The Sun.
London, England, 1867-06-20 00:00:00

STATE OF TRADE.

BELFAST, June 18.--Fla x—The supplies in the
various markets during the past week were about
equal to that of the preceding week. Fine flax was
in active request, and in some instances higher figures
were realised. Yarns—An improvement in demand
has become manifest, although the business done
cannot be said to be large. English, Scotch, and
continental orders have not been extensive. Prices
continue to rule firm. Handloom—Linens brown,
light linens for bleaching, linen handkerchiefs and
cambric handkerchiefs are in good demand, at full
rates ; heavy linens continue as last reported ; all
other descriptions have been comparatively neglected.
Powerloom.—Roughs and light linens for bleaching
continue as last reported. Some improvement has
been reported for heavy Fnens, and cloth for dyeing
and hollands. Bleached and finished linens.—The
dulness in demand for the home trade, as last re-
portel, has become more marked and decided.
Continental demand continues steady. American
demand as last reported.

MADAME TUSSAuD'S. Notwithstanding the
numerous places of amusement which were open during
the Whitsun week, we were pleased to find that Madame
Tussaud's exhibition was exceedingly well patronised by
the holiday seekers, and received its full share of support.
The truly gorgeous court dresses were deservedly much
admired ; as also were the models of our English Kings
and Queens, from the Conqueror to Queen Victoria. The
Napoleon relics are unquestionably well worth seeing, and
will, we feel assured, afford the visitor an opportunity cf
contemplating the many curious objPcts once the property
of the great Lmperor.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

LUXEMBURG.

LUXEMBURG, June 20th.

Yesterday the Chamber sanctioned the treaty of
London in reference to Luxemburg— one member

only dissenting.
The proposal that Limburg should participate in
the expense of dismantling Luxemburg has been
referred to the sections for consideration.

SPAIN.

MADRID, June 19th.

The Senate have rejected two amendments for
the alteration of their standing orders. A great
number of other amendments have still to be dis-

cussed.

The Official Gazette will in future be published
by private parties, in accordance with an arrange-
ment concluded with the Government.

PORTUGAL.

LISBON, June 19.

The King of Portugal will personally take part
n the procession of the Corpus Christi to-morrow.

FRANCE.

PARIS, June 20th.

The Moniteur of this morning says :—" Yester-
day the Emperor visited the Viceroy of Egypt at
the Pavilion Marsanc. Immediately afterwards
His Royal Highness went to St. Cloud to pay his
respects to the Prince Imperial, whose health is now
completely re-established. He was received by the
Prince most affably, who thanked him warmly for
his gracious attention.
BOURSE, June 19.—The market still continues
dull, and there is hardly any change on yesterday's
quotations. Threes are 2fc. higher, at 69f. 37 is;;
Credit Mobilier shares 3fr. 75c., at 380 fr. ; and
Spanish Mobilier 2fr. .50e., at 2511 r. 25e. ; but
Italian Fives, Credit Foncier, Immobiliere, Paris
Gas, and all the railway shares, are quoted at
exactly the same prices, except Spanish railway
shares, which have a slight advance of 2f. 50c. on
Saragossa and North of Spain. The second tele-
gram from London shows a decl;ne of on Consols.
Three o'clock.—The market closed as follows :

41 per Cents 9B 90
Do. end month —
3 per Cents. G9 45
Do. end month 69 50
Credit Mobilier 383 75
Do. end month
Credit Foncior —
Do. end month 1467 50
AA IL

Bank Shares 3170
Italian Loan 52 50
Do. end month 52 GO
Mexican Loan —
Do. Bonds
Spanish Threes
Home Debt
Deferred
'&Ys.

For Account.
Orleans
Northern 1220
Lyons and Mediterranean 9OO
Southern 578 75
Western — - '
Eastern
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard 4OO
North of Spain lO5
SaragosEa
Roman.

111 E DUKE OF EDINBURGH.

Her Majesty's ship Galatea left Gibraltar for
Madeira on the afternoon of June 11, and the Duke
70 Edinburgh has now bid a long farewell to Europe.
The departure of his Royal Highness was attended
with all the pomp and circumstance befitting the
occasion and the important errand upon which the
Galatea is bound—to circumnavigate the world and
carry a Royal Duke in the footsteps of Cook and
Anson—a Royal Duke and his fortunes; for the
Prince may now be said to have cut the ropes which
held him to the shore, and to be fairly embarked in
his own ship to discharge a difficult and responsible
duty. In the afternoon of his departure his Royal
Ilighnefs, attended by Lieutenant. Haig, R.E., the
Equerry in Waiting, went on shore to say " Good
bye" to the Governor, Sir Richard Airoy. He was
received as he landed on the New Mole Stairs with
a Royal salute, and a guard of honour, furnished
by the 83d Regiment, was drawn up in front of the
Convent, once in days of Spanish ownership the
residence of the nuns of Santa Clara, now the Bri-
tish Government House. After bidding farewell to
his Excellency and Lady Airey, the Prince returned
to the Mole in one of the Governor's carriages, ac-
companied by Sir Richard, and escorted by Major-
Gen. Crutchley and the rest of the staff-officers of
the garrison. The Royal salute was repeated as his
Royal Highnek.9 left the Mole and crossed the gang-
way to go up the side of the ship.
It was not until past two in the afternoon that the
Galatea quitted her moorings. As soon as the anchor
was up, and just as the screw made its first revolu-
tion the Royal Standard was hoisted at the main.
The flag went up the halyards in a bundle, but as
it reached the truck it " burst," and the streaming
of the bright-coloured bunting to the breeze was
the signal for the men-of-war to dress ships, and
for the first gun of another Royal salute from the
battery on shore.

The presence of the Admiral of the Mediter-
ranean Fleet and other chances had brought
together an unusual number of ships of war. The
Bay of Gibraltar has seldom been so well filled
since the days of the siege, not even lately when
trouble seemed imminent Ns ith Spain. In addition
to the Admirsl's flagship the Caledonia, there were
lying off the New Mole the Ocean, the Arethusa,
the Psyche, the Trinculo, the Skylark, the Redpole,
and an Italian screw frigate, the Principe Hum-
berto, which last-named ship joined in all the
demonstrations in honour of the English Prince.
The Galatea steamed slowly under the stern of the
Arethusa, and on passing the flagship the signal
was made for " Royal salute and man yards." The
crew lay out with wonderful quickness along the
yards, and the ships thundered an almost simul-
taneous volley. As broadside followed broadside in
rapid succession, the slow moving masses of dense
white smoke hung low upon the water, almost con-
cealing the hulls of the ships, and then gradually
stealing upwards hid all but the Royal yards and
the trucks of the masts. For a few moments all
remained thus enveloped till a light breeze blew
aside the thick veil, and one by one the ships stood
out clear and distinct against the thick wall of
smoke rolling away behind. The Galatea passed
slowly on, and when clear of the fleet lay
to in order to allow the Admiral, Lord Clarence
Paget, C. 8., and all the post captains to
go on board. After an interchange of adieux
the Admiral went on board the Psyche, and steamed
alongside the Galatea, intending to accompany
the Prince's ship as far as Tangier. After a short
delay the Galatea picked up her boats employed in
unmooring at the New Mole, and then stood for
Cape Spartel, well started on her long cruise.
From Madeira she proceeds to Rio Janeiro. As the
whole voyage will be made under canvas it is advis-
able to get the benefit of the trade winds which will
blow fair from Rio to the Cape of Good Hope. At
the Cape the Prince will remain a month, and then,
should the advices respecting the epidemic fever at
Mluritius be satisfactory, will probably visit that
island en route for Australia. There is no pro•
gramme made out as yet of the probable proceed-
ings on arrival in Australia, but it is known that
the Galatea will come home round Cape Horn, and
that she may be expected in England in the course
of 12 months.

Fire at the Hackney Wick Sporting

Grounds.

This splendidly appointed and beautifully ar-
ranged pleasure grounds, used for pedestrian
matches and other athletic games, became this
morning, about half-past 2 o'clock, brilliantly illu-,
minated, not from any mimic display of pyrotech-
nists, but from a real fire. It appears, from the
particulars obtained, that a police-constable, in
going his rounds, noticed an unusual glare of light
in one of the pleasure stands facing the grounds.
Mr. Baum, the proprietor of the well known White
Lion at Hackney Wick, was at once made ac-
quainted with the nature of the disaster, and
he at once sent off a messenger for the aid of the
fireman and other assistance. During the interval
in sending for the engines the flames had made
fearful progress, for they laid hold of private supper
and al fresco dining apartments to the distance of
from 60 to 100 feet. At one time the flames rose
so high into the air as to threaten with destruction
much more valuable property. Three of Shand,
Alason, and,Co's. powerfuliand steamers, and Con-
ductor C. Beeten were remarkably early in reach -
ing the scene of conflagration, but, in spite of the
abundant supply of water afforded by the New
River Company, the flames could not be extin-
guished until at least 60 or 70 feet of pleasure rooms
overlooking the racing ground were destroyed.
The origin of the fire is not known, but the disaster
will not in the least degree interfere with the
popular amusements usually carried out in the
grounds.

MARKETS.--This day.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE.

The supply of beasts on sale to-day was very moderate,
in but middling conditian. Prime breeds sold steadily, at
full prices; otherwise, the beef trade was very quiet. The
top quotation was 6s 4d per 81bs. The market was very
moderately supplied with sheep. For most breeds the de-
mand ruled inactive, at about stationary prices. Prime
Downs and half-breds realised 5s 4d per 81bs. Lambs
were in fair supply. The trade for them ruled inactive, at
from 6s to 7s per 81bs. Calves, the supply of which was
moderate, were in slow request, on former terms. Top price
5s 41 to 5s 6d per 81bs. Calves met a slow sale, at late
rates.