The Sun.
London, England, 1835-10-23 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Six,—ln the last Literary Gazette an extract is made from
Dr. Southey's statement of the reasons why he cannot publish
a complete edition -of Cowper, which statement requires a
little correction.

It is there asserted that Dr. Southey's publishers were
treating for the purchase of Cowper's " private correspond-
ence." They never were, in their own names ; the only appli-
cation made on the subject having been through another house ;
and on behalf cf anonymous parties. But even had this been
so, were the proprietors of that copyright bound to part with it ?
Suppose they themselves chose to use it in perfecting Cow-
per's works, had they not at least an equal right with Dr.
Southey's publishers to enter into such an undertaking ? It is
then inferred that the " private correspondence" is of little
worth, and did not sell. The facts, however, were that 7001.
were paid for the copyright of these letters ; an edition of 2,000
copies sold in four months, and nearly half of another large
edition in a short time after—so fully did the public agree with
the late Rev. Robert Hall as to the value of these letters. It
is said an editor " was found" for Mr. Grimshawe's edition
precisely in the same manner that an editor " was found" for
the edition in which Dr. Southey is engaged, with this differ-
ence only, that Mr. Grimshawe being nearly allied to Cow-
per's most valued friend, and having been concerned in the
original publication of his letters, was therefore peculiarly fitted
to become his editor.

But the last remark made by Dr. Southey is that which he
will in all probability most regret—namely, that whilst a ne-
gotiation with his publishers for the purchase of these letters
was pending, Mr. Grimshaw's edition was " surreptitiously"
preparing. This is an assertion which Dr. Southey must feel
ought not to have beers lightly made, because it attributes to
the highly respectable clergymen who edits the work, as well
as to his publishers, conduct which they would both alike des-
pise, and because a little inquiry would have conv4nced him
that the statement is in itself wholly untrue. Surely it would
have been much better that Dr. Southey's work should have
been published without the blemish of such remarks, and that
the public should have been left, as they must be, to choose
which edition they may prefer, according to its contents and
merits.

Dr. Southey states his determination to make all the use of
the " private correspondence" which the law will allow. This
is at least candid. It will, therefore, be the duty of the pub-
lishers of 111 r. Grimshaw's edition to take care that no " use"
of these letters is made which shall in any manner interfere
with the publication in which they are exclusively contained,
and which must ever give to Mr. Grimshawe's edition, a value
of which it cannot be deprived.

SAUNDERS AND OTLEY.
Conduit-street, Oct. 20.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,—In your Paper of this day there is a Police report of
a complaint made before the Lord Mayor by a person of the
same name as myself (whose address is not stated) against a
Mr. Wheeler, relative to some transaction in the Spanish funds.
From the peculiarity of the name, I am apprehensive that I
may be supposed to be the party in question. I therefore beg
to state that I am not the person referred to by that report ;
and I request you will do me the favour to insert this letter, in
order to prevent any mistake in that respect.
I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant,

~
THOMAS KEOGH.
3, Harcourt-buildings, Inner Temple, Oct. 22.

THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.

Consols, which left off yesterday at 914 s for the Account
are not so good at present, and opened at 91S ,1,- for Money,
and 91i for Account. Omnium 44 s premium ; Exchequer
Bills, 14 16 ; India Bonds, 2 4 ; Bank Stock, 2081 2091.
We stated some time since that at the breaking up of the
Toplitz Congress a proposition was to be made to the King of
Holland for a two years' armistice between him and the King of
Belgium ; this is confirmed this day.
The Commissioners for the West India claims are expected
to purchase this day about 250,000/. Consols.
Spanish Bonds, 44 ; Portuguese, 881; Three per Cents.,
57 58; Columbian, 32 33 ; Mexican, 38 39.
- HALF-PAST ONE.

Both the British and Foreign Markets are very heavy since
the early part of the morning, and Consols have receded from
91i to 91-g- 1 for the Account, and for Money 91+ s. This
decline is owing to accounts by the express from Paris, that the
English and Americans there have been selling Rentes to a
great amount, despatches having been received from the
American Government, to demand a settlement of the French
Government of their claims, to which the French returned
an answer that the money was ready to be paid, provided
the American Government made an amende honourable.
Thus the affair stands at present.
The Commissioners for the West India claims have fur-
nished about 300,0001. Consols, which had not the effect of
improving- the market.
Spanish Bonds have receded to 43 ; Active, 4* ; Co-
lombian, 311 32 ; Mexican, 33 ; Dutch two-and-a-half per
cents, 55-41 ; Five per cents, 1001.
THREE O'CLOCK
Consols for the Account, 9

CHEAP LITERATURE.—We understand that Mr.
Bentley is about to publish Cooper's Novels in weekly
parts at one shilling ; each Novel to be complete in six
parts, so as to meet the demand of those who have but
limited means to purchase such interesting works at once.
Bourrienne's Memoirs of Napoleon are to be published in
a similar manner, and to be completed in 24 parts.