The Sun.
London, England, 1858-04-07 00:00:00

Eight ran.

LATEST BETTING.
Two THOUSAND.
sto 1 agst Toxopholite (offered)
CHESTER CUP.
25 to 1 agst Adamas, (taken)
25 to 1 aget Blackthorn (taken)
25 to 1 agst Botany (taken)
25 to 1 aget Melissa (taken)
25 to 1 AO Kelpie (taken)
33 to 1 agst General Bo,quet (taken)
66 to 1 apt Saunterer (taken)

THE DEBBY.
10 to 1 agst Toxopholite (offered)
20 to 1 agst Hadji (taken)
25 to 1 agst Kelpie (taken)
50 to 1 agst Ethiopian (taken)
50 to 1 agst Fitzrolarld (taken)

The following have paid forfeit :
£lOO PLATE.—Flimsy, Olympus, Star of Albion,
King William, Excelsior, and Gunboat.
COLUMN STAKES.—A.moret, c by Alcoran, Antinous,
Go-ahead, Aneroid, Memorial, and f by Weatherbit.

MANCHESTER TRADE REPORT. —MANCHESTER, Tues-
day.—This market is decidedly firmer and more cheer-
ful to-lay than for some weeks past, with an advance of
11. per lb. on yarns, 4's to 24's. There is also more in-
cinity for cloth, with more disposition on the part of
buyers to place their orders.

THE STEAMSHIP NORTH AMERICAN.—RAPID VOYAGE
AND CARGO DELIVERY.—We perceive by the advices
received per Canada, that the North American royal
' steamvhip, which sailed from Liverpool on the 3rd
March, arrived at Portland on the evening of the 15th,
and that her cargo was delivered in Liverpool in 15
days, and in Toronto in 17 days, from the date of her
departure from Liverpool.

RECENT ATROCITIES ON THE HIGH SHA5.—The
movement which has been originated in Liverpool in
favour of a mitigation of the sentence of Captain Cnristie
(to penal servitude for life), for the manslaughter of the
Spaniard, Rodrigues, a sailor on board his vessel, does
not meet with the general sympathy and support of the
mercantile marine, and a meeting, announced to be held
on the subject yesterday, at the Cotton Sales-room,
Liverpool, was a failure.
REWARDS TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.—On Tues-
day next, Sir John Tralawny will submit to the House
of Commons the following resolution, fuunded on a
recent case :—" That the receipt of any species of re-
ward by a member in consideration of the exercise of hie
influence in that capacity, is calculated to lower the
dignity and authority of this house, and is a high breach
of the privilege of parliament."
THE QUEEN'S BOUNTY.—Formerly it was usual to
send a present from the Queen to any poor man's wife
who had three children at a birth. The wife of a rail-
way porter at Canterbury, named Legg, a short time
since had three children, and the Rev. Mr. Holland, vicar
of St. Dunetan's, sent a statement of the fact to the
proper quarter. Last week she received, through Colonel
Phipps, 61. from the Queen.—South Eastern Gazette.
CHRIST'S HOSPlTAL.—Yesterday the Bluecoat boys,
according to annual custom, went in procession to the
Mansion house, where each received a glass of wine and
a bun. As they passed out of the Egyptian-hall the
Lord Mayor, who was attended by the Lady Mayoress
and a large number of friends, distributed 687 shillings
to that number of boys, 41 half-crowns to monitors, and
15 geineas to Grecian, making a total of 551. 40. 64.
His lordship then entertained the aldermen and the chief
officers of the corporation at luncheon ; after which the
party proceeded to Christ Church, where the Spiral ser-
mon was preached by the Rev. T. G. Nicholas, M.A.,
the Lord Mayor's chaplain.

Tun WEATHER.—Tuesday and Wednesday, the last
two days of March, were marked by gentle rains, of
infinite value to the land, which had become somewhat
over dry, even taking the usual result of " March
winds " into account. April has thus far brought us
dull cold days and frosty nights. Yesterday (Good
Friday) was an exceedingly raw uncomfortable day.
Just before noon snow commenced to fall—an unusual
visi'ation fo. April. The sunny smiles and tears which
the name f the month suggests, are all yet to come.—
ilereford Weine.e.
THE WEATHER IN IRELAND.—For many years past
there has not been a more inauspicious opening of April
than the present. From the first day to this, the 6th,
there has been a succession of he avy gales, often amount-
ing to a hurricane, accompanied by either showers ef
snow, sleet, or torrents of rain. Yesterday was by far
the most inclement day of the r.ew year, and this morn-
ing bodes no better. The wind is at E.S.E., blowing
fiercely, the cold bitter enough for January, and the rain
continuing to de'cend without the il'ghtest appearance
of caseation. Business of a'l kinds is stagnant, and the
s',reete of Dublin were on tlonday well nigh deserted.
The reports ft-An the provinces are equally cheerless.
DISASTERS IN THE CHANNEL.—LIVERPOOL, Tuesday.
—Au vices from Dublin to-day state that the Express, of
New York, from Liverpool to Newport, went on shore
yesterday at Wicklow Heed, and is expected to become
a total wreck. Two of the hands were drowned. Ano-
ther account says the Exchange (Jones) went ashore last
night on Wicklow Head, and is going to pieces. Crew,
except cook and second teats, saved —[The Exchange,
Captain Jones, sailed from Liverpool on the 5 h inst. for
Newport, to load railway iron for Savannah ] A large
vessel, of about 800 tons, with ensign down, was off
Malahide Bar to-day, and is likely to go on shore. At
Liverpool, during last night, it blew a strong gale from
E.S.E.
FIRES LAST NIGHT.—Last night, between eight and
nine o'clock, a fire of a very extensive character, and at-
tended with a serious loss of property, happened in the
premises occupied conjointly by Mr. Hatch worthy, a
carpenter and cabinetmaker, Mr. Bird, Mrs. Lo se, and
Mr. Hooper, No. 6, Union-street, Oxford-street. The
fire commenced in the back premises, a large row of
buildings used as the workshops. In this place was de-
posited an immense stock of work, some being finished
and ready for removal, while some was only partially
prepared. The eneims were coon on the spot, but the
flames continued to spread, and it was not until nearly
eleven o'clock that they could he mastered, and not be-
fore the house and property of Mr. Hatchworthy and
the other parties living in the house in which the disaster
commenced were totally consumed, and the acjoining
kouses on either side seriously damaged by fire, water,
and hasty removal. Two more fires occurred last
night—viz., one in the New North-road, Islirgton, and
the other at Bermondsey. The fire in the former place
happened on the premises of Mr. S,lth, grocer and tea
dealer, nearly facing the New North Pole Tavern. The
Royal Society's escapes, under the command of Mr.
Baddeley, promptly attended, as well as the engines of
the parish and London Brigade, but in spite of the exer-
tions of the firemen a serious amount of damage was
done, which will fall upon the Sun Fire-office. The other
fire originated in one of the coal wharfs supposed to be-
long to Messrs. Murrell, and rapidly extended to an
extensive warehouse filled with oilcake and other articles,
valued at from 3,0001. to 4,0001. Owing to the com-
bustible character of the goods, the various floors be-
e twe ignited, and sews time elapsed before the firemen
could subdue the flames.

KING VICTOR ENIMANUIEL.—A European war might
lead to the emarciiation of Lombardo-Venetia, and in
that case who but Victor Emmanuel would be called to
reign over the kingdom of constitutional Italy ? He is
but 38 years of age, and it is impossible to say that he
may not be reserved to assist in great events, and fulfil
a high destiny. His detestation of Austria is well
known, and contributes to the popularity he enjoys
amongst his subjects—a loyal race, long and deeply at-
tached to the house of Savoy. I believe that nothing in
the world would give him such pleasure, would render
him so completely happy, as to find himself in a posi-
tion to lead across the Ticino such an army as could con•
tend, with a fair chance of success, against the Austrian
legions. With that army at his back, and with the
chivalrous and noble-heArted La Marmora, who looks
like a Paladin of old, by his side, ha would fear no foe,
and feel confident of victory. His taste is for action
rather than council ; he pr:fers the field to the Cabinet.
His mode of life proves this ; he detests court forms and
ceremonies, and passes the greater part of his time in
hunting and shooting. Nothing afflicts him more than
the arrival here of great personages, to whom he is
obliged to give state receptions and grand entertain
ments. His tastes are not intellectual, and his private
life might occasion scandal in England ; but a moral
sovereign would be out of place in Piedmont ; and his
subjects smile indulgently at his amours, which are of no
very elevated de,cription. He is, in fact, very much
what he looks—a frank, straightforward man, bating
humbug, somewhat of a sensualist, with little
talent, but an honest heart. He has been
seen in England, and his portrait is familiar to most
people—his square and rather heavy figure, his
broad chest and bull-neck, his enormous mou-
stache, bluff features, and head very much thrown back.
He looks best in uniform, and on horseback; on foot his
appearanco is not very majestic. Whatever his defects,
however, his subjects like hiss well, and would be sorry

to change him for another. Honesty of purpose, and a
sincere attachment to liberty, and respect for a plighted
word, are at least as important qualities in a king, as
brilliant talents and a fascinating exterior.—Blackwood
THE Two BROTHERS.—By the Author of "The Dis-
cipline of Life," &c , 3 vols.--This new work, which
has just appeared from the pen of Lady Emily Pon-
sonby, will enhance the high reputation the author has
already acquired. It is a most interesting and charming
tale. It has been justly remarked that Lady Emily
Ponsonby has the happy faculty of writing to please.
She tells her story in a natural and unaffected style;
the characters she introduces are striking likenesses from
life, her language is polished and appropriate, and she
has the talent of sustaining with admirable 11611 the.lern-
terest of her tale to the last chapter. In addition, her
productions productions always work out a moral purpose. Thus
novels excite the interest of reality, and there are few
readera who can lay them down unfinished!