The Sun.
London, England, 1824-04-08 00:00:00

Lttrid, in 1822, was 2C,iIS/. 14s. 11d.; whereas,'
in 1823, the amount was 23,7831. 7s. ld. being "a
diminution of 2,785/. 7s. 10d. The number of
ships cleared out for the same dependencies in 1822
was 35, and they carried out 873 passengers., In
1823; there were 38 vessels and 676 passengers.
It must be borne in mind that New South Wales
and Van Dieman's Land participated in the
agricultural distress which was recently felt with,
so much severity in the United Kingdom ; and
that circumstance may so far satisfactorily ac-
count for the decline in the commercial inter-
course between the Colonies and the Mother
Country which the Parliamentary Returns seem
to indicate, as to show that it proceeded front
temporary causes.

German Papers to a late date have arrived.—
They mention two circumstances which give ad
ditional.prohability to the reported declaration.
of independence by the Pacha of Egypt.---,first,
that he had refused to send any- more troops to
Cam ; and secondly-, that he was in treaty
with the Greek Adinral at Hydra. It is again
stated that French garrisons are to be placed in,
Minorca and Majorca.
Sonie more Hamburgh Papers reached torn at
a late hour last night, but they contain nothing
of importance. A. treaty is-said to be on the eve
of being signed between the Porte and Den-
mark, by which Danish ships would be allowed
the free navigation of the Black Sea.

ExcitANGEs.-11amburgh, A pril2.-I..ondon, au 114 ; two
months. 3t> 4—Petersburgh, March 19 :- London, 9
Paris, 99.

THEATRICAL FUND.—We heartily join in the
admiration which was excited by the speech of
Mr.-KEAN-yesterday at the Anniversary Festival
in support of the Theatrical Fried of Drury-lane
Theatre. His speech was marked by the genuiee•
feelings of humanity, and expressed in such a
manner as would have been creditable to the cha-
racter of any of our Parliamentary Orators. His
censure of those of the theatrical community, who
refused to contribute to so laudable an institu-
tion, was just, but not harsh, and it carte pro-
perly from him, because on every occasion, when
an appeal eras made to -his • benevolence, he has-
always been prompt and liberal. His tribute
also to the memory of GAR RICK, for his-
ready benevolence, es well as for his. won-
derful talents adds new lustre to the cha-
racter of Mr. KEAN. But however we may ve—
nerate the memory of Mr. GA It ICK for his bene-
volence as well as genius, and Dr. JoiEcoN has •
said that no man gave more money for charitable
uses, it is not proper to overlook the merit of the
late Mr. HULL, who was the original founder of
the Theatrical Fund for Covent-Gaiden Theatre,
which was laudablv.followed'and generously sup-
ported by Mr. GA R RICK, in the forrnation of a
similar Institution for that of Drury-Lane. Yet
in all the public meetings of these benevo-
lent establishments, the name of Mr. HULL
was never mentioned, though the epitaph
on his grave, in St. Margaret's Church yard,
Westminster, briefly records the fact, to his
immortal honour among the votaries of the
Singe...We were well acquainted witk Mr. litiLL,
ww ho as a man of learning and exemplary
worth. He was on intimate terms with SHEN-
TON E, one of our most amiable Poets, and has
testified his admiration and regard for that Poet by
inscribing his. tragedy of Fair Rosamond to the
memory of his departed Friend. We trust that
the memory of Mr. HULL will receive due honour
on every future occasion.
ORATottio.— DRURT-LANE.—The perform-
ance at this Theatre, last night, was altogether
of a superior order. BRAHAM (indisputably one of
the first tenor vocalists in this or any other country)
and Mis PATON, Miss STEPHENS, Mrs. SALMON,
and SiNcLAte, exerted themselves to the inde-
scribable. delight of their numerous auditors:
especially the two former, by the exquisitely.
finished style in which they gave Doctor
BusuY's original and highly beautiful treat of
"LO the flowers appear on the. ground." " The
Star of Bethlehem," compiled front a mass of
HAYDN'S, and the " Cyrus in Babylon" of- itos-
siNt, were the novel productions of the evening;
while, among the vocal performers, Sir GEORGE
SMART'S pupils, the two Misses CAWSE, who
have just returned from the York Concerts,
where they were warmly received, executed a
difficult duet of MOSCA'S with great neatness,
taste, and accuracy, and extorted a rapturous
encore. BRAHAM'S Kelvin Grove was as gratif -
ing as ever, and his Luther's Hymn was stamped
with impressive sublimity. he credit due
to, and the reward obtained by, the Director,
were greati for a fuller or more delighted au-
dience never graced a British Theatre.
GAs LIGHT.—The advantage of this discovery
has been universally admitted. It has not only been highly
convenient to the public, but has probably been very bene-
ficial in a moral point of, view, for robberies and worse of-
fences are not perpetrated with the same frequency as oc-
curred when the Metropolis in most parts was so gloomy that
guilt could easily escape pursuit. To Mr. IN IN so R are the pub-
lic indebted for this great public convenience and security, but
he suffered-the fate of other men of genius and science,, while
others reaped the advantages that were due only to himself.
We thought that he was dead, or had sunk into obscu-
rity. But We now find that he has come to light again,
and proposes to establish A PROVINCIAL 6AS LIGHT
COMPANY. No man can more properly offer himself as
the Founder of such an Institution, and as it is likely
that all the great cities and towns throughout the country
will endeavour to become as enlightened as the capital, there
can be little doubt that this ingenious and intelligent man, who
was formerly considered as a mere visionary projector, and
assailed with wit, humour, and satire, will find in the success
of his proposed establishment a full reward .for his talents,
knowledge, and perseverance, in having originally suggested,
and carried into effect, a plan that has been productive of in-
calculable public benefit. We know nothing of Mr. Wxxson,
but, from the utility of his labours, and from what we have
heard of the disappointment of his reasonable hopes on former
occasions, have been induced to take up the cause of a meritori-
ous and enterprizing man, by the PROSPECTUS of his proposed
new Institution.

Mr. WILBERFORCE has for ten days past been
seriously indisposed. He is, however, we are happy to learn,
a little better, and in the opinion of Dr. Ciamuuns, his phy_
sician, his valuable life is likely to be preserved.
It is finally arranged that Madame CATALANt
is to lend her powerful assistance at the Grand
/Musical Festivals, to take place at Bath in
June, at Cambridge in July, and at Salisbury in
August.