The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-22 00:00:00

COAL TRADE.

The quantity of all coals brought into London in 1846
was :—By sea, 2,953,755 tons ; by canal, 21,872 tons ; by
railway, 11,698 tons—total, 2,987,325 tons, being 415,995 tons
less than in 1845.
The Collieries of the 'Marquis of Londonderry have con-
tributed :

Walisend. Eden Main Steam.
From the T 3 ne 24,831 49,270_ 12,410
From Seaham and Vear 83,899 78,214 1,247

108,730 127,484
Total

13,657

Nearly a quarter of million of tons.
Braddyl and Co. rank second with Wallsend, 129,780 tons.
Richmond, 3,028 tons; Kelloe, 42,598 tons—Total, 475,356
tons.

Lord Durham third, Wallsend, 157,404 tons ; Steam, 974
.ons—Total, 158,378 tons.
Hetton Colliery fourth, Wallsend, 131,651 tons; Lyons,
190 tons—Total, 131,841 tons.

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ItE EUTERPEON SOCIETY. This improving
dotal society gave a concert last evening, at the City Lec-
ture Theatre, Milton-street, in two,parts, the first comprising
selections from the oratorio of the Messiah, and the second
some of the popular compositions of Ila3dn, Rossini, Stevens,
&c. The solo parts were sustained by Mrs. A. Newton,
Miss Sara Flower, and Messrs. Husk and Turner, who
acquitted themselves creditably. Mr. Holderness was the
conductor, and Mr. W. Blagrove led an effective band. The
choruses were, on the whole, very well executed. A nu-
merous and respectable audience testified its approbation by
repeated plaudits.
SUDDEN DEATH OF THE DUCHESS D'URSEL.—
The higher circles of Brussels hie just .sustained a sudden
loss. On Monday last, at half-past live o'clock in the after-
noon, the Duchess d'Ursel was seized with an attack of apo-
plexy, and though ,immediate assistance was rendered she
died almost immediately. There was to have been a grand
dinner at the hotel d'Ursel that day; all the guests were as-
sembled, the Duchess alone was absent. She was sought for,
and found in her chamber insensible—too far gone to receive
spiritual consolation.
DEATH OF COLONEL HECTOR MACLAINE.—TMs
distinguished Peninsular officer died at Teignmouth on the
16th instant, aged sixty-two. He was a native of the island
of Mull, in Scotland; and several of his ancestors were chiefs
of some of the most distinguished Highland clans. He en-
tered the army in 1803 as ensign, and his other commissions
were thus dated :—Lieutenant, Sept. 25, 1804; Captain, Dec.
1, 1806 ; Major, May 14, 1819 ; Lieutenant-Colonel, Sept. 9,
1824 ; and Colonel, June 28, 1838. Ile has been on the Un-
attached list since 1824. The Gallant Officer proceeded to
the Peninsula at an early period of the-war, being connected
with Lord Hill's division, and it may be added that he en-
joyed the friendship of that lamented General. For his gal-
lantry at tho battle of Nivelle he received a medal. Colonel
Maclaine also served with much distinction in the West In-
dies and North America. He was the only surviving brother
of Major-, General Sir Archibald Campbell.
ALARM OF FIRE AT THE MANCHESTER THEATRE
ROYAL.—On Monday last, during the performance of Romeo
and Juliet, an occurrence took place which might have been
productive of very serious consequences. During the scene,
in the first act, when Juliet, her mother, and nurse are on
the stage, a noise of an unusual kind was heard from behind
the scenes, and was beginning to cause considerable alarm,
when Mr. Wallack (just as the scene was changing), came
forward and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I beg that you
will not for a moment think of leaving your seats." Owing
to the excitement and bustle which prevailed, this speech
was, by a considerable portion of the audience, misinter-
preted into a recommendation of exactly an opposite nature,
and an immediate rush was made towards the doors from all
parts of the house. The good sense, however, of the ma-
jority of the audience succeeded in restoring tranquillity for
a few moments, during which Mr. Waliaek explained that
there no longer 'existed any cause for alarm, and that the
performance would go on, which accordingly it did. A feel-
isig of anxiety, however, still remained, and burst out, when
in the last scene of the play, there were heard the murmur
and tramp of the crowd who came on to fill the stage at the
close. A partial rush by some persons in the pit, who ap-
peared not to have witnessed-the performance of Romeo and
Juliet, again caused a move towards the door. The real
state of the case seems, however, to have been immediately
made known to them, and order was speedily restored.—
Manchester Express.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT ISLINGTON.—About half-
past eleven o'clock last nialit a fire was discovered on the
premises of Mr. Spence, lligh-street, Islington, which soon
raged with most destructive force. About a quarter to
twelve, an engine was on the spot, but such was the scarcity
of water that before an effectual supply could be obtained, the
whole building was nearly destroyed. A safety ladder also
arrived, but the inmates were enabled to escape by a back
window, over the roots of some of the adjoining buildings in
Field-court. Seeing the hopelessness of saving Mr. Spence's
property, the engine was chiefly directed against Mr. Riley's
provision warehouse, but, notwithstanding every effort to
save it, the premises were nearly burnt to the ground. A
second engine arrived a little after twelve, and a good supply
of water being now obtained from one of the main cocks,
the fire was speedily got under. The loss of property is
very large.
A CHILD'S LIFE SAVED BY A DOG.—Yesterday
afternoon, a little girl, aged seven years, named Emma
Rainey, residing at No. 13, Ranelagh-crescent. Chelsea,, 7;_ass,
playing at Thames Bank, near the Chelsea Wate.„6Loni:e,
when she slipped and fell into the river. Cgatain the time
of Wilton-place, who happened to be
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PAWNBROBERs' CHARITABLE INSTITUTION.—Yes-
terday a meeting of the donors and subscribers of this insti-
tution, which was founded in the year 1823, for granting
pensions to aged and affording temporary relief
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erection of almshouses was originated, in addition to the
ordinary relief fund ; and such, it is stated, had been the
success of their exertions, that the committee had reilized
a sum of upwards of 3 000/
, ~ and had already purchased a
piece of ground for the erection of the almshouses, at Strat-
ford, Essex. The three trustees having been appointed, a
vote of thanks was passed to the chairman, and the meeting
separated.
FOOD RIOTS IN CORNWALL.—A rumour prevails
in Plymouth that there have been food riots in Cornwall
amongst the distressed miners, and that the aid of the mili-
tary has been required. On inquiring at the garrison at a
late hour last night, we learn that a detachment of fifty
men left there yesterday, and our informant believed that
a similar number also left Devonport.—Plymouth Journal of
Thursday.
DARING BURGLARY.—Wednesday the police re-
ceived information that the premises of Mr. Mackie, watch-
maker, No. 4, White Rose-court, Coleman-street, City; had
been burglariously entered, and watches, finished and un-
finished, gold and silver cases, &c., valued at 200/., carried off
by the burglars.
COAL TRADE.— The oldest inhabitant of the
Forest of Dean cannot remember a time when the coal trade
was more brisk than it is at present. Sufficient cannot be
obtained to meet the demand. The men work night as well
as day turns, and yet the quantity obtained is deticieut.—
.11ereford 'Journal.
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SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock.

AUST RALIAN AGRICULTURAL
COMPANY.—(THIS DAY.)
A general meeting of the proprietors and shareholders of
the Australian .Agricultural Company took place this day,
Lt the King's Arms, City, in order to receive the directors'
reort.
At one o'clock the chair was taken by John Studholme
Drownrigg, Esq., II.P.
The SCCRETARY read the report, which stated that the
affairs of the company were in a most flourishing condition.
The CHAIRMAN stated that it was the intention of the
directors to declare a dividend of 1/. per share.
It was then proposed, and resolved unanimously, that
Charles Dashwood Bruce, Esq., the Hon. J. I. Leslie Mel-
ville, and John Heurdes Ravenshaw, , be re-elected
directors of the company.
The CHAIRMAN stated that the company had effectuated
their final arrangements with the Government, acd they
would have their title deeds made out in a very short time.
(Hear, hear.) The board could not refrain from thanking
Earl Grey for the liberal manner in which he had acted.
The directors had remaining to their credit a nett balance for
the past year of 8,202/z
. _ _

A.SHAREHOLDER desired to know what would be the
amount of cash rest at the bankers after the dividend had
Leen paid?
The CHAIRMAN replied about 5,0001. The cash balance on
the 31st of Dezember, 1813, was 2,860/. 15s. sd. ; the nett pro-
ceeds of the sale of 662 bales of wool, clipped in 1845, was
17,744/. 2s. 6d.; the net proceeds from the sale of 193 casks
of tallow was 1,072/. ; and the interest which they had received
upon loans was 1901. 17s. 4d. Their chief disbursements
were. during the year 1846, in salaries, wages, and allow-
ances, 1,9931.; in maintaining London office, 231.95. 10d.
They had also paid 117/. ss. 7d. income-tax, and on account
of dividends to proprietors in England of joint stock, a sum
of 10,096/. 10s. _ . .

The report was then moved and adopted.
A resolution, declaring a dividend of 11. per share was
then moved, and carried unanimously.
The usual vote of thanks was then put, and carried by
acclamation.

RUGBY, DERBY , and MANCFIESTER
RAILWAY.—(THIS DAY.)
A meeting of the shareholders in this company was held
to-day, at the London Tavern, for the purpose of receiving a
report from the committee of management, and adopting the
best means of winding up the affairs of the company.
MATTHEW PIERRRPOINT, Esq., took the chair.
The CHAIRMAN then said that the report that would
be submitted to the meeting would embrace all
the details of the proceedings of the managing commit-
tee since last December twelvemonths. By a reference
to the report then made, it would be seen that full powers
were given to the managing committee to wind up the
affairs of the company, and nothing had given them
greater regret than not having been able to call the
shareholders together before. But the delay that
had taken place had been occasioned by their haying
had some disagreeable persons to deal with. The
object of the managing committee was entirely the welfare
of the shareholders, and if they had had only their
own concerns to settle in this matter, the affairs would
have been arranged long since. They had, however,
arranged every matter but the account of Mr. Brewer.
There would be a full statement in the report, and it would
be for them to decide whether the sum demanded should or
should not be paid to Mr Brewer.—(Hear, hear.)
The SECRRTARY then read the report, from which it ap-
peared that in compliance with the resolutions that had been
passed at a meeting in December, 1845, the first instalment
t.f 30s. per share on the deposits had been paid, and that it
was owing to the neglect of the parties themselves that fur-
ther instalments had not been made before. The committee
had presented a memorial to Parliament, the prayer of which
was ultimately refused, and actions were then commenced
against the committee by several individuals, who had
alleged demands on the company for work done
by them for the company. The committee had
ultimately succeeded in settling all claims except that
of Mr. Brewer, by a composition of 10s. in the
pound. The assets, including deposits, 79,9571. 10s.,
and the interest on tie same, amounted to 80,2261. ls.,
and after deducting the disbursements, whick in-
cluded 5,9111. 3s. to the solicitor, to the engineer
7,0001., and other expenses of the company 1,3971. as.,
there remained a balance of 8,6691. 10s. 4d., subject to the
claim of Mr. Brewer. The report, after deploring the death
of Mr. Bridges, concluded by stating that the committee
had hitherto acted gratuitously, and were now desirous of
being relieved from further trouble.
The CHAIRMAN said, if this money were paid to Mr.
Brewer there would remain over 3s. per share for each
shareholder; if that demand were not paid there would re-
main ss. 3d. a share to the shareholders.
Mr. COWAN moved a resolution to the effect that the re-
port then read be adopted.
Mr. COLLINCWOOD seconded the resolution.
The CHasamAst, in reply to some questions, stated that
15,000 shares were allotted, out of which, he was informed,
that 1,600 were taken up. Mr. Brewer had not taken up
the shares that had been allotted t• him ; in fact, he would
not take these shares, nor allow others to take them.
Mr. WIL3IOTT moved an amendment to the effect that
five shareholders, exclusive of the Committee, should be ap-
pointed to investigate the accounts, to report the same to a
meeting of the shareholders, or that a fund should be formed
for the purpose of bringing the matter before the Court of
Chancery.
Mr. JEWIRSON seconded the amendment.
A long discussion ensued, which terminated in Mr.
Jewerson declining to continue his support to the amend-
ment, which then fell to the ground.
The original resolution was then put and carried unani-
mously.
The CHAIRMAN said, the next question upon which they
were to decide was with respect to Mr. Brewer. That gen-
tleman had stated, in the event of being defeated at common
law, that he would go into the Court of Chancery.
Some discussion followed as to the propriety of paying, or
resisting Mr. Brewer's demand, and the latter course finally
determined upon.
Mr. LEECH proposed the resolution, which was to the
effect, that while feeling the most perfect confidence in their
committee, the meeting, for the purpose of fortifying their
hands, recommend them to resist to the uttermost Mr.
Brewer's demand.
Mr. LAWSAN seconded the resolution, which was ucani-
mously carried.
Thanks were voted to the chairman, and the meeting
separated.

SALE OF RAILWAY SHARES BY
AUCTION.—(THIS DAY.)
At the sale of Railway Shares to-day, by Messrs. Lo-
mond and Co., a fair business was done, and prices were
rather lower again. Buyers were anxious to purchase, but
at a considerable reduction. The following are a few of the
paincipal sales :
East Indian ... £o 8 0
Great Western of Bengal 0 7 0
Great Northern . . ...... 2 6 6
Derby, Stafford, and Worcestershire, New 0 10 0
Madrid and Valencia
Ambergate, Nottingham, and Boston
South Yorkshire, Doncaster, and Goole 1 16 6
Direct Northern (scrip)
Eastern Counties, York Extension ... 415 0
Shropshire Union and Canal (scrip)
Paris and Lyons 4 1 0
Reading, Guildford, and Reigate 3 9 0
Buckinghamshire ... 4 8 0
Northern Counties Union 1 6 6

COURSE OP EXCH.
-41.insterdain C.F. 12 4

Ditto, at sight ...... 12 1
)totterdam ...... 2U. 12 4%
Antwerp• • ............ 25 85
Ilamburgh .... • • M.D. 13 IG%
Faris, 3 days' sight .... 25 55
Ditto, 3 months...... 25 85
Narseillos • ..• • • •..... 25 90
.. 25 90
Frankfort on Mains.... 121
retersbargh, 3 U 5.... • •

lierlin .... • • ...... • • • •
Vienna, effee. flo ••• • • • 10 5
Trieste, ditto.... • • .... 10 5
2tladiid..... ....... 355,4
Cadiz .. : ........ 36
7111bao .. • • • • .. • • ......

NGE.-(THIS DAY

Gibraltar.. . • ..
Leghorn . • .... .. 30 55
Genoa .. ....
Milan .. .
Naples .. .. • •
Palermo, per oz 120%
Lisbon.. .. • • 53
Oporto .. .. • ... 54
Rio Janeiro •• .. .. 26
Bahia ..
Buenos Ayres ........
New York, 21 days' sight
Philadelphia

1: Arcelona.

PRICES OF lIITLLION, FIE OZ.
Foreign Gold in bars •. £3 17 9
Portugal Gold Coin . • 0 0 0
New Dollars • • .... 0 0 0
Spanish Doubloons .. 0 0 0
Silver in bars ...... • • 0 S 0 1,4

:..vU1e........ • • • • • •

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

(From the London New Price Current of January 22.

SCG Alt.—To-day no further advance occurred in the value
of Raw Sugar, still there was no material falling off in the
demand from the home-trade and speculators.

MAttrancs.—This afternoon the demand was not quite so
vctive, still 3,070 bags 34 casks of Mauritius at public sale
were all sold, and at prices that averaged those of the last
auction.

REFINED.—Ta -day there was not so much desire shown to
operate in Refined goods, but prices were firm, Brown Lumps
at 69s to 70s, and Standard Lumps 70s 6d to 71s per cwt.
Treacle was not so much in demand, but prices are un-
varied.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon the quantity of Bengal Sugar
trTered at public sale was large, and amounted to 6,645 bags;
l 'le whole, however, sold at previous prices.
FOREIGN.—There has been a further increase in the demand
I Foreign Sugar for home consumption and on speculation
t is week. An immense business has been transacted in
e .-ery description, and the rates paid exhibit an advance on
1:loso previously current of 2s to 4s for yellow and brown,
a Id Is Gd to 2s per cwt for white. The whole on offer has been
cleared off the market, and there are still several orders un-
executed. Privately the chief transactions are two cargoes
cf yellow Havannah afloat.
Cocoa.—A stronger desire has been manifested to operate
in Foreign, but business of moment has been prevented pri-
vately by higher rates being asked, and 177 bags of Bahia at
auction were taken in at 38s for fine bright red.
TEAS.—To-day, in consequence of a report that Govern-
Tent has it in contemplation to make a reduction in the Tea
r'ty, there was more activity in the market, and prices were
'''aer, it was difficult to purchase sound common Congou
fur cash under 10d per lb.
Covfmn--This afternoon, at public sale, 621 bags of Cey-
lon Coffeet the native met with a dull demand, and was all
taken
zosin.ltrehate anxiety
rates ; the Plantation sold at steady rates.
xllety to purchase Bengal has even further
week, increased this ee,and the whole on offer of all qualities
lens been eagerly
cleared'erewt. off the market, at a further advance
in pricesof 2s
SPICZS.—BIack Pepper is still attracting attention, and
the rates paid have been fully equal to those previously cur-
rent. Privately a good business has been transacted. White
brought rather higher rates, and
bags
sold
purchases were made
privately.. At auction 83 4d to 40. for mid
dingy. Cassia Lignea is little wanted.atesesia Buds brought
apeanalittle passing,
very full rates. In Cinnamon there has been
fir:ter lower
and the inferior kinds can be obtain
terms; but good and line are held with
firmness. The
Quarterly Sales will take place on Monday next.
}cave been dealt iu with caution, and prices tend downZas
Sriarrs.—Jainaiea of all sorts has been in extensive
market liias been nearly cleared
request; indeed the , and at
a rise of 2d to 3d per ga,lon. Leeward Island has bat,
in,ch in request, and brought rather
o higher rates.3s East
Jnlia parcels, sold on the spt, brought ld
to 3 '2d proof strength. Demerara has been in ex-
cel:out demand, and prices are still on the advance.
Far Brandy the demand has been brisk, and prices have
Flivhtly improved. Geneva met with a much better demand,
an,: prices, advanced to 2s 7il to 2s 9d for common shipping
son's, and 3s 3d to 3s 6d for fine for home consumption. For
Lr:tish Corn Spirits the demand is active. The quotation
for Corn Spirits being now lls 9d, Scotch and Irish lls 8d
nett cash. English Gin, 22 per cent under proof lOs 3d,
and 17 under lOs 9d per gallon.
111DIG0.—East India is held with firmness at an advance
in the rates of last quarterly sale of 2d to 4d per lb.