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

TEA DUTIES.

We regret to learn that Lord John Russell has
announced in a letter to our representative, Mr.
Cardwell, that tho Government will not or cannot
reduce the exorbitant duty on tQa at the Fresent
time. Tin following is a copy of a communication
addressed to the Mayor, by Mr. Cardwell, on the
subject :

" Whitehall Gardens, Jan. 19th, 1848.

"My dear Sir,—l have this morning received a
reply from Lord John Russell to my note, rt questing
an appointment for the Liverpool deputation upon the
subject of the duty on tea.
" His Lordship expresses his readiness to see the
deputation, if it is generally wished ; but goes on to
observe, that there has been already more than one
deputation on the subject, and that he has been in-
formed of all the )rominent points of the case; and
adds, however willing he might be to reduce that
duty, the state of the revenue will not permit it in
the present year.
" His Lordship concludes by expressing his wish
that I would suggest to the gentlemen of the depu-
tation that no advantage can result from their in-
terview.
" Believe me, my dear Sir, very faithfully yours,
" .EDW. CARDWELL.

" The Mayor, Liverpool."
The deputation waited on Lord John Russell on
Wednesday (as we have already stated), when the
reduction of the duty was enforced by several gentle-
men, after which
Lord John Russell answerad in substance, that the
Government would very be glad to reduce the duty on
tea, but that it was a question of revenue. It should
have the consideration of her Majesty's Ministers.—
Liverpool Times.

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STOURBRIDGE.—THE MINING DISTRICTS. —We
regret to state that a large proportion of the colliers and
men employed at the furnaces and iron works of the dis-
trict are still out. Almost daily blast furnaces are blown
out for want of mine and coal. At several works at-
tempts at compromise have been made. The original
notices were for a reduction of twenty per cent., but.
in most eases, the masters have offered to accept a re-
duction of ten per cent. The offer has not in any case
(that we are aware of) been accepted; and, were it not
for the collieries worked by Lord Ward being at work.
the supple of coals even for household purposes could
nut be Obtained. The agents of Lord Ward have not
given notice of a redaction, and consequently are at
work, and contribute to the support of the men out on
strike. This, in addition to the funds belonging to thi
union, will in all probability, enable the men to bold out
for some time. At a meeting of the co I trade hi Id
yesterdhy (Tuesday), at the Talbot Inn, Stourbridge,
it was unanimously agreed that a reduction of is. per
ton upon coal, and 61. per ton on all slack, except fine,
which remains as before, should take place from the Ist
of January. 1848. tVorcesler Chronicle.
HUSKISSON'S STATUE AT THE ROYAL EX. CHANGF.
—Yesterday the preparations for the
deceased statesmanerectttre
lotfoytlafti•
statue recently presented to the committee o
Exchange by the widow of the
liuskisson commenced in the vestibule at Lloyd's. It
is to occupy the south-east corner, oppositethe statue of
his Royal Highness Prince Albert. From its very great
weight iron girders will be sunk beneath the flooring to
support it.
Mr. Frederick R. Gye has undertaken the ma-
nagement of Drury-lane, in the absence of M. Jullien ;
the latter has been giving concerts at Manchester, Shef-
field, and other provincial towns.