The Sun.
London, England, 1857-11-24 00:00:00

TWO HOURS OF ILLUSIONS.

This entertainment, the peculiar features of which we
noticed when first introduced to the consideration of
tee public by Professor Wiljalba Frikell, at the 1101°-
vete-Two Rooms, sonic few evenings since, wee
pre-
seuteu last evening to a crowded• and brilliant audience
in Willis's Eoorns,"and ws.s received, as it deserved to bet
with unmixed satisfaction. It iv, in truth, the mot
finished uispiay of physical and natural magic that /I
have ever witnessed ; and performed, as the several
tricks are, without the aid of any apparatus, it is real
surprising how the senses are deceived by the ingenious
manipulations of this wonder-working Professor. Tb°
decapitatZd pigeon was again restored to animation ;
" The Oracle" told its tale, when called upon to do so.
will truthful accuracy ; the " charmed bullets” were
caught upon a silver salver by the Professor, instead et
their being lodged in his forehead, and, though 'het o°t
least, "Faust's Magic Cap" afforded our wizard soother
opportunity of presenting a "new California" to the
audience in the shape of hundreds of glitterieg cups,
which he drew from the aforesaid cap, or rather hat -7,
for the chapeau of a gentleman in the room was borrowed
for the occasion—with marvelous rapidity. In the
of the applause elicited by the cleverness of this
" illus.on," the Professor mane his bow to the audience.
Awongst the distinguished personages present were the
Siamese Princes, the Earl of Shaftesbury, Lord Rape'
Leigh, and other members of the nobility.

EXPORTS OF BREADSTUFFS FROM TIIE UNITED STATEO.
—4. t,,tsl exports o. breadstuffs from the United
m
States to Great Britain fro Sett. 1 to Nov. 10, 1857,
mein-dye, were as follow :—Flour, 209,937 barrels;
1,739,695 Lushels ; and corn, 427,355 bushels,
oeing an increase in the (xgorts of 11 ur, over the corre-
'Penlin period of 1856, of 30,325 barrels, but a de-
crease in wheat of 1,627,388 bu.beld, and oorn 1,140,029
"Ilhelds—Aew Xork Shipping and Commercial Gazette.,

MONEY IYIARKET

4ND

COMMERCIAL DITELLIGENCE.

CITY, Two O'CLOCK.

The Liverpool Cotton Market yesterday closed
With a steady appearance, and prices were well
maintained. The sales were estimated at 5,000
bales, 1,000 of which were taken for export, and
500 on speculation. The Railway Share Market
closed quietly, and values of all the leading stocks
are alrai?st nominal.

There is very little animation in the Colonial pro-
duce, but, as there are no additional failures, and
rather less difficulty is experienced in getting dis-
counts, the business of the week has commenced
with better prospects. The sales advertised are ❑ot
Very numerous. Sugaris dull, but the holders refuse
to accept the terms offered. The stock of this article
on the 21st inst., was 60,742 against 42,091, at the
same period in 1856. The value of most other
articles has undergone little alteration, but the
operations are so limited that the prices are little
better than nominal. Tallow is firmer, P.Y.C.
being 48s. 6d. on the spot.

The Bank of France appears to have recom-
menced its purchases of gold, and although that
metal commands a high premium, the operation
may be attended with profit, when the accommoda-
tion to the commercial public, which can be based

0* any additional supply, will yield 8,9, and 10
per cent. The total stock of bullion in the
Bank's coffers is now supposed to be about
1921 millions of francs, the augmentation during
the last few days, and which chiefly consisted of 5-
franc pieces, being about 3 million francs. The
Council took into consideration yesterday an appli-
cation for an advance to som- of the railway corn-
Panies upon the security of their obliga ions.
There is very little doing in the silver market,
and the purchases on the Continent continue on a
limited scale. Birs are quoted ss. lid. per ounce
standard. It is expected that the steamer on the
4th proximo will take ait a very small amount.
The Tagus from the Peninsula has brought
837321. in specie.
The applications for discount at the Bank of
England are not of that pressing character which
was apparent last week, but the demand is never-
theless sufficiently active to keep the market in a
stringent condition. In Lombard-street the busi-
ness transacted is comparatively small, but even
there a greater willingness is shown to negotiate
approved bills.
A further addition was made to the Bank's stock
of bullion yesterday, 150,0001. in Australian, Rus-
amai, and other gold having been sold to autho-
rities. During the last ten days about three-
quarters of a million sterling have been thus dis-
posed of, and the next balance-sheet will probably
show an improvement in this department.
A large and influential house connected with the
trade of Hamburg is stated to be in difficulties.
Their liabilities are considerable.
The English Stock Market has been rather firmer
to-day, but the transactions have been on a limited
scale. A better tone has been occasioned by the
Mies of gold to the Bank and the improved
feeling in commercial circles. The near approach
of the period when Parliament is to as-
unable, however, deters many from operating
who otherwise would speculate for an advance.
Consols for transfer have been 891 for money,
and 891 90 for account. The present quotations
are 891 90 and 90 to 90k respectively. The New
Threes are 881 89 ; the Reduced, 831 The New
2 per Cents., 742 ; and Long Annuities, 1 15-16.
Exchequer Bills are 13s. to 7s. die. ; ditto Bonds,
974 ; and Bank Stock, 212 214.

Foreign Stocks are very inactive, and prices are
generally firm. Turkish 6 per Cents. are sm ;
Ditto 4 per Cents. 97i ; Brazilian 5 per Cents. 98;
Ditto 4i per Cents. 97 ; Chilian 6 per Cents. 102 ;
Russian 5 per Cents. 1051 106 ; Spanish New De-
ferred 25i ; and Dutch 4 per Cents., 96k.
The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 5 to 6 ; Mexi-
can, 18a ; Peruvian 4i per Cents., 74 76 ; ditto
3 per Cents., —— ; Portuguese 3 per Cents.,
42 43k ; Russian 5 per Cents., 104 106 ; Ditto 4i
per Cents., ; Spanish 3 per Cents., 404 41 ;
ditto Deferred, 25 25k.

In the Railway Share Market business has been
Wiry quiet, with a slight downward tendency in
prices for some of the prise pal lines. Caledonian,
Eastern Counties, Lancashire and Yorkshire, and
North British declined ss. ; and Brighton 1/. ;
North-Western, South-Western, and South-East-
ern improved about 10s. The Foreign lines are
almost neglected. Dutch Rhenish declined about
N. In the Colonial undertakings there was a
slight improvement. East Indian advanced 10s. ;
Grand Trunk of Canada, 105.; and Great Indian
Peninsula, ss.
Miring Shares are quiet. Wheal Edwards are
quoted 7 ; Sortridge Consols, 21 ; and Par Con-
sols, 1.91.
Joint-Stook Bank and Miscellaneous Shares are Icv,
rather firmer. London Joint-Stock improved 1/. ;
London and Westminster, 2/. ; and Union of Lon- a
don, 1/. Royal Mail Steam have improved 10s. 20
20

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE o'CLOcK.
( Iron he Otlietal List.) _ _

. -
Business dote.
I3*lik Stock ' 214 12
1? Pe" 'IA. Peduced Atiouitlrs
Per t't,t. 1 'r.r,ws. ",nnaitief .
IT 'w .
por Cont. Aunnit!es 9l i a 9 Si
New 2i per Cent. Annuities 7i
Lout-! Annuities, expire Jac. 186 U.. l4l-16
Ditto 30 Years, expire sth Jnn., 1869 2 3-16
Ditto 30 Years, expire sth April, 18t5.. 17 3-16
Col sols for Account B9l 903
Et i.kograr !lino, !?;:i
£lOOO .
Pfieci
8 Itli ,
•
Exchequer Bowls, 1958,'3, per Cent.... --
-...lDitto, 1k 459
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Brazilian 5 per Cent..
Ditto 1852, 4i per Cent. .. 97
Chilian Bonds, 6 per Cent lO2
Busiian Honda, 1622, L St., 5 per Con —
Ditto Account
Spanish_ :,Dugs, 3 per Cont.
Ditto New Deferred, 3 per Cen'.
Ditto Account
Turkish i ends, , par cent
Ditto Guaranteed, 1 per Cent. ........ 973
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Dutch Exli,ange, 2,1 per Cen:,., 12 Guilders
`Do. 4 per Cent. Certificates
TWO O'CLOCK.
Consols, money
Consols account....

MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

HAY MARKETS.

SurrnriELD.—Meadow hay, 21 10s to 41 Os; clover,
31 10s to 51 Os: and straw. 1/ Ss to 17 10s per load.
A moderate supply, and a sluggish demand.
CUMBERLAND. —Meadow hay, 21 8, to 41 OS ; clover,
31 8s to 51 Os ; and straw. 11 4s to 11 103 per load.
Supply moderate, and trade dull.
WIIITEOHAPEL.—Meadow hay, 21 84 to 41 Os ; clover,
Si 8s to 51 Os ; and straw. l/ 4, to li 9a per load,
A slow inquiry, at barely stationary prices.

COLONIAL.
TEA. --The demand continues very limited. A few
transactions, however, have taken place in common con-
gou at is per lb. short prompt.
SUGAR.—The market is inactive, and but few dealings
have been reported. Previous rates are barely supported.
In the refined market prices are steady, owing to the
scarcity of dried goods. Prices ranged from 42s to 48s,
end fine Blrbadoes 283 to 36s per cwt.
COFFEE.—The market continues steady. Plantation
Ceylon ,ealises fully late rates.
RICE. -There is very little business doing, and no alte-
ration whatever can be reported in prices.
FRUIT.—New currants have been active, and at rather
easier rates, viz., 50s per cwt. Good Valentia raisins are
steady, at 603 per cwt.
SALTPETRE.— The market is very quiet. English re-
fine 4 is "ow quoted at 45s to 463 per cwt.
ket. p
TALLow. —Rathermore firmness is apparent in the mar-
on the spot, 48s 6d ; January to March, 495;
Australian beef, 453 ; town tallow, 48s 3d per cwt.

A meeting of creditors of Mr. F. C. Perry, of the
Rough Hay Furnaces, was hell on Saturday at Wolver-
hampton, when a composition of 13s. in the pound was
proposed, payable either under the inspection of trus-
thtees o
ree i t whom tnAahnentshe
at estate should be conveyed, or in
four, eight, and twelve months
respectively, with a guarantee. Aft r a lone discussion
the meeting was adjourned to the
Bth of December.
The liabilities were stated to be 6'
and the nomi-
nal assets 54,7051.
FRIGHTFUL STREET ACCIDENT —Yesterday morning
as a tradesman residing in Hanover-street, Long-acre,
was passing Long-acre, he trod on a piece of orange
peel, and slipped off the kerb on to the roadway, just as
a heavily laden dray was passing, and the wheels went
over both hie lege, which were completely shed.