The Sun.
London, England, 1842-09-24 00:00:00

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, SEPT,. 23.—Wind this day at noon fresh
from N.W., cloudy.
DEAL, SEPT. 22.—Wind N.W., moderate.—Arrd.
Burnhopeside, Pratt, Calcutta ; Diamond, Dempster,
Tobago; Wilton Castle, Quebec; Clara, Ma.xted,
Jamaica; Transport (No. 18), Lord Collingwood.
Ski. Plymouth, Boston ; John Forster, Sierra Leone;
Sarah Scott, Sydney ; Earl Grey, Hobart Town.
CowEs,• SEPT. 22.--Arrd. Ville de Paris, New
Orleans, tbr Havre.
PLYMOUTH, SEPT 22.—Wind S.W. to W.N.W.—
Arrd. off, Penyard Park, Middleton Mauritius.
FALMOUTH, SEPT. 21.—Wind W. to N.W., fresh.
Arrd. Duraige, 'Williams, Rio de la Hache, sailed June
25, and from Nassau, 11th; Hopewell, Labrador.
BRISTOL, SEPT. 22.—Arrd. Lucy Anne, Salter,
Jamaica ; Mary, Honduras ; Minerva, Jamaica.
SHIELDS, SEPT. 20.—Sid. J. T. Carr, Rio; Orwell,
Bombay.
SCARBOROUGH SEPT. 22.—The Clio, which was
OD the rocks behind the pier, has been got off, and
into the harbour.

LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 22.—Arrd. Monongahela,
Farley, Philadelphia; Catnbridge, Barbstow, and
Siddons, Cobb, New York ; Fergus Tobasco; De-
vereux, Belmont, and Scotland, Quebec. Sld. Are
quiba, Valparaiso; Llewellyn, Buenos Ayres; Dum-
barton, New Orleans ; Cartaretta, Newfoundland.
Arrd. off, Tartar, Valparaiso; Llama.
. - -

CORK, SEPT. 20.—Arrd. Hannibal, Richebucto,
and sld. for Dublin.

The following is posted at Lloyd's :
•` Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, Sept. 17, 1842.
" NOTICE TO MARINERS.
" LIGHT AT SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
" The following informatioa has been received by her
Majesty's Government
A revolving light has 'oeen established about a
quarter of a mile to the eastAird of the entrance• of the
harbour of Santiago de Cabs. lle light is elevated 244
feet above the sea, and may be seen at the distance of
about 20 miles.' "

VESSELS SPOKEN WlTH.—Stewarts, of Liverpool, for
Pernambuco, hit. 43, lon. 10, by the Elva, Cornish,
arrived in the Creek. Crescent, from Liverpool, freezer,
from Lisbon, and Guide, Redha y to Plymouth, in the,
Straits of R-.lleisle; by the Hopewell, arrived at Fal-
mouth. Medina, Liverpool to Ceylon, 13th ult. in lat.
.9 N..long. 24 W. ; George, Honduras to Liverpool, and
supplied with provisions, 18th ult. off Cape Antonio ;
Mary, Newport to Havannah, 68 days, 29th ult., . near
Cape Antonio ; Hindoo, Jam:Lica to London, (with loss
of bulwarks, round house, &c. ,having experienced a hur-
ricane, 23d arid 24th ult. in lat 34,) 15th inst. lat. 48,
lon. 25, by the Lucy Ames, arrived at Bristol. Ellen, of
Glasgow, for Singapore, 34th July, lat. 5 N., lon.
23, by the Jane, arrived in the Downs. Brilliant,
Liverpool to Quebec, 17th ult., off Cape Chat ;
Medina, Liverpool to Ceylon., 13th ult., hit. 9 N., lon.
24 W. ; Pioneer, Nantes to Bourbon, June 3, lat. 35 S.,
lon. 52 E., by the Maria and lathilde, arrived at Mauri-
tius. Majestic, London to Bombay, April 19,1 at. 11 S.,
lon. 24 W. ; Emma, Newcastle to the Red Sea, May 1,
lat. 28 S., lon. 23 W., by the Brothers, arrived at Mau-
ritius. Janet Allen, London to China, March 30,15 t. 2
S., lon. 20 W. ; Union, Lo &lon to Van Dienien's Land,
May 22, lat. 40 S., lon. 16 E., by the John Hullett, ar-
rived in the Iliv6r. Elizal►eth Antoinette, Amsterdam
to Batavia, 20th ult., lat. 45,,10n. 12 ; Isabella, from Li-
verpool, 12th ult., lat. 43, lon. 42, by the Isabella, arrived
at New York. Credo, of Aberystwith, outward bound,
and Charles, Liverpool to Barbadoes, 30th ult., lat. 45,
lon. 11 ; Emma White, Newcastle to Aden, May 1, lat.
28 S., lon. 23 W. ; Chanticleer, Clyde to Madras, May
24, lat. 40 S.. lon. 13 E.

HER MAJESTY'S EARLY RlSlNG.—Everybody was
surprised and pleased while the Queen was in Scot-
land, at the punctuality with which her Majesty kept
every appointment, and with the early hours at which
the Sovereign got up in the morning. While at
Drummond Castle the Queen rose at half-past six
o'clock, and breakfasted at eight—chocolate being the
favourite beverage. In the forenoon the Queen
lunched, and drank cherry-water.--Scotch paper.
Several persons on the Grand Parade were very
much surprised on Saturday evening, about nine
o'clock, at witnessing a most beautiful and perfect
lunar rainbow. The moon was shining full and
bright at the time ; but the part of the heavens in
which the rainbow was observed presented a dusky
appearance. This curious phenomenon lasted for about
seven minutes, and was a perfect arch running from
south to north, and as distinct as if the drops of rain
had been acted on by the rays of the sun.—Cork
Examiner.
VISIT OF THE COURT TO BRIGHTON.—We under-
stand that her Majesty arid Prince Albert, with their
illustrious family, intend. to honour Brighton with a
visit about the end of October, and to remain at the
Royal Pavilion about a month or six weeks. The
inspector of the househoild at Brighton, who is the
agent for the Lord Chamberlain at the Pavilion, will,
it is expected, receive the usual directions from his
Lordship to prepare the Pavilion for the reception of
the Court after the contemplated visit of her Majesty
next week to Claremont. The Princess Royal de-
rived much advantage from the air of Brighton at the
last visit of the Court, and Prince Albert expressed
himself pleased with the place.
PROVISION CONTRACT.—The large annual Govern-
ment contract, for supplying the Navy with Irish pro-
visions, was taken yes terday afternoon at Somerset
House. The quantity required was 16,000 tierces
beef and 14,000 tierces. pork. It was taken by Lon-
don houses at from lOs. to 12s. per tierce below the
prices of the Irish manufacturer. The prices were
from Si. 9s. 10d. to 51. 14s. Bd. for pork, and from
Si. 18s. 6d. to Si. 19s. for beef—the price of the former
being about 305., and the latter about 265. per tierce
lower than last season.

The Phare de la Rochelle states that two women,
mother and daughter, residing near the high road be-
tween Alarennes and Saintes, were, some days back,
bitten by a cow, which one of them was milking, and
hydrophobia having ensued, they both died in dread-
ful torments.

We find the following under the head of " Rare
instance or conjugal love" in the Espectador of-Ma-
drid :—" A few days ago there died at Ibirieu a man
named Huici of some injuries which he had received
in a quarrel. His wife, unable to hear up with her
grief at his loss, committed suicide the following day."
THE LATE DR. IRELAND.—The late Dean of West-
minster was no ordinary character. The life of Dr.
Ireland, like that of his friend Mr. Gifford, in the
early part of it, was a chequered one, struggling with
difficulties. Let others speak of him as a scholar,
learned divine, and philanthropist, as he was in the
true sense of the word. His benevolent actions while
living are known within the precincts of Westminster
Abbey, as were his charitable donations at Islip, Ash.
burton, and Oxford ; and the disposition of the inward
man may be collected from the following bequests in
his will :-1,0001. for the Western Dispensary,. attfy
a life interest therein in Islip ; 2,0001. Westminster
Hospital, after a life interest therein in Westminster.;
5,0001. for a chapel in Westminster; 2,0001. king s
College, for promotion of religious education ; 1,0001.
Society now forming in London for the education of
the sons of clergymen ; 1,0001. Trustees for poor per-
sons in Ashburton ; 10,0001. University of Oxford,
for a professor of theology; 2,0001. Oriel College, for
an exhibition.—Morning paper.
OTTERY ST. MARY.—On Sunday morning last, as
divine service was about to commence, the church
in
this place presented a scene of an unusual d riotous
appearance, occusioned by the Rev. Vicar's claiming
a pew G
in the church lately occupied by the Rev. G.
Smith, and subsequently claimed by his executrix.
The Rev. Doctor on Sunday came to take possession
of the seat for the first time, when it was occupied by
three persons on behalf of Miss Smith, the executrix
--her servant and two tenants. On seeing this, the
Rev. Divine at once sent for the two constables, Reed
and Mayne, also the two churchwardens, Messrs.
Coleridge and Newbury, when a scene of hauling and
hustling took place, which ended in the summary
ejectment of those occupying on behalf of Miss Smith,
but the whole affair had more the appearrnso- of a
skirmish in an ale-house than an assembly for vi'rorsl ip
in the house of God.—Exeter Times.j

NA'FIONAL SWIMMING SOCIETY,
The Grand Annual Races of this Soeiety, com-
menced upon Monday, and finished yest, rdw.
At exactly half-past seven, eleven competitors, the
conquerors cf the preceding days, entered the water.
There might be present on the banks of the Ser-
pentine, from 6,000 to 7,000 spectators, and they
were all highly gratified.
After a very spirited match, the prize was awarded
to Mr. George Pewtris, who will next year be entitled
to contend for a gold medal and chain, valued at
twenty guineas, with the eleven best swimmers from
other parts of the country.
Silver medals were also awarded to Messrs. White
and Tupman, the second and third in the race.
Thirteen boys next tried for a purse, which was
won by George Clarges.
Breakfast was served in the Park, and the immense
assemblage dispersed in the highest good humour.
All praise is due to Mr. Strachan, the spirited mover
of these exhibitions, and to Mr. Williams, the super-
intendent, for their admirable arrangements.

AMERICAN CITIZENS AND
BRITISH CONVICTS.
CORRESPONDENCE.
House of Representatives, Aug. 10.
Sir,—We beg leave to address you in behalf of
sundry citizens of the United States held prisoners by
the British Government in its penal colony of Van
'Diemen's Land.
It is represented to us that upwards of 100 citizens
of the United States are thus held captive at the pre-
sent-moment.
They are chiefly young men of the State of New
York, who, during the late revolutionary movements
in Canada, conceiving that the struggle there was
analogous in principle to the revolutionary war of
their own country, volunteered their services in aid,
as they ware induced to suppose, of the people of the
British provinces in arms for independence.
Being taken in arms against the, established Go-
vernment of those provinces, and found amenable to
its criminal laws, they were sentenced to the punish-
ment of transportation to Van Diemen's Land..
We have been charged with the Presentation to the
House of many memorials, and of the proceedings of
public meetings, seeking the interposition of the Go-
vernment of the United States for the release of these
prisoners.
It seems to us, that the accomplishment of this ob-
ject is one which it would be honourable and just for
the Federal Government to attempt, by application to
that of Great Britain.
Though convicted and sentenced in due form of
law for the acts committed by them, yet the crimes
charged were of a political nature—a class of offences
in regard to which it is common for one Government
to interpose amicably on behalf of its subjects held
captive by another Government.
These individuals, in volunteering to enter Canada,
deemed themselves to be exercising rights of emigra-
tion, and of action in foreign war, appertaining to them
as citizens of the United States ; and it was not until
after many cf them had actually been made prisoners
in Canada that they became aware that they were
proceeding in violation of the laws of their own country
as well as those of the British provinces.
They have already been severely punished ; and, for
public effect, their liberation would, it seems to us, be
more useful in preserving the peace of the frontier than
their longer detention.
We canni,t but hope, therefore, that the Federal
Government, which has recently exerted itself so effi-
ciently for the release of citizens of the United States
detained in Alexia', may be induced to extend its
parental cafe to those also who are confined in Van
Diemen's Land.
We 'think that the present time, when arrangements
are in progress for the removal of so many of the
cause:; of the differences between the United States
and Great Britain, is an auspicious occasion for soli-
citing from the latter an act of mercy towards the
citizens of the former, thus attesting, in the strongest
manner, the reciprocal good feeling by which both
Governments are actuated.
We, therefore, would most respectfully submit to
your consideration the propriety and wisdom of imme-
diately applying to the British Government for the
release of these citizens of the United States.
We have the honour to be, very respectfully,
C. CUSHING.
FERNANDO \ WOOD.
CHARLES G. FERRIS.
the President of the United States.

Department of State, Washington, Aug. 27.
Gentlemen,—The President has referred to me
your letter to him, of the 10th of this month, asking
for the interposition of the good offices of the Govern-
ment in behalf of sundry citizens of the United States,
now held prisoners at Van Diemr'n's Land, on con-
viction of offences growing out of the revolutionary
movements in Canada, some years ago ; and has in-
structed me to adopt such course on the subject as
may, be most likely to promote the object which you
have in view. •

The consideration§ which you 'state, Gentlernen,
are undoubtedly such as may justify the exercise of
clemency on the part of the British Government
towards these persons. They have been transported
half round the globe to a penal colony, have already
suffered much and long, and many of them have
friends and connections in the United States, who
sympathise deeply in their fate. For the purposes of
example, it would seem that it would be hardly useful
to continue their punishment longer ; and now the
other questions of difference have been settled, and
that undisturbed peace may be expected along the
borders, their release would be a happy and proper
consequence of the pacific arrangements recently en-
tered into between the two Governments. _ _

I shall communicate your letter, without delay, to
her Britannic Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary and
Special, and respectfully urge him to press the consi-
deration of your request upon the attention of his
Government.

And I will add, Gentlemen, that I entertain the
strongest hope that this interposition will, at the pre-
sent moment, be effectual, and that these mistaken and
misguided young men will soon be returned to their
country. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, with
great respect, your obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Hon. C. Cushing, Fernando Wood,
and Charles G. Ferris.

STATE OF THE HOSIERY AND
LACE THADES.

The bobbin net trade seems almost in a fixed posi-
tion, as we hear but little now of the new inventions
or patterns in fancy laces, or of any new improvement
or demand for plain nets, or plain, quillings. The de-
mand for fancy breadths is tolerably good, and many
of the machine owners are disposing pretty freely of
all they make; though this is not generally the case,
many finding it difficult to dispose of old or inferior
patterns. The plait laces keep improving, but the
demand is not so great as to induce a venturous spe-
culation. We know some instances of machines
making plait laces, where the owners find it very diffi-
cult to make sales to the lace manufacturers and mer-
chants ; notwithstanding this, one of the largest facto-
ries is increasing the number of their machines making
this article.

The warp tatting and single cap branches are in
much the same state as they have I:een for some time
past, some articles of the latter description being in
tolerable demand. There is no material alteration in
the warp silk blond branch, who are tolerably, but
not generally, employed. The low wages, however,
cause a gloomy discontent.
The plain silk hose hands are very assiduous in
forming a club for the protection of their interests.
Many of the large shops are destitute of full em-
ployment, and have been so for a long time;
scarcely any description of workmen in the king
dom have suffered so severely as the " plain silk
glOve hands." We have ventured to state that there
is an improvement in the demand.; this, from
the quarter we received the information, we have no
doubt is the case with some of the houses ; and we
hailed it with satisfaction, as this branch, with but a
slight exception or two, has been retrogading for a
quarter of a century. This increase we are sure is
bat very partial, being not above one or two per cent.,
but still it is an amendment, which we felt it our duty
to advert to, as we conceive the public have a wish
know these, variations. Some part of the plain silt
workmen have been extremely censorious upon the
subject, but we again repeat that some of the hosiers
have had an increased demand, though, as in other
cases, they may wish to hide the matter, lest a request
should be made upon them for increased wages, or the
remission of extra work or charges.
We are sorry to say that the cotton hose and glovi
trade is still in a depressed state, which is mud-,
aggravated by the truck system. This was endea
voured to be put down by the workmen at Sutton-in-
Ashfield,having
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to a
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the e xpeecnuatlitv;
but they have been much discouraged by a
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This is the real cause why this evil has, and stil
afflicts and disgraces the land. The conduct of the
parties alluded to ought to be represented to the
Lord Chancellor, so as to compel them to do their
duty, for in the present state of the law it is perfectly
hopeless. The population may well be feverish, when,
they are denied the protection of their own laws, al
the mere caprice of the dispensers of such laws.—
Nottingham Journal.

The Academy of the department of the Gard has
announced its intention of bestowing, in the month o;
August next, a gold medal, value 300 fr., upon the
author of the hest essay on the influence of Christi-
anity in social life, and a gold medal, value 500 fr., for
the best means oF destroying an insect, the altis.
olerf cea, which has for some years past caused ex
tensive ravages in the vineyards of the Gard an
Herault.