The Sun.
London, England, 1842-11-14 00:00:00

TIIE BARON DE FEUCIIERES.—The acts of dons

tion with which an elevated feeling inspired the min
of General Baron de Feucheres being now fulfilled
we are warranted in giving a statement of them
These grants together amount to 514,000 f., and are
thus distributed :—The army, 100,000 f. ; hospices of
Paris, 194,000 f. ; hospices of Nismes, 50,000 E ; hos-
pices of Genolhac, 15,000 f. ; hospice of Privas, 5,000 f. ;
Bishopric of Nismes, 50,000 f. ; consistory of Nismes,
25,000 f.; church of St. Perpetue at Nismes, the Ge-
neral's parish, 5,000 f.; the sufferers from the inun-
dations in the Gard, 50,000 f.; the sufferers from the
inundations in the Adeche, 20,000 f. The 100,000 f.
given to the army are for the foundation of sixteen
annual prizes, namely, ten for the infantry, four for
the cavalry, and two for the artillery and engineers.
These prizes are to be awarded to so many " En-
fans de troupe," to be elected by the Council of
Administration of so many regiments, the number
of which are to be drawn by lot, except the 37th of
the line, which the General commanded for six years,
and which is always to have one prize, as a testimony
of remembrance from its Colonel. The 50,000 f. given
to the Bishopric of Nismes, and 25,000 f. to the con-
sistory, are to be invested for the purpose of half-
yearly distribution of 150 f. at the least, or 200 f. at
the most, among indigent families of the town, to be
approved by the donor during his lifetime, and by
the Military Commandant of the Guard after his de-
cease.—Galignani.
GREENWICH RAILWAY.—We have great pleasure
in hearing that a prospect exists of a termination to
the most unfortunate difference between the Directors
of the Greenwich and Croydon Railway Companies.
It appears that some of the most temperate and influ-
ential of the proprietors of the Greenwich Railway,
several of whom are also shareholders in the Croydon
line, have suggested to the Directors of the two Com-
panies the propriety of submitting the broad question
at issue between them to a Committee of disinterested
gentlemen, competent to form a right judgment
in the matter, with a view of bringing the un-
happy dispute to an amicable termination. This
cannot but be the earnest desire of every share-
holder of both the Companies, who has not suffered
himself to be excited by the mere supposition that on
the one hand the object of the Croydon Company is
to obtain a greater share of the advantage of the
Croydon traffic than justly belongs to them ; or, on
the other hand, that the Directors of the Greenwich
Company are determined, pertinaciously, to adhere to
their toll of 4id., whatever may be the loss sustained
by both Companies. We are informed that the
Directors of the Croydon Company did not hesitate
for one moment to accept the proposition; and there
can, v, e think, be little question that a suggestion so
reasonable, and which compromises the opinions of
neither party, will not be refused by the Directors of
the Greenwich Company.—Railway Times.
The appeals against the assessment for the Income
and Property-tax on persons in the City of London are
expected to 'be very numerous and protracted. Th
first Court for the-above purpose will be held on Mon-
day, the sth of December, at the office in Basinghall-
street, commencing with the Ward of Aldersgate-
without. Should any defaulters remain after the
above appeals, the schedule will be returned to the re-
ceiving officer, and by him certified into the Cou:t of
Exchequer, where process will. be issued.
FRUITS or BAD TRADE.—At the annual meeting
of the proprietors of the Bolton Exchange-rooms,
which was held yesterday week, R. S. Barlow, E: q.,
in the Chair, it was resolved, "That, in consequence
of the continued unfavourable report of the state of the
funds, the news-room be c:o.,ed." Manche ter
Guardian.

THE MARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)
CORN EXCHANGE.

Last week, as well as for to-day's market, the ar-
rivals of English wheat have been very scanty, but of
fair average quality, especially as relates to those par-
cels from Kent. Although the stands were this
morning poorly supplied, the demand for all descrip-
tions of both red and white was, on the whole, dull ;
yet the currencies noted on this day se'nnight were in
most instances supported. We had a fair quantity of
fine foreign wheat on offer for which holders de-
manded higher rates, and thereby checked business.
However, the inquiry was firm at last week's quota-
tions. The supply of barley being small, that article
was taken offat rates quite equal to those noted on Friday.
Good new malt was quite as dear ; but old parcels
were much neglected. The arrival of oats from Ire-
land being extensive, dealers held off in anticipation
of lower terms ; but the supply of those of home
growth being small, previous rates were supported.
Beans and peas were in dull sale, but we cannot call
them cheaper. Very little was doing in either town-
made or country markets' flour.