The Sun.
London, England, 1820-09-29 00:00:00

THE 'Ms:tie

C°WES, SEPT. 27.—The weather here, at pre-
sent, is extremely inauspicious. The KING con-
tinues to take his aquatic excursions daily, either
110 or down Channel as 'the wind permits ; and,
though it has blown a gale from the west nearly
the whole of this day, and has been both wet
and cold, his Majesty proceeded to Portsmouth
this morning at ten o'clock, for the -purpose of
receiving an Address from the Inhabitants of
thatl town, expressive of their veneration towards
141.---The Royal George will come to moorings
again to-morrow morning, and the King will have
a select party to dinner on board. His Majesty
continues to receive daily every military and Ha-
/vat honour, from the troops ashore, and the
l'eSsels in the harbour. Sir George Thomas al-
ways does himself the honour to accompany the
zi-c7al squadron in the cruises, as the King has
expressed himself much gratified by the atten-
tions of the worthy Baronet. Yesterday the ful-
bying Address was sent to Commodore Paget,
the gallant fellows who had so loyally made
arrangements for drawing his Majesty to church
" Sunday

4(TO " Cow's. SEPT. 46.
THE notes. SIR CHARLES PAGET, BART., K.C. &C. COM-
,I4O4''DING THE ROYAL YACHT, THE ROYAL GEORGE, AND
..INIoDORE OF THE SQCADRON.
,!r---Although we the undersigned, common with the
luitants of Cowes, have been among the earliest to press
par Mei:: with our unaffected declarations of loyalty ; never-
less, in our more distinct characters,•we consider inteays.lal
far.,:nount duty to endeavour, by our humble efforts, still
hie" r to manifest how deeply and gratefully we feel sensi-
h4t whit h. • Majesty is deriving renewed health and
Jatifiriat 's- t in which the Bri-
i,it zrom the invigorating- e ewers
vital
iater:K has ever been triumphant —the immediate. and.
Ptie. sts of ous selves and families must necessarily expep
the must essential corresponding
. berifits; for such, sir,
%lust be II
our ur. le natural result of his Majesty': return to animate
by hit, "re shores, arid of the powerful influence thus giver),
loniceausiiicious presence and example, to augment the great
Njay
ve"f our support—our daily bread !..
erenture, Sir, to hope that you will benevolently be-
"'tr reter of these our heartfelt sentiments, while
"tvitfro;', tourardent prayers
.to " Him by whoni Kings
th"at the reign of his Majesty may be long and
witness
--ritistu,l,of the sceptre and the trident, in the bands of the
"'unarch, to he inseparable!
With the highest respect, we are; Sir,
Your inost faithful and obedient servants,
tierr'es' by a Deputation of Four, in behalf and at the de-
-4,,( of the Pilots, Seamen, &c. employed in the Harbour
'l.ll ttoadsted of Cowes.] •
sidc, eSt brave fellows took this Address along-
G.- tile Royal yacht, with a band, playing.
k'atic'd save the King," which they sung most
otsiastically. 'The King was on deck, and
tie,ressed himself highly delighted at this addi-
NZ!. Proof of the love and affection which his
",t People bear towards him. - Sir Charles
th:ek,.` was commanded to express the satisfaction
gittti'ing felt in receiving this mark of their alle-
tit4 ce and fidelity, assuring them, at the same
Igh
('5 that his Majesty respected and loved the
lionourabl, character of the British Tar.
Pob
ciso -I'srwouTit, SEPT. 27.—T0-day, at 12 pre-
r.) the Royal squadron hove in sight, and
hel'ew minutes the whole fleet, with the'Royal
Ito it, anchored at Spithead. As soon as the
tlern3.at George had anchored, the following Gen-
cßjp, headed by George Garrett, Esq. pro-
hi g xeid °tl board with an Address in the barge of
Ilkn''',aiesty's ship Tartar :—The Rev. C. B.
44.titiv',.le) Vicar of Portsmouth, Elias Bruce Ar-
'turn' noses Greetham, George Grant, *William
11.1,k-ler) Charles Winkworth, and John Allen
tlte
~400Y5 Esqrs. The Gentlemen who conveyed
tql•A„ ',dress being uncovered, his Majesty came
full uniform
to receive them. lie was dressed in the
ger of an Admiral, and took his seat mi.-
t11Q,174 awning on the deck. George Garrett, Esq.
cc read the following Address
Ni„ 41E KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
IbttlifiiiL Please your Majesty,—We, your Majesty's most
-;," loyal subjects, Inhabitants of the Town of Ports-
-11'‘,41 4;474 leave, Orithis your Majesty's first visit off this
10,14)s te four Majesty's accession to the Throne of these
144itsty
tio approach your Royal person, and to offer to your
,Nn• mur renewed assurances of our inviolable attachment
tit ' ps°Government.
VarnaW„ Ys
` at time,thetaermerand
presume to express "onr humble
Prayer that your Majesty may long continue to
t,tlika'.ne hearts of a loyal and affectionate people, and in
i
Nit) y
ta `gaieSty was supported on his right by SirG
A- Campbell.
k ePPeI, Sir George "Cockburn, and Sir
'-'atnpbell. On his left were Sir Edmund
1411(1V Sir Charles Paget, Colonel Thornton,
Watson)r. Privete Secretary to the House-
the folio-di! Majesty was then pleased to return
wing answer :
L.lhstit,;itENlEN,-1 have great pleasure in receiving this
ulfc'Hat and affectionate Address, from the loyal inlia-
th Nnie ancient and renowned sea-port town.of Ports-
-1,4 "xpt„ ?thing tan be more acceptable to my feelings ai
141;4 , of the inviolable sentiments of a loyal people,
th 4lnt,:tiltrached to the Crown arid Constitutit.in of the
'lll. sensible of the blessings which they enjoy under
.4I
ca
Pacing visit this great naval station without contem-
sheleetie,{tht4,7,t,pride the numerous expeditions
. which have
kid snafu lastir."a strum, whose brilliant achievements have
Atrrso erriin,„h Story on the Navy of the United Kingdom,
to It Wit;'"Y contributed to the security of this vast ens
Iso..P°w that fleece be a spuree of sincere gratification to me
hdPpinecit4t. oso usefully connected wtth this great
it".l., is additionally blessed with prosperity and
jAfter 4, peaceful relations.
et
"alioreturned
Con f. g this answer, his Ma-
"arrett;ie,rred the honour of Knighthood on G.
At' s• 'sq.
t tx
t'ved clock in the evening his Majesty re-
foil • Officers tr, owing to dinner :-
11,•),;.,144', li.Get)rge Campbell, as Admiral of the Port;
' oggett, Briggs, Vernon, Marryatt, and
k,t",rrii,al;.`"iis in the Port ; Captains Sir C. Paget, Sir C.
•4I 8_ Isher, Montague: and Mingay, Captains in the
Commissioner Henry Garrett, It. N.
1)0..q.et,‘‘,..r...11,pr Loring, R. N,; Captain Ross, It. N. and
Alt A ' Williams R. mor p 4-11(11,,, s M.
..:.susollTvostrrigtutg.l,nhabitants of the Town
ort
,0
ig or saait and will be presented
• .
un SaMajesty
on
nleexat.ves this for Brighton

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'owl, r- 411,-, I...aciy CASTLEREAGH are expected soku, to-ntorrow from the Marquess of HERT-
Lo s seat, Sudburn Hall, Suffolk.
e lie
1, bEtunusT arrived yesterday at th
Pul-
a!!-,
I,?tel, Piccadilly, from Severn
Thw orcestershire. his seat,
'iv (,d :,I.Ntiglkt Hon. TuomAs
Lord
4:41 ljr°Prnore Lodge Bucks, on a visit to
GRENVILLE is ar-
'"kt, LadyA.T GRENvit,LE from the Earl of SPENCER'S
11, att,"°rP, Northamptonshire.
°4lll "411 of ST. GERMAINS is expected in town
tla„, c —... .
j iron) ly orthtng.

SHIP NINTg.

LOSS OF THE HON. cOMPANY'S CRUISER THE
ARIEL, IN THE PERSIAN GULF.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM BOMBAY, FROM ONE

OF THE FOUR PERSONS WHO ESCAPED.

" We left 13ussorab on the 12th of March, 1820, and had a
tedious passage down the Euphrates. On the 17t11 we Were
off Rarrab, an island about 40 miles from Buslikre. During

the night of.the I7th it blew fresh, with a considerable sea.
About 3 a. m. of the 18th it fell calm, was black and cloudy,
with thunder and lightning. The mainsail was 11,0 led up,
and the topsails were lowered soon after. • About half-past,
three a sudden squall came fronrthe northward* accompanied
with thunder, lightning, and rain. I was. in bed, but luckily
awake. I turned out on hearing the wind; and as our birth
opened into the main-hatchway, I went out and stood be-
tiveen decks to see what was the matter. As I looked up,
the vessel keeled, the water came rushing over the larboard
gunwale, the launch went over the side, and at-the same
time I beard a crash above me, which most have been the
mainmast. At this time.l heard a horrid shriek, and found
myself beloW water.

" All this must have taken place in less than a minute and'
a half front the first coming on of the squall. On coming to

lie surface, I found myself among pieces of boards, and

beard a few men around. I, however, felt myself irresistibly
polled below the water, and went to the depth of three or
four fathoms before the power that drew me desisted. 'There
was nothing had hold of ate, but some power 1 could not
overcome, drawing me. It was the vortex formed by the
sinking vessel. On reaching the surface a second time, and
swimming a little, 1 saw a boat bottom up, towards which I
made, and gut upon it. Hearing some people in• the water
near me, (for it was quite dark and rainy,) I called out,
and was joined by six or seven of my unfortunate com-
panions. All else was now quiet, except the tossing
of the waves, and the piercing cries of a little boy who
was at some distance, but to whom we could give no as-
sistance. In a few minutes he sunk, and we were left the
remainder of 83 persons, who but a few minutes before had
no idea of danger. The squall was now over, but a heavy
sea continuing, made the canoe roll over and over, which al-
ways threw us to some distance in the water, and exhausted
us very much. After tumbling about in this way for some
time, three or four men could stand it no longer, and
dropped off. There were now four of us only remaining, of
83 persons who composed the ship's company, and expecting
every moment to share the same fate. However, we at
last contrived to right the. boat, and kept her on her
keel, although full of water, by placing a few small spars,
that we found floating about, across the gunwale, which
prevented her rolling. We fastened these, the best way we
could, with strips of our shirts and handkerchiefs, and sat
upon them. At day-break, which we much longed fur, the
island of Rarrah was seen, about twelve miles distant. We
also saw the high land about Bushere, but that was far off. At
this time we were joined by two other men who had kept near
us on a spar until our little raft should be ready. One of
these poor fellows died before we reached the shore. Sit-
ting upon this swamped boat, naked, and every sea coming
over us, we continued to drift towards the island, and about
two P. ss. we got within a mile or two of the beach, and ex-
pected in half an hour more to land. At this time, to our
great distress, I observed that the tide began to set us off again
and to drift us round the island. As we were evidently leav_
lug the shore fast, it was proposed to swim ashore, but on
making the experiment we found ourselves so Weak, and the
distance so great, that we were glad to put about, and it was
with great difficulty some of us reached the canoe. Luckily
the current soon changed and sent us back again, and a
little after sunset we were cast upon a reef of rocks over
which we swam and waded till we got upon dry land. After
walking two or three hours along the beach, we arrived at the
town, and were immediately taken to the Shiek. He gave us
a room in his house, and supplied us with what cloathes and
provisions he had, for the island is very poor. We remained
there three days, and during that time received every atten-
tion and kindness we could expect. On the 22d March, the
Sbiek gave us a boat, in which we arrived It Bushire the same
evening, and of course were supplied with every thing. We
left Bushire on the 28th, and arrived here a few days ago.
For several days after our unfortunate wreck, I was laid up,
swollen with the sun and salt water, and from having beets
cut a good deal with the rucks on landing, but otherwise 1
have been in good health."

LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 27.—Arrived the Cossack, l'opping,
from Honduras; on the 23d Aug., in lat. 30. 43. long. 7L).
spoke the brig Navigator, of Sunderland, from Jamaica, for
Leith; she had lust 7 Well by sickness; pat 2 men on hoard
of her. The brig Sirius, of and for London, from Jamaica,
was in company. The Vere, Allen, which war on shore, has
been got off and brought into Dock.
DEAL, SEPT. 28.—Arrived and sailed for the River the
Henry, Harrison, from Quebec. Remain the Brilliant, for
Calcutta, Mathews, for Rio Janeiro, his Majesty's ship Con-
queror, and several otliers.
FALMOUTH, SEPT. 26.—Sailed the Regulus transport for
Hati fax. •

HOLYHEAD, SEPT. 27.—Arrived the Thalia, Simpson, from
Jamaica, for Greenock, with loss of main-boom, and short of
provisions; and Gleaner, Weymouth, from St. John's, New•
foundland, with loss of main. yard and bulwarks.
HULL, SEPT. 27.—Arrived the Thomas, Brass, from Davis
Straits, 17 fish, 400 butts ; and Truelove, Watson, from ditto,
14 fish, 390 butts. The Alfred, Clark, from Greenland, is in
sight.
Lvrrn, SEPT. 26.—Arrived the William and Ann, Wake,
from Davis Straits, 1G fish; Dexterity, Marr, 17 fish; and
the North Pole, 14 fish.
DUNDEE, SEPT. 25.—Arrived the Bon Accord, Parker, from
Greenland, 19 fish.