The Sun.
London, England, 1844-08-08 00:00:00

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Directions for making the Guano Island of Ichaboe.
The following is an extract of a letter received at
Lloyd's, dated Ichaboe, May 22, 1844 :
" Vessels bound to Ichaboe should, by all means, if
possible, make the land to the southward of this place.
I do not think it necessary to make Pedestal Point, for
they may be deceived looking for the pillar and cross,
which I have been informed by several shipmasters lying
here, who have made the point, that they do not exist.
If vessels make the land to the southward it is quite suf-
ficient. Ichaboe lies in lat 26 deg. 19 min. S., and long.
15 deg. E. If unfortunately a vessel should be drawn to
the north by strong gales from the southward, or other-
wise, I would recommend working along shore, going in
as near as is prudent towards the evening, and stretch off
a part of the night, so as to be near the land again an hour
or two after sunrise ; by so doing they would take ad-
vantage of the land-breeze, which varies a few points at
night from the land. The current is not always alike,
neither does it always run with the same velocity. When
about the latitude of between 26 deg. 15 min. and 26 deg.
25 min., and the land is made, mountains will be seen in-
land. Bring these to bear S.E. and steer directly for them,
there will be no difficulty in making Ichaboe. 'f he land is
to the north of those mountains, and is composed of sand
hills and decomposed granite. When the island is seen,
steer for it until you come within two or three miles ;
then go between the south part of the island and the
main. I recommend this passage as the best for many
reasons. In the first place there is a passage within a
quarter of a mile of the island above a mile wide; the
wind is generally from the southward, and the current is
seldom from argy other quarter than running to the
northward. If you go by the north passage it is more shal -
low and on account of the wind being southerly, and the
the current, running northerly, it is next to impossible
to beat up to a good berth, as the ships lying so close
together will not admit. There is a keep off the south
end of the Island, and also one off the main land ; but
there is a mile between them, with a good depth of
water, so that a line-of-battle ship might beat between
them without fear of any danger, and you can let go
your anchor were you to windward, and drop your
vessel in any berth you please."
By subsequent information it appears, that the pillar
and cross do exist, but of so small dimensions as to be
invisible except when very close in.

THE LATE HURRICANE AT SEA.
"'lnformation was received on Monday at Lloyd's and
the various maritime insurance offices in the City, of a
dreadful hurricane having visited the different ports on
Saturday and Sunday last, which was attended with a
frightful sacrifice of human life, as well as great loss of
property.
At Tenby it commenced blowing fearfully from one
o'clock in the morning from the south-east. About five
o'clock A.M., the Richard, Captain Cooke, of Sunderland,
from Cardiff, for the port of London, was, owing to the
violence of the hurricane, driven from her anchors, whilst
riding in the Caldy Roads. After beating about for
some time, in a sinking state, she was driven upon the
South Tenby Sand. The preventive men, as well as a
great number of the inhabitants, rendered all the assist-
ance in their power, and were instrumental in saving
three of the crew. The Captain, William Cooke, how-
ever, was drowned, and also three of the crew. Their
names are—William Watts, mate ; Robert Clashier,
cook ; and James Tayte, seaman. The vessel went to
pieces soon after she struck, and it has become a com-
plete wreck. A fishing smack called the Four Brothers,
during the gale, lost two hands. The Jane (another
smack) was driven on shore on the Penduce sands, and
it is feared will become a wreck. The yacht Rose, be-
longing to Mr. Roper, of the same port, drifted ashore,
and has become a wreck. Fortunately all onboard were
saved.
At Newport the storm commenced at about the same
time, with heavy showers of rain, and continued with
little intermission until eight o'clock, when it abated a
little. The most disastrous intelligence is expected from
this- port ; as yet the only information received is, that
about the time the wind moderated, a vessel was observed
passing the bay with her mainsail rent, and apparently
making for Cardigan.
At Torbay on Saturday and Sunday it blew so tre-
mendously, that the Brunswick steamer, Captain Rus-
sell, from Southampton for Plymouth, was obliged to
land her passengers, she not being at Torquay, on ac-
count of the hurricane. The Perie, Captain llodson,
from Denmark, for New York, was obliged to resort to
the same expedient.
At Teignmouth the gale was equally severe. About
ten o'clock on Saturday morning a steamer was observed
standing in from sea ; her figure head was carried away,
and so was her bowsprit ; whether or not she had re-
ceived any greater damage could not be learned.
At Bristol the hurricane was tremendous, with heavy
rain, thunder, and lightning. The shipping, however,
escaped with trifling injury.
At Llanelly, on Saturday morning, the Friends, a fine
♦essel, belonging to Ilfracombe, was totally lost on the
Ceyfen Sands, in Carmarthen Bay. The captain, his
wife, and the whole of the crew were drowned. The
ship's papers were picked up at a subsequent hour near
the harbour of Pembry. The body of a female, supposed
to be that of the captain's wife, was also picked up near
the same place, as well as a great deal of the wreck.
None of the other bodies have been found. The Briton
steam-tug parted from her moorings, and sank near the
harbour.

DEAFNESS.
TESTIMONIAL from John Sawyer, Esq., of Hay-
wood Lodge, Maidenhead, Berks, to Messrs. S. and B. Solo-
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vember, 1839, to make trial of your Invisible Voice Conductors,
and, although at my advanced age, at that time past my 77th
year, I had no hope of obtaining any relief, yet immediately I
applied them I could hear the general conversation, and my
hearing has become so much improved by their use, that 1 can
now hear acutely without their aid. I am, Gentlemen, your
most obedient servant, J. Sawyer. 22d June, 1842.-1' rom
the late Henry Cowper, Esq., of Tewen Waters, Herts, to
Messrs, S. and B. Solomons:—Gentlemen, having been deaf
for many years, I was induced to try your Invisible Voice
Conductors. They enable me to hear persons in company,
and at a place of worship most distinctly. The Spectacles and
Handglass which you have sent me are very excellent, and
suit my sight perfectly, the transparency of which is so bril-
liant, that although I have passed my 86th year the 22d of
May last, yet they enable me to read, and by candle-light, with
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thanks, and remain your obedient servant, Henry Cowper.
2.)d June, 1839.—Telescopes, Opera Glues, Microscopes,
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Piccadilly, opposite the York Hotel.
DESTRUCTION OF BLAMPIIATNE HOUSE.—Letters
were on Tuesday received announcing the outbreak of a
destructive fire at Colyton, a few miles from Exeter, and
which totally burnt down one of the most antique struc-
tures in that part of the country, called Blamphayne
House, the sent of Sir Edward Maywood Etton, but
which was tenanted at the time of its loss by a gentle-
man named Parry. Its ancient construction and pic-
turesque situation formed a very great attraction in the
county, it having been erected in the reign of Queen
Elizabeth, by Mr. Thomas Marwood, one of Sir Edward's
ancestors. The mansion was of considerable extent. The
fire, it appears, broke out last Wednesday, at about two
o'clock in ,the afternoon, and it was supposed that from age,
the brickwork of the roof had in some way parted, and
formed a cavity under the rafters, where the soot collected,
and the flue of one of the chimneys takinc, fire, soon
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communicated to the mass, for the upper part of the
building was in flames before the wasalarme r
given, and
the domestics encountered some difficulty in preserving
themselves. Every endeavour was made to check the
entire demolition of this interesting edifice, but all was
of no avail, and within an hour after the discovery the
building, with all its ancient relics, was reduced to ruins.
The loss is very considerable, and it is understood that
the seat was not insured.
CURIOUS ARTICLE OF EXPORT.—The steam-ship
Acadia, which departed yesterday for Boston, had on
board a magnificent white satin gown and train, three
yards long, recently worn by her Majesty the Queen,
which is intended to be introduced into some public ex-
hibition in America.—Liverpool Albion.