The Sun. — 1847-07-16 (London, England)

TUB SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 16, 1.817.  ;hat the ball did n)t enter, and fell to the ground.  ..... ...... No wound was inflicted, and the only trace of the  explosion was a black mark from the powder on the flannel waistccat and the skin.• It was remarked that the discharge of the second pistol produced a severe contusion and a violent swelling, and that it was with great difficulty M. TESTS could be induced to submit to have the contusion dressed."  The trial was resumed on Tuesday, but M. TEsTE was not present. The report of the Commissary of Police was read, which stated that having heard of the attempt at suicide by M. TESTE, he (the Commissary) had repaired to the prison of the Luxembourg, and upon his addressing an interrogation to M. TE•:TE, the latter acknowledged what he had done, saying " It is true; I did attempt to commit suicide. I have ever preferred honour to life. It was my own son who procured me the pistols, and I thank him for the act,  give  which I esteem one of filial piety." The declaration of Dr. BAYLE was next read, de scribing the state of the prisoner. There was a con tusion on the left breast. The pistol had been s tightly pressed upon the region of the heart as to have been deprived of air, and the ball could not penetrate. The doctor ordered an application of leeches ; M. TESTE obstinately refused to allow their application but permitted him to apply an emollient poultice. The pistols were pocket pistols. The director of the prison stated that he heard a report, which he first took to be a squib. Having asked a turnkey if he had heard a report, and the latter answering in the negative, he went up to M. TESTE'S room. He saw seated on the staircase M. TESTE'S servant, looking pale and mute with fear, He hastened by him into the chamber. M. TESTE had on his trousers and shirt only. Witness questioned M. TESTE, asking with great emotion, " What ha;te you done ?" " Monsieur le Directeur," coldly replied M. TESTS, and putting his hand upon his breast, "I am not hurt, and I am less moved than you are." The witness called for the doctor to be sent for, and set about looking for the pistols. M. TESTE told him he need not trouble himself seeking, as they were on his desk. Another witness confirmed this testimony, adding that M. TESTE was perfectly calm. It was proved by the man servant that prisoner's counsel, Messrs. PAILLET and DEBRANT, had dined with the prisoner in the evening, and that nothing occurred to excite suspicion of his intention. He suddenly saw a light, and heard a slight report, when running into his master's chambers he exclaimed, " M. le President, what have you done ?" and then ran out, crying for help, and sat down on the stairs. where he was found by the director of the prison. The Chincellor then c Ailed on M. RLNOUARD the reporter of the commission, to read a letter he had received from M. TESTE that morning. It was as  the Bear pirc,y are now tint, TO . settled, while the speculators for a rise are reported to be nearly " even." Without professing any sympathy for either party, we may remark that the market has been kept down lately wi,hout any apparent justification, and that, left to its own influence and favoured by tine weather, ther, would be doubtless an improvornent in the quotations. Consols are now 88k- to 88 for present tran . fer, and 39 to 89i for August. The Now Three and-a Quarter per C, nts. realised 901 to 91; and the Three per eenta. 89 to 89k. Bank Stock is 195 to 196 i. Exchequerbills have been lOs t ) 13s. premium. The market for Spanish Bonds has been flatter, pending the discussion at the meeting of bondholders now in progress. The Five per Cents. are 21i 4; and the Three e • Cents. 31:1. Portuguese Four per Cents. are noninally higher. Mexican Bonds are 19* i ; and Dutch -Two-and allalf per Cents. are 57i. Shares are at advanced rates, with a moderate busin, a 3 doing.