The Sun.
London, England, 1822-04-19 00:00:00

CITY, THURSDAY EVENING.

Accounts have been received this morning from various quar-
ters of Europe, but none of them bring intelligence of any
public importance. The letters from Odessa are dated on the
22d of March. The usual effects of Governments interfering
with Commerce were visible in that town. Whilst it was per-
mitted to remain a free port, its enterprising merchants em-
ployed their industry and capital advantageously for them-
selves and for the population. It having been notified,
however, some time ago, that the Emperor intended to deprive
it of its privileges, and it being uncertain at the last dates,
whether the expected Russian Tariff of Duties would or would
not extend to it, trade was completely at a stand. The wants
of Government thus often force them to do actions at variance
with the best interests of their subjects. There were no news
then from Turkey, but the general opinion was that a war
could not be prevented. From Smyrna the letters are only to
the sth ult. The winds having,been N.E. for 40 days, they
had no late arrivals from any quarter. Mr. Rani and his two
unfortunate companions passed through, on the 3d of March,
for Constantinople. Why they had been carried from Scio was
unknown, but the probable cause was supposed to be a desire
on the part of the Porte to get a high sum for their ransom.
Two of them are 75 years old, and could not well have been
engaged in politics.—At Smyrna tranquillity existed, making
a fair allowance for the daily murders committed by the Asiatic
troops, as they passed to fight the battles of the faithful. There
is nothing later • from Constantinople than the 11 th March.
Letters from the Charante, dated the 10th current, confirm the
injury suffered by the vines from a few nights of severe frost.
They state, that at Bourdeaux the damage was even greater.
In the night of the Bth, the ice was the thickness of a dollar,
and cut up the buds and bloom on the vine trees.—At the Stock
Exchange little business has been done. The Consols for the
May account opened at 78i, were done one time at 78A, and
closed at 781. The French Rentes found buyers at 87, ft hay.
ing been rumoured that on 'Tuesday last they had been done in
Paris at 87f. 80c., being one per cent. dearer than the last quo-
tation from that city. The Spanish Bonds, which closed yes-
terday at 64, could not this afternoon be sold at 66. The
Danish are rather steady at 85 a 85A. It is reported that anew.
Prussian loan has been contracted for, and the old loan, which
was nearly of the same value as the Danish, fell to 83,i a 84.
Columbian 10 per cents. 108, and 6 per cents. 85i.—Since the
East India sale of yesterday, Coffee is in demand, and from
St. Domingo brings 2s. to 3s. higher prices.—A Gentleman has
arrived this morning from France, who states that the people
in the villages, through which he had occasion to pass, are
much dissatisfied, and that a great deal of property is daily.
destroyed by the firing of houses, &c. Reflecting men cannot
help asking how it happens that the. sa'e discontent and bad
spirit ss.hibits itself in every kingdom of Europe at the same
time ?—Letters are unable to describe the internal 'wretchedness
of Ireland ; and the public observe with great satisfaction that
Sir John Newport will not abandon his review of the state of
that country. Much benefit is expected from his knowledge
and sound judgment. From Lord Londonderry's field-day on
Agricultural Distress, the people have no •reason to lOok for
any good result, as his proposition will probably be founded on
the notable and never to be sufficiently valued Report of the
Agricultural Committee. Should his Lordship propose any
real remedy, the public will be most agreeably disappointed, for
at present they expect nothing from him, and take no interest
whatever in his promised motion.

LONDON HOSPITAL.—The Annual Sermon for the benefit
of this Charity took place yesterday at the Chapel in the Hos-
pital, before the Bishop of Exeter, the Governors and Friends
of the Hospital, and a respectable Congregation. After having
inspected the Hospital, they repaired to the London Tavern,
where they partook of an elegant dinner, rovided for the occa-
sion, his Royal Highness the Duke of GLOUCESTER in the
Chair. A handsome collection was made.

SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF FOREIGNERS IN DISTRESS.—
Yesterday the Anniversary Dinner of this excellent and bene-
volent Institution took place at the City of London Tavern,
Bishopsgate-steet, his Royal Highness the Duke of YORK in
the Chair, supported by their Excellencies the Russian Am-
bassador, the Prussian .Ambassador, his Grace the Duke of
Wellington, and several other persons of distinction. About
half-past five o'clOck an elegant dinner was served up by the
proprietor of the tavern to a company of about 300. The King
and Royal Family were afterwards drank with loud applause.
The Emperor of Russia, King of Prussia, &c. were also drank
with marked respect, and the Ambassadors returned thanks.
The Illustrious Chairman was given with' loud acclamation.
His Royal Highness returned thanks. The company did not
separate till a lafetour,