The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-02 00:00:00

PRUSSIA.

BEnrt*, Sept. 28.—The King, upon reaching
Pulverkrug, on the banks of the Oder, intended to
have passed the river at that place, but in conse-
quence of the stormy weather, and at the earnest
recommendation of the local authorities, he .aban-
cloned his project, and took a circuitous route
by Ziebingen and Redenukel, to Crossest, in
order to inspect the ruptures in the dykes.
Having arrived at Muuchsdorf, his Majesty
quitted his carriage, and, in despite of the storm
and rain, clorely examined on foot the Havoc
committed in that vicinity by the inundations.
Having completed his inspection, the King took
refuge against th 6 storm in the church, the only
building in the immediate neighbourhood which
still offered shelter. The King will not return
until he has visited the whole submerged localities,
so that he is not expected back at Sans Souoi until
the 4th October.

The Prince of Prussia quitted Berlin yesterday
for Weimar, on his way. to the Rhine, in order to
attend the birthday celebration of her Royal High-
ness the Princess of Prussia, who will complete her
43d year on the 30th inst.
A letter from Berlin 26th, in the German jrour.
nal of Frankfort, states that in consequence o f the
Austrian circular despatch of the 14th the Ca binet
of Berlin has just addressed a second despatch to
its representatives at the different German Co urts•
Prussia therein declares that on the ground= work
she partakes of the views of Austria, but that, she
differs in opinions on certain points, for which,. she
explains her motives.

EGYPT.
ALEXANDRIA, SEPT. 22.
The return of his Highness the Viceroy, from
his visit to the Sultan, has been celebrated. with
much rejoicing.
Saturday next has been fixed for the reading of
the finnan, naming him Grand Vizier, andl the
ceremony will take place here, instead of at C: _tiro,
as has hitherto been the usage.
Most of the old employes of Mehemet Ali are
returned, but where employ—which is evidently
the attraction—is to be found for them it is did icult
to say. Generally speaking, they are men pa sses-
sing considerable ability.
This is about the sum of political matte] re in
Egypt, except that his Highness intends to render
t u
rise, ibnu Turkey "
no
more efficient the naval and military service 3s of
the country, and reviews and artillery practice are
the order of the day. Ten thousand men and
38 guns are to be embarked forthwith to stn3ng-
kfeya. are
rs e
t h eTnh thee
Nile
contingent
continues
en-
tertained of its being higher this year than usu al.
Spite of the abundant
harvest in England and
consequent fall of prices,
coupled with most plenti-
ful crops here, thoprico of grain is still maintail ied.
Exchange 99,

SPAIN.
MADRID, 26.—The Gazette contains a decree
dig-
missing the Goveinor of. Huesca, who has coo ,pro-
mised himself by opposing the free export of si rine.
The electoral manifestoes generally occupy tbi ) at-
tention of the press and the public. Orense and
General Prim call for the abolition of the cons( :rip-
tion and entire liberty of worship. .

ec Rogrg HOOD AND LITTLE JOHN" IN AMENI4
An audacious robbery was perpetrated on the 21e* ult.,
upon the person of the Bishop of Havannah, who. was
seized in his Audience Chamber by two robbers , dis-
guised as priests, who bound him and his secretary with
cords, threatening both with instant death on making
ghe slightest noise, and then robbed the bishop of about
6,000 dols. Among the plunder was a diamo nisi ring
from the bishop's hand. The robbers have nof been
traced,—Citccrlotywn .D ily Tunes.

MONEY MARKET

AND
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.

- .
The sales of cotton at' Liverpool on Saturday
were estimated at from 8,000 to 10,000 bales, in-
cluding 1,500 American taken for export and on
speculation. The market was more firm without
change in prices. The sales comprised 600 Pernam
and Maranham at 6d. to 7/d., 100 Bahia at bid.
to 61d., 500 Egyptian at 52d. to 9d., 1,000 Surat at
3d. to 4/d., 80 Sea Island at 11id. to Is. 4d., and
the. remainder American. Railway Shares were
steady. _ _ _

The corn trade has ruled steady, and last Mon-
day's prices mare well supported. _

The report of the piece goods market for the
month which has just closed is thus given by Messrs.
McNair, Greenhow, and Irving :—" Since the date
of our last the tone and action of this market have
been of a remarkably checquered character. At its
commencement, and towards the middle of it, unl
doubted prevailing confidence had existence, and,
as a consequence, considerable transactions were
entered into. No doubt or hesitation entered
into these, neither was any material misgiv-
ing supposed to be associated with the sound-
ness of transactions which had, for a season,
tke characteristics of sound and discretionary
operations. A declining and inactive state of the

cotton market had, however, induced greater cau-
tion, and circumspection had originated a belief
that lower prices for the manufactured article would
be soon rendered available. The market, in the
meantime, continued to be comparatively firm un-
til the announcement of the suspension of an old
and established firm with liabilities of unusual mag-
nitude became public. Its solvency necessarily en-
dangered the stability of other houses with which
it was connected. The result has been to originate
a degree of distrust and apprehension in this loca-
lity to an extent unknown since the memorable
year of 1847. Since the announcement the mar-
ket has been exceedingly dull and lifeless ; indeed,
transactions have been comparatively suspended.
Stocks so far continue-to be much as they were a
month ago. It is only that in some instances any in-
crease of supply can be met with. The consignments
made by manufacturers and spinners, which continue
tobe upon a large scale, contribute necessarily to the
present comparative scarcity. Were an active demand
for such goods to ensue, a rise would at once
take place. Blessed with a good. and abundant
harvest, we may reasonably hope for an increased
demand for the country trade. So far, however,
the operations of those engaged in it have not been
marked by animation or activity."
Tie Americana advices to the 20th ult. still
represent the Stock market as being tight, and a
good deal of specie continued to bo exported to
Europe. Public securities had fluctuated con-
siderably. The following is a gloomy picture, by
a New York writer, supposing it be not exag-
gerated
" Our internal financial affairs are by no means in a
favourable condition, and the future is not free from
serious apprehension. Our shipments of specie have
reached an alarming extent, and are likely to increase.
Our home supply of breadetuffs is likely to be sufficiently
limited, to enhance prices for domestic consumption, and
cut off our own exportations almost entirely. While
our exports, in the aggregate, will, without date, be
largely reduced, our importations are likely to be un-
usually large. Cheap prices for food in England will
stimulate productions of all kinds of fabrics, and as the
manufacturers on the other side generally look to this coun-
try for matketsforalltheirsurplus products, we shall proba-
bly find the present system of forcing sales through our auc-
tion houses a fixed fact for more than one reason. The
country at large is deeply in debt. Individuals, corpo-
rations, and states are all involved, more or less, beyond
their available means of payment, and must undergo the
process of contraction and liquidation. This must tend
materially to the reduction of actual consumption, if not
to the supply. Hardly a section of the country has
been free from disaster. Freshets, panics, fires, droughts,
disease, hurricanes, blight, mildew, and rot, or something
else destructive to life and proper‘, have swept over the
land, spreading desolation and despair in its course ;
and the effect upon the prosperity of all classes cannot
be otherwise than of an unfavourable character."
The arrivals of emigrants at Now York had been
217,662 persons this year to the Gth Sept., being
an increase of 22,565 over the corresponding period
of 1853.

The accounts from Melbourne by the Overland
Mail, are to the 23d July. Owing to the badness
of the roads as usual during the winter season,
trade was exceedingly dull, and large as were the
imports of 1853, those of the first quarter of the
present year were still greater, being at the
rats of twenty millions sterling per annum.
The stocks, consequently, were very large, and
prices were depressed for nearly all articles, when the
spring came on an improvement would occur,
but low prices aro almost certain to continue.
The country at large, and the miners in particular,
will derive the advantage .of this, and the new
" diggins" discovered could be profitably worked
at a much smaller cost. The government expendi-
ture likewise will be reduced. Mercantile failures
of minor houses were spoken of.
At Sydney business was dull also, but in a
sounder state than at Melbourne.

The English Stock Market has been subjected
to considerable fluctuation, but there has been
more agitation than business. Before the opening
of the Stock Exchange great enthusiasm prevailed,
the National Anthem being sung by a large num-
ber of the members present. Consols wore done
at 95i I for Transfer, and 95/ to 06 for Account,
but they are now 95R for the former, and 95a to
95i for the latter. The New 21.5 per Cent.
Annuities have been at 82 to 821. Exchequer
Bills have been at Bs. and India Bonds at 10s. p.m.

Foreign securities have been inactive. The
Turkish scrip is buoyant ; however, having been
4i, though since only 3i to 31. pm. Spanish New
Deferred Bonds have been at 18g Danish Five
per Cents, have been at 100,. Dutch Four per
Cents. 'have been at 921 to 93 ex dividend.
The following are the nominal prices of foreign
stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 51 to 6f ;
Mexican, 24/ to 25 ; Peruvian, 70 to 72 ; ditto
per Cents., 51 to 53 ; Portuguese 4 per Cents.,
40 to 42 ; Russian 5 per Cents., 98 to 100 ; ditto
4i per Cents., 87 to 89 ; Spanish New Deferred,
18k to 18i ; ditto 3 per Cents., 371 to 38f ; ditto
Certificates, 5 to 5i ; ditto Passive, 4 to 41.
The Railway Share market has been rather bet-
ter, the advance in the funds having had a good
effect. The chief transactions have been in' Cale-
donian, Great Northern, North-Western, Midland,
and South-Eastern. French shares have been
firmer. The Luxembourg are better.
The Mining shares have been very quiet, the
Panks are nominal, and the Crystal Palace rather
higher.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
(From the Oficial List.)

Bu,iness done.
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities 9ss i a
New 2i per Cent. Annuities
India Bonds, £lOOO ...... .
Ditto' under £lOOO —.
10 p
Console for Account 17th Oct.
ifixchequer Bills, 2,0.
MOCI .
small
...i... 8 p
...................... ~.
. 5 pElchequer rza,....2,.• ...
3.. A
per Cent. 9B 9
-1858, 7,,
Ditto 1859,
PRICE 01' FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Danish Bonds, 1825, 3 per Cent
Ditto 5 per Cent .........1001
Spanish New Deferred, 3 per ce
Cent
Turkish Scrip
Ditto for the Account
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Dutch Exchange, 2i per Cent. 12 Guil ..... _
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates...... ...... 93 21, z d
HALF-PAST TWO.

Consols
Ditto October Account

TEE GIMBAL TIIANKSGIVING.—Yesterday was the
day set apart by authority for a national thanksgiving
for the abundant harvest, but the intelligence which ar-
rived on Saturday of the success of the allied forces in
the East, imparted much additional importance to the
services, and the whole of the metropolitan clergy, while
they read the thanksgiving prayer, prepared in obedience
to the Order in Council by his grace the Archbishop of
Canterbury, also read that which offers thanks for vic-
tory in time of war. St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster
Abbey, and most of the large parochial churches were
crowded with worshippers, and at nearly all collections
were made on behalf of the poor women and children
whose husbands and fathers have fallen by the pestilence
or perished by the sword. There was full choral service
at Westminster Abbey, and in the parish and district
:lurches throughout the metropolis'collections were
for the acidic:l' wiyea and children.