The Sun.
London, England, 1864-04-14 00:00:00

ment were spoken of highly favour,
hnrn promontory of Australi

tho nor

from tho equator, was eloscrbna Ms posses,l:ing g
taps for emigrants frcm tho mother country, the c

elevated plateau inland and the vicinity ofig•l2. mountain
ranges tending to cool the atmosphere.

In the discussion that took place after the papers had been
read, Sir Charles Nicholson expatiated on the great attrac-
tions of Queensland generally as a place of settlement, but
he expressed doubts whether the Anglo-Saxon race were
adapted to the climate of the northern districts. He consi-
dered that it would to necessary to introduce Chinese la-
bourers to cultivate the soil. Mr Crawford also took the
same view of the unsuitableness of the climate for English-
men, and he contended that it would be, unfitted also for
the profitable breeding of sheep, as their wool would ba of
no value. Captain Richards and other gentlemen took part
in the discussion, which turned in a great measure on the
respective advantages of the inner or outer passage in navi-
gating along tlO eastern shores of Queensland. A ridge of
coral rocks extends for a length of 1,000 miles at a short
distance from the shore, with only a few gaps through which
ships can enter, and it was contended by some that the inner
passage along the coast was excellent and safe for all vessels,
as the reefs form a breakwater which keeps off the swell of
the ocean. The advocates of the outer passage, on the other
hand, asserted that that was the best line for general navi-
gation, though the inner passage might be the best for coast-
ing vessels. One of the speakers condemned the attempted
settlement at Cape York, and contended that the best means
of opening communication with the interior of the northern
parts of Queensland would be to form a settlement to open
communication with some port in the southern coast of the
Gulf of Carpentaria.

After some concluding remarks by the president, tho
meeting adjourned to the 25th inst.

STATE OF TRADE.

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CARDIFF, April 13.—The coal trade at the docks con.
tinues extremely brisk, and the expedition with which the
work is done prevents many cases of demurrage. The steam
coal proprietors are well supplied with orders, and is house
qualities there is also a good demand. The Welsh v. Norlh
Country coal question is being strongly discussed. In iron
the market remains extremely firm at last week's quotations.
Freights are high.
DUNDEE, 12th.—Flax and tow continue in limited re-
quest, but prices are unchanged. Fine and medium jute are♦
in better demand, but common is still dull. The better
qualities have rather improved in value, but common re-
maks as before. The inquiry for all descriptions

f yarns,

flax, tow, and jute, but especially the latter, was very active
to-day at steady prices. Orders for linens, both coarse and
fine qualities, come forward regularly, and to an extent
quite equal to the production, which keeps manufacturers
constantly forosold. Prices of all fabrics are very firm, but
no advance can be quoted since last mallet day.
LEICESTER, 13th.—Some branches of the hosiery trade
are still active, and there is a tolerable business doing in the
warehouses. Business in the country districts cont:
quiet. Yarns are realising high rates with a fair mu
and spinners are still working for the most part to order. ba
wools there is no important change. There is a fair con-
sumptive demand for material.
NOTTINGILA.II, 13th.—The cotton lace trade is more quiet
than it was last week. The demand for Mechlin quillinga
has fallen off, and the plain trade generally is quiet. Cotton
fancy goods also do not sell freely. Silk Mechlin are stilt
in brisk demand, and there is a fair amount of business
doing in silk quillings. Black laces and narrow edgings
meet very little inquiry. There have not been many buyers
in the market during the past few days, and purchases are
only of a limited character, The hosiery trade is quiet. There
have been several failures in the town recently, which have
created an uneasy feeling. Yarns hold firm, au! have an
upward tc udency.

Titles
,rl:et,

HEALTH OF SCOTLNN 'ite mortality in the
eight principql towns of Scotland was extn.mAy
high in the month of March. The Registrar-General re.
ports an increase of typhus in Glapgow and Aberdeen. He
int observes
abi
tstiha t when typhus appears as an epidemic in Scot.
land generally breaks out among the low Irish, and the
of GI4SZOW 9110tlid fak3 warning in thee and
make efforts to arrest the pesti:ence. More than•e si:lth of
ail the deaths in Aberdeen in the month of
caused by typhus, It seems to be alarst entltm
Otherwise the town is one of the healthiest in Scotl.,
liability to typhus being almost, its sole pecialiarity, ins
as diseases aro concerned. The moteorclog,leal returns sl,
that March was a very cold and damp month. The m:a.
temperature was low bel mad that of any March ia tlie pre-
ceding eight years—that is, since the constitution of the
Register,office. This low temperature acts rather from the
absence of warm days than any excessive rigour of the
nights. The barometer was steadily low, the humidity of
the air was remarkable, and Oa; depth of rain fallen sensibly
above the mean.

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