FREE MART FAIR.—This annual nuisance commenced on Monday night at twelve o'clock, being proclaimed by the customary ceremonial of hanging out the glove at the Town Hall, Portsmouth. Tuesday and Wednesday being Petersfield fair, a number of shows, caravans, &c., did not arrive until Thursday; but on the evening of that day the fair, extending down High-street, covering the parade, and even incroaching upon St. Mary's-street, assumed a very imposing appearance, and was immensely crowded. Several "Vauxhalls," as they are termed, were brilliantly illuminated namely, Crawford's, St. Mary's-street; Rutledge's Crown Rooms, Pembroke-street; Smith's. High-street; and Antill's, Oyster-street. "Bowers" were also in great request, at the Messrs. English and Bishop, in Oyster-street. Some excellent bands were in attendance. In addition to the above, convivial meetings will be held during the fair, together with dances, &c., at almost every Tavern in the neighbourhood.—At the outset we termed this fair an annual nuisance, and we feel no disposition to retreat. That a host of strangers should be called together in one town for fourteen days, to the great hindrance of customary business and injury of resident tradesmen who have to pay heavy rents and taxes and support their poor, is intolerable. We rejoice in every reasonable opportunity afforded to the humbler classes for enjoyment; but to suppose that their means, either in reference to time or money, can extend over fourteen days, is absurd in the highest degree; and a large sum Is yearly abstracted from the neighbourhood without any chance of the slightest return. How long will such gross foolery—such injurious, innovation be tolerated? We are glad to say that it is drawing to a close.