The Express. — London, England, 1863-08-04 00:00:00

THZ SAILORS' HOKE. LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR AN ENLARGEMENT BY LORD PALMRILSTON.-(THIS /Ins day the ceremony of laying the foundation one of the building for the enlargement of the Sailors' lime took place is Dock-street, near the London b oc kg. As it was known that Lord Palmer 'too bad consented to be Present on the occasion, the neatest interest was excited in the quarter of the metro- NEB where the ceremony was to take place. The houses is the neighbourhood were gaily decorated with flags, and the temporary covering erected for the occasion was also hens with flags, and oxupied by a gay unemblage of ladies. Amongst those present were the Right Revs. the &shop , of London and of Mauritius, Miss Burdett Coutta, MrAyrtoo, M.P., Mr. Hanbury, M.P., Admiral Sir W. B ow i e s, Mr. R. Hanbury, Mr. Mackay, Mr. Montague Care, Colonel Sykes, M.P., Rey. Mr. Creator's; chaplain to the Home, Hoe. Captain Maude, Mr. D. Powles, &c. The men of the Royal Naval Reserve from H.M.S. t r esideot, and the boys from the Royal Marine SocietY were in attendance, as also the bands of the Tower Hamlets llifle Corps and the Metropolitan Police. The " Home " was established in 1830, and WWI opened in Kt.l ; and it has proved the precursor and parent of many similar establishments in England, America, and other Tarts of the world. Its object, as is well known, is to provide comfortable accommodation for sailors, and its benefits have been so much appreciated that increased space has become necessary. "The de mand for accommodation," say the committee, "has now reached such a painful crisis, more than 100 men having been frequently refused admission, even when 70 cc 80 impromptu beds have been made up on the floors of the dor mitories, that the directors feel imperatively called upon to enlarge the Horne. The outlay, with the most rigid eco nomy, will exceed 10,000/. The committee therefore most earnestly appeal to the public for the assistance absolutely D edger yto enable them to carry out this good work on behalf of the British sailor. The Home was opened in 1836 foe the reception of 100 seamen. The number received during the past year is 8,993; the total number received since the opening, 139,180." Lord Palmerston was received at the entrance of the court yard, next the Stamm' Church, by the patron, the Lord Bishop of London ; the president, vice-presidents, chairman, and directors of the institution, and was thence conducted to the ground. His lordship was received with the greatest enthusiasm. The following address was read by Admiral Bowles, the president of the society : " May it please your Lordship,—We, the president, vim presidents, chairman, and director of the Sailors' Home, desire to express our lively gratitude to your lordship for having kindly consented to lay the foundation stone of the ' proposed boildieg, which is intended to form an portent and neeserzy addition to the original struc ture. During the last six years the demand for sctommodation bas been gradually increasing, and has now reached such a crisis that the measure of enlarge ment has become the crowning point in the history of the institution ; to delay which measure any longer would be to being the nailer fro to face with his enemies beyond its fostering walls, and defeat the cause to which we are committed. It has, therefore, been determined to erect an auxiliary building for the reception of 160 additional seems. The plans, which embrace all the canons contrivances eon drive to light, comfort, and health, have been prepared by Mr. E. L. Braesbridge, architect. The cost of the building, r per contract, will amount to 10,8261; to realise which, ' together with a further sum of 2,0001. for ilttiap, as appeal has been made to the directors by the pidgin at large, more especially to the shipping and mercantile community of the port of London. The' Home' owes its origin to the devoted energies of three marl officers- Captain Robert James Elliot, RN., de ceased, Admiral George Charles Gambier, and lieutenant Robert Jostle., R.N. It was instituted in 1830, and opened in 1835 ; and its object is. to provide a hams—combining amity, freedom of action, and social enjoyment— for ohs sailor, on his return from a perilous voyage ; and to promote he moral elevation rod religious improvement. as a proof that tree objects have, in large measure, been accomplished, we beg to call your lordship's attention to the fact that, slime the opening of the institution, 139,180 names have availed themselves of the advantages it holds out ; and such is the confidence inspired by its operations, that no less a run than 1,110,9801. has been received from theme men, sad directed into legitimate channels for their broth. These statistics bear most striking testimony to the remarkable MCCOY which has, under Providence, hitherto attended this institution ; and inspire as with the hope that, seder the same Divine bleating, we shall meet with that public support cmamenanrate with the present need and the important end of affording protection to &larger number of seamen from the profligate system to which they are exposed. In conclusion, we shall always retain a pleasing nroollectiou of the evidence of practical sympathy with the care of the British sailor whsch or lordship's pressor and oruatemance on this interesting occasion to amply afford." Lord PaLiernevon, in reply to the address, said that he felt great pleasure as well as pride in being permitted to take part in this most interesting ceremony. By their insular position they were almost of necessity a seafaring nation. All their interests, and he might say almost their national independence, were connected with the skill, enterprise, madder* courage of their seamen. (Cheers.) It was needless for him to say that in conseqaence of recent free trade measures their oommercial intercourse with all nations and upon every ocean bad immensely increased, and on that ground alone the importaoce of their mamma could not be over rated. Bat there were other masons for holding their sea men in the highest estimation. He did not think that a Dation of thirty millions of freemen could be conquered by any invuion. (Cheers.) It might be possible, however, by cutting up their commerce and by blockades to place them in very grave and straiteeed circumstances, and the way to prevent such results wee to Meter institutions like that, which tended to raise the character of our seamen. (Cheers.) It was well known that the sailor was a brave man, and that he was also a imitated. man, and as such WOO too often made the vietim and the dope of men of a dif ferent character. Meer, bear.) When he returned home be could not go to his friends, but WAS obliged to remain at a particular port, where he was exposed to temptation and to the loss of money and of health. It was mid that his " home " was " on the deep," but they were now building for him a home on terra firma, where his physical and moral welfare would be looked after. (Cheers.) Establishments like that were a sign of the social im• prominent of the time, and foe himself he felt dome pleasure is laying the foundation stone for the en. hrgemeut of an institution which would conduce so much to the advantage of seamen and would be attended with so much oatmeal advantage. (Loud cheers.) The Bishop of London, assisted by the chaplain, the Roy. Hr. Greaten; offered a prayer suitable to the 00C2W014 after which the usual formula of lowering the atone took place. Lord Palmerston took the trowel in head in thoroughly masonic style, and completed the ceremony in a manner which elicited the approving cheers of all present. Immediately after the principal visitors partook of a re fection provided for their entertainment. ASSOCIATION OP LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIIiti MEOHAAYICB* INSTITUTE& A conference of the officers and friends of this emociatioo was held at the Mechanics' Institution, David street, on Sands "to receive sod discus@ information and suggestion oa to promote and develop the arbi ntioual interests and agencies of Lancashire and ebonite." Sir J. P. KATZIWITLZWORTII, Bart., oocut ie tte chair, sad there wen preset Yams. J. Hole sod Blake, representing the Yorkshire Cain of Mechanist Institutes, G. Helen& Vila.., H. Romney, J. H. Trios, J. A. Gibb, S. L. Chadwick, J. Greentialgh. E Wilda, James Black burn, Edwin Simpson, Dr. J. Watts, Rev. D. Herbert, Dr. Martin, sad Dr. Pankhurn and David Morrie, hon. seas. After combinable discount; Dr. J. WArrs proposed the following aeries of resolution : —l. That it ie desirable that a general coned' be constituted, dammed of "minus leen in the two counties 2. That an executive be formed, selected chiefly from the general council. :i. That the various institutions in union be grouped into sub-union, with a council for each group. 4. That, for the improve. meat of clan instruction it is desirable, in addition to the services of • general agent, to employ itinerating teachers foe special subjects in the Tarim groan of institutions for aid -14 and nperintendiag the class organisation. 5. That • general system of examination for the whole of the insti tutions in union be adopted. 6. That efforts be made to enlarge the i • • library, sad to found an Won't tag art exhibition. . That attention be directed to the formation of a scheme of honorary and paid lecturers. & That special &Minim be directed to the promotion of examinations at the Department of Science and Art, end of the Society of Arta. 9. That the above menu. lions, with such alterations and modifications as the pre tnt council may deem scrawny or desirable, be sub mitted for adoption to the delegates at the next annul meeting. Then mentions were seconded by Mr. MAC; end sd2u.d. fbn roceeding' closed with votes of thank' to Sir S. ? 11 7-Shottlewortli and Messrs. Hole and Blake, for the information they had given to the conference, and to the chairman for weakling. DAY.) THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 4, 1863. SHARE GISTS.-(THIS DAY.) Two o'CLooi. The railway market to-day is heavy. An average reduction of 4 to k per cent. has taken place in moat of the principal lines. The chief feature, however, is a fall of 3 per cent. in Great Northern, both ordinary and A stocks, conse quent upon the announcement of the dividend. London and North Western stock is now quoted 101} to 102 ; Great Western, 651 to 664 ; Mid land, 128 to 4 ; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 1134 to 114 ; Caledonian, 1204 to 121 ; South Eastern, 92 to 4 ; Great Eastern, 524 to 53 ; Great Northern, 123 to 124; and Metropolitan, 11 to 4. As regards Indian and Canadian railway shares there is no movement of importance. In foreign lines the only change is a rise in Dutch Rhenish shares, which are last marked 173. WARE 'MAMAS MO) M I N I 111" A". I =Z I en NM 10457 . So 1 p.a. tIILUUIAILE btIAKM • 011111,001 A Nen, Woloineoar v ' 4 th Danan Mid Ind Os end lonian OrJ Du. • j • soEv...nru Do. a par rid*, it Dubin asuill Yoe Dund.,Puctb. alb4.lu ittlabeurband Ufsego+ rzow S. woken Do. • Stook, ... Do. Nod Ameba. 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Dielaree Led 83 92 17 ' I Poi 1 4 I l l4 ei 117 116 111 iAI ilna I illen WI 107 11 II . 7pm Id tO 1 8 4 Pal I 1 die 4 4 dig I I Pin psr 1 pm 311 If 1 t PO Iji *Pm a 4 neozd If Ii ran le Si Pea 62 36 1 - IiT I 9 IA _y MONEY MARKET.-(THIS DAY.) Two o'Czool. Much dallies& prevails to-day in the stock mar ket.. Prices generally are fairly supported, somewhat steadier quotations having been received from the Paris Bourse, but there is an entire absence of animation, and some of the more speculative securities, particularly in the foreign department, continue to present iudi cations of weakness in consequence of the prepon derance of sales. The English funds, in which preparations for Thursday's settlement are now engaging attention, are unaltered. Englieh rail ways are flat, and Great Northern stock has fallen heavily, upon the announcement of the dividend. At Paris this morning, according to Mr. Reuter's telegram, the Three per Cent. Renter opened at 67fr. 10c. for the account, being about per cent. better than they closed yesterday. The Bourse, however, is described as "rather flat." Consols are now quoted 921 to 1, both for money and next Thursday's settlement. Transactions are officially recorded as follows :-Three per Cent. Consols, 921, 1 ; ditto, for account (August 6), 921, i ; Three per Cents. Reduced, 921, 93 ; New Three per Cents., 93, 921 ; Bank Stock, 2371 ; India Five per Cent. Stock, 1081, ; India Four per Cent. Debentures, August, 1864 o r 1866, 1001 ; Exchequer Bills, 2s. prem. Greek Bonds are 1 per cent. worse, at 311 to 32 ; and Turkish Consolidds, I worse, at 471 to I. Mexican and Spanish Passive Bonds are also flat. The Russian and Peruvian Loans of 1862 are steady, and Italian stock firmer. Anglo- Turkish Bonds are supported at about yester day's prices, the Loan of 1854 being quoted 92 to 93 ; that of 1858, 70 to ; and that of 1862, 67 to 1. Transactions are recorded as follows :-Bra zilian Four-and-a-Half per Cents, 1852, 1858, 1860, 93/ ; Dutch Four per Cent. Certificates, 102 ; Greek Five per Center, for account, 311, 32 ; ditto Coupons, for account, 151 ; Italian Five per Cents., 1861 (exchange 25 francs), for account, 701, ; Mexican Three per Cants., for account, 351 ; Peruvian Four-and-a-Half per Cents., 1862, for account, 861 ; Portuguese Three per Cents., 1863, 481, ; ditto, 1856, 1857,1859, 1860, and 1862, 472, ; Russian Five per Cents., 1862, 921 ; Spanish, Three per Cents., 531 ; ditto New Deferred, for account, 481 ; ditto Passive, for account, 311, ; the Committee's Certificates, for account, 12 ; Turkish Six per Cents., 1854, for account, 92/, 92 ; ditto, 1858, 701, 70 ; ditto for account, 701; ditto, 1862, 671 ; ditto, far account, 671, 7 ; Venezuela Three per Cents, for account, 231; ditto Six per Cents. 1862, for account, 56. The Confederate Loan is again about 3 per cent. worse, at 22 to 20 die. International Financial shares are dull, at 33 to si prem.; General Credit, at # to 1 prem.; and Hudson's Bay at It to 11 dia. The amount of gold sent into the Bank yesterday was 80,0001. The Asia, from New York, has brought 42,4711. in specie, and the Magdalena, from Brazil, 15,0741. The steamer La Plata, which sailed yesterday for the West Indies, took 3,7001. in gold. The failure of another firm was announced yester day in the Stock Exchange. The amount of the liabilities is believed to be moderate. The investi gation. in connexion with this case have resulted in a decision by the committee suspending one of the members--a dealer or " jobber," and eon to one at the partners in the failed firm. Neither London and South Western nor Lanca shire and Yorkshire Railway stock was affected in price yesterday by the announcement of the dividend. The rate proposed in the former in stance is 4} per cent. per annum, against 4 at the corresponding period of last year, and in the latter 41 per cent. per annum, against 31. The half-yearly report of the directors of the North Devon Railway and Dock Company recom mends a dividend at the following rates, viz.:-.On the Consolidated Stock at 11. 16s. per cent. per annum ; on the A stock, at 18s. per cent per annum ; and on the B stook, at 31. 12e. per cent. per annum, which will leave a balance of 431. 18s„7d,to be carried forward. - . . . The Brighton Railway traffic return shows this week a decrease of 9811. compared with last year, and the South Eastern a decrease of 1,9381. A special meeting was held yesterday of the pro- prietors of the Bank of Hindustan, China, and Japan for the purpose of confirming the resolu tion passed at the meeting on the 6th July, altering certain rules of the company, by the exclusion of the 19th clause, section 5, empowering tLe directors to purchase and sell shares of the bank. The half-yearly meeting of the General Steam Navigation Company is called for the 25th inst. The following communication is from the Great Western Railway Company of Canada: Sir —I am desired to intimate to you that the directors of th is company are informed by their financial agent Oanada that the for on through traffic collected and con. carted, amertained up to July 18, 1863, amounted to the sum of 269,8%5.69 dollars (55,4361. A. 4c1.), and there re mained a further sum of Amerman funds for cooversion at that date of 25,306.68 dollars. In addition to which there are balances in amount with counseling railway, still mad juated.-1 am, &c., Basciurrovx Bum, Secretary. _ _ . . . . _ . Mr. Henry Moor, of Brighton, has joined the direction of the Portugal Iron and Coal Company. The shareholders of the South African Irriga tion and Investment Company (Limited), having resolved at extraordinary general meetings held on 30th June and 21at July to change the name of the company, and the Board of Trade having sanctioned the resolution, the company will in future be knowu as " The South African Mortgage and Investment Company (Limited)." The Master of the Rolls has appointed Mr. G. A. Cape, acoouutant, of Adelaide-place, official liquidator of the Chesterfield New Donato° Col liery Company (Limited), now being wound up. We are requested to state that the share list of the Whittington Freehold Colliery Company will be closed on Saturday next. The annexed, on the silk market, is from the circular of Messrs. Waithman, Jacomb, and liogg, dated August 3 : Ws have but little improvement to notice in the silk market, still there has been more demand for most descrip tions of Chino and Japan silk during the past month, sad prices hove decidedly stiffened. The deliveries are again small, viz., 3.503 bales of China, and 1,443 balm of Japan. The China mail has not yet amved, so we aro unable to give our usual Shanghai, stotistin ; but se learn by . the telegram lust in, that the settlements for the last fortnight were only 350 boles, and that the stock was entirely cleared out. From Japan we have no sews by the present mail. In . Bengal silk there is no alteration. In Italian silk the onm- i paratively moderate rates at which the sew silk opened ' induced some business, but holders now ask higher Price'. The Royal Spanish Naval Commission iuvite tenders for the supply of 26 1 000 tons of coals to the naval station of the Philippine Islands. MONDAY Daiwa. There was a somewhat increased though still mo dorate demand for money, both at the Bank of England and in the general market, in preparation for to-morrow (the 4th). Not much business was done below n per cent. Consols, which dosed on Saturday at 921 to 1, both for money and next Thursday's settlement, opened and closed to-day at the same quotation. For the new account (Sept. 9) the last price was 93, the "continuation" being 3.16 per cent. Trans actions are officially recorded as follows :—Three per Cent. Consols, for money, 921, 1,1, 1, I ; ditto, for account (August 6), 924 ; Three per Cents. Reduced, 93, 921 • New Three per Cents., 93, on, 93, 921 ; India Slock, 224 ; ditto Five per Cent. Stock, 11161, ; the Five per Cent "enlaced" rupee paper, 107 •, the Four per Cent Debentures, Oct., 1863, look, 100 ; India Bonds, 15s. prem. The India Five per Cent stock was a little flatter, at 106# to #. There were some sales of India Bonds at 15s. prem. Exchequer Bills remain at is. die. to 2e. prem. THE POLICE COURTS. (THIS DAY.) BOW-STREET. MID OF LORD CAMFBILL% LIBEL ACT. Two Young gentlemen, law students, applied to the sitting magistrate for advice as so the means to be taken to put • stop to • system of libel from which they as well as many other persons had suffered. It appears thd for some time past there has been pub- Belied in • back street near Clare-market an obscene publi cation called Peter Spy, each number containing an illustra tion more or less indelicate, one or two tales of a lewd description, and a Berke of short paragraphs containing attacks of • most libellous and offensive description on private individuals. The names of the per sona alluded to are sometimes given in full, sometimes indicated by initials so as to be easily recognised by their acquaintances, the addresses or places of business or resort being also given. Ludicrous comments in a vulgarand slangy style are made on points of personal appearance, dress, and manners, and the most infamous imputations are cast on the character of individuals. The notices to correspondents intimate that paragraphs forwarded to the editor with postage stamps will bs blurted, with partici, names in full ; that priority of insertion will be given according to the number of stamps, but that if the paiagrapha are not cili ume or libellous three stamps will be sufficient. The applicants complained that calumnious statement& with regard to them had appeared in this infamous print. The magistrate said they might proceed by an indictment for libel or by action for defamation of character. Ooe of the applicants observed that if the " editor^ were indicted he would probably abscond ; sad if they brought an action the damages would amount to the proverbial result of suing a beggar. The magistrate said it would at least have the effect of stopping the publication. The applicant wondered that the police did not do that under Lord Campbelre act. The illustratiose were most obscene. MARLBOROUGH STREET. EICIMALY TRADING. -CAD/1011 TO LIOLIMID VICTCALLIBB. Mr. John R. Marshall of the Greyhound, Brick street, Park lane, attended before Mr. Tyrwhitt t to answer the complaint of Inspector Walker, of the C division, for keeping his house open for the sale of spirits and beer during the prohibited hours on Sundays. William Barker, • police-constable of the C division, proved watching the defendant's house on Sunday morning, and from 11 till 20 minutes past seeiog nine persons go In and remain a short time. On going into the bones he ' saw six persona at the bar. and three pints of beer and two of ale drawn and paid for. He had a pint of ale himself, and paid 4d. for it. In answer to a question from the defendant, Barker mid he did not observe the defendant there at the time. Butcher, 137 C, proved seeing eight or nine men go into the house and remain a short time and then leave. He knew the house to be much frequented by skittle sharpers, and country persons had complained of them. Mr. Tyrwhitt asked whether the defendant had ever been convicted ? Inspector Walker aid he had not. Mr. Tyrwhitt fined the defendant 40s. and mote, and said the next tints it would be 51., so it was clear that the Sunday trading had been carried on in a wholesale manner. LATEST SPORTING INTELLIGENCE (sY Emma ratos&PH4 BRIGHTON MEETING.—(THIS DAY.) ENTRY FOR BRISTOL PLATE. One mile. N..piyi;;;W:i.ific ; liZtiaTiyng, Eel 137; Fon tesoy, 3 n, Tat 121 b; Deerfoot, 3 yrs, Tat 10lb ; Kinpwood, 3 yrs, 74 7lb ; Poland, 3 yrs, lit 7113 ; Dirt Cheep, 3 yrs, 7st 41b; South Down, 3 yrs, Tat ; Petersham, 3 yrs, 7st ; Asiatic, 3 yrs, 7st ; Tom King, 3 yrs, 64 7lb ; Telocombe, 2 yra, list 1011); Rizzi°, 2 yrs, 54 10lb; Maid of Cadiz, 2 yrs, 54 Mb. MARINE PLATE. Three-quarters of a mile. Miss LivlopWas, East Sheen, Lord of Linoe, Pellucid, Cadiz, Dirt Creep, eatherspy, Keene, Dolphin, Cheerful, Cuckoo, Michel Grove, Antooelli, Denkeld, Poland, Kings wood, Zeloo, Dictator, Coupes, Microscope, Heart of Oak, Mice, sad Pyrrha are here. PAID FOIMIT.—Gemma, Berths, Pilot, Peignoir, and Tromps. BRIGHTON STAKES. One mile and thres-quarten. Um&o, Bellman, Keay*, Dulcibella, Magnum Bowleg NDunkeld, Alwkdown, Lord Clyde, Jima (Means, Spencer, Kangaroo, sad Village Belle sre Isere. PAID FOlLFZET.—Fairwater, Glenorchy, Roman Bee, Sosamader, Breechkedee, sad Romanoff. NURSERY STAKES. Three-quarters of a mile. Talscombe, The Beaver. Durham, Dilates, Clown, See Boy, Diomed, Farnhumt,Hedworth, Cutaway, Rose, Police, Antoinette, Cuckoo, Blight, Weatherglites, Lady Williams, Rappel, Mysterious Lady, Jet a, and Attraction are here. ELEVENTH BIENNIAL STALES. Bristol mile. Heart ars Atuaivim.--Creole, Madcap, Verbena, Caller Ou, Roesbad f, Atloam o, Prologue, and Valeiro. IMPERIAL BAIIII.-(PHIS DAY.) The second half-yearly meeting of this bank was held at one o'clock, at the London Tavern ; Mr. Loa& is the chair. The following report warn read : "The proprietors will observe that the grow profit realised. amounting to 10,0664 18s. 611., amperes favourably with that resultirg from the preeedieg six mouths' operates& It is satisfactory also to remark, that notwithstanding the in creased business of the bank, the current expenditure is Dot materially in excess of that for the half-year ending the 31at December, 1862. From the profit and loss account it will be perceived that after deducting 3,7841. 7.. 3d. Comae the current charges of the hank, do. 1.0184 4a. fur rebate of interest on bills discounted sod not yet due; 3631. 2s. 11d. which the directors propose to write off from preliminary expense ; sad 1001., to be appropriated to " redemption of premises fund," a net profit of 4,0121. 7s. 2d. remains. Thu sum would be adequate to a dividend at the rate of five per cent. per 'Gourd upon that portion of the capital —via., 150,0001.—which hie been actually available fur the requirements of the bank during the last six months; the fourth call of 51. per share having bee, suede payable late in the month of May. The directors, however, believ ing that the permanent interests of the propriet ors will be best promoted by postponing any division of the pro fit*, recommend that the amount in question be carried forward to credit of new profit and loss account." The CHLIRNAN, in moving the adoption of the report, explained the directors reasons for proposing the retention of the profits, stating that it was done for the purposes of rendering the bank a solid establishment, and gainiog for it the 000fidence of the public. He anticipated that in all future half .year. there would be a dividend. Mr. ELDER seconded the motion. Mr. H. DUNPHY asked at what rat* the bills bed beam rebated, and whether there was any truth in the rumours that the bank was to be amalgamated with the Alliance Bank! The CHAIRMAN, in answer to the first question, said, per cent. In reply to the second, be said the directors intended to go on in their present independent course, but she thought they were not to be precluded from taking tags of any offers which might be made to thank. (Hear, hear.) The report was then adopted, and the proceedings ter minated in the usual manner. Tan WasTaxa AND THE Caops.—The harvest is now generally berm, and the most recent reports only merest* confirm the estimates previously given. A good deal of wheat has been cut, and in a few days a tolerable screw willbe carried, and in splendid condition. A general opinion seemsto obtain ground that the grain crops have now arrived at a point of maturity when nothing short of defended and meditated wet ma oirionsly damage them. A little nin will do no berm, and, indeed, would be wel comed for the benefit it would do to pastures. turnips, and roots. Should the present fine weather last, the harvest will be completed very early throughout the southern district& August has opened upon us under the most favourable 'amines. Abundant crops clothe the ground everywhere, and there appears every prospect of their being gathered under the most satisfactory conditions. From bishop districts we receive the slime checkered ac counts which have marked the last few weeks.. In some swishes the plantatinee are in serious idight whilst in othms there is promise of an abundant growth. From parts of Heat the reports are extremely unfavounible, whilst in others the somata are hopefuL As a role—though there are here many exceptioce—Suamx seems highly favoured, sad many of the plantations eastward promise a very fair aop.—Astares Advertiser. Owes OurtAos is A RAILWAY CAZZIAGIN. —At the Ashford Petty Suasion., on Saturday, Edgar Hicks, grocer, of Rye, Senses, a married man with a family, was charged with committing an indecent assault on Julia Bur gle, daughter of a fanner living at Windiness, on the 21st Jaly. Mr. Debases., of Canterbury, appeared for the complainant, sad Mr. Sleigh, barrister, instructed by Mt. Butler, of Rye, for the defendant. It ap peared that, on the missing of the 2let July, the corn plisiaaat was returning from Wye to Wittebilsea, and had to change carriage* at Ashford. While waiting at the Ashford statics abe had 11011311 moverration with the defendant, whom she knew before, and whom she believed to be a m om:table man. When they left Ashford they got into a int-elain canine, in which there were no other pas...ogees. Shortly after the train started the defendant attempted to kir the complainant, but she resisted and struck him on the meth. After that he committed a gems outrage upon ha. She thee threatened to give him into enatody at the Hassereet station, but he expressed regret for what he h a d dose, and, In consideration of his wife and family, she did sea give bun in charge. After the train left Healable& Hicks spin committed. an indecent assault upon the corn *Want. Mr. Sleigh, for the defence called amend wit• seam who gave Hi a gond eharacte4 bat the bench fined him bl. amid meta—Kentish Gazette. iii iii :51 us 114 zd 1130 US id at et 14 102 123 115 id 2 2 on zd C 6 62 zd i 2 pt. zd 1116 164 xd 104 104 96 97 112 114 107 109 lle llf 92 94 ":"- m.I i dig 1 Pin II U 28 i 84 101 101 zd 100 101 id 90 91 33 19 34 33 34 115 44 47 131 113 1U 146 104 104 1116 136 101tZION RAILWAYIL Si IPd I amiara.29. I CIL Prima I Isle.. LO a • 11..44sclasa 8 . 2 a 1 , an Illablot Pn.11.14.7p.a 20 I all Saipan I. 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LusiOsalsa IlLarkalts M.Aypeasirso.O.ll4 ple il=wwieur Rinds Pay pea] United lenian Vetlmams Gold IL) weetiiinn (U.t HAZE& I 7 sr ss um isszai I 1 41.1 41 43 ik 1 1 021 6 6pat zd 2 4 • 0. 0 60 62 !pa 29* W. U 63 106 107 zd SS 26 if ii.iii 211 af dam t 11. 1 Om $ i Pm pa' si pm Kui 64 47 49 $4 36 id ,t 1 69 dip I dip ii iiii4 . l 77 78 4 Zorn 18 2 pee 11 Oidls 811 4pm N slid MMe We ft I J di. 6 6 pm :2 13 Pa 2 1.61.6 Iti se •d ! poi . 1 i q I; i 0 Psi 6 if i NI it 61 1 zd au IT 79 89 IS 18 pen g 1 1 SS as * II an ai l all II I T 4 f 1 N go 63 06 100 160 IN e4llBB 1 9 ID pii a 1 I t * ll ii. f e j a +I 1 es IN Ni Ps _ 1 .n A further decline of about ss. has taken place to day in Metropolitan Railway shares. Graft Western Railway stock was also fiat in the after noon. The cause was the explosion of the quarrel between these two companies, as indicated by tin publication of an advertisement from the Metropo litan, in which they state the measures they pro ps. to adopt in consequence of "the Great NVesteni Railway Company having suddenly given notice that they will cease to carry passengers over the line on the 10th inst." • _ . Interuation;liinsQ;l shares fell 10s., claming at 3 to 3} prem. General Credit were 2e. 6d. lower, at f to I prem. ; and London Financial at prem. Hudson's Bay shares have declined to 11 to 1# dis ; Egyptian Trading were steady, at #to 1 prem. In the market for bank shares there was an improve ment in City Bank, London and Brazilian, London and County, and London Joint Stock, but a decline in Oriental and South Australian Bank. London and Buenas Ayres Bank were a little more offered. In the miscellaneous share market few variations occurred. Crystal Palace stock continum ix demand. South African Irrigation shares have slightly receded. The nominal clewing quotations for shares in new undertakings to-day were as follows :—Company of African Merchants, * to # prem. ; Orients' Hotels, } to 1 prem. ; Copenhagen Railway, # f Prom. MINES.-(THIS DAY.) Two o'CLocz. A little flatness is observable today in the market for home mining stocks. East Caradon shares are rather weaker, at 304 to 31. Wheal Clifford ans also a little lower. Great Wheal Fortune remain steady. East Basset shares are scarce for cash. Wheal Ludcott are quoted 21 to 3. Tincroft are marked 221. Scarcely any business has been done in foreign or colonial mining shares. The only transaction officially recorded in the Stock Exchange is in Yudanamutana at I prem. The directors of the Don Pedro North del Bey Gold Mining Company have just received a re mittance of 6,664 oitavas of gold dust from tie mine. Captain Thomas Treloar reports that the produce for twenty days o' June amounted to 1,679.6 oitavas, and that the appearance and yield of the stone sent to the stamps in very good. Ba also reports the sanitary state of the eetablishmuist to be good. COMMERCIAL AND MARKETS. LIVERPOOL COTTON ett CORN MARKETS. tYDIS DAY.) .lOrlllo AND DITINNATIONAL TILIDIAPIi.) (nom ouz owl coleastrostmre.) Corrext.— The market keeps quiet but steady. Bain about 4,000. COlN.—Market moderately atteoded. Wheat and 1s keep quiet ; the continuance of floe weather has had • moatdepcesunginfluenceoa the market, said all articles el the trade hare decreased in value. MINCING LANE.-(THIS DAY.) SOGLIL—The market has opened steadily for Wort lobe at the full prices of last week. 13arbadoes in public ode sold at 335. 6d. to 375. 6d ; privately MID hap of ilasilk were disposed of at 31s. for washed. Reflood remitios dull. COME—There continues to be a good demand for all qualities, colour, sorts of Ceylon still holding the pew imam TILL—The pablie sales of China are progressing without material change in prime. Privately the market is quiet. Horn.—There is an extensive demand for common quality, about 660 pone. of Penang having been sold at is. 5/4 A small parcel of Jamaica has also been sold at 2a. Id. Rica is dull of sale. Corrox.—At &decline of about id. per lb. on last week's prices, them is more disposition to purchase. HEllP.—Ritesian is quiet at former prima, but for Manila& there are large buyers, middling to fuse roping sold al 254 50. to 211. TALLOW MARKET.—(THIS DAY.) The market is ortsady at the following prises :—Twiss tallow, 41s. 9d., net coat ; Petsisbarg Y.O. ma= 43e. to 435. 3d. ; September, 435. 6d. ; October to 435. 6d.; Dumber, 465. SMITHYEKLD HAY MARKET.—(THIS DAY.) Mews. Harvey sod Easton report trade dull at lad day% From. Prim* mtstdow buy, 70s. to 80e. ; superior dilly SOL to 91%. ; interior ditto, 50s. to 70s. ; um ditto, 60a is 84s. ; clover, old, 100. to Hes. ; ditto, mooed out. to 1101. ; straw, 265. to Ste. ; clover, now, 70. to 100 e. WEATHER REPORT.-(THIS DAY.) TVZ4DAT, AVOW? 4 I A.N. .!1.!±.1 I" . 19:71: m. 7716 211.64.6 e WS V KM eilla ft is N a l !9.61 6so IN TO • Nl.t4 N 9191 N *1.0051 NN 091 0 0.00 MN 0 0 0 te...4 re !AN 0 Ism W.B.W. B.W. xiii W.B.W. N.W. Z. 8 6 W. LLW. LW. EL &LW. LW. LW. LW. LW. W.IL - W. Nairn &bank" • • •-1 Shields Galway Valenti& Bra@ L'oriel?t II 'dulcet Wayosouti; Portirsoolk London Dover 11 .4!1ar. $.,i~,..a....l cTs WWII.IOIY. &W. ta N. W., fresh, WOO2B4.Are. WAW. to N. 1.11.. quay U. with some fresh, scam shoves. 1.8. W. to N.N.W., WNW OoASTL W. to N., fresh to me trait, showery. berate. .W. to N.W. fresh, Sotratcouffs. W.S.W. to showery. fresh to moderate. .W. to N. W. and N., Boors-Faar. W. to N. end fresh, equally, some fresh to moderate. rate. North-ratt.Calthoess to Norfolk. Wert.Docepl to Cars well. floutb=eltakoal sod Bey Omuta Eloath-Bart=Stralt d Dover to Norfolk. B.—Barometer corrected and reduced to 3d at half tide eel Each ten Ism, of vertical ekvation, caudal abouterte hundredth of au tech mitutlMON ; and each ten degrees, above 32', cam log nearly three hundredths Warr's, /I.—Esposed thermo meter to shade. D. —Dtfferear.< of wet bulb ,for evaporation mai dew point). W.—Wind. directioo of (rang—two points ten at 121.103.1 k). 7.—lures (1 to 12—estimated). X.—ltrlzeme force Mace hat report. Q.—Quarter whence =Mom fume (NNltmg, to 33.3:). 1. b.—blue sky; c.—clouds (detached); f —fug; : I.—Ughtning ; m —misty diary ; 0.--orereasi (dull): r.—rain: s.—mow; t.—thunder. .IL=Bain•fall, stm t hail (melted), since last report Et —3lre disturbance (1 to I). L —Calm. PROP7NCIIZ SMARR MARKETS. Inwerooh Amcor 0. --ea Bes tudar-Oreat Butern, 63- Oreat Western. He -lancuhire end Yorkshire, 1131 I-Londm and North Western, 102 lj A-Manchester, iibettield, ang, Lincolnshire, 411-Metropolitan new shares, A p.-North British, Hi-South Lakin 92-411reat Western or (amnia, 11 1.16- Bank of Lirerpod, 271-Liverpool and London Fire and 1.165, 9 ti zf on ireat Ship, 94.-11. Rican 3 per cent., 33j. AVOOPT A-There was not mach business, MS prices were Mady.-Coosolidated Bank tihnitadt, 414 6F great Eastern, 63 21-Ureot Ship, dn.-great Western of Canada, 11-1111nols netttral, At d.-ditto paid op, 70-London and North Western, 1011-Mancheater, fibefiteld, and Lineolnakire, HA-Metropolitan. 11 716 1-Midisuid, -ditto New, It p. -North InatlonlAhlre. 821-Midland New t4/2. tea 64. p wintry and Newtown Pref., 106-Belgian Eastern Junction, It -Loudon and Manchester Ulan, SS-African Merchant., 746 I BIankIGHAX. AUGUST S.—Severn Valley Railway ah►r.a Wale gold at tr.. and South Stafford. ►t 11e ; Stour Vatky. quoted SI to 8/ ; imperial ContWentsl Us; 80, to IN ; Bettasta;a tlllk. Guaranteed, 10a. to Su 3d. dia. : MCITOIKetan Waviou, now. 1 to 1 1-11; prem.—General Stoma, 88! buyers. A FLAG 01 , Tacce or ♦ NOVEL SUBJET. —A nag of trona came to our Heel a day or two ago on the fel lowiag select :—lt represented that so English lady, evi dent of Vicksburg, in one of three critical conditions (rem which neither rank we wealth exempt Eve's &tightens ia • state of matrimony, desired to eater our lines, that the "in teresting erect might take place at some point not so ex clusively wider the sway of the war god. A request appealing so directly to the sympathies of our patine was readily granted. The prospective mother was permitted I. enter our lines and proceed to Memphis.—Ci ?anomie; Com mercial. _ •••••• DISPATCH OF THI WHIT INDIA, MILTICAN, ADD norm Maim—The Royal Mail Company's Adsorb. IA Plata, Ceptaia Weller, sailed from Southampton 3 p.m. yerterday, with the mails for the British and Foreigm West ladies, Monk°, the Pecalla. Oalifornis, sad Cs. America, ko. The la Plata took oat 129 pusefaisro. awl ee fright: Easlish gold coin, 3,7001. ; Free& Fld 2,0 W ; English jewellery, 1,7261. wailer, 4.935 f. ; and a full cargo of France and Eng ilk mee ehaadise