The Sun.
London, England, 1845-07-10 00:00:00

PANORAMA OF ATHENS.

Mr. Burford has just produced a spendid panorama of this
city, celebrated not only for its arts and science, but for the
most magnificent site perhaps ever selected for the capital of
a country. It is a remarkable proof of the taste displayed by
the ingenious, refined, and learned Athenians, that even in the
infancy of the state, they should have displayed such judg-
ment in fixing upon this spot for a city, whose fame was to
eclipse all others, whether as regards its temples, its public
buildings, or the celebrated men to whom it gave birth. The
view is taken from the hill of Musmus, near the singularly strik-
ing monument of Philopappus. From this spot a most excellent
prospect is obtained of the Acropolis and of the surrounding
plain. On the summit of the Acropolis are seen the far-
famed ruins of the Parthenon, splendid even yet, in their last
stage of decay, and on either side on the plain below, in
singular contrast, the modern city of Athens, and the elegant
palace, lately erected by King Otho for his residence. Looking
around we have distant views of the 2Egean Sea, the Port of
Piraeus, and the islands of Salamis and Corinth, the prospect
being closed by Mount Parnes and the snowy range of the
Cytliteron. The celebrated Pnyx, the beautiful Temple of
Theseus, the Areopagus, the River Ilyssus, now a mere rivulet
—and, in short, almost every place and monument in the
neighbourhood of the Acropolis, celebrated in verse or in his-
tory, is rendered in this panorama directly from nature. The
whole is painted with consummate art, the nearer objects
being relieved with almost magical effect, and the more distant
painted with that soft and tender touch which so well imitates
nature. The varied effects of light and colour on the surrounding
hills contrast finely with the quiet tone which pervades the
greater part of the level, and with the cool tints of the distant
Lea. Altogether this is one of the best painted panoramic views
Mr. Burford has hitherto presented to the public.

THE MURDERERS of Mr. PALMER.

PLYMOUTH, JULY B.—The ten men (eight of them calling
themselves Brazilians and two Spaniards) charged with the
murder of the above unfortunate and promising officer and party,
were examined at the Plymouth Guildhall this day. Although
the intention of having the prisoners examined at the
Guildhall was not generally known; the Guildhall
was crowded with parties anxious to catch a view of the mur-
derers. Mr. Eastlake, the Crown solicitor, appeared on behalf
of the prosecution. The prisoners had the evidence interpreted
to them, and Mr. Collier, the Portuguese consul, and Mr. Lus-
combe, the Spanish consul, attended by professional assistance,
watched the case on behalf of the prisoners.
From the opening statement of Mr. Eastlake, it appeared
that the jurisdiction of the magistrates was under the 7th
and Bth Victoria, which continued the powers under the 7th
Geo. IV., relating to offences committed on the high seas,
and for the more speedy trial of the offenders. The object of
asking the magistrates to commit the prisoners on the capital
charge was to have them tried either at the Castle of Exeter
or at the Central Criminal Court, as the Government might
determine. %The locus in quo was on the coast of Africa, at a
place called Lagos, near the Bight of Benin, and the time
February last. The details of the entire case were of the most
dreadful description. It appeared that on the 27th Februry
the boats of the Wasp boarded a suspicious Brazilian vessel,
called the Felicitade, which, being found fitted for slaves, was
taken as a prize. Very soon after another very suspicious
vessel was descried, which proved to be the Echo, having a
cargo of 434 ( who had been 48 hours without food) on board.
Lieutenant Stupart, who was in command, took charge of the
Echo, and directed Mr. Palmer and nine men to take charge of
the Felicitade, into which ship nine from the Echo were re•
moved. The next thing that Lieutenant Stupart heard of her
was, that she had been recaptured by those on board, but he
little deemed that the awful tragedy which would be detailed in
evidence had been committed. The Felicitade hove in sight of
the Echo, and communicated the intelligence just stated; but,
being a faster sailer, made off. Fortunately, however, the
Star within a very short time recaptured the Felicitade,
then sailing under an assumed name, and the appearance
of her decks were such as left no doubt that a horrible con-
flict had recently taken place. About four-and-twenty hours
after the prize had been taken, three men volunteered a state-
ment, to the effect that the slaver ws really called the Felici-
tade, and had been previously taken by a midshipman and party
of nine men, who had all been murdered by the crew of the
slaver. A book was found on board bearing the name of Lieu-
tenant Stupart, of the Wasp, and this left no doubt of the cor-
rectness of the evidence offered by the approvers. As if the
tragedy which had taken place was not sufficiently complete, the
gallant officer who was placed in command of the slaver the
second time, Lieutenant Wilson, had endured the utmost degree
of suffering. The Felicitade,during a terrific storm, was over-
set, and Lieutenant Wilson,' with his men, were twenty days
on a raft, exposed to the greatest danger, and momentarily
expecting death. He saw no less than five of his men fall off
thelraft, but was at length providentially picked up by the
Cygnet. The gallant officer, though he had been exceedingly
ill, was happily sufficient recovered to be present that day.
Lieutenant Stupart, of the Wasp, was under examination at
the time the post left.
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THUNDER STORM AT HAVRE.—A storm of thunder
and lightning burst over Havre on Sunday night, about twelve
o'clock, and lasted until five the next morning. A copious rain
accompanied this storm, which extended to Bolbec, where a con.
sidetable quantity of hail fell, and broke upwards of 2,000 panes of
glass. A number of tree!, were also uprooted.
PRESENTATION OF THE CALCUTTA ADDRESS TO THE
QUEEN.—When Dwarkanauth Tagore paid his first visit to this
country, he was honoured by being made the medium through
which the city of Calcutta received a very great and well-appre-
ciated compliment—namely, a present from the Queen and Prince
Albert, of their full.length portraits. These have been placed in
the Town-hall of Calcutta, and are represented to be admirable
likenesses of the royal donors. In acknowledgment of the honour
thus conferred, the inhabitants of " the City of Palaces" unani-
mously voted an address to the Sovereign, and took the oppor-
tunity of Dwarkanauth Tagore's second visit to this country to
have it presented to her Majesty. Dwarkanauth Tagore was
honoured on Monday with an audience of the Queen and
Prince Albert, when he presented the Calcutta Address, which
was most graciously received by her Majesty. At the same
time she condescended to prolong the interview by expressing the
warm interest she felt in her Indian dominions, and by making
numerous inquiries relative to them, which showed considerable
Lmiliarity with the subject. Her Majesty and Prince Albert
closed the audience by presenting Dwarkanauth Tagore with their
miniatures, exquisitely copied from the well.known portraits by
Wiuterhaulter. The condescending kindness of the Queen and
her illustrious consort has left a deep impression on Dwarkanauth
Tagore's mind, and he is very sensible of the honour which his
Sovereign conferred upon him. On Monday evening he had the
further honour of joining the royal party at the Palace, and of being
introduced by the Queen to her illustrious relatives the King and
Queen of the Belgians, both of whom expressed a lively interest to-
wards India.—Advertisei.

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IMPROVEMENT OF THE WORKING CLASSES.—
Last evening Mr. J. Simpson, of Edinburgh, delivered the first of
two addresses to the working-classes, on the means of improving
their character and condition. Lord Brougham occupied the chair,
surrounded by several other Noblemen and gentlemen. Exeter.
hall was not quite filled, but there were about 2,000 persons pre-
sent. On Mr. Simpson's coming forward he was received with
loud cheers. In the course of his address he dwelt very largely on
the report of the Health of Towns Commission, and on the ne-
cessitythere was for the immediate Improvement of the dwellings
of the labouring classes. He alluded to the improvements taking
place in those dwellings in Edinburgh, and exhorted the labouring
classes of London to pursue an equally sensible and advantageous
plan, as the chief means of elevating their position in society ; and,
by so doing, also to improve the health of themselves and their
families,and increase their comforts and enjoyments, as the pros.
perity of all must in a great measure depend on the character and
good conduct of the great masses of society.—(Cheers.) It was
then moved and seconded that Mr. Simpson be cordially thanked
for his kindness. A vote of thanks was then awarded to the
chairman (Lord Brougham), who returned thanks, and the meeting
then dispersed.
EXPERIMENT WITH THE GREAT BRITAIN.—There
being a very light spring tide on Saturday, a very short draught of
water was necessary in order to get this leviathan steamer safely
into the graving-deck. After every exertion, by trimming coals,
cables, anchors, &c., at seven o'c:ock on Saturday morning the ship
was drawing 14 feet 8 inches aft and 12 feet 6 inches forward.
Captain Hosken, seeing this, immediately ordered a bolt to be taken
out of the bow and allowed the foremost compartment to fill with
water. This, in a short time, brought the ship to 14 feet aft and
13 feet 1 inch forward, putting her in the trim required, and, at
the same time, affording satisfactory proof of the utility and
efficiency of the water-tight bulk-heads.—Liverpool Albion, of
Saturday.
Yesterday a ballot was taken at the East India
House for the election of a Director, in the room of Major-General
Sir Jeremiah Bryant, C. 8., deceased. At six o'clock the glasses
were closed and delivered to the scrutineers, who reported that the
election had fallen on the Hon. William Henry Leslie Melville.
BRIGHTON, TUESDAY.—Lady Ward, J. S. Drax,
Esq., M.P., and Captain Kelly, R.N., arrived here this day
by the packet Magnet, from Dieppe.
ROYAL SANTIAGO MINING COMPANY..-.-At the
meeting of the Proprietors of this Company yesterday, a diviaend
of I/. 10s. per share (amounting to 10,500/ ) was declared.
WILFUL DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.--During the
last few days information has been forwarded to the nietropoLtm
nolice.stations respecting the wilful sinking of several belies
which were lying off the premises of Messrs. Hoppe aNa CO.,
islackfriars, on Friday night. The barges were heavily laden web
property, which is totally destroyed. A large reward is offered ftr
the apprehension of the miscreants.