The Sun.
London, England, 1864-01-06 00:00:00

THE WEATHER AND THE PARKS,

Tho frost still continues, and, judging from the state of
the glass, is likely to last for some time longer.
During Monday night the thermometer registered 28
deg., showing 4 deg. of frost. At nine o'clock yesterday
morning the mercury did not rise beyond 29 deg., and even
at noon it was only 30 deg., showing that the frost was
still continuing.

The various parks were largely patronised. In St.
James's-park 1,500 persons disported themselves upon the
ice, and several became immersed, but were rescued with-

out injury.
In the Regent's-park there were about 6,000 skaters and
sliders, although the ice was only two inches in thickness.
Under Deputy-superintendent Parsons the endangered
persons were rescued, and they were attended tol by Mr.
Norton, the society's surgeon. About five o'clock not fewer
than six persons were floundering in the water at one time,
but they were happily speedtty rescued. Mr. Young, tho
secretary, and Mr. Williams, the superintendent, were pre-
sent and gave instructions to the icemen in each park as to
the treatment of the immersed. The Long Water in Ken-
sington-gardens had about 2,000 skaters and sliders, but
only two boys fell into the water. They were attended to
by,Mr. Williams, of the receiving louse.

LONDON GAZETTE—Last Evening.

WHITEHALL, JAN. 4.
The Queen has been pleased to present the Rev. Ashby
Blair Haslewood, li.A., to the vicarage of Saint Michael, in
the City of Coventry and diocese of Worcester, void by the
resignation of the Rev. Sidney Henry Widdrington.
ADMIRALTY, J Ax. 4.
NAVAL INIGHTS OF 'WINDSOR.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty do hereby
give notice to such Lieutenants in her Majesty's Navy as
are desirous of being recommended for the appointment of
Naval Knights of Windsor, under the will of the late Samuel
Travers, Esq., teat they must apply at this cffice on or be-
fore Wednesday, the 6th of April next, when they will be
informed of the nature of the certificates and testimonials
which are required, to show that they come within the
meaning of said will, which expresses that they " are to be
superannuated or disabled lieutenants of English men-of-
war," and shall be single men, without children, inclined to
lead a virtuous, studLus, and devout life, to be removed if
they give occasion for scandal. Lieutenants who may be
appointed Naval Knights of Windsor are allowed to hold
the rank of Retired Commander, in the event of its coming
to their turn by seniority.

BANKRUPTS
The following are the only bankrupts of commercial im-
portance in the Gazette :
Robert Cranston, timber merchant, Gateshead
Howard Wrigley, gas manufacturer, Hyde
Alfred Spark, jeweller, Lealenhall•street, City
Richard Hurtord, tailor, Camden-town
Heinrich Jacob Lange, manufacturer, Aldgate
Samuel Perry, cowkeeper, Soho
James Burns, fishmonger, S ,iford
Wm. Talbot, boot maker, Nottingham
William Thornton, licensed victualler, Birmingham
George Sworn, brewer, Wareham
Thomas Haat, greengrocer, Spitalfield-market
John M.`Alpin, commission agent, Barnsbury
Edward Battersby, coal merchant, Coal Exchange
Richard Haldor, publican, South Shields
James King, coach maker, G-sport
Joseph Symes, commercial traveller, Bradford
Daniel May, publican, Lawrence-lane, City
Andrew Paul. surgeon, Mecklenburgh-square
S.'OTCH BANKRUPTS.
W. and J. Muon, farmers, Dumfin, Luss
George Anderson, ironmonger, Stonehaven
James Douglas, draper, Linlithgow
Thomas Coulter, merchant, Lochgilphead
Thomas WilsoL, corn merchant, Edinburgh

Course of the Exchange—Yesterday.

inasterdam
,
Ditto
11 Kt
Rotterdam
A.utwerp .. 25 62
Brussels 25 621
H.amburgh l3 71
Paris
• • -
Ditto
Nlarseilles
Frankfort on Maine —119 h
Vienna
Trieste
Petersburgh .....
33i
Berlin
Madrid ...
Cadiz

11 17
it 19
11 19
25 67k
25 671
13 8
25 30
25 75
25 75
119$
12 55
12 55
33!

471
472
25 85'

48
48
'25 90

Leghorn ____
Milan — 25 85 '25 90
Genoa ,— 25 85 25 130
Naples
Paler . 25 87k 25 96
Messina — 255y871 25 9(1
Lisbon -- i 52
Oprto... -
For
Gold in Bars (Standar4), per 0z.... £3 17 S
0 0 0
Mexican Dollars .........•:0
Silver in Bars (Standard) 0 5 1
I South American Doublons