The Sun.
London, England, 1845-12-05 00:00:00

NAVAL IN TELLriGENCE.

TILE RUSSIAN MEN OF WAR IN PL FAVOUTH SOUND.—The
Grand Duke Constantine of Russia, Find the line of battle
ship and corvette have not yet left Plymouth Sound, the
wind having continued foul. On Tu eiday, being the birth
day of the Emperor of Russia, his Majesty's ships, the In-
germanland, 80, and the Prince o Warsaw, 30, were
dressed with various coloured flags, rai.d at 11 A.M. tired a
royal salute. The British ships, the t,ueen, 110, bearing the
flag of the Port Admiral, and the Pre sit lent, 50, bearing the
flag of Rear Admiral Dacres, in Plyne.outh Sound, and the
Caledonia, 120, flagship of Rear Adniiral Pym, in Hamoaze,
paid the same compliment to the Emporor at 12 o'clock, the
standard of England being hoisted ,at the main, and the
Russian standard being run up at, the foremost of their
ships, during the salute of 21 guns. His Imperial Highness
the Grand Duke Constantine, in honour of the anniversary
of his Royal father's birthday, in\ ited Admirals Sir John
West, Sir Se Pym, and J. R. Dact!en ; Captains Sir Henry
I4eke. M. H. -Dixon,• E. Stanley , and Henderson ; Com-
manders nacres, Wreford, Potbuay, and other officers to
lay_cheon two r.ar.

'The Ocean,.Bo, Captain Superintendent Arthur, C. 8., was
taken out of Steernesslasin on Tuesday, and alongside the
Minotaur bulk, shipping her stored.
The President, 50, Captain Stauley, with the flag of Rear-
Admiral Dacres, still remains in Plymouth Sound, prevented
by the weather from pursuing her voyage to the Cape of
Good Hope.
The Endymion, 44, Captain Henderson, will leave Devon-
port Harbour for Plymouth Sound in a day or two.
The St. Lawrence, 44, was undocked at Sheerness on Satur-
day, when the Ferret, 10, was taken in to be fitted for the
pendant.
The Curagoa, 24, Captain Sir Thomas Pasley, Bart., was at
Buenos Ayres on the 21st of SeTtember. Sir Thomas had
given notice of the blockade of :that port by the combined
forces of England and France.
The Nimrod, 20, hoisted the :pendant on Monday, Com-
mander Dacres having arrived at Devonport on that day.
Mr. George Corney, gunner, has been appointed to her.
The Fantome, 16, Commander fir F. W. Nicholson, Bart.,
arrived at Gibraltar, from Malaga, on Nov. 21.
The Viper, 6, brigantine, has been masted at Sheerness
basin, and will be reported ready fc r commission in a few days.
The Penguin, 6, packet-brig, Lieut. Commander Leslie.
has arrived at Devonport, from F atmouth and the Brazils, to
be refitted.

The Mercury tender, arrived at; Sheerness on Friday, with
the Marines paid off from the Thalia, 44, at Portsmouth,
belonging to the Chatham division. She returned to Ports-
mouth on Monday with supernumeraries.
The Aid, lighter, is unloading, stores at Sheerness, from
Woolwich ; and the Lively, lighter, from Portsmouth.
The Avenger, steam-frigate, built at Devonport, and na-
vigated to the Thames to have -her engines fitted, has ar-
rived at Devonport, from Woobvicli, in charge of Mr. Karley,
assistant master attendant of Shes•rness Dockyard.
Woormicn, DEC. 3.—The Elect° steam-vessel, Com-
mander F. W. Austen, went down the river yesterday on an
experimental trial, and being found in excellent order, left
Woolwich this afternoon for Greenthithe, to have her com-
passes adjusted by Captain Johnsvn, and will then proceed
to Portsmouth to be paid advance, :previous to leaving for the
South American station.

The Avenger steam-frigate left Deptford on Saturday,
on her way round to Plymouth to be commissioned. She
fully sustained ber character fer speed, which she acquired on
her experimental trial.
The Fearless steam-vessel, Master Commander Brockman,
left Woolwich to-day for Sheerness, to undertake the duties
of the Dwarf steam-vessel, at the latter port.
The Dwarf steam-vessel, Lieut.-Commander H. B. Proc-
tor, is hourly expected at 'Woolwich, to be paid off, and her
present commander will then hoist his pennant on the Harpy
iron steam-vessel, at present at Woolwich.
The Monkey steam-vessel, Master William Bryant, towed
the Barretto Junior, on Sunday, to moorings opposite the
Royal Arsenal, the latter having been placed under orders to
convey convicts to Bermuda.
A detachment of Royal Marines, of the Woolwich division,
joined head-quarters on Saturday, on being paid off from the
Thalia, 42 guns, recently returned from the Pacific, and
Sergeant Johnson, a non-commissioned officer, was yesterday
presented with a silver medal, and a gratuity of 71., on
the guard mounting parade, for good conduct on board the
Thalia. He will be placed on the pension list at the end of
the month, baying completed his twenty-one years' service
in March last.

A number of caulkers have been sent from Deptford and
Chatham to Woolwich dockyard, to assist in expediting the
Amphion and Sphynx steam.-vessels, now nearly ready for
launching.

BETTS'S PATENT BRANDY.—We understand that
the Messrs. Betts have not availed themselves of the recent
advances in the price of raw spirit to increase that of their
"Patent Brandy," either in bulk or in capsuled bottles; but
that the public have still the advantage of purchasing, even
in single bottles, at the usual. rate. If, however, in conse-
quence of the state of the corm-market, and of general sup-
plies, the price of spirits should still go higher—and of which
there is considerable apprehension—it may become difficult
to obtain a Christmas stock at the present rates. We, there-
fore, venture to remind our readers of the old proverb, that
"good store is no sore." And, at the same time, they will
do well to chasm that the words Betts's Patent Brandy,
7, Smithfield Bars," are embossed on the Patent Metallic
Capsules.—Liverpool Journal.
DUNSTER CASTLE ; A TALE 05' THE GREAT
REBELLION. By J. T. HEWLETT, M.A.—" The author of

Peter Priggins' and' Parsons and Widows,'" says the John
Bull, "has established a reputation which 'Dunster Castle'
will extend and confirm. The entire work has all the vigour
of a master's hand. The characters of Julian Bachell, Hugh
de Mohun, Prudence Everard, Antony Wood (the after
historian of Oxford, introduced as a student of Merton), Dr.
Graveboys and his man Jansen. Capt. Hurstmonceau, Pym,
the fanatical Puritans Brown and Priver, and a whole host of
others, are forcibly drawn, with that nice discrimination
which gives prominence and individuality to each. The
manners of the period are well preserved, and the historical
incidents are not overlaid with historical accessories. The
death of Hampden is cleverly connected with the story, and
helps to work out its denouement. Upon the whole, we un-
hesitatingly pronounce Dunster Castle' not only the best of
Mr. Hewlett's novels but among the best of modern works
of fiction."

THE CESAREAN OPERATION.—This very difficult
and hazardous operation was successfully performed in Sal-
ford, on the morning of Thursday week, by Dr. Radford and
Mr. Goodman, surgeon; and we understand that, so far, at
the end of nearly a fortnight, both mother and child are not
only alive, but doing well. It is stated that there is but one
other clear and well-authenticated case of this operation being
successfully performed in England, namely, by Mr. Knowles,
surgeon, of Birmingham.—Manchester Guardian.
NEWCASTLE CORN TRADE.--TUESDAY, DEC. 2.--
At to-day's market the supply of wheat from the growers was
trifling, and the quality in most instances indifferent. The
demand, however, was lively, and previous rates were fully
sustained. Coast arrivals were large, and fine qualities
realised about Is. per quarter more than on last Tuesday.
The value of both old and bonded wheat may be considered
unaltered. Although the quantity of barley is large, the
demand continues comparatively dull, and holders have been
obliged to submit to a reduction of Is. per quarter. Othar
articles present little attention, and generally hang heavy on
hand, the only exception being country oats, which have
fetched, We rata Fiver i quoted at Co. por efack.