The Sun.
London, England, 1859-08-23 00:00:00

7IGHT-ROPE FEAT AT NIAGARA.

daNy i(aAguagrausy a3l)l,sfiwllaesdaamaromveirnflgohwiisn-egawgaiitnh yanestieuar:
mense throng of people, collected to witness the
fourth repetition of Monsieur Blondin's daring feat
of crossing the chasm upon a cable stretched be-
tween the cliffs. The crowd gathered was almost,
if not quite, equal to that assembled upon any for-
mer occasion ; and the gathering was warranted,
for the sight which was witnessed surpassed all the
previous exhibitions of the same character. From
this city we should judge that the attendance was
greater than at any time before; and from Rochee-
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All the seats and stand places within view along
the bank, in the pleasure grounds upon this side of
the river, were crowded, and the enclosure upon
the Canada side was better filled than upon any
other occasion. Monsieur Blondin rode into they
pleasure ground on this side about half-past four
o'clock, and started upon his ariel journey after a
very few moments of delay in preparation. J
trip across to the Canadian shore was accomplishea
quickly, as he proceeded at a tripping pace most of
the distance, and only paused a few seconds occa-
sionally to correct his balance and obtain slight
rest. All of his feats he reserved for his return
journey. Arrived at the Canadian bank, be re-
freshed himself a little, and took a rest of perhaps
15 minutes, when he agstepped upon the rope'
and tripped down the airy plane towards " th&
land of the free and the home of the brave." "sr:
about half-way to the centre he stopped and sat
down, then stretched himself at full length upora
the rope, then performed a number of daring an-
tics, and finally stood upon his head, remaining.
that reversed position for a length of time vitue.b
seemed a minute at least, swinging and kicking his'
feet in the most reckless though ludicrous manner
that can be conceived. Resuming his journey, 11
proceeded but a little way when he again halted
and repeated his performance, with the addition 01
a backward somersault, and one or two sudden.
swings around the rope, which caused a general
flutter among the hearts of the spectators, and
brought little screams from many of the
ladies. Starting forward again, he proceeded to
the open space in the centre, between the ex-
treme guy ropes that branch off to either bank,
where the cable spans the gulf without staZ
or accompaniment. Here he paused again, and
his pole upon one of the guy ropes, lig
swung himself under the cable and ran across this
central space of single cord in the style of a monkey,
hanging beneath, and swinging himself along b
his hands and feet, with great rapidity. Going bae°
again in the same gymnastic manner, when he had
returned to point where his pole rested, he 11e-
gan a series of performances which outdid in thril-
ling and startling effect upon the nerves of the
spectators all that he had done before. Clutching
the rope with his hands, he swung his body clear
from it, and hung for a lengthy period of more than
10 seconds, suspended by the arms, and by one arm,
over the fearful depth of the chasm. Then he re-
peatedly turned such a suspended somersault as ja'
peculiar to boys, throwing his feet over his head is
and between his arms, and hanging with the shoul-
der-joints in a most unnatural position. Then 11
straightened his body into a horizontal position, still
suspended by the arms, thrown backward as de-
scribed—an exertion requiring immense strength,
and calculated to exhaust the nervous system tre-
mendously. After this he suspended himself by
the legs, and by one single leg, hanging head down"
wards—whirled around the rope, turned more
somersaults, stood upon his head again—and, in
fact, performed nearly all the most reckless feats
attempted by tight•rope performers under ordinary
circumstances. Twice again before reaching the
bank he halted end repeated some of these antics'
seeming determined to fatigue himself to the last
point of endurance and thoroughly satisfy the spec;
tators with his exhibition of daring and skill. And
they were satisfied, beyond question.
per-
formance was wonderful, and exciting
the most greedy seeker after sensations; and was
by far the greatest given by M. Blondin.—Blibraw
Express. enlolrghpf_or

CRYSTAL PALACE.—ONE SHILLING DAY.-14011"
day, Aug. 22.—Admissions on payment, 7,366 ; by season.
tickets, 486; total visitors, 7,852.
ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, GRAY'S INN-ROAD.----
The number of patients relieved at this hospital, due.ng the
week ending Aug. 20, 1859, is 2,573, ofwhich 873 v, ere neva
cane,

21( 02V ,Ir RA-ET A y:1,1 CITY NEW S.

CITY, Two o'CLooK.
During the last few days there has been very
little activity in the markets for foreign and colo-
nial produce. Tea has been dull, but at barely late
values. For the better descriptions of sugars there
has been Only a limited inquiry, prices in most in-
stances showing a downward tendency. In the
refilled market the trade have operated to a very
small extent, and prices have given way. Coffee
has fully maintained its previous value, particularly
good colonial qualities. The inquiries for rice have
been inactive, and the few sales effected have been
at about former quotations. Saltpetre has been
dill ; holders, however, have :shown more disposi-
tion to sell. For tallow there has been more de-
mand, and prices have improved. P.Y.C. on the
~813nt is at 555. 3d. to 555. 6d., and last three months
48. 9d. to 565.
Itt the Liverpool Cotton Market yesterday a
moderate amount of business was transacted, and
prices were steady. The sales were 6,000 bales.
The Railway Share Market closed with rather less
animation, and quotations tende d downwards.
At the Bank of England yesterday there were
no bullion operations of imports knee. The £50,000
by the Europa, from America, however, has been
taken for the Continent.
Gold continues to arrive in Inoderate quantities
from the United States, the exchange, although
i
slyer, being steady at 110 to 1.1.01. These remit-
tances assist to supply the expo rt demand, and the
41stralian consignments being maintained, the
effect of the outward moveme at on the bullion at
the Bank is comparatively unin 'portant. The silver
market is rather firmer, owing - to the probability of
large shipments to the East on Government ac-
count. A considerable quantiity is forwarded on
that account by each bi-montik/y steamer, as when
the new loan is negotiated the proceeds will pro-
bably be dispatched with prcanptitude. The re-
mittances by the last West India steamer have been
'Old, the dollar at an advance of -} per oz., while
the bars realised per oz. standard more than was
Obtained for the previous supply.
...The meeting of the London, Tilbury, and South-
1a Railway Company was hell(' to-day, at which
the report was agreed to. The. dividend of 6 per
cent, per annum is payable by Messrs. Peto,
kassey and Co. The result of the traffic of the
half year was a balance in favour of the company of
'6,945 19s.
The half-yearly meeting of thR Ambergate, Not-
tingham, and Boston Railway Company also took
place to-day. The dividend pi.oposed was 3s. per
'hare for the half year, which «'a s agreed to, and
report adopted.
At the adjourned meeting to-day of creditors of
Messrs. Prior and Co., who lately suspended, it
:Pas resolved that the estate shoiold be wound up in
anicruptcy. The report of the! committee of in-
'etigation was unfavourable. ;It was ascertained
that, in 1856, there was a deficiency of £12,000,
ttat the mortgage had been of rather a questionable
character, and that undue preference had been
shown at the time of the suspension. The recom-
mendation of the committee to proceed to the
Court of Bankruptcy was unanimously adopted.
The Funds are steady, but there is very little
business in progress, speculation being dull. A
purchase of £15,000 stock has been made for the
Saving Banks, and this has increased the firmness
O the market. Consols are now 953- -;47 for money,
22d 95t-- 1, for the account. Bank St ock is flat, at
3 to 224 ; the New Threes and the Reduced are
Steady) at 96" ; Long Annuities, at 18 ; India
Stook has advanced to 219 ; ditto Loan Debentures
(2i-4), to 94'4; but Exchequer Bills have receded to
48- to 255. prem.

THE NEW INDIAN LOAN.
'lle tenders for the new 5 per Cent. Stock were
he to-day, and the applications at and above
° reinimum price, which was fixed at 97, ex-
ee,ed•ed £6,000,000. A pro rata distribution will,
t ert.fore be made among those whose biddings
Itg
ere at about that figure, but those who have sent
1„4 the highest biddings will receive the full
nlolint specified in their tenders. It appears
Sect" in one case 100 has been offered. The New
hl2rities since these particulars have transpired
have been quoted 1+ premium.
A moderate amount of business is recorded in
For •
eign Securities, and prices are steady. Turkish
6 -
PcT Cents. are 83 to 84 ; ditto New, 73 74;
Guatemala 5 per Cents. have receded to 56, Portu-
r6eße• to 451, Russian 4 per Cents. to 981, and
201 gian 2A- per Cents. to 55 ; Mexican is steady, at
lia ; and Peruvian 41 per Cents. at 931 ;
41 per Cents. have advanced to 941 I. The
"eNI Russian Loan is par to ti prem.
~,,
rail he Railway Share Market to-day has been
her inactive ; prices, however, have shown rather
firmness in one or two instances. Midland
-I,7.l\re' improved 55,, Great Western 55., and Oxford,
too" ,t'ester, and Wolverhapton 10s. ; Lancashire
Yorkshire have declined 55., South-Western 55.,
and North-Eastern (Berwick) 10s.
The Foreign and Colonial lines were exceedingly
quiet, Prices being almost nominal. No business
v
tta recorded on Lombardo-Venetian. East Indian
(roved about 10s., and Great Indian Peninsula
011 Great Western of Canada brought about
'urnier rates.
Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous Shares are
shade firmer, but the dealings have been unim-
13°rtant.

-,. BRITISH FUNDS--CLOSING PRICES.
a
'aillz Stock
223 4
Per Cent. Reduced Annuities 961 6 f
rVer ent. Consols Annuities
.r;v. 3 per Cent. Annuities
,'"Tig Annuities, expire sth Jan., 1860 —
Ditto les! 30, Years, expko sth April, 1885 18
. 219
Ditto (""i'
to Debentures, 1858
t..)1.
t° 130,1t Ditto, 1859
. o 0189 £l,OOO
annaols for Account (Sept. 7)
Vltto £5OO .colloquer Bills, £l,OOO, 11d 25 2
-Nu
-"itto Small, lid.
n 5
FOREIGN FUNDS--CLOSING PRICES.
44Azillan Cent
temala, 5 per Cent
Mexican 3 per Cent
i. 'Ditto Account
r ermian 41 per Cent _
Ditto Account
931
Ditto (Uribarren), 41 per Cent
r ortuguese, 1853, 3 per Cent.
hussian, 1822, £ St., 5 per Cent
c, Ditto 41 per Cent.
llanish 3 per
13itto New Deferred, 3 per Cent.
Aurltish 6 per Cent. —
Ditto Account
Ditto New Loan
Ditto Account
Dividends on the above payable in London.
-.'elgian, 21 per Cent , Ex. 25f. 55
liutch Exchange, liGuil. 21 per Cent 648

THREE O'CLOCK.

_
Congols, Money 95 a
Ditto Account

_ - -
THIS DAYS MARKETS.

HAY MARKETS.
do SAIITRIViLD.—OId meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 15s ; new
d.' .c,,43 15a to £4 4s ; old clover, £4 5s to £5 10s; new
low Oa to £4 10s; and straw, £lloa to £1 18s per load.
Both hay and straw were in request, at our quo-
tations.
n,F,,umtERLAND.-01/1 meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 15s;
4." 'to. £3 15s to £4 4s ; old clover, £4 5s to £5 lOs ; new
Arade
£4ste Os to £4 10s • and straw, £1 12s to £llBs per lead.
to
ne
NV
RITECHAPEL.-02d meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 15s;
tew de.) £3 15s to ; old clove' £4 5s to a lOs ;
f 0., Z 4 Os to £4 105 ; and straw, £1 103 to £1 16s per
kr demand.

COLONIAL.
c TEs..---The market is very inactive, but prices are ex-
tseds ingly steady-. Common congou 15d to 154 d per lb.
de -licialt.—No material variation has been apparent in the
eand for British Plantation, which remains at previous
1.4-'8
• • the re-
n„ •
marked
qualities are a shade ower, an 'Led raarket there has been a very limited business trans-
acted at slightly reduced values.
xei,""E.—Colonial qualities have been dealt in to a fair
(.1.--`lt at previous prices, but other descriptions are inac-
e'l,lTa• The stocks on hand compared with those of the same
ed of last year show a deficiency of nearly 3,000 tons
""It.—There has been a very limited inquiry, and prices
aretuialtered.
bt.ituLlT.--A.bout 300 to 400 tons of the nevecrop of cur.
tab,,•-"' 'lave arrived, and the quality, generally, is good;
~,`—`e'ea have shown an upward movement, and the better
-ittlitieu rilay be quoted 5s per cwt. higher.
he'atir.PtTitE.---There has been a very limited inquiry in n„Privaie market, and prices are without variation.
A ' ALLO vv.—rlather more activity has prevailed, and the
%laud for constimption has improved. P.Y.C. on the
Put,, is now quoted 55s 3d; and last three months, 55s 9d 4 66s per cwt.