The Sun.
London, England, 1866-08-03 00:00:00

THIRD READINGS.

with reference to the number of insolvent estates now in
course of being wound up under the orders of the Court
of Chancery, any arrangements were in contemplation, by
which the delay which must arise, by reason of the long ,
vacation, in the administration of these estates, and the
distribution of their assets, might be avoided.
The AT TONEY-GENERAL said there was always one
judge's chambers open during the vacation, and therefore
no delay could arise.
ILLEGAL EXACTIONS IN CHINA.
Col. SYKES asked the Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs whether it had come to his knowledge that in the
provinces in which and adjoining to which the treaty ports
are situated, in the north of China, the local mandarin for
the last two years have been in the habit of exacting heavy
illegal transit duties on merchandise iu breach of treaty ob-
ligations.
Lord STANLEY said he had no information in refe-
rence to this matter.
METRICAL SYSTEM OF WEIGHTS AND
MEASURES.
Mr. J. B. SMITH asked the Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs whether he was aware that there was a bill before
the Congress of the United States of America to adopt the
metrical system of weights and measures; and, seeing that
the metrical system was in use in France, kelgium,
Holland, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, and Italy, and that
Russia has intimated her intention also to adopt it if Eng-
land adopts it, whether, with the view to facilitate the
growing intercourse between the nations of the world, the
noble lord will take the opportunity of returning peace in
Europe to invite a congress Of nations to consider the
practicability of adopting an international system of
moneys, weights, and measures.
Lord STANLEY understood that there was a bill be-
fore Congress of the kind to which the hon. member re-
ferred, but he did not know what had become of it. He
had long been in favour of the metrical system, but he
could not blind himself to the fact that there would be
great difficulties in introducing it in England. •It would
be a long time before it would find acceptance with the
people.
LONDON, CHATHAM, AND DOVER RAILWAY.
In reply to Major DiCKSON,
Sir S. NORTHOOTE said it was true that this company
had purchased a large portion of land, for which they were
unable to pay.
THE REFORM DEMONSTRATION.
Mr. J. S. MILL presented a petition from the meeting
held in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, on Monday even-
ing. The petitioners considered that the closing of the
gates at Hyde-park, and the exclusion of the people were
illegal, and were accompanied by gross acts of violence on
the part of the police. (" Oh, oh," from the Conservative
benches.) In conclusion, they prayed the house to insti-
tute a full inquiry into the conduct of the Chief Commis-
sioner and the police under his orders on the occasion re-
• ferred to.
In reply to Major KNOX,
Mr. MILL *said he was not a member of the Reform
; League ; to the council of which, or Mr. Beales himself,
the hon. member might apply for particulars. (Laughter.)
CHURCH RATES.
Mr. NEWDEGATE gave notice that early next session
he would introduce a bill in reference to church rates, if
the subject was not taken in hand by the Government.
SUSPENSION OF THE HABEAS CORPUS ACT IN

The following bills were read a third time and passed :
—Ardmore Harbour, Belgravia and South Kensington
New-road, Delabole Railway and Bossinney Harbour,
Limerick and Castle Connel Railway, Market Bosworth
School, Pagham Harbour, Sheils' Almshouses Charity,
South Essex Railway, and Brighton West Pier.
DOCKYARDS.
On the motion of Mr. SEELY a return was ordered of
the cost and rate book price of building, of fitting, and also
of repairing and refitting, &c., each boat in each of her Ma-
jesty's dockyards for 1865-6.
JAMAICA.
On the motion of Mr. C. GILPIN a copy or extracts was
ordered on the correspondence between theßoard ofAdmi-
laity and Admiral Hope on the conduct of naval officers
in the recent deplorable occurrences in Jamacia.
EAST INDIA COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. CRAWFORD asked whether her Majesty's Govern-
ment would take into their early consideration the recom-
mendations of the select committee on the East India com-

munications.
Mr. W. HUNT said the report of the committee was
under two heads—" Postal" and " Telegraphic" communi-
cation. He could give no answer with refe:enco to tele-
graphic comm cation, but V. regarded pedal cc:A=lW

cation the Government had determined to accept the report i
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.--This Day.
of the committee.
THE RECENT MONETARY CRISIS.
Mr. CRAWFORD asked the Attorney-General whether,

GOODWOOD RACES-THIS DAY.
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
CHESTERFIELD CUP.

Broomielaw 1
Ostregor 2
Wild Agnes
NASSAU STAKES.

Hebe.................................................................. 1
Mistletoe
Mineral

Nine ran.
MATCHES.
Sultana walked over.
Charles 11. beat li!ng CharleE.

TILE WAIL IN CEIVIANY.

b(RELTTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

NIKOLSBERG, Aug. 2.

The King will leave Prague on Saturday morn-
ing for Gorlitz, where his Majesty will dine at 5
p.m., and arrive at Berlin at 11 the same evening.
Loiiu, Aug. 2.

The Prussian head quarters will be transferred
to-morrow to Wurzburg, which town, with the ex-
ception of the Marienberg and main district, will
remain in the possession of the Prussians during 'the
armistice.

NEW ITALIAN LOAN.

FLORENCE, Aug. 2.

A Royal decree has been issued to-day ordering
a national loan of 350,000,000 lira. The issue price
will be 95 per cent., and will be payable in six in-
stalments extending from Bth October, 1866, until
the Ist April, 1867. It will bear interest on the
nominal value at the rate of 6 per cent., of which
5 per cent. will be paid by coupon and 1 per cent.
in prizes. The interest will be payable every six
months, the first payment falling due on the Ist of
April, 1867.
The first drawing for prizes will take place in
October, 1870.
The prizes will range from 100 to 100,000 lira.

AMERICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 2.

The North American Lloyd's steamer Atlantic,
from New York, passed the Needles at 11.40 a.m.
to-day.

ARRIVAL OF THE ARAGO.
FALMOUTH, August 2.

The New York and Havre Company's United
States steampship Arago, from Havre on the Ist
inst. for New York, arrived here to-day, with 265
passengers. Having embarked 59 more from Fat..
mouth, she proceeded on her voyage.

SOUTHAMPTON, August 2.

The Hamburg and American Company's steamer
Teutonia, from New York on the 21st ult., passed
the Needles at 2.30 p.m. to-day.

THE BRAZIL MAIL.

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 2.
The Royal Mail Company's steamer Oneida has
arrived here.
The commercial crisis at Rio de Janeiro was sub-
siding. Money was easier, and treasury bills were
discounted at 6 per cent.
The news from the seat of war is discouraging,
the Brazilian camp having suffered a severe bom-
bardment without being able to reply. The allied
army was also suffering greatly from sickness. It
is reported at Monte Video that a battle had been
fought in which the allies were worsted, and Gen.
Ozerio killed.

In Monte Video a run had been made upon the
Banks, and Government had decreed a suspension
of specie payments for a period of six months.

MARKETS.---This. Day.

MARK-LANE.
The arrivals of English wheat fresh up to our market
to-day were but moderate. The trade, owing to the un-
favourable weather, was firmer, and an advance of ls. to
2s. per quarter from Monday was demanded.
The market was moderately supplied with foreign
wheat. The trade ruled firm, and prices were on the
advance.
Floating cargoes of grain were in improved request, and
prices had an upward tendency.
Barley was in fair supply ; the latter was quiet, on
former terms.
Malt sold slowly, at about late rates.
Oats were a good supply, and in most qualities a fair
business was doing, at rather lower prices.
Beans and peas were dull, and drooping in value.
Flour was steady, at full currencies.
SHIP ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Flour.
English and Scotch 1,750 10 750 40 330
Irish
Foreign 10,420 6,000

-110,610 110 sks.
1420 bls.

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.

Fair average supplies of meat are on sale at these mar-
kets. The trade is steady at our quotations.

Per 81b by the moan.

a d s cl s d s d
Inferior beef 3 6 3 10 Interior mutton.... 3 8 4 4
Middling do. 4 0 4 4 Middling mutton.. 4 6 5 2
Prime large do 4 6 4 S Prime do 5 4 5 8
Prime small dm...4 10 5 t, Large pork 4 0 4 8
Veal: 4 0 5 4 Small pork. 4 10 5 4