The Sun.
London, England, 1853-04-04 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 4, 1853.

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied by the
Princesses Helena and Louisa, took a drive on Saturday
afternoon in an open landau and four. The Equerries
in Waiting, Major-General Buckley and Captain the
Hon. Dudley de Ros, attended on horseback.
Prince Albert rode out on horseback on Saturday
morning, attended by his Equerry in Waiting. His
Royal Highness, attended by. Captain the Hon. Dudley
de Ros, visited the British Museum in the afternoon.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert honoured the Prin-
cess's Theatre with their presence on Saturday evening.
The royal suite consisted of the Duchess of Wellington,
the Hon. Mary Seymour, Lord Waterpark, Major-
General Buckley, and Captain the Hon. Dudley de Ros.
The Queen's Private Band attended in Buckingham
Palace after dinner on Friday evening and performed
the following compositions :
Overture, " Le Brasseur de Preston" Adam.
Selection, " Gustave" Auber.
Terzetto, " Azor and Zemira" Spohr.
March, ‘" Occasional Oratorio" Handel.

Her Majesty and Prince Albert, with the Prince of
Wales, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice, also
the ladies and gentlemen in waiting and the domestic
household, attended divine service yesterday in the Pri-
vate Chapel at Buckingham Palace. The Hon. and
Rev. Gerald Wellesley officiated.
The Duchess of Kent, accompanied by the Princess
Adelaide of Hohenlohe, visited the Duchess of Cam-
bridge and the Princess Mary on Saturday at Kew.

Viscount Palmerston arrived •in town on Saturday
morning, to attend the Cabinet Council, from Broad-
lands.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mrs. Gladstone,
and the Right Hon. Sidney Herbert and Mrs. Herbert
arrived in town on Saturday from Wilton House, Wilts.
M. Musurus, the Turkish Minister, paid a visit to the
Earl of Clarendon on Saturday, at the Foreign-office.
The Committee on Education of the Queen's Most
Hon. Privy Council met on Saturday at the Privy Coun-
cil-office, Whitehall. Present—The Lord President, the
Duke of Argyll, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earl of
Aberdeen, Lord John Russell, the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, and the Right Hon. Sidney Herbert.
A deputation on the subject of the repeal of the Man-
ning clause of the Navigation Act had an interview with
the Right Hon. E. Cardwell on Saturday, at the Board
of Trade. The deputation consisted of Mr. Hudson,
M.P., Mr. Taylor, M.P., Mr. William Lester (Hartle-
pool), Mr. William Steuart (South Shields, Newcastle),
Mr. Charles Cowen (ditto), Mr. Simon Campbell (North
Shields), Mr. James Burgess (Sunderland), Mr. Thos.
Smith (Middesborough), Mr. James Paton (North
Shields), and Mr. Robert Young.
Despatches were sent on Saturday from the Colonial-
office to the Governors of Australia.
Despatches were received on Saturday from the Go-
vernors of the West Indir Islands.

Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial
office, from the Governors of Victoria, Malta, and Gib•
raltar.

A Cabinet Council was held on Saturday at the
Foreign-office, Downing-street. The Ministers present
were the Earl of Aberdeen, Lord T. Russell, the Lord
Chancellor, Earl Granville, the Duke of Argyll, the
Marquis of Lansdowne, Viscount Palmerston, the Earl
of Clarendon, the Duke of Newcastle, the Chancellor of
the Exchequer, Sir James Graham, the Right Hon. Sid-
ney Herbert, and Sir William Molesworth. The council
sat three hours.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer had a dinner party
on Saturday evening at his official residence in Down-
ing-street. The guests were Lord Wodehouse, Lord
Lyttelton, the Bishop of Quebec, the Provost of Eton,
Sir Charles Trevelyan, Mr. Walter, M.P., Mr. Fitz-
gerald, M.P., Mr. R. Phillimore, M.P., Mr. E. Ball,
M.P., Sir Stafford Northcote, Mr. Trevor, Mr. Ander-
son, &c.

THE LATE DUKE OP WELLINGTON.—On the decease
of the late Duke of Wellington, there remained in the
possession of his family three Ribands of the Order of
the Garter. The latest worn by the lamented hero has
recently been presented to, and graciously accepted by,
her Majesty. A second, of very old and historical inte-
rest, is retained in the family ; and the third has just
been sent by the present Duke of Wellington to the
Marquis of Londonderry, upon whom, it will be remem-
bered, the Garter of the great duke was conferred by the
Queen.
LORD PALMERSTON AND THE GRAVEYARDS. —The
present Secretary of State for the Home Department,
Lord Palmerston, is pursuing his determination to close
the metropolitan graveyards with vigour. On Thursday
an order was received, signed by Mr. Waddington on
behalf of his lordship, announcing that it was the inten-
tion of the Home Secretary to report to her Majesty in
council the necessity for closing the graveyard of St.
Botolph, Aldersgate. founded on a report which has
been made by Dr. Sutherland, in consequence of the
complaints of parishioners, that the most offensive
effluvium emanated from the enormous number of bodies
in the ground, which, in consequence, stands five or six
feet above the level of the street, having been used for
interment upwards of 500 years.
GOLD.—The imports of gold to-day by H. M. steamer
Vulcan, which sailed from Sydney the 23d of Novem-
ber, and the New Orleans, which left Melbourne the
17th of Denember, amount in gross to 140,6001. The
quantity brought by the latter vessel is 25,650 ounces.
Shipments of specie by the Peninsular and Oriental
steamer Bengal amount to 85,3001., of which 70,0001. is
silver for Bombay, Calcutta, and Penang, while the
only important quantity of gold appears to be 13,0001.
for Alexandria.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL COMPANY.—AC-
cording to a statement of Mr. Stebbing, the president of
the Southampton Chamber of Commerce, at a puhlic
meeting held in that town last week, the Peninsular and
Oriental Company spend every year in Southampton
above 200,0001., which was thus detailed—viz., in the
purchase of ships' stores about 24,0001.; in provisions,
14,0001.; in the payments of their engineering establish-
ment, 31,0001.; to shipbuilders, 11,0001.; to their officers,
25,0001.; to seamen, 45,0001.; in salaries to clerks and
agents, 5,0001.; to engineers, artificers, and others,
45,0001. The Royal Mail Company, according to Mr.
Stebbing, spend in Southampton about 130,0001. in a
year.
AN AUSTRALIAN SHIP ON FIRE. Intelligence was
communicated to Lloyd's on Saturday of a most serious
fire having taken place on board the ship Adelaide,
bound to London from Adelaide, which narrowly in-
volved her loss, with a valuable cargo of wool, and more
than a ton bbnd a half of gold. The alarming discovery
was made on Feb. 4, when the ship was making her
course to the Cape. The fire was raging amongst the
bales of wool, and all exertions at the time seemed to
fail in suppressing the destructive element, which kept
burning until the 11th, keeping the crew in the most
painful suspense. At length they succeeded in getting
the vessel to the Mauritius, and, being placed in a safe
position, her gold was removed and the deck scuttled,
when the fire was extinguished. Her cargo was then
got out, and it was ascertained to have suffered severely.
After making good the damage she has sustained, she
will resume her voyage to England.
THE CONTINENT.—The accounts from the continent
on Saturday were not of much importance, but there
seems to be increased confidence with regard to an early
adjustment of the Turkish question. At Paris the rate
of exchange continues to show a more favourable tend-
ency for this country. From St. Petersburgh the quota-
tion remains steady, and exhibits no sign of an adverse
movement. The Odessa letters of the 21st of March
state that business was generally quiet, but that there
was rather more inquiry for wheat. Confidence was
entertained in that quarter also as to the final settlement
of the dispute between Turkey and Russia, but, never-
theless, it is added there had thus far been no relaxation
in the military preparations. By accounts from Madrid
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CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.

The sales of cotton at Liverpool on Saturday
were estimated at from '7,000 to 8,000 bales, of
which 2,500 American were taken for export and
on speculation. The market closed tamely ; prices
of all kinds were slightly in favour of buyers. The
sales comprised 800 Perham and Maranham, at
6d. to 6d. ; 180 Bahia, at 6d. to 6d. ; 100
Egyptian, at 6fd.. to 13d. ; 300 Surat, at 3d. to
41d. - 50 Sea Island, at Is. 9d. to 2s. ld. ; and
6,000 American. Railway Shares were dull.
The Corn Market is firm to-day.
The following particulars of the Fruit trade are
furnished by Messrs. Houghton. and Levy, of
Liverpool
" Opinions have been expressed that the high rates de-
manded for old Currants would have the effect of con-
siderably checking the consumption ; but we think, from
the fact that in 1840 and 1841, when Currants ranged
from 75s to 80s., the demand was greater than at a later
period when selling at 28s. to 345., will be sufficient
proof to show that high prices will not have the effect
imagined. Our latest advices from the Currant growing
countries, state, in consequence of the mild weather,
many of the Vines have thus early commenced to shoot,
and the new leaves, as well as the shoots, show in seve-
ral districts symptoms of the disease, the former being
covered with blight, and the latter being deprived of
their usual freshness and elasticity. In countries where
the same disease had before shown itself, viz., France
and Italy, experience proves that wherever it made its
appearance it continued for several successive years, and
it is recorded in the Zante Chronicles that a similar
disease attacked the vineyards of that Island in the be-
ginning of last century, and that it continued for three
consecutive years, and attaining its highest degree of in-
tensity in the second. The planters therefore look for-
ward to the forthcoming crop with most anxious appre-
hensions. The arrivals to this port during the month
consists of about 170 tons from all parts.

The condition of the Silk market is thus described
by Mr. Henry W. Eaton :
" March may be considered the quietest month experi-
enced by the silk trade for some time, which, however,
may be attributed to perfectly natural causes, viz., the
extent of previous operations, and the holidays usual at
this period. Prices have continued firm, and it will be
seen that the deliveries exceed those ever before reported,
or what the most sanguine expectations could have anti-
cipated. In Chinas, early in the month, a few parcels
changed hands, Isaltees from 17s. to 195., and Taysaams,
14s. 6d. to 17s. The accounts from China up to the Ist
February, received this morning, report further sales
of about 1,000 bales at previous rates, leaving
an unsold stock of all sorts of 1,100 bales. The ex-
change had continued to advance, which it was feared
would tend to check shipment generally. The exports
of new silk, from Ist July to date, were 21,783 bales,
against 14,400 bales at the same period last season.
The quality, generally, appears good, but the fault of
endyness in the particular sort before alluded to, has not
diminished in the slightest degree. The letters from
Calcutta, of the 19th February, state that a high price
had been given for filature silk, but that the usual
shippers of the current sorts were holding back in
consequence of the high rates asked, and which,
with very few exceptions, would leave a loss in this
market. In Brutias, the imports have been
under 100 bales, which have been sold chiefly for
export. Persian silk remains without alteration,
being still taken rather freely in the absence of suitable
Bengals. Italian silk seems more neglected than ever,
and some few bales of raws have been reshipped. The
demand for China and Bengal thrown silk for export
continues unabated."

Advices of Saturday from Hamburgh state that
business was dull. The rate of exchange was 13 3.
Money was very abundant. Discounts 21 to 2/
per cent,
At St. Petersburgh on the 22d ult., the weather
was exceedingly cold. The Navigation, however,
was expected to open at the end of this month.
The letters per Great Britain are not of later
date.

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The American letters are just delivered.
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The English Stock Market has been steady, but
inanimated. Consols realise 991 to par for Transfer
and.loo tog for Account. Exchequer Bills of June
are 7s. and those of March 7s. to 10s. premium.
The New 5 per cents. have been quoted at 125.
These are but rarely dealt in. East India Stock is
at 262 to 262 a. The foreign intelligence appears
to be tolerably satisfactory.
The advices which the Committee of Mexican
Bondholders have received from Mr. Falconnet, by
this packet, are dated Mexico the 3d ult.
The 70,000 dole. per balance of the cotton
licenses, had not yet left Mexico, owing to there
having been, as yet, no conducts to Vera Cruz ;
and in the present provisional state of the Govern-
ment in Mexico, it was 'of course impossible to
make any progress in matters depending on the
action of the Executive. T'ifteen States had al-
ready given their votes in favour of General
Santa Anna for President, so that he had already
a majority, and it was thought his election would
be nearly unanimous.
The packet appears to have 26,200 dollars for
Messrs. Baring, Brothers, and Co., on account of
the dividends.
In Mexican Bonds there is a large business
doing, and they have ruled at 261, to 27--being
very full prices. Grenada Deferred Stock is like-
wise in request at 11 ato /. Brazilian Old Bonds
have been marked 100 ex. dividend. Peruvian
Scrip keeps at 3i to 4 premium, and Venezuela
Deferred Stock is quoted 17. The Spanish Certi-
ficates have risen I to i---being 8i to 9. The
Swedish Loan is if discount, and the Turkish
merely nominal. The New Deferred Spanish
Bonds are at 24i. Portuguese 4 per Cents. are
marked 39g. Russian Bonds are quoted 1171,
French 3 Rer Cents. 80, with the exchange at 25 5,
and Dutch 4 per Cents. 97.
The Australian Gold Mine Shares are flatter,
especially the Great Nugget Vein. The Californian
are higher, and in demand. The Metcalfe (Jamaica)
Mine are up to 16 and lei premium, and the Port
Royal and Jamaica Company's Shares are sought
after.
We have been requested to state that there is no
foundation for the report alluded to in the Daily
News that the Directors of the Australian Consols
Gold and Copper Mines Company were disposing of
shares. The capital stock of the Company, nearly
60,0001., has long ago been fully subscribed. It
may be observed that this is an Australian Land
Company which derives part of its income from the
payment of Royalties and Mineral Leases from the
Corporation to whom they are granted, and not a
Gold Company as stated in the same paper.
The Land Company's Shares are neglected, and
are nominally at about the previous rates.
The Shares of the new Australian Banks are
very depressed, and the Chartered of India, Aus-
tralia, and China have fallen to / premium. The
London of Australia are to a discount.
Railway Shares are firm generally, but there is
very little doing.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY.
(From the Official LW.)
Business done.

3 per Cent. Consols Annuities 9n IC3 991 IC3,} ICO
New 5 per Cent. Annuities 125
India Stock
India Bonds, £lOOO 43
Ditto, under £IC3O 43
Consols for Account
Exchequer Bills, lid. June. March.
£lOOO
£5OO 7 10 7
Small 7 10 7
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS THIS DAY.

Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent. lOOl x d
Ditto New, 1852, 4i per Cent 984
Equador Bonds 5l
Grenada Bonds, Deferred,
Ditto Ex Dec., 1849, Coupon..
Greek ex over-due Coupons
Mexican 3 per Cent 2712 61 7} i i
Ditto Account April 15, 274 4
Peruvian Bonds, 1849, 4i per Cent —
Ditto Scrip
Portuguese 5 per Cent. 4li 24 i
Ditto, 4 per Cent 394
Russian Bonds, 5 per Cent. ........
Ditto, 4i per cent lo3t
Spanish New Deferred, 3 per Cent.
Spanish Committee Cert. of Coup. not fun Bl 9 4 p e
Swedish Loan li d
Turkish Loan, 6 per Cent., 1852 24 4 p
Venezuela Bonds 3i per Cent —
Ditto Deterred, 1 per Cent l7
French Rentes, 3 per Cent
Dutch Exchange 2i per Cent 66
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates. ..-• 97 xi:l
THREE O'CLOCK.
Consols 991 100
Ditto April Account ' IC)

COLLISION IN THE IRISH CHANNEL.—On Saturday
night last, about 9 o'clock, a collision, which might
have been attended with fatal results, took place in the
Irish Channel. As the Prince Arthur steamer, belong-
ing to the City of Dublin Packet Company, with the
mail and a great number of passengers on board, was
proceeding on her course towards Holyhead, she was,
when about 15 miles from Kingstown, run into by a
brig, about 200 tons burden, in full sail, the steamer at
the time going at the rate of 12 or 15 miles an
ahouer.
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brig had no lights, so that the collision took place within
four minutes from her being seen by the captain and
mate of the steamer, who kept a good look-out. It
seems no life-preservers were on board.