The Sun.
London, England, 1849-12-29 00:00:00

MINING INTELLIGENCE.

(From the Mining Journal of this day.)
Although the holidays of the present season may
have caused an interruption to the general business
of the stock and share market, yet we find that the
inquiries for shares in our leading mines continue
firm and active. The metal market, and the favour-
able prospects of the mining interest generally, are
important adjuncts in the promotion of that support
which capitalists have of late manifested by the many
investments in this long overlooked section of our
national wealth.

South Basset, Bedford United, South Tamar,
South Tolgus, Mary Ann, &c., continue in demand.
Heingston Down Consols and South Tamar con-
tinue to improve, and inquiries are being made for
shares at advanced prices.
Cook's Kitchen has also been in request, from the
improvements recently made.
Shares in the following mines have changed hands
since our last :—Devon Great Consols, East Wheal
Rose, Treviskey and Barrier, South Frances, East
Tamar, Trelawny, South Tamar, Tregorden, Tin-
croft, Tamar Consols, East Buller, Heignston Down
Consols, West Providence, Fortescue, Cook's Kitchen,
Condurrow, Herodsfoot, Stray Park, Trehane, and
Holmbush.

At Wheal Trehane hi-monthly account a dividend
of 30s. per share was declared for July and August,
the balance in hand, after payment of wicb, amounted
to 6761. 14s 2d.; and a parcel of silver•lead ores,
estimated 58 tons, has been sold since the meeting,
realised 231. 2s. 6d. per ton. The mine is progressing
in a highly gratifying manner, the lode in the deepest
level being now richer than any other part of the
mine.

The West Caradon adventurers met on the 21st,
when the accounts for the months of October and
November were audited, showing a -profit of 7051.
4s. 6d. for the two months' working. A dividend of
50s. per share was declared, leaving a balance in hand
of 1,2651. 18:.4d.
Gonamana bi-monthly account was also held on
the 21st inst. ; a balance of 1491. ls. ld. was found in
favour of the adventurers. The back of the 60, on
Gilpin's lode, had been productive, and the cross-
cut, to cut the same lode in the 80 fm. level, had
been driven 30 fm.

At the Wheal Blencowe meeting the intention of
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giving up the mine was abandoned, and instructions
given the agent to drive a cross-cut at the 15 fm.
level, to intersect some promising lodes north, which
have not been seen under the surface. The financial
statement shows a balance of 1101. 16s. lid. against
the mine, and a call of 10s. per share was made to
pay off the same.
At Craddock Moor twe monthly account, a balance
of 811. 83. ld. was found in favour of the mine, and a
call of l Os. per share was made. A new engine-shaft
bad been commenced, and the engine will ce removed
as soon as more favourable weather sets in; when
completed, the operations would be commenced under
more promising auspices.
At the Condurrow meeting a dividend of 31. per
share was declared, leaving a balance in band of 2861.
las. 2d.

At the Lamherooe Wheal Maria meeting a call of
2/. per share was made, payable in four instalments of
10g. each.

In foreign mines the transactions have been chiefly
confined to St. John del Rey, National Brazilian,
Copiapo, and United Mexican, in which limited bu-
siness only has been done.

THE COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS

SOCIETY.

Last evening the anniversary dinner of this long-
established and useful society was held at the Lon-
don Coffee-house. The Lord Mayor in the chair,
supported by Sheriffs Lawrence and Nicoll. Amongst
those present we observed Sir Chapman Marshall,
Mr. Moore, Mr. Hewitt, and Mr. Anderton.

After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been
drunk,
Sir CHAPMAN MARSHALL said he had great
pleasure in proposing the health of the Lord Mayor,
who had kindly consented to preside on the occa-
sion. His Lordship, upon his accession to of-
fice, when applied to to discharge the
duties of chairman at their anniversary
dinner, immediately acceded to the request, and the
society must feel deeply indebted to him for the readi-
ness with which he consented to take the chair, and
the efficient and able manner in which he had dis-
charged the duties imposed upon him. It was also
gratifying to him (Sir Chapman Marshall) to see the
sheriffs present on that occasion, and he was sure the
company would appreciate the conduct of those gen-
tlemen in honouring with their presence the anniver-
sary of the Commercial Travellers' Institution.—
(Cheers.) With these few remarks, he begged to
propose "The health of the Right Hon. the Lord
Mayor."—Drunk with three times three.
The LORD MAYOR said, that in rising to acknow-
ledge the compliment which had just been paid to him
by the company and so flatteringly proposed by Sir
Chapman Marshall, he wished to express to them his
sympathy with the objects of the promoters of the
institution, and his sincere wish that it might pro-
gress in usefulness and prosperity—(Cheers)—and he
would conclude by proposing "Increased prosperity
to the society,".-.Drunk with all the honours.

His LORDSHIP next proposed the health of Sir
Chapman Marshall, paying a well-deserved compli-
ment to that gentleman for his efforts in promoting
the interests of the institution. For a long period
Sir Chapman had been one of the most active and
most indefatigable promoters of the society, and had
been mainly instrumental in raising the society to its
present state of usefulness.—(Cheers.)
_ _

Sir C. MARSHALL, in acknowledging the toast,
entered into a history of the institution, and stated
the good which had been effected by its agency. Of
those which had been original members few now
lived, but the widows and orphans of many of them
reaped the benefit of the excertions made by the ori-
ginal promoters of the institution in founding it.
The LORD MAYOR then proposed the health of
Messrs. Sheriffs Lawrence and Nicoll, and in doing
so eulogised those gentlemen for the manner in
which they had conducted themselves in their im-
portant offices, and, in particular, for having been
such liberal patrons since their year of office of the
charities of the city of London.--(Cheers.)
Drunk with all the honours.

Mr. Sheriff LAWRENCE, in replying, stated that it
afforded him great gratification to be present to enjoy
the company and conversation of so many commercial
travellers, a class of persons intimately connected
with the welfare and prosperity of the city of London.
An institution having for its object to support, in the
hour of adversity and distress, the widows and chil-
dren of deceased commercial travellers had great
claims upon the community, and should receive that
support which its useful and charitable purposes de-
manded at the hands of all who were connected with
the commerce of London, and particularly of those
City firms who were so much indebted to the ex-
ertions of the intelligent class of persons comprised
under the denomination of commercial travellers.
Mr. Sheriff NicoLL said that he had felt it his
duty, in consequence of the official position which he
had the honour to hold, to attend the anniversary
dinner of the Commercial Travellers' Society, and it
afforded him great pleasure to learn that the funds
of the society were in a prosperous state. lie thought
the society had great claims upon commercial men,
and he hoped it would continue to receive that aid
which it so richly merited.

The LORD MAYOR bad much pleasure in proposing
the health of the treasurer, who had so long and
beneficially exerted himself to promote the interests of
the institution.

Mr. BARNARD, in acknowledging the compliment,
said that whatever services he had rendered to the
society had been given from a sincere wish to promote
an object in which all commercial men should take
an interest.—(Cheers.)

The CHAIRMAN next proposed- the health of the
trustees; which was responded to by Sir CHARLES
Pang.

Sir CHAPMAN MARSHALL said he had a toast to
propose which he was sure would be acceptable to
them all. They were aware that the late Mr.
Chapman and Mr. Dennison had been the founders of
the society, and had contributed to the funds of the
Society more than ten thousand pounds. Since Mr.
Chapman had ceased to be connected with them, Mr.
Ridgway, who succeeded him, had evinced the same
goodwill towards the society, and had most liberally
subscribed to its funds. He had therefore much
pleasure in proposing—" The health of Mr. Ridg-
way."—(Cheers.)
Drunk with all the honours.

The LORD MAYOR next proposed the health of the
Stewards ; to which Mr. STOCIEDALE, in a neat and
appropriate speech, responded.
The next toast proposed was that of the Subscribers
and Visitors; to which Mr. ANDERTON, in a very neat
speech, replied.
The LORD MAYOR said that he had now to propose
the healths of the gentlemen composing the general
committee, to whose service in the promotion of the
objects of the society, and in the judicious distribution
of its funds, they all owed a debt of gratitude ; and he
would couple with the toast the name of their active
and philanthropic friend, Mr. Hewitt.—(Cheers.)
Drunk with all the honours.

Mr. HEWITT expressed his thanks to the company
for the honour they had done him and the members
of the committee. He assured them it was a source
of pleasure to himself and his colleagues to do all in
their power to promote the interests of the charity,
and to distribute the funds judiciously. He knew of
no society more entitled to support from commercial
men; and when he remembered the benefits which
had been conferred upon persons in other walks of
life by means of similar institutions, he could not but
think and hope that the commercial community would
come forward, as it was their duty to do, in support
of so excellent an institution.

Mr. Tilomrsox, the treasurer, then read the list
of subscriptions.
After several other eomplimentary toasts had been
proposed, and enthusiastically received, the com-
pany, after passing a most pleasant evening, sepa-
rated.

Mr. Broadhurst, Mr. Hobbs, and other favourite
vocaliA., were present, and delighted the company
with their harmony.
The dinner and wines were of the best decoiption,
and gave great satisfaction to the company.

We are authorised to state that Parliament will
meet for the dispatch of business on the 31st January,
1850.

THE METROPOLITAN POLICE.—Sir Charles Rowan
having resigned his place as one of the Commissioners
of the Metropolitan Police, Mr. Richard Mayne be-
comes Chief Commissioner in his room ; and Captain
William Hay, the Assistant Commissioner, succeeds
totheplaceof
resigtiCommissioner,naon. rendered vacant by Sir
Charles Rowan's
The Admiralty have issued orders to all the dock-
yards, that in future iron vessels alongside or in proxi-
mity to vessels that are coppered shall be removed, in
consequence of the galvanic action likely to arise.
THIS NOTTINGHAM SAYINGS' BANK.—With refer-
ence to a letter from Nottingham, signed " Veritas," in
our paper tt-day, complaining of an imputati3n against
the Nottingham Savings' Bank, contained in a commu-
nication in The Sun a few weeks ago, we have to state
that the word " Nottingham" having, by a mere slip of
the pen, or by a typographical mistake, been written or
printed for " Northampton," in that communication, has
alone given rise to the complaint of " Veritas."
THIS DEAD or 1849.—The following distingnished
personages have died during the present year :—Ex-
President Polk, Madame Recamier, Lady Blessingtonv
Signor de Begnis, Marshal Bugeaud, Ex-King Charles
Albert of Sardinia, King William of Holland, Ibrahim
Pacha, the Shah of Persia, Maria Edgeworth, Marquis
D'Aligre—the French millionaire, Professor Carmichael
of Dublin, Robert Vernon—patron of art, Dr. Cooke
Taylor, Frazer Tytler, the Queen Dowager.
The late Queen Dowager's stud has been removed
to Carlton House stables, and will be exhibited on Fri-
day at Tattersall's previous to being brought to the
hammer.

ENLARGEMENT OF ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH, WOR•
OvEesStTrE—
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this A m
ceheutri nehg ofon ther parishionershuriday,atw whichas
jheld i.nLtehae,
Esq. (Mayor), presided, to determine the mode in which
the munificent sum of 2,5001., lately presented to the
rector, should be appropriated. Some little discussion
ensued as to the best mode of enlarging and improving
the church, after which resolutions were carried, ad-
mitting the necessity of further accommodation, more
especially for the poor, and a committee, consisting of
thirteen gentlemen, was appointed for the purpose of
making the necessary preliminary inquiries, obtaining
plans, estimates, &c., which are to be laid before a
meeting of the parish prior to applying for a faculty
from the ordinary, authorising the enlargements and
alterations that may hereafter be determined on.— Wor-
cester Journal.

Two EISTEDDFOD FOR 1850.—The arrangements
or the Royal Eisteddfod, to be held at Rhuddlan Castle
n the ensuing year, are rapidly progressing. Her Ma-
esty the Queen and their Royal Highnesses the Prince
Consort and the Prince of Wales, have extended the ho-
nour of their patronage to the Eisteddfod. The Right
Hon. Lord Mostyn (President) has presented 50/., and
Viscount Fielding (Vice• President) has presented 25/. to
advance the objects of the festival—namely, the eleva-
tion of the character of the natives of the principality by
encouraging Welsh arts, manufactures, and agriculture,
and promoting the literature and music of the country.
The list of patrons contains many of the leading names
in the principality, and ♦arious premiums and prises are
already offered to induce competition among the Cam-
brian bards and minstrels. A premium of 301. is offered
for the chair prize. The list of subjects intended for
competition will be published on or before January 1,
and competent and impartial judges will be appointed.
It is thought that the Liverpool Cymreigyddion Society
will transfer to the Rhuddlan Eisteddfod those medals
and subjects which were not awarded at the Gordovigion
Royal Eisteddfod in 1840.
BELGIAN HOPS.—The steamship Soho, arrived
from Antwerp, has brought 12 bales of hops as a portion
of her cargo, consigned
.to a house in the metropolis,
the growth of Belgium.
THE NEGRO EMPEROR.—My first view of him
was as he was riding through the city, as his custom is
on every Sabbath morning, after having reviewed the
army. He colour is the most thorough coal black, but
his nose, lips, &c., are more Europe an than one
would expect from his colour. From his fore-
head to the top of his head he is entirely bald. He
rode a grey horse—very good for this country—
was accompanied by a hundred or more of his life-
guards on horseback, preceded by cavalry music, and
passed through the principal streets of the city, un-
covering his head and disposing freely his bows and his
smiles to the crowds as be rode rapidly past them. He
was dressed in full military uniform, of a very rich cha-
racter; the entire front of his coat, as well as other
parts of his dress, being overlaid with heavy golden
trimmings. His age is a little above fifty, his
form large and erect near six feet in height,
weighing about two cwt., and well proportioned, with
the exception of some corpulency. His horsemanship
is of the most perfect character. This attracts the at-
tention of all foreigners, and their universal remark is
that in this respect he is rarely equalled. He usually
rides to the Bureau of the Port, the Custom-house, End
through some of the streets of tha city, attended by a
few of his guards, twice during the week.—New York
.Enquirer. k

FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE
OF FRIDAY.
DOWNING-STREET, DEC. 28, 1849.

The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Rev.
James Burrowes to be Colonial Chaplain for her
Majesty's settlements in the Gambia.
Her Majesty has also been pleased to appoint the
Rev. Reginald Robert Bradley to be Colonial Chaplain
for her Majesty's forts and settlements on the Gold Coast.
WHITEHALL, DEC. 26.

The Queen has been pleased to present the Rev.
William Corbet Le Breton, M.A., to the deanery of the
Island of Jersey, void by the death of the Very Rev.
James Hemery.