The Sun.
London, England, 1849-12-12 00:00:00

AMERICAN NEWS.

ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The British North American Royal Mail steam-
ship America, which left New York on the 28th ult.,
and Halifax on the Ist inst., has just arrived, bring-
ing seven days' later dispatches from the United
States and Canada. She had received some damage.
She reports the arrival at Boston of the Caledonia,
and the Canada, which sailed hence for New York
on the 17th of November, had called at Halifax
previous to the America's arrival at that port.
A great change in the rate of postage was expected
throughout the states—the Postmaster• General re-
commending a uniform rate of five cents.
The commemoration of the landing of the Pilgrims,
announced for the 22d of December, will be celebrated
on a most extensive scale throughout all the New
England states : considerable preparations are making
for the occasion.
The Supreme Court at St. Louis hare decided that
the Missouri Legislature cannot divorce parties upon
the petition of only one of them.
The Indian claims in the district of Lake Superior
have given rise to serious disturbances. The Indians
say that the copper lands were sold by the Metcalfe
Administration to the Quebec Mining Company with-
out their consent. The dispute was pending before
the Commissioners appointed to adjudge the matter,
when an attack was made upon the works to
compel immediate settlement. One hundred troops
were ordered from Toronto, who upon their arrival
suppressed the riots.
From Mexico we have dates to the 29th ult. State
movements were on foot in favour of Santa Anna.
Colonel Vilalve, leader of a revolt, was seized and
ordered to be shot.
There is nothing further of importance in our
general intelligence.
The commercial business throughout the Union is
again reported as being in a good state.
The Money Market partakes of the general im-
provement, money being most plentiful. United
States' Sixes, 114.
The market for breadstuffs was inactive, prices
remaining unaltered. Western Canal flour 4 dolls.
75c. to 4 dolls. 87ic. per barrel, steady ; Genessee
prime wheat 1 doll. 20c. to 1 doll. 22c. per 60 lb. ;
southern wheat 1 doll. 12c. to 1 doll. 14c. per 60 lb. ;
Indian corn, round yellow, 62c. to 64c. per bushel,
steady ; Indian corn 62c. per bushel ; southern white
58c. to 60c., very firm ; Indian meal 3 dulls. 121 c. to
$ dolls. 25c. per barrel.
A fair amount of business had been done in cotton
at New York; former quotations were steadily main-
tained. The following are the latest rates :—New
Orleans and Mobile, mid. fair to fair, 11 ec. to 1110.
per lb.; Upland mid. fair to fair, lOic. to 11c.
Freights more plentiful, and previous rates main-
tained. Slight advances, obtained by favourite
ships. Flour to Liverpool, ls. 6d. to ls. 9d per
barrel ; grain to Liverpool, 41d. to sd. per bushel ;
cotton to Liverpool, d. to 5-16 d. per lb. ; cotton to
Havre, k to j cents. per lb.
Exchange on London-1081 to 109, steady, de-
mand fair ; Paris, 5 26 ; Hamburgh, 35i 351 ; Bre-
men, 78i 78g.

METROPOLITAN
STEEPLECHASE.
(THIS DAY.)

Maria Day ... ... ...
Vain Hope ... . • ...

... 2

The half-yearly meeting of the directors of the
East India Company was held yesterday, at their mili-
tary seminary, Addiscombe, for the distribution of
prizes to those gentlemen cadets who had distinguished
themselves during the past session; General Galloway
presided, who stated that the directors had consented to
appoint 47 officers from the cadets : 6 engineers, 13 ar-
tillery, and 18 infantry. The following is a list of those
gentlemen who obtained the engineer appointments:—
Geo. A. Craster, henry A. Brownlow, W. S. Trevor,
Joseph R. Soady, Jasper O'Mayno, Henry T. Rogers,
Mr. Brownlow obtained the sword for good conduct.
The Pollock Medal, and various other prises, were
awarded to Mr. Craster. The remarks of General
Galloway, on the presentation of these appointments and
their rewards, must have added much to their value.

ROYAL Huat ANIS SOClRTY.—Yesterday afternoon a
meeting of subscribers and committee of management
of this society, for the recovery of persons apparently
drowned or dead, was held at the offices in Trafalgar:
square, for general business. The report of the past
year (being the 75th of the society's existence) stated
there had been 132 cases, comprising 155 persons, out of
whom 144 were successfully treated and recovered; the
remaining 11 were beyond the reach of recovery. The
number of persons who had bathed in the Serpentine
River wes estimated at 91,720, which number is nearly
100,000 below the usual average. Twenty persons
were rescued from drowning by the society's boat-
men, and received medical assistance at the receiving-
house-14 other individuals were likewise pre-
vented or rescued from committing suicide; and during
the skating last winter, a great number who had been
immersed were rescued by the society's icemen. In this
country alone the society have been instrumental in
saving and restoring more than 25,000 lives. During
the past year one honorary gold medallion and 16
honorary silver medals were voted for cases of rescue,
attended by extraordinary courage and risk of life; 22
honorary bronze medals have been awarded; the thanks
of the society presented to nine individuals; and 125
other claimants_were rewarded with money._ _

ANOTHER VORACIOUS Tuasar.—On Wednesday,
the 28th ult., Colonel Findlay's cook, in Fort George,
bought a turbot of superior quality, weighing Whs., and
when opened for the purpose of being cleenbed, there
were found in the belly two large whitings and a large
fresh herring, all entire and in good condition.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.

The sales of Cotton at Liverpool were estimated at
about 4,000 bales, 500 of which were taken on specula-
tion, and comirised 3,500 American, 200 Peru= and
Maranham at 810., 50 Bahia at qd., and 30 Sea Island
at ls. 2d. to Is. Bd. per lb. The market was quiet and
prices remained without alteration.—Railway Shares
were dull.

'There are Cape of Good Hope papers to the 30th
October. The revenue had suffered from the inter-
ruption to trade, but it is asserted that the riotous proceed-
ings of the Coolies had been instigated by the friends
of the Government, and that so far from there being a
dearth of employment or food, the merchants offered
these very malcontents ample occupation at good wages,
which, however, they declined. Notwithstanding the
assurances to the contrary, it is stated that the Commis-
sariat was really short of provisions, and supplies destined
for Natal were being landed at Table Bay. Moat of the
respectable field-cornets and magistrates were resigning.
Whatever may be said of the opposition of the colo-
nists, it is certain that they avow no disloyal sentiments,
but on the contrary affirm that they aro merely assert-
ing their rights as British subjects, while it is
equally certain that convicts once introduced under any
pretext, the validity of further resistance would be
disputed.
The steamer America, from the United States, has
arrived at Liverpool, but there will be no letters in
town to-day. By telegraph we learn that the quotation
for bills on London was down to 81 and 9 per cent.
premium. There was an idea of a new loan being
wanted, owing to the revenue being 20,000,000 dollars
short of the amount expended, :and arising chiefly from
the Mexican war. _

The Gaspe Gazatte states:—" Under the altered cir-
cumstances of the colonies it may be worthy of inquiry,
how far the British Government, without the concur-
rence of Nova Scotia, would be authorised to cede to
foreigners any participation in the harbour fisheries.
Petitions should be got up and forwarded, and every
other precautionary measure adopted to prevent surprise
and protect our rights. A people that are alive to their
own interests, and prompt to protect them, will seldom
fail of success."

The rtport of the Amsterdam market on the 10th
instant, gives the quotation of Dutch Two-and-a-Half
per Cents. at 54 15-16ths, being very firm. Spanish
were a shade lower, owing to the realised( n of profits.
The Protectionists are more indefatigable than ever.
They have another meeting this day at the London
Tavern, and the Free Traders must obviously not
relax. _ _ _

The English Funds are extremely firm. Consols have
realized 971- and are now 97i for Transfer. For
January the values have been 97t The New Three-
and-a-Quarter per Cents. have been 971 to 98. Ex-
chcquer-bills are 50s. -to 535., and, India Bonds under
1,0001. 87s. premium. Bank Stock is nominally 201
te 203. The settlement of the Account goes off with
comparative facility.
The Foreign Investments have been dull. Mexican
are 28f 1. Mr. W. P. Robertson has arrived in the
America steamer. Peruvian Bonds are stead at 54.
Spanish Five per Cents. have been marked lBi 4-, and
the Three per Cents. 38i. French Five per Cents. have
been done at 91, with the exchange at 25 50. Dutch
Two-and-a-Half per Cents. have been 551.
Railway Shares have been rather neglected, but are
not generally lower.

ONE O'CLOCK. CLOSI2,G
.'itlt'Eti ,Jr utTuill FD.-Ds tRICES.
3 per Cent. Reduced Anne. . 9614 V, 961/8
i per Cont. Consols Annuities 97%4 1/24 971
New 3'A per Cent. Amis.— .
Long Anne. to expire Jan.1860
Ditto, 30 years, Oct. 10, 1859
Ditto 30 yearn, Jan. 5, 1860 8 13-16 8 13-16
Inlia Stock —

India Bonds, 1,0001.
Ditto under 1,000/... ......
Consols for Opening, Jan. 16 97%%% 07%
Exchequer Bills. I%n. & 2d
1,0001. Juno .. 53 50 p 50 p
500/. June 5O p 50 p
Small. June 5l 54 50 p 54 p
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS ONE OLOSIN..
O'CLOCK. PRICES.

13razilian Bonds
Ditto, Small
Buenos Ayres Bonds, 6 per Cent —
Alexican, 5 per Cent. 1846, with Coupons—
Ditto, Ex Jan. Coupons 28z,:11,4 281/2
Ditto, Account ..... ..... —2871 i
Peruvian_Bonds, 4 per Cent.... 54 54
Portuguese 5 per Cents.
Ditto, 4 per Cent.
Russian Bonds

89
4614

Spanish 5 per Cent. 1840 lB%
Ditto, Account
Ditto, Passive
Ditto. 3 per Cent
Ditto, Account
Dividends on the above payable in London.
French Rentes, 5 per Cent ... ... 91f. 91f.
Exchange
French Rentes, 4% per colt — Eof.
Exchange
Dutch 2% per Cent., 12 Guild. .. 553% 55%
Ditto. 4 per Cent. Certificates B4 84!42
PRICES Olr
.PAID. BUSINESS DONE CLOSING
RAILWAY SHARES. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Aberdeen 5O —
Do. Preference
Amber. Nott., Boston,
and Eastern Junction 63/
Ayrshire and Galloway.. 7IA
Belfast & County Down 28 ...... .
Berks & Ilants Extens.
(Gt. West. Per. 5 per et.) 6
Birmingham anu Ox-
ford Junct., calls duly
paid, or with a gnaran. 20
Do, without guarantee 20 ...... 23
Birming, Wolverh'ton,
and Dndloy, calls duly
pd, er with guarantee 10 ....,
Do. without guarantee 10
Birming.,Wolverh'pton,
and Stour Valley 131. 14s ...
Birkenhead, Lancashire,
and Chesire June.... 20
........ ..• • .•.

WA;
1814
4
38%
30A

Bristol and Exeter 9O
Ditto, Thirds ..... 271,E — ..
tluckinghamshire
Caledonian
Ditto, New 101. Pref... 10
Ditto,Clydesdale June 50 ......
(Lester and Holyhead... 50
Ditto, Preference l5 ......
Clarence
Do. Ist Class, 6 per Ct. 10
Do. 2d Class, 5 per Ct. 10
Do. Government Loan,
4 per Cent.
Direct London & Ports-
mouth
Dublin and Belfast June. 40
Dundalk & Enniskillen 27% —
East Anglian, 251., L &
E. and L. and D...... 25
Do. 18/., E. & IL ... 18
Do., 31. 10s., Pref... 3%
Ditto, 71. 175., 7 per
Cent., Preference... 2 .

11%
8%

Eastern Counties........ 20 — ... .... ...... 7%
Do. New, Gua. 6 per ct. 10
Ditto,Extension, 5 per
Cent., No.l 61. 13s. 4d.... % p % p
Ditto ditto, No. 2-64 13s. 4d..•
Do. North. & Eastern,
6 per Cent.
Ditto. 5 per Cent.... 50
Do. New 43
Eastern Union, Class A
(late E. U. Shares) 25
Ditto, Class A, ditto... 6
Do., Class B & C 25
Do. Scrip (6 per cent.) 20 ... —
East Lancashire 25 ...•• ..... ••••••• ••
Ditto, New
Ditto, New Quarters 61A — ..

Do., '6
per Cent. Pre-
ference Quarters 614
East Lincolnshire
Edinburgh and Glasgow 50
Ditto, Half Shares ... 25 ..
Edin burgh and Northern 25
Ditto, Newport l5 ..
Exeter.Yeovil, & Dorch. 25,1

Exeter and Exmouth... 21x.
Glasgow, Dumfries, and
Carlisle
Glasgow,Kilmar., & Ayr 50 ......

1%

DO-.Preference Consol.
Gloucester Sz Dean Forest 11
Great Northern

Do., 1/2 A Deferred ... 121/2......
Do., 1/2 B 6 per Cent... 7% 43i,..
Do., 5 per Cent. Pref. 10 - ••••••, 00000000
:rent South. and West.

(Ireland)
Grant North of England 100 ...... ... 232
Ditto, New, 401 4O
Ditto, ditto.. -. 35

Ditto, New, 301......... 30
Ditto, New,ls/... ...... 15 .. ..
Great Western 100 ...... 59 59%
Ditto, ih Shares
Ditto, 14 Shares ...... 23 113/4% III,E
Ditto, Fifths ..... ....... 20
Ditto, New 171........ 15 ...
Hull and Selby .. ...... 50 ....„
Ditto, Half Shares ... 25 ....„. .....
.........
Do. Quarter Shares... 121,E —
•••••....
Lancaster and Carlisle... 50 - ••• • ••• ••••• .....
Ditto, Thirds
Lancashire & Yorkshireloo
Ditto, ditto . -
Ditto, 14 Shares ...... 49 ... ..
Do. Quarters .... ..... 231,E - .. ..• lON ......
Do. Fifths .1.. 10
Do. Thirds ...... . 161,x —
Do. New Guaranteed
6 per Cent.. lO - ......... see••• ......
Ditto (Huddersfield
and Sheff.)
De. (W. Riding Union) le ..... .. —
Do. (Preston & Wyre) 25
Do. % Shares (A)... 10
Leeds and Bradford
Leeds and Think ...... 50 -
Do., Prefer., 6 per Ct. 3%......
Do., do. No. 2 5
Do., do. No. 3 5 ..•..• -- ••• ........ ••
Do., Pref. Quer 1818 9 ......

sx

_ .
Liverpool, Crosby and
Southport .
London &Blackwall...ll/. 61.3 d -
London, Brighton, anti
South Coast.. ..... 100
Do., New 51., guaran-
teed 6 per Cent ..... 100 127% 130 l3O
Do.Guarant. 5 per et.. 9 ......
Do. Prefer. 5 per cent. 50 ...... -- --- —
Ditto ditto.-- 1852 50 .. ...
London and Greenwich 121153 4d... 10.4... .....
Ditto, PreferarloP .. . 20 .. . ......
London and N. Western 100 .....1131,! 113 113% 114
Ditto, New Quarters.. 12
Ditto, Fifths .... 7 . ... .....
Do. 40/.Shares(L.M.) 35 —
Do. 101. (M. & B.) C. 1 2%14
Lond.& S. Weston .... 50 .. ... 31A IA
Ditto, New 501....... 421 ...... —.
DQ. NOW 404 O4
_ ...

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