The Sun.
London, England, 1828-02-18 00:00:00

THE MARICETS.--(THIS DAY-)

CORN-EXCHANGE.
The &applies of all kinds of Grain and Flour last week,
Ware more moderate than for some time past. There is
not mush addition to the quantities by the fresh arrivals
this warning. Fine dry Wheat has met a free sale to-day,
IRA at no improvement in value ; othur kinds are still
heavy in disposal. Barley for malting meets a slow de-
mand at the terms last quoted; grinding parcels are also
unaltered. Beans that are dry fully support last prires-
the damp samples being on hand. Pease of both kinds are
'Without' variation. • Oats firmly maintain the rates lately
quoted, with a slack sale, our buyers being
unwilling to
go into stock at present. The best marks of Flour are
enquired after, while other kinds are neglected, and conse-
quently very dull in sale.
PRICKS ON BOARD OF SHIP.
Wheat, Red (old) s2s. 60s. Beans, Small (new)... 48s. 50s.
(old) -s.
5.55. 655.
Red (1827) 445. 50s. Tick (new)....365. 41s.
- Fine sos. 545.
fine.. 565. 575. - Harrow new) 425. 445.
162 i). 465. 50s.
525. 58s. Brank 3`2s. 345.
tine.. 60s. 625. Oats, Feed -s -s.
, Old Ms. 665. New ' 18s. 225.
30e. 345. - Poland
New 255. 285 New 20s. 28a.
...... 295. 31s. - Potatoe
31s. 335. I New 245. 265.
48s. 545. - Scotch .8s 30s.
555. 609 - Irish l9s. 225. 255.
355. 375. Flour (pet sack) 46s. 50s.
38s. 38s. - Seconds 445. 455.
425. 445. - North Country 40=. 435.
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KING'S THEATRE.

An Opera, by Mayer, entitied;." Rosa
e la Rosa Rossa," was produced at
for the first time, on Saturday night. pk-
simple, is laid in England, and turns chiefly on the
:famous dissensions between the Houses of York and
-Lancaster. During the period of the triumph of
the White Rose an Earl of Derby, who has attached
himself, it seems, to the ruined party, returns in
disguise from banishment, and finds the female to
whom he was betrothed on the very eve of being
united to a treacherous friend. This incident is
rather stale than unnatural, and is not far enough
removed from common-place to redeem the. credit of
a new opera. On the instant of the discovery the
Earl of Derby proclaims himself, and interferes with
the marriage; and, as a reward for such interference,
is very summarily consigned to a prison. When,
after the usual lapse of time, he is about to be exe-
cuted, his lady who, it should seem, had always
been faithful, receives a pardon from the King,
gained at her own personal solicitation, and thereby
rescues her lover from (to use a somewhat hachneyed
phrase) " an ignominious end."
The music of this opera, without being first-rate,
or indeed making any approaches to it, is pretty and
pleasing throughout. The overture especially has
two or three very delightful passages, as also a ea-
vatina, sung by Curioni, in the second Act, and
beginning with "Co suoi frequenti palpiti." Ma-
dame Pasta was the hero of the piece, and went
through her part with all that ardour and resolute
adherence to nature, for which this eminent actress
is so remarkable. In her costume of the young
knight, she looked the very spirit of chivalry. Ca-
radori, we were sorry to learn, was indisposed, con-
sequently was heard to disadvantage. Notwith-
standing however her manifest debility she exerted
herself (and successfully) to the utmost. The
opera was received with applause by a fashionable
_ and crowded house.
155 I

ing my application to him upon the rumours
the public newspapers, and of the importance of the conse-
quence if they were true,—namely, that a vacancy would
occur in the representation of the county. His reply was,
that he must decline giving any confirmation of those
rumours. At the same time, discussing, in the abstract,
Mr. Russell's pretensions to represent the county, either in
case of his own retirement, on account of ill-health, or in
any other event, he said he thought Mr. Russell had a better
claim than any other gentleman likely to come forward ;
but, like Lord Cleveland, he evinced that just anxiety which
he was bound to feel, that his successor would efficiently
and assidiously discharge the duties attached to the repre-
sentation of the county.--(Hear, bear.) This is the sub.
stance of ell that ever passed between those Noble Lord,
and myself on this subject. My honourable relation wan
abroad, and all that did pass necessarily took place
with myself; and I venture to ask whether any imputa-
tion can rest upon them or me for what so occurred?—
(Cheers.) Ido not stand here to vindicate Lord Dur-
ham against what may have been imputed to him—that
Noble Lord needs no defence of mine ;—but as my honour-
able relation, and therefore yourselves, as his constituents,
are concerned in what has been said, I may be allowed to
ask whether it is possible to imagine that any private object
could stimulate his Lordship's wishes in Mr. Russell's be-
half? Their personal acquaintance does not amount to
intimacy. Family connexion they have none. On the
contrary, if the seat was to be occupied by Mr. Russell, it
would then be placed beyond the range of Lord Durham's
family connexions and influence ; although I know that
offers on behalf of those connexions, were addressed to him.
Thus, with regard to any such conspiracy as that so ab-
surdly alleged between Lord Cleveland and Lord Durham,
to counteract and stifle the independence of the county, it
would rather seen!, that, if they conspired at all, it must
have been for the purpose of securing that independence,
by placing in the vacant seat a gentleman unconnected
with either of them, whose pretensions, arising from his
stake in the county, were undeniable, who was sure to de-
sire to retain his seat, if once placed in it, and whom
Providence had blessed with the means to maintain the
independence of the county against themselves, or any
other who might assail it. (Hear, hear, hear. )--But I can
positively state the fact that between those Noble Lords, no
communication whatever, direct or indirect, ever took place
with regard to the manner in which the vacancy should be
filled : neither was that subject ever referred to between them,
until the other day, when they met in Loudon, long after I
had announced Mr. Russell's intention to offer himself, and
even after his return to England. It was, I believe, when
they met, for the first time, in the House of Lords, that it
naturally became the subject of some cursory conversation
between them. I have thought it right, in justice to all
parties, and to myself amongst the rest, to say thus much.
Be assured that nothing could have induced me to place my
honourable relation in a position where he would have
been bound to others, at the cost of every honourable feel-
ing, and of what he owed to the large and independent
body he aspired to represent.—(Cheers.) Besides, it
would have been useless ; for he would have indignantly
spurned such an arrangement if others bad been capable of
making it.—(Cheers.) So placed, and so pledged, the re-
presentation of the county would have been a disgraceful
burthen to him. But he is as free from all pledges, except
those he has given you this day, as be or you can desire.
He is, of course, proud of the support of men of eminent
station, and whose conduct has procured for them the
esteem of their fellow-countrymen ; but he looks to the
great body of the independent freeholders as that to which
he is responsible. —(Cheers.) He will prove himself worthy
of them; but if he should not, I should feel myself bound,
on the next occasion, however painful to my private feel-
ings, to be amongst the first to oppose and reject him.—
(Cheers.)—With regard to the political sentiments of my
Hon. Relation, he seems to me to have said all that could
be expected from him in the present extraordinary and cri-
tical posture of political parties and affairs. He must not
suppose it possible that his political opinions and conduct
will be entirely satisfactory to the whole body of his con-
stituents. I trust, however, they will be such as the great
majority will approve, when he performs his pledge of sup-
porting all wholesome measures, whoever may originate
them, and when he shall continually prove his anxiety to
reform abuses, to reduce the public burthens, and to pro-
mote the cause of civil and religious liberty, while lie evin-
ces a steady and devoted attachment to the constitution of
his country.—(Loud applause.) The Hon. Gentleman then
said—l cannot conclude without expressing to you my deep
sense of your kindness on this occasion, as well as the
courtesy with which I was met, on all hands, while 1 acted
on behalf of my Hon. Relation during his absence; and I
beg to assure you, that I shall ever retain sentiments of
obligation and gratitude to the Freeholders of the county
of Durham."—Mr. T. sat down amidst general cheering.
Among the toasts that followed were—Lord William
Powlett—The Coal Trade—The Commercial and Agri-
cultural Interests of the County—Prosperity to the Port
of Sunderland—Colonel Mills and Mr. Buddle (the Vice-
Presidents)—The Mayor and Corporation of Durham—
Mrs. Russell—Prosperity to Ireland, &c.

The Hon. Chairman vacated his seat at half-past eight
o'clock, but the conviviality of the company was main-
tainei to a much later hour.

Mr. Russell's tenantry were entertained at the, Queen's
Head Inn, and dinners were provided at the rest of the
inns, and at the different public-houses, for the accommo-
dation of the freeholders.

[Owing to the lateness of the delivery of the letters by
the Edinburgh mail on Saturday, we were prevented pub-
lishing the above till this day.)

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS
ion THE PRESENT WEEK.
The Oakley Hounds, meet on the first day of the frost,
at Cohs'orth—at a quarter before 11.
Mr. Muir's Hounds, on Tuesday, at Ixworth Abbey—
half-past 10.
Mr. Osbaldeston's Hounds, on Wednesday, at Mister-
ton ; Friday, at Braybrook ; Saturday, at Everden—
half-past 10.
The Conock Harriers, on Friday, at Avehnry Turnpike
Gate-11.
The Blackmour Vale Hounds, on Tuesday, at Redlyneh
Gate; Friday, at Cadbury House.
The Hambledon Hounds, on Wednesday, at Westbury;
Friday, at Hill-place—half-past 10.
N. F.II. —Mr. Nicholl's Hounds, on Thursday, at Rhime
Field; Saturday, at Ashley Lodge—half-past 10.
Lord Yarborough's Hounds, on Wednesday, at Hendale
Lodge ; Friday, at Blyton Village; Saturday, at Swallow
Cross Roads-11.
The Worcestershire Fox-hounds, on Tuesday, at Little
Malvern ; Friday, at Frieze Wood—half-past 10.
Mr. Boycott's Hounds, on Tuesday, at Purton Hill ; Fri-
day, at Spoonhill—half-past 10.
Mr. Foljambe's Fox-hounds, on Tuesday, at Saxilby;
Thursday, at Haekthorn ; Saturday, at Gate Burton-11.
The Badsworth Fox-hounds, on Tuesday, at Pellington ;
Thursday, at Sprotbro' Boat ; Saturday, at Notton Vil-
lage—half-past 10.
Sir George Sitwen's Fox-hounds, on Tuesday, at Stoney
Houghton Bar ; Friday, at Norton-10.

THE EARL OF ERROL.--This Nobleman
(who is married 'to a daughter of the Duke of CLARENCE)
has been appointed first Aid-dc-Camp to the Marquis of
ANGLESEA, and is expeeted daily in Dublin. Apartments
have been engaged for him at MonntsoN's, in Dawson-
street.—Dublin _Evening Post.
THEATRIcAL,s.--This evening, at Covent-
garden, Mr. KEAN performs Shylock, in the 1114rchant of
Venice; after' which, Viadame TEST4IS appears in Don
`t4-ifitd4r#;:itlyiej4c Fornedy of the Merchant's
Wedding will be tepeast/hgtaF which will be produced a
neWEnteitainment, in .two acts, called the Somnambulist,
in which lir. WRENCH, Mr. KEELY, and Miss KELLY,
Will peraAt. On Ash-Wednesday there will be no per-
forMancekeither Theatre. On. Thursday, Mr. KEAN ap-
pears in Sir Edward Mortimer, in the Iron Chest ; and on
Friday there will be a grand
,performance of Ancient
and Modern Music.,--At Drury-lane,- this evening, Air.
hiAcitEAny appears in the character of William Tell ; after
which is to he produced a new Operatic Extravagania,
founded on Lord BYRON'S Don Juan, called Juan's Early
Days, in which a great portion of the comic and operatic
strength of the establishment will be brought into action.
To-morrow, Mr. 111ATHEWS and Mr. LISTON will, no
doubt, excite the never-failing quantity of mirth and ap-
plause in the Critic, and Killing no Murder. On Thurs-
day also, they are to appear in two pieces not yet an-
nounced. A new Opera is in active preparation, but the
night of its appearance is not yet fixed.—At the Adelplsi,
a new Comic Burletta, called Paris and London, with a
new Don Juan, is expected to run the week.

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS.

MOUSE OF COMMONS.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY, WHICH
NOW STAND IN THE ORDER BOOK FOR THIS WEEK.
MONDAY, FEB. I 9 OF THE DAY.
1. Roman Catholic Land Tax Bill—Second reading.
2. Salmon Fisheries Regulation Bill—Second reading..
3. Supply—Committee.
4. Ways and Means—Committee.
TUESDAY, FEB. 19.---NOTICFS or MOTIONS.
1. Mr. Robert Gordon—Bill, in pursuance of tLe Recom-
mendation of tke Committee of last Session on Pauper
Lunatics and Lunatic Asylums.
2. Mr. Fyler—Bill to repeal so much of an Art of the last
Session as prohibits, under severe penalties, the use
of ribbons at Elections.
3. Mr. Villiers Stuart—Petition on the subject of the Te-
nantry Act, for the purpose of sub-letting and assign-
ing of land and tenements in Ireland.
4. Sir James Graham—Bill to alter and amend so much
of the Act 17 Geo. 2, c. 5, as relates to the passing
and removal of Scotch Vagrants.
6. Sir James Graham—Bill to authorize the Devise of
real estates held by customary Tenure.
6. Sir Henry Parnell—Motion for Copy of the Treaty of
Limerick.
'7. Mr. Potter Macqueen—Select Committee on the Law

oflor—B
Parochial
e 7l forment.
8. Mr. Moore—Bill
erecting a Chapel of Ease at
new, in the parish of Monkstown, in the county of
Dublin, and for providing for the due celebration of
Divine Service therein.
THURSDAY, FEE. .9-I.-NOTICES OP MOTIONS.
I. Lord John Russell—Repeal of the Corporation and Test

Acts.
2. Colonel Davies—Bill to regulate the mode of taking the
Polls in Cities and Boroughs in England.
FRIDAY, FEB. 22,-ORDER OF THE DAY.

Courts of Common Law—Adjourned Debate thereupon.

NOTICE OF MOTION.
Sir Henry Hardinge—To vote Ordnance Estimates for six
months. (In Committee of Supply.)

FINANCE SYSTEM.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Stß,—Mr. Peel has nobly fulfilled the expectation
which the nation had formed of him. He has pro-
posed the appointment of the Finance Committee,
not with the view of redeeming a pledge reluctantly
given to satisfy the nation, but with an anxious and
sincere desire to investigate the real financial situa-
tion of the country, and to reduce, if possible, the
national expenditure. It must be particularly gra-
tifying to you, Mr. Editor, who have so steadily
recommended that all deception with respect to the
state of the Income and Expenditure of the country
should be put an end to,—to observe, that Mr.
Peel declared that the time was now arrived when
we must look fairly and firmly at the state of our
finance.

This, Mr. Editor, is the advice you have fre-
quently given, and Mr. Peel has adopted the very
words which you have used in writing on this sub-
ject. You will, therefore, agree with me in considering
that Mr. Peel deserves well of his country for having
had the manliness to avow, as the First Minister
of the Crown in the House of Commons, that we
must boldly meet our difficulties, and put an end to
a system of deceit—and (may I add) of fraud. So
far we agree, Mr. Editor ; but you must excuse me
if I say that Mr. Peel hardly fulfilled this promise by
founding his statement on a review of our Income
and Expenditure during the last five years. He must
have known that any calculation founded on the
total receipts or expenditure for that time must prove
fallacious, because our income has for the last two years
decreased, while our expenditure has increased, and
that no reasonable expectation can be entertained that
the amount of either the one or the other would be in
the next five years what it was in the last. Had
Mr. Peel confined his review of our circumstances
to the last three years, he would have come to a
conclusion more likely to be verified by the actual
results of the next three years. 1 have also to com-
plain that Mr. Peel has made one great and impor-
tant mistake, he has discarded on the one hand
4,245,0001., received from the Trustees of Military
and Naval Pensions, and likewise on the other hand
the 2,800,000/. paid to those Trustees. But Mr.
Peel will find, or the Finance Committee will find,
and those who live till next year will have reason to
know, that when the Dead Weight. Scheme ends,
the whole of the 2,800,000/., on the expenditure
side of the account, will not cease to exist, although
the whole of the sum on the income side of the book,
as received from the Trustees, will disappear.—
Amongst the items of National Expenditure will
most assuredly appear 585,7401., being the amount
of that part of the annuity of 2,800,000/., which the
Bank have purchased and paid for; and this sum will
remain until the year 1867, as a memento of the
most unfortunate Finance Scheme which has ever
been adopted,—the folly of which the StiN has never
ceased to expose. C.

THE SPEAKING FRENCH GRAMMAR,
BY J. V. DOUVILLE,
PROFESSOR OF THE FRENCH LiNGUAUF,
No, 1, Soho-square, near the Bazaar; and 2, Lawrence-lane,
Cheapside, London, 1827.

which would devolve upon him, and then Wed, that to • IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
those good wishes he' must confine himself. So the matter
.osa Bianca has rested ever since between the Noble Marquis and nAy - HOUSE OF COMMONS, FEBRUARY 16.
Hon. Relative. When I approached Mr. Lambton on this The House met this afternoon, but there not being for
this theatre'
subject, I did so with as much delicacy as I could, ground- lei Members present at four o'clock, Mr. Speaker adjourn,
The plot is ing my application to him upon the rumours mentioned in it till Monday.