The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-15 00:00:00

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

WIIITEHAVEL—The town is placarded with an addrege
inviting the electors to declare their attachment to the
n to
cause of freedom of election--the right of every ma
vote according to his conscience—by sending a requisi•
who
tion to their townsman, William Nicholson, Esq.,
first planted the ballot in the British dominions, to conle
fortyard and canvass the borough. Mr. Nicholson lot
we believe, a native of Whitehaven, and ex-premier of
the Colony of Victoria, in which c:Aony he introduced
a measure establishing vote by ballot at elections for
the coloni:il parliament.
BIICKINGEEAMSHIRB.—There are already two condi'
dates in the fi.ld, Mr. W. G.-Cavendish, the son of the
retiring member, in tha Whig interest; and Captain 0:
J. B. Hamilton, formerly member of the borough of
Aylesbury, in the Conservative cause. It is 'doubted
whether any serious opposition will be offered to Mr.
Cavendi.,h'e return.
ELGIN.—We (Elgin Courier) regret to announce that
Mr. G. S. Duff has, on account of continued ill-health,e
resigned the representation of the Elgin Burghs. Th
only candidate yet in,the field for the vacant seat is Mr.
M. Grant Duff, younger, of Eden.

COLONEL GREATLIED.—Vie regret eto learn that the
recent telegram, which has brought home the tidings 4
Colonel Greathed's successful and sell-sustained vic-
tories, has brought to his fr:eods and raations the
melancholy news of the death of his wife, to wile°
he had been married several years. That inestim•
able lady, who was a relative of the family of Sir
Brod wick Hartwell, Bart., died at Simla from the effects
of a lingering attack of Indian fever, brought on blt
anxiety on acoount of her husband, whom she had nat
seen since he pried company with her in the Course
_ol_
last June. Mrs, Hervey Greathed, the widow of the
late commissioner at Meerut, is on her way to England.
We observe with much regret the name of another
brother, Lieutenant William Wilberfore Harris Great*
hed, of the Bengal Engineers, and formerly consultia
engineer to the Government at Calcutta, returned arnecg
the list of those who were severely wounded at Oa
storming of Delhi. We believe that his right band OA
been entirely disabled, having been struck by a chance
shot as he entered one of the breaches in the walls.
TREMENDOUS ROBBERY OF GOLD AND SILVER WATOlart
JEWELLERY, &0., AT SWANSEA.—An extensive tobneu
was perpetrated on Friday at ,"the residence of girl
Rayner, watch and chronometer manufacturer and g(?,:l•
silversmith, Castle-Areet,Swansea. The thieves earri7b
off about seventy gold watches, several of them 101 of
201. and 25/. each, nearly 130 silver watchers, soma
them very valuable ones, a number of gold rings, ni!ei;
of them set with diamonds and other precious stor.ter
various articles of jewellery, and a 'number of °Laued
watches belonging to the inhabitants of Swansea res
its neighbourhood, which bad been sent to Mr. Ear° a
•
establishment for the purpose of being repair Led
iefeo
regulated. The depredation was effected and the tu for,
made their escape in the most noiseless manner, ill
although there were three or four persons sleeping' 5y
the house at the time, uoue of them were in all ueep
disturbed The amount of Mr. Rayner's loss haso
variously estimated at from SOO/. to 1,6001. It ca
fall short, we fear, of the larger sum. fot
CHLOROFORM. " But hark I the bell rings
operations.' The students swarm into the tblitli;
scramble over the rails, and shoulder each other &W
to occupy all the best places. In five militates Yo
cart hear a pin drop, so rapidly does silence 101101.,.00
the entry of the 4case.', A simple towel and a colt:ull:et
fluid rob the scene of that ordeal for the nerves' tto
congelation of the blood flame solemn aPPewd•nlf
heaven's throne for mercy and forgiveness—so fore'
re,
moved, and every eye is on the strain to mark
dwelt upon by the slier writers. A leg has t° "I+
the zrof
sinus, Numerous sponges thirst for the blood necesse,bt,
abstracted ; keen-edged instruments have their brto
ness soiled but for an instant ; and to that taper liv::',er
and steady arm too many men have owed their 0:31i
ua now to fear their cunning. The solemn litie.bl,9 hint
broken by the spasmodic, laughs and 0,1
of the patient ;or by his pursuiug previou
thought ; and when be recovers from his trance,h
bra
himself in his bed, and will scarcely believe, tr". 010
train
sensations, that he has lost the effending member _lth
ppress: ef
operator makes a few commente, and so
the rest, until he has finished his professional task.
goes on
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Mu atinc.
"llospiW Life," London, UnivcrJ g

MONEY MARKET

COVID/lIMNAL 1N `l' o',U,TGaticks.

CITY, Two o'CLocr:

Accounts from Liverpool report that the Cotton
Market yesterday closed with a quiet appearance,
and prices were without any material change.
The sales were estimated at about 2,500 bales.
The Railway Share Market closed flatly, at merely
nominal values.
There is very little animation in the markets for
roreiga and Colonial produce, and owing to the
.dulness of trade, the tendency of prices is still fur-
ther to recede. Of sugar, moderate public sales are
advertised, although the demand is limited, and it
is generally thought that lower rates will be estab-
lished. Coffee remains very dull, but no altera-
tion in values can be reported. Rum is inactive ;
and rice is firmly held. The market for tea has
iraproved, and medium Congou has risen per lb.
above the lowest point recently attained. Saltpetre
still attracts few buyers ; and tallow is firmer. In
other articles the transactions are confined to im-
mediate wants, and values generally remain un-
altered.
Nearly 400,0001. in gold was taken into the Bank
Yesterday, and owing to the arrival from America,
and the remainder of the gold by the Essex, there
still a moderate supply on hand available for the
same purpose. Amidst the gloom occasioned by
the commercial failures, and ihe continued dearness
of Money, this influx, being indicative of an im-
provement in our prospects, exerts a beneficial
influence. As the bullion and the reserve must be-
come much larger before the authorities can lower
the terms of discount, the rapidity of this specie
movement encourages a hope that the reduction may
soon take place. Already the addition since the last
weekly return was made up must be morAhan
half a million sterling, and .as the pressure for ac-
commodation is certainly lighter, it is imagined
that the reserve has also been strengthened.
The market for silver is tolerably firm, owing
to the demand for liambro, but the requirements
on Indian account are still comparatively moderate.
Large remittances to the Continent for the obtain-
Ment of supplies of this metal may thus be pre-
vented.

During the month of November the receipts of
specie at Now York, Boston, and New Orleans
Were 10,745,417 dols., and the shipments only
3,329,910 dols. The increase in the Banks' vaults
Vas at the rate of about a million dollars a-week,
and 9n the 28th ult. the total stock retained in
these establishmen's was 24,303,145 dols., or not
far short of 5,000,0001. At the same time the loans
and discounts were reduced t.) 94,963,130 dds. ;
Irhereas in August last they exceeded 122,000,000
"s• As the exchange on Englsnd was firmer, it
a expected that we shall now receive regular
"PPlies of specie.

There is a moderate demand for money, but iq
Lotabard-street first-class paper is negotiated at a
fraction under the Bank rate.
The GreatNoithern dividend warrants have been
Issued to-day.
The Market for English Securities has been
rather heavy to-day, but the variation is unimpor-
tant. Sales have again predominated, and hence
the flatness of the quotations. There is very lit,le
business in progress, but most of the speculatoi s
are firm, and refrain fcom entering into
fresh
transactions. Consols are 91 being
per cent. lower than yesterday. The continued
Illfiux of gold into the Bank keeps up the market,
"specially as it is expected to expedite a reduction
111 the terms of discount. The New Threes are
9lt the Reduced 91t g, and Long Annuities
(1859) 1 13-16. Exchequer Bills are 3s. discount
2
i4)181 Par ; ditto Bonds, 98i ; and Bank Stock 2171

In
the Poreign Stock Market business is rather
tore active, but prices remain unaltered. Turkish
6 per Cents. are 94 ; ditto 4 per Cents., 99i ; Mexi-
can 3 per Cents., 181 ; Peruvian 41 per Cents., 75 ;
Portuguese 3 per Cents., 431 44 ; Russian 5 per
Cents., 104 ; ditto 4 per Cents., 96i 97 ; and
Spanish New Deferred, 25f.
The following are the nominal prices of Foreign
Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 5 6 ; Mexi-
can, 181 19 ; Peruvian 4i per Cents., 74
76 ; ditto 3 per Cents., 50 52 ; Portuguese 3 per
Cents., 43i 441 ; Russian 5 per Cents, 103 105 ;
do. ati per Cents., 95 97 ; Spanish 3 per Cents.,
40t 411 ; ditto New Deferred, 251 1.
The Railway Share Market this morning has been
rather firmer, owing to the arrangements for the
settlement of the accounts being now nearly com-
pleted. In some of the leading lines an improve-
ment of about Ito per cent. may b.) reported.
Caledonian and Midland advanced ss. ; Great Wee-
tern, Lancashire and Yorkshire, North Eastern
(Berwick) and North E istern (Leeds),los. The other
lines dealt in realised about former quotations.
The Foreign and Colonial lines are inactive, and
Vut little variation can be noticed in values.
Grand Trunk of Canada improved about 11. ;
East Indian about ss. ; Great Western of Canada
declined ss. ;. and Geelong and Melt:ourne, ss.
Joint Stock Banks are flat. Loudon and West,
Minster have receded 1/. ; and Union of London,
158, to 1/.
In the Miscellaneous Market, Electric Telegraph
improved about 1/. ; and South Australin Land
declined 15s.

BRITISH FUNDS.—CLOSING. PRICES—THIS DAY.
( from the Officull Ltst,)
Puginevrdore.
Sank Stock
"41 ntr Cout. 17..eclueed
New per Cont. Annuities 9l-4 3 A
Lois;,. Auouities, expiro t Maui. 1883..
Ditto 30 Years, expire 10th Oct., 1859 1 13-16
OuLsols liceo4La
EirtheoLer 24d.
1103 C ..... ' 4 d par 3.d 4 d
sale()
kW]
Fxc itt hequor 1558,`34 per Cont._
`Si
8/
v°, 1,45 g

PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS—THIS DAY.
Brazinan 5 per Cent.
Mexican 3 per Cent
Ditto Account l9l
Peruvian Bonds, 4i per Cent 75 i
F°Alignese Bonds, 5 per Cent., Con. 1841
Ditto 1853, 3 per Cent 44 31
Russian Bonds, 1E22, £ St., 5 per Cent lO4
Ditto, 46 per Cent.
tiardinian Bonita, 5 per Cent.
SDI.WEI Bonds, 3 per Cent.
Ditto Now Deferred, 3 per Cent,
Warkith Honda, 6 per cent... 924 3,1
aDitto Account
Ditto_Guaranteed, 4 per Cent.
THREE O'CLOCK.
Consols account, .Tan. S 9ll x d

Vass Gertrude Kemble, daughter of the late Mr. T.
M. Kemble, and granddaughter of the celebrated Charles
Kemble is to make her first public appearance as a singer
on Wednesday evening at St. Martin's Hull, when
Handel's "Messiah" will be performed under the direc-
tion of Mr. Hullab.

SAlf CoWELL'S BENEFIT.--:The spacious area of St.
-Martin's Hall was crowded last night to overflowing, by
the friends and admirers of this gifted son of mirth, who
regaled them with a budgst of c )micalities that excited
.continuous peals of vociferous laughter and applause.
The prime treasures of his stock of comic songs were
brought into requisition upon this festive occasion, and
the unrivalled Sam seemed resolved to lave a stunning
impression upon the metropolitan mind before resuming
his triumphant career as "a bright particular star"
throughout the provincee." He asked for "a bumper
• at parting," and certainly had one last eveu'ng to his
heart's content—a fitting t'Jk 2n of vy tr-merited popu-
larity.

TIORRIBLII CIIDELTY.—On Thursday, at
young woman, named Ann Wood, Leeds, a
supposed to be of
weak intellect, was charged with attempting
to destroy
her illegitimate child, only a few
weeks old. It appeared
that she had not only dosed it with laudanum till it had
fallen into a stupor, but had burned its arms from the
hand to the elbow in the most horrible manner with a
red hot poker. She wad remanded for a few days, lid
order to ascertain whether or not she is insane.
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