The Sun.
London, England, 1850-05-25 00:00:00

head might be much more eff,.ctive with engices of consi-
derably less po'e.et.) they would be most useful transports
in the evelt of war. The bottom of the Birkenhead has
not been touched for five months, and from what she
has done it could not be very foul. The average ex-
pense per held for men, women and children is on.
shilling and a penny for the whole distance. The con-
tract price of the Oriental Company would have been
something more than this without the advantages before
mentioned.

THE NEW MERCHANT SEAMEN'S ACT —We are en•
abled to state that several highly meritorious officer.,
thoroughly acquainted with the peculiar habits of sea•
men, have bee❑ noted by the Board of Trade for ap•
pointments under the new Merchant Seamen's Act.
ANOTHER BARGAIN.—The Admiralty have disposed
of the old steam-packet Ariel, which vessel has for a long
time been approprid,ted to trying experiments with the
smoke-consuming apparatus, to the proprietors of Haig's
patent, for 0001.

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MIN ING INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Mining Journal of this day.)
Tho Mining share market continues much the same
as noticed last week; but there is every reason to hope
for an early improvement. There are inquiries for
Devon Great Console, Wheal Margaret, South Frances,
and other of our leading mines.
In Wheal Golden shares there have been several trans-
actions at our tires,nt quotatious, and the prospects are
considered highly encouraging.
The directors of the .1.),-viin Great Consols Mining
Company, at the weekly hoard, held yesterday, declared
a dividend of 9.2161, Icing 91 per share, from profits
arising from sales of copper ores raised in January and
February, after payment of which there remains iu
band a balance of 20,4091. 16s. 10.1., consisting of cash,
ore bills not at maturity, and Exchequer-bills, applicable
to the general purposes of the company.
The usual hi-monthly meeting of Treviskey end
Barrier adventurers was held on Monday last,
when the stsit,!..ment of accounts presented showed
a profit on Treviskey, of 1,853/. 4s. sd. for the two
months. A dividend of 161. per share was declared,
leaving to credit of next account 251. 81. 6d., with the
ore bills coming due: 511 tons of copper ore were
sampled on the 15th, and abuut the same is expected for
May and June.
At a meeting of adventures in Great Work Mine, the
quarterly sta. emeut of accounts for January, February,
and March, was presented, showing—Balance, end of
December, 3921. 6s. Bd.; ores sold, 3,5661. 45.; sale of
materials, 1571. 6s. 2d.=4,1141. 16e. 10d. To costs,
Lords' dues, &c., 2,5851. 2s. A dividend of 101. per share
was declared; leaving balance in favour of adventurers,
3391. 14s. 10d.

At Lelant Consols meeting, the accounts for the three.
months, ending, March, showed a balance of 8681. ISt. Bd.
against the mine, to discharge which a call of 2L per
share was made. The new engine is at work, and every
preparatio❑ is being made to extend several levels to-
wards some intereating points. Before the next meeting
it is expected that some important discoveries will be
made.

At a special general meeting of adventurers in Cam.
borne Consols, held on Thursday, arrangements were
entered into for raising additional capital, for the pur-
pose of erecting a steam-engine, and more fully deve-
loping this important mining sett.
At a meeting of West United Hills adventurers, after
passing the accounts, it was resolved, that the engine be
forthwith erected; that the mine be efficiently worked;
and that the shares be increased from 222 to I,llo—
which number a call of 10s. per share was made.

At the South Tolgu4 meeting, held on Wednesday
last, the accounts were presented, showing—Balance last
account, 5051. 12s. 6d.; ores sold, less dues, 2,2561.95. 2d.

2,7621. is. Bd. ; to costs and merchants' bill• fir
March and April, 1,3551. 3s. id.; leaving balance in
hand, 1,4061. 18s. 7d. It is expected that a dividend of
21. 103. per share will be declared on the 31st inst.
The usual two•monthly meeting of Wheal Buller ad-
venturers took place on Tuesday last, when the accounts
were presented, showing—Balance from the last account.
498/. 45.; ores sold (less dues), 3,103/. 2s. 11d...3,6011.
61. I Id.—To costs and merchants' bills for March and
April, 772/. 9s. 2d.—A dividend of 201. per share was
declared: leaving balance in favour of the adventurers,
2681. 17s. 9d.

At the Runnaford Coombe meeting, the accounts
showed a balance against the mine of 1151. lit. 6d. A
call of ss. per share was made. The shareholders ware
in high spirits from their represented good prospects, and
in having secured the services of Mr. John Taylor, to
superintend the operations at the mine.
At the quarterly meeting of Wheal Owles adven-
turers, the statement of accounts showed a balance in
favour of the company of 75/. 4s. Bd.; whilst at the
former account the sum of 6611. ls. 3d. stood against the
mine.

At Devon and Courtenay general meeting a call of
los. per share was made, the balances against the mine
being 2461. 15s. iod. When the ore bill for March ores
is paid, and April ones sold, and the present call re-
ceived, the mine will be in a more favourable position.
Mendip Hills ancual meeting was held yesterday.
when a call of ss. per share was made.
At a quarterly meeting of Kirkcudbrightshire adven-
turers, the accounts showed balance in lemur of mine
1261. 13s. The report stated that 131 tons of ore had
been raised, and 90 fathoms of ground driven in the
quarter.
Shares i❑ the following mines have changed hands
since our last:—Devon Great Consuls, South Tulcus,
Condurrow. Grumbler and St. Aubyn, lic-rodsroot, Tin-
croft, Bedtord United, Ileigtiston Dons, Tre thtTy
(coffer), flaxen, Mary Ann, fremayne, Alfred Consols,
Wheal Longmaicl, South Plain Wood, Moditonham
Consols, Trehane, Penzince Consult, Wheal Golden,
Stray Park, Treviskey trcd Barrier, West Wheal Trea-
sury, Wheal Franco, West Polgootb, Drake Walls, &c.
I❑ Foreign Minus, there have not been many transac-
tions; some business, how( ver, has been done in Imperial
Brazilian, St. John del Rey, National Brazilian, San-
tiago, Care, Linares, &o.