The Sun.
London, England, 1854-06-24 00:00:00

THE BLOCKADE _IN THE BALTIC.

The real business of the fleet in the Baltic is, for
the present, the blockade, which was formally estab-
lished by Admiral Napier along the whole coast of Rus-
sia and across the Gulf of Finland on the 28th of May,
and notified in the London Gazette of the 16th of June.
About two months elapsed from the declaration of war
to the establishment of this blockade, and upwards of
one month since the opening of the Baltic navigation.
Although, therefore, it was alleged that a considera-
ble amount of friendly and neutral property, already
purchased and paid for, was lying in the Russian ports
ready for exportation when the war was declared, and
the refusal of the Allied Governments to grant special

licenses bad caused apprehensions to arise that these
goods would be shut up by the blockade, it is now ap-
parent that the owners of this property have had ample
time to withdraw it, and even to send in neutral ships to
fetch it away before the blockade was put in force. As
the belligerent rights affecting trade with the enemy
have been reduced in this war to the two points of
blockade and the prohibition of contraband of war,
it is not to be expected that any further relaxation
should be made in these conditions, which are essen-
tial to the prosecution of hostilities ; nor can any ex-
ceptions be allowed in favour of private interests to
these general rules. The great moderation with which
the restrictions of war have as yet been applied to those
commercial relations which affect not only the interests
of Russia, but of all other countries habitually trading
with her, may have had the effect of mitigating the
pressure of war upon the mercantile interests of the
enemy ; but henceforth the severity of the blockade will
probably not be confined to the period of its applica-
tion. The stoppage of our intercourse with Russia will
turn into other channels the capital and enterprise which
have so long contributed to enrich her. Many of her
chief exports, such as flax, hemp, and tallow, can be
obtained from India or South America, and we have no
doubt that, if the war should continue, we shall draw
from our own possessions abroad, or from other coun-
tries, all that Russia has hitherto supplied us with. In
Hungary, for example, the cultivation of hemp and flax
may be carried on with advantage to an unlimited extent.
I❑ causing the trade of Russia with this country to be
diverted from its ancient channels and destroyed, the
Emperor Nicholas is inflicting a greater hardship on
his people than he, perhaps, imagines, for it will ex-
tend beyond the war which has given rise to these ob-
structior.s, and will impoverish his subjects even more
than the sacrifices they are now called upon to make to
satisfy the demands of absolute power and military am-
bition.—Tines.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

(From the Prep of this day.)

His Highness Prince Metternich, at the special
and personal request of his Imperial Majesty the
Emperor of Austria, has embodied in a State paper
his view of the arrangements which, in the present
condition of affairs, may conduce to " a just and
honourable peace."
We have reason to believe that these views have
been communicated, although not officially, to the
Earl of Aberdeen ; and that little doubt prevails,
from previous communications that have taken
place, that they will be substantially adopted by
the English Minister.
The prospects of a speedytermination of hostilities
are very favourable.

MAHARAJAH DULEEP SING.—His Highness the Maha-
rajah Duleep Sing, who arrived from India by the last
mail, visited the Chairman and Deputy-Chairman of the
East India Company, at the East India-house, on Thurs-
day ; and yesterday afternoon the Chairman and Deputy-
Chairman returned his Highness's visit at Mivart's Hotel.
APOTHECARIES' HALL.—Names of gentlemen who
passed their examination in the science and practice of
medicine, and received certificates to practise, on Thurs-
day, June 22, 1854 : —Douglas Arthur Reid, Southsea,
Portsmouth ; Thomas Batty, Wolverhampton ; James
Alfred Turner, Seaford, Sussex ; Andrew Fernie, Yel-
don, Kent ; Walter Leach, Martock, Somerset.
CIVIL SERVICE.—CUSTOMS.—Mr. Wallace, collector
of the customs at Lancaster, has been promoted to be
collector at Truro ; Mr. Richardson, principal coast
officer at Amble, has been promoted to be comptrollersat
Scilly ; Mr. Andrew, collector at Wisbeach, has been
promoted to be collector at Lancaster ; lt.r. Upward,
comptroller at Wisbeach, has been promoted to be col-
lector at Wisbeach ; Mr. Hammond, comptroller at
Aberystwith, has been promoted to be comptroller at
Wisbeach ; Mr. Blake, clerk at Gal way,- has been pro-
moted to be comptroller at Aberystwith ; Mr. Cum-
ming, comptroller at Malden, has been promoted to be
comptroller at Chester ; Mr. Bruce, comptroller at
Alloa, has been promoted to be comptroller at Malden ;
Mr. Claxton, late principal officer at Wells, has been
promoted to be comptroller at Allen ; Mr. Costelloe,
sut;-comptroller at Ballyshannon, has been promoted to
to be first clerk at Sligo ; Mr. Dickson, comptroller at
Scilly, has been promoted to be comptroller at Gains-
borough ; Mr. Fanning, comptroller at Gainaborough,
has been promoted to be comptroller at Carlisle ; Mr. J.
Barnes has been appointed principal coast officer at
Carlisle. Inland Revenue Department, Excise Branch :
Mr. Thomas, supervisor of Bridgnorth, is appointed su-
pervisor at Stafford.—Civil Service Gazette.
CONSUMPTION HOSPITAL.—The Commissioners of the
Exhibition of 1851 having granted the use of the Gore
estate fur the purpose of aiding the funds of the Consump-
tion Hospital at Brampton' a bazaar on an unusual scale
of magnificence is appointed to commence there on Tues-
day next, under the patronage of the whole of the Royal
family, some members of whom have signified their in-
tention of being present. The bazaar is intended to
commemorate the completion of the building at Bromp-
ton, an object that has just been effected by the erection
of the eastern wing, and by which the beds are increased
from 90 to 230.

The total, therefore, is 39,547,2911.—an increase
upon balance of 57.624/. Compared with May,
1853, there is some increase in the circulation.
There was an improvement yesterday afternoon
in the rates of Bills of Exchange drawn upon the
chief Continental cities. Paper dated 90 days was
negotiated at 25 25 to 274 on Paris, 11 17 to 4 on
Amsterdam, 13 41 to 5,1 OR Hamburgh, and 13 10
to 15 on Trieste.

Silver dollars are in demand at ss. 21d. All the
gold per Australian steamer has been sent into the
Bank of England, there being very little demand
for export.

Dur-ing the fortnight to yesterday evening the
honourable East India Company drew bills on the
three Presidencies to the amount of 59,2981.
The Ecuador bondholders held a meeting yes-
terday, and determined to reappoint Mr. Mocatta
as their agent to proceed to the Republic. For
this purpose, the sum of 1,5001. is required, and
the Spanish American Committee having liberally
subscribed, there will not be much more than
1,000/. to raise. Interest at 6 per cent. is to be
allowed on this, with a bonus of 25 per cent. when
a settlement of the debt is brought about. The
report of the Spanish American Bondholders' Com-
mittee shows conclusively that the Legislature
endeavoured to shirk an agreement which they had
themselves authorised.

The exports of bullion from London direct during
the week to Thursday last, were 139,451 ounces of
silver, and 920 ounces of gold, all to the Continent.
The English Securities have been tolerably arm
again, and there has been a good deal doing. Con-
sols have been done at 94#, and are now at 937 to
94/. The New 31 per Cents. have realised 941- to
and the 3 per Cents. after being 941 are now
931. The change in the Ministry at Paris al-
though not of importance, has a slight effect, but
the highly favourable Bank returns give support
to prices, coupled with the official announcement
by Messrs. Rothschilds, that they have contracted
for the B series of the Exchequer Bonds at 98.
The value of Exchequer Bills is 2s. discount to 2s.
premium.
' Foreign Stocks are very inactive. Mexican are
at 24i ; Peruvian 3 per Cents. at 5i • ' Equador
at 3i. Belgian 4i per Cents. are quoted 91. There
have been no dealings in Dutch, Russian, or Span-
ish Bonds.
Railway Shares are generally very buoyant.
Caledonian are up about 155., Lancashire and York-
shire 10s., Brighton 155., North Western it., North
British 55., Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton
also ss. np, and most of the others aro at previous
rates, with an advancing tendency. Foreign shares
were at full rates, but very quiet. Paris and Lyons,
however, are somewhat flatter.
Mining Shares are very dull and heavy. St.
John del Rey are fully V. lower. Linares have de-
clined 55., and Pontgiband 15s. to 1/.
Bank Shares are firmer. English, Scottish, and
Australian are up about 7s. 6d., and London and
County ss.
Crystal Palace are rather better, and Land Com-
panies' inactive. The South Australian 1/. cheaper.

Toms?! FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK,
( Prom the Oficial List.)
Ttaaine.a done.
per Cent. Reduced Annuities . 91 I 3t
3i per Cent. Annuities
Long Annuities, Expire sth J-.n., 1860 , 4 9-16
r. m 1 i a Bonds, £3OOO .
Consols for Opening 19th July
Exchequer Bills, 20.
21n00......................... .. 2 d 2 p
£5OO
Small
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK
Equador Bonds
Mexican 3 per Cent.
i
Peruvian 3 per Cent.
' Dtvidenis on the above payable in London.
Belgian Bonds 46 per Cent. ex. 25 fr
____

TWO O'CLOCK.
Consols for Opening 19th July

TILE ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Sut,—ln consequence of the injurious and grossly inac-
curate statements contained in the speech of Mr. Ballan-
tine, as repotted in the Times of yesterday, I trust that
you will allow me, as an act of justice, to mention that,
instead of having operated on the child Richardson during
a period of "40 minutes," as alleged by Mr. Ballantine, I
did not operate at all. I did not make a single incision,
nor did I once pass a forceps into the wound.
The object of the parties who instructed Mr. Ballantine
need not be described. —I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
THOMAS WAKLEY, j UR.
Guildford-street, Russell-square, June 22.

THAMES NATIONAL REGATTA.—This metropolitan
fete, to take place at Putney on July 25, 26, and 27,
promises to be worthy the name it bears, and an honour
to the first city of the world. The liberal prizes to be
given to waterrnen and crews generally wig not fail to
bring together from all parts of England some of the
best men ever seen on the Thames, who have signified
their intention to compete for them. Its opportune oc-
currence at the time so many continental celebrities will
be over here in connection with the Exhibition fetes
must be a source of general satisfaction, as foreigners
will see that although many of our sailors have been
drawn away we have still a stock left at home, even in
the very heart of the metropolis, from which to replenish
any casualty ; and they cannot fail to note the useful
tendency of our national and manlysports as developing
the physical powers of our population.