29 DECEMBER 1838, Page 8

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" The above could be prepared to receive men in a few weeks. We are Rot able to state 'with equal accuracy the state of the Storekeeper's department ; although there is no question of its being in a situation to answer any ordinary demand upon its resources. Should it be requisite, the usual means of obtainieg men on an emergency Must, if necessary, be resorted to, and with the same success which has attended it.

THE FOLLOWING FRIGATES ARE BUILDING.

Chichester.... 52 In frame. Cambrian 36 In frame. Worcester .... 50 Ready to launch. Active Ditto. Meander 41; Ditto, Amphion t:6 In a state of fur- Flora 36 In frame. wardress. Sybil 36 Paw. Chesapeake .. 36 In frame. " It is seen by the above lists, that England has 26 superb frigates of the first class actually afloat, (independent of several building,) carrying 32-pound- ers on their main and quarter-decks, independent of 77 other frigates in a ser- viceable state, 36 of which arc new, and have never lean to sea, and nine building and in a forward state; thus constituting a total of 106 frigates, without reckoning hulks or those which require very extensive repairs."