The Sun.
London, England, 1857-10-28 00:00:00

LITERATURE.

Portrait of General havelock, K. 0.8. Gambart

and Co., Berners-street.
This portrait forms a peculiarly attractive and
interesting subject at the present period, when the
gallant soldier it represents is exhibiting his courage
and wisdom on one of the most frightful and re-
volting battle-fields ever mapped out in the blood-
stained pages of civilised history. The countenance
of General Havelock combines in its intelligent ex-
pression strength of physical energy, acuteness of
perception, validity of decision, and vigorous
intellect—qualifications thoroughly calculated to
render him the fitting man to retrieve the discredit
of our national war policy, re-establish our com-
mercial security, and restore tho blessing of peace
to the innocent and helpless.
The likeness is executed with masterly delineation
of character and delicate artistic finish, and con-
stitutes a valuable addition to our list of real
British Heroes.

QUICK PASSAGE TO INDIA.

TO THE EDITOR. OF THE SUN.

Sia,—The telegram from India in-This Sun of thin
day announces the arrival of the Thebes screw steamer
at Gage on the 3d October, but does not notice that
vessel's very rapid passage, which, including stoppages
at St. Vincent's and the Cape of Good Hope, only oc-
cupied 64 days, the vessel having sailed front Kingstown
on the 31st of July.
We think it but an act of justice to the builders of
the Thebes (ISlessra. W. Denny and Brothers, of Dum-
barton) that this fact should be made known at a time
when the public are so anxiously watching the relative
performances of the screw steamers and sailing vessels
in the Indian transport service.—We are, Sir, your obe-
disat servants,

G. AND A. HERRING AND CO.
12, Old Broad-street, Oct. 27.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Frascati (Saville House), Oct. 27, 1857.
SIR, —ln your report of the disturbance caused here
last night by Mr. Charles Preston, Mr. Charles Lang-
ham, and a female, there is an inaccuracy, which I trust
to your sense of justice to rectify.
Your reporter states (speaking of me), that " he went
to the spot and was told by one of the waiters that they
had been treating the female artistes with champagne,
which was contrary to the rules of the place." The fact
is, the offer toas made, and declined ; for it is the rule in
my establi.hment to keep the artistes as distinct from
the audience as in a theatre, my object being to provide
intellectual enjoyment, and not to pander to sensual de-
sires, and always—as far as it is practicable—to exclude
improper characters.--I have the honour to be, sir, your
very obedient servent,

THOS. WM. O'KEEFE.

MARKET NEWS.—{This Da:

CORN EXCHANGE.
Although the supply of English wheat in to-day's mar.
ket was but moderate, the demand for all kinds ruled
heavy. In prices, however, compared with Monday, no
change took place.
An increased supply of foreign wheat was on offer in
fair condition. Great heaviness prevailed in the inquiry,
and to have forced sales further depressed rates must have
been submitted.
We had a heavy inquiry for barley, at Monday's de-
cline. The malt trade was dull, and prices had a down-
ward tendency.

The show of oats was very large, and the oat trade ruled
heavy, at barely stationary prices.
Beans, peas, and flour changed hand■ slowly, at barely
lato rates.

ARRIVALS TRIS WEER.
Wheat. Barley. Malt.
English 1,240 90 1,450
Irish —

Oats.

Flour:
1,320

Foreign 19,010 15,930

11,110

34,880 11,160 big.
270 acks.

BOROUGH HOP.
Fine new bops are in fair request, at full prices. In
other kinds very little is doing.

WHITECHAPEL.

The trade generally ruled steady, as follows :—Beef, from
3s Od to 4s 6d ; mutton, 3s 4,l to 4s 8d ; veal, 48 Od to
4a 1d0; pork, 3s 6d to 5s 4d per 81bs. by the carcase.

ILLNESS OF THE EARL OF ABERDRRN.—The state of
Lord Aberdeen's health is causing much anxiety to his
friends. On Saturday afternoon he became so suddenly
and seriously ill with obstruction of the bowels (an old
complaint), that two of the leading Aberdeen physicians
were sent for from Haddo House ; and on Sunday the
relatives of the noble lord were summoned by telegraph.
On Monday forenoon his lordship was reported to be
somewhat better.
ARRIVAL OF THE SIAMESE EMBASSY.—PORTSMOUTH,
Tuesday Night.—Her Majesty's steam-ship Caradoc
came into harbour this afternoon, having on board the
members of the Siamese Embassy, The disembarkation
is deferred until to-morrow morning. The State apart-
-nents at the George Hotel have been engaged for the
exclusive accommodation of the Embassy, which consists
of representatives from the King of Siam and from the
King Deputy ; and the magnificent presents destined
for her Majesty are under the care of a third Special
Commissioner. The suite consists of upwards of 20
attendants.