The Sun.
London, England, 1844-01-10 00:00:00

Assembly chiefly occupied public attention, but
from all accounts they were as long and tedious
as those in the British Parliament. The Bill for
granting a perpetual annuity to the Crown had
been withdrawn, at the instance, it was said, of
the Council, in order not to disturb the Act of
1728. An opposition had been offered to the
granting of any moneys for Church purposes dur-
ing the present sitting. Application having been
made for succour to their establishment, by certain
Presbyterians, the question of " Non-Intrusion"
had been raised,and will possibly become a subject
of discussion before the Assembly. The Railway
Bill had passed the Lower House; agricultural
societies are increasing throughout the island,
" performing (says the Jamaica Times) an incal-
culable deal of service." All parties seemed to
join ill one common desire to encourage emula-
tion among the agricultural population. The
island was generally healthy, and the military
and naval forces on the station were in excellent
condition. From Barbadoes, Trinidad, Dominica,
and most of the other islands the accounts of
the weather and the growing crops are very
favourable.

We direct the particular attention of our
readers to the report of the important discussion
in the 'Westminster Court of Sewers, on the
twenty-seven resolutions of Mr. LESLIE, which
embody his plan for the improvement of the ad.
ministration of the affairs of that Commission.

A few startling facts appear on the day's pro-
ceedings. Mr. LESLIE proposed a daily check,
by an improvement on the present system of
daily returns from the contractors, who, it ap-
pears, receive 75 per cent. of the whole expendi-
ture of the Westminster Commission, and some
of which is paid before the accounts are even
presented to the Court 1 The chief surveyor
having stated that there would be no difficulty in
having such returns, the Court, by supporting
the amendment of the late Chairman, refused to
have such an important document as a monied
out bill for each day's work !

W commend to the notice of our commercial
friends the admirable system of double entry
book-keeping, which commences its records
after the accounts to be therein recorded are paid!
We should be glad to know from what class of
men these Commissioners of Sewers for West-
minster are selected, or do they select themselves?
Such a graphic picture of incompetence to the
management of public business it has rarely been
our duty to meet with. These men possess the
uncontrolled power of taxing the inhabitants of
the City of Westminster to an enormous extent.
How long shall they be suffered to continue ?

It is said that the four Kings of the subterra-
nean ways of this great metropolis are the
Chairman of the Westminster Commission, the
Chairman of the Holborn and Finsbury Commis-
sion, the Chairman of the Tower Hamlets Com-
mission, and the fourth, that wonderful ac-
countant Mr. Alderman Churchwarden GIBBS,
who is Chairman of the City Commission ! !

The accounts from Madrid are to the 2d inst.
Mr. BULWER had been presented to the Pre-
sident of the Council, GONZALES BRAVO, and
the first interview, the friends of the Ministry
say, was very satisfactory. The capital con-
tinued tranquil, and the accounts from the pro-
vinces were also favourable. We learn from the
Phare des Pyrenees of the sth inst. that the fort
of Figueras had capitulated. The terms were
agreed to on the 30th ult., between the Baron
DE MEER and General AMETLER, and would be
carried into effect on receiving the QUEEN'S
sanction.

The Three per Cents. were done on the 2d inst
at 23i cash, 23/ at GO days, with the curren
coupon. The Fives at 18k, at 54 days.

On Monday the Duke of BROGLIE presented
to the French Chamber of Peers the draft of the
address in reply to the KING'S speech. It accords
entirely with the sentiments expressed by his
MAJESTY. The name of the Duke of BORDEAUX
is not even alluded to, but a few words are added
at the close of the address, which evidently refer
to the exhibitions in Belgrave-square. These
are—" France promised to be faithful to the
KING. The KiNa has observed his oath—where

is the Frenchman that could forget or betray
his allegiance ?" This called up the Duke of
RICHELIEU, who stated, that in going to London
to pay his respects to an unfortunate Prince he
was fulfilling a duty of honour, while at the same
time he was entirely innocent of any criminal
intenti intention.
n. M. GUIZOT, in adverting to the same
subject,said the French Government, when the
Prince visited Vienna, Berlin, and other Conti-
nental capitals, had remonstrated against his
presence there, and their remonstrances were
immediately attended to. The same course had
been adopted when the Prince went to England—a
note was transmitted to the English Government,
which was replied to in the most satisfactory
manner, but in a country which enjoys liberty of
publicity to such an extent there were not the
same means of repression. The Queen of ENG-
LAND, however, and the Ministers, did every-
thingpower to mark their disapproba-
JESTY would not receive the Duke
parties who, presuming on
those
es
of the country, had exhi-
tion. e their
of BOR DE AUX at Court, and manifested her dis-
pleasure
scenes." The address
additions, by a
‘htpviiliateeseadlsiaubcri,ceo,rpsaaultgeciadinti:ntissvitetitiattil
some
slight
large majority. Most of the papers give an ac-
count of the reception of 111, RATTI MENTON by
the Chinese authorities at Canton, with copies of
two State papers—one addressed to M. GUIZOT,
by -Kir-I-No, High Imperial Commissioner, and
Kr-KONG, Viceroy of the Two Kwangs, and the
other to M. RATTI MENTON, both showing the
most friendly disposition towards the French
nation—no other country, they say, shall be

- - -
more fdvoured.
BOURSE
--_P
ARM, MONDAY, JAN. 8.
First Highest Lowest Last
Price. Price. Price. Price.
French Five per Cents. 124 30... 124 30... 124 25 .. 124 30
Threes B2 50... 82 55... 82 45.. 82 55
Bank of France.. 3210 —.3210 ...3210 ...3210
Latlltte Bank I,ooof 1110 —lllO ...1110 ...I 110
5,000 f 5075 ...5075 ...5075 ...5075
Belgian Bank ..... 698 75... 698 75 .. 698 75... 698 75
Belgian Fives lO5ll ... 105 k ... 105 k ... 105,E
1840 1081 ... 1081 ... 108 ... 108
1842 109 ... 109 ... 109 ... 109
Spanish Active . ..... 291 ... 291 ... 291 ... 294
Passive 5 ... 5h
Old Deferred 51 ... 51 ... 5/ ... 51
Portuguese Fives ... 45 ... 45 .:. 45 ... 45
Neapolitan
Roman ...... ............ 1041 ... 1041 .. 1041 ... 104/
RAILWAY SHARES.
Versailles, L. 8... ...„ Igo ••• 180 ... 178 75... 178 75
RRouen
ouen te Havre 642 50... 648 75... 640 ... 647 50
Orleans.
Fitrasburg to Bale 213 75... 213 75... 212 50... 213 75
Avignon to Marseilles 670 ... 672 50... 670 ... 672 50

RAILWAY SHARES, FOR THE ACCOUNT.
Versailles, L.B . 180 180 ... 175 ... 75
Rouen
Rouen to Havre... 645 ... 650 ... 645 ~. 650
Orleans
Avignon to Marseilles 670 ... 672 50... 670 .. 672 50

FREE TRADE BANOUET AT GLASGOW.—We learn
from the Glasgow papers, that the arrangements for
the meeting on Wednesday (this day) have been
completed. Nearly all the tickets have been disposed
of. The Trades' Hall is to be thrown open for in-
spection in the forenoon, and also to afford those who
may desire it an apportunity of meeting with Mr.
Cobden and the other members of the deputation from
Manchester.

VOYAGES OF THE NEMESIS.
We understand that the narrative of " The Voyages and
Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843," is preparing for
immediate publication, from the notes of her late commander,
W. H. Hall, R.N. (of the Victoria and Albert yacht), and
from personal observations made in China, and other parts, by
W. D. Bernard, Esq., A.M., &c. The work, besides con-
taining an accurate description of the numerous interesting
localities visited by the Nemesis (the first iron-armed steamer
that crossed the line) during the period above mentioned, will
comprise a complete history of the origin, progress, and ter.
mination of the late events in China, detailing all the operations
of the war, with remarks upon the character of the people, and
the prospects of our future intercourse with them, a full account
of the new colony of Hong Kong, &c. It will also contain
notices of some of the Portuguese slave settlements at Mozam-
bique, Dalagoa Bay, &c., with observations on the Comoro
Islands, &c., together with some remarks on the peculiarities
of iron steam vessels, and their advantages upon an enemies'
coast.—Naval and Military Gazette.

C ESTERTON.---On Sunday, at twelve o'clock,
several persons, male and female, were baptised by im-
mersion opposite Wheeler's Holt, Mr. Roberts, baptist
minister, officiated, An immense concourse of spectators
assembled.

ARRIVAL OF THE WEST INDIA
AND MEXICAN MAILS.

SOUTHAMPTON, JAN. 9.—The Clyde, Royal
Mail Company's steamer, Captain Symons,
arrived this morning, at eight o'clock, .bringing
the following mails :—Columbian, Mexican, and
West Indian.

The news from Mexico is somewhat im
portant and interesting, inasmuch as it appears
that Santa Anna, is re-elected President for
a term of five years. On the 14th of
November, when the Ciyde arrived at Vera Cruz,
it was learnt that Santa Anna had visited that
place the day previous, and that he had bad the
troops drawn up in the square, and harangued
them. He stated that he had arrived for the
purpose of inspecting the fortifications, and that
war with England was inevitable; that he was
determined to support the honour of his country
to the fullest extent, and would defend the
Castle of St. Juan de Ulloa in person, and
would resign it only with his life. About four
o'clock in the afternoon, however, shortly after
this bombastic exhibition had taken place, a
special messenger arrived with the information
that he bad been re-elected President for a
further term of five years. The news was re-
ceived by the military with great rejoicing and
enthusiasm, but no particular manifestation was
_made by the civilians on this announcement.
The moment, the information had been communi-
cated, Santa Anna immediately mounted his
horse and returned to. his house in great haste,
without inspecting one of the fortifications or
taking further notice of the troops in any shape
whatever. It is the opinion of the inhabitants
of Vera Cruz, that he merely made the demon-
stration for the purpose of securing his election,
and that his denunciations against England were
sheer bravado, and nothing else.
The Clyde, on the following day, sailed for
Tampico ; but on her return, on the 22d Novem-
ber, it was learnt that advances had been made
by the Mexican Government to the British
Minister at Mexico, for the purpose of settling
the differences with England. The British Minis-
ter, however, declined to enter into any corres-
pondence or treaty whatever with the Mexican
Government, until he had received instructions
from our Government : he did not, in fact, open
the letters of the Mexican Government.

The Mexicans bad been engaged for some time
in putting all their fortifications into a state of
repair, in the expectation that the British Admi-

ral, Sir Charles Adam, would arrive, and give
them a dressing. Their preparations for de-
fence were most warlike, and it was evident they
expected a conflict.

Sir Charles Adam, when the Clyde arrived at
Bermuda, had gone on for Barhadoes. Every-
thing was quiet in all the West India Islands.
Fever had quite disappeared at Bermuda, and
health was completely restored.
It was gathered as a fact that General O'Don-
nell, Captain-General of Cuba, was openly en-
couraging the revival of the slave-trade at Cuba.
Three large cargoes of these poor miserable
wretches had been recently landed there.

The Inconstant frigate, attached to Jame],
sailed for Jamaica on the Gth of November.

Her Majesty's ship of war Albatross, was at
Vera Cruz, as also three French corvettes and a
Spanish frigate. At Havannah, were a French
corvette and an American ditto. There were
none at Bermuda, and at Nassau it was so rough,
that the Clyde held no communication further
than taking in a pilot.
The Company's steamer, Dee, sailed from Ha-
vannah for Belize on the 9th of December; the

Avon ditto, on the 10th, for Mexico; the Dee
arrived from St. Thomas's on the 22d at Bermuda,
bringing the mail to the Clyde.
The Clyde brings home 236,490 dollars, 32,300
of which are from Tampico, and 40,000 from Vera
Cruz to pay the Mexican dividend. The rest are
for merchants' accounts. She also brings 4,661
ounces of gold dust, 3,024 ounces of silver, and
152 of plating ; 1,4631. in British coin, 106 serons
of cochineal, &c. &c.

The Clyde experienced heavy gales from the
N.W. and S.W., all the passage from Bey-

muda, which accounts fur her being four days
over-due.

SUGAR.

The following figures are extracted from a Liverpool
Circular, published by brokers of eminence in that port :
Importation of British Sugars into the United Kingdom,
charged with a duty of 245., and 5 per cent. per cwt., during
the Sears ended the 31st of December, 1843 and 1842 :
WEST INDIA. EAST INDIA. MAURITIUS. MOLASSES.
Hhds. Trs. Bigs. Mats. Puncheons.
1843 141,100 13,640 659,435 365,145 55,560
1842 145,910 15,985 525,500 553,670 40,590
Increase 5,190 133,035 14,970

Decrease 2,345 188,525
Computing as usual, the hogshead at 15 cwt., the tierce at
10 cwt., the East India bag at la cwt., the Mauritius mat at
1 cwt., net weights; and the Molasses puncheon at .10 cwt.,—
and that each cwt. of Molasses contains one-third sugar—the
proportion of sugar on which the duty is computed, shows
that the excess of British sugars imported into the United
Kingdom is 1843, is 7,941 tons over the weight imported in
1842.

The Stocks of British sugars on hand, at the close of the
years 1843 and 1842, are thus stated by the same document :

NEST INDIA.

EAST INDIA. MAURITIUS. MOLA SS EQ.

ii id; ".. a- r . Bags. Mats. Puncheons,
1843 32,550 1,600 125,150 78,750 27,000
1842 31,573 3,750 101,200 69,770 12,150

[ncrease 977

23,950 8,980 15,850

Decrease

2,150

Computirg the various packages to contain the weights of
sugar as given above, and 1 cwt. of molasses to contain one-
third of 1 cwt. of sugar, the weight of British sugars in stock
on the 31st of December, 1843, exceeded the weight in stock
on the 31st of December, 1842, by 4,843 tons.
Country dealers will, now that this surplus quantity of sugar
in the country is ascertained, be extremely cautious how they
purchase ; especially as large arrivAs both of East India and
Mauritius sugars ate daily expected.

STATE OF TRADE.
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)
MANChESTER, TUESDAY EVENING.—There has been ra-
ther less animation in the Cloth Market to-day, indeed for the
last two or three days, than on this day week; the cause, no
doubt, is the not over flattering accounts from China, arising
from the unexpected difficulties (though only fancied to be
temporary) thrown in the way of mercantile transactions by
the Hong merchants. These difficulties, however, added to
the intelligence then received, of very large quantities of
Goods and Yarns being on their way, had caused some parties
to be rather eager in the pressing of sales, and the prices ob-
tained were generally not so satisfactory, as by the previous
mails. When to these things is added, the advance on Cloth
in England, the surprise will cease at the less buoyant tone of
our market to-day. Prices, however, cannot be said to be
lower. There are no stocks, and besides, many manufacturers
are engaged for some weeks to come. Whilst this is the case,
present rates will, in all probability, be maintained. In Yarns
no decided change, though the staple is decidedly higher. As :.00ri
as buyers for early spring shii mints for the Continent appear,
a brisk trade is anticipated.

We understand that the Lyceum Theatre has been
let to a party of gentlemen who, under the management of
Mr. R. Poake, are determined to restore the drama to what it
was in days of yore, and we may therefore hope to see ster-
ling comedy, tragedy, and farce, take possession of the stage.
Rumour says, that a very strong comedy company is already
formed, and great care has been taken in the selection of pro-
vincial performers likely to prove attractive. With such a
name as Mr. Peake's at the head of the establishment, there
can be little doubt the amusement and comfort of the public
will be well attended to. It is reported that the theatre will
open under high patronage.
LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASYLUM.. THE AN-
NUAL BALL.—Last 'night the yearly ball, in aid of the Asylum
Endowment Fund took place in the London Tavern, Bishops-
gate-street. The company was numerous and extremely
brilliant. The annual return of these balls, fitly at this season
of the year, when all our best feelings are about us, is pleasing
in the highest degree. At these joyous assemblies the fair
advocates of benevolence auspiciously shine ; grace and beauty
are made the handmaidens of melting charity ! About eight
o'clock the doors of the ball-room were thrown open for the
reception of company, and the pleasures of the dance did not
close I until an early hour in the morning. Among the
general company were Alderman Sir James Duke, Mr. Keas-
ley, Governor of, the Incorporated Society of Licensed
Victuallers, Mr. Valentine, son of the magistrate, aril several
other gentlemen who have warmly interested themselves in the
cause of the trade. Mr. Bessell, whose magic direction has
given eclat to many previous balls, was absent; but the circum-
stance was little to be regretted, by the excellent, indeed
punctilious, observance of Mr. Wilson, who officiates as mas-
ter of the ceremonies. To the Stewards the utmost praise
must be given for the marked attention they paid to the corn.
fort of the company. A like compliment is eminently due to
Messrs. Bathe and Breach, the proprietors of the London Ta-
vern, who sup lied refreshments with no sparing hand.
SPEEDY JUSTICE.—On Thursday last, before day-
light, a burglary was committed at the house of Mrs.
Edward Stephen Jackson, printer, 15, Lower Charles-
street, St. John-street-road. The man was captured in
the house, having in his attempt to escape nearly
forestalled the hangman's office by falling head foremost
down a flight of stairs, was taken before a magistrate at
C-

Lerkenwill the same morning, and committed to
New gate. Upon that evening, a record of a previous
conviction was brought against him, and a true bill
found. On the next day he was brought up for trial,
and transported for ten years. This man can have no
cause to complain of the tardiness of the law.