The Sun.
London, England, 1838-06-07 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

Sir lisper Nicholls has, we underztand, been appointed to s
superior command in India, 'replacing Sir Peregrine Maitland,
brother-in-law to the Duke of Richmond.

If the report be correct that the Captains to receive promo-
tion by brevet are thime of 1823, 1824, and 1823, the following'
will be the number of that rank, incluiing cavalry, infantry,
artillery, engineers, and inarines. At the same time we think
it necessary to state that the rumour gains ground ahich see
mentioned a few days since—viz., that no brevet will take
place until after the report is received from the military com-
mission:—

C.',ptains of 1823
Ditto of 1824
Ditto of 1825

Total

108

As we anticipated, the 4th dragoons, guards, and carbineers
are the regiments of cavalry from which squadrons will be se-
lected to assist in the military duties at the Coronation.
The second battalion of the rifle brigade will reach London
about the 03d instant, to assist in the duties attendant on the
Coronation. They will be placed in billets during their stay.
A division of the 11th light dragoons (not the head-quarters)
has arrived off the coast from India. and is expected to reach
Gravesend daily, from whence it will proceed to Canterbury,
where.the regiment is to be stationed. The Earl of Cardigan,
who commands, has arrived.
Lieutenant Bennett, of the 45th, who so unfortunately met
his death near Canterbury, was, we understand, the son of Mr.
Bennett, formerly a lawyer at the Irish bar, and late Chief
Justice of Demerara.

No destination has yet keen named for the 94th or 95th regi-
ments, although the contrary is so confidently reported; how-
ever, the next corps for New South Wales mic;:. soon be named,
as the strength of the 51st at Chatham is getting very low, in
ct,nsequence of the number of detachments it has given to con-
vict ships.

SHAKSPEARE AND His FRIENDS,—The author
of this work has brought before us such a host of " mad wags," and susil
a variety of "sports," that every page teems with subject-matter for
laughter and surprise. Neqher is there a name that figures in the his-
tory of the day, from her that wore the regal diadem down to the knave
costard, that is not introduced, either for homage or merriment. The
dialogue, too, is all in the quaint, but forcible language of the times,
which gives a pungent relish to an endless succession of comic scenes and
incidents, interspersed here and there with the solemn and the affecting.
It is, in short, a representation of tha life of the Protean Shak :peare,
whose illimitable fancy enabled him to embody every character with equal
truth and fidelity—the king or the carter—the princess or the tire-wo-
maa—with all the intermediate grades in social existence. Of course
Sir Walter Raleigh figures conspicuously as a courtier and warrior in this
chequered and beautiful story.--Math Herald.
STATE OF TRADE.—Although it is not usual to
expect any considerable amount of business in Manchester during Whit-
sun week, we are glad to say that there was a brisk market yesterday,
both for yarn and goods, acid at gradually improving rates for nearly all
descriptions of both. Even fine yarns, which have been extremely de-
pressed for a long period, were in very fair demand, principally, we believe,
on Russian account. Power-loom cloth of all descriptions, with the
exception, perhaps, of light fustians fur shipping, are in good request,
and rather higher prices are generally obtained.—Manchester Guardian.
EMBEZZLEMENT.—A case of embezzlement came
to light yesterday (Friday'i, which has excited considerable interest. The
person upon whom the delinquency is charged is Mr. Peel, the cashiek" to
the Bank of Manchester. No suspicion had been entertained towaro.l
him by any of the managers of the establishment until Thursday morn.
ing, when he was called upon to balance his cash ; but after poring over
the books for some time, instead of doing so, he abruptly left the bank.
It appears that when he should have balanced his books on the previous
Thursday, he remained at home, and pleaded indisposition as the cause
of his absence. He went again to the bank as usual on Friday (balanc-
ing,-day being over), and attended regularly until Thursday, when he
was again requested to balance his books, but, as we have already stated,
left the bank. One of the clerks was despatched alter him, and he then
said he was some money deficient, but would procure it, and make all
right. He did not, however, return that day, and yesterday morning,
about eight o'clock, his coat was sent for to the bank. About ten
o'clock his continued absence occasioned the manager some uneasiness,
and he despatched a messenger to his house, in Plymouth-grove, to make
inquiries, when it was ascertained that he had left home about one
o'clock on horseback, and Mrs. I'eel stated that he had gone to Bolton,
to procure from her father the amount of money in which he was defi.
tient. Subsequently Beswick, the head beadle, and use of the clerks,
went to Liverpool, to ascertain whether he had attempted to escape from
the country by any of the vessels bound outwards. They went on board
all the vessels that were entered to sail last night or this morning, exa-
mined all the entries at the various offices, and saw all the passengers,
but it did not appear that ho had even reached Liverpool ; and in all pro.
bability he is concealed somewhere in this town or neighbourhood. A
search has been instituted in Bolton, but without success. There are
various reports as to the amount of money of which he has defrauded the
bank, and at present it is believed to be about 9001.; hut until the exa-
mination of the books is completed, of course this cannot be accurately
ascertained.—ManehesterCeurier.

ANIMOSITY OF CHINESE CHILDREN TO Fo.
REIGNERS.—AnotIter very pleasant thing, but which makes you feel,
like Captain Manuel, rather uncomfortable about the neck, is to see a
little urchin or two, as yet unbrcechcd, standing upon its tiptoe, and
making its little pigtail shake about in the as it holds up one closed
hand, while the other is made to pass open and horizontally a little way
below it. This is a beautiful and well-executed dramatic representation,
tending to shew that if the tiny copper imp could get hold of you, he
should have great pleasure Ir. holding you up by the hair of the head
whilst he was cutting your throat.—The Fan-qui in China. •
THE EXPORTATION OF THE PRECIOUS METALS.
—The exportation of gold and silver coin, from' the port of London to
foreign ports, during the past week, ending the 4th instant, is as un-
der :—GoId coin to Van Diemen's Latter 250 oz.; silver do., 16,480 cz.;
silver coin to Rotterdam, 6,000 Oz. silver coin to Delagoa Bay,
30,000 oz. .