The Sun.
London, England, 1827-09-13 00:00:00

GAME.

We hear from the neighbourhood of Andover that Co-
lonel P. Hawker killed and bagged 214 head of game in
three days' shooting, viz.:-102 partridges and a hare on
the Ist ; 50 partridges and 2 hares on the 3d ; and (after
resting the 4th and sth) 56 partridges and S hares on the
6th. He had only two old dogs (though plenty of markers),
and never started any morning till after nine o'clock. He
had to contest with wild birds and an easterly 'wind, and
consequently a bad scent. This is by far the greatest
shooting on record in that county, and mat perhaps not
be surpassed this year, even in the abundant counties of
Norfolk and Suffolk.

CRAM) SAILING MATCH, IN HONOUR OF HIS ROYAL
HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF CLARENCE.-The superb Silver
Cup and Cover, given by the Thames Yacht Club, in ho-
nour of his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, Patron
of the Club, will he sailed for on Thursday, the 27th inst.,
from Black wall to Gravesend, and back to Blackwall.

PROGRESS OF THE KING OF FRANCE.

His Majesty left Douay at nine in the morn-
ing. At his departure the Municipal Body,
accompanied by the National Guard, presented
their homage. His Majesty, as well as the prin-
cipal Officers who attended him, were on horse-
back. He was escorted by the National Guard,
mounted, and by a detachment of Chasseurs.
On arriving at Lille, the Mayor, Count De
Muyssard, accompanied by the Municipal Body,
addressed his Majesty to the following effect, on
presenting him with the keys of the town, under
a pavilion. The acclamations of the crowd were
so loud, that the Mayor found considerable dif-
ficulty in rendering himself audible.
" SIRE—Your good city of Lille recollects, with grati-
tude, that a Bourbon, your ancestor, has placed it for ever
under the dominion of the Lilies.

" To perpetuate the memory of this happy event, our
ancestors erected in honour of Louis-le-Grand, the triumphal
arch which embellishes the entrance to this city.
" In the rear of this monument, a population, faithful,
and always devoted to your glorious dynasty, awaits,. with
impatience, the arrival of their august and well-beloved
Monarch.

" Your presence, Sire, will soon give accomplishment to
the wishes of the numerous inhabitants of this great City.
Let me entreat your Majesty to permit me to present, on
their part, the keys, together with the homage of our re-
spect, our love, and devotion."

The King answered—
" I accept the keys which you present to me. I shall
restore them at my departure with equal confidence.
" Assure the inhabitants of Lille, that I feel happy in
being within their walls. I know they have hearts truly.
French, because they are attached to the Monarchy. I
have no ddubt of finding in them fidelity, constancy, and
courage, under all circumstances."
A discharge of artillery announced his Ma-
jesty's entry into the city. He alighted at the
hotel of the Prefecture amidst acclamations from

the people, who pressed upon him in all direc-
tions. He was presented with a basket of flowers
from some young ladies, and after a few moments'
repose, received the different Public Authorities.

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city of Lille has filled all its inhabitants with joy. This
memorable day shall be numbered among our festivals, as
one of the most fortunate of days. The Municipal Coun-
cil, Sire, are eager to lay at your feet the expression of
their sentiments. They supplicate you bountifully to ac-
cept the homage of their respect, and the vows, they offer
up for the prosperity and continuance of your Majesty's
reign."

The King answered—
I thank you for these sentiments, and likewise for the
zeal with which you have disckurged the duties entrusted
to yos. If the town of Lille feels happy in having me
within its wells for a short time, I can assure you that my
heart shares in the same sentiment. Tell those over whom
you preside, that I shall always bear in mind the reception
they have given me, and that I count upon their fidelity
and attachment."

His Majesty returned answers equally gra-
cious to the Addressee of the Civil Tribunal, the
Tribunal of Commerce, and the Chamber of
Commerce.

In reply to the Address from the • Mayor of
Dunkerque, his Majesty said—
" I shall arrive at Dunkerque in good time, and shall
remain there as long as I can. It will give me the highest
gratification to revisit that city. It is now fifty-two
years since I was there."

After visiting the Hotel-de-Ville, and some
manufactories, his Majesty, about nine, pro-
ceeded to the Concert Room, accompanied by
the Mayor. Having conversed for a short time
with some of the ladies, he took his seat in an
arm chair, Ind seemed much pleased. Having
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eaxnt hour
nlor: his Majesty retired amidst
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the acclamations of the company.
ing his Majesty proceeded
on foot to hear mass at the church of St. Andre.

The Bw-badoes Globe of the 16th of July
contains the following tantalizing paragraph :—." Just as
our Paper was preparing for press, which would have con-
tained a correspondence of a very delicate nature between
some individuals of high rank in this community, the same
was requested to be withheld for the present from the
public eye,---a circumstance, greatly as we have been incon-
venienced by, we nevertheless feel pleasure in."

STURMINSTER, DORSET, SEPT. 10.---The
grass on the fine rich grazing lands in this parish and the
neighbouring parts of the Vale of Blackmoor, is far more
abundant than is general at this season, and the graziers are
doing extremely well, finding a ready demand for their fat
cattle, at high prices. There is some flax growing thie
year. at Stalbridge, on the lands of Alr. Cree and Lord
Anglesea, and the crop is said to be large and good. Po-
tatots are very cheap, a bag of two cwt. being sold in thi,
place for Ss. ; but this low price itt rather the effect of th(
extreme poverty of the growers,
and the necessity of their
selling to pay.the rent, than the abundam.e of the crop.—
Thepri„ required of the poor for potatoe land is still very
extortionate. The price per perch being is., the produc,
of which is selling for 2s, leaving only lc for seed and la-
hour;—A, new road from this place to Biandford has heel
just completed, Which extending also on the other side to
Sherborne and Wincanton, is a great improvement to thi,
part pf the country, in which if good a road has never
beenknown before.