The Sun.
London, England, 1848-12-15 00:00:00

ITALY.

The Ministerial crisis at Turin still continues.
Letters from that city of the 9th state that GIOIA
had given up all hopes of forming a Ministry, and
that the KING had in consequence sent to MorrA DE
LISEO, who, however, had not returned any positive
answer to his MAJESTY'S request.
It was rumoured that the Porz would go to
Majorca.

THE POPE.
The Tempo of Naples of the Ist inst. says, that
when the POPE admitted the officers of the garrison
at Gaeta to kiss his feet, he said to them, with the
greatest dignity and kindness, " Gentlemen, you
form part of an army which is a model of diEcipline
and fidelity, which, at the cost of its own blood, has
maintained the supremacy of the laws, and preserved
the kingdom from the scourge of anarchy." To the
Marines, he said, "My children, you have been
faithful to your Sovereign—remain faithful to him
unto death.' The Holy PONTIFF then invited the
KING, QUEEN, and Princes to dine with him. The
Cardinal ANTONELLI also received at his table the
French Ambassador, the Bavarian Ambassador and
family, the Portuguese Ambassador, the elder diplo-
matists, the commander of the Tenare steamer, and
their Majesties' suite.
The King of NAPLES has placed at the command
of the Holy FAME& Colonel NUNZIANTE and Major
YouG.

In Trinity Church, after the first mass, the POPE
proceeded to worship, when, with feelings of the
highest emotion and extraordinary fervour, he was
heard audibly to pray—" Eternal GOD, my August
Master and Lord, behold, bending before you, your
very unworthy Vicar, who, from the inner chamber
of his heart, humbly solicits Thy benediction upon
him, from that eternal throne upon which Thou
art seated. Direct his footsteps, 0 GOD! sanctify
his intentions, overrule his mind, govern his
actions in the place to which Thou hast conducted
him by Thy inscrutable Providence ; preserve him
everywhere in Thy sheepfold, and cause him to be
instrumental in promoting Thy glory and the good
of Thy Church, now, alas ! sadly attacked by its
enemies. If Thy just anger could be appeased—
which has been excited in consequence of the indig-
nity cast upon Thy Church by the words, acts, and
writings of the misled people—Thy servant would
this moment willingly offer himself as a sacrifice be-
fore Thee. Thou gayest him life, Thou alone hast
the right to recal it whenever it shall please Thee.
But 0, my GOD, let thy glory be triumphant, and
let thy Church be the conqueror. Maintain the
good and the weak ; and sustain with thy
Almighty arm all those who are in darkness and the
shadow of death. Bless, 0 LORD, the Sovereign now
prostrated before THEE (King of NAPLES) ; bless his
dominions arid his family ; bless all his subjects, and
his faithful and honourable army; bless the cardinals,
the clergy, and the episcopacy, in order that they may
all walk in the way of Thy commandments, and thus
promote the holiness of Thy people. In this hope we
shall be delivered, not only from the hands of the
wicked and impious in this world, but we hope to be
admitted into the realms of eternal glory, where we
shall be safe and secure through the never-ending
ages of eternity ."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S.—YESTERDAY.
Only two bets laid, viz.:-4,000 to 60 agst Chanti-
cleer, and 1,500 to 15 agst Bon-Mot for the Chester Cup.
INTELLIGENCE EXTRA.
NEWPORT PAGNELL STEEPLECHASES.
Entries for the Aristocratic Stakes.
Khondooz, Justice to Ireland, Fortunatus, Belshazzar,
Faith, and Forest Boy.
Acceptances for the Free Handicap.
Norma, Egremont, Profligate, Vengeance, Kangaroo,
Alexander, Ballybar, I'endennis, Pullaway, Carlow, and
Cavendish.
The above are up to five o'clock yesterday afternoon;
two or three others were expected.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
Blackdown hds., Tues., Orchard Wood; Fri., Calm-
navey Hill, Hennycock-10i.
Crawley and Horsham hds., Mon., Balcombe Village;
Wed., West Grinstead; Fri., Rusper Village.
East Essex hds., Tues., Ketton Village; Thurs., Mes-
sing-street; Sat., St. Ann's Castle.
Monmouthshire hds., Mon., Santilleo House; Thurs.,
Dingeston Village.
Oakley lids., Mon., Dungey Corner; Tues., Euston
Gorse; Thurs., Wooton; Sat., Hall Weston-10::
Shropshire lids., Pitchford Village; Fri., fiat; mile-
stone on the Baschurch-road.

HYDRAULIC PRESS FOR RAISING BRITANNIA-
BRIDGE,—On Wednesday, the 13th inst., the large cy-
linder of the hydraulic press intended to be used at Ban-
gor to raise the tubes of the bridge at the Chester and
Holyhead Railway was
cast at the Bank Quay Foundry,
Warrington. This cylinder is, we believe, the largest
ever made for hydraulic purposes, and weighs about 25
tom,. It will have to sustain a pressure of upwards of
1,000 tons when at work.

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THE MURDER AT BRIDGNORTIL—BRIDGNORTII,
DEC. 13.—A1l the evidence that could be adduced
touching the death of Ann Newton was heard yester-
day, and at, seven o'clock last night the jury retired to
consider their verdict. They were locked up for nearly
eighteen hours, but could not agree, as to what verdict
sh,:nld be returned. At the expiration of that period,
in nonsc,quence of some of the jurors becomieg ex-
hausted,ifle Coroner adjourned‘ the inquiry for a fort-
night. The l lary Newton, was this morning
istrate's warrant for wilful murder,
apprehended on a in.:
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MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.
An extensive demand sprung up for Cotton at Liver-
pool yesterday, speculators operating to the extent of
3,000 bales. The market closed with much excitement,
and prices of all sorts of American were full #4l. per lb.
higher. Other sorts unchanged. The sales were esti-
mated at 10,000 bales, via. 7,000 American at 30. to
5d., 500 Perham, &c., at 41-d. to 54d; 1,000 Bahia at
44d. to 50, 250 Egyptian at LiV. to 61d., 1,000 Surat
at 3d. to 3.0., and 40 Sea Island at 7d. to 110.—Railway
Shares were considerably better, and rather an animated
and good business was transacted. Prices were also
higher than on Wednesday.
The Ilamburgh mail has arrived, but the letters do
not appear to bring any important news. In Germany
affairs are considered to be settling down, and peace and
good government are held to promise future prosperity.
The attempt to " try back" upon free-trade principles
is not only made here, but likewise in the North Ameri-
can colonies. We are informed that—
On a requisition to the Mayor of Montreal, signed by
upwards of 160 citizens, including the president, vice-
president, and eight other members (out of upwards of
one hundred it is said) of the Board of Trade, for a pub-
lic meeting "to take into consideration the sub-
ject of the repeal or modification of the Na-
vigation Laws of Great Britain, as far as they
relate to Canada, and the throwing open of the river
St. Lawrence to vessels of all nations," his worship has
called a meeting. The object is, apparently, to induce
the British Government to throw open to foreign ves-
sels, the carrying trade between British ports, " a pri-
vilege granted to foreign vessels by no other Go-
vernment in the world, unless it be under
treaties of reciprocity. Would the Government of the
United States, or that of France, for instance, permit
British or Canadian vessels to participate in the carrying
trade between their own ports ? We doubt it very much.
We have no objection, however, to the British Go-
vernment being petitioned to act more liberally in
this respect than any other Government does." So
writes a colonial editor, and if we look to what is occur-
ring in Yorkshire, we shall find reason to conclude that
the cause of free trade is likely to be vigorously assaulted
and to require vigilant support, especially in the way of
commercial facts, of which there are plenty, that might
be occasionally brought in aid. These we shall not
neglect to produce whenever opportunity serves.
The Funds have been firm again this morning, but
there is not much activity in the market, and for the
moment the rise has received a cheek. We hear, in-
deed, of one or two Bear sales, and considering the un-
certainty of events in France, we are not surprised
at them. Consols are 884- for Transfer, and 87* to #
for Account. The New Three- and-a-Quarter per Cents.
have been 87i to 87i. Bank Stock is up to 191. Ex-
chequer-bills have been quoted 395. to 425. premium,
and India Bonds 395. premium.
The :Foreign Securities have been very quiet. Por-
tuguese Four per Cents. are 24/, and the Three per
Cents. 254. Mexican Stock is worth 22 to 4. Dutch
Two-and-a-Half per Cents. have been 481 to 484.
The Railway Share market has been very firm again.
Caledonian, Eastern Counties, Great Northern, North•
Western, South-Eastern, and the York lines, are higher.
North Stafford and Great Western are about the same as
previously.
IffitTlSH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
(From the Official List.)
Bank Stock 191
3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities B7 8714 87
`.l per Cent. Consols ...... . 88A14
New 314 per Cent. Anus 87V/s
Long Annuities, Exp. Jan. sth, 1860 8 9-16 %
India Stock
Do. Bonds, 10001.- , 39 p
Consols for Account
Exchequer Bills. 2%d. ed.
March. June.
1,000/.
5001 39 42 p 37 40 p
Small 39 42 p 37 40 p
RIC OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Buenos Ayres Bonds, 6 per Cent... 201/2%
Mexican Bonds, 1846, 5 per Cent...... Cent......—
Ditto for the Account . 22U 22
Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent
Ditto 4 per Cent.
Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent 25%
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Dutch 21/4 per Cent.,l2 Guild 481%%
I',INESS DONh IN RAILWAY SIIAIIES AT ONE O'CLOCK
RAILWAYS. PAID. PER SHAKE.
50