The Sun.
London, England, 1824-04-05 00:00:00

EXTRESS FROM PARIS.

W e have received by Express the Mode of
Y(terday and the Journal des Debuts of Satur-
day. They contain nothing of interest. The
following are extracts :

LFrom the Etoile of Yesterday.]

MADRID, MAncn 24.—The King has named
as Intendant of Cordonne, the Count de Puerto
liermeso; of Malaga, the Marquis deZambrana ;
°I Navarre, Joachim Paez Merino ; and of Cata-
lonia, Manuel Ortez, &c. &c.
VIENNA, MAncu 23.—The Emperor and Em-
Press will go to Prague in the month of May.
The Emperor of Russia has sent the insignia of
the Grand Order of Saint Alexander Neuski to

Lieutenant-General Count Guilleminot.
PAuts.—A Telegraphic Dispatch announces
that the ship La Brotonne left Brest on the 31st
arch.
ILENTES, A PRI L 2.—For Money, 102 f. SO.—
Rud of the month, 104. Spanish, :214;
bucats, 965.
_ _

[From the Journal des Debate of Saturday.]
They write from 13nrgos the 31st March, that
Gen. Canuel had arrived there to replace General
key in the command of the 21st Division.

CITY, Tycolye o'Clock.—Consols opened this
morning at 951 to 1;, and up to this hour they are
9514 for the Account, and for next time gokto 4.
There has been a good deal doing this morning.
"—Four Expresses have arrived from Paris this
rooming, bringing the Rentes at 102 f. 80c.
for money, and for time 10-If., which is
`it the rate of 15 to 9.0 per cent. per annum, for
Aloney, it being at the present moment very
scarce in the aboYe Capital.

FOREIGN INIARKET.—A great deal has been
doing in Spanish Bonds this morning. They fell
"e per cent., but afterwards got up a little. In
411 ether Foreign Securities little has been doing.

We have received files of New York Papers
t° the 9th March.
[From the Gazette of the 6th March.]

By late advices from Mexico, Don Jose Joa-
quiru Herreara, Secretary of 'War, has been ap-
Pointed Minister to the United States, and would
depart for Washington. A project of the basis
(4. a Constitution for the United Provinces of
Central America was presented to the National
Assembly of the Republic of Guatimala on the
25tli Oct. That Republic bids fair to be one of
the most solid.

We have received the following piece of infor-
Mation from a quarter well acquainted with what
is Passing on the Continent ; so, for this reason,
'Ye attach considerable importance to it :

" It is confidently stated here (Paris) in the high Diplomatic
circles, that some of the leading Continental Powers have
already come to a decision on the important question of the
tcognition of the Independence of Brazil, and that one of them
11 actually contemplating the arrangement of a Commercial
Treaty with that Empire."
The power more particularly alluded to in the
Preceding paragraph, we make no doubt is Aus-
tria, as the family alliance existing between that
country and the Brazilian EMPEROR has always
been serviceable to the interests of the latter, al-
though, perhaps, considerable precaution has
been used to conceal private services rendered, in
°rder not to create jealousies in the other conti-
heittal powers. The circumstance is also inte-
resting to our merchants ; because, if carried
into execution, it will materially affect our com-
mercial relations in the Brazils, as established
by the treaty of Commerce and Navigation,
signed at Rio de Janeiro, on the 19th of
February, 1810, which was always considered
highly favourable to our merchants, as it gave
them a preference over those of other fo-
reign nations, in the importation of goods,
equal to nine percent. a perfect reciprocity be-
nir'g established between the contracting parties.
It would, however, have been at any rate ex-
Pedient that the attention of the public should
be drawn to the Brazil trade at this time, as
the Treaty above alluded to cannot much longer
he observed ; for it cannot be supposed that
the son will. be bound by the acts of the fa-
titer, of whom he has now declared himself to-

tally independent ; moreover, his acts must here-
after be regulated by a Constitution, not al-
lowing of any acknowledgment of acts emanat-
ing from a Government that has ceased to exist.
Our trade with the Brazils must therefore, ere
long, be regulated anew, otherwise it will re-
main on an uncertain and precarious footing,
which cannot fail to be prejudicial to those en-
gaged in it ; and we wonder that, upon this
subject, no inquiries have hitherto been made in
Parliament.

The following extract of a Paris Letter also
contains an important piece of mercantile infor-
mation, and is derived from a quarter equally
respectable :

" People in France are by no means satisfied with the bad
reception we at present meet with in Ilayti, and it is confident-
ly expected that the coffee of that island, which has hitherto
been admitted under French duties, will be now subjected to
the payment of the same rates as if imported from a foreign co-
lony. It is even added that no more clearances are to be given
to vessels wishing to go thither, and, in short, there is so
strong a cabal raised by the old Colonists, and the campaign in
Spain has elated our army and navy so much, that it would
not be astonishing to see an expedition sent out against St. Do-
mingo, although l do not suppose the Duke d'ANG-ouLEAIE
would command it."

WILLIAM COOK, EsQ.-This Gentleman, who
had long been known in former literary circles, died on Satur-
day, at a very advanced age, at his house in Halfmoon-
street, Piccadilly. He was born at Cork, which city he left
in the year 171 A, and never returned to it. He came
to this country with strong recommendations to the first
Marquis of LANSDOWN, the Duke of RICHMOND, En-
mu xi) BURKE, and Dr. GOLDSMITH. He retained an inti-
macy with all these distinguished characters through life. Ile
soon after his arrival in London entered hiMself a member of
the Middle Temple, but after a Circuit or two, purchased a
share in two Public Journals, and devoted himself chiefly to the
Public Press. Eis first Poem was entitled The Art of Liv-
ing in London, which was attended with considerable success.
His next work was a prose essay entitled Elements of Drama-
tic Criticism. He afterwards wrote The Lift of MACKLIN
the actor, with a History of the Stage during the liti of
that Performer. He also wrote The Life of the celebrated wit,
SAMUEL FOOTE, with whom, as well as with Mack( eiN, he
was on intimate terms. Both of these works abound with
anecdotes, and judicious remarks on the merits of contem-
porary Actors and Actresses. Mr. COOKE, by desire of the
Marquis of LaNsEowN, then Lord SHELBURNE, wrote
a pamphlet on Parliamentary Reform, which contained true
Constitutional principles, expressed in nervous language. His
chief Poetical work was an excellent Didactic Poem, intitled
CoNVERSATION, which passed through several editions, and
is a work of • considerable merit. In the last edition of this
work, the copy right of which was purchased by that liberal and
enterprizing Patton of Literary talents, Mr. Co LB u uN, the
author, introduced characters of all the members of Dr. JOHN-
SON'S Last Club, of which Mr. CooKE was nominated one of
the earliest members by the recommendation of the Doctor.
He has drawn the characters of all the members with accuracy
and spirit, particularly those of JoIIN sow, Buns E., Sir J o u•
REYNOLDS, and, GOLDSMITH, on the last he always dwelt
with true friendship. The late Mr. WYNDIIAM and DA-
VID GARRICK are given with truth and energy. Bos-
WELL, Dr. HORSLEY, BROCKLESBY, MUIIPHY, Mr. JOHN
NicuoLs also, are well delineated. This Poem is dedicated
to JOHN SYMMONS, Esq. F.R.S., a Gentleman well known in
literary circles. In the dedication a character is given of their
mutual friend MAURICE MORGANN, Esq., the author of an
admirable Essay
we have said, on the character of Fa/stuff: Mr. Co oKE, as
, was much advanced in years ; and, as a proof
that he came from a long-lived family, his father was actually
a class-fellow with the youngest son of DRYDEN, and well re-
membered the funeral of that great Poet. Having by industry,
and bequests of friendship, acquired considerable' property,
which he prudently managed, lie had retired for many years
into private life, and maintained an intercourse with a very
few select friends, one of whom dined with him on Tues-
day last, and towards the close of the interview, observed
such a sudden change in his bodily strength as induced
his visitor to anticipate the final event. Mr. COOKE had
enjoyed such extensive connexions as gave him a deep and
comprehensive knowledge of mankind, and had stored his mind
with anecdotes which he related with ease, spirit and humour.

To the EDITOR of the DUBLIN' MORNING POST.—" Sir, is
the perusal of several of the Irish Papers, I have observed that
the courteous, liberal, and hospitable welcome which I received
in the 10th Hussars, has been attributed to my being' the son of
a merchant. I have the highest respect for that honourable
class of society, to which the country owes its prosperity and
its wealth ; but as a simple matter of fact, I beg to state, that
I am the son of a Field Officer of the army, well known to
many officers of rank in the service, who still survive him, and
whose warm and sincere regard for his memory is the best and
most honourable tribute to his character as a soldiers and a
Gentleman. " WILLIAM I3ATTIER.
" Thompson's Hotel, Cavendish-square, London, March 2yi."

We have much pleasure in stating that it is the
intention of his Royal Ilighnesi the Duke of
CLARF.NCE, the Admiral of the British fleet, to
hoist his flag in one of the Royal yachts, early in
the ensuing summer, for the purpose of making
aquatic excursions. The amiable Duchess and
her retinue will accompany his Royal Highness.
We understand it is the intention of his Royal
Highness to make an official visit to Plymouth,
with the view of inspecting, as General and Com-
mander-in-Chief of the Royal Marine forces, the
state of that division of the corps.—(Portsmouth
Paper.)
Yesterday the Princess AUGUSTA attended di-
vine service at the Chapel Royal, St. James's ;
after service, her Royal Highness visited the
Duchess of GLOUCESTER.—The Princess Au-
cusTA honoured the Italian Opera House with
her presence on Saturday evening.—The Princess
SOPHIA visited the Princess AUGUSTA yesterday.
The Duchess of CUMBERLAND, according to ac-
counts from Berlin, has of late been severely in-
disposed.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL was so much recovered
from his indisposition on Saturday, as to be able
to leave town soon after three o'clock, for his seat
at Coombe Wood, near Kingston, Surrey, accom-
panied by the Countess.
The Gazette of Saturday (it will be seen by
our extracts) notifies the appointment of Baron GIFFORD to
the Mastership of the Rolls. This removal of his Lordship is
now said to be principally preparatory to his succeeding to the
Chancellorship, in the event of Lord ELDON retiring from the
fatigues of Office.
The Duke of DECAZ ES has sold his Hotel in
the University-street, at Paris, to the Duke of BLACAS, for
440,000 francs—about 18,0001. sterling.

bANisti CommEncE.--4,etters from Copen.
hagen dated the 20th ult. state, that several considerable parcels
of grain have recently been bought up—partly fur exportation
to Norway, and partly on speculation. Public Securities of
all descriptions have within a
.little while experienced a con-
siderable improvement. The Shares in the East India Com-
pany which stood at 75 are now disposable at 85 dollars. The
National Obligations, which a few weeks ago were at 80, now
stand 88. And notwithstanding the value of Land does not
yet seem to be on the rise, there certainly appears to be more
money in the market. As a proof of it Discounts are full one
per cent lower than they were last year.
A late commercial letter from Rio Janeiro,
received via Holland) gives a very flattering account of the
great and rapid improvements in the plantations in that coun-
try. Superior management having been introduced there is a
surprising increase in the general productiveness--so much so,
that to judge from actual appearances one may, with apparent
safety, assume that the exports of 1824 will be quadruple in
quantity as to sugar and coffee, in comparison with the ship-
ments of 1820.
The infant Earl TEMPLE was last week taken
so alarmingly ill, that an express was sent to
summon the Marquis of CuANDos to Wotton. We
have heard with much pleasure that he is now so
much recovered as to be no longer considered in
danger.