Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-19

iaUoh 10 RETURN 10 the subject hereafter which ~
IuIi worthyto excite the attention OF the
people Of he Netherlands. May the diplomacy Of
this country ever show, in preference, q CONNER
ciai Character and in continuance prove true to this
pinciple In the midst OF all the ements and pas
slons, and sundry interests al European politics.
DsEADrUL FIRE AT DEvESPoRr.-PARrrAL DEs-
TkvcTIoN or THE ROYAL NAVAL Arsenal HALr
A MILL,os OF Property De srsoyED.-Ath half past
four IN the morning (Sunday, Sept 9th an alarm
was given to the Superintendent OF the dock-yard
police, Lieutenant Williams, that the Talavera line
Of battle ship, in the North Dock, was on FIRE. All
hands were instantly on the spot with the engines
but 30 terrific were the flames as to give evident
proof that the total destruction Of the ship was 10
succeed The fire bells were then rung, and the
werkmen, with the military, called in. The tide
was high, and plenty Of water at hand, but nothing
appeared TO subdue the fury with which the fire ex-
tended southwards, the direction in which the other
docks and building slips lay, well the rigging
house, sail loft and ali the store Louses AT Quar-
ter to five O'clock, the TalAvera was one mass Of
name, which, communicating with the shed over
ofthe yard. The Mipden line Of battle ship, lying
at the stern Of the Talavers which took fire ahead
at one time appeared inevitably doomed; but the
wind shIi,inga point, and by the most strenuous
ertons OF the engines, the progress of the flames
astern was stopped; but what appeared to be the
prevention of this danger only carried it in another
direction as the roof ofthe shed adjoining took fire.
and the dense columns of smoke for time appeared
TO choke the flame.
Beneath this shed were kept the figure heads of
some Of the ships which, having borne the bruD; Of
he battle after the peace broken up; and these
slight Remembrance Of their ACHE vements were
KEPT with degree efpride. Attic eastern end hung
the flag Of our never to be forgotten naval hero,
Nelson, under which he fought the battle of Trafa
gar; and opposite, the flag OF Lord Of Exmouth, at
the battle Of Algiers. An attempt was calamity
made by young man to save them, but the fire was
Of the party who made il. Speedily succeeding the
firing Of this shed, the adjoining also took Same
in which wa: the Imcsess Frigats. This was also
completely destroyed. To sHbdue the flames he
apneared be fruitIess. and IN m WI made
to prevent further extension by playing the en-
gines upon the building opposite, but without
Of timber under shed in flames. Eight o'clock
The fire is still burning but will now Be confined
merely to the consumption OF the timber and
fam to ,s;. 'i,s 10 DC
extreme amount, but that the destruction is
there can be doubt. No account can yet be- col
to sns Of the T no party has bee.
several weeks. At four o'clock there was nothing
like fire seen, and at half past five the ship was in
name iors ana AT Inc strstest inquiry will no
of the executive, il is to be hoped that no want Of
caution from false economy has led to this svere
national loss.
ATTEMPT TO FIRE SHERxrss Docx-YARp-Hcr
Majesty's ship Camperdswn, 10 guns, was attempts
ed to be fred in the basin Friday evening BY some
| ncendiary. The fire was first discovered in the
midshPman. berth, but was exiting ushed after burn
ing locker, but on further search well laid train
was discovered in the warrant officers store rooms,
consisting of rosip oakum, and lucifer matchcs The
| above is official.-L0Rdon Times.
DEATH Princess AUeusrA.-Ou the 22d Of
September. at twenty minutes past nine o'clock, de-
parted this life, at Clarence House, st. James, Pa
lace, after long and painful illness, her Royal Hgh-
ness the Princess Augusta Sophia aust to her Most
Gracious Majesty to the great grief of all the Royal
| Family. Her Royal Highness was in her seventy
second year, having been born the 9Th November,
l76s She was the sixth child and second daughter
| of George Ill, and Queen Charlotte Within few
weeks Of her death, she presented all her doneics
who were much attached TO her, with copy of her
portrait, as the last acknowledgment which she
should make of their attentions.
THE FuNEnaL.-The funeral services tesk place
| at Windsor on the I'd Of October, with all the
pomP and ceremony usual on the death Of member
ofthe Royal Family. The road along which the
procession passed from the residence othe deceased
to the entrance Of the outer gates leading to the
chapel, was lined by thousands Of spectators.
TuE BRITIsH QUEES SNUeeL.Rs-A Treasury
miRute has been issued, directed to the commission
of CUSTOMS ordering that the two men, Lancaster
and Roche, the gunner and carpenter Of the British
Queen steamship, who were lately convicted Of
smuggling large quantities Of tobacco, shosld be
liberated until they have been in prison six months
from the date Of their conviction At the Thames po
lice court. This severe example has been consider
ed necessary in consequence Of the extensive con-
traband trade carried the article of tobacco by
| the crew and stokers If the vessel
wkRLIKr PREPARArIoSs.-The war steamer Po-
| lyphemus and the ship Of the line Lsndoo, were
launched at Chatham ON Monday, with the usual ce-
steamer III
is intended partly for fighting and partly to be used
as transport The London is Of the largest two
decked ships ever built; abe is pierced for ninety
| two guns sixty-eght and eighty two pounders, bat
| she will carry more; her burden is 2602 tons.
DrsMussAL OF CArrAIS FAyRrR, FROM ruE Con-
| MAsp OF THE PREsrDESr STEAMER On Wednes-
day the following notice was posted At the
oftne friends Of Captain Fsyrer will be held !. shs
Cotton Sales room, at eleven o'cock this forenoon,
for the purpose OF nquirng into the OF bis late
abrupt dismissal from the command Of the +" Prssi-
dent" when the correspondence the subject will
| be read u the meeting. Wednesday, 20 September
| lSfO Atthe hour appointed the rosm filed rapid
IT, and IL was before the commencement OF the pro-
| ceedngs, crowded 10 excess A number Of N. m st
influential merchants, officers of the Royal navy,
many commanders Of mercantile ships, Amcrie an
and British were present MIR. Thomas Todd was
| called to the chair.
London Standard Of the ID inst, says" Sisce the
| last departure Of the British Queen for New York
an information has been filed at the Thames police
court by direction Of the Board of Customs, against
Capt. Roberts, the commander Of the vessel for not
duly entering some Of wine which he took DOT
with him in the ship, according to Law relating 20
the Customs he penalty sucd for s E100 and IL is
expected that .he matter will be heard directly after
the arrival ofthc British Queen from New York -
| WARLikE PsrPaRArrcSs.-The BelIeisle, ",
Captain Nicolas. is ordered to be rctted with every
dispatch at Ply mouth, TO return TO the Medcrrane
The following line Of battle ships are preparing with
all practicable expedition for immediate
naaely. Indus, 81 and Vengeance, a. al Portsmouth.
also the Britannia, 120 the nombay 80 and Clarence
81 at Plymouth and the Formidable, ~, aud Mon
arch. 81. at Shcersess. The Howe, and X, yaI Adc-
aide, 40 gun Tag ships, are also getting ready for
sea service. The dockysrd presents scene Of acti-
witty and hustle and the town posted with bills for
men for her Msjesty's navy. The Britannia, 100.
will 60 out 10 Spithesd this week and inmcd iaf. iy
on the arrival OF the Donegal. ~, from Lisbon, that
ships crow will shift over 10 her. and be completed
60 s20 She Is 10 bear the flag Of Rear ,Afmir.
Sir John Ommauney, &c r., as second in com inand
| IN the Mediterranean. The Rodney. W Captain
| Maunsell, was 10 leave Plymouth Sousd on Sundsv.
direct for Malta, to Join Sir r. Shepherds feet with
the least possible dehy.
THE Losr TRIBrs.-The Rev. Mr. Samotl. &C
Bombay states that he has discovered and for fcvc