The Sun.
London, England, 1836-07-22 00:00:00

TAYLOR V. TAYLOR.

Sir C. WETHERELL applied in this case for a writ of Ha-
beas Corpus, directed to the defendants, to deliver up their
father, the plaintiff. From the statement of the Learned
Counsel, it appeared that the plaintiff, who was a person ad-
vanced in years, was possessed of two sums of stock amount-
ing to upwards of 5,0001. Sometime since he transferred
that stock into the name of himself and his son Richard, as
trustee for him. By this means the defendants obtained con-
trol over the stock, and a bill was filed for the purpose of
obtaining a decree, directing the defendants to re-transfer
that stock into the name of the plaintiff: It was alleged,
that for the purpose of preventing the prosecution of the
suit, the defendants had prevailed upon the plaintiff, their
father, to dine with them at Islington, representing that a good
singer would be present, and that when they had got him
there they might keep him out of the way. According to the
affidavits on the evening of the day in which the plaintiff dined
with the defendants, one of them wrote to his sister thus :

" DEAR POLLY,—My father will stop all night. He is very
comfortable, and you need not sit up for him ;"—(Laughter)
and other affidavits stated that it was believed the defendants
had taken possession of the plaintiff for the purpose of pre-
venting the prosecution of the suit. Under these circum-
stances, the present application became necessary for the
purpose of compelling the defendants to deliver up to plaintiff,
in order that the suit might be prosecuted.
The VICE-CHANCELLOR thought there was quite enough
stated in the affidavits to warrant the Court in interfering, and
directed the writ to issue returnable on Wednesday next.
His HONOUR having proceeded through the paper, rose
shortly before one o'clock.

THE FUNDS.--(THIS I)AY.)

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.

Our arrivals this morning are the French and a Dutch
mails, with ship letters from St. Helena and China; from St.
Sebastian, Oporto, Antigua, and Valparaiso.
We have received Charleston Papers to the 25th of June.
They state—" The steam-packet Dolphin arrived from St.
Augustine. General Clinch was unwilling to assume the
command in Florida—his motive in visiting Florida being to
remove his Negroes."
The following is an extract of a letter from St. Augustine:—
No news of the Indians since their repulse at Micanapy.
Major Hileaman had arrived here safe with the baggage
train."

" TEX AS. —The Texean armed schooner, Independence, seven
days from Velasco Texas, anchored below the point, and fired a
salute of 13 guns. P. W. Grayson and James Collingsworth,
Esq., came in her passengers. These gentlemen are clothed
with full powers to negotiate with our Government for a recog-
nition of the independence of Texas, and will leave to-morrow
for Washingto❑ city with that view. From these gentlemen
we learn that an armistice had been entered into between the
Texean and Mexican Commanders-in-Chief; and that the
remains of the Mexican army are on the opposite side of the
Rio Grande, rejoicing doubtless at their escape from the
Texeans. Santa Anna remains strongly guarded at Velasco ;
he will be detained there with the other prisoners, until com-
munications shall be received from the Mexican Government,
if Congress has not ere this recognised the independence of
Texas. We entertain but little doubt as to its consummation,
upon the arrival at Washing-ton of the Commissioners."
Canton Papers have been received to the 9th March. The
cases of riot in Poninghecn appear to have been very serious.
It was reported that one civil and two military officers, and a
number of soldiers and police runners, were killed.
COMMERCIAL REMARKS.
IMPORTS.

COTTON.-The clearance from the warehouses have been to
a considerable extent during the week ; but we have not heard
of any operation of importance in the market. The Bombay
staple is said to be more difficult of sale, while the Bengal is
in fair demand. In cotton piece goods no alteration in price,
though the demand is favourable. Cotton yarn has improved.
OPIUM.—No arrangement being yet made with the Manda-
rines for the boat fees, few transactions have occurred during
the week. We do not hear of any sales being made in the
new drug, but Malwa has been offered at 535 dollars per
chest, deliverable on the arrival of the Sir Herbert Compton,
hourly expected.

Quicksilver still remains at a high price. Tin plates are
still declining.

EXPORTS.

For silk piece goods, high prices have lately been demanded.
In Teas, scarcely any remaining in the Market, excepti►,g a
few Young Hysons, of middling and inferior qualities.

THE FUNDS.

Consols are rather heavy this morning, owing to the Court
of Directors of the Bank of England having given notice late
yesterday afternoon, that the interest on Bills of Exchange,
and notes discounted by the Bank, be advanced to 41 per
cent. per annum. This has rather caused some sensation in
the City, particularly among the monied interest. It is a
measure supposed to be taken to prevent money going out of
the country. Consols, which closed yesterday at 91+, receded
to 90 91, at which, (price they are at present. Exchequer
Bills, 10 12 ; India Bonds, par. ; Bank Stock, 2111 2121- ;
India 'Stock, 2.573; 2581.
Spanish Active very heavy, owing to their coming 1 per
cent. lower from Paris—done at 371 38 , - Passive 111 ;
4
Three per Cents., 474 481.
HALF-PAST ONE.
The Glasgow steamer has arrived at Portsmouth from St.
Sebastian—sailed on the 17th inst.—at which period no fur-
ther operations had taken place. The retreat of the British
Legion was conducted with great tact, and with little loss on
the part of the legion. The Glasgow brings home Brigadier
General Evans, brother to the Commander-in-Chief, and se-
veral other officers. It now appears that General Bernelle
was to have made a movement in support of the attack on
Fontarabia ; but on the eve of its taking place, he received or-
ders from Cordova not to advance.

A private letter has been received from St. Sebastian,
stating that a mutiny took place in one of the British regi-
ments (15th), demanding their pay, better rations, and new
clothing. Four men of the regiment were ordered out by
their commanding officer to ascertain their grievances, when,
it is stated, the above demand was complied with.
Consols may be quoted at present 91. Exchequer Bills,
9 10 ; India Bonds, 1 dis. to 1 prem. ; Bank Stock, 2124 ;
India Stock, 2584.
In the Foreign Market, the Spanish Active continues very
heavy ; Spanish Active, 47i- i; Passive, nit; Deferred,
16i; Portuguese, 781 78; Three per Cents., 48 ; Colum
bian, 29 ; Dutch, 558.
Consols for the Account, 91:

THREE O'CLOCK.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, JULY 20.
We have had a very good demand for Cotton to-day.—Sales
7 to 8,000 bags, all to the trade, at full prices.
The relative sagacity of the rhinoceros and the
.
elephant in the Zoological Gardens was well shown soon after
they took possession of the house from which they are now
excluded. The rhinoceros was one day observed pushing his
straw to the side of his apartment within reach of the ele-
phant's trunk, who protruded that organ round the end of the
partition, and from time to time bore off the litter. Trunkful
after trunkful was abstracted, but still the rhinoceros continued
to push the straw towards the place where it disappeared.
The twinkle in the elephant's eye, as he enriched his own bed
at the expense of his simple neighbour was very perceptible.
There is now living at St. Mary's, Lower Maryland,
a lady, named Mary M'Gilliver, at the age of 105 years. Her
mental faculties arc unimpaired ; she is in capital health and
spirits, rides on horseback as dexterously as a trooper, laces
her own corsets, curls her own hair, attends toilet punctually,
takes her food kindly, and is as willing to be married as she
was about ninety years ago, provided she could be sure of a
steady husband.
_

Prince Talleyrand is still at Valencay. The error
of the Frankfort journals, in stating that he had arrived in that
city, probably arose from Baron Talleyrand having passed
through Frankfort on his return from Sweden.—Paris Paper.
We are happy in having the opportunity of stating,
that at the Levee on Wednesday week, Lord Nugent had the
honour of kissing the King's hand, on receiving his Majesty's
leave to wear, as a decoration, a splendid medal and chain,
voted to his Lordship by the Senate of the lonian States, in
token of their
.gratitude for the conduct and success of his
administration in those islands. Such a token of gratitude,
and from such a body, to a Nobleman who is out of office, and
has, in consequence, no favours to confer, is beyond all price,
and must be extremely gratifying to the Noble Lord, after the
obloquy which disappointed and interested individuals have
attempted to cast upon him.