The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-16 00:00:00

4]NING, AUG UST l6, 1850.

place on the 7th. All the officers and soldiers of the
battalion, 603 in number, appeared before a court-
martial, sitting at Rendsburg, and the commandant,
111. DE 13LANDOWEHY, and five other officers, were
condemned to death ; and all the other officers, non-
commissioned officers, and soldiers, to he decimated.
The Provisional Government of Schleswig-Holstein
confirmed the sentence of death on the six officers,
but commuted the sentence of decimation on the rest
of the battalion, into three months' service at the ad-
vanced posts in jackets, trousers, sod caps, made of
unbleached canvas.

It is stated from HamburOh of the 10th that the
Danes have withdrawn their advanced posts. The
Schleswig-Holstein army have re-entered Rendsburg.

ITALY.

We find the following official statement in the
Piedmontese Gazette of the 10th, concerning the late
events at Turin :

"It is oar duty to give an account of the acts of Go-
vernment in the unfortunate struggle that disturbed the
last moments of the deserving and highly religious
Minister Santa Rosa, and we do net know whether such
account will spread more astonishment or indignation
among the public. It is well known that during a late
disorder of the Minister the Falb( rs of the order of
Servites, to whom the parish of San Carlo was entrusted,
had attempted to obtain from him a recantation of his
participation of the laws abolishing ecclesiastical privi-
leges. On this occasion the attempts were repeated, and
Minister Santa Rosa, after having during the last days
of his life suffered the most poignant torments, was left
to give up his soul to God without the last conso-
lations of that religion of which he ever was one
of the most zealous followers. These and other grave
circumstances, arising from the whole of the preceding
conduct of the prelate, left no doubt in the mind of Go-
vernment that the religious principle was not the ex-
clusive motive of the actions of the Archbishop. These
acts were calculated to provoke disorder and anarchy, by
irritating the country in its dearest sentiments of re-
ligion. The refusal above alluded to was not the work
of the curate alone, but commended by the Archbishop,
who had already announced his intention of refusing
ecclesiastical burial to the body. The religious Minis-
ter, Santa Rosa; to spare the Servite Fathers any scandal
or disagreeable consequences, caused the strictest
silence to be observed respecting the mental torture
he was exposed to, and the Government was not in-
formed of the case until his death. The Go-
vernment saw itself obliged to give greater weight to
the matter, inasmuch as the Archbishop had a short
time previously authorised confessors to give absolution
to all those who might believe they had incurred•eccle-
siastical censure for having taken part in the promulga-
tion or execution of the new laws, and it appeared
strange that be should now refuse the sacraments to a
sincere Catholic, who did not believe be had incurred any
censure, who caused the certificate of confession to be
shown to his Grace, and in favour of whom the confessor,
Don Ghiringhelli, professor of Holy Scriptures in the
university, earnestly spoke, declaring him to be in a
state to receive the sacrament. Being thus convinced
that the Archbishop could not, without serious evil to the
State, further exercise his spiritual power, and being
desirous of scrupulously respecting the rights which
the Constitution guarantees to every citizen, the Go-
vernment invited the Archbishop to give up his see, in
order that it might not be provided for by a measure of
urgency. He formally refused to comply, and the Go-
vernment has been obliged to take the measures consi-
dered indispensable to prevent more fatal consequences.
Meanwhile the Government has communicated to the
magistrates the documents upon which they are to com-
mence proceedings, in order that justice may have its
course. As for the Servite Fathers, since the parish
had been given them by the Government, and they could
not be irresponsible in a matter in which they had no
orders to seek or to receive, they have been removed
with all consideration to the interests of the parish, and
sent to other convents of their order. The Govern-
ment, conscious of having acted in the true interest of
the country and of public order, is ready to account for
the course it has taken before Parliament."

LAMBETH COUNTY COURT.
(THIS DAY.)

GRAY V. HILL.-COMPROMISING A FELONY.-EITRAOR-
DINARY CASE OF SKITTLE SHARPING.

This was an action brought by the plaintiff, a baker,
carrying on business in Gray's Inn-lane, against the
defendant, a coach broker in the Old ICPnt-road, to re-
cover the sum of 101., under the following circum-
stances:—

In the month of February last the plaintiff, being de-
sirous of selling a horse and cart, was induced by the de-
fendant to bring them over to the neighbourhood of
Walworth. The plaintiff did so, when he met the defen-
dant and two other persons, of the name of Cook and
Nash. They were, however, unable for some time to
coupe to any arrangement for the purchase, arid the
parties all repaired to the Bedford Arms, in East-
lane, and, after drinking somewhat freely, the plaintiff
was induced to have " a game at skittles," and
to consent to take 201. for the horse and
cart, the defendant leaving during the " game," to ob-
tain the money. The play went on, the plaintiff losing
every time. In the midst of the play the defendant
cams in and laid down the 201, saying " There's your
money for the horse and cart," with which he imme-
diately drove away. As\ soon as the money was laid
down, one of the persons with whom the plaintiff had been
betting seized the money, and claimed is in payment of
his bets. Thy plaintiff subiequently gave all the par-
ties into custody, and preferred two indictments against
them at the Central Criminal Court, upon which true
bills were found, one for felony, and the other
for conspiracy ; but on the morning of trial
an arrangement was entered into, by which
the defendant was to restore the horse and cart and
pay 1001. in discharge of the expenses the plaintiff
had been put to; on doing which, on the parties being
placed at the bar, no evidence W4S to be offered on the
plrt of the prosecution. That was accordingly done, and
the defendant and his two companions acquitted. Before
being discharged he paid 901. and promised to pay the
remainder 101., the such sought to be recuvered, in a few
days, which be refused to do.
Mr. H. B. ROBERTS, for the defendant, rested bis de-
fence on the ground that the consideration, being to com-
prumise a felony, was illegal, and the plaintiff not enti-
tled to recover.

Mr. PARRY, on the other side, contended that, as the
consideration for the misdemeanour was legal, he was
entitled to recover on that portion of the contract.
The Learned JUDGE held that the consideration was
not desirable, and that part of it being the compromise
of a felony the action could not be maintained, and gave
judgment for the defendant.

MgiNLY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.

The Cot ton Mai ket at Liverpool yesterday was heavy,
and American soris w.,re d per lb. lower. The sales
were estimated at 5,000 hates, of which 1,000 American
were taken for export, and 300 Egyptian and 200 Surat
on speculation. The sales comprised 4,000 American,
200 Pernam and Marnnhace, at 84d. to 9,3.; 300 Egyp-
tian, at 84d. to Bd.; end 600 Sugar, at 54-d. to 64d. per lb.
—l❑ Railway !..,hares a good business was done, and ti.e
market closed firmly.
The Corn Market to-day exhibits no particular
change.
A good business has been done this week in the Pro-
duce Markets. Sugar has been in request, as the
United States, having a deficient supply of this article,
and the growth having been neglected in order to extend
the cultivation of cotton, are now giving orders freely
in the Brazilian and other foreign markets, at higher
prices than those sent out from England, consequently
we shall have to depend more on the colonies. In
staple's used for manufacturing purposes tbere is no
particular change, and for the most part prices
are maintain( (I. Cotton is less in request, although
the adrices touching the crops are more encouraging.
Silk has been firm, and Uemp rather dull. Rice has been
in demand, but Tea somewhat quieter, al:hough taken
steadily for consumption, the recent transuctiune having
been Sc large as temporarily to cause a lull. There has
been a Government contract taken for 100,000 gallons of
Rum.
From St. Petersburgh, under date of the 7th August,
we aro advised, in reference to the Tallow Marker, that
sales had bsen made of 2,000 casks old re melted, at 105
to 106 roubles; 1,000 casks Siberian at 1051, arid
common at 1071 roubles. The estimated supply of
new is 110,000 casks. Linseed was firm, and in Wheat
there had been some business at 231 to 24 roubles, ac-
cording to quality.
At llamburgh on the 13th inst. the exchange ou
London was firm at 13 7. Not much was doing in
bills.
The provinchl. banking companies are now holding
their half-yearly meetings, and some conclusion may be
formed from their balance-sheets as to the state of trade
in particular districts. The report of the directors
of the Birmingham Town and District Banking Com-
pany states Mat—
" During the past year many changes have taken
place to affect the profits arising from banking, particu•
larly in the reduction which low prices have effected in
the amount of returns, low rates of discount, and unem-
ployed capital. Yet, notwithstanding these checks upon
profit, we can assure the proprietors that, after a careful
examination, we find both the character of the
business, and the profit arising thereon, much to our
satisfaction.

" The whole of the assets and liabilities of the bank
have been fully investigated.
" The accounts we have audited up to the 30th of
June last, and, we find, after writing off for bad debts
made during the past year, paying the property-tax,
and other incidental expenses for the 83MP period, that
there remains a net profit on the year of 8,776/. From
that amount has been paid the ball-yearly dividend in
March of five shillings per share, and it is now proposed
to deal with the remainder as follows:—that is, to pay
another dividend of five shillings per share on or after
the 2d of September next (being at the rate of ten per
cent. per annum on the paid-up capital), to appropriate
10C/. towards the building•fund, and to carry the surplus
over until next year.
" The guarantee fund remains at 40,0001."
At the Birmingham and Midland Bank meeting a di-
vidend of 21.25. 6d. per share for the half-}ear ending
30th June, was declared. 30,0001. was transferred from
the guarantee fund to capital account, making the paid-
up capital 120,000/.. and still leaving at the credit of the
guarantee tuud 18,177/. Or. lid. The thanks of the
meeting were • given to the directors, the chair-
man, Mr. Geach • (the managing director), and
Mr... Edmunds (the manager of the bank), and
the following resolution was also passed :—That the
payment of the fourth and last call on the shares of the
company, which is this day ordered to be made out of
the accumulated profits of the bank (the third call hav-
ing previously been paid out of the same fund, amount-
ing together to the sum of 55,0000, is an event impor-
tant in its history, and a fitting occasion for the proprie-
tors to express, in a decided and permanent manner, their
appreciation of the zeal, ability, fidelity, and discretion
of their managing director in the conduct of the affairs of
the bank since its institution.
The Northern and Eastern Railway proprietors have
had their half-yearly meeting this morning, and have
adopted the following report:—
•• The dividend on the respective shares of this com-
pany for the half-year ending the 30th June last will
become payable on; and after Monday, the 26th inst.,
and will be as follows, viz.:—

On Shares guaranteed 5 per cent. per annum-501
paid, 11. ss. each ; 431., 11. Is. 6d.
" On shares guaranteed 6 per cant. per annum-501.
paid, 1/. 10s. ; 43/. paid, 11. 65., less property- tax."
In the Stock Market there has been rather a firmer
tone, but the transactions have not been extensive, nor
is there any decided appearance of buoyancy. The
failure of a comparatively young member of the house,
who is not yet out of his sureties, has damaged a little
the price of Consols, his " open account" being 100,0001
as a Bull. The old members who have something to
lose are much more wary, and naturally feel annoyed at
these break-downs, as being calculated to reflect
general discredit on the " house." At the same
time however, it cannot be denied that luck as well
as prudence has much to do with the success or misfor-
tune of the jobber, and that men of excellent means
have frequently and unexpectedly been brought to a
stand. The sureties of the member whose embarrass-
ment we are now chronicling will be partly responsible,
and consequently we may assume that no greal loss will
accrue to the parties who have dealt with him. Under
ordinary circumstance., and with anything like active
speculation, it was certainly to have been anticipated
that the funds would have risen; but business
lately has " flagged," a large number of per-
sons are away from town, the Dani'h war gave a
check just when buyers foe money would have come in,
and the fluctuating weather for a day or two before the
account was settled turned the market still more
against the operators for a rise. That a further rally
will not take place, however, in the event of matters
continuing as auspicious as at present, viz., with
It good revenue, au excellent trade, and lair har-
vest prospects, it is impossible to believe the
complaints increasing in private channels as to the
difficulty of employing surplus epsete. Consols have
been -96-ki for Transfer, and 96i i for September 11.
Exchequer•bills have been 655. to 67e. premium. Bank
Stock has been supported at 211. The New Three-and-
a•Quarter per Cents. have been 98i
In the Foreign market prices have ruled dull. Mexi-
can Bonds have been quoted 29 to -I, and Peruvian
35* t. Spanish Three per Cents. have been done at 371.
Portuguese Four per Cents. are nominally 33 to 34.
Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. have been 57i.
Shares are looking up again. Great Western are
now marked without the dividend; Great Northern
continue in favour, and North-Western have rallied,
owing to the excellent traffic return.
The last week' a railway receipts, ascertained up to
this day, are, in round figures, as under:—

1850. 1843.
Great Western ... 17,507 . 18,144
North-Western 53,4?2

South- Western ... 14,150 ..... 12,185
Brighton ... 1 h,07 15,083
Midland ... 25,48
South-Eastern, and Dover ... ... 16,694
QU.4RTER TO THREE.
... 96:4
... 961 II

Consols ...
Ditto Account, Sept. 11

ONE CLOSING
PRICES OF BRITISEI rUND4 O'CLOCK. PRICES.
,11116. OLUCIA •••
3 .s. Cent. Reduced Anna ...... 96% 97 97 071,E
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities........ 96,41%44 96A
?Tow 3'A per Cent. Anne- ... ........ 987 A .A, 74, 99
Lone Anne. to expirsJan.lBgo 8 5-16 8%
Ditto, 30 years, Oct. 10. 1859 -16 8 1-16
Ditto 30 year:, Jan. 5,186 U. 8 8
Int a Stock — 266
inii. Bonds, 1,0001. B6 89 p 85 p
Ditto under L00M...—. .......
South Sea Stock
Ditto Old Annuities
rousols tor Account 961/23/4 96
E tchequer Bills. I 140. es 2d
1,0001. June 67 65 p
5001. June ............
Small. June 65 68 p

65 p
63 p
68 p

• ONE CLOSING
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Danish Bonds, 1825,3 per Cent. —
Ditto 5 per Cent.
Mexican, 5 per Cent. 1846, with Coupons
Ditto, Ex Jan. Coupons ..-...., 29
Ditto, Account - 29
- Peruvian Bonds, 4% per Cent —
Ditto, Deferred
Portuguese 5 per Cents.
Ditto. 4 per Cent.
Russian Bonds
Ditto, 414 per Cent
Sp...won 5 per Cont. 1840
Ditto, 3 per Cent....... 37% 37%
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Beligan, 4% per Cent.
I,uten 2% per Cent.. 12 Guild.
Ditto. 4 per Cent. Certificates 89%14 594
PRICES OF
PAID. BUSINESS DONE CLOSING
RAL,WAY. SHARES. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES.
A. ercleen 5O
Do. Preference ... 81.
Amber. Nott., Boston,
and Eastern Junction 81,4 — ..... .........
Ayrshire and Galloway.. 7% —
Belfast & County Down 30 -
tlerks & Hants Extens.
(Gt. West. Per.s per ct.) 6
i3irmingham and Ox-
ford Junct., calls duly
paid, or with a guaran. 20
Do, withoutguarantee 20
Binning. Wolverhton,-
and t u di ey, calls duly
pd, or with guarantee 15
Do. without guarantee 15
Birming.,Wolverlepton,
and Stour Valley 131. 14s ...
Birkenhead, Lancashire,
and Cheshire Junc; .26 ......
Br!stol and Exeter 100 ... .. 63%
,',uckinglaanishire ...... 171,E
Cs,le‘.lonian
... ...
D New 101. Pref lO

101

294
82%
:354

3314
96:?,/i

63%

7

JO. _
Dit to,elydesdales Junc 50 ..,...
Cbester and Holyhead... 50 ...... 9% ..... .. ••••••
Ditto, Preference lb ......
Clarence
Direct London & Ports-
mouth
Dublin and Belfast June. 45 —
Dundalk& Enniskillen 30
EsAt Anglian, 251., L. & ••• •• ...... ••• ..
E. and L. and D. .. 25
Po. 18/., E. & H.... 18 - ••• ......... .•• •••••
....•
Ditto, 71. 172., 7 per

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