The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-13 00:00:00

BOROUGH HOE.

There is a fairdemand for good and fine hops, and prices
are well. supported. Inferior kinds, however, command
very little attention.

Mid and East Kent pockets, 3/ 15s to 51 123 ; Weald
of Kent, 31 5s to 5103 ; Sussex, 31 38 to 4103 ; yearlings,
11 108 to 31 15E. per cwt.

COLONIAL.

TEA.—A. very limited business was transacted by private
contract, and the public sales which took place yesterday
went off very slowly. Some very fine Oolongs realised
high prices. Common Congou is 11 d per lb.
SIIOAR..—The market rules very inactive, with little
change to notice in values. The arrivals continue light.
Prices, compared with those current at the same time last
year, are about 12s to 14s per cwt higher.
COFFEE. —Plantation Ceylon has been in brisk demand,
at improved quotations. Native ruled rather dull, but
prices are firm, Mocha realising full rates.
RlCE.—Business in this article has been limited, holders
derr ending fully former quotations. Fine cleaned qualities
of Bengal were in demand, end a good business was done
at, in some instarccs, improved prices.
SPICES.—A. moderate demand has existed, and ginger,
pimento, nutmegs, and pepper ruled rather charar.
COCHINEAL. —There has been a very limited inquiry,
and prices may be quoted at about former values.
- SALTPETRE.—No business of any importance has been
transacted, and prices aro unaltered.
TALLOW.—There has been a rather active market, and
prices ruled firmer. P.Y.C. on the spot realised GOs 9d to
61s, and for late delivery 51s to 52s per cwt.. Home
melted has been in demand at E6s per cwt., cash.
GREEN FRUIT.—The market is bare of stock, contrary
winds preventing arrivals. A cargo of oranges at St.
Michael, sold by Keeling and Hunt, went at an edvanoe of
3s per bex. Other kinds were in proportion. There was
more inquiry for nuts, prices were fully sustained, and
steaks were light. Lemons are dull, the cold weather check-
ing consumption.

In the Melbourne Legislative Assembly on Saturday,
29th November, the first topic that came on for discus-
sion was Mr. Colin Campbell's motion for opening the
proceedings with prayer—a topic peculiarly ill-adapted
for general reception by the legislative body as at pre-
sent constituted. A smart debate followed the motion,
in which all the speakers specially stated that prayer
was desirable—a fact not deniable in a Christian coun-
try--the only difference of opinion being as to whether
it could properly be used in a mixed assembly, where
some of the members held opinions that would prevent
their attending to join in it. The tone of the debate,
which lasted nearly two hours, would have convinced
'any close observer that, however well intentioned this
motion might be, it would, if carried, cause great an-
'xioyance and dissension by the repeated attempts which
would be made to rescind it, causing frequent theologi-
cal discussions, if they nay be so termed, which are no-
toriously acrimonious in their character. The motion
was rejected on a division, by 26 to 24. Melbourne
A rgua.
ATHENS, Feb. 28.—A portion of the French troops
have embarked this day, and by to-morrow night, or the
day after, the evacuation by English and French troops
wi 1 be compete.
M. de Olageibel, the Mexican Minister in Paris, had
a 1• ng conference yesterday morning with Count
Walewski, Minister for Foreign Affairs. It is said that
the Mexican Government, perceiving that serious events
are impending, has requested the good offices of Great
Britain and France to arrange the differences with Spain.
PRINCESS'S.—" RICHARD THE SECOND." —Anotber
Shakesperian revival took place, last night, at this
theatre. " Richard the Second" was produced with
similar magnificence to that displayed on previous occa-
sions of the kind. It wag perfectly successful.
ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.—To-morrow evening there
to be an amateur performance at this theatre in aid of tit
General Theatrical Fund. The success that has on fit
mer occasions attended these benevolent representation(
and the goodness of the selection for the coming one,
give good promise of a substantial benefit to a most use,
• id and laudable institution.