The Sun.
London, England, 1849-06-30 00:00:00

THE MOORS.

The critical period of the season is now over, or very
nearly so, as respects the young grouse, and it has
passed under favourable circumstances. The young
birds are generally well clothed with feathers; so
that should the succeeding week bring heavy rain,
unpropitious weather can have little injurious effect.
The prospects of good sport to the many who
annually seek our Highland moors, for health
and pleasure, are excellent; and it gives us much sa-
tisfaction, considering the disappointments of the last
two years, to be able to say, with perfect truth, that the
birds on the moors generally are considered to be fully
an average of the last five or six seasons. So far as the
season has now gone, a better has not been since 1846,
when the birds were unusually numerous. We have
seen reports from a wide circuit of country, and they
are all favourable. Some state that nests with
from eight to ten eggs were common—and others,
that nests with ten and twelve were met with
frequently. A person who crossed Strathdearn on
Tuesday flushed a covey of twelve. We subjoin
a note of some of the moors which have been taken.
The demand for shootings is at present rather strong, as
a number of gentlemen who usually rent moors delayed
doing so this season until they should ascertain how
the season turned out. They are now entering the
market, and though some of the best shootings are still
unoccupied, we anticipate that in eight or ten days the
list of " taken" will have rapidly increased. The weather
is now good, and strangers bound for, the moors, rivers,
and loch, are arriving daily in large numbers.
Eskadale, John F. Lees, &q.; Helmsdale, Robert
Wilson, Esq.; Loehiml.orb, C. C. Dormer, Esq.;
Pool. we. Mr. Harvey; Straithaird, S. E. Colby, Esq.;
Dulsie, Mr. Lumley, , Upper Killin, H. B. Webster, Esq.;
Gleetintaiet, Rev. S. W. Ward; Glcneach, Mr. ritrbe;
Cautray, Mr. Ilaig; Glt nferness, Richard Wii.sloe, Esq.;
Cord, mony, Eduard Bligh, Esq.; Moniack, E. Jerning-
ham, Esq ; Farr, John Wood, Esq.; flarrisForest, Mr.
Campbell, of Jura; Farraline, W. H. Martin, Esq.;
Tordarroch, &c., Sir John R. Carnac, Bart., and P. 6.
Wilkinson, Esq.; Lower Killin, H. Kelsall, Esq.; Castle
Leod, Sir Hyde Parker, Bart.; Kinlochewe and Loch-
Rosque, Captain Webb; Lochbroom, A. K. George,
Esq ; Duchy, Mr. Fowler ; Monalia, Mr. Hall ;
Achany, the Honourable S. Herbert; Strathgarve, Cap-
tain Baring; Gledlield, &c., Mr. Christie; Glenbum,
H. Murray, Esq.; Cubaltyle, S. Steers, Esq., and J. W.
Eyton, Esq.; Dalraigavie, Captain J. Wardlaw and Cap
taro R. Wardlaw; Lairgs and Inverernie, Major Inglis;
Fassfern S. Simpson, Esq ; Aulternmerae, Mr. Palmer.
—lnverness Courier.

The Banker's Magazine for July furnishes a compa-
rison or share prices, which we bring up to the present
day, as being useful to parties desiring, occasionally, a
retrospective vie W :

March 23, May 11. June 30.
Newcastle and Berwick 25 20 21
York and North Midland 4B 32 32
Eastern Counties
London and North-Western 134 128 132
London and South-Western 38 34 36
13right,n
_. . 37
37 371

Great Western

79 65 69
95 82 83

TilE HARROW ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL.—The
annual reunion of the gentlemen educated at Harrow
took place on Wednesday evening, at the Thatched
House Tavern, St. James's-street, under the presidency
of Mr. Augustus Stafford, M.P., who on the occasion
was supported by Mr. Baron Platt, with two sons (both
Harrevians), by Lord Ebrington, M.P., Sir George
Colthurst, Bart., the Hon. R. Grimston, the Hon F. Pon-
sonby, Mr. Sotheron, M.P., Mr. A Shafto Adair, M.P.,
Mr. John Neild, M.P., Mr. Agar Roberts, M.P., Mr.
Preescott, the Governor of the Bank of England, Mr.
Mark Milbanke, Mr. Hurnby Baxendale, Mr. Atherley,
Mr. Charles Harenc, Mr. Andrew Lawson, Mr. B. Dot-
field, Mr. H. Melville, and other gentlemen who had
been the students and dives of Harrow. The Head
Master, the Rev. Dr. Vaughan, was also present, to-
gether with the Rev. Mr. Atherley and the Rev. Mr.
Oxenhatn, the lower master and stcretary. In proposing
the toast of the evening, "Prosperity
to Harrow," the
chairman said that he could not forget that the institu-
tion, founded in the reign of one Queen Regnant, had in
the past year been visited by the Queen who now
adorned the throne of these realms. It was true some
old stories were extant with regard to George 111. having
once ridden through Harrow, but he believed her pre-
sent Majesty was the first Sovereign who had ever visited
Harrow School. He was happy to say that with this
gratifying occurrence was to be coupled the increased
number in the school, and hence, to use the language
of the markets, Harrow never stood higher than at
the present moment.—(Cl,eers.) The company sepa-
rated at a late hour, and after a most convivial meeting.
INSTITUTION FOR THE ADULT DEAF AND D Ulll3,
RED LION-SQUARE, BLOONSBURY.—A meeting of the
stthscribers awl friends of this institution was held on
Thursday, in the chapel of the institution, 26, Red Lion-
!pare, Bloomsbury. From the report of the secretary,
'Mr. J. G. Simper, it appeared that the deaf and dumb
inmates can be taught either the trade of shoemaking or
tailoring in a space of time averaging three years, The
pupils are received from the different schools where they
have been Educated, and they are once placed under the
direction of well-qualified hearing masters to learn some
thoroughly use!ul trade, by the excleise of which they
can eventually sustain themselves with decency and coin.
tort. It was observed that eighteen individuals were now
under instructi,,n, while about thirty more were sustained
or assisted weekly from the funds of the charity. The
institution, it appears, could greatly extend its beneficial
operations, did the funds permit, and un earnest hope
was expressed by the meeting that the affluent would
award their co-operation in furtherance of so good a
work.

MINING INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Mining Jc;urnril'of this day.)
The bargains transacted this week in the mining share
market have been very limited.
Mary Ann's have been in request, at an advance; 94
tons of silver lead ores have been so!d this week, rea-
lising nearly 1,400/., being two months' raisings.
. The improvements in Alfred Coasols have created an
inquiry for Char: s, at better prices.
Tincrcfcs have been in demand, an improve mmat hav-
ing taken place in the 90 fm. level .west, on Chappel's
lode, which is worth 30/. per fat. for ; the stopes
in the back of the 24 fm. level are productive
—4O to 50 tons of good will be produced. The mine
throughout is looking will, both for tin and copper.
Shares in the following mines have been transacted:—
Devon Crest Consols, South Frances, West Caradon,
East Tamar, Keswick, Mendip Hills, Heingston -Down
Consols, Brewer, Wheal Mary Ann, Alfrod Consols,
Trelawney, S:ray Palk, Kingsett and Bedford, Kirkcud-
brightshire, Birch Tor, Tincroft, Tamar Consuls, South
Trelawnev, South Molton, Esgair Lli, Own Erfin, &c.
North Pool adventurers declared a dividend of 301.
per share on Friday lest.
At the Fowey Consols meeting, the profit on four
months' working to April was shown to have been 237/,
is. 61, which, added to balance of previous account, left
in hand 6,247/. Os. 3d.

Hcrodsfoot adventurers held a special meeting, for
the purpose of investigating the accounts and appointing
a manager. It was ascertained that liabilities to the
amount of 2,5671. had been suffered to accrue. A call of
Si. per share was made towards liquidating the debt, and
Mr. J. Wolferstan was appointed manager, in whose
hands we shall, after a few months, see a more creditable
statement of accounts. The mine is represented as
much improved.
At the Bolanos meeting, on Wednesday, the direc-
tors' report was principally devoted to an explanation of
the works which had been carried on at El Bote Mine,
and the financial position of the company, from which
it appeared that 41,882 dolls. had been expended on it
in 32 months, to March, 1848, of which 15,494 dolls. were
profit, and that, in the past year, further expenditure
had been incurred to the extent of 84,636 dolls. This
heavy outlay had been incurred in the erection of neces-
sary wcrks, machinery, roads, &c.; and the whole was in
a perfect and effective state to proceed with spirit on the
production of the necessary funds. The balance of as-
sets over liabilities, in Mexico, was 56,829 dolls., in ad-
dition to the Bolanos stock, engines, haciendas, &c. The
meeting unan?mously salactiened the issue of 14,000
shares, at 31. er share, b way of loan, to be returned
from first profits,
and the- hares to retained as bonus,
ranking equato original . —.-
Sharp Tor Company held a general meeting on
Thnisday; the'financial statement showed a balance of
7601. in hand, and the accounts from the mine were con-
sidered by the shareholders as very satisfactory.
In foreign mines the transactions have also been li-
mited. Guadalcanal, United Mexican, Et. John del
Hey, Imperial Brazilian, and Copiapo shares, appear
to be the extent of bona fide business.
St. John del Hey directors have received letters to the
18th April, which represents the result of ton days'
stamping as amounting to 7,615 oitavas, being at the
rate of 17.55 nits. per cubic foot of sand. Tho first ten
days of the month have shown en unexpected and large
return; but it was not expected to be in the same pro-
portion throughout the month. In a comparative sum-
mary of costs of the first three months of 1818 and 1849,
the expenses have increased 17i per cent., while the
profits had been enlarged by 57 per cent.
By the India and China mail we have received advices
of the position of the metal market in the East. At
Bombay a fair demand for copper exists at a steady
priceS. and sales do not appear to he confined to any par-
ticular sorts. In iron, although there has been some
considerable arrivals, it has in nowise effected the prices.
Spelter had been scarce, and the recent imports only
geve moderate stocks. Lead and steel maintained the
quotations, notwithstanding the transactions were few;
stocks of tin plates were light and business doing.
The Calcutta market had not been so good, copper
having slightly receded, and the trade dull ; but a reac-
tion has subsequently taken place, and business done at
improved prices. Speller is represented as nearly the
same, whilst quotations for lead appear nominal. Eng-
lish iron had receded, but now a fair demand exists, and
prices improved. At Hong Kong, the business has been
chiefly confined to iron and steel, and transactions but
few.

SATURDAY EVENING.