The Sun.
London, England, 1855-06-11 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

In the New York money market the supply of capital
continued superabundant. The stock market bad been
rather more active. Prices slightly improved ; still busi-
nesb continued limited. Sterling exchange maintains its
firmness, and in fair demand. Bills on London were
quoted 1091 to 1101 per cent., and on France sf. 12ic..
to sf. 15c.
The cotton market continued excited, prices having
advanced lie. to 51. c.
Flour was a shade higher, the advances being chiefly
on common and medium qualities. Wheat without ma-
terial change in value. The demand for pork had been
more active. New moss declined 12ic. to 25c.; new
prime advanced 124 c. Other kinds remained without
change. Beef continued in fair request, and the market
firm.

In freights the offerings of all descriptions continued
small, and rates are without improvement.

THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

PLYMOUTH, SUNDAY EVENING.

The John Knox, Captain Monro, from the Cape
of Good Hope the 19th of April, landed a small
mail here this evening. Affairs at the Cape con-
tinue prosperous. The frontier is quiet, and the
copper mine productive. The cattle disease is not
yet eradicated.
Sir George Grey, who is very popular, gave his
first public ball on the 17th of April. His Excel.
lency contemplated an official inspection of Nama-
qualand shortly. •
The Parliament, which was still sitting, had
thrown over for the present the voluntary system
in the church.
About half the 73d Regiment continue on ser-
vice at Cape Town.
Her Majesty's steam-vessel Hydra and the sloop
Frolic were at Simon's Bay. . _

The Maidstone, Captain Scott, with the head-
quarters of a regiment from the East Indies, having
shipped some wool at the Cape, was to leave for
England about the 20th of April.
A large French man of-war sailed on the 20th of
steamer from Scotland arrived
d.
after a remarkably
aAbpAotui
lltaftrohgree tmlh3eetreheahsoatfnwtAa rp
passage.
The
John Knox touched at St. Helena on the
4th of May, when there were no shipping at the
island.

IDIOTCY FROM FRIGHT.—SANTO DOMINGO, May'6.—
The military commission instituted to judge the prison:
era accused of conspiracy, came to a conclusion, Ben'
tenting General Pelletier (a Frenchman by birth, end
Dominican Rep
formerly Minister of War' and of Foreign Affairs to thed
Francisco Ruiz, to death. In the morning of thset_
elm!.
ohne), as well as Generals Aybar2dano_
May priests were sent to bie prisoners to confess them.
to
the usual
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon the military marched h d
d having
staff,_ was at the place when they
theprisonersarrived, to knee).
Plane of execution. General
made hi 4 arrangements be ordered
ver
to them, and the
down. Their sentence was read
eo
commanded to load
firing party, being inSanta,an with his
place, w:the unfortunates, when
and to point their musketsdu
upon
his aide-de-camp to
Santana cried "Halt !" and ordered °
the three accused. The
read a proclamation pardounidinnot subdue the horror that
hurrahs of the soldiery
momentscould
caused—Francisco Ruiz one
the preceding
ed to death, rose frowhis Lees
of the persons condemned
as idiot.

CREMORNE GARDENS.—The First GRAND '
FLOWER SHOW for the seon 1;155 of the Royal South
London Floricultural Society, under the patronage of her Most Gra-
cious Majesty the Queen, wdl take place un THURSDAY next. The
Prizes consist of 60 Gold and Silver Medals. he Gardens on this
occasion will open at 12 o'c.lock mil-day. An afternoon Equestrian
Performance will be given in Turkish Pavilici, in order to aff,,rd
those visitors who cannot. remain until the usual hour for these en-
tertainments an opportunity of witnessing the unequalled display of
horsemanship by the most eminent riders, male and female, of the

MADAME CELESTE'S ANNUAL BENEFIT.
THEA.CRE ROYAL ADEL VIM - Madame Celeste, Di-
rectress of this popular establishment, begs to Worm her patrons
that her annual benefit is fixed for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20th,
when a variety of new anti attractive enterta;nments will be pre-
sented, combining the entire strength of the company. Tickets,
places, and private boxes to be had at the box-office, from 11 uritil
5. daily.

ROYAL, ()VERA, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee. Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS itIN'EN
Will be performed LITCRFZIA BORGIA. Lucrezis, Madamsoe
Arga; Orsini, Miss F. Bucliart ; Genero, Signor Bettini ; Alfon,
Signor Fortini.
To coneude with a Grand FRENTH BALLET, supported by
3fdl.e. Palmyra, Paolo, +l. Friant, Bz.c.
Prices of admission :—To the two galleries. 6d.; second circle or
boxes and pit, Is.; dress circle, 2s. 6d. ; sta Is, 45.; private boxes to
admit two persons, 10s. 6d.; four persons, one guinea.. Box-office
open from 10 to 6 daily.

THEATRE ROYAL. HAVAARS
Under the raana4entent of Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING.
Will be perform"d LOVE'S MARTYRDOM. Characters by
Messrs. B. Sullivan and Howe ; Miss H. Faucitt ans Ml;s Swan-
borough.
After which, ONLY A HALFPENNY.
To conclude with A DAUGHTER TO MARRY.

ROYAL PRUCCEst3'.I r fIEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CiUdiLr.s KEAY.
TIII3 EVENING,
Will be performed AWAY WITH MELANCHOLY.
To' ecneinde with KING HENRY THE EIGHTH. Queen Ka-
tharine, Mrs. C. Kean ; Cardinal Wolsey, 3lr. C. Kean.

TREATRE ROYAL ADELPIII.
proprietor. Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

will be presented JANET PRIDE. Characters by Messrs. B.
Webster, C. Selby, Garden, Keeley, and Paul Bedford; MaJame
celeste and Miss M. Keeley.

After which, BETTY minTri.:.
To conclude with THE CAMP AT CHOBTIA.M.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.

THIS EVENING.

Will be performed PERFECT CONFIDENCE. Characters by
Messrs. F. Robson and G. Vining ; Miss Marston and Miss Brcrnlay.
To be followed by STILL WATERS MTN DEEP. Characters
by Messrs. A. Wigan, Emery, G. Vining, Danvers, Miss. Masks'',
and Mrs. Siebert.
To conclude with TUE GARRICK FEVER.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.

'lhe most Gorgeous Spectacle ever witnessed.
THIS EVENING,

ENGLAND and FRANCE in the DAYS of CHIVALRY ; or, the
Brothers in Arms, by J. H. STOCQUELEB., Esq., represents the mag-
nificent pageantry of France and England in their palmy days of
Chivalry. The Tourney in the Field of the Cloth of Gold, the Knights
in armour, the processions, the massive scenery, the heraldic ban-
ners, all shown upon one vast arena formed by the stage and the
ring, form the most brifitant coup d'ceil ever exhibited.
To conclude with the skilrul ACTS in the CIRCLE.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W
Went. Acting Manager, Mr. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
Mr. W. Cooke, jun.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tom DAT —Morning 22 min.after 11 I Evening 49 min. aft.ll
To-MOsaaw—Morning 0 rain.a.fter 0 I Evening 17min. aft.l2

TUB WEATHER.—Sun Orrin, June 10.
TIMMOMETIEB, 12i TNII Swam.
76—highest since noon yesterday.
53—lowest this morning and during the night.
68—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 30.30.
WIND, S.W.—Light breeze, with very fine weather.
JUNE 11.
72 —highest since noon yesterday.
53—lowest this morning and during the night.
67 —this day at noon.

BAROIC.7—. !38•32.
WIND, E.N.E.—Light, wiL:. -lendid summer weather.

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