The Sun.
London, England, 1853-01-04 00:00:00

MARKET NEWS-(THIS DAY.)

COLONIAL.

The markets re-opened this morning.
SUGAIL—A good many public sales take place this after-
noon, and holders have confidence. The quantity of Bri-
tish Plantation landed last week at t'ae East and West
India Docks was 97 hhds., 2 tierces ; tl2ere were taken for
home consumption, 825 hhds., 103 tierces, 237 barrels.
The stock in the same place 3 is 11,251 hhe 1., 1,282 tierces,
2,598 barrels.

COFFER.—Good ord. Native Ceylon is in demand at
48s to 48s 6d per cwt. Plantation likes% sa is sought after.
Rum.—The quantity lauded last week at the East and
West India Docks was 109 pur 3. 110 hhds. ; there were
taken for home consump:-,ion, 277 puns. 14 hhds., and ex-
ported 73 puns. 137 hhds. The stock in the same places is
12,053 puns. 886 hhds.

TALLOW.—P. Y. C. is 45s per cwt on the spot, and town
478 3d, being quiet.
TEA.—The deliveries have greatly increased after the re-
cent cessation.

HAY MARKETS.
SMITHFIELD.--Meadow hay, 2/ 15s to 4/ OA ; clover
ditto, 3/ 15s to 4/ 15s ; and straw, 1/ 4s to 1/ lOs per load.
Supply good, and trade dull.
CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, 2/ 15s to 4/ 4s ; clover
ditto, 3/ 15s to 4115 s ; and straw, 1/ 53 to 1/ 12s per load.
A fair average supply, and a sluggish demand.
WHITECHAPEL. —Meadow hay, 2/ 15s to 4/ Os ; clover
ditto, 3l 15s to 5/ Os ; and straw, 1/ 4s to 1/ lls per load.
Trade dull, at our quotations.

MUSEUM OF ORNAMENTAL ART AT MARLBOROUGH-
HOUSE.—The numbers attending, &c., during the month
of December were as follows :-13,811 persons on the
public days, and admitted free, the number in the Christ-
mas week being 11,119 ; 711 persons on the students'
days, and admitted as students on the payment of 6d.
each.

STATE OF TRADE.—The annual circulars of the com-
' mercial firms throughout the country are making their
appearance, and in almost every case the statements of
the business of the past year, as compared with 1851,
show a rayid tendency to an advance in prices, as well
as to a great increase of activity.
EXTRAORDINARY LAUNCH OF A VESSEL.—The gale
of Monday appears to have subserved a good purpose
at Troon. A clipper was on the blocks at one of the
building slips ready for launching. The tide rose a great
height from the violence of the storm, and flooded the
clipper off the blocks. She was intended to have been
launched during next week, but this occurrence antici-
pated the day, and rendered a more formal launch un-
necessary. She was floated into the harbour, and there
moored in perfect safety.—Edinburgh, Witness.
ILLEGAL MARRIAGES.—Mr. Jacob Scott, a degraded
clergyman of the Presbyterian Church, has been com-
mitted by the Sligo petty sessions, for trial at the en-
suing assizes, on a charge of solemnising illegal mar-
riages.—Dublin Express.
LOUGHCOOTER CASTLE.—This castle, the magnificent
demesne of Lord Gort, has again come into the hands of
the laity, the Loretto nuns who had purchased it having
been induced, at the instance of Archbishop Cullen, who
is opposed to the unlimited ramification of these re-
ligious orders, to resell the estate. It has been accord-
ingly disposed of by private sale for a sum of 20,0001.,
being 3,0001. more than it was purchased for some
months since in the Encumbered Estates Court.
REPRESENTATION OF GALWAY.—In anticipation of the
retirement of Mr. O'Flaherty from the representation of
this borough, consequent upon his acceptance of the
office of Under-Secretary, many persons are named as
likely to become candidates for the vacant seat. The
principal are Lord Dunkellin, Mr. William Keogh,
M.P., Mr. Henry Grattan, and Mr. W. H. Gregory, of
Co ole-park. --Galway Mercury.
FATAL GUN ACCIDENT.—Mr. Bedford held an inquest
yesterday evening at St. George's Hospital, touching the
death of James Cokiss, aged 30, a labourer, in the em-
ployment of the Messrs. Christy, the extensive millers
and flour factors, of Stamford-bridge, mills, King's-road,
Chelsea, who died in the above institution from the
effects of injuries received by the accidental bursting of
a fowling-piece, whilst out shooting on Christmas-day.
A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.
SYMPTOMS OF A DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT.—We
learn with great pleasure that a sum of five pounds each
has been remitted, as a Christmas gift to the electors of
Carrickfergus, who supported Major Cotton in the late
contest for the representation of that borough, which
well-timed liberality will doubtless be gratefully remem-
bered on the occurrence of another election.—Belfast
Whig.
MOVEMENTS OF REGIMENTS AND DEPOTS. —The jet
battalion of the Ist Foot will move from Portsmouth,
where they are at present stationed, early in this month
to relieve the 48th Regiment at Newport, Cardiff, and
Carmarthen, and the latter corps will be brought to and
assemble at Winchester-barracks, and there prepare to
embark at Portsmouth on board of vessels now being
chartered by the Admiralty for conveying the 48th
Regiment, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel
the Hon. A. A. Dalzell, to Corfu, where the head-quar-
ters will be stationed. The 19th Regiment, under the
command 'of. Lieutenant-Colonel Charles C. Hay, now
stationed at Winchester, will move to Portsmouth and
occupy the barracks when vacated by the Ist Royals.
The 85th Regiment, under the command of Lieutenant-
Colonel Manley Power, now at Portsmouth, will embark
in a few days for the Mauritius, and the depot of the
corps will move from Portsmouth over to Parkhurst-
barracks, in the isle of Wight, on the embarkation of
the head-quarter companies for foreign service. The
depot of the 88th and 48th Regiments will supply par-
tially the place of the 88th Regiment under the com-
mand of Lieutenant-Colonel 111. C. Johnstone, under
orders to move from Parkhurst-barracks to the barracks
at present occupied by the 85th, on the Portsmouth side
of the water, on the embarkation of the latter regiment.
ON DIT.—It is rumoured that circumstances affecting
a lady of high position in this county (Galway), and
which have gained considerable notoriety, are to imme-
diately made the subject of legal investigation. The
suit is being brought by the lady's friends against her
husband, and they confidently anticipate her complete
vindication, as it is said she has been the victim of a
foul conspiracy, by means of which the gentleman has
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as to the rateable value of this company's line, so
long the subject of contest, has just been made. The
assessment by the parishes was at an assumed rateable
value of 6001. for each mile of railway. The arbitrator
has now declared that the rateable value in the parishes
of Coates, Bisley, and Sapperton, ought to have been at
251. per mile only, in Minchinhampton at 551. per mile,
in Redborough and Stroud at 1351. per mile, and in
Painswick and Stonehouse at 1751. per mile, instead of
6001. per mile.

SCOTTISH MIDLAND RAILWAY.—We hear that the ne-
gotiations which have been going on for the last half-
year betwixt the directors of this company and Sir W.
D. Stewart, of Murthley, with the view of quashing the
actions for payment of the 14,500/. debenture bond,
and for implement, in the Court of Session, and pro-
ceeding with the Dunkeld Branch, were brought to an
abrupt and unsatisfactory termination this week. The
terms required by Sir William, we understand, were
such, that the directors, however anxious to make this
branch as a valuable auxiliary to the main line, have
resolved to abandon it, and withdraw their bill from
Parliament.—Perth, Courier.

DECREE OF THE FRENCH UNIVERSITY.-It has been
stated that extensive frauds have for some time past been
committed in examinations for degrees granted by the
French University—some persons having consented for
money, to assume the names and pass examinations in-
stead of students who, from having neglected their
studies or from incapacity, felt themselves likely to be
"plucked." The Court of Assizes tried some of these
offenders a few days ago, and also three others of
them, named Ozenne, Mouret, and Morel, were also
tried. The two former were acquitted, and the latter
was sentenced to two years' imprisonment.
Herman Philippe de Merode, nine years of age, and
the only son of Count Werner de Merode, and nephew
of Count de Montalembert, while amusing himself a few
days since by sliding down the banister of the staircase.
lost his balance and fell. He fractured his skull and
died after three days severe suffering.—Gclijnani.
BITE OF A MAD DOG.-It will be recollected that it
was stated in the _Herald, a month or two since, that
Admiral Tremlett had in his possession a powder which
;was a certain cure for the bite cf a mad dog ; this notice
attracted the attention of a clergyman in Ireland, one of
whose parishioners had had the misfortune of being bitten
by a mad dog. Application was made by letter to the
gallant admiral, who instantly forwarded supplies ; the
medicine was regularly taken by the man, and on Christ-
mas-day the admiral had the satisfaction of receiving a
letter, dated the 22d of December, from the clergyman,
stating "The man called at my house yesterday to thank
me, and you through me, for the medicine ; and to show
methat be is quite well, and not suffering any inconve-
nience either from the bite or the remedy. I can assure
you that his expressions of grateful feeling were very
warm, and I believe sincere." We are again authorised
by Admind Tremlett to state that he has still a supply
of the powder, and that he will be most happy to send
it to any one who may unfortunately require it,—Ply-
mouth Herald,