The Sun.
London, England, 1828-03-25 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

A Detachment of the 52d, or Oxfordshire Light'lnfantry
Regiment, stationed at Brighton, is ordered to hold itself
in readiness to join the Service Companies at Nova Scotia.
A Detachment of the Depot of the 15th, or York East
Riding Regiment of Infantry, at Clare Castle, is ordered
for embarkation, to join the Service Companies a': King.
ston, Upper Cann.la.
The transports having on board the 12th, or Prince .of
Wales's Royal Lancers, arrived from Portugal, sailed yes-
terday from Portsmouth for Ramsgate.

The Princess SOPHIA visited his MAJESTY
yesterday, at his palace in St. James's.
Count MUNSTER, the Hanoverian Minister,
had an audience yesterday of the KING.
The Duchess of GLOUCESTER visited the
Princess AUGUSTA yesterday, at her residence in the King's
Palace, St. James's.

Mr. Secretary HUSKISSON entertained the
Earl of LIMERICK, the SOLICITOR-GENERAL, and a select
party, to dinner on Sunday, at his residence in Downing-
street. Mr. and Mrs. HusxissoN gave a grand dinner
on Saturday to Prince LIEVEN, the Russian Ambassador,
and the Princess LIEVEN, Baron P. BuLow, the Prussian
Minister, Prince PAUL Ltss-xx, Earl and Countess
Cowrma, and the Monourable Miss Cowrea, Earl and
Countess MouxxcirAaLxs, &c.
Despatches were received yesterday by the
Marquis DE PALMELLA, the Portuguese Ambassador, from
Lisbon. His Excellency proceeded to the Foreign Office,
Downing-street, in the afternoon, and had an interview
with Earl DUDLEY. The Noble Earl had afterwards a
conference with Mr. Secretary Palm and Mr. Stctetary
HustissoN.

Mr. CANTINI, a Messenger attached to the
lonian Government, was sent off at a late hour on Sunday
night, from the Colonial Office, Downing-street, with de-
spatches for Sir F. ADAM, the Lord High Commissioner of
the lonian Islands.

The Count d'ALcuDIA, the Spanish Mi-
nister, trans Acted business yesterday with Earl DUDLEY,
at the Office of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
The Duke of NORTHUMBERLAND trans-
acted business yesterday at the Treasury.
Mr. flusicisam,l visited Mr. 'PEEL yesterday,
at the Home Office.

The Earl of ABERDEEN andlord ELLEN.,
zoß6uux transacted business yesterday, at the Foreign
Office, Downing-street.

LAW INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY.)

HOUSE OF LORDS.

The argument on the Scots appeal, 211'Neill v. 11I'Gregor,
which has occupied five days, was brought to a close this
forenoon, and the result is, that it has assumed an entirely
new complexion. It will be recollected that the suit was
in the nature of a declaration of marriage, instituted by the
respondent against the appellant, in the Scotch Consist°.
rial Court. The summons on the action narrated that the
parties were married, in the first place, irregularly, and
privately ; and 2dly, that in order to render this irregular
marriage more perfect and effectual, they were married again
formally by a clergyman, im facie ecclesia. In the course
of the proceedings in the Court below, the pursuer thought
proper to abandon the assertion of the irregular marriage,
and contented himself with adducing evidence to esta-
blish the subsequent ceremony before the clergyman. The
interlocutor appealed from, had found that this ceremony
and the whole circumstances attending it, were sufficient
to constitute a marriage between the appellant and respon-
dent, but did not say one word about the previous irregu-
lar marriage. Now if the irregular marriage was
legally good, (which it might be by the law of Scotland)
the subsequent ceremony must have been an idle piece of
surplusage. On the other hand, as the irregular mar-
riage was not proved, the mere ceremony, which was only
intended to complete and fortify it, must also nave been
useless. It is very probable that this embarrassing di-
lemma will make it necessary to reverse or alter the inter-
locutor of the Court below, but their Lordships have post-
poned pronouncing judgment till the 22d of April.

VICE CHANCELLOR'S COURT.
POLE AND OTHERS V. SPOTTISWOODE AND OTHERS.

Mr. CoE proceeded this morning to read the affidavia,
of which so large a mass has been filed on behalf of the
defendants. In reference to the high value set by Mr.
Robinson on the bankrupts' stock, it was sworn that he
had valued at seven hundred guineas the print of hie Royal
Highness the late Doke of York, although the bankrupts
themselves had only given two hundred guineas for it.
The affidavits, extending in all, we believe, to 360 brief
sheets, were in a great measure corroborative of each other,
and in some instances went with a minuteness almost tire-
some, to recapitulate the very same circumstances. One of
the charges in the hill having been, that Messrs. Moon,
Boys, and Greaves, in the fullness of their joy at the advan-
tageous bargain which they had made, actually invited a
large party of their friends to dine with them at the
London :Tavern to celebrate the event ; an affidavit wee
now filed by one of the guests, detailing the circumstances
under whirl' he had been invited, the exact words of Mr.
Moon, when giving the invitation, the object of the feast,
(not that imputed) and all the other matters and things
connected therewith. Indead, so minute was the history,
emanating evidently from one who was full of the subject,
that much' wonder was excited in the Court, when it was
discovered that the affidavit did not fully and truly, in all
particulars, set out the " bill of fare."
This case is likely to occupy the Court for at least two
days more.

CHILIAN BONDHOLDERS.-(THIS DAY.)

A meeting of Chilian Bondholders w•as held this day
at the City-of London Tavern, pursuant to advertisement.

Mr. ROBINSON in the Chair.

Before the business of the meeting commenced a sob-
' seription of seven shillings was taken from each person to
defray the expenses of the mewing.
Mr. Youwcz said, before the business of the day com-
menced, he begged to call the attention of the Meeting to
a misrepresentation which appeared in the public papers,
and particularly the Morning Herald, respecting the re-
port of the proceedings of the last meeting.
Mr. IlAmmoNn said, it was usost remarkable that the
Herald inserted every thing against South America, and
nothing in favour of it. There was another circumstance
too, that he could not forbear to observe on, which was,
that an advertisement was sent to the Herald 10 days ago,
to be inserted this morning, which did not appear.
The Reporter for the Herald said, that if any mistake
crept into the report of the former Meeting, be had no
doubt it was unintentional. The advertisement was
omitted because the paper was so full of other matters, that
only a single column of advertisements was inserted this
morning.
After some other observations from the CHAIRMAN
and Mr. EASTHOTE, the business of the day was proceeded
with.

Mr. ROBINSON read a copy of a communication received
through the house of Desaguer, at Paris, to Messrs. Hul-
lett, Brothers, and Co., of this city. The communication
was dated March 6,1828, and stated that dispatches had been
received from the Government of Chili, detailing the answer
given to the Consul of his Britannie'Majesty in Chili, upon
his presenti4 the memorial of the bondholders. The
Chilian Government stated, that they would take effectual
steps to pay off the arrears of dividends, and to comply
with the terms of the contract. A communication from
the President of the Government of Chili, to the British
Consul, was also read, and contained the fullest assurances
made by the Chilian Government, that in Sept. next, the
bondholders should receive the first payment of the divi-
dends. The produce of Eatanco was to be applied to pay.
off the London Loan, and as soon as the fund was rendered
available, the Government were determined irrevocably to
comply with the terms of the contract.

After
A congratulating the meeting on the satisfactory
character of the assurances conveyed in the communica-
tions from the Chilian Government, the CHAIRMAN
concluded by stating, that on the 21st next month a
general meeting would be held of all persons holding bonds
from any of the South American Governments. He thought
the interests of the Chilian bondholders would be best pro-
moted by uniting with other parties. The fulfilment of
the assurances held out by the Chilian government, d
course depended altogether on circumstances, but in his
mind, the communication ought to be considered extremely
satisfactory to the bondholders.
After some unimportant observations liana other bond-
holders, thanks were voted to the Committee, and the
Meeting separated.

THE MARKETS.—(THIS DAY.)
FISH-MARKET, BILLINGSGATE,
There was a good supply of fish at this day's market,
mostly of superior quality. Turbot, Salmon, and Cod-fish,
were very fine. Halibut was pretty plentiful, and cheap.
The following were the general prices :
Prime Turbot, each 203. Od. to 221.04.
Ditto small, per do
Fine Cod-fish, each 8 0 12 0
Inferior ditto
Salmon, per lb.
Fine Whitings, per 15 3 0 9 0
Smelts, per 26 l2 0 , 16 0
Scate„ each
Haddocks, per dozen lO 0 19 0
Brill, each )
Fine Soles, per three pairs 1 6 7 6
Gurnetts, each
Live Flounders, per quartern
Live Eels, per 5/b.
Dutch Plaice, per basket
Fresh Herrings, per hundred 0 0 4 0
Fine Lobsters, per score...—. .................
Inferior (Una l5 0 20 0
Fine Prawns, per lb.
Mackerel, per 100 £2 10 £3 0

HAY MARKErs.—(At
sr. JA

per Lead of &; Truases.)
MES'S.

X. s. 4. s. X. s. X. s.
lAviand Mead. Hay 3 sto 1 5 Clover May 4 oto 5 15
Upland Ditto 4 0 5 0 Oat straw ..... ..... 112 1)6
' Ilye.-rass Hay 4 0 5 0 Wheat Ditto ll6 '2 0
New Meadow Hay 315 410
A good supply, and a sluggish trade; prices as last quoted.

SMITHFIELD.
s. s.
Lowland Mead.Hay3 sto 4 0
Upland Ditto 4 0 5 0
Rye-grass Ilay 4 0 5 0
New Meadow Hay 315 4 5
A good supply, and a dull

s. s.
Cloy. Hay generally 4 10 to, 15
Do. extra fine 0 0 6 H
Oat Straw llO 1 12
Wheat Ditto .... 112 110
rade, at Saturday's prices.

CITY MARKETS—TWO o'CLOCK.

In nearly all descriptions of SPICES. there is more doing
than for some time past : large purchases of Cloves, Pep-
per, &c., being reported. Pimento is very firm.
SPIRITS.—The demand fur strong Rums is brisk, and
several shipping orders have been completed at an advance
of 2d. per gallon.

SALTP.Eilts.—Speculatiou in this and other warlike
stores is not by any means so brisk as existing circum-
stances would seem to warrant. The late advance iss
however, fully maintained, and no sellers are found under
255. tid. per cwt. Brimstone, Camphor, &c., are quoted
higher.
The show of INDIGO, declared by the East India Com-
pany far sale on the lath of next month, commenced yes-
terday,
t tl7l commence Tallow
which occupies the attention of the trade at present.
The quantity now declared is 3,080 chests. The market
is dull. The accounts from the Cantineinai markets are
unsatisfactory.
Russiasr PRODUCE.—The accounts from St. Peters..
burgh state that about 40,000 casks of Tallow had been
freightspurchased
are
there
exce edsinincegityhleowcl, voseizo.l2t7o. the lastA sea
merit of last season they were at 305., and were then con-
sidered insufficient to the risk. None of the spring ships
have yet sailed from hence fur St. Petershurgh. Russian
Tallow is steady at 41s. per cwt. Hemp is rather dearer,
but Flax remains unaltered. The finest descriptions of
Bristles bear as high a price as at any former period of the
year, being very scarce. Inferior descriptions are heavy.