The Sun.
London, England, 1851-12-03 00:00:00

FRANCE

We read in the Constitutionnel General Law ems-
tine, who has just been appointed to the command of
the National Guard of Paris, entered the array in
1805, in the 3d Dragoons; in 1807 he was nude
lieutenant in the 2d Cuirassiers ; in 1810 he was
captain and aide-decamp of Marshal Sebastiani,
then commanding in Spain; in 1812 he was chef
d'escadron ; in 1813, officer of the Legion of Ho-
nour ; in 1814, colonel at the battle of Arcis-sur.
Aube; and in 1815, colonel of the 31 Chas-
seurs. Dnring the first period of his military
life, General Lawcestine was present at almost all
the important battles from Jena to Waterloo, during
the campaigns of Prussia, Poland, Spain, Russia,
Saxony, France, and Belgium. lie was placed on
the order of the army at the battle of Almonacid,
and the capture of Malaga. In 1815 the career of
General Lawcestine was interrupted. As colonel at
26 he was one of those who resigned from the army
of the Loire. In 1830 he re• entered the service,
through the entreaties of Marshal Gerard, as colonel
of the 6th Hussars. In 1831 he was named general
of brigade, and commander of the Legion of Honour.
He was then the oldest officer of the Legion of
Honour in the cavalry. In 1831 and 1832 he
commanded the brigade of the advanced guard, under
the orders of Marshal Gerard. In 1841 he was
general of division ; and in 1846 a grand officer of
the Legion of Honour. In 1848 he was struck out
by the Provisional Government from the cadres of
the army, although he had not attained the age for
retiring."

STATE OF TRADE.
(From the Manchester Guardian of this day.)
MANCHESTER, TIIESDAT.—There has been less ani-
mation and a smaller amount of business in our market
to-day than there was last Tuesday or Thursday. This is
merely a consequence, however, of the recent extensive
operations, which have placed sellers and buyers largely
under contract, in the leading descriptions of yarns and
goods—more largely, indeed, than has been the case at
the end of November for a long period. A telegraphic
announcement that the President of the French Republic
had daringly brought his struggle with the Assembly
to a crisis, by proclaiming universal suffrage, and ap-
pealing to the people, reached us just at high 'Change,
and of course added in some degree, though but slightly,
to that quietness which is the result of the cause referred
to. In both yarns and goods an entire firmness
has prevailed at the quotations of Saturday last,
up to which day there continued to be an upward
bias in prices. More would be done in water twist, in
the warp and the bundle, but for the difficulty of
purchasing for delivery within a reasonable period.
Mule twist, from 40's upward, continues in a less favour-
able position than water; but there is a somewhat im-
proved demand for qualities adapted to the Bradford
market, giving rise to an advance of about id. per lb
upon the rates. of a fortnight ago. The better makes of
40 inch ahirtings are still in request, and another 31
per piece is added, at least nominally, to that which they
gained in price last week. The demand for good quali-
ties of 7-Bth and 9.Bth printing cloths imparts to them
a still gradually hardening tendency in price. Other
goods are unchanged in value.
RCCHDALE, MONDAY.—The flannel market remains
dull and inactive, as is generally the case at this time of
the year. This last week a small manufacturer, whose
liabilities are said to be between 2,0001. and 3,0001. has
called his creditors together, and has offered to pay them
15s. in the pound by three instalments. The wool mar-
ket is flat, with no change in prices.
MACCLESFIELD, TUESDAY.—We have to report an
improved feeling in the Macclesfield trade generally, al-
though as -yet the business done amongst manufacturers
has not been on a large scale; this may be in some
measure accounted for by the smallness of stocks,
which have not been run to so low an ebb for
some years past. There is decidedly a better demand
for thrown silks, unaccompanied as yet with any
advance from the late depressed rates ; but it is
felt that the strong position maintained in the
market for raw silks must eventually have this ten-
dency, when the stocks now on the market (which are
comparatively light) aro worked off. Raw Silk—Con-
sidereble business has been done the last few days in
Chinas; about 700 bales, chiefly of the middling qua-
hies, have changed hands. The quality of the new
crop now arriving is inferior to last year's silk. The
market is reported firmer for both Chinas and Italians.
In Bengal silk the transactions have been limited for
filature qualities: the commoner descriptions are more
inquired for.
HALIFAX, SATURDAY.—Fancy goods have attracted
very little attention in our pi<ce hall to-day, except a
few job lots; and the only articles asked for were last-
logs of low quality; but the prices offered are not such
as to encourage their manufacture. In the yarn market
there are indications of increasing confidence, and the
aspect of things is more cheering—or perhaps less
gloomy—than it was. The upward tendency of the raw
material, and the reduction of stocks, have had the effect
of inducing a somewhat healthier tone; though we can-
not note any advance with quotations. Wool is 'chang-
ing hands rather more freely, at slightly improved rates;
but the staplers are unable to replace their stocks, as the
growers are asking a still larger advance.
HUDDERSFIELD, TUESDAY.—There has not been much
doing, either in the cloth hall to-day or in the warehouses
during the week; indeed, on the whole, less has been
done. It is not expected that much will be done until
Christmas gets turned, when hopes are held out of a
good trade on the commencement of the new year.
LEEDS, TUESDAY.—Market quiet to-day ; though
there has beau rather more doing in the woollel trade
generally since last report. Prices firm, and stocks keep
in moderate compass.

INDIA.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
BOMBAY, Nov. 1.

Money begins to be somewhat more in demand, and
Government Securities have receded a little in conse-
quence. The current quotations are--Sicca Fives, 1825-
26. at 1071 at i; New Fives, 1841.42, at 104! at 105;
Sicca Fours, 1832-33, at 97i; Company's Fours, 1835.6,
1842-3, at 97k; Transfer Loah at 115; Bomb iy Bank
Shares at 20k per cent. prem.; Oriental Bank Shares at
8 per cent. prem.; Commercial Bank Shares at 8 per
cent. discount; Agra Bank Shares at par; G. I. P. Rail-
way Shares, rs. 37 per share.
Cotton Piece Goods—The market has continued tole-
rably steady, and, when allowance is made for the inter-
ference of the native holidays, a considerable amount of
business has been transacted. Prices have not improved,
and almost all are selling, both bleached and grey, at
noremuherative prices.
Grey Shirtings-40 in. Learly all descriptions aro in
request; but as the purchasers are freely met by the
holders, we are unable to quote any improvement in
prices. 45 in. have been very dull, and prices have
gone slightly in favour of purchasers.
Maddapolams are being sold in large quantities; we find
considerable difficulty in getting the last quotations.
Jacconets are in moderate inquiry, but we have no
change in value to notice.
Longcloth is dull of sale.
Domestic 40 in.—A small inquiry exists for those
suited for Arab consumption.
T Cloth, 6 lbs. and upwards is asked for; descriptions
below that weight are dull and unnoticed.

Bleached Shirtings up to 60 reed very dull of sale; for
66 and upwards there exists a moderate inquiry.
Satin Spots meet with small inquiry.
Bleached Twills ditto ditto.
Turkey Red—Plain and twills are dull; for mulls there
exists a moderate inquiry. . .
Fancy Goods—Book muslin, zebra dresses, pine
dresses, bleached mulls and gauze are dull of sale. A
slight demand exists for low lappets, dhoties of fancy
borders and lappet scarfs.
Cotton Yarn—A considerable amount of business has
been transacted, and prices have further fallen on both
mule and water up to 50'e.-60's; in consequence of the
anxiety shown by holders to realize on descriptions up-
wards of 60's, we have little or no change to note.
Dyed—Orange in inquiry, but we can quote no im-
provement in value. Turkey red rather dull, the best
quality only beieg in slight request.
Woollens—No inquiry whatever exists, nor has the
report of any sales reached us.
Mt tels---English and Swedish bar iron dull and prices
have slightly declined, so also for round nail rod. Per
without change since
a
!covire there exists a moderate inquiry without change
P, due—Swedish steel in tubs dull and slightly falln
in valur • faggots
bead—pig
.change. Speller dull and
slightly 'declined.
and South American
mar Pig declined in value. Sheet
adlit report. Copper—Brazier's
ketnwve have no change to notice.
and Sheathing dull, arther fallen in value. in tiles
very dull, stock on hand large.
Cochineal—
so.fleitepseerylvebr.
, Rs. 1 10.16 th at Ra. 1 I
been received, prices
' Saffron—A fresh supply having
are
,uhchanged
itth per lb.
since our last, except that of Bass tthe remaining stock
of which in the agent's hands being very small, its. 65
is reported to have been refused for it. The only actual
transactions we hear of are 20 hhds. Scarcell Brewery
at Be. 37, and 45 hhda. Tenant's porter at Rs. 40 per
bhd.