The Sun.
London, England, 1831-08-01 00:00:00

ARRIVALS OF GRAIN IN LONDON DURING LAST WEEK.
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Boston
Clay — .... 170
Colchester 332 230 206 811
yHarwich
44 Leigh 475 34
Maldon 787 80 6 ' 264 45 1108
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Gi imsby ....
Hastings
Hull
fpwich 47 120 309 713
Kent 407 4 150 48 461 29 1028
Lynn
Newhaven.
Plymouth
Woodbridge 485 —.— 24 . 39 455
Yarmouth — n 320 2155
Aberdeen ...
Banff — 829
Inverness lOO 125
4430 174 1429 3763 1272 135 7972
IRISH.
Cork
Dublin — I 30 625 100
FOREIGN.
Archangel
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Gijon
Greisswald BO 1260
Hamburg 630 : 230
Leghorn 2162 I
Richmond .... _ 3118
Revel
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St. Petersburgh 8625 1129
Wolgast.
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Total

OPENING OF THENEW LONDONERIDGE,

Throughout the whole of yesterday the bridges which
will command a view of the procession on the water were
thronged with persons, to witness the preparations being
made on each side of the line of procession fur the recep-
tion of company. The river presented' the most lively ap-
pearance that can be imagined ; craft of all description
were moored according to the orders issued by Sir Bvarn
Martin ; workmen were employed in fitting them up with
-eats and every necessary accommodation, and every vessel
had colours of various kinds hoisted. The fineness of the
day attracted very large parties to view the scene from
Somerset -house to the new Bridge.
Even above Westminster and Vauxhall bridges the scene
was lively, and it seemed as if half of the inhabitants of
the Metropolis had determined on a water excursion—the
river in all parts being literally covered with boat., filled
with well-dressed persons.
At an early hour this morning the state barges belong-
ing to Royalty, to the various Government Departments,
to Noblemen, and to the City Companies, were moored in
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As soon as the tide permitted, the barges intended to con-
vey their Majesties, and the other di-tingoished indivi-
duals who intended to embark with them, dropped down
to the stairs of S merset-house, to await the arrival cf the
Royal party.

On shoie every thing betokened a day of uncommon
splendour ; many mercantile and other boosts were closed,
and it seemed to denote an almost general holyday. In the
city a general joy pervaded the inhabitants at the prospect
of beholding their gracious Sovereign and his Royal Con-
sort,—each vieing with his neighbour in the wish to give
eclat to their reception.
During the forenoon that part of the Strand in the
neighbourhood of the new building was covered with gra-
vel, and from various houses in the line of the land pro-
cessiou, Union-Jacks and other colours, some of them with
the word " Reform" on them, were streaming.
At Somerset-house the most extensive preparations
were made to receive the Royal Party. The gates were
closed at an early hour, and none but a favoured few, and
those who bad business to transact in the different offices,
were admitted within the area. Oh- the grand parade
facing the river, seats were erected to afford the company
who could obtain admission a view of the embarkation of
the Royal Party. Long before the hour for embarkation,
Waterloo, Blackfriare, and Southwark Bridges were
crowded with well-dressed company; on the latter bridge
tents were erected, which, we understand, was a private
speculation, and, from the fineness of the day, no
doubt can be entertained of the speculators reaping
a most plentiful harvest. The Temple gates have been
shut all the forenoon, and no person is admitted but on
business. The beautiful gardens which command such an
extensive view of the river, are filled with fashionable
company. Indeed every house or place which can com-
mand a view of the procession, either by land or water,
was engaged, and flags were streaming from almost every
church in the metropolis.

(ANOTHER ACCOUNT.)
For years past the City of London and its environs have
❑ot presented such a bustling and animated appearance as
that displayed this morning. At an early hour nearly every
one appeared on the qui vice to foi ward the preparations,
or to witness the spectacle. The subsurbs of the metro-
polispoured in it, inhabitants, who were early on the spot
to possess themselves of advanttgeous positions to view the
Royal procession, and in many places so early as eight
o'clock were to be seen parties taking up their position,
there to remain throughout the day, having brought with
them refreshments.

On the Thames, between Waterloo and the new London
Bridge, such a scene as that witnessed to-day never before
has occurred. Late on Saturday night many of the barges,
&c. bad fallen into their places, and at day-break this
morning the note of busy preparation was heard in all
directions. As the morning advanced fair promise was
given of a fine day ; the sun rose with that splendour
which had been fondly hoped for by thousands.
At daybreak cannon were fired off from various places
in the lire of procession, which were continued at inter-
vals during the morning. The bells in many of the
churches were rung.
At Somerset-house stairs a pier has been erected about
30 feet long, to afford an easy mode of embarkation to
their Majesties. The access to the river from Somerset_
house has been covered with flags. The barges and boats
destined to receive the Royal and distinguished guests,
were at their moorings by ten o'clock, at which hour
thousands of people bad collected on the bridges and
banks of the river. On Waterloo Bridge a line of vans,
waggons, &c., were placed, on some of which parties
breakfasted. Looking down the river, a very beautiful
and animated sight presented itself.
At old London Bridge boards were erected last night
and this morning, to atop up the passage. On the new
Bridge the preparations are mostly completed. The tables
are laid out, and have a singularly grand appearance.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
THE BRIDLES.—At an early hour this morninc, per-
sons were observed taking their station upon those bridges
which command a view of the procession, in order to se-
cure "a sight, gratis."

CLostrtC of gitors.—lt has been arranged by the prin-
cipal tradesmen in the neighbourhood of the borough and
Newington-causeway, to close their shops at one o'clock,
this day, for the purpose of enabling the persons in their
employ to participate in the festivities connected with the
opening of the bridge.
VALUE OF TICKETS OF ADMISSION TO THE BRIDGE.
—As the time drew near for the commencement of the
ceremony, the value of the tickets of admission to the
bridge increased in a proportionate ratio to the general
anxiety of the public to witness it. We have heard of no
less a sum than fifty pounds having been offered for a single
ticket of admission to the fete champetre upon the bridge.
Yesterday we saw offered, for two tickets, sixty pounds !
and refused ! !

The Eall of Darnley has engaged for himself and family
the whole of the flat roof of the Anchor public-house, in
Bankside, Southwark, to view the procession by water,
for which his Lordship pays thirty guineas.

BENEFICIAL RESULTS •TO WATERMEN.—Such is the
great desire of the public to witness the Procession and
the festivities, that many poor watermen, residing between
Somerset-House and London Bridge, whose houses com-
mand a good view of the river, have had the good fortune
to let them for the day upon such terms as will enable
them to defray their rent and taxes for the next twelve
months at least.

Stu C. S. HUNTER.—There is no truth in'the report, it
is stated, that Sir Claudius Stephen Hunter intends to
accompany Mr. Green, during his aerial voyage in his
balloon this day.
Tux "SWELL Mon."—Notwithstanding the precau-
tions used in the distribution of tickets to the banquet, it
is feared that some portion of the " Pickpocket Aristo-
cracy" have, by some unaccountable means, become pos-
sessed of them, and that they intend to practice their call-
ing beneath the very nose of Royalty itself ! Two of the
most celebrated " members of the Swell Mob" were ob-
served by an old police officer, yesterday afternoon, strut-
ting in Hyde Park, attired in elegant blue coats, orna-
mented with the very buttons, bearing the head of his
Majesty, which have been manufactured expressly for
those individuals who have received invitations to at'end
the festival. The police, who will be in attendance, have
received positive instructions to keep a sharp look out, in
order to prevent this description of gentry passing the
barrier.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY).

FROM LLOYD'S.

DEAL, JULY 30 AND 31,—Wind E.N.E.—Arrived
the Harriet, from Cadiz.

PORTSMOUTH, JULY 30 AND 31.—Wind Easterly.-4
Sailed the Platina, Wilson, for Van Diemen's Land.
PLYMOUTH, JULY 29 AND 30.—Arrived the Medinay,
Wight, from Van Diernen's Land, sailed the sth of April.
FALMOUTH, JULY 29 AND 30.—Arrived the Camden
packet, from Tampico, sailed the 29th of May, Vera
Cruz the sth of June, and Havannah the 24th, left at
Vera Cruz his Majesty's schooner Pickle about to sail for
New Providence with a Portuguese slave trader, which she
had captured off the coast a few days before with 150
slaves on board.

BRISTOL, JULY 30.—Arrived the Arabian, Boult, from
Bengal, sailed the 27th of February, and St. Helena the
31st of May.
HOLYHEAD, JULY 30.—Arrived the Hutchinson, from
Bahia.

LtvEnroot, JULY 30l16•Arrived the Lord Stanley,
Hall, from New Orleans ; Governor Stern, Wiser, from
Savannahi Caroline, Weeks, from Philadelphia ; and
Henry Thompson, Drew, from Alexandria.

The Wanstead, Friend, from Bengal to London, was
spoken with the 19th ult., in lat. 45. long. 33, by the
Thames, Lebas, arrived at Cork from Bueno. Ayres.

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