The Sun.
London, England, 1846-05-22 00:00:00

BANKRUPTS.

Walter M.Dowall, printer, of Pemberton-row, Gough-
square, to surrender June 6, at twelve, and July 3, at hay*-
past twelve. at the Court of Bankruptcy. Whitmore, official
assignee, Basinghall-street ; Holme and Co., New- inn.
John Edward Bacon, leather factor, Bermondsey-square,
Old Kent-road, June 4 and July 4, at eleven, at the Court of
Bankruptcy. Follett, official assignee, Sambrook-court,
Basingtiall-street ; Stenning, Long-lane, Bermondsey.
Robert Dallinger Markham, boarding- housekeeper, Ed-
monton, June 1, at two, and July 6, at half-past eleven, at
the Court cf Bankruptcy. Turquand, official assignee, Old
Jewry-chambers; Wells, Bell-yard, Doctors'-commons.
Alexander Beattie and Francis Macnaghten, merchants,
Nicholas-lane, Lombard-street, June 10, at eleven, and July
6, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Graham, official
assignee, Colsman-street; Baxendale and Co., Great Win-
chester-street.

William White, builder, Bethnal. green, May 30, at two,
and June 25, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Green,
official assignee, Aldermanbury ; Manning, Craven-street,
Strand.

John Berry, draper, Paddingten, June 4, at eleven, and
July 4, at twelve at the Court of Bankruptcy. Green, offi-
cial assignee, Aldermanbury; Ashley. Shoreditch.
Alexander Thorn, oilman, High Holborn, June 2, at
eleven, and June 30, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Edwards, official assignee, Frederick's-place, Old Jewry;
Philp, Great St. Helens, Bishopsgate-street.
James Perry, grocer, Harlow, Essex, June 9 and July 3,
at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Groom, official
assignee, Abchurch-lane, Lotnbard-street ; Jones, Sipe-lane,
Bucklersbury.
Mary Armistead, milliner, Crawford-street, Marylebone,
Jnne '2, at eleven, and June 30, at twelve, at the Court of
Bankruptcy. Edwards, official assignee, Frederick's-place,
Old Jewry; Philp, Great St. Helen,, Bishopsgate-street.
Kichaid Knight and Alfred Knight, jun., stationers,
Budge- row, City, May 28, at two, and July 8, at twelve, at
the Court of Bankruptcy. Bell, official assignee, Coleman-
street-buildings ; Wilkinson, Nicholas-lane.
Andrew Valentine Leaman and William Andrew, 110,
Fenchurch-street, mahogany and deal merchants, May
26th, at nalf-past one, and July Bth, at one, at the. Court of
Bankruptcy. Bell, Coleman-street-buildings, official as
signee ; Tilson and Co, Coleman-street.
Robert Howe Page, Norfolk, innkeeper, June 2, at half-
pust one, and July 9, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Johnson, official assignee, Basinghall-street ; Brisley, Pan-
cras-lane' London.
Joseph Haynes, woollen warehouseman, Aldermanbury,
June 2, at two, and July 9, at one, at the Court of Bank-
ruptcy. Johnson, official assignee, Basinghall-street ; Norton
and Son, New-street, Bishopsgate.
Ann Robinson, draper, Chester-le-Street, Durham, May 29,
at half past one, and July 7, at one, at the Newcastle-upon-
-1 yne District Court. Baker, official assignee, Newcastle-
upon-Tyne ; Beil, Broderick, and Bell, Bow Church-yard,
London ; T. and W. Chater, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Edinomhon Cooban, brewer, Liverpool, June 9 and 29, at
twelve, at the Liverpool District Court. Turner, official as-
signee; Cornthwaite, Old Jewry-chambers, London; Pem-
berton, Liverpool.
George Jones, builder, Toxteth-park, Lancashire, Jane 2
and 30, at eleven, at the Liverpool Disti ict Court. Cazenove,
oilicial assignee; Berkeley, Lincoln's Inn-fields; Jones, Li •
verpool.
Thomas Hitt Harvey, merchan, Weymouth, June 3, at
eleven, and June 25, at one, at the Exeter District Court.
Hirtzell, official assignee, Exeter ; Stone and Symonds, Dor-
chester; Stogdon, Exeter ; Dangerfield, Chancery-lane,
London.
Peter Rhodes, cotton spinner, Manchester, June 8 and 24,
at twelve, at the Manchester District Court. Fraser, official
assignee, Manchester; Gregory, Faulkener, and Co., Beford-
row, London ; Ilampson and Son, Manchester.
James Edwards, iron founder, Digbeth, Birmingham,
June 6, and July 4, at twelve, at the Birmingham District
Court. Whitmore, official assignee, Birmingham; Hodgson,
Birmingham ; Vincent and Co., Temple, London.
William Taylor, share broker, June 4, and July 4, at
twelve, at the Birmingham District Court. Bittleson,,official
assignee, Birmingham ; Motteram and Knowles, Birmingham;
Smith and Co., Bedford-row, London.

PRICE OF SUGAR.
The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, the
produce of the British possessions in America, computed
from the returns made in the week ending May 19, 1846, is
36x.093/ d. per cwt.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of May 22.)

SUGARS-1 o-day, although there were sellers of West
India upon rather lower terms, still the purchases made were
extremely limited in all descriptions, and did not exceed 110,
making the total sales for the week 1,210 hhds and trs, and
the decline in prices in that time 13 per cwt. The market
closes heavily for all kinds.

REFINED.—To-day Refined goods were less in demand by
the home trade, but lower rates were not generally taken—
the Refiners are, however, more disposed to sell for forward
delivery. In bonded ushed Sugar a good deal has been
done, and it is difficult to purchase first quality under 32s
per cwt.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon, at public sale, 1,788 bags of
Bengal Sugar were offerred, but nearly all taken in at full
value. _ _

MAU RITIUS.—An increased desire has been shown by im-
porters of all descriptions to realize this week, and the de-
mand having fallen off for Grocery as well as for Refining
purposes, a decline on last week's rates of is per cwt has
taken place.
FOREIalk.T.—For yellow and brown Havannah previous
rates are insisted upon, but there has been little business
transacted privately in any kind, and a public sale of 922
chests went off quietly at former prices. Holders of all kinds
of Brazil manifest firmness, and will not sell but at full rates.
RlM—The market has again been abundantly supplied
with Bengal, and the quantity brought forward having ex-
ceeded the wants of the trade, a further decline in prices of
3d to Gd per cwt. has taken place.
COFFEZ.—This afternoon three parcels of Plantation Ceylon
Coffee were submitted to public competition, and amounted
to 1813 bags, and consisted of some of the finest specimens
of mountain Coffee ever received from Ceylon, these sold
with spirit, and at high rates. Mocha is dull oesale, and 75
pkgs at auction sold upon lower terms.
Tza.—Congou has been sparingly dealt in, and prices are
not so firm. Pouchong is dull of sale at 4d to 9d, but the
supply is small. Twankay has been purchased with caution,
but lower prices are not accepted. Hyson has been in good
demand, but EO further advance in the value has taken place.
Pekoe Teas have been only in limited request notwithstand-
ing their cheapness. A fair business has been transacted in
Young Hyson upon former terms. Prices ruling low for
Gunpowder occasions the demand to be good. Imperial has
been sold to a fair extent. Of Caper has been in fair demand
at from 6d to Is Gd, Souchong 10d to lo 6d, better sorts Is 8d
to 2s 10:!. Bohea is however heavy of disposal, and is only
worth 2d to 5d per lb.

SPICES.—To-day Malabar Pepper was in better demand,
and 315 bags at auction were sold at 3d to 3hd for good fair
heavy bright. White is wanted, and 261 bags at public sale
were chiefly disposed of at steady rates. Mace is still in re-
quest, and -12 cases went at firm rates. The market for Nut-
megs is in a quiet state; 14 cases 3 boxes went upon lower
terms. 50 cases of Bengal Ginger were sold, middling home
consumption kind at 27s to 29s per cwt.
Mor.assEs.—There has been much inquiry after all de-
scriptions of West India, and higher rates have been offered,
but business of moment has been prevented by the scantity
supply at market. Honey of low quality bas been again
largely dealt in, and brings better prices—for the better sorts
a fair demand exists.

FRUIT.—For Currants there continues a good demand.
Valentias continue to be taken off steadily.
Smnrrs.—There has been a better demand for Leeward
Island Rum this week, and the supply at market not being
large, buyers have been compelled at pay higher rates. In
Calcutta the operations are upon a more extended scale,
and holders show more firmness. In Jamaica of any sort
there has been little business transacted, and prices are droop-
ing. In Demerara there ba. been little passing, but in the
value little variation has taken place. Although Brandy is
to be obtained at a further decline in prices, still the demand
has been limited. Geneva has been in much better demand
for exportation, and prices are firmer. The demand for
Critish Corn Spirits is still slack, but prices keep steady.
Of English Gin 22 per cent. under proof 8a 10d, and 17
under 9a 4d.
Ou.s.—Prices have further given way for Linseed Oil, in
consequence of some parcels from the country having been
pressed for sale.—For forward delivery there are few sellers
at 24s 9d to 255, but few buyers at present to be met with.
Rape Seed Oil has been sparingly dealt in, although pale is
obtainable at 33s 6d to 345, and brown 32s 6d to 335 per cwt.
Of Foreign brown, large parcels have been disposed of at
323 to 32s 6d. .For Olive Oil the market is dull. Cocoa Nut
is less wanted, and former rates are not obtainable. Palm
has been in excellent request, and prices are firm. Ood Oil
has been only in limited request, and holders show more de-
sire to realise. Southern has been in excellent demand pri-
vately, chiefly for home consumption in consequence of the
Low rates.

MPERIA i, PARLIAMENT,

(THIS EVENING.)

HOUSE OF LORDS

Their Lordships meta few minutes before 6ve o'clock.
SEES OF ST. ASAPH AND BANGOR.
The Bishop of HEREFORD presented a petition from the
clergy of Wenlock, against the union of the Sees of St. Asaph
and Bangor.

MINISTERIL E.
Earl DU CIE presented a petAition M
from EASU parish parish of Lees,
in favour of the repeal of the corn-laws. The Noble Lord
&so presented a petition from the agricultural labourers of
Hampshire to the same effect.
Messengers from the Commons brought up several Bills.
FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.
Lord CAMPBELL presented a number of petitions, nume-
rously signed by inhabitants of Arple, Perth, Inverness, Ayr,
and several other counties in Scotland, praying their Lordships
to adopt some measures to enable the petitioners to obtain sites
for building churches.
The Earl of ABERDEEN ps esented petitions to the same
effect.

C°l
Lord MONTEAGLE presented S
several petitions from
RNG-ELA presented
Bridport, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and other places, in
favour of the Government measure.
The Duke of CAMB RD
ART- UNIONS.'
a petition from the
members of the Art-Union of London, praying for the legalisa-
tion of art-unions.
Lord MONTEAGLE wished to call the attention of her
Majesty's Government to this petition, which was the first of
a series that would be presented on the subject, representing
the feelings of not only the artists of the country, but the
great body of those who were interested in the fine arts. The
Committee of the House of Commons, appointed in in% had

made inquiries which showed that art-unions had been atteeded
wi h the most beneficial consequences wherever carried out.
The anoint of capital which had been devoted to the pur-
poses of art by the, art-unions exceeded all the votes which
Parliament had ever given for that purpose. They had done
more for the promotion of art than the Legisature ever had
nu. Thy Lad applied their eneous.agernent to every branch
of art,—they had givers prizes, as Government had done, fur
the best designs,— they gave prizes al*o for the best
productions in stone and marble. They had extended,
too, their association os er the greater portion of the earth,
and a letter had been received that very day from China, giv-
ing an account of the establishment of a branch of the art-
union in that empire. It was scarcely to be believed that; in
defiance of all the experience which they had had on this sub-
ject, any doubt should exist as to the desirableness of le-
galising art-unions. A Committee had been appointed
by Parliament, who had laboured sedulously for
two sessions, and they reported in the most unqualified
manner that these associations should be legalised. It
appeared that the art-unions were as anxious as
any o her society to prevent abuse, and they prayed their Lord-
ships to give their sanction to a Bill aathorizing the Crown to
grant a charter, subject to such conditions as might be pro-
posed. That was the utmost extent of their request, and when
their Lordships considered that they had released parties from
debts contracted at race-courses and gambling-honses; and
when they considered that they had in the course of last year
interfered to protect a [great body of the people—those con-
nected with the newspaper press—the artists of this country
were not asking their Lindships too much to afford them a
similar protection. _ _

Lord 'BROUGHAM said he was exceedingly rejoiced that
this subject had been brought forward as it had by the illus-
trious Duke who had introduced it, and the Noble Lord who
had supported it. His own opinion in favour of those soci-
eties was very strong, and therefore he would give this petition
Ins humble but warm support. And let him say that there
never was a greater delusion than that which people laboured
under who opposed art-unions on the ground that they came
under the class of lotteries. Other trades eootended that they
would have as good a right as art-unions to have their lotteries;
but he denied that trades required such aid ; but pictures and
articles of to-.try did require some such encouragement as art-
unions afforded, and therefore he would cordially support the
pras'er of this petition.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE presented a petition, nu-
merously signed by penoos if great eminence in their profes-
sion as artists—amoug the names attached to the petition he
saw those of Eastlake, Russ, Barry, W estmacott, and others—
praying their Lordships to adopt some measure for placing Art-
Unions on a store permanent footing.
Lord BROUGHAM would ask, in connexion with the name
of Barry, who, it appears, had signed the petition of the
Noble Marquis, whether there was any hope, if there was hope
at all remaining, when the report of the commission on the
new Houses of Parliament would be laid upon their Lord-
ships' table.

Viscount CANNING was informed by one of the gentlemen
forming one of the commission, that the inquiry had been of a
more complicated nature than was expected. The report
would thrrefire take some time before it was completed.
Lord CAMPBELL thuoght this:inquiry must surely be
carried on in the Court of Chancery. He thought it would
not be of so protracted and serious a nature as this case of
Barry a'. Reid.
The Marquis of NORTHAMPTON and Lord MONTEAGLE pre-
sented petitions in favour of Art Unions.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE.

The Duke of WELLINGTON, after presenting a petition
from the Chamber of Commerce of Manchester, in favour of
the Corn Nil, stated that he should on 'I hursday next move
that the House do adjourn for the Whitsuntide holidays to the
Thursday following.