The Sun.
London, England, 1858-09-06 00:00:00

CORN EXCHANGE.

Only moderate supplies of wheat were on offer in the
various provincial markets held on Saturday. Good and
fine qualities moved off steadily, at full prices ; but low and
damp parcels were a slow sale, and the turn cheaper. There
was a full average business doing in barley, and all other
kinds of spring corn, at previous currencies. In flour,
however, very little was passing. •
Throughout the continent the fluctuations in the value of
produce have been trifling, and the business done has not
increased. In the United States prices generally have had
an•upward tendency.
The arrivals of home-grown produce up to our market
last week were very moderate. The imports from abroad
were liberated, viz.-11,613 qrs. of wheat, 13,900 of barley,
26,049 of oats, 1,010 of rye, 11.5 of beans, 355 of linseed,
4,620 of rapeseed, 95 of mustard seed, 5,467 of sundry seeds,
563 sacks and 4,842 barrels of flour.
Fresh up, to-day, from Essex, Kent, &c., the arrivals of
home-grown wheat, coastwise, were very moderate, and the
receipts by land carriage were limited; hence, the show of
samples was small for the time of year. The attendance of
both town and country millers was far from numerous.
Good and fine samples sold without difficulty at full prices ;
but low and damp qualities moved off slowly. In the quo-
tations, however, no change took place compared with
Monday last.
We were again extensively supplied with foreign wheat.
Although the transactions in all kinds were very moilerate,
last week's currency was supported.
Floating cargoes of grain supported previous rates.
The few samples of English barley on show were quietly
disposed of at very full prices. Foreign barley was in
moderate request on former terms.
We had a good retail demand for malt, the prices of
.which had an upward tendency.
There was an average supply of oats in the market. The
demand was by no means active, nevertheless prices were
well supported.
Beans were in short supply and steady request, at ex-
treme rates.
There was a fair inquiry for peas, at very full prices.
The flour trade was in a Aluggish state,- yet we have no
change to notice in the quotations. The supply of foreign
continues very limited.

CURRENCY PER IMPERIAL MEASURE.
Wheat—Essex and Kent, new
red, , 38s to 475
Ditto, old
Ditto, white, new 4ls Ms
Ditto, old
Norfolk and Lincoln, red, old 39s 468
Ditto, new - 408 47s
Rye—Old —8 —S
New
Barley—Grinding...., 2ss 31s
Malting
Chevalier 388 418
Malt—Suffolk and Norfolk .. 568 595
Brown
Kingston and Ware s6s 588
Chevalier
Oats—Yorkshire and Lineohish., Feeding 23s 28s
Potato 27s to 358
Youghal and Cork, black
Cork, white 248 328
Scotch, Feeding —s ---8
Beans —Tick
Pigeons 37s 398
Peas—Grey
Maple
White 4OB 45s
Boilers
Flour—Town-made
• Suffolk • 308 358
Stockton and Norfolk

3IETROPOLI,TAN. CATTLE MARKET.

The total imports of foreign stock into London last week
were 10,673 head. In the corresponding week in 1857 we
received 11,404 ; in 1856, 7,805 ; in 1855, 7,873; and in 1851,
10,105 ; in 1853, 10,787 ; in 1852, 10,612 ; and in 1851,
head.

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IMPORTS INTO LONDON LAST WEEK.
From. Beasts.
Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pigs.
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Harlingen. 654 . • 792 .. 98 .. 191 .. 778
Hamburgh
2-5 .. 370 .. —..
Bremen
Dordt
Bromershaven —• • 79 . • 40 ..
Tonning
Frederickstadt l5l • • 19 • . 20 ..
Medemblik
..
Antwerp
Ostend
Corunna

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18 ..

41 ..
23 ..
19. . .

Total 2,134 6,742 238 757 802
The yearly comparison of weekly imports is as follows :
Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pigs.
1857 1,973 .. 8,111 .. 147 .. 663 .. 510
1856 1,487 . . 5,205 . . 21 . . 670 . . 422
1855 1,668 4,878 .. 122 .. 434 .. 771
1854 1,616 .. 7,165 .. 169 487 .. 668
1853 1,858 7,914 • • 27 .. 729 214
1852 1,395 7,916 • . 144 .. GOO .. 557
The bulk of the foreign stock, owing to the extreme
scarcity of food in the North of Europe, continues to reach
us in very poor condition ; and there is now very little
prospect of any improvement in it for7some time.
There was a very large supply of foreign stock in to-day's
market, but its general quality was miserably deficient. On
the average, the beasts were not worth more than £9 each.
The trade ruled heavy, at drooping prices.
From our own grazing districts a fair supply of beasts
came fresh to hand ; bnt the condition of the stock was by
no means first-rate. The primest Scots, short horns, &c.,
were in moderate request, at barely stationary prices—the
highest quotation being 4s 10(1 per Blbs • otherwise, the beef
trade ruled heal 7, at a decline in value, compared with
Monday last, of 2d per Blbs.
The arrivals of beasts from Lincolnshire, Leicestershire,
and Northamptonshire amounted to 2,000 short horns ;
from other parts:of England, 400 of various breeds ; from
Scotland, 50 Scots ; and from Ireland, 780 oxen, &c.
The show of English sheep was moderate; of foreign,
extensive • and nearly 1,500 head came to hand from Ire-
land. The condition of most breeds was inferior. Prime
Downs and half-bre& were in fair request, at full quota-
tions • but the heavy sheep were 2d per 8 lbs. lower than on
this day sen'night.
There was scarcely any inquily for lambs, and our quo-
tations must be considered annost nominal. The lamb
season is now just closing. "
For calves, the supply of which was good, wehad a heavy
demand, at 4d per 8 lbs. less money compared with Thurs-
day last.
Pigs were in fair request, at very full prices. The supply
was good.
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Per Blbs. to sink the •ifal.

s. d.
Crse. & inf. beasts 3 0
Second quality do. 3 6
Prime large oxen 4 0
Prime Scots, &c. 4 8
Crse. & inf. sheep 3 2
Second quality do. 3 6
_ _

s. d.
3 4
3 10
4 6
4 10
3 4
3 10

B. d. s. d.
Primecrs-wool do. 4 0 4 6
Pme. S'thdowndo. 4 8 4 10
Large crse. calves 3 8 4 2
Prime small do 4 4 4 8
Large hogs 3 2 4 0
Small porkers
4d to 58 2d.

Lambs, 4s
Suckling calves, 17s to 23s
8s to 255.

and quarter-old store pigs

TOTAL SUPPLY. FOREIGN SUPPLY.
Beasts 6,523 Beasts 1,755
Sheep and lambs ....26,900 Sheep and lambs •• .
Calves 2BO Calves 220
Pigs 740 Pigs
A statement and comparison of the supplies and prices of
fat stock exhibited and sold in the Great Metropolitan
Cattle Market, on Monday, Sept. 7, 1857, and this day,
Monday, Sept. 6, 1858.
Per 81bs, o sink the offals.
Sept. 7, 1857. Sept. 6, 1858.
$ d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Cznirsee
laanrgdeinofxeerinor beasts . .
Second quality ditto
4 2 4 4 4 0 4 6
rrime Scots, &c.
Coarse and inferior sheep . .
Second quality ditto . . .
Prime coarse-woolled ditto .
Prime Southdown ditto .
Lambs
Large coarse calves . . .
Prime small ditto
Large hogs
Neat small porkers . . .
Beasts
Sheep and lambs . .
Calves
Pigs . . .
• • •
SUPPLIES ON• SALE, Sept. 8, 1856.---Beasts, 4,650;;
sheep and lambs, 23050 ; calves, 230 ; pigs, 280.
Sept. 10, 1855.—Beasts, 5,655; sheep and lambs, 29,760
calves, 256 ; pigs, 540.
NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.

We continue to have a steady demand for prime beef,
mutton, and veal, at very fa prices. In other kinds of
meat, only a moderate business is doing, at barely late rates
Per 81bs. by the Carcase.
S. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Inferior Beef 3 oto 3 4 I Infr. Mutton. 3 2to 3 4
Mid. d 0..... 3 6to 3 8 Mid. do 3 6to 3 10
Pm.largedo. 3 10 to 4 0 Prime do. 4 oto 4 6
Do. small do. 4 2to 4 4 Veal 3 Bto 4 6
Large pork!.. 3 oto 3 8 Small pork 310 to 5 4
Lamb, 4s. to ss.
BOROUGII 1101'.

Nearly 500 pockets of new hops have come to hand since
picking was commenced, and a portion of the supply has
changed hands at from £4 10s to £6 per cwt. The samples
are mostly in fine condition, and there is every prospect of
i
a large growth. The duty s called £260,000. Old and
and yearling hops are very dull, and lower to purchase.

Every Man Ms Own Trumpeter. By George Thorn-
bury, author of the " Songs of the Cavaliers and
Roundheads," " Art and Nature at Home and
Abroad," &c. 3 vols. Hurst and Blackett.
It is seldom that the lovers of fiction meet with
so brilliant and spirited a romance. It is through-
out replete with life and vivacity, but as it proceeds
on its course the interest deepens, and the attention
of the reader is excited to the utmost, whether his
feelings are those of admiration for the courage of
the young warrior, or of sympathy for his sufferings
and indignation at his wrongs. The career of
Cmsar de Mirabel is one well calculated to attract.
He was possessed of many great qualities ; the
follies of youth did not obscure the brightness of
his name, while the voice of renown early sounded
the exploits of his daring spirit. There is some-
thing fascinating in the records of those days of the
Grand "Alonarque," despite their drawbacks and
imperfections ; they seem to glitter in the pages of
history, made radiant with glory, beauty, and grace.
The courtly cavaliers, who were alike the pride of
camps and the ornament of palaces, are eminently
fitted to be the heroes of fictitious legends or ima-
ginary chronicles. ,

Oh, never yet was theme so meet for roundel or romance,

As the ancient aristocracy, the chivalry of France."
The two cousins, Mirabel and Bellerose, who figure
prominently in these pages, meet with some strange
adventures, than which none arc so memorable as
those they encountered in what might be termed
the living tomb of the Bastille. Mirabel had the
misfortune to offend the Lieutenant of Police, who
watched his hour and wreaked his vengeance on
his hasty and impetuous enem—, by trans-
ferring him from the society of 'his friends to
the solitude of the house of terrors, 'of which

he was a janissary. There is a great deal
met with concerning the inhabitants of the Bastille,
which is nevertheless entertaining, but it is in the
account of the escape that the excitement is awak-
ened and the interest becomes most intense. The
two cousins, for Bellerose had. been also incarcerated,
were surrounded by sleeping guards, beneath them
there rose the sound of revelry from those in-dwellers
of the prison who were not aware of the momentous
drama enacting above. Courage and prudence alone
could have enabled them to pass the sentinels at
the_ outer gates with the bearing suitable to their
disguise. When they thought themselves secure,
all seemed lost for a moment by a dog recognising
them, but they contrived to surmount that obstacle
and stood outside the fearful stronghold. A more
inspiriting page is before us when the war sounds
the summons to the fight, and Mirabel hastens to
encounter tangible enemies in the light of day—an
exchange he willingly makes for the deadly foes
who strike in the night and let not their deeds be
known—not that he is then free from the shafts of
malice ; in his regiment was a despicable man
named Lazare, related to D'Argenson, the lieutenant
of police. This man did not come so much in his way
at first, but at a more critical period he nearly
effected his ruin. Some of the martial characters
are described in a powerful manner. The stern old
colonel, who was nevertheless an enthusiast in all
points connected with military honour, and who
hailed with a stern joy any soldier worthy of the
name ; the demure Major )3ondy, who, in peace,
was an object of ridicule to the critical bserver for
hie peculiarities, but in the field of battle seemed
transformed into a conquering hero, the herald of
victory, appear life-like portraits, so replete are
they with fire and energy. The spirit of Mirabel
early recommended him to these discriminating
censors, and he was thus secured the post of honour-
able danger in many an engagement. He was at
last appointed governor of a besieged city, and in the
walls of the citadel had ample opportunities of
learning the soldier's hardest lesson, that of endur-
ance. lie whose spirit would have upheld him in
any reverse, whose daring could have led him
through hosts of levelled spears, quailed not at the
presence of guant famine, and did not yield up his
charge till necessity compelled him to do so.
Treachery had been at work, and more than the
strength of the besiegers had undermined the forces
of the gallant defenders of St. Damien. Caesar de
Mirabel was not one of those who tread a royabi
road to fame, or become distinguished without
themselves knowing why, he had to pass through
many an ordeal before he could rest, Ms laurels
won and his renown established. He met with a
chilling repulse instead of an approving welcome,
when he was presented before the authorities, and
he found that with a frame worn with fatigue and
famine, and a mind harassed by heavy cares, and
overwhelming responsibilities, he must again urge
war against a secret enemy, His was not the
spirit that faints within, although then, if ever

.ere seemed an excuse for such a feeling, he roused

himself as for a dying effort and animated by the
courage of despair he prepared as a forlorn hope to
fight the battle of his own fair-fame, attacked and
traduced by adepts in cunning, treachery, and
deceit. He was at last successful, and amid the
triumphant congratulations of his friends he was
received with those honours which as truly belong
to the constancy that bravely sustains reverses, as
to the courage that boldly ensures success. Belle-
rose is not so conspicuous as his friend, but his
character possesses a charm all its own in grace
and kindliness. He seemed to appear in the most
unexpected manner in the hour of emergency, ready
to join in any danger, or assist at any hazardous
endeavour, increasing pleasure by his lively sym-
pathy, or lightening the burden of care by his
ready wit, and efficient assistance. The heroine,
Aurora, does not appear much on the scene, but she
is a delightful protraiture, attracting by her grace
and vivacity, and singularly unfitted to become a
denizen of the convent to which fate she had been
condemned at an early, age. Her old aunt is a most
amusing sketch, her advent strikes terror to all the
household, and peace and happiness fly fast before
her footsteps. It is pleasing to find her at last
outwitted by her emissaries, whom she believed so
perfect. This work has a fair prospect of success ;
its characters are striking, its plot skilful, and its
style flowing. It contains some passages of excit-
ing interest, and some that are sketched in a most
masterly manner. The adjuncts of time and circum-
stance are not wanting to impart additional4ttrac-
tions, but are so rendered as to increise its
brilliancy and heighten its charm. It seems • a
page of the past unfolded before us in its Chi-
valric splendour, and a record of stirring scenes
whose merit will long dwell in the memory of its
readers.

Ethel Beraver. By Caroline Gifford Phillipson,
authoress of " Lonely Hours," Ba. 2 vols.
Newby.
This is a story of the old romantic style, of which
it is perhaps a favourable specimen, as it is unim-
peachable in its morality, and the plot is in some
respects uncommon. The heroines are represented
as beautiful and perfect in character, though suffer-
ing from the persecutions of evil-minded men and
uncongenial destinies. The heroes are not quite ,so
attractive, but as the worst of them awakes to a
sense of his misconduct before his death the reader
has no right to complain. It is a story very well
calculated to enlist the sympathies and awake the
interest of a numerous class of novel readers, who
might certainly find many similar works of a less
harmless character.