The Sun.
London, England, 1846-05-18 00:00:00

HOP INTELLIGENCE.

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WORCESTER, MAY 13.—We stated in our last that
this market was again showing symptoms of recovery
from the depression it has so long laboured under, and
on Saturday last there was a general demand from the
country for Hops of all ages which were proved to he
fresh and good. For those of last year's growth an ad-
vance of ss. per cwt. was freely given ; and, from the
reluctance of holders to realise, higher rates will pro-
bably soon be made of the latter, of which the stock in
hand is small, and principally in the hands of the trade.
Present prices:-1845, 4/, 10i. to 7L ; choice, 7L 7s.
1844, 51 to 61.6 x. ; chotc,, 61. 15s ; older hops, 2/. ss. ti.
51. ; choice, 5/. 12s. per cwt. The planters state that
the bine is in a flouri-hing condition, and growing very
fast in this plantation, and we have not heard of any
attack from its usual enemy at this early part of the
season.

The hops have come on well of late, though the fy.
has already appeared in a_ few grounds. The bine is.•
growing vigorously. Yesterday There was a cold rain
which may, perhaps, have affected the tender plants:
An account from the Maidstone district states that ex-
perienced observers are of opinion that a fly and lice
blight will very shortly take place.—Kenti,h Observer.
MAIDSTONE.—The general appearance of the h,,p
Plantations is most promising, the bine growing vigor-
°ftly—so much so, indeed; that the hop-tiers are some-
what put to it to keep pace with the playa. A close in-
spection, however, leads experienced observers to be of
opinion that a fly and lice blight will very shortly take
place. The fly has made its appearance generally—it
is even found in this district, which is usually less
troubled with it than the'Weal'd of IC-nt. Canterbury,
or Sussex. A Canterbury c wrespondent informs us
that they have fly there.- Alaidbtone Jou, nal.

We are
incorrnpd on undoubted authority, that two
SPanish ships of war have been declared fugitives from the Spanish
Governuaent, and inatructions have been forwarded this day to Eng-
land, requesting our Government to detain them should they reach
any port of Great tsritain.—Hampshire Advertiser.
ZOoLOGICAL SOCIETY OF, LONDON —The second pro-
Tenacte in the beautiful gardens of this Society took place on Satur-
ay, when a very numerous and fashionable company availed them-
selves of the opportunity of enjoying the same. The band of the
Grenadier and Fusilier Guards were in attendance during the
afternoon.

NEw—CoLONIAL BISHOPRICS. SPLENDID MUNNI-
egweL —We are given to understand, that through the munificence
of two private individuals (who have furnished the pecuniary means
additional
for the purpose), t .
founded.—John Bull. colonial bishoprics are about to be
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New Model Prison, Pe MODEL PRISON.—On Saturday thP
titonville, was discovered to be on fire. Mr.
Braidwood, the supern:
chief °Meer of the West eill;nt of the brigade, and Mr. Connorton, the
engines to the scene of.
confa'ziani firemen, instantly started with their
ration. On reaching that establishment
it was found that the only fir! that had occurred was in one -of the
chimnet s, no doubt caused hi
ianntaccumulation of soot therein. The
greatest excitemtnt prevailed
hingaviimaig •iiysenperasoctuouticieria'ebilgehb°diustrahn°Wee afobrovsemthee ti e,
he
• :ere efibr leading
- tire. "5 auPPose that the place was en
Mr. Bateson paired off agginst
the Corn Bill with Mr. Kirk,the d m.p.,n the third reading of
Position from attending ivialo. having been prevented by indis-
Tht. master boot and shoo makers
of Sheffield
agreed to dose their shops every evening at
future, all the year round.—Sheffield eight o'clock, for the
'JERSEY CIDER.—An importation of cider
1 er has taken
place at the port *f Bristol. by a ve, tel celled the Ch. '
has arrived there from .Jersey, having a cargo consistinn.rles, Which
, three casks of eider on board. An importation c
0. theahoutgof fiftY.e.
nu 'Tiber of casks ofthis article tiok place at the portof
Liverpool
about a week since.
AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATHS —On Saturday, Mr.
Baker held two inquests on the bodies of persons who died suddenly.
The first was at the Sydney Army, Mile-end Old-town, on th, body-.
of Mr. Harrington, aged 63, la e a mast rof a vessel, who resided at
.1\ e. 30, Feltham-street. On Frilay nizlit, about ten o'clock, he was
called by Mr. Swatridge. a surveyor, to see his child, of which he was
very fond, and 'hich was in its dying moments. lie closed Ps eyes,
and then went home, evidently much offe,ted. In a few minutes he
Comp's-Awd of .t pain at his heart, and before medical aid arrived he
ceased to exist.— l'he second inquest was taken rattle Mercers' Arms,
In the same neighbourhood, on the body of Sarah Carter, aged ha,
the wile of a tr &man living at No. 4, Jubilee-place. On Thursday
hirer saia she was In her chair, in her room, when a neighbour called
n-P n her to ask her to dinner. She go up and immediately ex-
claimed, '. Oh ! oh !" Her friend caught her as she was falling, and
life Was almost immediately extinct. Verdict in each case, " Vislta-
',,,J
, , of (101." .
MURDER OF A FARMER.—On liT.,nday last a respect-
Ole farmer, ed 70years,named Daniel Delany, who resided at
0
d Wolin near Ka lid
owney, Queen's County, was inhumanly mur-
dered una,r the r u •scircumstances *—The deceased, who held
o owing .
a large
1,,, , tract of land from Rol/ rt Drought, Esq., of Cappagolan,
—,, 'lig s County, wasemployed to ' tments on a tenant who
,
'wed la N•
tl o arrears of rent, and for which act he was followed from
le market
th and mu dered on the road not far from his residence.
The ,at baect
erson upon whom the ejectment was served, and a stranger in
b., 7', aro in custody, fully charged with the committal of thit
;10m9.-.Qativto #ootei.