The Sun.
London, England, 1828-11-22 00:00:00

ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

On Thursday night, at seven, the neighbourhood
of Pimlico was thrown into a state of the utmost
consternation and alarm, in consequence of a fire
breaking out in one of the large wooden sheds on
the vacant ground in front of the new Palace at the
top of St. James's-park. The flames spread with
such inconceivable rapidity that the greatest fears
were for some time entertained for the safety of the
palace, the shed being within a few yards of the
magnificept pile. On the alarm being given a
number of soldiers in the adjoining barracks imme-
diately rushed to the spot, and a plentiful supply of
water being obtained, two engines on the ground
were brought into requisition, and in the course
of half an hour the fire was subdued, but not
before the shed, containing a great quantity of
workmen's tools, materials used in the building of
the palace, was entirely consumed. The flames, in
consequence of the combustible nature of the mate-
rials, rose to a considerable height; and the sur-
rounding atmosphere was illuminated to a consider-
able distance. The light reflecting on the surround-
ing objects rendered the trees in the park, the canal,
and the palace, distinctly visible, presenting a very
beautiful appearance. The conduct of the soldiers
cannot be too highly praised; it is owing to their
exertions that the palace was saved from destruc-
tion, and they exerted themselves effectually in pre-
venting the immense multitude who had collected
from gaining admission to the building. Several
workmen will be great sufferers by the fire, the shed
being full of tools belonging to them. The fire-offices'
engines were early on the spot; but the fire had got
under before they arrived. It was. for some time
supposed that the palace was on fire, and the greatest
anxiety prevailed. The shed was, we understand,
used principally fur holding and preparing the Stan-
hope mixture with which the roof of the palace is
plastered. Very serious injury might have ensued
had it not been for the presence of mind of Mr.
Johnson, clerk to the works, who, assisted by a
Mr. JenningS, got the casks of tar used for the mix-
ture rolled out of the shed.-211orning Journal.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

LONDON MARKETS.

(From the London New Price Current of Friday.)
SUGAR.—The Sugar Market remained in a very
languid state till yesterday, when the demand again
recommenced ; the grocers purchased to some ex-
tent for the home consumption, and the refiners also
came forward and evinced every disposition to do
business on an extensive scale. At the close of the
market this afternoon the estimated purchases for
the week were 2,600 casks. The Refined market
has been heavy all the week, and the accounts from
Hamburg!' beingiaonl
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WEST INDIA— MOLASSES.--There are no pur-
chases to report.

EAST INDIA SUGARS.—Mauritius Sugars have
been in request during the week, as they rate Is. a
2s. below West India Muscovades. On Tuesday
73t Siams, good white 355., ord. to mid. 31s. Gd.
a 335. Gd.

FOREIGN SLTGARs..—No purchase of Foreign
Sugars are reported by private contract P • 300 chests
Havannah were offered at public sale, the good to
fine yellow sold 355. Gd. a 385., the brown was taken
in at 31s. Gd. to 355. _ _

COFFEE.—The public sales this week have not
been extensive; the demand continues very con-
siderable for the advanced season of the year. About
400 bags Batavia ord. sold 355. a 365. ; 450 bags
ord. to good ord. Brazil, 365. a 38s. 6d. ; a large
parcel Cheribon, about 375. ; 80 bales Mocha, 68s.
The West India British Plantation m eat off freely,
and at full prices; no alteration in the currency
could be stated. This forenoon two sales 196 packs
British Plantation, good mid. Berbice taken at 80s.;
mid. Jamaica scarce, good ord. sold 38s. a 41s.
Coffee market dull, but not lower.
RUM, BRANDY, AND HOLLANDS.--There are
scarcely any Leeward Island Rums of low quality
left on the market, the quotations are, of course,
completely nominal; Jamaica descriptions continue
neglected. In Brandy or Geneva there are very
limited purchases reported: there is no alteration in
the currency.
HEMP, FLAX, AND TALLOW.—The Tallow market
continues fluctuating; the prices of Yellow Candle
Tallow had advanced to 40s. 3d. and 40s. 6d.,
receded to 395. 3d., when large purchases were made
by the speculators and the trade here, and were fur-
ther assisted by considerable purchases for France;
the price has since gradually advanced to our pre-
sent quotation. Hemp and Flax maintain the late
improvement in price, • 'Dip jaws from St. Peters-
burgh are dated sth inst. Exchange 10d. 7-16.
Tallow 100 rubles. Freight 275. 6d. to 405.; 20
ships, all freighted, and no ship room at present,
until some arrive; the Channel has been frozen up
for two or three days, but is now open again.
INDIGO.—no prices havp rather given way; se.
veral sales are reported at only Id. per lb. advance
on the late sale, and several parcels offer at nearly
the same decline; the sales are however en a limited
scale, as the large holders will not sell at any reduc-
tion. As a great proportion of the Indigo is held
on speculation, the accounts from India continue to
excite great interest ; the dates from Calcutta are of
the 3d July, the accounts are favourable, the rains
had been slight, and very favourable for the crop;
the general estimates are 80,000 to 100,000 maunds,