The Sun.
London, England, 1867-08-16 00:00:00

THE WEST INDIES.

SOUTHAMPTON, Thursday.
The Royal mail steam ship Atrato, from the West
Indies, has arrived here with 136 passengers
$2,302,677 in specie, and a cargo consisting chiefly
of cochineal, coffee, and cocoa.
She left St. Thomas on the Ist inst., having been
detained two days for the Californian mail.
On the 12th she experienced a heavy northerly

gale.
Off Scilly she passed four ironclads, one of them
the Bellerophon.
'lhe outward mail arrived at St. Thomas on the
31st ultimo, and the steamer California reached
Colon on the 15th ultimo.
The Atrato brings dates from Valparaiso to the
3d, and Callao to the 14th ultimo.
Considerable excitement prevailed in Chili in
consequence of reports that the Spanish fleet was
on its way for the Pacific, and a declaration of
the Minister of War tat the Government would
only act on the defensive in case of invasion had
created great dissatisfaction. The railway from
ya was opened on the 18th ult.
Tongoi to Jama
There was but slight alteration in the Valp ai
anarx
d ex
markets. Copper had slightly advanced, -
change on London was quoted at 45d.
Considerable excitement also existed in Peru, on
account of the expected return of the Spanish fleet.
The Government was actively engaged making
preparations to oppose the enemy. New batteries
were in course of construction at Callao, and Con-
toe in eecret session had given impertant authority
the Government. The 4th of July was celebrated
with festivities at Lima and Callao. The Peruvian
Government was unable to raise the five million
dollars authorised by Congress. the Government
has conceded to the United States permission to keep
on shore deposits of coal for the use of its fleet.
Twenty-seven vessels loaded with guano were at
the Chincha Islands in June.
Seven shocks of earthquake were experienced at
San Salvador on July 30th. The damage was in-
considerable.
In Guatemala a large quantity of coffee and
cochineal was waiting shipment.
In Costa Rica Congress had been prorogued for
thirty days.
Throughout the States of Central America tran-
quillity prevailed.
Trade at Demerara continued depressed ;
weather
favourable for crops.
At St. Vincent the crops were nearly reaped ;
island healthy.
A. heavy storm prevailed at St. Thomas on July
29th ; the houses were closed, and the ships in the
harbour kept their steam up for proceeding to sea,
if necessary. There was every prospect that the
floating dock would shortly be raised.
The intelligence from Honduras was more satis-
factory. There had been no new raids upon Eng-
lish territory by the Indians ; everything was quiet
and all danger was over. The emigration of Ame-
rican Southerners cantinueL Prospects in the
colony were improving.
At Jamaica the public health had greatly im-
proved, but trade continued dull.
The value of the property destroyed by
the late
fire at St. Kitts was estimated at £200,000.
Heays rains had been experienced in Grenada.

STATE OF TRADE.
BRADFORD, Aug. 15.—The tone of the wool-
market is again more cheerful this morning. A fair
quantity of fine-haired wool has been sold since last
week. There is little or no improvement in the
demand for lustre wool. Staplers generally report
more disposition on the part of buyers to operate
in some favourite sorts at previous rates. In some
particular classes of wool, which are a shade dearer
in the country, au advance is sought, and in some
exceptional cases it has been realized. Speaking
generally, however, it is impossible to obtain an ad-
vance in price, and when the stapler insists upon an
advance no business is done. There is a slight im-
provement in the tone of the worsted yarn trade.
Rather more business has been done in 30's and Ms
lustre, for the Russian market. There is an average
business doing on home account. The Germantrade
is exceedingly slow and dragging. The businessdono
is chiefly for the purpose of assorting. The super 30's
trade is very flat. Prices are fully as low as they
have been for some time past. There is an improved
feeling in the piece trade, though no appreciable
change in the demand.. A little more business has been
done for America. There is rather more activity for
the East. A. few fresh orders have been placed for
home and the Continent. Prices arc quite as low as
last week, and in some instances even lower.
BELFAST, Aug. 13.—Flax.—Rather au increased
supply appeared during the past week in the various
markets of Ulster; a few lots of new flax were sold
at rates varying from lls. to 13s. per stone. Yarns:
No improvement whatever Call be reported. Export
business has been dull, prices receding ; stocks in-
creasing. Linens, brown handloom.—A good de-
mand exists for linen handkerchiefs, drills, and
damasks ; all other descriptions dull of sale. Power-
loom.—An improvement in demand has taken place
for 4.4 wide roughs ; fair detnand exists for
heavy linens, cloth for dying, llollands, and
c heenbcomparatively
damask ; other descriptions hay
neglected. Bleached and
chFiniaracterslfed
ised Linethis depaHome
trade, dulness in demand rt-
ment ; a fair amount of busine3s has been trans-
acted with the Continent. Stocks stationary.
Prices rule as formerly.

THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE.
—By an act issued Yesterday the office of Vice-President
is upon the nett vacancy to bo abolished and a secretary
to be appointed capable of holding a seat in Parliament
p, WWI not ezotedwg £1,504 a year.

LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERNI
RAILWAY.
SPECIAL NOTICE of IMPORTANT ALTERA-
TIONS in the RUNNING of DOWN MAIL TRAINS
from LONDON on and after MONDAY, the 2d day of
September next, by order of her M.ajesty's Postmaster-
General.
The IRISH MAIL TRAIN, now leaving Euston Station
at 7.25 a.m., will leave at 7.15 a.m.,
and intermediate
Stations at which the Train stops ten minutes earlier, as

under, viz.: 7.15 a.m.
Euston, departure ....... 9.13 „
Rugby „
Stafford
~
Chester „
Holyhead, arrive
Kingstown(Steamer). .
(Irish time)
The MAIL TRAIN now leaving Euston Station at
8.4 i a.m., for RIMMING LIAM, Sta fford, Manchester, Liver-
pool, and Preston, will, on and after the 2d proximo, run as
under, v:z. :
Euston, departure
Rugby „
Stafford „
Manchester, arrive
Liverpool „
~1.20 „
Preston
The 9.0 a.m. DOWN EXPESS from LONDON will
continue to run as at present, and will convey passengers
to Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, and the North.
Other alterations in the Running of Trains will be made
consequent upon the changes now notified.
For further particulars see Time Bills for September.
By Order.
W. CAWKWELL, General Manager.
Euston Station, August, 1867.

COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE.
COVEN T-GARDEN CONCERTS.
EVERY EVENING.
Under the sole Direction of Mr. JOHN RUSSELL.
Vocalists : Madlle. Samna, Madlle. Eraclio.
Instrumentalists : M. Wehli, pianist; Mr. Richard Levey,
violinist; Le Petit Bonney, xylophone Mr. Reynolds,
cornet-a-pistons ; the Courtois Brass Band Union.
Band of 100 performers.
Conductor, Signor Bottesini.
Mr. Russell has also the pleasure to announce that, in
order to give eclat to these Concerts, he has engaged,
solely for the dance mn.ie, the services of the renowned
Johann Strauss, from Vienna.
The refreshment department is entrusted to the eminent
firm of Spiers and Pond.
Promenade, amphitheatre stalls, and amphitheatre, ls.;
private boxes for four persons: grand tier, £2 25., .£1 11s.
6d., and £1 ls. ; do. first tier, 10s. 6d. ; dress circle, 2s. 6d.
The BOX OFFICE, under the portico of the Opera in
Bow-street, is OPEN DAILY, from Ten till Five, under
the superintendence of Mr. Edward Hall. Doors open at
half-past seven. Commence at eight.

(THEATRE ROY AL DRURY-LAN E.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chattertm.
THIS EVENING. THAT RASCAL JACK. Mears. J.
Rouse, J. Neville, C. Warner; Mesdames B. Aleyne, C.
Thompson.
To conclude with T EIE GREAT CITY. Messrs. C.Warner,
F. Morton. J. Fitzjames, F. Villiers, J. C. Cowper, W.
111•Intyre, J. Rouse, J. Irving,Johnstone; Mesdames
M. Robertson, R. G. Le Thiere, C. Thompson.
Commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET,
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.
Messrs. Chippendale. Backstone, Rogers. Compton, Howe,
Kendal, Gordon, Braid, Clark, White,
W F heeatr
itzwilliam, sby,
Dalton Coe, &c.'
Mesdames Sedgwick, Chippe, ,
Coleman.
After which. TO PARIS AND BACK FOR FIVE
FOUNDS. Mr. Buckstone.
To conclude with THE RIFLE, AND HOW TO USE IT.
Mr. Compton.