The Sun.
London, England, 1841-01-07 00:00:00

‘, TO THE ELECTORS OF WALSALL.

" We, the friends of the abolition of the Corn-laws, in
Bolton, assembled at a public tea party, address you on
behalf of the great principle of justice—our devotion
to which we are here met to testify.
" You will be called upon soon to arbitrate between
the oppressor and oppressed—between the sons of mo-
nopoly and the children of industry—between the
wealthy few and the millions who earn their bread by
the sweat of their brow. Do we doubt that ycur ver-
dict will be just ? To doubt the result of the forth-
coming struggle would be to question y.)ur title to the
character of Englishmen, patriots, and Christians.
" Our enemies have dared to make your borough the
arena for fighting a great battle between the landlord
aristocracy and the people—they have dared to ask you
to support their unholy monopoly at the expense of
your rights as citizens, as fathers, and employers.
your
ask you in fact to sacrifice your interests, to vio-
late your sacred duties, to forfeit the smiles of your own
approving consciences, and the, respect of your fellow-
countrymen, and all for what ?—that a few thousand
already rich landowners may luxuriate at the expense of
the tears and sufferings of the people. This is the
true character of the contest.

" Prepare, then, electors of Walsall, for the holy
struggle, and be assured that our warmest wishes for
its triumphant issue, and most heartfelt sympathy for
your sacrifices and labours will attend you.
(Agreed to unanimously, at a meeting of from 700 to
800 persons.)
JAS. ARROWSMITH, Mayor
Bolton, Lancashire, Jan. 2, 1841.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

MANCHESTER-TUESDAY EVENING.

The appearance of the Chester entry to-day seemed to
be more attractive than any absolute desire for business.
There really was nothing done. 500 to 10, twice over,
against Morning Star for the Derby, and (rather sub rosa)
200 to 8 against Sir Hans, appeared to us the extent of the
bettings. Offers, however, were numerous; 15 were pro-
posed to be given against the field for the Chester Cup ;
20 to I offered against any horse. 500 to 20 was offered
in a sterling qua, ter against either of Mr. Collett's; 200
to 7 was asked. Nothing was said upon any of the other
events. The general opinion was that Bloomsbury will
have the top weight, with not less than 9st. 10Ib. So
much depends upon the handicapping, that nothing like
business can, in reason, be expected until after the 14th,
THE OAKS AND ST. LEGER..—NOthing done.

STATE OF TRADE.

(From the Manchester Guardian.)
MANCHESTER.—The near approach of the time when
the arrival of the overland and Levant mails may be ex-
pected, has caused a tailing-off in the purchases for those
markets, and the German buyers not having yet begun
their operations, the market has been very quiet during
the last few days. Yesterday, the demand both for
goods and yarn—especially the latter—was very limited ;
but, as cotton has again advanced, holders were per-
fectly firm in price, and the limi ed business done was at.
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the rates of the preceding week.
ROCHDALE FLANNEL MARKET, JAN. 4.—To-day

we have had a better demand for finished goods, but in
other departments there is no improvement to report ;
and prices remain the same as Lst week. There is no
change in the wool market.
HUDDERSFIELD MARKET, JAN. Li.—The market,
to-day, was dul;er than that of last we( k, but there
nothing to create devondeney, a 5 most of di^ mills are
in full work, and orders, for exportation, are such i S to
keep the operatives in Lir employment. N r h,ve
prices receded, all new :stiles maintaining their sand.
In the warehouses there is co change for the worse.
Woois are stationary in price.

LICENSED VICTUALLERS'

ASYLUM.

The Anniversary Ball, in aid of the funds of this ad-
mirable Institution, took place on Tuesday at the London
Tavern. The Licensed Victuallets' Asylum stands so
prominently forward amongst the first of those benevolent
societies with which the metropolis abounds, and the esta-
blishment of which reflects so much credit upon th r phil-
anthropy and foresight of the age in w hieh we lice, that
any especial allusion here to the ber.fits which it confers
upon those who 6:0 the recipients of them, may be con-
sidered an act of supererogation. It may be as well,
however, to observe in passing, that many an aged mem-
tr_r of the trade, who at one time never expected to be
obliged to have recourse to the Asylum, now find within
its walls that home which, but for its formation, they
would probably have been obliged to seek iu a place
less in accerd,nce Ilia' their previous habits and
ings When, the .various comforts which the Asylum af-
fords to those who are constrained to participate in them,
are considered, it is not surprising to find that it has a
host of friends, nor that they should take every oppor-
tunity of manifesting their sympathy' in the object which it
has in view. This was shown last evening by the attend.
ance of a numerous and highly rerpecteble company, for
whose enjoyment every means were put into requisition by
this Committee of Management,
Dancing commenced at eight o'clock, and continued in
every variety of feral during the evening, under the able
direction of Mr. Bessell, the master of the ceremonics,whose
services were gratuitously given upon the occasion. Mr.
Adams's celebrated quadrille band officiated in the orchestra,
and gave infinite satisfaction to the company. The services
of Mr. Adams were, like those of the master of the cere-
monies gratuitous. The refreshments provided by Messrs.
Bathe and Breach, the proprietors of the tavern, were
ample, and of the best description. Upon the whole a:more
admirably arranged entertainment it was impossible to be
present at. The Chairman of the Asylum and the Com-
mittee were unremitting in their endeavours to afford sa-
tisfaction to their friends; and if we may judge from the
variety of happy faces that we saw around us, there can be
little doubt but they succeeded in attaining their desire
most effectively.
The eompany retired from the festive scene at an early
hour this morning. highly delighted with it. Wo appre-
hend that the funds of the Asylum will be materially im-
proved by the receipts of last evening—. A consummation
most devoutly to be wished."—Morning Advertiser.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
(LLOYDS.)

LONDON, JAN. 6.—There has been a heavy fall of snow
during the night.
RAMSGATE, J.N. s.—Arrived the Osprey, Davey, from
James River ; Britannia, Hipplewhite, and Herring, Stod-
dart, Quebec. The Industry, Sausine, from Bordeaux to
Bremen, which put into here 3d inst., has sprung a leak,
and must discharge to repair.
DEAL, JAN. 5 —Wind E. N. E., fresh breeze.—Sailed
the outward hound. A schooner is on shore on the Good•
win Sends.
LIVERPOOL, JAN. s.—Wind N.E.—Sailed the John
Walker, Gaskin, for New Orleans ; Columbine, Walsh,
ditto ; Virginian, Allen, Ncw York ; Beverly, Braver,
from Quebec to this port, was stranded in Red Wharf Bay
yesterday, and is expected to become a wreck—crew saved',;
IL M. S. Merlin, and Earl of Bridgewater steamer, were
in contact this morning off the George's Picr, the latter
sunk, the former was unable to proceed with the Irish
mails. The bowsprit, beams, knees, and bulwarks of a
smack appal ently, washed on shore thin morning at the
Magazines. The Columbia steamer, for Halifax, was unable
to get out of dock this morning in consequence of the N. E.
wind cutting off the tide, but she will proceed this evening.
JAN. s.—The Vixen, Finlay, which arrived at the Cape of
Good Ilope, Oct. 10, from this port, was fired into by a
brig, on the morning; of the 31st Aug. Nlem. —The Vixen,
no doubt WAS the schooner fired at by her AldatY
packet Nlaviet, on the supposition of her bring a pirate.
DOVER, JAN. 4.—Off port the Foxhound, Blake, t
the South Seas ; Fiorentia, Goodwyn, Manilla : DIEMED
Greenivood, R;o Janeiro. The barque Ecoi„ no. on
31y4, ,of
Shields, abandoned, was passed in lat. 44, iby
Entrprise, of St. John's, New Brunswick.
Ocean Queen, Rei-
firoonm-rur,,JiialeNe. 4E. T-iw
aArrdr i ve Island.th e
Ro-
bertson, N V. to N. N. E , strong
FALMOUTII, JAN. 4.—Wind N.
N.
schooner coaling from tF
house II l 3d
gales and violent squalls.—•,
Venus, Gibson, of Newcas- io
Tole, Instant,
e
westward was seen tosggooadloi.wnkvotf
during a tremendous, rhe
YARMOUTH, JAN. a•-"
AN. s.—lt blew a heavy gale from the N. -1g
LowssTorsE, a
tle, came on shore near
F N.E.last night, several vessels parted their 'lo
to the
Quebec, Bay from
Scratby.
cables. The - AI
land, has arrived in the Roads with loss of bulwarks, &c.
6ed a
t on
rjl theog ge l-1
ab Octoberandon in d , hat.
she
had e
4I . l n o)91
,xin a, larged
brig;as wCS ,10
w th a black riband, bowsprit and topmasts gone, the letters
Ddt h Antof
TLE being the haat three letters of the port she belongs
Co, painted on her stern.
HARWICH, JAN. s.—Tile Barbary, Dove, from Newcas-
tle to Woodbridge, in entering the haven last nigat,
grounded on the bar, and it is expected wily become a
wreck.

PORTiMOUTII, JAN. s.—Wind N.N.E.—Sailed the
George IV, Ward, Calcutta.
COWLS, JAN, 5. —The Theodore, Kerner, Bridgern3n,
from Batavia, to Rotterdam, in entering the harbour this
morning, grounded and remains.
BRISTOL, JAN. s.—Tile Venus, ran down Channel yea.
terday, got on shore on Black-stone and is reported to
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have gone to pieces ; crew saved.

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STATE OF THE ICE oN THE REGENT'S
CA=NAL, &c.—lt often happens that the ice in the Regent'll7ofit
Park is excellent, from the exposed situation of the water ci
The Serpentine and the canal in St. James's Park arc ti 9.
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longer safe. The ice has been excellent during the lase
six days. On Tuesday the following were among the prin. .7..-terii
cipal performers, who introduced new evolutions which our- „
prised even adepts in the science :—Sir William Newton, -'1".7
Captain Trotter, Messrs. Chilton and Shepherd. Among teed
the other leaders were Lord Cantilupe, Mr. R. Gordon, ;.
Mr. Stavely, and Mr. Henry Chilton. The circles are
nightly prepared by watering. Prince Albert having
joined the club, a diminutive gold :late is now being made
for his Royal Highness to wear at the buttonhole of his
coat. The usue,i, ina;enia is one. of silver.