The Sun.
London, England, 1857-04-11 00:00:00

PROVIDENTIAL lESCAPE.

(Prom the Malta Times and United Service Gazette.)
Oa Wednesday last a fishing-boat, manned by six
fishermen belonging tosiCasal Zeitun, left the port of Mar-
sascirocco at early dawn, to pursue their daily occupa-
tion of deep-sea fishing. At about seven a.m., when
at a distance of three miles from the land, observing
a squall threatening from the westward, they aban-
doned their fishing lines, and set sail for the shore. Be-
fore arriving within a mile of the land, the wind and sea
had become so violent that they were compelled to
lower all sail, and wait until the weather had moderated.
The storm offering no hope of abating, and finding
themselves every moment further out to sea, they
hoisted their storm-sail in hopes by its means of
gaining some point of the island, but no sooner
was it presented to the wind than it was blown to shreds.
The boat, in its perilous position, was descried early in
the afternoon from the signal tower, at a distance of
three miles off the land, between Marsascirooco and the
point of Munsciar, and the Rear-Admiral Superintend-
ent being made acquainted with the circumstance, im-
mediately despatched H. M. steamer Shearwater. Mr.
Heather, to its assistance. The Shearwater left port at
about five p.m., and returned at half-past eight the same
evening, after an ineffectual search; and the fishingboat
with its crew was given up for lost, it being firmly be-
lieved that no vessel of its size could possibly live in the
high sea that was running at the time. Happily these
fears were not realised ; for the same night, or rather
at two o'clock the next morning, when forty miles
E.S.E. of the island, they attracted the attention
of the English barque Syria, Captain J. A. Low,
laden with grain and tobacco from Latachia bound
to Cork or Falmouth, and were taken on board,
and conveyed in safety to Malta, where they ar-
rived at half-past seven a.m., on Friday. The poor fel-
lows were picked up by Captain L9W with great dif-
ficulty, lowing to the violence of the wind and sea;
and, in all probability, would not have been dis-
cerned at all, had it not been a moonlight night.
When taken, on board, they were in a lamentaole
state of exhaustion, having been exposed to the
fury of the elements for twenty-two hours, without
vict:ual3 of any kind, and in momentary peril of their
laves. They were treated in the most considerate
And kind manner by Captain Low, who did all in
his power to relieve their wants. Their boat was
taken in tow of the barque for some time, but at
length was obliged to be abandoned, in consequence
of the high sea, and its impeding the ship's steering.
We hear that a subscription has been set on foot to raise
a sum sufficient to purchase a new boat and fishing im-
plements, for the suffering fishermen, most of whom
have wives and families wholly dependent upon their
fishing for support.

CRYSTAL PALACE.—GOOD FRIDAY.—There were no
less than 27,448 visitors yesterday, of whom 25,918 paid
Is. each—leaking 1,2851. 183.
Frawee and England are said to be of opinion that
an indemnification ought to be given to the Prussian
Ceown for any private property which it may possess
in Neuchatel.
CROSBY HALL, RISHOPSGATE.—Prince Albert has
ailewea himself to be named as patron of this institution
for educational purposes ; and has also, unsolicited, for-
warded a subscription of 1001. towards the fund for pur-
chasing the lease of the said hail.
Advices from Odessa of the 223 March state that
Count Strogonoff, Governor of Bessarabia, had received
despatches informing him that the journey of the Em-
peror to that part of his empire was now decided.
The Emperor is only waiting for the return to St.
Petersburg of the Grand Duke Constantine to set out.
The Grand Duke will visit England ; his arrival in
London will probably take place towards the end of May.
THE LATE CASE OF STABBING AT ISLINGTON.—An
inquest was held this morning, at the Marquis of Salis-
bury, Caledonian road, on the body of the unfortunate
man Scott, who was stabbed a few days ago by one of
his tenants, named Tripe, who occupied apartments
belonging to deceased in Freeling-street. The facts have
already appeared in The Sun. A verdict of wilful
murder was returned.
THE CHAIRMAN OF INLAND REVENUE AND THE DIV'.
SION OFFICERS OF DUBLIN.—A. deputation from the
division officers of
Dublin collection had an interview
with C. Pressly, Req.,
Chairman of the Board of Inland
Revenue, during his stay in Dublin, for the purpose of
expressing the gratitude of the service for the abolition
of the rerneves, and of drawing his attention to the pre-
sent inadequate remuneration of the officers, and solicit-
ing his assistance in procuring an increase of salaries.
The deputation were most graciously and kindly re-
ceived by the hon. gentleman.—Ciril Service Gazette.
MINES.—The market opened this week with a more
buoyant appearance, and we fully expected a larger
amount of business would ensue than we have had to
report upon for some time past, but the further advance
in the rate of discount, and the apprehensions of stili
greater tightness in
the money market, caused general
uneasiness, and business became dull and shares heavy.
Wheal Margery shares have been in good demand, and
a large business transacted in them, at prices varying
from 161 to 14, leaving off at 17 ; Margaret shares
have been largely dealt in at 774 to 80, but left off at
75 to 77 ; in Great Alfred shares there has been much
fluctuation, and after reaching 9 they left off at 71 ;
Wheal Trelawny, 24l to 25 ; Tincroft shares have been
more in request, at 4i to 6 ; Wheal Edward, 41 to 41f
and left off firmer ; North Basset still flat, at 28 to 29 ;
West Basset have fallen to 32, 33 ; Alfred Consols have
been pretty extensively dealt in, at 22.1 to 22i, and leave
off at 224 to 221, ex div., which is 12s. per share, and
the same is expected next time ; Basset, 260 to 270 ;
%Vest Caradon, 155 to 165 ; South Frances, 325 to 335 ;
Collacombe shares have advanced to 50, 55 ; Devon
Consols, 450 to 460.—Mining Journal of We day.
A HINT TO WIVES.—" If I am not at home from the
party to-night at 10 o'clock," said a husband to his
better and bigger half, "don't wait for me." "That I
won't," replied the lady significantly—"l won't wait,
but come for you !'' The gentleman returned at 10
o'clock precisely.