The Sun.
London, England, 1846-08-27 00:00:00

IPSWICH LAMB FAIR.

On Saturday last the first day of this important an-
nual fair was held at the usual place, near Handford
Hall, and was attended by a large body of agriculturists,
breeders, dealers, &c., resident in this part of the coun-
try. The stock of lambs was much shorter on this oc-
casion than last year—some competent judges stating it
to have been one-third less, and others asserting there
were not so many hurdles required by 80 dozen. The
causes of scarcity are alleged to be—a really short sup-
ply ; the upward tendency of prices ; and an abundance
of feed. During the transactions of Saturday stiff prices
were asked and given for everything that bore the shape
and feature of a lamb—in fact we heard persons who
had attended the fair for 40 years assert, that for some
descriptions of lots they never saw higher prices given.
The following is a list of some of the lots that changed
hands:-10 scorce half-Leicesters, sold by Mr. Mun-
flings, at 245. each ; 10 score of ditto, by Mr. Rodwell,
Livermcre, at 265. ; 13 score black-face shearlings,
Norfolk and Down, by Mr. Folkard, Stanway, 40s. to
455. ; lot of half-bred Leicesters, by Mr. Webb, at
255. 6d. ; 5J score half-Down and Norfolk crones, by
Mr. Cutting, Becton, at 225. 6d. ; 20 score of half-bred
Down and Leicesters, by Sir R. Harland's steward, at
295. ; 20 score of ditto, by Mr. Rutile, at 265. ; lot of
half-bred Down and Norfolk, by Mr. Ablitt, Alderton,
at 295. ; 3 two-year-old tups from the Duke of Rich-
mond's stock, sold for 4/. each, 61. being asked ; 10 score
Down wethers by Mr. Everitt, Brightwell Hall, at 235.
Eight score ewes and wethers, by Mrs. Catling, Chils-
ford Lodge, at 295. Mr. W. Webb, of Great Bentley,
had four score of pure Leicesters which excited con-
siderable attention : they were a beautiful lot. Two
Leicester tups, the property of Fisher Hobbs, Esq.,
were also much admired. Mr. George Sexton showed a
lot of Southdown shearling and two-year-old tups,
several of which were let for the season, ;.t prices vary-
ing from 12 to 15 guineas. At the close of the day
most of the lots were cleared off. The horse field pre-
sented rather a meagre aspect. Mr. Edwick's stock of
Welch colts was unusually short. There were some
nice things amongst them, for which stiff prices were
asked. The average price last year was from Si. to 121.;
this year it was from 101. to 15/. Mr. Edwick was the
only dealer present. The stock field was more nume-
rously supplied than is usually the case. One lot of 12
heifers sold for 121. ss. each ; the average price per
stone was 7s. The business done was very limited.
The principal exhibitors of beasts were Messrs. Simp-
son and Cooper, Chelmsford, and Mr. Nunn, of Whitton.
Monday.—The lots of Saturday having mostly changed
hands to the dealers, they were on this day offered by
them at high rates.—lpswich Express.

NAVAL IN TELLIGENCE.
ADMIRALTY, AUG. 26.
APPOINTMENTS.

Captain—W. IL Henderson to the Sidon.
Surgeon—John James Douglas Brown to the Dido.
Paymaster and Purser—Walter Clatworthy to the
Redwing, for packet service at Liverpool.
PORTSMOUTH, WEDNESDAY.—This bein7 the anni-
versary of the birthday of his 'Royal Highness Prince
Albert, the Victory and other ships in harbour were
dressed in colours, as was the North Star, at Spithead;
and the royal standard was hoisted on all the Govern-
ment offices. At noon a royal salute was fired from the
Victory and the other ships and the Platform Battery.
His Grace the Duke of Wellington arrived at Gosport
by the nine o'clock train from London this morning, and
was met by the Marquis of Anglesey and Colonel Car-
dew, Commandant of the Royal Engineers in this gar-
rison, who accompanied the Duke over the fortifications
in progress on the Gosport side. After which his Grace
returned to London by the half-past three P.M. train of
the South-Western Railway. His Grace made his in-
spection on horseback.
The Harlequin, 12, Commander Curry, was at Smyrna,
all well, on the 16th of July. Her further movements
were very uncertain.
The Apollo troop-ship, Commander Radcliffe. is very
shortly expected at Spithead from Rio and the Cape,
with troops and invalids.
The Amazon, 26, Captain Stopford, was at the Pincus

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of Athens on the 7th inst.
The Vestal, 26, Captain Talbot, was at llong-Kong
on the 23d of June, 1846. She was to start about the
Ist of July for Chusan. The Admiral, in the Agin-
court, 72, had gone to Borneo.
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert, Captain Lord
Adolphus Fitzclarence, came into harbour this afternoon
for fuel. The Fairy also came in some time prior.

DANGEROUS CONDITION OF
WESTMINSTER-BRIDGE.
On Tuesday afternoon considerable alarm was created
amongst the numerous workmen employed in the repair-
ing of Westminster-bridge, by the sudden cracking of
the crown of one of the arches of that structure. Upon
making an inspection, it was found that the roadway
of the bridge, as well as a portion of the foot pave-
ment, had opened very considerably, and the carriage-
way, a short distance towards the centre, had to all
appearance sunk several inches. Intelligence was
quickly forwarded to the proper authorities, and during
the same night the following notice was issued:—
" JOHNSON, MAYOR.
" Notice is hereby given, that the navigation through
the centre, and the two next arches of Westminster-
bridge, towards the Surrey side of the river, is stopped
' by order of the Lord Mayor.
- (Signed) " NATHANIEL SAUNDERS,
" Sub-Conservator and Water Bailiff.
" Mansion-house, August 25, 1846."
Whilst the men were at work yesterday afternoon two
large pieces of stone slipped from their level, and again
caused much confusion. The men, fearful that the arch
was about to fall, got ashore, and it was some time
before they were satisfied that their work was attended
with safety. An extra number of workpeople was put
on to the bridge during the afternoon, and with the
assistance of the regular hands, the wooden palisading
on the upper side of the bridge was removed, and large
poles in the shape of derricks were fixed on either side
of the bridge, so ns to protect the part that had given
way. At eight o'clock lust evening it was understood
that the dangerous arches were properly braced and pro-
tected from danger.