The Sun.
London, England, 1837-05-15 00:00:00

ROYAL INSTITUTION.

Mr. Faraday gave his concluding lecture for the season
the Royal Institution on Saturday. The place vfa
crowded to hear the last of a series of highly interestiag
discourses on this useful science, and innumerable esPe.,/"..
merits illustrative of the properties of the four elements
earth, air, fire, and water, and the audience were grati6olo
by a variety of surprising demonstrations. The °lgen
and hydrogen which arc combined in water were disc":
gaged, and the fact, astonishing to the novice in chee's
was proved that the quantities of these gases, in this
to
parently so different an element, were very large, the latA
being withdrawn by a beautiful process and ignited.
substance discovered by Sir Humphry Davy has so stra-no
an attraction for the oxygen in water, that on beincr throb
into it, violent combustion instantly takes place. being
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an apparatus constructed by the lecturer, in which stead
is passed over hot iron, the vapourous current was lighted
like a flame of gas The gas also which was sepal%
from water, was exploded and restored to its first sts"4
The curious law of nature, by which the temperature
water is preserved in a fitting state for animal life, Was
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plained. Under the effect of cold, water is condensed en'
it reaches 40 degrees, but below that, contrary to the Pr°:
perty of all other bodies, it expands, and on reaching 32 defr'e
freezes, when its lightness keeps it afloat, the temperatle
at the bottom remaining unaffected, for when the ealu.,a
part of the fluid sinks the warmer as certainly rises, 'who
vice versa, so that life is supported without injury in
coldest seasons.

PRINCESS VICTORIA.—It appears by the proriei
cial papers that the future Queen's birth-day will be celebrate
throughout all the great towns in England.
\Ve are authorised to state that there is no founds;
tion for the report that has generally prevailed of a furtha,,
extensive promotion in the navy being intended at present.
Sunday Paper.
The nomination for Bridgwater took place oil Sr
turday. The polling is to take place this day.
f,.
The Countess Mulgrave has arrived at M'mgl
Castle, near Whitby.
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It is rumoured in the fashionable circles that 11010 l
of the Duke of Wellington will shortly be led to the byte° of
altar by an M. P. of the Opposition Benches of the house
Commons.
It is rumoured that Lord Prudhoe, brother ail'
heir-presumptive to the Duke of Northumberland, is on the eof
of forming a brilliant matrimonial connection with a latil
considerable fortune. dad
Mr. Coke's Birth-day was celebrated on M° LA,
last, at Dereham, Wells, Walsingham, Burnham, Fakelli"
Castleacre, &c.
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1100
There will be, it is said, a general review in -
by the King, on the 21st, of all the troops within the first
litary Division.—Paris Paper.
A Bill has passed the Legislature enabling 11,11;1
lords to remove contumacious tenants in houses under 20'
summary process before Justices instead of by ejectment. ,a
ip
We understand that a public meeting was held
Paisley, last Friday, to consider the existing distress sip;ol•
the operatives there. We regret to learn that it was 51%01
that nearly 10,000 persons were now out of employmen.9,lol
the demand upon the Relief Committee so great that ''4".ie
have been obliged to lessen the allowance given to the es
tressed. Energetic resolutions were, however, adopted,,ta/
vigorous effort is to be made to meet the public exigeee'T"'
Scats Times. ap
COVENT-GARDEN THEATRICAL FUND' fist
Saturday evening this excellent institution celebrated its Ts'
anniversary festival in the great hall of the Freemns°ll.arooo'
vern. The company was highly respectable, and its Chat
Lieut.-Gen. Sir G. Murray, G. C. 8., had the support,°`„, ,0f
the
merous attendance of vice-presidents, the warm friends z'oja.
charity. After the health of the King, the patron of t° ths
stitution, and a munificent contributor to its funds, and %Sit
other branches of the Royal Family, had been given, 211,01
honoured by the most marked demonstrations of public reAlitl,
the Gallant Baronet proposed, as his next toast, " Preirier
to the Covent-Gardent Theatrical Fund."—(Great eheericel,
Mr. B. B. Cabbell tan proposed the " Health of their 0,3 a
lent Chairman." The Chairman briefly returned thanks; the
after the health of the Duke of Sussex, as president
2100
fund, had been drunk with all the honours, the Chprer,,,
next proposed the " Health of Mr. Bartley," the treTth,
who returned thanks in an animated speech. The hea f the
o The Duke of Cambridge and other Vice-Presidents or,
re.
Fend," then followed, for which Mr. Sergeant Talfott !nor
turned thanks in an eloquent speech, and concluded by PTiror
ing " The Patrons of the Drama." Mr. Bartley then, ;be,
,
nouneed the subscriptions of the evening, which,
usual donations of the King and other members of the wits
Family, amounted to 850/. " The memory of Shakait:erial
then given, and followed by " The health of Mr- ',01)
Knowes," which he acknowledged in his usual heart."'" ,
eloquent manner. notitiCv
The yearly value of the whole agricultural pio',oool.l
of England and Wales may be estimated at about 132,0%
and that of Scotland at about 23,000,0001., making .00011
sum of about 155,000,000/. Now deducting from the to
12,000,0001. for the value of seed, and the sums requirenoo,o
up the stock of horses, &c., we have the sum of 143'y of 04
as representing the entire value of the various article: Sept
cultural produce annually consumed may as Ile,be
inclue,
(1836) the population of Great Britain betaken for ',I
18,000,000, which, consequently gives 81., or so,
average annual consumption of each individual. 1201 te ;sate;
value of the agricultural produce of Ireland does u,"
45,000,0001. Now, if we deduct 6,000,0001. for 'Ps SP.'
of seed, and of the sums required to replace b°rse See
f reo ot
3.500,0001. for the values remitted in the shape °f distrih
to absentee proprietors, we have 35,500,0001. to be
among the resident population; which, as the lat.te:,,flgo'
taken at about 8,500,000, gives nearly 41. 3s. to each' J ill
Gazette.
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LOVE OF FLOWERS.—Three acres O. &so
a reginmat of gardeners bring no more pleasure.thna:,here_d
ciency. Besides which, in the smaller possessio,:i
repe:d
more room for the mental pleasure to step in, a° n we*"
that which is sensual. We become acquainted, aa Isvo best
even form friendships, with individual flower*. Tholes,
more care upon their bringing up and progress', maks! Alibi'
sessible of our favour, absolutely enjoying it, "" 001
ing returns by their beauty, health, anersweetneSasse, doted
respect, 100,000 roses, which we look at en 06
~,,se. aArif
identify themselves with us in the same manner ac; .peorr
small border ; and hence, if the cottager's
him liostr-
light than belongs to the owner of 1,000 acres.
,00(1
qf Human
lagueif Le. ,
The p rages in Smyrna and tne enviroir
has also manifested itself at Brussa and the vicinity.
Paper,

BankPRICES OF STOCKg. THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Stock. .. , '206 .India Stock...." ................ „Pet 2 ....................
34 32 mr.
„Cent. Red. ... 894,7" 90 !Ditto Bonds
Cent Cons .............. 91 90% South Sea Stock ......... ........ 102%
apesr Cent ..... .. ............
,Old Annnities
Newtitt Red ......... . ***.
.....
...... ...
97 64 ' New Ditto ••• ---
,ew Per Cent:'.... ...
99 .. 8% '9
' 3 per Cent. Annuities, 1751...
a per Cent....... .......... -.
Exch. Bills, £1,900. 34 32 pm.
Bstik LotigAnnuitie-;t ...... x‘.l.); ... Ditto 500.... .....34 32 pm.
91 V pm.
J3n. 5, 1810 .... 14% 0-16 • Ditto Small ...... ......... - ` -
pm.
OM 111, WO ............. '2
• Ditto Co:nmercial
Jan. 5, 830 ....................
Ditto Advertisea — pm
Jan. =.
. ""•' ••
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i Bank Stock for Acc0unt.........
Alm, S, 18;,, ....
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1 d' Stock for Account
i ................. .. ......_ , n ta •-•--
J 5
91
4n•
S.
'B7' " - Consols for Acconnt
thrinium .....
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i lIICES
Artstri "
OF FOREIGN FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Q
, an onds .. 10.)7,,' ' Peruvian Bonds
.cg an Bonds .. : ...............
--'
' Ditto Account ..
.. ............ ..
_ buto Accoui,t..
.....' rortugucseßonris
7?:
Brazilian Bonds" .". ..........
" ' Ditto Account
. --,
4814
_ Data Account. ... ..... ........... —.l Ditto New Bond,'
urlob Ayres Bonds ............ :.. 4Ski :.?
'3ul4 X•
„.•.'l,!tr, Account .. ............. Ditto, 3 per cent
—! Ditto Account
,n,ilozn Botvis . .... ..
—; Prussian Bonds
t;41u.... tto Account - ..
" —; Russian Bonito, 18,2
rubian Bonds .............
" —.' Ditto Account .. .......... •••—•
Ditto Accouto...: ..... : ..........
—• Ditto Metallic
C.l: to
1i0nd5;!.8..2.4 •..........
Fnanish Bonds
~ Ditto Account
,; Ditto Account
'-'3%M.61•4
umith Boil i• """'•• •••••
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7 Ditto Bonds, 183 t
Ditto Accoll'lll. ''''''''''''''
23!•‘',
• alc
Greek Boneils.• .......7.: ''''' ---
French, 5 per cent........... 11171. .
--,
Ditto Account
DiDitto Rondo 'w)7s ''''''''''
4 per ceo'
tto Acco'' '''''''''''''
..ex, , • unt '''''' '''''''''''
osf. 50 ..
... clii IL,nds, 5 per cent.... --' Exchange
3 per cent.. ...... ... —I.- —c.
Ditto Account
per cent. ..
53%
Ditto'
--• l" Per cent."::::.. ..
....... ..
' Ditto Account
. —' Dutch, 2L,',
100 U
..
eapDitto Account.,, ......... .... ; Ditto, 5 per cant
crAtan
Ditto Account
..... ...

PRICES OF SHARES THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK
Paid. Per Share
Brighton Railway Company (Stevenson's) ...... 5
Brighton (Rennie's)
13%
14ri(kn and Southampton Railway Company-- 35
12%
North Midland Railway Company l5
Ini%
Imodun and Wenminster Bank 2O

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PRICES OF IRISH STOCKS, DUBLIN, MAY 13.
3 per Cent. Consols ............... S9}4 , Grand Canal Debb. 6 per cent. SS
tto Re '• '
59
31 -```'ee(. ............... i Ditto, 4 per cent
.'s Per Cent. Stock..... 974 :Hibernian Bank
3;:iercl'4ew' i) ......................... 97,1-6 City of Dublin steam C 0...— I:,PN
i,:uik
~ ent. Debentures. ..... 90'46 National Insurance Co
itp.....,:t..,ek .... ........ . ......... 197 City Debentures, 4 per cent —
4'.1c4"315t"1.• 33, Ballast Office Debentures, 4
Br!
ow. Can.! St k ...............
-2:4
.7.........._......_ i
,______.,.7 per cent _

MAILS.
Due
Arrives
Due.. Arrived.
Due Arrived.
1
0 ‘Crneric a.•.••.•••. 0 2 France 0 0 Lisbon
0 Itratil ..... ....... 0 1 Guern.P.:Jersiy 0 0 Malta ....•••
(,),
_tluenr.A.yres.. 0 0 Hamburg ..... ... 0 0 Mexico 0
', ,a
, aßenath .. 0 1 Holland
, 0
.2 l ':)lin... ...... 0 0 Jamaica
0
~ F,Anders .._. 0 0 Leeward Islands 0 2 Waterford

~tur inMOH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE TO-MORROW.
g ...... ..55 rnit,,tes after 10 I Evening 22 minutes after 11.
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T LIE GARDENER'S GAZETTE
ot,s,at urd
of SATURDAYStra En NXT will speak out about the prizes
ay AT
d.