The Sun.
London, England, 1818-12-21 00:00:00

PROVINCIAL JOURNALS;

We find that we were mistaken in stating, on
Monday last, that, in consequence of . the death
of one of the proprietors of The Leeds Intelli7
gencer; that Paper had wholly devolved into new
hands, as we understand that the property in question
remains in the same family, and has only parted
with its former Editor. That Editor, it seems,
is about to found a Journal of his own. We re-
gret the separation that has taken place on this
occasion, as we often had occasion to admire his
talents, and to approve of his political conduct.
But we repeat our satisfaction in bearing that the
augmented opulence and extensive population of
the respectable town 'of LEEDS %via admit •of a
third Journal ; mid if a coalition between the par-
ties is no longer practicable, we trust to see The
Intelligeneer conducted upon the same loyal prin-
ciples, and that it will at least co-operate with
the projected publication in counteracting the
baneful efforts of a Jacobinical Rival, that seems
chiefly to delight in the excitement and diffision
of discontent.

FOR THE SUN.

CAST IRON.

MR. EDITOR,-Your Paper of the 17th inst.
speaks of great works executed in CAST IRON,
will you favour an Enquirer with the " Recipe"
to prevent the rust. Is it Paint ? Will that
suffice

v. Y. Y.
** Some of our numerous Readers will pro-
bably answer our Correspondent's enquiry.

THE MARKLTS.

CORN EXCIIASGE, Dec. '2 1 .

Our Market was well supplied with Wheat this
morning from Essex, Kent. and Suffolk, exclu-
sive of a very considerable quantity that remained
over from last week's arrivals from the above
Counties, besides large arrivals from Abroao, and
having but little demand, the sales were excee&
ingly heavy at a decline of 2s. per quarter from
last Monday's prices. Fine English Barley is Is.
per qUarter cheaper, but the inferior qualities
could not be got off at 2s. per quarter under the
prices of this day week. Beans, Pease, and Oats,
are 2s. per quarter lower.

IMPORTATIONS LAST wer.K.
English. Foreign.
4,053 .... 23,200
.. 9,840 - 17,927
10,560 15,863

Wheat
Barley
Oats

SMITHFIELD, DEC. 21.

Our Market was abundantly supplied with fine Beasts this
morning, and Beef was cheaper than last week, and the sales
good. The show of Sheep was not over large, but business
was uncommon brisk, and prices dearer than on Friday. Pork
was cheaper, and Veal dearer.—The trade in the Hay Market
still continues doll, and last Friday's prices for fine samples
of Hay were with difficulty obtained. Clover has drooped in
price. and not much business doing. Straw was somewhat
brisk in sale, and last week's prices were fully obtained.—
The annexed is a correct statement of the Numbers and Prices
at market :

(To sink the Offal ; per Stone of 811)s.)
Beef 4s. Od. to ss. 4d. I Veal 5s Gd. to 7s. 0.1.
>lutton .. ss. Od. to 6s, 4d. Pork ss. Od. to Gs. Bd.

CATTLE AT MARKET.
Beasts 3lOO I Sheep and Lambs —.13,500
Calves

HAY AND STRAW PER LOAD.
Hay.... 45 00to £8 00( Clover..,C6 0 oto £9 0 0
Straw C 2 10 0 to,C3 0 0

HOP INTELLIGENCE.

WORCESTER, Dec. 18.—On Saturday 180 pockets were
weighed ; the prices averaged .55. per cwt. Advance.
SOUTHWARK, DEC. 14.—We have a very quiet hop track,
without any alteration in our prices. It is ascertained beyond
doubt that the duty is 198,9761. 2s. 4id.