The Sun.
London, England, 1851-02-04 00:00:00

TUESDAY

MINES.

Paid. Nominal Prices. •Bll9ille4S do to-day.
.
Anglo•Mexican(ls. 51. p.) 100 .. —..
Asturian .... •• •••• • • • • 15 • • —• •
Australian .... •••• • • • • 4 3% —2% 2
Barossa Range .. • • ... 113 0 3% —3%
Blaenarvon Iron and Coal 50 .. —..
Bolanos Scrip ........ • • .. . ..
British Iron.. ••..•• • • • - 13 5 • • —•-
Brazilian Imp. (Is. 51. p.) 24% .. —..
Do. Cocaes and Culaba 30 2114 2
Do. St. John del Rey.. 15 14% 13%
Cobra Copper .• .... .•• 40 32N, —35 34%
Coplapo ..... • • .... •• • 14 5% —6%
General.
Real Del Monte, Uureg. m —is
Do. Black Debentures. .. .
Do. Red Debentures .. .. _ ~
Santiago de Cuba ...... 10 9 —7%
Tin Croft .. • • • • • • • • •. • • 7 10 N i l
United Mexican . •—• • • 28 2 8% 634 5 5% 14
MISCELLANEOUS.
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Canada ••..•••• • • • • • • 32% 42% —44
Gen. Steam Navigation . 14 26% 29%
Penin. & OrieuLd Steam. 50 68 —69
Royal Mall Steam ...... 60 73 —69

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10% 1
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42% 44
26% 29%
GS% 69
73 69
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SPORTING NOTES.

No. VII.

COMMENCEMENT OF THE RACING SEASON

OF 1851.

" I do love RACI NG, 'tis a noble sport,
'Tis manly, joyous, and exhilarating;
I'll bet a dozen of old bee's-wing port
You'll not name one that's. half so animating."

FEBRUARYE KING,

AINIERICAN NEWS.

ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.
LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.
The American steam-ship Pacific, Captain Nye,
arrived here this morning from New York direct.
She brings thirty-two passengers, and seven days'
later intelligence than that previously received by
the British steam-ship Niagara on Monday last. She
has on freight 50,000/. It is reported that she was
detained on her passage thirty hours by ice.
The steam-ship Franklin, which left Southampton

o❑ the 21 ult., arrived at New York on the 16th ;
and the Asia, hence for New York on the 4th, ar-
rived out at that city on the 17th.
The most exciting interest existed in New York,
Boston, Philadelphia, and all the other cities of tl►e
Union, as to the non-arrival of the American steam-
ship Atlantic, which was known to have sailed from
Liverpool on the 24th December. The prevailing
opinion, however, was that she hod broken down, and
had either made for some West India island, or had
put hack to England. She had been then twrity-
five days at sea, and it will be about twenty-two days
more before her safety is heard of.
The papers by the Pacific extend to the 23(1 ult

and contain a variety of interesting intelligence from
California, Panama, Jamaica, and other parts of the
West Indies, of a later date than that previously re•
oeived by the West India mail. We take the follow-
ing extracts from the papers :
"Several petitions have been presented by Mr. Clay in
the Senate, praying for the adoption of measures to en-
courage the emigration of coloured people from this
country to Africa. Mr. Clay spoke at length and with
his usual eloquence in support of the petitions. A spi-
rited scene took place on the floor of the Senate, on oc-
casion of a petition presented by Mr. Hale for a repeal
of the fugitive slave law. The Bill for the Cession of
the Public Lands has been discussed, Mr. Walker
speaking in its favour. A Bill has passed the House fur
cheap postage, providing for a uniform rate of three

cent; Per
" The information transmitted to the United States
Government by the American Minister at Rio, in
regard to the traffic in slaves in Brazil, under the Ame-

riean flag, has been made public. It appears that about
45,000 negroes have been imported into Brazil during
the past year, and that the scandalous traffic is still
continued to a great extent. A very considerable
portion of this trade is carried on in American-built ves-

eels, and under the protection of the flag of the country.
In spite of every effort made by the American Minister
at Rio, the flag of the United States is still used by the
illegal traders in human flesh. It has been found im-
possible to enforce the Brazilian statutes on the subject,
the authorities charged with their execution, almost
without exception, conniving at the traffic, and silently
acquiescing in the violation of the laws they had sworn
to support. Although many of the most enlightened
statesmen of the empire consider the slave-trade as hos-
tile to the interests of the country, a greater number de-
fend it as essential to the prosperity of Brazil, and even
contend that the condition of the African is meliorated
when he becomes a Brazilian slave. Under these circum-
stances the influence of the American flag is scarcely
felt, except in support of the slave dealer. The evil has
become so serious as to demand the intervention of
Congress.
" The correspondence on the subject with the Ameri-
can Minister to Brazil has been referred by the Senate
to the Committee on Commerce. A resolution was pre-
sented by Mr. Clay, instructing that Committee to in-
quire into the expediency of adopting more efficient
measures to prevent American vessels and seamen from
engaging in the African slave trade.
" Our news from Texas is to the 31st ult. Judge
Rollins, the United States agent, had effected a treaty
with the Indians, providing for a cessation of hostilities,
and the restoration of all stolen property and prisoners.
Some of the most troublesome tribes were not parties to
the treaty, but there is no doubt they will be forced to
submit to its provisions. Lieutenants Smith and Mechler
had returned from a survey of the Rio Grande. They
examined the river to a point 450 miles above Camargo.
It can be made navigable for several months in the year
for light boats from Camargo to a short distance above
Laredo. From that point to the end of the explorations,
the average dept of the river was not more than eight
inches. •

" A calamitous fire took place at New Orleans on the
18th inst., destroying the magnificent St. Charles Hotel,
the most celebrated public-house in the southern states,
together with two churches, and several other buildings.
The total loss is estimated at 500,000 dolls., on which
the insurance amounts to 180,000 dolls. The St, Charles
was insured for 100,000 dolls., chiefly in New' Orleans
offices. So great was the excitement occasioned by the
conflagration that business was generally suspended on
the day of its occurrence. It is rumoured that several
lives were lost by the fire.
" During the year 1850, the number of persons killed
by steam-boat disasters was nearly 700, and about half
that number more or less severely wounded. The num-
ber of accidents was 117, and the amount of capital de.
stroyed over one million and a half of dollars.
" Governor Boutwell, of Massachussetts, delivered his
Message to the Legislature on Thursday last, showing a
prosperous state of the finances, and recommending an
adherence to the compromises of the fugitive slave law.
The ballots for United States senators have not yet re-
sulted in a choice. The free soil candidate, Charles
Sumner, has had a plurality of votes on every trial.
"We have dates from Jamaica to Jan. 11. The cho
lera was still raging with great virulence in the different
parishes. The merchants of Kingston have made ar-
rangements to supply, by sailing vessels, the deficiency
caused by the discontinuance of the royal steam-ships
between Jamaica and the Main. The Bishop of Ja-
maica has addressed a pastoral letter to the clergy of
the island.

"We ha►e dates from Hayti to Jan. 1. The island
remains quiet. The coffee crop will be less than one-
half the usual amount. The Emperor has just finished
the insignia of the military orders. There was no news
of importance.

"We have dates from Bermuda to Dec. 31. Nothing
important had occurred since our previous advices. A
shock of an earthquake was experienced at St. Thomas
o❑ the 19th of December, but no damage was done.
" We have no later dates from Mexico.

" The lawyer's strike in Quebec, to which we have
alluded in a former paper, is causing much amusement
throughout the province. The bar at Three Rivers has
also struck. In Montreal they are taking time to con-
sider the matter. The sympathies of the public are
generally with the judges and against the lawyers. There
is no movement on the part of the bar in Upper Canada,
as the new tariff is confined in its operations to Lower
Canada. Meetings have been held in Toronto protest-
ing against the intended removal of the seat of govern-
ment to that city. On the other hand some of the
French members have resolved not to vote the supplies
in the coming session unless the government is removed
to Quebec in the spring. Several women voted at a
recent election of school trustees, their right to do so
having been legalised at the last session of the provincial
Parliament.
" A fire occurred at Honolulu, on the 6th of October,
which consumed eleven houses. The buildings were
principally thatched. A public meeting had been held
to adopt measures for the protection of citizens from
thieves and robbers. Large additions were to be made
to the police force.
" We have dates from California to Dec. 15, by the
arrival of the Cherokee steamer, and the Prometheus, of
the Nicaragua line. The two steamers bring 1,500,000
dolls, in gold dust. Another fire has taken place in San
Francisco, destroying property to the amount of 75,000
dulls., but by the strenuous exertions of the citizens was
extinguished without further damage. The cholera has
been subsiding for some time past, and has now almost
entircly disappeared. San Francisco is making great
local improvements, especially in the streets. The
miners receive a good return for their labours. The
diggings are still rich, if not inexhaustible. Several
silver mines, which promise to be of gi eat value, have
been discovered. A number of the inhabitants are now
returnieg to the Eastern States, having satisfied their
ambition in the pursuit of a fortune.
"At the late election in California, the citizens de-
cided on establishing the seat of Government ut Val-
lego, a city laid out on the bay of San Francisco. about
25 miles from the city of San Francisco. A Spanish
speculator offers to give the State 156 acres of land, di-
vided into the necessary grounds for the government
buildings, university, charitable institutions, &c., and to
expend in the erection of 25 public buildings a sum of
370,000 dollars within two years.
" The news from Oregon gives a highly favourable
account of the condition of the country. The agricul-
tural resources aro said to be worth more than all the
gold mines on the continent. The Indians in some
places have caused much trouble to the settlers. The
)regon papers are discussing the subject of postage re-
Orin. The subject of a permanent seat of government
for Oregon is also attracting attention."
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, JAR. 21, 1851.

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Our last circular was dated on the 7th instant, since
when we have received European intelligence to the 4th
instant, by the steamers Franklin and Asia. Cotton is
steady, bread stuffs inactive; money abundant, with a
good inquiry for stocks. Treasury Notes, Six per Cent.,
110 i; United States Sixes, '67, 116 i; '6'2, 113; New
York Fives, '62, 119; Sixes, '62, 120; Pennsylvanian
Fives, 'GO, 96; Sixes, 105.
Ashes have been more in request during the past
week, and shipments have been made at the following
prices for Canada brand:-Pots, 5 dolls. 75c. per 1001bs.,
28a. 3d. per owl.; pearls, 5 dolls. 65c. per 1001bs., or 28s.
per cwt. f. o. b.
Bread Stuffs-We have no export, on inquiry, to
note; the market is inactive, and confined to local de-
mand. Our quotations are as follow:-
Flour-Pure Genessee, 12ic., or 22.5. 3d.; superfine,
good brands, 5 dolls, or 21s. 10d.; second quality, 4
dolls., or 20s. 3d.; Canada, 41 to 5 dolls., or 21s. 4d. to
21e. 10d. per barrel, f. o. b.
Wheat continues to obtain full rates. White Genesee
is worth 120 c. to 123 c. per 60Ibs„ or 41s. 6d. to 425. 6d.
per qr. 4801b5.; Canada in bond, white, 110 c. to 113 c.
per 601b5., or 38s. ld. to 398. Id.; mixed, 100 c. to 106 c.,
or 345. 7d. to 365. Bd. per qr. 4801bs. f. o. b.
Corn has declined 4c. to sc. per bushel, and holders
appear desirous to realise; but the high rates prevent
shipments to any extent, the transactions are conse-
quently limited.
jersey yellow sells at 68c. per 561b5., or 255. 6d. per
qr.; southern yellow, 66c., or 245. 91; white, 690., or
259. 10d. per quarter, f. o. b.
EXPORTS OF 11READSTUFFS FROM JAN. 1 TO JAN. 30.
Wheat.
Flour. Corn.
he
London...-. 6,756 brls.
35,074 brls.
Liverpool... 14,401 „
Glas,ow 213 „
,
Cotton-During the early part of last week our cotton
market was quiet, with irregular prices. On receipt,