The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-07 00:00:00

PUBLIC BATHS AND WASH-HOUSES.

Mr. WILLIAMS, M.P., introduced the motion fi r
deferring the purchase of a site fur baths and wash-
houses, until they obtained at least a rough sketch of
their plan and estimate.
Sir Peter Laurie, Messrs. Nicolay, Salomons,
Plowden, and Mr. Peter Laurie, supported the motion.
After a long and an exceedingly angry discu,,sion,
during which offensive personalities were freely
bandied about for upwards of two hours, the debate
was adjourned to the 19th, upon the motion of Mr.
Hickman; seconded by Mr. Mechie.
The vestry separated at a late hour.

The Office of Comptroller of the Customs at Bor-
rowstoness having become vacant, has been filled by th,
promotion of Mr. David Gay. sub-collector at An-
•truther, who is succeeded by Mr. Hayton, searcher at
the port of Montrose.
The Office of Collector `of Customs at the port of
Falmouth, Jamaica, has become vacant by the death of
Mr. Ashby, and the following promotions have taken
place in consequence:— Mr. Robert Gordon, now collec-
tor, Morant Bay, Jamaica, to be collector at Falmouth.
Mr. Owen, now warehousekeeper, Kingston, to be col-
lector at Morant Bay. Mr. T. Heron, now assistant
warehousekeeper, to be warehousekeeper.
It is considered that it will not be possible to bring
the " Thames Conservancy Bill" into the shape of an
Act of Parliament this session, in consequence of the
conflicting interests and opinions to which it has given
rise.—Observer.
We believe we may now state, that the session will
he brought to a close before the second week in July,
the period we indicated last week, and 'lilt the dissolu-
ti m will immediately follow, should no unforeseen cir-
cluistance ariso to render its postponement necessary.—
Observer.

THE SWATARA.—We are happy to state that ar-
raagements have been completed for the accommodation of
the passengers and crew of this unfortunate vessel, and now,
when we write, those labouring under fever and small-pox
have been either sent to the leVer wards of the workhouse, or
to the building recently completed for their reception in a
field of Dr. Rogan, adjoining the grounds of the infirmary.
Those that are convalescent, and those that have as yet escaped
contagion, are provided for in the large tent erected in a field
above-the rock. All the pasaengers have now been removed
from the vessel, and preparations have been made for com-
pletely steaming every part of the hull, which is to be effected
under the superintendence of Captain Coppin.—Londonderry
Journal.

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COVERED STREET ARCADES AT PARIS.—A huge
company, witla a capital of 50,000,0001., has just been
formed, for constructing a series of passages courerts from
the Boulevard St. Denis to the Place du Chafelet. The
company to be calied C. des Coteries du Commerce.—The
Budder.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.

(From The Sun of Saturday.)

The Cotton market at Liverpool yesterday was steady,
but the sales were only 3,000 baler. The sales of the
week are 33,340 bales. The stock is 502,270 bales,
against 751,060 bales at this time last year; and, upon
the whole, priees have ruled much the same as last week.
The West India steamer Dee, though not due til
early next week, has been rather expected to-day, and
we shall have later accounts in a day or two from the
United States. The Dee, however, has to take the Sc.
Thomas's mail, and therefore many do not look for her
before Wednesday.
The Bank of England averages, made up for the
week to the 29th ult., exhibit a further improvement.
The Bank has increwed its advances both upon bills of
exchange and Government securities, and is yet
stronger in its resources both as regards specie
and reserved notes. The active circulation has
been diminished a little, but this arises from the
reaction after a violent pressure, and the temporary
curtailment in trade gent-rally, besides that the season
of the year may have something to do with the matter
What Sir Charles Wood stated last night in Parliament
removes further anxiwy about the renewal of Ex•
cht quer-bills, and so iar the Money Market may be re
lieved ; but people look still t., the Grain Market and
the potato crops es one remaining source of anxiety,
but which, we have every hope, wilt soon be removed.
The main features in the Bank re turn are these .

Notes issued
Increase

£23,290,420
89,645

Public deposits .
Increase

Other deposits, b,erease

143,211

Seven-day and other bills, decrease 31.452
Government securities, increase... 148.447
Other si:curities, increase .. 460.262
Notes unemployed, increase 207 635
Bullion
.. 10,169 721
Increase
The Funds are steady this morning, but there is very
little doing. Consols have been 88* to 881 for present
transfer, and 884 to 88i for account. Exchequer-bills
have risen to 34. and 6s. premium.

In the Foreign MarkQt there is but one bargain offi-
cially noted. Spanish Three pet Cents. raalistd 33g.
Rail way Shares are looking firm, although there is
not much doing in them.
BRITISII FUNDS.

ONE CLOSING
O'CLOCK. PRILEs.
Three per Cent. Reduced Annuities .. • . 87% li 87
Three per Cent. Consols Annuities .. .. 88 Xis 88
New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent. Anns. 88% 89 89
Long Annuities, Expire Jan. 5, 1860 .. 8 15-16 9 1-16 9
India Bonds, 1,0001. .. .. .. .. ..
Ditto, under 1,0001. .. .. .. 2 p
Consols for Opening, July 16 .. .. .. 88X X
Exchequer Bills. IXd. 2d.
1,0001... .. .... 463 6 p
5001... .. .... 59p
Ditto. Small .... 10 p

2 p
88%