The Sun.
London, England, 1838-12-06 00:00:00

IRELAND

PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT—LOSS OF
PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGES.
The Mail has a long diatribe on the " unconstitu-
tional" (;.) prorogation of Parliament—the prorogation,
declares this censor, ought to have been for forty days only,
and not sixty. The effect of this most " unconstitutional"
prorogation—an effect overlooked by all the London
Journalists—will be to place in abeyance the privileges of
Members of Parliament for twenty days ! The organ of
the Irish Orangemen exults in its " discovery," and
mightily chuckles in the notion that " the most valuable
privilege which the Irish Tail Members and their Head
enjoy is cut off :" and that " an Irish grievance of the
greenest water is created, and a gap made in the Ministe-
rial phalanx which will wofully tell against the Cabinet
when muster-day' arrives !"
SINGULAR PHENOMENON.—PIeased, perhaps, by the
notoble discovery just alluded to, the Mail becomes face-
tious, and gives off the following piece of pleasantry :
" Letters from the southern counties state that the milk
in all the dairies on the coast soured in an unaccountable
manner last week. It would appear as if the acetous influ-
ence had proceeded from the south-west, and passed along
the entire line of coast from Bolushead to Bagenbren. The
contents of the milk pans, we are assured, cut and coagu-
lated as if from an infusion of rennet. Messrs. Beamish
and Crawford have suffered, it is said, severely, havinc, had
a whole brewing of beer converted into vinegar. Speculation
is, of course, busy with suggestions, some predicting the
re-appearance of the cholera, others regarding it as a blast
or current of electro-galvanie fluid, which is, we believe,
the opinion of the Rev. Professor Magauley ; but the much
more prevalent impression seems to be that the acetous in-
fluence emanated from her Majesty's ship the Inconstant,
which, it now appears, was in the offing during the occur-
rence of the phenomenon."
AGITATION.—The Pilot says, " He must be a shallow
observer who would see in the multiplying dinners to
O'Connell merely the affairs of festivity. They are solemn
indications of opinion—combining, declaring itself in one
irresistible mass. Ross entertains the Liberator to-morrow,
Wexford on Thursday, Carlow on the 10th. So works the
public cause—everywhere the spirit spreads itself."
THE WEATHER.—AII accounts from Ireland concur in
representing the recent winds and rains as having exceeded
everything within memory in that country, in their fatal
and destructive effects on life and property.
A p.oclamation to divide the county of Tipperary into
two ridings, will be issued in a few days.—Liinerick
Chronicle.
A young lady is said to have strangled herself this week,
on being caught taking a gold watch in a respectable esta-
blishment in Dublin where she had been shopping.
A lawless mob this week prostrated an inclosure re-
cently built by Thomas Russell, Esq., of this city, at
Askeaton, and also threatened the life of that gentleman,
whose enterprise, skill, and capital, have afforded such
profitable employment to that town and neighbourhood.—
Limerick Chronicle.
PRECURSOR SOCIETY.—We have reports of meetings in
various parts of the country, for the formation of Precur-
sor Associations. At a meeting held last Sunday at Wa-
terford, subsequently to the resolutions forming the Society,
&e., having been passed, we see, by the Waterford
Chronicle, that it was proposed by Edmond T. Power,
Esq., seconded by Mr. Patrick M'Guire, of Woodstown,
" That in the event of a vacancy occurring in the repre-
sentation of this county, by the resignation of John Power,
Esq., M.P., we are determined, and hereby express our
intentions, to vote for no candidate who we are not per-
suaded is fully determined to exert himself, both in the
House and out of the House, for the total and unqualified
extinction of the unholy and blood-stained impost of tithes,
in name and substance—for an Extension of the Elective
Franchise, for Triennial Parliaments, Vote by Ballot, and
a full measure of Municipal Reform for Ireland."

The Pilot reports the proceedings of a meeting of the
Precursor Society, of St. Mary's parish, held on Friday, in
Dublin, at which Mr. O'Connell delivered an address em-
bracing all those topics on which he has lately been enlarg-
ing, during his tour of agitation. It was stated by Mr.
Arkins, that 150 Precursors had been enrolled on that one
evening only.
Mr. O'Connell is now in Wexford, where the people are
feting their illustrious guest ; to day he was to be entertained
in the county town.
The Dublin Monitor—anew paper, apparently disposed to
discover faults in Whigs as well as Tories—speaking of his
Excellency the Marquis of Normanby, observes that he
" did much good we are free to confess, but it is equally
true, that he fell upon pleasant days, when the people were
tired of the trade of patriots, and wished to exchange it for
a placeman's calling, and were therefore determined not to
be dissatisfied with trivial errors committed by a dashing
and good-humoured Viceroy. One thing is clear, that no
very comprehensive measures for the amelioration of the
condition of the Irish people have been recently passed, if
we except the Poor-law Bill. But we will be told that we
have at least obtained good appointments. Is this really
the case ?"

MONEY AND CITY NEWS.

FROM THE MORNING PAPERS OF THIS DAY.

TIMES.—The Funds were steady all day, with scarcely
a variation from the closing prices of yesterday. The books
were shut to-day, preparatory to the payment of dividends
in Consols, which left off at 93 to for Money, and 934
to 7- for the opening. The Three per Cents. Reduced, for
Money, were 1921 to Bank Stock 202 to 3 ; Ex-
chequer Bills, 645. to 665. ; India Bonds, 61s. premium.
A good deal of business was transacted in Dutch Stocks,
which fluctuated during the day more than usual. Some
favourable reports respecting an approximation towards a
settlement of the Belgian question, backed by various
rather large purchases, caused an improvement in them
eventually of T 3- to per cent., the Two and a Half per
Cents. leaving off at 544 to ; the Five per Cents. at 1001
to 101.

HERALD.—Money for commercial purposes has un-
doubtedly been much in demand during the past few days ;
but it is generally understood that the wants of the com-
mercial community have been freely supplied in proportion
to the applications made to them by the Bank of England
under the terms of their late notice, which, of course, has
had the effect of keeping the Money-market more steady
in regard to its value.
There has been very little business in the British funds
to-day, and in most instances the different stocks have im-
proved.
The Foreign-market still continues in a very inactive
state.
The Share-market continues heavy. Great Western
Railway have receded to 11 a 3. prem. Brighton are 33-
dis. Birmingham are 80 aBl prem., and the ditto Quarter
Shares 233- prem. In Banking Shares the quotations are
_Australian New Bank Shares, at 243- prem. London
and Westminster, 31 prem. London Joint-stock Bank,
34 prem., and National Bank of Ireland, 1 a a dis.

POST.—Some rather considerable purchases of Dutch
Stock were made to-day, and on which a further advance
of to per cent. was realised. The transactions were
not otherwise characterised by any novel feature. The
Portuguese Funds declined somewhat upon the publication
of the details brought by the Tagus steamer from Lisbon,
the anxious attention paid by the Government there to the
demands of the home creditors at the expense of the fo-
reign being of course calculated to increase the disgust of
the bondholders here. It seems that, in order to continue
this partial and unjustifiable system of payment of the na-
tional obligations, a grossly usurious arrangement had been
concluded with the Confianca Banking Company, by virtue
of which they (the Government) will obtain 830 contos of
refs, or about 200,000/. sterling, for the purpose, but we
hear of no effort being made to discharge any portion of the
interest which has accumulated on the debt contracted with
this country.
The English Funds have advanced a fraction since yes-
terday. There was, however, nothing doing in them
worthy of notice. The commissioners made a further
purchase in the Three per Cent. Reduced Annuities for
Account of the Savings' Banks. The amount taken was,
we understand, 6,0001. at the price of 92k. The im-
provement we have noticed in the quotations is attributed
to the liberal advances made by the Bank of England to
the banking and commercial classes in pursuance of the
intimation contained in the notice issued by the Directors
on Thursday last.

CHRONICLE.—The proceedings at the Stock Ex-
change generally to-day were without particular feature,
especially as regards the English Market. There was no
particular demand for money, notwithstanding this was the
last arly of making transfer of stock, and it is thought that
there wit/ new be no change or particular pressure this
Christmas.

The Winscales artived on Friday night from
Quebec. Three or four days before entering port, the
ship was struck, during a hurricane from the south-west, by
a tremendous sea. As soon as the decks were cleared the
crew, who had been forward, missed Captain Walmsley,
who had been washed overboard by the reflux of the waves,
and pefiao4. He was a young man highly esteemed by his
friends and re,ipactso by the owners.—Liverpool Courier.
TODMORDEN.—Up to Monday night, there had
not been any fresh arrests of peroGn4 concerned in the
late flag, The mills of Messrs. Fielden, vLitratitts,
after a cm
4isin of about a day, re-commenced working,
and have so continued. #ince. It was not known that any
of the Guardians had forui,4y pesjiined : they meet this
week, when probably something will 4e &mined one way
or tho ober,—
Manchester Guardian.

THEI SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1838.

apprehension on this subject will be removed, when I de-
clare to you my conviction that no such result can or will
flow from any measure of Church appropriation which has
been hitherto made, and still less from the course of po-
licy w hick it is my intention to recommend in this matter.

Apparent, as it must be to every one, that our security
will chiefly depend on the preservation of perfect harmony
and concord among ourselves, I cannot refrain on an oc-
casion like the present from offering a few observations on
this all-important subject. In every community differences
resulting from opposition of interests, diversity of tastes,
and conscientious scruples in matters of religion, will ne-
cessarily exist ; and these when restrained within those
bounds which the principles of Christianity enjoin, may exist
in times of peace and tranquillity, without much prejudice
to the general interests of society. It is even possible that
they may, in some instances, tend indirectly to promote
them. But when the plunder of our property, and the
total overthrow of our venerable Constitution, have be-
come the " latest dream at night and the earliest vision
of the morning," with a few desperate traitors, leagued
with a numerous banditti on our frontier, it is the part of
prudence, no less than of duty, to lay aside all difference
on minor matters, and to unite hand and heart in the de-
fence of every thing that is dear to us. I do therefore
most earnestly and most affectionately advise and recom-
mend you to bury as much as possible. those recollections of
past events, which may tend to keep alive angry feelings
towards those of your fellow-subjects who, having once
strayed from the path of duty, may now be sincerely desi-
rous of returning to it—to avoid all irritating discussions—

and to drown all differences in a common regard for the
Public safety. Let the only contest before us henceforth
be, who shall show himself the best man and the most loyal
subject.
Inhabitants of Upper Canada!—lt is not to arouse your
patriotism and loyalty—since they, I know, require no
stimulant—but rather to allay any undue apprehensions, or
excessive excitement which rumour may have produced,
that I now address you ; and in requiring you to be pre-
pared to repel, with steady heart and ready hand, the first
aggression on the part of the lawless brigands who threaten
your security, I can confidently assure you that there are
ample means at my disposal for your protection.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, at Toronto, this
fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, and of her
Majesty's reign the second.

GEORGE ARTHUR,

By his Excellency's command.
C. A. HAGERMAN, Attorney-General
R. A. TUCKER, Secretary.
God save the Queen.

ANOTHER INVASION OF CANADA.
(Correspondence of the Albany Evening Journal.)
• Ogdensburgh, Nov. 12,1838, Nine o'Clock, P.M.
Friend Weed—l snatch a few moments' time to give
you notice of the proceedings in this place to-day. This
morning our citizens were aroused by the news that two
schooners, loaded with Canadian Patriots, were lying in the
river opposite this place, with the intention of attacking
Prescott, and also that another band of about 200 had
taken possession of the steamer United States.
About nine o'clock the steamer left the wharf for the
purpose of towing off the two schooners which had both run
aground. One, however, got off without assistance, and
run on to the Canada side, and landed about 200 men
about a mile below the fort. The British steam-boat
Experiment put out after the States, aad fired several shots
at her, only one of which struck the boat, and killed a very
worthy young man of this place.
The British steamer ranged alongside the other schooner,
which was aground, and fired a broadside into her, without
however doing any damage, except to her rigging. The
schooner returned the fire, and killed six men. The last
schooner has just been cut off, and is now preparing to go
over. The people on board express themselves determined
to take the fort before morning! Doubtful, however ;
though there is a rumour in town that the Canadian people
are flocking to the standard raised there in great numbers.
Our place is in great excitement, and no business has
been done to-day. The mail closes soon, and I must close.
If anything important is done I will write to your further
by to-morrow's mail.—Your's, in haste,

A. B. JAMES.

IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE.
Times and Advertiser Extra, Ogetensburgh, Nov. 12.

CANADA WAR.

Early this morning it was discovered that two schooners,
loaded with armed men, lay in the river, between this vil-
lage and Prescott. Expectation was soon rife, and excite-
ment pervaded the whole population. It was obvious that
Fort Wellington was the point of attack, and our citizens
soon thronged the shore, eager to catch every movement.
A small armed steam-boat was lying at the opposite
wharf, and the people of Prescott, parading up and down
from the village to the Fort, gave evidence that no small
degree of hubbub and excitement pervaded the population.
One of the schooners containing the rebel armament had
gone aground during the night, and a band of armed men
seized the steam-boat United States, and pressed some of
the hands into their service, for the purpose of getting her
off. She, however, was not able to reach the schooner, as
the water wcs not sufficient for her draft, and she Game into
port for a long hawser. As she went out again the Expe-
riment (a British armed steam-boat) greeted her with two
shots, which missed, and she passed down the river.
About nine o'clock, A.M.0ne,..0f the detachments of the

force made a landing on the Canada shore about a mile
below Fort Wellington, and whether they were attacked
or not is uncertain. One opinion is that a party attacked
them but retreated at the first fire. Men have been con-
stantly crossing to them in small boats, and up to this hour,
two o'clock, r. 51., about five hundred are supposed to have
joined them.
The great 'scene of excitement, however, has been on
the water. The Experiment kept up an irregular fire
during the forenoon on the schooner and United Slates.
Watching their various evolutions and observing the skip-
ping of the shot as they glanced along the surface of the
water, formed a very exciting scene in a quiet village like
this.
Between eleven and twelve o'clock the Paul Pry, used
as a ferrv-boat between this place and Prescott, went to
to the relief of the schooner that lay on the bar, and
succeeded in getting her afloat. The Experiment threw in
her shot at a liberal rate, and they were so near several
times that they exchanged musket and rifle shot. It is re-
ported that the Experiment sustained a loss of seven men

—the schooner none.
After the schooner got afloat, the United States came
entered the
passed lamsrsd throughbourAs shheerpwashseeedl-htohuesea,rmanedd
steamm-1 buat a shot
killed a very worthy young man by the name of Foster, a
steersman on the boat.
THREE O'CLOCK, P.M.—The rebel forces occupy a wind-
mill about a mile below Prescott, and it is understood that
there is another body above who have taken up a bridge, and
stand prepared to defend themselves.
The afternoon has been quiet so far. Small boats are
constantly crossing with men and arms.
We have a most favourable location for observing the
movements, as our window affords a full view of Prescott
and the river above and below, for two 'or three miles.
Prescott is unusually quiet this afternoon. We have hardly
seen a moving being in the streets or about it.
Six O'CLOCK, P.M.—Arms and ammunition appear to
be abundant. The schooners have placed themselves near
the wharf on which the windmill stands. A body of loyalists,
reported 400, are on the march from Brockville (twelve
miles above this) to meet them, and if the parties have an
appetite for cold fighting, we may expect important events
soon.

INVASION FROM OGSDENBURGH.
(From the Ogdensburgh Times and Advertiser Extra.)
uesday, Nov. 13.
After six o'clock last evening, things remained pretty quiet
through the night. There was, however, some reports of
During
cannon during the evening at long intervals.
the evening the Telegraph came in, bringing some
U. S. troops with Marshals, &c. They took possession of
the United States. Our citizens held a meeting during the
evening, to take measures for defence—but as our work had
been much delayed by the confusion of the day, we could
not find time to attend.
Early this morning it was discovered that the armed
steamboats Coburg and Traveller, had arrived with troops.
About seven o'clock this morning the armed steam-boats
opened a fire on the party at Windmill, which soon brought
ii large party
of spectators to Mile Point, the nearest
American territory.
The point on which the Windmill stands is one of some
26 feet elevation above the St. Lawrence. The country
back rises gently
for about 150 rods. The land about is
highly cultivated and presents a charming landscape, with
orchards, shrubbery
i and substantial stone buildings.
The Windmill s a circular, massive stone building,
affording
prepared to throw.
ample shelter against any shot that the boats were
The cannonading between the Windmill and the three
armed steam-boats continued to be the scene of attraction
till nearly
eight o'clock, when a line of fire blazed along the
summit of the hill in rear for about eighty or a hundred
rods, and the crack of the rifle and musket made a con-
tinuous roar. The scene was one of most intense excite-
merit and solicitude. The reflection, that men full of high
hopes and ardent expectations were Elling by hundreds,
was calculated to awaken the most painfuremotions.
The Action
go the brow of the hill continued some
i,weutY or thirty minutes, when one party gave way,
the other followed, and the combatants passed out of view
over the brow of the hill ; but the contest raged fiercely,
as was evinced by the continuous roar of musketry.
Another scene came in view ; a party maTchvl down by
the river road and opened a warm fire upon a stone build.