The Sun.
London, England, 1850-10-21 00:00:00

MINING INTELLIGENCE.

The Mining Journal furnishes the annexed infor-
mation relative to the progress of English mining ad-

venture :--

The amount of business actually transacted dur-
ing the week does not appear more than an average,
although inquiry for shares has been well maintained,
especially in leading mines. The anticipated rise in
the price of has taken place. At a meeting of
the smelters on Thursday an advance of id. per lb.
was decided upon. British tin continues steady, and
in moderate request ; and lead active, at fair rates.
Devon Great Console, Bedford United, Tremayne,
Wellington, Mary Ann, Wheal Seton, South Basset,
and others, continue in demand. The Levant ac-
counts for July and August show—Balance from
last account, 7931.; sale of tin, 2,998/. ; copper ore,
2,6661.; sundry receipts, 31.-----6,4601.; mine cost,
3 2281.; materials, merchants' bills, &c., 1,6351.; by
dividend of 51. per share, 8001., leaving balance to
next acoount, 7961. At Wneal Seton two-monthly
account there appeared to be a profit of 7761. for the
months of July and August, which allowed a divi-
dend of 51. per share, amounting to 990/, leaving
a balance to next account of 931. The mine is
looking well, and an increase may be expected at
next audit meeting. At the Fowey Consols meeting,
held at the mine on Tuesday, the accounts for May,
June, July, and August were presented, showing—
Balance end of April, 6,9971.; ores sold, 13,281/. ;
sundries, 781.=20,3561.; costs and merchants' hills,
12,216/. ; by dividend of 11. 10s. per share, 741/. ;
leaving balance in favour of adventurers of 7,398/.
The Stray Park, Camborne Vean, and Wheal Francis
Mines accounts showed a profit of 3951. for the two
months, which, added to balance on last account,
allowed a dividend of 104. per share, carrying to
credit of next account 3811. The agent's report
states the mines generally to be in a productive posi-
tion. At the half-yearly meeting of the Union Tin
Smelting Company a dividend of 10 per cent. on the
paid-up capital was declared. At Caradon Vale two-
monthly meeting the accounts showed a balance of
59/. 4e. 3d. against the mine, when a call of 7s. 6d.
per share was made, in instislments of Sc. and 2s. GI,
for the 29th of the present month and the 30th of
November. At North Buller quarterly meeting a
balance of 1851. was declared in favour of the mine ;
but to carry out operations still more effectually acall
of 11. per share was deemed necessary. At theKirk-
cudbright monthly meeting the accounts showed a
balance of 2001. in favour of the company. Camborne
Consols meeting, called for an especial purpose on
Thursday, was adjourned to that day week, owing to
there not being a sufficient number of shareholders
present to constitute a legal meeting, according to the
deed of settlement. At East Pool two-monthly ac-
count the balance-sheet showed 7371. against the mine.
This amount will be considerably lessened by the re-
ceipt of a large sum in the shape of a dividend from
the estate of Mr. P. V. Robinson. At Wheal Blen-
cowe meeting the account for the quarter ending July
showed a balance of 651. due to the purser, and a call
of 7s. per share was made. At the Wheal Prudence
meeting the accounts were presented, showing—
mine cost for nine months, ending September, 185/. ;
by call, 1281., leaving balance due to purser, 571. A
call of 104. per share was made. A meeting of
shareholders in the West Phcenix Mine was held on
Monday, when an efficient committee of management
was formed."

Respecting foreign mining the only paragraph
worthy of notice is as follows :
"In foreign mines considerable transactions have
taken place in St. John del Rey, Copiapo, Cobre,
Santiago, Linares, and United Mexican. Great
fluctations of price have taken place in the last named
shares. The Linares report to the sth of October
has been received, representing the operations as pro-
gressing in the most encouraging manner. One hun-
dred tons of load ore were raised in September, and
about the same quantity inay be expected for the cur •
rent month. The amount of ore weighed in during
the week is given at 27 tons 15 cwt., whilst the total
quantity at Linares, and the two shipping ports of
Seville and Malaga, appears to be 358 tons 10 cwt.
Letters have been received from the Worthing Mines
to the 22d of June. The report states that Hodgkin-
son's winze had been set at 10i. in 1/. Nothing fur-
ther of importance has been advised. The Australian
Mining Company have received advices to the 7th of
June. Anstey's engine shaft has been set to sink at
501. per fm. The prospects are said to be most favour-
able, and only time and capital are required to bring
(the mines into a profitable position."

It was expected that the General Assembly, of the
island would be summoned to meet about the 22d of
October. Political parties appeared to be quite inac-
tive, and it was almost impossible to form an opinion
of what would form the leading business of the
session. Notice was given prior to the last proroga-
tion of the introduction of one or two important
measures connected with the financial condition of the
country.

The cotton company estlished in Kingston have
leased a property in St. Andrew's parish, on which
they intend to try the experiment of producing cot-
ton. The property is called Pembroke Hall, and is
leased for three years, with permission given to the
company to terminate the lease at the end of the first
or second year, on giving a quarter's notice. Messrs.
William Wright, Edward Lucas, and James Derby-
shire have been appointed trustees for the body of
subscribers, as some objection was started to the for-
mation of a regular copartnership. The capital to be
employed in the experiment is 1,0001.

The weather on the north side of the island is
thus spoken of by the Cornwall Chronicle of Mon-
tego Bay :
" The rains in this quarter (St. James) of the coun-
try, and we understand they have extended far and near,
have been all that the most sanguine mind could have
wished. We have good reports from Hanover and West-
moreland, and about a week ago we heard that both St.
Ann's and Trelawny were prospering in fine seasons for
next crop; but we regret to hear from the former that the
pimento crop bad almost entirely failed, at least it has
come far short of the worst crops in bad seasons. The
present flourishing state of the cane-fielth near this town
is truly gladdening to the sight."
In the pariah of St. Elizabeth the pimento crop ex-
ceeds that of previous years ; indeed it exceeds the
most sanguine expectations of the planters.
The rains had not entirely ceased, although they
had not fallen so heavily during the fortnight anterior
to the packet leaving. The roads throughout the
island were very much destroyed.

Several cases of colds and influenza were reported.
BARBADOES.—There is little of interest to commu-
nicate from this island. The weather was favourable
for the forthcoming crops, which it was believed
would be large. The island was remarkably healthy.
ANTIGUA.—The crops throughout the whole of
this island are represented as having a most favour-
able appearance. The weather had, however, for
some time past been exceedingly oppressive, but was,
on the whole, not unfavourable to field operations.
STATIONS OF HER MAJESTY'S SHIPS.—The Imaum
and Inflexible, sit Jamaica; Indefatigable, at Grey
Town; Persian, at Corn Island, Mosquito shore;
Bermuda, at Carthagena, en route to Jamaica, both
sickly ; Alarm, at Antigua; Mr. Couquer, purser,
died on board, having only joined by the packet from
Eogland of August.
STATIONS OF THE COMPANY'S STEAM SHIPS.—The
Dee, Captain Allen, Spanish Main ; Clyde, Captain
Moss, Gulf of Mexico ; Conway, Captain Wooley,
St. Thomas; Eagle, Bsrbadoes ; Derwent, Onalow,
St. Thomas.

JAMAICA MARKETS.
(From Cordova's Mercantile Intelligencer.)
Prices of breadstuffs, that is, of flour and meal, have
declined since our last. The market was rather heavily
supplied at that period, and there having appeared but
little disposition on the part of the trade to make specu-
lative purchases at the prices then current, holders were
obliged to submit to lower rates in order to effect sales.
There has been, nevertheless, but little business done,
the trade holding back under fear of a glut of ground
provisions and a consequently reduced consumption of
the imported articles. The markets on Saturday last
were rather well supplied with native vegetables, and
fruit was very abundant. The yield this season pro-
mises to be considerable.

Fish is in ample supply, and last rotes are generally
maintained, but there is some sweaty cod on hand,
which, selling at lower rates, affects the demand for
prime quality. Mackerel and Alewives are in fair sup-
ply, but good herrings are wanted. There are not any
at market, except some inferior parcels, which sell for
almost anything at auction.

The produce market is looking up, and prices are
likely to be well supported for some time. There has
been a rather brisk demand for rum for exportation,
and sugar continues to improve, under a good inquiry
and moderate stuck. Pimento is very firm, at our quo-
tations. We do not look for coffee in any considerable
quantity until the commencement of next year; but the
bmall parcels which are now and then brought in usually
sell at 335. to 38.4 per 100Ibs.
IMPORTS —From 12th to 231 September inclusive:—
Flour, 6', barrels; fish, 584 tierces, 768 boxes, equal to
3.100 quintals; mackerel, 150 barrels; W. P. lumber,
172,000 feet; wine, 2 pipes, 2 hhds., 32 quarter casks;
cedar shingles, 20 000; salmon, 55 barrels; butter, 400
firkins and 25 kegs; lard, 50 kegs; soap, 1,415 boxes;
salt, 100 tierces; brandy, 2 pipes, 1 bhd.; rice, 100 bags.
EXCHANGE ON LONDON.—Colonial Bank, 30 days, If
per cent. prem.; 60 days, 1 cent. prem.; 90 days f per
cent. prem. Jamaica Bank, 30 days, 1 per cent. prem.;
60 days, 1 per cent. prem.; 90 days, per cent. prem.

RELIGIOUS EXTORTION.
TO THE EDITOR OF TUE TIMES.
Sir,—An advertisement appeared in your impres-
sion yesterday, announcing a public religious service
to take place to-day in St. George's Catholic Church,
Southwbrk.
At eleven o'clock, accompanied by two friends, I
presented myself there ; a plate for contributions
being exposed, I put in ls., and was about to pass,
when the following dialogue took place :—Official—
" The price of admission to the service is is. each."
Answer—" You have this place open for public wor-
ship; your demand is, therefore, illegal. Are there
DO free sittings ?" Official—" Yes, for the poor."
Answer—"'Then we will occupy them." Official
(obstructing the entrance)—" You shall not pass
through this doorway to any part of the cathedral till
you have paid Is. each." All other corners were
trea'ed in the same manner.
After waiting a quarter of an hour, our admission
was telegraphed by an official within, who, I suppose,
considered us proof against the extortion. Upon ob-
taining entrance a plate was again presented for more
money.
I write this to excite all Catholics who may have
any concern fur the sanctity which should pervade
their religious services to use their influence towards
the prevention of any such indecent and illegal pro-
ceedings in future at their chief church in this city.
I am, Sir, obediently yours,
Fulham, Thursday. W. T. S.

FortoeTruLlirss or LoVE.—On Wednesday last a
couple of respectables, more full of love than wisdom, pre-
sented themselves at the altar in Spalding Church, to be tied
in the bonds of Hymen's silken threads, when, by some
unlucky fatality or other, the deed was missing which, next
to the ring, is a very necessary requisite on such joyous
occasions.. The good clergyman and kiwi clerk were at
their posts; but the lovers might be runaways or something
else, unless they could show their licence to do as they
pleased ; and both the clergyman and clerk, amidst all the
ctoffioncet,hdeidpawretlloftothsemirileywo•uhnegn
atlpheil:
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rants to wedded bliss. Happily, the yo,,ng couple remem-
beredu nhtlampipr
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neglect
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where they had left the good deed to do better,_ and
were scarcely absent ten minutes 'before they re-entered th e
sacred edifice. The licence was presented, and the solemn
ceremony was accordingly concluded in due form.—Lincoln-
shire Chronicle.
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