The Sun.
London, England, 1827-02-05 00:00:00

PRICE OF IRISH

Bank Stock
Consol4, 3 per cent
Gov. Stock, 344 per cent.
Ditto, New 85%
4 par Cent. 94
Gov. Deb. 3N per cent t77
Royal Canal Stock
Grand Canal Stock
City Dab. 4 per cent.
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Ballast Office Deb. 4 per cent. -

DAY AT ONE 0 CLOCI4.
South Sea Stork
Old Annuities
New Ditto
£l,OOO 30 pro,
Ditth 5OO Ski 48 30pin.
am, &hall
Ditt errnmeteitil pnr
Bank f•-o
India flir Acconat
!st Aect &Wei Xi%

in that fortress are engaged in continued quarrels, which often end
is bloodshed. Those who are the most embittered against each
other are Fotamara, Commodore of the citadel, and the brothers
Griva,: from Missolonghi, who command in Fort Patamidi. On
the 13th Dee. they fired on each other for several hours. The
unfortunate inhabitants sought refuge in the churches, and after
the firing had ceased, assembled in the market place. The name
of Demetrius Ypsilanti was heard on all sides; the people de-
manded him as their chief, he was fetched from his residence and
conducted into the market-place ; he however did not chew much
inclination to accept the honour intended him. It was believed,
however, that he dissembled, anti that the whole affair was a pre-
concerted plan, founded on the removal of the Members of the
Government, who are gone to Aguira, in order to seize on the
reins of the Government, a conjecture which the well-known con-
nection between Ypsilanti and the Grivas, renders probable.

VIENNA, JAN. 23.

Lettere have been received here, from the indefatigable naturalist,
lir. John Natterer, who was to arrive at Obidos, on the river of
the Amazons, at the end of the year 1826, and as he would there
find letters, both from the Director of the Imperial Cabinet of
Natural History, and from his own family, urging his return, it is
hoped that we shall see him in the course of the summer, after 10
years travels in Brazil.
Metal'knee, 881; Bank Shares, 1057. 1.

We published in our Paper on Saturday a list of
ships of war building in the United States, taken from
an American Paper of the sth ult. which also con-
tained advertisements for contracts for the supply of
masts, yards, cordage, &c. for those ships.
It would appear from this statement that the Go-
vernment of the United States are not only directing
great attention to the increase of their navy, but that
they do not contemplate the probability of these ships
remaining in a state of ordinary, by their contracting
for the stores necessary for fitting them out.
All these ships are of the largest dimensions of
their respective classes, and are to carry guns of the
heaviest metal. The vessels which are to be armed
with 18 guns, are 700 tons each, being nearly as, large
as our old small-class frigates.
We trust that it may be very long before the Navy
of England has to contend again with that of the
United States ; 'but, still, it behoves our Government to
be well prepared with ships of such dimensions and
armament as, in the event of any Unexpected circum-
stances leading to hostilities between the two countries,
would enable our seamen to contend with the Ameri-
cans on equal terms. The Navy of Great Britain, now in
ordinary, we believe to be, both in respect to number
and condition, in a state which it never had attained in
any former period ; but if other governments build ships
of classes which we have not, we must follow their ex-
ample, and be prepared for any enemy which can by
possibility meet us on the ocean. To preserve the
Empire of the sea, ought to be the first object of the
Minister of. England.

Non illi Imperiutu pelagi scevumque Tritlentem,

Sed mihi aorta datum.

We have, no doubt, witnessed periods of greater
prosperity than the present ; but it is equally true that
we have all .seen much worse times. As contrasted
with the commencement of last year, the first month of
1827 may be said to have exhibited symptoms of re-
turning prosperity ; and yet how unwilling are we to
draw national or individual comfort from this sort of
contrast. We are ready enough to compare our lot
with the: brighter periods of our past existence, and the
result is well described by the poet—

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" Che ricordarsi del tempo felice
" Nella miseria,

But to men engaged in active life, and who have not
sufficient leisure to appreciate the " luxury of woe," this
species of rumination is not only unprofitable, but ex-
tremely pernicious. Unfortunately the events of the last
twelve months have given too much scope for such me-
lancholy musings. Never, perhaps, did fickle fortune
more wantonly assert her dominion over the destiny of
man. Innumerable were the instances of persons who
supposed themselves beyond the reach of misfortune,
suddenly hurled to the depths of poverty and distress.
Great, indeed, must be the change from opulence and
the means of alleviating the distress of others—to a
condition of extreme privation, added to the imprac-
ticability of meeting pecuniary engagements ; but bad
as this is, let it be recollected that some things are still
worse. Extreme bodily pain, mental aberration, and loss
of character, are worse ; and, though a man may have
been deprived of all his substance, still his case cannot
be called utterly hopeless, if he has health and cha-
racter left. The same fickle dame may unaccountably
restore him to his former prosperity. As to higher
hopes and higher sources of consolation, it is not in
our department to allude to them ; and, indeed, we are
not sure of escaping censure, even for recommending
the aid of philosophy to meet the great reverses of life.
It is sincerely to be hoped that the result of the dis-
cussion on the Corn Laws, added to the change,
harsh, however, salutary, which has been effected in
the currency, will place the prosperity of this kingdom
on a footing, less liable to those violent fluctuations
for which these latter times have been distinguished.
For, without. South Sea speculations, nothing better
could be expected from a state of things, when the
currency of the country was in the hands of an in-
dividual Company, who, however, much they deserve
praise for the moderation they displayed, strangely
had the power entrusted to them of changing, by the
amount of their issues, the value of a note from
ten to thirty shillings , and, when only a single penny
of difference in the average prices might in a moment
inundate the kingdom with foreign corn. These two
great measures of value were thus constantly changing,
and what could be looked for but monstrous fluctua-
tions in the prices of commodities. With a bullion
currency, and a fixed duty on corn, we shall at all
events know what we are about. Joint-stock Com-

panies are not likely to be in fashion for another cen-
.
tury (when politicians may, be again looking out for
them, as astronomers do for comets); and, with peace
at home and abroad, Britain will soon forget all but
the lessons which misfortunes are destined to teach.

The following letter has been addressed to JOHN
BENNETT, Esq., Secretary of Lloyd's:—

DEAL, FEB. 4, 1827.

We beg leave to acquaint you that the Buoy on the South Sand
Head appears riding without the Staff awl Vane, whether arising
from design or accident we know not.
(Signed) GOODWIN, CURLING, and Co. Agents.

It is understood that Don Jose de Madrid, who is now in
Paris, will replace Mr. Hurtado, as Minister from Colombia to
the Court of London.

We have received Gibraltar Chronicles to the 15th ult. in-
clusive, they contain nothing important. The Mail for England,
by his Majesty's packet Zephyr, Lieut. Church, was appointed
to be closed on the following day she arrived on the 13th
at the garrison, in 31 days from Corfu, and 23 from Malta ;
Major Taylor, of the 95th regiment, passenger.

THE FUNDS-(THIS DAY).

CITY, Twelve o' Cluck.

The British Funds, which during last week exhibited such a
decided tendency to improvement, have this morning had an evi-
dent prospect of a further rise ; Consols opened at 801 t for ac-
count, were afterwards done at 80/, sellers, and are now soi for
account. Money still continues extremely abundant, and the in-
telligence from Portugal is favourable; Stock is scarce, and there
appears decidedly a difficulty to employ surplus capital in the City ;
India Bonds have advanced to 49 51 pm. ; Exchequer Bills are
quoted at Saturday's price, 28 30 pm. The Foreign Funds have
been all alive, particularly Colombian Bonds, which Securities have
been done at MI, and are now 381 ; as no actual intelligence has
arrived which can be depended upon of a remittance being shortly
expected to pay the dividends due, this rise must be taken as one
of the highest compliments paid to the character and energy of
the Liberator, Bolivar ; for it would appear that the rise on the
Bonds of between 7 and 8 per Cent., since his arrival in his native
country, has been occasioned chiefly by the reliance placed on his
extraordinary talent and honourable principles ; it may also here
be proper to observe that tin above price is, with the two half
yearly dividends due, of 6 per Cent., which reduces the cost of
this Stock to less than half that of Mexican, which have been 661 I,
since which they have been a shade higher, and are now quoted
at 664 ; Portuguese have also been looking up, and are now 75 6.
In Shares, Colombian are higher, being 18 19 per Share ; Tlal-
puxahua, 65 75 ; and Real del Monte are rather lower, being 95
100 pm. _ _

Three per Cent: Consols, Hi ; Ditto for account, 801 j ;
India Bonds, 49 51 pm. ; Exchequer Bills, 28 30 pm.
FOREIGN Foxns.—Brazilian, 61 3; Buenos Ayres, 53 5 ;
Chilian, 36 8 ; Danish, 591 ; Colombian, 1824, 38 9 ;
Mexican, 5 per Cent., 54 6 ; Ditto 6 per Cent., 66 71; Portu-
guese, '75 6 ; Peruvian, 33 5 ; Greek, 16 4; Russian, 87i 8 ;
Spanish, 12 4.
MINES.-Angio Mexican, 30 25 die. ; United Mexican, 10
8 die. ; Real del Monte, 95 100 pm. ; Tlalpuxahua, 65 75 pm. ;
Bolivar, 2 3 pm. ; Colombian, 18 19 per Share ; Potosi, 80
5 per Share.

Two o' Clock.

Consols have advanced suddenly to Sli for Account; India
Stock, 240 ; ditto Bonds, Sl' pm. ; Russian Stock, 88 fr. In
the other Foreign Funds, little or no alteration.

THREE 0' CL 0
Consols have been 81i they are now 81g.
FOUR &CLOCK—CLOSING PRICE.
Consols 81R- Danish Bonds 60+
Do. for Ac. 81i Greek Do. 1825 16
Brazilian Bonds Mexican Do. 1825, 66a
Buenos Ayres Do. Peruvian Do. 35
Chilian Do. Russian De. 88+
Columbian, 1821, 87i Spanish Do. 12-1-

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY).

FROM LLOYD'S.

DEAL, FEB. 3.—The Good Hope has been supplied with all
anchor and cable, and remains with the Iris. Two ships spoken
with at the back of the Goodwin Sands, reported to be from Ba•-
tavia to Amsterdam, have just (10 A.M.) bore up, and are run-
ning down the Channel. The Iris is under weigh.

PORTSMOUTH, FEB. 4.—Wind E.—Arrived, the Induetrie,
Busling, from Batavia, for Rotterdam, sailed September 19, and
from St. Helena, December 4 ; lost an anchor and , kedge off
Ostend; also arrived, the Perseverance, from Oporto in 17 days;
Sisters, Broad, from Messina in 47 days ; and the Eden trans-
port, from the Mediterranean. Sailed, the Ortestes transport, for
Sierra Leone and Cape Coast. Arrived, the Aurora, Gibson,
from Gibraltar ; and the Economy, Handyside, from Gotten-
burgh.
FALMOUTH, FEB. S.—Wind E.N.E.—Arrived, the Sir W.
Curtis, Wittingham, from London, and sailed for Lisbon ; the
Royal Mail, Scott, from St. Michael's in 14 days. Sailed, the
Endeavour, Blacket, for Gigon and Lisbon.
PLYMOUTH, FEB. 3.—Wind E.N.E.—Arrived, the Princess
Royal transport, from Portsmouth ; and Lark, Beatson, from
Leghorn in 40 days.

BRISTOL, FEB. S.--Sailed, the Loyal Briton transport, for Ja-
maica, with troops.
Cons, FE n. I.—Wind E.S.E.—Sailed, the Lord Suffield and
Louisa transports, for Jamaica.

LAW INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY).

COURT OF CHANCERY.

IN THE MATTER OP CLIME.TS, A SUPPOSED LUNATIC.
In this matter an application was made on Saturday by a per-
son of the name of Bush, a distant relation of Mr. Clements, all
of Bath, for a commission of lunacy to issue against Mr. Clements,
on the ground that from old age he had become incapable of ma-
naging himself and his affairs. After the petition was heard
His Lonusius' stated he would apply himself immediately to
the reading of all the affidavits filed in the matter, so as to enable
himself to dispose of it in judgment this morning. On coming
into Court, he said he had accordingly applied himself to the affi-
davits, and, upon the whole, he did not think that the ravages of
age had made such inroads on this old gentleman's mind as to
authorise this Court to grant the commission. It bad not been
alleged that this gentleman had any disorder of mind, but that his
memory had, in a great measure failed him.
Mr. HEALD wished to know, whether it was the Court's plea-
sure to dismiss the matter with costs?

His LORDSHIP thought there were many peculiar circumstances
in the case, which forbade him giving costs, and which circum-
stances he was of opinion, it would be better not to detail.
Mr. HEALD, after this intimation, did not press for the costs.