The Sun.
London, England, 1860-11-16 00:00:00

COLONIAL.

TEA.—There has been no material alteration in the
market. At the public sales now in progress inferior quali-
ties rule at rather easier rates.

SUGAR.—The market has been dull, and to effect sales to
any extent lower terms must be submitted to by holdera.
In the refined market dried goods have been inactive with-
out any material change in values.
COFFBE.—At the public sales of Plantation Ceylon a
decline of 6d. to is. per cwt. was effeoted, and the greater
portion of low quality offered was either bought in or with-
drawn.

Rics.—The market has been steady, only moderate
transactions were recorded at previous rates. _ _

FRUIT.—A reasonable be;iness has been done in new
currants, at slightly advanced values. Raisins, figs, and
almonds, fully maintain previous rates.
SALTPETRE.—The dealings have been limited ; no
change of importance, hu..7eyer, can be recorded in values.
TALLOW.—More activity has been apparent during the
last few days, and quotations tend upwards. P.Y.C., on
the spot, has advanced to 61s to 61s 6d, and spring
delivery 62s to 62s 6d per cwt.

GRAY'S-INN, Nov. 14.—At a Pension of the Hon.
Society of Gray's-inn, holden this day, the Rev. William
Henry Hart, M.A., Demy of Magdalen College, Oxford,
and officiating curate of St. Luke's, Chelsea, was elected
the reader and afternoon preacher of the society.

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL.—A Court of Com-
mon Council was held yesterday. In consequence of the
alterations made at the Guildhall in connexion with Lord
Mayor's Day and the Rifle Brigade ball, the meeting was
held in the long parlour at the Mansion-house. The Lord
Mayor presided for the first time, and stated that a tele-
gram had just been received in London announcing the safe
arrival of the Hero, with his Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales on board. This statement was received with loud
cheers. Mr. Anderton gave notice of a motion to the effect
that that court, in testimony of its approbation of the Lon-
don Volunteer Rifle Brigade, do present the brigade with
a pair of colours bearing the arms of the City. Deputy
Harrison proposed in suitable terms a vote of thanks to the
late Lord Mayor, which was seconded by Mr. Waterlow,
and carried. In answer to an inquiry by Dr. Abraham as
to whether any monies remained in the hands of the late
Lord Mayor that had been specially placed in the &lads in
that capacity, and no other, for charitable purposes, and, if
so, whether the money had been handed over to the pre-
sent Lord Mayor, it was stated that a sum of about £5O
remained in the hands of his lordship at the termination of
his mayoralty, and that sum had been. handed over to the
present Lord Mayor. Mr. W. Hartridge moved that it be
referred to a committee to inquire into the propriety of esta-
blishing a free library in the City of London. Mr. Ander.
ton seconded the motion, which gave rise to some discus-
sion. Mr. Besley moved an amendment to the effect that
it be left to the Lord Mayor to convene a public meeting of
the rate-payers to consider the subject, which was carried
by a majority of two. Mr. H. L. Taylor presented a report
recommending that parliamentary notices be given in re-
ference to an act for the removal of Newgate-market, which
was agreed to. After the trausactiou of somo other builien
tho court adjowned.