The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-27 00:00:00

THE MOVERS AND SECONDERS OF THE

ADDRESS.

People will have it that it is a practical joke of our
venerable jester, the Premier ; meant to show that be
looks upon the art of governing a score and a half millions
of men and women as the merest child-play. Why else,
it is naturally asked, should he fix on four persons, each
young enough to be his own grandson, and some of a still
remoter consanguinity I Who are they ? In the Peers,
the mover is the Earl of Cork, born the year before the
Reform Bill ; and how long ago that is none of us need
feel very antiquated at remembering with tolerable vivid-
ness. The seconder is Earl Cowper, Lady Palmerston's
grandson, five years younger than the other earl. In the
Comment', we have a brace of baronets—significant of
the democratic tendency of the session, to begin with.
One is Sir John Ramsdell, a couple of years thejunior of
the coronetted Cork ; the other is Sir Andrew Agnew,
who is quite the Nestor of the quartett, being nearly
forty. Yet it is his nomination which seems to
stamp the whole affair with premeditated facetiousness.
Tue notion of Sir Andrew Agnew, son of the Sir Andrew
Agnew, being chosen by the Minister who patronises
polkas in the Parks on Sundays, and who snubbed the
Cameronian Pound Texts for lecturing him on such Pa-
ganised profligacy, is really too rich for chance, and must
have been designed. Besides, this Sir Andrew is not
that Andrew's Offspring, in face and figure, as well as in
name and blood. Now the apparition of such a person in
a court costume, silk stockings, knee breeches and
buckles, bag wig, cocked hat, sword, and so forth, would
assuredly surfeit her Majesty of all taste for private thea-
tricals for ever, as no stage comicality could possibly
come up to so ticklish a tableau, so side-spliting a spec-
tacle. Luckiiy for her Majes'y's gravity, as well as
her health in her present situation, she won't open Par•
liarnent, and therefore won't see the Wigtown wonder
thus arrayed, as she would do while sitting on the throne
and he standing at the bar, in front of her " faithful
Commons."—Liverpool Albion.

LitieoLE's-INN, Jan. 26.—The undermentioned
gentlemen were this day called to the degree of Bar-
rister-at-Law by the Hon. Society of Lincoln's-inn,
viz , Thomas Waraker, Esq. ; John Ed wards, Esq. ;
John Gnats Antrobus, E•q. ; Eiward Macnaghten,
E•q ; Ed ward Cutler, jun., E•q. ; Messing Thomas
Laxton, E;q. ; Sydney Crawahay, Esq. ; Edward
Dwyer, Esq., and Theodore Lavalliere, Esq.
MIDDLE TEMPLE —BARRISTERS-AT-LAW.—Jan. 26.—
Tee undermentioned gentlemen •4ere this day called to
the degree of the utter bar :—William Ritchie, Esq., of
Scone Perth, Yen Diemen's Land (holder of the Student-
ship awarded by the Council of Legal Education, Hilary
Term, 1857), the sixth son of the late Thomas Ritchie,
lieutenant in her Majesty's navy ; Randal Francis
Tongue, of Aldridge, near Walsall, the eldest son of
Edward Tongue, Esq., of Aldridge, in the county of
Stafford ; James William Branson, of Madras, the third
eon of John Edward Branson, Esq., late of Madras,
deceased.
INNER TEMPLE, January 26.—The undermentioned
gentlemen were this day called to the bar by the Hon.
Society of the Inner Temple :—Alfred George Marten,
Esq (certificate of Honour), 8.A., S.C.L. ; Thomas
Bendyshe, Esq:, M.A. ; Vernon Lushington, Esq.'
S C. L. ; William Alexander Neel, Esq., B.A. ; Richard
Thomas Tidswell, Elq., B.A. ; James Croome, Esq.,
MLA , an I R ,per Wester, Esq., B.A.
GRAY'S-INN, January 26 —At a Pension of the Hon.
Society of Gray's-inn, holden this day, Charles Kennedy,
Esq., 8.A., was called to the degree of barrister-at-law.
THE TEA TRADE, Jan. 26.—The deliveries in London
estimated for the week were 594,5781 b, being a decrease
of 48,2491 b. compared with the previous statement.
The mining news from California is favourable. There
had been large arrivals of merchandise at San Francisco,
and the markets were overstocked and dull.
A further sum of 100,0001. in gold was taken from
the Bank yesterday for exportation to the Continent in
payment for silver.
The Hamburg letters mention that the rate of discount
has receded to 5. per cent., and that the exchange has
a favourable appearance.
The performance of Schiller'e drama of "William Tell"
has been prohibited, for the present, at the Theatre
Royal at Munich.
SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY.—" Elijah " will be per-
formed at Exeter-hall on Friday next, and "Athens" "
and the " Stabat Mater" on the following Friday, these
being the last engagements of Madame Clara Novelle.
prior to a professional tour in Germany.
The Governor of Ohio in his message states that the
receipts of the State for the year were 3,538,353 dole.,
and the expenditure 3,189,600 dole., being less by
380,665 dots. than the year preceding, and leaving a
balance in the Treasury of 579,3531.
ARMITAGE, THE CRICKETER.--Our cricketing readers
will learn with much regret the announcement of the
death of this much-respected cricketer, who expired on
Monday, the 12th inst., at Yorkshire, at the early age of
32. He has left a widow and one son seven years
of age.
1V RECK IN THE CHANNEL.—LIVERPOOL, Monday....-
The ship ashore in Rhos Bay, reported yesterday, was
not the Tonawanda, from Philadelphia (which has since
arrived), but the Marian, for Antigua, owned by the
present Mayor of Liverpool. She is in a dangerous
position, but two of the most powerful steam-tugs be-
longing to the port have gone to her assistance, and
hopes are entertained that she will be got off.
MEETING OF THE MANCHESTER PARTY.—At the annual
gentleman
meetingTnebstiHelt of the Manchester.
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L. ondAdeopnli:ettincludingfrom Mr.mber.
Bright, dated from Cannes, is also to be read. The hon.
Another steam-tug, with a secondot: TYNE.—SOUTHAMPTON,
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fromy.—
the Tyne, arrived in the docks this morning. The Col-
lector of Customs had an interview with the borough
magistrates this morning relative to the official inquiry
into the circumstances attendant upon the stranding of
the Tyne, which was fixed to commence on Thursday
morning, at 11 o'clock, at the Town-hall.
CoMMUNICATION WITH NEWFOUNDLAND.—The Cork
Reporter announces that Mr. John Shea, J.P., has been
appointed agent in Ireland on behalf of the Government
of Newfoundland to negotiate with some of the principal
shipowners a system of direct steam communication
monthly between Great )Britain and that Colony.
A gold medal has been graciously conferred by his
Majesty the King of the Belgians on Mr. Robert Bell,
"in consideration of his valuable literary labours." This
recognition of the service of an English writer is one of
many proofs which his Majesty has given of the great
interest he takes in the progress of our literature.—
Literary Gazette.
torhpsep
The New York Board of Councillors had resolved to'
give an official
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h feMajesty'sin o
paying
lomotion
on the ground
ship Retribution, in the event of their arriving there.
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red-hot
twelcomeat
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councillornot
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Queen Victoria. The officers of the Brooklyn
idea
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navy yard are preparing to give the Britishers a warm
reception. The press, too, is unanitnotain expressing
friendly sentiments towards this country for its recep-
tion of Captain Hartstein.

THE CONVICT AGAR.-It is said, upon good authority,
that it iv the intention of the Government to grant Agar,
the approver, a pardon on the condition that he shall
leave this country, and it will be void if he returns to
England. This proceeding, it is understood, is not
taken on account of his having given evidence to convict
his companions in the bullion robbery, but it is owing to
the belief from inquiries that have been made and a
variety of facts that have come to the knowledge of the
authorities, that he really was not guilty of the forgery
fur which he was convicted and sentenced to transporta-
tion for life, and that the transaction was a " plant "
upon him for the purpose of getting him out of the way-
. TELE POSTAL bevisforis.—Would it not be useful to
mark either on or close to the name of each street the
letter of the district to which it belongs ? Many of the
lames of the London streets might be renovated with
advantage at the same time, for in some instances the
letters seem to have dropped,' and in others they are so
weatherbeaten that it requires young and sharp eyes to
decipher them with comfort even in the daytime. At
night it is a hopeless task, for often the gas lamps are
so arranged that not even a faint ray is shed upon the
street-mark ; and this circumstance is just as inconve-
nient tor cab as foot passengers. Might it not be pos-
sible to devise some sort of lamp which would show us
up the name of the street, and at the same time illumi-
nate the footpath ? The Builder,

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M ONEY MARKET

AND
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, Two O'CLOCK.

Advices from Liverpool state that the Cotton
Market yesterday closed firmly, with less excite-
ment, but prices rernair.ed at the advance of id.
per lb. on American descriptions. The sales com-
prised 10,000 bales. The Railway Share Market
is quiet at steady prices.
The news received from China by the Overland
Mail caused a further advance in the price of tea
yesterday. Sales of common congou were effected
at ls. lid. to ls. lid., and if hostilities continue a
further improvement is expected. An active spe-
culative business, is in progress and the market is
sparingly supplied. In silk also there have been
numerous operations at eithanc:ed rates.
The accounts from the United States, per
steamer Niagara, report continued activity in the
demand for money at New York, the latest official
return published by the Banks iu that city having
exhibited an increase of 200,212/. in the loans and
discounts. The specie was rather smaller, but
large remittances from California were soon anti-
cipated, which would more than make up the
deficiency. Trade was very active, and no imme-
diate return to ease in the discount market was
therefore expected. During the week ending the
9th inst. the value of the imports exceeded that of
the exports by 307,5171.

Some of the continental money markets are
slowly recovering from the effects of the late pro-
tracted pressure. The latest advices report a further
decline in the rate of discount at Hamburg, which
now only amounts to' 5i per cent , and a further
improvement is anticipated. At Paris there is a
more cheerful feeling, but no reduction in the
terms has yet taken place.
The efflux of gold to the Continent seems to be
increasing, about 100,0001. having been sent from
the Bank of England yesterday. If these with-
drawals are not speedily checked the metallic de-
posit sin Threadneedle-street will soon be reduced to
a very low figure, especially as there are no arrivals
front Australia, America, or Mexico. There is
Consequently some probability of the Bank direc-
tors being compelled to raise the rate of discount
next Thursday, as in addition to this drain the
applications for discounts ara becoming exceedingly
active as the end of the month approaches. In
banking circles there is a confident expectation of
some restrictions being at once imposed, so that the
views recently entertained relative to a return of
financial ease are likely to be proved incorrect.
On the Stock Exchange a good inquiry exists at
6i to 6 per cent.
This day a quarterly meeting of the Sortridge Con-
sols Mine was held, at which a report was printed,
showing that the profit made iu the three months
Waa 1,5641. There was no dividend on the
occasion .

The English Funds are heavy, owing to some
large sales having been effected. The unfavourable
features which the Money Market presents encou-
rages “Bear" operations, and in many in-
stances those who have operated for a rise
are now closing their accounts. A decline of
about per cent. has taken place, and in
the face of increased pressure for money and the
drain of specie, the prices may be said to be ex-
ceedingly firm. Consols for money have been
93i and 93i 4, while for the account the deal.
ings have been at 931 I, and at 934 I. The price for
March is about 94. Exchequer Bills of 500 i.
each are Is. to 2s. discount. The New Threes
are 94 to 941, the Reduced 9311 to 94, and the
Now 21 per Cent. 761 to 78. Bank Stock is 2174,
and East Tndia ditto 219.

Foreign Stocks are exceedingly dull, and gene-
rally lower. Turkish 6 per Cents. are 94i
Spanish 3 per Cents. 40 to 40k, and Portuguese 3
per Cents. 44g. Russian 5 per Cents. have risen
to 1081 and the 4i per Cents. 96i. Venezuela
Bonds are marked 361.

The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 61 ; Mexi-
can, 211 ; Peruvian, 78 79 ; ditto 3 per Cents.,
65 6 ; Portuguese 3 per Cents., 43 5 ; Russian
5 per Cents., 106 8 ; ditto 4 per Cents., 95 7 ,
Spanish 3 per Cents., 391 40 ; ditto New Deferred,
231 ; ditto Certificates, 51 6 ; ditto Passive,
5f 6.
A moderate business has been transacted in
Railway Shares, but prices in most instances have
shown a decline of about 1 per Cent. Caledonian
receded 58., Eastern Counties 55., Brighton 10s.,
North-Western 55., Manchester, Sheffield, and
Lincoln 55., North British 10s., and South-Eastern
ss. Great Northern, Midland, and North Eastern
Berwick, maintain fully previousquotations. The
French lines are inactive. Great Central of
France declined about 55., and Antwerp
and Rotterdam about 58. Grand Trunk of
Canada receded 10s. to 155., and East
Indian about ss. For English and Foreign
Mining Shares prices have been supported. Alfred
Consols improved about 58., and North Wheal
Bassets ss. Cobbre,Copper brought former values.
Joint-Stock Bank and Miscellaneous Shares
show but little variation from yesterday's quota-
tions. English, Scottish, and Australian Char-
tered, and Union of London have improved 55.2
and Peninsular and Oriental Steam, 10s.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY LT ON h i'cLo,
(from the Official List:)

I,ntonet • done
Bank Stock
3 per Qent. Beduced Annuites...
3 psr Cent tonsole Aomutiet, 931 i I i
New 3 per Cent. Annuities 94A f 4
New 24 per Cent. Annuities
India Stock
India Bonds, 1:101)0
Ditto, under £lOOO 2 d
Console for Account ..... .. 93a i
Bzeb.equer Bills, 24d
it100(1 ..........
X5OO ........ ..
1, 2 d
small . .......................
...............
Ditto Bonds, 1858, 34. .. . t.
PRICES OE FOREIGI'i 99
imeliNl;S AT ONE (Y1,!1,(,' k .
Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent., Con. 1841
Ditto 1853, 3 per Cent,,
Ditto Account ... ................
gi :.E .. ; ..
Russian Bonds, 1822, p:
Ditto, 4i per Cent. •
...... I. P r Cent lOB4 i i
Bp tat t, h i-sowds, :4 per (:ent .. ..
..................... Kt
Ditto Account .............. .... '"-•
...
...
Tnrkibli ()rids, 6 per cent.,.
.. ... .. 40 .
.. .
f
Ditto Account .. ........................... 7
Venezuela Bonds, 4i per Cent
................... - ' 94A ' g
Ditto Account .......... ....................... ---36,
Dividends on the above payable In Lon.,, n.
TWO O'CLOCK.
C'.nsols, money 933 i
Ditto Account
Ditto March Account

STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATES IN THE WEST INDIES._
As much as 27,9131. was paid in the year ended March
to stipendiary magistrates in the West Indies.
The Indian exchanges yesterday reported by telegraph
present no alteration beyond a slight increase of firmness,
which will tend further to encourage shipments of silver
from this side. The quotations were 2s. 2d. to id. at
Bombay, and 2s. 2,1,1. to 7.161 at Calcutta. From
China the additional particulars received, via 'Trieste,
and dated Hong Kong, Dec. 16, show the exports of
tea to date to hate been 35,000,000. b., against
48,500,0001 b. at the corresponding period of the pre-
view year. Of silk there were 48,000 bales, against,
22,600 in 1855. The settlemen's of silk were 60,000
bales, and prices were 20 dols higher. Trade at Shang-
hai and Foochow was going on without interruption
THE FIVE GREAT LAKES OF NORTH A MEAlCA.—Ac-
cording to the Quebec Chronicle the Five Great Lakes of
Nfouortdh America have recently been surveyed, and it is
Then totth:l"hey cover an area of 90,000 square miles.
length of the five lakes is 1,534 miles. Lake
Superior, at ita
breadth is 160 miles
length, is 355 miles ; its greatest
above the sea, 627 f" ; mean depth, 988 feet; elevation
Michigan is 360 miles
; area, 32,000 square miles. Lake
miles ; its mean es long ; its greatest breadth is 108
area, 20,000 p qmu
ial depthrees miles.
i t
is 900 feet ; elevation, 687 feet ;
length, is 200 Lake Huron, in its greatest
seigreatest breadth is 160 miles ;
mean depth, 300 feet;Erieevation, E 74 feet ; area, 20,000
square mile-. Lake
250 miles long ; greatest
breadth, 80 miles ;mean de '5
miles
;elevation,ie.onuLbarkeeadOthntiasr6ios
miles
feet length of 180 miles,
mean depth, 500 feet ;
feet ; area, 6 006 square miles ti above the ocean, 262
SHAKSPERE'S House.—The Birmin• ,L ,
eazette states
Tgitratford-upon-
that a meeting of the trustees, held at
Avon on Wedesday last —present
oil etehleern.,(siev..ee„,
Messrs. Flower, R. H. Hobbs, and R. 13. IC'ingsleY and
ral tenders were received for the demolpitialooo
the "poet.
and cottages that surround the birth-
The work will be effected through the munificenceo
jl of Mr.
John Shakspere. The tender of Mr Win
accepted, and a contract entered into for the recalt°onvawlaof
the prernivel Within one month.

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