The Press. — London, England, 1855-05-26 00:00:00

Itlttropolitan Itztrkets. (Reported exclusively for "Tim Passe." ) CORN-EXCHANGE About average time-of-year supplies of home-grown wheat have been received up to our market this week. The large millers have been very cautious in their operations ; yet, in some instances, pricey have shown a ten dency to advance. The imports of toreign wheat have been ex tensive, and sales have progressed slowly—low qualities having changed hands on somewhat easier terms. Barley has realised Is per quarter more money; and the value of malt has been well supported. The oat trade has rule i heavy, and prices have not been supported. Beans, peas, and flour have beau in moderate supply and sluggish request, on former terms. Ettohisit—Wheat, Essex and Kent white, 77s to 90s; red, 69s to 80s; Norfolk and Lincoln red, 698 to 788. Malting barley, ills to 364 ; grinding ditto, 30s to 32s ; distilling, 30s to 335. Malt, 65a to 748. Feed oats, 26s to 28s ; potato, 27s to 30s. Rye, 40s to 445. Tick beaus, 3ds to 44s ; pigeon, 41s to 475. Orey peas, 36s to 39s ; maple, 39s to 41s ; white boilers,4os to ids per quarter. Town-made tiour,6ss to 70s; country marks, 52s to 62a per 2801b8. ♦RRIVALS THIS WEEK. Wheat. Harley. Malt. Oats. Flour. E turn ah 1940 .. 30So .. 5010 1170 .. 1730 Irish -- Foreign.. 30820 .. 10790 3,17. it/ .. 1130 eke. LONDON AVERAGES DECLARED ON FRIDAY—Wheat, 4.748 quarters, ols 9d ; barley, 1,294 quarters, 33s 9d; oats, 5,951 quarters, 28. 6d ; rye, 3t) quarters, 44. ; beans, 509 quarters, 421 3d; peas, 155 quarters, 4014 lld. I NIP ERI AL WEEKLY AV ERA° ES—Wheat, 7es ld ; hir lev. 324 11; 011G3, 27r 9d ; rye, 41s 3d; beans, 44. sd; peas, 42s 4d. THE Sf X WEEKS' AVERAGES—Wheat, 70e Rd; barley, 91s 7d; oats, 268 4d; rye, 40e bd; beans, 42s 3d; peas, 35s bd. ENGLISH GRAIN SOLD LA.IIT WEEK—Wheat, 97.876; barley, 20,093; oats, 12,39 t; rye, 100; beans, 4,201; peas, 418 quarters. ''BREAD—The prices of wheaten bread in the metropolis are from 104 to lUid ; of household, ditto, did to itid per 41ba loaf. TEA—Our market is firm, but the actual business doing In it has not been extensive. Prices rule as follows :-- Congou, Sid to 2s Gd; Niug Yong and Oolong, 104 to is 9d; isoucliong, 9,1 to 2a 84 ; Flowery Pekoe, is 44 to 38 64 ; Caper, is to Is 44; Scented Caper, Is 44 to Is Ad : Orange Pekoe, is 24 to Is Gd; Scented Orange Pekoe, is 84 to 2a 9d; Twankay, 74 to is 3d; Hyson Skin, 74 to is 611; Hyson, is to 3s 91; Young Hyson, 94 to 35; Imperial, is to de 8d; Gunpowder, Is to 3s 64; Assam, is 3d to 4s 4d per lb. StlAß—Our market has ruled very firm this week, and nearly all kinds of raw sugar have improved in value Gd per cwt. At pudic sale Barbadoes has changed hands at 35s to 41s; brown Mauritius, 28s to 355; yellow, 358 Gd to 38s 6d; grainy, 40e to 41s til; and clayed Manilla, Sts Gd tAr 35s 6(1 per cwt. Crushed and wet lumps are the turn dearer. Refined goods are 6.1 to Is per cwt higher than last week. Brown lumps, 47s Gd; and grocery, 488 to 52s per cwt. The total clear ances to the 19th inst. were 2,821,444 cwts, against 2,369,606 clew last year. MOLASSES—The supply on offer is very moderate, and the demand is steady, at very fullj prices —viz., 17s to 178 Gd per owt. COFFEE—Good ord native Ceylon has changed hands steadily, at 47s to 478 Gd per cwt. Most other kinds of coffee are tolerably firm, at full quotations. Ceylon native, 478 to 478 6d; plantation flue, 718 to Atis; fine middling, 69 to 735; good m ddliug. 65s to 68s; middling, 598 to 64s ; tine ordinary to middling, 55s to 5Ss; triage, 43a to 645. Mocha, fine to finest, 78s to 90s; garbled, OSs to 775; ungarbled, 568 to 655. Costa Rica, middling to fine. 57s to 72s ; good and flue ordinary, 50s to 50s. Java, 47s to 555. Jamaica, good middling to fine, ci4s to 878. COCOA—The demand is less active than last week. Prices, however, are well supported. Good to rine red Trinidad, 45s to 475; grey, 3Ss to 435; Granada, 35s to 89s; Para, 37s to 370 ad ; Bahia, 311 e to 3as 6d ; and Guayaquil, 41s to 42s per cwt. RlCE—About 2,000 bags Bengal have sold at from 14s to 14s F.cl per cwt. Other kinds command full quotations. CRTCORY—Very little is doing in this article, on former terms._ SEEDS—As the sowing season has been nearly closed, most agricultural seeds are slow in sale, on former terms. Linseed and cakes command full quotations. .HEMP AND FLAX—The sale for hemp is heavy, and Petersburg clean is nominally quoted at 461 to 481 per ton. Flax is steady, but not dearer. COTTON—Our market still continues somewhat excited, and the late advance in the quotatations Is well supported. INDIGO—The sales have been concluded, and the following prices were obtained :—Rengal, good to fine. 65 2. to 7s; and defective, Os 6d to Os ; broken ditto, he 2d to Os 01 ; consuming, 45 Bti to 3s; ordinary ditto, 3e 64 to 4s 3d. Oude, good, Sc lid to de 3d ; middling, fts 9d to Sc 3d ; ordinary and low, In 31 to 2s Cid. Madras, good and fine, de 44 to Os ; ordi nary and middling, Is 4d to 4s. Kurpah, good and middling, 4s to 3s Gd; ordinary, 2s 64 to 3s Od per lb. TALLOW—Our market still continues heavy, and we have sellers of P. Y. C.. ou the spot, at sls 6d; and for October to December. 33s 6(1 per cwt. The imports are heavy, and the stock is over 46,000 casks. OlLS—Linseed oil has sold to a fair extent at 30s 6d to 37e per cwt on the spot, and 37s Gd to 38s for forward delivery. Most other oils support last week's quotations. Turpentine is tolerably firm, at 34e to 36s for spirits, and 95 3d to 9s 6d per cwt for rough. METALS—Scotch pig iron has changed hands freely, at 66s Bd to 68s. All other kinds of iron are firm. Copper and lead are selling freely, and tin is rather dearer. Spelter, on the spot, 221 Os per ton. SPIRITS—We have very little change to notice in the value of rum. Proof Leewards, 2s 24 ; sod East India, 2e to 2a Id per gallon. The brandy market is steady, on former terms. Malt spirit, 10s 6d per gallon. HOPS —Sussex hops ere in rood request, and prices are on the advance. All other kinds are firm, at foil quotations. MIA and East Kent pockets, 141 to 2W; Weald of Kenta, 131 10s to 151 10s; Susses, Ili 36 to 121 per ewt. Eden Main, 3d; Stewatt's, 20s; 4:is per ton. toleragly good, and - to 160 a per ton. having Increased inactive, un easier I 2d to 5s ; lamb. 4d to 4s 4d per Our markets are 00ALSZ-Hilda, 17s; Northumberland, 135 93 ; Eden Ma 19s; Larobton, 18s 83; Russell's Helton, 198 :id; Steno t's, 2t South d • ,cw'p ‘ Merthyr, 2:18 per ton. POTION' • ' wo. ZS:indium toleragly good, a the (lei - Alma 1 : In a 1 1511 ,at from 90a to 130 s per ton. S5l 0 • f fat stook having lncreas to s n a has ruled inactive, un easi to • j.. 01 fAV.) utton, 3s 2d to 5s ; lan Os ' fet)"`" Ik, 81,44 pork, 3to 4d to 4s 4d p • • • mu l ft • ATITA - - 7 41, 1 \DENTTAT.L Our markets du •5?-• e: firiim 3s to 4s 2d ; mutton, 3s 23 45 • ". - a. • , veal, Ss 81 to 4s 10t1; pork, 3s to 48 ° IL . • case. • 41VICISAikVo THE PRESS. BIRTHS. FITZGERALD—On the 13th instant, at Worthing, the wife of General Sir John Forster Fitzgerald, K.C.8., M.P., of a daughter, stillborn. HOPE—On the 20th instant, at Luffness, Haddingtonshire, N. 8., the Hon. Mrs. George W. Hope, of a daughter. SHAWE—On the 20th instant, the wife of Lieut.-Colonel B. L. Shawe. Bombay army, of a daughter. STEWART—On the 21st instant, in Belgrave-square, Lady • - Isabella Stewart, of a daughter. - THOMAS—On the 18th Instant, at Llanolly-house, Carmarthen shire, the wife of Sir Godfrey J. Thomas, Bart., of u son, who survived only a few hours. WINNINOTON—On the 18th instant, at Brighton, Lady Win• nington, of a son, stillborn. !CARRIAGES. MENDS—THOMSON —On the 22nd instant, at Leicester, Lieut. Corn. Robert Hamilton Hiurdfteld Mends, R.N., to. Emma Marla, daughter of Lieut. Thomson, late . H.M. 87th . . Regt. TAYLER—BARKER—On the 19th instant, at Kensington Church, Tom Tayler, Esq., of Eagle Lodge, Old Ilrompton, to Laura, daughter of the Rev. Thomas Harker, vicar of Thirkleby, Yorkshire. WARREN—WYNNE—On the 19th instant, at Bt. George's, Hanover-square, Captain Thomas Ingate Warren, of Mon tague-ter-ace, Bow road, to Madeline, daughter of the late Captain J. Wynne. of her Majesty's 16th Dragoons. WILTON- GODFREY—On the 19th instant, at Exeter, Charles Fred. Wilton, Esq., of Oporto, to Jane Emily, daughter of Lieut.• Colonel J. Race Godfrey, of Northernhay-house. WITHERS CIIALLIS —On the 22nd instant, at Enfield, Francis, son of the late George Withers, Esq., of Liverpool, to Fanny Maria, daughter of T. Challis, Esq., M.P. DEATHS. BACK—On the 11th of February, at sea, Lieut.-Colonel John Back, Madras At tillery, aged 49. COMPTON—On the 21st instant, at Exeter, Lord Spencer S. Compton, Captain 15th Hussars, aged 34. CURTIS— On the 2nd instant, killed while on duty in the trenches before Sebastopol, Lieut. Frank John Curtis, 46th Regt., aged 29. D'AGUILAR—On the 21st instant. in Lower Brook-street, I.ieuL-General Sir George Charles D*Agullar, K.C.B. FORBES—On the let instant, on his voyage home from Cal cutta, Major-General Wm. Nairn Forbes, Bengal Engineers, Master uf the Calcutta Mint, aged 59. GOLBORN E —On the 14th instant, at Kilmainham, Captain Edward Golborne, late of the 71st Highland Light Infantry, aged 62. RIVERS—On the 19th instant, at Hurst, Berke, Lieut.-Colonel Charles Rivers, R.E., aged 62. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN. Signor TAMBURINI. The Directors of the Royal Italian Opera have the honour to anounce that they have entered into an engagement with that distinguished and favorite Ai Mete, Signor TAMBURINI, who will make his First Appearance in England these Three years on THURSDAY next, May 31st, In his most popular character of DON GIOVANNI. 111 , OYAL ITALIAN OPE RA, COVENT-GARDEN. EXTRA NIGHT.—DON GIOVANNI. 130810, MAHAL JENNY NEY, MARIO, LABLACHE, and TAMBURINI. On THURSDAY NEXT, Mat 31st, a Grand Extra Night will take place, on which occasion will be performed (for the First 'lime this Season) Mozart's celebrated Opera, DON GIOVANNI. With the following powerful Cast Donna Anna, Elvira, Zerlina, Don Giovanni, (His First Appearance these Three Years,) Leporello, Masetto, 11 Conunendatore, AND - . Don Ottavio, (Hie First Appearance in that Character these Three Years.) Conductor, THE MINUET in the First Act will he Danced by M. DESPLACES and Madlle. CERITO. Commence at Eight. 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SATURDAY, THE BRITISH BENEFICENT INSTITUTION, for affarding Annuities to the Widows and Unmarried Orphan Daughters of Clergymen, Military and Naval Officers. Members of the Learned Professions, Professors of the Fine Arts, Bankers, Merchants, and others who have moved in superior stations in society, 03, LINCOLN'S-INN-FIELDS. PRESlDENT—HisitoyalHighness - theDUKEofCAMBRIDGI VICE-PRESIDENTS AND GOVERNORS. Ills Grace the Duke of Cleve- land, K.G. His Grace the Duke of Leeds His Grace the Duke of Box burghe The Most Hon. the Marquis of Sir John INilliam Hamilton Anson, Bart. Sir E. BISOOII, Bart. Sir Wyndham Carmichael An struther, Bart. Sir John Bethune, Bart. Rear-Admri. Sir Henry Loraine Baker, Bart., KN., C.B. Sir Harford Jones Brydges, Bt. Sir Charles William Cutre Bur ton, Bart. Sir Arthur Brineley Brooke, Bart., M.P. Sir Richard Donneilen de Burgh°, Bart. Sir Peroyval Hart Dyke, Bart. Sir H. de Trafford, Bart. Sir John Lewis Duntze, But Sir Archibald Edinonstone, Bt. 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Strew, Paul, and Bates. A subscription of one guinea annually constitutes an annual Governor; ten guinea, a Governor tor life; live guineas, a Governor for five years. Ude of the Governors and of the Contributions to the Cha rity, together with the rules and regulations, are published yearly, and may be had on application at the office, price Cd.; if forwarded by post is. Donations will be gratefully received by the Treasurer, any member of the Council, or by the Secretary. To prevent risk, it is requested that the cheques be crossed to Messrs. Strahan' Paul, and Bates, 2:7, Strand. Offices, 63, Lincoln's•inn•fields. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE, at the request of many Noblemen and Gentlemen, has graciously consented to preside at the ANNI VERSARY FESTIVAL of the BRITISH BENEFICF.NT INSTITUTION, to be held next Wednesday, the Nth instant, at the London Tavern. The list of stewards will be published immediately. Gentle men desirous of supporting his Royal Highness ■t the Dinner are earnestly requested to send in their names without delay. Dinner•tickets, price 11. Is. each, may be purchased at the offices, or at the London Tavern. By order of the Council. Offices, 63, Lincoln'e•inn•fielde. M.P. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE Lessee and Manager. MR. ALFRED WIGAN. On Monday and during the Week the performances will com mence with the new and original Comedy, in Three Acts, called STILL WATER RUNS DEEP; in which Messrs. A. Wigan, Emery. G. Vining, and Miss Maskell, will appear. Mrs. Sternhold (First time) Mrs. Alfred Wigan. To conclude with THE FIRST NIGHT. Achille Talma Dufard, Mr. A. Wigan; Rose, Miss Julia St. George. Doors open at Seven ; Performance to commence at half put. Stalls, 55.; Upper Box Stalls, 45.; Boxes, 45., Pit, 25.; Gallery, is.