The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-06 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Four days' later intelligence from the Mediterranean
—that is, to the 28th ult.—states that the Conamand,r-
in-Chle, Vice-Admiral Sir W. Parker, Bart., G.C.B ,
remained on shore, the Firebrand, 6, steam.frifate, Cap-
tain Knox, being still in harbour with hi.: flag. The
fleet was cruising outside under the command of Captain
the lion. R. S. Dundas, C.R., of tho Powerful, 84 The
Bellerophon, 78, C,ptain Baynes, 0.8., having filled her
water. tanks, lett Malta to rejoin the fleet in the morning
of the 26th ult. 'The Superb, 80, Captain Purcell, want
into harbour on the 27th for supplies, and was to leave
on the 28th, when the Caledonia, 128, Captain Carter,
was to take her turn. The Admiral was to leave in a
few days, and, on resuming the command of the fleet,
would proceed to the coast of Sardinia.
Commander Robert Liddle Hicks promoted from
Master of the William and Mary yacht,9 at Woolwich, to
be commander on the retired list, died on the Ist inst.
at Peckham, aged 61. This makes another vacancy for
the retirement of's mactar eligible by age and servitude.
We perceive with great regret that Mr. Jeremiah
Owens, store-receiver at Woolwich Dockyard, died on
Sunday, at noon most unexpectedly, and after a brief
illness, leaving a widow and ten children to lament their
untimely bereavement. Mr. Owen was a member of the
late School of Naval Architecture; but seeing the dis-
courageinent which those of his class suffered in their
stric;ly professional career, Mr. Owen turned his atten-
tion to the study of metals, and acquiring much experi-
ence in his new pursuit, was afforded the opportunity of
practically applying it to the advantage of the service.
In cothequeuce he held for some time tho newly-created
appointment of supervisor of metals, but coming within
the range of the economical fit of the Admiralty, his
special office was some time since abolished, and he was
appointed store-receiver of Woolwich Dockyard, vice
Monchet, promoted to be storekeeper of Deptford, vice
Irvine, retired.

APPOINTMENTS.
Lieutenants—Edward E. Maunsell (1846), to the Sa-
lamander steam-sloop, at Devonport, for the East In-
dies. Alfred Royer (1811), and W. E. Stone (1848), to
the Dragon steam-frigate, Portsmouth. Thomas Hail
M. Martin, to the Excellent gunnery-ship, Portsmouth.
M ister—H. A. Moriarty (1844) to the Dragon, 6,
steam-trigate, at Portsmouth.
Chaplain and Naval Instructor—The Rev. William
Whitmarah, to the Dragon, 6.
Surgeons—Thomas H. Keown (1841), superintendent
Of the Hyderabad convict-ship. Dr. John Robertson
(b 1834), who was in Sir James Ross'. late expedition
in search of Franklin, to the Saturn guard-ship, at Pem•
broke, for the dockyard service.
Paymaster—d, W. Ozzard (1845), formerly secretary
to Sir C. Napier, ta the Drag On.
Clerks—J. D. Parmenter (1843), to the Ajax screw
guard-ship. at Queenstown; Henry W. Dra,h, to ihe
Cygnet, 8, coast of Africa; John K. Pierse. to the Cen.
taut II), ig
(1847 and N.
bie‘tn."'hiPs coast of Africa; John G. Barnes
Second
G. Shun:hinds, to the Dragon.
Master—E. J. H. Tucker (1845), to the
Dragon.
Portsmout M'Gregor, to the Fox, 42,
h, for E.tst Indies.
Naval Caai t —Lurd Edward H. Cecil, to the Leand,r,
50, frigate squadron.
Master's Assistant—John S. Scudamore, to the
Dragon.
Gunner—Richard Ilooper, to the Dragon.
Boatswaiii—John Bray, to the Dragon.
Carpenter—Charles Newton, to the Drag.m. Vce-Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, K.C.8.,
visited Puriiusoutti dockyard yesterday.
The Surveyor of the Navy, Captain Sir B. W.
Walker,
da K.C.B• , visited Portsmouth harbour officially
yestery.
Captain H. W. Giffard commissioned the Dragon, 6,
steam-frigate, at Portsmouth, on Monday morning.
When completed, she is to go to the Mediterranean.
i'ORTON BARRACKS, GOSPORT.—The Admiralty have
given orders this week to Mr. Dent, of the Strand, to
supply one of his best eight-day turret clocks for the
Royal Marine Barracks at Forton.
ARRIVAL OF THE TRINC ,BIALEE FLOM THE WEST
INDIE.S.--.'rhe Trincomalee, 25, Captain Richard L.
Warren, arrived at Shithead yesterday afternoon, and
Warrensaluted the flag of the commander-in-chief. Captain
Warren landed at about four o'clock. The Sprightly
steamer went out to convey on shore the invalids that
she had brouht home. She has had a long passage—
sir. wselts from Port Royalhaving had nothing but
light and variable winds; she, consequently, has brought
" news. She commissioned at Portsmouth at the
same time as the rival bow-ship the Amphitrite hoisted
the Pendant, July, 1847. Many of her officers have
n her during the whole term of commission. She
was
paid ordered, by electric telegraph, to Devonport to be
off.
Comet, 2, steam surveying-vessel, Commander Ottrr,
Hits been iu the Pentland Firth surveying since the 2)th
D"her, 1, steam-vessel, Commander Parke, put in at
Cromariy June 27, from Wick. Having coalel, aLe
preeeed, d on the 30 It to the eastward.
Fox, 42, Commander Lambert, will be ready for st a
at Portsmouth by the 24th iuetant.
lollexible, 6, steam-sloop, Commander P. H. Dyke,
uo at Sheerness, will he paid advance there on the 7 al.
Stromboli, 6, steam-sloop, Commander Lard A. Beau-
clerk, sailed irona Portsmouth yesterday evening with
the relief division of the Royal Marines and a few ma-
rine artillery f,r Pembroke.
Victoria and Albert royal yacht, Caplain Lord A.
Fitz larenee, proceeded to Osborne on Monday, at two
'''cleck- The Fairy also went down yesterday morning.
The Elfin weilt down yesterday evening, •taking the band
of ter 28th Regiment and the hand of the Royal Marine
Corps. The,e two bands will perform at an early hour
to-m
Prince Alfred Ernest Albert'e birth-day. The usual
fete wilt be given to the seamen and marines bel:nging
to the royal Yachts, who are (we understand) to dine on
the greunda birder e,nvass; and in the evening the usual
sports (which so much amuse the Royal 'ail red), such
as racing, riding donkWs, climbing poles, &0., will take
place.