The Sun.
London, England, 1837-03-28 00:00:00

THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Our arrivals this morning are the French and Dutch
mails ; and ship letters from New Orleans, St. Helena,
Montevideo, and from the Mauritius, 19th December.
We have received Halifax papers to the 7th Feb. :
" ST. JOHN'S, N. 8., JAN. 31.—Our paper to-day we
think will afford a rich treat to our readers, who take an
interest in the province. The two days' debate in the Le-
gislative Council on Monday on the Civil List Bill ended
by passing the Council by a triumphant majority of 8 to 5,
and it now only requires the sanction of his Excellency.
In the course of yesterday there was a considerable de-
mand for Consols, which caused an improvement in the
Market, and the interest of money Stock was about 4 to
43- per cent.

Consols, which closed at 901 for the Account, Money.
90i I, opened at this morning 90fr , Money 908 ; Ex-
chequer Bills, 31 Prem. ; India Bonds, 29 31 Prem.
There appears to be an improvement in commercial af-
fairs, and the accounts from Liverpool and Manchester are
of a more cheering nature than we have received for some
time past.

In the Foreign Market, Spanish Active 211 221, Pas-
sive 5i 8 ; Deferred, 81 e ; Columbian 24i, Mexican 24
25, Dutch Two and a Half per Cents 531.

HALF-PAST ONE.
Letters are in town from Pampeluna of the 14th inst.,
stating that Saarsfield's army had left the environs on that
day for the province of Guipuseoa. We do not hear
anything positive respecting Espartero's operations.
Consols, which were very buoyant in the morning, at
90 for the Account, and 90a A- for Money, have since
receded to DOil I—Money 9011. Money may be ob-
tained in the House on Stock at from three to four per
cent.for commercial purposes ; it is not so easy even on good
bills. Exchequer Bills, 30 31 prem. ; India Bonds,
30_31 prem.

In the Foreign Market Spanish Active improved to
; at present. 22i ; Passive 5 ; Deferred, 8i 9
Portuguese, 48 -I ; Three per Cents, 31 ; Dutch Two-
and-a-Half per Cents. 53i

THREE 0' CI; 0 CK.
Consols for the Account, W 4 1.

On Sunday morning, Elizabeth Rocklifie, who our
readers will remember in October last murdered her child, at
Hornchurch, and on inquiry into her state of mind at the Lent
Assizes, was found to be insane, put a period to her existence
in the Old Gaol in this town. During the absence of the
matrons at chapel Rockliff, was left in the care of a woman
named Sarah Bacon, who, feeling unwell, left her for a short
time to lie down in the sleeping ward. The unfortunate wo-
man, availing herself of the opportunity, tied herself with a
handkerchief to a piece of wood, upon which was a row of pegs
upon the wall, and whilst so engaged called out to Bacon,
" keep where you are and I'll bring you a little soup." Soon
after this, Bacon heard something fall, which proved to be the
stool on which Rockliff was standing, and going into the day-
room, found the wretched maniac suspended by the neck. She
immediately cut her down, and obtained surgical and other
assistance, but life was extinct. The deceased made two
fcrmer attempts to destroy herself, but being narrowly watched
was prevented. On this occasion, she placed the knot under
her left ear, and it is supposed death ensued almost instanta-
neously. Deceased was 34 years of age, and has left a
widower and one child.—Essex Herald.
BANQUET AT THE MANSION-HOUSE.—In ac-
cordance with annual usage the grand Easter entertainment
was given at the Mansion House last night, and it is but justice
to say that the baronial dignity and hospitality for which these
walls have so long been famous was never more magnificently
sustained than on this occasion. The tables were laid in the
Egyptian-hall, and at seven o'clock the company sat down.
Among the more distinguished guests we noticed the Marquis
of Lansdowne, Lord Dalmeny, Lord Dudley Stuart, Lord
Denman, Lord Nugent, the Recorder, the Attorney and Soli-
citor-Generals, the Turkish Ambassador, and several other
foreign Ministers.
last an inquest was held
on
Blundell,
surgeon, Little Bolton,
who destroyed himself on the Thursday previous, by taking
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Prussic acid. It appeared that deceased purchased the poison
on the Nth instant, and had kept it in his possession until he
committed the fatal act. He had been for some months in a
desponding way; and a short time since he swallowed two
ounces of laudanum, but by prompt application of the stomach
pump he recovered. The widow of deceased stated that he had
a considerable sum of money owing to him, which he was
unable to obtain, and this caused a great depression in his
spirits.—Manchaster Guardian.
Mr. Ward belongs to that school of politicians
which may be called the progressive. Before Mr. Ward
Came down, we had been told he would make an excellent
fighting candidate, and we are fully convinced that he will
bear out this character. We should like to see a Tory candi-
date brought out against him, a Wortley, a Walker, or the
crack Scotchman who has been talked of. The contrast with
such men would only serve to exhibit Mr. Ward to greater'
advantage, and make him more highly prized by his future con-
stituents. The Doncaster Gazette states that the Tories have
prevailed on Mr. Henry alker W stand. ' to We could desire
no better fun than to see him pitted against Mr. Ward.--.
Sheffield Independent.