The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-24 00:00:00

And was there nothing else at the soiree ?—Yes ;
we had a few songs. On that occasion there was
attention paid to my sister. There was not a regular
dance that evening, but a kind of jumping about.
What game was playing ?—Forfeits.
And in what were they paid?—Some in hardware
and some in soft goods.—(Laughter.)
What were the soft goods ? Give me a bill of
particulars. What were the soft goods ?—lland-
derchiefs.

Anything else ? Are you or Ito pronounce the
word first—were there any kisses ?—There was an
abundance of them.—(Laughter.)
It constitutes three to make an auction, and two
for a kiss?—Yes, to complete it.—(Laughter.)
Some consultation having taken place between
counsel,
Mr. MARTLEY said that he could not struggle
against the evidence last given as to the existence of
a contract, and they had agreed to allow a verdict to
go for 1001.
The jury then returned a verdict for 1001. damages
and 6d. costs ; and the many ladies who were in court
seemed rather disappointed at the abrupt termination
of the proceedings.

EMBARKATION OF THE POLISH REFUGEES.
RECENTLY ARRIVED FROM MALTA, AT
SOUTHAMPTON. FOR A MERIC A.
(From the Hampshire Independent.)
A party of these men, forty-six in number, left the
Royal Pier on 'Wednesday morning, for Spithead, to
embark on board the ship American Eagle, for a
passage for America. Mr. Taylor the lessee of the
tolls, kindly allowed them to go on board free, and
Captain Corke, on the part of the company, gave
them the free use of a steamer to convey them to the
ship. Previous to their departure some French and
Polish Testaments were distributed amongst the exiles,
by Mr. R. Laishley. The mayor was in attendance
to bid them farewell, and on leaving many of them
were affected to tears by the kindness shown them.
I❑ fact, all the inhabitants of Southampton have been
remarkably kind to these strangers during their resi-
dence amongst us, and we are glad to see that kind
ness so gracefully acknowledged in the letter from
Lieutenant Szulczewski, secretary of the Literary
Association of the Friends of Poland, which we
publish below. Rather more than one half the ori-
ginal number having decided on remaining in Eng-
land, at least for the present, most of them have
gone to London, where they will endeavour to obtain
employment, until they can return to their own
country. Others have, resolved on going, as soon as
they can obtain passports, to France, Belgium, and
Prussia. Twelve only remained here yesterday, of
whom four were about to set out for Manchester.
The following is the secretary's letter, and, as he
expresses all that we could say in thanking the inha-
bitants of the town for their hospitality, we let it
speak for itself :
Literary Association of the Friends of Poland,
Sussex Chambers, Duke-street, St. James's,
London, June 20, 1850.
My dear Sir,—Having been obliged to leave South-
ampton yesterday, immediately after the embarkation
of forty-six of my unfortuate countrymen, who had
served in Hungary, on board the steamer Duke of Buc-
clench, to join at Spithead a ship which will convey
them to New York, I had no time to return you their
warmest thanks and my own, for all the kind and valu-
able assistance, which, to 3 our great inconvenience, as
well in your official as in your private avocations, you
have so generously and so efficiently bestowed upon men
who had no other claim on your sympathy, except that
they are the victims of the wrongs of Poland and ( f
Hungary—countries whore they have shed their blood,
in the cause of national independence, and of civil and
religious liberty. You are aware of the history of these
refugees, and how they came to be thrown upon a British
shore, re luced to a state of misery; they found in you,
sir, and through your noble example, in the inhabitants
of Southampton, all the delicate attentions, assistance,
and support, which they might have expected from their
own families; in one word, a welcome that recalled to
their memory the domestic hearths of which they are
now deprived.
It would be invidious to mention any one in particular,
where gratitude is so justly due to all; but I cannot help
referring on this occasion to the services cf Mr. Short,
Mr. Falvey, Mr. Clark, Mr. Conaway, Mr. J. Smith,
Mr. C. Turner. Mr. Purchase, Mr. Taylor, lessee of the
pier toll,, Mr. J. C. Sharp, Captain Cork, and others,
who have taken a more active and prominent part in the
arrangements you have so ably superintended, for the
comfort of my countrymen.
Sent by the Right Honourable Lord Dudley Coutts
Stuart, President of the Literary Association of the
Friends of Poland, for the purpose of prevailing upon
my countrymen to go to America, as no prospect of em-
ployment or any permanent relief could be held out to
them in this country, I had every opportunity of judging
what an arduous task you had undertaken, and how
important its fulfilment would be to the future welfare
of the exiles. They felt this themselves, and testified it
by their conduct, and by the tears which your farewell
speech on the pier, and the affectionate manner in which
you parted with them, drew from the eyes of many of
them.
In thus tendering you, sir, and the inhabitants of
Southampton my sincere acknowledgments, I urn only
complying with the wishes of all my countrymen, who
have been the object of the care and solicitude of your
town; and who will never forget your respected name.—
I have the honour to be, my dear sir, your obedient and
humble servant,

C. SZULCZEWSKI, Secretary,
To Richard Andrews. Esq., Mayor, Southampton.

MINING INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Mining .Journal.)
Although the week did not commence very promising,
we find, upon the whole, that a large amount of business
has been transacted, and the active inquiry for shares in
most of our leading mines, which still continues, gives a
favourable impetus to the market generally. Inquiries
exist for South Basset, South Frances, Pendarves Con-
sols, Wheal Seton, Lamherooe, Wheal Maria, Comfort,
Trethellan, East Pool, and several other leading mines.
Wheal Mary Ann ore was sold on Wednesday last; the
two pareels, amounting to 158 tons, realised 2,2311. At
Stray lark, Comborne Vean, and Wheal Francis Mines
two-monthly account, a dividend of 15s. per share was
declared, leaving a balance in hand of 5731. The agent's
report is very satisfactory. At the Budnick Consols
meeting, held at the mine, on Monday last, the accounts
fur January, February, March, and April showed—ba-
lance on December 31,208/.; ores sold (less dues), 2,077/. ;
carriage of tin, 351.=2.3211.; cost and merchant's bills,
2,2711.; leaving balance in favour of adventurers, 501.
At Wheal Tremayne account for March and April
the statement of accounts showed balance in fa-
vour of mine of 9761 ; and a dividend of 10a. per
share was declared, carrying to credit of next account
4641. At Condurrow bi-monthly meeting• a balance of
471. was found in favour of the company. At the two-
monthly meeting of Wheal Golden Consols the statement
of accounts showed a balance of 4141., being profits for the
two months. Two parcels of silver-lead ores were sold,
amounting to 72 tons, realizing 9811. The mine is re-
poste.' as very encouraging. Tenders are now being
made for 36 tons. At the East Pool meeting, held at
the mine, on Tuesday last, the accounts were presented,
showing—balance from last account, 8931.; costs and
merchants' dues, 1,060/4,954/.; by ores sold (less
dues) 7821.; two months' water-charge, 1201.-----9021.
showing balance against adventurers, 1,0521. A call of
51. per share was made. At West Tolgus account a call
of 103. per share was made. The East Birch Tor meet-
ing, after a lengthened debate, was adjourned. At the
Wheal Sophia meeting the accounts were presented,
showing (reckoning all outstanding calls paid) balance
in favour of the company 501. A call of ss. per share
was made. At the Wheal May meeting the accounts
showed that 82/. odd was due to the merchants, and
others, and that 2,000 shares remained unsod, the esti-
mated value of which, at par, would leave a surplus to-
wards putting the mine to work. The lease had been paid
for by 1,500 shares, instead of 7501. in money. At the
Wheal Trescoll meeting the accounts for April and
May, showing a profit on the sales of tin, were passed.
South Plain Wood and MLiditonham shares have been
done at a premium. In Roche Rock and Wheal Har-
riet Mines, recently resumed under favourable auspices,
we learn that several shares have changed hands at an
advanced premium. In the Welch mines it is said that
the most satisfactory progress is making.
In Foreign Mines business has been done in St. John
del Rey, United Mexican, Australian, Linares, National
Brazilian, Cobre, and Santiago. The usual report has
been received from the Linares mines, confirming former
advices. The tribute department is looking remarkably
well, and the tutwork operations progressing satisfacto-
rily. The dispatches from the Alien mines will be read
with interest. The estimated produce for May is given
at 164 tons of ore, containing about ten tons of fine cop-
per; and, though no material change has taken place,
the general appearance of some of the lodes is very sas is-
factcry. The adjourned meeting of the Guadalcanal
Mining Association was held on the 19th inst., when
Captain Rule attended, and confirmed his report, fur-
nished at the former meeting. After a long and desul-
tory conversation, it was resolved that the present com-
pany should be dissolved, and a committee of six
gentlemen should be formed, for the purpose of bringing
forward some proposition for the reconstruction of the
association.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, JUNE 22.
STOCK EXCITANGE.—There was a moderate business done
to-day and prices were steads% The transactions were as
follow : Lancashire and Yorkshire, Consol. Fifths, 93si
dis —Ditto, Preference, 12 5-16 —Caledonian ( Clydesdale
Junction), 40 %—London and North-Western, 1091,4—Ditto,
New Quarters, 5,14 p.—Midland, 363A;-- Ditto, Halves, 261/i
dia.—Ditto (Erewash Valley), 57 —Newcastle and Carlisle,
801/2—Shrewsbury and Chester, 73/4—Midland Great West-
ern (Ireland), halves, 21 Li, dis.
MANCH ESTER, JUNE 22.
STOCK EXCITANGE.—There was a fair business doing
to-day, but prices were firm. The transactions were as
follow :—East Lancashire, Preference, 6"K—Lancashire and
Yorkshire, 39—Ditto, Fifths, 9 11-16—London and North-
Western, New Quarters, 4—Ditto, Manchester and Birming-
ham, Quarters (C), 11-16 p.--Manchester, Sheffield, and
Lincolnshire, 14 —North Staffordshire, 10%—South-East-
ern and Dover ( No. 4), Registered, 5.
BIRMINGHAM, Jurist 22.
STornt EXCHANOE.—Business in this share market was
weredo
ne
quotations. flat to-day, and there was little variation from
last
quotations. Shrewsbury and Birmingham ( 4
B),
dis.—London
at 61. 18s. 9d. dis.—South Staffordshire,
and North-Western closed, buyers 10314, sellers 109i/2--
Midland, buyers 36%, sellers, 37 North Staffordshire,
buyers. 1034, sellers 101,6 dis.—Shropshire Union, buyers
41. Bs. 9d., sellers, 41.'65. 3d. die.
YORK, Jura: 21.
STOCK EXCITANGE.—The transactions to-day were as