The Sun.
London, England, 1834-01-01 00:00:00

COURT MAGAZINE.

Mrs. Norton's portrait will be sure to make
this Number popular. A finer or more Sid•
donian cast of countenance than :his accom-
plished lady here exhibits, we have not lately met
with. It is a pity that the arms are so thick—
so wholly out of keeping with the rest of the
figure. " Bishop's-Auckland Palace," the seat
of the Bishop of Durham, shows the thriving
condition of some of our Episcopal dignitaries.
It is a mansion that Kings might be proud to
own. Among the literary papers in the present
Number of the Court Journal, are two which
are full of interest ; the one is, " A Morning
Visit to Sir Walter Scott," from the pen of a
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more promising tale « The Young Duke." From
the former we take the following extract :
" As a miniature picture on an historical subject had
been the means of our acquaintance, the conversat
turned on painting in general; he disclaimed all know
ledge of the art, though he confessed a great [..dtnira:*on
for its productions, and took occasion to say saveral tine
things on the manner in which I hsd executed the pic-
ture in question, and on some lines which I had written
in explanation of its subject. I expressed a hope tt,
he was about to produce some new work, to which h
replied that one in a very diff,rent style from his ord;
nary writings would shortly appear. 'lt reqiiires sorne
explanation,' said Sir Walter Scott, for the work I
allude to is a volume of sermon!, They are in fact writ-
ten by a friend of mine, a young clergyman of great
merit, in whom I am much interested. He had beet'
fagging himself to death to make some sermons, and when
they were done he was terribly discontented with er-
formance, and came to me quite in (1-'!,paV__ to beg I
would assist him. It was rather out of illy way—though
you must know,' lie added, looking arc,- y at my brother.—
' in Scotland they teach us a little of eery thing; but as
he was very eat nest with me, and I knew the necessity
of the case, I promised to tiy what I. could do. I was
the more induced to this when he told me my doing so
would insure the sale of his MS. I accordingly read the
sermons over with care, made additions, Ete. Sze. And
the result is that he gets 2001. for the work, and more if
it reaches a second edition. My end is, therefore, quite
answered, and I am rejoiced to have served one fur wham
I have so much e,teem : this is the plain history of my
sermons.'"

LONDON,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1, NU.

By the arrival of the packet from Lisbon, we
have letters and papers from that city to the 21st
ult., and from Oporto to the 23d ult. The
former do not communicate any thing new re-
specting the military operations in Portugal.
An attack upon Santarem, with any prospect of
success, had been declared impracticable by Ge-
neral SALDANHA and other distinguished of-
ficers, and as the troops of the usurper are well
supplied with provisions, it is not expected that
the swelling of the river from the rains, which
will cut off for a time the communications of the
Miguelites with the rest of Portugal will hasten
their surrender. Don PEDRO is making great
exertions to put his army on a formidable footing
for resuming operations when the rains shall have
ceased. At the dale of our letters it was ex•
petted that he would issue a full and uncon-
ditional amnesty to all the Miguelites who should
abandon the usurper. Admiral NAPIER and
the Ministers of Don PEDRO were not on very
good terms. The Ministers were reproaching
him with neglect in not sending out cruizers to
prevent the arrival of vessels in the Miguelite
ports, particularly Figueira, where large supplies
of guns and ammunition had been received ;
and the Admiral is stated to have expressed
dissatisfaction at some attempted reductions in
the fleet. He is also said to have declared that
he considers himself entitled to some share of
the valuable prize from Macao and Goa, which
is estimated, in merchandize and specie, at more
than two hundred thousand pounds, whilst
the Ministers contend that as the fleet had no -
thing to do with the capture of the vessel, the
Admiral cannot fairly claim any portion of the
prize. It is impossible for us, without a know-
ledge of all the facts of the case, to give an opi-
nion as to the justice of the Admiral's claim. If,
however, it should be proved that the presence
of the fleet, even though no active measure was
necessary, contributed towards the surrender of
the prize, his claim would, we imagine, be per-
fectly justifiable. The letters from Oporto state
that an attack was expected, but as there were
7,000 soldiers of various denominations in gar-
rison, whilst the force of the Miguelites hardly
exceeded the same number, no danger was ap-
prehended. The recall of Sir THOMAS STUBBS,
who, it appears, has been created Baron Villa
Nova de Gaia, as an ackowledgment for past
services, had excited general dissatisfaction in
Oporto, although the present Governor, General
ToRRES is a man of undoubted courage and
ability. There had been a commotion in Oporto
in consequence of the acquittal of a noted
Miguelite, and the restoration of his property.
It was at one time so serious, that the Go-
vernor was under the necessity of issuing a pro-
clamation, threatening severe measures against
the rioters.

The French Minister of Commerce and Pub-
lic Works, M. TRIERS, has received a report
from the iron-masters in France, from which it
appears that they would be unable to supply,
within a reasonable period, the quantity of iron
requisite for the different railways which it is
proposed to establish. The Minister will,
therefore, either be compelled to see the work
slowly and badly performed, or to obtain from
the Chamber of Deputies a law permitting the
introduction of iron castings from this country,
duty free.

It is quite true, as stated by a contemporary,
that Sir JOHN CAMPBELL is still a prisoner in
the hands of the Constitutionalists. He has,
however, to thank his own obstinacy for his
continued imprisonment. He has been more
than once offered his liberty on condition of
pledging his honour never again to interfere,
directly or indirectly, in the Portuguese contest,
but this he refused to do. He is well treated
in prison, where he is allowed to see and com-
municate freely with his friends, care being

taken only that he does not hold any intercourse
with the enemy.

Prince TALLEYRAND will leave town for
Brighton on the 3d instant, and will remain
there three days. His niece, the Duchess de
Dm), will accompany him, but it is believed
that the journey of his Excellency has a political
object. The Prince has been more than once
invited by the King to pay him a visit when a
great political question, connected with our
foreign relations, was under discussion.

We have received a letter from Florence
giving an account of many insults to the
English character, which, although they may
have fallen on persons, some of whom de-
served a little check upon their migratory pro-
pensities, ought to lead to an immediate remon-
strance from our Government to that of the
Duke of TUSCANY, who appears, like the other
paltry despots of Italy, to be a mere police
agent of the Emperor of AUSTRIA. It seems
that there have been lately in Venice some mani-
festations of public feeling unfavourable to the
despots, and that several secret associations have
been formed. These have been attributed to
the instigation of French and English visiters.
All persons of these nations who have the mis-
fortune to pass through Florence on their way
to Venice are rigorously questioned as to their
character, connections, and pursuits. If an
English or French traveller is inconsiderate
enough to reply angrily to the impertinent inter-
rogatories of the Florentine police, or if there is
any thing in his looks displeasing to these
authorities, he is immediately turned back,
although his passport should be perfectly en
regle. Among many instances of this capri-
cious and insulting conduct our correspondent,
who was himself a sufferer, relates the following
At an inn in Florence he, and his fellow traveller,
met with two other travellers, an Englishman
and a German, who were, like our correspondent
and his friend, on their way to Venice. As the
German spoke Italian well the two Englishmen
accompanied him and his English friend to the
police office. The authorities there pretended
to have some suspicions of the German, and in-
terrogated his English friend as to his acquaint-
ance with him. The latter replied rather
angrily, on which he was taken into an adjoin-
ing room and there stripped for the purpose of
ascertaining if he had any concealed papers.
Nothing objectionable was found. He was then
interrogated as to his family, connections, and
political principles, and at the end told that
neither he nor the German would have their
passports backed for Venice. Our correspon-
dent and his friend then came forward, and re-
ceived the following answer No, Gentlemen,
you came here in company with those two, and
must submit to the same order. We prohibit
your going to Venice. You will proceed to Bo-
logna, and take care that you quit Florence within
twenty-four hours." In vain did they protest
that they had never seen the German and his
friend until within a few minutes of their leaving
the inn for the police office. The mandate was
absolute, and they were compelled to obey it.
Similar instances of annoyance and insult are
said to occur at Milan. We hope Lord PAL.-
NIERSTON will, from a regard for what is due to
our national character abroad, make some in-
quiries into these statements.

THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.

Montreal Papers to the 4th of December, and Quebec
to the 2d ult., have ben received at tie North and South
American Coffee House.

The following are extracts from the Montreal Papers:—
" No further intelligence has as yet been promulgated re-
lative to the contents of the despatches recently received
by his Excellency the Governor respecting the civil ex-
penses of the country, which have been withheld by the
loss of the Supplying Bill of last year."
The late pipers from New Brunswick contain an out-
line of a despatch from the Co!onial Secretary to the
Lieutenant-Governor if that province, to the following
purport :
" Downing-street, Aug. 3.

" Among the various subjects brought under my no-
tice by the gentlemen deputed from the Assembly of New
Brunswick to visit this country. there is one of great im-
portance, on which I am desirous to furnish you with
instructions for your guidance; I allude to the surrender of
the casual and territorial revenues In consideration of a
civil list to be provided for by the Province, I cannot, on
the present occasion, express a positive opinion on the
terms which would be accepted, but I am able to
authorize you, should you see any probability of a favour-
able reception to such declarations, to express the readiness
of the Crown to give up its present rights for a fair equi-
valent, secured and chargeable with the salaries of
the principal officers of Government. With this gene-
ral instruction I must for the present rest satisfied ; but I
shall shortly address you another despatch, more fully ex-
plaining the conditions which I shall think required in my
arr. ingement for the surrender of the revenues belonging
to the Crown. " E. G. STANLEY.

" To Sir A. Campbell."
Extract of the speech of his Excellency at the opening
of the Provincial Legislature of Upper Canada.—He com-
menced by stating that be had every reason to congratulate
them on the favourable prospects of the several districts
with whose interests they are connected, and on the pro
gressive advances which the provinces are slaking. He
further adds, that although the recent emigration
has not proved so extensive as they were led to
anticipate from the number of settlers located last year,
the country cannot but derive essential benefit from the
property of the emigrants this season, which far ex-
ceeds the capital transferred to the province during any
corresponding period. He then notices the changes, and
the energy displayed by the inhabitants of several districts,
in profi ing by the lakes and rivers to improve their com-
munications. He also states th it he wilt transmit to the
Assembly the report he has received from the arbitrators
appointed under the British Act of 3 Geo. IV , to ascertain
the proportion of duties which Upper Canada is entitled
to claim. Also, it will be seen that the award the majo-
rity of the arbitrators has determined, is, that one third
of the duties levied in Lower Canada, on goods introduced
by sea, shall be paid to the province for four years, from
the lst July, 1832.
, The Quebec Gazette states that there will be a consi-
derable falling off in the revenue compared with the
amount of the previous years.
The French Mail not having come to hand as yet, de-
privesT us Of continental informitien and this being New
Day, it is kept as a close holiday in the Ci'y. The
Bank, S cck Exchange, and Foreign Market
Exchange s
doing d are shut,
hut the jobberstband brokers are assembled in the Royal
ness i
as
ye surrounding Coffeehouses, but no busi-
Consols may he quoted at the leaving off price of yes.
terday, 90 to for the Account
Commercial transactions h.
the present week both at home have
been suspended during
holyilays, but it is to be hopedatnkd, abroad, caused by the
t the new year will
relieve us from the dulness of the tirneq.
HL
The Funds have improvedA both F PAST ONF
lish and Foreign.
Consols have been done at 901 forgaccount.
In the Foreign Market—Dutch, 2i per
cent.,
50 to
ex div., 5 per cent., 95i• I; Belgian, 96 to
; Brazil,
67e Q ; Portuguese, 56k, 57 to ; Spanish, 23*
THREE 0' CL 0 cK.
Consols for the Account, 90i

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY.)

FROM LLOYD'S.

DEAL, Dac. 31.—1 t has blown a heavy gale from
W.S.W. to W. all day.—The Prussian brig Sirius lost
anchors and cables, and gone to Ramsgate. The rest of
the outward bound appear to ride well ; several of them
with second anchors. The Mercury, Pearce, from Co-
penhagen, for Guernsey, has arrived. The Anglina, from
Borges, for L'Orient, put into Ramsgate this morning.
The Mary, Balmer, from Newcastle for New York, put
back last night and remains : she had sailed with the
outward hound on the 25th ult.-5 P. 31. Wind W.N.W.
blowing strong.
PORTSMOUTH, DEC. 31.—Wind W.S.W. to W.N.W.,
a gale.

PLYMOUTH, DEc. 30.—Wind W.N.W.—Arrived his
Majesty's ship Plover from Lisbon—sailed on the 22d
ult , and from Oporto on the 26th.

FALMOUTH, DEC. 30.—Wind W., fresh gales, with
heavy squalls.

STANGATE CREEK, DEC. 31.—Arrived the Pomona
Spriggs, from Denis.

lIIARGATE, DEC. 31.—Arrived_ off port the Ceres,
Danton, from Havannah ; Agenora, Fitzsimons, from
Belfast ; and Mary, Duck, from Waterford.
LivErtrooL, DEC. 30.--Arrived the Wilsons, Intlis,
from Demerara ; Silas Richards, Bursley, from New
York; Lowell, Crocker, from Charleston; Dorothy,
Dearness, and Havannah, Stephenson, from St. John's,
New Brunswick ; and Abjire, Guillimot, from Marseilles.

The Eden, Jones, from Bristol to Jamaica, was on shore
in Cie Avon yesterday, but is expected to be got off without
damage.

The William Donald, Harrison, from Liverpool to Sa-
vannah, struck on Blackwater Bank on the 28th ult., and
was abandoned by the crew.

The New Felix, Souligny, from Liverpool to Montreal,
is wrecked in the river St. Lawrence.

The Violet, Childs, bound to London, has put back to
Lisbon, very leaky, and must discharge.
The Ovingtan, Bell, from Taganeog to Liverpool, was
wrecked on Negropont 13th ult.—crew saved.
The Aufang, Pederson, from Portsmouth to Messina,
sprung a leak and upset off Cape Palos—crew saved.
The Synnit Margaret, Brinck, from Osseus to London,
put into Ardendahl, and must discharge.
The Louise, Jacobson, from Kiel to Gloucester, put
into Ardendahl with damage.
The Ellen Poper, Davis, from Newport to Cork, put
into Youghal leaky.
The Wortley, Garrington, from Dublin to Sligo, was
driven on shore at Islay on the 17th inst.—crew and
materials saved.

The Hylton Castle, from Raham to London, put into
Yarmouth Roads le.ttcy, and must discharge.
The Aurora, Eyton, from Liverpool to Gloucester,
put into Dougla, with loss of rudder and considerable
damage—must discharge.