The Sun.
London, England, 1845-03-03 00:00:00

SUMMARY OF NEWS

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" Who runs may read."

FOREIGN.
The Journal des Debats publishes long extracts from the
French paper published at Otaheite, but they have all re-
ference to events already noticed in the papers. The follow=
ing appears in the /1/imiteur :—" The Minister of Marine and
Colonies has received a dispatch from Admiral Hamelin,
on the 13th of November, from the roadstead of Valparaiso,
announcing his intention to sail the next morning (the 14th)
on board of the frigate Virginie, which bears his flag, for
the Marquesas and Otaheite, where, consequently, it is pro-
bable he arrived about the middle of December. Admiral
Hamelin had received information from Captain Bruat, un-
der date of October 3, of the maintenance of public tranquil-
lity at Otaheite, as was announced by the last dispatches re-
ceived in France from that Governor of the date of Aug. 21."
The Commerce says :—" We have reason to believe, from a
certain source of information, that the Queen of England will
visit France in the month of April next. Her intention is
not to come so far as Paris. She reckons upon stopping at
one of the royal palaces, where, as ws are assured, prepara-
tions are already being made for her reception." Galignani's
Messenger of Friday says :—" We question very much the
accuracy of the announcement made by the Commerce."
A letter from Bourges, of the 26th ult., states that the
wife of Don Carlos was confined to her bed by illness.
The Var announces the death of the Bishop of Frejus, on
the 22d ult., at the age of 84.
A letter from Geneva, of the 23th ult., says :—" Yesterday
7,000 citizens assembled in order to make a demonstration
against the Jesuits. A petition and a declaration to be de-
livered to the President were both agreed upon."
The police had seized in Madrid a number of forged titles
of the public debt, which had led to the arrest of several in-
dividuals.
Lopez has addressed a letter to the public journals, deny-
ing the truth of the rumour that he was about to make up
his differences with the Ministry, and declaring that their
principles are such that he can have nothing in common with
them.
The Carlist plot discovered at Burgos was of no import-
ance, the leaders being members of the clergy and canons of
the cathedral. The priests at Valladolid intended also to
make some demonstration, but had subsequently desisted. Al
Valencia, a collision had occurred between soldiers of the ar-
tillery and infantry, in which several were wounded on both
sides. Its cause, however, was unconnected with politics.
COURT--FASHIONABLE.
Earl Fitawilliam has left Mortimer House, Grosvenor-
place, for Milton Park, near Peterborough.
The Earl and Countess of Wilton have arrived in Gros-
venor-square. His Lordship came from Eaton on Friday, and
was joined by the Countess from Egerton-lodge, Melton
Mowbray, on Saturday.
Viscountess Palmerston had a soiree (the first of the
season) on Saturday, at her Ladyship's mansion on Carlton-
house-terrace.
Viscount Melbourne has quite recovered from his recent
attack of gout. The Noble Viscount gave several small din-
ner parties in the course of last week at his residence in
South-street.
Viscount Cantilupe has left London for a few days, for
Hooton Pali, where there is a sporting party for Liverpool
races.
The Lord Chancellor and Lady Lynhurst have issued cards
for a grand dinner and evening party on Friday next.
Lord and Lady Robert Grosvenor have left Park-street for
Eaton-hall, on a visit to the Dowager Marchioness of West-
minster.
The Earl of Minto and Lady Elizabeth Elliot arrived in
town early in the last week from Minto House, Roxburgh-
shire. The Noble Earl and daughter are staying at Lady
Hislop's residence in "Wilton- crescent.
Lady Stanley has a musical party on Saturday next, after
the grand dinner party announced for that evening.
Viscount and Viscountess Villiers are shortly expected in
town from Upton House, Warwickshire, for the season. The
Noble Viscount has taken Lord Norreya' residence in Charles-
street, Berkeley-square.
His Excellency the French Ambassador and Countess de
St. Aulaire leave the French Embassy in a few days, for Bad-
minton, on a visit to the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort.
Count and Countess D'Harcourt purpose going to St Leo-
nard's during the absence from town of the Ambassador and
Countess.
The Duke and Duchess of Bucclench have issued cards
for a grand entertainment at Montague House, on Saturday
next.
The Duke and Duchess of Leeds arrived at the Clarendon
Hotel on Saturday, from Hornby Castle, Yorkshire, for the
season.
The Earl ofHarrowby, who has been indisposed during the
last fortnight, is much better.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Much rain fell in the course of last night and this morn-
ing. The weather, however, has suddenly changed. There
is now a keen east wind, and much snow has fallen in the
course of the day.
On Sunday last, says the West Briton, a great many per-
sons who had for a considerable time absented themselves
from Falmouth Church, again were observed in their pews—
the black gown was again worn in the pulpit—the turning
to the communion-table was not performed—the psalms were
sung and not chanted—in fact, all the objectionable prac-
tices were abandoned, and the church was, as formerly, filled
with a large congregation.
The circulation of base coin in the metropolis is now prac-
tised to a great extent, particularly of shillings and six-
pences. The spurious coin are manufactured in a superior
style, being double plated, and the sound excellent, and are
supposed to be made in Birmingham.
During the past week, Messrs. Ditchburn and Mare, of
Blackwall, launched the Government steam-packet Torch,
with engines by Messrs. Seaward.
Mr. Edmondea, who has long officiated as deputy-clerk of
the peace at the Middlesex Sessions, has been compelled,
through ill health, to vacate his appointment, and has been
succeeded by Mr. Arthur Grey Maude, who has been called
to the bar, on the recommendation of the Assistant-Judge,
to enable him to fulfil his situation.
On Saturday evening the " Most Honourable and Loyal
Society of Ancient Britons" celebrated their hundred and
thirty-first anniversary dinner in Freemasons' Hall. The re-
cent death of the Marquis of Westminster having occa-
sioned the absence of Lord Robert Grosvenor, M.P., the
late President, the chair was taken by Earl Powis, who was
decorated with the insignia of the Order of the Garter. The
Noble Earl was supported by the Bishop of Chichester, Lord
Clive, M.P., Sir M. W. Wynn, Bart., M.P., the Hon. Rice
Trevor, Hon. Hugh Cholmendeley, &c. The following sub-
scriptions were announced by the treasurer, CoL Wood :
The Queen, 100 guineas; the President, Earl Powis, 50
guineas ; Sir Watkin W. Wynn, Bart., 50 guineas ; Sir C.
Morgan, 50 guineas ; C. Morgan, 50 guineas ; the Marquis
of Anglesea, Lord Kenyon, Rice Trevor, Esq., and several
others, 25 guineas, with several smaller donations. The
total sum already subscribed for the ensuing year is 9551. lls.

RE THE CASE OF JAMES CARNIE
AND THE DROWNING MAN HE SAVED.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Covent-garden, March 3.
Sin,—You will remember being so kind, a fortnight sinee,
to give the benefit of your widely circulated journal to a
report of this brave man's conduct, who, by great intrepidity
and courage, saved a fellow-creature from drowning in the
Leith Dock. I took the opportunity of endeavouring to
incline public sympathy to this case, and I wish I could add
that it has been responded to as I had fully relied on ; but
there are only five sovereigns, including my own, that I
h acknowledge. My reason, however, for trespassing
upon have to
y to
your
13, arises out of a letter I have had
the honour to receive from the clergyman of Newhaven, in
favour of this brave fellow : it is worthy of his great call-
ing; and it is indeed very refreshing to read in this kind
valuablecolumn
testimony that, independently of this act of heroism, but
kind-hearted conduct, stands out very prominent in days
gone by in the picture of charity. It is no less due to the
worthy rector than myself, that the public should know they
have not been asked to lend their mite in a doubtful cause;
and I am still inclined to hope that when this welcome cor-
roboration is read, I may still have to offer my thankfulness
for additional aid. I will not spoil the effect of the following
kind and clever testimonial, but say unto those who have
the means—" spare a trifle to create a stimulant for future
exertions." GEORGE ROBINS.
:" Summer Lodge, Trinity, 27th February, 11145.
" Sir,—l cannel forbear expressing to yourself the delight with
which I have marked your generous proceedings in regard to my
worthrniend James Carkie. I rejoice in what you have done for one
thing, because it is pleasiag to think that a brave *fan should
awaken sympathetic emotions in kindred minds, so widely sepa-
rated in place and station ; and for another, because nothing ran be
conceived better calculated to foster the generous and devoted
spirits of such men as Carnie. I have yet another reason for being
delighted with your proceedings. Carrie is one of the numerous
and ancient race ett N ewharen fishermen, and was himself, till very
lately, employe' in that capacity. They are a singular and fate.
resting peope, having occupied their present locality for upwards
qf SOO years certain, with as little change of manners as can be
imagined. They are well known to the inhabitants of Edinburgh,
and are, indeed, objects of very general interest. I need hardly tell
you that they are distinguished for their clannish feelings, and
that a kind action done to one of their number thrills at ante
through the whole body, and vicceersa, as many an unlucky wight
can testify 1 Your interference in behalf of Carnie is, therefore, felt
as a boon to the whole fraternity, and is the most effectiveof all ex-
hortations to them "to go and do likewise."

" could lam ;rte. a worthier man, or one who
y to you to know, that you
will acknowledge it more gratefully, a, I, quit. remarkable for
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fa
the superiority of his intellectual, moral, and religious character,
huwedi
o saatfissvceut
and by his bright example exercises a most salutary influence
ever the young men of the. place. He belongs also to one of
the most considerable families, mid has married into another most
respectable house; his father and grandfather (James Cantles
too) are alive; and all the three, including your friend James,
are members of the Church over which I am honoured to
preside. It is honourable to the family that a younger brother of
James did, about the same time, save another man from drowning.
It may amuse to state that honest James had some scruples about
allowing your kind efforts to be continued. In stating his doubts
to me, I reasoned thus with him ) James, said I, if you had
thrown the man into the water, would it not have been right to
punish you as a warning to others? Is it not right, then, that you
should be rewarded as an encouragement to others? This reason-
ing overcame his scruples.
" I hope you will excuse this procedure. I take it partly with the
view of giving expression to my own feelings, and partly to afford
you the satisfaction you so well merit of knowing that you have
done a worthy action to a worthy object, and with the certainty of
producing the best effects on others.-4 have the honour to be, Sir,
your most obedient servant, " JAMES FAIRBAIUN,
" Minister of Newhaven.

" George Robins, Ng., Lendon.,*

FUNERAL OF SIR T. FONVELL BUXTON, BART.—
The remains of this late respected Baronet were interred on
Thursday last at Overtrand Church, Norfolk. The whole
arrangements were conducted in the most simple and un-
ostentatious manner. At twelve o'clock the procession left
North Rapp Hall, the residence of the deceased; but long
before that time the roads were lined by the inhabitants of
the surrounding villages, anxious to pay, their last tribute of
respect to the memory of the departed Baronet. At a quarter
past one the mournful cortege arrived at the church, where it
was met by the Rev. T. C. Law, who read the funeral service.
In addition to Sir Edward Buxton, Bart., and Miss Buxton,
Powell Buxton, Esq., and Mrs. Buxton, Mr. Samuel Gurney
and Mr. J. S. Gurney, who were present on the mournful
occasion, the church was crowded by the principal and most
influental inhabitants of the neighbourhood. The greater
part/of the tradesmen at Cromar had their shops closed during
the day.
DEATH OF LADY AswrowN.--We have to announce
the demise of Lady Ashtown, who expired on Tuesday last,
at Woodlaw, the family seat in county Galway. Her Lady-
ship was youngest daughter of Mr. Thomas Phillips Corby,
and married 29th of August, 1831, Lord Ashtown, by whom
her Ladyship leaves a yollthful family. The deceased Lady
was in her 35th year.