The Sun.
London, England, 1807-03-31 00:00:00

THE MANSION-HOUSE.

Yesterdriy, pursuant to annual carom, the Right
Hon. the LORD. MAYOR gave a ,complete trry's enter- ,
tainment to several of the most eminent public mei;„
/besides a great number, of the.Citizms and -their fa-
mine% The preparations were such as were worthy
the Chief Magistrate
sof our Metropolis. On the six
in the Entrance Hall, a vast number of varie,
ry-,:tred lamps Were hung, ascending in a spiral form
from bottom' to the top of each pillar. Wreaths of
oak leaves, acorns, and oak apples, were entwined
round tne,pillars so as to till up the vacancy
tween the serpentine train of lamps. The sides
were also decorated with a great number of lamps ;
and under the cupola was suspended. a most brilliant
Crown, chiefly composed of golden lamps. .In the
Egyptian Hall the sixteen Corinthian pillars werb
Covered with lamps, each pillar alternately hung with
lights the one in a spiral form, and'the other in per-
pendicular lines. At the _end where his Lordship
sat there was a protusion of lights, G. R. and a
crown, with the words « Low,'° may he live," upon
g beautiful resplendent ground, and the City. Arms
very large and brilliant underneath. At the other
extremity of the hall there was a crescent and star
surmounted with a most rich and beautiful dome of
feattters. .On the right of his Lordship were several
naval and military trophies ; ori the left were em-
blems of Commerce bringing home the riches of the
tour quarters of the glOhe to .-Ertgland ; and in the
centre were placed two large splendid temples orna-
mented-with gold, and surmounted, with emblems
of agrictilture, artificial flowers; and other orna-
ments. The whole might be said to be one general
blazkof light most tastefully,
,dis Played.
The Ball-robm teas also „illuminated in the
most brilliant and tasteful manner ; it bad vast fes-
toons of variegated laMps. hung round the cornices,
and nine large arches of diversified lights across froM
side to - side above the, windows. There were, four
tables in the Egyptian Hall, which were most
,ele-
gantly laid out with a vast nomber_of costly devices,
on a very fanciful' ground work. en parterre.
At twelve o'clock the late' Lord Mayor, the She-
riffs, Recorder, -Chamberlain, and other City Offi-
cers, .partook of an excellent dijeune with his Lord-

ship. • .
At two o'clock they went in-procession from the
Mansion-House to Christ Church, preceded by the
boys of Christ's Hospital. The Lady Mayoress rode
in the state coach, richly dressed in white satin, or,
namented with 'gold spangles, festoons, and tassels;
very few of the Aldennen were accompanied by their
Ladies to church. After an anthem sung by the
boys upon the . occasion, an excellent ,Sermon, was
preached by the Right Rev. Father in God the Bi-
shop of St. David's, from the loth chapter-of the He-
brews, the 220 and cBth verses., •
Upon their return to the Mansion-house, his
Lordship was met by a great nernber of persons of
the first distinaion, who sat down to a • dinner con-
sisting of every delicacy which the animal' and vege-
table world ctrlld produce ; the pastry, &c. under
the diredion of Messrs. Birch, of Cornhill. Wine
•of every description, and some of the best in• its
kind, then followed in the most cheerfulmanner for
some time, whilst the Laclies s.iithdrew, to partake
of tea, cot Tee, &c. in adjoining rooms. -
At half after ten the Ball-room was opened, and
the dancing continued until two o'clock.
The following_are a few of the principal persons
whc(were present :
his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, the
Lord Chancellor (Erskine); Earl Spencer, Lord H.
Petty, Lord Hawkes,bury, Lcird'Castlereagh, Lord
Percy, Lord Aylesford,-Lo.rd Arden, and Lord Ma-
ban ; Mr. Windham; Mr. Tierney, Mr. Spencer
Perceval, and Mr. G. Canning ; Aldermen Shaw,'
Combe, Curtis, Anderson, Perring, Ainsley, Flower,
Hunter, Lea, Boydell, &c.. Besides a great number
of Ladies , from the West as well as the Eastern
side of Temple Bar.

SLIGO, MAncn 20.—The Public were highly en-
tertained and gratified on .Monday last n) a spirited
contest at I•Easlel,vood, the seat of Mr. WyNNE, for
premiuns4 git en by the Viiirning Society of Ireland,
for the- best ploughing. Six Ploughs belonging to
Gentlemen and Farftiers in this neighbourhood were
started, and the work Nibs performed in an elegant
style. From the spirit evinced by the competitors,
and the pain.z. Mr. WyN-m. is taking to distribute
through the country implements of huSWndry, on
the, best construtlion, and to-teach young men the
use of tlicin, there cannot be .a doubt but consider-
able.impriw i
ementS n the agriculture of this part of
'lreland will soon be eff:Oed. Already our exports of
corn are very great, and annually increasing, and the
quality' Of the grain so improved as to bring the
highest pi-ice in foreign markets. The.profiiS
likely
to arise to landholders from the, skilful application of
good machines is not easily estinialett.
The Candidates were placed. as follows in the
order of their rispedire merit :

. .
Mr. Henderson, Wynnefort, I.
Col. Cullen, Percyniount, , 2
Mr. l lines,. , C 11.! rter-School, 3
AI r. B ced,. , Bellevue, 4
-Mr. 1 terity, I ohnsport , ..' -5
'Mr. I lenry , Carricash, ~ 6
judgcs—llarloe Irwin, Esq. Nlount Shannon.
. ' Mr'. Galbraith, Barroe, .
• Mr. Blackman, Kaduna, Carrick.‘

'A Blow given, -and a Blow returned.--A Lady,
who was about to be separated from her husband,
went to the place appointed for executing the
writings with her Advocate and Attorney. - " Sir,"
said she to her- husband, - who was also therewith
his lawyers, " I know, nothitg of the_ business,
therefore ask me no questions : these Gentlemen
are here to state my reasons, and to receive yO,ur
answers." The- husband having commenced by
setting forth the complaints he had. against his wife,
among, others, attributed to her injuries which she
thought so--insulting to her honour, that becoming.
at last impatient, she arose and interrupted him by
a blow, which greatly disordered his wig. The
busband, without being at all confused, adju,ted his
wig ; and turning towards his • wife's Advocate :
"'S'Lr," said he, " bince it is you. who are to receive
my answers to this Lady, here is the one which
I have to - make her:,;" and he gave the Advocate
such a blo* that hi...knocked bun ~down, and the
conference washr:fiien up. -

ON THE SITUATION OF THE FRENCH

ARMY.

A young Gentleman, the son °tan Riquite. at the
west end of themetropolis; died on Friday in con-
sequenee. Of a wound he received in a duel near
.Flounslow, on Thursday se'unight. His adversayy
Was a Lieutenant belonging to a Volunteer Corps ;
and on an'inquiry into-the canse of the deathtof the
young man, it appeared.that lie challenged the Lieu-
tenant twice previous to the meeting, auk was
wottn* in the thigh by the second fire of. his op-
ponent" Verdia—Manslatightor.

- ,
The variety of temptations in the metropolis to
expend money, was a subje& started, a-few evenings
since, at a city club.—A member sagaciously observ--.'
ing, that the prospeQ of obtaining great gain at' a-
small risk was one of the greatest temptations ; a
brother member , instantly and aptly, exclaimed—
" then the present State Lottery Scheme is irresisti-
ble ; since, by the possession of even a small Share
of a Ticket, the prospe& of gaining a large sum,
among so many Capital Prizes, is exceedingly al-
luring."Thiii well-timed remark occasioned the
club to agree to purchase immediately,- from their.
stock purse, twelve-Shares of Tickets.
Forty-five. Shares of Capital Prizes, consisting of
20,0001. 50001. and 5001. were sold in the last State
Lot tery by HORNSBY and Co. in Halves, Quarters,
Eighths, and Sixteenths, and the money paid im
-
mediately. HORNSBY and Co. solicit the favours of
the Nobility, Gentry, Clubs; Societies, -and Indivi-
dual Adventurers in the ensuing State Lottery; -and
beg leave to state (hat' the Scheme-is very advan-
tageous to those *h6 purchase previous to the
commencement of the -Drawing, which will be in
the course of a few days. No. 26, Cornhill,
52, Charing Cross, and St. Margaret's Hill, Bo-
rough;

SNIP NEItS,

HULL, maacti zB.

Arrived-- the Vine, Wray, • from' Memel ; Francis, Ca;•r-
pleman; from Longsound ; Agnes, Hodgson,
.from; last
Rue.; and Henry, -, from S pa.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE TO-MOR.
ROW.'

Morning, 42, min. after 8. 1 Afternoon, rs min. after 9.

LONDON MARKETS, drc.

RETURN OF WiIEA.

By 4.lssrs:Cstst. D and. N
Including only from the 16th
agreeably
45Quarters at 9os od
so -- at 885 od
124 -- -- at 875 6d
82 - at 86s od
137 - at 85s od
123
135 , at 835 od
130
1»2 --•••••••• at 80s od
25
532
Total 3538 Quarter:
es. sc.V.. higher

T IN MARK-LANE,
ALPA s, Meal Weighers.
of March to the 21st of March
to the A&.
68 Quartets at 77s od
134
220
1 595
.127 at 73s egi
207. at 72s od
1373
1,0
1 20-
90
1 4o
—Average 765. toid.
han last Return.

A RETURN -a FLOUR,
From Mareh:l4. to March 20, from the Cocket:Office.
Sacks. s. d. Sacks. s. d. Sticks. s. d

_
19 —7i 0' 30 .--- 67 6 ' 43 ---- 63 0
259 7Z 0 113 -- 67 o 1,,, - 62 0
9361 —7) 0I ' 245 ---66 0 20 --6 t 0
- 436--
-- 69 0 .254 65 0 3u .60 6
756 ---6 S 01 23 -- 64 o 1 105 --- 60 0
And 55 Sacks at 595. per Sack.
Total—j iSs I -sack,. —Average 695. 40.
os. Sid. lower than last Return.

PRICE OF SEEDS IN MARK-LANE.
Rape Seed • - 7-$. to,C3t ios. per last.
Tares - - 435. to 625; per quarter..

New ditto - - 6&s. to 84s. do. .
stye-Gras - us. od. to ziis. do.
Fine - - '32.5. ccl. to 14s. (b.

Red Clover

ios: oft. to S6s. cwt.

White ditto - .. - .., 325.' od. to 116 S. do.
Superfine . - - - . —S. od. to 1200. do.
Broad Bean? . . - ' 2.85. cd. to 68s. quarter.
Long Pods - - - 3..:r5. od. to 48s. do.
White Mustard Seed _ 9,:, 6,1. to I is. 6,1. bushel.
Brown ditto - - ' ros• 6d. to 175. 6d. do.
Carraway' - _ _ 41s. od. to 41,5. cd.CWt.
Coriander - .. . los. od. to tos..6d. do.
Tretbil - - _ - . 6s. od. to 265. od. du.

WESTERN COUNTRY MARKETS (last Week) per Qr.
NV heat. Barley. ' o.“s.
Newbury - 64 s to 92$ t 3S's oft to 39$ 6,1 ( 27$ 01 to 35s
Salisbury '7ls to l's' is i 36s Oct to Sys oft 1 32s „t to 3,..„
Basingstoke 1 his to Sys 37$t od to 41s od 1 27s cd to 315
Winchester . I Bas to 844 I 4')s od to 43s od I jos od to 32$
Devizes 1 7os to 8.41 I 35$ od to 390 od i 290 od to 340
Warminsterl 6iis to 545 36S (s(1 t 0 36S'od I 3os od to 36s

AVERAGE PRICE OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
ending Mardi 21.
Wheat 75s sd 1 Barley 38s 2d 1 Beans 43-1' 4(i
Rye 47s lid ; Oats 26s 9d Pease 48s 0(1

PRICE UP HOPS,
BAGS. POCKETS.
Kent, 41. tos. to 51. tp. Kent, sl. sa. to 61. 16s.
Sussex, 41. los. to 51. los. Sussex,. 51. OS. to 61. 6s.
Essex, 41. les. •to 51. los. l'arnimin, 81. os. to 91.95.

NEWGATE AND I.F.ADkNrIALL AIARKETS.
By the C,ircase.
3s, 4(1. to 4s. 4:1. Veal 4s. od. to S. 6d.
3s. 8(1. to I'ork 4s. scl. to ss. Bd.
Lamb - ss Qa to 7s od

leef
M utton

• •
RAW Hi DES.
Best Heifers and Steers (ii. st.) Ordinary, 25. oil. to 25. Id.
25. god. to 3s. 4d. Market Call, izs. 6d. each.
Middling, 2s. 4d. to 2s. Bd. Eng.Horseiss.to t7s. od. do.
IStieep Skins - 4s -,od to 7s od
Lamb ditto - 3s od to 3s 8d

- PRICE OF TALLOW.
St. James's Market 3s. 6d. TownTallow—s.od.sBs.6cl.
Clare Market 3s. 6d. Yellow Russia 545. od 565,
Whitechapel Market 3s. 3a. White tto. 525. od. —s. od.
Soap do. os. szs. od.
Melting Stufl*-,s. 445-. od.
Ditto rough —s. 28s. od.
Graves los. od.
Good Dregs :os. od.
:led, M.—Curd, 923.
tos.6d.—Moulds, its. 6d.

per s

:one 0;

I

los. 3hrt.
Average price 3s. s(t.

Yellow Soap, 78s.—Mo
Price of Curdles per dozen,

St. JAMES's HAY MARKET, March 28.
flay, 31. cs. od. to 5!. Ss. od.—Aver. 41. 2s. 6d.
Straw, 31..03. od. to 31. 9s. od.—Aver, 31. 4s. 6d.

WIHTECHAPEL HAY MARKET,
Hay, 41. os. od. to sl. 13.3. cd.—Aver. 41. 14s. od.
Clover, 41. its. od. to 61. es. od.—Aver. 51. Ss. Oft.
Straw, 21. 12S. cad. 40 31. 65.. ed.—Aver. .21. 19S. od.

COAL-MARKET.,
Ships at Market. Sold.
March 23. 51 Newcastle . , 38 at 4os ,od • Sts od
4 Sunderland 3.. at 46S 3d 465 9d
25. '2B Neka:CaSt le Za at 44s 6-1 sis od
' t Sundcrlatid •. • z at 47s 3d —s od

I- street, C rrsverior-'square ;
aust be addressed.,.