The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-22 00:00:00

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TILE SEA OF AZOFF.

The following letter, addressed to a Parisian
journal, contains an account of the operations of
the allied fleet in the Sea of Azoff, down to the
' latest date received from that quarter :
YENIKALE, Sept. 5.7-The allied flotilla, consisting of
three English vessels and three French, ran into Ghee-
itschi to within a distance of 1,000 or 1,100 yards, and
bombarded the place again. What had been only da-
maged before by cannon shot has now become a prey to,
the flames. Two Russian post-houses and some barracks,
laid out for a winter camp, have met with the same fate
as the town, of which the outline alone remains. The
enemy never thought of replying, Ind, as we say' at sea,
contented himself with at once clearing old.
After the bombardment, our flotilla proceeded to the
Spit of A rabat, as an expedition had been planned with
the object of burning some small vessels discovered in
the Putrid Sea and a village placed on our maps to the
south-west, of Ghenitschi. A strong westerly, wind, how-
ever, put an end to our preparations for the attack. It
is imposiible to conceive the sudden rapidity with which
these storms arise inthese parts. The fathomless water
soon rolls in alternate mountain and abyss, and renders
the navigation excessively dangerous. We have happily
to deplore no loss of life, and got cheaply off with three
or four boats-crews well ducked. The project, however,
is but postponed.
The Sea of Azoff is perpetually agitated by our little
steamere. Nothing escapes their vigilance, and if I have
no great exploits to recount, because such are materially
impossible, I have at least the satisfaction of assuring
you that every one does his boat. Each of the squadron
cannonades, burns, and destroys all that it soes, and it
is evident that,the sum total of these partial operations
inflicts en the enemy. considerable damage.
Our Ciminerian Bosphorus presents a more animated
appearance since the arrival of our steam gun and mor-
tar boats. They take a tack every day into the Strait,
and exercise their guns. They will be of immense ser;
vice at the proper time and place. On the 17th of last
month they were laid broadside on off Kertcb, at about
one hundred yards from the quay, and exhibited:a for-
midable row of ordnance. This precaution was the re-
sult of the appearance of an advanced guard of infantry
and irregular cavalry, and a movement of Cossacks,
which led us to anticipate an attack on the town during
the night, with the intention of burning our corn
stores. Everything was ready for the reception of
the marauders, bat the pight passed off tranquilly,
and the next morning the enemy was seen at a little
village two or three miles to the north of Yenikale.
This force was estimated at 6,000 strong, and was
supposed to be the advanced guard of Wrangel's
corps. We were expecting him for four-and-twenty
hours, and the whole camp was in delight. The ships
moored off had orders to be in readiness to support us.
We were all deceived, and learnt that the enemy had
beated a retreat, carrying off with him a few Tartars
and some head of cattle, for which we intend to make
him pay very dear, if he should again make his appear-
ance. It is very doubtful, though, if the Russians will
ever come to attack us, as they know we are perfectly
entrenched, and even strong enough to offer him battle.
Whatever may happen we are ready for it, and are long-
ing for something to break the monotony of our ex- t
istence.

In my next letter I shall probably be able to give you
an account of the result of a little expedition that we
know. to be in preparation, though the quarter it is in-
tended for is of course kept secret.

MARK? T NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

COVENT GARDEN.

There was an extensive .business transacted in to-day's
market, as follows 7.77-- _ • _

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FRIIIT.—Piiie apples, English, 3s to 6s per lb; colonial
do., is to 3s each ' • hot-house grapes, is 6d to 45 Od per lb ;
foreign ditto, Od to Os Od • melons, is Od to 5s each;
peaches, is Od to 6s; nectarines, is Od to 4s per dozen ;
apples, is Od to 3s Od per half sieve ; pears, is Od to
3s per half sieve 4Orleans plums and green gages is to 2s
per punnet ; apricots, 6d to 250 d per doz. ; common plums,
2s 0.1 to 4s per half sieve ; cherries, 2d to Gd per pound;
lemons, 4s to 8s Od per 100 ; oranges, 8s to Us per 100; fil•
berts, 5s to 6s per doz. lbs • cobnuts, Os to Os ; almonds,
Os to Os per lb. ; walnuts, ed to 10d per 100; figs, is Gd
to 4s Od per doz. ; strawberries, Od to Od per pottle ; goose-
berries, is 6cl to 2s Od per half sieve ' • currants, 3s Od to
4s Od per half Seive ; raspberries, 2d to 6d per pottle.
VEGETABLES.—Whits cabbages, Gd to Is 3d per dozen;
red ditto, 2s to 5s Od per dozen ; French beans, is 31
to is 10(1 per half sieve ; brocoli, Od per bund. ; potatoes, 50s
to 95s per ton ; vegetable marrow, 4d to is per doz. ; peas,
3s to 5s Od per bushel ; broad bow* is Odto is 9d per half
sieve ; turnips, 2d to 4d per bunch ; carrots, 4d to 6d per
bunch ; cucumbers, Os Id to Os 6d each ; garlic, 6d to
Os 8d per pcund ; spinach, is Od to 2s Oct per sieve ;
old onions, Os to Os per bushel ; new ditto, 2s 6d to 48
per doz. bunches; leeks, 2cl to 3d per bunch ; shallots,
4d to 6d : horse-raddish, 2s Od to 4s Od per bundle ; parsley,
2d to 3d per bunch ; celery, Os 9(1 to is 3d • per
bunch ; endive, is 3d to 2s 3d per score ; beet, is Od to 2s
per doz. • parsnips, Os Gd is Od per dozen ; small
salad, 2d to 3d per punnet ; mushrooms, is Gd to 2s 6(1 per
pottlo ; artichokes, 4s to 6s per doz. ; cabbage lettuces,
10(1 to is 6d per score ; sorrel, 6d. to is per half sieve ;
radishes, is to is 3d per dozen hands ' • tomatoes, ls to 2s
Od per punnet; chillies, is to is 6d per 100; Brussels
sprouts, is Od to 2s Od per hale sieve ; capsicums, is to 2s
per dozen; walnuts pickling, Gd to is per 100; cauliflowers,
3s to 6s per doz.