The Sun.
London, England, 1853-10-26 00:00:00

btrb Ntrttion+

SUN OFFICE, Six o'Cloch.

NEWMARKET RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SWEEPSTAKES OF 10 SOVS.

Rupture
Sabra

Three ran.

SWEEPSTAKES OF 50 SOVS
Weathercock
Rosanne

1
2

Four ran.
FIFTY POUND PLALE. A. F
Master Slender
Nicotine

1
2

Ten ran.
SWEEPSTAKES OF 10 SOUS. Last half of Ab.M.
Foxhunter
Surprise

Seven ran.
MATCHES.
Senorita beat Old Rowley. Nathan beat Miss Sarab.

STATE OF TRADE.

(From the Manchester Guardian of this day.)
MANCHESTER, Oct. 25.—A still advancing corn market,
and a consequent increase in the stringency of the money
market are operating unfavourably upon business in our
staples. As compared with this day week, there has
been less disposition to-day to operate among buyers in
general, and the transactions have been a good deal cur-
t Ailed. A telegraphic notice of the overland mail, stat-
ing that an active demand for our products existed in
Calcutta, has indeed occasioned a little inquiry for yarns
and goods adapted to the quarter ; but we do not hear
of any purchases of moment having been made. All
classes of buyers are acting with great caution, and
keeping their engagements within narrow limits. What
the effect upon prices would be, if we had a full produc-
tion, is very evident. The actual and proximate sus-
pensions of production, however, together with the fact
that, in spite of this, cotton remains firm, do certainly
maintain a general steadiness, to a large extent great
stiffness, of value in goods at large, and in the medium
and lower counts of water and mule yarns. Medium
counts of warps and cops are in some degree affected by
the diminishing demand. In reference to the stoppage,
we have to correct a mistake accidentally made in our
last report. We said the mills at Burnley were closed ;
the 28th (Friday next), is the last day for running,
though some will cease a day or two earlier. The
meeting of masters, held a few days ago, was ad-
journed to November 19th, so no resumption can take
place for a month. It is stated that 18,000 workpeople
will then be idle. At Bacup, all but three or four
concerns are at a stand, and these will shut up in the
course of the week ; the number of mills is said to be
40, and of hands 10,000 or 12,000. The turn-out at
Preston, and also at Wigan, continues without any sign
of an approaching end. On Wednesday next, a general
meeting of the " Manchester and Salford master spin-
ners' and manufacturers' association" is to be held in
the offices of the association, "to take into considera-
tion the propriety of adopting a uniform list of wages
for spinning and weaving, and of agreeing to act upon
the same at an early day." in accordance with the recom-
mendation of the committee appointed to consider the
subject.

HALIFAX, Oct. 22.—Very few buyers have visited our
piece hall to-day, and scarcely any goods, either plain
or fancy, have changed hands. In the yarn market there
is a less confident tone, and for some sorts rather lower
prices hrve been taken. The same may be said of wool,
which sells slowly, at somewhat easier rates.
HUDDERSFIELD, Oct. 25.—We have had a repetition
of the same activity in business to-day as during the last
few weeks. There seems to be no disposition on the
part of the merchants to make purchases to any amount,
unless the manufacturers consent to a reduction in prices,
which they do not seem inclined to do. until the result
of the wool sales, which are now being held in London,
shall be more fully known. The stocks in the hands
of the manufacturers are low, many of them having
been working for some months past upon orders, some
of which are not yet completed. They are, therefore,
unwilling to submit to any reduction in prices likely to
tEmpt the merchant. During the past week and to-day
wool has been offered en easier terms ; but the manu-
facturers, under present circumstances, are not disposed
to buy only from " hand to mouth." Several uncom-
pleted orders for woollen cloths have been countermand-
ed to-day. A dull trade is anticipated, unless some cause
as yet unforeseen again sets the wheel of commerce in
motion.

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

( Prom the Morning Post.)

Intelligence of the most recent date from St.
Petersburg informs us that the Czar still makes
professions, is still apt for negotiation, still seeks
to gain time.

The positive sincerity of the Emperor of Russia
can only be shown by positive retreat. Less than
this is deception.
But the Western Powers are no longer to be
deceived, nor will they again seek Russia with
propositions for arrangement. It is now for
Russia to propose and to negotiate ; but her
propositions and negotiations will not be enter
tained, save on one imperative basis—her imme
diate withdrawal of her troops and her pretensions.
It is natural for Russia to seek time. She needs
it. Her army in the Danubian Principalities
amounts, we confidently state, to but fifty thou-
sand men, of whom a vast proportion are ill—the
rest half-starved. She cannot reinforce Prince
Gortschakoff. The roads, rivers, and marshes are
impassable in many parts of the country.
She wishes, therefore, to juggle Turkey and amuse
the Western Powers till the spring, by which time
the Turkish treasury will certainly not be richer,
and the highlanders and volunteers, who at pre-
sent add much strength to the Sultan's forces, will
have probably been disbanded.
The wish of Russia will not be complied with.
Ber necessities will not be consulted.
We are enabled to state that it was the intention
of Omer Pacha upon the termination of the delay
he had allowed, to cross the Danube and attack
the Russians. His army doubles theirs, and is
fresh, well fed, and animated by the strongest feel-
ings of patriotism. Under these circumstances, it
is expected. that he will inflict on the Russians the
defeat the deserve. The next intelligence from
the banks of the Danube will, therefore, be of sur-
prising interest.

The Emperor of Russia, up to the latest, pro-
fesses his intention to remain on the defensive.
This is absurd. Omer Pacha, in crossing the
Danube, does not act on the offensive. The Czar,
when he crossed the Pruth, assumed the offensive,
and has maintained it ever since.

The combined fleets of England and France
were to anchor before Constantinople on the 20th
of October. They are at the disposition of our
ally, and will proceed to such active operations as
may be deemed necessary.
The strength of Turkey, supported by England
and France, must prevail against Russia. How
long will the Czar combat with superior force ?
The endeavour to undermine right, to overthrow
justice, has been long, but hitherto fruitless. The
struggle becomes now one of material and physical
Power. Wisdom dictates to Russia retreat. If
she listen to the voice of obstinate folly, she will
but trouble Europe, and ensure her own ruin.
Not only is absolute right on the side of Turkey
and her Allies, when they repel piratical invasion
and unjustifiable violation of the most sacred in-
ternational bonds, but their forbearance has been
of the most temperate and patient character. It is
now exhausted, and we cannot regret the severe
consequences that will ensue to Russia.
We look, then, with deep interest for the next
advices from what is, by this time, the seat of war.
We cannot doubt the success of the Turk, backed
by the Western Powers, in his struggle for the de-
fence of the Faith of Treaties, the integrity of his
Empire, and the progress of civilisation, against
the barbarous inroads of piratical ambition and
Northern Despotism.

STRAND THEATRE.—The attractions at this house bring
nightly very large audiences. Miss Marshall, so excel-
lent in farces and burlesques, has been re-engaged, so has
also Mr. Ranger, a very finished actor of the high school
of comedy, whose merits begin now to be fully appre-
ciated. Mr. Gourlay, one of the best delineators of
Scottish character on the stage, made quite a " hit" last
night as Jemmy in Polkamania, and Jock Howieson in
the Scotch drama of„Oranzond Brig. This was his first
appearance at the Strand, where he is engaged for the
brief period of twelve nights.
DESTRUCTIVE FlRE.—Yesterday morning, at a few
minutes before three o'clock, the police officer on duty
cn Ludgate-hill, on patrolling his beat, discovered smoke
iBsuilig from the back part of the extensive range of pre-
mises belonging to Messrs. R. Willey and Co., linen-
Irapers hosiers, and haberdashers, situate at 15, and
IA Lu gate-street, St. Paul's. The officer at once
!omitted
In an alarm, and, after some trouble, he succeeded
arousing the inmates consisting of nearly forty per-
sons, who were asleep in various portions of the build-
ing, So dense was the smoke and so great the heat
that the occupants were compelled to make for the roof,
and to get out the best way they could. A plentiful
suPPly of water was obtained from the mains of the
New River Company, from which the engines were set
.t 0 work, but, in spite of the indefatigable exertions of all
Present, the fire continued to rage, and it was upwards
of an hour before the flames could be extinguished, and
hotstock
until the basement floor was burned out, and the
cotoesk and fixtures in the warehouse on the ground floor
n ioderably damaged by fire and water. The upper
f the horse and contents are likewise damaged by
'14°40 and heat.