The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-25 00:00:00

THE SUN, _LONDON, T

HAMBURGH MAIL.
HAMBURGH, MAY 21.—1 n consequence of the in-
creased prices of wheat in England they also rose
here. On the other hand they have fallen pretty con-
siderably in Holland. Accordingly the tendency to
rise was considerably checked, and wheat did not
show any improvement in to-day's market. The
supplies of rye are not more than sufficient for our
daily demand, therefore the prices have not much re-
ceded; but purchases for delivery in from eight to
fourteen days may be made for 10 to 15 dollars
cheaper than for immediate delivery. The supplies
of barley are large, and prices have fallen 4 to 8
dollars, so that the demand is dull ; it is less in
demand, and may be purchased some dollars lower.
DANzic, MAY 17.—Our market was again very
brisk last week, for nearly a thousand lasts of wheat
changed hands at last Monday's prices, namely, 700
lasts from on board, and 300 lasts from the ware-
houses. The highest price paid was from 800 to 865

florins.
The accounts received to-day from England, again
caused some excitement, and our merchants went to
market with some anxiety. For the best wheat
900 fl. were asked, but only 850 were given. As the
whole 270 lasts were disposed of at 840f1., and 128
good coloured for 815 to 8101 There was not much
rye at market to-day and prices were high.
ST. PETERSBURG, MAY 11.—After enjoying three
days of the most lively spring weather, during which
we had a temperature of 19 deg. R. in the shade, the
change of wind to the east has brought in very cold
weather to-day. The
_lsaac's bridge was replaced a
week since, and it is at this moment standing, as
there was no appearance of ice in the Ladoga. We
learn from official reports that on the 9th the sea was
clear from ice to the distance of only about ten wersts
from the shore.

HamnußoH, MAY 19.—We learn, from good
authority, that a law respecting the German press,
which has been so much talked of, will be decided in
a few weeks in the German Diet. The press itself
has become rather quiet respecting the law in the
press, though this should seem to be the moment to
direct public attention more than ever to the subject.
Those who looked with so much impatience for the
new law on the press, have suddenly become very
still. We never participated in the exaggerated hopes
that were entertained of the new law, and expressed
ourselves to that effect a month ago.
FRONTIERS OF GALICIA, MAT 10.—The_DOMirla-

tion of the Archduke Albrecht to the post of Viceroy
of Galicia, with Cracow for his residence, is still
spoken of, and the splendour of an imperial court in
the ancient capital on the Vistula would undoubtedly
be a powerful bond to attach the Polish nobility to
the imperial family, especially since the death of the
Archduke Charles the youthful Prince comes into
the possession of great wealth, and therefore the prof-
fered assistance on the part of the King of Bavaria
may be dispensed with.—llumburgh papers, May 21.

STATE OF TRADE.
NORWICII.—This city begins to feel a general de-
pression of trade in all its branches, owing to the
state of the money market. Our mohair manufacture,
which generally employs about 2,000 hands, has been,
and is, partially suspended. The Albion mills are
closed, Lakenham mills are doing little, and the yarn
factory is not in full work. The silk mills are not
working full time, and employment is also falling off
in other manufactures. Both in the city and
county, shopkeepers complain of the stagnation
of trade, and travellers cannot obtain orders to
anything like the usual extent at this season.
This state of things is attributed in a great
measure to excessive railway speculation. Opinions
on this subject are much at variance, as opinions
always will be, without a proper foundation of facts.
Some who have been injured by railways consider
that they will be the ruin of the country, while
others, who have been greatly benefited by them,
maintain, that the country could not have gone
on without them. In this district, as well as
in others, railways have had the effect of stimulat-
ing trade to some extent, by bringing buyers
from a distance. The supply and distribution of
goods from the laity warehouses and shops are car-
ried on by a far less number of persons than might
at first be supposed. The railway has had the effect
of diminishing rather than increasing the merely
distributive and old carrying trade of the city, and
the increase of railways in any direction will cer-
tainly have that effect to a still greater extent, be-
cause country shopkeepers naturally prefer going to
the original markets for goods to buying from pat-
terns and samples. At the same time the railways
have given our wholesale houses more speedy and
easier access to country districts, and more particu-
larly to the fen district, where they do a large
business. In respect to our manufactures, railways
have been highly beneficial as a means of rapid
transit; but in consequence of the excess of railway
speculation having diverted capital, to a great extent,
out of its legitimate channel, many mills in the North
are now entirely closed, and some mills in this city,
as before stated, are either closed or not in full work.
This, considering the high prices of provisions at
the present time, is a very serious matter. It
is certain, however, that our fancy good; trade has
very considerably revived within the last two
years; that a far greater extent of business has
been done than formerly, and that some of our
manufacturers have not been able to execute their
orders in the time required. They now produce
cheap fancy goods, for which there has been a great
demand, which still continues, and if designing were
more encouraged this trade might be still further in-
creased. Norwich is unsurpassed in the excellency
of her fabrics, but, as yet, has done little towards
rivalling the French or Scotch designs. Our manu-
facturers seldom take the lead in any article ; they
are too cautious to originate anything, preferring to
follow in the wake of their more enterprising
brethren. The trade is now hanging between the
two seasons, and as yet there has been a slow demand
for summer goods.—Norfolk Chronicle.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT- GARDEN.—On
Saturday last her Majesty's box was occupied by the
Marquis and Marchioness of Normanby. Viscount and
Viscountess Barrington, the Hon. Miss Barrington, and
the Hon. Percy Barrington. There were present, his
Excellency the Hanoverian Minister, the Danish Minis-
ter, Count Reventlow, Count Kielmansegge, the Prince
Francois de Lichtenstein, the Duke and Duchess of
Beaufort and Lady Blanche Somerset, the Dowager
Duchess of Bedford and Lady Rachel Russell, the Mar-
quis of Douro, the Marquis of Headfort, Earl Granville,
Viscount and Viscountess Castlereagh, Viscount Canter-
bury, Viscount and Viscountess Maidstone, Mr. and
Lady Eleanor Graham, Viscount Exmouth, Count Po-
tocki, Lord George Powlett, Lord Henry Lennox, M.P.,
Lord Suffield, Lord Alexander Lennox, Lord George
Manners, Lord and Lady William Powlett, Lord Aber-
dour, Mr. and Lady Caroline Sanford, the Hon. Sir
Edward and Lady Buller, Hon. Mrs. Phillips, Hon.
George Miles, Hon F. Byron, Sir William and
Lady de Bathe, lady Harley, Sir Jaques Clif-
ton, Sir Bellingham Graham, Sir Arthur Aston, Sir
Henry Webb, Sir Clayton and Lady East, LAy Jodrell,
Sir William and Lady Molesworth, Lady Macfarlane, Sir
Charles Kent, Sir Jasper and Lady Atkinson, Sir Jtihn
and Lady Campbell, Hon. Charles Hanbury, Sir Ben-
jamin Hall, lion. James Byng, Sir James and Lady
Ross, Sir Charles Marshall, Sir Richard Quentin, W.
H. Gregory, Esq., M.P., Henry Baring, Esq • M.P., H.
T. Hope, Esq., Henry Greville, Esq., F. F. Courtenay,
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Esq., Admiral Mittord, Admiral Sykes, Mr. and Misses'
Morior, Colonel Thornton, Colonel Derville Colonel
cohian,
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Northland,. Colonel Blane, Captain Hood, John Den-
mhsatoruiens,
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Villebois; Mrs. Ashton Yates, H. Halsey Esq.. Mrs.
Crawahay, Captain Riddell, A.' Bernal, Esq
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PORTLAND • frARDODit, Cr REFUGE AND IBitictaiell'
WATER —The works at Cherbourg were opened in great
pomp in the presence of the French Empress, &c., &c.
If her most gracious Majesty Queen Victoria would
please to condescend to be present at Portland on the
commencement of the great national work there, it
would be a grettt satisfaction, and become an historical
fact worthy of Britain's Queen —Bath Journal.
The Portland Harbour of Refuge and Breakwater
Bill received the royal assent on the 11th inst. We give
this vselcome news, and think it is now time to suggest
that, as Mr. John Harvey, postmaster, of Weymouth, has
a claim on the press, to state that his exertions have
been very instrumental in this great cause Of humanity,
and naval and commercial interests of the nation at
large, and that he thereby has a just claim of gratitude
from the public, especially- in the line of railroads lead-
ing from Weymouth. We beg to suggest that sub-
scriptions be opened in his behalf, in a similar manner
as for Mr. Rowland Hill.—Mid.
On the 15th and 16th of May, 40,000 mackerel
were caught in the west bay, Weymouth, of the best

quality, in excellent condition.—lbid
THE DOG AND THE ANTELOPE.—The ship Syria,
Captain Symonds, which arrived on Friday last, from
Bombay, brought to Liverpool a very fine antelope, which
was readily disposed of to Mr. Atkins, of the Zoological
Gardens, for 18/. The animal would have been imtne •
diately removed to the gardens, but not having been en-
tered at the Custom House, some objection was made to
its leaving the ship, and it was allowed to remain. On
Sunday night, as the watchman belonging to the dock
trust—the vessel being in the Albert Dock—was going
his rounds, be boarded the Syria, accompanied by his
dog, which was considered to be a very quiet and inof-
fensive aninvil. On passing the cage, it is supposed the
antelope put his head out, and the dog instantly flew at
the poor animal, seized him by the jaw, and held on
stoutly. This probably being the first time that the dog
had tasted venison, he seemed to relish it, for no beating
or kicking bad any effect upon him, and he did not loose
his hold till his eye was burst out. The owner has made
a claim on the dock committee for the cost of the ante-
lope, less the value of the skin and carcase, which are
worth about 21., and the legal adviser of the dock estate
having decided that the claim is valid, it has been al-
lowed.—Liverpool Mercury.
A letter from Dresden says that forty students of
the University have been severely punished for having
been present at the meetings dangerous to the State and
public order.

THE THEATRES. '

PRINCESS'S.

Yesterday evening was presented at this theatre,
Hamlet, in consequence of the engagement of Mr.
Macready for a limited number of nights ; the cha-
racters in the piece being cast in such a manner as
hest to carry out the powerful character of the great
tragedian. Of the excellence of Mr. Macready's
Hamlet it is unnecessary to speak, and we, therefore,
turn our attention from one whose brilliant talents
are already acknovNledged and appreciated, to those
who sustained the other characters. Mrs. Warner,
as the Queen, was excellent, and the performance
of Miss E. Stanley in Ophelia was effective.
Mr. J. Webster as Laertcs sustained the character
well, and, though last not least, Polonius was
exceedingly well represented by Mr. Granby. A
more effective cast in Hamlet could not be, each part
being well conceived and sustained, and the jarring
effect of tame and ineffective minor characters
playing to the performance of a master genius
was entirely obviated. The strongest symptoms
of approbation were manifested by the audience,
and at the fall of the curtain, Air. Macready
and Mrs. Warner were loudly called for. A very
amusing farce, entitled A Wife for an Hour, followed.
The many jokes and points told admirably with the
spectators, and at its conclusion it was much applauded.
The farce of the Sleeping Draught (for the fourth
time at this theatre) concluded the entertainments,
and tbrmt d an admirable wind up to them. It was
well received, and the audience departed after a really
good evening's amusement.

SADLER'S WELLS,
An overflowing house was most agreeably enter-
tained by the performance (for the first time) at this
theatre last night of the tragedy of Bertram, and a
comic drama, called Charles the Second. Maturin's
tragedy of Bertram has been so frequently before the
public, and so fully known and appreciated, that it
needs no remarks from us to recommend it to the
favourable reception of a discerning public. As pro-
duced at this theatre, it has certainly lost none of its
attractions, and the mode in which it was put upon
the stage was such as to reflect the fullest credit upon
the enterprising management of Mr. Phelps. The
characters were all well sustained; and, en passaut,
we mention that Bertram was pourtrayed in a
most masterly style by Mr. Phelps, while the
the characters of Sir Aldebrand and the Prior of St.
Anselm, the former borne by Mr. H. Marston and the
latter by Mr. G. Bennett, were shown with the
greatest truthfulness. And we shall not be consi-
dered as erring on flattery's side when we accord to
Miss Laura Addison the fullest meed of praise to the
natural and impressive manner in which she repre-
sented Imogine. Upon each succeeding occasion that
we are called upon to express our opinions upon this
very talented artiste, we notice a marked and rapid
progress in her onward march to the summit of well-
merited histrionic fame. The inferior characters of
the piece were sustained in a respectable and credit•
able manner. The entertainments of the evening
concluded by an amusing comic drama, called
Charles the Second, in which Mr. H. Marston, Mr.
Hoskins, and Miss Huddart and Wal'ack, sustained
the principal characters. The tragedy of Bertram
was announced for repetition this evening.