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

THE CORN TRADE.

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The weather has undergone a dscided improvement
(Turing 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;
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 oilier respect is
more cheering than might, considering the long conti -
nuance of wet weather, hare been expected; the your
wheat plant is stated on the whole to wear a
healthy aspect; there are certainly no complain is
luxuriance
to; blteaatdtha to t
atn h 3, i.s
harmis not
tolerably
of its being backward; on the contrary, if any fears at
entertained, they arise from an appearance of prematur
generally
evident
fret l ly
vde
i regardsndt
from the fact that farmers have 11a,c t y manifested a
greater desire to sell than earlier in the season. Theht
the quantity of wheat of
roduast pear's growth remaining
in the hands of
the p
fully as great as ie.
usually the case at the correspondingeersis
Re have very little doubt,and. Fiele next
of thhe ye at:
should prove an early one, we should
preltably xe-S •
quire very little assistance from abroad; still the
stuns
of-our stocks is not such as to render us independ, prat
of foreign supplies; and it may therefore be mae.e
garded as a somewhat singular circumstance, and orie
strongly indicative of the depressed state of mere at
enterprise, that the recent occurrences on ti e
Continent, and the present unsettled state of politisa
should have exercised no influence on the corn trade.
We need scarcely say that we sincerely hope tl int
the peace of Europe may not be disturbed; but with
affairs in the position they now are on the Contine
a collision between some of the Great Powers is by
no means an unlikely event. In ordinary times thia
would have been sufficient to have led to speculati ni
in many articles of produce, and none sooner th an
in' bread stuffs ; but the commercial crisis of 1t147
has so completely prostrated credit that no one f eels
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 ungertaii ity
which unquestionably attaches to the future (for if
war should unhappily break out, this country might
find it difficult to obtain supplies, in case it eho uld
hereafter be found necessary to import), the :'ten-
dency of prices has been, and still continues, do wn-
wards. The accounts from all the leading pro vin cial
markets agree in character. Buyers have everywhere
acted with the utmost caution, and holders have elrir teed
more anxiety to realise, the value of wheat has given
way. From the western and north-western darts
of the kingdom we learn that rather increased supplies
had come forward, and at Bristol, Gloucester, Bir-
mingham, &c., the turn had in most et 'sea
been in favour of the buyer. At the princi pal
shipping ports on the east coast, as well as at the ha act-
ing agricultural markets in the interior, the deliver ies'
from the growers have recently been somewhat me re
literal than before, which circumstance, together with
the discouraging accounts from the chief consu min g
towns, hate caused a reduction of is. to 2s. per qu tam.%
Our letters from Scotland also describe the wheat
trade as having become very depressed. The reports from
Edinburgh and Glasgow of Wednesday inform us that
the weather had improved, and that out.door occupations
bad been resumed. Farmers had, nevertheless, it seems,
contrived to bring good supplies to market, and. the
inquiry having been exceedingly slow, prices had given
way both for AVheat and Oats, but the value of Barley
had rather risen.—Marh-lane Express.

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

Lord John Russell states to the Board that 13. e has
submitted to her Majesty the propriety of the appoint-
ment of a commission to superintend the complet ion of
the New Palace of Westminster, and the expenditure
connected therewith; and ber Majesty having signified
her gracious approval thereof, and also of the nomitta-
tion of the undermentioned noblemen and gentlemen
for this purpose, viz.—the Earl de 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 com-
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 the
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.
upon all
arrangements with reference to the warming, ventilat-
ing, and lighting of the building, when such arrange-
ments 4. They are to control andfinablloyarddectihdeeir
approval of this board.
are at present undecided, senutrbsjeecfocotrurtashseeabove to the
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5. They will communicate to. this
recom-
mendations on these various points, in order that the
sreilisitcs:ti en-ooenrare rs o f
necessary directions maysrorwtbahenielglrgwiviesne.to the Commissioners
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to the executionassist-
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necessary. Woods, c., or their solici-
tors,as may be conveyed to
a warrant be submitted for the
them from time to time by this
Lbrds concur in the suggestions of Lord John
completed,Rbousrsyde 11, and direct that
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Royal sign accord in nt
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to
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the commissionersWhene me
thereby constituted, by means of one of the secretaries
of this board.
Let a co "
copy o f this minute be transmitted to the Com- .
missioners of Woods, &c., for their information and
guidance.

SELF•CULTUBE.—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 when 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 Mod
POI Owe into operation to-morrow, the 6th inst.

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This day is published, in Two Vols. 8-eo., with Maps,
TWELVE YEARS WANDERINGS in the
BRITISH COLONIES.
By J. C. BYRNE.
1 elialrd Bentley, New Burlington-street,
(Publigier in Ordinary to her Majesty).

HER MAJESTY'S THEATR.E.
THALBERG.
GRAND aICRED, CLASSICAL, and MISCELLANECotS
CONCERT, on MONDAY EVENING, April 17.
It Is respectfully announced that on 310NDAY EVENING, Apvil 17,
wLI loe given a GRAND CONCERT, with great Orchestra, Clsoras,
gre., on which occasion M. 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. " ',leder Ohne `Norte" .. • • .. Mendelssolin
The Vocal portion will include
Madame Tadollni, 3ldlle. Schwartz,
And 151dlle Sofia Cruvelll.
Signor Belletti, Signor F. Lablach e,
Signor Bouche, Signor Cuzzani,
And Signor Lablache,
Alatl compr'.se selections from the works of Mozart, Beetho yell,
Gluck, Mendels-ohn, Weber, Spontini, &c., and include a G ran d
Trio for Three Basses,by 3leyerbeer —Signori Lablache, Belletti,, .and
Colettl.

Signor Gardoni,
Signor Coletti,

Conductor, M. Ballo.
Prices of Admission.

Mdcllle Vera,

80xe3.. „
Pit Stalls • • • • ...• .• • • ••• • • • . 10s. 6d. each.
Pit Ticket 5............
Gallery Stalls .. • ss. Od. each.
Gallery Tickets ....
Doors open at Half past Sewn, and the Concert to commence. at
Bight o'clock.
N.B. A second Grand Concert will be presented on Wednesday
morning, April 19.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANI ,74,
JJLL CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS.

The Public is respectfully informed that, at the request of sever al
Families of Distinction, another GRAND MORNING PERFO,R3
t-
ANCS will be given by the French Equestrian Troupe, To- Ma a-
Row, April 6, on which occasion a variety of the most Move 1 at id
Attractive Entertainments will be produced.
Doors open at flalf-past One o'clock, performance to commen no at
Two. First price as usual. No second price.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS.
mils EVENING,

A Variety of New Performances :—The Pyramid of Decantr!rs
The Two runchinellos—The Villager's Wedding—The Two Clf >w ❑s
—The Roman Games—The Chinese Jugglers, &c , by M.M. A. e-
grist, Auriol, Andre, Loissetaine, Wehle, Niel', la petite Loissot 8 ;c.
The Manee, by Mdlls. Caroline and Mathilde. Various nove I and
daring acts of Equitation—The Voltige—The Tarantell, &c., by I..tklis
Palmyre, Anato, F. Stanley, E. Lambert, Coralie, Ducos, Fiore mine,
Amaglia, Le petit Anato, &c. Laughable and groteque repres rota-
tions by the Clowns MM. Auriol, Leclair, and Ariol, fits.
.Doors open at half-past Seven, performance to commence at Eight.
Second price, nalf-past Nine.

-
THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
rnier the Ilauairement et Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee .
THIS EVENING,
Will he performed the Comedy of LONDON ASSITRANCY I. Sir
Harcourt Courtly, Mr. Farren ; Charles Courtly, Mr. Howe ; A.L.-trk
Meddle, Mr. Rogers ; Max Harkaway, lir. Tilbury ; Coo I, Mr.
Brindal ; Mr. Spanker, Mr. Keeley ; Dazzle, Mr. Henry Fr u'r'ea ;
Lady Gay Spanker, Mrs. Nistr.At ; Grace Harkaway, Miss Julia
Bennett ; Pert, Mrs. Humbv.
<liter which, a new comic Drama, entitled LXVATER 'THE
PHY,IIOGNOMIST ; and Good Judge too. Lavater, Mr. Wet titer ;
Agnes, Miss Iforteicue.
To conclude with a new and original Farce, called WHO'S .MY
HUSBAND Doctor Mull, Mr. Tilbury; Daniel Tootles, Mr. Keel. ey ;
Mrs. amith Thompson, Mrs, W. Clifford ; Sophonisba Mull, Mrs. L.
g. Bsteitilizhain ; Sally Starch, Mrs. Humby.
Sta3e Manager, Mr. Fatten; Acting Manager, air. F. Web Atr
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors span at Half-past Six, Pertormance to commence at Se-ti en.

111EATKr:
Under the direction ol Madame Cele6te.
TIIIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Drama, called ELVRVE ST
,10 ME. Principal charactors by Messrs. H. Hughes, Lataribi
Vright, P. Bedford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar,
:rank Matthews, Miss Turner, &c.
After whi,h a new and original Farce, entitled OUR ;NA-
✓ IO A L DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Prime 'pal
• iaracters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; I la-
d tree Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgi r.
To conclude with THE COMRADES ; an Anecdote of the fip.
h War. Principal characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Boyce, Al) m-
y Ard, Paal Legrand, C. J. Smith, Ryan, Miss E. Harding, &c.
Boxes, 4s • Pit, 2s. Gallery, Is.

p,,,rs open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Sal 'en,

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestria
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING
Wpt be performed a new couMc Drama, entitled NOT A 13 AD
jt
hater which, a new comic Drama, entitled THE HAPPY ;FA-
:LY. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby, C. Mathews, Be let-
on me, Harley, F. Matthews; Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Mrs. Stirling,. 'Ma-
d, me Vestris, Mies Howard, and Mrs. C. Jones.
To conclude with a Comic Drama, called A ROUGH DIAM 0 ND.
Cry aracters by Messrs. Selby, Diddear, Bellingham, Buclistone :Mrs.
1,4 imh Murray, and Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
Jress Boxes, bs.; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, 15.. No
be t- price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, Is open to the
Td slit every day, from Ten till Six. W.
he Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Ma:.
3,1 .dwell of the Colosseum.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond•street.
Last appearance lidlle. Nathalie.
THIS EVENING
INis Entertainments will commence at half-past Seven o'clock with
d new Comedic-vaudeville entitled UN ♦OEU DE JEUI v7E3
LLEi. M. richelin, M. Tourillon ; Octave, M. 31ontala nd ;
An dre, M. Josset ; Cecile, Male. Marot ; Fanchette, Mdlle. Ji line
4gr. Inge.

ifter which LE DERNIER A1101;11.
31, tile. Xathalie.
ro be followed by BLONDETTE._

Madame de Mon lel,

co conclude with (for the second time in this country), the 1 iew
Pet Ste Comedy of EXTREMES SE TOUCHENT. Le Chev 3 her
Jut,- ten, monsieur Lafont ; La Comtesse Rosine, Madame Paul Ens est.
11, ow and Stalls may be obtained at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Laws .ry,
( )1d Bond-street.