The Sun.
London, England, 1842-10-13 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,—A paragraph having appeared in the papers
of last week, in reference to the fire which took place
at Notting-hill, in which my name is most erroneously
brought forward, I beg to observe that no inter-
ference on my part was necessary in any one way ;
that the fire vas purely accidental; and that it was
got under mainly by the praiseworthy exertions of
the neighbours. Having, as correctly stated, attended
the lady in a difficult accouchement, it was very
natural that I should be immediately sent for; but
beyond that; and calming my patient's alarm, I am
happy to add, there was little left for me to accom-
plish. In justice to all parties, I trust you will insert
the above explanation.—I am, Sir, your obedient ser-
vant, A. B. CHISHOLM.

32, Devonshire-street, Porland-place, Nov. 11.

LIVERPOOL SHIPMASTERS' AS

SOCIATION.

We are glad to observe that the Committee of the
Shipmasters' Association have been taking means for
disseminating much valuable information to the young
shipmasters of the port, by making arrangements for
the delivery of lectures every alternate Monday even-
ing, on subjects interesting to navigators. An intro-
ductory lecture on practical navigation was delivered
on Monday, 26th September, by Lieut. Tracey, R.N.,
as stated in our paper of the 28th. Mr. Livingston, on
Monday evening last, commenceda series of lectures on
that most intricate and mysterious subject—Oceat
Currents. We regret that our space will not admit o
our giving even an outline of Mr. Livingston's obser-
vations, which were ranged under several important
heads, as Channel Tides, Currents in the Bay ofßiscay,
on the coast of Portugal, and in the Straits of Gib-
raltar; Tropical Currents ; the Gulf Stream ; North-
east winds on the coast of Portugal ; trade winds,
&c. Mr. Livingston concluded by earnestly advising
masters desirous of acquiring as thorough a know-
ledge of currents as can as yet be attained by study,
to consult the interesting work of the late estimable
and revered Major Rennel. We were much pleased
to see so many shipmasters present, and were parti-
cularly delighted with the attentive manner in which
the lecturer was listened to throughout his discourse,
which was delivered in a pleasing, familiar, and per-
spicuous manner. We are induced to hope that the
good example thus set by Lieutenant Tracey and Mr.
Livingston will be followed by many others of the in-
telligent shipmasters who visit this port. It is the
bounden duty of every man to make known his expe-
rience for the benefit of others ; and as it is of the great-
est consequence that every information should be given
reseeding the currents, rocks, shoals, and the dangers
which beset the mariner's course, a register has been
opened by the master of the rooms of the 4ssociation,
for the purpose of recording such extracts from the
log-books as may relate to any new discoveries or the
confirmation of previous observations. As these
notices will be sent periodically to the Nautical
Magazine, it is hoped that masters will assist in so
desirable an undertaking by forwarding to the Asso-
ciation all such particulars as they may deem inte-
resting or useful.—Liverpool Courier.
[We will venture to suggest to ship-owners, ship-
mazters, and all concerned with shipping, that the
conduct of the Liverpool Shipmasters' Association
should be generally imitated. Proceedings like theirs
are much readier and more certain to improve ship-
masters than Acts of Parliament.—En. Sun.]