The Sun.
London, England, 1850-07-31 00:00:00

WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 31, 1850.

the act of manufacturing Bengal lights, have bee
condemned to twenty years' hard labour. Five more
bad been acquitted.

STATE OF TRADE.
(From the Manchester Guardian of this day.

MANCHEsTER, TUESDAY.-0a Saturday there were
slight indications of recovery from V:e weakness which
had suddenly come over the yarn market; and this ten-
ciency has been aided by the renewed buoyancy which
the Europa's advices have given rise to in Liverpool. To
the diminished animation and firmness of last week has
succeeded a revival of confidence; and the spinners have
more than re-established the quotations of the pre-
viously active week. There are too tneuy contracts in
hand for the producers to be individually willing to
make extensive sales; yet the transactions of the day
have reached a considerable aggregate amount. The
German and Dutch merchants have shown them-
selves free buyers, as have also the home houses;
and they have paid an advance averaging id. to Id. per
pound, in mule and water twist, over the attainable
rates of Thursday last. Pin-cops are scarce
and dear; and the rise in 20's to 21's throstle
warps to per pound. Fur the ordinary rue of
yarns. the Russians ere still almost out of the market;
but they centineed taking the better qualities of the finer
cellists (so far as they are to be met with), and paying
still increasing prices for them. Doubled yarns, with souse
exceptions, have the general bias. As the India houses
do not re-conanienee operations, common 40's remain flat.
In the present positioe ef prices, it is rot at all surprising
that the courage of both selirs and buyers should come
and go in the manner we have lately witnessed. Ame-
rican cotton is dearer than it has been known to be since
February, 1337, except during the interval betwixt
December, 1838, and June, IB39—much dearer, indeed,
than dining the greater portion of those thirteen years;
and yarns have not been so high as they are now
!t• nine years—some descriptions for ten years back.
On the other hand, tholigh exaggeration is sus-
pected, yet the probability of another deficient crop
of cotton is felt to be very great ; and, besides so Ugh
a cost of production, there is, also, to give elasticity to
prices, a boPii fide demand of unprecedented magni-
tude, with producers holding less stock and more
ample contracts than, perhaps, at any former period.
It is certain that the German manufacturers are
not more than moderately supplied; and the advices
now received show, that, acquiring confidence in
prices, they are giving orders with greatly increased
freedom. The India houses still keep aloof from the
goods market ; and 40 inch skirtings, with other arti-
cles, of which they are the principal purchasers, con-
tinue, therefore, very much neglected. Low 7.Bths
printing cloths, also, are still inanimate, though, per-
haps a little more inquired lifter. lii all these
articles, however, great firmness prevails. The demand
is again active for most kinds of long cloths, for T
cloths, and for the lighter domestics generally; and full
prices are obtained. The better sorts of domestics are
not, however, eeuelly in request. Although, in most des
scriptions of goods, prices are now higher than they
have been for several )ears, yet, such is the relative dear-
ness of yarns, thl: the manufacturer is unable to realise
the cost price of the day for the most saleable articles :
short time is, consequently, once more threatened.
LEEDS, TUESDAY.—The trade for woollens cortinues
in the same active condition, as noticed last week. The
attendance good, and business has been brisk consequent
upon the appearance of large buyers. The show of goods
sins!).

ROCHDALE, MONDAY.—TherP 1129 been a fair amount
of bnsiness done in the flannel market to-day; but the
number of pieces off,!red fir sale has been more limited,
which may be r.ccounted for when wo consider that it
was the Rochdale races. The wool market has boon
quiet, aad the mauuf2cturers have evincPd no disposition
to buy.

MACCLESFIELD; TIIESDAY.—Tbero is more disposition
evince:l to operate in Bonds, but manufacturvrs are not
dispoi,d to go on at I.lre current rates, they being very
much btlntw valu,, compared to the price of raw mate-
rial, which advanotql considerably of lase. Stocks
of goods are comp tratively light, and this will no doubt
operate favourably for the manufacturers. There
is considerably•more inquiry for thrown silks, especially
of the finer descriptions, of which there is a scarcity;
and as the market stands for raw silks, a large advance
must be obtained on these qualities to make them pay.
The raw silk market continues active, at the late ad-
vance, and some sorts c:f silks aro held from market for
a further advance.

HALIFAX, SATURDAY.—The chief inquiries in our
Piece-hall, to-day, sera for damasks and low lastings,
neither cf which kind of goods is to be readily ob-
tained, perils from the current prices not being re-
munerative, and partly from the difficulty of obtaining
warps for those descriptions. The yarn trade is very
active, at improving rates; but, as regards low weft,
the merchants seem desirous to realise their late pur-
chases before they give out new orders. There is not
very much doing in wool, as the spinners purchase
sparingly, and take the advantage of making their se-
lections from the large stocks in the markets.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.
CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.
The sales of Cotton et Liverpool yesterday were esti-
mated at 20,000 bales, of which 2,000 American were
taken for export, and 5,000 American, 600 Brazil, 1,000
Egyptian, and 1,000 Surat on speculation. The market
closed firmly with American fully -,1,-1. to irl., and Surat
Id. per lb. higher, and other descriptions at full rates.
l'he sales comprised 14,000 American, 1,200 Pernsm
and Maranham, at Bid. to 82(1; 200 Bahia, at 811. to
81-1 ; 150 Egyptian, an SP. to 101.; 2,000 Surat, at 51.
0) qd. per lb.—ln Railway Shares an increased businees
was done, and prices generally were looking up.
The advices by the Overland are still in much the
same strain as for the last month or two in reference to
commend:4l matters. There is an excessive supply of
textile goods in all the presidencies, and still the ar-
rivals continue. It is true that an improvement is anti-
cipated, but this is contingent on a favourable season for
the agriculturists, and it is doubtful whether the
exhaustion of the stocks in the interior will not
ho immediately provided for by the accumulations
in the different capital cities. Money seems easy, and
Cotton, which had been firmer, was slightly tending
downwards, owing to less favourable news freon Chinn.
The Indige crops promised fairly, although dry weather
was needed. At Ca!elate, just before the mail left, the
lower prices accepted for imports rather stimulated the
demand, but the season will not be remunerative to the
importers.
In the Arnsteidam market on Monday Dutch Stock
was firm. The Two-and-aeHalf per Cents. have been
57k. Spanish Five per Cents. were lower, but the
Three per Cents. were supported. Portuguese Bonds
a-ere very firm, and in request.
Rumour is busy as to the precise objects for which the
meeting of Mexican bondholders is convened, and it
would seem that almost every one thinks the unfortunate
creditors are fair game for their assaults. It is said that
Colonel Faeio objects to sign over the money in the
Bank of England for the payment of part of a dividend,
until Messre. Schneider deliver up all the books in their
pessrs,:ion; but we should think the ostensible reason
must bo that the cgreement is not yet ratified,
by the Mexican Congress. The representative in Lon-
don of Messrs. Manning and Mackintosh also feels an•
noycd, it is reported, because of the resolution passed by
the bondholders to discontinue sub-agencies in Mexico,
and the non-recognition of the services which the firm is
stated to have rendered for several years. It is just pos-
sible, therefore, that failing to receive the compliments, a
claim may be advanced for more substantial recom-
pense, in the shape of commission due, an unpleasant
contingency if there be no bargain with the
house that would vitiate such claim. As to
M. &candor' and the cotton licences, he may give
tip or not those that he still holds, and pay the balance
fer such as have been made available; but unluckily
that gentleman is said to be under heavy advances to
Mr. VI. P. Robertson for the. expenses of his mission,
and being indebted also to Messrs. Manning and
Mackintosh for tobacco duties, may use every exerteon
to liquidate his own demands. Whether he can do so
legally is another question. M. Rolarte, the
Court broker, about whom we have heard so
much, has drawn upon Mr. W. P. Robertson
his first bill fur 5001., part of about 4,0001. which the
latter agreed with bias should be awarded es a comtnis-
Ilion upon the indemnity money, for the exertions and
influence of M. Rolarte. This is certainly a strange
way of doing busineer. Not a sixpence of the indem-
eiey money has been received, and yet is a claim made
ler commission upon it, and upon the untenable
ground, that if the bondholders had at once rte-
cepted the coevention, it would have been ra-
ffled by the Mexican Cengress, and that its
nut having been carried cut is no fault of the bargain-
makers. Mr. Robertsou, as we hear, lies sent the bill
to the committee to be honoured, bat fortunately M.
Roberts has, we believe, no finds in hand belonging to
the bondholders that he can appropriate to pay himself,
otherwise he would doubtless fellow the example of all
the rest engaged ie this miserable business. Finally, as
to the mode in which M. Faleonnet's expenses are to be
met. It will be necessary, it is said, that the bond-
holders should give some undertaking, and then the
amount will he advanced by a leading firm here.
The Funds are very firm again, but eat brisk. Con-
sole have realised 96,k to 97 for Transfer, and 961, to 97;'
for Account The New Three-and-a Quarter per Cents.
are 99,-,1- to 991. East India Shock has been quoted 270
to 271. The premium on Exchequer•bille is 675. to 70s.
In the Foreign Market there is more life. The
arrangement of the account has its effect. Mexican has
touched 292 and 30. Peruvian Foutnandea-Half per
Cents. are steady at 83. Chilies' Bends have been at
103. Spanish Three per Cents. are 37k, and Portuguese
Fattr per Cents. 34 to 34,k.
Shares are still improving. North-Western, Great
Western, Midland, and most of the other lines are bets: r.
QUARTER TO THREE.
.• ••• ... 961 97
... ... 961 97
CLOG
rEICES OF BIIITISfI 'ITND`i O'CONE PR LOCK. ICESSIN.
3 ~a 1.)311t. Redueed Anne -97 h):% 97 IA
3 e-‘1- Cent. Coneols Annuities........ 97 96% 97
er 3% per Cent. Penns - .......... 99%14 99%
eerie ATIT.:3. to (respire ,!rtn.lBso 8 !,i 8 5-let
Ditto 30 years, Jan. 5, 1860. 8 a
:edia Steck
1 the Berets, 1,0001....
Ditto under I,othei ..... 9l p
Seeth Sea Stock
Ditto Old Annuities
Ck)as.,ls ear Accoent 97 97%
-•tetehequer Bilk 1141. ise 2d
1,0001. Juno
5001. Jung
Smell. June
ONE CLOSING
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK. PRICES.
i;rstziliaJi lion Is —
Ditto, Small
Chiller' Bonds 6 per Cent lO3 lO3
Ditto, 3;per Cent....... 62 62
Danish 80nd5,1825,3 per Cent.
Ditto 5 per Cent. ...
nexichea, 5 per Cent.lBle, with Coupons—
Ditto, Ex Jan. Coupons .... 297a ,/s 30 29 ,ii 30
Ditto, Account
Peruvian Bonds, 4% per Cent-- 83 83
Ditto, Deferred
Portuguese 5 per Cents.
Ditto, 4 per Cent.
entessian Bends ...
Ditto, 4% par Cent
Bpatosh 5 par Calt. 1840 17% 17%
Ditto. 3 per Cent
Venezuela Bonds, 21a per Cent
Dividends on the above payable in [Anacleto
French Rentes, 5 per Cent 96f. 25c. 96f. 25c.
Exchange
French 3 per Cent . —58 f. 8714 c.
Exchange -25 f. 40c.
Dutch 2i4 par Cent., 12 Guild. '
Ditto, 4 per Cent. Certificates 891,414 89%
PiiICES OF PAID. BUSINESs DONF. CLOSING'
11AEMAY HARES. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Amber. Nett., Boston,
and Eastern Junction 81
Rrietol and Exeter 100 _en 65
eel-Ate:den
C'!ester and Holjhead... 50
eetern Coueties... ..... 20 ...... 636
Emit Lancashire 25
Edinburgh and Glasgow 50 ...... 23
:3reat Northern
D 0,,% B 6 per Cent 11%...... 6% 6ha
Do., 5 per Cent. Pref. 12 1w4...... 10N •• 10 Si
neat North of England.loo ...-.238 ... •
Gr.:W; Western 100 ...59%%% %60 59% 591 t
Ditto, Now 171 15 ... _. 8
Hull and Selby .. ...... 50 ...... 95
L tadon, Brighton, and
South Coast.,. —.IOO
a„aaa and an Western 100...1113/1 la 112 111%14 11114
Ditto, New Quarters 17
1/ reo,Fiftan ... l2 .- - 13% l3e
London .S-S.lVeetern ..100 ...... 60 60%
Manehoster.Baxton,and
Matlock.... 5% lll%
ildenehelter, Shegield,
!tr.d Lincolnshire ..100
Ditto, New IC/, Pref... 10
Midland ....... ........... 100 ...... 3114 35
De., 501. Shares ..... 35 ...... 10%%14
Do. Coneolid. Bristol &
Birming., 6 per ct.... 100 ......12014' ... 12014
Norfolk ....... ........... 100
Do. Ext... Guar. 5 p. ct. 20
North British ......... 25
North Staffordshire ... 171 q 61%
Reading, Guildford, and
Reigate lB ..... ...... ........ ln
Do. Shepreth Eaten
Se)ttieh Central
Serewsbnry and Birra... 13% 91,% ells.. ..... .. 9% dis
Ditto, New Guaranteed 8 -,sa . .... 9')(3
Do. 8 per Cent. Pret 10
Seat; Eastern
So nth Wales ... 5O ..•••• ..... 20%
Wear Valley 6 per Cent.
Guaranteed ... .. 5O ....-
Do. do. do. ... 25 ' 261 % ,i-• ---
Wilts,Somerset,& Wey-
mouth
York. Newcastle, and
Ber w ler.. .... ... ........ 25
Do. Newcastle Eaten, 20 ...-- 91,(1 9te
Do. G.N.E. Preference 9 ... - 41% - .. 4!i
York and North Mjdj..no 50
Den, P!eihreuee ...... 10

Consols •••
Ditto Account

27 i
p
91 p

971,4
97

to
65
7%
914
6zs
7

8 /4
3 4 ti
10;4

264

FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
Boulogne and Amiens_ 20 ......
Central of France (Or-
leans and Vierzon)... 20 ...... 154.-
E.:st Indian
Luxembourg
Northern of France
Orleans and Bordeaux.. 7 ... - 3114 , 3 t/i4
Paris and Rouen... 2O ... -2 Oh %54/s./ 23
Rouen and Havro ..—. 20 ...... 10 ..
MINES.

United Mexican 281,6
JOINT STOCK BANKS.
Union of L0nd0n......... 10 .......... • 121

ALARMING FIRE AT DEPTFORD.—This morning.,
abut four o'clock, an alarming fire broke out in High-street,
oDeptford, on the premises of Mr. R. Featherstone, baker.
The fire originated at the back of the oven, and soon took
hold of the back of the premises and communicated with
some outbuildings and the adjoining houses belonging, to Mr.
Davidarge and Mr. G. Harman, bootmaker. The Dock-yard
engines and the engines from Watling-street, under Mr.
IlenderFon, were speedily on the spot, but the lire was not
extinguished until considerable damage had been done.
A liurrALo HUNT IN LONDON.—Monday morn-
ing, about nine o'clock, two young buffaloes were being
driven from the terminus of the Groat Western Railway, at
Paddington ; when in the Edgware-road some sweeps shak-
ing a soot-bag alarmed them, arid they started at a terrific
pace in the direction of Lisson-grove. Their career was so
rapi4l that several persons, unable to get Out of the way, were
knocked down and scri,iusly injured, and a Mrs. Le Blane,
of Alpha Cottages, had her ribs fractured, and sustained
other injuries. All efforts to :itop them were fruitless; they
dashed through Regent's-park into Primrose-hill-park with
iLreasecl impetuosity, leaping fences with the greatest ease.
The beasts were not secured before seven persons had been
seriously injured, till ten o'clock at night.

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.-(THIS DAY.)
LONDON, JULY 31.—Wind at noon W., cloudy, with
light airs and rain at times.
DEAL, JULY 30.—Wind Alexander,
Stewart, C,ylon; Princess, Bahia; Harlingen, Schaap,
Surinam; .Duchess of Portland, Ross, Berhico; Nora
Creni and Emerald, Antigua; Bertha, Porto Rico for
Bremen; Marlborough, Jovar, Jamaica; Falcon, Crania,
St. John's, New Brunswick; Cyprus, Orchard, Montreal;
Liverpool, Java; Asia and Devereux, Quebec; Pearl,
Mogadore. Sid. William Jardine, Hobart Town.
OFF DUNGENF.SB, JULY 30. Nina, Dawson, St.
John's, New Brunswick.
RYE, JULY 29.—S!cl. Supply, New Brunswick.
LIVERPOOL, JULY 29.—Wind N. N. W.—Arrd. Germ-
vreve, Cowper, Paraiba.; Sunbeam, Putnam, Boston.
30th, 0. A. Hoply, and Generci Parkhill, Charleston;
Now World and James H. Shepherd, New York. Ski. Mi-
nalto, Buenos Ayret.•;, Goodluck, Cadiz and ditto; Ven-
ture, Africa; Mez tmbiquo, San Francisco; Jochus and
Glaucus, Valparaiso; F. I'. t3aye, New York; Ttemon-
tam', Boston; lowa, Quebec.
DAnraninam, JULY 30.—The Pysehn of this port,
from Aiirarnichi to St. John's, Newfoundland, struck
on the rocks near St. Peter's, July 6, and became a total
are' L; crew saved.
OFF TYNEMoUTH BAR.—A barque, supposed to be
the Adeline, Sierra Leone.
WisBEACII, JULY 29.—Arrd. Richard Young and
Reliance, St. John's, New' Brunswick.
YARNHUTH, ISLE OF WIGHT, JULY 28. Tho
schooner Sportsman, from Llanelly to Southampton, got
on the Shingles last night, but c2.ase off and promidsd
without apparent, dare age.
SPALDING, JULY 27.—The shop Susanna, of Goole,
in going down the Welhn, grounded alongsido the sloop
Accommodation, of Hod, in the Narrows, which \l's:xi
she fooled the following ticlo and sank ; cargo (oats)
partly floated out.
CLYDE, JULY 29.—A.rrd. Christi: n, Wallace, Ja-
maica; Hannah,' Thornton, Flail:dolphin; Jane Brown,
Leench, Montreal ; Adonis find Lydia, Quebec. Sld.
Mary, Rio; Warren, New York; Eliz ,butts Campbell,
inerara ; Mary Agri, .Uavcnuab; Perthshire, Boston.
KINGSTON, JULY 27.—Arid. Amelia, Stevens, St.
John's, New Brunswick.
PORTSMOUTH, JULY 30.—Wind variable.—Arrd. 17th
May, St. John's, Now Brunswick,
CoWES, JULY 30.—Arrd. Lowell and Republicaner,
Havaanah.
BRISTOL, JULY 30.—Wind N.N.T.V.—Arrd. Brutus,
Hoburn, Queb,rc; Briton, Forward, Nowfoondland.
CARDIFF, JULY 28.—511. Essex, Charleston; Standard,
Acapulco.
QUEENSTOWN, JULY 28 AND 29.—Wind N.—Arrd.
Minute, Bower, Ri.) Grande ; Renner, Robe, Porto
Mao; highland Chief, Richibucto; Speculation, Moga-
dont. Off port, Mary, Wallace, Nova Scotia; Chatham,
Quebec.