The Sun.
London, England, 1846-07-06 00:00:00

PLYMOUTH.

(FROM OUR CORRZSPORDENT.)
' PLYMOUTH, SUNDAY.—We are animated by the prospect
of a contested election here. The candidates in the field are
Viscount Ebrington, the late Member, and Mr. Henry Vin-
cent; the well-known lecturer.

The intelligence of the acceptance of office of Lord Ebring-
ton, and that a new writ had been granted, arrived here
simultaneously, and was made known principally by means
of the late ed►tion of The Sun of Friday, which circulates
here about ten o'clock in the morning. For some time after
it was known that there would he an election it was uncer-
tain whether or not there would be a contest, the more
general opinion being that there would be none.
Some of the parties who had been connected with the
Complete Suffrage Association, formed here about two years
since, meantime bethought themselves of Henry Vincent,
who, very opportunely for their purposes, happened to have
been here for a week or two last past. An interview with
Mr. Vincent was sought, and after some debate it appears
that that gentleman consented to offer himself as a can-
didate.

The starting of Mr. Vincent as a candidate is so unex-
pected that the friends of Lord Ebrington have not yet had
time to make any movement in reference thereto, but they
feel satisfied that his Lordship's return is sure.

THE SUN EXPRESS.--By the spirited exertions of
the proprietor of The Sun newspaper, Mrs. Noble, news
agent of this town, received a supply of papers at seven
o'clock on Tuesday morning, with the whole of the parlia-
mentary proceedings of the previous evening; including Sir
Robert Peel's speech in full. The morning papers were by
this means anticipated nearly twelve hours. These endea-
vours to put the public in possession of the earliest inform-
ation are most creditable to all the parties concerned.—Hull
Packet.

FIRE AT POPLAR.—Yesterday forenoon, shortly after
eleven o'clock, a fire, that at one period threatened the most
disastrous consequences, broke out at No. 6, Trinity Alms-
houses, North-street, Poplar ; the property of Messrs Wigram
and Green, the ship-builders, but in the occupation of Mr.
Palmer. The flames originated from some cause that could
not be ascertained, in the ground-floor front, and so firm a
hold had they obtained before discovered, that on the return
of the occupier to the room (after the absence of not more
than five minutes) he found the place wrapped in one com-
plete blaze. The engines were speedily on the spot, and the
tire was soon extinguished, but not before that part of the
premises where it originated was burnt out, and the furni-
ture destroyed.
A BENIGHTED BEADLE.—A beadle some time ago, in
a parish in Ayrshire, was examined and dismissed for gross
ignorance in spiritual matters, as well as for not walking even
according to the light which he had. Some time after he
applied for restoration of privileges, en the plea that he had
learned and amended. " Well, John," said the minister, " I
will just ask you a few plain questions:—Whacks baptism?"
" 'Deed, Sir,' replied John, "I canna weel tell you what
baptism is noo—new folk, new laws; but in my time it was
fourpence to the beadle, and tippence to the precentor."
CHATHAM, JULY 4.—Early in the month of August
a detachment from the corps of Royal Sappers and Miners,
stationed in this garrison, will proceed on a trigonometrical
survey in the north of Scotland. A detachment from the
depot of the 80th Regiment stationed here are ordered for
embarkation at Gravesend, for India, on the 10th instant.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.
The Cotton Market at Liverpool on Saturday was steady,
and prices were fairly supported. Sales, 6,000 bales, all to
the trade. Shares were quiet.
It must be stated under this bead, that in commercial
circles, at least, the appointment of Mr. Benjamin Ilawes,
jun., to au under secretaryship, by Lord John Russell, has
given very considerable satisfaction. We mentioned, a few
days back, that the new Premier would seek the Honourable
Member as a fit party to hold office. The aptitude for busi-
ness exhibited by Mr. Hawes has long been a subject of
warm comment, not only among his constituents of the
borough of Lambeth, but in Parliamentary circles.
The accounts received this morning from the continent
speak very generally of the excellent appearance of the crops
of Wheat, Rye, Barley, &c., some very refreehiug showers
having fallen in Russia, Germany, Prussia, and other parts
of Europe, from whence we usually receive, in times of de-
ficiency in the home crops, our principal supplies of grain. A
lively interest appezrs to have prevailed for the passing of the
Corn Bill by the Imperial Parliament, but at the same time the
favourable advices sent out of the aspect of the crops of Great
Britain, had damped the ardour of speculators in making
purchases of corn to be delivered after the harvest had been
got in, and which would, in case of a deficient yield here,
come into our ports.
The Revenue account, just made up for the last quarter,
is considered as very satisfactory here.
The general advices from the West Indies are of
rather a more cheerful nature, for the weather in Jamaica,
Barbadoes, and most of the other islands, as well as in
Demerara, was very favourable. The past damage, it was
long since known, could not be repaired.
There are accounts one day later from the United States.
The tight shoe of war already began to pinch the Americans,
and the deficiency in the revenue occasioned by the opera-
tions in Mexico was set down at a very considerable amount.
The Tay steamer brings two millions of dollars from
Mexico on merchants and mining account, but nothing for
the dividend. This was pretty well anticipated, as we
learned by a former arrival that the authorities were
prohibited from paying over any more money to the divi-
dend account from the proceeds of Customs duties.
The Public Securities have been vary firm this morning,
and there has been some disposition to enter into business.
Consols for the Account have realised 95% to 95% ex div.
The premium on Exchequer-bills is still rising, as the divi-
dend payments this week will make money plentiful, for a
time at least. The New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents.
have been 97 to 14, and the] Three per Cents. 9534 to
96. Bank Stock is worth 208, a further advance of %to 1
per cent.
Inithe Foreign House the transactions have not been of so
limited a character, but the slight symptom of activity has
arisen not from purchases but from sales, and we note a
, rather lower range of prices for most of the securities
dealt in. Portuguese Four per Cents. ex dividend
have been 48 ; Spanish Three per Cents. 35114 ; also
without the interest; Mexican Five per Cents., 26:4 ; the
Deferred, 15%; and Peruvian, 37% to 38. Brazil Stock has
been quoted 8414. French Five per Cents. have realised
121 f. 50c., with the exchange at 25f. 70c. Austrian Bonds
have been marked 110%, and Dutch Two-and-a-Half per
Cents., 60 to 601 h.
Railway Shares have been in moderate request, 111111 at
rather improved rates. East ern Counties, 2414 ;
nian, 914; Great Western, 149 to 150%; Birmingham Thirds,
6274 to 63 ; Brighton 6534 to 66%; Croydon, 22% to 23 ;
Midland, 150 to 151; North Staffordshire, 4 to 4% premium ;
South Eastern, 41 ; Dutch Rhenish, 734 ; Paris and Lyons,
5% to C%.

ONE CLOSING
O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Bank Stock .. .. • • • • • . • • 208 207%
Three per Cent. Reduced Annuities 95%14 9G 96
Three per Cent. Consols Annuities 95%34% ex dtv 95%
New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent. Anns. 9754 97%
Long Annuities, Expire Jan. 5, 1860 .. 10 5-16 10 5-16
Ditto, 30 years, Jan. 5, 1860 .. .. 10 ex div 10
India Stock .. . 262% ex div 263
Consols for Opening .. • • .. 95% % 95%
Exchequer Bills. I%d. 114 d.
1,0001. .... 13 17 pm. 17
5001. -. .... 17 13 pm. 13
Ditto. Small .... 14 13 17 pm. 17
ONE CLOSING
FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Austrian Bonds, 5 per Cent .. 11034 11034
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent 8454 84A
Equador Bonds .. 31,4
Grenada, 1 per Cent .. . —213 Q
Ditto, Deferred • . 454
Mexican Bonds. 1837, 5 per Cent .. 26% 27
Ditto, Deferred 15% 15%
Peruvian Bonds, 6 per Cent. .. 373 38 33
Portuguese Four per Cent 48 ex div 48
Ditto, for the Account .. 4654 47% 4734
Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent ..
Ditto, Three per Cent ..
Ditto, for the Account .. 35% ex div 35%
Dividends on the above payable in London.
French Rentes, 5 per Cent .. 121 f. 50c.
Exchange .. 25f. 70e.
Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cent .. 60% 60
Ditto. 4 per Cent. Certificates .. 94 14 IA
BUSINESS
CLOSING
PAID. DONE AT PRICES.
ONE O'CLOCK.
Birmingham and Gloucester....loo ....129 .•.... • • .. 129
Ditto, New (issed at 734 die.).. 1732 ... 33 • • ........ 33
Birmingham and Oxford Junction 2 •. • • ...... 3%
Buckinghamshire .. 425. .... die. ••.. •• 3Y die.
Caledonian .. 10. .... .. •• . ..... 9%

DRITISEI FUNDS.

PRICES OF
RAILWAY SHARES.

121 f. 50c.
25f. 70c.
60
943

Ditto, Half Shares .. .. 2%.... 1g• • • l%.
Ditto, Extension .. 2%.... 154 134
Chester and Holyhead 2234 2054 . ..... • 2054
Churnet and Blythe .. .. 2 ....
Cornwall and Central Devon .. 2% l%
Derby and Crewe .. • • • • 2% •• • • 7 • • 714
Direct Northern ........234 134 ........ 1
Dublin and Galway .. .. .. 4 .... ....... 1%
Eastern Counties .. 141. 165..... 24%14 • 24%
Ditto New .. .. 10/. 165..... 7% 8 p
Ditto, ditto, .. .. No. 2. 61. 13s. 4d. % p ,3i p
Ditto, York Extension .. 109• 214 ....... . 214
Edinburgh and Glasgow .. .. 50
Ditto 34 Shares .. 10 .... 165 .......... 16%
Ditto New 54 Shares 1254 .. 17 .. .• .. 17
Exeter, Yeovil, and Dorchester 5 •••• ...... 3%
Goole, Doncast., and Sheffield, arc. 425..... % dis. •.. • • % die.
Grand Union (Nottiugh. & Lynn) 1% % 34
Great Southern 8& West. (Ireland) 20 .... 21% 22% 22%
Great North of England . ..100 ....230 .......... 230
Ditto, New .. .. 5 .... 58 ••.,.,,.
Ditto, New . .. 10 .... 43
Ditto, New .. . .... 18 ..
Great Western .. .. 85 149 15054
Ditto, Half Shares .. 50 .... 8334 84
Ditto, Quarter Shares 10 .... 22
Ditto, Fifths .. 20 .... 33 434 . .
Guildford, Fareham, & Portsmoth 5 4% ..
Hull and Selby .. .. 50 ...
Ditto, Half Shares .. 15 .... 39 ..........
Leeds and Bradford .. • . 26 ..........
Leicester and Bedford .. 225. ••. • . • . 54 die.
Leicester, Tamworth. &c. 425. • .. •. • •
Liverp., Manch. & Newc. Junct. 234.... 134 ..... 1%
London an Birmingham . —lOO •••• • • • ... 223
Ditto, Thirds .. 24 .... 63 62% ...... 62%
Ditto, Fifths 2 25 ...... 25%
London and Blackwell .. 161. 13s. 4d. . ......
Ditto, New .. 3 .... .. •
London and Brighton .. .. 50 .. . 66 65% 66% .. 66
London and Croydon .. • . 131. 15s 9d... 23 22%
London and Greenwich .. 12/. 15s. 4d. 934 9 4
London and South-Western —4l/. 6s. 10d.• . 78% 78%
Ditto, New .. •• .• • • 17:4 •• •• 28 3i 14 • • 2s%
Ditto, New .. • .. 14 .... 22%
London and York .. 2% •• •• •. • • ...... 1%
Ditto, Half Shares • . .. • • 2% •• • • ••••• • • • • • 1%
Manchester and Leeds .. 82 ....120 118....•••• 118
Ditto, Half Shares .. • • •• 38 •• • • 5514 ••••• • • • .. 55%
Ditto, Quarters .. • • • • 2 •• • • 2% • • ••• • • 9
Ditto, Fifths .. • • • • • • 3 ••• • ••• • • ..... 11%
Ditto Extension .• 425..... 234 p.. ••• • • . 234 p
Manchester and Birmingham .. 40 . ..........
Ditto, Quarter Shares (C) .• •• • • 10% „ 1054
Manchester, Buxton, & Matlock 425. %s 4 p., s p
Midia•id .• • • •• • • ..100 ....150 151........ 151
Ditto, New • . • • • • ••24.. • • 38% 39 38%.• 39
Ditto, Birneingliam and Derby 108 •
•• 123
Newcastle and Darlington Juliet. 25 .. •• 46 •• • • 46
Ditto, New . „ 1 .... 10% .......... 10%
Ditto, New, Brandling ~ 25
Newcastle and Berwick .. •• 15 .... 2554 26% •26%
Newark, Sheffield, and Boston ..
Norfolk .. „ 20
Ditto, Extension ..
North British.. 2234 29% •29%
Ditto, Carlisle Extension .. 1%...• .••• • • •
North Devon .. 2 .... .........154
North Kent and Direct Dover .. 254
.......... 1%
North Staffordshire .. • • • • 425. •• .. 4% 4 4 p
Portsmouth Direct • • • • • • 3% •• • • 4%34 • • 4%
Richmond .. .. 10 .... 184 .......... 18%
Shrewsbury and Birmingham .. 234 .... 2% ..
South Devon .• 35 .... 33 ...... •• .. 33
South Staffordshire Junction .. 1 . .
South Eastern and Dovor .. • • 33% .. • • 41 . .
Do., New (do. 151.) .. No. 4. 2% 2% . •
Staines and Richmond .. .• • • 1 •• • • %••••• • • • • • 34
South Wales .. .. 5 .... 11434.....
West Riding Union • • .. .. 425. 234 % p ..... . 2% p
Wilts, Somerset, and Weymouth 5 .... %
York and North Midland .. .. 50 ....
Ditto. Scarborough Branch .. 25 .... 48 .....•.,•
Ditto. Extension . .. 15 .... 34%........,.
Do. E. and W. Riding Exten... I •• •• 12%34 %
FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
Bord., Tout., St Cette (Mackenzie) 2 .... • ...
Ditto, ditto (Espelete) .. 2
Central of Spain .. 2 .... 1%. ......
Dutch Rhenish .. 6 .... .. •• • •
East In Ilan . 58.
Italian and Austrian .. • . 3 .... 134%
Louvain and Jemeppe .. 4 .. % „ „
Luxembourg
Northernlof France Constituted.. 5 14 ........
Orleans and Bordeaux .. .. 6 9 _
l'aris and Lyons Constituted .. 5 .... 5% 6%.
West Flanders . 6
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