The Sun.
London, England, 1837-12-25 00:00:00

STATE OF TRADE.

THE TRUE SUN.

LONDON:

SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1837.
This evening is the last on which the daily True
Sun will appear. We have now for eighteen months
devoted to it every energy of our minds, far more intent
upon national improvement than on success in a mere
commercial undertaking. We have fearlessly advo-
cated the interests of the whole community, as distin-
guished from those of narrow sections. We have
bearded the oligarchy in its strongholds, and exposed
alike the open profligacy of the Tory, and the tortuous
duplicity of the Whig factions.
We do not affect to be insensible to the strong ap-
probation of our views which has been expressed by
some of the highest minds of our time. We are
deeply grateful to that part of the public press which
has awarded to us its honest praise, and we shall re-
member with pride, that amongst the public and the
press, it is from the intelligent we have received the
most hearty support.
We have neither spared our time nor our capital in
the effort we have made to establish a Daily Journal
unshackled by party ties, untrammelled by the neces-
sity of advocating class interests, and have made consi-
derable sacrifices in so doing. But we do not sec a
reasonable prospect of a remunerative return within
such a definite, period as would justify a perseverance
on the part of private individuals, who value their
pecuniary independence as the foundation of their
political usefulness.
But let it not be said we have suddenly abandoned
our efforts. We have, for several months, laid before
the more opulent of the Liberal party the actual posi-
tion of the paper. We have informed them that, after
the present period, the distributive efforts of the Liberal
party must he taxed to carry out to ultimate success
the national object we had commenced with much pro-
mise, and continued so long as individual prudence

would permit.
With some generous exceptions, this met with no
efficient response.
We trust that the Liberal cause will not suffer from
the want of a daily organ. We do not attribute our
commercial failure to apathy on the part of the people.
There is scarcely a mechanics' institute, or a place
where industrious and intelligent tradesmen and work-
ing men assemble, that the daily True Sun has not
been found. We have had perhaps a greater number
of realers than any other Newspaper, hut the indus-
trious many who hare most sympathised with us have
been so borne down by low profits and scanty wages,
consequences of aristocratic rule, that a daily paper is
an intellectual necessity they have not the means to

attain.

satirical,

Under these circumstances the daily True Sun
has been disposal of to the proprietor of The Sun,
and will henceforward be merged in that journal. And
we wish and hope that the new vigour which our own
circulation will infuse into our contemporary may enable
him to take that independent political position which
we have ourselves occupied.
Let the people remember that upon the support they
afford him will depend the degree of his independence.
Let them remember that the labourer is worthy of his
hire ; and that i► they would maintain an independent
press they must make Atrenuoui efforts in aid of the
journal which dauc to he independent. Beyond our
sincere desire that The Sun may deserve and command
success, we have not the slightest interest in that

journal.,
From some remarks which appear in another part
of the paper it will be seen that the True Sun Weekly
Paper will still remain in our hands.
Ca- On Monday, and following days, during the
week, The Sun Evening Paper will be published at
our Office, as a substitute for the True Sun.

(From the Manchester Courier of Saturday.)
MANCHESTER. —There has not been much alteration in the state
of business during this week. There is a fair general demand
for most descriptions of goods, and though the advanced prices
asked by spinners and manufacturers arc not readily met by
purchasers, yet any changes that do take place are generally
an improvement upon former quotations. In yarns there is
still a good inquiry for the lower Nos. of mule and water,
with which the market is not very abundantly stocked. The
higher Nos. of mules, No. 40's and upwards, have experienced
a slight improvement, in consequence of some purchases that
have been made for some of the eastern markets. In print-
ing cloth there is not much doing, but the advanced prices
are still maintained, stocks not being very heavy. For 36 in. and
40 in. shirtings, the demand continues good, and the advanced
prices are easily obtained; the stocks of them are very light.
BURL—There is little variation in the trade of this town
since our last. Block-printers are still badly off ; engravers
to calico-printers are generally very busy with spring fashions.
OLDHAM.—The bat manufacture was never before known
to be so dull as at present. One very large firm in the neigh-
liourhood has entirely ceased making, and most of the others
are in a scarcely better situation. There is no fancy trade, as
-73 usual at this season ; and the workmen and their families
are very badly situated.
BLACKBURN.—At Blackburn prices were well maintained
Kin Monday. There was more than an average sale of cotton
_pieces. The sale of the day, however, was much diminished
by the purchases in the course of the week. The business
'transacted for the last few days is considerable. The market
he generally depressed at this season, but the spring, let us
lope. will impart some stimulus to our manufactures.—
_Blackburn Standard.
ROCHDALE.—On Monday last there was another very good
market. All sorts of flannels sold extremely well at last
week's prices : and in some instances a small advance was
.obtained, but this was not general. The manufacturers begin
Ito have better hopes. The wool market was about an average
'day for business ' - last week's prices were fully maintained.
Oils were dull, and prices keep up very high.
HUDDERSFIELD.—We having nothing fresh to report this
week, except rather less doing. There is no alteration in
either plain or fancy goods. Wool stationary.
Hameex.—We continue precisely as last reported—that is,
with a fair inquiry for goods, and but little doing ; the mer-
chants apparently determined not to give the least advance on
any description of goods, notwithstanding the spinners have
succeeded in establishing an advance on yarns. This state of
things can only be remedied by a reduced make.
LEEDS.—There was a very good business done to-day
(Tuesday), especially in super blacks. Merchants, it is un-
derstood, did not do much notwithstanding; ; although several
extensive London houses were down—these evidently appear
very cautious in their operations, why it is difficult to say, as
use one contemplates lower rates. On former occasions their
transactions generally were to a good extent for two or three
weeks before Christmas.
BRADFORD.—Piece-market.—There is so great a likeness
in tuis day's (Thursday) transactions, as compared with those
of this day week, that one report would do for both, just a fair
businest doing, and, if anything, the turn in favour of the
;makers. Yarns.—The demand continues good, and the late
aivance is maintained. Spinners anticipate still higher prices.
IVool.—There is not that brisk demand for this article that
we have noticed for some previous weeks, but notwithstanding
the .staplers are,firm. The supplies this week greatly exceed
what was anticipated. This may tend to produce a better
feeli.sg amongst the spinners and masters.

We have only time to call the attention of our readers to
a paragraph from the True Sun of yesterday, by which
the cessation of that Journal is announced. We deplore
this event, and deeply too. At the same time we are con-
soled even by the sacrifices we have made, and the convic-
tion that this political calamity, for so we regard it, does
not lie at our door. Nor is it fairly attributable to the
people. The extensive support they have given, and are
still extending to the Weekly True Sun, bespeaks their
discriminating anxiety to uphold a Journal which they know
and feel is sincerely, and zealously devoted to their service.
And we are assured that they will be gratified to
know that the Weekly True Sun will hold on its
course, strengthened by energies exclusively devoted to it;
advancement, and by improvements in its arrangements cal-
, culated to render it still more acceptable. On the 7th of
January, the first number of the new year, we shall appear
with an entire new type, from the foundry of Mr. V. Fig-
gins, and an Almanack for the year 1838, with an improve
engraving of the Royal Festival. As this Engraving and
Almanack will be inserted in the Paper, there will be no
disappointment in its delivery. On the 14th we shall pre-
sent our readers with a Supplement, containing the speech
of Mr. Harvey upon the Pension List, the names of the
State Paupers, and the divisions for and against the ap-
pointment of a Committee, and the insertion of Mr. Har-
vey's name upon it.— Weekly True Sun.

On Saturday morning, between eleven and twelve
ecgook, .an appalling and melancholy accident occurred at the
top -of Catherine-street, Strand, to a young man of the name
(if CLoper, who was crossing Brydges-street, Covent-garden,
and was unfortunately knocked down by the horses of a coal
waggon, and before it was possible for the waggoner to stop
them, the ponderous fore and hind wheels passed over his legs,
“ne of which received a frightful compound fracture, the leg
being. smashed flat, and the bones protruding through his
:stocking and trousers. The police stretcher was procured
:trout Bow-street station-house, and the poor sufferer con-
Ivseyed on it to Charing-cross Hospital, where, on his arri-
•val, amputation of the limb was obliged to be immediately
erformed.
prom the abandonment of one of two petitions against
the City return of Sir M. Wood. Mr. Grote, Mr. Crawford,
and Mr... Pattison an impression has prevailed that the Tories
Lad nivc nup their opposition. This rumour, however, is un-
founded The City Tories will proeeed on their first petition,
and the-bal lot for the Commons' Committee is fixed for the
27th of Fel. Tuary. We are glad to understand that active
steps arc taki to promote the subscription commenced at the
recent public n Every Liberal elector will doubtless
• ;and fur maintaining the return of their re
contribute to the
presentatives.

THE SUN, LON DON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1837

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