The Sun.
London, England, 1856-07-22 00:00:00

COLONIAL,

TEA.--The market hasl7eell;iceedingly dull, and prices
are without variation. _ . _

SUGAR.—The inquiries for all descriptions have been
very limited both for home use and exportation, and juices
aro expected to give way. The sales advertised during the
week are small.
In the refined market rates are rather easier.
COFFEE.--The transactions in this article have been
rather numerous, and previous prices have been fully sus-
tained. The market is expected to rule firm.
RICE.—In this article little business has been trans-
acted, but the landings have been extensive, exceeding
4,000 tons ; prices, however, are unaltered.
Rum..—There has been a good demand for East India for
exportation, but other sorts ruled dull at fully previous
rates. East India and Mauritius realised 2s 3d par proof
gallon.

TALLOW.—The market has been steady. P.Y.C. on the
spot 535, and last 3 months 50s per cwt.

REPORT ON IRISH FISHERIES.—The report of the
Commissioners of Fisheries in Ireland for the year 1855
has just been made to the Lord-Lieutenant of that king-
dom, and published by order of Parliament. Much
difficulty exists in obtaining satisfactory statistical in-
formation with regard to the number of persons engaged
in the deep sea fisheries, but it is hoped that this defect
may soon be remedied. They regret to state that this
branch of the national industry is not in the prosperous
condition which could be desired. As regards the in-
land or salmon fisheries, they are happy to announce
that these are progressing and rapidly improving, and
that the local boards of conservators are exerting them-
selves with zeal and success in carrying out the laws,
which are generally approved. The experiments com-
menced for the artificial propagation of salmon continue
to be followed up by several, who laudably persevere in
endeavouring to render it applicable on a large scale for
general advautage. Much, it is thought, must depend
upon the proper management of the young fish up to
the time of their enlargement from the artificial ponds ;
and the commissioners still incline to the belief that they
should not be detained very long, It yet remains to be
proved to what extent the commercial value of the sal-
mon fisheries may be it:creased by such means beyond
that which arises from the ordinary operations of nature.
Mpeerlbeoscuorrnte,friotmaptpheeamrsintheastdtuhreinpgretchiesefirrset-
AUSTIIALIA.— According to the detailed accounts just
crtbeecirpeetiesvmeodfofngrtoohmlsd of the present year were at the rate of
12,000,0001. per annum, while for the corresponding
quarter of 1855 they were at the rate of only 6,550,0001.
Under these circumstances it is pointed out that, although
the imports this year have exceeded those of the last,
they are much more moderate when compared with the
export of gold, and the consequent increase in the pur-
chasing power of the population. The roads to the mines
are described as exhibiting such evidences of active trade
as have not been witnessed for three years past. A pro-
portionate movement had taken place in the labour
market, and all domestic servants were pressing their
employers for higher wages, although the increase al-
ready amounted to from 30 to 50 per cent. It was there-
fore feared that, unless an extensive resumption of im-
migration should take place, agricultural operations and
also the progress of public works would have to be cur-
tailed, The arrivals at present averaged about 320 per
week, but the colony could safely absorb 1,000, and the
disproportion of males to females was again becoming a
serious evil.
A SINGING MOUSE.—A curiosity, we know not whe-
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Wise,a
-road, Windsor. The little animal
caught on premises formerly occupied
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Victoria
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mouse,
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by Mr. Wise in St. Alban's-street. Its intonations are
singularly clear and sometimes loud, some of its notes
resembling those of the nightingale. Musical men, who
have heard this novel singer, pronounce its execution
to be most perfect.