The Sun.
London, England, 1850-02-16 00:00:00

GERMAN Y.

The King of PRUSSIA has conferred the order of
the Red Eagle on nil his Ministers except Count
BRANDENBURG, Who is already Grand Cross of Red
and Black Eagles. Thus, M. de LADENBERG (In-
struction and Ecclesiastical Affairs) has received the
first class, with oak leaves ; M. DE MANTETJFEL (In-
terior), STEOTHA (War), RAISE (Finance), SUBLET*
NITZ (Foreign Affairs), and VAN DER HEYDT (Pub-
lic 'Works), the second class, with star and leaves ;
and M. Stmoris (Justice), third class.
The news from Greece has occasioned much con-
sternation at the Court of Bavaria. _

The King of HANOVER has granted an amnesty to
those Hanoverians who were engaged in the Baden
insurrection.

DENMARK.

COPE2:IIAGEN, FEB. 7.—The project of law on ap-
panage proposes granting the following annual revenue
to the members of the Royal Family :—The Queen
Dowager Caroline, 90,000 r.d.; Queen Dowager
Frederica, 90,000 r.d. ; Hereditary Prince Ferdinand,
45,000 r.d. ; his Consort, 10,500 r.d.'; Princess Julia,
25,725 r.d. ; Landgravine Louisa, 22,425 r.d.; Crown
Princess cf Mecklenburgh Strelitz, his liijesty's
second wife, from whom he is divorced, 16,000 r.d. ;
Prince Christian Von Glucksburgh, 1,366 r.d; Prince
William Von Hesse, 1,200 r.d.
At a sitting of the Second Chamber, held yester-
day, it was reported that the Committee should im-
mediately proceed to the investigation of the nume•
rous:and lengthened projects relative to the navigation;
laws. It was also expected that the new project for
postal communication would be taken into immediate
consideration.

ITALY AND SICILY.
OUTBREAK AT PALERMO.

The Paris Journaldes Debats publishes the follow-
ing letter from Naples:—

"A certain agitation took place at Palermo on the
27th ult. Cries of ' Viva la Constituzione de 1812,' and
Viva Ruggiero Settimo,' were uttered. Several persons
were arrested, and six among them being convicted of
being the ringleas'ers in the movement were immedi-
ately shot. Some detachments of troops have left Naples
for that part of Sicily. The agitation has act since
been renewed. From Naples itself there is little news of
importsnce, but interest is still attached to all that is
said and done at Portici, since Rome is at Portici. The
departure of his Holiness by land had beer, es I have
before informed you, irrevocably fixed for the 14th of
February; but every day some incident arises, which, in
the usdecided mind of the Pope is considered as an obsts-
die. One day it is the acquittal of M. Cernuechi, by the
French court-martial s.t Rome; another day it is the
escape of Dr. Achilli, against whom so many charges
had been brought. This escape, however, which it is
wished to lay to the charge of the French authorities,
is as fortunate for the judges 13 for the accused, since it
would avoid irritating discussions. At the present time
the obt.t win is of a less serious charact'r, having been
caused by a ball which took place at the Theatre Me-
tsstacius, at Rome, in which some French soldiers acted
in such a manner as to remind one of the balls at the
Guingettcs, in the Banlieue of Paris, and his Holiness
thinks it neces.tsry to remain until the city has reco-
vered from the effects of the scandale, the emotion caused
by its eing, in his opinion, incompatible with the so-
lemnity which should attend his return. Some effect
is expected to result from the visit of Cardinal Dupent,
the Archbishop of BourgeF, who has been expected for
the last two days, and who has already expressed great
sympathy for his Holiness."

ROYAL VISIT TO DRURY-LANE
THEATRE THIS EVENING.

Old Drury is to be honoured this evening by the
presence of her Majesty, his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, and the Royal children. In order to afford
the Royal children an opportunity of seeing
the pantomime, its performance will commence
early in the evening. The first piece will
be The Spoiled Child, in which that very
clever and promising young artiste, Miss Ternan,
will sustain the character of Little Pickle. After the
Spoiled Child, will be performed the pantomine of
Harlequin and Good Queen Bess, the best that has
been produced for year?, and which recalls to our
remembrance the palmy days of pantomime, when
Bologna and Grimaldi and Barnes were in all their
glory. To-night is the last night of its performance.
The entertainments will conclude with Charles XII.
We hail this royal visit to the classic walls of Old
Drury as a happy omen for the cause of the revival
of the legitimate drama. Her Majesty is entitled to
the gratitude of every admirer of our national dra-
matic literature for thus early fostering a taste for
our glorious English drama in the minds of those
who are destined to become hereafter the leaders and
chiefs of our society, and whose example all will be
proud to follow.

COURT CIRCULAR.
The Queen and Prince Albert, with the Prince Al-
fred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Helena, took
a drive yesterday
.afternoon in an open barouche and
four. The Equerries in Waiting, Colonel Buckley and
Lieut.-Colonel the lion. Alexander Gordon, attended
on horseback.
His Royal Highness the Prince Albert presided yes-
terday morning at the Council for the management of
the Duchy cf Cornwall, at the Duehy office. Somerset
House. His Royal Highness was attended by Lieut.-
Colonel the Hon. C. B. PhiPPs•
The Prince of Wales, the Princess Alice, and the
Princess Louisa, took their accustomed pony and
walking exercise yesterday.
The Duchess of Sutherland and Lord Edward Howard
had the honour of dining with her Majesty yesterday
evening, at Buckingham Palace.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by Lord
George Lennox, Colonel Wylde, Lieut.-Colonel the
Hon. A. Gordon, and the Hon. and Rev. Gerald Wel-
lesley, honoured with his presence last evening, the
Sacred Harmonic Society's pei f )rmance of Mendelssohn's
oratorio, St. Paul, at Exeter Hall.
A deputation from the Committee of Railway Share-
holders at Birmingham. Manchester, and Liverpool,
consisting of Mr. Jos. C. Ewart, Mr. James Ryley, Mr.
T. F. Bennett, Mr. J. James, Mr. Henry Crossfield, and
Mr. Swift, had an interview with the Commissioners of
Railways yeiterday, at their office in the Board of Trade.
A deputation from Manchester, consisting of the Rev.
John.Bywater, M.A.. Mr. Robert Gardner, Mr. Mal-
colm Russ,. and Mr. John M. Bennett, had an interview
with Sir G. Grey yesterday at the Howe-office.

CABINET COUNCIL TIII9 DAT.—A Cabinet Council
was held this afternoon at:two o'clock at the Foreign-
office. It was attended by Lord John Russell, the
M'rquis of Lansdowne, the Marquis of Clanricarde,
the Lord Chancellor, who came from his court at
Lincoln's Inn to meet his colleagues; Earl Grey, the
Earl of Minto, Viscount Palmerston, the Rid of
Carlisle,.Lord Campbell, Sir Francis T. Baring, the
Right 'lon. H. Labouchere, Sir George they, Sir
Jam Hobhouso, and the Right lion. Fox Mau!e.
The Ministers were sitting when we went to press.
The ,haDcellor of the Exchequer was unable., to
attend the council through continued indisposition.
THE LATE YORK-ROAD FIRE.—From the number
of poor working persons that have suffered from the
loss of tools, employment, &c., sine© the dreadful Cu-
tastrdphilOOk place, a committee of the inhabitants have
made the necessary arrangements for an attempt to re-
lieve their poor brethren, by means of two sermons,
which will be preached at York-road Chapel to-morrow. '

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.

CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.

The sale: of Cotton at Liverpool yesterday were 4,000
bales, 1,000 of which were taken on speculation. The
market closed tamely at a decline of /Id. per lb. on last
e?k's rates.—Railway Shares were dull, with but little
business doing.
The weekly balance sheet of the Bank of England,
made up to the 9th inst., dors not show an increase (..f
business, for the amount of the other securities was
rather smaller. The reduction of circulation we attri•
bute to the circumstance of the Government deposits
being again on the increase, and loans having been re-
paid, but as the private accounts have been lessened,
there is a partial set-off. The precious metals are again
slowly receiving an addition, but a week would make a
difference should there be much exported for the Russian
loan. The comparison with the previous week is es
follows:
Notes Issued ... 30,1,25,385
Increase ... 20,575
Rest „.. 3,317,601
Increase ... 85,009
Public Deposits ... ... 6,272,030
Increase ... 544,269
Other Deposits ... ... 10,160,268
Decrease 431,433
Seven Day and other Bills ... 1,135,238
Decrease 70,718
Government Securities ... No alteration.
Other Securities 9,712,705
Decrease ... 116,034
Notes ... 10,704,010
Increase . . ... 224,640
Bullion ... ... 16,850,255
Increase ... 39,096
Active Circulation 19,421,375
Decrease ... ... 204,065

The Foreign Exchanges were well supported yester-
day afternoon' upon the principal cities of the continent.
The letters from the manufacturing districts do not
notice any prominent change in the state of trade, and
there is as much activity as usual at this time of year.
The official tables of the foreign trade of the United
Kingdom for the month and twelve months to the 5.h
ultimo, are very favourable again. The value of the ex-
ports of British and Irish produce last year Has
58,848,0421., and in 1848, 48,946,325/. This exactly
bears out the calculation made in round numbers, that
the augmentation would be about 10,000,0001.
The report of the Committee of Mexican Bondholders
is now before us, and very pleasing evidence it affords of
its energy, tact, and zeal, The committee points very
fairly to the injury that had arisen from the hostile feel-
ing between the former committee and the authorities
of Mexico, and to the efforts so recently made to create
a breach between the chairman of the new committee
and M. Mora, a proof that individual pique and squab-
bling predominate over considerations for the real inte-
rests of the creditors, and that the bondholders must rally
vigorously round the new body at the meeting next
Monday, to prevent even the mockery of rescinding re-
solutions and arrangers eats publicly agreed uror. The
new committee is now recognised by the Mexican repre-
sentatives and Lord Palmerston, consequently the de-
funct body cannot, admitting it were otherwise expedient,
be, for any useful purpose, revived. The letter which
has been addressed by the new committee to Messrs.
Manning and Mackintosh, announces the new arrarge-
ments, and states, in continuation:—
" You will observe by the 10th resolution that the pre-
sent agents in Mexico are continued.
" In calling your attention to the 3d resolution, which
provides for remittances from Mexico on account of the
dividends coming to this committee in conjunction with
Colonel Facio, I beg to transcribe for your information
the following resolutions, adopted by this committee on
28th ult:—

" Relolved that the Chairman and Deputy-chair-
man be appointed to act ae trustees with Colonel
Facio, far the receiving and administering tl e
funds of the bondholders in the Bank of England.

"I have this day addressed his Excellency the—Mini-
ster of Foreign Affairs in Mexico, requesting him to
authorise on the part of his Government, and to make
public, this resolution.
" I also enclose, for your Government, a copy of a
letter which I was directed by the committee to address
to Colonel Facia, with his repiy.
" I have since seen this gentleman, and he informs me
that he bas duly communicated to his Government the
change which has taken place in the administration of
the affairs connected with the foreign debt of Mexico.
I am directed earnestly to call your attention to the
subject of the tobacco revenw , accruing to am bond-
hokerF, who are looking with the utmost anxiety to a
commencement of remittances on that account. I have
myself assured them at our public meetings ti at every
exertion will be made by you to place in our hands the
funds from this source with all possible dispatch; a
statement also of the probable yearly amount of this
branch of revenue would be extremely satisfactory to the
bondholders.

" I am directed by the committee to state that no time
shall be lost in re-organizing the agencies in Mexice,
with a view of remunerating them for their services.
" In calling your attention to the 2d and 3d resolutions
I need scarcely say that all communications relative to
the interests of the bondholders must in future bo ad-
dressed to the committee only.
The following, upon the subject cf the Remtteets, is
highly creditable to the industry and business aptitude
of the committee, as well as confirmatory of the good
faith of the Mexican Government; and unless the old
committee and Messrs. Schneider aro leagned together
to oppose atsy arrangement, however equitab!e, must re-
sult in a speedy settlement. Colonel Facie, has agreed
to advance the amount required to discharge Mcrsre.
Schneider's claims, upon condition that the new commit-
tee shall hold itself responsible to its constituents for the
payment cf the legation expenses therein included, and
which, no doubt, the Mexican Government will hereafter
make good, and that Messrs. Schneider, if required,
shall deliver the bonds of the new consolidated funds, not
yet emitted, if required to do so. The committee, the
day atter they received Colonel Facio's ktter, which was
on the 12th instant, addressed through their Secret try,
the following letter to Messrs. J. Schneider and Cc.:
" Committee of Mexican Bondholders,
61, Moorgate-street, Feb, 13, 1850.
" Grntlemen,—l am desired by the Committee of
Mexican Bondholders to inclose you a copy of a letter
they have received from Colonel Facie, relative to the
payment into your hands of the sum of 10.367/. l3s. 7d.,
which you state in your letter to Mr. Robinson, Chair-
man of the Committee of Spanish-American Bond
holders, and bearing date the '24th of January ult., is re-
uired to complete the provision for the payment of the
ftjurtb part of the dividend on the Mexican debt due on
the Ist of January, 1847, and that as soon as this sum
shall be placed in your hands, the remaining portions of
the said dividend shall be paid.
" You will observe by Colonel Facto's letter, that he
annexes two conditions relative to the payment of this
balance you claim; as regards the first, this committee
will take those measures which they may deem most
advisable, and they have no doubt of beingiable to ob-
tain the consent of the bondholders to whatever they
may recommend.
" As regards the second condition, it is proper to state
that this committee deem it expedient for the interests
of the bondholders that you should complete the con-
version of the bonds, and they have stated their opinion
to Colonel Facio, but they wish to have a categorical
answer from you whether you will comply with it or not.
"I am directed by the committee to :state that the
bonds required to be given up by Colonel Facio have
nothing whatever to do with the 470,610/. which are
deposited in the Bank of England, and which I am
directed by this committee to request you will in no-
Wide give up.
" I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
" Your most obedient servant,
" WILLIAM MORGAN, Secretary.
" To Messrs. John Schneider and Co.,
Broad-street, Mews.
" The committee, up to the time of this report going
to press, have not been favoured with any communica-
tion from Messrs. Schneider and Co.
" Upon the future prospects of the bondholders, the
committee entertain the very strongest hopes that the
new Mexican Legislature has before this ratified the
convention made between Mr. Robertson and Senor
Arraugoiz; but should this not be the case, there is
every reason to believe that Congress will have pro-
ceeded to do so on the receipt of the advices which went
out by the last packet.
By that convention the bondholders would receive
4,500,0000 dollars from the United States indemnity
money, equal to about 81 per cent. on the principal of
your bonds.
The arrangements, also under the convention, will
insure the payment of the modified interest of 31 per
cent. per annum, so that you will receive 61 per cent.
per annum during the next three years, 3-1- per cent.
from 1853 to 1859, and after that you will be legally
entitled to the present rate of interest of 5 per cent. per
annum.
Your committee are fully persuaded that the revenues
hypothecated by Mexico for the punctual payment of
the dividends will not be perverted [coin their legitimate
object, the punctuality with which the customs duties are
remitted by every packet proving the good faith of the
Mexican Government and nation in maintaining their pre-
sent engagements.
There are various other interesting notices on the to.
bacco duties, and the cotton licences, and the agreement
between Messrs. Schneider and the Government, all of
which deserve the attention of the creditors.
The amount of the precious metals exported from
London this week to Thursday last was 115,990 ounces
of silver, all to France and Belgium, and 1)200 ounces
of gold.
The Funds are a little firmer, but quiet. Consols 941-
to 94 for Transfer, and 94i to 95 for Account .:The New
Three-and-e-Quarter per Cents, have been 97i- to 1, and
the Three per Cents. 95 to 41. Exchequer-bills have been
54,. to 575. premium, and India Bonds 86s. to 88s.
The Foreign Investments are in moderate request.
Peruvian, however, have sustained a fall, the high prices
having tempted sales: Ole Active Bonds have realised
791 to 821, and the De'erred 361 to 371' Mexican, on
the contrary, arc better, viz, 290 a.Buenos Ayrrs are
611 to 62. Spanish Five per Cents. have been 181 1.
Ru'siart Scrip is 18 premium. DLO). Two and a Half
per Cents. have bet n ;)51
liaile ay Shares are not in brisk demand, and prices
rule much the same as yesterday.

ONE 0t,',,:“ ' G
P Cl',F,l't ' r BRITIFIU YIINDB O'CLOCK. flir:ES
3 i or Cent. Reduced A.r.ns ..... 95 t'5,4 95i4
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities... • (341/2'i'S 'qv
- is
:gm 31.11 per Cent. Arens., 97,A IA 971/2
Long inns. to expire Jan.lB6o 8 11-16 8% 8 513
litw.:., bonus, I,utio/ B6 88 p 88 p
Ditto under 1,0001... ......
Consols for Account.....,— .. .....
/ 8
U.:Lebequer Bilis. I Ihd. a 2d
" 1,0001. June 5l 57 p 57 p

riticEs OF FOILEIG2N If. U A Db. ,JNE • !!.u,91% 0
0%J.10E„ rnun 8.
"razilian Bons
Buenos Ayres Bonds, 6 per Cent —
Ditto, Account . 62 GP('
/ 61 t,4
Danish 80nd5,1825,3 per Cent.
Equsdor Bonds
Greek Bonds -
Ditto ex Over-due Coupons — 714
Mexican. 5 per Cent. 1646, with Coupons—
Ditto, Ex Jan. Coupons ... —
• Ditto, Account
Peruvian Bonds, 4 per Cent ..........14 7y', 82V, S 2 L,,,,
Ditto Deferred
Portuguese 5 per Conte.
Ditto, 4-Per Cent.
tussian'Bonds
Ditto, 44, per Cent.- 943/ 943
Ditto Scrip lg p 1 7 p
Spanish 5 per Cont. 1840
Ditto, Account
Ditto. 3 per Cent
Ditto, Account
Veneeuela Bonds. 2% per Cent
Ditto, Deferred ... 1234
Beligan, 2% per Cent. .. 51

36,!'l
35'4
123/4
50 !A

UiViiit;inis on the above payable in London.
Dutch 21,4 per Cent., 12 Guild. ..
,Ditto, 4 or Cent. Certificates... e6:4
' PRICES OF rAID. 13USINESS DONE CLOSING
AMWAY SHARES. AT ONE O'CLOC.K. pßlef S.
Berks & Hants Extens.
(Gt. West. Per. 5 per et.) 6
Caledonian
Ditto, New 101. Pref.— 10
Dublin and Belfast June. 40
6ast Anglian, 25/., L. &
E. and L. and D.....• 25
Ditto, 71. 175., 7 per
Cent., Prefersuce... 2 •
Eastern ..... 20 ......
Do , New Prt f•reree,
er Cent. ..... 10 . .....
Do. North. & Eastern,
6 per Cent.
Ditto. 5 per Cent.... 50 59
East Lineoinshirp 25
Edinburgh and Glasgow 50
Great Northern
Do., 1,4 B 6 per Cent 71,4. —
Do., 5 per Cent. Pref. 12;4
;rent South. and West.
(Ireland) ..
irlat North of England 100 ......

55%
86'7

1 1 iii
7 -1,,i

It,‘,
7,4
11N

281 i

Ditto. New, 301
Great Western 100
Ditto, IA Shares
Ditto. Fifths, . .. 20
Hull and Selby .. ...... 50 ......

Ditto, Half Shams ... 25 ...... 49%
Lancaster and Carlisle... 50 ......

491 h

Ditto, Thirds
Leeds and Bradford
Leeds and Thirsk 50
Do., Prefer., 6 per Ct. 314 — .
Do., do. No. 2 10
London &Blackwall...ll/. 6s. 3d 4IA
Loudon, Brighton, ard
South Coast... ......
Do., New, guaranteed

5
4

79%

6 per Cent ..........100
London and N Western 104) 111 110% 111 M... 110
Ditto, Now Quarters- 12
Ditto, li`ife,i
Do. 101. (M.,& B.) C. 1 ..... ... .......
London &S.Wf.'..TUrn -100 - ... .. ••• ••••
1)0., New Preference. ,5
iliidlß.nd _..... ....... ....ICO ..... 43
Do.Consol.Bristol and
Do., do., 501. Shares 30 ..:, .. 5%1:11, .. ..
Norfolk ......... 190
Do. Extension ... ..... . 20 ......
•••
North British ........... 2.5 .....
Ditto, Halves • - - ....... ..
Ditto Preference ...... 5
•••
.. .)ii
'North Staffordshire .-- 17% —
Reading, Guildford, and
Reigate ls
Royston and Hitchin ... 414.... 5%...
Scottish( Central
South laFt.-.ru 53% l9 .19% ... ...... 191;,;
Do., Registered No. 4 10
S:,uth Wales
Wear Valley 6 per Cont
Guaranteed ... ..
Do. do. do. ... 25
Wilts, Somerset,& Wey-
mouth
Vork, Newcastle, and
Berwick. ... .. 25
Do. Newcastle Eaten. 20
Do. G.N.E.Pretertnce 6 ......
rork and North Midland 50
1) t:, Prefortinca ...... 10
FOREIGN RAIL WA Yi‘.
Boulogne and Amien5... 20
East Indian
Sambre and Mouse 2O --- •• ... ..........
MINES.
BrazilianCocaes&Cuiaba 30 .... —
.10INT STOCK BAN Kb. ••••
Australasia
- ..... ~. ..
Union of Australia
Ditto, New ..... ..... 10 -

COURSE OF
Amsterdam •• . 12 8
Ditto, at sight 12 1%
Rotterdam .... •..... 12 3
Antwerp.............. 25 75
liamburgh —ALB. 13 13%
Paris, 3 days'aight .• .• 25 50

Ditto, 3 months .... 25 70
Llttneilles ...... • • .... 25 70
Reurdettux........ • 25 70
rrankfort on Maine. . ... 122
Petersburgh, Sil. ble •• 3734
Berlin.... ..........
Vienna, offec. flo •• - •• 11 40
Trieste, ditto.... • • 11 40
r•fsdrld •• •• ••••• • •• •• 4fPni
Cadiz • • .• 45743
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Senile.. •• •• •• • •

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