The Sun.
London, England, 1828-04-08 00:00:00

FOREIGN INTIMLIGENCE.

PRANCE PAPERS.
(Prom the Gazette de France, of Sunday.)

SMYRNA, FEB. 20.—A contagious disease has
broken out in the port of Scio, and has weakened
the garrison to such a degree, that unless it speedily
receives considerable reinforcements, it will not be
able to hold out any longer. The Pacha has, indeed,
been to Chesme, to hasten the departure of the re-
inforcements; but the passage of the channel be-
comes the more difficult for vessels loaded with
troops, as the Greek vessels, now that the season
has become more favourable, may easily hinder them
fi om landing.
By order of the Governmert of Smyrna, who de-
sires to give the city the appearance of profound
peace, the Greeks have been obliged to have mas-
querades during the Carnival. The maniacs in the
Greek hospital were set at liberty, and supplied
with masquerade-dresses at the expense of the Go-
vern►nent. This strange spectacle ended without
any disorder, which is the more astonishing, as among
the (;reeks there were a great many dressed as
armed Albanians, Dervises, and Effendis, with their
beards and turbans; and that at the end of their
promenade, they assembled before the Palace of the
Dacha, where they danced, and sung a hymn to
liberty. The Pacha received them very well,
ordered a ducat to be given to each dancer, and the
turban of the leader of the band to be adorned with
a splendid shawl.
CORFU, FEB. 28.—General Guilleminot is still
here, and has taken a house for three months. It is
reported, that not only the return of the English
and French Ambassadors is expected, but also the
arrival of Envoys from the Porte and Austria. We
have hitherto no certainty in this respect ; the plan
of such a Congress has been conceived in London,
but the execution appears to be attended with many
difficulties.

(From the Mon tour of April 5.)
(PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.)
VIENNA, rslAltor 25.—Letters from Jassy say,
that they are accurately informed there of t.ll that
passes on the other side in the Russian' army in
Bessarabia_ The confidence of some young Russian
officers at the head-quarters of Kischenoff, who
boasted that the Russian colours would be hoisted
at Constantinople by St. George's day, is much
spoken of. In general, officers and soldiers were all
eager for the signal to pass the river, and invade the
Ottoman territory.
The Turkish garrison of Braelow has lately been
reinforced with 1,000 chosen troops, disciplined in
the European manner. A great quantity of am-
munition and provisions has been conveyed into it.
The accounts we receive from the Buckowina,
the Bannot of Temeswar, Sclavonia, and Croatia,
say that the Austrian troops assembled on those
several points are already in considerable force. The
regiments stationed in Hungary, which, by order
of the Aulic Council of War, were to reinforce the
cordon on the frontiers of Servia, have reached their
destination. The army in that quarter is estimated
at nearly 40,000 men, infantry, cavalry, and ardl-
lery. But what excites the most serious conjectures
among our politicians is, that the Turks, as we have
before observed, do not appear to be at all alarmed
at the assembling of our troops near their frontier,
since they send all their forces towards Adrianople.
It seems, indeed, that a perfectly good understand-
ing prevails between the military of the two nations,
for it is affirmed that the superior Austrian officers
often leave their head-quarters to spend some days
at Belgrade, where they are perfectly well received
by the Pacha.
The seventeen frontier Regiments have been
brought to their full complement ; it is said they will
hive with them several batteries of field artillery,
which will be assembled partly at Semlin, and partly
at Temeswar.

Opinions are remarkably divided on the result of
the first cannon shot that shall be fired on the Pruth ;
some persons think, that Austria, in concert with
France and England, will join the Tuiks, to prevent
the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire. Others,
on the contrary, say, that our Cabinet remains neutral,
taking, however, under its protection, Servia, Bosnia,
and part of Wallachia. Time must soon refute or
confirm such conjectures, and it is believed that the
month of May will be rendered remarkable by events
of great importance.
VIENNA, -MARCH 25.—Yesterday the Russian
Ambassador, M. de Tatischef, announced definitively
to Prince Metternich, that after the disingenuous
and provoking conduct of the Porte, his Sovereign
would take, without further delay, those steps
which had become necessary to assert the dignity,
and protect the interests of his empire. This news
has created a great sensation here.
PARIS, APRIL 4.—A report was circulated, yes-
terday evening, at the Chateau of the Thuileries,
that M. le Viscount de Martignac and M. Hyde de
Neuville, were no longer Ministers.
Those changes in the Ministry were spoken of
as certain, and many persons expected to find an
Ordoenance in the Moniteur of this morning.—
Nothing, however, appears there, but an article
against the re-union of the electors of the first arron-
dissement. Can any one reproach M. de Martignac
for not having declared himself with sufficient
energy in the Chamber of Peers against this meeting
in the Champs Elysees ? Can it be charged upon
him as a crime, that he did not send some companies
of gens-darmes to sabre and shoot this seditionary
multitude.

This we might believe, if the men of November
had still possessed any power. Their exclamations
of fury against that peaceable meeting show of what
they would have been capable, if the police of MM.
Franchet and Delavaux had been still charged with
the peace of Paris.
An armament is being fitted out at Brest, which,
it is announced, will be of considerable power. Two
ships of the line and several frigates are mentioned.
The object of this expedition is not yet named.
An article inserted in the Augeburgh Gazette
terminates in the following words :—" A war with
the Porte will have no other result than to found
the independence of Greece, and to give a new gua-
rantee to the Porte, because the interest of the Eu-
ropean union requires the preservation of the poli-
tical existence of the Turkish Empire."
Farricx Fuons.—Rentes, Five per Cents. 102 f. 2ic. ;
Four per Cents. 91f. 25c. ; Three per Cents. 69f. 10c.
50c. ; Bank Actions, 1,39.5 f.
FOREIGN FUNDS.—Neapolitan Rentes, Cert. Fal., 73f,
35c. 45c.; Spanish Rentes,
9f. ; Royal Spanish Loan,
•
Ili; Interminable Spanish Annuities, 48i, llaytian
Loan, 670 f.

FLANDERS PAPERS.
BRUSSELS, APRIL 2.—The accounts from Vienna
say that it is observed that Prince lkletternich, the
Minister for Foreign Affairs, is extremely engaged

LONDON,
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 8,182 i.

The French Papers of Saturday and Sunday fur-
nish no new feature as to the progress of events
in the East. It is said that the Turkish
troops are concentrating towards the frontiers of
Servia, of which they are disposed to take pos-
session in the event of the Russians crossing
the Pruth.

By the Dutch Papers last received, the
Russian troops were to pass the Pruth (for the
last time, we hope) on the 12th of this mouth.
Other accounts say that the reports of warlike
preparations, and the marching of armies, so far,
at least, as Poland is concerned, are entirely
without foundation. So much for the veracity
of Stockjobbing reports, and the diligence of
" people of undoubted authority" to keep
public anxiety on the stretch.

By the Flanders Mail received last night, it
would appear that Prince METTERNICH and
the English Ambassador are holding almost
daily conferences on that all-engrossing subject of
warlike interest—the march of the Russian armies,
and the future conduct of Turkey. The singular
position of affairs in Portugal, it is also sup-
posed, may claim a little of the guardian care of
METTERNICH and the Court of Vienna, now

that the political cauldron works so well to the
wishes of the Absolutists. But let them beware
that it does not boil over. There are millions
who wish for such a consummation.

The accounts from the Continent say, that all
the Foreign Funds have improved—particularly
Russian, which have got up nearly one per cent.

It is said in letters from Paris, that VI L-
LALBA, Secretary to the Spanish Embassy, at
Paris, left on Monday night, for Barcelona, with
important despatches, relating as was supposed to
the evacuation of Spain. The French Govern-
ment demanded the payment of the 89 millions
of francs, due to them by FERDINAND-but
when will they get the money ? They may call
spirits, &c.

Whilst others are enjoying the festivities of
the season, or are engaged in the solemn du-
ties of religion, we understand that the utmost
attention to business is manifested by that en-
lightened portion of the gentlemen of England
who have enlisted themselves under the banner of
Sir THOMAS LETHBRIDGE.

Various are the rumours which have reached
us of Secret Committees, and the propositions
which have been submitted by the intelligence of
their constituent Members. One thing, how-
ever, seems certain, that with true John
Bull courage they have resolved, like Prince
WILLIAM of Nassau, to die in the last ditch
of their invaded territory. But the gradua-
tion of the scale gives them infinite trouble,
and the fixing where the freezing, or rather
starving, point lies. Some are clear that nothing
under 80s. will be a remunerating price, whilst
others more moderate point at 755. ; and it is
stated, that one who has lately been seen walk-
ing with Mr. WHITMORE, and has read 25
pages of his famous Pamphlet, declares that
however great might be their privations, the
Landed Interests would escape downright ruin
whilst 70s. was the minimum price of English
Wheat.

There is, however, one rumour to which we
are unwilling to give credit, as displaying some
want of principle, and this is, that it has been
gravely proposed in full Divan, to give up
all opposition to the Catholic Claims, on
condition that Ireland shall be placed on the
same footing as the Continent, and our other
Colonies, as to the exportation of wheat, 'or
rather as to its importation into this island.
They perfectly disclaim a want of concern
about the interests of the Church of Eng-
land, (seeing that so many of their younger
brothers are supported by tithes)—but when
it comes to be a question between themselves
and their relations, however dear to them,
common sense points out but one course for
them to pursue, and the privileges of primoge-
niture are sanctified in their eyes.

We repeat our anxious hope that there is no
foundation for this rumour, though we are not
sure but such a proposition might be considered
fair enough by some opponents of the Catholic
Claims, who in general view it as a mere matter
of business, and do not pretend to regard it
in a religious point of view. Indeed the
studious absence from church, on the part
of some of its greatest champions, would
render such a plea perfectly ludicrous. All we
say is, that if the offer be made, Ireland should
cheerfully accept it. Many years would not
elapse before she had a population rich enough
to purchase the produce of her fields, were the
brand removed from her forehead, and enterprise
and capital induced to seek what would then be
considered a part of the Empire, instead of a con-
quered Province kept under by military occu-
pation.

Hamburgh Papers to the 6th inst., and the
Austrian Observer of the 27th March, have
been received this morning ; but they present
nothing very new of political interest. It is said,
on the authority of an article from Corfu, that
IBRAHIM PACZIA intends to found a Greek Co-
lony in Egypt, to which he is to give the name of
New Morea. For this purpose he is collecting
the remains of the unfortunate Greeks dispersed
in the Western parts, and among the mountains
of the Peloponessus. We think he had
better take care of himself and his army,
for the chances now seem to be more against
their safe return to Egypt, than the transport of
any more Greeks into captivity. Piracy has con-
siderably diminished in the Levant Seas, since
the battle of Navarin

!STOCKHOLM, MARCH R.

His Majesty's equipage set out yesterday for Christiania.
The departure of his Majesty is said to be fixed for the
12th April. It is understood that Count Wetterstedt, the
Minister of State, will accompany his Majesty on this
journey.
A Norwegian paper mentions a report that his Royal
Highness the Crown Prince is shortly expected in Chris-
tiania, as Viceroy of Norway.
SIMIAN, APRIL 1.

Yesterday there was a grand review of the garrison,
at which the King was prevent, with the Princes
and Princesses of the Royal Family, as well as many
foreigners of distinction. This military spectacle, fa-
voured by the finest weather, was rendered more inte-
resting by the recollection of an ever memorable event—
the entrance of the Allies into Paris, March 31, 1814.
His Royal
from the Hague.
Highness the Prince of Orange arrived here

ST. TITERSBURCH, MARCH Q 2.

The peace with Persia was signed on the 21st of
February, at midnight, at Turkraanschai (or Turcoman
Tscheii), northwest of Miana. General Baron Sacken,
Governor of Tabrees, eent the first news of it to General
Sipagin, at Tiflis, who had transmitted it hither by an
express. The courier with the treaty of penes is expected
every keur.

HAMBURCH, APRIL 2.
We have received the melancholy news of the death of

the Heredttaty Princess of Oldenburg, which took place
the day before yesterday.
CORFU, r ra. 23.

According to letters from Zante, Ibrahim Riche intends
to found a Greek colony in Egypt, to which he will give
the name of the New Mores. He continues to collect the
remains of that unfortunate people dispersed in the western
parts, and among the mountains of the Peloponnesus.

SMYRNA, FEB. 18•

Piracy has considerably diminished in the months of
November, December, and Jannary. Most of the Greek
armed vessels returned into port either to repair or to
winter, and alarmed by the threats of the Admirals. We
have heard of only eight ships plundered during that
period, vie. five Austrian, two French, and one lonian. It
is reported that many French and English ships have been
plundered on the coasts of Syria and Egypt, and many
Austrian ships hare probaisly had the same fate, but we
have no certain information. To check the scandalous
example of a public market, held by the pirates at Syra,
orders have been given to the Captains of all Austrian ships,
whenever they enter that port, strictly to search all Greek
ships and boats that arrive or depart during their stay,
and to take from them all the goods, the fruits of plunder,
that may be found on board.
There have been considerable changes in the force and
distribution of the European squadrons during these three
months. The English squadron is diminished by more
than two-thirds. The Asia, Albion, Genoa, Glasgow,
Dartmouth, Ariadne, Talbot, Pelorus, Chanticleer,
Brisk, and Philomel, have all left the Levant. Most of
these are at Malta, where, it is said, many other English
ships of war are assembling. The Punch squadron has
been diminished by the return to France of several ships
to repair after the battle of Navarin, but it has been since
joined by several others. Admiral de Rigny has been for
the last three months chiefly at Vourla ; his ships traverse
the Archipelago in all directions, and maintain a constant
intercourse with Alexandria, Malta, and Toulon. Of the
Russian squadron only two frigates and one brig remained
in the Archipelago after the battle of Navarin. One of
these (the Constantine) conveyed M. de Ribeaupierre to
Corfu and Trieste ; the two others have long been in the
harbour of Smyrna. The other Russian ships are at
Malta.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY.)

FROM LLOYD'S.

DEAL., APRIL 7.—Wind W.—The homeward
bound hare sailed for the River.

PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 7.—Wind W.N.W.—Ar-
rived from London, the Dmialus, Binnie, and the
Amethyst, Thompson, for Quebec.
FALMOUTH, APRIL 6.—Wind W.N.W.—Arrived
the Rottenstroon, Glaziaer, from Harannah, with loss
of bowsprit, foremast, &c. Sailed the Atlantic,
Lawson, far New York.
LIVERPOOL, APRIL 6.—Arrived the Traveller,
—, from Monte Video; the Tasmania, —, from
Paraiba ; th© Wm. Brown, —, from New Or-
leans ; the Sir F. Burton, —, from Savannah ;
the Peru and Science, --, from Charleston ; the
Hope, from Teceira, Rebecca, --, from Bremen.
CORK, APRIL s.—Wind N.W.--Arrived the
Diete, Feits, from St. Übes ; Flower,
Russell, from London.
RAMSGATE, APRIL, 7.---The Chester, Curti., from
London to Chester, has put in here with loss of
bowsprit, having been run foul of by the Emulation,
Woodnutt, of Cowes.

The Heighington, Brooks, from St. Domingo,
ran on a rock, at Bermuda, 12th January, but was
got off by assistance of boats from the dock-yard,
and arrived of Dover.

THE FUNDS-(THIS DAY ►.

CITY, TrvELrR o' CLocx.

The chief business going forward this morning in
the English Funds has been the adjustment of ac-
counts for Thursday, and the greater part may be
already considered as closed; in the mean time the
Consol market is in a very susceptible state, and any
intelligence which would operate either for a rise or
decline, would, at the present moment, hare more
than usual effect. Consols opened at 83j-, buyers,
for this and May account, they became sellers, and
are now 831, buyers, and for May, 83i 4. The
public opinion is certainly against the Funds, but it
appears to be money against the probability of politi-
cal events. India Bonds continue to maintain their
premium, 96 8; Exchequer Bills, GI 2; the best
proof of the great plenty of money.
In the Foreign Funds there are few transactions
to notice; Russian and Danish Bonds are both a
shade lower, the former being 87# the latter, 591
591 i; Brazilian, 581 1; Mexican, 321 ; and Co-
lombian, 23i 4; Spanish are creeping back to their
former deplorable state, being now 11
In the Share speculations nothing worthy of the
least notice has taken place.
Three per Cent. Consols, 831; and for May 83} 4 ;
India Bonds, 96 8 pm. ; Exchequer Bills, 61 2 pan.

For-mt4.—Brazilian, 58:3: 9 • Buenos Ayres, 32 3;
Chilian, 25 6; Colombian, 234 4; Danish, 591 60;
Greek, 16i- 171 ; Mexican, Five per Cent., 24 5 ; Ditto,
Six per Cent., 32i 3 ; Peruvian, 23 4 ; Portuguese, 604
61 ; Russian, 574 i ; Spanish, 11 N.
Mmts.—Anglo Mexican, 67i 65 dis. ; Brazilian, 52 4
pin. ; Bolivar, 3 2i dis. ; Colombian, 74 61 dis. ; Tlal-
puxahua, 10 20 per share ; United Mexican, 23 2,1 dis• ;
General Mining Association, 11 pm.

TWO 0' CL 0 CK.
A report exists from Trieste that a British brig of
war, sent by Sir F. Adam, had, in attempting to
enter the port of Nayarit', been fired at by the bat-
teries and Egyptian naval force, and had with difficulty
escaped. Another report is, she was sunk. Consols
83i ; little or nothing doing. We understand that
Baron James de Rothschild leaves London this
evening, on his return to Paris.
THREE O'CLOCK.
Consols, 83i no business.

To-morrow is the first transfer day, and the divi-
dends will became in payment to the public on
Thursday.

FOUR O'CLOCK.—CLOSING PRICES.
Consols 831 Danish
Do. for Ac. 83i 4 Greek, 1825 •
Brazilian Bonds 58i Mexican, 1825 32'-
Buenos Ayres Peruvian 231
Chilian Do. I Russian 87k
. _

Colombian, 1824 23i I Spanish, 1821 114

THE ARMY.

Tiro Troops of the 7th Regiment of Dragoon Guards
commenced their march, yesterday, from Birmingham for
Manchester.

The Depot of the Ist Brigade of the Ist or Royal Regi-
ment of Infantry has removed from Glasgow to Paisley.
The 14th, or the Duchess of York's own, Regiment of
Light Dragoons, which embarked at Dublin on the 31st
ult., are ordered to proceed to Coventry.
Charles Haywood, of the 13th Light Dragoons, deserted
on the night of the 3d int., having robbed Lieutenant
Teasdale, to whom he acted as servant, of about 101. In
money, and several valnable papers.
The 85th, or King's Light Infantry Regiment, has re-
moved from Gibraltar to Malta.

It is rumoured that the Earl of IVIILTawN is
about to lead to the altar the widow of the late Lord
CASTLECOOTE. The Lady is a Roman Catholic, and be-
sides the attractions of youth and beauty, is possessed of an
ample dowry.—Dublin Patriot.
An interesting account of Mademoiselle SON-
TAG, whom Prince 'METTERNICH was reported to have
married—(such is the effect of beauty on even a German
ultra-Tory)—has just appeared in the Athenmam. We
shall give it to-morrow.

MIDDLESEX sstSSIONS—(THIS bAY.)

These Sessions commenced this morning btfo
Mr. CONST and several others of the Magistrat€s,

Two persons were indicted for an assault, and no
prosecutor appearing, were of course acquitted.
soon afterwards, one of them, named (we believe)
Vann, applied to the Court, and said that it was d
very hard case that lie should be called upon for fees
to the amount of 17s. 6d. after having been acquitted.
The CHAIRMAN said that he could not help it.
The applicant said that the prosecutor was ac-
tually at that moment in the Hall, and was afraid
to come forward, knowing that he could substantiate
no charge against him. This was peculiarly bard
upon himself, who had actually committed no offence•
The CHAIRMAN said that he could give them no
remedy. It was one of the evils of b:ing indicted
at the Clerkenwell Sessions.
The applicant then paid the money anul with-
drew.

THE ICING V. DAMS.
This was an indictment against the defendant foe
wilful and corrupt perjury.
Mr. BRODERICK appeared for the prosetrutiono
and Mr. ADOLPHUS for the defence.
The circumstances of the case were these. le
may be in the recollection of our readers that a trial
took place in the Court of Common Pleas in Fe,
bruary last, under the name of Dawson and wife'
v. Vernon. It was an action to recover clarnegef
from the defendant Vernon, for injury snstoilqed b.,1
the female plaintiff, Dawson, am applewoman,
consequence of being overturned by a break bed
longing to Vernon. The accident happened. i°
Thcobald's-road, and when it happened, Davr4+
the present defendant, said he knew to whorl/
the :break belonged, that it was Vernon's, art
that he was authorised to say that all expences'
should be paid. The expences, however, not being
paid, an action was brought, and Davis was sub'
peenaed; but there was a reluctance to call him it 6
a witness, because he was a friend of Vernon's.
Finding, however, that they could not prove the
ownership of the break without him, he was called*
and in giving his evidence he said that the how jo
the break was frightened by a drove of oxen. Sr'
Justice GAZELF.I3 immediately stopped the case,
the ground that the plaintiff, by their own wit"
ness, had shown that the accident was not the
result of careless or negligent driving on the part 0,
Vernon's servant. In consequence of that testimony,
Davis was now indicted for perjury, it being alledri
that there were no oxen passing through Theobald'r
road, either at, or immediately before the accident'
A host of witnesses were called for the prooeen'
tion, all of whom deposed to seeing the break in?
mediately after the accident had occurred, And none
of them saw any oxen.

Mr. ADOLPH US addressed the Jury at conlider
able length for the defendant, and then called ."11,
witnesses, who deposed to seeing a drove of oxen 11,'.
the end of the street through which the break pas 4'4!
immediately before the, accident; but neither 0'
them could say, although one of them was the
driver of the break, whether it was by the oxen that
the horse was frightened, or by a small cart in the
street.

This evidence was decisive of the case, and the
CHAIRMAN charged the Jury to acquit the ptiten,ert
who was accordingly discharged.

THE MARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)

HAY MARKETS.-(At
ST. JA

.E.
owland Mead. Hay 3 sto 5
Upland Ditto 4 0 5 0
Rye-grass Hay 4 0 5 0
New Meadow Hay 315 410
Straw :ie. per load lower than
alteration. A good supply, and

8)11TH

t per Load of 38 Trusses.)
•

A. s. .C. 4'
Clover Way 4 Otes I,
Oat Straw 1 10 1 l.
Wheat Ditto 1 14 1 v"

X. S. X. 8.
Lowland Mead.Hay3 Oto 3 15
Upland Ditto 315 4 15
Itye•grass Hay 315 415
New Meadow Hay 310 4 0
Clover Hay ss. per load highs
Meadow Hay and Straw no all
and trade on the whole dull.

last quoted ; in prices of lisl nt"
a sluggiah trade.
;FIELD.

X. s X.
Clov. Hay generally 4 10 to
Do. extra fine 0 0 5
17
Oat Straw llO 1
Wheat Ditto.... 112
_,I of
than last quotd ; in rri—„,„A
ration. supply rather

CITY MARKETS.-(TWO O'CLOCK.)

The SPICE Market remains firm, but not much ig
doing, owing to the large sale on Friday of Cinne"
mon and other spices.

Th© notice of the Government contract fa
100,000 gallons of Russ has, as was expected, rely
dered the Market more firm, but not much busineo
has been done this week. Holders require advancer!
prices. The present stock of Rum in the W'.4
India Docks is much less than at this period 129 t
year. Brandy is not much in demand. The stock
of Rum is 10,653 puncheons and 1037 hhds.
INDIGO for shipment is in more demand, at forme(
quotations. The near approach of the Corn'
patty's sale prevents any large dealings.
Most descriptions of TURKEY produce rerogiri
unaltered by the state of affairs in the East. Opium
maintains the last advance.
SALTPETitu.---A want of energy is again exPe"
rienced in this article. Notwithstanding the positive
nature of the accounts that Russia is determined cri
war, speculation in saltpetre and other warlike etot
has only been indulged in to a very limited extent'
The exports to the Continent are inconsiderable'
The other purchases recently made have not been
above 21s. 6d. At 255. there are a great Mall
sellers.

RUSSIAN PRODUCE.—The Tallow market has
shown rather more firmness the last two or three
days, and an advance of from 3d. to 6d. per et'
on the recent low quotations is given ; the price te:,
rising ste a. d yTdheemdaei
delivery
rbest St
Tallow
Pl
oewt elrass btulrvgehe
kßiriyasl
day is from 395. 6d. to 395. 9d. per cwt. Hemp r
i
:71/I's
1000 casks. The Timber trade is in a state of gres;,
depression at present. The rage for building about
two or three years ago has nearly subsided, and!
great number of shells of houses are to be met wit.°
in the vicinity of the Metropolis, the builders not
having the means of completing them, and there he'
ing no demand for them unless at much lower rent°
than it was currently imagined they would have
fetched. Foreign timber and deals are so low to
price that no profit can be made by importing ;
deed recently losses have arisen in such transaction'
A very large public sale of Memel deals and othee
foreign timber takes place the end of this week.
The activity noticed last week in COTTONS still
exists, and the amount of sales daily is considerable,
Egyptian from the short stock on hand, is suscepti'
ble of no further improvement; at present it bete
the highest value, obtaining from Bd. to 9d. per 11/'
Surats are at from 31d. to 4d.
In RAW SILKS there is no increase of bosinee'
nor can it be expected that a brisk demand will aria
while the manufacturers are so little employed. AO
improvement is however shortly anticipated.

Prince POLIGNAC, the French Ambassador,
had a long conference yesterday with the Duke of WEL,
LINGTON and the Earl of DUDLEY, at the office of 64
secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
Count de MOLTKE, the Danish Minister,
transacted business with the Earl of DUDLEY yesterday..
Baron and Mr. ROTHSCHILD transacted bust'
ness yesterday at the Foreign office.

A King's Messenger was sent off on Sunda}'
night fiom the Foreign-office with despatches for Viscostit
GKANvILLE, our Ambassador at Paris.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER lefL
town on Sunday for his seat at Betchworth.
His MAJESTY'S Gate Alms were distributed
yelterday, at the Almonry-office, by Mr. HANET, the stew
tary to the Lord High Almoner, to a great number or per
persons.

His MAJESTY'S stag-hounds met this more'
ing on Ferman-common ; and will meet for the last tin°
this season, at Prince's Risborough, on Thursday mornift
next, at half-past ten,