The Sun.
London, England, 1865-10-13 00:00:00

Liverpool Cotton Market—This Day.

Market strong and advancing. Sales, probably
20,000 bales.

THE NEW READING-ROOM OF THE IMPERIAL
LIBRARY, IN PARIS, is rapidly approaching completion.
It will be lighted by nine cupola; decorated with land-
scapes, bas-reliefs, caryatides, &c.; and there will be tables
for 1,000 or 1,200 readers. It is on the plan of the reading-
room of the British Museum.

THE CELEBRATED MECHANICAL DUCK OF VAUCAN-
SON is now being exhibited in the Rue de Paris, at Havre,
in a small museum -w-hich takes its name from that illus-
trious mechanician. The bird, standing on a sort of box;
shakes its wings, eats, drinks, and imitates nature so accu-
rately that the other day a dog flew at it, without, how-
ever, doing any mischief.—Galignani.
VICTOR HuGo is engaged in correcting the proof
sheets of his volume of popular songs, entitled "Les Chan-
sons des Rues et des Bois," which will be published simul-
taneously in Paris and Brussels.

M. DE LAMARTINE is shortly expected to arrive in
Paris from Macon to superintend the rehearsal of " Flor
d'Aliza" at the Opera Comique.
RAJAH BROOKE, the famous Governor of Sara-
wak, has a new work in preparation descriptive of ten
years' residence in the province. It will contain nume-
rous beautiful illustrations of views in Sarawak.
DRAMATIC, EQUESTRIAN, AND MUSICAL SICK
FUND ASSOCIATION.—The 10th annual meeting of
the members, patrons , and friends of this society took place
yesterday in the saloon of Drury-lane Theatre—Mr. Cres-
wick presiding in the absence of Mr. Webster, who had
sent a communication from Paris expressing his regret
that he was prevented from attending on the occasion.
Mr. I. Philips read the report of the committee of
management, which referred with confidence to the
firm yet steady progress of the institution. The
balance-sheet for 1865 showed that the receipts
amounted to £579 14s 2d, and the disbursements to
£349 18s. 3d., representing a profit on the year of £229
15e. 11d. The report was adopted, the officers for the en-
suing year were re-elected, and a vote of thanks passed to
them for their services. On the motion of Mr. J. W.
Anson, the secretary, thanks were returned to ths subscri-
bers and donors who supported the institution at the
annual dinner on Ash Wednesday. A. similar tribute was
also paid to the chairman and the auditors, and to Mr.
Anson, the secretary, to whom belongs the sole credit of
having organised the institution, and the proceedings ter-
minated.
ANOTHER INVASION OF BEES.—With October
weather so mild that gossamer is seen flying in our street,
bees may be expected to discover sugar casks in our grocers'
shops, and boldly advance towards them if doors are left
open. Yesterday, one of the shops on the High-street was
all but taken by storm by an army of bees, -which made an
assault on a sugar cask, defying all the merchant's efforts to
repel them. It has always been a curious subject of inquiry
how the bees of a hive can manage to telleach other where
a treasure may be found. That they can do so admits of
no doubt, for every apiarian knows when he sees half a
dozen of robbers hoveriqg round a weak skep that half a
hundred will come to-morrow, and next day thousands
overwhelming all opposition. It is the same with attacks ,
on sugar in grocers' shops—a few bees
out
re-
connoitre the premises, and, going home,
return
nudwinig then
aonrmt
yh
e spot.—Elgin
ot_ determinedEig
itno
apoluurnat, though they should perish

Ever since it was decided in Brooklyn, New York,
that a negro could serve on a jury, and a case was tried
with eleven white jurymen and one black one, negro
stock has been looking up. The privilege has been ex-
tended, it seems, and white men summoned on the jury
can now furnish negro substitutes. The system works
beautifully, for as soon as drawn you can send your valet
or coachman to the court-room, and think no more about
it, and the happy negro, glad of anything that gives him
importance, will administer justice to " de white folk" with
infinite gusto.—Philadelphia Correspondent of the Times.

SHARE

'his day.

ORDINARY SHARES AND STOCKS.

Share/ Railways. I Paid. Closing 1 Business
•I Price. done.

Bri tol And Exeter
Caledonian
Cambrian.. ...
Cork and Bandon
Cornwall
Dublin & Belfast Juno.
Dun„Perth,& A b.Junc.
&London, ncrip Certi.
Do.
Glasgow & S. Western
Great Eastern, Ord. stk.
Do. E. Angl. st. No. 2
Great North of Scotland
Great Northern
D ). A stock
Do. B stevlc
Do. New, is. at 25 pn
GtS, and W. of Ireland
Gt. Western -Original
D . S. Val. Rail gua.
Do. South Wales
Do. W. Md.— Oxford
Do. Newpo t
Do. Ile, eford
Lanc•.sliired; Yorkshire
IL, ndon and Blackwall
Lon., Brigh., & S Coast
Lon., Chat., and Dover

Do: MetrOp. A
Lou. ct 'North Western.
irijoann..,,lrsgeottitl Western
Metropolitan.
Do. New

Do Extension......
Metropolitan District.
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Slidiand
Do. L 9 Share
Do, Birmin . it Derby
Ilid Kent . .

!North British _ _

100
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20
20i
10
100 1

Do. Ed., Pth ,"& Dun.
Nth. Eastern - Berwick
Do. G.N'E purchase
Do. Leeds
Do. York
Do. Carlisle .....
Po. Stook. & Darling.
Do. do. 1860-61
North London
Do. do. 1864
Do. uo. 1865 .
North Staffordshire
N. & S. W. Junction
Scottish Central
Scot. N. E Aber. stock
L o. Scot, Mid. st ..)ck
,Shropshire Union
South Devon

youth E
stern ..

Staines, Wok., do Wok
'Taff Vale
Do. C
Vale of Neath
Waterford & Kilkenny
Waterloo & Whlteha
West Cornwall

100-
all
100
100
100
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100
100
100
all

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100
100
all
100
100

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127 12S
95 97
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67 71
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94 95
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47 48
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69 61
100 101
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10 11

73 80
99 101
70 :5
101 103
101 102
102 103
IP
21 22

90 92
69 71
61 64
59 61
2 55
4: 49
43 45
29 3t
28 30
103 104
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631 4

1231 4
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1381 9 81 I

102 3

1251 1 5
51
94 51

1091 i

1021

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THE SUN,, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 13, 1865.

LAW INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn.)
IN ILE SARAH DAVIS-CHANGE OP AIR.

This bankrupt was described as a widow, formerly an
outfitter and haberdasher, of London and Portsmouth, now
a prisoner for debt, and to-day she applied for her release.
Mr. Doria supported, Mr. Sargood opposing for Messrs.
Caldecott and Co., who are creditors for nearly £2OO.
The bankrupt stated that she left the country, and com-
ing up to London took lodgings in the City-road for
change of air" and the benefit of her health, subsequently
removing to Mile-end for the same purpose.
As the accounts were imperfect the Application was
opposed, and Mrs. Davis went back to prison.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—This Day.

BOW-STREET.

Edward Durham was placed at the bar charged with
robbing Mary White.

Constable 'Walter Gordon, of the F division of police,
said that on the night of the sth inst. he saw the defendant
in company with two other men, following the prosecu
trix up St. Martin's-lane. He knew them all to be
convicted thieves, and therefore he was induced to
watch them, as he felt they were about to rob the
female. Before he could get up to them the woman, who
was slightly intoxicated, went into a public-house, and the
men followed her. He (witness) also went into the house
after them, but by another door, and there he saw them
fumbling about the lower part of the woman's dress.
They then went out into the street, and he
followed, when, seeing him, they all ran as quick
as they could towards Long-acre. He pursued them, but
he accidentally fell, and on getting up he found the men
out of sight. He walked about for about 20 minutes, when
on going up New-street, Covent-garden, he saw the pri-
soner, who he was sure was one of the men, listening
to some music which was being played in front of one
of the houses. He went up to him and took him into cus-
tody, when a violent struggle ensued between them, and
then the other two men, whom he dil not see at first, ran
from out the crowd. He obtained assistance, and the
prisoner was conveyed to the station-house. Near the
spot where the struggle took place a leather purse was
picked up.
The person who assisted the constable corroborated his
evidence.

Mary White said the purse produced was hers, and ii
was stolen from her while in the public-house in St. Mar-
tin's-lane.

Prisoner (to the constable)—Why ain't you got the other
men ? You could have 'em if ye like. You know where
to get 'em, but I'spose it don't suit you.

GENG'E.

Gordon—Your worship, I saw them on Sunday in Seven-
dials, but on seeing me they ran down Nears-yard and
escaped me.

Prisouer—Oh yes, I dare say they did. Why, your
worship, they're his " narks." They get up cases for him.
He's a nice article, he is.

Mr. Vaughan—ls anything known of the prisoner?
Gordon—Both he and his two companions were con-
victed thieves. I've the warder of the House of Correc-
tion here to prove that against the prisoner.
Prisoner—You're very kind ; but you had better have
collared the other two.

Mr. Vaughan—What have you to say to the charge?
Prisoner—What's the good of me saying anything? It'll
be no use. These two men: he speaks of he knows very
well get cases for him. He could have had 'em if he liked.
Mr. Vaughan—l shall fully commit you for trial.
Prisoner—Very well. What would have been the use
of saying anything ? I knowed you do that.
He was then locked up.