The Sun.
London, England, 1854-05-16 00:00:00

THE MEDITERRANEAN.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAP )
SOUTHAMPTON, TUESDAY, 8.30 A.M.
The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-
ship Iberia, Capt. Bradshaw, has arrived, with dates
from Gibraltar, sth ; Cadiz, 6th; Lisbon, 9th; Oporto,
11th; and Vigo, 12th inst.
She brings on freight four packages specie, 486
half chests oranges, and sundry cargo.
The Bth company of Royal Sappers and Miners,
under the command of Capt. Bourchier, embarked
from Gibraltar on board the screw steamer Albatross
on the 29th ultimo, for the seat of war. The 30th
Regiment embarked, on the Ist of May, on board
the Royal mail steamer Cambria, for conveyance to
Constantinople.

DEATH OP CAPT. W. H. TAYLOR, OF HER MAJESTY'S
CORPS OF GENTLEMEN-AT-ARMS.—Some excitement has
prevailed during the past few days in the neighbourhood
of Jermyn•street, St. James's, in consequence of the
death of Captain William Henry Taylor, aged 30, for-
merly of the 87th Foot, but recently of the Tower Ham-
lets Militia, and her Majesty's honourable corps of
Gentlemen-at-Arms, whose body was discovered under
such singular circumstances as to give rise to the im-
pression that he terminated his existence by immer-ing
his head in a bath. It would seem that Captain Taylor
resided at No. 7, Great Ryder-street. On Friday morn-
ing last, about six o'clock, the landlord of the hou-,e
saw him in his room apparently in his usual health.
Some time afterwards, on going to the room with the
breakfast tray, he found the door locked inside ; not
being- able to obtain admittance, he procured the assist-
ance. of a police-constable, who broke open the door, and
discovered Captain Taylor lying flat on his stomach, with
his hands under him, and his head in a bath, in which
was about six inches of water. The washhand-basin was

broken, and one of deceased's hands was evidently cut
with a portion of the fragments. Medical assistance was
promptly procured, but it was found that life was
extinct. At the coroner's inquest held yesterday even-
ing, Mr. John Bagshaw Taylor, a brother of deceased,
residing near Nottingham, stated that Captain Taylor
had served some time in India, and since his return had

been subject to epilepsy, but that his general health was
good. Mr. T. G. French, surgeon, gave it as his opinion
that death had arisen from a sudden attack of epilepsy,
and not from drowning, aithough the immersion might
have prob.thly prevented recovery front the attack. The
case lasted a considerable time, and a verdict of death
from natural causes was ultimately recorded.
FALL OF Two HOUSES IN ANGEL-COURT, LONG-ACRE.
—Between twelve and one o'clock to-day two houses
fell with a tremendous crash in Angel-cAirt, Long-acre.
A few minutes previously several persons had observed
that the party walls gave tokens of insecurity, and ran
away with all speed. When the wall fell it dragged
with it the roof and floors. Several passers by narrowly
escaped being crushed to death by the falling bricks.
Men were set to work to prop up the remaining portion
of the building, and in removing the debris. Some fears
were expressed that some persons were buried in the
ruins. The district surveyor immediately gave orders
that the altey and approaches should be closed.
MALTA..---Tweoty transport-ships, with cavalry and
the 38th Regiment, have arrived since the 6th of May.
MONETARY ItEFOIIII Is PORTUGAL.- -A letter of Lisbon
of the 3d, via Madrid, states that the Government had
presented to the Chambers a bill for effecting a monetary
reform, and for causing as in England gold to be the
standard.

DIVIDENDS.—The following dividends have been ad-
vertised for payment : -Sardinian Five per Cent. Lnan
of 1851, Brazilian Four-and-a-Half per Cent. of 1852,
and Brazilian Five per Cent, of 1843.
DEPARTURES FOR AUSTRALIA.—The departures from
the port of London for the Australian colonies during
the past week show a slight decrease. They have com-
prised altogether 12 vessels—four to Sydney, with an
aggregate burden of 1,483 tons; two to Hobart Town,
with an aggregate burden of 1,183 tons; two to Adelaide,
with an aggregate burden of 1,003 tons ; one to Laun-
ceston, of 481 tons ; one to Portland Bay, of 458 tons ;
one to New Zealand, of 378 tons ; and one to Swan
River, of 270 tons. Their total capacity was conse-
quently 5,256 tons. The rates of freight exhibit a de-
cline, which the advices yesterday tended in a measure
to increase.

GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE PORT OF LONDON.—In
the general business of the port of London during the
past week the number of vessels reported inward was
185, being 170 less than in the previous week. The
quantity of grain reported was 42,375 quarters, including
21,742 quarters of wheat, in addition to 3,132 barrels
and 2,080 sacks of flour. Of tea there were reported
53,858 packages ; of sugar, 8,489 Mids., 3,690 casks,
1,840 cases, 12.558 loaves, and 44,640 bags ; of coffee,
303 boxes, 211 casks, and 2,028 bags ;' of wool, 4,927
bales ; and of tallow. 141 casks and 359 boxes. The
number of ships cleared outward was 104,.being 5 less
than_ in the previous week. Of these, 17 were in ballast,
and 12 for the Australian colonies.

FOREIGN RATES OF EXCHANGE.--The closing accounts
from the Paris Bourse yesterday show a reaction of
about a half per cent. from the recent rapid rise. At
Vienna .the money market during the past few days
has been comparatively steady. The Bank of Prussia
has reduced its rate of discount from 5 per cent., at
which it had stood since October last, to 4 per cent.
In Holland the rate of discount remains at 3 per cent.,
and in Hamburg money is plentiful at 2 per cent. With
regard to the new Austrian loan for 3,500,0001., the
amounts subscribed are said to have been 2,000,000/.
at Amsterdam, and 500,0001. at Frankfort. The French
rate of exchange remains without further alteration ;
and, although gold cannot now be taken from the Bank
of England for remittance at a profit, it is probable the
amount just arrived Irons Australia will be sent away.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND
CHINA,—The directors of the Chartered Bank of India,
Australia. and China have given temporary notice of
the forfeiture of all Ames upon which the recent-cal
shall not have been paid on the 19th inst. The signing
of the deed of settlement is also demanded under the
same penalty. This summons is issued in face of the
fact that out of 32,000 shares constituting the company
the representatives of snore than two-thirds desire its
dissolution. Although the endeavours of this large
majority to obtain an injunction have thus far failed,
they intend, it is believed, during the short interval, to
take fresh and urgent steps for that object. Whatever
may be their success, there can be no question their
case is one that should operate as a caution to all per-
sons against investing in new schemes without an un.
derstanding as to the extent to which they intend to
place their interests beyond future control.
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.—A. bill has been introduced
into the House of Commons by Mr. Bell and Mr.
Thorneley, fur the purpose of extending the rights en-
joyed by the graduates of the Universities of Oxford and
Cambridge, in respect to the practice of physic, to the
graduates of the University of London. The bill pro-
vides that graduates in medicine of the University of
London are to be entitled to practise physic in the same
manner as graduates of the Universities of Oxford and
Cambridge. Graduates in medicine of the University
of London are to be indemnified for having acted with-
out having obtained authority from the Universities of
Oxford and Cambridge.
THE YORKSHIREXAN.—This fine steamer, which our
readers will recollect struck on a rock of Donaghadee,
and shortly afterwards settled down into deep water,
has been at length raised after difficulties of a very grave
character, which have been surmounted by the builders
of the vessel, Messrs. Tulloch and Denny, of Dumbarton,
who purchased her lately, when the project of raising her
to the surface was regarded by manyas wholly impossible.
Divers had been employed for some time, and the ma-
chinery and engines were by them so freed, and where
possible so detached, that they have all been recovered
without any material damage to them. Now we have the
satisfaction of stating the hull of the vessel itself has
been raised, and it is intecded to tow it to Dumbarton,
where it will be docked and repaired. Air-tight tanks
will be introduced into it to keep it afloat in going across
the channel ; and as the engines are comparatively un-
injured, and the hull not much damaged, a moderate
expenditure will refit the vessel and render her as good
almost as when she was taken out of the hands of
Messrs. Talloch and Denny.—Belfast Mercury.
GREAT AGGREGATE MEETING ON THE CATHOLICS AT
DIIBLIN.—.DUBLIN, Monday Evening.—There was an
immense attendance at the Roman Catholic aggregate
meeting held this day. The Lord Mayor of Dublin
presided. Resolutions founded upon the "Catholic de-
claration" were adopted. A stormy scene occurred, in
consequence of an allusion by the Rev. Dr. Marshall to
the recent speech of Prince Albert at the Festival of the
Sons of the Clergy. Dr. Marshall was called to order
by the chairman, and for iitteen minutes the meeting
..va. in a. state. of indescrihaLlu coot'' ion. The pro-
testant Assoc:ation of Dublin " threatened to attend, to
protest, but they did not make their appearance, 'Large
bodies of police were patrolling the streets.

MONEY MARKET

AND
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK

The sales of cotton at Liverpool yesterday
were estimated at 6,000 bales, including 1,000 Ame-
rican taken for export and on speculation. The
market closed heavily at previous rates. The
sales comprised 5,000 American, 220 Pernam and
Maranham at 6141. to 70., 100 Bahia at 61d.,
300 Egyptian at 6td. to 71d., and 500 Surat at
21d. to 41d. per lb. Railway shares were firm.
The advices received from the Australian colonies
relative to trading affairs tare not so favourabl e
as could be desired, but the causes are such
as justify the hope of early improvement,
under the stimulus of new gold discoveries
more especially. Our shippers have long been ex-
ercising caution, and the large arrivals last October
were the result of protracted voyages. The follow-
ing extract from the proceedings of the Legislature
atMelbourne will show how the gold digging had
progressed up to the close of 1853 :
"Captain Dane, pursuant to notice, asked what was
(1.) The number of gold-diggers' licenses issued for the
month of December, 1853, distinguishing the number
taken for the month, quarter, half-year, and year. (2 )
The total amount received for dwgers' licenses in De-
cember, 1853. (3.) The total amount received for
storekeepers' licenses for December, 1853. (4.) The
same information for the month of January, 1854
The Auditor-General, in answer to the first question,
stated that the number of monthly licenses issued fur
December, 1853, had been 5,893, quarterly 28,993,
half yearly nil, annual nil. In answer to the second
question, that the amount received for those licences
was 63,879/. 10s. In reply to the third ;question, tha'
the amount was 731. for storekeepers' licenses. In an-
swer to the fourth question, he begged to state that for
January, 1854, the number of monthly licenses issued
had been 2,314, quarterly, 4,289, half-yearly 5, yearly
nil ; amount received 10,9121. For storekeepers' li-
censes the number issued was, monthly nil, quarterly
8, half-yearly 3 ; amount 1951. _ _ _

The discovery of a new port at the head o
Spencer's Gulf, is xecorded in the following state
ment

" Port Augusta on the one side, and 'the Murray on
the other, will be of great importance in developing the
resources of the new country between. Spencer's Gulf and
the Darling, extending to 60,000 square miles, recently
found available for sheep pasture, and now in course of
settlement Capt tin Matson, of the schooner
Daphne, whose return from Port Augusta is elsewhere
announced, reports as follows I am of opinion
that the channel of Port Augusta is navigable for ves-
sels of 300 tons. That which may be called the en-
trance of the creek or river is abreast of Point Lowly,
and about thirty miles below Port Augusta. I found
the creek, at its narrowest part, abOut half-a-mile wide,
and, although there are sand banks, the channel between
them is sufli,:ient for vessels of the tonnage I have men-
tioned, all the way up from Point Lowly. Port Augusta
has the great advantage ofdeep water close to the shore
(say, three fathoms), so that the Daphne was hauled to
the edge of the bank, discharged, and loaded without
the use of the boat. lam not thoroughly informed as to
how Port Augusta'is circumstanced with reference to the
requisite supply of fresh water ; but from what I could
learn, it/will be necessary to go some little distance for
it. The banks of the creek re.ernble those of Port Ade-
laide, but the land rises gradually as you proceed in-
-bore. The narrowest portion of the creek is about four
miles in length."

English Stocks have been heavy, but there has
been no decided decline in prices. Consols have
been quoted 88i to 4 for transfer and account.
The New 3i per Cents. are 88k to 4, and the 3
per Cents. 87k to A. Bank Stock is firm at 202 to
205. Exchequer Bills are at par to 2s. prem., and
India Bonds at ss. to 9s. discount.

Exchequer Bonds have been at prem. again,
and from this we may conclude that if the rate of
discount had not been advanced they would have
commanded a higher price.
In the Foreign Market there has not been much
speculation, but prices are steady. Russian 5 per
Cents. have been done as high as 96, and the 4i
per Cents. bring 811. Mexican 3 per Cents. have
been quoted 241 to 24k. Grenada Bonds are at
17, Sardinian 5 per Cents. realise 81i to 82, and
Spanish Now Deferred 181
The Euglish share market has not been so well
supported, except in the case of one or two lines.
Caledonian have been better, and Great Northerns
are buoyant. South Western not so good. Foreign
shares have receded as regards the French lines,
owinc, to the decline at Paris.
The Mining market has been rather more active,
dt about the previous quotations.

The Joint Stock Rini shares have been dull.
The Land Companies' shares are steady.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY.—OLOzING PRICES.
runt, the Ulric-jai List.)

itusi neat done
tank Stock .
• per Cent. Reduced Autinitte.i B7 k 5
3 per Ceut. Consuls Annuities B3i 4 4
Sew 34 per Ceut. Annuities BBl A i 16
Long Annuities, Expire sth Jan., 1860 , 44 9-16 '
i )ittG 30 Y 1341.3, Expire 10th Oct., 1859 4
Ditto 30 Years, Expire sth Jan., 1860 4 15-16
India Bonds, £lOOO . ...... ........ ...... 5 10 d
Ditto, under 21000
Consols for Account tith June BB4 4 4
Exchequer Bills, 2d.
£IOOO
Small 1 d 2 3 p
Exchequer Bonds Scrip
PRICE OF FOR EIGN FUNDS THIS DAY.
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent.
Ditto Small .. ....
Grenada Bonds, 14 per Cent ....... ......
kiexicau 3 per (lent.
Russian Bonds, 1822, 5 per Cent. £ St 96
Ditto 46 per Cent..
Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Ceut...
Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent 3B 7i
Spanish New Deferred, 3 per Cent.

Dividends on the above payable in London

Dutch Exchange, 2i per Cent. 12 Guil 594 9
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certifteates ....

Consols
Ditto Juuo Account

THREE O'CLOCK.
881
881

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.-MAY 16.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
ROYAL YAUlif SQUADRON.

At the general meeting of the members of the Royal
Yacht Squadron, held at the Thatched House Tavern,
London, on Friday the 12th of May, at one o'clock, for
the purpose of general business relating to the squadron,
the following candidates were elected
As Members—Lord Macdon-►ld, Plover, cutter, 35
tons; Lord Colville, Sultana, cutter, 140 tons; Viscount
Hill, Skylark, cutter, 45 tons; Matthew Ed ward Hoare,
Esq., Derwent, schooner, 117 tons ; Lord Dufferin,
Foam, schooner, 85 tons ; Sir Percy F. Shelley, Bart.,
Genevra, schooner, 142 tons.
As Honorary Members—Commander Algernon F. R.
De Horsey, R.N. ; Captain Hon, Henry Murray,
R.N.

COWES CASTLE.—It is reported that the application of
the members of the Royal Yacht Squadron fur Cowes
Castle for a club-house has not been attended with suc-
cess. It is to be reserved for the residence of one of
England's heroes—some hardy old veteran, who has
risked life and limb in his country's cause another
A rigle,,ey,

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SEVEN PERSONS DROWNED.—On Sunday morning, as
a party, consisting of two women and fifteen men were
returning from Lytnington to the Government works at
Sc,mce, in a small half decked boat (formerly the pleasure
boat of J. P. Mew, Esq., of Newport), they by some
means upset it, and the two women and five of the men
were drowned ; tne rest were saved by a boat from a
brig lying off " Jack in the Ba4ket,' the captain of
which noticed the boat pass, but soon afterwards missed
her, and remarked how fast she must have ran to be out
of sight so soon. The day was fine, and there was but
little wind. Directly afterwards be noticed something
in the water, and, with the assistance of his g!ass, disco-
verer that it was the men. He pushed off the boat, and
succeeded in picking up twelve of the men and one
woman, but the latter and two of the men were dead.

AIABABT NEWN-(11111,S DAY.)