The Sun.
London, England, 1854-05-18 00:00:00

EGYPT.

ALEXANDRIA, MAT 8.
El Hamee Pasha, 17 years of age, son of the Viceroy
Abbas Pasha, left for Constantinople on the 4th inst., in
the steam-yacht Faid Gehaad, on a state visit to the
Sultan and the Sultan's daughter, his bride. The pre-
sents the Prince carries with him to Constantinople fall
far short of what his father expected to send, in conse-
quence of the very great straitness of money from which
his Highness is suffering. The cash taken by the Prince,
does not reach 100,0001. sterling, while the Viceroy's
first wish was to have sent at least five times that
amount. It is, consequently, feared that El names
I pasha will not be so very welcome at Constantinople, as
there is little doubt that the Sultan offered his daughter
to him in the expectation of receiving a good round sum
from the Pasha of Egypt for the honour thus conferred
upon him. ••
The India mails proceed this day by the Ripon to
Malta and Southampton, after having lain here since
the 4th. The steamer Bombay having arrived at Suez
on the Ist inst., Mr. Anderson, one of the directors of
the Peninsular and Oriental Company, returns to Eng-
land by the Ripon, after having obtained from the Pasha
a reduction of half the transit duty charged on all goods
passing through Egypt, the duty to be in future a quar-
ter per cent., in lieu of a-half per cent., on the value.
Abbas Pasha has been selling small quantities of pro-
duce, but not sufficient for the wants of the numerous
vessels that have arrived here during the last few days.
Freights are about 58. per quarter.
Wheat is worth 425. per quarter; beans, 365. per
quarter.

Exchange on London, 99 piastres per pound sterling.

AUSTRALIA.
S steamerOljTllMllTagO,Nia,len AniAwYelh7a.ve
By the Royal mail
received, vin Panama, accounts from Sydney to the
21st of February, being a fortnight later than
those by the Marco Polo. From Melbourne our
files of papers are only three days later than brought
by that vessel.
At Sydney the rate of interest had been raised
from 4to 5 per cent. The following is the latest
report from the mining districts from a correspon-
dent of the Sydney Herald:—
" BRAIDWOOD, Feb. 16.—Since my last I still have to
report great prosperity among our gold diggers. The
new diggings on Major's Creek are turning out even
better tnan the most sanguine could have anticipated,
and the success that has attended many is most cheering,
and, to those who have as yet been unsuccessful, en-
couraging them to further exertions, which I have no
doubt will in the end be crowned with success according

to their exertions.
" I mentioned in my last that there were about 1,000
persons on the digg;ngs, and 700 at work. I may now
say, 1.100 people located or walking about, of which
number about 750 or 800 have licenses, the other 300
being wi-inien, children, and nondescripts. Now, as to
the remunerativeness f these new diggings, I cannot
enumerate all the different parties who are successful,
but merely give a few of those whose success has more
immediately come within my knowledge. A party of
four, the wtek before last took upwards of 40 ounces of
gold out in the week, being an average each man of
36/. 10s. Another party, numbering 10, I believe, are
taking out their 12 ounces per day. Brown's party are
doing remarkably well, as likewise M`Donough's, and
very many others, too numerous to mention. There are
stores and sly grog shops in abundance—the former well
supplied with every requisite for a gold digger's pur-
pose, and cheap ; the latter with every enticing beve-
rage to lure and debase the man. There are still, not-
withstanding the new diggings, a number digging on
the private lands of Mr. Badgery. I believe upwards of
100 licenses have been issued, and they seem all to be
doing a fair stroke. _

"With regard to the English company, I must delay
giving you their transactions until my next. I believe,
however, that the Messrs. Shepherd and Alger's party
are doing well ; certainly their plot of land near the new
diggings, from out appearances, promises great things,
and, I have little doubt, will realise to its owners a
highly remunerative investment, if not an independent
fortune. Diggers up here would fain have a dig' at it
but unfortunately for them, the lucky proprietors have
too good an opinion of its auriferous deposits ; and who
can blame them for endeavouring to make the moat of
their property ?
" With regard to the Seymour estate, which was so
very remunerative to gold diggers last year, there are
few, if any, parties working upon the licensing system
at present. The private commissioner upon the estate
discourages it as much as he can by charging a license
fee of 21. ; but there are several parties working upon
the seigniorage principle, which is in general allowed to
be the fairest of all modes of letting laud for gold-mining
purposes.
" The large party who have been working for a con-
siderable period with groat success on Bell's Creek are
still enjoying their good fortunes, and I am informed
from the best sources that 200 ounces of gold per month
of late had been about their average. In a large round
or flat supposed to have been an old waterhole, they
have taken out 1,200 ounces of gold.
" There is another party higher up the creok, and upon
the same property, who are likewise finding it highly
remunerative.
" The tableland upon this estate, which last year
turned out so well, is now entirely deserted ; the per-
gong who were working there a short time since have all
left for the new diggings on Major's Creek, where the
license fee is only 10s., instead of 455., which is an im.
manse consideration to any digger, should he prove to
be unsuccessful at first commencing operations, which is
frequently the case.
" Mr. Moreing, who is the private commissioner upon
the estate, has, with praiseworthy enterprise, commenced
a series of experiments by sinking shafts to considerable
depths, in order, if possible, to penetrate to the hard
granite, which up to the present time has not been at-
tempted, or, at least, if attempted, has not been peree-
vered n kb, to give the experiment a fair trial."
A destructive fire took place at Hobart Town on
the 21st of January, during which property to the
value of $400,000 was destroyed. Crown lands in
certain localities commanded a high price. In the
township of Gladstone, the upset price of which
was 201. per acre, the land sold at 518/. per acre.
We have New Zealand papers to the 21st of
January. No material alteration had taken place
(Ist, laowt ej t in
it
b2e3rl.lp6es
.r
in the price of flioousr.,
awhbicuhshweasl.
ton, and wheat
per 100 feet.
From the Canterbury settlement we have Lyttei•
ton papers to the 18th of January. The imports.
tion of stock was going on briskly, 180
head of
cattle, 40 horses, and 1,500 sheep having just ar-
rived. Mr. Morris, a midshipman of the Caruatic,
had been drowned during a squall in the harbour.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
SYDNEY, Feb. 21.—The increase of the rate of interest
from 4 to 5 per cent. has had a most marked effect on
ihe tenders for the railway debentures. It will be re•
collected that at 4 per cent. only 11,500/. was tendered
for, out of 50,000/. required. To-day the tenders for
the 38,5001., deficient on the former occasion, were
opened. The reply to inquiries was, that no answer
could be given until the Goveraor-General's decision
was known, but we believe that the whole amount was
tendered for by the Savings Bank Trustees at 4 per
cent, premium. There were tenders for nearly 80,0001.
additional, at rates varying from I to 1i per cent.
premium. It is rumoured that it is intended to accept
tenders for a larger amount than was advertised for.

An extensive sale of goods was effected to-day by Mr.
Dean, at the stores of Messrs. Willis, M.rry, and Co.
The prices which the chief articles that were offered for
sale realised were as follows ;-Martell's brandy, 9s. 3d. ;
Geneva, key brandy, 17s. 9d. to 18s. 6d. per case ; Cork
whiskey, in butts, 3s. per gallon ; port wine, in hogs-
heads and quarter-casks, Bs. 9d. per gallon ; English
loaf-sugar, in hogsheads, 41d. per lb. ; pickles, in pints,
of various brands, Bs. 9d. to 9s. 9d. ; Champion's mus-
tard, half-pound in cases, 6s. ; fresh salmon, 11b. And
2!b. tins, is. sd. to is. 10d. ; cod roes, 13d. per lb. :
kippered herrings, ls. per lb. ; fresh herrings, 110. par,
lb. ; Wicklow hams, 11d. per lb. ; smoked shoulder
and sides of bacon, 'ad. to 9d. per lb. ; pearl barl,V,
tins, 3d. per lb. ; split peas, 3d. per lb. ; Von: u lime
ls. 6d. per gross ; 1,550 bags of Hobart
\
realised ss. 7d. per bag.
Mr. At
C.
essteowretosnof
sAolledsstrso:dLayind37o,o
oats, at 6s. 3d. per bushel. A lame
bushelssatrhceesio
ofno, f and
;: n
Englishgiso
per lb.
butter was also sold to-day by ifr.l9Newton, at 13d.

THE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY.—The executive
committee have elected the Right Hon. Robert Adaiss
Christopher, M.P. for North Lincolnshire, a trustee of
the Conservative Land Society, in the
The four room of Mr.
Alderman Thompson, M.P., deceased. trim.
tees of the society now are the Lord Viscount Ranelagh,
Right Hon. R. A. Cbristopher, M.P., Hon. Colonel
Lowther, M.P , and J. C. Cobbols
d,
[ADVERTISEDIEN Ho
T.]- -lloway' Ointment and Pills
the most effectual remedies for Gout and Rheumatism.
—Extract of a letter from Mr. Thomas Wyborn, drug.
gist, Eton, dated April 26, 1852:---" To Professor Hol.
loway. Sir,—A case has lately come under my notice
n.
which I think should be publicly know
from It i s
othhraotooi
of
a poor man, who suffered so dreadfully
rheumatism, that he lolttuseof one side and en-
dured incessant pain.
pronounced
case,
for
by himthe
useincurable. of
your s s under different medical
treatment,
treatment, and at Wetmin ster Hospital the faculty
However, this was not the
been restored to health andoinstimreenngtt and pills, he has
been all
druggists, and at Professor Holloway's Establistroont,
244, Strand, japan,

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THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LAYE.
Lessee, Mr. A. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING, Mar IS,
Will he performed FIDELIO, Leonora. Madame Caradori ;
Florestan, I,lerr Reichardt; and Rocco, Herr Formes.
Followed by (21 time) a new BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT,
entitled UNE FETE EN OLYMPE.
Fricee--Stalls, Ts; Dravi Circle, 53.; Rues, Sa. ; Fit. 24. ; Gallery.
le.' and Private 13°zee. One, Two, Three aad Four Guineas. The
ftoa-office open daily from Ten till filx. where Plecea may be
secured. Private Roam and Stalls to be had of Mews. Leader and
Cock, 63. New Bond-streot.

THEATRE ROYAL HAT-MARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Sacketone,
THIS EVENING, MAT IS,

Will be performed TOWN AND COUNTRY. Charaeters by
Masan. Compton, Chippendale, George Vandenholf, and Buckstone
?Mu Featherstone and MIN Reynolds.

After which, the entirely new and original extravaganza, entitled
BIICKSTONE'S VOYAGE ROUND THE GLOBE (111 LEI-
CESTER•SQUARE), written by J. R. Planche, Esq. Principal
characters by Mr. Buckstone, Mr. W. Farren, Mr. Clark, Mr. J.
Marshall, Mr. H. Marshall; Mrs. Fitzwilllam, Mrs. Caulfield, Miss
k. Grey, Miss Lydia Thompscn, Miss Laura Morris, and Miss
Featherstone.
Followed by WILLIKIND AND•HYS DINAH. Supported by
Messrs. Backstone and Corti; Miss Louisa Howard, Mrs. Fitzwil-
liani, and Mrs. Caulfield.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Slansgement of Mr. Cummins Kiwi.
THIS EVENING. MAT IS.
Will be performed THE MARRIED UNMARRIED. Characters
by Messrs. W. Lazy. Ryder. and Cathcart; and Misses Heath and
3ln Tay.
Followed by FAUST AND MARGUERITE. Characters by
Messrs. C. Kean and David Fisher ; Mrs. Winstanley and Miss C.
Leciemq.
After which, AWAY WITH MELANCHOLY. Characters ly
Messrs. Meadows, D. Fisher, and Saker ; and Misses Murray and
Daly.

TREATBE ROYAL A.DELPIII,
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste,
THIS EVENING, MAr 18,

TWO LOVEI AND A LIFE. Supported by
Will be Performed
Benjamin Webster, Keeley, and 0.
Leigh Murray,
M rs C. SeibT.
elm i Miss Woolgar an 3 Madame Celeste.
Followed by VIE MOU3TACHE MOVZ3IENT. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. 0. Smith, Keeley, and ?smile; Mrs. Keeley,
and miss Mary Keeley.

After which, THE OVERLA.ND .TOLTRNEY TO CONSTANTI-
NOPLE, AS UNDERTAKEN BY LORD BATEMAN, WITH
INTERESTLYG PARTICULARS OF THE FAIR SOPHIA.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING, MAT 18,
Wril be performed FIGHTING BY PROXY. Characters by
Robson and Wigan; and Miss E. Turner.
After which, THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE. Cha-
racters by Messrs. F. Robson, J. H. Waite, Leslie, and Vincent;
Airs. Chatterley, Miss P. Horton, and Miss Marston.
To be followed by TO OBLIGE BENSON. Supported by Messrs.
Emery, Robson, and Leslie ; Mrs. Stirling and Miss Wyndham.

STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee Mr. F. W. Alicroft.—Directress. Hiss Rebecca Isaacs.

THIS EVENING, Max' 18,
Will be performed THE GARDENER OF VERSAILLES.
To be followed by BOX AND COX IN KAFIR LAND.
After which, a BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT.
To be followed by SUMMER FLOWERS.
To conclude with MR. AND MRS. WHITE.
Stalls, Ss.; Boxes, 32.; Pit, is. 64; Gallery, Gd. ; Private !loxes,
41 1 le. 6d., to be had of Mr. Allcroft, 15, New Bond-street.

ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL A NIPHITHEATUE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.
THIS EVENING, MAY 18.
Will be presented the new grand Nautical and Equestrian spec-
tacle, embodying n met and extraordinary effects (written by Mr.
Nelson Lee), entitled A TALE: OF THE SPANISH WAR ; or,
The Horse of the Wreck. Ths horses expressly trained by Mr. W.
Cooke.

Followed by an entire change of the Scenes of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with a Grand Ballet. entitled THE STAR OF THE
ItHINE.

Bo:-office open hoot Eleven till Four. Stage Manager. Mr. W.
West.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
'Fins Des —Morning 55 inin.after 5 I Evening 25 roin.aft. 6
To-Moutow—Morning 56 rain.after 6 1 Evening 32 min.aft. 7

THE WEATHER.—Sum OEFICI, NKr 18.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
67—highest since noon yesterday.
54—lowest this morning and during the night.
56—this day at noon.

BAROMETER, 30'12.
Wnrn, variable from W. to N. and N.E.—Cloudy
weather, and alight rain.

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