The Sun.
London, England, 1846-02-19 00:00:00

ACHAT IN THE 'CHANGE!
Or, A " STOP" TO RUMOUR—NOT TO PAYMENT.
Two gentlemen were seen to range
The area of the new exchange ;
They'd often met each other there
On business and the like affair ;
And oft, while pacing to and fro,
They'd had a bit of chat, you know.
Sometimes the themes on which they'd fix
Were Church affairs and politics ;
At other times discussion turn'd
Where trade and commerce were concern'd.
'Twas thus upon the day in question :
They'd many topics for digestion,
But that which form'd the greater part
Was MOSES' celebrated Mart.
The part where we were staying at
Enabled us to hear the chat ;
And, as we think it worth narration,
We'll let you know
THE CONVERSATION.
" I say," said one, the first who spoke,
" I'm told, without a word of joke,
That MOSES' house—that mart for raiment,
Has positively stopp'd its payment;
I trust 'tie some unfounded nOtion,
For, sir, 'twill cause a sad commotion.
What are your thoughts upon the matter ?
D'ye think it's truth, or merely chatter ?"
THE REPLY.
What !" said the other, rather " popp'd,"
" MOSES and SON, the tailors, stopp'd
Don't name such stuff to me, sir, don't!
1 won't believe it—that I won't:
I give at once a contradiction
To such a base, malignant fiction.
For instance, MOSES, deal with me,
And purchase most extensively ;
I've bargain'd with that house for years,
And never found the least arrears.
No—as a merchant I can say
They've always ready cash' to pay ;
As soon as goods are taken in
They're always ready with the ' tin.'
Excuse my joke—l can but laugh
At such a piece of artful chaff;'
This rumour, deubtlees, came from lips
Belonging to pretended snips,'
Who would rejoice with all their hearts
To stop' outright the mart of marts:
The tailors find such competition
Has plaa'd them in a sad position,
And finding that they can't compete
With things so mighty—so complete,
They spit their spite, in sore vexation,
And forge a silly fabrication.
These little fellows' of the trade
Have many a puny effort made,
And, finding that won't do, they try
At fabricating—What ? —A lie !
I tell you what, I'd stop their clacks,'
I'd, put the cane about their backs.
Ha why should I be so put out?
MOSES, enjoy the fun, no doubt ;
I guess, and I have heard besides,
They've laugh'd enough to crack their sides."
The Now Work, entitled " Habiliment Hall," with hill di-
rections for self-measurement, may be had on application, or for-
warded, " Post Free."
Observe—E. MOSES and SO), Tailors, Woollen Drapers, Hat-
ters, and Outfitters, Minories, and Aldgate, City, London.

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