The Sun.
London, England, 1849-05-03 00:00:00

NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES.

Letters and journals have arrived to the 23d of
March. They contain little interest. Tile accounts
from the colonists who left Groningen to settle at
Saramanca is very unsatisfactory. It is stated, that
not less than one-fifth part of them are so much dis-
appointed in their expectations that they intend to
return forthwith to the northern country.
PARAMARIBO, MAncu 23.—We learn from. this
colony that the Minister of Finance has put in cir-
culation two distinct sums of 10,000 forms in ex-
chequer-bills, in exchange for silver to that amount,
which is to be recoined.
UTRECHT.—THE CHOLERA.—This fearful disease
is still lingering here. On the 29th there were still
four cholera patients under treatment. Dutch
Papers of May 1.

The Lord Mayor has, we understand, in conse-
quence of her Majesty's Concert at Buckingham Palace,
been obliged to defer till a future opportunity the enter-
tainment that he proposed to have given on the 9th
inst. The proposed entertainment is, we believe, in com-
pliment to Sir Robert and Lady Peel.

MARRIED.—At St. Clement's, Jersey, on the Ist
of May, by the Rev. Charles blurretta, John William
Seymour, Esq., to Ellen, youngest daughter of the late
Hon. Michael Tobin, of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
YORKSHIRE SOCIETY'S SCHOOLS.—The anniversary
dinner of thii society took place yesterday at the Lon-
don Tavern, Lord Wharucliffe in the chair. The usual
loyal toasts and the toasts appertaining more especially
to the patrons and officers of the charity were duly
drunk and responded to, and the subscriptions of the
evening were announced to amount to 3601. Lord
Wharncliffe was supported by the Hon. Mr. Lascelles,
Dr. Saner, and a number of gentlemen of high station.
The musical abilities of Messrs. Taylor, Holmes, If.
Walker, and Morley, were put in requisition, and con-
tributed much to the pleasant passing of the evening.
SUMMARY OF CRISP'S PARIS EXCURSION PARTY.—
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) -24 manufacturers, 42
merchants, 77 independent gentlemen, 14 country gen-
tlemen and farmers, 16 physicians, surgeons, &c.; 13
barristers and solicitors, 3 county magistrates, 11 retired
tradesmen, 10 engineers, 13 wholesale tradesmen, 70
retail tradesmen, 10 clerks, 9 artists and musicians, 3
bankers, 5 students, 5 mariners, 5 army and navy gPn-
tlemet,, 3 ministers, 31 ladies; there came frwal
LoLdon, 140; Scotland, 15; Ireland, 9; Nottingham,
8; Birmingham, l 8; Manchester, 9; Liverpool, 8; Derby,
9; Sides, 15; other towns ill Englund, 130,

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.

CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.

The sales of Cotton at Liverpool yesterday were esti.
mated at 6,500 bales, of which 800 bales were taken on
speculation. The market closed with an increasing
firmness of tone. Compared with Friday's rates prices
of all kinds of American are the same, except aid. to 4d.,.
which are a shade dearer. Brazil is beginning to be
pressed on the market, and may be quoted at id. to id.
per lb. lower. Surats are firm.—Railway Shares were
not quite so dull; still the business doing was small.
There is an absence of foreign arrivals with
news of any interest, and the Continental mails
bring nothing particular beyond a record of prices.
It is stated in leters from Berlin, that the Russian Go-
vernment was using its best offices to bring about an
arrangement of the Danish affair, but with what pros.
pect of success remains to be seen. One thing is cer-
tain, viz. that there is a growing impression here that
the English Government will not much longer submit
to the marked exception is favour of foreign ships
which Denmark is making at most of the Baltic ports.
Either the blockade must be effective and impartial, or
means must be taken to set it aside altogether. We
would not rely, however, too much upon the accounts sent
home by German houses. They naturally feel annoyed
as well as grievously injured by the interruption to
business, and may desire earnestly that England should
interfere, but it may be none the less sound policy on
our part to keep aloof. Supposing the case proved, we
shall doubtless hear of prompt action thereon.
It is stated that the Rhenish Bavarian provinces are
inclined to adopt an Emperor, and threaten to get up an
active opposition to the Government at Munich if they
do not acquiesce in the union of Germany.
The transactions on the Amsterdam Bourse on Tues-
day were but limited, but prices were firm for Dutch
securities. Spanish and Portuguese were firmer, and
Mexican advanced.

The Money Market is exceedingly easy here, and the
prospect of a little more bullion going to the United
States excites no apprehension in the face of continued
arrivals here, the Medway steamer having yesterday
brought more than 800,000 dollars. The more cheer-
ful advices from the West Indies, and the fair orders
from manufacturers received likewise by the Overland
Mail, are calculated to inspire the hope of better times.
The sales of Grain in the markets which govern the
official average prices were last week 86,484 qrs. of
wheat, 27,504 of barley, and 19,304 of oats. The six
weeks average for wheat is as low as 445. Bd. per quarter.
Upon consideration of Lord Brougham's speech, there
are many parties who are inclined to regard it as deal-
ing too much in hyperbole. No doubt the position of
several lines of railway needs investigation, but it does
not follow that there has been in all of them mal-
administration.

The Funds are very firm, although the transactions
have not been large. Consols have realised 92k to I for
Transfer, and 921 it for Account. The splendid weather
gives a favourable tone. The New Three-and-a-
Quarter per Cents. have been 91i to and the Three
per Cents. 90} to 91. Bank Stock is firm at 193 to 194.
Exchetuer-bills have been 445. to 47*. premium.
The Foreign Securities have been very quiet, but not
lower. Mexican have realised 32* to f, with the cou-
pons. Grenada Stock has been Be ; Brasilian small
are 79 ; Spanish Five per Cents. are 172; and Portu-
guese Four per Cents. 28 to 29.

Railway Shares are well supported, though quiet.
Aberdeen and Caledonian are higher, and the old lines
are firmly held, though the money purchases are but
small.

ONE CLOSING
PRICES OF BRIZISII TOADS. O'CLOCIE. PRICES'
Bank Stock ... 193 194 194

8 per Cent. Reduced Anns ...... 903 91 91
3 per Cent. Consols Antw' ties 92%141/2 92%
New 3% per Cent. Arras...... 91%% 91%
LongArr_s. to expire Jan.lB6o -16 85ii 8%
Ditto, 3A years, Oct. 10, 1859 -16 8 5-18
India Stock —
India Bonds, 1,0001.
Ditto under 1,0001. -. . 70 70
South Sea Stock
Consols for Account 92% % 92%
Exchequer Bills. 1 'Ad. & 2d.
1,0001. June
Small, June
PAICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS ONE CLOSINt,
O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Brazilian Bonds —

Ditto, Small 79 79
"'Grenada Bonds, 1 per Cent.
Mexican, 5 per Cent. 1846, with Coupons 32% 32
Ditto, Account,
Ditto, Ex Coupons
Ditto, Account . 3O 30
Poi Lug uese 5 per Cents. — 77
Russian Bonds .. — 104%
Spanish 5 per Cent. 1840.
Ditto, Account 1734 173 f
Ditto, 3 per Cent ....
33%