The Sun.
London, England, 1853-08-06 00:00:00

LITERATURE.

The Art Journal.—The three engravings of this
number are all taken from the Vernon Gallen.
The first, from the picture of G. Jones, R.A.)
represents " The Fiery Furnace," which is climb'
seen in the background, while Nebuchadnezzar and
his courtiers stand gazing with astonishment.
The second, " The Watering Place," is a beautiful
landscape from the pencil of T. Gainsborough.
The remaining one, of " The Disciple," is simply
one figure. It is taken from a picture by W. Etty.
"The Great Masters of Art" have reached the twenty-
second number, which gives us a history of John
Honorius Fragonard, a French painter of the last
century. Mrs. Merrifield has completed her in-
teresting series of articles on " Dress as a Fine
Art." The last illustration she gives us represents
Mrs. Bloomer in her newly-invented costume. We
cannot coincide with her in thinking it the most
elegant.

MISCELLANEOUS.
Tail's Edinburgh Magazine opens with an article
on " Aristophanes." Mr. Francis's work on " Life
Assurance" is the subject of a paper. " A Story of
American Life" is continued. The most entertain-
ing article is "The House of Commons from the
Stranger's Gallery." Newton's London Journal
gives its usual information on arts, sciences, and
manufactures. The " Scientific Notices and Adju-
dications" will attract the attention of the learned.
The National Miscellany is a very excellent
Many of the contributions are written in a superior
style. It is to be regretted that no poetry is to be
met with in its pages, a deficiency which is frequent
in magazines. Sharpe's London Magazine pro-
gresses under its new editorship. Mrs. S. C. Hall
continues her tale of " Helen Lyndsey," and the
old favourite of the readers of Sharpe's, the author
of " Frank Fairleigh." contributes the history of,
" Harry Coverdale's Courtship, and what came of
it." Le Follet contains two or three amusing
sketches, and some pleasing verses, entitled
" The Jealous Wife," in which a poor Irish-
woman upbraids her rival, the whisky bottle.
The British Journal, which is now a shilling, has
contributions from Horace Mayhew, Angus Reach,
Peter the Literary Hermit, &c. An amusing de-
scription of " The Bright Poker," as a terror to the
household, may read a lesson to particular house-
keepers. The Family Treasury and Home Thoughts
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MARKET NEWS-(THIS DAY.)

COVENT GARDEN.
The supplies of both fruit and vegetables were very er
tensive ; yet the demand ruled steady, at but little alters'
tion in prices.

FRoii.—Pine apples, English, 4s Od to 7s Od each ; ditto
colonial, is to 4s 3d each O green gage and Orleans wn°
(foreign), is Od to 4s Od per basket ; hot-house grapes'
is to 3s 6d ; Hambro ditto, Os to Os per lb ; apples and peers'
3s Oct to 5s per bushel ; lemons, is to 2a Od ; orangest
4s to lOs per 100 ; pomegranates, Oct to Od each ; almonds,
55 per peck ; Barcelona nuts, 20s per bushel ; cob-nuts,
s per 1001bs. ; chesnuts, 8s to 20s per bushel ; straw'
berries, 4d to is Oct per pottle ; peaches, 8s to 20s ; nee"
tarines, 8s to 10s ; apricots, 4s to 6s per dozen ; melons,
2s to 4s each; cherries, 4d to 2s Od per lb. • gooseberries,
per i.alt sieve.
3Gs 6d E
;currants,
TAEs.—Cab2ags 6eds, 6tc:l t3oBo6ds 9d ;Brussels sprouts,
22ss
vtodox
to 3s Od per half sieve ; brocoli 3s to 6s ; greens,
2s 6d to 4s Od per dozen bunches; broad beans, 1s a
to 2s Od per half sieve • French beans, 2s Od Ito 3s Od per
half sieve ; sea-kail Os Oct to Os Od ; asparagus, is Od to
4s per bundle ; rhubarb, 3d to Os 6d per bundle ;
flowers, 2d to 4d each ; potatoes, 40s to 100 s per ton ;
turnips, 3s Oct to 4s Od ; carrots, 6s Oct to 8s Od per dozen.
bunches ; cucumbers, Os 2d to Os 8d each ; celery, 9d ID
is 6d per bundle ; spinach, is Od to 2s Od per half sieve;
'
old onions, Gs Oct to lOs Oct per bushel ; young do, 4d to
per bunch • leeks, 3d to 4d per bunch - shallots, 6d to 8d
garlic, 6d to 8d per lb ; endive, 2s 2d 'to 3s Od per score.
small salad, 2d to 3d per punnet; horse-raddish, is Od to 30 U°
per bundle ; mushrooms, ls 6d to 2s Od per pottle ; parsley's
3s Od to 4s Od per dozen bunches ; turnip greens, is ;a
to is 6d per bushel ; beet, is Od to is 6d per dozen ; cos
lettuces, is 6d to 2s 6d per score ; radishes, 6d to is per dos-
hands ; tomatoes, 6s Od to 8s Od per dozen ; mint, 3d
5d per bunch.
NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.
Geese' 4s Od to 7s Od ; Turkeys, 4s Od to 6s each ; Du.e,105
1s 6d tck3s Od; tame Rabbits, 1s Od to is 9d; wild ditto, Du
to 10d; Pigeons, 6d to 8d each; roasting Pigs,Os Od to Os
each; Surrey Fowls, 10s Oct to 14s Od; ditto Chickens, 4s Oa
to 6s Oct; barn-door Fowls, 3s Oct to 5s Oct per couple;
Pheasants, Os Od to Os Od; Partridges, Os Od to Os Od; }DO
2s Oct to 2s 9d; Leverets, Os Od to Os Oct; Woodcocks, 2s 7A
to 3s 6d; Grouse, Os to Os Od; Snipes, 9d to is 6d; Tet
6d to 9d; wild Ducks, is 3d to 2s Od ; Widgeons, 9d , tols Od; and Plovers, 6d. to is each. English Eggs, 78 Od
Os Od; French ditto, 6s Oct to Os Oct per 120; fresh Butter*
10d to is ld per lb.

BREAD.
The prices of wheaten bread in the metropolis are fr°lll
8d to Btid; of household ditto, 6d to 72d per 41b loaf.
NEWPORT.
Beefgrom 3s Od to 3810 d; Mutton, 3s 6d to 48 10d; 14812n4
58 2d to 66 Od ; Veal, 3s Btl to 48 8d ; Pork, 33 4d to 4/1—

per 81bs.
WHITECHAPEL.
Beef from 2e 10c1 to 3s 10d ; Mutton, 3s 6d to 401°‘101
Lamb, 5s Od to 6s Od ; Veal, 38 8d to 4s 6d; Pork, Sa
to 4s Od per 81bs. by the carcase.
BILLINGSGATE.
Turbots, 2s 6d to 55 Od ; Brills, is Od to 5s Od
Salmon, 8d to is Od; ditto Trout, 6d per lb.; Soles, to
to is 2d per pair ; Eels, 6d to Os perlb ; Lobsters, C'd •
2s Gd ; Crabs, Gd to 2s Gd; Whitings, is to 3s Od per
Os 9d each ; Co„inloi:er
8s Od to 10s Od; Natives, 368 Od to 48s ;
beh.; Mackerel, 30s per 100 ; Smelts, is to 5s Od per "ii"„;;
OpcirsteeYrsa'y ,is to 5s Od; Mullets, 6d to
Skate, Gd to 7d per lb; Shrimps, 186 d to 2s 6cl per ger ook
Bloaters, is Od to 2s Od per dozen; Fresh Herrings, os.o
to 35 9d per 100 ; Haddocks, 3s to 7s per doz._; 1.'„16101
4{l to 6tl each ; Carp, 2s Od per brace ; Tencb,hnt,
to Os Od per- brace ; Gurnets, 4d to is Od each ; _e
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6d per lb.; Salt Fish, 2d to 5d per lb. ; Prawns a
4s Od per lb. ; Flounders, is to is 6d r dozen • 'Stu'
6a per lb. ; Cod Fish, 3s to 3s 6d g '
Pike 6d ouoh•
HIDES AND SkINS.
Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, 2id to 00d; 641 b to 721b,31,0 i
to 3d; 721 b to 801 b, 3d to 30; 801 b to 881 b, Moilb
881 b to 961 b, 3id to 4d; 961 b to 1041 b, 4d to 4iad icinfh
to 1121 b Od to Od. Horse hides 5s 6d to 60 Od; no° yea
light, is Od to 3s Od; ditto, full, 5s 6d to Os 1'",;4. trod's?
sheep, Os Od to 00s Od; Keats, 9s Od to 10s 6d; 115". Ad to
Os Od to Os Od ; Downs, 68 Od to 88 Od ; Lambs, 2s °
2s 4d ; and Shearlings, 2s 4d to 3s 9d.
HAY MARKETS. rj 150 ;
SMITHFIELD.—OId meadow hay, 41 5s to•••new
new ditto, 31 Os to 4/ Os ; old clover, 4/ 12s to Cll Os ;
ditto, 3/ lOs to 4/ 10s ; and straw, 1/ 8s to it 16s per
A steady demand.
CIIMBEELAND.—OId meadow hay, 4/ 8s to •?,17,sitlif;
new ditto, 3/ 3s to 4/ Os ; old clover, 41 15s to
ditto, 3/ lOs to 4/ lOs ; and straw, 1/108 to 1/ 180 P
A full average supply, and a moderate demand.
A 7 „ 355;
WHITECHAPEL.—OId meadow hay, to psi; a0v(
new ditto, 31 Os to 4/ Os ; old clover, 4/ 15s to 6 r load*
ditto, 3/ lOs to 4/ 15s ; and straw, 1/ 8s to 1/ 160 Pe
Trade firm.

FLEXMORE AT THE VAUDEVILLE THEATAS. "Soe.
Cliarivari is in raptures with this renowned "that
dancer,s who is at present engaged in Paris. It says
talent equals, if not surpasses, in genuine and siur;
ling humour, that of Mazurier, who enjoyed a f tbe
pean reputation, and that the unanimous plaudits 0
multitude are lavished on "the astonishing Fiell'lrat
who is accompanied by Maddle. Auriol, a naln°,lo of
guarantees success. A Week in London is the to!:.
the amusing piece in which these excellent artiste'
delighting the good people of Paris.