The Sun.
London, England, 1846-08-06 00:00:00

STATE OF TRADE.

MANCHESTER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4. -- The yarn
market continues in nearly the same state as during
the last week. For water twist, and some of the better
descriptions of mule yarn, there is a moderate de-
mand at steady prices ; but yarns suitable for the
eastern markets are not quite so firm. In the goods
market there is a pretty good demand, at slightly
improved rates, for the better qualities of printing
cloth ; but most other fabrics are quiet. The
very unexpected failure of an agency house, which has
transpired since our last publication, has caused a con-
siderable sensation in the town, and no small share of
commiseration for the parties, who are highly respected
by all who knew them. We understand that the engage-
ments of the firm amount to 42,0001., and that the assets
are likely to prove very small. Another failure in the
East India trade has taken place at Liverpool ; but we
understand that it is not likely to be felt here.
ROCHDALE, MONDAY, AUG. 3.—There has been a
slack market to-day, and a slender attendance of buyers.
The old prices have scarcely been maintained. The
Wool market is also quiet, and prices tend downwards.
LEEDS, TUESDAY, AUG. 4.—Our market presents no
new features to-day ; such of the manufacturers as are
not making to order readily dispose of their goods at last
week's rates.—Manchester Guardian.

ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH ON THE MIDLAND COMPANY'S
LiNE.—The telegraph between Birmingham and Derby has
just been completed. The distance is 41 miles, and the
whole of the wires have been erected under the superinten-
dence of Mr. Joseph. This completes the telegraph on the
entire of the Midland line from Leeds to Birmingham, and
from Derby to Nottingham and Rugby—with the exception
of the want of a few instruments on the road stations be-
tween Birmingham and Derby. The communication is per•
feet, and constitutes another wonder in this wonder-working
age. The estimated cost of the whole telegraph is about
40,0001. Sheffield Independent.
PRICE OF BREAD IN GLASGOW.—Since the repeal of
the corn-laws, and even previous thereto, the bakers
:in
different parts of the country, as well as those of them intiotnhin
city, who do not belong to what. is termed the
tcferpaor
gopfsor. more
fall in the
had lowered the price of bread in proportionn I
thanpr ce ofa wheat.moin and
nt h in almost,l The 41b.
b if fine
et
all,loa f has
provisionbee selling
nh
about town, for 7cl.—household do. Od. Mark, then, the
modesty of the following announcement which appears this
week in most of the Glasgow papers At a meeting of
the Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow, held on Friday, in
the Trades' llall, it was agreed to reduce the price of the
41b. loaf, first quality to 7d.; and the second quality to 6d."
This is like putting the cart before the horse, seeing that
this body of incorporate bakers had, for some time previously,
been selling their bread to shopkeepers at such a rate as
enabled the latter to retail it again at 6d. and 7d. per 41b.
loaf, with a remunerating profit; while, strange to add, the
price at the bakers' own shops was 7d. and Bd. for the very
saint kind of bread The "protectionist " Corporation of
our good city would do well to follow the example set them
by the better bred bakers of Galashiels. The Border Watch
states that " the bakers of Galashiels have reduced the price
of the fine four-pound loaf to sixpence, and that of the second
ditto to fivepence. At one establishment in the town the
tine loaf is sold at fivepence-halfpenny, being, we believe, the
cheapest in the United Kingdom."— Glasgow Citizen.
BALLYFINN, Auc. I.—Extract of a letter : " Sir
Charles IL Coote's house was found to be on fire this morning, about
three o'clock. A great deal of damage has been done, and very
valuable furniture destroyed."
FIRE AT DUNTOCHER.—The conflagration at Under-
wood mill has been very closely followed by a greater calamity.
both in a pecuniary and industrial sense. It is grieveus to know
that the result of the devastation is not only a loss of 40,0001. but the
distressing suspension of employment to no less than 700 persons.
There does not appear to have been a single fire,engine at the place.
When the fire broke out the country people endeavoured to stay its
ravages by throwing water on the flames, a futile attempt indeed in
the case of matter so combustible: as what is usually found in a mill.
Not only should such establishments be provided with first-rate ap-
paratus for extinguishing fires, but also with a large supply of leather
fire-buckets, such as may be found in the lobbies of great houses in
London and in some of the public offices. Nor is this all ; a portion of the
male workers, especially those belonging to country mills, should be
regularly trained as firemen, and get some advantage in this capa-
city. They would acquire a knowledge of their superadded profes-
sion, and when unfortunately it was necessary to carry it into exe-
cution, labour the more strenuously, knowing that the destructive
element with which they were called to contend, would, if it gained
the mastery, throw themselves, their families, their friends, and
neighbours out of employ. This hint is worthy, we think, of attri-
tion from all concerned—the insurance-offices, the millowners, and
the operatives themselves, so deeply interested in the regularity of
their employment.—Edinburgh Erening Post.
THE. LATE FIRE IN ST. KATHERINE'S DOCK.—Mr.
Braidwood, the superintendent of the London Fire Engine Esta-
blishment, returned the following to the insurance offices in London
as the official report of the extent of damage done at the fire that
eocurred at St. Katherine's Dock, reported in this journal of Tees-
day :—" Half-past Ten, p.m.—A fire occurred in the cooperage of
St. Katherine's Dock, the property of the Dock Company. The
cause unknown. The premises were insured in the London Fire-
office. The roof of the cooperage is entirely burnt off, and the
second floor is burnt out. The first floor is likewise con-
siderably damaged by fire and water, and the contents
of the crashing shed are damaged by water, &c. The
fire was extinguished by firemen. The engines that attended
were three land ones belonging to the Dock Company, and one
floating engine ; six land engines of the London Establishment con-
nected with the A district, three from the B section, and two from
the D district, as well as the float of the same division;•, the parish.
West of England, and County engines also
.attended.
had the vrin-
rr
street, in the occupation of Mrs. Ann Morris (private), attic, luld the
dow curtains burnt, and the sills scorched in _
water, wand.
whole of the remainder of the house is damaged
in the Sun Fire-vince."