The Sun.
London, England, 1859-10-17 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

At New York on the 3d some bankers were ready
to draw on London at GO days at 1101; commercial
bills of good credit, 1091 to 110:T.
BY TELEGRAPH, VIA BOSTON.

NEW YORK, OCT. 4.

STOCKS.—The stock-market was all down at the
first board, though the business done was large, be-
sides operations in many outside stocks which are
not generally dealt in.
Money continues active and very firm, at 6 to 7
per cent. on call, and 71 to 81 for short and long
paper. Sterling exchange quite dull, and rates
nominal.

Cotton dull; sales 400 vales; middling uplands
Hie.

Freights to Liverpool quiet ; rotton id., grain
Uld. in ships' bags.

NEW ORLEANS, OCT. 4.
Cotton irregular ; sales to-day, 6,000 bales; mid-
dling, lie, to 11c. ; sales last three days, 18,000
bales, and receipts 24,000 against 23,000 last year;
receipts ahead of last year, 36,000. Sugar firm, at
7c. for fair. Pork firm; mess, 15 dots. 50e. Coffee
firm, At 1 llc. for fair to prime.

A letter from Rome, in the Debats, states that
the Pope's advisers, who a few days ago wore almost pre-
pared, although with a bad grace, to consent to certain
refoi me, have changed their minds, and are now more obsti-
nate]ty resolved than ever to stand out for the status quo.
HOWA METHODIST PREACHER BECAME CHAPLAIN
To CorronEss.—Mr. Milburn was appointed by the confer-
ence to collect money on behalf of the colleges at Illinois;
his success in this capacity was very small, but it led to his
being appointed chaplain to Congress for his boldness in
rebuking the profanity and intemperance of several of its
members whom he encountered on board a steamer. This
'incident, equally honourable to all parties, was of much ser-
vice to Mr. Milburn by enabling him to study rhetoric from
the first Apokers of the country,--Literary Gazette,

FRANKLIN .RELIC'pI :: k
—4- .).1•1-:N4 7' -
Oa Saturday a private yiew was gii-ci, -;tt"
Is7lited `erg ice Institution, of the deeply it4o-414Trik,
collection of relies of the Franklin exiseiili3OL
brought home by Capt. M'Clintock, R.N. Th44x- a
hibiti.m attracted throughout the day a numerous
body of distinTrished mlval elliJe.rs and other per-
'ls, among whom was Lady Franklic. The fol-

lowing i. a correct listof the relics, which the public
will short fy have an opportunity of inspecting :
Large glass. Case I—A dip circle and box, a
sextant, part of telescope, found at Point Victory ;
bundle of common brimstone matches.
Case 2—One ensign—found ou King William
Island.
Case. 3—Part of the rim of a strong copper case,
I piece of iron ho'p, 2 pieces of flat iron, 1 iron
hook bolt, 1 piece of sheet copper—Nauticul
The tic of a black silk handkerchief, belonging, it
is supposed, to one of the stewards, and found by the
skeleton ; part of a blue waistcoat, cloth, with
several silk buttons, puceof cotton shirt, coloured,
silk covered buttons, cloth, and brush-1611nd round
a skeleton nine miles east of Cape llerschell.
Case 4—Five watches, 11 silver spoons, 7 forks—
found in the boat.

Case s—One bead purse, 1 pocket compass, cover
of testament, 2 spectacle glasses, 1 tin case with
spec4icles, 1 pair of scissors, and Government paper,
soap, 1 snoodle line rolled on leather, part of grass
cigar ca, e, awl, clasp kn ife, 1 pair of goggles, 1 brass
shot case, 2 brass hocks and strap, 1 brass hook, 1
forceps, 1 seal with Freemasons' arms, 1 piece of
sealing wax, 1 gold band, 1 gold threaa, cherry-
tree pipe steal, gimlet, table knives, pencil-case,
German silver stopper of pocket flask, match-box,
brass, small tin cylinder, two medicine bottles full,
piece of canvas—ill the boat.

CaFc 6—Water bottle and Royal Marine shako,
plate, pair of goggles, palm gauze veil, piece of
handkerchief, clay pipe bowl, boot lace, ball of
worsted, housewives, pieces of copper—from the
boat.

Case 7—Shot cases, flannel, cart ridge shot charges
in kid gloves., percussion caps, stanchions, piece of
canvas, blank cartridge, port fire, bristles, waxed
.thread, telescope glass, bullets, copper nails, shot,
glove, knife eases, wood button—From the boat.
Case S—Books, pieces of covers, part of the
" Vicar of Wakefield," cover of family prayer, part
of Bible, part of Testament, ditto Bible, " Christian
Melodies," two pieces, French Testament and
covers, part of Testament, co; crs, part of covers,
part of Bible, ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto—from the
boat.

Case 9—Knives made by natives, knife handles,
files, and arrows.

Case 10—Silver spoon, ditto forks, piece of gold
watch chain, silver gilt ornamental work, five but-
tons, han.lle of dessert knife and part of razor,
scraps of wood—found in a deserted snow hut.
Case 11—Metal lid of powder case, two eye
pieces of sextant tubes, bung stay, brass screw, pair
of steel spectacles, bones of salt port, six or eight
packages of needles, two pike heads, two pieces of
china (blue and white), the record case, a two-foot
rule, one button, two joints of a cleaning rod of
gun, one piece of brass curtain rod.
Case 12—Portable cooking apparatus, tea canis-
terfound at Northern Cairn and Point Victory.
On the table, loose—Two fowling pieces, loaded,
three pieces of wood, three Esquirnaux bows, the
medicine chest, block and hoop pieces of canvas,
one pemmican, one spear, one paddle.

WRECK OF THE EXPRESS (JERSEY)

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OFFICIAL INQUIRY.

On Saturday morning the inquiry, appointed by
the Board of Trade, into the circumstances atten-
dant on the loss of the South-Western Company's
steamship Express, which was. wrecked on the coast
of Jersey, on the 20th ult., and on which occasion
it will bo remembered that two passengers were
drowned, was resumed in the Guildhall, Southamp-
ton. Mr. Joseph Bernard presided, and Mr. Cum-
berland, as solicitor on - the part of the Board of
Trade, conducted the evidence. Mr. Crombie,
secretary to the London and South-Western Beta-
way Company, attended to watch the proceedings
on behalf of the company; and Mr. Maxwell,
solicitor, appeared for Captain Mabb, late cenn-
mander of the ill-fated ship. After some evidence
had been given,

Mr. Maixvt ell, solicitor for Captain Mabb, pro-
posed to have his client examined on oath.

Mr. Cumberland, solicitor for the Board of Trade,
objected to having the captain sworn. He con-
sidered that the proper course to pursue would ba
to hear his statement for what it was worth. This
course he thought more favourable to the man than
hearing him on oath.
The Court wished to hear the opinion of the
secretary to the South-Western Company.
Mr. Crombie, in roply, said that the object of the
company was a full public inquiry into the truth of
the affair, and he would leave the court to decido as
to whether they would hear the captain on oath or
otherwise.

The Court having decided not to hear the state-
ment on oath,

commandedtlt e Captain
service.'No
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the
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so thatusti_
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before
having charge of the Express, but not regularly ;
merely off and on. Prior to having charge of the
Express had never had permanent command. Had
his certificate granted as master in 1833. Received
his appointment to the Express from Mr. Green.
Had sailed between Southampton, Weymouth,
Jersey, Guernsey, and France, for the whole 18
years. Had made the passage upon which the ship
had been wrecked many times as mate and master.
Was well acquainted with the passage between the
Fouquies and the Bon; that is the passage always
made, and he did not, as alleged, go between the
Fouquies and the mainland. The rock was on the
starboard side of the vessel. Before he passod the
Fouquies rock the ship struck. When the ship
struck he ordered by putting up his left hand the
helm a starbo ird, but she did not answer the helm
quick enough. Had been closer to the rock on
former occasions. Had never had a certificate to
act as pilot. Was well acquainted with the Jaileur
pass, and could not have mistaken the Bon for the
Fouquies Rock. Was perfectly acquainted with
that particular part of the coast. Had served his
time at sea, and had been ten years in the mail
service between Jersey and Weymouth.
Testimonials as to the manner in which Cap-
tain Mabb conducted himself on the unfortunate
occasion, as well as to his general character as a
seaman and_ master in command, having been

handed in, Mr. Maxwell, on behalf of the captain,
made some observations as to the discrepancies in
the evidence of several witnesses, which he attri-
buted to the usual mistakes of persons on such oc-
casions of excitement and alarm.

The court retired at 4 o'clock, and upon reassem-
bling at five Mr. Bernard, the presiding commis-
sioner, said that they had gone over the evidence
very carefully, but as there was a difference of
opinion they had resolved to submit the whole case
to the Board of Trade for its consideration, and for
that purpose the court would stand adjourned for a
week.

INQUEST ON ONE OF THE SUFFERERS.
SOUTHAMPTON, Saturday.
The inquest opened at St. Helier's, Jersey, upon
the body of Mr. John Bursell, a passenger on board
the Express steamer, was concluded yesterday
afternoon, The vessel, it may be remembered, left
Jersey between six and seven o'clock on the morn-
ing of the 20th ult., with 150 prssengers on board,
and shortly after seven o'clock she struck upon a
rock called Heylier, off the island; she was then
run ashore, and became a wreck. The steamer was
in charge of Captain Mabb, and who was ou the
bridge when she struck. The weather was fine and
clear, and it was averred that the channel she was
pursuing was not the most safe course she could
take.

After a protracted investigation, which occupied
three days, the jury found the following special
verdict :—" That the body is that of Mr. John
Bursell, late of Bickmarsh,' in the county of
Warwick, England, aged about 42; they said.
Mr. Bursell was drowned on the 20th of Septem-
ber, 1859, near the Corbiere, in consequence of
the shock experienced by the steamer Express
in striking against some rocks situated,
near that termed La Fouquies, which was fol-
lowed by the total wreck of the said vessel, on board
of which the said Mr. Bursell had embarked as a pas•
senger ; that the loss of the Express was the result
of culpable imprudence and ignorance on the part of
Capt. Robert Charles Mabb, then commanding the
said vessel on her voyage towards Guernsey, by need-
lessly steering her through a dangerous passage out
of the usual route, and not having at the time a
pilot on board, and not being himself a licensed
pilot ; and the members of the jury strongly recom-
mend the competent authorities of this island, in
order to avoid greater calamities, to put into execu-
tion the law, which enacts that every vessel leaving
the island, with passengers, shall take a licensed
pilot on board."

CAMPAIGN WINE.—In interesting letters
from Italy M. Ilertherand gives as a cause of diseases among
tho French army the abuse of adtilterated liquors. He
gives the following receipt for the manufacture of campaign
wino :—Take water from the nearest ditch, alum, beet-r, (p.;
juice, potato, brandy or any other cheap product of spine
distilation, of each as much as is requisite. Then mix the
whole in an old wino cask. This liquor is cheap, paling
no tax. -11fedieal Times.
Nearly all the German towns of any
celebrationmaking
of Sella-
-1

BENSON'S *WATCHES.
" Perfection of mechanism."—Morning Post.
Gold Watches ............... 4to WO guineas.
Silver Watches ................ 2 ton, LO guineas.
33 and 31, Ludgate-hia, LoudE.C.
Fend 2 stamps for Benson's Illustrated Pamphlet on Watches.

ROYAL EN(iLISTI OPERA,
co VENT -G ARDEN.
Under the munaaetnent of Miss L. Fyne and Mr.W. Harrison.
EVENING. DINO A 11. Messrs. Santley, IT.
Corri, St. Atbyn, and W. Harrison. Misses Pillin, Thirl-
wall, and Miss Louisa Fyne.
Conductor, Alfred Mellon.
DIVE lIT ISSF.MENT. Manes.
_Lequine, Pasquale, Pier-
son, and Mons. Vandris.
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Commence at S o'clock.

TILEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. 13. Blackstone.
TITTS EVENING the performances will commence with
AN UNEQUAL MATCH. Miss Amy Sedgwiek.
After which, a new Farce, entitled THE RIFLE. AND
HOW TO USE IT. Messrs. Ruckstone E.
Compton, Rogers,
Mrs. B. White. Mr,. Wilkins, and Mrs. . Fitzwam.
And lIALLOWE'EN.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL PRINCE S S'S THEATRE.-
Lessee, Mr. A. Harris.
TUTS F.VENING. the performances will commence with
LOVF.'S TELEGRAPH.
To be followed by a dramatic tableau in Watteau colours,
by J. R. Planche. Esq., entitled LOVE AND FORTUNE.
To conclude with THE TWO POLTS.

NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
Open for the Winter Season.
THIS EVENING will be performed ICI ON and
FRANCAIS. Messrs. J. L. Toole, Chas Selby, and Kiss
Kelly.
After which, WILLOW COPSE. Luke, Mr. Ben.
stns, Mr. J. L.
Webster; Hulks, Mr. David Fisher; Augu
Toole ; Staggers, Mr. Paul Bedford.
Followed b LOVE AND FIITNGER. Mr. David Fisher,
Mr. Paul Bedyford, C. Selby, C. J. Smith, Miss K. Kelly, Miss
Laidlaw.
Doors open at half-past six—Commence at seven. Box-
Mice men from 10 to 5. No charge for securing seats,
nor for bills of performance. All fees to servants of this
establishment are strictly prohibited.
Acting Manager—Mr. Wm. Smith.

ROYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,
King-street, St. James's. Lessee. Mr. T. B. Chatter-
ton. The nearest Theatre to Chelsea, Pimlico, and West-
minster, the Park being open to carriages and foot passen-
gers all hours of the night.
THIS EVENING, PA HEN rs AND GUARDIANS.
After which the successful Ballet Farce, by John Oxen-
ord, Esq., entitled MAGIC TOYS, supportA by 'Bliss Lydia
Thompson, Miss Clara St. Casse, and a numerous Corps de
Ballet.
To conclude with the New and Original Burlesque, by L.
Buckingham, Esq., of VIRGINIUS ; or the Trials of a Fond
Papa.
Reduced Prices---G allery, 6d ; Pit, ls. The Box-office open
from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half-past six; perform-
ance commences at 7.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough
TUTS EVENING, THE GOOSE WITH THE GOLDEN
EGGS.
After which THE GREAT RUSSIAN BEAR; or, An-
other Retreat from Moscow.
And CAUGHT BY THE EARS.
Followed by THE VERY LATEST EDITION OF TIIE
LADY OF LYONS.
Commence at 7 o'clock.

CANTERBURY HALT, CONCERTS.-
EVERY EVENING.—The Music of Verdi's Opera of
MACBETH (now first made public in England at these Con-
certs).
In a few days will be produced a Selection from Meyer-
beer's new opera of DINOIIAH.
Comic Vocalists - Messrs. Georze Ho lson t
(he Trashy.ome-
dian and Mimic),W. T. Crltchfield, and E. W. Mackne
Several interesting Pictures are added to the Fine Arts
Gallery. The suite of Halls have been re-decorated and
beaut fieid. and constitute one of the most unique and brilliant
sights of the metropolis.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, OCTOBER 16.
THENNOWETEU, IN THE SHADE.
61—highest since noon yesterday.
59—lowest this morning and daring the night.
63—this day at noon.

BiuomYrnx-29.52.
WIND, South-Westerly; rather fresh, with dull rain,
weather. Afternoon fine.

OCT. 17.
THERMOMETER, TN TUB SHADS.
6.s—highest since noon yesterday.
57—lowest this morning and during the night.
62—this day at noon.

BAROMETER-29.52.
WIND, North-Westerly ; light, with dull weather ; rain
in the night and this morning.

liIGIi WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
THIS DAY.—Morning, 4h. 43m.—Afternoon, 4h. sm.
To-MORROW-I,lorninir, sh. 27m.—Afternoon, sh. 52m.

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THE SUN.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1859.

Littl.e Dorrit's readers—numbered by hundreds
of thousands —will remember the incident of

ARTHUR CLENNAM'S visit to that room in the Cir

cumlocution office, where the two Clerks, we beg

their pardon, the two official gentlemen, are loung
ing away their time, talking in a listless draw

about something or other relating to " dawgs ;" one
of these two important civil servants of the Crown
leisurely polishing the barrel of a fowling-piece, the
while, upon a silk pocket-hankerchief. " Finance,"
that is to say somebody signing himself " Finance,"
has just now taken up the pleasant inquiries sug-
gested by that incident. He follows in ARTHUR
CLENNAM'S footsteps, and opens a few more doors in
the Circumlocution office for the purpose of whole-
some ventilation ! And, like ARTHUR CLENNAM,

" Finance," with a profound significance in the act,
leaves the door, in each instance (when he goes out

again), standing wide open. "Shut that door !" crick
one of the two clerks in Little Dorrit—at this mo-
ment we don't precisely recollect whether it was the
gentleman polishing the gun-barrel, or his companion
spreading marmalade with a paper-knife. At
any rate, one or other bawls indignantly after
ARTHUR—" Shut that door !" The novelist, by an
exquisite instinct of the judicious, refrains from
letting us know whether CLENNAM did return t 3
shut it or not. We prefer to believe that he did
nnt—but that there it is standing wide open to this
day, enabling those who list to look in when they
please and see how matters are managed in the
circumlocution office, and how the public time is
there consumed.

How many other official gentlemen in other
apartments of the great Circumlocution office will
feel disposed to bawl, " Shut that door" after the
retreating footsteps of "Finance," who has just
looked in upon them like CLENNAM, aud, like GLEN-
NAM, left the door wide open, for the purpose, we
presume, of course, as already intimated, of more
perfect " ventilation." The injunction, indeed,
seems to come forth this time in a sort of a choral
shout from four different directions simultaneously
—from the Foreign Office, from the Treasury Office,
from the Board of Trade Office, and from the office
of the Registrar of Merchant Seamen. Any one
who wants a good lorgnette to enable him,
no matter at what distance, to see clearly
in through those open doorways, may find
it supplied opportunely to hand by " Finance"
himself in another part of our impression of
this evening, in a double-barrelled communi-
cation to one of ozr contemporaries. Any one may
thus be enabled to see for himself at a glance, how
it is a good many other official gentlemen,
the cavil servants of the Crown, that is of
Circumlocution, Iv!le away their time, polish
their fowling pieces on bandanas, or spread
their marmalade with official ivory paper-
cutters. The spectacle is really worth looking
at for a few minutes. It is—as the Americans
might say—" cautionary!" All at the small
charge (upon the nation) annually (in salaries) of
(" Finance" tells us) £3,500,000 !
very nearly
Yonder, in one very big room in the Circumlocution
office, inscribed with the cabilistic word" Treasury"
of £54
—to the yearly tuneooo ! Yonder, in that ,
other bigger room, the one walled round with pigeon
f red tape (the sa-
holes and ankle deep in a litter o
• 'bed "Foreign-office")
creel precincts being here ruse
And 900! And so
at a cost every twelvemonth of ,
forth--as we look to the right and to the left
alter