The Sun.
London, England, 1856-09-05 00:00:00

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{PRICE 4D. STAMPED 5.5.

notified that in conformity with the provisions of the CJn-
s titution Act of the colony the following gentlemen h bye
been released, upon political grounds, from the several
wilco 3 mentioned in connection with their respective names,
viz :
" Edward Deas Thomson, Esq., C. 8., from the office of
Colonial Secretary and Registrar of Records.
" John Hubert Plunkett, Esq•, from the office of Attor-
i ney-General.
William Montagu Manning, Esq., from the office of
Solicitor-General.

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" Campbell Drummond Riddell, Esq., from the office
of Colonial Treasurer and Collector of the Internal Re-
venue ; and
" Francis Lewis Shaw Merewether, Esq., from the
office of Auditor• General.
" By his Excellency's command.
" STUART A. DONALDSON, Colonial Secretary."
" Sydney, June 6.
" The amount of gold issued by the Sydney branch of
the Royal Mint during the week ended to-day has been
20,000 half-sovereigns.
" The amount of gold dust imported into the same esta-
blishment during the week for the purpose of coinage has
been 1,698 ounces.
" The western escort arrived this morning at the Colo-
nial Treasury, and delivered the following quantities of
gold :—From Sofala, 372 oz. 15 dwts. 6 grs. ; Tambaroora,
2j2 oz. 9 dwts. ; Avisford, 447 oz. 11 dwts. 6 grs. Total,
1,112 oz. 15 dwts. 12 gig.
" A moderate amount of business has been transacted in
the share market this week. The principal sales have been
in the shares of the Australian Joint-Stock Bank, at W.,
and Bank of New South Wales, at 35/, per share.
" Debentures remain firm, at 95 and 98, according to the
currency.
"The flour market is dull, and without alteration in
price. Fine flour is quoted 25/. per ton, seconds 231. The
rates of the Chili Flour Company are the same.
"Liquids.:,—ln spirits there have been no transactions of
importance to notice. The market is firm, and holders are
not disposed to sell, except at an advance. Brandy, 13s. 61.
to 14s. ; rum, 300. p., ss. 61 to ss. 94. Good wines are in
demand, more partici:dory port, which is scarce. Bottled
beer and porter remain firm at last quotations.
" Drapery.—The market is overstocked. We have had
several extensive sales this week, and the result cahnot be
considered satisfactory.
" The Primula and Scotia, which sailed from London in
February, have not yet arrived.

" PRODUCE CIRCULAR.

"The result of the London February wool sales having
become known has had the effect of strengthening the
market and creating a demand on this side, and a rise of
fully hi. to 2d. per pound was established on the wools
offered for sale this day. It would be well to draw atten-
tion to the causes of the rise in the London market, which
are twofold-1, The attendance of numerous foreig❑
buyers and the lowness of stocks in the hands of manu-
facturers, both in England and on the continent ; and 2,
the important fact that there has been no period when the
wool and woollen trades were in a more satisfactory and
healthy state. There is no accumulation of stocks, and
consequently manufacturers have been enabled to increase
the price of their fabrics even in a greater degree than the
cost of wool. The belief, therefore, is that wool is one of
the staples likely to maintain its value.
"The tallow•market has been inactive during the past
week, the transactions being confined to purchases on ac-
count of the trade, and for shipment to Melbourne and
New Zealand. Offers have been made of several parcels
for shipment to South America, but holders have not
accepted them. The English market entirely depends upon
politics, which tend towards peace ; yet there are few who
would be surprised if the negotiations were to fail, in
which case tallow must advance in price. Again, if peace
—so much to be desired—takes place, it is doubtful if the
market would be materially affected when the lowness of
stocks is considered, the requirements for the continent,
and last, not least, the accumulation supposed to be in
Russia and the neutral ports is ascertained to be far less
than has been stated.

" Sheepskins remain firm.
"Hides.—The market well supplied, and prices fully
maintained.

"Shank bones, horns, and hoofs have been sold at an
advance on last sales.

" Stocks and Stations.—The favourable result of the
February wool sales has had the effect of increasing the
demand for shcap properties, and good stations, not over-
stocked, would meet with ready purchasers at advanced
prices. In store sheep and cattle there is nothing ding, as
parties are awaiting the result of large flocks and herds,
now en route to Melbourne, before making fresh purposes.
" For cattle, of prima quality, there is a demand at from
Ti. to 8/. Inferior cattle are selling at 31. 10s. to 41. 4s.