rr-Ad. the Hon. Sir F. W. Grey, K.C.B,
Capt. R. A. Powell, C. 8., 1855, Cape of Good Hope.
Brisk, 16, se., Capt. A. F. R. D'Horeey, 1857, C. of G. H.
Britannia, training-ship, Capt. R. H. Harris, 1849, Ports.
Brune, st..ves., Lt.-Com. E. F. Lodder, 18,54, C. of Africa.
Brunswick, 80, sc., Capt. E. Ommanney, 1846, Ideditent.
Buffalo, sc., Mas.-Com. A.Brown, 1854, particular service.
Bustard, 2, sc. gun-boat, Lt.-Com. F. W. Hallowes, ISA
East Indies.
Buzzard, 6, st.-v., Com. F. Peel, 1855, S. E. Coastof Imo.
Cadmus, 21, sc., Capt. H. S. Hillyar, C. 8., 1854, Mediter.
Caesar, 90, sc., Capt. T. H. Mason, 1849, Channel Fleet.
Calypso, 18, Capt. F. B. Montresor, 1851, Pacific.
Cambrian, 40, Capt. J. J. M'Cleverty, C. 8., 1848, E. Indies.
Cambridge, gunnery-ship, Capt. A. W. Jerningham, 1851,
Devonport.
Camilla, 16, Corn. G. T. Colville, 1165, East Indies.
Caradoc, 2, st.-ves., Lt.-Corn. C. M. Buckle, 1847, Medit.
Centurion, 80, ac., Capt. C. G. E. Patsy, 1846, Mediterran.
Chesapeake, 51, sc., Rear-Admiral J. Hope, C.B.apt. G.
0. Willis, 1856, East Indies. .)
Clio, 21, screw, Capt. F. Miller. 1855, Sheerness.
Clown, so. gunboat, Lieut,-Com. W. F. Lee, 1855, B.
Conflict, 8, screw, Corn. R. W. Courtenay, 1854, Coast of
Africa.
Conqueror, 101, sc., Capt. W. J. C. Clifford, C. 8., 1847,
Mediterranean.
Coquette, 4, sc., Cons. the Hon. F. A. Foley, 1855, Mediter,
Cordelia, 11, sc., Com C. E. H. Vernon, 1855, Australia.
Cormorant, 4, sc., Corn. A. Wodehouse, 1856, East Indies.
Cornwallis, 60, sc., Capt. G. C. Randolph, C. 8., 1854,
Coast Cuard,
Coromandel, et.-v., Second Master W. H. Vine (acting),
East Indies.
Cossack, 20, sc., Capt. R. Moorman, 1857, N. America watt
West India.
Cressy, 80, ac., Capt. the Hon. C. G. J. B. Elliot, C.B.
1841, Mediterranean,
Crocodile, 8, rec. sh., Corn. W. Greet, 1854, off the Tower.
Cruiser, 17, sc., Corn. J. Bythesea, 1856, S.E. Coast of
America.
Curacoa, 31, sc., Capt. A. Philtimere, 1855, partic. service.
Cyclops, 6, st.-v., Capt. W. J. S. Pullen, 1856, E. Indies.
Dasher, 2., st.-v., Corn. E. G. Hors, 1854, Portsmouth.
Dauntless, 31, sc., Capt. L. G. Heath, C. 8., 1854, Coast
Guard.
Dee, 4, tr.-sh., Mas.-Com. T. C. Pullen, 1854, part. service.
Devastation, 6, st.-v., Cons. J. R. E. Baird, 1857, N. Ame-
rica and W. Indies.
Diadem, 32, cc., Capt. P. W. Moorsom, C. 8., Channel
Fleet.
Donegal, 101, sc., Capt. W. F. Glanville, 1846, Davenport.
Doris, 32, sc., Capt. E. Heathcote, 1852, Mediterranean.
Dove, sc., gunboat, Lieut. C. J. Bullock, 1855, IL Indies
Drake, sc., gunboat, Lieut.-Com. A. R. Blane, 1856, El.!
Eagle, 50, Capt. E. Tatham, 1854, Coast Guard.
Edgar, 91, sc., Rear-Adm. J. E. Erskine, Capt. J. X.
Katon, 1846, Channel Fleet.
Edinburgh, 58, sc , Capt. E. C. T. D'Eyncourt, 18.4,
Coast Guard.
Elk, 12, Cons. H. Campion, 1855, Australia.
Emerald, 51, cc., Capt. A. Cumming, 1854, Channel Fleet.
Esk, 20, sc., Capt. Sir R. J. Le M. M'Clure, 1850, E. I.
Euryalus, 51, sc., Capt. J. W. Tarleton, C. 8., 1852, Medi-
terranean.
Excellent, 46, gunnery- ship, Capt. R. S. Hewlett, C. 8.,
1850, Portsmouth.
Exmouth, 90, cc., Capt. J. J. Stopford, 1841, Mediterran.
Fairy, sc. yacht, tender to Victoria and Albert yacht,Ports.
Falcon, 17, cc., Cons. A. G. Fitz Roy, 1857, Coast of Africa.
Ferret, 8, Com. W. E. Fisher, 1856, particular service.
Firebrand, 6, at. yes., Com. J. Dayman, 1858, particular
service.
Firm, sc., gun-boat, Lieut.-Com. W. R. 80u1t0n,1854,8.1.
Firefly, 4, at. yes., Mast.-Corn. Taylor, particular service.
Fisgard, 42, Commod. Hon. J. R. Drummond, C. 8.,
Woolwich.
Flying Fish, 6, sc., Com. C. W. Hope, 1854, Channel Fled.
Forester 2, cc., gun-boat, Lieut.-Com. A. J. , 1853
East I hum
ndies.
Formidable, 84, J. C. Fitzgerald, 1840, Sheerness.
Forward, 2, sc., Lieut.-Com. C. E. Robinson, 1861, Devon-
port.
Furious, 16, st.-ves , Capt. 0. J. Jones, C. 8., 1355, East
Indies.
Fury, 6, st.-ves., Com. J. E. Commerell, 1855, East Indies.
Ganges, 84, Rear-Ad. B. L. Baynes, C. 8., Capt. J. Ful-
ford, 1848, Pacific.
Gannett, 11, Com. E. 11. G. Lambert, 1854, Mediterranean.
Gladiator, 6, st.-ves., Corn. H. D. Hickley, 1858, N. Am&
rica and W. Indies.
Gorgon, 6, st.-ves., Com. B. C. T. Pyin, 1858, Portsmouth.
Growler, 2, sc. gunboat, Lieut.-Com. H. E. Crosier, 1854,
Mediterran.
Grapier, 2, so., Lieut.-Corn. A. P. 11. Helby, 1849, Deviant.
Hannibal, 91, sc., Rear-Ad. G. R. Mundy, Capt. Conolly,
1858, Mediterranean.
Harrier, 17, sc., Corn. Sir M. M'Gregor, Bart., 1856, South
Amela*.
Hastings, 60, sc., Capt. W. R. Mends, C. 8., 1852, Coad
Guard.
Ha
ugln dhi
ty,
es. 2,rn
so. gunboat, Lieut. Co. G. D. Broad, 1851,
.
Havannah, 19, Capt. T. Harvey, 1848, Pacific.
Hawke, 60, sc., Capt. W. Crispin, 1852, Coast Guard.
Herald, 8, sur.-v., Capt. H. Denham, 1846, Fes* Island,,
Hermes, 6, et.-v., Com, W. E. A. Gordon, 1854, Cape
Good Hope.
Hero, 91, cc., Capt. G. H. Seymour, C.B„ 1844, Ch. Fleet.
Helper, sc. st.-ship, Master-Corn. J. Loane, 1846, E. India'.
Hibernia, roc.-ship, Rear-Admiral 11, J. Codrington, C. 8.,
Capt. F. Warden, C. 8., 1845, Malta.
Highflyer, 21, cc., Capt. C. F. A. Shadwell, C. 8., 1853,
East Indies.
Himalaya, sc. store-ship, Com. J. Seccombe, 1855, particu-
lar service.
Hogue, 60, sc., Capt. It. J. J G. Macdonald, 1854, Coast
Curd.
Hydra, 6, st-v., Ccm. R. V. Hamilton, 1857, Devonport,
Illustrious, 72, Cons. H. C. Harston, 1845, Portsmouth.
Imauni, 72, Conmaod. H. Kellett, C. 8., Corn. H. J. Grant,
1155, rec.-ship, Jamaica.
Impregnable, 104, Vice-Adm. Sir B. Reynolds, X.C.11.,
Capt. W. H. Stewart, C. 8., 1854, Devonport.
Imperieuse, 51, screw, Capt. R. Maguire, 1854, Portsmouth.
Indus, 78, Rear Admiral Sir H. Stewart, KC.B., Capt. W.
R. Hall, 1853, North America and West Indies.
Industry, st-v., 2, Mast.-Com. G. J. Hodges, 1841, 8.
America.
Inflexible, 6, st.-v., Com. G. A. C. Brooker, 1856, East
Indies.
Intrepid, 6, sc., Com. J. H. Marry-at, 1855, Mediterranean.
Iris, 26, Corn. W. Loring, C. 8., Australia.
James Watt, 91, sc.' Capt. E. Codd, 1851, Channel Fleet.
Janus, sc. gunboat, Lieut.-Com. H. P. Knevitt, 1855, East
Indies.
Jasper, sc. gunboat, Lieut.-Com. W. Pp*, 1849, West
Indies.
Kestrel, sc. gunboat, Lieut.-Com. G. D. Bevan, 1853, East
Indies.
Lapwing, 4, screw, Com. M. F. O'Reilly, 1156, Medittern.
Lee, sc. gunboat, Lieut.-Com. W. H. Jones, 1852, E. Indies.
Leopard, 18, st.-v., Rear-Adm. Sir S. Lualrington, C. 8.,
Leven, Capt.
3,j sFcB"54.
B. Wainwright, 1856,
S.CHoausdst oofnAf,
East Indies.
Liffey, 51, cc., Capt. G. W. Preedy, C. 8., 1855, Mediter•

ranean.
Locust, 3, st.-v., Lieut.-Com. J. B. Field, 1846, particular
service.
London, 90, sc., Capt. H. Cheat', 1848, Mediterannean.
Lynx, 4, screw, Lieut.-Com. H. Berkeley, 1854, Coast ot
Africa.

Lyra, 9, screw, Com. R. B. Oldfield, 1855, Cap• of Good
Hope.
Madagascar, rec.-ship, Corn. E. M. Leycester, 1868, Rb
Janeiro.
Maoicienne, 16, st.-v., Capt. N. Vansittart, C. 13., 1864,
East Indies.
Marlborough, 131, screw, Vice-Admiral A. Fanshawe,
C. 8., Capt. the Right Hon. Lord F. H. Kerr, 1854, Me-
diterranean.
Mars, 80, screw, Capt. J. N. Strange, 1864, Sheerness.
Medina, 4, st.-v., Capt. T. A. B. Span, C. 8., 1855, Medi-
terranean.
Medusa, 4, st.-y., Corn'. B. Bowden, 1864, Coast of Africa.
Melpomene, 50, screw, Capt. C. J. F. Ewart, 1855, particu-
lar service.
Mersey, 40, screw, Capt. H. Caldwell, C. 13., 1852, Perte-
Ail/411illioomnhnookautweatyuhk,r:,a4tC,.
at.-tub,
,CEo.TuP..
U.
'R16.4(1111
aluB4(2ac,
(acting),
nheee),rniceail ei
Sec. Mac G. Syndercombs (mkt) Indies.'fir 1
Naiad,wich .42, store-ship, Mas.-Com. W. W. Dillon, 184°8.:
Nautilus,
u ,
6, Limit-Com. W. B. Grant, 1862, 'apprestise
ship.
Neptune, 91, so., Capt. Sir W. Host*, Bart 1848, Chace;
Fleet.
Nereus, 42, store depot, Ivlas.-Com. C. J. Barlow, 1866,
Valparaiso.
Niger, 14, sc., Capt. C. P. Mends, 1858, East Indies.
Nile, 90, sc., Rear-Admiral C. Talbot, Capt. A. p. N.
Wilmot, C. 8., 1854, Channel Fleet.
Nimrod, 6, screw, Com. R. J. Wynniatt (act.), E. Indies.
Oberon, 3, st.-v,, Lieut.-Com. F. G. C. Paget, 1852, 8. Co.
of America.
Opossum, 2, sc. gunboat, Lt.-Com. C. J. Balfour, 1860,
East Indies.
Orion, 91, sc., Capt. J. B. E. Frere, 1854, Mediterranean.
Osborne, st.-v., Mas.-Com. G. H. K. Bower, 1842, Ports.
Osprey, 4, sc., Corn. H. J. Blomfield, 1855, Mediterranean.
Pearl, 20, sc., Capt. J. Borluse, C. 8., 1852, East Indies.
Pelorus, 21, sc., Capt. F. B. P. Seymour, 1854, East Indies.
Pembroke, 60, Capt. E. P. Charlewood, 1865, Coast Guard.
Perseverance, 2, troop-ship, Com. E. R. Power, 1860, portio.
service.
Persian, 12, Com. E. Harding.), 1856, Cape of Good Hope.
Pioneer, 6, so., Com. C. H. May, 1854, Portsmouth.
Plover, 2, sc. gunboat, Lieut.-Com. W. H. Rason, 1866,
East Indies.
Plumper, 9, se., Capt. G. H. Richards, 1854, Pacific.
Pluto, 4, st.-v., Lieut.-Com. C. H. Simpson, 1848, Coast of
Africa.
Porcupine, 3, st.-v., Capt. H. C. Otter, 1854,_partic. service.
Princess Charlotte, 104, Mast.-Com. H. Q. Thornoott, 1854.
Hong Kong.
Princess Royal, 91, sc., Capt. T. Baillie, 184 d, 81.e_di.t4r•
Pylades, 21, sc., Capt., M. de Cour_cy, 1852, iscAcarasitv.
Quail, 2, cc. gunboat, Lieut.-Com..X N. C.)E1.bra.,,,,T, Capt.
Queen Charlotte, 104, Vice-Admiral
Harvey, 1852, Sheerness.
Racer,ll,sanc.,dC,?vme.stthienildieos.n. T. A. Pakerthr on, 1856, North
America