The Sun.
London, England, 1840-02-10 00:00:00

SOMETHING NEW.

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Letters for ROY AL WEDDING SUNS
was received at The Sun Office ; but this day
the number has increased beyond all calculation
—so much so, indeed, that the Post-office autho-
rities refused to deliver the Letters without an
order from the Proprietor of The Sun.

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LONDON :
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1840.

HER MAJESTY'S MARRIAGE.

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On this day, when the minds of nearly the wholo
people are given up to festive thoughts, .oust plunge
into the same stream, and say a few words of her MA-

JESTY'S marriage.
This day has made her, MAJESTY, so far as the na-
tural relations of affection can overcome the artificial
rehtions of society, dependent or another. She has
given up that youthful liberty, which however joyous,
is less sweet than mutual dependence and mutual kind-
ness. She has changed the freedom of sprightly
youth, for the coaling restraints cf staid and matronly
years. She has vowed at the altar to love and obey
another human being, and though still our Queen, is
no longer exclusively her own mistress. That great
change in her situation must be the fountain whence flow
our observations.

Henceforth Prince ALBERT, though constitutionally
he is nothing, will be considered morally responsible for
many of her MAJESTY'S actions. To her people it is a
subkct of great satisfaction to know that her MAJESTY,
casting aside the claims of etiquette, has wedded the hus-
band of her choice; and that in all respects, as far as the
human character can be developed at his time of life—
suitableness of age, excellent bringing up, considerable
natural abilities, a handsome person, and many useful
accomplishments—Prince ALBERT is worthy of the QUEEN.
To hope too much from him could only lead to disappoint-
ment ; but certainly the nation will expect great attention
—not to say undeviating devotion—to the Lady who has ele-
vated him, and the most assiduous care which a hus-
band can take of the interests and affections of a wife.
The nation, not demanding from Prince ALBERT more
than an accomplished and weli-educated man can perform,
will nit forgive him if the happiness of her MAJESTY, with
;chick he is charged, should suffer in his keeping.

Though her MAJESTY'S reign has been short, it has
already become distinguished. She is the first Sovereign
of her race who has ascended the throne free from the
sectarian prejudices which were so sedulously inculcated in
her predecessors, and the first who reigns over a com-
lettly united people. The three first GEmeEs were
the Kings of a sect and a party—the fourth GEORGE
and WILLIAM IV., were the reluctant and unwil-

ling instruments of the transition to a complete
fusion of the people ; but her MAJESTY knows no dis-
tinction of sect or creed, and is the Queen of the
whole free and tolerant nation. Since her acessiont
she has acted up to this character, and carried out the grea
principle which sbe found for tbe first time established on her

We might dilate on many similar topics—we must,
however, content ourselves with saying; that since the ac-
cession of the House of Brunswick to the Throne, the
career of England has been eminently glorious among the
nations. we look not to her wars, not to her triumphs in
arms, but to her immense and sublithe discoveries in
geography, in chemistry, and, in short. in all the sciences,
and in the mechanic arts, which havo a 4 once made her the
benefactress of mankind, and esabied her to send
her colonies, and fix her name and language in
many larids of which the existenoe was not dreamed
when the first GEORGE was called, to the Throne. It
may not ba our destiny that the next century and a-half
should be equally rich its useful progi•ess, and equally gle-

rious in sublime discoveries. But Prince ALBERT is to be

the father off' a new race of • Sovereigns, and their reputa-
tion will much depend upon the future even exceedink the
past.

At a new epoch—the foundation of a new dynasty,
it may be allowed us to look at the principal characteristic
of society. The great multitude is everywhere awake,
and becoming sensible both of their power and their rights.
If the reign of the Brunswick dynasty have been eminent
for vast diF.coveries in the physical sciences, it may be
anticipated from this awakening of the people that
the next century will be distingushad for its moral
and social improvements. The beginnin of the reign of
VICTORIA, notwithstanding some drawbacks, is of happy
augury to this social progress; and if Prince ALBERT
should possess any of that most useful knowledge which
teaches Princes to,go with the current of human affairs, in-
stead of directing or thwarting them, we may look for
even greater triumphs for society—but moral triumphs—
under the COBURG DYNASTY, than under the Housß of
BRUNSWICK.

Such is our wish on this day. We hope that after

times may look on it with similar feelings to those of the
present time, and call it an auspicious day, and bless the
almost unexampled circumstance of mutual affection dic-

sting a Royal Marriage, as the Inginning of a new and

happier state for mankind. We tuM that 'the union,
which appears farmed to give happiness to the individuals,
may realise the warmest and proudest expectations, and

be the harbinger of &eat improvement in all the domes-
tic affections, in all the charities of life, and of many

ages of uninterrupted, peaceful, national progress.

Madrid letters and Papers of the Ist inst. have reached
us. The Mini,ters mill have a majority in the New
Cortes. The capital was tranquil. file Five per Cents.
were at 28 for cash.

The Paris Journals of Friday and Saturday have all
been received. The Temps states that the Duke of SAAR
COBURG-GOTHA will proceed from Landon to Paris to
arrange, in the name of his brother, the dowry of the
Princess VICTOIRB of Saxe Coburg Gotha, the affianced
bride of the Duke DE NEMOURS. The marriage is to take
place in April. According to a Gorman journal it will
be celebrated at Brussels.
Lord BROUGHAM arrived Paris on Fritlay night.
A motion of M. GAUGIER, for excluding public lune-

tionaries, placemen, and pensioners fromi seats in the
French Chamber of Deputes, was lost by a majority of
twenty-fear votes—there being 174 votes for the motion,
and 198 against it.
The Moniteur states that since 1810, 64,587 slaves have
been set free in the French colonies.

An express from the French Consul at Barcelona, dated
the 30th ult., states " that three Aratian privateers were
cruising to the east of Cape de Gat (province of Almeira),
and that three merchantmen were compelled on the 23i
ult. to seek protection under the leitteries of Fort San
Pedro. -

The" Eastern question contir.uca to excite intense -in-
terest in Paris.. The Paella. of i 3 reported to have
declared to the French and English Consuls that he will
put all to the decision of the sword, and that nothing shall
induce him to yield a hand's-breadth cf territory.
BO UR S E.—Pams, SATURDAY, FEB 8.

First iflgtest Lowest - Last
Price Pr.i.c.o. Price. Frice
French 5 per Cents ll2 75 ... 112 08 ... 112 70 ... 112 75
4% per Cents lOB .., RA ... 108 ... 108
4 per Cents lO4 ~ 104 ... 104 ... 104
3 per Cents Bl :30 .. it 30 ... 81 30 ... 81 40
Bank of France 3lBO ...:cao ...31..0 ...313.1
Latfitte Bank I,ooof. Sh lO5O ...10:,0 ...SOSO —.l 50

Belgian Bank ---
955 ... Ofil, :.. 953 ...67 50
5 per Cents
3 per Cents 7O 90 ... 70 93 .. 70 85 ... 70 95
United States Bank Loan 93 ... 91, ... 99 ... V. 9

Spanish Active... 27% ... 27% ... 27% ... 27%
Passive 7 ... 7 ... 7 ... 7
New Ocferred
Old Deferred 714 ... 77, ... 7% ... 714
Portuguese 3 per Cents u3.14 ... :.,1 ... 2341 ... 20
Neapolitan
lonian 102% ... 102 ... 101) ... 102%
..--

ItAILWAYSHARDS.
610 ... U'26 ... 610 .„ 1125
St. Germain
Versailles, R. 13 stl3 ... 530 ... 5-5 ... WO
L.B. CBI ... 383 ... 3;7 50 ... 3.1
Orleans
.
460 ...4th? ... 460 ...460
..
Strasburg to Bale 3a6 23 ... :97 50 ... 2C3 75 ... 066
Nulliausen to Thann . CO ... 4S) ... 4::.0 ... 43) c 5

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.

CITY, TiVELY2 O'CLOCK.
A Jamaica mail arrived this morning, by which we have re-
ceived Jamaica papers to the 4th of January.
The accounts from all the islands were *auerally favourable.

A Brazil mail has arrived, by which we have received the
Price Current of the 20th December. .

Coffee—little doing and no alteration in prices. Shipments
in December, 88,750 bags. The issue of new paper money
had amounted to 4,000 contos, being two-thirds of the credit
granted. Stocks, small sales made at 79i to 79/.

BUENOS AYRES Papers, Nov. 23. These papers
state that addresses have been presented to Rosas from vari-
ous parts of the country. The conduct of the army of General
Echaque:is spoken of in very glowing terms.
No news from Monte Video or Entre Rios.
Exchange, 3 Ad. prem. to 3 I-16.1. per dollar.
Nearly all the shops in the City are closed, and business is
at a stand.

THE MARKET.-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE.

The continuation of boisterous weather has occasioned the ar-
rivals of all descriptions of Grain to be small, and has caused the
trade to be nearly in a state of stagnation. The attendance of
buyers was thin. Wheat sold at former prier's. Barley very dull,
at List quotations. in Beans, Peas, and Oats, the transactions have
been few at previous rates. Flour heavy in sale.

PRICES ON BO
Wheat, fled (old) 553. 735.
-White (old) 655. 80s.
Red (1839) 541. Fill.
Fine f2l. 63,
--
---- Superfine tits. t3ss.
White. (113311)....69, I;4s.
- ---- Fine 66s. Wis.
?as.
---Forci,gnfree 602. 8.25.
Ryii see: 40s.
Barley 30e. 313e.'
nrinding 130 s. rae.
-- Malting A 391. iss.
Malt "' sBs, 655.
• Fine New 6iis. 148.
I?ease, Grey, New 1474. 3s.
▪ Maple New .
- White 355. 403.
Eeilcrs 40s. 42i.'
ARRIVALS OF GRAIN IN LC
Wheat.
English I 4,712 qrs. I 0,

ARD OF sPIr
Beana, Striait new, 44s 451
(old) s.—s.
-- Tick (new) 36s
(old)
Harrow (new) 98,4r5.
maw -
Oats, Feed -_s,--s,
.-- New • .3,274
Poland
New °G 2!•41.
rotator, 29-325.
Now
--- Scotch :;c9i.92s.
Irish 225. ... 255.27 t .
Flour Town (per sack).— 59.; 62,.
Secauds 54- 5Fs
North Country 50, 52
Bran l5 .13
INDON DURING LAST WEKK.
arley. ~,Ls. r
,165 qrs. 11,551 in.; 7,316 sackg-
-42 a,4131, I ---
IS -- brli.

Irish -
Foreign ..... 1 9.5::8
SMITHFIELD MARKET,
Beasts and Sheep in large supply. Seats and prime old Downs
sold readily at an advance of full 2d. par stone. Veal firm, at
former rates; and fine Porkers advanced a little, and sold freely.
Beasts, 2,919; Sheep, 21,700; Pigs, 421; Calves, 67.
Most of the other Markets were closed.

LORD BROUGHAM AND THE KENDAL ME-
CHANICS.—A vote of thanks to Lord Brougham was passed
at a general meeting of the members of the Kendal Mechanics'
News-room, on Monday night last. The following is a copy
of the letter whi .h was written to his Lordship by the Secre-
tary, in the name of the subscribers :—" Kendal, Feb. 4,
1840. My Lord,—At a meeting. of the Kendal Mechanics'
News-room last night, a v.,te of thanks was unanimously
passed, for your Lordship's straightforward and manly conduct
in Parliament during the p•esent Session. With the expression
of my own thanks to your Lordship, for your Lordship's
preciable services to the labouring classes of this kingdom, I
beg to subscribe myself your Lordship's most obedient humble
servant, dAstEs SPEnDING, Secretary.
ANOTHER CIIURCII-RATE DEFEATED.—At
a vestry in the parish :funßd rfoomr itchy; Srte.pair Leonard, tatr hde,
church 111icldle,seinK :
u
held on Friday, Mr. Brooke, in the chair, it was proposed to
layeldn
airgatepaish cie
of 4d.
in the
p
s salary, beadle's hat, wine, Mr.
Bateman, of the Poplar Institution, proposed an amendment
for the onsideration of the rate to be adjourned for six months,
which was carried; .

accession to the Throne. She hari admitted her subjects
to office without distinction of creed; and his set an ca.
ample which after times must itnitate and carry further,
On this point Prince ALBERT wili be fully ready to sup-.
port her MAJESTY. Bred up in the enlightened principle,
of tolerant Germany, he will confirm her wise resolutions
while he and she humbly rely on their own faith—not to
question the faith of others.
Notwithstanding the apparently litege Civil List which
was settled on qmen VICTORIA, far purposes of State, her
MaJasry is known to be a judicious economist. She has
paid her father's debts; she has taken on herself the en-
gagements her mother contracted in bringing her up ;
she has made a handsome allowance to the children of her
late uncle, cud predecessor; she has pai3, out of her own
funds, all the pensions of the old servants of the Royal
Family ; she has encouraged the arts, and withal she has
saved money. In our country economy is a much prized
virtue, and Prince ALBERT will be aware that to secure for
her NlarEsry the love of her people, and even the safety
of her Throne, he must not suffer this bright feature of her
MAJESTY'S character to be tarnished.