The Sun.
London, England, 1838-08-27 00:00:00

HOP INTELLIGENCE,

(From the Maidstone Papers,)
SOUTHWARK, Auo. 20.—There has been a considerable
variation in the reports from the plantations the last wewk,
and but little business has been done. The duty is called
170,000/. of which Kent is expected to pay 100,0001-• and
Sussex, 52,0001.
MawsToNa.—The hops generally in this district have in--
proved greatly in appearance during the fine hot weather of
last week, but their insidious enemy, the mould, has, we regret
to say, extended its ravages very considerably, and threatens
total ruin to m,7ny grounds. It seems to be very partial in its
attacks, scarcely to7lching some grounds, and completely co-
vcring others. The consequence will be that those who are
fortunate enough to escape- its contagion will be very fortunate,
and those whom it visits partie'llarly unfortunate ; and although.
it must very considerably reduce the crop, yet it is hoped the
sample generally will not be deteriosrated.
BOUGHTON, CHART, AND SUTTON.--The hops in this dis-
trict have improved during the past week, but they are in so
backward a state, and on some grounds look so very unkindly,
that it is impossible for so many hops to be grown as were ex-
pected. The duty must be very much below last year.
SEVENOAKt, OTFORD, AND SHOREHAM.--The hops in this
district are looking remarkably well, and there is no doubt that
one-third more will be grown than last year.
Tim WEALD. —The hops continue to come out very slowly,
with the exception of here and there a piece which shows to-
lerably well. It is impossible to say what will or wilt not Lint
as they are so backward.
Stissax.—There are great complaints in this district, and
it is feared that the crop will fall short. In souse ground,.
there are fresh vermin which appear to be vey lively.
CASTLE HEDINGHAM.—At the annual hop nienting held at
the Bell Inn on the 6th instant, a quantity of hops of the
coming crop were sold at Si. ss. the cwt., and the
at 160,000/. The hops in the neighbourhood at presont look
very promising ; should the warm weather continue, a' good
crop may be anticipated. duty laid

THE LATE ESCAPE FROM THE TOWER:`
Pay- Scrjeant Pearson, of the Rifle Brigade, who some time'
since absconded from Woolwich, when the regiment was sta-•
wined there, with a large sum of money, and who was after-
wards overtaken on board an American packet-ship at Lives-
-64, with another defaulter and deserter, and brought back to.
the To-e'er, from the guard-room of which he made his escape,
was re-take'." in Walworth, and brought back to the Tower.
The &reurnstan,-es leading to his recapture have not been
correctly set forth. It appears that directly after Pearson
made his escape, he wet to live with a woman of abandoned
character, the cause of his :misfortunes, at a house in Wel--
worth, from which he never stirred
.until he was again cap-
tured. All his money becoming exnxisted, and being re.-
duced to great distress, he forwarded a .I.ltter to one of Ins
im he had alwa.Ys
comrades, a private in the regiment, with wh,
bean on the most friendly and intimate terms, :equesting
ce
to come and see him, and to relieve him from his difficulties.-
The The man considered it his duty to mention the circumstance to.
his commanding officer, and it was arranged that the letter
should be answered, and a meeting was appointed to
take place between Pearson, his comrade, and anotheon
r
man, also belonging to the regiment, who was
intimate terms with the serjeant, on Monday even-
ing. The signal agreed upon between the parties wee
to be a whistle. Accordingly on Monday evening the tign,
privates proceeded to Walworth, and at the preconcertea
signal Pearson himself opened the door of the house in whieta
he was living, and in an instant afterwards the Major and-
Adjutant of the regiment, who were well armed, made their
appearance. On seeing them Pearson was completely para-
lyzed. On recovering in some measure from his surprise, be
exclaimed, " Oh, that's what you mean, is it ?" and made e
show of resistance, but in vain, he was immediately secured,
Both the privates who assisted in his capture have been mad
full corporals, and one of them, the man who received thee
letter, was presented with a purse of ten guineas by the ofa-
cers of the regiment on parade yesterday, and was highly com
plimented for his conduct. The prisoner is only 28 year
°
of age, and his faisily are respectable. His ruin is attributableare
to his forming an intimacy with a woman of attractive app
ance, but most abandooed character. To support the extra-
vagance of this female he was induced to abscond with the,
money entrusted to his care. The same woman cohabitn
with another man belonging to thzy• regiment some time ago!
who in a moment of phrenz, occasioned by ker infamous
conduct, shot himself with ay pistol, instantly expired'
Pearson will be removed to Chatham h 7 the course of expired'
week for trial by a General Court-martial. Chasenaore 8°
Smith have as yet eluded the pursuit made after them.
RARA Avis.—A few days ago, as a friend of ono'
was traversing some fields near Girvan along with another_
gentleman, on passing through a hedge a covey of seven
.0,7
eight partridges was flushed—one of which was decorated wit"'
plumage of an uncommon colour. The sides of the bird were
pale brown, and tke head, back, and wings were white so
" unsun'd snow." As the covey rose close to the gentlemen!
who are old hands at handling Joe Manton, there was not the
smallest doubt of this singular bird being bona fide a partridge,"
In an English paper (the Doncaster Chronicle) of last weet
it is stated that when a labouring man, name d Wates, ivrr
mowing in a field near Bently, in Sir W. B. Co'ke's
ship, he discovered a nest of no fewer than three svbite pa!
tridges—so that if our Ayrshire sportsman wishes to maintains
the county's fame for rare birds of this sort, he must starthis
covey of at least half-a-dozen Whiteboys in the course ofnb.,
approaching peregrinations o'er field and furrow.—Ayr

server.
At a late hour on Thursday night, as police 0/1Z;
stable, 82 G, was going his rounds near the City-road, • v
perceived a gentleman (who it was afterwards ascertained Vie,
Mr. Moss, a surgeon, residing in Goswell-street) lying en
pavement in a state of stupefaction, apparently produced "a
excessive drinking. The policeman procured assistance a°.
conveyed him to the station-bouse in Featherstone-street,
e
where he was promptly attended by Mr. Leeson, the po!'c_.
surgeon, who on examining him pronounced that he bad taa.,
poison. The stomach pump was applied, and the proper
inU°,
dotes administered without effect, and Mr. Leeson firld,to
that he was sinking rapidly, directed his immediate removal 0
the hospital, but on his way thither the unfortunate gentlerr:AA
expired.
A}WO'
sp iriteu competition now exists between the r
horses coaches running between this town and Elet.,;
through Tiverton ; although the distance by that route is
is
rniles,Rtsseilers are conveyed for 3s. only, and at a sPe
faster fban 'that of the mails. The journey is achieved 10
about three hours and a half, stoppages included.— Taunt°
Courier.
THE SCHOOLMASTER.—TO an observant speetha;
tor it might have furnished matter for curious reflection, et-ur
at a recent inquest, held in a village, not far from York, ieui.,
of the jurymen were unable to sign their names to the
aition. These were generally among the seniors on the lei,
quest, whilst the younger portion affixed their sigualet,
though not, perhaps, in the most clerk-like style. The IV
however, is so far pleasing, as it is indicative of the spresu
that education, by which useful knowledge, and conseque
mental superiority are to be acquired.—Doncaster Gazette'

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With silver deuble-bottom cases E6 6
16 0
With silver hunting cases which
This celebrated construction (the most accurate on puts,
watch can be made) is offered, with the latest improvelp-uod,
e. the detached escapement, jewelled in four koks, ca over
hand to mark the seconds, hard enamel dial, and maintaining P°
to continue going while winding up, at the above price, by
T. COX SAVORY'S,
Working Silver and Goldsmith, 47, Cornhill, London,
(Seven doors from Gracechurch-street. )
N.B.—Second-hand Watches purchased in exchanges

BIRTHS.
;he lad

iana Ryder, of

Jn the 24th inst., at i estbrook, the Goorgi,
.win daughters.
On the 20th inst., at Woolsington, Northumberland, the 11°11.
Mrs. Coulson, of a son.
14.
On the 23d inst., in New Burlington-street, the lady of W •
Good, Esq., of daughter, still-born.
On the 24th inst., in Albion•street, Hyde-park, the lady of
W. Deacon. Esq., of a daughter.
On the 24th inst., at Tooting-common, the lady of C. Leo, Pg.'
of a daughter.
On the 24th inst., Mrs. Frances Lloyd, of a daughter.
On the 24th inst., in Soho-square, Mrs Mackinlay, of

MARRIED. Warr'll'
On the 23d inst., at Edmonton, by the Rev. Dawson _ to
A.M., Vicar of the parish, Francis Warren, Esq., his fourthh
the
Eliza, younger daughter of John F. Chapman, Esq., of
place. gem'
On the 23d inst., at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, t.
neth Cameros, Esq., to Miss Louisa Sprent, of Delahay-str,eehibbi,
On the 22d inst., at Christ Church, Marylebone, Kingston' nail,
Esq., Bengal Army, to Eliza, second daughter of Captain
R. N. C. B.

D lE. of
brl
On Ile 20th inst., at Brownsea-castle, Dorset, the Laii
of l -- V iWl'
Elizabeth Tumour, third daughter of Edward, second Earl
terton.
On the 16th inst., in Guildford-street, aged 29, John
Willialutoe
Pitt Goodrich, Esq., eldest son of Wm. Goodrich, Esq., °f
House, Gloucestershire. f gasler
On the 20th inst., Francis Vivian, eldest surviving son o
Hollist, Esq., of Lodsworth, Sussex. 1414"
On the 23d inst., Roger Parry, Esq,
.of Col eb rooke-row,
ton, aged 88.• of
carter,
On the 23d inst., aged 24, Sarah, wife of Mr. Charles
of
the St. Katharine Dockhouse. Esq.,
On the 20th inst., the infant daughter of John Blyt%
Limehouse.
intiel C.
On the 9th inst., Mary Charlotte, wife of Lientenant-C°
Payne, of the Bombay Army, d -
age i. f the Ilel.
On the 20th inst., at Recicar, Yorkshire, Sarah, wife 0
J. Newsam, Incumbent of Sharo', near Ripon, Yorkshirie's Sarah
On the 23d inst., at Earl Soham, Suffolk, aged 83, l‘ir ;id fe''
Wish iw, relict of C. Wishaw, Esq., late of that place, a
Elisabeth,
merly of Gray's Inn, London. Enieb
On the 22d inst., at Bedford-row Islington, aged 26,
rife
wife of Mr. E. Gaubert, of Hounslow. Juliana'
On the 21st inst., at West Hall, Mortlake, aged 28,
G. Tyrrell, Esq. n „we,
On the 21st inst., General Onslow, of Great Stauchto ""
Huntingdonshire. min'
ridge'
On the 20th inst., at Sandstone-cottage, near Uzi) ,
A f or 0"
Dclamain. Esq.. aged 49. mhos.
On the lith inst., at Litchurch, near Derby, Mr. ..-
formerly of London, aged 67. era 1
On the 20th inst., at Louth, Lincolnshire, Mrs. Tara,f . Stang'
On the 21st inst., it New Cross, Elizabeth, relict 0
liter
feld, Esq., of Field-house, New Cross, aged 77. ef.t datig of
On the 2lst inst., at Upper Clapton, Frances, younagn ,
count}
of the late Captain G. C. Pulling, R.N., of St. Ars '
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Monmouth

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