The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-26 00:00:00

Naval and Military Intelligence.

Vice-Admiral the Right Hon. Sir M, F. F. Berkeley
K.C.8., , and Capt. Milne, Loros of the Admiralty,
visited Portsmouth on Saturday, and, accompanied by
Vice-Admiral Sir G. Seymour, K C. 8., G.C.H., the
Commander-in-Chief, went over to the new berthing
ground at Haslar, where the gun and mortar boat flo-
tilla, are laid up. Here they remained Come hours. They
also went on board their state yacht Osborne (in dock),
Commander Bowen (Master, R.N.), and ordered sundry
improvements. The Imperieuse, 51, Capt. R. B. Wat-
son, C. 8., was also inspected by their Lordships, who
took the 4 30 train for Chichester.

The ImperieuPe is ordered to be paid olf at Portsmouth
and placed in the second class of the steam fleet in re-
serve at that port under the superintendence of Captain
the don. F. T. Pelham, C.B.
Her Majesty's steam troopship Simoom, Commander
Cooke, left Portsmouth on Saturday for Queenstown, to
embark troops for the Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius,
and Hong Bong.
The Hamilla. Mitchell, hired freight ship, sailed from
Seithead on Saturday for Trinidad with troops.
The William Hammond, hired freight ship, jailed from
Portsmouth on Saturday for St. Lucia and Barbadoes
with the following detachments of troops :
For St. Lucia—Brevet-Major Rowlands, Lieutenants
Lowry and Byam, Ensign Jemmett, 167 non•cominis-
sinned officers and men, 6 women, and 7 children of the
41st Regiment.

For Barbadoes—Capt. and Mrs. Beresford, child ani
servant, Lieut. and Mrs. Eustaoe, Lieuts. Savary and
Astley, Ensigns Gibson and Nason, Assist-Surgeon
James Hannan, 164 non-commissioned officers and men,
10 women and 16 children of the 49th Regiment.
Her Majesty's steam troopship Megan, 6, Comman-
der Purvis, will be ready on Wednesday to embark at
Portsmouth the following troops for the Mauritius :-
7 officer=, 168 non-commissioned officers and men, with
a proportionate number of women and children of the
331 Regiment, who embark on the 29th inst. ; 8 officers,
1 officer's wife, 260 non-commissioned officers and men,
21 married women, and 47 children of the 85th Regi•
ment, who embark on the 30th inst.

The paddlewheel steam frigate Retribution, 28, Capt.
C. Barker, which arrived from. Portsmouth onThursda;,
sailed from Plymouth on Friday for Lisbon.
The paddlewheel steam vessel Buzzard, 6, from Pem-
broke, arrived at Plymouth on Friday, and sailed on
Saturday for Portsmouth.

In consequence of instructions from the Lords of the
Admiralty, Mr. Clifford, the patentee, exhibited on Sa-
turday, at Devonport, his invention for speedily lower-
ing boats. A skiff fitted with his apparatus was suspended
from the davits of the Zepher, which steamed
several times into Hamoaze, and, on returning under
full power, dropped the boat in front of the dockyard in
the presence of Port Admiral Sir W. Parker, Admiral
Superintendent Plumridge, Mr. Mills, Captain Wise,
flagship Impregnable ; Capt. Jerningham, Cambridge ;
Capt. Hay, Indus ; Mr. Thompson, Queen's harbour-
master, and others. The trials, which were entirely under
the control of the naval authorities, appeared to give
great satisfaction, and it is understood that the Indus,
78, now fitting at Devonport for the West India station,
is to be supplied with Mr. Clifford's invention.
Instead of tidal gates all the decks at Keyham-yard
are filled with iron caisons, which are divided into three
compartments, and are floated out by withdrawing the
water from the middle compartment. On Tuesday last,
when lifting the middle caison, it upset in consequence o
one of tha valves having become choked by a piece of
wood. All efforts to prevent it from going over were
ineffectual, the movement being so sudden, and it sunk
immediately. Its vast bulk, 440 tons, presented a consi-
derable obstacle to its recovery, and it was not until Sa•
turday, by means of chains and purchases, attached to
sheers, under the direction of Mr. Biddlecombe, master
attendant, and Mr. To wnshend, superintendent engineer,
that it was raised.

The French screw steam-corvette Le Corse, Com-
mander Garnault, left Sheerness on Saturday morning
last at daylight, under pilot charge of Mr. J. Millbank,
Trinity pilot, for Calais.

The brigantine John of Exeter, John Western master
(coal laden), for Exeter, under Admiralty arrest at
Sheerness for services rendered by the crew of the Queen
I agger, of Margate, on the sth instant, during the heavy
gales then prevailing, was released on Saturday last.
The services of the salvors are to be this day decided by
arbitration at London, and the John will go on with
her discharge to-day.
The Amphion is to be paid off at Sheerness on Friday
next, the 30th inst., and not on the 6th of February as
formerly reported.

WOOLWICH—SATURDAY.
A new steam vsseel, of very large dimensions, and to
be constructed on as impraved principle, is ordered to
be laid down at this yard. The necessary plans have
been prepared and approved by the Aidaiiralty, and the
work is to be commenced in a few days. She will be
280 feet between the perpendiculars, and about 330 feet
over all.

DEATH AND MEMOIR OP EDWARD FITZ•

WILLIAM.

(From, the Era.)
It is with feelings of the deepest regret that we an-
nounce the death of this talented young composer, who
expired on Monday night last, the 19th bast., at his
residence at Brompton, in his thirty-third year. Being
the son of parents who were both public favourites (his father, Mr. Fitzwilliam, at one time an exceedingly
popular comedian and vocalist, and his mother the late
lamented Fanny Fitzwilliam), it may not be unintereste
ing to our readers if they have some account of the short
career of one who, had he been permitted to live, would
have well fulfilled the promise of unusual excellence,
given in all his musical compositions. Edward Francis
Fitzwilliam was born at Deal, in Kent, on Aug. 2d,
Pimlico Grammar School,
afterwards
s eadtucsatt.edEdamt the
Edmund's College, Old Hall, Herts,
and finally at the institution of L'Abbe Haffrenque,
Boulogue-sur-Mer. 'While at this college he was a wit-
ness to the memorable descent of Louis Napoleon upon
the town, as on the day this event occurred it was a
holiday for the English boys belonging to the college,
who, being in the streets, saw Prince Louis captured
and taken a prisoner in the Hotel de Ville. Shortly
afterwards they beheld King Louis Philippe visit Bon-
longe to distribute crosses, esc., to Les Braves Boulom-
nais. On quitting this college he was placed under the
late Sir Henry Bishop, by whom he was instructed in
the elementary course of harmony,and subsequentlyresided
for afew months with John Barnett, at Cheltenham, for the
purpose of studying instrumentation under that cele-
brated master. He was taught the pianoforte when
young, and chiefly by his mother, who frequently, in
" The Wreck Ashore" days of the Adelphi, after acting
in three pieces nightly, would be found at six o'clock on
the following morning with her then somewhat unwilling
pupil at the instrument, previously to his going to school
for the day. On his coming of age he had composed a
" Stabat Mater." His mother, on this occasion, pre-
sented him with one hundred pounds to defray the
expenses of having his work performed at the Hanover-
square Rooms, and which took place on March 15, 1845 ;
the principal vocalists being Miss Dolby, Miss Messeut,
Miss K. Fitzwilliam, Mr. Hobbs, and Mr. Machin, with
a complete chorus; the composer himself conducting,
and his friend, Mr. Alfred Mellon, leading the orchestra.
This performance
excited the greatest interest, the talent
of the young musician was at once acknowledged, and a
brilliant career appeared to open before him. In Oct.,
1847, he was appointed musical director of the Lyceum,
thus under the management of Madame Vestris, and
where he remained two years. At this time he wrote a
Cantata, entitled " 0 Incomprehensible Creator," and
which was performed at Hullab'sconcert, on May 21st,
1851. This work was also exceedingly well received,
and pronounced by the critics
as one of extraordinary.
musical skill. This Cantata was shortly afterwards
published with a " Te Deum," which he dedicated by per-
mission to Spohr, and from whom he received a most kind
and encouraging acknowledgment. On a subsequent occa-
sion he also received a complimentary note from Meyerbeer.
At Easter, 1853, he was appointed musical director of
the Haymarket Theatre, in which position he remained
till the day of his death. His principal compositions
are as follows :—" The Stabat Mater," "Te Deum," and
Cantata before mentioned ; also, a Mass (unpublished) ;
" The Queen of a Day," a comic opera, performed at the
Haymarket; an operetta, "A Summer Night's Love,"
also represented at the same theatre ; volumes—entitled
" Songs of a Student," " Songs for a Winter's Night,"
" Dramatic Songs," " Descriptive Ballads " (dedicated
to G. A. Macfarren), " Miniature Lyrics," a Lyric Ode,
entitled "Christmas Eve ;" his final work, and which
he composed but a few dais before his death, being
"Three Sacred Songs for a Child." In addition to
d the overtures, act, and vocal music of these he compose
G
the Adelphi dramas " Thereen Bushes," and "The
Flowers of the Forest ;" also the overtures and music;
of all the Haymarket pantomimes, and many that have
been produced at the Theatre Royal, Liverpool. The
music of Peres Nena's celebrated Spanish ballets "El
Gambusino and
" Los Cautivos ; or a Night in the Al-
hambra" was his entire Composition. On the 31st of
December,
1853, he married the talented actress Miss
Ellen Chaplin whom he has left nith an infant son to
lament his loss. Shortly after the death of his mother,
to whom he was devoted, he was taken ill, symptoms
of consumption for the first time appeared in
his constitution, under which disease he lingered
for more than two years till he died. Thus has prema-
turely passed away from us one that had the fairest pros-
pects before him, and who, through the constant care of a
tender mother, was indulged, comforted, and protected
during his youthful struggles and in many a desponding
hour. When we reflect upon the fate of this young
English musician, we cannot help thinking of that of
many others, no doubt equally as talented, but who
have not met with even the positions or encouragement
that he did, and who have also gone away or remained
unknown through the want of a proper field for the
exercise of their abilities. How much better would it
he if, instead of seeing two Italian operas striving but to
injure each other, that only one of these establishments
should he permitted to exist in this metropolis—one
being necessary, and sufficient—and that the Govern-
ment would support a second opera house, but for the
sole purpose of producing the works of English eons-
posers, and the employment and encouragement of Eng-
lish singers. In a wealthy country like this, the want
of such an institution cannot be regarded without cen-
sure, especially when we consider the large sums that
are squandered upon foreigners, who only laugh at us
for our fatuity and liberality, while the English musician
and singer is neglected, 'left to starve or seeks a living
in becoming a drudging teacher of his art. In taking
leave of the subject of our memoir, we have only to add
that he was beloved by his family and all who knew
him ; that he was a talented and delightful companion
and a firm and consistent friend.
His fan, ral will take place on Tuesday, at the Kensal
Green Cemetery, where he will be interred, at his express
wish, close to the grave of his mother.

XONEY'MARKET

AND
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, Two O'CLOCK.
The Liverpool Cotton Market on Saturday closed
with an upward tendency, and vices of Americans
were Id. per lb. dearer, owing principally to the
short supply in the market, but all other kinds
remained without any material alteration. The
Bales Were estimated at 15,000 bales, 2,000 of which
Ivere taken for export, and 3,000 on speculation.
The Railway Share Market was dull, and prices
generally were at about Friday's currency.
Letters from Manchester describe the business of
the past week in the market for manufactures as
having been rather heavy and lower prices were
current. In most of the other markets there was
40 alteration of importance.
The directors of the North Staffordshire Railway
have issued their report preparatory to the half
Yearly meeting. This shows au increase in the
traffic receipts of 27,0791. ss. 3d. for the past year.
The net receipts for the six months are 52,176/.
68. 2d., out of which a dividend at the rate of 31
Per Cent. per annum is proposed, leaving a balance
of 2,714/. 163. 2d. to be carried forward.

The alum of gold to the continent continues,
30,000/. having been sent from the Bank on Satur-
day ; and the advices received from India, by the
Overland Mail, will no doubt stimulate the demand
for silver, so that a fear may again be raised lest
the bullion in the Threadneedle-street vaults
Could be materially reduced. This morning there
has been considerable animation in the sit ver mar-
ket, and the price of bars has risen id. per ounce,
Vic, to 620., and it is generally supposed that a
further advancement will immediately take place.
This will, of course, lead to further withdrawals
from the Bank, and the Directors may yet have to
impose additional restrictions on long dated bills
in order to protect themselves from a continuance
of the drain. The accounts from India report
increased stringency in the money markets at Cal-
cutta, Bombay, and Madras, and the exchanges
are higher.
The Heather Bell and other vessels are soon
"Pected from Australia with large sums in gold,
t these supplies will no doubt be chiefly absorbed
bpti
3' the operations in silver. Their arrival, how-
"Ter) May exercise a very favourable influence
()1 the money market, because the decline in
the stock of the precious metals would then be tem-
Porarily arrested. The inquiry for discounts this
tec'rning is very active, and full rates are de
Itlanded in all cases. During the next fortnight
there is likely to be augmented pressure, because
Preparations will have to be made for the 4th of
the month, and the liquidation of the Consol ac-
count at the Stock Exchange.
The amount of bills drawn by the Hon. East
4(lia Company during the fortnight ending Satur-
day, in the three Presidencies, was 51,4871.
12s. id.
No material alteration has taken place in the
Price of tea to-day, but there is an upward ten
denoY, and the demand for common congou is
active, at 1s id per lb.
The Corn Market opened this morning with a
very dull appearance, and English wheat was
nominally 4s. per quarter lower.
The dividend agreed to at the Bank of London
Meeting, held to-day, was at the rate of 5 percent.
Per annum.

In the English Stock Market, to-day, 'there has
been no movement of importance, and there seems
little probability of business becoming either active
or profitable for some time to come. The uncer-
tainty which exists with regard to the Persian and
China disputes, as well as- the unsatisfactory state
of the money market check buoyancy. All things
considered, however, the market exhibits great
strength. Consols have been 93i a for money, and
93 for the account. Arrangements connected
With the approaching settlement now engage chief
attention, and very few fresh speculative engage-
Ments are made. The New Threes Reduced, &c.,
are steady ; Exchequer Bills are is. discount to
Is. premium.
English Mines are now included in the official
Lists of the Stock Exchange.
Foreign Securities are quiet, and generally steady.
Turkish 6 per Cents. are 94/ to 95k, and the 4 per
Cents. 1031. Spanish Deferred Bonds are 231 ;
Russian 4- per Cents. 931, Mexican 211 ; and
Danish 5 per Cents. 103.

The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 6 7 ; Mexi-
can, 21* ; Peruvian, 78 79 ; ditto 3 per Cents.,
65 6 ; Portuguese 3 per Cents., 43 5 ; Russian
6 per Cents., 1.06 8 ; ditto 4,1; per Cents., 95 7 ;
Spanish 3 per Cents., 40 ; ditto New Deferred,
23i ; ditto Certificates, 51 6 ; ditto Passive,
bib.

An exceedingly limited business has been trans-
acted in Railway Shares, and prices, except in one
or two instances, have been steady. Caledonian,
astern Counties, Great Northern, Midland and
South-Eastern, declined 55., and South Wales
10s. Great Western, North-Western, Norfolk and
North-Eastern Berwick, have advanced about ss,
The French lines are at nominal values, and the
Canadian rule lower. Great Trunk of Canada have
declined 10s., and Great Western of Canada about
53.

In Joint-stock Bank shares very few trans-
actions have taken place. London Char-
tered of Australia have declined A. 'Union of
Australia 1. For Miscellaneous Shares prices
also rule rather heavy. Canada Land have de-
clined li. Australian Agricultural 10s. and
Electric Telegraph 10s.

BRITISH FITNDS.—CLOSING PRICES —THIS DAY.
(Prom the Offiezal List.)

3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities gu.,er, done
04 3i 4i
Cent (!onsols Annuities 94
A New 3 per Cent. Annuities....
Loeb Annuities, expire sth Jan...1,8'60.: 2i Ditto 30 Years, expire sth .Apr 1885 lB 146
Consols for Account ....................
.. 93i
Nxenegner Bills, 24d
£IOOO
£5OO .................................
....... par 1
t.mall •............... . . ...................... par 3 p
p
• PRICES OF FOREIGNFUNDS—THIS DAY.
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent... ............. 102
Danish Bonds, 3 pei Cent., 1825 ............
Ditto 6 per Cent.
Mexican 3 per Cent 2l
Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent., Con. 1841
Ditto 1853, 3 Per Cent
Ditto Account
Ditto 1856, 3 per Cent.
Ditto Account
Russian Bonds, 1822, St., 5 per cent
96i
Ditto, 44 per Cent.
Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Cent. .... 9oi
Spsnif h Bowls, 3 per Cent
Ditto New Deferred, 3 per Cent.
' Spanish Committee Cert. of Coup. not fun 5 g
Tarkith Ponds, 6 per cent
94,i- 5
Ditto Account
Ditto Guaranteed. 4 per Cent.
Venezuela Bonds, 41 per Cent
Ditto Deferred, 11 per Cent.. l5
Venus the above payable in Lou,", n.
Duch Exchange, 2 per Cent., 12 Guilders 65
THREE O'CLOCK.
C ,nsols, money
Ditto, Account (Feb. 5.) 933

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
This morning Barbara Taylor was charged before Mr.
Beadon with violently assaulting Eliza Cavanah. The
assault was entirely unprovoked, and the magistrate
fined Taylor 40s. or a month's imprisonment.

TrIA.MES.
This morning a lad named Collins was sentenced to
three months' hard labour for steali,ng a neighbour ' s
fowls. The age of the prisoner was but 14, but the
magistrate said from the evidence he had heard he had
no doubt he had been carrying on the system for a long
time.

AN AMERICAN PACKET AS.aO

LIVERPOOL SUNDAY.
This day, at 10.30 a.m., the ship Tonawanda, T.
Julius, commander (one of Copes line), from Philadel-
ph,a, was driven ashore ; the Rhyl life-boat went out
to her assistance. •
Up to the present, 11 p.m., nothing has been heard
of the Royal Mail steamer Niagara.

MARRIAGE OF MR. CHARLES MATTHEWS.—The
Gloucester Journal says, Mr. caarles Matthews has taken
unto himself a second wife in the person of pretty Miss
Oliver.

SHARE IYIARKETS—(This Day.)

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