The Sun.
London, England, 1844-09-07 00:00:00

THE BOURSE—TuunsDAT„ SEPT. 5,

First Highest Lowest Last
Price. Price. Price. Price.
French Five per Cants l2l 10 .• 121 10 .. 120 90 .. 120 i)0
Four per Cents.
Three per Cents Bl , 81 05 .. 80 80 .. 80 80
Bank of France....... 3055 —3055 .•3055 —3055
Belgian Bank •• •• 655 • • 655 • • 653 .. 655
Belgian Fives,lB3l lO3 .. 103 • • 103 .. 103
1840 •••••• 104; .• 1041 .. 1041 .. 1041
Threes ••• 76 50 .• 76 50 76 50 .. 76 50
Spanish Active 3O; .. 301 • • 30} •• 301
Threes.
Passive."... •• • • 5# • • 51 • • 51 .. 151
Portuguese Five per Cents • • 44} • • 441 • • 4-i} •. 441
Roman ......

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RAILWAY SHARER.
St. Germain
Versailles, R.B 377 50 .. 377 50 .. 377 50 .. 377 50
L.B 242 50 .. 248 75 .. 242 50 .. 247 50
Rouen....
Rouen to Havre 745 .. 745 .. 736 25 .. 736 25
Orleans . •
Strasburg to 8a1e..... 240 .. 241 25 .. 240 .. 240
Avignon to Marseilles•• •• 755 .. 755 . 755 .. 755

RAILWAY *MARES FOR THE ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER 15.
St. Germain • ..... 880 . • 880 .. 880 .. 880
Versailles, .. •• • • .. 380 .. 380 .. 380 .. 380
L. 8.•• •• •• •• •• •• 245 .. 252 50 245 .. 250
Rouen ...•
Rouen to Havre 745 .. 747 50 .. 737 50 .. 737 50
Orleans .. , .. • • 965 .. 972 50 . • 961 25 .. 965
Strasburg to Bale.. ••• • • 240 .. 243 75 .. 240 .. 241 25
Avignon to Marseilles• ••• •• 757 50 .. 757 50 .. 755 .. 755

THIS DAY'S NEWS

DREADFUL CONFLAGRATION.
This morning, shortly after two o'clock, the whole of
the southern part of London was thrown into a state of
inconsequence of the outbreak
otlii.eaumtmosotstextensive excitement,fire

The premises in which the fire originated was in the
occupation of Mr. Cleave Hooper, an extensive tanner
and factor, situate in the Spa-road, Bermondsey. The
principal building was a warehouse, entirely constructed
of wood, termed a barkbarn, having an altitude of 80
feet. It was 60 feet in depth and 100 in length. This
was adjoined by the engine and boiling-house, extensive
,
dr
n-pits, also built of wood, the area in front forming
the being covered by an immense roofing.
The
but before the con-
stables had time to communicate the discovery, the
flames burst out with frightful violence, encircling the
rth seafiftree r appearstlio o clock by the police, to have been discovered at a few zni-
au
whole of that line of property in a general blaze.
In about ten minutes the parish engine of Bermondsey
arrived, but some time elapsed before it could be brought
into operation. Before then, however, an engine from
the brigade station in Southwark-bridge-road, under
the charge of Mr. Henderson, the foreman of the southern
division of the establishment, and was immediately fol.
lowed
dion
by
yto the
engine from Tooley-street station. In
a
the boiling and engine-house, the fire had
extended along the whole line of drying lofts and work-
shops, to contiguous property of the same class belong-
ing to Mr. Hugman, also a tanner. The engines of the
brigade, the moment they arrived, were supplied by a
good stream of water
.from the plugs. The firemen
used the utmost expedition in getting to work, their
attention being wholly directed to the preservation of the
warehouse, or bark barn ; the flames, however, beat
over from the opposite direction, and attacked the gable
end of the building, which instantly ignited. By three
o'clock the whole body of the warehouse was one solid
mass of fire, and the flames rose, in a huge bulk, to an
amazing altitude. A number of other engines of the
brigade had by this time reached the scene of desolation,
and were arranged in the best possible positions by Mr.
Braidwood, the superintendent. Unfortunately the sup-
ply of water was so diminished by the great number of
engines got early to work, that very few could even-
tually be kept in play. These were judiciously brought
to bear on the remaining portion of Mr. Hooper's pre-
mises. The flames in that direction were stopped without
doing much damage to the adjoining building.
The conflagration, however, had communicated to two
stacks of tan in the yard at the back of the tan-pits ;
thence to the stabling, and lastly to another large bark
warehouse at the back of Mr. Hooper's bark barn, then
burned down the property of Messrs. Easton, tanners and
factors, approached by the same inlet as that which led
to the premises of Air. Hooper. Immediately the disco-
very was made, two engines were taken round and got to
work, and all possible exertions were made to stop the
further progress of the fire. This was accomplished as
far as had reference to the outside of the bark stored
there ; but the fire having penetrated the heart of the
immense pile, it still continues to burn, and it is sup-
posed that it will continue to do so for several days to
come,

Up to ten o'clock the fire was still raging, although it
had a considerable time previously been so far checked,
as to guarantee that it would extend no further.
The amount of property destroyed was currently re-
ported to be at least 90,000/., but at present, of course, we
have no means of obtaining a real estimate.

We feel pleasure in announcing to our readers that
he Anti-Corn-law Association intend very shortl to
resume their meetings. Their first anniversary will be
held on the last Thursday of the month, which, we doubt
not, will be numerously attended, so as to give a fresh
and increasing
impetus to a cause which involves the
n
welfare of the lower classes of society to a degree which
is not justly appreciated b
not dulyarties who, from prejudice
or other circumstances, have
weighed this im-
portant question.—Plymouth Journal.
KENNOWAY—SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—As Mr. Russell,
of Coul, and his wife were proceeding to Carriston House
to dinner, on Tuesday last, the wind blew back the
winkers of his horse, when the animal took fright and
ran of at a tremendous pace. Messrs J. Fernie and
William Ballingal were on the road before, and bound
for the same place. On seeing Mr. Russell's gig coming
forward at such a rapid rate, Mr. Ballingal drew off into
a field, and Mr. Fernie drew his gig to the side of the
road, and leaped out. Mr. Russell, having lost the corn•
mand of his horse, could not guide it past Mr. Fernie's,
gig. They came in contact, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell
were thrown out. Mrs. Russell had her collar-bone
broken and two ribs ; and Mr. Russell was himself a
good deal bruised.—Fife Herald.
MAIDSTONE BRANCH RAILWAY...—The corporation
authorities of Maidstone are very properly preparing to
celebrate the opening of the branch railway to their
borough by a public entertainment to the directors.—
Railway Record.

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)
COVENT-GARDEN.
We had a very extensive supply of both fruit and
vegetables, yet the sale fur them was steady, at our quo-
tations. The imports from abroad continue very large.
Potatoes, from 4s to Gs per cwt ; Onions, is Gd to 2s
3d ; Turnips, 2s to 3s ; and Carrots, 4s to 6s per
dozen bunches ; Onions for pickling, 3s 63 to 5s ;
Cucumbers for ditto, 2s 6d to 4s ; Spinach, 6d to is ;
Gooseberries, 2s to 3s ; Common Plums, 2s to 3s ;
Orleans ditto, 3s to 5s ; Greengages, 3s to 5s ; Broad
Beans, 9d to Is 6d ; Apples and Pears, 3s to 4s ; and
French Beans, Is 6d to 3s per half-sieve ; Pine Apples
(English), 4s Gd to 7s 6d ; and Filberts, 6d to Is per lb ;
Pine Apples (Foreign and Colonial) Is to 4s ; and
Melons, 2s to 5s each ; Peaches and Nectarine; 4s to
12s ; Red Cabbages, 2s to 5s ; and White ditto, 6d to is
per dozen ; Cucumbers, 2d to 6d per brace ; Horse-
radish, 2s to 6s per bundle ; Small Salad, 2d ; and Mush-
rooms, 8d to Is per punnet ; Radishes, 4d to 8d per
dozen hands ; Cos Lettuces, is 2d to Is 6d per score ;
Mulberries, 4d to Ed per pottle ; English Hazle Nuts,
4s to 5s per bushel ; English Wanuts, 8d to is per 100;
Brocoli, is to 2s per bundle.
NEV7GATZ AND LEILDENBAX.X.
There was rather an extensive supply of Poultry,
while the sale for it was steady, at full prices. The few
parcels of Game offering produced good figures. Prime
Beef, Mutton, and Veal, the supplies of which were
scanty, commanded a steady sale, at full prices. In all
other kinds of Meat next to nothing was doing. Beef,
from 2s 4d to 3s 4d ; Mutton, 2s 6d to 3s 8c f; Lamb,
3s 4d to 4s 8d ; Veal, 33 4d to 4s 4d ; and Pork, 2s 6d
to 3s 10d per Blbs by the carcase.
111717GEXPORD.
The supplies of most kinds of produce were but mode-
rate, yet the general demand ruled inactive, at very little
variation in prices.

I4LEZNGSGATE.
Salmon was again very abundant, and commanded a
steady inquiry, at from 6d to 8d per lb. In other kinds
of fish a good business was doing at previous rates.
NEWPORT.
Although the supplies were only moderate, the general
demand ruled heavy at our quotations. Beef from 2s Gd
to 3s Gd ; Mutton, 2s 8d to 3s 8d ; Lamb, 3s 4d to
4s 8d ; Veal, 35 4d to 4s Gd ; and Pork, is Gd to 4s
per 81bs.

lIMITECRAPEL.
The supplies of ➢feat were only moderate, yet the
sale was in a very sluggish state, at our quotations.
Beef, from 2s 4d to 3s 4d ; Mutton, 2s 6d to 3s 8d ;
Lamb, 3s 4d to 4s 8d ; Veal, 3s 4d to 4s Gd; and Pork,
2s 6d to 3s 10d per Blbs.

BREAD.
The prices of wheaten bread in the Metropolis are
from 7d to 8d ; of household ditto, 51d to 61d per •41b
loaf.

"EIDE MARIEET.
Raw hides at per stone of 141b.—Best steers and heifers,
5s 4d to 5s 10d ; middling hides, 4s 8d to 5s 2d ; in-
ferior hides, 4s 4d to 4s 6d. Sheep and calf skins, at per
skin.—Market calf, 6s 6d to 8s ; lamb skins, is 3d to
2s ; shearlings, 104 to is 4d.
ITAT ATARICETS.
SMlTuriELD.—Coarse Meadow flay, 31 15s to 41103 ;
Useful ditto, 4115 s to 51; fine Upland ditto, 513 s to
518 s ; Clover Hay, 41 lOs to 6/6s ; Oat Straw, it 6s to
1/ 8s ; Wheat Straw, 118 s to 11 lOs per load. Supply
rather limited, and trade firm, at full prices.
CUMBERLAND.—Coarse Meadow Hay, 3115 s to 41125;
Useful ditto, 4115 s to 5135; fine Upland ditto, 515 s to
51 lOs ; Clover Hay, 4/ 6s to 61; Oat Straw, 118 s to 1/
103; Wheat Straw, 11 10s to 1/ 12s per load. Both
Hay and Straw sold firmly, arid the quotations had an
upward tendency.
WHITECHAPEL.—Coarse Meadow Hay, 3110 s to 4/43 ;
Useful ditto, 41 Gs to 41 18s ; fine Upland ditto, Si to
51 8s ; Clover Hay, 41 108 to 61 lOs ; Oat Straw, 1/
Gs to 11 8s ; Wheat Straw, 1/ 8s to it lOs per load.
A fair average supply and a steady demand

WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET.—FRIDAY.
A dullness in the weather for the last day or two has
produced a greater steadiness in the value of old Wheat,
which about maintains last week's prices. Inquiries for
new are not numerous, and the current prices are 425. to
455. for new Red, and up to 48s. for fine new White,
being a decline on new of 3s. per quarter. Beans are
dull of sale at a trifling reduction in value. In other
articles no alteration.

Per qr. of 601 b. to the bushel.
EXTRA. NE Wo
Wacat Suffolk, Essex, and Kent... ..... Red..... —to 50 47 to 49
Ditto ditto ........ .... White —55 49 52
N0rf01k........ .............. „........ Red _ 49 45 4.1
Ditto ditto ............ White —sl 47 49
Lincolnshire and Cambridge... lied —47 44 40 Ditto ditto . ......... .. White....-- 50 47 49
Yorkshire...." ................... Red — 47 41 441
Ditto ditto White.. 51 47 49
Foreign
Red 49 41 46
Ditto ditto ..... ....... White 32 46 50
,
B Per quar:cr imperial. Barley, Norfolk and Suffolk
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire — 34 :0 33
Grinding
ForeigForeign._ EA 29
32 30 31
Beans, Small c'ne Per qr. a 631 b. to the bushel.
Ticks
37 3
Foreign.
40 335 3
30 Oats, Potato and Pola,cl ....4 —.li ••• ...5.
?dealing ...... .. if to 12d , Fcrcign —d to —d. poi Stone.
MSh9liing ....................... . ............... . 255. to 26i Od. per Load.
Ripealt ....... ..... ................ ..........". ........ 40s. fine 435. per I.c.d
seed... ....... •••••••••, ........ • 25:.0s S6l. Os. —l. Os. per List.
..--_
11,

.ORRIBLE MODE OF PUNISHMENT AMONG THE
CINGALESE.—One of the most dreadful punishments
devised by the cruelty of man is practised by the Cinga-
lese, and some of our soldiers in former times were
Victims of their atrocity. When any of these were
taken prisoners, they wore stripped naked, smeared over
with wild honey, and tied to a tree in the vicinity of ant-
hills. Thus exposed, they were speedily covered by
myriads of these insects, which in a few days consumed
their flesh, and left nothing but white bones to bleach in
the sun.

When Lord Nelson first appeared at the levee at
St. James's, after losing his arm, his Majesty, acknow-
ledging his great services, added, "but your country has
4 CidDl for a bit more of you."—Life of Lord Eldon.

MONEY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.
There was more demand for Cotton at Liverpool yes-
terday, but the market had a dull appearance, and prices
exhibited no improvement. Sales about 5,000 bales.
There was a good market for South-Eastern and Dover
and French Railway Shares, but Birmingham, Midland
Counties, and Eastern Counties were dull. Birmingham
and Gloucester Quarters, 27i ; Eastern Counties, 11i ;
Ditto Perpetual, No. 2,18 s. 103. ; Glasgow and
Greenock, 13 ; Grand Junction One-Eighths, 121 ;
Great Western Fifths, 26 ; London and Birmingham,
221 ; Manchester and Birmingham, 521 ; Midland Coun-
ties, 1071 ; Newcastle and Berwick, 4 1-20 ; North
British, 5i ; Sheffield and Manchester, 884 ; South-
Eastern, 39i ; Ditto New, 12a ; York and Selby, 371 ;
Paris and Lyons, 2 ; Paris and Orleans, 38 ; Paris and
Rouen, 383- ; London and York, 31.
We have not a single arrival of importance this morn-
ing, and among commercial men there is scarcely any-
thing doing to-day.
The reduction of the rate of discount by the Bank of
England Directors is still a subject of discussion, and, in
some quarters, of strong comment. If the utmost cau-
tion be not used, the mania for speculation will again
be fomented into activity, and we shall have a repetition
of the events of 1824.5, an extreme elevation of the
circulation, and a rapid depression.
The citizens were much delighted this morning, at
least those in the vicinit of the new Royal Exchange,
to hear the new clock chime twelve. The bell appears,
on its first trial, to be a fine one. It was an experiment
to test the bell.
As yet, there have not been any tidings received in the
City of the overland mail.
Consols for Account have reached to-day 99k, and for
Atone) 991. Prices are at present about 1 per cent.
lower. Small Exchequer Bills are up to 775. premium.
India Stock has reached 284.
Much firmness has been shown in the Foreign Market
this morning. Spanish Threes are at 34, the Fives at
23 ; Dutch Five per Cents. at 100; Portuguese at 45 ;
Mexican at 351- ; Belgian at 1031, and Brazilian at 85.
An improvement has taken place in the Great Western
Railway Shares, as also, ii a smaller degree, in the Bir-
mingham and Gloucester, in the London and Birming-
ham, and in the Manchester and Leeds. The South-
Westerns and a few others have been sold at reduced
prices. In Banking Shares there has not been any
business done this morning.
BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
(From the Official List.)
3 per Cent. Consols. Annuities gO%%
India Stock
Consols for Account
Exchequer Bills, 110. 134 d
1,0004 ..... ............... ..».....».75 pm.
5004....................... ........... 75 77 pm.
Ditto 5ma11................. . ....... ... 577 pm.
Ditto Advertised —
FOREIGN FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK
Belgian Bonds, 5 per Cent lO 14%
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent.
Mexican Bonds, 1837, 5 per Cent.. ...........
Ditto for the Account3s%
Portuguese Bonds' 5 per Cent.
...
Ditto Converted 45
Spanish Bonds Five per Cent 1840 ........ ...
Spanish Bonds 5 per Cent., from. May," 1841 21%
Ditto, 18-020
Ditto, 18.3 lB%
Ditto Three per Cent. . .....
.......... .
...
Ditto for the Account 334 34
Dutch 234 per Cents...... .....»............
PRICES OF SHARES THIS DAY AT ONE.
EAILWAYS. PAID. PER SHARE.
etirretneham and Gloucester
Caledonian
Chester and Holyhead S
Dublin and Cashel 234 7%4 ... to 834
Eastern Counties ..... . ........ 23
Ditto New Registered SI: 6s. Bcl.. ...... 13%
Ditto Perpetual 5 per eent 135. 4d.... 1
Great Western
Ditto Shares
Lancaster and Carlisle
London and Birmingham. lOO .....«..231
Dit o 1i Shares
London and Blackwall
London and Brighton 6O 48%N .., to
London and Greenwich
London and South Western 41%
... to SO
Ditto Eighths
London and Croydon f.. Ali ...... 171 i
Lynn and Ely l4 . 414
Manchester and Leeds '7o 125
Midland Counties lOO lO6
Newcastle and Darlington Junct. 21
North British S
Northern and Eastern 45
Ditto Scrip.
South Devon
South Eastern and Dover
Ditto New - ,
York and North Midland
Ditto 14 Shares 25
Ditto Selby Scrip
Paris and Orleans
Parisand R0uen............ ............ 20
MANCHESTER STOCK EXCHANGE, SEPT. 6.—There
has been a fair amount of business done, at somewhat
Inter prices:—Barnsley Junction, 3; Huddersfield and
Manchester, 21 ; Lancaster and Preston, 394• Lynn
and Ely, 4 3-16; Manchester and Leeds, Quarters,
11!.8s. ex div.; Manchester and Birmingham, 51;
Sheffield and Manchester, 88; Ditto, Quarters, In;
Trent Valley, 9i-; York and London, 3 9-16; Boulogne
and Amiens, 21.

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(THIS DA Y.)
LONDON, SEPT. 7.—Wind S.W., moderate breeze, and
cloudy. There was a heavy fall of rain in the night.
FALMOUTH, SEPT. 6.—Wind S. W. moderate.—Acrd.
Marie Antionette ' • Ocket, Havannah.
OFF PENZANCE SEPT. s.—Lucy Sharp, Manilla.
ST. Mawizs, SEPT. 3.—Arrd. Prince Albert, Porth-
cawl, for Dordt, having been in contact with a schooner
off the Land's End.

STORNA.WAY, AUG. 29.—Arrd. Lady Hood, APKen.
zie, Miramichi.

BRISTOL, SEPT. s.—Arrd. Brilliant, Pentreath, St.
John's, New Brunswick.
DomEniEs, SEPT. 4.—Arrd. Lowther, Ichaboe.
HULL, SEPT. s.—Ski. Harlequin, Ichaboe ; Maran-
ham, St. John's, New Brunswick.
DEAL, SEPT. 6.—Wind S. to S.W., fresh breeze.—Sld.
Indianeren, Singapore. The Geo. Stevens, of Bluehill,
United States, from Amsterdam to New Orleans, got on
the Goodwin Sands this afternoon, but came off and is at
anchor in the Downs without apparent damage.
LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 6.—Wind S. E. moderate --Acrd.
Springfield, Rey, Quebec. Sld. Stirlingshire, Bombay.
Annabella, R:o Janeiro ; St. Lawrence, Rio Grande ;
LiTATool and Hottingeur, New York; Pekin and Sove-
reign, St. John's, New Brunswick ; Ready Rhino, Hali-
fax ; St. Petersburgh, Boston. Off,Lßelianee (supposed)
Bombay ; Emerdale, Calcutta ; Barque, Alexander.
OFF CAPE CLEAR, SEPT. 6.—Kathleen, Africa.
CLYDE, SEPT. 3.—Sld. Oporto, Bombay ; Tods,
Cape of Good Hope ; St. George, Ichaboe ; Great Bri-
tain, Quebec ; Mersey, Montreal.
KENMARE, SEPT. 4.—Arrd. Chilmark, Ichaboe.
ROTIIESAY, SEPT. 4.—The St. Vincent, Brown, for
Demerara, in standing in for Bogney Point, went ashore,
but is expected off nexo.tithlwithout damage.
BELFAST, SEPT. Liddlidl, Clarke, St. John's,
• - •
New Brunswick.

FENWICIE, SEPT. 3,—The Sarah, Carron, from Liver.
pool to Berwick, got itslackre here thii morning, but has
been assisted off with trifling damage, and will proceed.
LEITH ROADS, SEPT. 4.—Acrd. Copse, Jamaica.
ICHABOE.—Arrd. previous to June 24 :—David, Espe-
rance, John Scott, Susan Crisp, Amicus, Gambia,
Toronto, Ida, Rival, and Margaret. Sld. June 24 :
Thalia and Helen Nichol. To sail next day :—Tulloch
Castle, and Sylvia, Hooks.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
WESTERN MEETING AT AYR.—WEDNESDAY.
The Produce Stakes of 50 sovs. each, 20 ft. Two miles.
(3 Subs.)
Mr. Alexander's Archeress, Bst, walked over.
Produce Stakes of 50 sovs. each, 20 ft. Three quarters
of a mile. (3 Subs.)
Sir J. Boswell's John Herris, by Galewood, walked over.
The Ayr Gold Cup of 100 guineas: Two miles.
Mr. Ramsay's the Shadow, aged (H. Robinson) 1
Mr. Merry's Armytage, 4 yrs 2
Mr. Meiklam's Best-of-Three, 3 yrs bolted
Won by half a length.
Free Handicap of 10 sovs. each, h ft, with 25 added.
One mile and a half. (6 Subs.)
Lord Eglinton's Brevity, 4 yrs Bst (J. Howlett) 1
Mr. Merry's Cable, 5 yrs, Bst 71b
Mr. Robertson's Arnagill, 6 yrs, Bst, 51b
Mr. Ramsay's Whistle Binkie, 5 yrs, Bst 121 b 4
Won easy.
Plate of 501. ; for three years old, 7st 5113 ; four years,
Bst 71b ; five years, 9st llb ; six years and aged, 9st 41b.
Heats, two miles.
Mr. Ramsay's The Shadow, aged...(H. Robinson) 1 1
Lord Eglinton's Jamie Forest, aged 2 dr
Won cleverly.
WARWICK RACES.
In our report of the Castle Park Stakes, on Thurs-
day, Sir Charles Cockerell's Aurungzebe was incorrectly
returned as the winning horse, instead of Mr. Bristow's
Freystrop.