The Sun.
London, England, 1839-09-03 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)

HUNGERFORD MARKET.
This market was well supplied, and there was a fair trade ;
prices much as last quoted. Turbot, ss. to 18s. ; Cod, 2s. to
10s, each ; Lobsters, 10d. to 3s. ; Salmon, Is. !RI. to Is. 6d•
per lb. ; Beef, 7d. to 80. ; Mutton, 7/3. to 84 d. ; Veal, B{l.
to 9d. ; Pork, 7/d. to Bid. per lb. Vegetables iat good supPlY
and demand, at former prices.
CITY FISH MARKET.
There were hut short supplies of Fish, but. quite equal to
the demand ; prices steady. Turbot, ss. to 18%. ; Cod,
10 Bs. ; Good Salmon, Is. to Is. 6d. per lb. ; Lolbsters, 9d. to
3s. 6d. ; Soles, 10d. to 3s. per pair ; Whitings, 3d. to ad. ;
and Haddocks, Bd. to Is. 2d.

HAY MARKETS.
Supplies maderate, and demand dull ; prices Lower. Clover,
803. to 120 s. New Hay, 60s. to 755. Ol' Hal, 80s. to 105 e.
Straw, 38s. to 425. per load.
TEA SALE—(SECOND DAT).
The sale progresses slowly, amidst a fair attendance of buyer!.
But a very small proportion of what was put ,Ap sold.

Great preparations are going on at Claremont,,
in consequnrce of the arrival of King Leopold; the
house and grounds have undergone me.ch alteration and
improvement. A splendid dial is now being placed upon
the terrace, on which has been displayed great taste in the
execution ; the gnomon of the dial is of scroll work, and
the Belgic Arms ; the face of the dial is full of useful
work, engraved in the most ornamental style.
DovER, AuG 30. Her Majesty's packet
Swallow arrived here this morning between five and six,
from Calais, with General Sebastiarri, Ambassador from
France,
R and s
A.uite. His Excellency, attended by Colonel
Munro, . , Commanding Officer of the Garrison. in-
spected the beautiful pavilion of the Wellington f,,siival,
and afterwards proc, eded to London, under e:aute from
the guns at the heights.
BUSHY PARK.—Her Majesty the Queen Dow-
ager, we are happy to state, continues in tine enjoyment of
perfect health, and takes daily drives and rides in the
aisiniry of Hampton Court, Richmond, and Petersham.
Her Royal Highness the Durinesi of Gloucester, Earl and
Countess of Denbigh,
nister), Lady Caroline Legge, and Lady Churton,
M. Dedel the Netherlands
been among have
her 'Alajesty's recent visitors. The Queen
Dowager will, it is expected, pass the the winter months
at Torquay, in Devonshire.
The Duke of Sussex has been very unwell at
Southwick Park, but is now better ; his Royal Highness
has been professionally attended by his physician from Lon
don.—.Hanipshire Telegraph.
By the death of General Douglas Wemyss, at
Upper Gore-house, Kensington, on Thursday last, the
Governorship of Tynemouth and Cliff Port bra become
vacant. It is believed, in military circles, tiara the ap-pointment will not be filled up. General Wemyss was a
very old officer, having been more than half a century in
the service. General Wemyss's commission, as General,
bore date August 12, 1819. He is the fourth general
officer who has died within a few weeks.—Courier.
The Earl of Yarborough has sailed for Gibral- ,
tar, to be present at the marriage of his youngest son, the,
Han. Commander D. W. Pelham, of her IVlajesty's 510..,p
Wasp, with %liss Sinclair, daughter of Captain. Sir .10bn
Gordon Sinclair.—Devonport Tel.egraph,
SINCERITY AND FLATTERY.--In the time of
Garrick, a violinist of the name of Richards led the band
at Drury-lane Theatre, oho, with very limited abilities,
possessed a degree of vanity that continually tempted him
raise
to d
his
say
to lay baits for professiobal compliments. Feeling hurt,
that the great actor tradneverventured
once
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oin companyu are flattered so much, you nes'..r
yourself condescended to flatter any one."No,
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accept my sincerity ; in the hearing of this good company,
iprononnee you to be-_a.-ough, a regular, rude, .asper." ruggeJ