The Sun.
London, England, 1827-02-28 00:00:00

THE MARKETS.

(From the London New Price Current of Tuesday.)
SUGAR.—The demand for Muscovades last Week was kilguid;
the market was heavy, and in one or two instances prices were
shade lower, no general reduction could, however, be stated.—
The report from the West India Warehouses is again favourable
fur the sugar market; the deliveries exceed the corresponding
week of last year by above 700 casks, the stock is now 4,000
casks less than at the corresponding period of 1826, yet the
market continued uncommonly heavy all day, and the purchases
did not exceed 250 casks.—We cannot quote any general
decline in the prices. In the refined trade last week there was
great heaviness, and genetally the prices were fully Is. lower; but
many of the holders would not press sales on account of the
limited stock. The purchases by the grocers, for home eon-
suption, are very limited. Molasses heavy. 'there is au in-
creased demand for low goods for shipping this morning, the
holders are more firm, and purchases cannot be made on so loui
terms as last week. In fine goods or Molasses there is no altera-
tion. In Foreign Sugars do purchases were reported ; the 4,000
bags Mauritius went off freely last Week at full prices. The Siam
Sugars also fully supported the late prices.
COFFER.—The Foreign Coffee fell Is. per cwt. last ivE,ell ; St.
Domingo, fair quality, 48s. a 48s. 6d. ; fine ordinary Brazil 49a.;
British Plantation Coffee .is very heavy, but no sales to any ex-
tent, at a reduction, have been reported. The public sale this
forenoon, 342 bags Brasil, sold with briskness, all damaged, let.
class 445. a 455. 6d. ; and by private contract 200 lir s Brazil,
good ord. 48s. ; fair quality, St. Domingo, 48s.
HEMP, FLAX, AND TALLOW.—The accounts from St. Peters-
burgh state the price of Tallow had fallen to 98s.exchange 10d.
In Hemp or Flax there were considerable transactions. The
Tallow market here has become heavy, particularly yesterday,
when there appeared large sellers at the quoted price, and some
bargains were reported 3d. lower. The holders of Flax are watch-
ing for the revival of the manufactures with much interest, as
the import of Flax, Tow, &c., last year was 33,400 tons, or
19,000 tons less than the previous year. In Hemp, little varia-
tion. For delivery—Tallow, March and April delivery, 38s. per
cwt. ; August shipments 375. 9d. per cwt. ; Hemp, shipment
ou or before 31st August, 381. 10s. per ton.
bust' PROVISIONS—Beef and Pork are still heavy in sale, but
the prices are little varied. Bacor. rather more inquired after.
Butters, which are in great request, and Bs. or 10s. higher last
week, have again become heavy, on account of the return of mild
weather.
Rem, BRANDY, AND HoLLANns—The purchases of Rum
lately are quite inconsiderable ; the market prices are without
alteration. Brandy, continues heavy. In Geneva there is no
alteration.

COTTON.-The purchases of Cotton last week were more con-
siderable than usual ; they were nearly 2,000 bags, at full prices.
SILK.-The Silk sale has closed at the India House ; the ave-
rage advance on the last sale is about 2s. per lb. ; the quality of
the Silk was uncommonly good.
TEA.—There is a considerable demand for low Congous, at id.
advance, and for the better kinds there is also more inquiry;
Twankays remain dull, and Boheas at a small discount.
INDIGO.—There is little doing in Indigo, but the holders are
firm. _ _ _ _

Extract of a letter from Glasgow, dated the 24th instant :
" The demand for Rum has been better, and some sales effected
of Jamaica at 3s. a 3s. 2d. for 0. P., and of Leeward Island at
2s. sd. for proof, per imperial gallon.—A public sale of East
India goods was attempted yesterday, consisting of Rice, Mocha
Coffee, Cassia 1)7-lea, Galls, Safflower, and Gum Arabic : but of
the whole, only ':_a following were sold :-250 bags Rice at 17s.
6d. a 155.; 10 bales Mocha Coffee at 107 s. a 117 s. ; 30 chests
Cassia Lignea at 113 s. a 120 s. ; 4 bales Safflower at 995. a 10Ss.
The demand for Cotton still continues limited, and the prices of
last week were barely supported."

CORN-EXCHANGE.—(THIS DAY.)
The boisterous state of the weather has prevented much Corn
from coming in this week, the report of arrivals is consequently
small. The trade for every article remains without any alteration
from the terms of Monday, as very few buyers were in attendance.
Flour continues to meet more freedom in sale than of late.

ARRIVALS.
I Wheat. Barley. Oats. Flour.
English l,lOO qrs. 3,210 qrs. 900qrs. 3,3soecks.
Irish - -
Foreian - 110

FIGHTS AT ANDOVER,
BETWEEN DICK CURTIS AND BARNEY AARON, AND
YOUNG DUTCH SAM AND GYPSEY COOPER•

These fights took place yesterday in a field behind the Queen
Charlotte public-house, within a mile of Andover, in the county
of Hants, and on the opposite side of the road to the ground on
which Torn Spring and Bill Neate decided their differences in
1823. It is due to the inhabitants of Andover, and of the sur-
rounding neighbourhood, to state, that on this occasion their
conduct has been of the most liberal description. As according
to the articles the men were to fight on a stage, every assistance
and encouragement were promised, and that promise was gene-
rously fulfilled. An excellent and substiaitial 24-feet stage was
created. The platform was upwards of six feet from the ground,
and was surrounded by a double row of rails, the upper one being
four feet from the boards. This was done free of all expence to
the backers of the men ; and in addition to this, upwards of 50
waggons were sent in to form the outer ring, by the surrounding
farmers ; the whole of which were given up to the men and the
waggon train, the latter agreeing to give a portioa of their profit
for the benefit of the former. The receipts of a gate were like-
wise set apart for the advantage of the combatants, and were col-
lected by their own friends ; so that upon the whole the prelimi-
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recollection of the infringements on his domestic comfort by Young
DulttchapSpeaamts,
to gratify his revenge on the offender ; and did,
as we stated on
Monday, make a cowardly attack on him and his companion
Curtis on Friday night last, between Hartford Bridge and the
Phoenix Inn. Fortunately, however, both men escaped without
injury. Dick's weight, as near as we could collect, was nine
stone, while that of Aaron was nine stone ten pounds. The
weight of Cooper was ten stone twelve pounds, and that of Sam,
ten stone eight pounds. Cooper is 28 years of age, and Dutch
Sam 20.
Shortly before one o'clock the men left Andover in post-chaises
and proceeded forthwith to the ground, where they were received
by their friends with loud cheers. For the accommodation of the
umpires and referee, a waggon was drawn up close alongside of
the stage, in which a convenient seat was placed ; and the "m-
-pires and referee for the first fight having been chosen, notice was
given to the men to prepare for action.
DICK CURTIS AND BARNEY AARON.
The summons was soon obeyed ; and the Jew, attended by
Jem Ward and Mr. Nathan, forthwith mounted the stage
amidst loud cheers. Dick was close at his heels, accompanied
by Ben Burns and Josh Hudson ; and having shaken hands
with the usual good will, they proceeded to peel, Barney de-
claring that he felt as little fear, as if he was only
going to breakfast. Dick made no vaunting remark, but
quietly took off his superfluous dress. The toss was won by Jem
Ward ; but this was of little advantage, and that little he left to
Dick, by placing his own man with his face to the wind. The
condition of both men seemed to be of the first order. Uick was
as fine as a race-horse, and as he said hiraself, was never better in
his life. Barney was equally well, but his frame skewed more of
muscular strength than Dick's, which presented a perfect model of
symmetry and grace. The superiority of Barney's weight was
also pretty obvious, and many were induced to think that the
difference between them was greater than hid been acknowledged.
At the moment of setting too, the odds were 6 to 4on Dick,
with a general call for two to one, but no layers.

THE FIGHT.
Round 1. The attitudes of both men were beautiful. Dick
fixed his eye on his man with a piercing glance, watching for an
opening ; but Barney was on the alert, covered his points well,
and seemed to be perfectly aware of Dick's tactics. Dick evi-
dently wished to draw Barney to commence ; but it would not
do—Barney was cautious, and thus they stood before each other,
without shifting their guards, for eleven minutes. At last Dick
gradually retreated to the corner of the stage, followed by Barney,
who was equally ready to take advantage of an opening. Barney
at last broke ground, plunged in upon Dick, and caught him left
and right on the nob. Dick made a slight counter, when Barney
Lcaught him round the neck close by the rails ; Dick turned round