The Sun.
London, England, 1825-04-02 00:00:00

MERCANTILE SII1P1'I:NG.

DEAL, APRIL I.—Wind N.E. by E. fresh bree're.—Passed
through yesterday from the River the Latona, Patterson, and
Hope, Bawler, for Quebec ; Zealous, Reed, for Halifax ; and
Elizabeth, Perryman' for Illiramichi.
PORTSMOUTH, APeu. I.—Wind E.—Arrived the Nor-
folk,. Greeg, from, London for New South Walesi; and Diadem"
transport, from. Chuthery. ~•
CowE S, -MAR ea 31.—Wind E.—Sailed the Baltic /II erchan
transport, with troops for Gibraltar. .. .
PEA-mourn, MARCH 31.—Wind E.—Arrived- the Lady
Nugent, Coffin, from London for Madras., OfF. the Port the
Fanny, --, from the Cape of Good Hope for London ; and
the Kennersly Castle; from London for America. l'ut hack the
Isabella, Horlock, and 39 coasters.

FAcm o tr AlAnc 31.—Wind E. fresh gales and clear
weather.—Arrived the Stanmer packet from Lisbon in 17 days,
and about 20 sail of coasters bound eastward. 'Arrived yester-
day the Potton, Higton, from Sierra Leone, sailed the 30th of
January ; the Maria, and Rolla, were loaded, and would leave
in a few days ; the Northumbria, .St. David, 'and Dominica,
were also loaded, but short of men ; the Woodbridge would be
ready in about 14 days ; the Reward, of London, arrived the
29th of January. ofr the Port the Thomas, of Liverpool, from
Sierra Leone, for Plymouth. Sailed. the Melpomene; Johnson,
for Vera Cruz. .

The Emma (late M'Dougal), from St. Domingo.to London,
put into Topsham on Thursday, in consequence of the Master
being drowned. ,

The Resolution, Holm, from Hamhurgh to New OrleauS,
was lost at Shetland on the 27th February.

AGRICULTURAL REPOV
FOR THE COUNTIES OF WORCESTER, STAB'.
FORD, AND SALOP, FOR MARCH, 1825.

We have experienced the finest seed time
known for many years; the immense quantity of rain during
the latter end of the year had left the land in a most unfortu.
nate state, and a great portion was obliged to be left unculti-
vated ; but the Spring has been so dry and genial, that the
seed business has gone on most prosperously. The Wheats
are wonderfully improved in colour, and spread well on the
ground ; they do not at present run too forward, but Strengthen
considerably. Barley, Oats, and all other springseed have been
got into the ground in fine condition; the soil works most
kindly, and the fanner may again congratulate himself upoli
the favourable prospect before him.—A considerable quantity
of land is preparing for Mange' Wurzel; it seems likely to
become a favourite root with the cattle farmers, its nutritious
qualities eminently.fit it for the stall-fed beasts.--Sain:foin an
Lucerne crops begin to put on their spring appearance z they
' are considerably advanced, and will be found extremely ser-
. viceable. It is highly gratifying to the friends of improved
agriculture to see considerable quantities of land preparing for
the sowing of these valuable plants, which, with good inanage-
ment, . will maintain three beasts on the same land, where the
common grasses will only maintain one; this next month will
be a busy one with the skilful fanner.—Carrots, Parsnips and
Potatoes a:e being sown and planted to a great extent; the im-
proved state of the farmer in pocket and knowledge is making
a rapid alteration in agriculture.—The Hop hills that are opened
shew very well, the bine has not suffered from the whiter, but
promises kindly.—Apple and Pear trees at present shew most
abundant signs of a fine blossom".—There never was known a
finer lambing season, nor one in which so few have died ; so
that the loss experienced from the rot last year will. soon be
forgotton. .

CURIOUS COMPLAINT.-According to the an-
cient Hebrew law, no person can perform prayers in a Synagogue
unless there be 10 male individuals present to form the audience.
This law is conformed with even at the present day among the
tribes of Israel sojourning in our land. Anti further; they
are bound by a law of more ..modern . date, to refrain from
' partaking of any " fowl of the air, or beast of the &la," unless
they shall have been killed by one of their own persuasion hear-
ing a special commission from the High Priest. Mr. 'Michael
Jonas complained to the Magistrate, that the majority'of the.
JeWs resident in this city had combined against him, in
consequence of his holding a Synagogue in his own
house, :consisting of nine individuals of, his own, family,
and a Polander, the latter, to. make. the. quant:ax-ofhlcit
of male heads ; and that they had, by this combinatibn,
'deprived him and his tribe, eighteen in nutolser„,,mal.,
and female,:` of flesh - meat for the last five wee'fs.-'-
The majority of whom he complained, bad, rom;eiover,
formed themselves into a society, opened a , public Sy-
nagogue, and engaged a Rabbi who was 'commissioned
to kill for them. Mr. Hunter, the flesher, stated tnathe., had
entered into a contract with " the majority" to furl* one
carcase a week. They sent their own man to kill the beasts,. who
marked and lotted-oat the joints prescribed by the olden lair
to be eaten. Mr. Lee, the secretary of the. Socie!y, stated
that there would be-no objection to let the complainer .have
as much " chosen food" as as any other individual,
.pro-
vided he would pay up all sums he was ,due to the aforesaid
society, and =tribute his share towards the support of the
Rabbi. The Magistrate observed, that that was no more 'than
fair on the inart of Mr. Lee and his coadjutors, and.dismiised
..--(
the case. Glasgow Free Press.)
Some daring thieves effected an eilltrance into
the house.of Mr. BRAHAM, the celebrated singer,
59,. Baker street, . Portman-square, by forcing
Open the window of the laundry, which they
plundered of a quantity of wet linen, which they
carried off unobserved. It is supposed they'must
have had a hackney-coach in the neighbourhood.
Information was lodged at the Marylebone office
..,..
and a reward is offered for their apprehension,---
The Jinni was principally marked J. F.
number of similar robberies have .of late been
committed at this end of the town. • • 7

William Holmes, the under-butler of the Mar-
quis of Exeter, was on Wednesday cornmitted,to
the gaol of this borough, for trial at the ensuing
sessions, charged with stealing waX-candles, the
property of his Lordship.—(Stamford News.)