The Sun.
London, England, 1854-05-01 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, MAY 1, 1854.

is carried on. Had no movement been made, the
mortifying position of the dishonoured half woul,l
have been less observed ; our eyes were accus-
tomed to it; but surely Dissenters must be allowed
to feel the contempt of exclusion so much the
more bitterly, when Government Reform at Ox-
ford just stops short of conceding their claims.
All kinds of illiberality are to be modified or abo-
lished, but the most inexcusable of all in a na-
tional university is left as if intentionally to gall
Dissenters. We know for certain that tests for
youths are but a piece of profanity, that they have
not prevented three broadly marked and utterly
opposed classes of theologians arising at Oxford,
and that they are a national insult to one half of
a nation which ought to enjoy equal privileges in
all its public institutions. We certainly wish Mr.
HEYWOOD better success with his proposed clauses
abolishing the tests than he has had in the attempt
to refer the bill to a select committee. The
matter will never rest till the powerful and
wealthy middle class of this country, amongst
whom dissent chiefly flourishes, have justice done
them in our National Universities.

MONEY MARKET

COMI.IIE.RCI.AL liV TELLIGENUE.

CITY, TWO o'CLOCK.

The sales of cotton at Liverpool on Saturday were
estimated at 4,000 bales, all to the trade. The
market closed tamely, without alteration in prices.
The sales comprised 2,500 American, 110 Pernam
and Maranham at Gd. to qd., 20 Bahia at qd.,
200 Egyptian at Gd. to 9d., 1,000 Surat at 2,(1.
to 2id., and GO Sea Island at Is. to ls. 5,1,-d. per
lb. Railway Shares were rather firmer.
The corn market is dull to-day.

The following is a report upon the Manchester
piece goods market, by Messrs. M‘Nair, Greenhow,
and Irving
"Notwithstanding the continued existence of preju-
dicial and materially influential causes as referred to in
our last monthly circular, and which had at that period
and previously created a feeling of despondency and
gloom, we are now in a position to justify a much more
favourable report as to the action and tone of this
market during the interim. At the period in question
great doubt, depression, and uncertainty prevailed
Since then, a marked improvement, not only in feeling,
but in substantial qualities, has existed. Tempted by
the lower rates ruling for the generality of productions
of a staple character, buyers have felt themselves justi-
fied in operating to a considerable extent. The action
of the market has been favourably progressive."

The demand for shipping, both for the convey-
ance of troops to the seat of war and of emigrants
to Australia, has the effect of maintaining freights,
and it is probable a large number of vessels will
yet be required. The rates, as given in the Weekly
Shipping List, are—to Sydney, 80s to 100 s., and
to Melbourne and Geelong the same, but 100 s. to
110 s. to the wharves ; New Zealand, 955. to 120 s. ;
Algoa Bay, 45s to 555. ; Batavia, 60s. ; Bombay,
50s. ; Buenos Ayres, 60s. ; Danube, Galatz and
Ibrail, 40s. ; Jamaica, 30s. to 40s. ; San Francisco,
90s. to 100 s. ; and Shanghai, 90s. per ton of 40
feet, fine measurement goods:
The detention of the steamer Great Britain by
an accident to one of her pipes, causes much disap-
pointment ; but the Overland Mail, which leaves
this on the 4th and Bth inst., will now offer a better
opportunity for parties writing.
The Brazilian mail has arrived, and brings a
small amount of specie. The declaration of war
was known, and Russian ships were changing hands.
One may well express surprise that such a practice
should be recognised, since it becomes easy thus to
evade all risk of capture, and so neutralise our
maritime supremacy. The time allowed here for
vessels to get away could not be said to determine
the question, because one of our steamers at Rio
was waiting to capture a merchantman, which was
disposed of, and altered her colours directly the
intention became known. At Bahia the rate of
exchange was 274 d. Sugar was in good demand.
The Pernambuco accounts state that the sugar
crop was expected to be 50,000 tons.
The steamer Europa, from New York, brings
above 600,000 dollars in specie. The grain market
was active. Money was easy.
The ship Windsor, from Sydney, brings 787
ounces of gold. The Potentate, from Van Die-
men's Land, and the Wellington, from Portland
Bay, have also arrived, but it is not yet ascertained
whether they bring gold.
The railway meetings announced are the fol-
lowing :

Company. Date. Place, &e.
Antwerp and Rotf.erdam May 4, Brussels.
Dublin and Wicklow
East Lancashire May 1, Bury.
Londonderry and Coleraine May 2, Coleman-st. Bldings.
Sambre and Meuse
Waterford and Kilkenny

As usual on the Ist of May, the Stock Exchange
is closed, a holiday being observed at the transfer
offices of the Bank of England. There are a few
of the brokers and speculators in attendance, how-
ever, at the Subscription Reading Rooms, and
they have dealt in Consols at 87; and 88, being
full prices.

NEWMARKET RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPII.)
ADDITIONAL SCRATCHINGS.

2,000 GUINEAS.-First Lord, Paxton, Mandricardo,
Mortimer, Bay Maresfield, Usquebaugh, Marble Hill,
and Baal bec.

1,000 GIIINEAS.—Spicey, Durindana, Remorse, Lady
Grimston, and Mabel.

NEWMARKET STAKES.-IVlandricardo, Bobby, Hanibal,
and St. Stephen.

ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS.—AIembic, Champagne.
Expected this day.--Ruby and Dr. O'Toole.
LATEST BETTING.
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
Even on Boiardo.
3to 1 agst Ruby (taken).
6to 1 agst Alembic.
Bto 1 agst Middlesex.
15 to 1 agst any other (offered).
DERBY.
50 to 1 agst Alembic (taken).
CHESTER CUP.
12 to 1 agst Newminster.
20 to 1 agst Aldford (taken).

LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

THE WAR.
BOMBARDMENT OF ODESSA.

At length operations in the Black Sea have com-
menced in earnest. From authentic telegraphic
despatches from Vienna, it seems that on the 17th
ult., twenty-six sail of the combined fleet arrived
before Odessa. On the following day the city was
bombarded for an hour, but it was not until the
22d (Saturday) that the real engagement com-
menced. The quarantine port was then attacked
by nine steamers of the two fleets. Four gun-
batteries were dismantled, and one Austrian and
eight Russian vessels which were lying in the
harbour burnt. The bombardment was with bombs
and Congreve rockets, and it lasted during the
whole day. A portion of Odessa was said to be in
dames.

Another account says, —" On the 22d ult.
the allied fleets made a partial bombardment of
that town, but without doing much damage,
although sundry buildings were set on fire. On the
23d hostilities were suspended, and a summons
was sent to the place to surrender. In the event
of a refusal, the Admirals threatened to destroy
the town on the following day, the 24th. It is
added that the Russian fleet had sailed out of
Sebastopol, and advanced against the allied fleet,
either with the hope of drawing the latter away
from Odessa, or of getting it between two fires,
but that, on a portion of the British navy showing
battle, the Russian squadron had hastily retreated
to its stronghold."

A despatch dated Vienna, April 29, published
yesterday in the Constitutionnel, states that the
news of the bombardment of Odessa was officially
confirmed, and that a part of the city was in ruins.
The despatch adds, that although this news had
been expected in Vienna, its receipt had neverthe-
less created a profound sensation there.

LORD RAGLAN AND THE DUKE OF
CAMBRIDGE.

MALTA, APRIL 26.—Lord Raglan arrived on
the 25th. He left the same day by the Emu.

The Caradoc leaves for Corfu to receive the
Duke of Cambridge. The Masterman has arrived
with artillery horses ; also different French and
English transports.

VIENNA, SUNDAY.—The Duke of Cambridge and
suite left for Trieste at 8 p.m.

THE DANUBE.

Baron Meyendorff has officially announced at
Vienna the evacuation of Little Wallachia.

It is the opinion of one of the first strategists in
Austria, that a steam-boat expedition, undertaken
by the allies up the Danube, and 80,000 men sent to
Turkey, would totally annihilate the plans of the
Russians. With reference to the steam-boat expe-
dition, it is said that an offer has been made to the
English Admiralty, and is still under their consi-
deration, not only to float armed steamers over
the bar at the mouth of the Sulina, but first-rate
men-of-war, even the flag-ship of the Commander-
in-Chief in the Black Sea. The importance of such
au offer requires no comment.

ORSOVA, April 2G.—The Turkish cavalry had
advanced from Kalafat to the river Schyl, without
seeing the enemy. The greatest consteniation
prevailed in Krajova, which was evacuted by the
Russians on the 24th in great haste.
It was fully expected that the Russians would
undertake important operations against Rustchuk,
Nicopolis, and Rassova in a few days.

On the 23d the fortress of Silistria remained un

injured.

It is not doubted that Omer Pasha will be able
to maintain himself until the allies arrive.

It is confidently affirmed that a Russian detach-
ment was completely defeated at Czernavoda on
the 20th, but reinforcements were seen advancing,
and the Turks retreated.

BELGRADE, April 29.—The Turks from Kalafat
have already occupied Muglavit, Gunia, Pojana,
and Palechti. They were expected at Krajova on
the 28th or 29th.

Credible despatches in the Presse, of Vienna,
from Orsova, of the 28th of April, state that the
Russians have retired beyond the Aluta by forced
marches. All the stores not removable were
burnt.

A letter from Vienna. "+' +b- 9fb,
cc On= iutelligono from the theatre of war is
of a very confused character, both as to facts
and dates. A corps of 26,000 cavalry is said
to be advancing towards the Dobrudscha, fol-
lowed closely by Prince Paskiewitch, who is
immediately to take the command of this body of
troops to enter Turkey. From the neighbourhood
of Silistria letters have been received to the 17th.
The Russians had made a third attack on the place,
but were again repulsed. Since the above date no
further fighting was going on in that neighbour-
hood. On the 15th and 16th there were combats
at Simoritza and Sistow; the Turks had the ad-
vantage. The Russians had on this occasion made
their attack on Simoritza with considerable rein•
forcements, having been beaten back at the same
place on the Bth. Chozzim Pacha, however, had
also received a reinforcement of 3,000 Egyptians,
and was able to beat back the Russians to Sistow,
with a loss of 200 killed and 360 wounded. The
corps d'armee of Generals Luders and Chruleff
effected on the 20th their junction above Rassova,
which place they immediately invested. General
Liprandi has received orders to prepare to assume
the offensive."

THE BALTIC.
COPENHAGEN, Saturday, April 29.—The-English
fleet, 19 strong, anchored in Elfsnabem harbour,
five hours' sail from Stockholm, on the 21st inst.

The Admiral visited Stockholm on the 24th. On
the following day he had an audience of King Oscar.
His reception by the Swedes has been most en-
thusiastic.