The Sun. — London, England, 1857-01-02 00:00:00

ENE Y - MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. P- -- CITY, Two o'CLocK. The advices from the manufacturing districts in the North of En g l an d g enerally describe trade as being quiet, the Christmas holidays having, as Usual, interfered with business. At Bradford a fair demand exists for wools, yarns, and pieces, and full rates are current. In Manchester the spinners and manufacturers have large orders on hand for delivery during the spring, and full quo tations will no doubt be supported. The Notting- Lana firms have been occupied in the completion of Orders from the United States, but the home in quiry is limited. The commercial accounts from the United States report increased stringency in the money market, but no alteration of importance bad occurred in the rates. The market for public securities, after the recent excitement, had become comparatively quiet, and prices had generally receded. _ From Mexico the accounts are favourable, inas- Much as the revolutionists at Puebla had suc cumbed to the Government forces. It is therefore anticipated that order will soon be restored, and that the remittances of silver, which have been Prevented by the unsettled state of affairs, will row be resumed. In Lombard-street, and at the Bank of Eng land, the inquiry for discount accommodation is less active, but there is no diminution in the rates. Six per cent. is still the minimum rate, but the Supply having increased less difficulty is found in obtaining capital. The market for Public Securities has been ex ceedingly dull all the morning, but the quotations hare remained without variation. In Foreign Stocks and Railways, as well as in English Secu rities, the dealings, both real and speculative, are very much circumscribed, but when the January dividends are paid, more animation will no doubt be experienced. Consols have been 94 to 94a for the Bth inst., and 94 ft for February. The New 3 per Cents. are 941 I, the Reduced 941 Ex chequer Bills 3s. premium, and India Bonds le. discount. , Foreign Securities have undergone very little change. Turkish 6 per Cents. are 95i I, and the 4 per Cents. were steady. Portuguese 3 per Cents. are 43i ex div. Belgian 4i per Cents. 96i, and Dutch 2i per Cents. 64k. Messrs. D. Bell, Son, and Co., report—that during the past week the market for American Securities has been devoid of all animation, and Prices are without any material change : GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Redeemable. Per Cent. Vnited States 6 per Cents. 1867-1868...104 105 truited States 6 per Cent. Bonds 1868...104 105 STATE SECURITIES Alabama 5 per Cent • Maryland 5 per Cent. (Sterling Bonds)... Massachusetts 5 per Cent. (Sterl. Bonds). Mississippi 6 per Cent. Pl. Bk. Bonds ... 1841-1871... 43 Mississippi 5 per Cent. Union Bk. Bonds ... 16 Pennsylvania 5 per Cent. Stock Pennsylvania 5 per Cent. Bonds ........ 1877... 81 Tennessee 6 per Cent. Bonds Virginia 6 p er C en t. B on d s 1886... 85 'Virginia 5 per Cent. (Sterling Bonds) 1888... 81 ... 80 82 ... 88 90 ... 98 100 LOANS OF CITIES. Bolton 5 per Cent. Bonds 1883... 85 kontreal 6 per Cent. Bonds 1856-1865... 82 Nevi Orleans 6 per Cent. Stock RAILROAD BONDS. Illinois Central 7 per Cent. Ist Mortgage, not Convertible 1875... 85 87 Illinois Central 6 per Cent 1875... 82 84 Illinois Central 7 per Cent. Freeland Bonds 1860... 99 100 Illinois Central (Shares), $25 paid Michigan Central Bp. Cent., Convert 1860... Do. d o . d o . 186 9... 93 95 New York Central 7p. Cent., COnvert 1864... 91 93 New York Central 6 per Cent., not Convertible 1883...80' 82 New York and Erie 7 per Cent. 3d Mort gage 1883.— 83i 871 N. York and Erie 7p. Cent. Convertible-1862.... 79 81 N. York and Erie 7 per Cent. Sinking Fund 1875... 85 87 ?anama 7 per Cent., Ist Mortgage (Ster ling.,, Bonds), not convertible 1859... 90 Panama 7 per Cent., Ist Mortgage 1864... 9U 92 Pennsylvania Central 6p. Cent., Ist Mort 1880... 88 89 A - -• . The following ar© the nominal prices of Foreign Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 6 7 ; Mexi can, 21 i; Peruvian 44 per Cents., 77i 8i ; ditto 8 per Cents., 54 6 ; Portuguese 3 per Cents., 43 5 z d ; Russian 5 per Cents., 106 8 ; ditto 4i per Cents., 94 6 xd; Spanish 3 per Cents., 40i 40/ xd; ditto Deferred, 23/ 4 x d ; ditto Certifi cates, 51 6 ; ditto Passive, 51 6. In the Railway Share Market this morning the transactions have been very limited, and a decline generally of about I to / per cent. has taken place on yesterday's quotations. Great Western, how ever, have been still further depressed, the decline being fully 1 per cent. Caledonian, Brighton, North Western, Midland, North Eastern Berwick, and South Eastern declined about 55., and South Western 15s. The French Lines are at almost nominal prices. Grand Trunk of Canada receded about 21., Great Western of Canada 55., and the East Indian 11. to 11. Ss. In Joint Stock Bank Shares a moderate business has been done, but the quotations have in almost all instances given way to a slight extent. Bank of Australasian declined 153. Union of Australia, however, declined 11. Miscellaneous Shares are without material alte ration. BRITISH FUNDS.—CLOSING PRICES —THIS DAY. ( From the Officta Lid.) Boone. , done 3 per Cont. Reduced Annuities - 1 4 New 3 per Cent. Annuities India Bonds, £lOOO Ditto, under £lOOO 1 II Consols for Account .14zehequer Bills, 21d. £lOOO £5OO 1 d 3 p 5ma11......,.l d 4 p Ditto Bonds, 1858, 31 per Cent Ditto, 1359 984 PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS—THIS DAY. Mexican 3 per Cent Ditto Account Peruvian Bonds 41 per Cent Ditto Account .............................. 78 Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent., Con, 1841 Ditto 1853, 3 per Cent........... Rrssian Bonds, 1122, £ St., 6 p er Cent lO7 Ditto, 4. per Cent 941 x d Turkish bonds, 6 per cent ..................... 95$ Ditto Account tlt -ow., on the above ,Rveble In Lordon, Belgian, 21 per Cent., ex. 25 francs ...... Ditto 4i per Cent.. ex. 25 francs Dutch Exchange, 21 per Cent., 12 Guilder s 641 x Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates 97 THREE O'CLOCK. Congolg Ditto Account (Jan 8) 9l e x R. 50 4t. St. 20 20 L 7 20 I:0 100 IGO 20 20 20 20 20 An inquest was held last night upon the body of Mr. Jackson, chief warder of Milbank Prison, who com mitted taking prussic acid. rnitted suicide on Thursday A. verdict of temporary insanity it w- F i ,,,, re v l . u e r , ned. A. child aged five years, named IVriii,h whisky. Man chester a few days ago, through drinking b, Mr. George Hill, of Wiveliscombe, on Friday last had a narrow escape of being murdered e bytwoumes,se, who stopped hi m on hi s return home from Air. Lea school-room, REPEAL OD THE INCOME TAX.—A meeting of t . hein: habit ants of the parish of St. L eonar d, Shoreditcb, was held i n the school -room o f th e N ew Tabernacle, O e ld a : street.r oa d , l ast evening, for the purpose of taking m sures to effect a repeal, or a reduction a n d more !luit able adjuiitment of the i ncome an d property tax. Theren was a v ery numerous attendance, and the resolutions conf or mity with th e object of the' i meeting were unani 13' greed to. -nAli'ra RETFoun.—A meeting of th e i n h a bit an ts of East Retford was held i n th at town on Monday evening. The Mayor presided. The following resolution was agreed to : That the existing income tax of ls. 4d. in the Mind is—,, enormou s in am ou nt, unequally and offen sively lev ied, and essentially unequal, inquisitorial, and unjust, aud that its continuance beyond the sth of April next, in its present shape, would be a violation of the spirit of the Aot of Parliament."' BARNSTAPL--A public meeting was held at Barn. staple, on Tu "daY, to consider the propriety of petition ing Parliament against the income tax. Colonel Buck, MT. for the borough, and many of the leading in habitants, were present. Resolutions condemning the tax as unjust and inquisitorial were unanimously passed, and these were Parlia men t. embodied i n a pet i t i on to lIARROWCIATE.—A meeting of the inhabitants of measures Harrow-gafor securing equit a the ab ove tax. Resolutions con adj us t men t o f e mnatory of the impost were unanimously passed. REVENUE OF THE PORT OF LIVERPOOL. ---LIVERPOOL, Jan. I . — The Liverpool "Custom s Bill of Entry," t o which we h ave on former occasions been indebted for important statistical information, states, in the number issued to-day, that the revenue of the port for the year 1856 is 3,824,1771. 14s. Bd., being an increase of 247,843/.125. over the revenue of 1855, while the in come of the last quarter was 1,030,1101. 18s. 11d, more than that of the corresponding quarter of 1555. THE SUN, 'LONDON, FRIDAY' EVENING, JANUARY 2 v 857 LAW INTELLIGENCE.—{'his Day.) Business this day COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. (Before Mr. Commissioner Fa.ne.) THE HEMEL HEMPSTEAD AND WATFORD BANK. IN RE SMITH. This Bankrupt was described as of Hemel Hemp stead and Watford, banker, formerly in partnership with Mr. Wbittingstail, deceased, and carrying on business as bankers at the Hemel Hempstead and Watford Bank, and to-day was appointed for his last examination. Mr. Linklater appeared for the assignees ; Mr. Law rence for the executors of Mr. Whittingstall ; and Mr. Murray for defendant. _ . Sporting Intelligence. After a long discussion, Mr. Linklater said that the accounts were insufficient, and required a statement of affairs at the time of the death of Mr. Whittingstall, in March last, and a liquidation account from that time up to the time of the bankruptcy. An adjournment was then taken for one month for that purpose. • SHARE MARKETS—(Tbis Dap•) W N Shr. 11-0; ',AILWAYIS Fs( Arta 3astp.. ;Inn . fast Sinning. Wolverh.. Stour Valley 7 .3irkelhd. ',lace' A Cheshire Juliet Do. Chesil. di Birk., Do., do Blackburn itiytu St Tyne origi aa £25 (iesd. At £45 Bristol and 2,aotec laaledonian. Chester di Holyhead Cork and Bandon Cork, Black, do PAS, Cornwall Do. A Do. B DublindißelfastJunc Dnn. P. di Aber. Jac. East Anglian Eastern Counties East. Union, A Sti Be., B. Stock Do., New A.....„ East Kent East Lancashire East Suffolk Do. lEdinburgh d 4 GLugo I Edinb. and Peebles Ediu. Prth Dnu de , . 11. , orth & Clyde Jun.:. Furness Glasgow di S. Westrn Great N. of Scotlnd. Great Northern IDo., A. Stock Do., B. Stock I(fit. sth. &West.(lre ) Great Western Do. Stour Val. Rai Qua. Stk Irish South-Eastern. Lancaster Ar Carlisle Do., Thirds IDo. New Thirds Lane ash. endVorksh Do., Wet. Riding Un. I Do. Southr orb London & Blackwall Loud. Bright Fi S.Cs t Loud. and N. Westn I Do. Fifths 00.101.811.01 k E ( Do. Eighths,. London and% We 3tD. Lndndrry&Colerain , Lndndrry. & Ennisk Wanch.Shef. & Mich Wetropoli tan Do. J. L. Ricardo's arrangement Midland 00. Birmng. & Derb Aidld. G. West. (Ii ) De. Half Shares I gaweastle Sr Carlisk l'fwpt.Aberg.&llrfd gewry & Enniskille `Lawry, Warrenpoint and Rostrovor 'orfolk gorthn.ConntieeiJn North British ith Devon Rail & Dock Stock ao., A Stock 10., B Stock g.isatern—Berwi, )o. do. Extension Jo.do.G.lkLE.?urcb Do. Leeds r)o. York Worth London ~ &S.Wstrn.,Ham st 3ad, and City Jn., Worth Stafrordshir,. forth Western g. & S. Westrn.Junc )x., Wore., & Woly. 'Grtsraonth Rhymney ottigh Central Scot. N. E.Abrdn St. Do. Soot. Mid. St I , )ropshire SitingbourneltSheer. iontla Devon 3otith Eastern_ 3onth Wales 3. Yrksh. d Rig. D a no it aines,Wok. &Wo , Stockton & Darling Do., do., 1554 Do., do., 1855 to2kten Hartlep faff Vale )o. Prof., No. 1 Phanies Hay. D.& R Vale of Neatl• tVntorfl. & Kilkenn Araterfor i&Litoeric• West Cornwall__ ..Vest End of Londol and Crystal Palace Do. A Do. B West London Do. Fiist Class Do. Second Class „ wirobln , l7, knrov I^, CZnQins Price this day. 41 - 5 82 -- 9 19i -- 20} 174 - 184 134 - 14.6 93 - 94 Gli -62 t 37 - 39 .. .' . ••• 10i -104 19 - 20 38 --409 25 - 27 7 - 5 93 - 95 . . 5; 55 in si • •• .... 94 - 96 7 - 7 5 91 - 92 76 - 78 120 - 125 110 - 112 68 68 60 65 70 - 74 5t - 64 51 61 97 , 97,• 6/ - 7 111 - 113 106 f 107 21. - 21 101 - 10,! J 107 - 108 34 - •• • #d --- par 82i 831, 53 55 .« - .. ... ... .. I , P 50 52 3i —3. d 394 • •• . ... 84 - 85 4i 4 a l 3 —2; 18i —18 i 604 61 96 —99 41 - 7i 10 - 11 28 - 29 06 - 103 70 72 49 -- .51 ... 1 17i 1 8 . ! 74 - 75 83 - 84 5 - 3 3 - 2 14 - 16 37 39 19 2~ 6 - 8 2 - 4 5 - 5i 7 - 9 COLONIAL. .iotabay, Isarocla, and Con. India, g. 5 p. c Do. Ceylon A shares Do. B. do .iemorara Eastern Bengal Zan Indian A and B, g. Do. Ex. C, gu. 5 p. c Do, do. D, gu. 5 p. c. D 0.41 p.c.Bnds.,'s7 ,o. do. do., '59, do Geelong & Melbourne guar. 5 per cent... :id. Trunk of Canada Do. Cert. of Deben. con. into Stk. till '6: Do. Comp. 6 p. e., do. tlt. In. Pen. g. 5 p. e. Do Now, guar. 5 p. c 4t.Western of Canad Do. New Do. Bds., payable 's', Do. do., '76, p. '60.. 1)o. do., '73 do. Do. do., '73, withou' option.. Madras, guar. 4 p.c Do. do., 5 p. c. Do. 4i p. c. Exton Do. 3dEx., g. 5 p. c Sciude, guar. 5 p. C Do it. Andrew's an , l Qaebea FOIL kntwerr &Rat rd, m Ardennes ...... ielgian Eastn. Junc Reziers to Gra; ROC par c Buff. & Lk. Bur. Ry. [Carmeaux & Toulouse Cdal Mines and Ry hitch Rhenish Fasten of France ' l o. New Euphrates Valley 1 4t. Central of Frani e Treat Lnxembonrg 1 Italian Junction Lake ConK. & Basle; Lierre and Turnhout, Lombardo Venetian.' Lucca & Pist. 5 p. c.p. Lyons and Geneva Lyons as Mediterran Maria Antonia Do. do. New all all all all Namur & Liege ....., Do. do., 6 p. c. Pref Northern of France. NorwegianTrunkPref Paris and Lyons Paris and Orleans Recife & San. Fran., (Perham.) g. 7 p. c. Rome and Frascati Royal Danish Royal Swedish iambre and Meuse Do. 5J p. cont. Pref lonthern of France West Flanders Do. 5A per c. Prof.., W. & N. W. of France Western of Austria West. of Switzerland Wiesbaden Do. Bper cent.P;ef. Zealand ..... all all all Anstralaaia ........ Bank of Egypt ......... i 0 Bank of London ..... Xll iiri. Col. Bk.&Ln. C. al British N. American 5 Chartd. Bank of Asia 6 kaartd. Bnk. of India, Australia, & China 50 City..................... 5 Colonial ................ 0 Commercial of Lona. U Eng. Soot. Sans. Cht. al Lon& Chart. Bk. of . Australia [1 Ditto New 0 London and County l, 0 Lnd.,t,E. Bnkg. Corp 0 London Joint Stock 20 Lond. & Westminster i 5 National Pro.cf Eng .0 Do. Naw 2 National Bank Lll New South Wales ill Oriental 1-k. Corp L 5 Ottoman Bank o Provincial of Ireland' Lll Do. New 1. R Aus B ;Solo im Cc Aouth Australia ll Cini(,a of Australis 2, Do. Now 0 Uuion of Lonaun 0 Unity Mutual Q Wod9rn Bk of Loud 1 - 14 "ii 7 ii 113 - 115 2 4..... 24p .. .... • •• 211 - 221 54 - 56 80 -- 85 22 -- 22} - Isll l 241 -- 7541 24 -- 3 p. 99 -- 100 118 - 123 118 -- 123 108 110 20 - 20 221 -22 i 1 - lip 2} - 2ip 6 1 7h : 1i 1 2 p —21 p 5 5i $ 3 2 9 10 par p 4 I 5 51 .. .--- ... .i - if p -- 8 - 19 - 194 37} -37 j Si - 8i 54! - 55 51 - 63 k a P is 20 1. - 11 9 - 9 9 -9; - pm 4 - 9; 1 - 10 33 - - lip JOINT-81'00H BANKS. 98- -- 16 - 0 pa Ad -4 l 61 63 1091 ..• . ... p i 63 --70 ••• ... 184 - 184 1-9 t ... . • -- 1N SI. ...' 04 • 38 39 11 lid' • *a ." • • ... -- .. 35 - 37 65 - 67 7 - 9 10 sal 6 ,7. 4d, flushness done this day LINES LEASED AT FIXED RENTALS. •1s . RAILWAYS. LPV.OII4 COMpID Bedford aae, Bletzhley Buckghauisb Clyde:;.lal Col. Stour Vy, E. Lin. g. 6 pc. E. Un. H. Sli. Glas. Barr. & Neils. Direct Do. New...... Glstr.eiDn Fr Hrtlpl. Dk. & Railway Hull & Selby Do. Shares. Do. i Shares. Lon. & Greonw Do.Preferenee Lon., TU., & S. Do. Bark. Lowestoft gr. 4 par cont. Do. 6 per et. Manch. Bxtn. and Matlock Middlest.ro' & Loudon N. West. L.IzN.W, Caledo•i.,.' Glt.Nrt.,u. E. Count. CaMonis.% 11.1 A) !1 1 1 all 100 all 1.00 Do Gt. Keen Yk. New. & Berw. Y. &NIL. Do.. Do B. Hastert Do Peto At Co Do Norfolk Do L.& N. W & Midld. Btekton & Darlingt. Midland.. Redc.g 6 p.c. Midld.Bradfd Newmarket Bury E. G.spc N.dE Est.& p. c. Do. 6 per et. Do. Fixeds p c Prest. & W yre Do. Shrs. A Royt3tn.& Hit. Shef.Roth.an d Gooleg.s p. c. Shrews. &H er. S. Staffordsh. Wear Valloygr 6 per cent Do Wilts&Oomrst En. Conn. E. Count. D 0... Do., L. tiN.W Do GtNorthn Lancashli Yorksh. T. Brassey M.MClean Stockt. Darlingt Do I CRWean. Closing Prices this Atty. 98 98 98 102 11 - 13 133 - 136 4 ... 44 tee ... .. ••• '". bias ii) 124 - 13 22 - 234 112 - 114 , i 1g 2i - 21 a = sia 56 - 58 e. .... ... 133 = iii q : ii; 33 - 34 89 - 91 PREFERENCE SHARES. IN RN LOSE. This bankrupt was desjribed as of Cricklevrood, builder, and to-day was appointed for his last exami nation. The balance-sheet, by Messrs. Butler and Canning, Basinghall.atreet, shows—Debtor to creditors, unse cured, 5,830/. ; ditto holding security, 3,7501. ; pro perty mortgaged, 6,1201. The case was adjourned, in order that the petitioning creditors should furnish an account in full of their claim. IN BE BAYER AND AgIIILAII. These bankrupts bad carried on business as cement manufacturers at Millwall, and now came up to pass their last examination, on accounts prepared by Messrs. Thomas and Copley. The debts are stated at about 1,6001. ; assets, about 5001. The bankrupts passed without opposition. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.) MANSION-HOUSE. Elizabeth Brooks was placed at the bar, on remand, before the Lord Mayor and Alderman Sir J. Duke, Bart., M.P., charged with stealing a portmonnaie, con taining 12 sovereigns and two half-crowns, from the person of Patrick Downing, a tailor. The prosecutor met the prisoner in Lower Thames street, about one o'clock on Sunday morning, the 28th ult., when she accosted him and commenced pushing him about. Whilst doing so he heard something fall, and on putting his hand into his pocket he found his purse and money gone. On the ground he found the purse, partly open, but only seven sovereigns it. She ran off, and he gave an alarm. Prosecutor had been drinking. The prisoner was shortly after apprehended by police constable 587, who found three sovereigns in her hand, and one half-crown, and other moneys were found on her. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and she was sentenced to four months' imprisonment with hard labour. A young man, a sailor, belonging to her Majesty's ship Hannibal, was placed at the bar charged with being drunk, creating a distrbance, and wilfully break ing two squares of glass in the shop of Mr. 0 wen, eating-house keeper, 53, Lower Thames-street. The prisoner entered the complainant's shop about five minutes to 10 o'clock last night in a state of intoxi cation, and without money, and on the complainant's refusing to serve him he became very violent, and made use of disgusting language. In putting the prisoner out of the house he broke two squares of glass, and in doing so fell against the broken window, and inflicted a severe wound on his head, just under the left ear. He also struck Mr. Owen a violent blow on the right eye. The prisoner, who had nothing to say, was fined 20s. for the damage, and, in default of payment, one month's imprisonment, and a similar fine and imprisonment for the assault on Mr. Owen. THAMES. A MOST DESPERATE WOMAN.--Emma Edwards, a prostitute, was brought before Mr. Yardley, charged with being drunk and disorderly. Roche, the gaoler of the court, accompanied the prisoner into the felon's dock, a precaution absolutely necessary, because she had once thrown a stone at Mr. Ingham, who formerly officiated in this court ; and a few months since hurled a bundle of foul linen at Mr. Yardley, who has been very merciful towards her. Roche asked the prisoner what bundle she was carrying, when she replied only a handkerchief containing a few things. The gaoler took it from her and put it close beside her during the investigation. A police-constable named James Hollis, 147 11, stated that the prisoner was making a disturbinee in the Whitechapel-road, and ',used the most horrible language to several persons. When he remonstrated with her she abused him, and said take me before - old Yardley. She also flung a shoe at him, and struck him on the head with an umbrella. ___ The prisoner (loudly)—God send it had been a knife I would have sent it into your - heart. Mr. Yardley—Has the woman been here before / Roche—Frequently, your worship. Beadley, a police-constable of the H division, said the prisoner had been in his custody over and over again. The prisoner -0 yes, and I will come here again. I have not done with you yet—do you think I care fo you. Roche—Three weeks ago she was here before Mr. Sella, who committed her to prison for 14 days. Mr. Tardley—ls she insane? Roche—No air, but a most violent and disorderly Woman. --- Mr. Yardley—l sentence her to one month's imprison. ment and hard labour. The prisoner—Oh, that's fine. Shan't I get fat up on She then broke out into loud curses and ioprecations against the magistrate. Her conduct was more like that of a maniac than anything else. LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(This Day.) LONDON, Jan. 2.—Wind this day at loon, S.W.; moderate breeze and fine. The Fly, from Sunderland to Arbroath, which put into Shields on the 26th ult., was the vessel supposed to have been wrecked on the Fern Islands on the 25th. PORTSMOUTH, Jan. I.—Wind W.S. Industry, for Woolwich ; H.M.S. Dragon, Woolwich, with the Arctic ship Resolute in tow. PLYMOUTH, Jan. I.—WindW.S.W.—Sailed: --- H.M.Str. Pluto, for Africa. FALMOUTH, Jan. I.—Off the port—Elizabeth, f rom Hartlepool, for the Cape of Good Hope. CARDIFF, Jan. I.—Wind W.—Sailed — naidee, for Jamaica. SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. I.—Sailed—San Feenande, for Cuba. DARTMOUTH, Jan. I.—Wind W.S.W.—Ar rived—Mer sey, from Quebec. NEWPORT, Jan. I.—Wind W.- Arriv 'kid—Padres minde, from London, for St. Thomas. LIVERPOOL, Jan. I.—A vessel, apparently li4 barque, of about 700 tons, was seen on fire on the 28t , :t Dec. 160 miles west of Ushant, with an outward Au leriean ship hove to and taking off the crew. FRASERBURGH, Jan. I.—The Commerce, of C and for Sun. derland, has been towed in, having been tore. SWANSEA, Jan. I.—Wind a--Bergman, from Coquimbo. The Antigua Planter, of Plymouth, drifted across the bows of the Dutch barque Adelia Mar guerita, for Sydney, lost mainmast, Etc., dame; Ked her upper works, and came in here. The latter makes! water and has put into Mumbles flats, and will probabl:,r have to dis charge. (PE3 NLIOTBIO TELEGRAPH.) LIVERPOOL, Pride ky Morning. Wind W. Arrived—Tiger, from Bombay ; Horizon.. Orleans ; R. to B. Porth, Windsor (United States) ; Pa i t oi i, P r i nce Ed ward's Island ; Enstelling , Brem erha ven ; orge, Richi- C bucto ; Georgiana, St. Michael's. Off—Wm. Prowse, Yucatan. Sailed—Countess of Sefton, for Lim n , ; Riibert Twenty. man, Santander; Clio, Gibraltar; Chicago, New Orleans ; Sultan, Lisbon ; Hezekiah Williams, phila delphia ; Vic torina, Ostend. QUERNSTO\ IN, Dec. 31. Wind S.W. Arrived—Malvine, from Uruguay; Area& an, St. John's, N.B. ; May, Alexandria. DUBLIN ' 4 January 1. Wind W. S. W. Arrived—Hosliu, from Sweaborg; Thoma if Forrest, from Taganrog. (BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGrRAPII.) GRAVESEND, F r ith, , 7, 9.42 A.m. Wind W. ; tido three hours e b b ; cloudy, . Arrived, 2d.—Gustaff Maria, from Dantn ic. Sailed, 2d.—lndomitable, for Melbotrne, DEAL, Frith 9.36 a.m. Wind W. ; moderate. Passed—Olbers, from New York, for L 3ndon ; Liffey, St. Michael's, for London ; H.M.S. Dragon , with the dis• covory ship Resolute, for river, in tow. The two men Dickinson and Gledhall, charged with 9at Oaks Manor, were b re e . i e n x g am co i n n c e e d r e n n ad in the Tuesday l b a s u t r , g a l glary the inquiry was again adjourned. The men, it is understood, intend to call witnesses to prove an alibi. PERSONATING VOTERS IN LEEDS.--. At the Leads borough sessions, on Wednesday, a m a n named Hut chinson was charged with tendering a votii 3 g paper, which Morn's iridescent beams, purported to be that of Joseph Bentley, at a municipal The droning stillness of the summer noon , election in the mill H i ll ward, on the 24 t«ii of Nov., and The Eden-glimpses 'neath the midnight moon representing himself to be Joseph Bentl. :y. The suspi - Adown the argent streams, cions of the presiding alderman having been excited by Have built a statel y p alace in the brain, Whence sphynx-like doubt stares o'er the mental plain. several burgesses in the polling room, 'rho questioned the authenticity of the tender, the pris itner was asked Alas that this should be ! about it, and con f e ssed that he was n et the man de- That nature-worship should enchant our youth, scribed. lie now said that a man ask el him to take 'Till mirage-gleams sweep o'er the face of truth, the voting paper, and as he could neithi mr read nor write 'Till Beauty's Deity ! he was ignorant of its nature. He was f rund guilty, and I'll quit the mountain's, bow to grandeur's God, sentenced to imprisonment for one moat b. • Pride decks the mount, but Peace the valley's fwd. From gorgeous eventide, Through the sad thought-realms of the holy night, 'Till morn showered down her drops of diamond light, My soul hath Godward cried ; Then scaled the heathered mountain's purple steep, Where flower-empalaced bees their matin revels keep• TATTERSALL'S.-THIIRSDAY. Abut half-a-dozen subscribers were in attendance, and only the following bets on the Derby were laid : 20 to 1 agst Bird in the Hand (taken to 3001.) 40 to 1 agst Meton (taken to 50/ ) 40 to 1 agst Magnifier (taken to 101) WALTHAM ABBEY STEEPLECHASES. The Handicap Steeplechase has been decided in favour of the British Yeoman, and the Hunt Cup Steeplechase in favour of Marmaduke. MANCHESTER RACES.-TIIIIRSDAY. The City Steeplechase of 40 sovs, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 5 save each ; a winner of any Steeple chase after the publication of the weights, 71b extra. About three miles and a half. 8 subs. Mr. Henderson's Dangerous, aged, 9. t 811)...(F. Page) 1 Mr. C. Brown's Janus, aged, lOst (Green) 2 The following also ran :---Tom Gurney, Garland, Ginger, Cahirmee, and Deceitful. Betting.—Even on Janus, 3 to 1 apt Garland. Won by four lengths. Torn Gurney came in third and Garland fourth, but they were pulled up, and did not pass the post. Deceitful was stopped some distance from home. Cahirmee fell at the leap, on quitting the starting field; and Ginger fell at the brook the second time round. The Hurdle Race of 25 save, added to a Handicap Sweep stakes of 5 soya each ; a winner after the weights were published, 71b extra. Two mile?, over six flights of hurdles. 6 subs. Mr. D. Wray's Tom Perkins, 6 yrs, 9st 91b (Dickson) 1 Mr. Nesbitt's St. Julian, 5 yrs, 9st 21b (Kendall) 2 Mr. Braithwaite's Garland, lOst 71b (R. Sly) 3 Mr. Grove's Hernandez, aged, 9st, car. 9st 21b (F. Martin) 0 Betting—Even on St. Julian and 6 to 4 agst Toni Perkins. Won by three lengths ; six lengths between the second and third ; Hernandez, after repeatedly refusing, was pulled up on the far side. Selling Hurdle Race of 20 sot's, for three-year-olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 80/. ; allowances it entered to be sold for less, &c. About two miles, over six flights of hurdles. Mr. Grove's Hernandez, aged, 10. t 81b, 201. (Dickson) 1 Mr. Jones's Heads-and-Tails, 3 yrs, Bst 121 b, 201. (T. Holmes) 2 Mr. Bayley's Miss Flyaway, 6 yrs, lOst 81b, 201. (T. Turner) 3 Betting—Even on Hernandez and 5 to . 4 aget Hea.ds and.Tailv. A close race in, won by a head. Miss Flyaway was pulled up beaten, after passing the Stand the second time. LATEST BETTING. LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE. 20 to 1 agst Minerva. 20 1 Harry Lorrequer. 20 1 --- Teddesley. 40 1 Lough Bawn. CHESTER CCP. 1000 to 15 agst Comedian 1000 to 10 agst Zaidee DZIMY. 1,010 to 35 and 1,000 to 40 were taken about Colonist. THE CHESTER CIIP. The following list of nominations is given, subject to corrections. It is as oomplete as it is possible to make it so early after the time of closing. In all probability several additions will be made to it. A FRESH MAN. Yrs. Yrs. Apathy Apothecary 3 Arta Bashi Bazouk 3 Bracken Breeze 4 Capt. Barclay c by Orlando e by Touchstone— Romeo a Emulator 4 The Baker br f by The Cure—The Jew 3 Gold finch 3 Vengeance Drumour 3 Comedy Swyndel Dhygga 4 Flacrow Vulcan... 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Sprig of Shillelagh Stanhope 4 St. Domingo Sunrise 3 The Boyne Water The Chicken Stark Leamington 4 Lambourn The Shadow 4 The Tattler 3 Tom Thumb 3 Typee Vandal 5 V 4.12 Dunck 4 Wardermarske Warlock Wee Willie (late Omar Pacha) 4 Zaidee 3 Zig Zag (late Ilex) a Verona Puck Malacca Marmion Tyre Worcester The Dupe Bubble Lawn Adamas Alice Alma 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 LIVER Black S svan Blind Harper, the Bosphorus, by Ascot ,POOL STEEPLECHASE. 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The following interesting letter has been ad dressed by a British officer to the editor of the Bengal Burkarn, and is noticed in our summary of Indian intelligence : " Sir,—A rupture with Persia appears to be inevitable ; and as I have had some experience with its army, and am well acquainted with the face of that country, having served in two campaigns with Persian troops, and been four times from Bushire to Tabriz, perhaps the accompany ing observations, which are based on experience, will not prove uninteresting. I therefore proceed to jot down such suggestions and facts as, if attended to, would, I think, prove of assistance, should our troops, as proposed, invade that very interesting country. " Without further preamble, I would state that through out the length and breadth of Persia there is not a wheeled carriage to be found, goods of every description being carried either on the backs of mules, yaboos (ponies), or camels — more generally on those of the two former. It is therefore abundantly evident that the difficulties awaiting the corn• missariat department of our army—difficulties greatly en hanced by other causes which I will shortly enumerate— are almost insurmountable ; for mules, ponies, and camels will have to be collected ere a step in advance can be made, and as I have found this a hard task even for the accom modation of a small body of 30 men, it is palpably mani fest the difficulty would be far greater for an invading army, if not altogether impracticable. When I add that, en occasions of public emergency, I have invariably noticed the charwadars (mule owners) have driven, or tried to drive, their males into the mountain recesses, rather than employ them on public service, it will bo seen that the carriage for the regimental stores, rations, & - c., is an object of the first consideration, and the greatest difficulty we have to contend against in our onward progress to the land we are about to invade. " Unless provisions are carried with our troops they will starve; for the nature of tho country is such—tho cities or towns so thinly scattered, the villages so few and far between,' and such miserable holes when met with—that I have known it difficult to obtain provisions for a small kafil a or caravan. " Assuming, therefore, that an army of 20,000 men landed at Bushire (a fewer number will not suffice to perform the work out out for them, for our communication to the rear must, from the above cause, be kept open, and it becomes imperative that we conquer and retain possession as we ad vance), the first and most important consideration for the general commanding will be how to secure carriage for kis stores, ammunition, &c. The capture of Bushire need give him but little concern, for that may be effected with a couple of regiments. It is open on all the sea fronts, but towards the south on that face near the British Resi dency there is a wall, part of earth and part of stone, which could from its ruinous state be entered, when I was there, at almost any point ; and as the Persians never repair their buildings, I presume it is now even in a much worse con dition, or has probably fallen altogether. There is no ditch, and the gates on the Ahmidee side have doubtless long mouldered into dust.' Should, however, the enemy make a stand here, or assemble in force on the plain towards Borasgon, the general will have a splendid place of ground to manoeuvre his men upon, and his irregular cavalry will very soon settle the matter, "But how to advance, that is the important question ! He must halt till such time as he is enabled to collect a sufficient number of mules and ponies to convey the neces sary stores. If he can succeed in effecting this, and obtain the requisite carriage for at least 16 days' stores, and others to carry magazine stores, &c., the first and sure step for the subjugation of the whole country will have been made, and his future progress, making Shiraz the basis of his operations in the interim, will be easy and without doubt successful. " I may observe, en passant, that the inhabitants of Bushire are chiefly Arabs, or crossbreeds between Arab fathers and Persian mothers, and are of the Mussulman sect called Soonies.' There is also a large sprinkling of Armenians in the town. The population of the interior of Persia are all Shiahs.' Bushire, therefore, is not parti• elderly well affected to the Government of the Shah, while the city being on the sea shore, and the outlet for all the trade of the southern provinces, the population of it have necessarily been brought into close intimacy with Euro peans through their commerce ; more so, indeed, than the people of any other portion of the Shah's dominions. A diversion in our favour might, doubtless, be easily effected in this quarter, and, if it led to no assistance in men to our ulterior operations, it would benefit us by securing our firm and undisturbed footing at this point. "After reaching Shiraz much may be effected by the judicious application of a golden key to the lock of the un derstanding of men in power. The country was ever the hotbed of rebellion, and every khan in it has an itching palm,' thinking himself as much entitled to rule as those who rule him. This feeling is prominently evinced on the death of each successive Shah, when, as invariably hap pens, the standard of rebellion is unfurled, blood is spilt like water, property sacrificed or forcibly taken possession of, and the strongest hand grasps the sceptre of despotism. The steps to the throne are made over the lifeless bodies of the innocent as well as the guilty, for, to quote a Persian expression, 'suspicion often strangles a man.' Much as sistance might therefore be obtained by the judicious use of the yellow metal, and supplies obtained together with other assistance in the very heart of Persia. The very best thing to be done would be to proclaim another Shah, seat him on the throne, and keep him there. "The march from Bushire to Shiraz will, it is shown, be the most arduous and difficult part of our proceedings. The road and country around are barren and desolate, and I fear impracticable for artillery. But willing hearts and hands may obviate all obstructions. I once crossed the mountains of the Kaflankoo, near Tabriz, in the depth of winter, with a park of artillery, and by dint of persever ance and energy we succeeded in doing so without a single casualty, but it was a work of infinite labour and difficulty —much less, however, than that chalked out for the artil lery of the present expedition in crossing the passes of the Pnr-i-you, Kootal-i-Dooktah, and the Tang-i-Turkoo, all of which must be surmounted before the troops can arrive at the table lands around Shiraz. "I have an impression, however a very faint one, that another route will be available for the guns of our force, which route skirts the Looristan territory. If I am correct in this opinion (I have never been by the route myself), I would then recommend chat the troops be dividedinto two divisions, the artillery proceeding via Looristan, the re maining infantry and a portion of the irregulars by the usual 'mountain roads to Shiraz. A junction could be effected before reaching that city. " The daily stages from Bushire to Shiraz by the Kaflah are as follows :—The passes to be surmounted are noted is the order as they present themselves to the traveller— Fursacks. From Bushire to Ahmidee From Ahmidee to Daloikee lO 30 _ _ Midway between the above there is the large village of Borisgan, the inhabitants of it being celebrated thieves From Daloikee to Khana Takta 5 15 The Pass of Malhoo occurs between these stages ; it is very difficult. From Khans. Takta to Kazeroon About six miles from Khana Takta, on the road to Kazeroan, the pass of the Tang-i-Turkoo is met with ; it is one of the worst roads in the country. From Kazeroon to Komaratch From Komarach to Kootal 5 15 About midway of the above stages the traveller comes to the Kootal-i-Dooktab, or Daughter's Pass.' The road is execrable, and at its widest part is not 15 feet; many places are nearly perpendicular. Along the whole lino of the pass large boulders are scattered. The ascent is probably 2,500 feet. From Kootal to Khana Zargon C 19 . . . About 1 fursacks, or 5 miles, on the other side of Kootal the Kootal-i-Perigan, or `Old Wo man's Pass,' has to be ascended. The road way is similar to that of the Kootal-i-Dook tah, or Daughter's Pass,' and in many places regular holes have been worn in the face of the rocky ascent by the feet of the mules. The guns must be taken off their carriages to drag them over places of this description, and I think it would be advisable to prepare cradles in India for this special purpose ; they (the guns) might then be dragged by ropes over the difficulties alluded to. From Khana Zargon to Shiraz 8 24 " The entire road by this route is a series of steps, formed by successive ranges of mountains, the passes named lead ing from one platform to the other, till the beautiful valley of Shiraz is attained. Throughout the whole line there are no places at which supplies could be obtained for an army such as must be sent, if I except Kazeroon and Da loikee, but even there not in sufficient quantities. The food of the 30 scattered inhabitants is generally cooked with cowdung, wood, except towards Shiraz, being very scarce—in some places unobtainable. In 801110 of the hamlets a few dried twigs may be had, which have been collected on the i chumans,' or plains. There is no culti vation en route except a patch of wheat h e re and there around Kazeroon, or a grove of o ran g e or lime trees. The rations for the troops must the refore be carried with them for this portion of their march, and, as before noted, when Shiraz shall bo reached by the army all further (serious) difficulty vanishes. Bushire will be taken possession of with little, or, more probably, no resistance. One attacking party may land on the south, another ou the north side of the city, if it be deemed necessary ; that on the south near the Re gsgstaff, on the north adjacent to the Bazaar. sidency (Th e s hips c annot go nearer than 2A mil e s.) On any face of the city t he troops will meet with no obstacle worthy of the name. " The plain to the south of the Residency offers a splen did encamping ground for th e troops. Make Bushire the depot for Indian stores and supplies of all descriptions, gar rison it with 2,500 m en , s t a ti on detachments permanently at Daloikee, the Tang-i-Turkoo, Kootal-i-Dooktah, and Kootal-i-Perigan, and a regular and safe communication might thus be kept up between Bushire and Shiraz. " At this season of the year snow will be met with on all the mountains on the other side of Kootal, and the cold felt severely by our Sepoys. This must be carefully guarded against, as much sickness will result from the neglect. After leaving Kazeroon the temperature becomes very con siderably lower, and the sudden change, unless our troops are well provided with warns clothing, will prostrate many of the finest fellows among them. I have worn Indian summer clothing at Kazeroon, and felt warm even in that but at Kootal, a march ahead, broadcloth and furs were found agreoable, almost necessary, although from constant exposure tho cold did not much affect me. " The same provision with regard to food must be made for the country horses. The Persian horses are all fed on chopped straw and barley, and this or some substitute must be taken with the Indian cavalry, for on the line of march from Bushire to Shiraz there is no fodder obtain able ; the little that may perhaps be found at Ilazeroon or Daloikee will be quite inadequate to the wants of the animals. "In 1836 I was with the Persian army of the South under the command of General Sir Henry Bethune, and attached to the Affshar battalion. To my certain know ledge many men were for seven days supported on a little parched wheat, and for nearly three I never tasted a mor sel of food myself, simply because it was not to be had . The army numbered about 4,000 or 4,509 sirbaz and irre gular cavalry. If, then, this difficulty in obtaining rations attended an army of such inferior number, composed es• elusively of Persians, who were well acquainted with the best mode of foraging, as also the country we were passing over, it is easy to conceive how this difficulty would in crease and magnify itself 'to an army of India of 20,000 men, who would be totally unacquainted with the country or its resources. The scarcity I here allude to occurred between Shiraz and Ispahan. " I have no time:at present to write more, so shall con. chide this first portion of my remarks on Persia with a brief description of the country to be passed over by our troops en route from Bushire to Shiraz. " From Bushire to Ahmidee—a level plain. "From Ahmidee to Daloikee—ditto. _ " Daloikee is a large village with immense groyes of date trees and naphtha springs in abundance. Water bad here. Stench from the naphtha springs reaches the village. " From Daloikee to Khana Takta—a continued ascent, rocky road for the first mile or two, running parallel to a shallow river, which has to be crossed prior to entering the Mulhoo Pass. The river has a firm bottom available for artillery. The inhabitants as far as Daloikee wear the blue and red striped Arab turban, and the women generally rings in their noses. Earthquakes at this season of the year common. " From Khana Takta to the village of Komoratch—read tolerably good, running for the most part between gently rising hills. Near the villade rocksalt scattered plentifully on the hill. A tower to each house, enclosed by walls loop holed, as also is the tower on all its faces. Done to resist robbers, who used to abound in this part. Small atone towers occasionally met with on this line of march, contain ing a small body of Tofanchees, a species of police, who, iu my opinion, were themselves thieves. " Komaratch to Kazeroon—good road for the first five or six miles, when it becomes rough and hilly. The Tang•i. Turkoo is a horrible pass. Guns must be dismounted hem. Lots of work for the Sappers and Miners. Rook bouldecs in all directions. Mountains on either side commanding the pass. Strong detachments of skirmishers should be thrown out over the faces of these hills. Much caution needed just here to guard against surprise. At Kazeroon good limes and oranges obtainable at this season. " Kazeroon to Kootal—Caravanserai. Kootal is a par tially ruined caravanserai, perched on a hill in the midst of lofty bleak mountains. Appearance of the place lonely in the extreme. Many murders have been committed here by the hill robbers. To the right and front, as far as the ey e can reach, mountains tower over mountains till their lofty crests meet the clouds. The pass of the Kootal has to be ascended between these two last stages. The greater por tion of the road of this pass is the solid face of the rock worn into holes by the feet of mules that have trod their way along its dangerous elevation for ages. Horsemen will have to dismount here. In the ascent the rider's leg will be frequently hanging over a precipice, perhaps a thousand feet in depth. " From Kootal to the Caravanserai of Khans Zargon.— The caravanserai, like that of the Kootal, is surrounded on all sides by mountains, but much more cheerful in ap pearance. On the routs the Kootal, i-Perigan must be sur mounted, after which the road chiefly runs through dwarf oak forests. The trees are of small height and girth. Wild pigs abound here, as also porcupines. Here an attack on our troops might be mado under very favourable circumstances, and too much caution cannot be used to guard against it. " From Khana Zargon to Shiraz the distance is 24 miles. The road runs through mountains, which are well wooded. After the first three or four miles of march road winds along the base of a mountain, a wide and rapid river rnsb ing along some 200 feet below. Here an attack might also be made under very favourable circumstances, as the greater part of the road is entirely commanded by the mountains on each side of it, and these, being wooded, afford every facility for an ambuscade, and its contiguous• noes to Shiraz makes an attempt of the kind more than probable. The troops along this route will get good water and plenty of wood, but no encamping ground before their near approach to Shiraz. In fact, after leaving Daleikee there is not in the line of march an available spot for an encampment. Some thought is, therefore, required to ob- viate the effects of the sharp cold which the men will ex• perience, as they will not sleep under canvass. " I now conclude, and if you consider the foregoing of interest will shortly communicate with you again. " Yours obediently, " C. F." MARKET NEWS.—(This Day. ) CORN EXCHANGE. The arrivals of English wheat during the present week, coastwise and by land carriage, having been limited, the show of samples of that grain here to-day was small, and the condition of the samples was by no means first-rate. For most kinds wo had a fair demand, and Monday's prices were well supported. The imports of foreign wheat are only 5,720 quarters. That description of produce was in fair request, at fall quotations. Floating cargoes of grain commanded extreme rates. Very little barley, either English or foreign, was in the market, and the trade ruled brisk at very full prices. Malt sold to a fair extent on former terms. We had a slow inquiry for oats, yet prices were main. tained. Beans, peas, and flour realised Monday's currency. ARRIVALS THIS WEBS. Wheat. I Barley. I Malt. English .: 1,530 1 2,140 920 Irish .... Foreign i i 5,790 3,930 i —. Oats. F,mr. 510 1,750 1,3 G) scks. 11,970 brls METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET. To•day's market was well supplied with beasts, but their general quality was very middling. All kinds sold heavily, at a decline in the quotations realised on Monday of 2d per Sibs. The show of sheep was rather on the in• crease, and the mutton trade was less active, at about pre vious rates. The top figure was 58 6d per 81bs. We had a very dull inquiry for calves, the supply of which was moderate, at a decline in value of 6d per Slbs. Pigs moved off slowly, at barely late rates. Milch cows, though in short supply, were dull. Per 81bs to sink the oral'. s. d. s. d., s. d, s. C. Inferior Beasts.... 3 6to 3 S PrimeSonthdown 5 4 5 Second quality.... 3 10 4 2 L•kr,ge crso. calves 3 8 4 8 Prime large oxen 4 4 4 101 Prime small do._ 416 5 2 Prime Scots, &c. 5 0 5 2 Large hogs Inferior Sheep _4 0 4 4 Small porkers 4 6 5 2 Second quality ...4 6 410 Suckling calves 24 0 30 0 Prime crse.-wiled.s 0 5 2 Quarter old pigs 23 0 29 0 TOTAL SUPPLY. FOREIGN SUPPLY. Beasts ............••••.• 1,600 i 8ea515.................. . 120 Sheep I 4,950 Sheep ...... 200 Calves ••• 210 150 Elgs •• •• e• •• •• •• 300 Pigs." •• •••....•....•• • • NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL. The supplies of meat were moderate, and tho trade waa dull, as follows : Per Blbs by the carcase. s. d. s. d. Beef, inferior ...... 3 0 3 4 Do., middling 3 6 4 0 Do. prime large 4 2 4 4 Do., do. small...A 6 4 8 Perk, large 3 8 4 4 ~...—... s. d. I. d. Mutton, Inferior 3 6 3 10 Do., middling 4 0 4 4 Do., prime 4 6 4 10 Veal 3 6 4 8 Pork, small 4 8 8 4 and there is a bettor BOROUGH HOP. Considering the extent of the last growth, the show of hops in our market is very moderate. Ail new qualities move off steadily, at full q uotations, feeling in the demand for yearlings. Mid and East Kent p ockets, 3/ bs to bl 15s • Weald of Rent, 31 5s to 41 14s; Sussex, 31 Os to 3/ COLONIAL. TEA.—There has been but little disposition shown on the part of holders of this article to sell at present prices, and the delivery of the letters by the Overland Midi has not occasioned any change in values. Common *mon realised 114,1 to 11: 2 (1 per lb. Suasll.—There is a good private demand for all kind, and rates for both colonial and foreign have advanced about is per cwt on the terms current at the close of the market on the 24th ult. The opinion generally expressed with regard to the future prospects of the trade is very favourable. COFFEE.—There have been large private transactions in both native and plantation Ceylon, and prices aro is to 2s per cwt. in advance of those current last week. The stocks as compared with those at the commencement of last year are much smaller. RICE.—The stocks on hand are large, but prices rule firm. The expectation that before long there will be e falling off in the imports has tended to cause firmness in prices. SPICES.—There has been a rather better demand, mut prices rule steady for pimento, pepper, nutmegs, mace, and ginger. Rust.— This article has been in good demand, at full rates. Good Demerara brought 2s 100, and Leeward* 2s fid per proof gallon. TALLOW.—The market has been rather quiet, and the stocks being likely to decrease to some extent prices rule steady. I P.Y.C. on the spot and for spring delivery, Ca fict to 58s ; May and June, 51s ; last three months, 52e U. Australian mutton, 56s to 58s ; best, 54s to 56a ; and South American, 54s to 58s per cwt. GREEN FRUIT.—The demand continues good, the holi days and mild weather assisting consumption. Oranges have improved in value ; 3,000 packages from the Azores. Seville, Lisbon, and Sicily, sold by Keeling a nd Hunt at public sale, went at an advance of is to 2s per package; Lemons are dull, but as the remaining crop has Buff... Till from storms at Messina, the supply will fall short Dula that quarter. Nuts of all kinds are selling freely. RETIREMENT OF MR. T. B. ROBSFALL, LivEßrooL, January Ist, 1857.-31 r. Thomas Berry Horstall, one of the members for this borough, has an nounced his intention of re tiring from the Hou se o f Commons at the close of the Pregentliameno. jlOO 1100 1100 all all all `lOO all 100 10e 100 a'l 4 100 50 I_6l 164 St. 100 I all all 100 100 100 3 1.70 1100 10' 20 20 20 411 ; 9 1 i 107 i 84i 5 12i i 54/ f 98 i 69 i 101 si. 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