The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-05 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

It is rumoured in naval eirclei that Lord Francis
Russell, brother of the Premier, is about to resign
the command of her Majesty's ship Tweed. The
reason assigned for this step is o ins;, it is stated, to
a reproof administered to his Lordship by the Admi-
ralty for not taking proper precautions to secure the
health of his crew during the prevalence of the fearful
epidemic that has ravaged nearly the whole of the
south-east coast of America.
We have received letters from our private corre-
spondent in the Tagus up to the 29th of August ; at
that time Commodore Martin's squadron was lying
there, with the exception of the Encounter and Con-
flict ; the former would probably proceed to the Me-
diterranean to join the fleet under Admiral Sir Wil-
liam Parker. The latter vessel was to go on to Gib-
raltar, and return with stores for the Lisbon squadron.
The late order issued by the Admiralty for the ad-
mission of assistant surgeons into the ward and gun-
rooms has given general satisfaction ; and, on board
the Prince tteßent (the commodore's ship), the com-
mander and his messmates did not wait for the issue

of the general order, hut immediately on the arrival
of the packet announcing the decision of the board
they invited Dr. M'Leod and his two brother officers
to join their mess, where they were received in the
most cordial manner.

In our list of ships now in commission we acci-
dentally omitted the Cygnet, brig, of 8-guns and 80
men ; the Dolphin, brigantine, of 3-guns and 65
men—both on their way to the coast of Africa. We
also did not insert the names of three or four small
tenders at Sheerness, as their crews are borne on the
books of the flag-ship—their names are, the Rennie,
Hope, Ceres, and Thames.
The Firefly, steam-sloop, 3 guns and 220-horse
power, has been commissioned at Woolwich,. by
Commander George A. Seymour • she will take out
the October mail to the coast of Africa.
PORTSMOUTH, WEDNESDAY.—The Lords of the Ad-
miralty embarked last night, about 8 o'clock, on
board their yacht, the Black Eagle, for the Channel
Islands, and, most probably, Cherbourg.
. This morning the Lightning steam-vessel,
Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane,' Rear-Admiral
Sir Charles Napier, and other distinguished officers
on board, sailed at 8 o'clock for Cherbourg.
The Fire Queen steam-yacht, with Captain Cheds,
C. 8., on board, and a large party of .offlOrs of the
Royal Naval College, also sailed this 'indrping,
Cherbourg.
The steam-packets Prince. Albert and Lindsey,
the property of the local steam-packet companies,
also sailed this morning for Cherbourg, well freighted
with passengers to witness the grand review of the
French fleet. • .
The Blenheim Indiaman, one of the fleet of Messrs.
Smith, sailed at 6 o'clock yesterday evening' for .
cutta. This splendid ship is' frigate-built, is pierced
for 48 guns, and has been pronounce'd by the dock-
yard authorities as quite Oble to carry that number of,
32-pounders. She is 1,660 tons, builders' measure-
ment, and 210 feet from stem to stern. The officers
of her Majesty's ship Blenheim, 60, Captain Hen-
derson, C. 8., lying at Spithead, spent a considerable
time on board, and expressed their admiration of their
namesake in marked terms. On leaving the ship the
men, the crews of her Majesty's ships and officers,
gave the Indiaman three hearty cheers and one cheer
more for her prosperous voyage and safe return,
which were acknowledged right lustily. She then
set sail with a full and valuable cargo, and every cabin
occupied.

The Fanny tender, Second Master Scarlett, sailed
this morning, with a large party of naval officers, for
Cherbourg.
The Dragon steam-frigate, Captain Giffard, went
out of harbour to Spithead this morning.
The Portsmouth yacht sailed this merning, with
Captain Charles Eden and party, for Cherbourg.
PLYMOUTH, SEPT. 3.—Admiral de Mackau, formerly
Minister of Marine for France under Louis Philippe ; le
Comte de Kerouartz, Capitain de Frigate ; and M.
Fourgunot, arrived on Monday at Elliott's Royal
Hotel. They have called on the Port Admiral Sir
William Hall Gage, Commodore Superintendent
Lord John Hay, and the heads of other public de-
partments, have visited the dockyard and inspected
men-of-war, &c. These distinguished visitors leave
to-morrow (Wednesday) for London.

The Lord's Commissioners of the Admiralty are
expected here, on an official visit, on Thursday.
Commcdore-Superintendent Lord John Hay
hoisted his broad pennant on board the St. George,
at twelve P.M. on Friday, when she was put in com-
mission.

Admiral Moresby hoisted his flag, blue at the
mizi.n, on board the Portland, Captain Henry Chad,
on Monday. In the evening it was struck again, the
Admiral having gone on leave of absence.

The crew oftfie packet-brig Crane were paid wages
on Monday, when she sailed for Plymouth.
The steamer Flamer is hourly expected. On ar-
rival her crew are to be pain wages, and she is to
convey the mails to the coast of Africa, touching at
Madeira.

Le Sanspareil block-ship will not be launched until
the first spring-tides in October.
The frigate Trincomalee and the brigantine Pan-
dora are ordered to be brought forward for commis-
sion; and the steam vessels Vulture, Vesuvius, and
Vir ago are also to be brought forward.
One hundr d and forty shipwrights have been taken
from Le Sanspareil and placed on the Portland, to get
her in readiness to be taken out of dock the next
spring-tides. She is very defective, and will require
to be lifted, caulked, and new coppered. It is stated
that the Dublin, America, or Lancaster could be got
ready in much less time.

Wind—N.W., light breeze.
APPOINTMENTS.

Woomvica, SEPT: 4.—Commander George A.
Seymour (1845), to the Firefly steam-vessel, of 220-
horse power, commissioned this day at Woolwich.
Lieutenant John Trevenan (1850), recently pro-
moted from the Ocean, 80, flag-ship at Sheerness, to
the Firefly.
Lieutenant John Corbett (1846) to the Excellent
gunnery-ship at Portsmouth.
Acting-Master G. It. Barnes (second master of
1846), to the Firefly.
Paymaster and Purser (acting) William Thom, re-
cently Clerk of the Victory flag. ship at Portsmouth,
to the Firefly.
Midshipman Edward White, to the Por*and, 50,
flag-ship of Rear. Admiral Moresby, C. 8., for the
Pacific station.

Master's-Assistants James H. Laurence and John
Jones, to the Firefly.
Clerk G. W. S. Hire (1850), to the Firefly.
Naval Cadet John Liddel, to the Portland.
Acting Gunner John Metchear, to the Firefly.
The Buzzard steam-sloop has had her bottom
covered with copper sheathing, and was taken out of
the dock to-day, and placed under the shears at the
west side of the basin.

The Rosamond, 6, steam-sloop, of 287-horse power,
was taken out of the inner basin to-day and into the
dock vacated by the Buzzard being taken out.
The Wasp steam-sloop will be ready for commis-
sion by the end of the present month, and commis-
sioned in the early part of October to take out the
November mails to the coast of Africa, where she is
to be stationed. It is the intention of the authorities
to send steamers only in future to the coast of Africa,
as they are the most efficient for the suppression of
the slave trade. The sailing vessels are to be all
withdrawn so soon as a sufficient number of steamers
can be got ready to take their places.

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