The Sun.
London, England, 1844-11-12 00:00:00

RIO DE JANEIRO.

FALMOUTH, Nov. 10.—The Swedish barque Actif,
Captain Sjoberg, has arrived here to-day from Rio de
Janeiro, for orders, having sailed on the 16th September,
when the Exchange was 254 d. on London, 373 on Paris,
and 695 on llamburgh.
Money Market.—Discounts continued free at seven
per cent., and capital was abundant. A large amount
of business had been done at 25i, previous to the sth of
September, but for the next week the ex. had been from
251 to 25i ; subsequently it had fallen back to 251,
and business dull, which was, doubtless, owing to the
detention of the packet Penguin ; but the reason was
not known.

Freights.—To Falmouth or Cowes, for orders, 60s. to
655.; to Antwerp and Constantineple, 60s. to 655.; to
Hamburgh, 60s.
Trade appeared to be reviving ; the transactions in
imports and exports were to a greater extent than had
lately taken place. The prices of Coffee, from superior
to second good, ranged from 295. to 225.
Ships of War in the Harbour.—British—The Alfred
and Crescent, and Penguin and Cockatrice packets.
American—The Congress. French—The Virginie.

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE RIVBR THAMES.—
Yesterday evening an inquest was held before Mr.
Payne, at the Glazier's Arms, Water-lane, Blackfriars,
on the body of Thomas Baldwin, aged twenty-nine. It
appeared from the evidence, that the deceased was in
the employment of Mr. Hoppe, coal-merchant, Pig's
Wharf, Blackfriars, as coal-screener. On Saturday fore-
noon, about half-past eleven o'clock, he was at his occu-
pation on one of the barges, when he was directed by
the foreman to go to a further barge, to see if there
were any small coal to screen. The deceased, instead
of going over some barges to it, jumped from the one
he was on to another, which was about four feet off, in
doing which his foot is supposed to have slipped, as he
fell in the water. It was twenty minutes before he was
got out, though every exertion by drags and boat-hooks
was used, while also the Ariel steamer stopped her
wheels and afforded assistance. The body was then
taken to the Glaiiiiers' Arms, but, from the length of
time it had been in the water, there were no hopes.
➢lr. Smith, the landlord, stated that his daughter, who
was the only one of the family at home, upon hearing
of the occurrence, got a bed ready, and sent to the me-
dical officer of the parish, who was not at home. Mr.
Francis Hutchinson, surgeon, Farringdon-street, stated
that, upon receiving information, he proceeded to the
Glaziers' Arms, when the usual means of restoration
were resorted to, but without effect. On this occasion
a warm bath was used for the first time, the water for
which was supplied from the Times' newspaper steam-
engine, and which was sufficiently abundant for the
purpose. The bath was the gift of Mr. Fowler, plumber,'
Dorset-street. The witness applied to the Royal Humane
Society for one, but they objected, on the ground that it
would cause a large additional demand upon their funds;
as if they gave it to one house, they would have to give
it to many others. He was about to procure one, when
the offer was made by the above individual. It was
stated in the course of the investigation that, owing to
the reckless speed of steam-boats, the lives of the men
employed at the coal wharfs were in constant danger.
Verdict, " Accidental death." The jury contributed a
sum of money for the widow, who lives at No. 3,
Chapel-place, Cromer-street, St. Pancras, and who had
an infant in her arms.

QUEEN'S COLLEGE, BIRMINGHAM. In connexion
with this college, which has already been productive
of so much benefit to medical students, an elegant chapel
has been erected, which will be consecrated by the Lord
Bishop of Worcester on Friday next, the 15th inst.
There is a report in musical circles that Tainburini
is to form a part of the company at her Majesty's Theatre
the ensuing season. Fornasari up to last week was not
engaged at that establishment.
Sin. W. NoTT.—We are most happy in being able
to announce that the health of our gallant townsman,
Sir W. Nott, has so far improved, as to allow of his being
out again. lie has twice this week taken a carriage
airing.— Carina,- then Journal.
DISCOVERY OF HIDDEN TREASURE AT ABER-
FELDY.—WhiIst the workmen engaged in repairing the
dykes round Calwood, near Coshieville, were so em-
ployed last week, one of them accidentally came on an
earthen jar in the old dyke, filled with money. This is
supposed to be one of those treasures which Donuch
Mhor am Phiabhur—" Muckle Duncan the Piper "—a
harmless character who used to travel through the high-
lands, was known to have deposited in many places.
Duncan was in the habit of receiving alms from high and
low, and then hiding them, and forgetting whore he had
put them.—Scotsman.
MAYOR OF LIVERPOOL.—On Saturday Mr. Alder-
' man James Lawrence was unanimously elected Mayor
of Liverpool for the ensuing year, and at the same time
Mr. Shuttleworth was elected town clerk, with a salary
of 2,0001. a-year, and Mr. John Wright was elected
clerk of the peace, with a salary of 5001. a-year.
TEETOTALISM IN CARDIFF.—Among the isms
that have recently fallen into decay in Cardiff; the very
harmless one of teetotalism, it is to be regretted, must
be counted. It was not long since in a good state of
health, with plump florid cheeks—a fair round belly,
and had all the appearance of attaining a fine patriarchal
old age. The number of " drunk and disorderly" cases
before the magistrates for some months past it is to be
feared has sadly broken in on the ranks of the confra-
ternity of teetotallers, and would lead to the inference
that " pledges," like old china, arc but brittle ware, and,
however ostentatiously exhibited, are made to be broken
at last. Two years ago the number of teetotallers in
this town exceeded 300 good men and true ; it is now
stated that the number is reduced to 100, thus getting
" small by degrees and beautifully less."—Cardiff Ad-
vertiser.

THE DEANERY OR CARLISLE.—No appointment
has yet been made to the Deanery of Carlisle, vacant by
the death of the Rev. Dr. Hodgson, although it is confi-
dently stated that the Rev. George Townsend, Preben-
dary of Durham, will be presented.
THE HAND-LOOM WEAVERS.-,-..The following state-
ment may give some idea of the excessive toil and low
wages of which the hand-loom weavers complain :—Some
of the manufacturers of Wigan have been in the habit of
making check cuts, 67 yards long, 44 picks in the inch,
for which they paid the weaver ss. 6d. Out of this he
had to pay 10d. for winding. Thus he had to throw
his shuttles 106,128 times, at the rate of 1,105 times an
hour, for six days to the week of 16 hours to the day,
for the small remuneration of 4s. 71d. Deduct ls. for
rent, 6d. for fire, and 6d. for tallow and candles, and then
you have his net weekly income for the support of his
family.—Halifax Guardian.
PILCHARDS.—HAYLE, Nov. 9.—Large quantities
of pilchards have been seen in the bay, but none of them
have been taken. A large shoal came near the fishing
ground, but was disturbed by a smack working into the
harbour, which, in the act of tacking, passed directly
over them, and they started off into deep water. It is
supposed that this shoal only consisted of several bandy
vessels' cargoes.
A Worthing fishing-boat whilst engaged on Thurs-
day morning in hooking cod off that town, was upset by
a heavy sea. There were three men in her, two of whom
were saved by another boat, which, at a considerable
risk, put off to their assistance; but the other poor fellow
sank and was drowned.—Brighton Herald.
DESTRUCTION OF A BRIG BY FIRE.—A large
timber-laden brig went ashore on the Gunfleet sands, on
the Bth inst. Having thrown her deck load overboard it
was expected she would have been got off the next tide,
such unfortunately was not the case. On Sunday night
last the inhabitants of Harwich were alarmed by the ap-
pearance of a widely diffused yet vivid light, coming from
the sea way, and to all appearance in the direction of the
Gunfleet. Objects were seen as plainly as if it had been
moonlight, and the greatest anxiety was manifested to
know what was giving forth such an unusual glare. In-
formation was received yesterday at Harwich, stating
the before-named timber brig had caught fire, and had
burned to the water's edge. What she is we are unable
to say ; the cause of the fire is equally involved in mys-
tery ; report is busy, but in the absence of better infor-
mation we say nothing.—lpswich Express.
Our herring-boats off the North Foreland have
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are playing havock with the nets.—Brighton Herald.
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solved to close, during November, December, and The leading trades in this city (Exeter) have
Ja-
nuaryte-
at seven o'clock ; February, March, and April at
Western Times.
eight o'clock ; May, June, and July at nine o'clock.--
About one o'clock on Thursday morning a cry
of fire was again heard in this town, and it d'as
soon ascertained that it was at Flempton upon
some premises in the occupation of a Mr. Cooke, of
that place. A large barn, containing the wool of
five years' flocks, with a quantity of wheat and barley,
was set on fire, and damage done to the amount of
between 2,000/. and 3,000/. The barn was wholly
destroyed, with a very considerable quantity of the
wool. The property, we hear, was insured. There
was a good supply of water, in consequence of a pond
having been recently made close to the premises.—Bury
Herald.
THE CLOTHING OF THE IRISH PEASANTRY.—The
clothing of the Irish peasantry is in keeping with their
cabins; they are wretchedly clad. In most cases the
children have nothing but a mass of rags attached to
their persons. I speak in accordance with truth when
I say, that " there are more holes than whole cloth,' in
their garments. A great portion of their skin, in all
parts of their persons, is exposed to wind and weather
and often most painfully so to the eye of those who
travel through the country. That they should survive
an hour, when compelled to be in the open air on a cold
winter's day, is one of those things which could not be
believed without evidence of so conclusive a kind as:to
render it impossible for any one to resist it.--Impres-
sions of Ireland and the Irish.