The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-03 00:00:00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Tait's Edinburgh Magazine has an unusually
extended table of contents, which includes a
variety of subjects. The first is the Political Past
and Future, - which at the present time is not a
very cheerful topic. A paper on " The Winter
Amusements of London " affords matter for re-
flection to the thoughtful observer of metropolitan
life. "An Adventure in Kaffirland," and "A Peep
into Bohemia," are both, as their titles imply, the
records of travellers. An essay on " The Pres.mt
Condition of the Church of England" draws some
striking pictures of the position of the poorer
clergy. The poetical contributions are numerous,
but by no means of a high order. A sketch
called " Tangled Talk" is worthy of perusal.
—7 he Eclectic Review is not particularly attractive
this month. Its first paper, on " Palestine,"
contains some informations collated from the nu-
merous works of travel that have recently appeared.
" Reynard the Fox," of old renown, gives the
subject to an article. A notice of " The Logic of
the Christian Faith" renders full credit to the
powers of the author. The remarks on the present
disrelish for the sterner systems of inductive philo-
sophy are striking. The usual " Review of Science
and Literature" is appended, and in the next num-
ber, we are told, tLe first " Quarterly Review of
American Literature" will be given.—The .Na-
tional Magazine has many attractive names among
its contributors. Westland Marston, Holme Lee,
Shirley Brookes, Miss Power, and many others of
equal reputation, are in the list. Westland Mar-
ston bas an interesting story, called " The
Wife's Portrait." Several tales and sketches appro.
priate to the season are also met with. Among the
illustrations are a portrait of Douglas Jerrord, and
a woodcut ~f Millais's picture of "The Rescue."—
The Monthly Review has several able and spark-
ling criticisms, containing, however, a full share of
satire and severity.—Charles Knight's useful and
popular productions are continued with credit.
Two numbers of The English Vyclopcedia have
recently appeared, which brings down the bio
grapby to the family of Medici.--Newton's London
Journal has its usual useful record of inventions
and improvements, and is especially suited for
manufacturers and agriculturists.—Le Follet has
its ordinary illustrations of the fashions.—The
Commercial travellers have commenced a magazine
of their own, which, it is to be hoped, will meet
with due encouragement from that class.—The
Educational Times, with which The Governess is
now incorporated, gives full reports of the Com-
mittee of Council of Education and all educational
institutions. All to whom this important topic
is a matter of interest will find attraction in this
publication.

MARKET NEWS.—(phis ray.)

COVENT GARDEN.

The supplies of fruit were limited, of vegetables large
for the time of year. About an average business was doing
at last week's prices.

FRUIT.

Pine apples, per lb. 5s Od to Os
Colomu I do., ea. Os Od to Os Od
Grapes, per 1b....2s Od to 12s
Foreign do Os Od to Os Od
Melons, each 3s Od to 5s Od
Peaches, p. d0z.... 3s to Bsod
Nectarines, do. 2s Od to 8s Od
Apples, p. h. sv. 3s Od to Ss Od
Pears, per d0z....8s to lOs Od
Oranges, per 100.4 s Od to lOs
Lemons, p. doz. Os 8d to is 3d
Ap:icots,p. doz. 2s Od to 6s Od
Cherries, per lb. Os to Os Od
VEGET

Filberts, per 1b...10d to is 3d
Cobs., p. 100 lbs. 115 s to s
Almonds, p. lb. Os Od to Os Od
Walnuts, per 100 6d to is Od
Figs, per doz is to 3s Od
Strawberries, per
pottle Od to Od
Gooseberries, per
half sieve ... Os Od to Os Od
' Currants, p. do. Os Od to Os Od
Plums, per do. 2s Od to 5s Od
Green gages,do. 4s Od to 7s Od
Raspberries, p. potl. Od to Od
'ABLER.
Greens, per doz. Shallots, per lb.. ..... 4d to 6d
bunches 9d to 2s Od Horseraddish, p. bun. 2s to 5s
Cabbages, per doz 9d to is 6d Parsley, per do. 3d to od
Savoy do., p. do. 1s Od to 2s Od Celery, per do Os 9d to 2s Od
Cauliflowers, do.ls Od to 4s Od Beet, per doz. is Od to 2s Od
Brocoli, per bundlels to is 9d Parsnips, per do. is Od to Os
Potatoes, per ton 90s to 126 s Small salad, p. pun. 2d to 4d
New do., per do Osto 0- Mushrooms, p. potl. is 6d to Os
Peas, per quart ...9d to is Od Artichokes, each ...4d to 8d
Turnips, per bunch 3d to Li Cab. lettuces, per
Carrots, per bunch 4d to 6d score Os 93 to is 3d
Cucumbers, each 2d to is Od Endive, per do is 3d to 2s Od
Garlic, per lb 4d to Os fisd Radishes, per doz.
Spinach, p. sieve 3s Od to 4s 01 hands is to 2s Od
Sorrel, per sieve Od to O Tomatoes, p. hf.sv. 4s to 6s Od
Brussels sprouts, per Walnuts per 100...0s 8d to is
do 48 Od to 03 Oc: Chillies, per 1001 s Od to is 6d
French beans, p. d 0.03 Od toth Capsicums, per 1001 s Od to 2s
Old onions, p. bus. 5s 6d to 7a Rhubarb, p. bundle Od to Od
New do., per bunch Od to Od Asparagus, per 100 Os Od to Os
Leeks, per d 0......... ld to 3d Sea kail, per pun. Os Od to Os
NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.
Turkeys, 5s Oct to 183 Od ; G3ese, 5.s Od to 8s Od each •
Ducks, 2s Od to 3s Od ; tame rabbits, is 01 to 2s each;
wild do., 10d to is 2d ; Pigeons, 7d to is 3d each ; large
Surrey Fowls, 6s to 12s ; barn-door do., 3s 6d to 7s ; Chickens,
5s Od to 8s Od per couple ; Capons, Os fid to Os Od ; Hares,
2s 6d to 3s 6d ; Grouse, 2s Od to 3s Od each ; Pheasants,
3s to 4s 6d ; Partridges, is 6d to 2s 6d; Woodcocks, 3s to
3s 6d ; Snipes, is 6(1 to Is 9(1; Teal, is to Os ; Wild Ducks,
is 6d to is 95 ; Widgeons, is Od to is 3d ; Plovers, 101 to
is each ; Guinea Fowls, is 9d to 3s Od ; Roasting pigs, 6s
Od to lOs Od each. Ostend fresh butter, —s to -- sOd ;
English do., 15s Od to 18s Od per dozen lbs. ; English eggs,
12s Od to 14s ; French do., lOs to Os per 120; Leverets, Os
each.

NEWPORT.
Beef, from 3s 6d to 4s 8d ; mutton, 3s 10d to 4s 10d ; veal,
48 Od to 4s 8d; pork, 4s Od to 5s 4d per albs., by the car-
case.

WHITECHAPEL.

Beef from 3a 6d to 4s 8d; mutton, 38 lOcr to 4a 10d ;
veal, 38 10d to 48 8d ; pork, ,Is Od to 53 4d per 81b8., by the
carcase.

BILLINGSGATE.

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Turbots, 2s 6d to 15s ; Mills, 2s Od to 103 each; Salmon,
Os Od to Os Od per lb ; Cod Fish, 2s Od to 12s each ; Soles,
4d to 2s 6d per pair ; Eels, 8d to is per lb ; Lobsters, 6d to
3s Od; Crabs, 6d to 2s Od ; Whitings, 3s Od to 10; per doz. ;
Common Oysters, 12s to 16s ; Natives, 503 to —s per bsh. ;
Mackerel, 50s to —s per 100; Smelts, is Gd to 3s Od per doz.;
Skate, 6d to Od per lb; Shrimps, is 6d to 2s 6d per gallon ;
Bloaters, 5s Od to 8s Od per 100 ; Fresh Herrings, 8s
to Os per 100 ; Scotch do., Od ; Sprats, 53 Od to Os Od poi
bushel ; Doreys, is Od to 7s each • Haddocks, 4s to 15s per
doz.; Pike, Od • Sturgeon, Gd perilb ; Prawns, 5s Od to Os;
Mullets, 6d to is 6d. each • Plaice, 4d to is each; • Halibut
6d per lb ; Flounders, is 6d to 2s Od per doz. ';
salt fish,
Od per lb.

British Postal Guide.
A-_.new edition of this exceedingly useful com•
fsesnadium of postal information has just been
for_ the quarter commencing January 1,
!-13..5uelTeleatThe principal, or rather the most notice-
13t ure of the present issue is a list of the
Public streets and places in London and its neigh-
bourhood with
belongs. ' the postal district to which each
tri_,_ The division of the metropolis into dis-
eal'",(ten In number) is a measure so obviously
or enuelasetead_ to insure a speedy delivery, that littl
doing threrr be entertained of men of business
matitees....eneparpt towards carrying out the Post-
edition.
will
enable
s design. This the present
and theeni_lracita.ble them to do without difficulty,
different P
lonaliite'e of marking the districts of the
pondenee Will soles with which they have cones-
memory, r. fix the required initials on the
4-0 others whose Correson not engaged in business, or
de:e
we would urgently i.e is not of an extensive nature,
work, at all events eommend the purchase of this
the working of whiche adoption of the plan, for
di
the necessary;
strnetie the
Postal Guide contains
master-General is so
evisd- The object of the Post-
benefit, and his requiretneently to confer a public
those who do not care fora little
so small that even
an act of gratitude, to lend
bliittle delay ought, as . APOTIIECA.BIES'-HALL.—The following are the names
press on their correspondents, ill: their aid, and im- of gentlemen who passed tbeireramination in the science
the country, the propriety of folio
in London and and practice of medicine, and received certificates to
ample. It were well if all our following their ex- practise, on Thursday, Jan. 1, 1857 :—John Skipper,
deserved as well of the publi Public depavtinents Dalston ; Robert Charles Knott, New Zealand ; Thee:
caa the Pose Office. dore Grant Cresy, her Majesty's ship Dreadnought ,
The Postmaster-General and X "D
re Rowland Hill William Preston Goodall, Market Drayton, Salop.

REA. -
The prices of wheaten b Bread inD the metropolis are from
9d to 9d ; of household ditto, lid to 80 per 4 lb loaf.
RIDES AND SKINS.
sid to sad ; 801 b to 881 b, sid to 6d ;
Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, 4id to sd; 641 b to 721 b, 5d
961 b to 1041 b 64d to 7d ; 1041 b
to 1121 b, 7d to 7id ; upwards, —d to —d ; horse hides,
Market
t6odBtool b 6, d ;
98 Od to lOs Od ; Calf skins, light, 48 01 to NOd ; ditto
full, 9s Od to Os Od ; Polled Sheep, N Od to Ils Od ; Kents,
B°B 15b d
to;
7s 64 to 9s Od ; Half-brads, 7s 6d to N Od; Downs 58 9d to
6s 9d ; eSh arlings, N Od; Lambs, Os Od.
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HAY MARKETS.

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SMITHFIELD.—Meadow nay, 2/ 12s to 4/ Os clover do.,
3/ 103 to 51 Os; and straw, 1/ 3s to 1/ 9s per load.
A fair average supply and a sluggish demand.
CUMBERLAND. —Meadow hay, 2/ 15s to 41 4s; clover
do., 31 Ws to 5/ Os ; and straw, 1/ 4s to 1/ 9, per load.
Supply moderate and trade rather dull.
WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, 2/ 126 tc 41 Os : clover
do., 3/ 106 to 51 ss; and straw, 1/ 3s to 1/ 93 per load.
Both hay and straw moved off slowly, at about stationary
prices.
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