The Sun.
London, England, 1856-06-13 00:00:00

THE LATE INUNDATIONS IN

FRANCE.

A public meeting was held this afternoon in the
Egyptian Hall, Mansion-house, for the purpose of ex-
pressing sympathy with the sufferers by the inundations
in France, and of aiding the subscriptions now being
raised in Paris for their relief. The Lord Mayor in the
chair. There was a numerous attendance, amongst
whom were, Baron Rothschild, M.P., T. Hankey, Esq.,
M.P., T. Baring, Esq., M.P., J. E. Denison, Esq.,
M.P., J. Dillon, Esq., R. Currie, Esq., M.P., &c.
The LORD MAYOR, in addressing the meeting,
apologised for the short notice he had given them of the
holding of this meeting, but considering sympathy and
relief in such cases as the present, should be prompt,
must be his excuse. He was gratified to find that there
was a general feeling of sympathy throughout this country
for their distressed continental neighbours by the unfor-
tunate inundations in the south of France. His lordship
said he had put himself in communication with the Pre-
fect of France relative to this meeting, and had received
a reply from that functionary, who, after expressing his
gratitude for the movement, said be felt certain the
conduct of the citizens of London in this unfortunate
affair would be the means of drawing nearer together the
links of that cordial alliance that bad been cemented by
the two nations. His lordship then referred to the great
amount of distress existing in France, and which they
were met together to assist in relieving, the inundations
extending over 500 English miles. He said that he felt
certain the English people would always sympathise with
the people of France, whether in peace or war— (cheers)
—and that they would ever consider it their duty.

The GOVERNOR of the BAN& of ENGLAND moved the
following resolution :—" That this meeting has heard
with great concern the calamity sustained by our French
neighbours in consequence of extensive inundations in
several districts in France." He said it was hardly
possible to estimate the real amount of damage that had
been done by this inundation, and they could only have
a faint idea of it by considering the whole face of this
island being swept over from the coast of Devonshire
upwards. He had no doubt but that the people of
England would substantially sympathise with these un-
fortunate people by liberally increasing the subscription
now being raised for their relief in France.
T. BARING, Esq., M.P., seconded the motion. He
said if it had been politic and convenient to have de-
layed the meeting no doubt there would have been a
much larger number of persons present, for there was a
general feeling of sympathy pervading the people of
England for the distress resulting from the late calamity
in France. There was no want of money or charitable
feeling in that country, and their object in meeting this
day was to show that they felt for those unfortunate
people, not on account of the poverty or want of charity
in that country. The hon. gentleman referred to the
indefatigable industry of the illustrious individual who
filled the throne of France, and the promptitude with
which he had met this appalling evil, and had exerted
himself both by his purse and his presence to soothe the
afflicted sufferers and stimulate those who wished to aid
them.

The resolution was carried unanimously.
ft Baron ROTHSCEIILD, M.P., moved the next resolu-
tion—" That this meeting, deeply sympathising with
the misfortune which has fallen on the inhabitants of
these districts, desires and offers its cordial co-operation
with the efforts now being made in France for the imme-
diate relief of the sufferers." He was certain sufficient
money would be raised in France to meet the wants of
the sufferers. The assistance of the people of this
country would show the people of France that we have
the same feelings towards them—whether in participa-
ting with them in their pleasures, in conquering a power-
ful foe, or in alleviating the sufferings of the distressed.
(Cheers.) As such their French neighbours would ac-
cept their offerings ; and the large number of names,
to the subscription list would be more appreciated by
them than the largeness of the amount of money contri
buted. (Hear, hear.)

Mr. J. E. DENISON, M.P., who has just returned
from France, drew a vivid picture of the distress caused
by this inundation, and the feeling of the English
people there, and eulogised the conduct of the tenant-
farmers of England who were In Paris attending the
Agricultural Exhibition, who, on learning of the dis-
tress, laid aside their business of pleasurable pursuits,
and commenced a subscription for the sufferers. (Cheers.)

The resolution was also carried unanimously.
Mr. J. B. HEATH moved the third resolution :
"That with this view a committee beformed, under the
superintendence of the Lord Mayor, for the purpose of
receiving bubscriptions and transmitting them to Paris."
He trusted the people of France would not receive this
interference as arrogance or ',resumption on the part of
the people of this country, but as it was intended a cor-
dial and sincere expression of sympathy. (Cheers.)

Mr. J. DILLON seconded tho motion. He said their
object was to cement the alliance between the two coun-
tries. For years they had respected each other, now
let them love each other. (Cheers.)
The resolution was agreed to unanimously.
A committee was then formed, and subscription lists
directed to be opened at the various bankers in the me-
tropolis.

Thanks were voted to the Lord Mayor, who returned
thanks, and the meeting separated.
Between 4,0001. and 5,000/. were subscribed before
the commencement of the meeting.

MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

CORN EXCHANGE.

A very limited supply of English wheat was on sale in
to•day's market. For all kinds we had a steady demand,
at fully Monday's advance in the quotations -indeed some
holders refused to sell except on higher terms.
The show of foreign wheat was very moderate. Although
there was less activity in the trade than on Monday that
day's currency was well supported. Floating cargoes of
grain were in good request, both for France and Belgium.
Scarcely any barley was in the market, and fino quali-
ties were rather dearer.

Malt sold slowly, on former terms.
We had a good demand for oats, the valuo of which had
an upward tendency.
Beans, peas, and flour realised extreme rates.
♦RRIVALS THIS WNIUS..
Barley. Malt. Oats. Fhnr
20 2,070 20 990

Wheat.
1,640

Lnglish ..

Irish •• •I 250
Foroign 7,360 410

4,900 1
3400 brl,-,
8,010 ( 3870
Bks

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

We wore well supplied with:beasts to-day, and all kinds
sold heavily, at a &aline in the quotations realised on
Monday of 2+l per 81bs. About 300 Portuguese beasts were
in the market in fair condition. The show of sheep was
limited, and the mutton trade ruled firm, at full prices.
There was a fair demand for lambs—the supply of which
was limited—at full currencies. We had a slow sale for
calves, at barely late rates. In pigs very little was doing.
Mitch cows sold steadily, at from 141. to 191. ss. each,
including their small calf.
Per Sibs to sink the offais.
s. d. s. d.l s. d. s. 11.
Inferior 80a5t5....3 4to 3 EqrimeSouthdown 5 2 5 4
Second quality.... 3 10 4 OiLarg,ecrse. calves 4 0 410
Prime large oxen 4 2 4 61Prime small do 5 0 5 4
Prime Scots, &c. 4 8 4 101 Large hogs
Inferior Sheep ...4 0 4 ;Small porkers
Second quality ...4 4 4 liSuckling calves 23 ii 30 I,
Primo crse.-wiled.4 10 5 o;Quarter old pigs 22 0 `iB 0
Lamb, 5s Cd to Os Od.
TOTAL SUPPLY. I FOREIGN 817PPLT.
1,350 ; Beasts.. •••• • • • •• •• •• .. • 310
1
Sheep and. lambs •• • • ..•• 8,300 Sheer and lambs •• • • ...... 90
Calves

NEWGATE AND LEA.DENTIALL.
The trade generally ruled steady, at previous rates
Per Sibs by the carcase.

a. d. s. d: s. d. 8. d
Beef, inferior 3 0 3 2 Mutton, Inferior 3 6 3 8
Do., middling 3 4 3 8 Do., middling 310 4 6
Do. prime large.. 3 10 4 0 Do., prime 4 S 4 10
Do., do. small ....4 2 4 4 Veal 3 6 5 0
Pork, largo .3 64 2 Pork, small 44 4 8
Lamb, 4s 61 to 5s 4d.