The Sun.
London, England, 1853-03-29 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

In the market for bread-stuffs prices have given way,
owing to the advices by the previous steamer from Eng-
land. There was little disposition to purchase at the
following prices :—Western Canal flour, $4 624 c. to
$4 75e. per barrel ; Gennessee wheat, $1 22c. to $1 24c. ;
Indian corn, northern round yellow, 64c. to 66c., steady ;
Indian meal, Jersey yellow, $3 25c. to $3 374 c.
The cotton market at New York had been very inac-
tive, and prices had slightly receeded for most descrip-
tions ; the sales had been very limited. The following
are the quotations :—New Orleans and Mobile, mid.
fair to fair, llic. to 12c. ; Uplands, ditto, 100. to 11 c.
By telegraph from New Orleans to the 14th, we learn
that the market was brisk and the excess of receipts
529,000 bales.

The provision market was dull, and closing very
heavy.

Freights were very little altered from the rates pre-
vailing at the previous departure. Cotton to Liverpool
was quoted 3-16 d. to id. per lb. ; flour to ditto, 2s. 3d.
to 2s. 6d. per barrel ; grain to ditto, 7d. to Bd. per
bushel.

Stocks were in better demand, and firm.
Exchange on London, 1091 t 0,1094, not well sus-
tained ; on Paris, 5 15 ; Hamburgb, 36 to 361 ; Bremen,
791 to 79k.

REPORTED DESTRUCTION BT FIRE OP THE SHIP
AMERICA AT NEW ORLEANS.—The following was posted
yesterday in the underwriters' room, Liverpool :---"A
telegraph from New Orleans mentions that the America,
as well as the Belmont, was burnt on the 7th instant.
The cargoes of both were 6,000 bales." There may be
some mistake in this, as the owners of the America here
have received no information of it. It may refer to the
American ship Maine, which lay beside the Belmont at
the time of the burning, as the America lay at Point.
CUSTOMS DUTIES.—The Customs authorities have had
under consideration a report of the Examiner, submitting
an amended form of abstract of duties inwards for goods
delivered from the warehouse, and they have approved
of the amended form, and directed it to be transmitted
to their principal officers at the several ports throughout
the United Kingdom, with directions to adopt the same,
from and after the sth April next, observing that the
transmission of the separate abstract sheets for goods
removed, as required by a former general order, will now
be necessary.
WOOLWICH GARRISON.—The whole of the troops in
the garrison, with the exception of the Royal Sappers
and Miners employed on public works, assembled in
heavy marching order at half-past 9 o'clock a.m. yester-
day, in front of the Artillery Barracks, and were
.drawn
up in the following order :—The Royal Horse Artillery,
under Lieut.-Colonel Strangaways ; a battalion of Foot
Artillery, under Lieut. -Colonel Otway; a second battalion
of Foot Artillery, under Brevet-Major Hon. R. Spencer;
two heavy 9-pounder field-batteries, having six guns in
each, under Lieutenant-Colonel Anderson ; a battalion
of Royal Marines, under Lieutenant-Colonel Joliffe ;
a third battalion of Foot Artillery, under Lieutenant-
Colonel Lake ; and two light 6-pounder field-batteries
brought up the rear. The troops marched off the ground
at 10 o'clock, under Lieutenant-Colonel Willis ; and the
Commandant, Colonel C. E. Whinyates, C. 8., K.C.H ,
arriving on the ground, accompanied by Brigade-Major
Bingham, and Captain Harrison, Acting Deputy-Assis-
tant Quartermaster-General of Artillery, he assumed the
command, and, taking up a position at the west end of
the barracks, witnessed each of the divisions in which the
troops were formed march past, headed by their respec-
tive bands, or drums and flutes ; they then proceeded
out at the south-west gate, and along the road separating
the barrack-field from the Common, down Nightingale-
vale, across Plumstead-common, and returned by the
Lower Plumstead-road, past the Arsenal, and entered
the garrison ground at the grand depot guard entrance,
reaching the barracks at half-past 11 o'clock.
NEW ELECTION COMMITTEES.—Committees will be
appointed on the re-assembling of the House after
Easter, to inquire into the allegations contained in the
petitions against the return of members for the following
places :—Dartmouth, Taunton, Leicester, Tynemouth,
Cockermouth, and Athlone.
ELECTION PETITIONS WITHDRAWN.—Notices have
been given that it is not intended to proceed with the
petitions in the following cases :—Tipperary, Knares-
borough (defence of return of B. T. Wood), Southamp-
ton (return of Mr. Cochrane), Westmeath, and Meath,

LOUIS NAPOLEON'S RECEPTION OF THE
LONDON DEPUTATION.

(From a Second Edition of the Morning Post.)
Yesterday, at half-past one o'clock, the Emperor
received at the Tuileries the deputation of the mer-
chant princes of London.

The Ministers of State, of Foreign Affairs, and of
the Interior were present.
The deputation was composed of Sir James Duke,
M.P., Bart., Sir Edward N. Buxton, Bart., Mr.
Samuel Gurney, Mr. W. Gladstone, Mr. J. D.
PoWles, Mr. Glyn, Mr. Dent, Mr. Barclay, and
Mr. Masterman.

Sir James Duke addressed the Emperor in the
following terms :

" Sire,— We have the honour and the gratification to
appear before your Majesty, for the purpose of present-
ing to your Majesty, and to the French nation, a decla-
ration from the commercial community of the metro-
polis of the British Empire, embodying the sentiments of
amity and respect by which they are animated towards
their brethren of France.

"The circumstances which have called forth this decla-
ration being fully stated in the declaration itself, bearing
the signatures of upwards of 4,000 of the merchants,
bankers, and traders of London, we have only to add the
expression of our conviction that this document conveys
at the same time a faithful representation of the feelings
of the people of England at large.
"In conclusion, Sir, we beg to express to your Im-
perial Majesty our fervent hope that, under your reign,
France and England may be alway uniteds in a friendly
and mutually beneficial intercourse, and that from the
friendship of these two great nations, results may ensue
favourable to the peace of the world, and the happiness
of mankind."

The hon. baronet then read the following, which
he afterwards presented to his Imperial Majesty :
"DECLARATION OF THE MERCHANTS, BANKERS, TRADERS,
AND OTHERS, OF LONDON.
" We, the undersigned, merchants, bankers, traders,
and others, of London, feel ourselves called upon, at
this time, publicly to express the concern with which we
learn, through various channels of information, that an
impression exists in the minds of the people of France
that feelings of an unfriendly character are entertained
towards them by the people of England,
" We think it right emphatically to declare, that we
believe no such feelings exist on the part of the English
people towards the people of France. We believe the
welfare of both nations to be closely interwoven, as well
in a mutually advantageous and commercial intercourse
as in a common participation in all the improvements of
art and science.

"Rejoicing in the reflection that nearly forty years
kayo passed since the final cessation of hostilities between
France and England, we record our conviction that
European wars should be remembered only to be de-
plored, for the sacrifice of life and treasure with which
they were attended—the hindrances they interposed
to all useful enterprise and social advancement —the
angry and unchristian feelings which the pevoked in their
progress—and the heavy financial burdens which
they left behind them at their close—considerations
which supply the most powerful motives to every indi-
vidual in the European community, to avoid, and to
oppose, by every means in his power, whatever may
tend to cause the recurrence of such evils.
" We desire to remark, that if in that expression of
opinion on public questions which the press of this
country is accustomed to exercise, it is found occasionally
to speak with apparent harshness of the Government or
the institutions of other States, the same is not to be
understood in a spirit of national hostility, or as desiring
to give offence. We feel that with, the internal policy
or mode of Government which the French nation may
think good to adopt for itself it is not for British sub-
jects to interfere, further than heartily to desire that*
may result in peace and happiness to all interested
therein.

" We conclude this declaration, by proclaiming qur
earnest desire for the long continuance of cordiality and
goodwill between Frenchmen and Englishmen—our de-
termination to do all in our power to uphold the same—
and our fervent hope, that the inhabitants of both na-
tions may, in future, only vie with each other in culti-
vating the arts of peace, and in extending the sources of
social improvement, for their common benefit."
His Majesty replied in English :

"I am extremely touched by this manifestation. It
confirms me in the confidence with which the good sense
of the English nation has always inspired me. During
the long stay I made in England, I admired the liberty
she enjoys—thanks to the perfection of her institutions.
Nevertheless, at one period last year, I feared that public
opinion was misled with regard to the true state of
France, and her sentiments towards Great Britain.
But the good faith of a great people cannot be long de-
ceived, and the step which you now take is striking proof
of this.

" Ever since I have held power, my efforts constantly
tend to develope the prosperity of France. I know her
interests. They are not different from those of all other
civilised nations. Like you, I desire peace ; and to
make it sure, I wish, like you, to draw closer the bonds
which unite our two countries."

The deputation then retired, delighted with their
reception. They were invited last night to the
grand fête offered to their Majesties by the Legis-
lative Body.
- - _

They dine to-day with M. Drouyn de I'Huys,
and to-morrow with the Emperor and Empress at
the Tuileries.

SPORTING NOTES.—No CCOC.

NORTHAMPTON MEETING.—The meeting of the North-
ampton and Pytchley Hunt, as it it is called—though
for what reason I know not, as there are no hunters stakes
or cross-country work in the programme—commences
to-morrow, at half-past one, with the Trial Stakes of
10 sovs. each, with 40 added (one mile). Eleven nomi-
nations have been obtained to this stake, not more than
four or five of whom are likely to be found at the post.
Russborough does not run, and Conmore, Kingston,
and Llanforda are, I believe, in the same position. The
running of Truth- is also rather dubious. The field, I
take it, will consist of Extacy, General Gilbert, Young
Norval, Longbow, and perhaps Dear Me. The termi-
nation of the race, I have but little doubt, will show
LONGBOW first, and Young Norval second.
The Triennial Stakes of 10 sovs. each (once round,
which is somewhere about forty yards short of a mile
and five furlongs) will only be contested by FRANTIC and
Convulsion ; and, of course, the former, with Nat up,
will be the winner. Should Frantic win the last heat
of this stake, he will be the first horse that has won a
Triennial in each of the three years.
The Great Northamptonshire Stakes of 25 sovs. each,
15 ft, &c. (two miles), will, in all probability, have the
largest field at the post that has ever started for this
stake. Kingston, who figures as the top weight at Bst
131 b, is to have the assistance of one of the first jockies
of the day ; and I have no hesitation in saying that he
will finish very forward, perchance obtain a place,
although the weight he has to give away is enormous.
Newminster and Joe Miller remain at home. The run-
ning of the King of Trumps or Lindrick is very uncertain—.
neither can win. Lucio is rather overweighted, or he would
have obtained a place ; as it is, notwithstanding his being
much fancied by his jockey (Oates), I must pass him
over as possessing but little chance. Muscovite is a
runner ; more I cannot say in his favour. Attack and
Trifle are non-starters. The Bishop, Tremble, King of
Troy, and Lady Harriet are in the same position. Alp,
they say, is to have young Osborne up, who will, no
doubt, do his best for the stable : the horse is, however,
too stale. Harrier is in capital condition, and at half a
stone less would be about winning. The six-years-old
Sweetheart, with 6st. 71b. up, with his bad temper, is
not attractive in my eyes. Hambletonian has about the
best chance of the four-year-old class, and I shall re-
serve him as a sort of forlorn hope from the out-
side division. May Day is a thorough bad one,
but has been so leninently treated by the handi-
capper, that she may run forward, but cannot
win. The same remarks will apply to Madeline.
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nature of the
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race. Molasses and mTyoblrlinion, with better hopes in the
finish in the ruck. In ski, although runners, will
conclusion, I opine that the
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The entries for her Majesty's
to hand. Plate have not yet come

The Whittlebury Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 100
added (three-quarters of a mile), has mostly " dark "
nominations. It will be useless examining their chances
one by one, therefore I will jump to a conclusion by
stating, that, in the absence of Spinaway—who, I be-
lieve, will be reserved for the Althorp Park Stakes—l
shall place my faith upon BRIGLIADORO and LADY
AUDREY, expecting to see the filly by the Hero in the
third position.
The Pytchley Stakes, which will bring the first day's
racing to a conclusion, does not close and name until this
evening.
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

Captain J, G. Egginton, 41st, being about to form a
matrimonial alliance with a young lady in the vicinity
of Boyle, and sell out, has purchased on advantageous
terms an extensive tract of land in the county of Ros-
common, which he has commenced spiritedly to culti-
vate on the high Yorkshire system. The gallant officer
purchased all his commissions, and previous to joining
the 41st served in the 45th at the Cape during the
campaign of 1846, where he was actively engaged in
several minor but spirited affairs with the insurgents.—
Zeinterick Chronicle.

EASTER AM USEMENTS.