The Sun.
London, England, 1848-01-08 00:00:00

TILE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8, MS,

Lord Palmerston, on the occasion of the marriage
which has rendered Isabella so happy. M. Metter-
nich did not lose his turn, and he has sold his silence
at a dear rate. In the first place he confiscated
Cracow, and he afterwards demanded a common
action against Switzerland. The dispatch to which we
allude is dated on the 24th of October, 1846, a difficult
moment, when it was very necessary to purchase
the silence of Austria on the affair of Spain. Up to
that time M. de Metternich had a right to believe
that M. Guizot was perfectly in accord with him.
Full of that confidence, he demanded the execution,
and nothing could be more simple. M. Guizot pro-
mised to speak loud in the Diet, and he gave to
M. Bois-le-Comte those fine instructions, the mag-
nificent results of which we have witnessed. The
public well know the result of these discussions, and
know how Lord Palmerston entered into the pro-
posed mediation, and how he got out of it. Facts
have clearly demonstrated the foolish and odious con-
duct of M. Guizot; opinion has been unanimous in
condemning him, and it remains for the speakers in
the tribune to impress on his forehead the brand of
public reprobation."
The Committee on the Address in the Chamber of
Deputies has heard the explanations of all the Minis-
ters, and will on Saturday nominate its reporter, who,
it is believed, will be M. VITET. It is said that it
has decided that, in reply to the paragraph of the
reform banquets, the language used will be very
moderate.

His Excellency the Marquis of NoRMANBY has
been confined to the house during the last week by
an attack of grippe ; but we are happy to learn that
he is now getting better.
PARIS BOURSE, JAN. 7.—The market has been
heavy to day, and prices are again somewhat lower
than yesterday, Threes closing at 75f. ; Fives at
117 f. ; and New Loan, 75f. 90c. for the end of the
month. The market closed as follows :—Three per
Cents. for cash, 74f. &sc. ; for Account, 75f. ; Five
per Cents., for cash, 116 f. 85c. ; for Account, 117 f. ;
Bank of France Shares, 2,215 f. ; Neapolitan, 1021.;
Spanish Threes, 28i; Ditto, Fives, 25k.
RAILWAYS.—The Share Market has been heavy,
and prices are again lower than yesterday. For cash,
Paris and Orleans closed at 1,200 f. ; Paris and Rouen,
901 f. 25c. ; Rouen and Havre, 5301. ; Vierzon, 5311.
50c. ; Strasburg and Bale, 1601.; Nantes, 390 f. ;
Northern, 5401. ; Orleans and Bordeaux, 477 f. 50c.;
Paris and Strasburg, 407 f. 50c.; Paris and Lyons.
392 f. 50c.
BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, JAN. 7.
Central of France (Orleans and Vierzon), 1514—Northern
of France, 11%—Orleans and Bordeaux, 5143—Paris and
Strasbourg, 4%—Sambre and Meuse, 7.

CONFIRMATION OF THE BISHOP-

OF MANCHESTER.—(THIS DAY.)
The confirmation of the Rev. James Prince Lee,
who was some time since appointed to the bishopric
of the newly-appointed diocese of Manchester took
place in St. James's Church, Piccadilly.
The ceremony was performed by Sir John Dodson,
Knt., the Queen's Advocate, and Sir John Boyley,
who were the commissioners appointed by his Grace
the Archbishop of the province.
The preliminary business having been disposed of,
the proclamation, calling upon opposers to come for-
ward, was read, upon which
Mr. GUTTERIDGE said—l oppose these proceedings.
Sir J. DoDsoN—Upon what ground ?
Mr. GUITERIDGE—That the proceedings are illegal,
unless they are conducted in the province of I ork ;
and I also beg to hand in a statement of charges
against Mr. Lee.

-Sir J. DonsoN—We cannot allow your opposition,
Sir. We are here as commissioners from the Lord
Archbishop, for the purpose of confirming the elec-
tion, and we decide that your opposition is not legal.
MT. GUTTERIDGE—You will allow me to place those
papers on the table.
The usual oaths were administered, and the confir-
mation was completed.