The Sun.
London, England, 1829-04-07 00:00:00

rROXIES.

BISHOPS,
Peterborough
Worcester

LORDS.

Bigot
Bayning
Churchill
Clanbrassill (Earl of
Roden)
Colchester
Dalhousie (Earl of)
'Maniere
De Cliffbrd
Dynevor

ADMIRALTY SESSIONS.—The trial of forty
prisoners for piracy, first for having plundered a certain
vessel called the Hasse, against the consent, &c. of .:ertain
persons subjects of his Majesty the King of PORTUGAL;
secondly, for firing into a vessel called the Black Joke,
belonging to his Majesty the King of ENGLAND, came on
At these Sessions yesterday. The prisoners were all ac-
quitted.

- WESTMINSTER SESSIONS.—These Sessions
commenced yesterday : nothing, however, of any particu-
lar importance transpired.
AFFECTIONATE AND SAGACIOUS GOOSE.
--Mr. BURNETT, Craigellachie Inn, Elgin, has a goose,
nearly a year old that has formed so strong an attachment
towai ds him, as to follow him to any distance, and through
the crowds and bustl of High-street. A few days since
the kindly animal followed him down the street, and into a
hair dresser's shop, where it
patiently waited until its
master was shaved, after which it accompanied him on
another visit into the shop of a friend, and then proceeded
home with him cheek by jowl. The goose is so well
acquainted with Mr. BURNETT that it readily recognises
him in whatever dress he may appear. It even knows
his voice when he is not to he seen, and no sooner does be
speak than it responds to him in its own unintelligible
dialect—a dialect pretty much resembling the oratory of a
Weidman when he attempts to spout with a hot potatoe
in his Cosier.

LONDON,

TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 7, 1899.

The Duke of WILLLINGTON moved last night the
Order of the Day for the Second Reading of the
Disfranchisement Bill. In doing so, he pointed out,
with much force and perspicuity, the absurd incon-
veniences of the laws that at present regulate the
Irish County Elections, and addressed himself so con-
vincingly to the reason and feelings of his audience as
to obtain a triumphant majority of 122 in favour of
his proposed measure. The Earl of WINCHILSEA
of course opposed the Bill in a speech remarkable
for its rambling, desultory, and eccentric character.
Transported with a patriotic indignation resulting
from the memorable issue of the debate on Saturday
night, his Lordship hinted his intention of never
again setting foot in the House of Peers—an
intention which will, we doubt not, occasion
serious uneasiness to all those numerous Peers
who have been in the habit of admiring the
Noble Earl's great sobriety of judgment, une-
qualled liberality, and singular richness of elo-
quence. In the House of Commons little of in-
terest or moment occurred. A short debate took
place on the subject of the cabriolet licenses, in
which Mr. HUMS took the opportunity of commenting
freely on the great abuses that took place with re-
spect to the granting of such licenses. We are at
all times enemies to monopoly, whether it be of an
extensive or limited character, and shall be glad to
see the question of.:these licenses properly discussed,
and the licenses themselves inquired into with the
strictest scrutiny.

The Speech of General JACKSON, the new Presi-
dent of the United States, is characterized by a tone
of moderation and good sense, sitigularly at variance
with all we have ever heard recorded of the defender
of New Orleans. Report has made him out a sort
of Ultra Republican, but his Inaugural Address
bears a far different impress. The soldier is
scarcely, if at all visible in its spirit : the staid
sober gravity of the citizen is its predominant quality.
It is well worth an attentive perusal, if only for the
excellent and discriminating sense that pervades the
following sentence :—" With foreign nations it will
be my study to preserve peace, and to cultivate
friendship on fair and honourable terms; and, in the
adjustment of any difference that may exist or arise,
to exhibit the forbearance becoming a powerful
nation, rather than the sensibility belonging to a
gallant people."

The following extract is from the Allgemeine
Zeilung of the 31st ult., received this morning:—

FRONTIERS OF SERVIA, MARC!! 11.

Very unfavourable rep arts are circulated in Belgrade
respecting the state of the capital. The scarcity of provi-
sions is said to be very great ; the Foreign Ambassadors
caused bread to be daily distributed among the poor, in
order to alleviate the distress as far as lies in their power.
Persons are appointed to watch ever the bakers, that no
more flour may be consumed than the Government thinks
absolutely necessary. But all these measures can hardly
avert the danger which threatens Constantinople, and
every letter that comes from that city is opened with ap-
prehension. The exile of several thousand Greeks and
Jews has no effect, considering the vast population of the
capital, hut to plunge these unhappy persons into the
greatest misery. Subscriptions in money are raised for
their relief, and the Jewish community at Belgrade takes
very active measures to relieve its unfortunate brethren.
To these alarming accounts are added those of very threaten-
ing preparations making by the Russians in Little Wallachia,
and of their connection with the Servian chiefs, which ren-
ders an invasion of Servia by the Russians probable. The dis-
trust which the Turks feel of the Servians accordingly
increases daily, though the richer classes among the latter
ought not to wish far any change; and it can hardly be
expected that any advantage can accrue to the country
from the entrance of a foreign army. Many persons
think that Widdin will be merely blockaded, uud that a
Russian corps, advancing into Servia • will be employed to

threaten the Turkish positions in the Balkan, simultane-
ously with the advance of the main army.. Howeeerhold
such a plan may seem, there ;cream to believe that the
Russians have it in contemplation. The subsistence of
the troops would indeed be more easy in Servia than in
any other provinces of the Ottoman empire; yet the great
extent of such a line of operations in a country-inter-
cepted by mountains and rivers, in which there are seve-
ral strong fortresses, appears to be very dangerous for the
ass ulants, if the main attack is not made on this side.

VIENNA, MARCH 26.--Metalliqueß, 97 6-16; Bank
Shares, 1093 i. _

The French Papers contain no news worthy of

comment.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY.)

FROM LLOYD'S.

PosTsmount, Aram 6.—Wind S.S.W. to W. by S.
—Arrived the Elizabeth, Watson, from Rio Janeiro ; and
Mary Ann, —, from St. Domingo.
PLYMOUTH, Arm', s.—Wind W.S.W.—Arrived the
Doris, Hodge, from Sierra Leone; and Venus, Andrews,
from Ancona. Off port the Madeline, from Manilla.
FALMOUTH, APRIL s.—Wind S.S.W. to S.W.—Ar-
rived the Pericles, Rees, from Bahia.
COWES, APRIL 3.—Arrived the Dyson, Kendall, from
Rio Janeiro ; Lusitania, Cruikehank, from Bahia; and
Potomac, Enderby, from Batavia, with loss of rudder.
CoRK, APRIL 6.—Arrived the James M'Graa, Old➢
from Calabar ; Active, Matthews, from Leghorn ; and
Restaurador, , from St. Übe's.

THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TWELVE 0' CLOCK.

The British Securities have remained stationary all the
morning, and the price of Consols, 874 for money, and
8711 for the 14th, with very few transactions. India Bonds,
bl 3 pin.; Exchequer Bills, 59 60 pin.
The Foreign Funds continue to exhibit the same gloomy
appearance, which more particularly distinguished the
South American Securities yesterday. A general desire
seems to exist in all quarters to get rid of theca, even at a
heavy sacrifice; below are the present quotations, although
it is doubtful if Liles to any extent could be made even at
those rates.

In Shares there is nothing new ; Bolanos are 25 die.
Three per Cent. Consols, 874 4 ; Ditto, for Account,
871 4 ; Three per Cent. Reduced, 864 7ex. dir. ; Three
and a half per Cent Reduced, 95i I; Four per Cent.,
102/ 1 ; India Stock, 2311 21 ex. div. ; Bank Stock,
2074 81 ; India Bonds, 51 3 ; Exchequer Bills, 59 60 pm.
FORElGN.—Brazilian, 511 2/ ; Buenos Ayres, 22 4 ;
Chilian, 18 20 ; Colombian, 141 1 ; Dankh, 641 51 ;
French, 5 per Cent., 108 4; 3 per Cent.,79l ; Greek,
14 15 ; Mexican, Fire per Cent., 16 17 ; Six per
Cent., 191 20; Peruvian, 101 111 ; Portuguese, 421 1 ;
Russian, 951 6 ; Spanish, 94 1.
Misxs.—Anglo Mexican, 79 7 dis. ; Brazilian, 21 5
pm. ; Bolanos, 25 dis. ; Colombian, 23 2 dis. ; Real
Del Monte, 120 30 per share; United Mexican, 291 29 die.
TWO O'CLOCK.

Consols continue at 8U both for Money and Ac-
count ; 4 per Cents., 1326, 1031 Danish Bonds,
65k; Russian, 95i 61-.

THREE O'CLOCK

Con a+, 87i j.
FOUR O'CLOCK.—C LOSING PRICES.
Consols 87i 1 Danish 651
Do. for Ac. 871 Greek, 18.25
Brazilian Bonds .52 Mexican, 1825 191

Buenos Ayres 23
Chilian Do.
Columbian, 1824 14

Peruvian 1 1
Russian 96
Spanish 9i

THE MARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)

HAY M ARKETS.—( At per Load of 38 Trumes.)
ST. JAMES'S.

Coarse heavy Lowland Meadow Hay 12 5 to kit 111
Best New Meadow Hay 2 I.\ 3 (1
Fine Upland Meadow and Rye-grass Hay 3 10 1 A
Clover Hay 3 8 5 n
Oat Straw £1 14 to £1 14 1 Wheat Straw 1 14 1 15
Straw 2s. per load lower than last quoted ; in price. of Hay no
alteaation. Supply good, and trade very dull.

SSI►TIIFIELD.
Coarse heavy Lowland Meadow Hay £2 5 to £2 15
Best New Meadow Hay 8 15 3 0
Fine Upland Meadow and Rye-grass Hay 3 0 f 0
Clover Hay (extra fine)...Xs 0 ... 3 0 4 10
Oat Straw £l Bto £1 12—Wheat Straw 1 12 1 16
Supply good, and trade very dull ; prices as last quoted.