The Sun.
London, England, 1841-12-10 00:00:00

SUMMARY OF NEWS

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MONEY—TR /I.IIE—C OMME2CII.
A few months ago, of the entire population of Bradford,
9,553 resided in the manufacturing district, of which 6,000
were maintained by labour in the factories. Now, none are
fully employed: 1,650 only half employed; and as to the others
no account, except the most painful, can be given ; 4 or 5,000
persons are living on their savings, the produce of their gar-
dens, or by pawning their furniture and clothes.
At a meeting of the members of the Protector Life Associa-
tion, held yesterday, at the London Tavern, it appeared from
the Report that since it had been joined with the New Equit-
able there had been an increase on the last year's balance of
11,5911. Bs. 3d.
Forgeries to the extent of nearly 600/. have been lately
committed en the Bank of Ireland by Henry Laporte Smith,
of Guernsey. lie has been tried by the Court of that Island,
and sentenced to seven years' transportation.
We hear that there has of late been some improvement in
the general trade of Birmingham, but that in the iron and coal
districts the aspect of affairs is somewhat discouraging.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
On a proposal made yesterday, at the Court of Common
Council, for putting an additional tax of sixpence per ton on
coals to open the bridges and carry out the streets and buildings
already planned or scheming, Mr. Wells observed he was
scholar enough to know that the time of the greatest prosperity '
of Rome was not when her buildings were most grand and im-
, posing, and he did not see why the analogy should not hold as
regarded London. For his part, he should rather see the coal- '
tax taken off entirely, than see a new street make its appear-
ance amidst the distresses of the population.
NAVAL AND MILITARY.
Lieut.-Colonel Knowles, Commander of the Artillery in
China, recently transmitted to England an assortment of
Chinese war-arms and costumes of the soldiers of the Celestial
Empire. The whole of these articles, and a figure of a Chinese
soldier in his tiger-dress, have within the last few days been
arranged in the Royal Depository at Woolwich, where the
public have free admission to witness them.
LAW AND POLICE.
At Guildhall yesterday Mr. Atterton, a newsvender, ap-
peared to answer the complaint of Mathew Beak, a police-
constable belonging to the General Post-offiee. It appeared
that some time ago a memorial had been presented to the Post-
master-General, by several respectable newsvenders, stating
that they were continually robbed by their boys, who are en-
trusted with their papers to post, and the permission to remain
in the hall of the Post-office afforded them great facilities for
committing the robberies. The Post-master therefore gave
directions that the practice of exchanging papers in that place
should be discontinued. Some misunderstanding on this
point took place between Mr. Atterton and the officer, who
complained that he had been assaulted by him when obeying
the orders of the Postmaster. On the understanding that Mr.
Atterton would for the future obey the order, and on the pay-
ment of 2s. costs, the case was dismissed.

At the London Petty Sessions held yesterday to grant
transfers, or continue licenses to publicans, the widow of the
late Mr. Burdon was among the applicants, and the continua-
tion of the licerre was granted.
In the Insolvent Debtors' Court yesterday, Mr. James Goldie,
late a distiller at Whitechapel, was discharged on sureties from
the Queen's Bench prison until his hearing. It appeared that
the insolvent had passed his examination as a bankrupt, and
had since been taken in execution on a verdict arising from
some accident. There was little doubt that the creditors would
be paid 20s. in the pound under the estate.
FINE ARTS.
The Committee on the models and plans for the tomb of
Napoleon, began their labours by first reducing the competi-
tors to 80, then to 19, and afterwards to 4, and at last has
decided that not one is acceptable. A new competition is
proposed.

THEATRICAL.
The temporary theatre erected by Mr. Batty, at the " Na-
tional Baths," Westminster-road, is well attended, and the
equestrian feats appear to give much satisfaction. Mr. Batty
is to be the lessee and manager of Astley's Amphitheatre,
when rebuilt.

LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC.
The Professorship of Architecture in the London University
College, has been filled up by the Council, by the appointment
of Mr. T. L. Donaldeon, the well-known author of several
professional works.
COURT—FASRIONABLE.
Sir Robert Peel arrived in Whitehall Gardens yesterday,
from Drayton Manor.
The Earl of Jersey will leave Berkeley-square to-day for
Windsor Castle, to attend the Privy Council.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry are shortly
expected at Wynyard Park, from Ireland.
Earl Delawarr arrived in town yesterday from Buckhurst
Park, Sussex.

The Earl and Countess Grosvenor are still at Motcombe
Park, where they intend remaining till next week, when they
join the family circle at Eaton Hall.
Lord Castlereagh is at present at Gibraltar, and intends pro-
ceeding shortly to the Holy Land.

111ISCELL.A.3irEOITS.
The mortal remains of Sir Francis Chantrey were consigned
to their resting-place in the chancel of Norton church, on Mon-
day. The funeral was followed, by thousands of the inhabit-
ants from the neighbouring districts, who were desirous of pay-
ing this tribute of respect to their illustrious countryman. It
is said that the fortune reraized by Sir Francis does not exceed
50,000/. which with the exception of a few legacies, is settled
upon Lady Chantrey for her life.
Yesterday was the anniversary of the death of Washington,
in 1799, who for I.is public virtue will be beloved in all climes
and ages.

At -a
county meeting held at the Town Hall, Devizes, on
Wednesday last, the Marquis of Lansdowne moved addresses of
congratulation to her Majesty and Prince Albert on the birth
of the Nnee. Lord Radnor immediately proposed an amend-
ment, by which her Majesty should at the same time be made
acotuainted with the " appalling distress'' at Bradbury, and
was supported by several speakers. Great interruption pre-
vailed at the meeting. The amendment was finally put and
lost, about one-third of those present voting for it, and the
original address carried.

he Alembers of the Mechanics' Institution meet together
on Monday next, at nine o'clock, to accompany in procession
the funeral of their revered President, Dr. Birkbeck.
A Contemporary states that a short time ago one of the Scot
tish islands was surprised by a visit " of an extraordinary bird,
bearing the closest possible resemblance to a goose."—We hav -
some reason to believe that this visitor was no other than a e
eminent M.P. (late of the Surrey Theatre), who, we undo "
stand, has for some weeks past been travelling in Scotland. r-

THE IVIARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)
CORN EXCHANGE.
This week's arrivals of Grain have been small. The Wheat
trade firm at Monday's prices. Barley sold heavily at last quo-
tations. Beans and Peas unaltered. Oats met a slow trade at
former rates. Flour as last reported.
SMITHFIELD MARKET.
The supply of Cattle and Sheep was but middling, and the
demand by no means good. Of Calves and Pigs the supply
was short, with a brisk trade. Beasts, 746 ; Sheep, 2,930 ;
Pigs, 370 ; Calves, 160. Beef, 3s. 4d. to 4s. 6d. ; Mutton,
4s. to 4s. 10d. ; Veal, 4s. 6d. to ss. 6d. • Pork, 4s. 6d. to ss. 6d.
COLONIAL MARKET.
The demand was dull, and prices declined for several ar-
ticles. Raw Sugar, however, was in good request, and full
rates were paid. Good and fine yellow West India, 70s. to
745. per cwt.