The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-16 00:00:00

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FOREIGN-OFFICE, MARcR 12.

The Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. John Burd,
as Consul at Hang Kong for his Majesty the King of Den-
mark:

FOREIGE. OFFICE, MARcH 13.
The Queen has been pleased to appro‘ e of Mr. Francisco
Jose de Paiva, as C,,n,ul General at Hong Kong for her
Majesty the Queen of Portugal and the Algarves.
DOWNING-S MEET, MAacti 16.
The Quern has teen pleased to appoint Charles Packer,
Esq., to be her Majesty's Solicitor-General fur the Island of
Barbadoes.

CROWN-OFFICE, MARCH 16.

MEMBER RETURNED TO SERVE IN THIS PRESENT PARLIAMENT,

City of Canterbury—Sir Albert Denison Conyngham,
commonly called Lord Albert Conyngham, in the room of
James Bradshaw, Esq., deceased.

Wal AEHALL, FEB. 19.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed William Goorge Cur-
sham, of the town and counts' of the tom n of Nottingham,
Gent., to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of
Chancery.

WHITEHALL, ➢iascn 9.

The Lord Chancellor has appointed William Sutcliffe, of
Hebden-bridge, near Halifax, Yorkshire, Gent., to be a
Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery.
Commission by the Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire.
Queen's Own Royal Regiment of Staffordshire Yeomanry
Cavalry—Francis Orlando Henry Bridgeman, Gent., to be
Cornet, vice Briscoe, promoted, Feb. 20.
BANKRUPTCIES SUPERSEDED.

George Knight, dealer in manure, \Veybridge, Surrey.
liew>on Dutchman, merchant and ship-owner, Toxteth
park, Liverpool.

BANKRUPTS.

Robert Saw, cheesemonger, Hammersmith, to surrender
March 22, at one, and April 26, at eleven, at the Court of
Bankruptcy. Graham, official assignee, Coleman-street,
City; Dods, St. Martin's-lane.
William Round, cheesemonger, Hammersmith, March 26,
at twelve, and April 26, at half-past twelve, at the Court of
Bankruptcy. Turquand, official assignee, Old Jewry-cham-
bers ; Duds, St. Martin's-lane.

James Joyce corn dealer, Warwick-lane, March 23, at
one, and April 27, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Pennell, official assignee; 'Bison, Squance, Clarke, and
Morris, Coleman-street.
John Greville Fennell, dealer in perfumery, King-street,
Holborn, March 25. at one, and May 1, at eleven, at the
Court of Bankruptcy. Follett, official assignee, Basinghall-
street ; Pullen, Basinghall-street.
Charles Jardine, woollen-warehouseman, Basinghall-street,
March 25, at one, and April 23, at twelve, at the Court of
Bankruptcy. Groom, official assignee, Abchureh-lane;
Baviis and Drewe, Basinghall- street.
Richard Parker, carrier, New-inn-yard, Old Bailey,
March 25, and April 27; at eleven, at the Court of Bank-
ruptcy. Edwards, official assignee, Frederick's-place, Old
Jewry; Lawrance and Flews, Old Jewry-chambers.
Francis Kesteven, builder, Camden-street, Camden-town,
Middlesex, March 25, acid April 27, at twelve, at the Court
of Bankruptcy. Groom, official assignee, Abchurch-lane,
Lombard-street; Hudson, Ironmonger-lane, Cheapside.
George Hilton, grocer, Hythe, Kent, March 25 and April
27, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptoy. Groom, official
assignee, Abchurch-lane, Lombard-street; :Lawrence and
Plews, Old Jewry-chambers.
Henry Hugh Beams Paull, lodging-housekeeper, Peck-
ham, March 25, at eleven, and April 29, at two, at the
Court of Bankruptcy. Johnson, official assignee, Basing-
hall-street ; Sturmy and Simpson, Wellington-street, Lon-
don-bridge.
William Hayward, butcher, Ashford, Kent, March 25, at
half-past one, and April 28, at one, at the Court of Bank-
ruptcy. Johnson, official assignee, liasinghall-street ; But-
terfield and Co., Gray's Inn.
John Halstead, cotton manufacturer, Radcliffe, near Man-
chester, March 26, and April 16, at eleven, at the Manches-
ter District Court. Hobson, official assignee, Manchester;
Clarke, Gray, and Woodcock, Lincoln's Inn- fields, London ;
W hitehead, Bury.
John Nosworthy, stock broker, Manchester, March 26, and
April 16, at eleven, at'the Manchester District Court. Heb•
son, official assignee Manchester; Sharpe, Field, and Jack-
son, Bedford- row, Loudon; Burdett, Manchester. -
ames Winder, dyer, Hampson Mills, near Bury, Lan-
cashire, March 29, and April 19, at twelve, at the Man-
chester District Court. Pott, official assignee, Manchester;
Chisholme, Hall, and Gibson, Lincoln's Inn-fields, London;
Gibson, anchester. _ _ _

Henry and James Booth, hat-manufacturers, Denton,
Lancashire, March 30, and April 20, at twelve, at the Man-
cheater District Court. Fraser, official assignee, Manchester;
Clark, Gray, and Woodcock, Lincoln's Inn-fields, London;
Brooks, Ashton-under-Lyne.
Owen Gcodwin and Thomas Goodwin, druggists, Burslem,
Staffordshire, March 31 and April 21, at eleven, at the Bir-
mingham District Court. Whitmore, official assignee, Bir-
mingham; Filcher, New Broad-street, London; Hodgson,
Birmingham.
Ric hart Gilson, grazier, Castle Bromwich, Warwickshire,
March 30, at half-past eleven, and April 27, at twelve, at the
Birmingham District Court. Valpy, official assignee, Bir-
mingham ; Weeks, Cook's-court, Lincoln's-inn; Smith,
Birin Ingham.
Thomas Walkdcn, scrivener Mansfield, April 1 and 30, at
eleven, at the Leeds District Court. Freeman, official as-
signee, lz.eds ; Moss, Sergeants' Inn, London ; Branson,
Sheffield.

Robert Glever and Frederick Glover, Leeds, March 27,
and April :6, at eleven, at the Leeds District Court. Hope,
official si,signee, Leeds ; Hartley, Southampton-street,
Bkomsbury ; Payne, Eddison, and Ford, Leeds.
Elizabeth 13arrs, lodging- housekeepeer, Cheltenham, Glou-
cestershi-e, April 1 and 27, at one, at the Bristol District
Court. Miller, official assignee, Bristol; Chesshyre, Chel-
tenham.

John Harvey, assayer, Liskeard, Cornwall, March 30 and
April 21, at eleven, at the Exeter District Court. Hirtzel,
cfficial assignee, Exeter; Stogdon, Exeter; Keddell and
Co., Lime-street, London.

John Ingham, merchant, Liverpool, March 30 and April
20, at eleven, at the Liverpool District Court. Morgan,
official assignee, Liverpool ; Vincent, Temple, London ; Ro-
binson, Liverpool.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of March 16 )

SUGAR!—To-day the market presented a firmer appear.

anew for the better sorts of free and slave-labour sugai., the
home-trade were axious to operate, exporters and our re-
finers working under bond came forward with more freedom,
end an advance in the value of some sorts took place. At
the public sales of East India and Mauritius Sugar there
was fair competition in the biddings.
REFINED.--To-day refined goods were largely dealt in by
the home trade, and advanced rates were paid. A further
rise is expected to take place shortly. In Bonded Crushed
Sugar large purchases were made, and higher rates given.

EAs-r Spin.—This afternoon Madras Sugar 'net with
little attention, and 5,193 bags at public sale went fid. to Is.
per cwt. under former rates, but the whole sold. Bengal is
still plentiful, and the parcel 3 offered at auction amounted to
8,020 bags, still the chief part sold at and after the sales at
the former value.

MAURITIUS.—'Phis afternoon the quantity of Mauritius
Sugar offered at public sale amounted to 11,191 bags and
767 casks, and consisted chiefly of bright grocery sorts; the
demand was active for all kinds, and the whole sold at fully
former rates, and in some cases even 6d per cwt advance.
ForitaGx.—To-day there were numerous inquiries after
Foreign Sugar of all sorts for exportation, and our refiners
working under bond, manifested a greater desire to operate ;
the rates offered were fully equal to those of last week, but
holders insisting upon an advance of is to 2s per cwt, caused
the operations by private treaty to be unimportant-
Mor.AsEs.—There has been little business transacted in
any kiud of West India, and the tendency of prices is
eownwards for all sorts. At public sale, 90 hhds of Cossi-
pore taken in at 275.

COFFEE.—This afternoon there was only a moderate busi-
ness transacted privately in Ceylon, but it was difficult to
purchase good ordinary pale Native under 43s per cwt: at
public sale 400 bags of East India were sold at is to 2s
to wer.

TLA.—There has been little desire evinced by the town or
coun. ry trade to operate, in consequence of the public sates
declared for Thursday being large. Green has been sparingly
dealt in for all purposes, notwithstanding the moderate rates
that exist.

RICE.—To-day the market had a dull appearance for all
sorts of East India Rice; and privately little business was
clone. The value of white Bengal, on the spot, is now 22s
to 23s 6d. At public sate 187 bags Madras were sold at
21s 6d for low mil white, teiug rather cheaper; 000 bags
Arracan were taken in at 21s fur bold dingy white halt dried.
FRUlT.—There has been much inquiry after Denia Raisins,
in baskets, for wine making; but the supply is nearly ex-
hausted. Valeptias are little wanted. Tee stock of Turkey
pulled Figs being heavy, holders accept 42s to 465. Currants,
fur home consumption, are in good request. Eleme Raisin,
are in increased request.
SPIRITS.—The market has still a heavy appearance for all
' descriptions of Jamaica Rum. Calcutta and Madras
met with hula attention. Deward Island is heavy of
disposal. Demerara of strong quality can be obtained at 5,
to 5s 3d; still the purchases have been small. There being
a large stick of Brandy here, and several parcels near at
hand, merchants have submitted to rather lower rates for the
younger kinds, but old sorts are hold for the previous cur-
rency.
Itspico.—liolders of all descriptions of East India manifest
firmness, and supply the market sparingly. A fair quantity
has been taken. The rates paid are fully equal to those of
the last quarterly sales, amid in some cases rather above.
Cociiirsem..—This afternoon Cochineal met with less
attention, and 61 bags Honduras at public sale went at
psserlllbd
utnodbesr Iftio,rnfoerr
rlaotwetto middling Silvers being ld to 2d
SALTPETRE. —To-day, at public sale, 396 bags of Madras
Saltpetre were taken in at 263 Gd for good white chiyatal, 7i
per cent, which is above the value.
On.s.—This afternoon a large demand existed for Linseed
Oil fur home use and export, and prices advanced to 28s on
the spot, and 28s 6d for delivery.
TaLLow.—There has been a falling off in the demand for
Russian on the spot since our last report ; holders have ac-
cepted prices 3d per cwt under those that previously pre-
vailed. For delivery in the last three months of the year a
good demand has existed, and 46s 3d to 46s 6d are the rates
given. The value of home made is 50s to 50s 6d net cash
for present delivery, but the demand is less active, and there
is a fair supply. Other kinds of Tallow have slightly fallen
in value.

RAILWAY COMMITTEES.

(THIS DAY.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
GROUP No. I.

The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of
the llills comprised in this group, re-assembled in Room 30.
at the usual hour this morning; Lord Granville Somerset in
the chair.
THE SOUTH-EASTEnN scnzmzs,

The evidence in favour of these lines was resumed. The
first witness called was Mr. E. Ellis, a wholesale ironmonger
of Maidstone who gave general evidence in favour of the
Mid Kent line; as did ab..o Sir Edmund Filmer, M.P.
Mr. James Macgregor, Chairman of the South-Eastern
Company, related the history and progress (.1 the company.
The first dividend paid was in October. 1844, amounting
only to 16s. 61 per share, and the last in October, 1846,
amounting to 17a per share. In 1845, the charges to the
public in Augurs were, for first clays from London to Dover,
18s. 6d. ; second, 12s. ; and third,. 7s. Gd. Subsequently
the fares were reduc:d to 15s. 6d. for firt class, arAl 10s. for
second, on the whole distance, with the view of developing
the traffic, while the third-class trains were doubled, two
etx,pretss trains per diem were put on, and an extensive day
zitriceesko:til
It.erde:e.sitie; was adopted, and all for the advantage and
_or accommodation of the public. This experiment was made
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no less an extent than 20 0001 upon the whole year.
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