The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-17 00:00:00

LITERATURE.

SIDNEY'S EMIGRANT JOURNAL. New
Series. No. I.

This unpretending little work is one of the most
useful of magazines, affording as it does plain prac-
tical directions to persons willing to emigrate. Do
any such wish to know where, and when, and how
they may most advantageously employ their labour,
or improve their fortunes ? They may obtain that
information in " Sidney's Emigrant Journal." The
present number contains information from Australia,
New Zealand, Wisconsin (United States), and Texas.
All persons who take an interest in the question of
emigration should read " Sidney's Journal."

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA,
_ COVENT-GARDEN.

The Huguenot; was performed here last night for the
last time this season with the same perfection which has
always distinguished its representation at this theatre.
Grisi, who was in superb voice, never sang or acted
better in her life; she was repeatedly called on during
the course of the performance, and had bouquets innu-
merable thrown to her. Angri also was excellent, and
the Raoul de Nangis of Mario was perfect. Marini
lookEd the rough old veteran to the life, and sung and
acted superbly. Never has the Piff-paff been given
with greater spirit. It was, of course, rapturously en-
cored. The chorusses were superbly rendered ; the
scene of blessing the daggers was perfectly thrilling.
The house was exceedingly well attended.

CREmoRNE GARDENS.
For the last three days these gardens have been
crowded every morning to witness the day fetes, in which
Mr. Batty, and his magnificent stud, take the principal
part. This fete, which commences at two o'clock in the
afternoon, and terminates shortly after five, is a repre-
sentation of the celebrated Eglintoun Tournament.
Lists have been fitted up in the gardens, and
there the Queen of Beauty and her attendants
take their places on the throne of honour, and the
knights Appear in the lists, and joust and tilt.
The fittings up of the arena are in the Gothic style;
and a spectator might, with a very small stretch of the
imaginative, fancy himself transported back to the
middle ages. This entertainment, which is of a peculiarly
interesting character from its historical associations, pro-
mises to be most successful. The gardens have been
crowded each day, and the applause has been enthusias
tic. It will, we understand, be repeated in the course
of next week.

BOOKSELLERS' PROVIDENT INSTITUTION.—Yester-
day
a meeting of the members of this institution was
held
at the Committee-room, Paternoster-row. The
invested capital now amounts to 17,852/. 10e. 10d.
Relief during the twelve months to sick and distressed
members (seven of which members being permanent
annuitants), had ben grantcd to the amount of 3631. 12e.
makii4g a tott.l amount so granted to exceed 1,600/. The
balance-sheet snov.-ed a haleree'( f C 2/ 17e. 2d.

SIR JAm;sCf,..,.n.K, BART,—This distinguished
member of n:, dicai accompanied
her Majesty on her visit to her Irish dominions, has
been elected an honorary Fellow of the Royal College
of Physicians of Dublin.

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MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.
The sales of Cotton at Liverpool yesterday were
estimated at 7,000 bales, of which speculators took
1,000 American and 2,000 Surat. The transactions
comprised 4,000 American, at 4d. to 6d.; 300 Pernam-
buco, at sid. to 54d.; 200 Bahia, at 51d.; 2.000 Egyp-
tian, ac bid. to 1:1; 300 Surat, at 3id. to 41d.; and 100
Sea Island at 10d. to ls. 2id. per lb. The market was
not quite so active, but remained steady, and holders
maintained the recent advance in prices with much firm-
ness.—Kailway Shares were firmer, and prices had an
upward tendency.
In the Grain Market the arrivals are moderate, and the
trade is dull.
The amount of business done this week in the markets
for colonial and foreign produce has been satisfactory, if
not very extensive, and supplies have not been pressed
forward by auction. Privately more has been done in
sugar than by public sale. Ceylon coffee has continued
in favour, and brandy, rum, and rice have commanded
more attention. Dye goods have been in request, and
cotton has risen. Black teas have been steady, and
tallow dull.
The following is a table of duties in the New Customs
Amendment Act:—