The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-19 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES

Sir,—l think that I need offer its excuse for troubling
you on a subject in which the lives of so many of our
valuable seamen are concerned. It is probable that the
report of the Commissioners appointed to select the most
eligible place for a harbour of refuge will shortly be laid
before Parliament. Therefore, the suggestions of indi-
viduals respecting it who, ex-officially, may have devoted
a little time to the consideration of such matters, it is
to be hoped, are deserving of some consideration.
In the report above alluded to, a copy of which ap-
peared in the Times newspaper:Sir, Henry Symonds,
Surveyor of the Navy, stands prominently ft rward as
dissenting from the views adopted by his brother Com-
missioners. We can hardly suppose that an old captain
in the navy, possessed of so much practical knowledge,
would singly oppt se a project for making a deep sea har-
bour at Dover, unless his conviction of its impolicy and
impracticability were so deeply founded as to admit of no
compromise with his sincere slid conscientious belief,
implied by his dissent, that it would be a waste of public
money,.a futile attempt, and a- grievous and irreparable
failure. He is like a juryman, wbo alone rssks ebe
anger of his empannelled brethren and of an expectant
and impatient court of law, determined not to subscribe
to an unjust verdict.
The writer, for one, perfectly coincides with Sir
William in his objections to Dover; and it is reasonable
to imagine, that in rejecting Dover, and boldly stating
his preference for one side of Dungeness, he must (eon-
sidering who he is) have grout.ded that preference on a
thorough knowledge of the localities, the tides, winds,
and currents of the Channel on the S.E. coast. The
reasons that seem to present themselves in favour of
either side of Dungeness are these:—ln the event of .a
war, as a naval station, with the general prevailing
winds, a harbour of refuge at either of those points
would command Boulogne, Calais, and Dunkirk, if not
Dieppe; and, for merchant-ships, could not, taking the
coast as it is, be at a better place. It may be said to be
almost midway between the Downs and Spithead. It
would be singularly well situated, as being just to wind-
ward of the narrowest part of the Channel; for (and let
this be held in mind) it is more with south and westerly
winds than with any other that a refuge is required, and
more often with ships going westward than eastward.
It frequently happens, during foul weather, that a fleet
of vessels collected and detained in the Downs will, cis
a favourable change in the wind, start in the morning,
and by the afternoon get as far as Fairlight, or near
Beachy-head, when the wind gradually gets round to
the S.W. or S., with every indication of a bad night..
In such a case, where could there be a more secure haven
to fly to than one constructed at Dungeness, or a little to
the eastward of it, wain reach, before dark ; instead of
having to make for the Downs in the obscurity of the
night, at the hazard of running find of other vessels and
of getting a foul berth fur anchoring ? The writer once
heard an old and experienced seaman, for many years
master of a trading vessel, say that, in going from London
to Portsmouth, he got under weigh nine times from the
Downs, and more than half the nine times got past
Dungeness towards Fairlight, when the wind headed him.
It is curious that, in the recent surveys made by the
Harbour Commissions Rye-harbour and Rye-bay have
been passed over unnoticed; yet Rye-bay might with
less expense than any of the other places named in the
report, be made the harbour of refuge required, inas-
much as it presents superior facilities for insuring suc-
cess in the results. There can be no doubt that, if a
breakwater were to be extended along the outside of
Rye-bay, from near Fairlight towards Dungeness; a
very sate haven, with six, seven, eight, or nine fathoms
depth of water, might he insured, according to the
greater or less distance chosen for placieg it. More-
over, this breakwater-haven would possess, inside of
it, what it must be obvious would be a very desirable
adjunct, namely, a tolerably good existing harbour—
that of Rye—available in its present state on emergen-
cies for ships of 300 or 400 tons,- and capable, if some
useful plan were adopted, of being rendered still
deeper and more capacious. The outside breakwater-
haven, in having au opening at each end, would allow
of the passage through of both flood and ebb tides,—
currents that would effectually prevent its silting.
These observations are thrown out with the hope that
no unfair patronage exercised by influential individuals
may warp the judgment of those who are finally to de-
cide on the choice to be made. 2,000,0001. ought not to
be wasted in making ducks and drakes on the sea.
Those wins could give birth to such a blind measure as
that of enclosing such a spacious area in six fathom-
water outside of Dover harbour, where beach and sand
would fill it up faster almost than the walls intended to
surround it could be construeted, should weigh the
consequences of an abortion. It is sufficient that 60
gross an error has been committed as to erect the statue
of Field-Marshal the Duke of Wellington in front of the
forum of British merchants, as if war and commerce
ever could go hand in hand. Symbols of peace ought to
grace the portals of trade. The statue should have
over-looked the parade at the back of the Hone Guards,
for there was its most appropriate site. Let not, then,
the illustrious hero be made the figure head of a harbour
of refuge.

PALINURUS.

Some of our contemporaries copied during the
week a paragraph from a country paper, stating posi-
tively that Earl St. Germans (late Secretary for Ireland)
had been appointed Ambassador to the Court of Russia,
at the special request of the Duke of Wellington, in the
place of Lord Stuart de Rothsay„ who had just resigned.
There were other statements in the paragraph which it
is not necessary to notice. The fact, however, is, that
Lord Stuart de Rothsay resigned so far back as the be-
ginningyear his embassy to St. Petersburgh on
account o
Gff lasti his health, when Mr. Bloomfield was ap-
pointed to succeed him as Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary, which office he now holds.
The statement of Earl St. Germans' nomination is, con-
sequently, without the slightest foundation.
A thousand years hence antiquarians will derive
the vulgar saying, " Please the pigs," from the corn-
tlEfaeanwnvge(s)ld.uarnoedidnn.
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corn,
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rrbyba iceaaaa
because
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menth the UarneitnedotSariotewsedpitgoseaarte
iftaitn-
g% lisicdhevitoup roionrgi
n wretchthe
grainwan t s inn
Vanthis
Dieman's Land. If the corn-laws, then, are preserved
for no other end, it cannot be denied that they serve to
please the pigs of Australia and America. In the Free-
Trade Bazaar an Australian pig, well fatted on wheat,
should be exhibited in juxtaposition with a Dorsetshire
labourer, in exemplification of the blessed working of
the protective system, which gives the beast what it re-
fuses the man. Certainly our law makers have a secret
sympathy with the pigs.
THE M.P.'s AND THE LAWYERS.—The Members of
Parliament appointed to serve on Railway Committees are
complaining bitterly of the severe treatment they are com-
pelled to undergo at the hands of the lawyers employed as
Counsel. Poor Mr. Escott had actually given way under
the dreadful burden of listening to the barristers' speeches,
and several of the Ai. P.'s are fast sinking under the dire in,
diction. We would propose that standing orders may be
framed to regulate the conduct of standing Counsel. Among
other things it might be arranged that the lawyers should
meet alone to deliver their speeches two hours before the
regular time for the Committee to sit. so that the speeches
could always be concluded and got rid of before proceeding
to the business, which they usually have not the snaelbsat
connexion with. The proposition for making the Irish 10%,
hers come over to take a part in the fatigue of hoearnesieg
lawyers talk is exceedingly just, and ought at
once
begin.
we on. As to stopping Counsel when they _
deliver their speeches at once, time would
what 111 P
useful. We hope that •
we see no chance of :.hat; but if both sicietlewsaerree:lll,
result would be equally oft n". 7-dt to
.'s
speeches, in mercy twoillthtoseaecwh
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Punch.
Dispatches suffering
Dispatches for the Governor of West Australia
were sent off from the Colonial-office, on Sittedty
evening,

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
ON TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 20,
Will be performed for the first time tilicse two years, Donizetti's
opera entitled LINDA DI CHAMOUNI. Linda, Mddle. Castelan
(her first appearance in that character); Maddalena, Mddle. Bellini;
Pierotto, 3lddle. Brambilla ; Antonio, Sig. Fornasari ; II Pretetto
del Villaggio, Sig. Lablache ;Il Marchese di Boisfleury, Sig. La-
biaehe ; L'lntendente del Fendo, Sig. Dia Fiori ; and Carlo Visconte
di Serval, Sig. Moriaui
The Damseuses Viennoises (under the direction of Madame
Josephine Weiss) will appear in some of their favourite Pas in the
sours° of the evening.
Willie. Carlotta Grisl has arrived in town, and will appear forthwith.
A new grand Ballet, by Mddle. Cerito is in active preparation, the
music by Sig. Pugai, the scenery by Mr. Marshall, in which Biddle.
Cult* will sustain the principal part.
To conclude with the favourite Divertissement of UN BIT,
!SOUS LOUIS XIV., in which Mdlle. Lucile Grahn will appear as a
(igvaller of the Court of Louis XIV., and will dam* with Mdlle.
Cenlo, In Costume of the same Court, the celebrated " Minuet de la
Cour" and " Garotte."
Applications for Boxes, Stallc, and Pit Ticketa to be made at the
Opera-Once, Colonnade, Haymarket.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public are respectfully
informed, that there will be an Extra Night (not ineluded in the
Subscription),

ON THURSDAY, MAY 22,
When will be performed Mozart Opera, DON GIOVANNI. Donna
Anna, Madame Gest ; Donna EVira, Madame Rita Borio ; Zerlina,
Madame Anaide Castellan ; Don Giovanni, Sig. Fornasari ; Don
Attavio, Sig. Mario ; Il Commandatore, Sig. Retell!: Masetto, dig.
F. Lablache; Leporello, Sig. Lablache.
The Danseuses Viennoises (under the direction of Madame Jo-
sephine Weiss) will appear in some of their favourite Pas.
Te be followed by a variety of Attractive Entertainments, in which
will appear Mdlle. Cerito, Mdlle. Lueile Grahn. Mdlles. Ferdinand,
C,assan, Demelisse, and Moneelet.
To conclude with LA ESMERALDA. La Esmeralda, Mddlle.
eartetta Grisi.
applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Boz-
o:lice, Opera Colonnade.
Doors open at Seven; to commence at Half-past Seven o,Clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.
THIS EVENING _

Will be repeated an entirely new and Original Opera, entitled
VIII ENCHANTRESS. The Music composed by M. W. Balfe ; the
t*s—atto, by M. de St. Georges and Mr. Bunn.

Balfe will, on this occasion, preside in the Orchestra.
Don Sylvia. Mr. W. Harrison; Bamir, Mr. Borranl ; Duke
d'icraila, Mr. Weiss; Nugnez, Mr. H. Horncastie ; Packeco, Mr.
Barker ; Stella, Madame Anna Thlllon.
To conclude with tho First Act of the celebrated Ballet of LA
GISELLE. The Duke of Silesia, Monsieur Silvain (his First
Appearance this Season ; Giseile, Mdlle. Weiss (her First Appear-
ance this Sea.on).
Dresseirele, 7.; Boxes, ss; Pit. 3s; Gallery, 2s; Upper Gallery,
Is. Boxes, atolls, and Tickets, may be obtained of )tr. Jehn Par-
sons, at the Box-0410c of the Theatre.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
LESSEE, KR. D. WEBSTER.
THIS EVENING
Will be repeated a New and Original Comedy, by Douglas Jerrold,
entitled TIME WORKS WONDER.',. Goldthamb, Mr. W. Ferran;
Felix Goldthumb, Mr. Charles Mathews ; Bautam, Mr. Buckstone ;
Miss Besey Tulip, Madame Vestris ; Florentine, Miss Fortescuo ;
Miss Tuckt.r, Mrs. Glover ; Patty, Mrs. Hamby.
After which, a New Grand Classical Extravaganza, entitled THE
EI)LDEN FLEECE. Principal Chars-Um by Messrs. C. Mathews,
J. Bland, Maclaine Yates. and Was P. Horton.
To conclude with A KISS IN THE DARK.
Private Boxes, Two Guineas and One Guinea and a-Half each.
Tickets and Places to he had of• Mr. I. T. Areber at the Box-office,
from Tea till Fire o'clock.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.—FI'VENCH PLAYS.
Mr. MITCHELL begs to announce that, as the Engagements o
Mdlle. Plessy and Monsieur Begnier, will 741:avoidably terminate
on the 28th instant, the present representctioa will le positively
the Last 'Night but Six of their pertormances.
THIS EVENING
Will be pertbrmed Duval's popular Comely, PROJECTS DE
MAR !AGE. ou, les deux Militaires Pedro, Monsieur Regnier ;
Restallne,Mdlla. Plessy.
after which CRISPIN RIVAL de son MAITRE.
To be f flowed by LE MANTEU; on, Le Reve do Mari.
To conclude with PRECIEUSES RIDICULES.
SOIREES MYSTERIEUSES.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The extraordicary Escamoteur, MONS. PIIILLIPPE, whose per-
`ormances have exalted universal astonishment, will resume his
SOIRFA MYSTEEIEUSES at this Theatre, TO-MORROW
EVBNING, Tuesday, May 20, and every TUESDAY, THURS-
DAY, and SATURDAY, for a short period only.
It is also respectfully announe.d that, in compliance with several
applications, P.I. philllppe will give a MATINEE MYSTERIEUSE
cat MONDAY next, May 26, commencing at One o'clock.
The surprising teat of LES BASSINS DE POISSONS D'OR, et
LA GRANDE MENAGERIE, universally considered the most ex-
traordinary Tour de Physique ever accomplished, will be presented
every performance.
Box-es, 43.; Stalls, 7s. ; Pit, 25.; Private Bozos, Two and Three
Cuineas each. Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, may be secured at Mr.
Mitchell's, Itoyal Library, 33, Old Bond-street, and at the Box Offlce
/Om Thestr?..

THEATtiE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTY.
THIS EVENING _ _

Will be performed PAUL PRY. Paul Pry, Mr. Wright ; Grasp,
air. 0. Smith ; Mrs. Subtle, Mrs. Yates ; Phccbc, Miss Woolgar.
After which the MYSTERIOM; STRANGER.
To concludo with THE PRETTY GIRLS OF STILBERG. Ernest,
Mr. Webster. in which he will give his celebrated personation of the
kuperor Nap.)leon ; Margot (her original character) Madame Celeste.

PRINCESS'S TIIF.ATRF., OXFORD-STREET.
LE, EE, MR. J. M. M.ADDOX.
TATS EVENING
Will be performed S'aekspeare's Tragody of MACBETH. Mac-
beth, Mr. Wallack ; Macchia', Mr. henry Wallack ; Ilwiette, Mr.
Araler ; Lady Macbeth, Miss Cushman.
After whle.ll a New Divertissement, entitled LE PRINTEMPS.
....uprorted by 'Messrs. Gilbert and Marshall, Miss Benin and Miss
Zi arshall.
To conclude with a New Farce, entitled LOVE IN LIVERY.
Lord Sparkle, Mr. Walter Lacy ; Paul Patent, Mr. Compton ; Violet,
Milo Emma Stanley.
Stage Manager, Mr. IL I. Wallack ; Stage Director,. Mr. Emden ;
Mrnshlnhn, Mr. E linund Brethren.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
UNDER. THE. MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY.
First Week of another New Burlesque. BrilltYtt t Success of " Our

New Governess" every Evening,
THIS EVENING

WM he performed an Original Comedy, entitled OUR NEW
fiOyEIt.NESS. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews, Wigan, Turner,
kanteu, and Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Grove, Miss Arden, and
Mrs. Keeley.
Previous to which a New Farce, called A GOOD NAME. Chs-
meters by Messrs. F. Mathews, Stanton, Mrs. Woollidge, rud
Miss Dawson.
To conclude with an entirely New Operatic, Dramatic, Chivalric,
Fairy, Roma:Ale Burlesque, entitle 4 CINDERELLA. The Pi incipal
Cbsracters by air. Kevl,y. Mr. A. Wigan, Mr. Yrs:A Mathews, Mr.
J. W. Collier, Mrs Keeley, Miss Vitiate Mies Fairbrother, Mrs.
Woonicige, Miss Grove, Mies Howard, Ike.
The Ilos-otllce Is op et daily, under the direction of Mr. Grogan
ana Ten tilt Four. -

ASTLET'S ROYAL .kMPIIITIIVATRE.
Pitt ,?:11ET011, MIL W. BATTY.
GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCES.
To-(lay and durt.::, the week, the GODOLPHIN ARABIAN; or
ter Raczt Ik)rFe of the Dosert.
Ita compiiaitee with the wish of several influential and fashionable
end in order to accommolate Chess who, residing at a ins-
tance, are presented from TiAiting the nightly representations at the
Amphitheatre, a.i well ae with a view t' the gratification of the
'urealle taraithers of thanillea, Mr. BA fl'Y bits coneinded an arrange-
rietatt with Mons. Tournaire for Y0T.711 I AY PERFORMANCES,
lAtrothiciag the entire troop of Fre:r.ll Equestrians. These per-
CH-maws will take place on eve,ry Tllt tt6UAY, commencing on
Vac 224 and 2.9 th May, June 5 and 12.

DAYIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Entirely New Entertainments, and re-ongagetnent of the World's
Wailer, who, having recovered tr,,n, hi. late accident, will peribrm
sews Now and Astonishing Feats.
THIS EVENT::
Will he pertbrmed a New Local Dr.ana, entitled THE OLD
FLEETE PRISON ; or, The Widow ail her Suitors. Splendidly
appointed and supported 17 the Entire Company.
To be tbiloweil by a Now Melodrama. entitled THE SECRET FOE ;
To conclude with TILE GYPSEY FARMER ; er Jack and Jack's
livother. Supported by Messrs. Hicks, Holmes, Cowell, Mrs. 11.
fining, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Martin, &e.

or. The Mason of Abbeville.
flaws and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box.
Waco, atom Eleven to ?'our.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING
Will be repeated a New and Original Nautical Drama, entitled
VIE YELLOW ADMIRAL ; or, The Perils of the Battle and the
*mere. Supported by the whole Company.
Atler which a musical romance entitled the DAUGHTER of the
REGIMENT ' • or the Child of Glory.
9'e conclude with an entirely New and Original Drama, entitled
THY 4 ILD TIILL HOUSE; or, The Carrier and his Dog. In which
Wfmirs. Crny, Blanchard, and the Dog Hector will perform.

A DIFFERENT SUBJECT EACH SEASON!-GDAND OPENING

FETES.
Bah%Men of the Colossal Pictorial Representation suggested
R. PRINCR ALBERT. Under the Patronage of her
tesee Graetous MAJESTY, her Majesty the QUEEN DOWAGER,
11. H. PRINCR ALBERT, &c. &e.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
A 'magnificent modelled Representation of EDINBURGH, the
Pride of Scotland and of Scotchmen, and the immortal Scott's " kin
liomantle Town," introducing the, Old and New Town, the Ner'
Loch, as it formerly existed, the Calton Hill, Nelson's Monument,
Arthur's Seat, liallsbury Craggs, the Castle, Sir Walter Scott's Monti-
most, the Royal Institution, Holyreed Palace, and all the most inter-
esting features of " Auld Reekie."
The Proprietor had the honour of submitting the Model to his
Royal Highness Prince Albert, and he is delighted to say it met with
his most decide and perfect approval, and from the more than usual
care will.* has been observed in its execution, he points it out as tine
happiest prodgction of Mr. Denson's pencil. The drawings were
smile by Mr. Danes on the spot, end present a bird's-eye view of
gss principal objects of the Old and New Town, the Firth of Forth, &e.
The PROMENADR CONCERTg, so decidedly popular at this
meat, will this season be on an unusually effective scale. Mr.
DFRBY has been oecupiod since the close of last summer, in corn-
peAug and arranging a varied and pleasing succession of superior '
kysities, which will be produced in rotation,t minding some Ori-
ginal Pieces by Foreign Composers, not yet perforlued in this country.
At Dusk will take place the most extraordinary Exhibition of
FIIt~WORK ever attempted. The entire of the Gigantic) Model
will he illuminated. The different devices In front of the houses, the
urea ea the _Calton Hill, Artlaitr's Seat, and the surrounding Mena-
tainn, tha illumination of Nelson's Monument, and all the rejoicings
wkjet teat place on her Majesty's Visit will be accurately pour-
trarat. And, as a Finale, a grand Aquatic Royal and Patriotic
'Tableatt, Fifty Feet in Height, will be exhibited in the centre of the
Lake ! The Portraits of her Majesty and Prince Albert, surmounted
its Fame, and surrounded by emblems and other devices will be in-
ert .moed. The Tableau designed and executed by Mr. Damson.
a: r. geuthby has been occupied for months in giving effect to this
Matchless and =verb design, *hick combined with the Portz D'Arti-
ace, the Salute and Discharge of Rockets from the Castle and Bur-
row-dung heights,
will form the most brilliant Pyretechnie Display
C't et' witnessed.
neon of the CarniordPa,
yrotechnat half-past
splay aPsur ;
tPvelinicrs, at
Six; avnic Di
: &need
Adrefssion. One Shilling.
On Wednesday next, May 21, the Royal Southsh (17.1f,atdofottiheFlseoriaseul-
h:alSociety will hold their tlr./ Gland Flower
these Gardens

BEUITOL SUGAR MARKET, MAY 1 7.—Very Uttio
busing* has been done in our sugar market this week, owing
tofiba Whitsuntide holidays ; the offices having, as usual,
been closed for a short period. The sales:eince our last are
about 150 hhds. Weet India, and 900 mats Mauritius, at the
tt;otations. Refined goods in demand, without any adequate
fto7*""*PrOtolAarcurY.