The Sun.
London, England, 1848-01-22 00:00:00

- JANUARY 4 22, 1848.

200 chests of yellow kind at 41s, and a parcel of Java at
37s to 39s for brown and yellow.
MOLASSES.—The dullness in the market for West
India increased this week, all kinds having been
dealt in with much caution, and there is a plentiful
supply. The value of West elia is 15s to 17s accord-
ing to quality. In Bengal Treacle there is still nothing
doing, and prices are nominal, whilst there is a fair
supply. Honey is offered upon rather lower terms.
COGOA..—There is firmness on the part of holders of
West India, and they supply the market sparingly,
whereas there is a good demand privately, and the rates
paid are fully equal to those previously current. At
public; sale 65 bags went at 33s 6d for grey.
COFFEE.—This afternoon there was not much demand
for Mocha Coffee, and 109 bales at auction sold is to 2s
under former rates, middling yellowish only fetching
49s 6d to 51s, and low mid 48s 6d. Of Plantation
Ceylon 393 bags 4 casks were sold at stiffer rates ; low
middling went at 47s to 48s, fine fine ordinary 43s to
46s 6d, fine ordinary 35s to 40s, good ordinary 353 to
36s 6d, ordinary 30s to 325, triage 25s to 28s. Native
Ceylon was sold to a fair extent privately; good ordinary
at 32s to 33s per cwt.
TIRA.—The home trade entertain a favourable opinion
towards all descriptions, whereas on the part of mer-
chants there is confidence, and they refrain from over-
supplying the market; there is also an inclination on
the part of most of the dealers in town and
country to further increase their stocks. Prices
are yet low contrasted with those of late years, and
the consumption is proceeding as well as could be ex-
pected. The dealings in all kinds of Congou have been'
to a large extent by private treaty, whilst the rates ob-
tained are equal to those previously current. For good
common sound the prices obtained are 84d to 9d. A
steady demand exists for Pouchong at from 6d to 8d for
low to fine clean quality. Of Souchong several parcels have
been taken, and the rates paid are 10d to is 24 for low to
middling, and is 3d to 2s for good and fine. Green
has been in excellent request, and the prices obtained
are fully equal to those previously current, 'Tyson of
common sound quality is with difficulty to be purchased
under is 2d, Twankay ditto 7d, Gunpowder Canton
ls, and Imperial ditto 10d per lb. For Pekoe Teas the
demand is increasing, and the tendency of prices to
advance. Green and Black are still much cheaper
than at this time in 1847, and the dealers are
yet scantily supplied. The public sales of Tea yesterday
went off well, and at full rates. Of the 7,200 packages
that passed, the large proportion of 6,000 found pur-
chasers, and which is a greater quantity than for some
time past. Green Tea met with the most attention.
SPICEEL—To-day at public sale 500 pockets Bengal
Ginger were sold at reduced rates, and went at 19s Gd
to 20s for good bold rough, and at 10s to IGs for damaged.
Malabar Pepper met with attention, and 1,243
bags went at id per lb higher. Pimento sells
more freely, and 508 bags went at an advance of
id to id. Of Mace 4 cases Penang were taken in at
2s 8d for good middling, and at 2s 4d for low middling.
12 cases Bencoclen Cloves, fine is 9d to is 10d, good
Is 7d, ordinary is 2d. 16 cases Nutmegs partly sold,
fine bold brown at 4s 6i, good middling 2s 10d,Iand mid-
dling 2s 7d to 2s 9d per lb.
RlCE.—Today East India Rice met with little atten-
tion, and 2,664 begs 600 pockets of Bengal at auction
were nearly. all taken in at 13s 6d for fine white, but
rather dusty, and damaged its 6d to 12s 6d; the part
sold went Gd cheaper, good dusty white at 12s, good
middling lls Gd to 12s, middling 11s, and damaged 2s 6d
to I Os 6d per cwt.
INDiGo.—The quarterly sale of East India will take
place on the Bth of February, and at present 6,945 chests
are declared, in consequence of which the purchases
made this week are of little moment by exporters or
home consumers. On the part of merchants there is,
however, firmness, and they insist upon an advance on
the rates of the last quarterly auction of 2d to 4d per lb.
Of fine Bengal there is yet a scanty supply. Spanish is
held with firmness, and a fair demand exists.

SenaTs.—Jamaica Ruin continues in good request for
home consumption, and exporters have purchased to a
fair extent this week. On the part of merchants there
is firmness, and they have obtained rather higher rates
for all sorts. Total sales 200 puns. Demerara is wanted and
stiffer rates obtained; tho sales amount to 150 puns: 35 to
38 per cent over proof of fair quality 3s to 3s ld, 36 to 40
over good 3s ld to 3s 2d. For East India there has been
a much better demand, and prices are rather higher;
300 puns having been sold at is 7d proof with certifi-
cate. Leeward Island is wanted, and the tendency of
prices is upwards; the sales are 150 puns at is 7d to is 8d
proof strength. The market is less freely supplied with all
sorts of Rum, and the deliveries are going on satisfacto-
rily. Genera sells more freely at 2s 7d to 2s 8d for
common export sorts, and at 3s to 3s 6d for fine fit for
duty. In the ♦alue of British made Spirits there is no
change this week, but the demand is more active.
Brandy has been in excellent request, and the deliveries
are large, whilst arrivals are small.
TALLOW.—This afternoon the public sales of Tallow
went off at advanced rates; 283 pkgs of South American
sold at 44s 6d to 46s 9d, inferior 42s 6d to 43s 9d ; 72
casks of New South Wales 45s 9d to 46s 9d ; 150 casks
of Odessa, Sheep 45s to 475, Ox 43s 3d to 47s 3d ; 90
casks first sort stranded Yellow Candle 45s 6d to 47s 6d.
OILS.—The demand for Linseed Oil has increased this
week, and a slight advance in the value is perceptible.
For home consumption largo parcels have been taken,
whilst exporters were buyers to a fair extent, and 23s 9d
to 24s per cwt are the rates paid. For forward
delivery several contracts have been entered into
at 24s 3d to 245. 6d. Rape Seed Oil slightly
declined in value, but the purchases made are
upon a more extended scale, pale at 37s 6d to
38s, and brown 37a. There is yet only a limited supply,
and the consumption is improving. On the part of holders
of Olive Oil there is a desire to realise, although the de-
liveries continue to exceed the arrivals. Paha does not
improve in value, but several parcels have been disposed of
The supply is, however, less plentiful, and the consump-
tion continues on the increase. Cocoa Nut is dull of sale,
and prices tend downwards. Of Fish Oils the arrivals
have been trifling since our last report, and previous
rates are not generally maintained. All uther kinds
are plentiful.

BANK OF ENGLAND.
(From last night's Gazette.)
In Account, pursuant to the Ac t 7Os and Bth of Victoria, cap. 32,f0r
the Week ending on Saturday, the 15th lay of January, 1848.
183IIN DIPAUTMIINT.
X.
:sera, a iSlled•• •• •• • • 26,247,000

Government debt • • 11,015,100
Other securities •• • • 2,984,900
Gold Coin and bullion 10,82:3,312
Silver bullion • 1,42a,t;58

.Z 26,247,000
'Ai. ALIRSIIILL, Chief Cashier.
Dated the 20th day of January, 1648.

4 26,247,000

A MAN LOST for EIGHTY HOURS
IN A QUARRY.

The inhabitants of Lille have been for some days
thrown into commotion by a circumstance which has
occurred in the commune of Lezennes. A restaura-
teur, named Puy, had for some years rented a part
of some vast abandoned quarries which exist in that
parish, and had established there a number of mush-
room beds. He lately expressed an intention to rent
some further portion of the quarries, and en Monday
he set out to examine what parts would best suit his
purpose. Several hours having elapsed without any-
thing being seen of him, uneasiness began to be felt,
and at last five of the inhabitants, furnished with
lights, entered the excavations to search for him. As
these persons, in their turn, were several hours ab-
sent, the greatest consternation was excited ; but the
next morning they made their appearance sepa-
rately, having owed their safety to the precau-
tion of dropping bits of straw as they went along.
They all, it appeared, had lost their way in
the vault, and would have perished but for the
precaution which they had thought of. They were,
however, taken so exceedingly ill on their return as
to be obliged to go to bed, and one of them did not
recover for two days after. Nothing having been
discovered of M. Puy, two companies of the 63d
Regiment, a number of quarrymen, and other per-
sons, divided themselves into different parties, each
party going to explore a distinct section of the quar-
ries. Under the direction of some mining engineers,
the quarries were worked out by ropes into certain
great divisions, and arrangements were made for
minutely exploring every work and corner of each
division. Each party carried blazing torches, and
made as much noise as possible, in the hope of peing
seen or heard by the missing man. Throughout the
night of the 1 1 th, however, not the slightest trace of
him could be discovered. On the 12th the search was
kept up with renewed vigour, but without success.
All the night on the 12th these kind-hearted bands
were occupied in their task, but disappointment again
awaited them. The whale of the 13th was spent in
the like manner, unfortunately with the like ill-suc-
cess. This night too wore away, and, in spite of all
the charitable efforts of the seekers, they could discover
nothing of the lost man. By this time their anxiety and
that of the public had become wrought up to the
highest pitch. On the morning of the 14th the
search was continued ; at half-past five on the even-
ing of that day one of the bands, directed by M.
Valtier, came to the spot where M. Puy was. As
soon as he saw them he ',seized hold of the person
nearest to him, and cried joyfully, " Saved ! saved ;"
He then clasped the man in his arms, and thinking
it was his own servant, kissed him passionately,
exclaiming, "Is it you, Louis ? Is it you ?" M.
Puy was immediately conducted to the entrance to
the quarries. He was in good health, but suffered
dreadfully from thirst. A little soup having bees
given to him he soon recovered, and walked to his
own house. M, Puy states that he lost himself
when he had advanced to about 30 yards beyond his
own patch of ground, and that the farther he went
the greater his embarrassment became. He walked
about for a long time, until he saw that his
lantern was about to go out, when, knowing that
in the dark he could not advance ten steps without
hurting himself, he chose an open place and sat
down. Though far from strong, M. Puy possesses
great moral courage, and having often been an invalid,
he thought that he could do without food for some
time, and that at the worst he would be found before
the lapse of three days. This belief gave him cou-
rage. On the morning of the 12th he found some
lucifer matches in his pockets, but the damp having
spoiled them, he placed them next to his skis, and
when they were sufficiently dry, he used one from
time to time to get a glimpse of light, which was a
relief-to the terrible monotony and darkness. He
tried to go to sleep, but could not succeed. It ap-
pears, however, that he must have dreamed or had
hallucinations, for he says that he had frequently
heard a bell ring, and that when he cried out it im-
mediately ceased. On the morning of the 14th he
used his last match, and burnt up the remains of the
wick in his lantern. Thinking that all hope was now
at an end, he prayed fervently to God, and continued
on his knees soliciting mercy and pardon until he
heard the voice of his deliverers. At first his emo-
tion was so great that he could not speak, but he
soon recovered himself and accosted them in the man-
ner described. It is certain that his deliverers had
not followed the same path as he had, for they had in
several places to force their way through almost
impassable spots, whilst lie had passed along large
galleries. The total number of hours during which
he was lost was eighty.—FrenekPaper.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.
BRISTOL, J. 21.

STOCK EXCLIANG.K. —There was not much business done
to• day, the sales, as was the case yesterday, being principally
in the small shares, of the Great Western Company. The
sales are—Great Western, Quarters, 2% p,—llitto, New
171. Shares, 1% p.—Wilts, Somerset, and Weymouth,
141/2 dis.

LIVERPOOL, lan. 21.
:STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales arc—Birkhenhead, Lanca.
shire, and Cheshire Junction (late C. and B.), 5 per cent.
in 1847 and 1848, and 6 par cent. in 1849, 434—Eastern
Counties, 16—East Lancashire, New, 3% dia. Edinburgh
and Glasgow, 44—Lancashire and Yorkshire, 321. Share.,
5'4 dis.—Ditto, Fifths (late West Riding Union), 565. 3d.
dis.—London and North-Western, New Quarterso6% p.—
Ditto, Fifths, 9 p.—Midland, 114—Ditte, Halves, 13
Ditto, 401. Shares, 4414—North British, New Quarters, par
—North Staffordshire, % ewebury, Osweatry, and
Cheshire, 51/s dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, 3114--Ditto,
New, No. 4,1% dia.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick (N.
and B. Extension, No. 2), 2% p.
MANCHESTER, Jr.A 21.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Birkenhead, Lan-
cashire, and Cheshire Junction, 5 11-18 dia.—East Lanca-
shire, 211 A—Ditto, New Quarters, YR c. dis,—Lancashire and
Yorkshire (Preston and Wyre), Sixths, 51,4—Leeds and
Thirsk, 1534—London and North-Western, 163—Ditto
(Manchester and Birmingham), 60 dis.— Manchester, She&
eld, and Lincolnshire, Preference, 1-16 p.—Ditto (Sheffield
and Lincolnshire, 5 dis.—North Staffordshire, 3-16—South-
Eastern and Dover, No. 1, 334 dis.—Ditto, No. 4,1% dis.—
York, Newcastle, and Berwick, Extension No. 2, 2iip.
BIRMINGHAM, JAN. 21.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—York and North
Midland, 76—Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour
Valley, % dis. cum int.—North Staffordshire, 14
Shrewsbury and Birmingham (B), 214 dia. ex int.

YORK, JAN. 20.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are —Arnbergate, Notting-
ham, and Boston, 6s. 9d.—Great Northern, North Bri-
tish, Thirds, 43s.—Ditto, Quarters, 4%—York, Newcastle,
and Berwick (Original Newcastle and Berwick), 111%—
Ditto, Extension, No. 1, 19— Ditto (G. N. E. Purchase), 9%
York.and North Midland (East and West Riding Exten-
aion), 355.

AN AUTHOR IN DIFFICULTIES.—In a series of
papers entitled the Autobiography of a Working Man,
at present in the course of publication in the Manchester
Examiner, we find the following curious statement :
The writer had returned from Spain in 1837, after fight-
ing the battles of Queen Christina, with no other reward
in his pocket than a certificate of six months' arrears of
pay, which he offered first for 1/., then for 10s., then for
55., and lastly for a quire of paper, on which to com-
mence a Narrative of the British Legion in Spain. He
says:—"l got a suit of clothes made to appear in on
landing in Scotland; but was robbed of clothes and every
farthing of money before I got on board the ship. I
might have found friends and have got assistance in
Glasgow. I would not, in the dirty regimentals I was
clothed in, go to any person who had before known me.
The person to whom I offered my certificate for six
months' gratuity for a quire of writing paper and pen
and ink to begin to write my narrative of the Legion
would give nothing for the worthless certificate, but
made me a present of several.quires of writing paper. I
walked out of Glasgow, three or four miles up the Clyde,
got into a field of beans nearly ripe, crept out of sight to
the middle of the field, lay there three days and nights,
writing the first chapter of my narrative and living on
the beans. I sent the farmer a copy of the work after-
wards as paymeut for what I had eaten." It is pleasant
to learn that the work thus commenced sold extensively,
and produced to the author a clear profit of 100 L
A letter from Turin, in the Augsburg Gazelle,
states that the Russian Ambassador at Rome has at
length presented to the Pope the ratification of the
treaty for the arrangement of the religious differences
between his Holiness and the Emperor of Russia, with
an apology for the delay which prevented the Pope from
announcing the fact in his last allocution. It appears
that, according to this treaty, there are to be seven
Catholic dioceses in Russia and Poland, and that the
Bishops are not to be appointed wit host the approbation
of the Pope. The Roman Catholic clergy in Russia and
Poland are to be treated with respect, and there is to be
no obstacle thrown in the way of religious worship, ac-
cording to the creed of the Roman Church.
[ADVERTISEMENT.]—A Gentleman, Sixty years of
age, cured of a dreadful bad leg by Holloway's Ointment
and Pills.—Mr. Nicholas Page, residing at Newaham,
had been suffering tor three years with wounds ou his
lei of a moat awful nature, to cure which he tried a great
variety of specifics, and consulted nearly every surgeon
within twenty miles of his house, yet all failed to give
relief ; as a last resource he used Holloway's famous
Ointment and Pills, which healed his leg in a few weeks.
In gratitude for the wonderful cure effected at his ad-
vanced age, he thus gives every publicity to the circum-
stance, that others may derive similar benefit.—Sold by
all druggists, and at Professor Holloway's Establishment,
244, Strand, London.