The Press. — London, England, 1857-01-24 00:00:00

JANUARY g 4, 1857. LONDON AVERAGESIDECLARED ON FRIO A.Y—Whest, 2,631 rpaarters, 64s 10,1 ; barley. 2,399 quarters,44s 9,1 ; oats, 4,011 quarters, 23s 2d ; rye, quarters, —; beaus, 661 quarters, 3832 d; peas. 331 quarters, 40s sd. IMPERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES—Wheat, 59s ; bar. ley, 453 7d ; oats, 23. 4d ; rye, 405 2d; beans, 40s bd; peas, 395 6d. THE SIX WEEKS' AVERAGES—Wheat, 595 sd; barley, 445 3d.; oats, 233 10d; rye, 40s; beans, 425; peas, 403 6d. EIOLISH GRAIN SOLD LAST WEEK—Wheat, 103,358; barley, 98,323; oats, 15,251; rye, 117; beans, 8,139; peas, 2,531 quarters. BREAD—The prices of wheaten bread in the metropolis are from Id to 91d; of household ditto, 71d to did per albs 1 oaf . . _ TEA—There is less excitement in our market, yet several parcels of common eound Cougou have sold at 110 to is per lb. Other teas support former terms. The supply in warehouse is still very large. Congou, 110 to Is; Niug Yong and Oolong, lid to 2s; Souchong, 100 to 2s Gd; Flowery Pekoe, to to 4s 6d; Caper,— to —; Scented Caper. Is to Is 103; Orange Pekoe, is to Is 45; Scented Orange Pekoe, is 43 to 2.63; Twankay, 61 to is 2d; Hyson Skin, Gd to Is 2d: Hyson, is Gd to Is 61 ; Young ilyson, d 1 to 2s 4d; Imperial, lid to 25 4d; Gunpowder, 101 to 3. Gd; Assam, is 3d to 45 43 per lb. SUGAR—For all raw sugars there has been an improved de mand, and prices have advanced fully 61 to Is per cwt. West India has sold at 43. to 555; Mauritius, 44a to 54■ 6d ; Bengal, 42. to 495; and inferior Madras, 41s 61 to 45s 8d per cwt. Floating cargoes of sugar have ruled very firm, and ilavannah has realised 35s per cwt. Refined goods are steady, at Glaild to Gls per cwt. Crushed supports former terms. MOLASSES—We have no change to notice in the value of this article. The demand may be considered steady. COFFEE—•A full average business is doing in all kinds, at previous currencies. Plantation Ceylon has sold at 63.6.1 to Gus 6d; and good ord native, 65s to 55s 6d per cwt. COCOA—The demand is by uo means brisk. Prices, how. ever, rule very high. Red Trinidad, 73s to 76s ; grey, 66s to 68s; Granada, 70s to 745; 13ahia and Para, 63s to 64e; Guayaquil, 72st and St. Domingo, 88s per cwt. RICE—The stock has now increased to nearly 48,000 tons, and very larg • supplies are still on passage to England. The demand is heavy, and prices are with difficulty supported. PROVISIONS—I•'ine Irish and foreign butters are in re quest, on higher terms. Inferior parcels, including English, are dull. The Gaccn market is homy, at previous rates. In other provisions very little is doing. COTTON—The sales this week are about 3,000 bales, at full prices. WOOL—The imports and sticks continue moderate. The bus sees doing is not extensive, yet price* generally are well supported. HEMP AND FLAX—Petersburg clean hemp is dull, at 361 lUe to 374; and Riga Rhine, 371 to 371 10a per ton. The flax market is devoid of animation, at barely stationary prices. 6ALTPETRE—AII kinds are a slow sale, but we have no to. teal decline to notice in the quotations. The supply in the market is very small. SPIRITS—There is a good demand for rum, at full prices. Proof Leeward. and East India, 2s Gd to 2s 7d per gallon. The brandy market is firm, and the finest parcels are worth 14s per gallon. Malt spirit, proof, lie 2d; Geneva, 3s to 45 per gallon. ME fALS—Scotch pig iron has sold at 73s 6d to 74a cash. Manufactured parcels command full prices. Tin is steady. Banes, 144. to 1455; Straim, 143 s to 144.. Tin plates are very firm. Speller has advanced to 291 per ton on the spot. HOPS—Fli,e new hops are in steady request, at full prices. In other kinds only a minted business is doing. Mid and East Kent pockets, 31 5s to 51 14s; Weald of Kents, 31 5s to 41145; Sussex, 313 a to 31165; yearlings, 1110. to 31 3s per cwt. POTATOES—The best qualities are in request, on higher terms—vM., from 93* to 130 e per ton. Other kinds are dull. OlLS—Linseed oil, on the spot, has realised 38p Gd to 38s lid percwt. Olive supports the lam advance. In other oils very little is doing. Turpentine moves off slowly, at 44s rid to 48s for [mints, and rough, Its per cwt. TALLOW—The trade is leas active, and prices have become rather easier. P.Y.C., on the spot, 61s 61 to Gls 9d; January to March, 615; April to June, 56. per cwt. The import.* this week are about 250 casks. COALS—Taiitield Moor, 14s 6d; Heugh Hall, 17s; Stewart's, 19s; Lambtoo, lds 6d; Whitworth, 16s ticl; Eden Main, 17s dd ; Oosforth, 16s 9d ; Riddell, 16s lid; Tees, 19s ; Pensher, 17s ; Braddyll's, :ds per ton. METROPOLITAN CATTLE The beef trade has ruled heavy, at drooping prices. sheep and calves have steadily ad. ♦anced iu value. Pigs have been dull. Beef, front 3* ed to Sr ; mutton, Ss to be 6d; veal, es 4d to 68 ; pork, ds 8d to 1s 2d per dlba to sink the offal. NEWCIATE AND LEADENHALL—The trade has ruled steady, as follows:—Beef, from as to 4s 6d; mutton, 3s 6d to 4s lUtt; veal, 4s to be 4d; pork, as 50 to 58 4d per dlbs by the carcase. DAGOT—Oa the 19th instant, at Blithlield, Staffordshire, Lady Bagot, of a son. CARTWRIGHT—On the 15th instant, in Park•street, the wife of Col. Henry Cartwright, Grenadier Guards, of a daughter. DRUIMOND—On the instant, at Clovelly Court, Lady Drummond, of a son. COLVILLE—BAILLIE—On the 20th instant, at St. George's, Hanoverisquare, Major the HOD. Wm. James Colville, Rifle Brigade, to Georgians Mary, daughter of Evan Batlite, Esq., of Dochfour. GOOCH —K N IGHT--On the 20th instant, at St. James's Church, Lieut.-Colonel Henry Gooch, late of the Coldstream Guards, to Frances Elizabeth, daughter of the late Robert Knight, Esq , of Grosvenor.square. NIX /N—STOPFORD--On the 6th instant, at Malta, Captain Arthur Nixon, Rifle Brigade, to Emily Winifred., daughter of Rear- admiral the Hon. Sir Montagu Stopford, K.C.B. SANDERSON—FRANKLYN—On the 15th instant, at Lea mington, John Sanderson, Captain RN., to Alice Mars, daughter of George Wootlion Franklyn, Esq., M.P. DEATHS. CARRAMPTON—On the 18th instant, at Brighton, Maria, widow of John, last Earl of Carhampton, aged dl. DIMSDALE—On the 16th instant, at Carntleld•plaoe, Herta, Henry Fraser Dimadale, Esq., 1115 Hurisare, son of the Hon. Baron Dimadale. MILWARD--On the 14th instant, Rear-Admiral Milward, aged K. TATHAM—On the 19th instant, at the Lodge, Ralph Tatham, D.D., Master of St. John's College, Cambridge, aged 78. WILLIAMS—On the 16th instant, at Blackheath, Mary, widow of the late Mr. Sergeant Williams, and mother of the Hon. Mr. Justice Vaughan Williams, aged 08, THE PRESS. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessee, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. On Monday and during the Week (Wednesday excepted), DELICATE GROUND. Alter which, the Fairy Extravaganza, called YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Supported by Miss Swan borough, Mrs. Melfort, Miss Thirlw&ll, Mute Clara St. Cease, Mr. F. Robson, Mr. J. Rogers, Mr. Franks, dtc. To conclude with the New Farce called CRINOLINE. Ont Wednesday a Morning Performance of YOUNG AND HANDSOME and CRINOLINE, commencing atTwo o'clock, and the Theatre will be closed in the Evening in consequence of the performances at Windsor Castle. itt R. THAC KE R AY.-ROYAL SURREY GARDENS.—Mr. THACKERAY will deliver his SERIES of LECTURES on the FOUR GEORGES in the Music Hall at the Royal Surrey Gardens, commencing on Wednesday, the 28th instant, at Eight o'clock in the Evening. Admission to Area and tipper Galleries, ls.; Reserved Seats, 2s. 6d. ; Orchestra Stalls, Ss., or 15s. for the Four Lectures. Tickets may be ob tained at the Royal Surrey Gardens; Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent•street; and at Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, 48, Cheapeide. The Reserved Seats being limited in number, early application will be necessary to secure them. W. ELLIS, Secretary. GEOLOGY. —KING'S COLLEGE, London.— Profes4or TENNANT. F.G.S., has commenced a COURSE of LECTURES ON GEOL/GY, which will be continued ou each succeeding Wednesday and Friday at Nine o'clock. R. W. JELF, D.D , Principal. DR. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 4, Coventry-street, Leicester-square. Open (for gentlemen only) hom Ten till Ten, containing upwards of one thonsand models and preparations, illustrating every part of the human frame in health and disease, the race of men, dc. Lectures are delivered at Twelve, Two, Four, and Half•past Seven, by Dr. G. SEXTON, F.R.G.S ; and a New and Higb.y Interesting Series of Lectures is now in course of delivery by Dr. KAHN, at a quarter-past Eight.—Admission, One Shilling. Catalogues, containing Lectures as delivered by Dr. Kahn, gratis. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851 ( for Acoustic Instruments) sae to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS for the DEAL They are made of different power, to suit ex treme and every degree of Deafness. To bo procured only of the 4ole inventor sod maker, F. C. Rein ,108, Strand, nearly opposite !.xeter-hall, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous testimonials seen, amongst many one from the Right Hou. Si/ John Pattason. one of her Majesty's PrivyCouncillore. BEDS, MATTRESSES, and BEDSTEADS. WILLIAM S. BURTON'S NEW LIST of BEDS, BED. ISO, and BEDSTEADS is NOW READY, and can be bad gratis. The quality of beds, mattresses, de., of every description he is able to guarantee; they are made on the premises, in the presence of customers; their prices are in harmony with those which have tended to make his house ironmongery establish went the most extensive in the kingdom. _ _ 5 0_ to 16 0 0 Feather bale German spring mattresses .. 2 8 0 .. 7 0 0 Horse hair mattresses Wool mattresses 0 7 6 .. 4 9 0 Flock mattresses . 0 G 6 .. 018 0 Best Alva and cotton mattresses .. 0 6 6 .. 019 0 Sheets per pair .. U 7 6 .. 2 6 0 Blankets each .. 0 3 0 .. 1 4 0 Toilet quilts Counterpanes Portable folding bedsteads 012 8 .. 415 0 Patent iron bedsteads, with dovetail joints Ornamental brass ditto 2 10 0 .. 20 0 0 Chi Wren's Cots . .. 015 6 .. 5 0 0 Bed-hangings, in every variety per set 0 14 0 10 0 0 99, Oxford-street (W ); I, lA, 2, and Newman-street and 4,5, and 6, Perry's-place, London. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT and PILLS the only infallible REMEDIES for the CURE of ERYSI. PELAS.—Charles Howard, of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, was grievously afflicted for three years with Erysipelas until he almost lost his sight and hearing. He consulted the most emi nent physicians in the neighbourhood without deriving the least benefit from their advice ; at last he determined to have recourse to Holloway's Oint meat and Pills, when, by persevering in the use of both, he was perfectly cured in less than two months, after every cther means had failed. Sold by all medicine-vendors throughout the world; at Professor Holloway's Establishments, 244, Strand, London, and 80, Maiden-lane, New York; uy A. Stampa, Constantinople; A. Guidicy. Smyrna; and E. Muir. Maqs. ROYAL SANITARY POLICE OF PRUSSIA THE ON DR. DE JONGR'S LIGHT-BROWN COD LIVER OIL. " In answer to your letter of the 2nd ult., requesting per mission to sell Da. DE JONOWSCOd Liver Oil in bottles, accom panied by his stamp and signature, the Royal Police of Prussia (Kmnigliches Polizei•Praesidium) has the honour of informing you that it has caused the Oil to be submitted to an official investigation, and that the result of such investigation has proved it to be not only the genuine Cod Liver Oil, but, still further, that it is of a kind which distinguishes itself from the Cod Liver Oil in ordinary use, alike by its taste and chemical composition. Considering,moreover, that it has come to their knowledge that physicians generally recommend the use of Dr. DS ,Forcoit's Oil n preference to the Cod Liver Oil in ordinary use, the Royal Police accedes to your request. " K(ENIOLICHES POLIZEI-PRAESIDIUM. " 1 0 Abtheilung. " To A. M. Blume, Chemist, Berlin." DR. DE JONGH'S COD LIVER OIL` Has now, in consequence of its marked superiority over every other variety, secured the entire confidence and almost universal preference of the most eminent Medical Practitioners as the most speedy and effectual remedy for CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, GOUT, RHEUNUTISE, SCIATICA, DIABETES, DUMMIES Or THE SKIN, NEURALGIA, RICKETS, INFANTILE WASTING, GENERAL DEDILITT, AND ALL SCROFCLOUS AFFECTIONS. Sold oxti in Impentkt. Haltpints, 2s. ed.; Pints, 4s. 9d. ; Quarts, 95.; capsuled and labelled with Dr. DE Jimmies stamp and signature, WITHOUT WHICH NOSS ARE GENUINE, by most respectable Chemists throughout the United Kingdom. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEPOT, AIMS, HARFORD, and CO., 77, STRAND, LONDON, W. C. DR. Di JOllOll . ll POLIS sauna comemizt 93 . TOLL REFORM.—GENTLEMEN anxious 11 to Abolish the Toll-gate Nuisance within six miles of Chsring•cross, and also the existing self-elected-closed-doors and irresponsible Middlesex Commission, which keep. up the 100 gates round the lungs of London at an enormous outlay, are requested to oommunicitie with the Central Office, la, Strand, next llungerford street. Mr. J. E. Bradtleld's pamphlet on the subject, with details of the proposed plans of reform, price One The Reform Central Office, 14, Strand. PRIVATE PUPILS.—A Clergyman, r e s idi n g in a most healthy and pleasant part of Berkshire, has VACANCIES for TWO PRIVATE PUPILS. The course of instruction includes Latin, Greek, Music, Algebra, etc. Terme, inclusive, if under twelve years of age, 401. per annum each.— Address Rev. C.D., Mr. Payne's,l2o, High-street, Oxford. CLOSE of HOL IDAYS.—The r e t urn o f Y ou th to their respective Boarding Schools iuduces a solicitude from Parents and Guardians for their personal comfort and at. traction, and ROWLAN'DS' MACASSAR OIL, for accelerating the growth and improving and beautifying the Hair; HO WLA NDS' JULY DO It, for improving the skin and completion, and removing cutaneous eruptions; and ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or Pearl Dentifrice, for rendering the Teeth beautifully white, and preserving the Gums, are considered indispensable accompaniments for the attainment of those personal advantages so universally sought for and admired. Sold by A. ROWLAND AND SONS, 20, Hatton Garden, London. and by Chemists and Perfumers. BEWARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATIONS!! 11AEANE'S TABLE CUTLERY, celebrated Li for more than 150 years, maintains an unrivalled reputa tion for cheapness and first-rate quality. The stock is most ex tensive and complete, including the finest transparent Ivory Handles at 325. per dozen ; choice ditto Balance Handles from 225. per dozen; medium ditto Balance Handles (an exceedingly cheap and serviceable family article), Its. per dozen; also Bone. Horn, Stag, and every variety of mounting, all warratted. Platt(' Dessert Knives and Forks, with Silver, Pearl, Ivory, and Plated Handles, in cases of 12. 19, or 24 pairs ; also plated Fish eating Knives, from 425. per dozen. Silver and Plated Fish Carvers, of the newest and most elegant designs, always in stock. London Agents for Messrs. Joseph Rodgers and Sous' cele brated Cutlery. DEANE, DRAY, and CO.'S General Fut. nishing Ironmongery Warehouses (opening to the Monument), London Bridge. Established ♦.D. 1:0:1. The Best Food for Children, Invalids, and Others, ROBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY, for making superior Barley-Water in Fifteen Minutes, has an only obtained the Patronage of her Majesty and the Royal Family, but tau become of general use to every class of the community, and is acknowledged to stand unrivalled as an emi• nently pure, nutritious, and light food for infants, children, and Invalids. Much approved for making a delicious custard•pudding and excellent for thickening broths or soups. ROBINSON'S PATENT GROATS for more than thirty years have been held in constant and Increasing public estimation as the purest farina of the out, and as the best and most valuable preparation for making a pure and delicate gruel, which forms a light and nutritious supper for the aged, is a popular cure for colds ■nd influenza, is of general use in the sick•chamber, and, alternately with the Patent Barley, is an excellent food for infants and children. Prepared only by the Patentees, ROBINSON, BELLS ILLS, and CO., Purveyors to the Queen, 84, Red Lion-street, Holborn, London. Sold by all respectable grocers, druggists, and others, In town and country, in packets of ed. and is., and in family canisters at 25., Cs., and 10s. each. CUTLERY WARRANTED.—The most varied Assortment of TABLE CUTLERY in the world, all war ranted, is on Sale at WILLIAM S. BURTON'S, at prices distant remunerative only because of the largeness of the Sales. 3i.ineh ivory -handled table knives, with high shoulders, 12s. per dozen; desserts to match, 9s. Gd.; if to balance, Gd. per dozen extra; car vers, 48.3d.per pair; larger sizes, from 14s. tkl. to 2Gs. per dozen ; extra tine, ivory, 325. ; if with silver ferrules, 375. to 50s. ; whit* bone table knives, 7e. 6d. per dozen ; desserts, ss. 6d.; carvers, 2s. 3d. per pair; black horn table knives, 7s. 4d. per dozen ; des serts, Gs.; carvers, 2a. 6d.; black wood-handled table knives and forks, 69. per dozen; table steels, from is. each. The largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks, in cases and otherwise, and of the new plated fish cervera. fill HE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR SILVER.—The Real NICKEL SILVER, introduced twenty years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when plated by the patent process of Messrs. Elkington and Co., is beyond all comparison the very best article next to sterling silver that can be employed as such, eitberusefully or oinamentally, as by no possible test can it be disunguishedfrom real silver. Fiddle or Thread or Old Silver Brunswick King's Pattern. Pattern. Pattern.. Table Spoons and Forks, per doz. 3Ss. 435. .. 60s. Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto Tea and Coffee Sets, Cruet and Liqueur Frames, Waiter; Candlesticks, etc., at proportionate prices. All kinds of Replacing done by the patent process. CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED. Fiddle. Thread. King's Table Spoons and Forks, per dozen 12s. .. .28s. .. 30s. Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto DISH COVERS and HOT-WATER DISHES in every material, in great variety, and of the newest and most recherché patterns. Tin dish covers, 6s 6d the set of six ; block tin, 12s 3d to 2ris 9d the set of six; elegant modern pat terns, 34s to 38s 641 the set; Britannia metal, with or without silver plated handles, 76s Gd to 110 e Gd the set; Sheffield plated, lolto 161 10s the set; block-tin hot.water dishes, with wells for gravy, 129 to 30s; Britannia metal, 22a to 775; electro-plated oa nickel, full size, 11111 x. The additions to these extensive premises (already by far the largestin Europe) are of such a character that the entire of EIGHI HOUSES is devoted tothedisplay of the most magniti. cent stock of GENERAL HOUSE IRONMONGERY (including Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Brushes, Turnery, Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Bedding, and Bedhangings), so arranged in Sixteen Large Show-rooms as to afford to parties furnishing facilities in the selection of goods that cannot be hoped for elsewhere. Illustrated Catalogues sent (per post) free. No. 39, OXFORD-STREET (W); 1. la, 2, and 3, NEWMAN. STREET; 4,6, and 6, PERRXI3•PLACE, London. Ewa>. lisped A