The Sun.
London, England, 1832-08-29 00:00:00

THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TWELVE CL 0 CK.
A mail has arrived from Malta, which sailssad on the 9th
of August ; also one from Vera Cruz, sailed on the 14th of
July. The latter has brought 80,000 dollars freight, sup-
Posed for merchants' account. The news from Vera Cruz
is published in a Morning Journal in a Falmouth letter,
that hostilities will recommence in that quarter, as the
Government of Mexico refuses to accept of Santa Anna's
the 6they Papers to the 10th of April, and Singapore to
of April, have been received at tbe North and
South American Coffee-house.
(From the Sydney Paper.)
It has been currently reported in town during the past
week that Government proposes to lay a yearly tax upon
masters in the colony for each Government servant, and
that a new office is to be instituted in which a collector is
to preside.
ROSMtT Tows.—Arrived, on the 22d March, the ship
n
`"ii"re, from London, with 200 male prisoners. The
brig
lirenda from Liverpool, was lost on the 12th March
On Swan Island ; the crew and passengers were saved.
Wheat, at Launceston, on the 29th March, 4s. 6d. to ss.
(From the Singapore Papers of the sth April.)
Since our last, his Majesty's ship of war Cruizer, and
the barque Water Witch, have arrived from China, and
proceeded un their destinations.
We regret to learn, by letters from Malacca of the 31st
ult., that the expedition to Nanning has sustained another
loss by the death of Lieutenant Harding, of the 29th Re-
giment, who was shot through the neck whilst leading his
men to storm a stockade. Several skirmishes with the
enemy have taken place at Kalima Sundas, and 28
stockades have been taken already.

COMMERCIAL REMARKS.
BRITISH PIECE GOODS.—Sales of scarlet woollens,
earnlets, and plain cottons, to a considerable extent, have
been effected during the week, partly in barter for Cawnpore
coffee, and partly for payment in produce at the usual credit.
Opium Malwa, about 20 chests, have recently arrived from
China, for which 710 dollars, payment in pepper and
tin in two or three months, is asked.

THE FUNDS.
This is settling day in the Consol Market ; the brokers
and jobbers are busy in adjusting their accounts. At the
tornmencement of the market a spirit took place, and
41.0ut 100,0001. Consols were done at 834 I-, at which
Price they opened.
AS we stated the day before yesterday in our city article,
that the Miguelites would not try to storm Oporto, this
w appears to be confirmed by official advices. This
Will prove favourable to the cause of Don Pedro, as it will
give him time to receive his reinforcements both of ships
ui !ten.
4. In the Foreign Market Portuguese Scrip has improved,
11(1 done at 41 to 31 discount.
ALF-PAST ONE.
Pe An express has
„arrived from Paris, bringing te Three
, decline of about 30c. ;ha nd the
l'iv.eCpeenrts6en6tBs.l.9BBaf.c.7.s.ac. We do not hear that the Papers
ll.ing any news of political consequen ..
I '''rorn Portugal we have no later intelligence this morn-
s than is already published ; but we hear by private ac-
't',lnts from Lisbon that Don Miguel is making great exet..-
rl'44 to reinforce his squadron. A frigate of 42-guns is In
eit forwardness, also a very large store ship, going
' ships armed armed as a frigate. It is supposed, that when these,t
tol's join his squadron, they will make another attempt
ae Put to Sea. On the other aide we also learn, that 7
1 4men left Gravesend this morning, to l'e put on board a
Itrgie Chinaman, which Don Pedro has purchased.
11,,, 4, supposed, that it will sail for a French port,
or rie fitted out there. This vessel, with two steamers
~,, g from here, and the various ships and reinforcements
c
i1,?.1 hi Will proceed from France, will give strength to
,alin ral Sartorius, who will be a competent match for
4 antagonist. It is also stated that Don Miguel is re-
'ruiting in this country for seamen for his ships.
't
We hear the Lighterinan
bas arrived atPtsmouth
14
pr Rio Janeiro. Letters and papers are not, as yet,
`‘.eiveil,
The
.I;sesettling of tne Consol Account is going off
nt ; the extreme fluctuation during the Acco well at
unt may
kintted at about 11 per cent. Consols
maintain their
1%, ~,e'• ilB. 3i i for money, and 84 to i for next Account,
o.lllTouinttt.le doing at present. Portuguese Scrip 4to 34
It •
tio 18 stated us a positive fact by an eye witness that Don
hi:l'is was seen working with his coat off, and showing
111,;'n an
imampe, when they were driving the piles in
wrie er arto.
titt
.understand that Oporto is now fortified on the
t. side with 240 pieces of cannon, with 12,000 regu-
,4ltroops, and plenty of provisions ; the eople and
I Y were in the highest spirits, and confident of success.

Console 84k for Account.
r, FOUR O'CLOCK CLOSING PRICES.
b`littbiols
831 i Danish ...............
Btofor Account 84e Greek, 1825
razilian Bonds 49 Mexican, 1825
4
`c,,()3 Ayres... 22 24A-
Peruvian .. ......
1 i t,,,144 Ditto.... ~..... Russian ...... ..
'4oabiau 1824 _ Spanish

THREE 0' CLOCK.