The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-04 00:00:00

OF BIRMINGHAM.

" We, the undersigned m.gistrates, merchants,
Manufacturers, and others, respectfully request that
You will convene a public meeting of the inhabitants
of this borough, to consider the propriety of adopting
a memorial to the Queen, urging the recognition by
the British Government of the national independence
of the Hungarian people, and to take such other
steps upon the subject as may be deemed advisable."
The meeting will no doubt be numerously at-
tended.

TO THE EDLIUR OF THE SUN.
Sia,—The party in my neighbourhood are increas-
ing daily in enthusiasm in favour of the Hungarians,
and although they were, with myself, amongst the
first to contribute a mite for the refugees, they yet
feel there is something more to be done than by con-
tributions for the exiles, and mere expressions of
sympathy for the Hungarian nation; but we feel at a
loss what course to pursue beyond that of paitioning
for a recognition of independence, wh►ch we fear is
not enough, when we are aware that petitions have
too often little influence in the House. Sympathy
itself has done little for Poland. We feel it i:, not
enough to merely petition with an expression of our
sympathies and wishes, unless we can show some
straightforward line of policy at the same time, that
could be joined in by the people, and be open for clear
and legitimate action by the Government. The
people may wish, and the Government see no way to
Carry out. Such being the impression amongst us,
the letter of" Belisarius," in The Sun of Friday last,
has created a great sensation ; for, while it invokes
BYmpathy, it gives grounds for it, and while it points
out to Lord Palmerston and the people what slmuld be
done by the Government, it also shows the way and
gives reasons for it. We, therefore, anxiously hope
f°r, and anticipate, further letters from "13elis4riuA,"
as we are sure it would be of immense advantage to
the people to hive some line of foreign policy con-
stantly pointed out in detail; as, for instance, to
sletnand a suspension of hostilities." What if
(.I!sregarded by the belligerents ? What if regarded?
Whath• t inquiries should the English nation make ?
lotions
do. if Austria has broken faith ? What stipu-
'make for adjustment? We think a succession
of articles unfolding these points would be of great
service.
I venture these suggestions after discussing the
subject with some friends to enlightenment and
liberty in Islington. With a sincere desire tor an
effectual sympathy with Hungary,
I am, Sir, &c.,
SILVERTHORN E.

Islington, July 30, 1849.

Trt..ol r OF THE PORT OF flULL.—Seventy• one
arrivels,of ships from foreign ports were reported at the
Custom-house of the port of Hull during the past week,
juoludin.g some from all parts of the world, with cargoes
of grain; cattle, provisions, and merchandixe of every
dof escription. These numerous arrivals, following those
of the pr. ceding week, will necessarily have the effect
acontinuing the impetus which has been given to the
oPOrt trade of that important port, and which will, no
dt,. 6,1: still further improved when the Danish bLek-
ade.4hal be removed from the German ports, and re-
open: the extensive traffic usually obtaining between Hull
and thellanseatic States.
ItEPRESBNTATION OF KIDDERMINSIER.—K.IDDER-
IIII*TER, FRIDAY. -- The death of Mr. Godson has
created naiversal regret amongst the constituency of
Which he had been so long the represent. five. At
Present it would be premsture to speak with any
probahili
dallegree of certainty as to his successor; but, in
ty, whenever the election takes place, there
Mwill be a contest. Sir Thomas Winnington, the Hon.
r. Lyttelton, and Mr. J. A. Taylor, are already spoken
scandidates.
LADY FRl.:tamale —This amiable lady was in Aber-
deen . on Friday night. She arrived with the Queen
steamer from Edinburgh, drove up the Owe, called on
Qsome of our principal shipowners. and returned to the
ueen, in which she proceeded to Lerwick. We un-
derstand her Ladyship's object is to a .vait the arrival of
vessels from the north, and to obtain the earliest possible
intelligence respe‘itiug her husband, or the
expeditiaus
which have set out in starch of him.—Aurth of Scotland
Gazette.
POTATOES.—No blight of any kind is visible on the
potatoe fields here, which have been wa:ched with
critical ttnziety. The garden potatoes are in general use,
and are much improved quality. One fine early po-
tato has been shown us, grown in the olden of Mr. L.
Mackintosh, hairdresser. It is of " Taylor's forty-fold,"
and weighs 10i ounces.—lnverness Courier.
Thank God for glorious harvest weather, and to
Air
appearance, for abundant am! excellent crops.
Already the wheat is falling under the sickle. The po-
tatoes, too, which a month ago gave every appearance
,of blight. have recovered under the inflect ce of the
favourable season, and there is the prospect at least of a
healthy, though riot perhaps abundant crop. May the
Pir esatent favourable a
•
PP'arance e.,ntinue, and may our
V itude be in
prepot tem to (Goo's mercy and goodness.
Cornwall Gazette.