The Sun.
London, England, 1845-12-27 00:00:00

reduce their prices. Cocoa Nut has been in fair request'
Holders of Olive Oil manifest firmness. The trade have bee,
inclined to operate, and several parcels have been disposedo.
In Southern Oil the operations have been upon a more eV
•tended scale, but not at better prices. Holders of Cod 114"
cepting 261 to 261 10s, occasioned several parcels to be dit
posed of. Seal Oil is still little wanted ; prices are glue'
under those last year at this time. The market far Speo
has a dull appearance.
TALLOW.—Prices have not ruled so low for Russian el
the spot since Friday last ; there has, however, been a gm,
demand from the town and country trade. For delivery I,°.
January prices are firm at 425, and for February and Marc:
at 42s 3d to 42s 6d per cwt. Home made Tallow is in better
supply, and 42s to 42s 6d per cwt are the rates taken, nett
cash ; but a good demand has been experienced. 'Other de'
scriptions have been sold to a fair extent at previous rates.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE:
ANDOVER, DEC. 25.—The inhabitants of this tewn
were greatly alarmed and aroused from their beds by tie
ringing of the fire-belie and numerous cries of fire 11;
the streets—the sky being in one lurid glare—at sumo
half-past eleven last nigfit—Christmas-eve—it haring
been discovered that Mr. Thomas iEeard Mortimer's ef:
tensive tanning premises, at the botom of Church-I'io
were in flames, and before even the engines could beg 7
to the place, the sheds, filled with hate Led or prepare
bark, weie in a blaze, and burning with fearful rapidity'
threatening destruction to the surrounding peighbouri
hood and the recently-built beautiful church. Tvg:
the parish engines, and one belonging to the Suti
office, were quickly got to play, the gentry and inter
bitants assisting in working the same. Plenty of N'en'es
being dear, ;the flames were checked for several hotlr;
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but finding them (the flames) gaining on the engine`
already there, it was thought advisable to send for umr'.
help. Post-horses were dispatched about two o'clock
the morning to Whitchurch (seven miles from Andover)'
for their engine, but the authorities there refused it being
sent. The post-boys had therefore to proceed 011,4.°
Winchester, when instantly from thence a large eng',ll;
was dispatched, reaching the scene of destruction in 11'
short space of one hour. from Winchester (fourteen
miles), arriving at about four o'clock. The flames s°
raging with violence, it, together with the other three
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engines, being well supplied with water and plenty'
ready assistance to work the same, preserved the i`c°,,
large stacks of bark within three yards of the exisone
conflagration.
Though the danger is allayed, the fire is still raging
(,ten o'clock A.m.). the materials being of such a burning
nature, and in so large a bulk, it will be some tim4 erg
the danger entirely ceases. Half the town are at tllO
hour rendering valuable and praiseworthy assistance'
filling waggons and carts, and removing such propel,
as has been saved or only partly burnt.
At least 500 tons of bark, with a large number h
hides, are entirely destroyed, and many others Intr,it
damaged ; the two buildings burnt to the ground, With
all they contained ; also a considerable part of two largo
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stacks of bark within a few yards of those dearer'
much damaged. It was with great difficult
they were saved from being entirely consume;
being on fire many times, even up to eight o'cic'et
this morning. The bark destroyed was of the bess
quality, worth at least 7/. per ton; therefore, the log
may fairly be computed at 4,0001., including buildingcl
and skins destroyed, with the bark entirely consume
and damaged.
Mr. Mortimer, it is stated, is insured; the buildings
and their contents for 1,2001.. and the other portion
stock and premises for 10,0001.; therefore the loss vo"
fall on the insurance company.
The general opinion is, the sheds were setron fire It:
some vile incendiary, as the thatch was set on fire
side the buildings which projected into a lane running by
it
the premises, and approachable without going throng
the gates belonging to the same.

POOLE.—We regret to announce that intelligelleu
has been received of the loss of the barque Reaper, Segloi
men master, belonging to Messrs. J. F. and C. Selby.3b
this port. The Reaper sailed from Quebec, laden v_i!,4,
timber, from Poole, early in November, and on the feat;
was driven on shore near Ville Vaehes, in the river 7:0
Laurence, where she was sold for the benefit of
underwriters. We are happy to add that the master I"'
crew were saved.— Sherborne Journal.
Nothing could be better devised than Nicoll's Ile,:
gistered Paletot to suit the ever-varied nature of our Oil;
forming, as it now does, net only the sin. qua nolt<
railway traveller, but is equally so adapted for any.geniftMA
taking out-door exercise. It may be said distinctly tolijf
the costume of the nineteenth century, if that is
called marked which is only conspicuous for an unpretenn,
and graceful bearer, the wearer feeling se much at Mr
Certainly as an over-coat it is patronised highly, and is (1
a general public favourite, being so peculiarly English,
avoiding all foreign extravagance of style. It must b. .4
knowledged as a vast improvement over the old great 7,,
associated in our remembrance with an uncemfortabls trio
tion of tight buttonings, which, from its very ehussa
defeated its object, the warmth of the person, as interfor
he,
with this proper circulation of the blood. The principal "rs
are black, blue, brown, and olive ; also the clerical ,ti
of
called Oxford, and can be had of the patentees, or on!Yter
the most respectable clothiers out of London. Every Willitb
paletot is three guineas, and is stampted in the lining yin.
the words, " Registered 6 and 7 Vic., sap. 65. H. J. and
Nicoll, 114, Regent-street, London.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.—The present is hallowed
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the interchange of gifts as remembrances of the donorf►,v..
tokens of their esteem for the receivers. The most air
priate present becomes the first subject of considersto;ry
merely useful one can afford no evidence of taste, while ,e;r:t•
sent possessing no claims to utility, shows a want of jadze,- be
To combine these requisites, a more fitting souvenir
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LORD LYTTLETON AND HIS TENANTS.---81E..„,—
nira
RAM, WEDNESDAY EVENING.—We have been informed
upon good authority, that Lord Lyttleton, whose estate,
are in this district, has sent circulars to his tenants, s's
tinning them against disposing of their corn at iiijarile
prices, and ()tiering such accommodation as Insirrba
necessary to enable them to hold their stocks.
Noble Lord says that the present reduced price of wbeat
is the result of the recent political changes, but tb
te
prices are certain to go up again ; and if his Wanly
cannot pay their rents now due, they have only to aPPtio
to his agent, and time will be afforded to enable there
retain their corn until the markets resume their forts,
stability. From the course thus pursued by his C-1°,14
ship, it would appear that he does not anticipate
material alteration in the corn-laws. On the control
his circular would seem to indicate directly the revers:o
DISTRESSING SHIPWRECKS.— During the lattbe
part of last week and the early part of the present, 'vej
whole of the north and south coasts of Devon
Cornwall have been visited by the severest gales. We wpci,es
atLaunceston on Monday and heard ofseveral ships're o
on the north coast of Cornwall, but the distance 1)0°1
considerable we could get no particulars beyond the f!ince
that a vessel bad gone to pieces near Bude, and that til;;„
hands had perished ; and also that a vessel called 1";
Royal. Eagle, of Milford, bound to Cardiff, with a e3rg
of oats, was driven a shore near New Quay, and seven
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hands drowned. The gale on Monday night was one "
the severest character. The Cornish north mail CO-
not make head against it at all, and it came into Il.;
ceston an hour and more behind its time.—Pirg°
Journal.
LIVES OF • THE QUEENS OF ENGLAND: 4kt till:
season a more acceptable literary present, especially for 14'
young, could hardly be chosen than Miss Stricklandaill;
structive volumes, " The Lives of the Queens of Englitliv
A contemporary justly observes, "In this elegant eforlOhyA
;
have everything connected with the biographies of t
Sovereigns, and every species of anecdote relating to tbel_
Courts; and in this part of the subject, a very important
Miss Strickland evinces great learning, research, judgath
11 and taste. In this branch of the work it assumes a ""t
character, and, without losing its qualities of amusen3eu '
it becomes of historical and even moral importance, by 0,.41r.
veying to us striking ind correct portraits of the mallne—;
habits, connexions, religion, and morals, as well as of ~,
feelings and pastimes of our ancestors. Miss Stricklasut
work is one of the highest merit and of permanent interes '
as well as of pleasurable reading."

BIRTHS.
On the 26th inst , at Streatham, the lady of B. Drew, Esti"
of a daughter.
On the 28d inst., at Clapham-common, the lady ofJobil
C. Andreae, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 25th inst., in Harrington-square, the lady of IV'
H. Wyatt, Esq., of a daughter-
On the 25th inst., in Upper Harley-street, the lady of S'
Von Glehn, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 25th inst., in Albion road, Stoke Newington, lgt.
James R. Scott, of a daughter.
On Christmas-day, in Suffullz-place, Lower Islington, the
wife of Mr. Brown, surgeon, of a son. A
On Christmas-day, Mrs. Oriel, of Alfred-place, Bei:for--
square, of a daughter.
On the 25th inst., at Taliaris-park, Camarthenshire, the
lady of William Peel, Esq., of a daughter.

MARRIED.
of
On the 24th inst., at Weodover, Mr. Thomas Stedman,
Godalming, to Catherine Susannah Bridgens, late of Hattielli

On the 31st of October, at Calcutta, of cholera, after a fel
hours illness, William Campbell, Esq., of the firm of CanlP,l
hell, Anderson, Dallas, and Co., of Calcutta, Madras, aU
Bombay, in his 37th year.
On the 21st inst., at Torquay, Phoebe, eldest daughter of
the Rev. Thomas 13owdler, M.A.
On the 23d inst , at Thorp Perrow, the infant son of Mai`
W. V. Milbank, Esq.
On the 24th inst., Anne Eliza, daughter of the late EdWard
Hilliard, Esq., of Cowley House, Middh sex.
On the 25th inst., in the London Dock, Mrs. S. Veargott.
- On the 25th inst., in Acre lane, Clapham, J. E. Spicer,
' Esq.'
On the 17th ult. at Quebec, Lieutenant Henry Michael
.Fleming Stirke, of the 11th Foot.
On the 15th inst., at Brighton, Mary, eldest daughter of
the late Rev. Robert Outlaws, Rector of Longford, Salop.
On the 19th inst., at Stanniore, Mr. C. Pegler.
On the 21st inst., in Haydon-square, Minories. Mr. Colefl
Solomon, aged 73.•

7.M:
: tea atitt Pui,liskied by 1..1)0 YUUNG,e,
I\o. 11-2, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office No. 11
Strand, in the Precinct of the_Savoy, h 2 th. County
3Liddlecez, Saturday, December 27, 1546.