The Sun.
London, England, 1847-11-23 00:00:00

SPEECH.

MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN,
Her Majesty has ordered us to declare to you
the causes which have induced her to call Parliament
together at the present time.
Her Majesty has seen with great concern the
distress which has for some time prevailed among
the commercial classes. The embarrassments of
trade were at one period aggravated by so
general a feeling of distrust and of alarm,
that her Majesty, for the purpose of restoring con-
fidence, authorised her Ministers to recommend to
the directors of the Bank of England a course of
proceeding suited to such an emergeney. This
course might have led to an infringement of the
law.

Her Majesty has great satisfaction in being able
to inform you that the law has not been infringed;
that the alarm has subsided, and that the pressure on
the banking and commercial interests has been miti-
gated.

The abundant harvest with which this country
has been blessed, has alleviated the evils which always
accompany a want of employment in the manufac-
turing districts.

Her Majesty has, however, to lament the recur-
rence of severe distress in Ireland, owing to the
scarcity of the usual food of the people.

Her Majesty trusts that this distress will be
materially relieved by the exertions which have been
made to carry into effect the law of last session for
the support of the destitute poor. Her Majesty has
learnt with satisfaction that landed proprietors have
taken advantage of the means placed at their dis-
posal, by the liberality of Parliament, for the im-
_provement of land.

Her Majesty laments that in some counties of
Ireland atrocious crimes have been committed, and
a spirit of insubordination has manifested itself
leading to an organized resistance to legal rights.
The Lord Lieutenant has employed with vigour
and energy the means which the law places at his
disposal to detect offenders, and to prevent the
repetition of offences. Her Majesty feels it,
however, to be her duty to her peace-
able and well-disposed subjects to ask the
assistance of Parliament in taking further precau-
tions against the perpetration of crime in certain
counties and districts of Ireland.

Her Majesty views with the deepest anxiety
and interest the present condition of Ireland, and
she recommends to the consideration of Parliament
measures, which, with due regard to the rights of
property, may advance the social condition of the
people, and tend to the permanent improvement of
that part of the United Kingdom.
Her Majesty has seen with great concern the
breaking out of civil war in Switzerland.
Her Majesty is in communication with her
allies on this subject, and has expressed her readi-
ness to use, in concert with them, her friendly in-
fluence for the purpose of restoring to the Swiss
Confederation the blessings of peace.

Her Majesty looks with confidence to the
maintenance of the general peace of Europe.
Her Majesty has concluded with the Republic
of the Equator a Treaty for the Suppression of the
Slave Trade. Her Majesty has given directions that
this treaty should be laid before you.'
GENTLEMEN OF TILE HOUSE OF COMMONS,
Her Majesty has given directions that the Esti-
mates for the next year should be prepared for the
purpose of being laid before you. They will be
framed with a careful regard to the exigencies of the
public service.

Mr LORDS AND GENTLEMEN,
Her Majesty recommends to the consideration
of Parliament the laws which regulate the naviga-
tion of the United Kingdom, with a view to ascertain
whether any changes can be adopted which, without
danger to our maritime strength, may promote the
commercial and colonial interests of the empire.
Her Majesty has thought proper to appoint a
Commission to report on the best means of improving
the health of the metropolis, and her Majesty re-
commends to your earnest attention such measures as
will be laid before you relating to the public health.
Her Majesty] has deeply sympathised with the
sufferings which afflict the labouring classes in the
manufacturing districts of Great Britain, and in many
parts of Ireland ; and her Majesty has observed with
admiration the patience with which these sufferings
have been generally borne.

The distress which has prevailed among the
commercial classes has affected many important
branches of the revenue. But her Majesty trusts
that the time is not distant when, under the blessing
of Divine Providence, the commerce and industry of
the United Kingdom will have resumed their wonted
activity.

LLOYD'S SIIIPPING—(TIIIS DAY.)
LONDON. Nov.. 23.—Wind N.N.W.,
fresh breeze, and
hazy, with rain.
DEAL, Nov. 21?...—Wind S.S.W. to W.N.W.—Arrd.
Wilson, Sierra -Leone. Arrd. from the river Caesar,
Berbice; Champi'.on, Porto Rico; Princess Royal, Ber-
muda. Arrd. Nom the river and sailed Viscountess
Canning, Cape Coast Castle.
PORTSMOUTH, Nov. 22.----Wind to
Off port Mary 2.nn, Darke, Madras; Comet, Madeira.
LIVERPOOL, 19%0v. 22.—Wind W.S.W. to W.N.W.—
Arrd. Earl of Durham, Bombay; Pakenham, Bourne,
Porto Cabello; Borderer, Willis, Demerara; Moun-
taineer, Smith, di:tto; Richard Anderson, Barnett, Vir-
ginia; Ocean Monarch, Boston; Adriana, Jackson, Rio
Bento; Mary Assn, Newfoundland. The Fanny, from
Alexandria, is on shore near Crosby Point; crew saved.
The schooner J. to e, from Glandore, sunk near Spencer's
Spit this morning: ; crew saved.

His Serene 1 Lighness Prince Alexandre di Gon.-
aaga-Mantua h sa just arrived in London from Rome,
having received; ?twist cordial and flattering testimonies of
respect and Byrn
pcathy from the Italian people.
HEALTH OP THE LORD CHANCELLOR.--We have
much pleasure In stating that this much-respected
nobleman is steadily improving. His Lordship was yes-
terday visited by• Dr. Chambers, who at twelve o'clock
issued the follow irig statement:—" The Lord Chancellor
has passed a bettia r night, and is progressing satisfac-
torily."
Loss or ram LADY KENNAWAT.—The fine new
East ladiaman I Ally Kennaway,
belonging to the repre-
sentative (an on ly daughter) of the late Thomas Ward,
the 21st of June, bound to London,
Esq., of London , was totally abandoned by her crew in
the Bay of Bisc: ty, in a sinking condition, last week.
She left Bombay • 'on
laden
with a carg "valued at 210,0001., consisting of Indian
silk, crapes, Cal kalere shawls,
The Lady Kenn may spoke the gums, spices, rice, &c.
East Indianian Stebon-
heath
off the Cs ►l:ie of Good Hope, in distress, having
suffered in a gal, N. The Stebonheath belonged to the
same owner. T be Lady liennaway had only made two
voyages, and the S tebonheath six.—Cork Constitution.
Suirwßi6cK , PiND Loss OF LlrE.—Yesterday
intelligence reach, ,d Lloyd's that the French brig Ca-
melia, of St. M alt . laden with Indian corn, had been
totally lost in Eta enkillig Bay. county Kerry, Ireland,
the master and el .e w, except a boy, being drowned.
We regret t( / announce the death, among the
victims to the ye Maw fever on the -West India station,
of the Rev. Gear ?t, 'W. Garrow, 8.A., chaplain of the
Imaum, 72, which
took place at Port Royal, Jamaica, a
day or two before . 4he mail left.
THE Yoram P BOCESS.—BERLIN, Nov. 17.—This
was a solemn da y in Court. At one o'clock the Presi-
dent rose, and, a. id; -essing the counsel for the Polish de-
fendants, 'equine- • whether they had any further defence
to make; the coo ill el unanimously replied in the nega-
tive, upon which th o President said, " The proceedings
are herewith clost Kl. . The day for pronouncing the sen-
tence cannot yet ; be named." This will probably not
take place for a f on night or three weeks, and the read-
ing will probably ofcupy two or three days, it will be
given in German, ,$u al only the tenour will be translated
into Polish.

SANITARY M NAJ SURES.—We understand that the
magistrates of Ca; iongate are actively engaged in
causing the win 31e closes and wynds of that ancient
burgh to be th•.on ,uglily whitewashed and fumigated.
They are also caul ng the same to be done in all the
houses of the poor where permission is given them.—
Scotsman.

Mr. Cobden, 311 .r., is expected to arrive in town
this day.

ONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWTS.

CI TY. Q 'A e'? 7:71: TO Tli REE.

C:ctt,n Niat-;et wag firm,.r
yesit,ci.day. 4,000 to ::),000 lilac:b. American
Loris were. scarcer; 3,500 bales sold at sid. to 6id. per
lb.—Railway Shares were . quiet, and sales were not
pressed.

The ship Mary Ann, Darke, brings intelligence of
Sept. 18 from the Cape of Good Hope. The Kafirs
continued their petty, but exceedingly vexatious, depre-
ciations, though the day of retribution seemed at hand.
The Governor .:as collecting his fore,:s, and would have
a much better array than Lis predecessors, or rather his
troops would be in better condition. Ample supplies
wLre provided of the munitions of war, and the great
aim, it is hoped, will be to keep the rear of the colony
well protected, in the event of the army advancing far
into Kafirland.

The intended withdrawal of Sir 11. E. F. Young, the
Liutenant-Governor of the Eastern Province, had
excited much dissatisfaction, as his Excellency was much
liked.

The public attention is very much directed here to the
probable contents of the Speech of the Queen on the
opening of Parliament. It is naturally supposed that
the version given of it in the columns of " the leading"
morning journal is substantially correct. If the prin-
cipal points, except Ireland, be realised, this Speech, it
is considered, is favourable on the whole.

It was announced, yesterday afternoon, under this
bead, that the Court of Directors of the Bank of England
had reduced the rate of interest upon loans on the
security of Bills of Exchange, Exchequer•bills, and
Stock, to seven per cent. This has produced quite a
movement in public confidence, and the Funds have risen
to 851. The Market is extremely firm, with a good deal
of business doing. Exchequer-bills are firmer.
In the Foreign Stock there is a tendency to improve,
and the same may be said of Railway Shares.
CITY, THREE O'CLOCK.

The Market for Consols has further improved since
our first remarks were written. The price for the Ac-
count has touched 851. The value has since receded, as
several of the Bulls have realised.

ONE CLOSING
I:ICES OF BRITISH FUNDS. O'CLOCK. Nile Es
tank Stock lB7 ISB% 187 187
3 per Cent. Reduced Anns 8314 84 83%
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities.. 84N 85% 85 85%1/4 851/e
New 34 per Cent. Anns 84% 85% 85%
LongAnns. to expire Jan.1860
Ditto, Oct. 10, 1859 .....
Ditto 30 years, Jan. 5, 1860 B% 8%
India Stock 233 235 235
India Bonds, 1,0001
Ditto under LOOM .. ...... .- 2O dis 20 dis
South Sea Stock
Consols for Account B5 84% 85%1/ 85
Exchequer Bills. 3d.
1,0001.

500/
Small

ONE CLOSING
RICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK PRICES
Brazilian Bonds
nussian Bonds .. ..... 106 106% 10614
Spanish 5 per Cent. 1840.
Ditto, Passive
Ditto, 3 per Cent ... .. ......
Ditto, Account
Venezuela Bonds, 21/4 per Cent —
Ditto Deferred lOl/2 10 I/2
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Belgian 414 per Cent — 9014
Dutch, 21/4. per Cent., 12 Guild.... 54% 541/2
Ditto, 4 per Cent. Certificates 83 831 A
PRICES OP PAID. BUSINESS DONE CLOSING
CLILWAY SHARES AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES
Aberdeen
Amber., Nett., Boston,
and Eastern Junction 2.y3.. ... --
Ayrshire and Galloway.. 21/2
Lelfast & County Down 10
t!.irminghain and Ox-
f,rrd Junction
E!irmingham, Wolver-
hampton, and Dudley 10 ... .. 14 14
limning., Wolverlepton,
and Stour Va11ey..... 8 ......
„tdrkenhead, Lancashire,
and Cheshire June—. 73/ .
i 'oston, Stamfd, & Birm. 5
Listol and Exeter
Ditto, Thirds
Buckinghamshire 101. 4s 3 dis .. 3 dis
Caledonian
Ditto, Half Shares..... 3%
Ditto, Clydesdale June 50 ......
:Neter and Holyhead... 3714
Ditto, Preference .. 8
781,
—7%
Clarence
Do. Ist Class, 6 per Ct 10
Do. 2d Class, 5 per Ct. 10
Do. Government Loan,
4 per Cent. lO ..... • ...... --
Dublin and BelfastJunc. 20
Dundalk & Enniskillen 15
East Anglia, 251., L. &
E. and L. and D. ...... 25 ......

Do., 181., E. & H.... 18
Do., 31.10 x., E. &H. 1
Eastern Counties. 20 - 1614 16 16% 16%

, ••
Ditto, Perpetual, 5 per
Cent, No. 1....... 61. 13s. 4d... IA dis l-% dis
Ditto ditto, No. 2... 61. 13s. 4d... .. —
Do., York Extension.. 10 ...... 88 IA B%
Do., North. & Eastern 50
Do., Quarters
Do., New 23
Eastern Union 5O .. ...
Ditto, Quarter Shares 121/2
Ditto, Thirds ... l3s. 4d

Do., (guar. 6 percent) . ..... . ........ ....
East Lancashire,' 25
Ditto, New -
Ditto, New Quarters...
.3N

Nest Lincolnshire - ...
dinburgh and Glasgow 50 4714
Ditto _Half Shares ... 15

Ditto, Quarter Shares 12% ......
Edinburgh & Northern.. 22%
Ditto, New
Ditto, Newport ..... ... 91/3
Ditto, ditto, New . .... 214
Ex.eter, Yeovil, & Dorch. 2%
Ditto, New . 28......
Glasgow Dumfries, and
Carlisle 81.65. 8d
( lasgow, Kilmar.,& Ayr 50 ... .
Ditto, New .. 40
Do. Preference Consol. 121/2.--
cl: eat Nortlaern 8
Do., London and York 2 %.• ...
Gceb:t South. and West
( Iroland)
t.:reat liorth of England-100
Dittv, New 40/
Ditto, New 301.
Ditto, New 15/ . 11/ — ......... ...., 17
Great \Art:stet n B5 lOO 101 lOl
Ditto, 1, Shares ..... ... 50
Ditto, % Shares
Ditto, Fifths
Ditto, New 171
liudderstield & Manches. 22
Ditto, Thirds
Bull and Selby 5O .. .. 98 . 98
Ditto, Half Shares.... 25
Ditto, 14 Shares....... 12% — ... —
11. swich& Bury St. Edna. 15 ...
00., do., and Norwich 15
Do., do., Extens.Scrip
(late Camb. & Ely) 2%......
I.^.n.:aster and Carlisle... 50
IN tto, Thirds lO
Lancashire & Yorkshire 93
Ditto, ditto
Ditto 1:. Shares . ... 38
Do. Quarter Shares.- 14%
Do. Fifths 6%..... ...

Do. Sixteenths 6
Do. Thirds (Reg.)....101. 42. ... 5%% dis. 5l/2 dis.
Do. Liverp. and Bury 34
Ditto 1/2 (late Hud-
dersfield and Sheff.) 33
Do.(Wakefield,Ponte-
fract.& Goole
Do. (W. Riding Union) 4/.2s 2% dis 2% dis.
Do. (Preston & Wyre) 25
Do. 1/2 Shares (A) 9
Ditto ditto (B) ... 114
Leeds and Bradford
Leicester and Bedford... 16s.
Leeds, Dewsbury, &c.... 371/2,
Do., Branch 1/2 Shares 121/2.. ...
Do. New Branch(blue) 2%
Do. Extension (green) 2%.....
••••
Do.NewExten. (pink) 21/2
%:,e• ads and Thirsk —
:Ditto, New -
Do., Prefer., 6 per Ct. 31/2 — ... ..... .....
L Tvrpool, Crosby and
Ooathport .... ....
Liv, vp., tanchstr & New •
caot•le Junction 2l/2..,
London and Blackwall..l6/. 13s. 4d.
Do. Yew, No. 1
•••• ••• .....
Do. li ew, No. 2 .. 41. 13s. 4d....
Do. Fla :tension
London, Brighton, and
South Coast
Do. Conool. Eighths.. 30
Do. Guar ant. f per ct. 9
Do. Pref. C'on. 5 per ct. 50
London and Greenwich 12115 s 4d
Ditto, Preference ... 18/1;s 2d...
London and.'4NT. Western 100 ISG 154% 155... 155
Do., Quarters L. & B. 17
Do., do., New
Ditto Fifths
Do. 1% Shat es (G. J.) 25
_ ___

Do 4U/. Sh Ares o_.. M.) 15

Do. 40/. (K. &TB.) ..: 40 -
1.)o. 10/. (Mx & B.) A. 71A ••• •
'7i 111,4/ • 111/4
1)o. 101. .oi. & B.) C. 1 .. .
cad. & S.Wostern 41/. 6s. 8d 55 551,4
Do. New CI cnsol. 8 ths 40
DJ. New 504 ... ..... 321/. . `)8?,/1 29
Do. New 40/
Do. Tenths (Consol.) 50 - •• ••..•• ...... -
Ditto ditto ... .... .... 40
Ditto, Thirels 61. 13s. 4d.... :ji dis.
London, Salisbury, and

_ .
Yeovil ........ ........ 116......
Londotpierry&Coleraino 271/
Londonderry and Ennis-
killen ... 2334 ...... ... ..... .....
Dilanchcster•Bu.xton,and
Matlock 3 ...... 1 % ••••• ...... %a
Manchester, Sheffield,
and Lincolnshire IOO
Do. Quarters (No. 1) 13 . — ..., —
Ditto ditto (No. 2)... 25
Ditto ditto (No. 3)... 7%
Ditto and Grimsby.... 25
Ditto ditto . ........ 7
Ditto ditto .
Ditto Sheffield and
Lincolnshire 7% - IMO

NOVEMBER 23, 1847.