The Sun.
London, England, 1842-07-19 00:00:00

NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING, 1842.

Mr. Payne's Johnny, Bst 71b, is matched against. the Duke
of Bedford's Moneeda, Bst 41b, for 300, h ft; D. AI. , and lOU
bye, to run on Monday in this meeting.

CROSBY HALL.

This ancient edifice, which has been long in a state of dilapi-
dation and ruin, has been completely restored, in accordance
with the original style of architecture, and Will shortly be
opened to the public inspection. Originally erected in 1472 by
Sir John Crosby, it was occupied by Richard the Third when
Crook'd• backed Richard was aspiring to the Crown, and his re-
sidence here has been immortalized by Shakspes.re's reference
to the fact. Another sort of interest is attached to the erec-
tion as the abode of the learned and upright More, whose
" Utopia" is supposed to have been composed beneath its roof.
The rich Spencer, whose enormous fortune passed into the
family of the Comptons, by the marriage of his daughter
and heiress with the ancestor of the present Marquis of
Northampton, celebrated his Mayoralty at Crosby House in
1594, and gave a feast there, which surpassed in splendour the
entertainments afforded in all former 2krayoralties. It was as-
signed for the reception of Sully on his mission to James the
First. Subsequently it sank into neglect, was occu-
pied as a packer's warehouse, and suffered much injury
while so appropriated. Its main features, however
remaitred even amongst the Vandals of Bishopsgate,
untouched, and. on the termination of the lease a
few years ago public feeling was in some degree excited
with regard to the interesting building, almost the only re-
maining specimen in the metropolis of the domestic architec-
ture of our ancestors, and a subscription was entered into for
its restoration. The funds, however, proved inadequate to
that purpose, and it remained comparatively in a ruinous con-
dition until a few spirited individuals, with a view to pre-
serve it from further decay, and to appropriate it to pubic
p
urposes, restored it to nearly its original splendour.
The style in which the repairs have been accomplished reflects
considerable credit upon Mr. Day.esa, the architect, who has
succeeded in preserving the original claracter in all the details
which have been introduced to adapt it to its proposed uses. It
is satisfactory to the citizens who venerate historical associa•
tions, that Crosby Hall will be connected with the taste and in-
teligence of the present age, by being devoted to the purposes
of a literary institution, and that it. will be opened on the 27th
of this month with an introductory address by Professor Bell, of
King's College, the President of the Institution.

SURREY THEATRE.
Last night Donizetti's opera of The Love Spell was pro-
duced at. the Surrey Theatre, with perfect success; and it we
ea,i judge from the enthusiasm of a cr)wded house, we should
say that it will be quite equal to La Sonnambula in filling the
coif rs of the treasury. The principal parts were played by
Miss Romer, Leffler, and Harris.m. Of Miss Romet's Adina
we cannot speak in too high terms ; her acting was chaste
and elegant. Leffler played the part of Dulcamara, and did
everything for it, both as regards singing and acting. Har-
rison played the part of Nanorino in a very effective manner.
Macbeth followed the opera, with all its original music. The
choruses, solos, and duets were sang by the opera company
with great effect. The part of Macbeth was played by Mr.
Hughes.

THE SOLDIERS AND THE COLLIERS.—We understand
frorda gentleman who has just, lett the scene of trouble
in the Potteries, that the military, on receiving their
rations, shared them with the hungry colliers. A good
and a fellow-feding between these classes may be of un-
speakable ddvantage to all.
Persons qualified to register as county voters, and
those who have changed their places of abode during the past
year, should remember that to-morrow (Wednesday) is the
last day for sending in claims under the Malin Act.
ROWING MATCH.- NEWCASTLE V. LONDoN.—This
evert, winch has excited a great deal Uf iriterest. came
off.on. Saturday, in favour of the London crew, who won
by thret, or four hundred yarcb.

HONE' Y and COMMERCIAL. NEW S.
CITY, MONDAT Evicts ING.
The funds during the whole day have sh •wti a disposei-n •
advance, and Consuls left off at 901 91, tor Money, and 91 for
the Account. Three per Cents. Reduced 9l*; Three and-a-
Half per Cents., 100} ; Three-and-a- Half per Cents. Reduced,
1001 1001; New Three-and-a-Half I,er Cents., 99% 991;
Bank Steck, 166 167 ; India Stock, 248 249: Exchequer
Bills, old, 47, new, 43 45, premium.
The prices of Foreign Securities were effected in a trifling
degree by the improved state of, the English Stocks Belgian
Bonds were, 101 102; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents., 51*
51*; the Five per Cents., 101/ 1011; Danish, 81 62; and
Brazilian, 64 66.
Some extensive business was transacted in Mexican ; the
quotation for which at one time was as high as 37*; but some
sales having taken place, it receded to 363 37.
The inquiry for Shares has rather better, but so few are now
offering business in them is necessarily limited. London and
Birmingham, 180 181 ; Birmingham and Gloucester, 46 50
Great Western 86 67 ; the Half Shares, 61 62 ; South
Western, 61i 62i ; North Midland, 59 60 ;thee New Shares,
29 30 ; South Eastern and Dover, 24 23i ; New Shares,
3 3* ; Eastern Counties, Si 9i ; Blackssall, 9i 10 ;and
Brighton, 33* 341 per share.
The Bonds were thus quoted—Colombian, 211 2. ; Peru.
vian, 16 16%; Portuguese Five per Cents.: 324 33•A1 the
Three per Cents., 19 I9* ; Spanish Five per i_::.'lltt:•s 21
21* ; the Three per Cents., 21.
The speech of the Queen of Portugal at the opening of the
Cortes has given much satisfaction, especially that portion
which relates to the commercial treaty with this country. It
is gratifying to observe the progress which the principles of
tree trade are making, not only here but in other countries.
The reduction of 40 per cent. on the duty on British manufac-
tured goods introduced into Portugal will be a great benefit to
our trade, although the former high rates had encouraged
smuggling to an immense extent. This relaxation on their
part will, it is to be hoped, :cad to a proportionate concession
with regard to their wines; and it is not improbable that it
was to this fact that Sir Robert Peel alluded to, when speaking
of the prohibitory tariff of France.
The accounts from the North mention that the alteration
in the Mexican duties have already had a beneficial
effect on our manufactures in that part of the king-
dom. But it must be remembered, that another class
will also profit by these changes—the unfortunate cre-
ditors of the various non-paying States. The last
named country have voluntarily placed aside a certain
portion of their Custom-house revenues for these parties, which
will naturally increase as the imports become larger ; and it is
to be hoped that some such arrangement has been made for the
English creditors with Portugal.
It is stated that a financial agent has arrived from America,
for the purpose of introducing the new loan into this and the
principal continental cities. May the example of the United
States Bank, the bonds of Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and
other repudiating States, by which nearly thirty millions
sterling have been lost by holders in this country by deprecia-
tion, be a sufficient warning to avoid American bonds as much
as Spanish are now detested.
(From The Nun of Last Night.)
The market for the English Funds continues firm, with a
prospect of further improvement; the extent of business is,
however, trifling. Consols are 903 9(4, for Money, and 90
91 for the Account. Three per Cents. Reduced, 91i 91*;
Three-and-a- Half per Cent,. Redut.ett, 100 i 1004 • New
hree -and-a-Ealt per Cents., 991 99*; RinkStojk, 166
167 ; India Stock, 249 `rso; India Bonds, 26 26 ; Exchequer
Mils, Old, 47 ; New, 43 45 premium.
The remark as to our own Stocks applies exactly to Foreign
Securities; Dutch only have been dealt in, the Five per Cents.
101 101*, and the Two-and-a-Half 50i 51i.
'I he intelligence by the Britannia, from South America,
though extremely meagre, is rather satisfactory for the holders
of Mexic.tri Bonds. Although the relative position of the various
provinces is not changed in the slightest degree, yet the probabi-
lity of a serious war against Mexico, or any expensive expeditions
on her part appear to be more remote. This State has hitherto
fulfilled its engagement of setting aside a certain portion of the
Customs' revenues ter the payment of the dividends ; and there
seems to be every desire to continue in this reurse if tranquillity
be maintained. The quotation for the Stock to-day is 36* 37*.
The Share Market is rather better, without many transac-
tions, which have been chiefly in Great Western, 86%, the
Half Shares 611; Edinburgh and Glasgow, 451,4 46; and
Brighton, 341/4 341,%.
'1 he 13 aids quoted to-day are—Colombian, 21i ; and Spanish
Five per Cer.ts., 21.
The most imeortant part of the intelligence by the Britannia
is the fast of toe President having put his veto to the Tariff
Bill. His reasons assigned for so doing appear to be satisfac-
tory to most thinking minds, and the unwillingness expressed to
alter foe fundamental principle of the " Compromise Act," for
the sake of a temporary expedient, is viewed as correct. The
excess of duty over 20 per cent. was by this law to cease in these
proportions : —One-tenth one the Ist January, 1834; another
tenth at the commencement of 1836, 1636, and 1840, one-half
the residue on the Ist January, 1842, and the iemainder on the
Ist of this present month, so that now no h.gher duty than 20
per cent. is levied. This intelligence is of great consequence
to our manufacturers, as, by the proposed arrangement, most 01
our productions would have been virtually prohibited. Trade
appears to be still exceedingly dull, and the anticipations which
had been formed of a revival in the autumn, are now not near
so strong .y supported as they had been. A copy of our new
tariff had arrived out, and the markets fur provi,ions and lard
had become brisk, so that some extensive importations of these
articles may shortly be expected.
Occasion has been trequently taken to point out the
real nature of American State Stocks, and the rea-
sons then assigned as a caution against dealing in them on
this side of the Atlantic find additional force in the tact that
Arnansas has been added to the list of repudiators. The ex-
cuse given for this proceeding is, that the banks have tailed in
fultiding their engagements ; if :ucti be tenable, and i aymen
of State obdgations be dependent upon banking institutions,
then it may be fairly surmised that not one single State is
solvent..

PRICES OF IRISH STOCKS, DUBLIN, JULY 16.
3 per Cent. Consols - ...... 176
[time and Half Stock 99i 'Grand Canal Stock ...
Ditto Reduced
Ditto New 1630......... 99a 2 Ditto 4 per cent ...
3. per Cent. Debs
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, JULY 16.—The sales to-day
were large, 6,000 baies having met. with buyers at our last quo.
tatiotis. Lxporie, I bought 200 American and 2,000 were
taken on 'peculation.
LIVERPOOL SHARE MARKET, JULY ki.—Our Share
Market. was firmer to-day, and there was some demand for
Loi.don and Brighton,. South Eastern, Edinburgh and Glas-
gow. aid Great Western. i astern I.;ounties, ; Ditto, New,
6 42 ; Edinburgh and Glasgow, New. 3i ; Lonilon and Bir-
mingham, 171 ; London and Brighton, 3.11 j ; London and
Souoli W, stern, 61i ; South Eastern and Dover, New, 3.
MANCHESTER STOCK EXCHANGE, JCLX 16. ‘\ e have
noticed a better feeling in our market, aticiimpa,ied with a more
general inquiry for stock :—Manchester and Leeds, 74i to 75i;
Edinburgh and Glasgow, Quarters, 2i to 3; Manchester and
Birmingham, 24i to 24i- ; Grand Junction, 187 to 1871 ;
Rochdale Canals, 38.

CLOSING PRICES
BRITISH FUNDS.

bank Stuck
3 per Cent. Red. .
3 per Cent. Cons
3i per Cent. Red... loot Ditto New Annuities...
New 3i per Cent 99; Ex. Bills, 1,000/....2d. 43 pm
Ntiv 5 per Gen'. i Ditto 5001...... 43 pm
Long Annuities to expire 1 Ditto Small ...... 45 pm
Jan. 1860 ... ...... 12 9-16 Bank Stock for Acct.... 166 ..
Oct. 1859
Jan. 1860

!Consols for 91
FOREIGN FUNDS.

Austrian, 5 per cent - Portuguese. 5 per cent. -
Belgian, 5 per cent - Ditto, New Ditto -
Brazilian 80mb... 64 Prussian, ti per cent -
Buenos Ayres6 per cent - Russian, 5 per cent ... -
Chilian, 6 per cent - Ditto, Metallic.. .... .... -
Colombian, 6 per cent - Spanish, 5 per cent. ... 211
Di to, 1524 2l Ditto, Deferred-- ~ . 91
Danish, 3 per cent - French, 5 per cent. -f.
Greek, 1825, 5 per cent - Exchange
Mexican, 5 per cent-... 361 French, 3 per cent -f -e.
I itto, 6 per cent. 1337 - Dutch, 4 per cent. 5ll
Peruviati,lB2s,6 per et. 16 Ditto, 5 ne,. --..en;.. . ... .oli
SHARES.
Bristol -nd Exeter (70 paid) . ...... ... .. 42
Eastern Counties Railway (23 raid) ...
Ditto Debentures .• .... .
Edinburgh and Glasgow (50 paid)
Great 11 estcrn I:ailway (65 paid)
Ditto New Shares (50 paid) ..... .. 62
Ditto Fifth (4 paid)
London and Brighton (50 paid)
London and Blackwall (- paid) 9,
London and Birmingham (90) ..... .. ... 180
Ditto Quarter Shares (25 paid) 47
London and South Western (411 Os 10d pd) 1)2
London and Croydon Railway (Trunk)
Manchester and Leeds (70 paid) ...... ...
Ditto New Shares (30 paid .
Manchester and Birmingham (40 paid) ...••• 26
Midland Counties Railway (100 paid)
Ditto Quarter Shares (15 paid) ••• 17
Northern and Eastern (45 paid) . 4O
North Midland Railway (100) -
Ditto Half Shares (40 paid) 291
South Eastern and Dover i 50 paid) 23
Ditto Scrip. ( 5 paid)
BELGIAN ,i., s iTh—BßUsaaLe, JULY 16
A:1,41 0e10.,,:s per Cont.
~:(ithschilti Loan, 5 per Cent.... .... „......- I' 131
I.oan of Thirty )4illions, 4 per Cent. 91%
3per Cent
- -
(1,46) lt 1%
Loan of City, P-:32, 4 per Cent 1,3%
iocietyot Coninnace, 4 Yi per Cent . fz6
Bank of Belgium, 5 per Cent ...... ........ ....
Natiotial S,ociety .. -
Vxchange on London (short) ...... ........... . --.
—Brussels Papers, July 16.
HAMBURGH BORSEN HALLE, Jun- IL
bins. Atmey.
Austrian 5 per Cents. .... llO 1,.9...
Bank Shares 1650 -
Anglo-Russian Loan 109,,, 11)11
Riissian 5 tier Cent., Ist series, Certificate
103 103 -
-
Inseriptioli, Ist series .
Russian 5 per cent. Hope and Co., 9d and 4th
Series ... O4
.7.94
Ditto iii Certificates -
New 4 per I ent. (1840) 89:54 fillti
Dutch Actual Debt. 44 per Cent. ......
Ditto a per Cent.
Polish Bonds - ...,
New Tickets -
Anglo-Dainsh Lain, 3 per Cent. 7Byi 78 t 4
Spa,:ish, New 5p r Cents. lB -
EXCHANGES ON LONDOS.
HAMM/Woll, JULIi IS —l3 7-J4 , . l'wo months la 6.
Prrsassttu, Jury 5.-Three months, 37% pence. .
'Tot Kli0i.:11, eliity 8. -Seventy-0:e days, I- 0.
Bites, Jr Ll' :. -Three Months, :itilf,.

Th ir ty .s even

EXPERIMENTS AT DEAL.—During the time the
experiments with large guns at long ranges were being carried
on, last week, one of Mr. Monk's guns, a 56-pounder weighing
97 cwt., burst into four pieces when the fifth round was fired,
and injured, but only in a very slight degree, five persons, a
corporal and two gunners and drivers of the Royal Artillery,
and two teen belonging to the preventive service, who were
present as spectators. Corporal Campbell received the greatest
injury, having been cut in the forehead above the eyes, and at
first presented an alarming appearance, but fortunately on eta.-
minaii,ti it proved to be of a very trifling nature. At the time
the gun burst, it was calculated there could not have been less
than 700 persons present to witness the firing, and it was
most providential that a great destruction of human life did
not occur in consequence of the accident. No blame whatever
could be attached to the gun or the pinciple on which it was
constructed, as it stood the original proof test in the most satis-
factory manner, and had been fired about 150 times since. So
far as the experiments have been made they have proved satis-
fact,i y, but the bursting of this gun has shown that, to be made
with smety, long ranges can only be obtained by' a species of
ordnance constructed for that purpose with a great solidity of
metal at the breech.

INNATE PROPENSITY.—The last time the Honour-
able Member for Wareham was out with his hounds in the
neighbourhood of Bre-Regis, a b,,y, about eight or nine years of
age,
was keeping sheep for a gentleman. On the hounds
passing in fu 1 ea y, the young shepherd for.ook his flock, arid
followed the pack, so that he did n reach bi= home till dark.
On the gentleman reproving him, he merely observed, Lord,
muter! I wish 1 was a foxhound."