The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-25 00:00:00

THE FUNDS.

t, THEK EUSTACE, A TALE OF THE JESUITS
i' A Taot.t.orE.--The volumes before us, if
BY MRs' never written anything else, would of them-
hcaaideulated to-inspire us with the greatest respect for
iserl°viel°sobee_
as a wrmer. of fiction. In them she proves herself
herbp
awy,e,'O'nlan.of genius, and has unfolded the depth and the
to
2 of ber mind. IN a feel convinced that " Father I:lo-
be snug
for eagerly, and devoured, not only by
grasE
will
taco
who habitually indulge in the reading of fiction, bat by
tnesseon"a of education and enlarged understanding. Where-
appeal thus strongly to the feelings of the
must. be explained. 'ihe novel is directed
Jesuits, or, more properly be it said, against• that
against the
influence stealing beneath a hundred forms,
wholesome
a t?ousand sectarian guises, into the very bosom
Fareoliet should appeal
which no one can deny to have existence. Every
some instance. of a secession from the ranks of the
day affords
England into those of the Catholic Church, and
colfostolice4i
el
tiyn,
occur !iore. opportunely than the publication
of ." Father Eustace, Which is destined, we feel assured, to
penetrate far and near—to reach those to whom an essay or
nothing(3lreli
might be addressed in vain. M. Dlichelet has
other work
endeavoured to.
°cfl d
make known the principles which keep to-
gether the institution of the Sacred Heart, but they hove
never, perhaps,. been brought so intimately into connex ion
and contrast with the concerns of our own domestic hear the
as in the ably written pages of " Father Eustace." It is full
of scenes depicted with. the most extraordinary felicity and
Sunday Tanes.
power."—

THE DESTITUTION IN THE HIGIILANDS.—We ire
glad to observe, by advertisement, that M the
favourite Wilson,
generously announced his intention to
entertainmentfgaivvoeuarnitevcalist, has
on the songs peculiar to the High-
lands of Scotland, in the Princess's Concert-room, on Tues-
day evening. The programme contains a choice selection,
and, we doubt not, but those who feel for the misfortunes of
this brave and loyal people, will co-operate with Mr. Wilson
by their attendance, to listen to his matchless meledy, and
I their sympathy with the cause.

CITY, SATURDAY, JAN. 23.—A movement favouring
the Bear party in the Stock Exchange has occurred since
this day week, and of a character which could hardly
have been anticipated a few months ago. Again we
have to repeat that the pnblie—that is the general body
of stock-holders—have not come forward as sellers. The
thisdenpfrethsseionyeainr, Chonnaseoxls.,
questionwhiehr
commencementsitnheeenthaerises,
why
tended to very nearly four per cent ?
Speculation cer-
tainlyc t
supply
the
legitimateisnotthecau d
se ;ebmuatn tdhsat
form ontneey
pisaywmanentetd toot.
and engagements in commerce is certain. The
that the directors of the Bank of England have, as
labour,fa
was expected, again advanced the rate of discount,
can have but a temporary effect, and in the opinion
of many five per cent. will be demanded. With an
amount of bullion in the coffers of the Corporation equal
very nearly to fourteen millions, there is ample scope
for giving aid to the Bank of France to the extent re-
quired, and which, by inspiring confidence on the Bourse
at Paris, will re-act favourably upon Stock here. The
movements of Ministers, which no doubt will be fully
carried out respecting the corn, the sugar, and spirit
duties, must unquestionably tend to render the employ-
ment of money more general. This ought, however, to
be a matter rather for congratulation than otherwise.
The public fundholder here is at least safe from experi-
encing the new doctrine of repudiation, and hence the
advice frequently given under this head to the holder of
Stock is to hold on. Much money may be made by
reckless speculation in a time of panic or alarmlbut it
almost always happens that your bold operators have
but a shortbemse
e u said,
beingw a
sp low,rnl oeobft left
andl boe
less probably
meansflwouir trtlheithan
atruth,hnoa tv
at . Cents.apy c
lookedpresent;
teti 1 rThreea enjoyment
xe
ws.
chpeclnri
It may
enmmloa y now
slookt
g for
u wealth obtained by
of the question, there is very little doubt that the National
Securities will again attain that point which they
held the greater part of last year. In the city,
apprehensions with respect to the state of Ireland
appear almost to have subsided. But the moving
cause for a few sales is alleged to be an
intention on the part of Government to raise a loan to
carry out more extensive aid to those landlords who
willingly may give employment to the population of that
part of the British dominions. Thero are but few here
who think that this will be the case, as an issue of Ex-
chequer Bills, at an advanced interest, might perhaps
answer the purpose as well, and as public works are to
be extended in Ireland, this would be the wisest course
for them. The announcement of a loan for the purpose
referred to, would not tend to depreciate prices to an
extent which would render it worth while for any but
speculators to sell Stock. Looking, then, to the in-
creased employment for money, which must arise for the
carrying out of the measures of Government, money
may remain tight for a time, but should the prospects of
the harvest be good, there can be little question that on
the payment of the July dividends the Funds will again
attain that high position which they held in the corre
sponding period of last year. It is probable, should the
directors of the Bank of England further increase the
rate of discount, Government will find it necessary to
increase the interest upon Exchequer Bills. If correctly
informed, the subject is now under consideration.—
Mrs. Observer.

REPRESENTATION OF TAMWORTH.—It is currently
reported in this locality that Mr. William Peel, on the part
of the Protectionists, has determined to oppose his brother,ar
Sir Robert Peel, at the next election and likewise, in th
event of his doing so, that Captain Townshend will contest
the seat with Captain A'Court. We give this rumour Is it
has reached us; but the idea of opposition to the Right Hon.
Baronet from such a quarter seems to us so monstrously
absurd, that for the sake of Mr. William Peel, we should be
sorry to vouch for its correctness.—Birmingham Journal.
THE, QUEEN'S CONCERT ROOMS, HANOVER-SQUARE.
—Menzies annual Caledonian
andßall took place at th
thatese elveeganral
t
rooms last Thursday night, , notwithstanding se
other favourite assemblies came oft in diunfa vfferent parts le of
ate of
tuwn
the same evening, as well as
the yer y
hy a numerous and
ourab st
the weather, this one was patronized
highly respectable company. Mr. M
ctedenzies, assisted by one
of the directors (Mr. Vote), condu thnie
Adams attended himself as Leadar to his
.famed band,
playing all the most choice and fashionable. airs ; and. Mr.
Mackay, his late Royal Highness the Duke ot Sussex's piper,
delighted the Highlanders with strathspeys and reels. The
supper tables and refreshment rooms were under the super-
intendence of Mr. Shelley, of the Swan hotel, Fulham, who
evinced the utmost attention to the wants and comforts of
the party, which gave universal satisfaction. The dancing
continued with unceasing vigour until an early judgment
The
whole: of the arrangements reflect credit on the of
the directors. Nothing was overlooked that , tended to the
happiness of the company, which all enjoyed to indulgence.
BRISTOL SUGA.R-MARKET, JAN. 22.—1 n the ab-
sence of sngars of direct import, a largo business has been
done in coastwise parcels, at a further advance of 2s. and 3s.
per cwt. on the rates of last week. The refined market is
very buoyant, and 703. is marked for standard quality;
treacle, syrup, 325. to iiis.—Bristol Mercury.