The Sun.
London, England, 1859-07-21 00:00:00

NEW GOVERNMENT OFFICES,

Lord ELCIIO moved for copies of the official letters by
which Mr. Scott was appointed the architect of theproposed
new Foreign and Indian Offices.—Ordered.
SMITHFIELD MARKET.
Mr. K. SEYMER asked the Secretary of State for tho
Home Department whether it was the intention of her
Majesty's Government to adopt so much of the site of
Smithfield market as reverts to the Crown for the enjoy •
anent and recreation of the public.
Sir G. C. LEWIS said that he had seen the correspon-
dence which had taken place between Government and the
city in reference to the subject, and the latter was ready to
meet the Government in carrying out the object alluded to
by the hon. member.
FEEGEE ISLANDS.

A motion of Mr. ADDERLEY, for a copy of any cor-
respondence which may have passed on the subject of the
assumption by her Majesty of the sovereignty of the Feegee
Islands, was agreed to.
AP SLEY HOUSE.

In reply to Mr. BRADY,
Sir G. C. LE WIS read a report from the Chief Commis-
sioner of Police, to the effect that the regulations rela-
tive to cabs taking up and letting down passengers oppo-
site the rails of Apsley House had been relaxed. It was
necessary that the greatest care should be taken to prevent
obstructions at that portion of the thoroughfare in question.

THE CHANNEL FLEET.—We hear that a spirit ;
of insubordination has manifested itself among the
, ships at Portland, more particularly on board the
Hero, 91, screw, Captain George H. Seymour. ,
Upwards of 300 of the crew, in a mutinous manner,
declared that if they were not granted ~shore leave,.
they would take it. Now, while condemning such
unjustifiable conduct, there seems some want of dis-
cretion in keeping ships within sight of shore and
not granting them necessary leave. Keep ships
moving and Jack's contented, but when ccntinually
at anchor in the same place, the ship becomes a
prison, and helve the cause of discontent.
The Edgar, 91, screw, flag of Rear-Admiral John E.
Erskine, commanded by Captain James E. Baton,
arrived at Spithead yesterday morning from
Sheerness. She saluted the Port Admiral, IV,
Bowles, C. 8., with 17 guns, which was acknow-
ledged by the flag ship Victory in returning 11
guns to the Edgar.
ADMIRALTY VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH.—Yester-
day Rear Admiral the Hon. F. Pelham, C. 8., and
Captain C. Frederick arrived at the dockyard and ,
paid a visit to the Duke of Wellington, 131, screw,
and Colossus, 81, screw. Their lordships afterwards.
proceeded to Haslar to witness the lowering of a
screw gun boat from the slip way into the creek.
They were to dine with the commander-in-chief at
the official residence in the dockyard. Others of
the board are expected. The Black Eagle, Master
Commander J. E. Petley, is in attendance at Ports-
mouth. It is believed that a visit will be paid to
the Channel fleet at Portland.
The Himalaya, troop ship, Commander Seccombe,
arrived at Devonport on Monday, from Gravesend,
with the 10th Regiment of Foot, returned from
India. The gallant fellows are quartered in the
citadel.

The Topaze, 51, screw, Hon. Captain Spencer,
was inspected at Devonport on Tuesday.

THE MILITIA.

The First Warwickshire Militia, under the com-
mand of Lieut.-Colonel Commandant J. M. Boult-
bee, have received orders to assemble at Warwick,
on 20th September for the usual three weeks' train-
ing. The West Kent Light Infantry Militia, after-
having completed its 21 days' drill, was disbanded
on Tuesday afternoon. During the time of drill
the regiment was inspected by the lord-lieutenant
of the county, Viscount Sydney, who complimented
the officers and men on the efficient manner in
which they had conducted themselves as well as on
the excellent conduct of the men.

CITADEL DEFENCES.
The fortifications of the citadel of Dover are
about to be enlarged, and the estimated cost of the
works is £150,000. The walls round the ramparts
inside and outside will be raised many feet, the
ditches will be considerably lowered, while on the
sea front will be erected a large bastion for officers'
quarters, on the top of which will be a very strong
battery, heavily mounted, with first class ordnance.
In the centre of the citadel will be a signal tower,
while lower and over the reservoir will be all the-
necessary building required for such a place, be-
tween which and the guns facing outwards will be
a covered way to proteet the military passing to
and fro. The improvements will extend from the
.Citadel to the drop, at which places and at the
head of the Military-road will be constructed new
drawbridges of great strength.—South Eastern
Gazette.