The Sun.
London, England, 1841-10-22 00:00:00

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Third Edition, corrected, 1 vol. Bvog, with nearly 200 Wood-
L AGRI-
LEME NcuTtsS, price lasp.
ReloAthcleTttekedA,
U.J TURE ; comprehending the Cultivation of Plants, the
Husbandry of Domestic Animals, and the Economy of tke
Farm. By DAVID LOW, Esq. F. R.S.E.
Professor of Agriculture in the University of Edinburgh.
" Ns work on practical agriculture has appeared in our time
which will bear a comparison with this excellent work. It will
become the manual of practical agriculture for the British em-
pire."—Edinburgh Phil. Journal.
London : Longman, Brown, and Co.

In inedinat ova., with numerous Illustrations, 215.,
THE STUDENT'-LIFE of GERMANY.
By WILLIAM IIOWITT,
Author of " The Rural Life of England," &a.
From the Unpublished MSS. of Dr. CorneVins. With nearly
Forty of the most famous Student-*tags, with the original.
Music, adapted to the Pianoforte, translated into English.
" Mr. 11. is right iu his remark, tlt, taken as a whole, the
volume contains more that is entirely new awl curious than any
which has unwed from the press for years. It will be felt as a
charming addition to the book, that the music of ell the songs
(in themselves a delightful series) is given, with, in every
case, the original words."—Faaminer.
London : Lengasan, Brown, and Ce.

'this day is published, New Edition, is 1 vol., medium Svc).
with nearly Forty Illustrations, rice 215., cloth lettered.
VISITS to REMARKABLE PLACES—
Old Halls, Battle-fields, and &emu illustrative of re.
markable Passages in English History and Poetry. By W
HOWITT.

" The general reader will derive both amusement and in-
struction from its passages
; and what is more, it may be in-
strumental in forming a taste for the scenery, history, and an-
tiquities of his native land."—.Eclectio Review.
the same Author_,_
TIIE RURAL LI EOF ENGLAND. New Edition,
numerous Illustrations, medium Bvo tZls. cloth.
THE BOY'S COUNTRY BOOK; being the Real Life
of a Country Boy. New
foolscap Bvo., Bs., cloth.
London: Louan, Brows, and Co.
gm
Edition. Numerous Illustrations,

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ro HOTEL AND TAVERN KEEPERS.
To BE LET, with immediate Possession, a
I compact, old-established, and well-accustomed HOTEL,
desirably and pleasantly Situated in the central part of Town,
close to the principal Theatres, Coach and Railway Offices,
and Places of Public Amusements. The Household Furni-
ture, &c., except the Wines, to be taken at a valuation, which
will not exceed £6OO, part of which ptrchase-money may re-
main on security, if required. Satisfactory reasons will be
given for leaving.
For particulars apply, if by Letter, rat paid, to Mr. Rist,
24, Seething-lane, Tower-street; or, Air •J. Smith, 58, Wat-
ling-street, Cheapside.

TOTAL DESTRUCTION of DERBY
TO WN-I lALL.
A melancholy duty devolves upon us, and we stop the
press in order to perform it. The noble pile erected in
the Market-place in the year 1828,- and which, we be-
lieve, cost somewhere about 12,0001., is now in ruins, and
the site whereon, yesterday, stood a building at once an
ornament and an honour to the town, presents to the eye
a scene of desolation.
Some time after two• o'clock this morning we were
disturbed from our slumbers by the cry of fire, the ring-
ing of bells, the whirling of rattles, and the general din
of voices as people rushed towards the scene of devasta-
tion. On arriving at the Market-place we found his Wor-
ship the Mayor, several Aldermen, and some trades.
men dud mechanics, but at this time the number of
people congregated was not great. The necessary steps
were being taken to get the town engines in play, but
this was attended with some difficulty, owing partly to a
deficiency of water, partly to a want of buckets, and
want of organisation on the part of those assembled.
Post-horses were despatched for tho. Barley engine, and
Captain Finlayson (of the North Midland Railway)
was in attendance with the Company's engine.
By this time the concourse of, people had be-
come very dense, and a better -system of organisation
had been arranged; but still the management was very
defective, and the people appeared to be so paralyzed that
the great majority of thorn stood transfixed to the spot,
gazing intensely on the volumes of smoke and flames
which were extending with fearful rapidity.
Several of the engines were planted in front of the
Hall, and others at the back, and they continued to play
as long and as frequently Its they could obtain supplies of
water, but without the slightest effect.
About four o'clock the roof began to giro way, and the
flames were terrific. The sky, for miles round, presented
a lurid glare, and illuminated the faces of the vast assem-
abnladgerlaftle'rhse, crashingthe loud
iof glass, the falling of the beams
hoerse cries of the enginemen fur
"water, water," and the shouts of the people as they
600/.) was soon
echoed the command, combined to render the scene
awfully interesting.
stoforiCimolthe windows, both
Between four and five the wind veered to the North,
and a tremendous snow storm came on. At this time
the roof was rapidly falling in, and the body of the Hall
(which had just been refitted and undergone considerable
xtwils')hleyine,sheabnoudfrs'defied all attempts to
upon the
envelopedfarl
ot en t
t tztibialaictkfl,aafmnuersi expense
sub-
due them. The ceiling of the lofty ionic portico gavo
olttze, the entire
rviu•as3ticaunteddthbea
basement. The
mTabteerci aryl s fell crashing crashing
e water" still re-
sounded on every side, but, alas ! the supplies were,
nearly exhausted, and the fire had now got so com-
pletely a-head that all attempts to stop its progress were
wetorethewexyte ionnefudlelnie mass of flame.
futile. The Hall floor broke through, 1 1
arm toe rooms on
buildingthe
presenting
By six o'clock the fire became exhausted, and as daylight
n.
approached nothing but the bare walls sere to be see
airmemiat of the injury'
Assurance Office
We regret to state that all the recoils have perished
in the flames ; but the Chamberlain's account books,
which were .deposited in an iron stiff, are preserved.
The Revising Barristers' documents ha4.e also beim do_
stroyed.
The building was ensured to the amount of 5,0001 in
bthuet Ntboisttiwngilllutfanlilshfiarre
done, .which we hare heard computed at 10,0004 or 12,000/. sahloniltDoefrttLsh

We are glad to state that the disaster, which it has
beenth o
lousrsof 1 f
o.pe,by Reporter
unpleasant offi.cetorecord, has teen unattended
of T
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l'a°rrresli supply of
reading was
pillow, to induce
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spartiescfyo ctiloilusscrfaoll
books, his mother often wrapped up far ;
e of 1, ood in
the shape of a book, and put it under his
sleep for the night, and gain time to suiply the little
student's demands for the morrow.

NEW NOVEL EDITHEODORE HOOK, ESQ
Now ready at all tile Libraries, in 3 viols, post Bva.,
H E PARISH CLERK
A NOVEL.
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EDITED BY THEODORE HOOK, ESQ.
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KEEPSAKE. Edited loy Lady BLESSINGTON. 21s.
PICTURESQUE ANNUAL : PARIS in 1841. By Mrs.
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BOOK OF BEAUTY.i
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• Edited by Lady BLESSING

JANIES MONTGOMERrS POEMS—NEW EDITION.
Just completed, in 4 7°ll, fA live. with Portrait, Frontis-
pieces, and Vignettes, 20s. cloth lettered ; or 365. bound in
morocco.
TAMES MONTGOMERY'S POETICAL
beall
CV WORKS. New Editt with Autobiographical Pre-
faces and some additional Pa
" We hail this new and e*gant edition of the works of a
poet who has done much to sanctify the poetic taste and genius
of his country."—Evangelical Magazine.
" We must rejoic. in the circulation of productions such as
these; they have stood the test of time and criticism."—
Church of England Quarterly.;
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This day, 9th Edition, greatly enlarged, price 16s. bds. of
THE PRINCIPLES of MIDWIFERY,
including the Disease of Women and Children. B-
y
JOHN BURNS, 141. D. F.R.S. , Regius Professof Sur
gery in the University of GlaGlasgow,tze., &e. r o
By the same Author,
PRINCIPLES of SURGERY. 2 vols. Svo. 245. bds.
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Greatly enlarged.
This day is published, in Bre. viith nearly One Hundred and
Fifty Wood Engravings by Bagg, and Three Copperplates,
the Second Edition, thoroughly revised and greatly enlarged,
price 255. cloth lettetod, of
ELEMENTS of SURGERY. By RO-
BERT LISTON, Surgeon to the North London
Hospital, Lc. &c.
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This day is published, in one very thick volume, Bvo with
numerous Woodcuts, price 21. 2s. cloth,
•
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