The Sun.
London, England, 1825-01-27 00:00:00

EXCHANGES.

1-l Amur non, JAN. 21.—London, 36. 3A.-2 Us. 3el. 01.
PETERSDU Roll, JAN. 7.—London, 9. 27-32.—Paris, 101.
LEIPSIC, JAN. 17.—London, 3 months, 6. 13i.
BERLIN, JAN. 10.—London, 3 months, 6.24.
ThotEmicx, JAN. 20.—London, £lOO, 2 months, 592 a 591.

Frankfort Papers to the 21st instant arrived
this morning. It appears by accounts from
Switzerland, that some of the Cantons have re-
fused to take part in the capitulation for the
Neapolitan service, in consequence of their pre-
sent engagements with France and the Nether-
lands requiring as many recruits as they have
ability to furnish. From Vienna we learn, under
date the 10th instant, that the miracle-monger,
Prince ALEXANDER VON lloneNLonE, has been
nominated to a Canonry at Groswardein, in Hun-
gary, uhither lie means to proceed in the spring.

An article from Hanover of the 18th instant
states, that the 12th Number of the Collection of
the Laws contains a circular letter of the Consis-
tory to all the General and Special Superin-
tendents,- &c. relative to the Censorship of the
Press, in which refering to the Royal Edicts on
the same subject of 14th October, 1819, and 9th
September, 1524, the ancient Edicts of 1705 and
1731 are mentioned, by which no subject or in-
habitant of the country, whoever he may be,
shall have any thing printed, however trifling,
in or out of the country, till it has been laid
before the Censor and approved, on pain of
a fin• of 50 dollars. A copy of this circular is
to be sent to every Clergyman, to be deposited
in the archives of the parish.

Ta another part of our Paper to-day will be
found an interesting article on the Coax Laws, written by an
individual of great practical knowledge as a British Merchant.
We are perfectly aware that the agricultural question, or corn
trade, in the British Empire, is one of those subjects upon
which there is a confliction of opinion, even among political eco-
nomists of the first class ; it may be observed, however, that
the clan-tour of late all goes to shew, that, after the ample ex-
perience of five or six years, the restricting nature of the ex-
isting Corn Laws has been found in a great degree ineffectual
and nugatory, anti that they consequently require a funda-
mental revision. 'We therefore presume to offer it as our hum-
ble opinion, that the representatives in the Senate cannot do
better, prior to their coming to any legislative enactment upon
the question, than to consider well the arguments submitted by
individuals possessed of practical knowledge, and whose de-
tails, connected with a matter of such moment, are unques-
tionably entitled, at least, to an attentive examination. Mi-
nisters, we are thoroughly persuaded, have only one leading
object in view—the nations welfare ; and we believe they will
make every sacrifice to consummate so desirable a purpose.
Indeed, the homage of this sentiment flows to them from all
quarters—so convinced are the people that no set of men ever
laboured more assiduously to exalt the Nation's dignity.—
That portion of Parliament which is emphatically termed the
Landed Interest, we know posseses great weight ; it con sti-
tutee, in fact, a very powerful party, and at times has proved
more than a match for the Minister. Nevertheless, we would
fain hope, that, as there has been a vast accession of light, since
the passing of the last Corn Bill, these honourable Gentlemen
will distinguish themselves in the approaching Sessions of Par-
liament, by a corresponding moderation in their views upon the
Agricultural question. In our opinion, such a mode of proce-
dure will ultimately prove of far greater advantage to them as
land owners, than any scheme of restriction however plausibly
got up. Never, perhaps, was this great country progressing
more rapidly in the career of national prosperity. The voice
of complaint is hardly heard throughout the land. Under such
circumstances, then, how doubly blighting would be the blow
that came from an affluent body in Parliament, who sought
their own imaginary interests at the expense, we speak boldly,
of the public weal. But we anticipate far other things from our
patrician leaders. Their love of country, and the enviable
need of the nation's gratitude, must influence them in a right
cause, G.

PUBLIC COMPANIES.—G OLDEN-LANE BREW-
tay.—Amidst the rage for speculation, it is a
matter of surprise that the value of shares in the
market, in a concern producing an article in such
general use and constant demand, should alone
remaiu so much depressed, as appetlys by the
price current. It is said that near 200,000/. was
originally expended on the premises and plant.
for the purpose of making the arrangements com-
plete for conducting a business of the first magni-
tude. 'We perceive, by the report of the pro-
ceedings at the General Meeting, that a New
Company has made proposals for the purchase of
the property, but which were declined, and that
the Committee were still open to receive offers.
Now, if
.2150,000 was subscribed in Edinburgh
in a few hours, and we have daily companies
forming for the supply of milk, fish, and other
necessaries of life, we may presume that the im-
portant beverage of genuine Ale and Porter is at
least as likely to repay the capitalist as many of
the visionary schemes that now attract the notice
of the speculator.

His MAJESTY, we regret to state, has experi-
enced an accession of gout, and it is consequent-
ly feared, that he will not be enabled to open
the Pr eiament in person.
The Duke of YORK visited his MAJESTY yes-
terday.
Yesterday afternoon, at three o'clock, a Ca-
binet Council was held at the Foreign Office,
Downing-street, which was attended by the
Earls Of LIVERPOOL, WESTMORELAND, and BA-
THURST ; Mr. Secretary PEEL, Mr. Secretary
CANNING, the CHANCELLOR Of the EXCHEQUER,
VISCOHAt MELVILLE, Mr. WYNN, Mr. Husms-
sox, &e The Cabinet broke up soon after live
o'clock.