The Sun.
London, England, 1851-08-13 00:00:00

EVENING, AUGUST 13, 1851.

and a large and populous district now deprived
of that advantage. It is, indeed, from the land-
owners of this district that the project has ema-
nated, but it is also likely to meet with much sup-
port from the inhabitants of Portsmouth. A large
amount of railway accommodation is, however, now
given to Portsmouth by the above-named companies.
There are now, by the two lines, fifteen trains to
London daily, and an equal number vice versa. The
necessary preliminary measures for setting the pro-
posed new railway on foot will be taken on Wed-
nesday next, when a public meeting of persons inte-
rested in it will be held at Petersfield.
RAILWAY Coalau WITH MONMOUTH.--

I'Ve understand that a professional gentleman of Mon-
mouth, at the request of parties interested in the
very important consideration of railway communica-
tion with that town, has been in correspondence with
Mr. Brunel on the subject, and that eminent engi-
neer, in his reply, says, " Individually, and without
reference to the views of the South Wales or Great
Western Railways, I shall be very happy to forward
the completion of the line from Ross via Monmouth
to Newport, and my impression is that neither of
those companies would object to any such plan ; and
if the gentlemen of the county would come forward
with the same spirit as the Herefordshire inhabitants
did on a late occasion, I have no doubt that arrange-
ments could be made for the completion of the line
from Monmouth to Newport in connexion with the line
from Monmouth to Ross ; but I could not move in
the matter, except in conjunction with the strongly
expressed feeling of the great majority of the inhabi-
tants."—llereford Journal.
SCOTCH RAILWAYS.—The Edinburgh, Perth, and
Dundee is to work the St. Andrew's line (capital
25,000/., which the inhabitants have subscribed
among themselves) by providing the rolling stock
and locomotive power. The receipts are first to be
applied to the cost and maintenance of the line, pay-
ing the salaries of the officers; secondly, to pay in-
terest on debentureploans ; and then 41 per cent. on
the share capital expended. An allowance follows
to the Edinburgh, Perth, and Dundee for supplying
the rolling stock and locomotive power; after which,
if any balance remains, it is to be equally divided.—
Railway Times.
RAILWAY TO YOUGUAL AND QUEBNSTOWN..--AII
Act of Parliament received the Royal assent within
the last few days for the making of a line of railway
of which the public had got no intimation. During
the railway mania, an Act was granted by the Le-
gislature, giving powers to make a line between
Cork and Waterford, but which was never put in
operation, except to hold half-yearly meet-
ings in London and collect money from the
shareholders. The Act was about expiring
when a Bill was brought into Parliament to
continue certain powers in it, and to amend its
provisions. The passing of this Bill through the
Commons and Lords did not require the service of
notice upon any of the parties through whose
property the line was intended to be run, and
therefore none of those interested in this respect had
intimation of the purposes of the measure. It is now,
however, the law of the land, and it is understood
it gives power to construct a line of railway from
King-street, in this city, to the town of Youghal,
passing through Middleton, with a branch line to
Queenstown. It is said that an English company
have made arrangements to carry out the work, and
that they are now entering into a contract with a
celebrated firm in London for its execution and com-
pletion within a brief period.—Cork Constitution.
DUBLIN AND WICKLOW RAILWAY.—The ordinary
half-yearly meeting of the Dublin and Wicklow Rail-
way Company will be held on Thursday, the 20th of
August, at the Northumberland Hotel, Dublin.

THE BRAZILIAN MAIL.
RIVER PLATE.
The political aspect of affairs was anything but
peaceful. The Brazilian Admiral Grenfell had pene-
trated the waters of the Uruguay, to confer with
General Urquiza, and bad stationed his forces at the
commanding points along the north bank of the river.
In addition to the disaffection of the province of
Entre Rios, that of Corrientes had already followed.
The Government of the former had dispatched a
chargé d'affairs to the Monte Videan Government to
offer their co-operation against General Roses and
Oribe, and to secure the independence of the state,
which was cordially accepted. The Minister for
Foreign Affairs immediately afterwards repaired to
Entre Rios, to confer with General Urquiza, who re-
ceived him with great demonstrations. Should the
arms of the Confederation fail to put down the rebel-
lion in these two provinces, the result may be their
total separation from the Argentine Confederation.
Public opinion, however, in Buenos Ayres was much
in favour of a reconciliation being practicable between
Rosas and Urquiza ; still Rosas was making active
preparations, and left not a stone unturned to
strengthen his position. The Monte Videan party
appear to think that inevitably this spring would open
up a ruinous campaign. At all events the storm that
is brewing must soon declare the intentions of the
belligerents.
The commercial state of the river is as bad as it
possibly can be, and holders of stock are not inclined
to sell, nor do purchasers come to market, both fear-
ing the issue of events, and the fluctuations of the
paper currency. The exchange on the 27th of June,
stood at 70s. to 71s. per doubloon. Exports were
expected to fall off, notwithstanding that in May
about 270,000 ox and cow hides were shipped. Pro-
duce was scarce. Freights for the United Kingdom
were very low : heavy weights 405., bales 255., and
dry hides 755. The commercial state of Monte
Video showed not the least sign of improvement.
The branch packet Esk, belonging to the Royal
Mail Company, from Buenos Ayres to Monte Video,
conveyed the Pope's nuncio, M. L. de Besi, to Rio,
where he remains for the present. He has not ob-
tained from General Rosas the object of his mission,
and appears to be much dissatisfied with the state of
the Church, which is anything but in a flourishing
condition. The Pope's spiritual assistance has been
politely declined.

All ihe Brazilian and other ports touched by the
Severn were entirely free from sickness of every de-
scription. _

Teneriffe was perfectly healthy ; and it is gratify-
ing to be able to announce that in the Grand Canaries
the cholera had been gradually subsiding since the
last advices. During the prevalence, however,
upwards of 8,000 people had fallen victims to the
pestilence.

RIO DE JANEIRO.
The business transacted during the month of June
was to a very considerable extent. The receipt of
almost every description of imports was excessive.
The recent sales of piece goods were at a gradual re-
duction in price in consequence of ample supplies.
Extensive sales of coffee had been made. Stock in
the market about 70,000 bags. In consequence of
unfavourable advices lately received from England,
prices had declined a little. The present crop pro-
mises to be an average one. The little hitherto
brought to market was of fine quality.