The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-17 00:00:00

lIILLINGSGATE.

Eels, 14s to I6s iTerFa;;:Toies,7-6(Tto 7s ed per dozen ;
Lobsters, t'.d to 2s Od each; Oysters, 8s Od to 30s Od per
bushel; Bloaters, is Od to is Pd per dozen ; Cod Fish, 2s Od
to is Od each ; Turbots, 6s Od to 12s Oil; and Plaice and
Sprats is fid to 2s per bushel.

The prices of Wheaten bread in the metropolis are from
6%d to 7d ; of Household ditto, 41,E d to fid per 41b loaf.

XIXDE IVIAREET.
Market Hides, 561 b to 641 b, lid to l d; ditto, 641 b to 721 b
2d to r}d ; ditto, 721 b to 8016, 'ld to 24d ; ditto, 801 b to
881 b, 2id to 3d ; ditto, 881 b to 961 b, 3d to Sid; ditto, 961 b to
1041 b, 3id to 34d; ditto, lO4Ib to 1121 b, 4d to 4id. Cali
Skins, light, Is 6d to 3s Od; ditto, full, 3-, Gd to 4s 6d;
Horn Hides, 5s 6d to 6s Od ; Polled Sheep, 6s 2d to 7s 4d;
Kents, 5s 7d to 6s Id ; Half-breeds, 4s 7d to 5s 11d; Downs,
38 7d to 4s 7d; Lamb Skins Os Od to Os Od.

EAT mannvrs.
SMITIIFIELD.—AIeadow Hay, 21 I.ls Od to 3/18s Cd ; Clover
ditto, 3/ 6s to 41 7s Od ; and Straw, 1/ Os to 11 6s per load.
A moderate supply. and a steady demand.
CITAIBERLAND.—AIeLidow Hay, 2/ 13s to 41 Os Od; Clover
ditto, 3/ 5s to 4/ 6s ; and Straw, I/ 2s to 117 a per load.
Supply tolerably good, and trade dull.
WIIITECHAVEL.—Meadow [lay, 2/ 15s to 3/ 18s; Clover
ditto, 31 5s to 41 83 Od; and Straw, 1/ Is to 11 7.5 per load.
Trade dull.

COMIION PLEAS.-(THIS DAY.)

31ASTERS V. LOWTIII.R.

Mr. FORTESCUE said he had to make an application to the
Court against a sheriff's officer named Jones for extortion.
By the 7th William IV. and Ist Vie., c. 55, certain lees were
prescribed to be taken by the sheriff in all cases, and they
were in the first instance to be fixed by the Masters and
afterwards approved and affirmed by the Court. If any officer
misconducted himself by extorting more than hie due, he
was liable to be attached by either of the courts. It ap-
peared that on the Ist of January last, judgment was issued
against Emily Lowther for 151., and 41. Hs. 6d. Execution
was issued and delivered to the sheriff, who acted under it.
Tne fees properly due amounted to 31. Is. 6d.,
but the officer made a levy for 21. lls. over
and above that suns. The affidavits on which he
moved for an attachment showed that the officer presented
the defendant with a paper purporting to give the fees which
be was entitled to, but he took this paper away, and refused
to produce it again. On complaint being made as to the
overcharges, he called upon the defendant's housekeeper,
and offered to return 10s. 61., but she refused to take it.
The defendant then went to the attorney wino issued the I
writ; this gentleman communicated with the sheriff, and
the officer again called and offered to return 1/. 148. 6d.,
but this was also refused, not being the full amount of the
excess levied. The object of the defendant in applying to
the Court was for the purpose of punishing the officer for his
misconduct, as he acted in a very violent and improper man-
ner when he went to make the levy.
The CHIEF JUSTICE said the Court Could not punish the
officer for violence, but they could do so for extortion. The
Learned Counsel had, however, said enough to entitle him to
a rule.—Rule granted.

BOW-STREBT—(THIS DAY).
Christian Samuel Branch was charged before Mr.
Henry with creating a disturbance in the Adelphi
Theatre, and assaulting a police-constable on duty. It
appeared that last evening, the prisoner and another
person,'being in a state of intoxication, presented them-
selves at the box entrance to the theatre with a press
order for the admission of two. But the cheque-taker
refused to let them pass, and the prisoner boisterously
insisted upon their being allowed to enter. He became
so troublesome that it was necessary to remove him by
force, and the policeman, in doing so, was assaulted by
him. . . .

Mr. HENRY considered it intolerable that persons in a
repectable posi,ion of life should so degrade themselves
by indulgence, and make themselves nuisances to the
public at places of entertainment. He fined him 403.,
and the penalty was paid immediately.
DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

Sheridan Knowles's beautiful play The Hunchback was
performed here last evening, when Miss Glyn closed her
present engagement by appearing in the character of Julia.
This has been one of her most celebrated impersonations,
and she last night acted the part with her usual energy and
intenseness. She understands the power of strong contrasts,
and made excellent use of her knowledge in her delineation
of Julia last evening. She was much applauded throughout,
and was called on at the conclusion. The gem of the night,
however, to our thinking, was the Helen of Miss Fitzpatrick.
Full of life and gaiety, yet graceful and kind-hearted; over-
flowing with effervescent mirth, yet lady-like withal, Miss
Fitzpatrick was the very Helen of the author. No wonder
that Mr. Belton got on admirably as Modus with such an
instructress. Mr. Anderson was effective as Master Walter,
and Mr. Cooper careful as Sir Thomas Clifford. The house
was crowded.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
LINCOLN SPRING MEETING.
Acceptances fur the Hurdle Stakes.
Little Queen, I lat 21b—Chorister, 1 lst—llelford, 103 t
101b—Warwick, lOst 91b—Bullfinch, 10it 91b—Bedford,
lOst 81b—General, lOst 71b—Ormsby, lOst 51b-Illaria
Monk, 10st 41b—Duchess, lOat 21b—View Halloo, lOst
10st Ilb—Secret, 9st 5113—Drayton colt,
9st 41b—Gaylad, 9at.
Acceptances for the Handicap of 10 sous. each. One
mile.
Rhesus, 94--Ilangerford, Bst 121b—Ianthe, Bst 101 b
—Killiquade, Bst 71b—Lady Jersey, Bst 61b—Abdallah,
Bat 41b—Watwick, Bst 21b—Bed Deer colt, let 51b—
View Halloo, 6st 101b—Diana, Est 101b—Lady Agnes,
6st 101b—Emma, bat 91b.
Acceptances for the Grand Annual Steeplechase.
Lucy Neale, list Ilb —Ace of Trumps, lost 71b—
Little Queen, 103 t 21b—Come Again, 10. t lib—Forest
Lad, 9st 1 111)—Johnne Barrie, gat 111b—Carrigg, 9st
1 Ilb—A Y, 93t 10'b —Maria Monk, 9st 91b—The Crip-
ple, gat 51b.

THE ENGINEERS' STRIKE
We understand that Viscount Ingestre yesterday called
at the office of the Amalgamated Society, and had a long
conference with Mr. Allen, the general secretary. The sub-
ject of the conference, however, has not transpired, although
his Lordship is known to be desirous of seeing the unfortu-
nate dispute between the engineers and their employers
brought to an amicable and speedy termination.
Returns have been received of the votes of 18 branches of
the society, upon the proposition of the executive council for
a grant of 10 000/. from the general fund, to be devoted to
the establishment of co-operative workshops; all, with oue
exception, being favourable to the proposition.
Applications were yesterday received from the society of
co-operative smiths at Newcastle, and from the society of
boiler-makers at Hull, for admission into the Amalgamated
Society. The engineers of Manchester and Oldham held
meetings on Thursday in those towns.

BRISTOL, FRIDAY. —We are informed that the engineers
working in the very extensive and important factory of
Slothert, Slaughter, and Co., of the Avonside Iron Works,
have determined not to join in the strike of their brethren of
London and other places, nor has any other person in the
trade in this city been induced to join in the strike.

THE CATHEDRALS OF SPIRE, MAYEIVCE,
AND WORMS.
eev rs.
After centuries of desolation, the impression
of the
Roman wind is strong on the works of theirstacc
Like bulwarks of their new faith, some of the asr
and noblest efforts of the parent art arise, beneath ;heist
new influence, on the confines of the fallen empire, and
from these strongholds, ai from fountains, the influence
of the new dominion is poured out to lands untouched
by Roman prowess. The numerous specimens of this
stage of the art, which on the continent have been pre-
served to our own dAy, cannot fail to inspire us with
veneration for the talent which designed, and the energy
which executed such vast and imposing works, amidst
the turbulence and ferocity of a semi barbarous popu-
lation. Of this class the cathedrals of Mayence, Worms,
and Spire aro fine examples. The dates of their erection
seem to be in succession from A.D. 900 to A.D. 1050,
their succession in date corresponding with their position
at nearly equal distances apart on the right bank of the
Rhine, ascending from Mayence. Following this rule,
Mayence first ,as the in date, and the first in position,
has been
most,
affected by the operation of the succeeding
styles. The
a long nave with aisles,
i! nearly the same in each instance—
both the east and wes short transept, and an apse at
solid in appearance, t
tends. The exterior compact and
towers ot simple foryme; variedth in outline by numerous
bat
massive
and
solemn.
the e interior plain and severe,
form,—the whole gram;
anddetailsi strikingly classic in
surpassed by the bolder itualP°sing to a degree, not
beauties developed in the p g,naten and more subtle
roauetto
Builder, na of later ages.—

INTRODUCTION OF LIEUT. To TUE EMPEROR
IF RussiA.—By letters received at the Royal Geographical
Society, it appears. that recently Lieutenant Pim, the gallant
British officer who proposed a search for Sir John Franklin
by way of Siberia, was honoured by an interview with his
Majesty the Emperor of Russia, at the Imperial Palace at St.
Petersburgh. His Majesty entered freely into conversation
with him on his proposed journey, and pointed out to him
the difficulties, of an insurmountable nature, that lay in the
way of its accomplishment, as reported to him by the Rus-
sian geographers, or otherwise he would have rendered him
every assistance to discover, if possible, any traces of his
missing fellow-countrymen. The gallant young officer ex-
pressed his willingness to undertake the task, and to run all the
risks of its accomplishment, if only furnished with the means,
and implored the Emperor to give him the power to carry
his intentions into effect. The Emperor listened with the
greatest attention to all that he had to say, and was so far
struck with his devotion to the cause and to pursue his er-
rand of mercy, that he requested Lieutenant Pint to put down
his views in writing and present them to him, and if he saw
clearly the practicability of his plan he should be most happy
to assist him in carrying out his benevolent intentions, Lieut.
Phn quitted the palace highly satisfied with the result of his
interview with the Emperor.
PIECEWORR.—One very remarkable instance of
great earnings, consequent on extraordinary
skill, seems
worth mentioning. The wages of a founder in the metal
mills amounted on one occasion to 225. or 235. a day, he
Working by the piece at rates of payment less than were al-
lowed by Mr. Jellieoe a great private manufacturer at Gos-
port. Sir Samuel ientham instituted a full inquiry on the
subject, and found that the metal mill operative had happened
that week to hiive.been employed on very difficult brass cast-
ings, and that he was expert enough to rarely fail of success,
though ordinarily, iu other hands, several imperfect castings
bad to be rejected for every one that was accepted. Sir Samuel
of course sanctioned payment of the full sum set down, and
had the satisfaction to teal that Government were gainers by
its great amount so arising, for much fuel was saved, as also
that loss of metal always consequent on a re-melting of imper-
fect cast ings.--Vechanic's Magazine.
WESTMINSTER HALL—For some days past work-
men have been busily employed laying down gas-pipes under
I.l° stone flooring of W/ estminster-hall. The pipes run
along the sides of the building, and temporary wooden lamp-
posts, aout a dozen in num'rare being placed at different
stale ntsand , The
lampl posts aiec'onstructed alter the antique
fo yr lbe surmounted by lamps of a very elegant
m, . They are erected in consequence of the hall being the
principal entrance t he two Houses of Paliament, and when
lit up will present al
showing the proportionv
ery pleasing and picturesque effect,
this magnificent hall. 3 and admirable internal roof-work of
/tor AL ARTILLERY. Forty fine 3 oung men OOLWIC IEI, JAN. 16
dair tu charge of seraourietc uruits, arrived at head-quarters to-
mon, from Lisburn, in Ireland.