The Sun.
London, England, 1842-12-22 00:00:00

merely gratifying his cariosity, but has a shrewd
eye to the dainty, unctuous matter that ma
happen to be within that bone ; so when a man
peeps into a watchmaker's window, it is equally
manifest that it is to gratify no mere optical pre-
dilections, but to give free scope to the develop-
ment of his burglarious capabilities. He peeps
with a view to prig. So argues the logical
GREENWOOD, and far be it from us to in-
sinuate that magisterial logic is not the
perfection of reasoning, We conclude with a
word of advice to all London peripatetics, which
we append by way of moral to our remarks—
Never be seen "going towards Clerkenwell," or
looking in at " watchmakerS' windows !" If,
however, like the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
necessity forces you in that discreditable direc-
tion, hide your blushes in a cab ; and if your
curiosity cannot be controlled, and you must
needs "look in at a watchmaker's window," take
care that Policeman 344 N is not standing "in
plain clothes" close behind you!

Madrid journals of the 12th have been re-
ceived, and are chiefly occupied with the state
of affairs in Catalonia, and the conduct of the
REGENT; the one party describing it as heartless
and cruel, and the other justifying it as the only
mantis of putting down the rebellion.
The house of BARING and Co. are said to have
advanced to the Minister of Finance the sum of
forty millions of reals on the security of quick-
silver, and that agents from some other English
capitalists were expected at Madrid to make ar-
rangements fo ithe ocher• part of the loan of 600
millions o Ire& The tranquillity of the capital
has not been disturbed.
The Three per Cents. were done on the Madrid
Bourse of the 12th inst. at 21 9-16 cash, and 22
at 60 days. The Fives at 26 cash, and 26i at 60
days. Certificates of the debt without interest at
5-a, at 60 days.

The Paris papers contain farther accounts of
attempts at insurrection in Spain, but they are
always put down at once, showing that the peo-
ple take no part in them. The latest is contained
in the following dispatch, addressed to the French
Government from Seville, but without a date:
—" Two battalions of the National Guards spon-
taneously got under arms in the night of the Bth
instant, and demanded that the troops of the gar-
rison should be withdrawn. Martial law was
proclaimed, and on the following day order was
restored." This appeared in a Government
paper, and the Presse, the organ of the ex-
Regent, also states that a rising at Girona, in
Catalonia, was anticipated. That journal, no
doubt, is well informed on subjects of this kind ;
but, unfortunately-, for its party, these risings
only injure their cause. The writer is aware of
the fact, and thus, with the usual hatred of Eng-
land, mourns over the results:—
Is not then England yet satisfied ? Has she not
yet caused blood enough to be shed in Spain ? It is
announced that Zurbano has been ordered to march
on Girona, where some agitation has manifested itself,
and it is well known that it was the presence of this
man that brought about the insurrection at Barcelona.
Must then all the manufacturing towns of Catalonia
be submitted to the same flute, which has just de-
stroyed the prosperity of their capital ? Is not the
terror sufficient in Spain for the treaty of commerce
to be consummated ?

The Constitutionnel blames tl►e English and
Spanish journals for attacking the French Consul,
and for the view which they have taken of the
proceedings at Barcelona. We simply ask, who
began tl►e attack i► Before a word against either
the Consul or the French Government appeared
in any English journal, strong denunciations
were made in the Paris papers against the British
Consul for has inhumanity towards the Spanish
refugees, and stories were published, announcing
that the English► ships were sent to that quarter
for the purpose of supplying VAN TIALEN with
ammunition, and battering down Barcelona.
The French cannot expect us to be silent under
such grievous accusations. That journal in a
grave mood thus defends itself and the French
press :

We compel ourselves to observe the most mode-
rate and just language in our observation's on the late
events at .Barcelona, and this has not been an easy
task in the midst of the just indignation which has
been raised in France. at the bombardment of that
however, of our sympathies for the
city. In spite,
Spanish Government, and our sincere desire to see a
firm hand re-establish order in the Peninsula, we
cannot, without an energetic protest, read the attacks
which the Madrid journals make on the French Con-
sul—a man whose conduct has been, throughout the
whole affair, dictated by the noblest feelings of huma-
nity. We are not astonished at the attitude assumed
Bbyaretelheonla:nghlais
.this advantage, to suppress ansh press, for whom the catastrophe of
obstacle to the conclusion of the treaty of commerce.
But if we can understand the inhuman joy of the
English, we cannot permit them to falsify the truth,
and to take a text from the disastrous events of Cata-
lonia to calumniate France. In the eyes of civilised
Europe, it is not to them, but to us that the best cha-
racter belongs in that deplorable affair..
The Journal des Debats publishes a letter from
Perpignan, announcing that TERRADAS is at the
head of from 500 to 600 men in the mountains,and
that Colonel PRIM, a deputy of the Cortes, was
endeavouring to raise the district called Campo
de Tarragona. "Although the details are want-
ing," it adds, "we are inclined to believe that
there is some foundation for these rumours, as
we find that ESPARTERO is prolonging his resi-
dence at Sarria, where he continued on the 13th
instant. He no doubt does not wish to quit Cata-
lonia until he shall have extinguished all traces
of revolt. As soon as the troops which have been
dispatched from tile interior of Spain shall have
arrived, be will commence his operations in the
provinces."

BOURSE—PARIS. MONDAY, DECEMBER 19.
First Highest ...oviest Last
Price. Price Price. Price.
French Five per Cents. 119 5... 191 25:.. 119 5... 119 10
Four per Cents. 100 95... 100 95... 100 95... 100 9E,
Threes . 78 90... 78 95... 78 90.. 78 95
Bank of France 3340 —.3340 —.3320 ...3330
Laffitte Bank I,ooof 1050 ..105() ...1050 —.1050
5,000 L —5OBO •..5080 —.5080 _5OBO
Belgian Bank, 1841 ..,1075 ...1075 ...1075 ...1075
Belgian Fives ..... 103 k ... 103 k ... 103 i 103 i
1840 1041 ... 104 ... 104 104
Spanish Active. . 24 ... 24 ... 24 ... 24
Passive 4 4 4 4
Portuguese Fives 34 321 321 321
Neapolitan 106 40... 106 40... 106 40... 106 40
Roman lO4l 1041 ... 104 i ... 104 k
•

RAILWAY SHARES.
Versailles, L.B l2O ... 120 ... 110 ... 112 50
R. B 280 . 280 ... 275 ... 275
Rouen
Orleans.
Strasburg to Bale 203 75... 203 75... 203 75... 203 75

HOW TO MAKE THE PEOPLE VIRTUOUS.—The
Times yesterday took a perfectly original view
on the subject of the Corn-laws. The advocates
of those laws contend that without them our
agriculturists cannot compete with foreigners; to
which it is replied, you may compete with them
by improving cultivation, granting leases, and
making the land produce more. Whereupon our
astute Contemporary sets forth that the landlord
has something
else to do with his land besides
making the most of it. He is not to grant leases
lest he might lose
social conduct
.of '
t"histhat
a guiding
01l
ri
id
hisi g
land
influenceand
certain
e ta
iover
bene-
ficial the
social who people his estate."
He is " determined
. lines of
public morality. shall never be outraged, (nor)
conduct shall be pursued, that
Contemporary.
mad speculations repeatedly entered on." Our
their
wholly forgets that the whole
question of protection turns on land producing
wealth ; but
theory, he sneers at those who so regard
under the influence of his new
it, and sets. up the landlords as requir-
ing protection to preserve the morality of
happy. Though we do not see how. the repeal
the people on
of the Corn-laws estates, and make them
would interfere with the ma-
nagement of their property, it is something
like a mockery of the public. forbearance towards
continued. inconsistencies, while our ears are yet
ringing with Our Contemporary's remarks on our
Hertfords, Huntinztowers, and Chesterfields, to
have it gravely insinuated that the people are to
be taxed or starved to enable such mirrors of
idea
of to keep them in order. The whole
of the Times is founded on the anvent relation
of ser&hip, and regards the landowners as the
masters of the people. Other men will not now
recognise their dominion, and the attempt to
restore it must be fatal to themselves.

His Serene
Highness the Prince of Mecklenburg
Strelitz, and suite, embarked early on Tuesday on
board the General Steam Navigation Company's mail
packet, Countess of Lonsdale, Captain R. S. Stranack,
for Hamburgh,
The General Steam Navigation Company's power-
ful steam ship, James Watt, Captain 11. W. Gibbs,
arrived off the Tower yesterday, after a fine passage
of 22 hours from Havre.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NE WS.
CITY, WEDNESDAY EVENING.

The depression in the English Funds, though not
so great as that which has occurred in the French
Rentes, is still more serious than would result from
any minor cause, and indicates the anxiety with which
all parties regard the future. There has not been
such a promising hitch fur the war-fever, or Thiers,
party in France since the much agitated Eastern ques-
tion. Consols closed at 93 for the opening, without
the dividend. Exchequer Bills were 495. to 51s. pre-
mium ; Reduced Three-and-a-Half per Cents., 100 i
to 101 ; and the Three per Cents., 94 to 94i.
Canada Debentures remained as in the morning.
Business in the Foreign Market was checked by
the heaviness of our own Stocks. Spanish Actives
were 181 to 1 ; and the Three per Cents., 23i to 24 ;
Portuguese Converted remained at 321 ; Mexican
Stock, after touching 311, receded to 311 ; Venezuela
Bonds were at 28+; Brazil Stock realised 69 ; Peru-
vian, 171 ; and Old Portuguese, 63 ; Dutch T wo-and-
a-Half per Cents. closed at 521.
The Railway Shares were rather more animated,
but prices were not so high. Brighton, 14+ to 141
discount ; Midland Counties, Quarter, par; Northern
and Eastern, Scrip, 5 premium ; Paris and Rouen,
41 to 4 premium ; South Eastern, 28 discount ; Great
Western, 24 premium; Edinburgh and Glasgow, 21
discount; and Bristol and Exeter, 22 discount.

London Joint Stock Bank Shares were 3k premium,
and British North American Bank, 6 discount.
At the public sales of Tea to-day, about 10,900
packages were offered, of which but 2,000 were sold,
and of this 400 packages were taken by speculators.
On Congou and Twankay there was a decline of Id.
per lb. The trade will not buy, at least till after
Christmas, and there are sales declared for the 10th
of next month.

(From The Sun of Last Night.)
In the Cotton market at Liverpool yesterday a
fair business was done. Sales 4,000 bales ;of which
500 were American, and 400 Surat, on speculation.
Railway Shares were dull, and the market was heavy.
Eastern Counties, 8i ; Edinburgh and Glasgow, 481;
Liverpool and Manchester, 190 ; Brighton, 36 ;
Birmingham, Quarter, 49 ; Paris and Rouen, '25.
We are looking for the West India mail, due yes-
terday, and expect some early intimation of its arrival
from Southampton. The chief news of interest will
probably be from Mexico.
Everything in the City gives notice of the close of
the year, and business, except in special departments,
that are generally animated about Christmas, such as
the Fruit market, is b ing gradually narrowed. Prices,
as may be expected, are now in favour of the buyers
for other articles, as well as Tea, the holders being
compelled to offer some inducement to parties before
they will add to their present stocks. After January
next a brisker demand is expected.
We have so often before discussed the rights of the
Mexican bondholders that we feel it to be almost
needless to re-enter the lists, although a few words
must be said in reference to a decree that has been
received by their agents, after their having issued
more than the stipulated amount of bonds, instructing
them to take that course. How this is to be recon-
ciled, unless by some previous instructions, remains
to be seen ; and at all events the agents should
have made such known to the bondholders, whose
interest was so materially affected. This is a new
feature in the affair. With regard to the further pro-
visions made by the Government for the payment of
the interest, by setting aside more of the Customs'
duties, this cannot but be satisfactory, and if acted
up to will repair, to the full extent, the actual injury
(lone by the over-issue, though it may not wipe away
the odium attaching to the private issue. The bond-
holders will take it as a sort of conscience money,
and thank their lucky stars a South American Go-
vernment will act so honourably as to do them justice
after a fault committed.

The disutssion at the India House to-day upon the
subject of the Affghan war, promises to be of interest
in a pecuniary paint of view ; but the question of em-
ploying natives in the civil administration of India is
one of far greater importance, and involves serious
considerations of justice and policy.
The position of affairs in FraAce is not considered to
have improved, as regards S?ain, and the apprehen-
sion of some unfortunate misunlerstanding between
the Great Powers gains strength to such an
extent as to depress the funds more than usual of
late, there having been a decline of -Ito per cent. on
yesterday's value. Consols have been done for the
opening as low as 931. to 931. Reduced Three-and-
a-Ilaleper Cents. have realised 100 k to 101, and the
Three per Cents. 94 to 94a. Exchequer Bills have
been marked 495. to .51s. premium. The Savings'
Bank broker bought Reduced at 941.
The Canada Guaranteed Debentures are steady at
lf premium.
Foreign Stocks opened rather buoyantly, but have
since declined. Spanish Actives are 184 to 181, the
Three per Cents. 23k, Mexican 311 to 31, and Dutch
Two-and-a-Half per Cents. 52i to 4.
Railway Shares are barely supported. Edinburgh
and Glasgow are 2, Brighton 14, and Midland Coun-
ties 40 discount. Great Western 25 to 241 prem.
MANCHESTER STOCK EXCHANGE, DEC. 20.—There
is very little business doing in Shares, and prices are
affected accordingly. South East ?rn Scrip, 17 ;
Manchester and Birmingham, 20 to 24; South
Westet n, 611 to 62 ; London and Birmingham, 188
to 190.

CLOSING PRICES.

BRITISH FUNDS.
India Stock
'Ditto Bonds .... pm
Ditto Old Annuities ...
Ditto New Annuities...

flank Stock
3 per Cent:. Red.
3 per Cent; Cons: —
3i per Cent. Red... 101
New 3i per Cent —
New 5 per Cen',
Long Annuities to expire
Jan. 1860 ... 123
_ _

Ex. Bills, 1,000/....2d. 51 trn
Ditto 5001...... 51 p
Ditto Small 5l pm
Bank Stock for Acct.
India Stock for Opg...
Consols for ON.. 93i
I FUNDS.
Portuguese, 5 per cent 63
Ditto, New Ditto
Prussian, 5 per cent.
Russian, 5 pet cent —
Ditto, Metallic ...... .
Spanish, 5 per cent
Ditto, Deferred.... 10i
French, 5 per cent. —f.
Exchange —f. —c
French, 3 per cent —f.
Dutch, 2i per cent. s2}
Ditto, 5 per cent. 1001

Oct. 1859
Jan. 1860 —

FOREIG.
Austrian, 5 per cent
Belgian,s per cent
Brazilian
Buenos Ayres 6 per cent 24
Chilian, 6 per cent.
Colombian, 6 per cent —
, Ditto 1824
Cuba Bonds, 6 per cent BO4
Danish, 3 per :ent
Greek, 1825, 5 per cent —
Mexican, 5 per cent 3l
Ditto, 6 per cent. 1837
Peruvian,lB2s,6 per et. 174
SHARES.
Bristol and Exeter (70 paid) ......
Eastern Counties (23 paid)...
Ditto,New ( paid) lOl
Edinburgh and Glasgow (50 paid) ... 47
Ditto New Shares ( 5 paid)
Great Western, (65 paid)
Ditto New Shares (50 paid)
London and Brighton (50 paid)
London and South Western (4116 s 10d pd) 614
Midland Counties Railway (100 paid)
Ditto Quarter Shares (15 paid) l5
Northern and Eastern (45 paid)
Ditto Scrip ( 5 paid) lO
North Midland Railway (100)
Ditto Thirds (211. 13s. 4d. paid) 2Ol
Paris and Rouen (20 paid) . .
. 244-

. .
"••
South Eastern and Dover (50 paid) 22
Ditto Scrip (90 *mid)

DEATH OP VICE-ADMIRAL EVANS.—On Tuesday,
the 13th instant, at his residence at Oldtown, in this
county, died Henry Evans, Esq., Vice-Admiral of the
Red. Deservedly esteemed and respected through life,
the death of Admiral Evans is deeply regretted by his
family and friends.—Cork Conservative.
BROCRET HALL.—Viscount Melbourne continues
to improve in health, and is daily to be seen either
walking or taking carriage drives in the park. The
Dowager Lady Holland, who had been visiting the
Noble Viscount for some days, left on Saturday last
for town. Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston de-
parted the same clay also for the metropolis.. Lord
and Lady Beauvale, Mr. George Lamb, and Mr.
Milbank, are still staying with his Lordship.
THE IUICE OP BOURDEAUX.—A letter from Dres-
den, of the 12th instant, given by the Quotidienne iii
announcing the arrival there of the Duke de Bor-
deaux, which we have already mentioned, on a visit
to the King of Saxony upon his Majesty's invitation,
states that the Prince had visited the field of battle at
Culm, in company with General Latour Foissac,
where, in 1813, the General effected his retreat from
superior forces, by cutting his way through the Rus-
sian columns, and bringing the remnant of his regi-
ment back to the French army. The letter adds, that
his Royal Highness was received with every mark of
affection by the Royal Family of Saxony, and that
before he returns to Prague he will visit Leipsic.—
Galignani.
ST. PAUL'S ScHoor,.—The distribution of the
prizes took place on Tuesday. That for Latin lyrics
was gained by Mr. Brien, and that for the best Latin
prose translation, the subject being Lord Strafford's
defence, from Hume, was claimed equally by Messrs.
Vincent and Clay. After the prizes had been awarded
the usual winter speeches were delivered, and most
of the young gentlemen distinguished themselves in a
manner that was highly creditable both to themselves
and their tutors.

CI-m.lEBl'mAs Box.—Bell's Life in London, two
sheets for Fivepence, Sunday, Dec. 25. Gratuitous
Supplement, important Chronologies for 1842, of
Racing, Aquatic, Pedestrian, Fistic, and other events;
the Grand Aquatic Excursion ; Fights in the Week ;
the Giant and the Slasher; Bungaree and APGinty;
two great fights. The Giant Fight brought to a con-
clusion ; the Steam being up, "Father Thames"
sheered off at eight A.M. from London-bridge yes-
terday, with about 400 sporting coves, to the
scene of action ; the hope Point, below Gravesend.
As usual, Bell's Life in London of Christmas-day
will be the faithful oracle of both contests—namely,
Freeman and Perry, Bungaree and M'Ginty. Bell's
Life of December 25 will publish a gratuitous Sup-
plement of twenty folio columns, with blank space
for marginal notes, invaluable as a table of reference.
Copies of Bell's Life of the 11th and 18th of Decem-
ber can he had at i7O, Strand, till the Ist of January.
Price of the whole Fivepence only.—Office, 170, Strand.