The Sun.
London, England, 1834-03-10 00:00:00

AUSTRIAN FUNDS.-VIENNA, 111Ancil 2.

5 per Cent. Metalliques 97 2-3
4 per Cent. ditto BB 15-32
Bank Actions 12501
—,lllgemeine Zeitung, March 7,

The Paris papers of Saturday are, like their
predecessors, more occupied with reports than
with authentic news. The reluctance of M.
THIERS, or the Government generally, to meet
the wishes of the merchants of Bourdeaux and
other places, on the subject of free trade, causes
great discontent among the sea-ports of the west,
and must, sooner or later, be felt as a source of
great annoyance to the Ministry.
The news from Spain does not add much to
our former accounts. The resignation of M.
BURGOS is daily looked for, as well as that of
M. MARTINEZ de la ROSA, who is becoming
very unpopular... In fact, it is suspected that he
is only acting as the agent of M. ZEA, who
exercises considerable influence over the Govern-
ment. But this state of things cannot last long.

Either the Cortes must be convoked, or a general
confusion take place, for it is impossible that the
QUEEN-REGENT can direct the government by
half measures with security to herself, or satisfac-
tion to the people.

A most foolish outcry has been raised, and as
foolishly circulated, with additions and com-
ments, by some of the Sunday papers, relative
to a strike among the men employed at some
of the London gas works. According to the
accounts, the trade, security, and very existence
of the City would seem to depend on a few
labourers, who imagine, that by combining to-
gether, and refusing to supply gas, their
masters will, owing to the inconvenience ex-
perienced by the citizens, and the apprehen-
sions of the result, be forced to pay them
any wages they demand. There never were
more groundless apprehensions. But little skill
and experience are required of most of the men
employed at these works. There are a few who
superintend the workmen, and who must neces-
sarily have a knowledge of the operations, not to
be acquired in a few days, but these men have
not struck, and we will venture to say that if
the masters do not yield to intimidation, they
will in a short time get as reany-Then either
from among the stokers in Staffordshire, or
from establishments in London, as will be
found sufficient for all the operations. But
even supposing the worst case possible—sup-
posing all the gas men to make a simulta-
neous strike, and not a lamp lit up to night,
what would be the dire result ? Not half the
danger and inconvenience that are felt from a Lon-
don fog. One torch in a clear atmosphere will
give as much light as ten in a fog, and the light'
from the shops in all the principal streets would
be brighter than all the gas that could be
supplied in a gloomy, foggy, November
night. The men have chosen the time of
a new moon to make their stand, but that in-
convenience will become less and less every
night ; and unless they can persuade all the
candlemakers, and link makers, and that vene•
rable personage the " man in the moon" to
strike with them, they will, in the long run, be
the only sufferers. The community at large
will naturally take part against such combina-
tions, for no one can say, if once admitted, to
what extent it may be carried. Then would there
be no limits to their demands but their own will,
and they might as well stand out for 101. a week
as 30s. or 40s. We would be the last to support
the masters in tyrannical conduct or in grinding
down the wages of workmen to the lowest pitch,
and if any instances of this kind could be ad•
duced, the public and the press would at once
take the part of the injured. But we have
heard of no such attempts ; on the contrary we
believe that the wages paid to journeymen in
London have not been materially lowered,
while most of the necessaries of I;fe, such
as bread, beer, and articles of dress have fallen
within the last twenty years nearly one-half.
For the sake of the workmen and their families
we hope they will not persevere in a system
which can only injure themselves. The price
of labour rises in proportion to the demand, as
certainly as the light precedes the Sun, and
without such a demand no secret combinations
can avail them.

It appears by the correspondence relative to
the case of Mr. BARRETT, which has been
published by order of the House of Commons,
that the stoppage of stamps for the Pilot
was in obedience to an order from the
Stamp Office in London. Only two cases
coming under the meaning of the Act, 55
Geo. 111., cap. 80, had occurred, and in both
cases the proprietorship, or printer, was changed,
and the papers carried on as usual. This
clearly proves the folly or injustice of passing
Acts of Parliament which are only made to be
evaded. The press has enough to answer for,
without being subjected to such vexatious
penalties.

THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.

Charlestown papers to the Bth February, and New Bruns..
wick to the 2d, have been received at the North and South
American Coffee-house. The former papers state that the
cotton market has experienced a steady demand, and the sales
were large, considering the small stock in hand.
Bahama papers have been received to the 17th. Mr. An-
derson was elected speaker of the House of Assembly. Lieut.-
Colonel Balfour pronounced the speech to the House. He
said, " I have very lately had a communication from the Se-
cretary of State, conceived in the most friendly spirit to.
wards this colony." The New Brunswick papers are entirely
void of interest.

We have arrivals from Calcutta, but of an old date.
THE FUNDS.

Our arrivals this morning are from Holland, Flanders,
France, and the Express from Paris. The two former are of
little interest, but it appears that the Belgians are not satisfied
with the release of M. Hanno. They are anxious to revenge
the insult ; this is mere blustering. Can they fight Prussia ?
No; they must pocket the insult. The Express from Paris
communicates little of importance ; it brings information from
Madrid of the Ist March, at which period no news had been
received of the Queen's army's operation against the insur-
gents. M. Burgos was still in office, but in general disliked.
General Llnuder has declared that the new ordinance relative
to the Urbane Guard cannot be put in force at Barcelona.
Consols, which left off on Saturday at 91i for the Account,
opened at 91 34 1 ; at present they are 91g, buyers.
Spanish, 301 ; Portuguese, 651 I.
Since the above was written, some kind of panic has
taken place with the Speculators in Portuguese and Spanish
Stocks, which have receded Spanish to 29g, Portuguese to 64j.
HALF-PAST ONE.
We have no fresh arrivals flora Lisbon to the present time.
Three vessels have arrived from Oporto, which place they left
on the 24th, 25th, and 26th ; we do not hear that they bring
any news from that quarter. The Pike is hourly expected from
Lisbon, but she cannot bring any fresh information, as she
sailed one hour previous to the Royal William steamer.
The panic which prevailed in the early part of the morning
among the speculators in Spanish and Portuguese Stocks has
rather subsided, and Spanish may be quoted at 29g I ; Portu-
guese 64; 65.

In consequence of the French Funds coming higher, 78f.,
Consols have improved to 911 for the Account, with little
doing.

The Company's tea sales are going on quietly this morning,
with an advance.

No reports or political news.
THREE O'CLOCK.
Consols for the Account, 911.

A correspondent, referring to the city article,
states that we were misinformed as regards the sum for
which Messrs. Cephas, Mills, and Co., of New York,
have stopped payment. He adds that he can satisfy our
City correspondent, if necessary, that their debts amount
to 110,000 dollars only.— Times.
TRAVELLING OVER THE ALPS.--We learn
that the passage of St. Bernard presents at this moment
great danger, on account of the enormous quantity of
snow that has fallen. Formidable avalanches threaten
every moment to entomb the travellers. Three lately ar
rived at the Hospice with their hands and feet frozen but
they recovered in consequence of the great care bestowed
upon them at that refuge.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT,

THIS DAY, MONDAY, MARCH 10.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

The SPEAKER took the chair at five minutes past
twelve. The house was crowded in every pint.
Sir H. P. H. CAMPBELL the new member for
Berwickshire, took the oaths and his seat.

Some returns from the governors of Queen Anne's
Bounty were laid upon the table.
Major BEAUCLERK brought in a bill for improving
Grosvenor-place, which was read a first time.