The Sun.
London, England, 1850-07-03 00:00:00

PORTUGAL.

Accounts frcm Lisbon of the 22d ult. state that Mr.
CLAY, the United States Minister, has sent his ulti-
matum to the Portuguese Government, and that if
his demands are not complied with in twenty days he
shall demand his passports.

GERMANY.
The President of the College of Princes,
RADOWITZ, returned to Berlin on the 30th ult.
The Minister of Commerce has, it is said, aban-
doned his proposition for the abolition of import
duties on cattle and corn.
The Prussian Staats Anzieger states that the new
postal convention between the kingdom of Prussia
mad the Austrian Government for the formation of a
Germanic Austrian postal union for the fixing of an
equal rate of postage throughout Germany, is to
come into operation on the Ist of July. The said
convention • has been joined by the Governments of
Bavaria, Saxony, Mecklenburgh-Strelitz, and the
superior postal authorities of Schleswig-Holstein. By
the treaty the rate of postage is very considerably
reduced. _ _ _

Ttte Chambers of Saxe-Meiningen have been pro-
rogued, after voting the budget.
The Berlin Constitutionnel, which is edited by Dr.
llAym, has a long article on the policy of Lord PAL •
NIERSTON. The article commences with citing the
con-
cealed,remark tohfatan,, Apeuasctreiawnilol nottlicia
s
be whoserestored o r
until Lord PALMERSTON was hanged ;" to which it
nee to i
Europe
replies, that the Noble Lord requires only the oppo-
iition of such men, to secure to his proceedings the
Sympathy and sanction of all liberal and independent
politicians on the Continent. Referring then to the
former French Revolution, and the policy of Eng-
land, the article says—
" Bow different is the case now Palmerston and a
thoroughly English policy—a policy that has become
traditional, and has promoted the continental altera-
tions of 1848. It may be considered something more
than accidental, that this perfectly national mode of
proceeding met with the deadly animosity of the
whole reactionary brood. It might have happened
that John Bull's nature had demanded the chal-
lenging of the antipathies of liberalism, and assuredly
the present Secretary for Foreign Affairs would not have
shrunk from the responsibility, but would have served
his country to its advantage. Instead of the House of
Lords, as became it, taking into consideration the real
interests of the country, it seems that the spirit of coun-
ter-revolution has entered their heads, that they are ter-
rified at unknown dangers, which they consider can re-
: stilt from the firebrand policy,' and the majority deserts
with flying colours into the camp of the hereditary
enemy. The expressions of magnanimity, justice, and
humanity, with which Lord Stanley illustrated his
harangue, can deceive no one. Mean resolutions are
seldom wanting in great motives. It is particularly the
case when the national interest must give way before the
interest of party, whether Democratic or Conservative."
• In another part of the same article there occurs
the following passage :
" It is due that we should follow the debates in the
British Parliament with more animated sympathy than
the Liberals of other countries, for, however justified
was the supposition of those who sought for the enemies
of Lord Palmerston at the very commencement of the
Greek dispute, far from Athens, yet is Germany, if pos-
sible, much more interested in the question than Russia.
An electric shock would pervade the whole Continent
t if Lord Aberdeen, on the fall of the Whigs, should offer
the hand of union to Count Nesselrode, but Germany
would feel its consequences most severely."
The article then diverges into the position of the
Prussian Ambassador in London, and seeks to prove
- that the insult which be received at the hands of
Lord BROUGHAM was connected with the attack of
the reactionary party on the strongholds of liberal
principles.

POLAND.
The Egyptian ophthalmia has broken out among
the troops in garrison at. Cracow, and several of them
have already become blind.

CLYDE.—Arrd. Ann Rankin, Green, Miramichi; Da-
vidson, Tosh, Trinidad; Adam Carr, White, New York.
Sid. Carra, Linn, New York.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.

The sales of Cotton at Liverpool yesterday were esti-
mated at 12,000 bales, of which 1,000 American were
taken for export, 2,000 American and 2,000 Surat on
speculation. The market closed firmly with prices of
all kinds id. per lb. higher. The sales comprised
8,000 American, 400 Pernam and Maranham at 7id. to
Bd., 250 Bahia at 7id., 350 Egyptian at 74d. to Bid., and
2,500 Surat at 4id. to 6d. per lb.—Railway Shares were
flat, and prices tending downwards.
Upon the subject of the Colonial Markets Messrs. Wil-
kinson and Jewesbury report that " the arrivals of
foreign and colonial produce during the past month have
been large, and stocks, in most cases, exceed those of
the corresponding period of last year; in the early part
of the month a large business was done at rather im-
proved prices, but with some important exceptions the
markets lately have been dull, with a downward ten-
dency. Importers have supplied the markets freely, and
very large quantities of produce have been
offered, in which, when the views of the buyers
were fairly met, a good business was done
both' for export and home use. The delis cries from
the warehouses continue upon an increased scale. Dye
goods have b en in moderate demand; there is no alte-
ration to notice in price, most articles being firm at
present rates, except the lower qualities of cochineal and
lac dye, which aro rather easier. The arrivals have
been large, as is usual at this season of the year. The
deliveries for export and home consumption show no
falling off, and from the present state of the market at
home and abroad, it is expected they will be further
increased."

We have received from Messrs. Joseph Robinson and
Co., of Liverpool, particulars of the Wool and Oil
Markets, and from which.,we learn that the improved
demand for the former has been well sustained, and
with every prospect of consumption increasing. Stock•
at the outports are low, and farmers are holding back
their clips.
A letter from Messrs. Schroeder and Manning, of New
Orleans, advises us as follows:
" Our Tobacco Market remains in the same inanimate
state we had occasion to notice for the last two months,
and the demand, anything but general, is confined to
small lots of Refused and law admitted Tobacco for the
Mediterranean and for Cowes and a, m.
" The stock on sale has accumulated to about 11,000
hhds, and is firmly held by factors, who continue to re-
fuse all offers betore the heretofore current rates. They
are instigated for doing so by the advices from the
interior about the growing crop of Tobacco, which
certainly give a very sad picture of its prospects.
All accounts concur in stating that the plants have been
killed by the cold and by flies—that such as have been
saved have not been set out in the fields yet, on
account of unseasonable weather—that the crop is, al-
together, about one month behind hand—and that
unless there be soon a favourable change, and a
late fall, the crop is certain to be a very small one.
"The purchaser for the French Regie keeps studiously
out of the market, and sundry conjectures about his in-
tentions are afl )at. Although some believe that he
will soon begin his purchases, others pretend that he
has thrown up his contract, paying the forfeit. In the
latter case, the purchases would have to be made by
the French Consul without regard to prices, and the ad-
vocates for low prices would certainly not gain by such a
proceeding."
South Australian papers of Feb. 16 notice the arrival
out of the Lord Stanley, the Statesman, and the Bro-
thers, emigrant ships, alt well. The corn crops promised
better than had been expected.
The advices received by the Trent steamer from the
West Indies represent the weather as being more
favourable, but the deficiency in the crops will be con.
siderable, and the islands will be considerably affected in
their prosperity thereby.

. .
The meeting held yesterday afternoon of the
London Dock proprietors Ras more protracted than
usual in consequence of the discussion upon
the recent hostile proceedings of the Customs' authori-
ties, or rather, as is alleged, of their new solicitor. Ac-
cording to what we heard stoed at the meting, the
latter must be in a very false position, and there is no
proof of an intention to defraud the revenue. Indeed, to
accuse a company having between three and four millions
of paid-up capital, and' the custody cf millions'-worth
of property, of evasion of duty upon the paltry warehouse
sweepings sold as mere rubbish to a scum-boiler is be-
neath the dignity of a great official Board like that
which presides over the administration of the Customs,
and it is perfectly clear that the Lords of the Treasury
must interfere and compel a speedy trial of the points in
dispute, and not countenance a postponement while the
credit of the port of London is at stake.
The unfortunate death of Sir Robert Peel has been
the all-engrossing subject of conversation to day in City
circles, and occasions general gloom.
The English Funds have been firmer again. Consols
opened at 964 and have since been done at 96i 1.
The New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents. have been
quoted 98i- to I. Bank Stock is supported at 210. Ex-
chequer-bills have been 675. premium.
Foreign Stocks are looking up. Peruvian Active
Bonds have touched 811 and 824; and the Deferred 364.
Mexican are steady at 301. Portuguese Four per Cents.
have been 34,1 Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents.,
ex-dividend, have realised 57; and Russian Four-and-a-
Half per Cents. 95a.
The shareholders of the Overyssel Railway having
been requested to apply for information about the final
payment on their shares, inquiry was made, by which it
appears that, under an arrangement with the Dutch
Government, proprietors of forty railway shares may
receive one canal share of 600 guilders, and 2s. of
English money yor Overyssel share—i.e. 41. sterling
for forty shares.
The Railway Share Market is still going down, and
the selers are active. North-Western, Eastern Coun-
ties, and one or two others, are best supported.
QUARTER TO THREE.

Consols ...
Ditto Account ... 961
BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
(From the Official List.)
Bank Stock 210
3 per Cent. Reduced Anauities 96 X3/4 971/s
New 314 per Cent. Ann& ........... 98%1„.
Long Annuities, Exp. Jan. sth, 1850 8 8-16 VA
India Stock

Do. Bonds, 1000/ ... 90 87 p
Consols for Account
Exchequer Bills. I%d,
21.
March. June.
67 p
70 p
67 p
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK
atexican 80ni5,1846,5 per Cent., Coupons
Ditto Ex Jan. Coupons
Peruvian Bonds, 4% per Cent —
Ditto for the Account
Ditto Deferred ' 34% 36%
Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent —
Ditto 4 per Cent.
Russian Bonds. 1822, 5 per Cent —
Ditto 4% per Cent 95% ex d.
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Dutch 2% per Cent.. 12 Guild
Ditto 4 ner Cer.t. Certificates

1,060/.
500/ • •
Small

BUSINESS DONE IN RAILWAY SHARES AT ONE °CLOCK
RAILWAYS. PAID. Pm' sliAltE.
Aberdeen
girmingnam & Oxford Junct.,
calls duly pd, or with guar. 20
7al edonian
Dublin and Be, •st Junction.. 421,E 91,4 to 9
Exeter, Yeovil, & Dorchester 2% 11r44- to
Great Northern .
great North of England 100 235 ...... to
Great Western .....100 ..... 5814 ... to
Do. New 17/ l5 ..... 7%...... to
Hull and Selby
Lancashire and Yorkshire ...100 ..... 3434 ...
Ditto Quarters 231,4...... 7% ..... to
London & Blackwell ......11/ 63. 3d...... 41/i; ...... to
Lond., Bright..& South Coa.stloo ..... 83 t,i to
Do., New 54, gua. 6 pr Ct.loo 137
London and Greenwich... 121.155. 4d... 1034
Ditto Preference
London & North Western.....100
Loadon and S. Western .......100 ..... 56% to
Kanchr, Sheffield, and Linc.loo -
Ditto, New 104, inference li ...... 7X to
Mid1and........ • .... ........ —WO 334 to 34
_ . ..

DASD, 501. Shares ..... :-- .... 35 8 %... to
Midland, Birm., and Derby...loo l5 ...... to
Midland, Congo]. Bristol and
Birmingham, 6 per cent.... 100 123 ......to 12214%
North British .. ...... .. . 25 5% to
North Staffordshire........... 17%
Reading, Guildid., & Rails,. to 20
South Eastern
York, Newcastle, and Berwick 25
Do. and Newcastle Eaten. 20
Do. G. N. E. Pur. or Pref.. 9
York and North Midland ... 50

FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
Boulogne and Amiens 2O ~... 614 to
Northern of France......,,.. 16 ...... 13% to 14
Orleans and Bordeaux ... .. 7 ...... 21,(2% to
Paris and Ronen ..
Tours & Nantes ... ... .. 13

JOINT STOCK BANKS.
Provincial of Ireland
Union of Madrid ..............• 40 ....••

COURSE 01
Amsterdam .......... 12 2
Ditto, three months..
Rotterdam .... • • .... 12 3%
Antwerp. • ............ 25 70
Brussels •• • • .... ..... 25 70
Hamburgh ••M.B. 13 11%
Alton& • ..... ..........
Paris, 3 days'sight .. • • 25 50
Ditto, 3 months .... 25 70
Marseilles •••• .. • • 25 72%
Bourdeaux . .
Frankfort on
Berlin

Vienna, effec.l-10....... 12 14
Trieste, ditto.... • • .... 12 14
Petersburgh,Bll. Rble 37%
Madrid •••••••• •• •• • • 49%
Cadiz • • •• •• •• •• •• •• 49%
Barcelona •• •.........
Sevilla.. •• • .....

lITIIX'rECBAPEZ.

Prime Beef, Mutton, and Lamb commanded a steady
sale, et lull prices; otherwise the demand was in a slug-
gish state. Btef, from 2s 4tl to 3s 2d ; Mutton, 2s
8d to 3s 10d; Lamb, 43 Od to 4s 10d; Veal, 2s 8d to 3s
2d; and Pork, 3, to 4s per 81bs, f y the carcase.