The Sun.
London, England, 1848-04-05 00:00:00

THE CORN TRADE.

The weather has undergone a decided improvement
, during the last few days; indeed but little rain has fallen
since the commencement of the week, and though the
land is still very wet in some districts, in others it
has become sufficiently dry to allow of field-
work being resumed. Since Wednesday a good
deal of spring corn has been sown, and if next
e quantity of wheat fast year's growth remaining
week should prove favourable, great exertions will
be made to get in the remainder of the crops. The re-
ports from the agricultural districts are in other respects
more cheering than might, considering the long conti-
nuance of wet weather, have been expected; the young
wheat plant is stated on the whole to wear a
healthy, aspect; there are certainly no complaints
of its being backward; on the contrary, if any fears are
fact that hat
farmersthis
is
have not
entertained, they arise from an appearance of premature
luxuriance o
likely to lead to any harm is tolerably evident
as
froin
t
the ;
bu
ha
lately generally
manifested
a
greater desire to sell than earlier in the season. That
thin the hands of the producers is •
fully as great as is
usually the case at the corresponding period of the year
%le have very little doubt, and if the next harvest
should prove an early one, we should
w
re-
quire very little assistance from abroad; !3trilopaltheystaof our stecke is not such as to render us independent
of foreign supplies; and it may thereforebe re-
garded as a somewhat singular circumstance, and ono
strongly indicative of he depressed state of mercan-
tile enterprise, that Inc recent occurrences on the
Continent, and the present unsettled state of politics,
should have exercised no influence on the corn trade.
We need scarcely say that we sincerely hope that
the peace of Europe may not be disturbed; but with
affairs in the position they now are on the Continent,
a collision between some of the Great Powers is by
no means an unlikely event. In ordinary times this
would have been sufficient to have led to speculation.
in many articles of produce, and none sooner than
in bread stuff; ; hut the commercial crisis of 1847
has so completely prostrated credit that no one feels
disposed to enter into fresh engagements attended with
any kind of risk. The trade in grain consequently re-
mains in the same dull state as before, and far from any
rise having been caused by the doubt and uncertainty
which unquestionably attaches to the future (for if
war should unhappily break out, this country might
find it difficult to obtain supplies, in ease it should'
hereafter be found necessary to import), the ten-
dency of prices has been, and still continues, down-
wards. The accounts from 811 the leading provincial"
markets agree in character. Buyers have everywhere
acted with the utmost caution, and holders have evinced
more anxiety to rtalise, the value of wheat has given
way. From the western and north-western parts
of the kingdom we learn that rather increased supplies
had come forward, and at Bristol, Gloucester, Bir-
mingham, &c., the turn had in most cases
been in favour of the buyer. At the principal
shipping ports on the east coast, as well as at the lead-
ing agricultural markets in the interior, the deliveries
from the growers have recently been somewhat more
literal than before, which circumstance, together with
the discouraging accounts from the chief consuming
towns, have cattsed a reduction of Is. to 2s. per quaver.
Our letters from Scotland also describe the when, t
trade as having become very depressed. The reports from
Edinburgh and Glasgow of Wednesday inform us that
the weather had improved, and that outdoor occupations
had been resumed. Farmers bad, nevertheless, it seems,
contrived to bring good supplies to market, and the
inquiry having been exceedingly slow, prices had given
way both for Wheat and Oats, but the value of Barley
had rather risen.—Mark-lane Express.

NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
Copy of Treasury Minute, dated March 17, 1848, ap-
pointing a Ocminission to Superintend the Completion
of the New Palace at Westminster, and the Expendi-
. .

—to the Board that he has
Tt,uorred ojnoihrene te d
Russell therewith:sta te3
submitted to her Majesty the propriety of the appoint.
rnent of a commission to superintend the completion of
the New Palace of Westminster, and the expenditure
connected therewith; and her Majesty having signified
her gracious approval thereof, and also of the nomina-
tion of the undermentioned noblemen and gentlemen
for this purpose, viz.—the Earl tie Grey, Major-General
Sir J. F. Burgoyne, and Thomas Greene, Esq., M.P., his
Lordship recommends that a warrant be submitted for
the royal sign manual, constituting them commissioners
to superintend the completion of the new Palace of
Westminster, and the expenses connected therewith.
Lord John Russell further suggests that the powers to
be conferred on the said commissioners be prospective
only, and that the warrant comprise the following in-
structions, viz.:— _ _ .

1. The commissioners are to superintend the cont.
pletion of the new Palace of Westminster, with re-
ference to the designs approved, and the amount of the
estimates laid before Parliament.

2. They are to determine upon designs and propo-
sitions submitted for the decorations, furniture, fittings,
fixtures, clocks, bells, &c., which are requisite to com-
plete the Palace in a fit and becoming manner for occu-
pation ; subject, however, to the approval of the Tres.
sury, in regard to the cost to be incurred.
3. They are to decide upon all modifications or altera-
tions of plan or design which may be suggested by this
architect, or other persons in authority, connected with
the business of Parliament, except when such modifica-
tions involve an increase of expense, in which case their
decision is to be subject to the approval of this board.
4. They are to control and finally decide upon all
arrangements with reference to the warming, ventilat-
ing, and lighting of the building, when such arrange-
ments are at present undecided, subject as above to the
approval of this board.
points, in order that the
is points,
to the Commissioners
5. Tbey will communicate to this board their recom-
mendationsnesae
mvaayr iboeu
of Woods to make the arrangements f
neeessarYdiorencttioh
for the execution of
the same by contract or otherwise.
6. The Commissioners will have recourse to the assist-
ance of the Commissioners of Woods,
&c., or their solici-
tors, when necessary.
7. They will be governed by such further instructions
as way be conveyed to them board. from time to time by this
My Lords concur in
the suggestions of Lord John
Russell, and direct that a warrant be submitted for the
Royal sign manual accordingly. When the same is
completed, let it
be transmitted to the commissioners
thereby constituted,
by means of one of the secretaries
of this board.
Let a copy •
of this minute be transmitted to the Com-
missioners
of Woods, &c., for their information and
guidance.

SELF-CULTURE.—The maxim, that the bow should
not always be bent, is not to be disregarded, still less
should it be allowed to lead to never bending the dow
at all. Change of occupation is recreation:—
" The labour we delight in physics pain."
" Try all things, hold fast that which is good, is a divine
rule," says Locke, "coming from the father of light and
truth." And it will be found that we cannot know one
thing well and thoroughly without knowing also many
other things partially. Discursive reading, and reading
without reflection, are at first to be avoided. Select the
best books, let them bear one upon another; collect
knowledge; strive to form right principles. " Never be
puffed up with the thought that you know enough.
Man's life is all education, and v,lien he has travelled
through his threescore years and ten, he is still a babe
in knowledge, only at the beginning, not the consumma-
tion of wisdom. Work, then, toil, strive, persevere for
yourselves. Self-culture is the secret of success, and
passport to renown."—Builder.
The new and reduced Duties on Timber and Wood
goods come into operation tomorrow, the sth inst.

NOTICE !
Now ready at all the Booksellers,
BURKE'S PEERAGE and BARONETAGE,
FOR 1 S4B,
NEW EDITION, REVISED to the PRESENT TIME, from the
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS of the NOBILITY, &c.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

This day is published, in Two Vols. Bvo., with Maps,
TwELVE YEARS WADERINGS in the
BRITISH COLONNIES.
By J. C. BYRNE.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty).

ITER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
M THALBERG.
GRAND SACRED, CLASSICAL, and MISCELLANEOUS
CONCERT, on MONDAY EVENING, April 17.
It Is respectfully annoanoed that on 31osoar Evzsixo, April 17,
will be given a GRAND CONCERT, with great Orchestra, Chorus,
sec., on which occasion 11. Thalberg will execute the following
pieces :-
1. Grand Concerto in C minor ........Beethoven.
2. Fantasia on Subjects from Mozart's Don Giovanni Thalberg.
3. Fantasia on Subjects from Auber's Masaniello • • Thalberg.
4. " Lied er Ohne Worte" .. • • .. Mendelssohn
The Vocal portion will include
Madame Tadolini, Mdlle. Schwartz,
And Mdlle Sofia Cruvelil.
Signor Belletti, Signor F. Lablache
Signor Bouche, Signor Cuzzanl,
And Signor Lablache,
Asa comprise selections from the works of Mozart, Beethoven,
Gluck, Mendelsohn, Weber, Spontini, &c., and include a Grand
Trio for Three Baues,by Meyerbeer— Signori Lablache, Belletti, and
Celetti.

Signer Gardoni,
Signor Coletti,

Conductor, M. Balfe.
Prices of Admission.

Mddlle Vera,

Boxes.. . • ~ ~
Pit Stalls • • • . • • • • •• •• . •• IN. 6d. each.
Pit Tickets • •, • • ss. Od. each.
Gallery Stalls • •
Gallery Tickets •• •
Doors open at llalfpast Seven, and the Concert to commence at
Eight o'clock.
N.B. A second Grand Concert will be presented on Wednesday
morning, April 19.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.
CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS.
The Public is respectfully informed that, at the request of several
Families of Distinction, anqther GRAND MORNING PERFORM-
ANCE will be given by the French Equestrian Troupe, To-Moa-
ROW, April 6, on which occasion a variety of the most Novel and
Attractive Entertainments will be produced.
Doors open at Half-past One o'clock, performance to commence at
Two. First price as usual. No second price.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS.
THIS EVENING,
A Variety of New Performances :—The Pyramid of Decanters—
The Two Punchinellos—The Villager's Wedding—The Two Clowns
—The Roman Games—The Chinese Jugglers, &c , by M.M. A. Sie-
grist, Auriol, Andre, Loissetaine, W ehle, Nief, la petite Loissot, &c.
The Manee, by Mdlls. Caroline and Mathilde. Various novel and
daring acts of Equitation—The Voltige—The Tarantell, &c., by Mellis
Palmyre, Mute, F. Stanley, E. Lambert, Coralie, Ducos, Florentine,
Amaglia, Le petit Anato, &c. Laughable and groteque representa-
tions by the Clowns MM. Auriol, Leclair, and Ariol, 1115.
Doors open at half-past Seven, performance to commence at Eight.
Second price, flalf-past Nine.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
'Under the Management or Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the Comedy of LONDON ASSURANCE. Sir
Harcourt Courtly, Mr. Farren ; Charles Courtly, Mr. Howe ; Mitrk
Meddle, Mr. Rogers ; Max Harkaway, Mr. Tilbury ; Cool. Mr.
Brindal ; Mr. Spanker, Mr. Keeley ; Dazzle, Mr. Henry Farrell ;
Lady Gay Spanker, Mrs. Nisbztt ; Grace Harkaway, Miss Julia
Bennett ; Pert. Mrs. liumbY.
after which, a new comic Drama, entitled LANATER TEE
PHYSIOGNOMIST; and Good Judge too. Lavater, Mr. Webster ;
Agnes, Miss Forteicue.
ro conclude with a new and original Farce,
called WHO'S MY
HUSBAND Doctor Mull, Mr. Tilbury; Daniel Tootles, Mr. Keeley;
Mrs. Smith Thompson, Mrs, W. Clifford ; Sophonisba Mull, Mrs. L.
P. Buckingham ; Sally Starch, Mrs. Humby.
iiita3s Manager, Mr. Fallen; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.Galle Is.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; upper ry,
Doors open at Half-past Six, PeTTOTMELIICO to commence at Severn.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIIi.
Under the direction al ,fadame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called HARVEST
HOME. Principal charactors by Messrs. H. Hughes, Lambert,
Wright, P. Redford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar,
Frank Matthews, Miss Turner, &c.
After which a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, Y. Bedford, Sanders ; ma-
dame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with THE COMRADES ; an Anecdote of the Span-
ish War. Principal characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Royce, Man-
vard, Paul Legrand, C. J. Smith, kyan, Miss E. Harding, &c.
Roxes, 45.; Pit, 25., Gallery, Is.
I wnors open at Halt-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestrii.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING
WIN be performed a new comic Drama, entitled NOT A BAD
J Ul )GE.

After which, a new comic Drama, entitled THE HAPPY FA-
MILY. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby, C. Mathews, Buck-
stone, Harley, F. Matthews; Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Mrs. Stirling, Mar
dame Vestris, Miss Howard, and Mrs. C. Jones.
To conclude with a Comic Drama, called A ROUGH DIAMOND.
Characters by Messrs. Selby, Diddear, Bellisgham, Buckstone ; Mrn.
Leigh Murray, and Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
Dress Boxes, bs. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is. No
ball-price to any part of the house.
Tire :Sew Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public every flay, from Ten till Six.
The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Bradwell of the Colosseum.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell. 33, o,cl Bond-street.
Last appearance Mdile. Nathalie.
'THIS EVENII4.IG
The Entertainments will commence at half-past Seven o'clock with
A new Comedie-vaudeville entitled UN TOEU DE JEUNES
FILLES. M. richelin, M. Tonrillon ; Octave, M. Montaland ;
Andre, M. Josset ; Cecile, Mdlle. Marot ; Eanchette, Mdlle. Elize
Grange.

After which LE DERNIER AIIOI7R. Madame de Monde!,
3fdlle. Nathalie.
To be followed by BLONDETTE.

To conclude with (for the second time hi this country), the new
Petite Comedy of EXTREMES SE TOUCLIENT. Le chevalier
Jullien, Monsieur Lafont ; La Conitesse Rosine, Madame Paul Ernest.
2103.011 and Stalls may be obtained at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
as, Old Bond-street.