The Sun.
London, England, 1854-07-14 00:00:00

of the most satisfactory description. The
addition to the stock of bullion during the last
week was no less than 345,6231., while that of
the preceding week was 760,5981., or more than.
1,106,0001. within a fortnight. The addition of
the week to the notes in circulation, a very
important matter, was nearly half a million
(484,5451.). There were also largo additions
within the fortnight to the reserve of notes to
the public and private deposits, and the public
and other securities, and a small reduction had
been made in the Bank rate of interest to its
country customers. It is, therefore, obvious
that any depreciation iu the value of stock could
not be ascribed to the Bank Returns any more
than to the prospects of the approaching harvest.
We come then to the aspect of the political
horizon in reference to the war in which we have
embarked ; and what is there, we ask, in that
" to fright the Isle from its propriety," to induce
Englishmen to fling their stock upon the market
to realise money on any terms that can be ob-
tained, or, in fact, at such prices as the con-
sciences of their unscrupulous persecutors may in-
duce them to offer ? Never, we say it advisedly,
has this been more satisfactory. Never was the
" entente cordiale" more complete. Never were
France and England more thoroughly united
in the cause of truth and justice. Never
were they more firmly
_resolved to break the
power that has been so prejudicial to the
interests of civilisation, and to obtain suitable
guarantees for the maintenance of peace and order.
The united flags float triumphantly on the Baltic
and the Euxiue. NAPIER and his gallant coadju-
tor have threatened Cronstadt, and in vain invited
the enemy's fleets to a fairer contest than could
be had under the bulwarks of its fbrtifications.
The AUTOCRAT himself has been gratified with
the prospect, while the inhabitants of St. Peters-
burg clearly perceive what is before them ; and
the approaching embarkation of -French troops
in English vessels will not greatly improve
their position. Austria, for her, own sake,
will not dare to go wrong, and what could the
vacillating and weak-minded King of PRUSSIA do,
even if disposed, to shelter his friend and brother.
If the German Powers did their worst, it would
not create a moment's fear in any English (or
French) heart. But as it is, we should really
be ashamed of our compatriots, if we thought that
they could be influenced by any doubts as to the
actions of the German Powers. There would,
indeed, be more to fear from their friendship
than their enmity. Let the people, then, rally
to maintain the national credit, and they will
find that, as heretofore, while serving their coun-
try, they are materially benefiting themselves.

THE PENINSULAR MAIL.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

SOUTHAMPTON, THURSDAY, 10 P.M.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-
ship Iberia has arrived with the above mail. She
brings 31 passengers, five packages of specie, and
a cargo of eggs, lemons, onions, &c. Her dates
are—ibraltar, July 4 ; Cadiz, 5 ; Lisbon, 9 ;
Oporto and Vigo, 10.
The British galliot Mary, arrived at Gibraltar on
the 2d, reported that on the 30th ult., owing to a
strong current, on her voyage from Marseilles, she
was driven within 20 miles of Cape Tres Forcas,
and there distinguished a brig being attacked by
Ruffian pirates. It was the captain's opinion the
brig was taken by the pirates. The Mary did not
interfere, being unarmed. Her Majesty's steamer
Prometheus started almost immediately to the
Riff coast in search.

Exchange at Gibraltar was quoted, for bills on
London at 90 days' date, at 51i ; Paris, 5 37.
From Lisbon we learn that the vine disease was
still raging, and to a most fearful extent, and
every fear was entertained that nearly the whole
of the vineyards were being destroyed.
Exchange on London had declined to 54 for bills
at 30 days' sight ; Inscriptions, 37.

A RUSSIAN IN LONDON SOCIETY.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY NEWS.

Sin.,—Can you tell me why, or how it is, that Count
Pablen, who is well known to be a most active agent of
the Emperor of -Russia, is admitted on the most intimate
footing to the houses of several of our Cabinet Ministers?
It may be all fair and above board, but it looks very
suspicious. In the neighbourhood of St. James's and
Berkeley-squares he is in great force.—Yours obediently,
London, July 12, 1851. B. S. F.