The Sun.
London, England, 1853-06-08 00:00:00

SOUTRWARIC.-(THIS DAY.)

ATTEMPTED SIIICIDE.—Ann Garvas, a good-looking
female, eighteen years of age, was brought before Mr.
A'Beckett, charged with attempting to drown herself in
the river Thames.

James Harman, watchman and porter in the employ
of a wharfinger at Carpenter Smith's Wharf, Tooley-
street, said that, shortly after four o'clock yesterday
afternoon, he was standing on the wharf; when he saw
the prisoner rush down the public stairs adjoining and
leap into the river, which was very deep at the time.
Witness jumped onboard a ship lying at the wharf, and
having lowered a boat, he leaped into it and pushed off
to the female's assistance. After considerable difficulty
he caught hold of her hair, and kept her head above
water until some persons came to his assistance, when
they got her into the boat, and conveyed her ashore.
She was quite insensible, and, by the advice of a neigh-
bouring surgeon, he took her to St. Thomas's Hospital,
where the usual remedies were applied for some time,
and she was restored to animation.

James Hurlem, police-constable 114 M, said he re-
ceived the prisoner, in charge at St. Thomas's Hospital
that morning, when she expressed her regret that she
had not been allowed to destroy herself.
Mr. A'Beckett asked her what she had to say for
herself 'I

She replied that she was extremely sorry for what had
occurred. Her unfortunate way of living had caused
her to attempt the rash act, as she was tired of it, and
did not like to inform her parents, who were respectable
people.
Mr. A'Beckett asked her whether she really wished
to reform her habits of life, and become a respectable
member of society ? She replied in the affirmative.
Mr. A'Beckett said he should remand her until to-
morrow, so that her parents might be made acquainted
with the circumstances, and that something might be
done for her.

Two DETERMINED SUICIDES BY FEMALES IN THE
THAMES.—Yesterday morning two determined suicides
were committed by two females, who committed self-
destruction by drowning themselves in the River Thames,
off Mill-lane-stairs, Tooley-street, under the following
circumstances :—lt appears that the first case is that of
Catherine Carney, aged 19 years, who resided in Union-
street, Borough, and was observed by the policeman on
duty to be loitering about, which created his suspicion,
when, during his temporary absence, she plunged into
the water. An alarm was raised, when she was extri-
cated as quickly as possible, and conveyed to Elizabeth
ward, St. Thomas's Hospital, where every means were
used to restore animation, but without effect, as the un-
fortunate woman died shortly after her admission. An-
other woman, whose name is unknown, an acquaintance
of the other, committed suicide by the same means, and
near the same spot ; and although every means were
adopted to rescue her from a watery grave, the parties
were unable to succeed. No cause is at present assigned
for these rash acts. Information was forwarded to the
coroner, but no day has yet been named for the inquests.
TESTIMONIAL TO MISS KELLY.—We are enabled to
state that a committee has been formed of the following
noblemen and gentlemen—His Royal Highness the
Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Devonshire, the Duke
of Beaufort, the Duke of Bedford, the Duke Of Leinster,
the Earl of Carlisle, Sir Henry "Webb, Charles Dickens,
P. Fairbairn, Walter Arnold, John Forster, J. P. Har-
ley, Mark Lemon, Clarkson Stanfield, and Charles
Young, Esqrs., for the purpose of giving a benefit to
Miss Kelly, at the St. James's, on Thursday, the 16th
instant. This talented actress is about to retire from
public life, and such a testimony to the esteem in which
she is held must be highly-flattering to her. The enter-
tainments will be under the patronage of Her Most Gra-
cious Majesty and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of
Kent. The services of many of our leading actors and
actresses will be called into operation, and a brilliant
evening may be anticipated.
STOCKING WRECK OF AN ENGLISH VESSEL AND
Loss OF LlFE.—lntelligence has just been communi-
cated at Lloyd's, of the total loss of an English vessel
called the Stewarts, with her commander, and most of
the crew, in a fearful gale, which visited the vicinity of
Cadiz in the early part of last week. The ill-fated vessel
was quite new, having only been launched about three
months since. She belonged to the Tyne, and, in the course
of last month, sailed from that river for Carthagena.
The voyage was safe enough until nearing Cadiz, when
a most furious gale was encountered from the W.S.W.,
which seemed to have completely overwhelmed the un-
fortunate ship. The most desperate exertions of the crew
failed in preventing her being blown towards the shore,
and eventually she was hurled on a formidable reef of
rocks near the fortress of Sante Petre. What with the
tremendous sea which was beating over and sweeping
the wreck, and her heavy bumping on the reef,
the unhappy fellows on board had but a trifling
chance of preserving themselves. Escape by means of
the boats was next to an impossibility, and the
vessel speedily breaking up soon terminated the suffer-
ings of most of the crew, including the master, Mr.
Wiliam Cowell, seven in all perishing. The chief mate,
named Petharm, and four sailors— George Dodson, John
Ennis, John Miller, and Wm. Griever—contrived to
save themselves by clinging to the rocks ; but they were
taken off in a very exhausted state. Another man, Na-
thaniel Key, was found upon the reef, but he died
shortly after he had been removed. The names of those
drowned are—William Cowell, master ; Alexander
M'Donald, Charles Macarthy, Thomas Stewart, Richard
Thompson, James Allison, Alexander Stevenson, and
J. C. M'Callum. They were mostly residents of
Shields. The Stewarts is understood to have been in-
sured.
BRONZE WORKING IN ENGLAND.—We look for a
great extension of bronze working in England : an im-
petus has been given to it which will, it is to be hoped,
augment. A wide field for artistic industry -is here
open. The value of bronzes annually made in Paris at
at this time, cannot be less than a quarter of a million
sterling. As an encouragement to those who are fol-
lowing this branch of art in England, we may mention
that Hatfield has just now found a purchaser, at the
sum of 3001., for his bronze figure, after. Mr. Foley's
" Youth at the stream," produced by him for the Great
Exhibition,--The Builder.

MONEY MARKET AND COMMERCIAL
INTELLIGENCE—(THIS DAY.)
CITY, TJVO O'CLOCK. .
The sales of cotton at Liverpool yesterday were
estimated at 5,000 bales, of which 1,000 American
were taken for export and on speculation. The -
market closed tamely without much change in
prices. The sales comprised 4,000 American, 500
Pernam and Maranham, at 6d. to 61d. ; 200 Egyp-
tian, at qd. to 9d., and 300 Surat, at 34d. to
41d. per lb. Railway shares were active at im-
proved prices.
The public sales of wool were brought to a close
last evening, and the following particulars of the
results are supplied by Mr. H. P. Hughes
Our first series of the new clip consisting of 6,659
bales Australian ; 17,689 bales Port Philip and Portland
Bay ; 2,757 bales Van Diemen's Land ; 97 bales South
Australian ; 62 bales New Zealand ; 6,494 bales Cape of
Good Hope ; 33,758 bales Colonial ; 3,308 bales East
India ; 436 bales Odessa Merino, and Brook Washed ;
202 bales Spanish and Portugal ' • 265 bales German ;
' 770 bales Buenos Ayres • 2,829 bales sundries ; 41,568
bales in all, commenced 19th ult., earlier than was at
first expected, and terminated this day.
" The attendance of home buyers was very good, and
larger purchases made for continental account than in
February last, but until political affairs assume a more
steady aspect, we must not expect our continental neigh-
bours to operate freely.
Our sales opened at February rates, which were
fully supported throughout, and closed with firmness.
With some few exceptions, where no doubt great efforts
had been made to maintain a former character for con-
dition, the wool was not so well got up as in former
years, some few Sydney flocks were very moity and
burry ; still considering the many difficulties colonists
must have met with during the last clipping season, there
is no little credit due for their exertions in being able to
push forward a fair proportion of their growth so early,
and, under trying circumstances, in such very creditable
condition. Owing to scarcity of labour in the colonies
a large proportion of wool has arrived in the grease.
Good flocks in pretty light condition sold at satisfactory
prices, Very little Van Diemen's Land or South
Australian arrived in time for these sales. Cape
Good Hope wool, of which a large proportion was
offered, with the exception of some low mixed parcels.
realized good prices. South American wool, of good
quality and not very burry, sold well, while that in
burry and wasty condition did not meet with so ready a
sale. East India wool was in very good demand, and
realized high prices, good qualities selling at ld. to
advance over last February sales."
By the Baltic, accounts three days later have
been received from New York. The Stock market
at the latest date had assumed a more active ap-
, pearance, the tendency in some of the "fancies" be-
ing upwards. The Columbia Bank at Washington,
had stopped. Cotton had risen * per lb. In
freights for Liverpool more was doing, and they
were firmer. A large business was being done in
flour, and prices were higher.
At New York, the Star of the West had arrived
from California with advices only one day later.
The Market generally, for all kinds of goods was
declining, and provisions were cheaper owing to
increased supplies. The stocks on hand, of most
articles were light, and business was carried on to
a very limited extent.
The Columa Miners' Advocate says :—" The
largest lump ever found in this state was taken out
of Dr. Carpenter's claim, at the Columbia-house,
about five miles above this place, on Monday last.
It weighs over one hundred pounds, two-thirds of
which is supposed to be quartz. We have .not seen
it, but those who have are confident that at least
one-third of it is gold. The claim from which it
was taken, Dr. C. informs us, is paying from twelve
to sixteen dollars a day to the hand. They are
supplied with water by the Rock Creek Canal
Company."
Bills of Exchange were taken yesterday after-
noon, at the previous rates, on Paris and Amster-
dam, but at a slight reduction 'on Hamburgh,
Frankfort, and Trieste.
The Honourable East India Company drew bills
during the fortnight ending last evening to the
I amount of 52,7841.
The Board of Trade Returns for the month end-
ing the sth ult. show an increase in the exports
of 2,309,9951. over the same date of 1852.
The speculators in stocks are somewhat at fault
just now. Late yesterday afternoon intelligence
was received that the French funds had fallen 1 to
2 per cent. This proves to be incorrect, actually
because the lower price is in part attributable to
the deduction of the dividend. On the other hand,
there are accounts in town from St. Petersburg which
read very unfavourably, and inspire apprehension
in many that the Emperor of Russia will not yield.
Another alarming rumour is that the French army
is to be increased 100,000 men. It may turn out
that this is merely an arrangement connected with
the raising of men and the periodical retirement of
those who have served their time. Money is very
easy, and this counteracts the influence of the news
which, as above remarked, is only partially credited.
Consols have been 98g for account. The New 3
per Cents. have been 101 k to 102. The Reduce
3 per Cents. are at 99f if. Bank Stock is firm at
229. Exchequer Bills are ss. to Bs. premium—
a rise of 3s. This day the dissentient holders
are receiving back their money at par, and as the
total amount is three millions, much interest is
felt to know what will be done with it.
In Foreign Stocks there is not much doing, if
we except Mexican, which are buoyant again at
28 to 4. Nothing definite has yet transpired con-
cerning the reported appointment of Messrs.
Baring Brothers as the agents. Grenada Bonds
have been at 221 for the Active, and at 10 to
for the Deferred. Brazilian 41 per Cents.
have realised 981. Spanish Deferred Bonds
have been at 231. The Swedish Loan is
to 2 discount. Sardinian Bonds have been quoted
941. Portuguese 4 per Cents. are steady at 40.
Dutch 4 per Cents. have realised 96, and Russian
4i per cents. are 104, being about the previous
rates.
The railway share market has been rather inac-
tive, and prices have not varied to any extent for
the English lines. The French are rather lower.
Gold mines are generally very firm, and with
more inclination to do business.
Joint Stock Bank shares have been firm. --
The Land Companies' shares have remained
steady, but with less doing.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY.
(From the Official List.)
Business done.
Bank Stock ...............
3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities
3 per Cent. Annuities, 1726
New 31 per Cent. Annuities lO2 14
New 5 per Cent. Annuities.
India Bonds, £lOOO
Consols for Account
Exchequer Bills, id.
£l000
£5OO
Small 5 10 p
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS THIS DAY.
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent
Ditto New, 1852, 4A per Cent 9B} x d
Grenada Bonds, Deferred
Ditto Ex. Dec., 1849, Coupon
Greek Bonds, Red
Mexican 3 per Cent.
Ditto for the Account 2BA 81 7i
Peruvian Deferred 3 per Cent.
Portuguese Bonds, 4 per Cent. ...... 40
Russian Bonds, 5 per Cent.
Ditto 41 per Cent.
Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Cent 94i 5.4
Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent
Ditto Account, June 15 481
Ditto New Deferred, 3 per Cent. 233
Ditto Passive (Converted)
Swedish Loan
Venezuela Bonds, 3i per Cent.
Ditto Account 39i
Dividends on the above payable in London
Belgian 4i per Cent.
Dutch Exchange 4 per Cent. Certificates 06,4
THREE O'CLOCK.
Consols for Opening 19th July 9Bs x d

DEATH OF A WEALTHY PAIIPER.—An inmate of St.
Pancras Workhouse, named William Mayne, said to be
a nephew of Sir Richard Mayne, Chief Commissioner of
Police, has just died in the infirmary of that workhouse.
The deceased, who was 53 years of age, was admitted
in May last, on an overseer's order, he being at the time
in an apparently wretched state of destitution. Since
his death, however, there has been found concealed in
his clothes two drafts of 501. each, a 101. note, and two
Si. notes. It has been ascertained that deceased for-
merly held a responsible situation in the Census-office,
Craig's-court. The master of the workhouse has sent a
communication to some relatives of deceased, who reside
in Ireland, to afford them an opportunity of claiming
the body, and establishing their right to the property.
EXTRAORDINARY PEDESTRIAN FEAT.—Mountjoy, a
well-known pedestrian, accomplished last week the ex-
traordinary task of walking from Loughborough to
Derby and back again, twice a day, for six consecutive
days, making 78 miles a day. He commenced on Mon-
day week ; and though apparently somewhat distressed
about the third day, lie completly rallied, and completed
his task on Saturday night, with evident ease. Mount-
joy is said to be about 53 years of age.—DepLy Mercui y.
CLYDESDALE ORCHARDS.—The appearaae, of fruit in
the orchards of Clydesdale gives promise this season of
large abundance. Since the year 1822 there has been
nothing to equal the appearance. Of late years the pro-
prietors have suffered much by the frosts that set in
after the blossom had appeared ; but from the lateness
of the season, no danger has been experienced from this
cause.—Glasgow Constitutional.
The Hon. Major Macdonald has just engaged, for his
Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, until Septem
ber next, the beautiful residence belonging to G. F.
Tawrey, Esq., Ilarewood-lodge, Sunning-hill, which is
three miles distant from the Chobham encampment.
Baron Rothschild having engaged the above residence
for the Ascot Race week, his Royal Highness will take
up his abode there the week following.