The Sun.
London, England, 1851-01-29 00:00:00

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

PETITIONS FOR RAILWAY AND PRIVATE
BILLS.

On Monday, before the Examiners appointed by the
House of Commons to inquire into the standing
orders ai connected with Railway and other private
Bills, the following were declared to have complied
with the standing orders:—
LONDON AND BLACKWALL.—This company's Bill
for extending the time for purchasing of lands for its
widening, for the branches to the London and St.
Katharine Docks, and for a new station at Rhodes's-
well, Limehouse, was declared to be complied with.
BRISTOL AND EXETER.—This company's Bill for
alteration of powers respecting the capital of the com-
pany, was declared to be complied with. The amount
to be created by the issue of new shares not to exceed
880,000 shares ; in 44,000 shares of 201. each, 4,000
shares of 501. each, and 4,000 shares of 25/. each, to
be held in the South Devon Railway, and 1,031
shares in the Exeter and Creditors Railway, and 80
shares of 201. in the Taw Vale Railway.
.NORTLI STAFFORDSHIRE.—The Bill to extend the
time for the purchase of lands for and completing the
Ashbourne branch, &c., of this line, and to authorize
a lease of it, was declared to have complied with the
a tanding orders.
YORK, NEWCASTLE, AND BERWICK.—This
com-
pany's Bill, to abandon a portion of the Bishop Auck-
land branch, and to substitute in lieu thereof a new
line, and to extend the time for the purchase of lands,
was declared to be complied with, as was that of the
same company for power to construct a branch to the
West Durham Railway, to increase capital, and to
hold shares in that railway.
GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WESTERN.—This company's
Bill for regulating capital and confirming the expen-
diture thereof, and for regulating the application of
divisible profits, was adjourned.
The following Bills were declared to have complied
with the standing orders :—Laird's Patent for Im-
provements in the Construction of Steam and other
Vessels; Downham Market Drainage ; Mill Thorpe
and Levens Turnpike Trust ; Manchester and Ashton
under-Lyne Road ; Appleby, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen
Road ; Liverpool Docks (amendment of Acts), Re-
laxations of Restrictions as to Use of Fires and Lights
in Vessels in the Docks—Lease of Lands to the
Board of Ordnance ; Cheltenham and Gloucester
District Turnpike Road (continuation of term and i
amendment of Act).
Stockton and Darlington Railway (branch), no ap-
pearance.
WILTS, SOMERSET, AND WEYMOUTIL—The half-
yearly meeting of this company was held yesterday,
at Bath, the chairman of the company (Sir J. W.
Awdry) presiding. This line has been leased, at four
per cent., by the Great Western Company, and the
business transacted did not occupy many minutes.
The chairman announced that the interest warrants
now due were prepared, and would be issued imme-
diately on the return of the secretary to town. The
receipts for the half-year amounted to 13,393/., of
which 13,363/. was received from the Great Western
Company as the half-year's annuity. Lieutenant-
Colonel Hicks and Mr. W. H. Sheppard, the directors
who retired by rotation, were unanimously re-elected ;
and Mr. H. Z. G. Ludlow, High Sheriff of the county
of Wilts, was elected a director in the room of Mr. F.
W. Slade, who, it was announced, had disposed of his
interest in the company. Mr. Muraday, the retiring
auditor, was also re-elected. A vote of thanks to the
chairman terminated the proceedings.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN SCOTLAND.
In consequence of the extremely heavy rain which
fell over neatly the whole of Scotland on Monday
last, the banks at the heavy cutting between Lan-
rencekirk and Marykixk, on the Aberdeen line of
railway, were much injured. In several places, for
some distance, the open channels for draining off the
water from the fields above the line had overflowed,
and taken down considerable portions of the face r)f
the embankments. Two miles south of Laurence-
kirk, as a cattle train was passing through the cut-
ting, between seven and eight o'clock on Monday
night, part of the embankment sunk forward upon the
line. The engine passed clear, but the trucks and
waggons were caught in the earth slip, and the entire
train was thrown off the line. The stoker was slightly
hurt, but no other person in charge of the train was
injured. The trucks were chiefly occupied by cattle
and sheep. Some of the cattle were much injured,
and will require to be slaughtered. In one truck
twenty-seven sheep were killed. Several of the
trucks and waggons were broken, and the rails for
a short distance were twisted off their beds, and
some of them were broken. As the luggage train
from the south, due at Aberdeen early in the
morning, had not arrived, a pilot engine preceded by
two hours the morning mail train, to ascertain the
cause. One or two engines had also arrived at the
south end of the break early in the morning ; but it
was found impossible to clear the line and repair the
rails in time for the mail train, which leaves Aberdeen
at ten minutes past six A.m., and the passengers and
mails were passed over it to a new train. At that
time the line presented a wrecked appearance, partly
covered with broken trucks and earth. Only a small
part of the embankment shaken had slipped, but a
much larger portion threatened to fall, and a deep
chasm of five or six Let wide, a much graater depth,
and 20 to 30 yards in length, had been formed at the
top of the embankment, so that a very large quantity
of earth will require to be removed, as the first heavy
fall of rain, or even the force of the engines passing,
might bring the damaged bank entirely down on the
line. The means of meeting any derangement of this
kind are far from perfect. The passengers lost 40
minutes by the accident, which was unavoidable ; but
as the mail train had left Perth on the arrival of the '
north train, the latter was detained there nearly three
hours to join a train from Edinburgh at Greenhill.-- •
Glasgow Constitutional.

high. In the morning I ascended an eminence. We
aw the so rli,,tan•-e We r"d" ''Vnals by
means Of a handkerchief fastened to the end of my
firelock. Presently we saw the vessel bearing away,
and at noon she was in full sail to continue her voy-
age, no one having been sent to the island to see what
had become of us. Towards evening two ships
passed the isle. As the sea was now more calm I
and G. Shipp got into the boat to put out ; the boat
was half full of water before we had cleared the
breakers ; we attempted to gain one of the ships but
could not. We turned back for the isle, but the sea
was so rough that when the boat reached the shore it
was capsized by the waves. It was then that my
companion was drowned. It was my good fortune
to be saved, and the boat was thrown on the rocks. I
sought my companions in misfortune, whom I found
on the north bank of the isle engaged in con-
structing a grotto, in which we remained until the
9th of December, the day when we were saved
by the generosity of Captain Bernard. The chief
nutriment during the twenty days we were on
this island consisted of snakes, crabs, and aquatic
birds."

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current, Jan. 28.)
SUGAR.-To-day there was a steady business trans-
acted in the West India Sugar market, and in all cases
the rates accepted were equal to those of Friday; the
purchases amounted to 440 hhds, &c., including at public
sale 165 hhds 8 arcs Barbadoes, which sold at 41s to 43s
for mid to good yellow, and fine 43s 63 to 445; 169 hhds
Demerara, low and mid yellow 37s 6d to 393, good 403,
good and fine brown 35s 63 to 375, and one lot very ord
washed and sifted 325.
REFINED.-To-day there was a large business con-
cluded in :Refined Sugar by home dealers, and better
rates were obtained, brown lumps selling at 49s 6d to
503. Thera is a firm market for Crushed Sugar, and
several orders were executed.
Mauarrics.-This afternoon there were three public
sales of Mauritius Sugar, consisting of 5,400 bags. A
good demand prevailed, and the whole sold at prices on
a par with those of Friday, fine yellow realising 40s 6d
to 41s, middling to good 38s to 40s, common 37s to 37:3
6d, fair to fine brown 34s to 36s 63, grey from 36s to 40s,
grainy yellow 37s to 403 6d, brown 33s to 365, and very
low 28s to 29s per cwt.
EAST INDIA.-This afternoon the market was plenti-
fully supplied with Bengal Sugar, and the quantity
offered at auction amounted to 7,700 bags; still the chief
part sold, and at full rates; white Benares, however, was
rather cheaper, fine selling at 44s to 455, mid to good
41s 6d to 43s 6d, common 303 to 41s, damp 38s to 435,
fine grainy white 49s to 50s, mid to good 44s 63 to 463,
good and fine grainy yellow 43s to 455, good anc‘fine
soft yellow 38s to 40s. Of Madras 250 bags sold at
steady rates, soft brown at 29s 6d to 301, low to good mid
yellow 31$ to 34s 63.
FOREIGN.-To-day there was no public sale of Foreign
Sugar, and privately few purchases were made, but
holders refused to sell exeept at full rates. There are
several buyers at a small redaction.
MOLASSES.-West India continues in good request,
and former terms are well supported; the supply at
market is also less than for some time past. Of Antigua
100 puns have been sold at 17s, and 100 puns of other
sorts at 15s 6d to 163 6d. Bengal is wanted at 13s to
14s, and there are several buyers of Mauritius at 13s, but
few parcels are on the market.
Cocoa.-Foreign is offered rather under previous quo-
tations, but there are few purchasers. Bahia and Para
can be obtained at 303 to 31s, and Guayaquil at 323 to
32s 6,1 per cwt. Previous rates are demanded for Bri-
tish Plantation, and supplies are limited; there is also a
small supply, and a fair business has been concluded,
Trinidad red at 52s to 563, grey 493 to 525, and Grenada
43s to 48s per cwt. Of all sorts of Cocoa the stock falls
short of this time last year.
COFFEE.-This afternoon there was little desire
evinced to operate in Native Ceylon Coffee for any pur-
pose, but holders were firm, and would not sell good ord
under 495. Plantation was less in request, but holders
displayed confidence; at auction 208 casks 33 bags were
taken in above the value, good at 65s to 70s, mid 58s to
61;, and other sorts 543 to 575. For all other sorts of
Coffee there is a quiet market, and at auction the sound
of 304 begs Bahia was taken in at 45s to 47; for good
ord, but a few lots damaged sold at 383 6d to 40s.
TEA.-In consequence of a further reduction having
been acceded for common and good old Congou many
parcels have been sold at I lid to is per lb. Other
sorts are, however, operated in with caution, and there
are sellers of medium at Is7oid to is Id, better kinds
Is 111 to is sd, and fine is 611 to is 9d. In the market
for Green much dulness prevails, larger parcels are also
brought forward, and rather lower terms are accepted.
Scented and Pekoe Teas are not much in request, and
prices continue to have a downward tendency.
SPICES.-Nutmegs have been much in demand, and
there is an advance of 2d for better sorts. At auction
100 cases were sold, good to fine brown realized 3s 3d
to 3s 23, middling and good 23 93 to 3s 23, common
and small 2s 3d to 2s 8d per lb. Mace must again be
quoted rather cheaper, and 30 cases at public sale
sold at 2s Id to 2s 5d for middling to good.
For Cloves the market remains quiet, with sellers of
Bourbon at 6d to 6id, and Penang at 93 to ls 3d.
Pimento is in much better request by private treaty, and
none is offered at auction; the rates paid are from
sid to Sid per lb. Black Pepper was held for full rates;
but 1,373 bgs at auotion only in part sold; is
heavy and half heavy at aid to 30, and Penang
31d t) 3id, ordinary 3id. Of white 300 bgs taken in at
6id for mid.
CINNAsioN.-There was litte disposition evinced to
operate in the first and second descriptions of Ceylon
at the quarterly sales, and holders being desirous to
realise a reduction of 3d to 5d per lb took place ; good
thirds also met a limited demand, and prices de-
clined 2d. There was, however, a good demand for in-
ferior and coarse sorts, whilst the rates obtained were
generally equal to the last quarterly sales. Of 2,429
bls, 98 cs offered, about 1,500 sold; Ceylon, first sort,
realised 23 to 3s 63, out of condition, is 10d to 2s 9d;
second sort, sound, is 7d to 23 7d, out of condition, is
6d to 2s 3d; third sort, sound, Is 2d to 2s 3d; out of
condition, is to 2s; first, second, and third sorts, broken,
Is to Is 11d. The next sales will take place on the 28th
April.
RICE.-To-day East India Rice was operated in with
caution, and of 2,051 bags Bengal at auction a part only
sold, small desty 8s 6d to 9s, and low mid 9s to 9s 63;
these are rather lower rates, but good mid was taken
in at lOs 6d to 11 s, being rather above the value, da-
maged however sold at 5s to 93 6d per cwt. Of East
India Arrowroot 30 cases were taken in at 3iel per lb.
SPIRITS.-On the part of holders of Leeward bland
Rum there is firmness, and they demand is 8d to Is 9d
proof; few buyers are, however, to be met with, but there
is not a larger supply. In East India sales are upon a
small scale, still good quality cannot be obtained under
Is 7d proof. Exporters or home dealers are not much
disposed to operate in Jamaica, but holders will not sell
at a reduction, and require for plain and mid quality 30
to 34 per cent over proof 23 83 to 3s, good to fine 33 to
38 over 3s 2d to 33 103, and choice sorts 4s to 43 63.
Of Demerara, however, several parcels have been sold at
from 2s 5d to 23 93 for 30 to 40 per cent
over proof. Brandy continues to be operated
in with caution, and on the part of holders a desire
is evinced to sell, Cognac best brands of the vintage of
1848 at 4s 8d to 4s 10d, 1849 ditto 4s 7d to 41 93, 1850
ditto 4s 43 to 43 6d, and inferior sorts 33 to 4s 23. The
value of Geneva remains at is 73 to is 8d for common,
and fine is 9d to 2,. British made Spirit is 9s 83 to 95
91, and Gin 83 3d for 22 per cent under proof.
INDIGO.-This afternoon at public sale 227 serous
Guatemala Indigo were offered, and about one-halt sold
at the former value; Sobrea went at 43 8d to 53 3d, and
Cortes 3s 6d to 4s Bd, the remainder was taken in rather
above the value.
SALTPETRE.-To-day there was not much desire
evinced to operate in Calcutta, and prices declined 6d
per cwt for inferior and mid sorts, but better qualities
sustained the previous value. Of 3,100 bgs at auction
about half sold, fine 3 to 3i per cent refraction realised
29s to 293 6d, ord and mid 10i to 191 lbs 26s 6rl to 275,
ord damaged '243 to 273; a portion was taken in at 27s
ed for mid sound, of indifferent colour to 14 per cent.
Of Madras 221 bags realised 37s to 37; 63 for 8i to 9
per cent of fair quality.
COCHINEAL -Supplies have fallen off, and there has
been more demand for home consumption and shipping,
whilst former rates are well supported; Honduras Sil-
vers selling at 3; 5d to 43 for low to fine; Black 3s 9d
to 4s 103; Mexican Silvers 33 4d to 3s 73; black 33 7d
to 33 93, Teneriffe 3s 63 to 43 per lb. Only small
parcels are declared for public sale, and deliveries are
getting better.

MEI'ALS.—OnIy limited purchases have been made in
Pig Iron, and more desire is shown to sell Scotch at 43s
to 43s sd for mixed numbers; number one at 44s to 455;
and Welsh from 50s to 70a per ton. For Bars there
are, however, many buyers at 41 17s 6d to 5/ ; and of
Rails at 51 2s sd to 51 73 6d per ton. Spelter met
with little attention, but cannot be obtained under 161
2s 6d per ton on the spot. In Lead there has beenva
good deal done at firm rates; British Pig selling at 171
103 to 18/ per ton; and Sheet at 18/ 10s t) 191. Tin
continues to sell freely, and there is much firmness in
the market—Banta realised 86s 6d to 87s; Straits
86s to 86s 6d; and parcels to arrive with certificate,
have realised 87s 6d to 88s per cwt. The value of
excellent request,coke andand
3th3es rtant3e4sso.
per
rinbeodx are
British is 83s 6d to 851, refined 88s to 903. Tin Plates
yet no variation inprices
continue in
Charcoal
toco
a 2
Copper. The
lEjsdi6tdtof.or
rates obtained for Sweedish Steel are
TonhesrCe
is
of
141 to 15/.
pale selling at 361
only, but there has been no reduction,
Ou.s.—Operations in Seal have been to a limited extent
• Is oil; rA at 381 to
to 371, straw and tinged 341 10s to 351 10s, and other
sorts 331 to 341 per tun. Although Cod
and for arrival purchases can be made under these rates.
the
38110 s, yet purchases have been made on a limited scale,
Southern is not much wanted, and prices are on
decline, although supplies are limited. The value of
common to fine is from 441 to 461, and these rates are
only obtainable for small parcels. For fine Sperm,
holders demand 85/ to 87/ ; at the same time
dealers operate with caution, and the market
will be better supplied shortly. There are few exporters
of Linseed Oil, and home dealers operate with caution;
prices continue to decline and rule at 333 Gd to 33a 9d per
cwt on the spot, there is also a greater supply of Oil.
Few buyers are to be met with for delivery, and there
are sellers at 34s to 34s 6d, according to the months; the
market is, however, not expected to continue long in a
quiet position as consumption is improving. Rape Seed
Oil is not much wanted, and there is a further increase ,
of supply. Foreign Refined is offered at 37s 6d to 38s;
British 36s 6d to 375, and Brown at 35s to 35s 6d.
A fair business concluded in Palm, and fine is not ,
to be obtained under 203, whilst only limited ,
parcels are in the market. In Cocoa Nut there has been
rather more business doing, but not at an advance;
and Coohin 295 Ceylon is to be obiained at 28s to 30s,

to 31s. Olive Oil continues to meet with little atten-
tion. but. RP,!e. are not rress•d; and price, for Gallipoli
rule at 43! to 431 103 per tur. 11,1:.1 fix
921 to 961, but there are few buyers, still the supply
is not larger.

TALLoNv.—An improved demand has been experienced
for Russian on the spot, together with a slight advance
in prices; fine new yellow Candle realiz,xl 37s 6d to
37s 9d, and old 36s 9d to 375 per cwt; there has
also been a good business concluded. Operations
are upon a more extended scale for delivery,
prices are also firmer, and rule at 37s 6d for
February, and 37s 9d to 38s for March and April. For
the last three months 383 9d to 39s are the terms de•
manded; few buyers are, however, to be met with. Home
melted is not to be obtained under 37s net cash, and a
good demand prevails. Operations in other sorts
are upon an enlarged scale ; at auction 1,200 casks,
were chiefly sold, Australian at from 34s 9d to 37s
6d, and South American 33s 6d to 37s 9d per cwt. For
auction 1,500 pkgs of Tallow are declared; and the
stock is 10,000 cks more than in the previous year,
whilst prices rule is to 2a per cwt under that time.

FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE
OF TUESDAY.
DOWNING-STREET, JAN. 27, 1851.
The Queen has been pleased to re-appoint Sir Charles
Augustus Fitz Roy, Knt., to be Captain General and
Governor-in-Chief in and over the colony of New South
Wales, and to appoint him to be Captain-General and
Governor-in-Chief in and over the colonies of Van
Diemen's Land, Victoria, and South Australia, and to
be Governor-General of all the colonies of Australia,
including the colony of Western Australia.
Her Majesty has further been pleased to re-appoint Sir
William Thomas Denison, Knt., Captain in the corps
of Royal Engineers, to be Lieutenant-Governor of the
colony of Van Diemen's Land, and Sir Henry Edward
Fox Young, Knt., to be Lieutenant-Governor of the
colony of South Australia, and to appoint Charles Joseph
La Trobe, Esq., to be Lieutenant-Governor of the
colony of Victoria.
FOREIGN-OFFICE, JAN. 27.

The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint
Lieutenant-General the Earl of Westmorland, G.C.8.,
now her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary at the C•Jurt of Berlin, to bo her Ma-
jesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tiary at the Court of Vienna.

The Queen has also been graciously pleased to ap-
point Rear-Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons, Bart., and
G.C.8., now her Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary to
the Swiss Confederation, to be ber Majesty's Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the
Court of Stockholm.

The Queen has also been graciously pleased to appoint
Arthur Charles Magenis, Esq., now acting Minister
Plenipotentiary at the Court of Vienna, to be her Ma.
j esty's Minister Plenipotentiary to the Swiss Confede-
ration.

The Queen has also been graciously pleased to ap-
poi❑ the Hon. Henry George Howard, now Secretary to
her Majesty's Legation at the Court of Lisbon, to be
Secretary to her Majesty's Legation at the Court of
Vienna.

FOREIGN-OFFICE, JAN. 27.
The Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. Thomas
Harling as Consul at Cuwes for his Majesty the King of
the Belgians.

FOREIGN-OFFICE, JAN. 15.

The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoin.
John Bell, Esq., now British Vice-Consul at Oran, to be
her Majesty's Consul in Algeria.
WHITEHALL, JAN. 27.

Her Majesty hai been pleased to grant the office and
place of Reader of Physic in the University of Cam-
bridge unto Henry Jobn Bayles Bond, M.D., in the
room of John Haviland, M.D., deceased.
NAVAL MEDALS.
ADMIRALTY, JAN. 25.

Three years and seven months have now elapsed since
notice was first issued by command of her Majesty, in
the Gazette of Ist June, 1547, requiring all persons to
make application who should consider themselves qua!i-
fied to receive a medal for their services during the late
were, as therein specified.
Although above 17,000 officers, seamen, and marines,
and soldiers serving as marines, have, after investigation,
been declared qualified, it is supposed that some claims
may be still outstanding:
My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty therefore
direct, that all remaining claims, under the Gazette
notices of let June, 1847, Ist June, 1848, and 11th
February, 1850, be brought forward without loss of time;
and notice is hereby given, that no claim will be taken
into consideration unless it is submitted before the Ist
May next ensuing.
By command of their Lordships,

J. PARXER.