The Sun.
London, England, 1839-08-24 00:00:00

MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

On the motion of Mr. SPRING RICE a new writ was
ordered to be issued for the borough of Portsmouth, in the
room of Mr. F. Baring, who had accepted the office of
Chancellor of her Majesty's Exchequer.
On the motion of Mr. ELLIS a return was ordered of
the amount of Exchequer bills in the bands of the Com-
missioners for the reduction of the national debt.
Mr. J. O'CONNELL presented a petition praying for
the introduction of the Scotch banking system into
Scotland.

On the motion of Mr. HINDLEY a return was
ordered of the number of able-bodied paupers in the union
workhouses of England and Wales.
Mr. BROCKLEHURST moved that an bumble ad-
dress be presented to the Queen, praying her Majesty to
be graciously pleased to direct the following return to be
laid before the House :—A return of all public Literary,
Scientific, and Mechanic Institutiens, and Societies for the
acquirement and advancement of useful knowledge, in all
cities, boroughs, and elsewhere in Great Britain and
Ireland ; that each be directed to state the number
of members, and the proportion of mechanics and other
indusrious classes attached thereto. The terms of indi-

'dual admission and annual subscription. Their annual
'come and expenditure. The extent and nature of their
museum, models, designs, paintings, drawings, and ma.
thematical, chemical, mechanical, and other apparatus.
The number and character of the volumes in their

library. The objects they seek to promote, and
whether they have students divided into classes, and the
chief subjects of study. To furnish a copy of their pro.
spectus and a summary of their rules and regulations. To
state whether they make an annual public exhibition. Fi-
nally to make brief suggestions as to what the In-
,titution requires to render it more efficient. We un-
do ritand the Honourable Member stated he expected to
obtain many valuable returns through the medium of the
Government offices, and from the public furctionaries in
towns, &c., and relied much upon the different institu-
tions, small and great, directing their Secretaries to fur-
nish all the ilifsrmation in their power, should any of them
be inadvertently omitted to be applied to.
Shortly after One o'Clock the Usher of the Black Rod
summoned the House to the House of Peers to hear the
Royal assent given by Commission to several Bills.
The SPEAKER, accompanied by most of the Members
immediately proceeded to the Upper House.
The SPEAKER, on his return, announced that the
Royal assent had been given to Sundry Bills (for which
see Lord's Report).
On the motion of Mr. BROTHERTON the House
adjourned at Half-past One.

THE MARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)
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NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.

The supplies of all kinds of town killed meat were large,
and there was a fair portion of country killed. Trade im-
proved and prices were unaltered. Beef, 3s. 6d. to 4s. ;
Mutton, 3s. 10d. to 4s. 2d. ; Lamb, 4s. 6d. to ss. 4d. ; Veal,
3s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. ; Pork, 4s. to 4s. Bd. Poultry in large sup-
ply and trade rather dull-prices unaltered. Geese, 4s. 6d. to
6s. 6d. each; Chickens, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. each; Ducks, Is. 9d.
to 2s. 6d. each ; Fowls, 2s. 6d. to 4s. each ; Pigeons, 3d. to
7d. each ; Leverets, 2s. to 4s. each ; Turkey Poults, 3s. 6d. to
ss. 6d. each ; Rabbits, 6d. to Is. each ; Grouse, 3s. to ss.
each ; Quails, 6d. to Is. each. Eggs plentiful and lower, the
prices being ss. 6d. to 6s. 3d. per 120.
BILLINGSGATE MARKET.

There was a good supply of Fish again to-day, but the de-
mand was languid. Prices continue steady. Turbot, ss. to
10s., 155., and 18s. ; Cod, is. 6d. to 33., 55., and Bs. ; good
Salmon, is. to Is. 3d. per lb. ; Lobsters, 9d. to 3s. each ;
Soles, 6d. to 2s. 6d. per pair ; Oysters, 15s. to 40s. per
bushel ; Whiting, 3d. to 6d. each; Haddock, Bd.to Is. 2d. each,