The Sun.
London, England, 1829-12-02 00:00:00

LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 2, 1829.

INCREASE OF GIN-SHOPS.

The attention of the Middlesex Magistrates has
been called to the demoralizing consequences likely
to ensue to the middling andlower classes, from the
alarming increase of gin-shops in every direction in
and around the metropolis, by the conversion of
what u‘ed to be quiet respectable public-houses,
where the labouring population could find the ac-
commodation of a tap-room or parlour, in which to
take the meals or refreshment they might require,
into flaring dram-shops, having no accommodation
for persons to sit down, and vt here the only allure-
ment held out was the promise of " cheap gin."—
The subject was brought under the notice of the
Court by Mr. Beaumont and Mr. Orme, when the
following resolutions; were adopted and ordered to
-be printed, and generally circulated among the ma-
gistracy of the county. The resolutions are intro•
duced by the following circular:—

" Sersions-louse for Middlesex, Clerkenwell-
green, Nov. 25, 1829. _ _ _

" Stn,--By direction of the Quarter Sessien of
the Peace held for this county on the 29th ult., I
herewith transmit -you a copy of the resolutions
then come to by the Court, relative to the granting
licences to victuallers,.

I have the honour to be, &e.
(Signet!) " H. C. SELBY,
" Clerk of the Peace."

" Middlesex.—At the General Quarter Ses-
sions of the Peace of our Lord the King, holden in
and for the county of Middlesex, at the Sessions-
house for the said county, by adjournment, on
Thursday, the 29th day of October, in the 10th
year of our Sovereign Lord, George IV., by the
grace of God, &c., before Francis Const, William
Ballantine, Samuel Purkis, William Flower, Esqrs.,
and others their fellows, Justices of our said Lord
the King, assigned to keep the peace in the county
aforesaid, and also to hear and determine divers fe-
lonies, misdemeanours, and other trespasses com-
mitted in the same county;
" The Court, taking into consideration the in-
creasing use of spirituous liquors among the inferior
ranks of people of both sexes within their jurisdic-
tion, so destructive to their healths and morals; and
attributing it in a great measure to the facility and
privity by which these liquors may be obtained
through the means of houses licensed to sell beer,
but which are appropriated either solely to the pur-
pose of retailing spirits, or have rooms fitted up for
this use only, that communicate immediately with
the street, or with some court or alley adjoining to
it ; and it appearing to the Court' that the establish-
ment of such shops by licensed victuallers is a vio-
lation of the express provisions of the statute the
16th Geo. 11. cap. 8, sec.lo; and the 17th Geo. 11.
cap. 17, sec. 18, which were pasked for the purpose
of correcting this very evil ;
" This Court do therefore most earnestly re-
commend to the Justices, who may attend in their
several divisions of this county at the general !kens-
ing meetings, not to license any publican who shall
be found to have obtained a beer license as a mere
covert or pretext for obtaining a spirit licence, nor
anv person who cannot prove to, their satisfaction
(if required) that he has sold in his house, during
the preceding year, a reasonable quantity of malt
liquor, respect being had to its size and situation,
and that he has a public tap-room in front of his
house fitted ❑p and frequented for this purpose.
"' Resolved, that the above resolutions be printed;
and a copy sent to every Magi' trace of this county ;
and that theTespective high constables of this county
do cause a copy to be delivered to each victualler
within their several divisions.

" ' Resolved also, that a copy of the above reso-
lutions be sent to the Magistrates of the city of
London, of the city and liberty of Westminster, and
of the liberty of the Tower of London, and that
they be requested to co-operate therein.
" ' By the Court,
(Signed) " SELBY.' "

rienced some improvement,i)oth in the demand and in tlu
prices, on account of the orders smt to France being sent
back unexecuted in consequence of the high prices ; tin
purchases here were in consequence about 150 puncheon-
Brandy. Geneva continuer neglected. The deliveries of
Rum last week exceed 1,000 puncheons, of which about
690 are reported for export; tine-half of the latter are for
the Government contract, of which altogether about 500
or CoO are sent down tire river ; the whale of the Rum it
furnished from the stock here.

HEMP, FLAX, AND TALLOW.—Tha Tallow Market hab
become very dull since it was ascertained that all the late
ships were leaving Petersburgh with every probability of
getting off before the winter sets in. Hemp and Flax are
rather higher. The letters from St. Petersburgh are dated
14th ult. ; Tallow 90s. a 925. ; Exchange 10Id. ; nothing
done. The frost had returned, but all the vessels would
get away. To-day 13 ships are arrived in the river, with
nearly 7,000 casks of Tallow. -
Carrox.—The Cotton Market is firm at the late ad-
vance. The sales are not so extensive as anticipated;
there is, however, a steady demand, and a firm Market.
By public sale 'this day 174 bags damaged Madras Cotton,
so inferior in quality that they form no criterion of Market
prices.

TOBACCO.—Iu the month ending there has been a good
demand for home consumption, but•leafy and stemmed have
given way id. per pound. " As good and fine sorts are
scarce, they Have maintained their value. There is a great
anxiety on the part of the holders to make sales. Fut
Inland few purchases have been made, the prices demanded
being too high. In stalks little has been done, and prices
are lower. Several parcels are in the market, at 16/. per
cwt.

Isnamo.—There is rather more doing in this Market
since the favourable report of the public sues at Liverpool ;
there is no variation in the priees. The 91 rerons Guate-
mala Indigo sold to-day at full prices.
SPICES.—The inquiries after Pepper continue, but no
actual sales to any extent are reported.
OlLS.—There is a steady business doing in common
Oils ; prices unvaried. Sperm is rather higher.
RICE.—By public sale last week 1,060 bags good white
Bengal Rice, Patna kind sold 12s. a 12s. 6d., being rather
under the Market prices, middling Bengal 10s. 6d. a 1 le.
SALTrETRE.-Saltpetre has given way 6d., and the
Market is very dull at the reduction.
Faurr.—We stated on Tuesday last the revival in the
demand for Fruit, and the advance of Ir. a 2s. in the
prices ; large purchases were reported, Valentia Raisins
475., Red Smyrna Raisins new at 41s. new Figs 455. a
505., new Currants are reported in large pareels at
llors.—There is rather more doing in Flops, but only
the finest samples of new are picked out generally, 61. a
71. 10s.

ASIIES.-Ashes are held with firmness at an advance ;
few sales are however, reported. _ _

Szt.x.—There is no alteration in the Silk trade; the
Market continues very dull. There has been some interest
excited respecting the first silk sale at Liverpool ; it was
well attended by the trade from Blanchester, Macclesfield,
&c. The following is the result of the tale; it went off
rather higher than the late India House sale prices :

♦VERACE or LIVERPOOL SILK SALE, NOV. 27.
Bengal Novie.
B. d. a. d. a. d.
Radnagore lO 1 a 11 3 average, 10 7
Bauleih
Cosimbuzar
Italian.

s. d. s. d.
Good Friul1...
Discharged Silk Waste
Cocnixrat.—Several rather large parcels have been
sold ; one contract is for 50 serous out of a stock of 1,700 ;
the price did not transpire, but it is reported to be 3d. to
6d. advance on the late lowest price.
lassu PaovisxoNs.—There is little alteration in Beef
and Pork. Butters are very dull. Bacon is heavy, and
rather.' • ' in to a r4x4tqion in price.
con'si&red nominal, on account
of the co' meat of the sale. This day the. East
India House Sale commenced :—l3olicas, in quarter chests,
Is. 6d. ; half, Is. 6.p. a Is. 6 d. ; large, Is. serl. a
Is. ; being a shade higher than last sale. The Coo-
gone commence to-morrow.
MINING INTELLIGENCE.—SaIes at Redruth last week
—Quantity of Copper Ore sold 3,471 tons; average pro-
duce 8. Quantity of fine Copper ?SO tons. Amount. of
sale, 20,3691. 7s. Average Standard, 1061. 16s.

COUNTRY CORN MARKETS DURING THE WEEK.