The Sun.
London, England, 1851-11-25 00:00:00

GEN CE.

ITALIAN OPERA IN PARIS. 'r
The brilliant success of MaHe. Cruvelli in Norma
has been followed by a splendid revival of Rossini's
chef d'auvre, Semiramide, wits Madame Barbieri-
Nini as the Assyrian Queen, and M. Belletti making
his debut as Assur. All who would form a just esti-
mate of the marvellous gifts of Madame Barbieri as a
singer should hear her in this noble opera ; for we must
frankly own that until we heard her in Semiramide we
had scarcely an idea of her magnificent powers, or
the vast extent of her vocal resources. In Lucrezia
Borgia we find her indeed a mistress of her art, but
the qualities required are faint and weak in com-
parison with those demanded by the gorgeous genius
of Rossini in this, the grandest of his works. Her
voice, which, with Donizetti, however fine in parts,
was sometimes painfully weak and unsteady, in Ros-
sini, came out with a limpid purity and freshness,
that in the very first morceau struck every listener
with surprized delight. No singer that we have ever
heard, with the sole exception of Madame Sontag,
can be compared with Madame Barbieri for finished
execution, and those elaborate marvels of vocal em-
broidery, the secret of which is so rarely bestowed.
Her " Bel raggio" was perfectly enchanting, being
frequently interrupted by murmurs of gratified en-
joyment, and concluded amid the acclamations of the
entire salle. Her duos with Assur and Arsace called
forth equal enthusiasm, and her singing of this part
fully explains the secret of her immense transalpine
renown. We now come to M. Belletti, who, as
Assur, at once took his stand before this most dis-
trustful of audiences as an artiste of the first order.
His voice is an extensive bary tune, full, firm, and
flexible, his style possessing the unmistakable qua-
lities of the perfect musician, and at the same time
displaying an execution more neat, rapid, and facile
than we have heard in Paris since the days of Tarn-
burini. After the first few bars of the famous trio
" La Del Gangs," he received most flattering marks
of approbation, which went on increasing as the opera
progressed ; he fairly shared the honours of the night
with Mme. Barbieri, with whom he was recalled at
the conclusion of the duo " Sela vita." M. Belletti's
success was decisive, and the habitues of the Italian
Opera may now congratulate themselves on possess-
ing a complete Rossiuian troupe in Mme. Barbieri
and Messrs. Beletti and Calzolari. Mdlle. Ida Ber-
trand as the Arsace, though remote from her great
predecessor Atboui, gave general satisfaction, having
unquestionably attained that bright position for a
vocalist, of a favourite at the Salle Ventadour. The
opera is got up in magnificent style, the chorusses
and orchestra leaving nothing to be desired, and the
costumes and stage accessories reminding the specta-
tors of the splendours of her Majesty's Theatre.
Mdlle. Cruvellt continues her most successful career
in Norma, and the public are on the qui vice for her
next character; we believe it will he Elvira, in
Ernani. Rumour speaks of the engagement of
Mme. Frezzolini, and also of a great German canta-
trice, whose name, fer the present, is eurapt in
mystery.—Galignani.

fine ord 475 to 495, fine ord 45s to 465, pea berry 565
•to 595, and triage 38s to 435. Of Tellicherry 89 brls 90
bales sold at stiffer rates, low and good ord at 39s to
to 41s 63, fine and fine fine ord 46s to 48s, pea berry
54s to 575. Of Madras 12 casks realised 48s for fine
ord. Mocha is 2s dearer, and at public sale 20 bales 91
half-bales realised 72s to 74s 6d for mid clean garbled,
and triage 33s to 51s 6d. Several parcels of Native
Ceylon sold privately at 39s 6d to 40s for good ord.
The purchases in Plantation Ceylon since Friday are
1,200 casks.
COCOA.—British Plantation is not offered at any further
redaction, but there is a fair supply; dealers operate with
caution, and stock is 6,000 bags more than in the pre-
ceding season. Ot 375 bags Trinidad at auction a small
portion only found buyers, ordinary and good grey at
35a to 365, and common to fine red 39s to 46s 6d. Pri-
vately Grenada is offering at from 32s to 375. Foreign
attracts little attention, Bahia and Para can be obtained
at 26s to 275, and Guayaquil at 31s to 32s per cwt.
TEX.—Prices continue to decline for Congou by
reason of large supplies, and a reluctance on the part
of dealers to operate; the lower qualities being most
difficult of disposal. There are sellers of ord and out
of condition at 7d to Bd, good common Sid to 9d,
medium 91d to 94d. blackish leaf 10d to 111 d,
superior and Pekoe flavour is to is 6d, and the latter
is now the highest quotation for fine of the new crop.
Oolong has been sold to a fair extent, but merchants
are disposed to realise, and accept 9d to 10d for com-
mon, lld to is 5d for the better descriptions. Few
transactions have taken place in Souchong, although cons-
moncan be obtained at 8d to 10d, better sorts 1 Id to is 3d,
fine Is 4cl to Is. There hes been much inquiry after Can-
ton Young Hyson, and Gunpowder from is 5d to le
9d, all other sorts Green met with little notice, and
rates still tend downwards there being yet a large
supply. Prices for Hyson of ord and mid quality rule at
from Is to 2s 3d, good to fine Is 4d to 2s, superior 2s 2d to
2s ld ; Gunpowder Canton Bcl to Is, Hyson kind is Id to
2s 6i, fine 2s 81 to 3s 4d, Imperial Canton 101 to is id.
Hyson sort is ad to 2. 6d, Young Hyson, is 2d to 2s Bd,
and Canton 111 to is Id. Orange P. koe continues to
attrsct little notice, and is off ••rieg at from 9d to is 93.
flowery Pekoe purchases have been 5[11,11, common at
Is to is 2d, and better sorts from is 3d to 25 10.1.
Scented Caper is very dull of sale at 10d to is 40. Of
Assam Tea 1,600 packages at auction sold freely, and
full rates were obtained for both Black and Green.
RlCE.—Operations in East India have been of im-
portance since our last report, and late rates are well
sustained, but the market has been freely supplied. At
auction 12 840 bags Madras were disposed ot. Curinga
grain at 8s to 9s, pinky 7s 6d to 8s; 3,460 bags
Bengal mid to good white 9s to 10s, and 340 bags
Moolmein at 9s 6d to lOs 6d. The parcels sold
privately were at 8s 6d to 10i 6d for low
to fine white Bengal cargo 7s 6d to Bs. Pearl
Barley and Arracan at 8s to 9s. Cleaned Rice met with
a tree sale; low to Patna at Its to 16s, broken lOs to
lOs 6d, and town dressed Carolina 21s to 225. American
is in small supply and wanted at 17s to 18s. Sago is
rather cheaper, but 1,200 chests were mostly sold at 16s
to 17s for mid to good small pearl. Of Sego Flour
a small portion only of 1,920 bags fouud buyers at 12s
to 12s 6d, being a reduction. Arrowroot has sustained
the previous currency, but few transactions have taken
place. Of Bermuda 35 pkgs at auction were told
at 13 to is Id, 300 pkgs other sorts, midday
Jamaica 41, and St. Vincents from 34d to 6it
per lb. Farina met with a slow sale at 43s
to 14s per cwt. Today East India Rice was in good
demand privately, and stiffer rates were obtained.
NUTMEGS.--To-day at auction 15 casks Duch limed
were sold at 2s to 2s 2d for good, and at is 2d for low.
SPIRITS.—There are now few buyers of Jamaica Rum,
either for home consumption or exportation, and rather
lower rates have been taken for inferior; but better
qualities realize previous terms. The value of ord and
mid 50 to 54 per cent over proof is 2s 4d to 2s Bd. good
32 to 36 over 2s 9d to as, fine 34 to 38 over 3s 21
to 3s Bd, and superior 3s 9d to 4s 4d per gatlon.
Demerara met with little notice, and holders
are more disposed to sell 30 to 40 overproof at 2s 2d to
2s sd. Leeward Island is yet in small supply, and the
rates demanded are Is 4 d to is 6,1 proof, but purchases
have been limited. East India has been operated in
with reluctance, and there are sellers at is 3id proof.
Prices are not higher for Brandy. Cognac
best brands of the vintage of 1850 reatized
4s 5d to 4s 7d, 1849 ditto 4s 8d to 4s 10d, 1848 ditto 5s
2d to 5s 4d, 1847 ditto 5s 7d to 5s 9d, older 6s to 6s 6d,
low to mid 2s 10d to 4s, and Bordeaux 2s 2d to 2s 4d.
British made Spirit sells freely at 9s 81 to 9s 9d cash;
Gin at 8s for 22 under proof. A fair business is doing
in Geneva—common at is 7d to Is Bd, and fine is 9d to
2s per gallon.
FRUIT.—Of Currants extensive parcels have been dis-
posed of, but moderate rates continue to be accepted, new
selling at 32s to 375, and old trom 21s to 295. The demand
continues to increase for Raisins, yet merchants are dis-
posed to sell; new 33s to 38s, old 22s to 285, new Deltas
30s, red Smyrna 36s to 375. In Muscatels large tranastions
hare taken place at 46s to 90s, and Turkey pulled Figs are
in good demand at 43, to 70s. For Sultanas a better sale
exists at 565. Prones at present are purchased with
caution at 20s to 225. French Plums at 56s to 60r, Im-
perial Cartoons at 90s to 160 s. The value of Jordan
Almonds is 61 lOs to 91, Valencia 803 Barbary sweet
48s to 499, bitter 42s per cart.
PROVISIONS,—Of Irish Butter arrivals have been
again extensive, and amounted to 21,300 frkns for the
past week. Dealers in consequence operated with eau
Lion, and rather lower rates were submitted to. There
are sellers of Carlow, Clonmel, and Kilkenny at 80
to 84s, Waterford 73,1 to 78s, Cork 78s to 82s,
Limerick 73s to 765. Tralee, 71s to 725, Sligo 74s to 80e.
Prices for Holland of fine quality rule at 85s to 9Us, in-
tarter 56s to 645; Frit zland fiae 90s to 945, other state
82s to 88s; Gromiegen fine 708 to 745, inferior 60s to 648;
Edam and Leer tine 72s to 765, other sorts 64s to 685;
Kiel fine 90s to 945, interior 74s to 80s. English met
with a slow sale at 70s to 100 s, and fresh at 10s to
12s per dozen lbs. Bacon is offered at a further decline
yet purchases have been upon a small scale, and sup-
ply plentiful. Irish has been selling at 44s to 46-
for sizeable, 40s to 42s for heavy, and Hamburgh
38s to 445. The quantity imported was 2,800 bales
for the past week; bale and tierce are dull ut sal.
at 38s to 425. A good demand exists for Lard;
Irisb bladdered at 50s to 595, keg and firkin 46s to 531
Hamburgh 47s to 575, and American 46s to 50e. Hams
of prime quality are still wanted but little is doing in in-
ferior; rates for Irish and English rule at from 47s to 60s.
The rates paid for Edam Cheese are 30s to 40s, Gouda
30s to 365, and Kanta 17s. Prime Irish Mess Pork was
wanted at 62s 6d per barrel for new, but inferior sorts
are, however, dull of sale.
OlLS.—Although Cud Oil is offering at 321 to 321 lOs
par tun, still purchases have been small. In Seal trans-
actions are trifling, pale at 321 to 321 10s, other sorts 29/
los to 311 10s. Southern is rather more in request;
a small advance has been established, the supply
being small, and 311 to 331 is the value of low to fine.
Sperm is in good request, fair to fine quality realise
841 to 86/ ; Headmatter 921 to 941. Olive is less
in request. Galipoli is held for 411 to 421, and other
sorts 391 lOs to 40/ 10. A better demand for Rape Oil,
prices are firmer, brown selling at 31s, pale 31s 6d to
325; Foreign Refined 33s 6d to 345. Prices have
further declined for Linseed Oil; there is, however, now
a good demand for shipping and home consumption at
27s 6d to 27s 9d. For delivery rather more business is
doing at from 26s to 275, according to periods. Lard
Oil is in fair request at 49s to 50s; and Teel Seed sells
more freely at 27a 6d to 28s. Palm is rather cheaper)
• several parcels, however, have been sold at 26s to 26s 60
for first quality. Cocoa Nut met with little attention,
and prices are rather lower—ord to fine being offered at
31s to 345, and Sydney at 28s to 30s per owl.

GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WESTERN RAILWAY.—TraMc for
the week ending November 22,1851 :
Passengers k 18,533). goads and
parcels, horses and carriages.. £3,632 13 8
Corresponding week in last year 3,270 5 5
Glasgow, November 24.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Nov. 24.
(Sittings in Banco.—Michaelmas Term.)
11eDOUGALL V. PATERiON.
Mr. Baddeley had obtained a rule in this case,
which was an action in the Sheriffs' Court, calling
upon the defendant to show cause why the Master
should not tax and allow to the plaintiff his costs of
the action. The affidavit of the plaintiff's attorney
alleged, that having on the 23d of July, 1851, ob-
tained a verdict against the defendant for the sum of
9/. 9s. 6d. before the Sheriffs of London, on a writ of
trial to them directed, in the cause, the plaintiff applied
on the 7th of August to Mr. Justice Patteson for an
order to tax the costs, on the ground that the plaintiff
dwelt more than twenty miles from the defendant, and
consequently the case was not one in which the county
courts had jurisdiction; but the Learned Judge dis •
missed the application, and endorsed on the back of
the summons, " I think there was concurrent juris-
diction ; but no sufficieet reason given why the plain-
tiff sued in a superior court." The plaintiff's
affidavit alleged that he does now, and did at the time
of the commencement of the action and the suing
out of the writ of summons therein, dwell and carry
on his business as a woollen draper more than 30
miles from the defendant—namely, at Inverness, and
not elsewhere, and that the defendant dwelt in the
county of Surrey, and carried on his business in the
county of Middlesex ; that the plaintiff never had any
permanent dwelling or place of business in London,
but came there every summer before the shooting
season, and took lodgings and a show-room for pat-
terns while he remained in London, and that this year
he had, in addition, a stand at the Exhibition in Hyde
Park. The action was for woollen goods sold in 1843
and 1844, and sent to the defendant from Inverness;
that in slay, 1850, the defendant gave a promissory
note for the amount of the debt-91. 14s. 6d. ; and
that in default of payment the plaintiff commenced the
present action. On the other hand, affidavits on behalf
af the defendant alleged that the plaintiff dwelt and
carried on his trade or business at Gulden-square, in
the county of Middlesex, yearly and every year, and
that be had continued to do so in the present year
from before, and at and during the progress, and at the
conclusion of the action ; that the goods for which the
action was brought were ordered at that place ; that
the promissory note given for them was never pre-
sented for payment ; that the case was of the plainest
and simplest character, and peculiarly fitted for the
adjudication of a county court ; and that the de-
fendant prayed he might • not be deprived of the
economy and advantages afforded by that tribunal.
Mr. Luau showed cause against the rule. It was
moved for under the County Court Extension Act,
if any plaintiff in any action within the
13th and 14th 'riot., c. 61, 8. 11, 12, and 13, which
of the county courts recovers in a superior
jpurroivs iddiec t
ohne t
court a less sum than '2Ol, the plaintiff shall have
judgment to recover such sum only and no costs, ex-
cept the judge certify that it appeared to him at the
trial that there was a sufficient reason for bringing
the action into that court; but that if the plaintiff
shall make it appear to the satisfaction of the Court
or of a judge at chambers that the action was for a
cause in which concurrent jurisdiction is given to the
superior courts by the County Courts Act, 9th and
10th Vict., c. 95 sec. 128, the courts or the judge at
chambers may thereupon direct that the plaintiff shall
recover his costs. The Court of Exchequer, in Jones
v. Harrison, and in Palmer v. Richards, 20 Law
Journal Reports, decided that this power was discre-
tionary in the judge; and the Court of Queen's
Bench, in Latham v. Spedding, 20 Law Journal
Reports, decided that the onus of proving that he was
entitled to costs was cast on the plaintiff. In the
present case, the Learned Judge having an option, had
exercised it, and he submitted that the Court would
not interfere.
Mr. BADDELET, in support of the rule, argued that
the decisions of the Court of Exchequer on this sub-
ject were wrong. The County Courts Act, 9th and
10th Vict., c. 95, s. 128, provided that, notwithstand-
ing that Act, certain specified actions might be
brought in the superior courts; and s. 129 expressly
excepted such action from the rule as to costs. The
County Courts Extension Act, 13th and 14th Vict.,
c. 61, expressly incorporated the previous statute, and
if so the plaintiffs were entitled to their costs under
the Statute of Gloucester. It had been decided that
in Acts of Parliament the word " may" frequently
means " shall," and so he submitted it should be held
that the permissive word in this section was, in point
of law, directory on the judge, and that where it was
made out to his satisfaction that the superior court
had concurrent jurisdiction he was bound to award the
plaintiff his costs.
After some deliberation the Lord Chief Justice
said : NVe entertain some doubt whether it is suffici-
ently established by the affidavits that the plaintiff
dwelt and carried on his business in Golden-square at
the time the action was brought; and also whether,
if be did, and also dwelt in Scotland, he was not,
within the meaning of the Act, dwelling more than
twenty miles from the defendant. We will, therefore,
consider that point. With respect to the other point,
the Court see very cogent reasons for arriving at a
conclusion different from that of the Court of Exche-
quer; but as the matter has been twice argued and
decided in that Court this Court will take further
time to consider the question. As, however, the
matter is of importance, and may frequently arise
during vacation, we will sit on Friday week for the
purpose of delivering our judgment.—Judgment post-
poned.

THE LATE MATTHIAS ATTWOOD, ESQ.
(From the Derbyshire Courier.)
This gentleman has so often been referred to in the
Courier as the distinguished exponent of financial and
monetary principles which we believe to be intimately
connected with the welfare of all classes of the com-
munity. that we cannot refrain from noticing, with
most respectful regret, the loss which the country
has sustained by his death. Mr. Attwood was one
of the earliest political writers who comprehended the
immense advantages which this country had derived
from a representative paper money after the Bank Re-
striction Act in 1797. He also clearly foresaw, and
predicted in the most forcible manner, the ill
effects which must ensue to the nation if the prin-
ciples of the Bullion Committee of 1810 were carrried
out. Unhappily for the country Mr. Attwood's warning
voice was disregarded; but for a long series of years he
did not desist, under every possible opposition and
discouragement, from the attempt to induce Parliament
to retrace its steps. The philosophical research,
and the sagacious originality of thought which his
speeches iu the House of Commons, and his
pamphlets display, though they failed at the time to
effect the object of his disinterested and independent
labours, remain to statesmen as a treasure of practical
wisdom on the confessedly difficult subject of the
currency. Of the ability with which Mr. Att-
wood advocated his views, ample testimony was
repeatedly borne by the most determined of his poli-
tical opponents—by the late Sir Robert Peel among
the number. But the sacrifices which he made,
and the extreme labour and exertion which he volun-
tarily endured in his endeavours to establish princi-
ples which h4conscientiously believed to be essentially
necessary for the preservation of the institutions of the
country, and for the social and moral improvement
and happiness of the large masses of his fellow-
countrymen,—in whose welfare no man took a
warmer interest—these things, we say, are known only
to his family and to his friends. Mr Attwood and his
most powerful opponent, Sir Robert Peel, are now both
removed from this earthly scene, but their princi-
ples remain before the English nation in perpe-
tual antagonism. We believe Mr. Attwood's views
will, ultimately, be proved to be correct—and that
the times will come when the nation will not be
slow to render justice to him, and to all who in
opposition to the tide of popular prejudice and igno-
rance courageously stood forward to advocate principles
of Justice and Integrity—principles by which the in-
dustrious classes of the community may be deli-
vered from the thraldom of capital, and talent,
enterprise and labour be no longer bound by the
golden chains in which Peel's mistaken policy enslaved
them. We sincerely hope that the accumulated wisdom
which the records of Mr. Attwood's life must afford will
not be permitted by his friends to be lost to the world.
Mankind may be divided into three classes—those who
i
sec things before they come to pass, these are wise
en
see men; thong sg ehr e w t
ho
eforethoer after m after
terthetheypass,men;
event, h
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toe
fools. Mr. Attwood belonged to the first class—he bad
wisdom to foresee the end,
;_isnd courage and integrity of
purpose to prockim it.
We wait with patience, convine reet.sdtsth" beforelrom his labours.
nation will appreciate his principles,dolong the_
justice to the
patriotic energy of a life devoted to the
public good, and
revere his memory

FRATRICIDE IN LIVERPOOL.—LIVERPOOL, MON-
DAY.—This morning, shortly before eleven o clock, two
brothers, named William and Joshua Blunt, quarrelled in the
house of their mother, a widow, residing in Clare-street, and
the result was, that Joshua, the younger brother, stabbed
the elder brother, William, with a shoemaker's knife, and
death ensued in a few minutes. The circumstances which
led to this dreadful act were as follow :—The elder brother
had not for some time resided with his mother, but used to
call occasionally, and endeavoured to act the part of master
towards Joshua, who is a shoemaker, aged 18, and supported
his mother out of his earnings. This led to frequent dis-
putes. This morning William called at his mother's, and
home words having passed relative to a shilling which the
mother required, he struck Joshua, who seized a knife with
which he had been working, and plunged it into his brother
breast. Mr. Fiddler, surgeon, was sent for, but the unfortu-
nate man expired before he arrived. Joshua was taken into
custody by Inspector Bond, and brought before Mr. Mans-
field, at the police court, who ordered him to be remanded.
Among the grand jury not in attendance when
called at the Central Criminal Court, ye,terday, was G. F.
Young, Esq., M.P., who wa. fined 20/. for ro n-attendanre.
The Lord Mayor said Mr. Young was a most proper person
to be on the jury, and was generally a most punctual man.
Sir James Duke said no doubt the farmers would pay the
fine.—(A laugh.) The fine was ordered to be recorded.

LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 25, 1861.

witness did not believe him. II a then said he was a
son of Harris, the Commissione r of Insolvency, and
that be would assist Bellares through the difficulty
arising from the death of the child. Witness never
received any money from Belltires for attending the
child. Prisoner, on finding witness did not believe
he was Dr. Harris, referred hi .m to the lamp over his
door to verify his statement, and then added that he
was also the seneschal of Linc)ln.—(Great laughter.)
Witness then ordered prisoner away from his door.
In answer to a question from the prisoner, witness
said he did not challenge him i;o fight, the invitation
came the other way. Witness saw the child when
dead, and asked the mother to allow him to make a
post mortenz examination, but she said she was
satisfied with Mr. Bellares' attendance, and refused.
The child was then buried, and. witness believed that
prisoner must have signed the burial certificate, as
Bellares was not qualified, being only an assistant,
and known as such. . .

Alderman CARTER said this was an important do-
cument and it should be in evidence; for if it was
found prisoner had given a false certificate, it wo
entail most serious consequences upon him.
Mr. Van❑ then asked for a remand, and asked if
he might be allowed to break the seals of the letters
containing the half bank notes.
Alderman CARTER said the officer into whose
hands they first came might do that, but he could
make no order about it. This was such a flagrant
case, that he felt interested in having it thoroughly
investigated, and if Bellares should be taken in the
interim of the remand, he would have him put by the
side of the prisoner.
The prisoner's application to be admitted to bail
was peremptorily refused, and he was removed to the
Compter.—Remanded till Monday nest.