The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-15 00:00:00

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AUGUST 15 1848.

I MAGAZINES—(CONTINUED).
DUBLIN UNIVERSITY.
The Irish magazine well maintains its character for
the present month. Notwithstanding the stirring
events that have taken place, our talented contempo-
rary maintains the even tenor of its way, and if not
in an original article, at least in the able reviews on
works relating to Ireland, for which it has so deserv-
edly been distinguished, advocates the cause of Irish
nationality. It is true, that cause has been deeply in •
lured by the unwise and most injudicious conduct of
men whose errors have been ever exposed in its
columns, and with whom it had little in common,
but still its own views are supported with
a strength and power which, although we cannot
quite agree with the deductions drawn from passing
events, compel us to respect the opinions for which
so much may be urged. " What has Religion to do
with Politics," a notice of the able letters from Mr.
D. R. Morier to his Son (recently published), " The
Gap of Barnesmore," and " The Condition of Ire.
land," on the text of Mr. Jonathan Phil's late
publication, are those to which we especially allude.
" The Repeal of the Union in Brittany " presents
a parallel to the events that are actually occurring
at the present moment in the sister kingdom.
Who can peruse the following extract with-
out being struck with the extraordinary re-
semblance to the "open and advised speaking"
and also to the subsequent panic amongst the conspi-
rators, and betrayal of the confidence reposed in them
by some of those most trusted by the party. Might
not the following extract, with a few slight alterations
of names, be considered strikingly appropriate to the
late proceedings in Ireland :
" Their plan was, to form insurrectionary elubs in
every parish, and to unite them into a powerful League,
by a secret act of federation. Every one who refused to
join in the movement was to forfeit his arms, his titles,
and his nationality; trusty emissaries carried the articles
of federation from castle to castle; the peasants were as-
sembled in the woods, to bear itinerant orators make
Ossianic speeches about nationality; the ancient inde-
pendence of the country was pledged in copious libations
of cider, and some enthusiasts were found to volunteer
their services as ambassadors to the court of Spain. The
chosen chiefs of the insurgents wore, the Marquis de
Pontcatec, a young man who had not reached his twenty-
third year; the Baron de Mountlouis, who had served
with distinction in the wars of the Succession; and the
Chevaliers Talhonet and Coedie, said to be descended
from the ancient kings of Armorica.
" The proceedings of the conspirators wore so open
and incautious, as almost to assume the air of braggart
defiance; they knew that the parliament of Brittany,
before which, if accused, they should in duo course be
tried, shared their sentiments, and they felt certain that
the regent would never obtain a conviction. Sedition
openly challenged power, and declared itself certain of a
triumph, whether in a field of battle or a court ofjustice.
No one was more vehement in his speeches and exhorta-
tions than the young and enthusiastic Marquis de
Pontcalec; he was most popular among the Bretons of
every class; admiring crowds followed him wherever
he went abroad ; and he was serenaded at night
by old chaunts and ballads devoted to the praise of
nationality. Youthful vanity was thus flattered into the
wildest rashness; he rushed madly into treason; but,
before insurrection could be organised, the regent occu-
pied the cities and fortresses of Brittany with strong
garrisons; largo bodies of cavalry and light troops were
stationed in various parts of the province, and the juris-
diction of the parliament was suspended by an edict,
which created special tribunals for the trial of treason
and sedition.
" A panic seized the great body of the conspirators;
traitors were found in every club, and informers in every
association. There was a painful superabtendance of
evidence and information tendered to the government;
the confederation was dissolved, almost as soon as it had
been completed. There were a few isolated revolts at
remote points, but these were soon suppressed by mili-
tary force; the Breton peasants, though the bravest in
Europe, were unable to contend with regular troops,
especially as most of those who had proffered to act as
leaders, were not to be found on the day of battle, but
had provided ]for their personal safety by escaping to
Spain. The only insurgents who made anything like a
stand, were some bands of smugglers, wbo fought a sharp
action with one of the royal regiments, but were in the
end cut to pieces."
Might we not easily conceive that the ", braggart
.defiance of John Mattel and his ceadjutaYsir
\Treason press" NY re here recorded? a
Nikedition openly challenge power," and declare itself
certain of a triumph, whether in a field of battle or a
court of justice ? And if " the jurisdiction of
Parliament was not suspended by an edict, have
we not seen at least the suspension —the
necessary suspension—of the Act which was looked
upon as the palladium of the national liberties ? Has
not " a panic seized the conspirators ?" and have not
" traitors been found in every club, and informers in
every association ?" and, finally, have we not found
that " the Breton (Irish) peasantry, though the
bravest in Europe, were unable to contend with re-
gular troops, especially as most of Mose who had prof-
fered to act as leaders were not to be found on the day
of battle .9" Let us hope that the parallel may eud
here, and that we may have no subsequent ex-
ecutions to make the victims heroes, and
matyrs embal:ned in the memories and con-
secrated in the melodies of their countrymen.
We cannot devote much space to the other contents
of the number, although well worthy of a prolonged
notice. " The Angel of Toil," by Mr. D. F.
M'Carthy, is a beautiful allegory, in which the great
necessity of constant labour is powerfully impressed.
" China and the Chinese" is continued with' unabated
interest, and the manners and customs of the inhabi-
tants of the Celestial Empire most graphically de-
lienated. " The Knightly Tale of Sir Guy of Nor-
:nandye," a ballad, by the late 'William Motherwell,
which had not been included in the published edition
of his works, will be received with a cordial greeting
by all the admirers (and how numerous are they)
of that gifted poet. " A few words on Poems,
Poetry, and Poets," contains notices of, and
many beautiful extracts from, the works of Dr.
Charles Mackay, Mrs.: Frances Brown, and David
Herbison. " A House and its Three Tenants " is
concluded, the stories of the second and of the last
tenant are given ; the latter especially is one of deep
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not permit us to afford.

COLBURXS UNITED SERVICE.
The present number opens with an admirable ac-
count of the transactions at Paris during the ltd,
24th, 26th, and 26th of June, given by an eye-
witness, who is manifestly well acquainted with mili-
tary affairs, and competent to explain clearly the
various movements that took place on the occasion.
frestram comments with powerful effect on " La-
marche's Algeria," and exposes the fallacies of M.
iiippolyte Lamarche with the same force and effi-
ciency that be displayed when overhauling the
pamphlet of the Prince de Joinville. " Re-
cent Revolutions considered in a Military
Point of View," is a most interesting professional
paper from the pen of Lieut.-Colonel Wilkie. " The
African Cruiser ;" "A True Tale of the Rebellion of
Forty-five ;" " Shots from an Old Six-pounder ;"
" Perils of the Past ;" " A Tale of the Old Guards ;"
and "Reminiscences of a Subaltern," are all well
worthy of perusal, and will help to beguile the tedium
of a gloomy day at country quarters.
We regret to be obliged to express our most un-
qualified disapprobation of the tone and sentiments
put forward in the paper on "Corporal Punishments,"
by a medical staff officer. Thanks be to God, a spirit
has gone abroad through all classes in society, that will
no longer tolerate the indiscriminate and frequent
use of the brutalizing and degrading cat. And when
we find the hero of Meanee and Hyderabad recording
his deliberate opinion against not merely the abuse,
but, except in rare instances indeed, the use of that
atrocious instrument of torture, we can well afford to
disregard the querulous murmurs of the_ medical
staff officer, who calumniates our gallant soldiers by
contending that discipline cannot he preserved by
any other means, that terror alone can enforce proper
attention to their duty. The writer not only wishes
that corporal punishment should he freely resorted to
in the army, but also desires to extend its use to a
" multitude of offences of daily occurrence in civil
life." 'We trust that many persons cannot now be
found to agree with the opinions put forward by this
rnisanthropical martinet. In all other respects the
number is well worthy of the established reputation
of our contemporary.

THE MIRROR
Still keeps up its reputation. Among the more
noticeable papers of the present number is one entitled
" Meetings and Greetingi," by E. L. Blanchard.

THB NEW GAME-LAWS.---(FROM A CORRESPON.
DENT)—From the host information which at present can
be gained respecting Mr. Colvile's game law, it will
prove " a delusion, a mockery, and a snare ;" a sort of
clap-trap legislation. Away with the excessive game
preserving, game certificates, and the entire game-laws
(reserving but the 40s. trespass clause), and then, while
there will be more food for mankind, fewer poachers
will be found. To this it must come. good game mania
gentleman, resist and twist as you may. General feel-
ing is against both your preserving system and your
laws founded upon it.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.
CITY, QUARTER TO 7 HREE.
The Cotton Market at Liverpool yesterday was
rather firmer. Sales 4,000 to 5,000 bales, at about pre-
vious rates. In railway Shares there was a slight advance
as regards North-Western, but no variation in other lines.
Accounts from Belgium state that M. Emile Grisar
was about to proceed to Valparaiso, having a commer-
cial house there. but that he was also charged with a
mission to Bolivia, which republic had previously made
offers to Belgium for a commercial treaty. The Solo
steamer, from Antwerp, brings a large quantity of
wheat and green fruit. The mint at, Brussels was still
very aeti.ve.
In the accounts from the Continent there is nothing
of prominent interest, but the stare of the Paris money
market is thought more favourably of, and there is a
hope that the apparent determination of the Republican
Government to preserve good faith with its creditors
will do more to consolidate its power than any other
course. Even political tranquillity is not more essential
than financial punctuality.
The state of affairs in the Iron districts is thus de-
scribed by a writer in a Birmingham paper :
" Upon the whole we are happy to perceive that any
movement in the trade has been rather progressive than
retrograde. Orders continue plentiful for bars, hoops,
and sheets, and when of a nature to require any long
time in execution, are not very readily undertaken—a
general impression prevailing that the present low
prices will not continue; and although the workmen em-
ployed in making nails and chains in this district have
been for some time out of work, resisting an attempt on
the part of their masters to reduce their wages, little if
any falling off in the demand for rods and small rounds
has been experienced, while in some instances it
has been so brisk as to induce parties who
do not consider themselves bound by the general
regulations of the trade, to charge an extra 10s. per
ton. A good business in large castings is reviving
again, and several contracts of this description have
crept into the market, and will absorb a considerable
quantity of metal, and thus afford additional impulse.
Good pig iron is also in much request; indeed furnace
owners are unwilling to sell even at the improved quota-
tions that have been offered within the last few days.
The stocks on hand appear to be inadequate to supply
the demand, and this, with the reduced quantity now
made, will materially assist in helping up the prices of
iron generally. Confidence seems to be gradually re-
turning, and should a recurrence of favourable weather
enable us to look forward to an abundant supply
of food, wo think that a steady and continued improve-
ment may be calculated :upon ; the workmen have
very generally accepted the reduced wages offered by
their masters; those who did not at once continue their
employment having resumed it after a very short hesi-
tation. A few peddlers are still holding off at one or
two works, but as all the other classes have complied,
and in so large a majority of instances, the paddlers
also, further resistance ou the part of individuals will
scarcely be persisted in, and the reduction may be con-
sidered fully established. By this step wages in the
different processes of manufacturing iron have been
restored to the lowest rates that have obtained for
some years in Staffordshire, and the relative posi-
tion between them and the price of iron has been satis-
factorily adjusted."
The Funds have improved again to-day, but the news
just received that Milan has been fired by the inhabi-
tants has given a check to the market. Consols have
been 861 for Transfer, and 861 to 861 for Account.
They are now 86+ to 861. The New Three•and-a-
Quarter per Cents, have realised 87 to 871, and the
Three per Cents. 861 to 86,1. Bank Stock is at 199,
and India Stock at 240. Exchequer-bills of March are
255. to 295. premium.
The Foreign Securities are quiet. Spanish Three
per Cents, are 22 ; Portuguese Four per Cents. have
realised 64 to 654 : Brazil Stock is 701 (:to 72 ; Mexican
Bonds are 161 to 17 ; Russian Stock has been at par,
and Dutch Two-and-a-Ralf per Cents. have been quoted
44 to
Railway Shares have improved, and with more appa-
rent inclination to buy.

ONE riticrs OF BR CLOSING
BRITISH FUNDS. O'CLOCK. PRICES
Bank Stock
9
3 per Cent. Reduced Anne 86N%
,t 634
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities B6AiIA% 861 A
New VA per Cent. Anus.-- . 1171,E 87 87% 27
tdong Anne. to expire 3 an. 1860
Ditto, Oct. 10, 1859 ..... . B% 8%
Ditto 30 years, Jan. 5, 1860 B% 8%
India Stock 240 sol •P 2to
India &Inds, 1,0001.• ...i.14106:= '
Di toainder 1,0001... ..K":.. 25 p • 25 p
for 4ccolin4,_ S6VeN% 861,i
Ex hequer Bills. N 21xid. & 2d.
1,000/. March ... 26 29 25 p 2i p
1,000/. Juue
500/. June
5001. Mai ch — 29 p
Small, June
PRICES OF fOREIGN FUNDS. ?3rLtCIC. CLOSING
0C
Brazilian Bonds —
Ditto, Small 72 7014 701,4
Grenada Boads, I per Cent. — 11%
Mexican, 5 per Cent. 1846 16%14 17 16%
Portuguese 5 per Cents. 6s'j4 64 64
Ditto. 3 per Cent 16% 16%
Ditto, 4 per Cent — 13th
Russian Bonds . lOO 100
Spanish 5 per Cent. 1840.
Ditto, Passive
Ditto, 3 per Cent
Venezuela Bonds, 2p per Cent...

22
15%

Dividends on the above payable in London.
Dutch 24 per Cent., 12 Guild. ... 44 4414 44%
PRICES OF BUSINESS DONE CLOSING
RAILWAY SHARES. PAID. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Aberdeen 5O •••••• --
Amber. Nott., Bostor

• p
and Eastern Junction 3!t ......
Ayrshire and Galloway.. 2% —
Belfast & County Down 16
Birmingham and Ox-
ford Junction .... ... 20
Birmingham, Wolver-
hampton, and Dudley 10 ....•
Birming.,Wolverh'pton,
and Stour Valley 131. 145... ••.
Birkeahead, Lancashire,
and Cheshire June—. 10
Boston, Stamfd & Birm. 5
Bristol and Exeter B5
Ditto, Thirds ...... 25
Buckinghamshire... 141. 4s.
Caledonian
.•
Ditto. Half Shares ..
Do. New 101. Pref..... 2q • 2ye 3
Ditto,Clydesdale June 50
•.•
Chester and Holyhead... 47i▪ 27
Ditto, Preference
Clarence
Do. Ist Class, 6 per Ct. 10
Do. 2d Class, 5 per Ct. 10 .....
Do. Government Loan, .......
4 per Cent.
10
Direct London & Ports-
mouth
Dublin and Belfast June. 30
Dundalk & Enniskillen 20
East Anglia, 251., L. &
E. and L. and 25
Do., 18/., E. & H.... 18
Do., 3/. 10s.
Eastern
Do. New Guaranteed

5 ...... 6 57,,

6 per Cent. .....
Di tto,Extension, 5 per
Cent., No. 1 ..... -6/ 13s. 4d.... par
Ditto ditto, No. 2.-64 13s. 4d...
Do. North. & Eastern 50
Do., s.per cent.• Do. Quarters ..—..... 121,4 0... •• et • •••• 0
Do. New
Eastern Union, Class A
(late E. U. Shares) 25
Ditto, Class A, ditto... 1
Ditto, Class B (I. &
and B.) 2O
Ditto, Class C, ditto... 171% —
Do. Scrip (6 percent.) 10
Ditto, ditto ... ....... .. 20
Ditto (C. & E.) guar. .
4 per cent. 21,4 ~...,
East Lancashire
Ditto, New
Ditto, New Quarters 614
Do., 6 per Cent. Pre-
ference Quarters ... 214
East Lincolnshire
Edinburgh and Glasgow 50 - .. .. .
Ditto, Half Shares ... 15 .. .. ••
Ditto, Quarter Shares 12%......
Edinburgh and Northern 25 —
Ditto, New 614 — ...... ••••••
Ditto, Newport l3
Ditto, ditto, New 3%.,....
Exeter,Yeovil, & Dorch. 2-1' —
Ditto, New ... tg .... -
Glasgow, Dumfries, and '
Carlisle ....... ... -81. 6s. 8d....
Glasgow,Kilmar., & Ayr 50 ...... ........... ...-
Ditto, New ... ..... .... 40
Do. Preference Consol. 15
Great Northern
Do., London and York 214--
;rent South. and West
(Ireland)
Great North of England 100 ..... •
Ditto, New, 40/ l5
Ditto, New, 301......... 30
Ditto, New, 151 l4 .. .. ••
Great Western 9O ... - 81 82 ... . .....
Ditto, 14 Shares 5O ......
Ditto, 14 Shares
Ditto, Fifths 2O
Ditto, New 171,- ....• 13 ...
Huddersfield andManch. 28
Ditto, Thirds
[lull and Selby ..
Ditto, Half Shares
Ditto, 14 Sbares
Lancaster and Carlisle 5O ......
...
Ditto, Thirds
Lancashire & Yorkshire 93
Ditto, ditto
Ditto, 1,41. Shares
Do. Quarter Shares... 1-‘1.4 —•••-•
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Do. Fifths... 9 .......
.. .......... ......
..
Do. Sixteenths 614
...... .
Do. Thirds (Reg.)..... 13 ......... '.

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1)o. Liverp. and Bury 43
Ditto 1,4 (late Hud-
dersfield and Sheff.) 38

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