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


faction to return 10 the subject hereafter, which is
full worthy 10 excite the attention OF the
people Of he Netherlands. May the diplomacy Of
this country ever show, in preference, 4 CONNER
cia character and in continuance prove true to this
pine in the midst of all the ements and pas
sions, and sundry interests Of European politics.
DREADrUL FIRE AT DEvENPoRr.-PARrIAL Dxs-
FRICTION or THE ROYAL NAVAL Arsenal, HALr
A MILLION OF Property De sTsoYED.-Ath half past
four in the morning Sunday, Sept. 9th } alarm
was given to the Superintendent Of the doek-ysrd
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 to
succeed. The fire bells then rung, and the
werkmen, with the military, called in. The tide
was high and plenty of water at hand, but nothing
tended southwards, the direction in which the other
docks and buildihg-slps lay, well the rigging
mouse, sail lott and all the store houses AT quar-
ter to five O'clock, the Talsvera was one mass Of
flame, which, communicating with the shed over
head threatened to carry the fire to the extremity
OF the yard The Minden line Of battle ship, lying
at one time appeared inevitably doomed; but the
wind shifting point, and by the most strenuous ex-
ertions OF the engines, the progress of the flames
astern was stopped; but what appeared to be the
prevention of this danger only carried il in another
direction, the roof ofthe she'd adjoining took fire
and the dense columns Of smoke for time appsar
Beneath this shed were kept the figure heads of
some Of the ships which, having borne the bran. Of
he battle, were after the peace broken UPS and these
slight rcncmbrances Of their ACHE vements were
KEEP, with degree efprde. At the 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
10 fierce and the attempt given for the safety
Of the party who made it, Speedily succeeding the
firing Of this shed, the adjoining also took Same
in which was the Imogene Frigats. This was also
completely destroyed. To subdue the flames here
.al hac
to prevent further extension by playing the en-
gines upon the building opposite, but without sue
cess and the whole range, together with large pile
oftimber under shed were in flames. Eight o'clock.
The fire is still burning, but will now be confined
merely to- the consumption Of the timber and
terials The loss, at rough estimate 10 said to be
extreme amount, but that the destruction is
there can be no doubt. No account can vet be- col
lected as to the origin Of the fire; party has bcen
at work en- board the ship in which originated for
several weeks. At four o'clock there was nothing
like fire seen and at half past five the ship wa. in
fame fore and aft. The stristest inquiry will NO
doubt be instituted to the cause the credit
of the executive, is to be hoped that no want Of
caution from false economy has led to this severe
national loss.
ATTEMPT TO FIRE SHERxEss Docx-YARp-Her
Majestys ship Camperdswn, 120 guns, was attempt
ed to be fred in the basin Friday evening, by some
incendiary.l The fire was fret discovered In the
nids pnan, BERTH but was extnfnished after burn
was discovered in the warrant officers store rooms,
consisting Of rosiD, oakum, and lucier hatcher The
above is ofieial.-L0ndon Times.
DEATH OF Princess AUeusrA.-Ou the 22d Of
September, at twenty minutes past nine O'clock de-
parted this life, at Clarence House, st. Jamess Pa
lace after long and painful illness, her Royal High
ness the Princess Augusta Sophia aunt to her Most
Gracious Majesty, to the great grief Of all thc 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 doaesties
who were much attached to her, witha copy Of her
portrait, the last acknowle gment Which she
should make of their attentions.
TIVE FUNERAL-The funeral services tesk place
at Windsor the I'd Of October, with all the
pomp and ceremony usual on the death of a member
Of the Royal Family. The road along which the
proce passed from the residence ohe deceased
to the entrance of the outer gates leading TO the
chapel, was lined by thousands Of SPECTATOR
TnE BRrrIsH QUErS SMUeeLERs.-A Treasury
mRute has been issued, directed to the commission
of customs, ordering that the two men, Lancaster
and Roche, the gunner and earpester Of the British
Queen steamship, who were lately convicted Of
smuggling large quantities Of tobacco, should not 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 on the article Of tobacco BY
the crew and stokers If the vessel
WARLrKE PREPARArIoNs.-The war steamer Po-
llyphemus and the ship Of the line London, were
launched at Chatham ON Monday, with the usua, ce-
remonies. The burden Of the steamer is 500 tons; il
is intended partly for fighting and partly TO bc used
as transport The London is one Of the largest two
decked ships ever built shs is pierced for ninety
two guns sixty-eght and eighty.two pounders, but
she win carry more; her burden is ,602 tons.
DisMIssAL OF CArrAiS FAyRxR, FROM rus Com
MASp OF THE PREsIprSr STEAMER On Wednss-
day the following notice posted at the Ey chs nge
| News room, and Underwriters' Toom:-'A meeting
Of the friends of Captain Fayrer will be held in the
Cotton Sales room, at eleven o'ceck this forenoon,
for the purpose OF inquring into the OF his late
abrupt disms sal from the command ofthe " Prssi-
dent" when the correspondence the subject will
be n read 70 the meeting Wsdsesday, ~ September
Iy, and il before the commencement Of the pro-
ceedings, crowded TO excess A number Of the m ,st
many commanders Of mercantile ships, Amoriesn
and British were present. MIR. Thomas Todd was
called TO the chair.
CAPTAIN RoBERrs or rHE BRIrIsn QusEs-The
London Standard Of the ID inst, says" Siace the
last departure OF the British Queen for New York
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 cases OF wine which he took oat
with him in the ship, according to Law relatnyto
the Customs The penalty .ued for is floo, and il is
expected that the matter will be heard directly afer
the arrival ofthe British Queen from New York"
wARLtxE PREPARArroSs.-The BeIIeisle ~
Captain Nicolas, is ordered to be rcted with cverv
dispatch at Ply mouth 10 return to the Mediterranean
The following line Of battle ships are preparing with
all practic able expedition for immediate
na"ely, Indus 81, and Vengeance a. al portamo uth
also the Britannia, 100. the nombay 81 and Clarence
81, at Plymouth and the Formidable, ~, aud Mon
arch, 81. a, sheerHess. The Howe, and X. yaI Adc-
laide, 10 gun flag ships, also getting ready for
sea service The docky ard presents scene OF act-
witty and hustle and the town posted with bills for
men for her Msjesty's navy. The Britannia, l2O
will 60 out 10 Spithesd this week, and inmcd af.y
the arrival Of the Donegal ~, from Lisbon that
ships crew will shift over to her, and be con- pIefed
60 s2O men. She Is 10 bear the flag Of Rear ,Admrs
Sir John Ommauney, X. C.B, as second in Command
IN the Mediterranean. The Rodney. W Cpptain
Maunsell, was 10 leave Plymouth Souad on Sasdsv.
direct Tor Malta, to join Sir r. Shepherds feet with
the least possible dely
n TIE Lo.r TRinrs.-The Rev. Mr.. sa@Otl, Of