The Sun.
London, England, 1824-04-02 00:00:00

MERCANTILE

DEAL, Arran. W.S.W.—The Nestor, Weaiceer,
Demerara packet, Baimsfair, Ogre Castle, Brown, lost each
WI anchor and cable of: the North Foreland yesterday, linve
rt back and remain, and been supplied with ethers. The
Transfer, Goodsir, has also been supplied with an anchor and
cable, and remain in the Downs with the Columbus, Thomson;
James Dunlop, Taylor: Sydney packet, Alertander, ; • Naviga-
tor, Kains ; Layton, Al ills ; and lithe. The brig Thomas,
from the Brazils, bound to fiamhurgh, has just been reported.
Five P.34.—The William Manning, for St. Kitt's, anti
several others, from the River, are now coming to the Downs.
PORTSMOUTH. APRIL I.—W inti W.S•W.—The smack
Fly, Gregory, front London to this port, was run down yester-
day morning about two o'clocl; by a large smack, and instantly
sunk ; the crew of the smack nev;r spo:r,?. or offered them any
assistance ; the crew with difficulty got into the boat, and were
picked up by the Nautilus, Tully, put en board a pilot boat,
• and arrived here this morning. The brig Liebe, Davison, from
st. Kitt's to London, got on the Owers Sand the 29th March,
but was got off by assistance from a pilot boat, and proceeded.
Six r.3t.—Several sail in sight working in.
FALMOUTH, Mancti 3l.—Wind N.—Arrived the Bro-
thers, Ferguson, in 57 days from Pernambuco; and Levant,
Freeman, from London. Sailed the Isabella, Killing, for
Ilarnburgh.
WHITEHAVEti, MARCH 29.—The Speedy:a Graham,
from Creetown to Liverpool, was teen to go down near the
Hanks, Liverpool, and all on board were drowned.

FRAUDS OF AMERICAN MASTERS OF SNIPS.
The following is a letter from Lieut. litiTcrinsrsoN, com-
manding his Majesty's brig I'ltmrper, with respet to some
American Masters appamltly attempting the loss of their
vessels : _

(Sinned)

SALOP, for AI ARCII 1824.

M. B.
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"ills Majesty's brig Plumper, Galway-roads, March 27.
" Gentlemen-1 beg to aegunint yen. that the American ship
Unmet. Tomkins, from Net' ork, laden with flax-seol, staves,
&c., cargo consigned to Messrs. John and Jas. Burke. Galway,
and insured at Lloyd's, got on shore on the rocks off hilgor-
gan Point, in this Bay, on the morning of Monday last, the
22d instant : at day light, I sent the boats and men frem
this brig to her assistance, who found her beating on. the
rocks, with neither boats or anchors down, or any prepara-
tions matte for getting her off; her rudder tmshipped,
nearly all hands drunk. We immediately got. to anchors
out to heave her oft; and at 10 A.M. succeeded, and- brouht;
her safely into this anchorage, by the sole assistance of the
officers and crew of his Majesty's brig Plumper, under my
command. 1 further beg to state, this is the third American
vessel, since I have been stationed here, that has, through
carelessness, got on shore with an al parent intention of losing
their vessels.

"WILLIAM HUTCHINSON,
Licutenant and Commander."
" To the Committee of Lloyd's."

The Unanimous, from Sl;o to London, is totally lost
in the Swirl ; most of the cargo saved.

AGRICULTURAL 'REPORT
For the COUNTIES cf WORCESTER, STAFFORD, a::d

T •
the very severe change that has taken place
during the latter part of this month, has considerably chectikl
the progress of the wheat, which was making rapid advances
in vegetation. The sheep have been turned into the wheat-
lands with great advantage to both,— for, generally speaking,
the sheep-flock has been unhealthy, -in coesquence of the mild-
ness and dampness of the winter. The thermometer for several
mornings lately has been down at 25 degrees-7 degrees below
the freezing-point, and at mid-day it has risen to 40; the na-
tural result has been the destruction of the blossoms ofthe.,iieriv
fruits, and the rapid decomposition of the turnips. The season
has been fine for the Lent tillage ; but at present little has beta
sown, although the land is in fine cendition for the plough.
A considerable quantity of land is preparing for, potatoe,;,—
and we apprehend this valuable root will experience abundant
culture this season.
Carrots and parsnips are likewise getting•,more into notice—
they are well worth the attention of the farmer, as thekprodute
a greater weight of excellent and nutritious food than almost
any other seed.
The winter tares loo2e. very promising, and will be found very
useful, more especially if this cold and cutting season shcuid
continue.
The lucern and saintfoin, although at present not much cul-
tivated in these Counties, will be found highly valuable, as
they already chew a very fine verdure, and will be ready for
cutting at the latter end of this month.
Sheep-stock is in great plenty, and the lambing-season has
been very productive—the loss being very tetaing among the
lambs.
Pigs are rising in value, stores being SCUCC.,—they will be
well worth the farmer's attention during the summer.
I lorses of a. tolerable quality, both for riding and agricul-
turd purposes, keep a good price. Milch-cows are rather high,
1 and in retp.lest. •