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

PROVIDENTIAL iESCAPE.

(Prom, the Malta Times and United Service Gazette.)
On Wednesday last a fishing-boat, manned by six
fishermen belonging to:Casal 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., ►hen
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 Fail, and wait until the weather bad moderated.
The storm offering no hope of abating, and finding
themselreb every moment further out to sea, they
hoist-d their storm-sail in hopes by its means of

gaining some point of the island, but no sooner
Whi it presented t 3 the wind than it was blown to shreds.
Ths beat, 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 Munaciar, and the Rear-Admiral Superintend-
ent being made acquainted with the circumstance, im-
mediately deep itched H. M. steamer Shearwater. Mr.
Heather, to its assistance. The Shearwater left portat
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 grin and tobacco from Latachia bound
to Cork or 'Falmouth, and were taken on board,
and convoyed in safety to Malta, where they ar-
rived at half-past seven am. on Friday. The poor fel-
lows were picked up by daptain LAY with great dif-
ficulty, towing to the violence of the wind and sea;
and, in all probability, would not filar() been dis-
cerned at all, had it not been a moonlight night.
When taken on board, they were in a lainentaula
state of ex'saustion, having been exposed to the
fury of the elements for twenty-two hours, without
victual, of any kind, and in momentary peril of their
lives. 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 bear 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 PALAOE.—GOOD FRIDAY.—There were no
less than 27,443 visitors yesterday, of whom 25,918 paid
ls. each —making 1,235/. 13s.
France and England are said to be of opinion that
an indemnification ought to be given to the Prussian
Crown for any private property which it may possess
in Neuchatel.
CROSBY HALL, RISHOPSGATE.—Prince Albert has
allowea himself to be named as patron of this institution
for educational purposes ; and has also, unsolicited, for-
warded a subscription of 100/. towards the fund for pur-
chasing the lease of the said hall.
Advices from Odessa of the 221 March state that
Count Strogonoff, Governor of Bessarabia, had received
despatches informing him that the journey of the En-
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 Tripp, 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, Esq.,
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 removes, 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.—Civil Service Gazette.
Mmes.—The market opened this week with a more
buoyant appearance, and we fully expected a larger
amount of business would ensue than we have bad to
report upon for some time past, but the further advance
in the rate of discount, and the apprehensions of still
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 16k to 17k, leaving off at 17 ; Margaret shares
have been largely dealt in at 77k 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 711 ;
Wheat Trelawny, 24i to 25 ; Tincroft shares have been
more in request, at 4i to 5 ; Wheal Edward, 44 to 4i,
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# to 221, and leave
off at 22,1 to 224, ex div., which is 12s. per share, and
the same is expected next time ; Basset, 260 to 270 ;
West Caradon, 155 to 165 ; South Frances, 325 to 335 ;
Collacornbe shares have advanced to 50, 55 ; Devon
Consols, 450 to 460.—Mining Journal of this day.
A HINT TO WIVES.—" If I am not at home from the
party to-night at 19 o'clock," said a husbaed to his
better and bigger half, "don't wait for me." "That I
won't," replied the lady significantly—"l won't wait,
but I'll come for you:" The gentleman returned at 10
o'clock precisely. '