The Sun.
London, England, 1845-02-07 00:00:00

Matt; residing in Walbreok, was charged with haying
'neglected the business of his master.- - - •
The defendant had, it appeared, returned home drenk,
and not only left his work unfinished, but abused the :
complainant and his brother.
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The Loan MAYOR said that in such a case nothing
was like a little wholesome example, and sentenced:as
defendant to one month's imprisonment with hard la-
bour, in the House of Correction.

LAUNCH OF THE TERRIBLE.
At the early hour of twelve O'clock number& a the parties who
had obtained tickets of admission to witness the lattucb of this mag-
nificent war-steamer, arrived at Deptford Dockyard, and occupied --
the seats allotted to them, which were sheltered with carnage in the "..
rear, and covered with the flags of almost all nations. By halt-141st
twelve o'clock, the period when the first sounds of the hammers Oa
the dog-shores were heard, it was scarcely possible for those who lia4
delayed arriving until that time, to snake their way through the
dense crowd which had assembled outside the barricades surround-
ing the vessel, all anxious to witness the interesting spectacle. A • ,
great number of naval officers assembled at an early hour, and many
of them went on board, among whom were Captain Lord Adolphus
Fitzclarence, G.C.8., Conunodore Sir Charles "Napier, Captain Geo.rgo
Smith, Inventor of the Paddle-box Boats, Captain Ahstin,
Captain Otway, Lieutenant Rivers, and Baron Gersdorff, the Swedish
Ambassador. Shortly before one Sir John Hill, Captain Super-
intendent of the Dockyard, • arrived, escorting his daughter, Miss
Lucy Hill, and having taken their stations on the platform, Mr.
Oliver Lang, master shipwright at the Woolwich Dockyard, who
designed the vessel, presented a glass of wine to Miss Lucy Hill, and
she drank to the success of the Terrible. The bottle from which the
wine was taken was instantly attached toe cord, and Miss Hill brok
e
it on the bows. Mr. Wilcox, master shipwright's assistant at Dept-
ford
Dockyard, then gave instructions to proceed with increased
dispatch in loosening the dog-shores, and in a •few minutes the
majestic war-steamer began to move and glide onwards into her
future element amidst enthusiastic cheers of the numerous spectators..
The day was beautiful overhead, although the wind was piercing
cold, and there could not have been fewer than ten thousand per/sops
present on this interesting occasion—a scene always gratifying to
Englishmen, who pride themselves on their wooden bulwarks, .of
Which this vessel is a superior specimen, combining all the best
qualities of steam-vessels of first-rate character. Sonic idea may be
formed of the great size
,and • capabilities of the Terrible, when
it is stated that each of her paddle-box boats will accommodate
or carry 200 men. The engines are to be fitted by Maudsley, Sons,
and new, who were present to witness the launch, and will 'be 'of
800-horse power. As the vessel entered the river her form appeared
very pleasing and bold to the eye, and the figure-head of Jupiter,
carved by Helyer and Son, had a very majestic appearance, suitable
to the character of the god of thunder. The Odin steam-vessel,
another war-steamer, designed by Mr. Lang, will be commenced im-
mediately on the slip on Jg on hieh thethe Terrible
shp wasatbuilpte;ptafer, will be
and the Spit-
fire, at present construe
launched in the middle of neat month. The following are the di-
mensions of the Terrible : •
Length from the fore part of the, pgure-head to the ft. in.
.
aft part of the taffrail 246 0
Length between the perpendiculars .. •••••• • • • • • • 226 0
Length of the keel for tonnage .. .... ... 196 10
6 Breadth extreme ............ ••. • • 42

.... 42 0
• • • • 41 2