The Sun.
London, England, 1849-01-09 00:00:00

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FALMOUTH, JAN. B.—Wind N.W.—Arrd. 7th, Antal,
Gigutinien. Jessi, Coy ,h, Newfounolaud, for
London; Athlone (steamer), Dublin, and proceeded for
London, after receiving on freight about 25,0001. in
gold and silver.
PORTSMOUTH, JAN. B.—The Friends, from Guernsey,
for this port, was assisted in by a pilot beat, having been
dismasted in a squall from the eastward on the sth inst.
off the Baskets. The Hirico, from Shields, was spoken
9th ult. lat. 42 N., lon. 37 W., with loss of jib-boom,
foretop gallant-mast, boats, and a great part of her bul-
warks by the President at Cowes.
SWANSEA, JAN. B.—A schooner sank last night off the
harbour, a portion of her being visible.
HARWICH, JAN. B.—The brig reported yesterday as
making for this port in a disabled condition, proved to
be the Jane and Ann, Baker, of Sunderland; she has
been assisted in with considerable damage, having been
in contact.

LIVERPOOL, JAN. B.—Wind S.E. to S.—Arrd. Ad-
mittance, Harrison, Guayaquil. Sld. 7th, Partonetea,
Rio J.neire. Bth, Thomas Moore, Bombay; I. 0.,
Trinidad; Diamond, St. Th,mas ; Europe, Philadelphia.
OFF COWES, JAN. B.—American Eagle, New York
for London; Augusta Daunberg, ditto, for Gothenburg;
President, Wolfer, Havannah, for Antwerp. Put back
7th, Brougham, Wills, for the South Seas, leaky.
DEAL, JAN. B.—Wind S. to S. by E.—Arrd. Ameri-
can Eagle. Chadwick, New York.: Arrd. from the river,
Thames, licdley, West Indies.

RE-OPENING OF THE NEW IS-
LINGTON CATTLE MARKET—(THIS DAY.)
This market—after having been closed for a number
of years—was re-opened to-day for the sale of live stock.
Every accommodation was provided for the reception of
the stock, as well as for the convenience of the graziers
by the promoters. We have to observe, however, that
the strong opposition manifested by certain parties to
the re- establishment of the market, prevented the exhi-
bition of anything like an average supply of stock. This
will be quite apparent, when we observe that there were
only 47 beasts, 120 sheep, 3 large and 10 small pigs on
sale. Yesterday, a large number of beasts and sheep were
turned out of Smithfield unsold, and which were placed in
the lairage of this market; but nearly the whole of them
were taken away before ten o'clock, evidently for the
purpose of preventing anything like a show here this
morning. There was a large attendance of visitors,
amongst which were very few buyers; hence, we have to
report a very dull trade, and prices must be considered
almost nominal. Outside the market was erected an
immense booth, in which was roasted a whole ox, for
the purpose of distribution.

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

COLONIAL.

SUGAR.—The market for British Plantation continues
to evince firmness, and the sales amount to 610 hhds, at
prices fully confirming the advance of 6d to is since
this day week. The public sales have comprised 1,430
bags Mauritius, 5,900 bags Bengal, 4,174 bags, and 78
cases Madras. The Mauritius sold with spirit at full
prices, very fine yellow realising 41s to 445, and mid
brown to good yellow 33s to 39s 6d. Bengal
mostly sold at very full rates, good and fine
grainy (Dacca) at 41s to 445, good to fine white Benares
40s 6d to 43s 6d, low white 36s 6d to 38s; the Khaur be-
ing withdraw at 29e to 30s; Madras only partly sold at
prices barely supporting the previous advance; bright
yellow brought 33s 6d to 375, and low to fine bright
brown 28s 6d to 31s 6d. Privately 70 cases low brown
Bahia have been sold for refining at 36s to 36s 6d. The
quantity of British Plantation landed in the port of Lon-
don from Ist Jan. to 30th Dec. was 94,984 hhds, 15,646
tierces against 102,067 hbds, and 14,005 tierces to the
same time in 1847. The stock has considerably increased.
COFFEL—Privately 1,000 bags Padang, and 1,000
bags good ordinary Rio have been sold, the former at
275, and the latter at 26s 6d, which prices were not
previously obtainable. The stock of British Plantation
in London on the 30th ult. was 188 casks and 174 bar-
rels, and bags larger than in the corresponding period
of 1847.
COTTON.—The demand was good. . _

Rum.—The stock in London on the 30th ult. was
27,564 puns 5,663 hhds, against 18,464 puns 4,702 hhds
in December, 1847. The deliveries for home consump-
tion fell off last year.
SALTPETRE.—There was an active demand, and
1,800 bags at auction sold at 25s 6d to 27s for 174 to 241
per cent refraction, being rather dearer.
TALLOW.—P. Y. C. is 42s per cwt on the spot, and
town 455.

TEA.—The market is firm and the deliveries are good.

NAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow Hay, 21 8s to 31 13s; Clover
ditto, 81 lOs to 41 13s ; and Straw, 11 2s to 11 9s per
load. A moderate supply, and a sluggish demand.
CUMBERLAND.—Meadow Hay, 21 10s to 31 14s ;
Clover ditto, 81 10s to 41 103; and Straw, 11 3s to
11 lOs per load. Supply moderately good, and trade dull.
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WHITEcHAPEL.-1-Ifeadew Hay, 21 85 to 31 13s ;
Clover ditto, 31 105 to 41 14s; and Straw, 1/ 2s to 1 91
per load. Trade dull, at late rates.

GUILDHALL.-(THIS DAY.)

Sarah Smith, was charged with breaking five pines of
glass at the late residence of Mr. Alderman Gibbs,
Walbrok.

It appeared that on Monday afternoon defendant went
up to No. 33, Walbrook, and broke the glass, saying
that she had an account to settle with Alderman Gibbs,
who had sent her to prison for six months for nothing,
and she would ray him out. When told the Alderman
had left the house, she said she was not to be done
that way.
The prisoner in reply to the charge said, that she
would deal out a little justice to Alderman Gibbs.
Mr. Alderman LAWRANCE—As you admit breaking
the windows, you are committed for seven days.
The prisoner said that when she came out she would
repeat the act, she was not going to be choked off by
saying that the Alderman had " cut his stick;" on
which she was ordered to find bail for three months.

The prisoner, upon being removed, replied she did
not mind that, for she should catch the old " buffer "
somewhere, and then his windows should go.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S.—YESTERDAY.
LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE.
20 to 1 agst Mr. J. Elmore na British Yeoman—tkn
20 to 1 agst Mr. C. Price's The Iron Duke—taken
25 to 1 agst Mr. Eskritt na Gamester—taken
THE GREAT METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.
30 to 1 agst Mr. Fox's Executor—taken
1,000 to 30 agst Mr. J. B. Day's The Tartar—taken
1,000 to 30 agst Lord Eglinton's Lugar—taken
1,000 to 20 agst Mr. T. Merritt na Cupid—taken
1,000 to 30 agst the first three, in one bet—taken
CHESTER CUP.
35 to 1 agst Mr. Medley's Cossack—taken
40 to 1 agst Mr. J. B. Day's The Tartar—taken
50 to 1 agst Mr. Nolan's Blucher—taken
50 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Mrs. Taft.—taken
1,500 to 30 agst Mr. Lillie's Great Western—taken
50 to 1 agst Mr. Merry's Chanticleer—t 1,000 to 15
2,000 to 30 agst Mr. Creagh's Keleshea—taken
1.000 to 15 agst Mr. Osbaldeston's Fugleman—taken
1,000 to 15 agst Mr. Dixon's 1)o•it-again—taken and
afterwards offered
1,000 to 15 agst Mr. Gregory's Clermont taken and
afterwards offered
Mrs. Taft and Blucher were the "pots," the mare at
50 to 1, taken to a small sum only (from want of layers),
and the horse at 1,000 to 15 and 20. No others in force.
DERBY
9 to 2 agst Lord Eglinton's Flying Dutchman—
taken to 2001.
7to 1 agst Colonel Peel's Tadmor
13 to 1 agst Lord Clifden's Honeycomb—taken
30 to 1 agst Lord Stanley s btrongbow—taken
35 to 1 agst Mr. A. Nichol's Nunnykirk—taken
40 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's The Knout—taken to 501.
45 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Elthiron—tkn to 100/.
1,000 to 10 agst Mr. Bowes's Thringarth—taken
The Flying Dutchman, Nunnykirk, and Strongbow,
were in great favour; the odds quoted were not obtain-
able at the close.
THE NOMINATIONS.
ADDITIONS—To the Chester Cup, Tophana; to the
Liverpool Cup, Maid of Lyme; and to the Liverpool
Steeplechase, Yendennis and Victor.
In consequence of the death of Mr. Pryse Pryse, the
Aberystwith Steeplechase will not take place.
Proceed and Chandler are scratched for the Stourton
Steeplechase.
The following horses, forming Lord Strathmore's
steeplechase stud, were sold yesterday by Messrs. Tat-
tersall:—St. Leger, 600 gs.; Gayhurst, 200 gs.; Crown
Prince, 150 gs.; Kangaroo, 125 gs.; The Snare, 72 gs.;
The Spinner, 56 gs. Red Lancer and Chatham were
bought in.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
Her Majesty's stag hds., Wed., Salt Hill; Fri., Bed-
font Toll-bar-11; weather permitting.

POST-OFFICE NOTICE.—The following notice to
the public, and instructions to all postmasters, sub-post-
masters, and letter receivers, was posted at the General
Post-office this morning, by command of the Postmaster-
General :—" Some doubts appearing to exist whether
inland postage is to be taken in the United King-
dom upon letters addressed to be conveyed
between the United Kingdom and the United
States, by the contract packets belonging to the
United States Government, it is necessary it should be
understood that no postage whatever is to be taken in
this country upon the letters in question, as the postage
due for their conveyance will be collected in the United
States. Letters forwarded to the United States by the
British contract mail-packets, or by any private ship,
are liable to the same rates as heretofore."
THE NEW ARRANGEMENTS OF THE CONSOLI-
DATED EXCISE AND STAMPS ♦ND TAXES DEPART.
MENTS.—We understand that the appointment of
Hart Davis (the present Deputy Chairman of the Board
of Excise), as one of the commissioners under the united
board, will be only of a temporary duration, viz., until
July next, when the Honourable Deputy Chairman will
have completed a service of thirty-five years, and will
then be entitled to the highest retiring allowance. His
retirement from this department is looked upon as a loss
to the public service, as he never can be excelled in the
impartiality of his decisions while on the bench, or the
unremitting attention to the duties of his office of
commissioner. Admiral the Honourable W. 11. Percy
also retires on the superannuation allowance, added to
his pay of retired Admiral ; and Mr. Charles Ross, the
junior commissioner, has been appointed one of the com-
missioners for carrying into effect the Act for Improve-
ment of the Health of Towns. Several other changes
are spoken of, and it appears still to be an unsettled
question whether Somerset House or the present Excise
Office will be the wt.° preferable premises for the Joint
&Annulate

LITERAIftME.

71,11-2 r..-12VCAS'IlIilE WITCHES; A Romance of
Pendle lore At. By W. Harrison Ainsworth. 3 Vols.
Mr. Ainsworth may be styled the Salvator Rosa of
novelists. He delights in the thrilling—the terrible—
the gloomy—the wildly romantic. In gorgeous
depth of colouring, in vivid reality of portraiture, in
enthralling interest, Mr. Ainsworth's romances are
almost unrivalled. To this latter peculiarity, namely,
the fascination which they exercise over the reader's
attention, their great popularity is mainly due. Many
persons, however, who have recognized Mr. Ains-
worth's great power in this particular have, for that
very reason, taken occasion to censure him in that he
has availed himself of this talent for exciting interest
to invest with fictitious attractions the exploits of
thieves and highwaymen. No such objection can at-
tach to the " Lancashire Witches. The start-
ling events of the narrative—interesting as they
are in a romantic point of view—are
doubly valuable as types of the struggle between the
principles of good and elil continually carried on in
the human heart. Dark and terrible as are some of
the scenes here portrayed, they only make the beauty
and holiness of virtue more conspicuous and more
attractive, and the narrative, after exciting a powerful
and undiminished interest throughout its whole
course, concludes in that rarely successful, but, when
successful, most exquisite manner, which, like the
darkness of twilight, is sad without being cheerless,
and sorrowful without being gloomy. The last scenes,
which relate to Alison and Richard Assheton, and
the penitence of the once powerful " Witch," are de-
scribed with most beautiful pathos. Let it not be
supposed, however, that the whole romance is
tinged with melancholy. On the contrary,
it abounds with festive scenes and rustic
sports. The visit of Jarees I. to Hoghton
Towers has been very happily introduced, and the
description of the various festivities designed for the
monarch's entertainment serve in an agreeable man-
ner to illustrate the customs of the period. At a
banquet at Hoghton Towers, it is said that King
James, gratified with the flavour of a loin of beef,
conferred upon it the honour of knighthood or ba-
ronetcy, which the Sir-loin has conserved to this day.
Mr. Ainsworth has not forgotton to chronicle the
incident, and has detailed the ceremony of
knighthood in a very amusing way. Otter
hunting and other sports are also incidentally
described, and with much animation. The
picturesque scenery of Pendle Forest has found in
Mr. Ainsworth an artist capable of doing full justice
to its beauties ; the forest scenes are portrayed
con amore. The first volume of the " Lancashire
Witches " opens with an introductory history which
we are almost disposed to consider superior to the
romance which follows. This episode relates to
Abbot Paslew, the last abbot of Whalley, who
had raised the standard of rebellion on King Henry's
ordering the general suppression of monasteries.
The portrait of this zealous soldier-priest is admirable.
His indomitable resolution, his self-denying adherence
to principle, will elicit the sympathy and admiration
of all who read this chronicle of the closing scenes
of his career. The incident which connects the in-
troduction with the romance is as follows :—ln the
neighbourhood of Whalley Abbey lived a reputed
wizard and witch, and the abbot, conscientiously
opposed to all adherents of Satan, had refused
the rite of baptism to their infant child un-
less the mother renounced her evil life. This
was refused, perhaps, on the plea of her being
no witch, yet the priest's blessing for the child
was particularly demanded. When Paslew was taken
prisoner by King Henry's soldiers, and condemned to
die, the wizard offered him his life at the price of
baptizing his child. But conscience was stronger than
the love of life in the breast of the resolute abbot—he
would have no dealings with Satan's subjects. On
his way to the place of execution, the abbot is
arrested by Demdike (the wizard) and his wife. The
mother holds up her child and implores him to bless
it even then. Like the abbot in " The Lord
of the Isles," Paslew speaks in a voice of pro-
phecy, but with this difference—the guest of Ronald
was desired to pronounce a curse, and on the con-
trary he spoke a blessing—" I bless thee ! and thou
shalt be blest!" But Paslew being besought to
bless, utters a prophetic malediction :

"' Listen to me, wicked woman!' exclaimed the
Abbot, as if tilled with a prophetic spirit: ' Thy child's
life shall bo long—beyond the ordinary term of women
—but it shall be a life of woe and ill. Children
shall she have, and children's children, but they
will be a race doomed and accursed a brood
of adders that the world shall flee from and
crush. A thing accursed, and shunned by her fellows,
shall thy daughter be—evil reputed and evil doing. No
hand to help her, no lip to bless her—life a burden, and
death—long, long in coming—finding her in a dismal
dungeon I Depart from me, and trouble me no more.' "
"The curse," adds the legend, " was fulfilled to the
letter : that child and her offspring became TEIE
LANCASHIRE WITCHES." So ends the introduction,
skilfully contrived so as to heighten the reader's in-
terest in the narrative which follows it.

THE ISLAND OF SARDINIA. By J. Warn
Tyndale, ALA. 3 Vols.

At first sight it appears a matter of surprise that
an account of the comparatively insignificant island of
Sardinia should fill three tolerably sized volumes,
but on a further investigation of these volumes we
find that the island of Sardinia has furnished mate-
rials for one of the most interesting and most delight-
ful books of travel that has appeared for a very con-
siderable period. Generally speaking, the interest of
any work increases in proportion as that interest is
concentrated. Biography is in most cases more fas-
cinating than history—a faithful narrative of the for-
tunes of a few individuals is infinitely more attractive
than a superficial summary of the events of many
centuries. It is for a similar reason, perhaps, that
this highly-finished picture of Sardinia and the Sardes
is so peculiarly excellent, both as a work
of information and of entertainment. The in-
troductory chapter gives an account of the
house of Savoy—in many respects a chapter of the
romance of history. Some of the Royal characters,
more especially Vittorio Amadeo 11., who "in haste"
abdicated the throne in favour of his son and then re-
pented his abdication "at leisure," and Carlo Ema-
nuele M., a pattern of frugality and etiquette, who
would not suffer his Prime Minister to indulge in the
extravagance of keeping a carriage, and who refused
to let the Princesses, his daughters, sit down to sup-
per with him unless they appeared in Court costume,
are very happily portrayed. The history concludes
with the accession of the Prince of Carignana, Carlo
Alberto, the present king. The whole work, we are
told, was written before the late revolutions, and
" the observations on the state of the island are left
unaltered, so as to present a.picture of its condition
previous to the recent changes and policy of Carlo
Alberto." This circumstance considerably enhances
its value. The title-page promises "pictures of the
mariners and customs of the Sardinians, and notes on
the antiquities and modern objects of interest in the
island," which promise is amply redeemed in the body
of the work. Sardinia abounds in objects of interest,
both ancient and modern, and Mr. Tyndale has
evinced great skill and discrimination in his arrange-
ment and exhibition of his valuable materials. As
examples of the ♦ery various attractions of these
volumes, we may cite the chapters on "The Noraghes
and Sepoltures de is Gigantes"—the marvellous
architectural curiosities of Sardinia, and the very
vivid description of the tunny fishing. This very
extraordinary mode of fishing is minutely detailed,
and further exemplified by pictorial illustrations,
one of which gives a wonderfully exact re-
presentation of a madraga, a complicated
kind •f snare into which the tunny are decoyed
previous to the grand battue. The price of a
madraga, we are told, varies from 1,8001. to 2,0001.
The value and number of the fish caught is very con-
siderable. The whole business of decoying, killing,
and preparing them for export is very accurately
described. With pictures of this description, with
scenes of personal life, travelling adventures and anec
dotes, with descriptions of various Sardinian towns,
with accounts of the trade, agriculture, laws, museums,
literature, &c., of the island, and innumerable other
interesting matters, Mr. Tyndale has filled up the
remainder of this very delightful work. It is written
in a very animated and agreeable style, and is adorned
with innumerable small engravings illustrative of the
text,
,besides three large ones representing Cagliari,
Sassari, and the Autro di Netturio, which form the
frontispieces to the three volumes. It contains,
moreover, a very beautiful map of the island of
Sardinia.