The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-03 00:00:00

HOP INTELLIGENCE.

MAIDSTONE.—Our hop bine generally has made won-
derful progress since last week ; in many grounds it is
six feet up the poles. The grounds at present we may
almost call clean and healthy.
BOXLEY, AYLESFORD, AND l3unitem.—The hop bine
in these parishes has grown amazingly during the past
week ; so much so that it is impossible to find sufficient
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women to tie them. They are at present perfectly free
from any kind of vermin..
STAPLEHURST.—The bine has grown amazingly this
ihnisthe last few days, and
week. Tying is now nearly finished. Many of the
Ponleighbourhood has
iantrer during the last
completely off •
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plants are above the middle. o. f the
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of Civil
His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Constan-
tine of Prnssia, attended by Vice-Admiral Lutke, Baron
Freedericks, Colonel Lutkowsky, Dr. Haurowitz, Mr.
lannsdtitSutirionßoo
Do Berg, Captain Kooniloff, Captainkp,iavSsecsnevvdbyll,esoiLrnis
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Murchison, visited Sir John Rennie at his residence in
Whitehall-placo, on Monday morning, fur the purpose
of inspecting the models and works of art which had
Lieute-
nant-Colonel the Hon. Charles Grey,
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able time in examining the which were worked
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by the several inventors, and the,irGiingse
action were explained by Sir John Rennie, Mr. Rennie,
and Mr. Hanby.
GLASGOW SOUTHERN TERMINAL RAILWAY.—On
Wednesday a meeting of the Southern Terminal Railway
read
over the heads and moved the approval of the following
Bills, viz.:-Ist, A Bill to authorise the purchase of the
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Glasgow Southern Terminal Railway by the Glasgow, Barr-
head, and Neilston Direct Railway Company, and to amend
the Acts relating to the said company. 2d, A Bill to effec-
tuate a lease of the Glasgow, Barrhead, and Neilaton Direct
Railway, and the Glasgow Southern Terminal Railway, to
the Caledonian Railway Company, and to authorise the said
company to raise money for these and other purposes. The
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STATE OF TRADE.
(From Ferguson and Taylor's Monthly Trade Circular,
and Manchester Prices Current.)
The month just concluded has been one of great trial
TI) the interests embarked in the cotton manufactures of
this country, and it is most satisfactory to observe that
the crisis, so far, has been passed without having been
I attended by any of those commercial disruptions which
have usually accompanied former periods of less severe
monetary restriction; thus affording a pretty sure proof
that the business of this district has latterly been con-
dzeted on sound and prudential principles. Under the
combined disadvantages of a stringent money-market,
and a rapid and extraordinary advance in the prices of
corn and provisions, no other effect could be expected
than a paralysed demand for manufactures, and con-
sequently, during the earlier part of the month, the
operations of buyers were almost entirely suspended
Prices, under such circumstances, naturally tended down
wards, but the decline was not nearly so great as might
have been expected from the operation of such powerfully
depressing influences. Spinners and manufacturers
having circumscribed their cotton operations and other
liabilities within the narrowest compass possible, have
found themselves also supported by the comparative
lightness of stocks, and therefore, notwithstanding the
contraction of demand on the one hand, and the difficul-
ties of discounts on the other, there have been fewer
sacrifices made of goods than we ever remember at any
similar periods of monetary scarcity. It is also a grati-
fying sign of the times, and of the progress of correct
opinions amongst the operative classes, that notwith-
standing the severe privations to which large masses of
them have been exposed by the high prices of food and
loss of employment and wages by the partial or total
stoppage of so many of our factories, we have had no
tumultuous assemblages to slam} the public peace, snob
as a few years ago always followed in Manchester upon
times like the present. The recent change in the weather
and the rapid progress of vegetation in this country, com-
bined with the highly favourable reports of the prospects
of the continental harvests, have givan an improved tone
to this market within the past ten days. The interven-
tion of the Whitaanside tiolidaY4 prevented business
operations during the-past WPV-4i but to-day there has
been a Marked' activi4:r-, and sellers have in many in-
stances estahlisiaed g,dvance ; the greater ease in the
money market, and the declining value of bread stuffs,
are a gratifying change in the right direotion ; and if
the present splendid harvest prospects continue, we may
expect a speedy revival in the home and colonial demand '
for qtr manufactures, and, consequently, an upward
movement it Ficeal in aid of which latter, the rates of
cotton (which are steadilyprogressing) and the limitation
of productions hich still continues, will be found operating.
Our impression is that the present is, a favourable time for
investing in yarns and goods, since any decline in the
value appears impossible, under the circumstances of the
short supply of the raw material, whereas, if money be-
come cheaper, and the cost of food be materially re-
duced, which appears highly probable, capital is very
likely to be attracted to our manufactures (the produc-
tion of which will be limited by the deficient supply of
cotton), as a lucrative speculation. Great interests are
at stake upon the issue of the next six weeks or two
months. If the weather continue auspicious, we have
little doubt that the autumn trade will be in the highest
degree satisfactory.
GOODEI.MARKET.--As already said, the operations dur-
ing the month have been exceedingly limited, and prices
have been, in consequence, very irregular. The manu-
facture of 26-inch Printers of the lower fabrios (31bs. to
31bs. 60z.), has been almost entirely abandoned, but the
better class of this width havo been most sought after,
from motives of economy, as substitutes for 27-inch
makes. The prides of the narrower fabrics have there-
fore been better sustained. There has been but little
demand for the better descriptions of Printing Cloths
during the month, and the prices of good 66 reeds have
ranged at about 4s. 6d. to 4s. 9d., and 72 reeds at ss. to
ss. 3d.; to-day higher rates are demanded and have been
conceded. Stocks are not heavy. 9-Bth Maddapolams
are depressed, and are the turn lower than last
month, but manufacturers are firmer to-day
in their demands. 36-inch Shirtings have been
only of limited demand, but as stocks are very moderate
there has been no decline in prices; to-day they are
hardening. 40-inch G. E. India Long Cloths have
been comparatively neglected, and in some few cases a
rather considerable decline has been submitted to by
parties anxious to make sales. A large parcel of 72
reeds of a very fair make, weighing rather better than
94lbs. having been bought at 9s. 6d. ; higher prices are
now demanded. Good 66 reeds are quoted at about is.
per pound, and 72's at is. id.—prices which will not
pay the manufacturer, whilst fair Orleans Cotton ranges
at 7d. to 70. per lb. There has been a fair demand for
45 and 50-inch makes, which being of more limited
production, are somewhat higher in price than the nar-
rower fabrics. G. E. Cambrics and Jacconets are little
inquired for, and the prices paid are complained of as
being unremunerative to the producers. Domestics and
Stout Long Cloths are moderately plentiful in Stock,
notwithstanding the diminished supply, and prices have
therefore been with difficulty sustained. The advancing
rates of Cotton have had the effect of making holders
rather firm, but no advance has yet been obtained.
Fustians and Velvets remain without change in prices,
and the demand very limited. Printed Cottons are much
depressed, very little being done in them during the
month, either for home demand or export ; Stocks,
however, are very light.
YARN MARKET.—The yarn market, during the former
part of May, was quiet, but in the last fortnight there
has been more doing by the Germans and Russians,
who now buy freely any yarns they can meet with at
moderate rates. The Greeks have also shown more
disposition to buy, but only at low rates. The trans-
actions for India are exceedingly limited, if not entirely
suspended Doubled yarns and warps and cops are in
good demand. The advance obtained in cotton last week
puts the spinner, in as bad a position as at any time
during the year, and must check any increased produc-
tion.

BRADFORD MARKET.--Wool remains in the same
state as at the date of our last issue, without any change
worthy of note. The same remarks apply to yarns,
which are in limited demand, and yield no remuneration
to the spinners. Piece goods are yet in excellent re-
quest, with every prospect of a continuance for some
time to come, the only exception being lastings, which
are entirely neglected at present, and may be bought at
the very lowest rates. Best hand-loom, 6in the reed,
No. 35 quality, are quoted at 365. 6d. for black; power-
loom makes, at ls. to is. 6d. per piece less. Makers of
these latter can only realise by sacrificing, say from Is.
to 2s. 6d. per piece below the cost of production. In
other respects this market is rather improving, with fair
orders for the United States. Should the anticipated
demand for the home trade spring up, which the present
favourable weather bids fair to hasten, an extensive
autumn business may be expected.

COTTON MARBET.—The improvements in money
matters, and the decline in the value of bread stuffs,
have served to stimulate the Liverpool market. Spinners
running bare of supply, have availed themselves of the
holidays, thinking of doing a quiet business at the re-
duced rates, but the number of operators gave an im-
pulse to the markets, and the rates of American were
advanced d. to id. per lb., the sales of last week amount-
ing to nearly 40,000 bags ; prices quoted for Fair
Boweds being 6P. to 6P. ; Orleans, 6p. to 70 ; Per-
nams, 7P. to 80. ; Egyptian, 7d. to 7d. From the
last advices, we learn that the deficiency in the receipts
at the ports of the United States were estimated (15th
May) at 221,000 bales, but some difference of opinion
exists as to the actual deficiency in weight. Already
rumours are put into circulation to influence opinion
respecting the growing crops, the best cotton lands in
the States of Mississippi,and Louisiana being represented
as under overflow, whilst the larvw of the caterpillar
are viewed with apprehension in other States. It
is high time that some great movement should be made,
with the view to removing the obstacles which at pre-
sent impede the culture of the cotton plant in our pos-
sessions in India, and our colonies in British Guiana, the
Cape of Good Hope, &c., in order that so vast a trade as
our cotton manufactures should not be dependent on the
present limited sources of supply. It seems highly pro-
bable that the value of the staple will be maintained for
some time, especially as the advices which will be taken
out by the packet of the 4th instant, will give firmness
to holders on the other side, and the limited stocks held
here will enable the possessors to dictate theirown terms
to consumers. With these circumstances in view, it is
evident that higher prices must be paid for yarns and
goods, or " short time" must be persevered in.

FEARFUL ACCIDENT.—NORWICH, MAT 31.—0 n
Thursday last a melancholy accident occurred at West So-
merton, Norfolk, on the estate of Mr. J. Hume, M.P. Se-
veral children were returning from school when they tuft
with a lad of the name of Kemp, with whom they went to a
pit in the neighbourhood, where there was a quantity of mar-
tens, to get their eggs. Kemp, who is about 15 years of
age, thinking the children would be pleased with the amuse-
ment, placed himself on the brow of the pit, with one or two
of the children in such a position that by leaning downwards
they could reach and get the eggs out of the holes of the
earth, the other children being below to receive them.
Suddenly a large quantity of earth gave way, and nearly all
the children were buried under it. A child named John
Turner, about eight years of age, was killed on the spot ; his
little brother, about six, is very much injured, with bones
broken and bruised to a considerable extent, and now lies in
considerable danger. A great many other children were
much injured; some with their legs, and arms, and collar-
bones broken, and ankles dislocated, and otherwise dread-
fully bruised. Kemp's arm was broken, his leg bruised, and
his shoulder dislocated. He was sent very soon afterwards
to the Yarmouth Hospital. The village was a scene of con-
fusion and distress, as it was some time before the extent of
the accident, could be ascertained. Mr. Rising, of Somerton
Hall, and the Rev. Mr. Morton, who happened to be in
the parish at the time, were exceedingly kind and attentive;
and the Messrs. Cooper, surgeons at Marsham, were in-
stantly sent for, and every assistance was rendered by the
inhabitants and all around. It was altogether one of the
most distressing scenes that was ever witnessed in that dis-
trict. Mr. Pilgrim, the Norfolk coroner, held an inquest on
the body of John urner, the child who was killed on the
spot. Several witnesses were examined, and the parents of
the children proved that in their opinion there was no blame
attached to any person. It was considered the boy Kemp
merely took the children to the pit with a view of pleasing
them, and without thinking there was any danger. The jury
were satisfied it was purely accidental, and returned a ver-
dict accordingly.
NEW IDEA OF A GREAT MAN.—AII things are
great or small by comparison. The following anecdote,
besides having the merit of being true, affords a new
standard of greatness :—A sheep-farmer in the Highlands,
remarkable for the amount of his stock and sales, while
boasting one night, over
of his
cups, of his doings at Fel•
was interrupted by
I, irk, and the vast number floeks,
one of his companions with the remark—" Why, you are
making yourself as great a man as the Duke of Wel-
lington." " The Duke f Wellington I" replied the other,
with a look of astonishment, not untinctured with pity,
It was easy for the Duke of Wellington to put down his
he there, u and
men at Waterloo—
down the fields ; busr et
le hmien m tryer toand putsome down ten thousand
sheep, for
opinion cattle, at Falkirk Tryst, and it's my
opinion he'll make a very confused business of it."—Stirling
Journal.