The Sun.
London, England, 1837-11-25 00:00:00

COMMISSARY CLERKSHIP.

This situation we observe, has been conferred on Mr. J. B.
Gracie, W. S. We are aware of Mr. Gracie's merits, and
have no wish, by what we are about to say, to underrate them.
But Mr. Gracie is a Reformer only of yesterday when com-
pared with some Caters, whose claims, otherwise, are equal to
his, We ha% e amongst us individuals who were Reformers in
the worst of times, and who have since remained, even till this
moment, firm and energetic in forwarding the great cause of
Reform. And yet these gentlemen gave hitherto been
overlooked by Government. We refer, in particular, to
Mr. William Moffat, the friend and legal adviser of
Thomas •Muir, and whose attachment to the cause in
which he suffered (for he was at one time obliged to fly, and
for a considerable period to remain in concealment,) is in-
creased only with years. We do not enjoy the personal
acquaintance of Mr. Moffatt, but he is known to ourselves
and to all our fellow citizens, as a most respectable man in all
the relations of life, whether public or private. We cannot
but say that the Government is wrong in not considering his
long and valuable services in the cause of the people ; and we
did hope that some mark of the estimation in which he is
held—some notice of his high claims—would, ere now, haves
been manifested by a Liberal Ministry. Not merely Edinburgh,
but Liberals throughout Scotland generally, would be grail-
fled if some substantial tokens of respect and gratitude were
conferred on Mr. Moffatt ; which would be regarded
not merely as a compliment to himself personally, but
as a mark of honour conferred on Muir and his patriotic'
associates, and on the cause in which they suffered. We hold,
indeed, that it would be discreditable to the Ministry and Ow
country if Mr. Moffit's merits were to be overlooked. We
cannot, however, think that such will be much longer the case.
On the contrary, we flatter ourselves that his merits will, ere
long, meet with the attention to which they arc so eminently
entitled. Let younger men wait. Mr. Motrat has the first
and best claim. We may mention, b,Aides, that the situation
of Commissary Clerk is almost a sinecure, the duties being
performed by deputy. if such is the case, why appoint an
upper functionary—a sinecurist—who derives a handsome sa-
lary for doing nothing ?—Edinburgh Chronicle.

BRADFORD MARKET-THURSDAY.

WOOL MARKET.—The transactions which have taken place
in both long and short Wool have been about the same extent
as last week ; the previous advlace is likewise fully maintained.
It is evident, however, that Staplers are not very sanguine
as to a fu: they rise, fel unless the manufacturers so:in discover
an improvement' both in demand and p:ice, their decreased
consumption must determine a slackening in the raw material.
Blanket and Flannel Wool remains very scarce. It is not
likely that New South Wales Combing Wool will continuo
long without an advance, as the quantity on sale is becoming
very limited.
YARN MAnrovr.—There is more firmness in the Yarn
Market to-day, and coinewhat batter prices are obtained ou
certain numbers. An average quantity of business has been
done.

PIECE MAI:KET.—We think we can discern some light in-
dications of improvement; certainly there has boon rather
more business done, but not to such an extent as to warrant any
sanguine expectations.—Bradford Obsery r.