The Sun.
London, England, 1851-11-03 00:00:00

LONDON, MON DA V EVEN ING, NOVEMBER 3, 1851.

LITERATURE.
POEMS. By Elizabeth Barrett Browning. New
Edition. 2 Vols. Chapman and Hall.
Companion volumes to the collected and corrected
edition of the writings of her husband, Robert
Brownieg, the present reprint of the poems of Eliza-
beth Barrett will be eagerly welcomed by that nu-
merous circletwith the members of which our authoress
has long been a familiar and cherished favourite. It
is always interesting to observe the nature of ernen-
(Wiens such as those which are here perceptible to
the observant reader. The comparison of the first
issue of a work with its latest republication affords a
fruitful theme tQ the psychologist, while it enables
the critic to appreciate anything at all approximating
to intellectual development. Therefore it is that we
always experience a peculiar pleasure in scrutinizing
any really valuable composition, whether prose or
poetic, which after the lapse of years has been care-
fully collated by the writer—recognizieg, as we can-
not fail to do from the singularity of the various
evidences of revision, the precise tendency of what-
ever mental change may have been wrought by medi-
tation or experience. From circumstances related
of our different poets by their respective biographers,
may in this manner be obtained a more accurate
notion of their powers than could possibly be acquired
without some such suggestive assistance. In the in-
stance of Akenside we find manifested a dissatisfac-
tion with his earlier impressions so remarkable, that
he is ultimately induced to adventure upon an entirely
new version of the "Pleasures of Imagination.
Shelley, again, advanced to such lengths of com-
punction as to buy up all the copies of " Queen
Mab" he could possibly discover, expressing a regret
at its existence while so doing, and speaking of it to
his intimates as a youthful indiscretion. Byron be-
trays a similar feeling of regret in reference to his
" English Bards and Scotch Reviewers." Moore
sedulously avoids all claim to the authorship of the
amorous ditties of Little. Thomson at the close of
each year collects together his manuscript verses and
destroys them, either by burning or by tearing them
to pieces, according to the rigorous course subse-
quently pursued immediately before his suicide •by
the marvellous and immortal Chatterton. If the
earliest and the latest editions of the poems of Ten-
nyson, moreover, be contrasted, it will be at once
perceived how careful and numerous have been his
erasures and his interpolations. There are no lines
to "the skipping rope, for example, to be detected
now among those exquisite effusions. Countless tes-
timonies of a like kind might be adduced from the
literary annals of our country, showing the anxiety
and the readiness with which our most delightful
writers have arrived at the perfecting of their compo-
sitions. Pope was correcting and recorrecting his
verses up to the day almost of his dissolution ; and
Leigh Hunt, with all his dislike to rewritten peoms,
did not disdain to alter several passages in his " Story
of Rimini" at the time Mr. Moxon determined upon
its cheap republication. Very few could afford, like
Abraham Cowley, to leave even the metrical out-
pourings of their childhood without at least some
minute modification. Rather than this, with the
majority we should be disposed to repeat that advice
which may be met with in Beswell's Johnson—" Sir,
whenever you meet in your manuscripts with any
passage which you imagine to be particularly fine,
strike it out." Bowing to the dictates of prudence,
Mrs. Barrett Browning has consented here and there
to emend several of her very charming compositions,
and the result is agreeably manifested by the merits
of her present republication. To a very considerable
extent her popularity seems by this time to be este-
bliihed—and this too in defiance of such extrava
gances as her " Casa Guidi Windows," extravagances
the mingled inanity and grotesqueness of which must
assuredly have marred any less secure reputation.
She has assumed a high position among the poetesses
of England, and in some respects may be said to stand
at this moment in the foremost rank as the bead of
that department of our literature. The passionate
energy of Joanna Baillie, the gentleness and sweet-
ness of Felicia Henians, the pathetic intensity of
Caroline Bowles, the brilliant imaginings of Letitia
Landon, the elegance of Mary Mitford, the simplicity
of Mary Howitt, the mingled splendour and anima-
tion of Caroline Norton—are qualities which have
severally achieved for their possessors a success in
many ways most remarkable. Yet, distinguished as
are the merits of those female writers, they are to our
thinking surpassed in many respects by the very
noble and peculiar powers of Elizabeth Barrett. It
is true, no doubt, that her faincies are frequently
blurred by the haze of her vague and mystic vocabu-
lary, while her style is often wholly inartistic, besides
being crowded with the most fantastic and detestable
affectations. Insomuch are these things visible
throughout, that it was once observed of. her by the
late lamented Mr. Moir, "the only faculty imperfectly
cultivated is her taste," adding " for her want of ear
seems a natural and incurable defect." The accusa-
tion is eery far indeed from being unmerited, for
even in the new edition now before us, an edition in
which we might reasonably expect to find blemishes
of this character revised or obliterated, we still dis-
cover them scattered in profusion through the pages,
marring some of the most exquisite passages and de-
teriorating merits which would otherwise be alto-
gether incontestable. Agreeing with Delta in the
above objection to the very uttermost, we neverthe-
less cannot by any means accept as accurate his asser-
tion that Airs. Browning "has never given us, even
for once, anything that can, be regarded as either a
finished portrait or picture." Assuredly the fallacy of
this remark might tie readily evidenced by examples
culled in abundance from the two charming volumes
here submitted to our consideration. "Lady Geral-
dine's Courtship," for example, may be characterised
with perfect correctness as presenting "a finished
picture" to the reader's imagination, " a finished por-
trait" being sufficiently discoverable in the person of
the lowly born poet, who is at once the hero and the
narrator. It is no small testimo appearse excellence
of this very lovely poem that itto have fur-
nished a hint, both in regard to peculiarity of rhythm
and splendour of colouring, to poor Edgar Poe,h iyn his
extraordinary phantasy "The Raven." There seems
to us a certain companionship in the eautiei
and her
of Mrs.
Browning's " Lady
husband's " Colombe's Birthday -" both tell with a
very exquisite delicacy a tale of lowly love for a
highborn lady, yet in the manner of the narratien no
two
canbore tbe a sweeter more finished picturea than
" Bertha in the Lane," or than that favourite with
the poetess, " Catarina ,to Ca •
moens ? Toe last
us, among all the favourite word,,-paintrgs of
mtborsotugadb:
mmeirnatbulrenecdr,eattoibnous rofthoiunrk
out a tenderness and fervour of love beyond all ex-
rgit eirs, aanmd obnrg the
pression beautiful. It is scarcelossible to read it
through " thiukingly" without tears in the voice. In
the very cadence of its measure and then recurrence
of its rhymes it sounds as plaintively a war
' beginning " Little Elie s
of the Swan's Nest,
lings of an eiilian harp., So also with "
.The Romancits
e
alone." A gloomy, dimness hangs over the " Lay of
the Brown Rosary so thickly as materially to detract
from its excellence. Not so, however, with the
an old, old story, a story as old as the
" Rornaunt of the Page, " which, though based upon
very hills, our authoress has invested with an air
bof
novelty by the graces of her phraseology and t
reanimating influence of her most unquestionable
andoetic are the were themes
genius. Very gracefulp
Cry of the Children," or that char • t
little concei
selected by her for celebration—sucmingh them.es as
about " The Lost sower,
or that most lovely poem
about the " Dead Rose," in which for once Mrs.
" most musical, most ...melancholy." Among " the
Browning's voice comes to us in tones faultlessly
larger poems in the colleeted writings of
our authoress, we doubt if any will be-
come more generally popular than " The Vision
of Poets" and "The Seraphim. At the close of
" The Drama of Exile" occurs one of the most sin-
gular tokens of that refined and subtle fancy which is
among the more prominent peculiarities of the mind
of this distinguished writer
T, he stars the noteshine appeon brightly
nded to the
choeus of the angels :—"
while Adam and Eve pursue their way into the far
wilderness; there is a sound through the silence, as
of the felling tears of an angel." To the unpoetic
temperament those words would be either foolish or
fathomless. To an appreciative reader they will ap-
pear, we conceive, otherwise. Further comments
upon effusions already so familiar to a considerable
portion of the intelligent community were superfluous
under the circumstances. Elizabeth Barrett Browning
ltsas
has achieved for herself a position foremost among
the female writers of her country, and from which no
jealousies will
lnwieshhertisohredemroevpeuthaetrio,n.and etc on the
permanence of which she may count as confidently as
upon that
et

THE LIVINGSTONES. A Story of Real Life.
There is something original about this work in de-
sign and execution. It is the description of the per-
sonages of an ancient Scottish family, whose history
is singularly unfortunate and romantic. The heroine,
Grace, is driven out from her home, and has to reside
with unfeeling relations in England. A change comes,
and she returns to her native land, to more congenial
spirits. But even there misunderstandings arise, and
she is compelled to quit her residence. Mystery and
sorrow seem her inseparable companions, for Captain
Arreytege. to whom she is engaged, is under very
painful impressions concerning his family. Sul:re-
quently the inheritors of splendid fortunes, and the
representatives of noble houses, they depart almost
friendless for India, •to endure the priva-
tions end changes of en arduous cam-
paign. During their absence retribution overtakes
their enemies. The scenes which succeed are very
powerfully delineated, aed while they depart from
the ordinary routine of a romance of the present
day, something of a purer and a higher style seems
infused into their details. The greatest mistake in
the narrative is the part relating to Katherine
Livingstone, her co_ nd uot, is extremely . Wmattirtil.

Lady Daventry's career is painful, but such characters
seem-great favourites with all novel writers, a cir-
constanca much to be regretted. However, these
minor adventures are cast into the shade before the
brightness of the prominent figures; deprived of every
adventitious advantage, they are shown brilliant with
their intrinsic worth, and conspicuous by their native
greatness. The feelings which command respect
produce an impression higher than ordinary amuse-
ment, and more lasting than a mere admiration.

MARIAN WITHERS.

By Miss Jewsbury.

Co lburn.
The scene of this tale is laid in the menufacturing
districts. John Withers, the father of the heroine,
and one of the chief characters in the book, has risen
from the lowest class, and his success in life is entirely
owing to his own energy and talents. He has sent
his daughter to a superior school, desirous that she
should enjoy those advantages of education of which
he has himself been deprived. While there she has
formed a friendship with a young lady; who, at the
opening of the story, has invited ber to pass a week
with her married sister, Mrs. An. This lady,
although we are repeatedly told that her character is
naturally good, is not very prepossessing, as her con-
duct is ►mercenary in the extreme. Having married
a rich Dutch merchant for his money, she is very
desirous that her sister Hilda should accept a Mr.
Glynton, for whom she entertains an intense dislike.
While at the house of Mrs. Arl Marian meets that
lady's cousin, a selfish and contemptible character.
To him she unfortunately becomes much attached,
and on her return feels painfully the diffe-
rence of station and the deficiencies of her
home and friends. While very much disswisfied, and
ill performing her 'duties, she forms, the acquaint-
ance of Mr. Cunningham, a middle-aged gentle-
man, who is desirous of exploring the manu-
factures. After a = series of adventures she be-
comes convinced of the worthlessness of Albert, her
former favourite, and becohies the wife of Mr. Cun-
ningham. Such is the substance of the tale, which,
though simple in the extreme, is nevertheless full of
sentiment and interest. The character of Marian is
very natural, and in this is the chief charm of the
work. Nothing is improbable or extravagant. John
Withers himself, with his untiring energy, his inde-
fatigable perseverance, anehis genius for invention,
is a striking character. The others are also well
drawn. The' honest:Mr. Wilcox, who is so careful of
the interests of his dependents, and the charming
Aunt Alice, 'are perhaps the most pleasing. The
episode of Albert and Lady Wollaston is not very
attractive, though highly romantic, and the absurd
conduct of Clarissa is scarcely probable. However,
the tale is interesting, and 'well worthy of perusal.

KHARTOUM, AiVD THE' BLUE AND WRITE

NILES.) By George Melly.
This work, although but a transcript from a journal
kept by the author during his wanderings through
Egypt and Nubia, -on his ascent of the Nile to the
juncture of the Blue and White Niles at Khartoum,
which is above the sixth cataract, is very interesting,
and being of such recent date cannot fail to impart
fresh information respecting the reception and treat-
ment of future tourists in Egypt and Nubia. And
the fact that the author was accompanied by his
family, two of whom were ladies, who were the first
European women that ever penetrated the desert as
far Khartoum, cannot but add interest to the work.
Without wearying the ready with a prolix description
of uninteresting matters, he gives a rapid and amusing
account of his adventures from Alexandria to Khar-
toum. He remarks, with just indignation, on the
unenviable propensity that the English possess of
cutting their names on all the works of art to which
they have access; and regrets to see ancient columns
and statues defaced by numerous Smiths and Browns
scratched three feet long upon them. This is, alas
too truly a national vice, and its effects may be
seen both at home and in all parts of the
world where the British are or have been.
Unlike most books of travels, which we read as records
of the past, Mr. Melly's
.work speaks of individuals
end incidents which we all remember as things of
yesterday. For instance, be states that before leaving
Cairo he was desirous to be introduced to the Viceroy,
but was prevented by the arrival of the Nepaulese
Ambassador returning from England, for whom the
Viceroy held a special court. Our old friend the baby
Hippopotamus, who caused such a sensation in this
country, was, we are informed, caught at Khartoum,
and brought up by band for three months there, before
he was strong enough to undertake a voyage to Alex-
andria. A variety of anecdotes respecting the habits,
customs, and superstitions of the Egyptians and
Nubians are to be found throughout, and how much
is to be learned by those who travel, and how old be-
liefs and prejudices are removed by its agency, the
following quotation will show :
" THE CAMEL.
" My earliest recollections of them are those based on
those veracious publications in which elephants pick up
young children and place thern.carefully on their backs,
and camels gallop. for days, unrepining, over sandy
deserts, never halting, though without food or water.
Such are the camels of our tender years—such are not
the camels of cur experience. Instead of this poetic
patience, they growl savagely, making one of the most
disagreeable noises I -ever heard, and striving to turn
round and get up as you load them; but when once
their burden is properly adjusted, they are perfectly
quiet. It is impossible to imagine hol provoking they
can make themselves, and did cut trice to make them-
selves day after day. Some would run away, and some,
by way of contrast, not only would not run, but would
not move.; Some were always lying
down, and some could
not be persuaded to travel—but mine beat all the rest in
camel-like amiability. Oa the average be howled six
hours a day, a kind of music such as no one can conceive
who bag not heard it. He would stand deggrdlY still
till forced by blows to lie down, and every time I turned
round in my saddle, or put my hand in mr pocket, he
turned viciously round with a fierce grOtil- I had
another, by way of contrast, who would walk quietly to
within shot of a covey of partridges, then stop and
allow me a good aim at them. All camels, however,
stand fire."

was produced here on Saturday even-
ingA,
Verdine
wfirst presented in an English
dress. This opera is undoubtedlyt the best production
of its composer, according
ing more fresh English notions, contain-
-o,sSpeEUrarßaßni,Enyow T HE,
AvitE.
melody andoless unmeaning noise than
his later works, and for that
It was reason has held its place
,8 waS first produced in this
country at her Majest
played
. Theatre, in 1845, and has
been repeatedly play
sufficiently So to show thatsince
at both Italian Operas,
its merits have gaiotd it a
certain degree of
Surrey have popularity. The managers of the
English public, thereforewho have
rightly in enabling the
m ,not the opportunity of
visiting the Italian Opera, to become acquainted
with the most popular
modern Italian composer.
The story of the opera
founded on Victor uu, we need hardly say, is
well known drama of
Ernani, and. as in the cuss of Lucrezia .Borgia, the
French drama is closely
'.Travers
adhered to. The cast WAS
as follows :—Ernani, Mr.
giirravers ; Don Carlos, Mr.
Charles Romer; Don 1 Mr. Borrani; Elvira,
Miss Rouser.. In the characterv 8
of Elvira, Miss Romer
was remarkably successful ; 3150 sang the trying music
of the part with all the correctness
and of an accomplished
musician, and the taste
mr. feeling of a true artist.
She was ably seconded by Travers. They were
applauded to the echo, and deservedly.E encored in the
deliciously tender duet betweenand Ernani in
the second act, "It death should come"
(elk, morir
potessi adesso), which was charmingly
them. The terzetto, "Gold, gold sung by
and in
than miser's
heart, which precedes the duet,
Borrani takes part, was also given *ltnh whichfi Mr
Indeed, the concerted pieas in biwelb
ewe fine effect.
iss Romer,
Mr. Travera, and Mr. Burr 7
ani we oncerned
were irreprbachably executed. One of the most I),
plauded morqeaux of the opera was the charminga*
-
cavatina which forms the concluding movement
the scene in the first act, " Night has closed around of
us" .(Sorte e la none), in which Miss Romer was is
thusiastically encored. Borrani, as the proud, vindic-
tive old Spaniard, looked the character admirably.
His voice was heard to peculiar advantage in the
e con-
certed music, and in a dramatic point
of view, he
acquitted himself very creditably. We were sorry to
find Mr. Charles Romer suffering under evidentn' i
which is, of course, a complete shield
to
disposition,
criticism. Tie, however, sang with taste and a
ness the simple aria " Come, then, love" (Vieniweet-
meAco
sol di rose), in which hewas warmly applauded.
a whole, the opera was rernarably well executed;thes
choruses and orOitstia showed the results of
training in their improved diicipline. The eith careful
usiastia
plaudits at the end of each act, and
at the con. elusion
of the opera, testified the complete gratification of a
crowded audience. The interestin dr c
aula of SlTwee
ing and Waking, and the laughable g farce of The 130
-
Bloomers, concludtd the entertainments.

Thea-
nesstya'snd im-
DUATII or Mu. BEASELEL—On Saturday week
died Mr. Samuel Beaseley, the architect, in the 70th year of
his age. As architect and surveyor of the Drury, lane Corn..
tinr ei t,
thee: superintendedan d
provements at both establishments. Among l'ris public
coptrollernr
aonfytheaiwteorraktsioants,haerddMitisoj
works are several other theatres - the 14ceum, the St.
James's Theatre, and the Theatre Royal, Dublin, being of
the number. Nr. Beaseley had contributectto the theatre in
another character than his professional one. For the old
English Opera-house he wrote several farces and burlettas.
He was the author of at least two novels,- The Oxonian"
and ~ The Roué," which belonged to a bad school, and are,
probably, forgotten.—"lfhersanz.
CUSTOMi.—The change in the hours of ottepdance
of the officers of the Customs department took place on
Saturday last, the Ist inst., and from this time the import
and waterside business commence,s at nine o'clock instead of
eight, and continues so until the,lst of March. As the bu-
siness of the dock establishments and the import and suffer-
ance wharf premises on both sides of thee is regulated
in accordance with the Customs, the traffic bf those great
commercial and other establishments will be postponed until
that hour during the period mentioned, and there will be no
deliveries of goods from the bonded warehouses, or of wines,
spirits, and other foreign liquids, from the vaults or other
premises until that time during the winter months.

AMERICAN NEWS
LIVERPOOL, SUNDAY MORNING.
By the arrival of the Royal Mail steam-ship Asia,
Judkiva commander, we have received advices from
New York to the 22d ult. She brings sixty-six pas-
sengers, and 330,0001. in specie on freight.
The Asia sailed from New York at noon on the
22.1 ult., and was announced off Holyhead at 345
P.M. yesterday, and arrived in the river 3.5 this morn •
ing, having made the run in ten days, six hours, and
twenty minutes, mean steaming time. The Asia
passed the Royal Mail steam-ship Niagara, with the
mails of the 10th ult., for New York, at 5.50 P.M. on
the 23d ult.
The United States' new screw steam-ship Pioneer,
Eldridge commander, sailed from New York for
Liverpool on the 18th ult.
The miscellaneous advices include Kossuth's adt
dress to the people of the United States and North
America, written at Broussa, March 27, 1850. Judge
Hoadley, of the Superior Court of Cincinnati, had
decided that the law of the Unit d States and all the
decisions of the highest court relative to fugitive
slaves were unconstitutional. Mr. James Buchanan,
for many years British Consul at New York, died on
the 11th near Montreal.
Dr. Kinkel, the German refugee, was, it was said,
in Washington, endeavouring to raise a loan for the
purpose of revolutionizing Germany. The following
is a copy of the proposal :
" GERMAN NATIONAL LOAN.
" 1. The creation of a fund of 2,000,000 dollars for
the purpose of forwarding the approaching revolution
in Germany, shall be forthwith commenced by means
of a German N ational Loan.
" 2. None will be called upon to guarantee the
said loan but those who have the confidence of the
public.
" 3. The undertaking will be confided in its com-
mencement to Messrs. Kinkel, Willich, and 0. Rei-
chenbach. The initiative and the selection of the
means will be entirely given up to them, and they are
authorised to issue receipts in their names, which
shall bear an interest of 5 per cent. on all sums
paid in.
" 4. The treasury, ad interim, shall be under the
care of Oscar Reichenbacb, 1, Paulson-square, Chel-
sea, London.
" 5. As soon as the sum of 20,000 dollars shall be
paid in, the aforesaid finance committee, pro tem.,
shall call a convention for the purpose of guaranteeing
the said loan. To the decision of this convention will
be submitted the following questions:—
"a. The formation of a permanent revolutionary
committee.
"b. The establishment of a plan of administration.
" c. The safe deposit of the proceeds of the loan,
and their transfer.
" 6. The revolutionary committee, elected by the
convention, shall have unlimited power to dispose of
the money realized for promoting the revolution.
They wilt surrender their power when an acknow-
!edged revolutionary Government shall be established
in the fatherland. This Government shall have the
right to require, at the hands of the said committee,
an account of their transactions, and to submit to
the decision of the people the question of their ad-
ministration of their trust.
" 7. The signers of this document pledge them-
selves, after the conquest of the revolution, to
use all their influence to procure the assumption by
the State of the principal and interest of this German
revolutionary loan, and to carry out faithfully all the
conditions thereof.
"The undersigned agree to the foregoing plan of
a German national loan, and promise to guarantee
the same to the amount of 2,000,000 dollars."
The Washington correspondent of the New York
Herald, referring to Dr. Kinkel's scheme, also says
that " Italians have already raised two million dol-
lars, which are now in deposit in a London bank,
subject to the control of the revolutionary Democrats,
who are preparing to blow up the crowned tyrants of
the Old World."
We have nothing additional from Canada. The
following extraordinary statement, relative to the
immigration into Canada, appears in the New York
Tribune :
" Complaints are loudly made by the provincial
press, of the number of destitute pauper emigrants
sent out to Canada by Irish and Scotch landlords.
From estates in South Uist and Barra, in the High-
lands of Scotland, more than 1,100 destitute tenants
and cotters have been sent off under the most delu-
sive temptations, they being assured that they would
be taken care of immediately on their arrival at
Quebec by the emigrant agent, receive a free passage
to Upper Canada, where they would be provided with
work by the Government agents, and receive grants
of land on certain imaginary conditions. Seventy-
one of the last cargo of 450 have signed a statement
that some of them fled to the mountains, when an
attempt was made to force them to emigrate."
" The ceremony of turning the first sod on the
Toronto and Lake Huron Railroad was performed on
the 16:h, at Toronto by the Countess of Elgin, in the
presence of some 20,000 people. Lord Eigin made
an excellent address on the occasion."
From Northern Mexico we have telegraphic ac-
counts, via New Orleans :
"On the 16th inst. Caravojal was, within 10 miles
of Matamoras, with a very large force, numbering, it
is said, not less than 10,000 men, including about 400
Texan rangers. It was fully expected that be would
attack the city on the following morning, the 17th
inst. Among the rangers is one company who were
discharged from the United States' army. The ex-
citement in Northern Mexico is intense, and daily in-
creesing. By the steamer Mexico, from Galveston,
we have reports that Wild Cat and his followers are
much dissatisfied at their recent treatment, and are
moving towards Matamoras—it is supposed, to act
against the Revolutionists under Caravajal."
The Washington correspondent of the New York
Herald states that the Mexican Government had asked
permission of Congress to anticipate 700,000 dollars
more of the United States' indemnity. The Tribune
contains the following :
" Intelligence from Mexico to the 27th of Septem-
ber says everything about the Government of Mexico
appears to be iu lamentable confusion, and it is
nearly impossible to get together quorum of depart-
ments, and when a constitutional number is present,
they do nothing but submit projects, squabble, and
fight. The Treasury is reduced to its lowest ebb, and
the resoruces of Government almost annihilated. Mr.
Letcher, the American Minister, has arrived at Vera
Cruz, on his way to the capital. We stated, some
time since, that the Cabinet of President Arista had
resigned. Ineffectual efforts have been made to ap-
point successors. We learn from the Trait d' Union
of the 14th that M. Robles bad accepted the post of
Minister of War. M. Estava positively refuses that of
Minister of Finance. M. Ramirez is Minister of
Public Affairs." •
Accounts from the Sandwich Islands, to the 16th
of August, contain very serious intelligence relative
to the whaling fleet:—
"It appears that the whole whaling fleet had win-
tered in the Gulf of Anadir, in the northern part of
the sea of Kamtschatka, in Russia in Asia, and, on the
coming on of spring, had set sail for Behring's Straits,
but, in attempting to pass through into the Artic
Ocean, the fleet was environed by ice, and the above-
named vessels were totally wrecked. The crews of
the destroyed vessels are reported to have reached the
mainland in safety, but it is said that in some dis-
turbances afterwards, with the natives, eleven of the
whalemen lost their
Advices from Callao, to the 20th of September,
report that a revolution had broken cut in Chilli,
and that many of the troops had pronounced in fa-
vour of General Santa Cruz for President, that
Coquimbo and other cities were in possession of the
new party, and that everything throughout the Re-
public was in a disorganized state.
From Honduras we have advices to the 25th Sep-
tember. The country remained quiet, though the
general opinion was that the difference of opinion as to
the future policy of Central America would soon
cause hostilities to break out. A severe shock of an
earthquake was felt at Truxillo on the 18th of Au-
gust, and extended throughout Honduras, without,
however, doing much damage, save a severe shaking
to the houses, causing the inhabitants to leave them
immediately.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, OCT. 22.—The easy condition of the
money market continues to exert a very favourable in-
fluence upon stocks and securities of every description.
The annexed list of quotations exhibits a decided
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for Government and State loans, and notwithstanding
the almost entire absence of foreign orders, lcrge sales
have been effected, aed all offering have been readily
taken. Wo understand that the New Six per Cent.
Lose of 200,000 dollars issued by this State, redeemable
in 1866, has been taken on speculation at a premium of
9.45 per cent. The decline in the rates for money
has also had a corresponding efftot upon the opera-
tions in foreign exchange, enabling parties to remit
much more freely than when the market was so strin-
gent a few weeks ago. This is seen in the firma( sa
of bills in London, in which there has been a large bu-
siness done for the steamer Asia. It is expected that
the Atlantic, to sail on Saturday next, will also tyke a
very large amount of specie. No apprehension is now
felt at the exportation of specie, the receipts of gold
from California being sufficiently extensive to allay all
fears on this point. Upwards of 2,500,000 dolls. have
been received within the last fortnight, and it is confi-
dently expected that the receipts of the month will reach
4,500,000 dolls. Independently of this, our banks are
now well fortified, having nearly 11,000,000 dolls. worth
of coin on hand.

Exchange—There has been considerable business
done for this steamer. Continental exchanges were a
little lower in the beginning, but closed, as well as for
atcrling, very firmly.. We %note bills on London, 4 to
lot percent. premium; Pam, sf. 15e, to 51, 16i0.,. 60

days—and sf. Pie, short sight; Antwerp, sf. 1610. to
sr. 1712.; Atnatetthirn, 404 to 41e ; Hamburgh, 35 • to
34; and Bremen, 78e to 784 e.
Cotton—Tile sales since our las% per Canada, the 14th
inst., r_raount to 0,550 bases. Of this quantity fully
4,00) bales have been taken by spinners, woo are gt:ite•
rally very lightly stocked, and vs the business of !he
past week has proved, have permitted their stocks to
run too low for salety. Prices paid this day are fully
c. above Mon) last advised, owing entirely to the cause
above referred to, namely, the immediate and pressing
wants of the trade, and may be still further enhanced,
as it is well known our supplies must continue moderate
fur the next twenty days. But in the advices relative
to the growing crop and the rates current at Southern
ports there is nothing to sustain this position. All ac-
counts concur in representing the 3ield as large, and
estimates made are generally 100,000 to 200,000 bales
above those current a month since—the result of the
seasonable and propitious weather which has prevailed
throughout the south during the period. With no frost
until November (and the weather is now as balmy us
May), it is behaved that 2,700,000 bales will be received
at the ports, and the estimates advised to us range from
2,600,000 to 2,760,000. The market closed to-day with
sales of 1,700 bales at very full rates.

THE GREAT EXHIBITION.
The distribution of a sum of about 30,0001. of the
funds in pecuniary rewards, for services rendered in
connexion with the Exhibition, was last we; k rapidly
proceeded with, according to the scale agreed upon
by the Commissioners. In addition to the sums we
have already named, 100/. has been presented to dr.
Wbishaw, who at an early period of its history
rendered good service to the cause, principally as one
of the Commmissieners employed in visiting various
parts of the country for the purpose of ascertaining the
feelings of the manufacturers with reference to the
proposed Exhibition. Of the sum voted for the re-
wards or the police, 3001. has been allotted to Mr.
Superintendent Pearce, 150/. to each of the inspectors,
and 500/. to the Police Fund.
The following circular has been addressed to all the
foreign acting Commissioners:—
" Sir,—l am directed by her Majesty's Commissioners
for the Exhibition of 1851, to acquaint you that they
have endeavoured to mark, by a pecuniary gratuity,
their sense of the services of the various officers, scien-
tific and others, who have assisted in the management
and superintendence of particular departments on the
British side of the Exhibition.
" They are desirous of showing, in a like manner,
their sense of the great assistance they have received
from you, and from all those who have acted under you
in the management of the portion of the
Exhibition.

" The Commissioners trust that you will not deny
them this pleasure, and that you will furnish them, as
early as convenient, with the names of all persons who
have served in this country under you in the manage-
ment of your department of the Exhibition.
" I have the honour to be, Sir,
" Your very obedient servant,
(Signed) " EDGAR A. BOWRING.
" Exhibition-building, Hyde-park, Oct. 31, 1851."

COURT CIRCULAR.
WINDSOR, SATURDAY, Nov. 1.
The Royal dinner party yesterday included her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, the Lady in
Waiting to her Royal Highness, the Baroness de
Speth, Lady Caroline Barrington, and Lord and Lady
Bloomfield.
Her Majesty's private band attended in the Castle
in the evening, and performed the following selec-
tions :
Overture, " Lodoiska"

Cherubini.

Fantasia, violin, M. Sainton
Chceur, 4th Act " L'Enfant Prodigue" Auber.
Finale, Ist Act " Z.mberflote" Mozart.
The Queen walked in the Home Park and in the
Slopes this morning.
The Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, and the
younger members of the Royal Family took their ac-
customed exercise.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, accompanied
by Lord Bloomfield, went out shooting this morning,
attended by Colonel the Honourable Charles Grey
and Colonel F. H. Seymour.
The Hon. Miss Murray has relieved the Hon.
Miss Seymour in her duties as Maid of Honour in
Waiting to her Majesty ; and Lord Charles Fitzroy
has relieved Colonel Buckley in his duties as Equerry
in Waiting.
Lord and Lady Bloomfield left the Castle to-day.
The Royal dinner circle this evening included her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, the Lady in
Waiting to her Royal Highness, the Baroness de
Speth, Lady Caroline Barrington, Colonel the Hon.
Charles Grey, Colonel Reid, and Colonel and Mrs.
Bouverie.
The Queen's private band was in attendance in the
Castle atter dinner, and played the following pieces :
Overture, "Gustave"..
Entre Acte et Chceur, " L'Enfant
Prodigue"

Auber.