The Sun.
London, England, 1850-11-04 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

LAUNCH OF THE LEOPARD STEAM-FRlGATE.—To-
morrow, the sth of .November, is the day appointed
for the launch of the Leopard steam-frigate, when it
is expected that the interesting event will be marked
by the presence of a very numerous and distinguished
official ootnpany. Preparations are being made on a
liberal scale ; so that the public, as well as the officers
of the establishment, will have the opportunity of
witnessing the launch. The excellent dockyard band,
of course, will be present on the occasion, and it is
likely the Royal Marines and the Royal Artillery at
Woolwich will pay the gallant and distinguished
Captain-Superintendent Sir John Hill the compli-
ment of sending their splendid bands to give eclat to
the affair. By a liberal and judicious arrangement
and appropriation of the booths, not only Sir John
Hill and his principal officers have an opportunity of
accommodating their families and friEnds, but the
subordinate officers of the yard will likewise be amply
provided for. This is as it always should be.
PORTSMOUTH, SUNDAY.--The Geyser steam-sloop
arrived yesterday morning from Woolwich, and sailed
at four r M. for Devonport.
The Odin steam-frigate was removed from dock
yesterday morning, and the Retribution steam-
frigate, Captain Warden, taken in for alteration.
The Fox, 42, Commodore Lambert, arrived at
Madeira on the 17th ult. from this port. The Com-
modore hoisted his broad pendant on the same day,
which was saluted with 21 guns by the Portuguese.
The ship is reported a fast sailer off the wind, but not
very weatherly or possessing much stability. She
was to sail on the 19th for the Cape of Good Hope,
en route to the East Indies.
The Firefly steam-sloop was at Madeira at the
same date.

Captain Parke, R.T%1.A., is appointed to the office
lately held by the deceased Captain Henry in the
Royal Marine Laboratory at this port.

APPOINTMENTS.

WooLwicu, Nov. 2.—Master's Assistant—Robert
Forder, to the Albion, 90, at Devonport.
Clerks—Howard E. L. P. Bailey (1846), and H.
H. Gain, to the Albion ; Thomas N. Stote, to the
Fisgard flag-ship, at Woolwich.
Assistant Engineer (not Assistant Surgeon, as
stated yesterday)—Ralph T. Tector, to the Geyser
stem-sloop.
The Locust steam-sloop is getting ready with all

dispatch at this port, and is expected to be commis,
sioned here for service on the coast of Africa.
SUNDAY, Nov. 3.—The Pluto steam-vessel, of 100-
horse power, Lieutenant-Commander William K.
Jolliffe, arrived at Woolwich from the coast of
Africa, to be paid off at this post. She has been very
successful in the capture of slavers, having taken 10
prizes, and a number of persons were here waiting
her arrival to endeavour to purchase the rights of her
crew's prize money, and put off from the Woolwich
and Charlton piers immediately on her being brought
up at moorings opposite the Dockyard, with the view
of effecting their object, but they were not permitted
to come on board.

[ADVERTISEMENT.
Messrs. lIARDING and Co., 81, Pall-mall, beg to
intimate to the public that, in consequence of the rebuilding
of their premises, it has become imperative on them to
dispose of the whole of their valuable
Stock, which they
have determined to offer for immediate Sale. at a very con-
siderable reduction of price. Messrs. H. and Co. offer to the
public the assurance that the Sale thus announced is bona
Embroidery, Shawls,and
fide. Their entire Stock, consisting of Silks, Ribbons, Lace,
the recherche Selection' of Alillinery, for all of which their
Scarves, t.loaks,
establishment is so eminently distinguished, will be unre-
servedly Mantles, Gloves,
servedlv subjected to the reduction. The Sale will be con-
tinued 'for a limited period.
New WORK EY Miss K AyANAGH.—It has long
been acknowledged that a vast majority of the best works
of fiction proceed from female pens: additional evidence in
favour of the sex, however, is expected to be presently given
by a writer who has already established a high reputation in
compositions of another kind. We allude to Miss Julia Ka-
vanagh, so favourably known as the author of " Woman in
France," and who is about to produce a three-volume
work of fiction, entitled, " Nathalie." It is rumoured, that
in the' delineation of character, more especially female cha-
racter, this work will take high ground, and that a story of
singular power may be expected from the hands of this ta-
lented lady.