The Press.
London, England, 1855-04-14 00:00:00

AB.RIVALEI THIS WEEK.

Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oate. Flour.
English .1810 .. 2720 .. 4210 .. 16:.0 .. 1170
Irish
Foreign.. 2070 .. 1740 .. 9310 skis.
6110 hie.

LONDON AVERAGES DECLARED ON FRIDAY—Wheat,
4,20 quarters, 738 6d; barley, 1,489 quarters, 32. 2d; oats,
7,136 quarters, 96. 3d ; rye, 32 quarters, 402 74 ; beans, 330
quarters, 39s 14; peas, 248 quarters, 419 4d.
IMPERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES—Wheat, 68s 3d; bbzr.
ley, 30s 8d; oats, 94.114 ; rye, 42s 2d ; beans, 40s 8d; peas,
879 9d.

THE SIX WEEKS' AVERAGES—Wheat, 87s 10d; barley,
30s bd; oats, 25. Id; rye, s9s Ild; beans, 40s 8d; peas,
88e 9d.

ENGLISH GRAIN SOLD LAST WEEK—Wheat, 28,982;
barley, 49,801; oats, 20,756; rye, 268; beans, 5,722; peas, 1,178
quarters.

TEA—Our market has a dull appearance; yet prices
generally are supported. The following are private rates :
Congou, 9d to 2s Gd; Ning Yong and Oolong, Is to Is 9d;
Souchong, is to 2s 8d ; Flowery Pekoe, is 6d to 3s 6d ;
Caper, is to Is 441; Scented Caper, is 4d to is 84 : Orange Pekoe,
1s 24 to Is 6d; Scented Orange Pekoe, Is 8d to 2s 9d;
Twankay, 74 to Is 2d; Hyson Skin, 7d ,tor is 6d ; Hyson, is 641
to 3s 9d; Young Hyson, 94 to Ss; Imperial, is to 2s 8d;
Gunpowder, is to 3s 6d; Assam, is Sd to 4s 44 per lb. Up to
Saturday last duty was paid on 12,359,8471b5, against 9,854,2241bs
in 1884.

SUGAR—For nearly all kinds of raw sugar the demand has
been steady, and the quotations have been well supported.
Brown Mauritius has sold at 25. to 29s ed ; yellow, 30s to 38s;
Benares, AW 8d to 388; Cossipore, 38s to 40s; brown Madras,
255 84 to 265 per cwt. A cargo of low brown Pernama has
realised 17s 6d. Refined goods are in moderate request, at
from 42s Gd to 488 Gd per cwt. The total clearances to the 7th
were 1,734,822 cwt., against 1,650,926 cwts laetyear.

MOLASSES—The supply is limited, and the demand is
steady, at very full pt ices. Cuba, 15s ed to les Gd; and low to
fine West India., 15s to 16s ad per cwt.
COFFEE—OnIy a moderate inquiry has existed for this
article; nevertheless, ;.ricer have been supported. Good ord
native is quoted at 47s Gd per cwt.
COCOA—Our market is fiat, and the quotations are rather
easier. Granada, 328 tid to ads 6d; low to line red Trinidad, 37s
to 425; grey, 35s to 370 ; foreign, 32s to 40s per cwt.

CHICORY—Most descriptions move off slowly, on former
terms. The supply offering is tolerably good.
RICE—The demand is stall very inactive, but we have no
further decline to notice in the quotations.
SEEDS—Clover seed is in improved request, and rather
dearer. Most other agricultural seeds move off freely, at very
full prices. In cakes only a limited business is doing.
HEMP AND FLAX—Baltic hemp is steady, and Petersburg
clean may be quoted at 421 to 431 per ton. The flax market is
very dull; but Jute and coir goods are steady.

COTTON—The business doing in our market is moderately
extensive, at last week's currency.
WOOL—Our market has become very inactive, but we have no
alteration to notice in the quotations.
TALLOW—There is rather more firmness in the demand, and
P. Y. C., on the spot, is selling at 488 to 48s 3d per cwt. Town
tallow is 46e per cwt net cash. Since our last report about
1,500 casks have come to hand, chiefly from 11-amel and
Odessa.

OlLS—Linseed oil has realised 33e Od per owt on the spot,
and 346 9d for June. Gallipoli is worth 551 10. to 561; palm,36s
to 38s; pale seal, 52/ to 531; cod, 41! to 411 10s; southern, 461 to
471. Turpentine is brisk, at 34s 6d to 36s for spirits, and 8s to
tie 6d per cwt for rough.

METALS—Scotch pig iron has sold to a moderate extent at
59s Bd down to 68s. Manufactured parcels are heave. Tin
plates are very firm • hut tin is dull, at 1108 to ills for Banes,
and 105 s mills for Straits. Copper and steel are in good re-
quest, and Spelter, ou the spot, is worth 231 103 to 291 16s
per ton.

SPIRITS—Rum is steady, at full quotations. Proof Leewards,
As 2d to 2s 9d ; East India, is lid to 2s per gallon, Brandy
commands full rates. Malt spirit is still selling at 10s 4d per
• • •

HOPS—Sussex hops are very scarce, and rather dearer. In
other kinds only a limited business is doing. Mid and East Kent
pockets, 14l to 201; Weald of Kents, 13110 s to 14110 s; Sussex,
121 12s to 131 14s; yearlings,7l 10s to 101 per cwt.

COALS—Holyvtell, 19s; Heaton, 18s; lAwson, 17s Gd; Eden
Main, 19$ 6d ; Hetton, 21s; stewarts, 215 ; Caradoc, 19. 64 ;
Haugh Hall, 19s Gd; South Kelloe, 19s 6d per ton.
POTATOES—The supplies continue large for the time of
year and in excellent condition ; whilst the demand is very in-
active. as follows:—Scotch reds, 856 to 110$; Scotch Regents,
90s to 1105; York Regents, 105 s to 120 s; Lincolnshire Regents,
90s to 110 s per ton.
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SMITHFIELD—Most kinds of stock have sold slowly, as
follows ;—Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s 10d; mutton, 3s 4d to 48 10d;
lamb. 5s 2d to 6% Ad ; veal, 3s 104 to 4s 10d ; pork, 3s to 4s 4d
per Eilbs to sink the offids.
NEWCIATE AND LEADENIIALL These markets have
ruled heavy, and the quotations have bad a downward tendency.
Beef, from 3s to 48 4d ; mutton, 3. 2d to 4s 4d ; lamb, 4s 10d
to Cs; veal, 9s 84 to 4s 84 ; pork, 38 to 4s 4d per elbs
by the carcase.

THE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR APRIL
On Thursday, the 19th of April, a Public Meeting at Baker's
Rooms, Islington, Viscount Rauelagh in the chair.
On Wednesday. the 25th of April, the Allotment of the West
Malvern Estate (West Worcestershire) and of the Alford Estate
(North Lincolnshire). Holders of Rights will also be enabled
on that day to select Plots on the valuable Estates to Middle-
sex (St. Margaret's, Enfield, Tottenham, and Wood-green)—
Sussex (Roundhill-park, Brighton)—Surrey (Oatland's-grange,
Weybridge)—Berke (Reading)—Yorkshire West (Leeds)—Not-
tinghamshire (Retford)—and Herta (Hertford and Ware).
For Prospectuses, Plana of Estates, Reply to
CHARLES LEWIS GRILINEISEN, Secretary.
Offices—A.3, Norfolk-street, Strand.

VENDERS, STOVES, and FIRE IRONS.
Buyers of the above are requested, before finally deciding,
to visit WILLIAM S. BURTON'S SHOW-ROOMS, 39, Oxford-
street (corner of Newman-street), Nos,l and 3, Newman-street,

and 4 and 5, Perry's•place. They are the largest. in the world,
and contain such an assortment of Fenders, Stoves, Ranges,
Fire Irons, and General Ironmongery, as cannot be approached
elsewhere, either for variety, novelty, beauty of design, or exqui-
siteness of workmanship. liright Stoves, with bronzed orris-
ments and two sets of bars, 21. 14s. to 51. 10s. ; ditto, with ormolu
ornaments and two sets of bars, W. 10s. to 121. 125.; Bronzed
Fenders complete, with standards, from 7s. to 31. ; Steel Fenders
from 21.155. to 61. ; ditto, with rich ormolu orn am e nts,from 21.153.t0
71. 7a. ; Fire•irons, from Is. 9d. the set, to 41. 4s. Sylvester and
all other Patent Stoves, with radiating hearth•plates. All
which he is enabled to sell at these very reduced charges,
Firstly—From the frequency and extent of his purchases ; and
Secondly—From those purchases being made exclusively for
cash.

THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR
SILVER—The Real NICKEL SILVER, introduced twenty
years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when plated by the patent
Irocess of Messrs. Elkington and Co., is beyond all comparison
the very hest article next to sterling silver that can be employed
as such, either usefully or ornamentally, as by no possible test
can It be distinguished from real silver.
Thread or
Fiddle Brunswick King's
Pattern. Pattern. Pattern.
_ _

•
Tea Spoons. per dozen lBs. .. 28e. .. Hs.
Dessert Forks „

Dessert Spoons „
Table Forks 11
_

Table Spoons „
Tea and coffee sets, waiters, candlesticks, tte., at proportionate
prices. All kinds of replating done by the patent process.

CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL. NOT PLATED.

Fiddle. Thread. King's.
Table Spoons and Forks, full size, per
dozen
Dessert ditto and ditto
Tea ditto

WILLIAM S. BURTON has TEN LARGE SHOW ROOMS
devoted to the show of GENERAL FURNISHING IRON-
MONGERY (it.cluding cutlery, nickel silver, plated and ja-
panned wires, iron and brass bedsteads, and bedding), so
arranged and classified that purchasers may easily and at
once make their selections. _

Catalogues with engravings sent (per rost) tree. The money
returned for every article not approved of.
89, OXFORD-STREET (corner of Newman-street), 1,2, and
3, NEWMAN•STREET; asd4 and 6, PEIMII3-PLACE.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE
Lessee and Manager, MR. ALFRED WIGAN.
On Monday and during the Week, a Cotredietta, called LAW
FOR LADIES. Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, G. Vining
(hi* tlnt aPPearanre), Danvent. 11. Cooper, and Miss Castleton
(her first appearance). After which, Charles Dance's Farce of
KILL OR CURE. Characters by Messrs. F. Robson, Emery,
F. Vining, Mrs. A. Wigan, and Miss Bromley. To conclude
with THE YELLOW DWARF AND THE KING OF THE
GOLD MINES. Character* by Mr. F. Robison, Miss Julia
St. George, Miss E. ()monde, Miss klaakell, Miss Bromley,
and Mrs. Fitzallan.
Doors open at Seven; Performance to commence at half past
Stalls,ss.; Upper Box Stalls, as.; Boxes, 44., Pit, Is.; Gallery, Is

ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE
The DIORAMA of the RUSSIAN WAR, with LECTURIS
by W. KNIGHT, Esq., of the Turkish k:xhibition, and appro •
priate Music, every Evening at Eight, and Monday, Wednes-
day, and Friday, at Three. Thirty brilliant Pictures and a
beautiful Pictorial Map of the Seat of War.

SIR HENRY BISHOP'S VOCAL MUSIC.
The SECOND and LAST EVENING CONCERT at
EXETER-HALL will take place on MONDAY NEXT, Apia
10, commencing at Eight o'clock. The Afternoon Concerts will
be resumed at the Hanover-square Rooms on Saturday neat,
April 21, commencing at Half-put Three and terminating at
Five o'clock. Sir Henry Bishop will preside at the piano
Tickets, Sc., at Mitchell's Royal Library, 33. Old BcouNstresit ;
the principal Libraries ; and at Messrs. Keith and Proves's,
Cheapside.

ONE SHILLING.—The SULTAN and his
COURT, in addition to all the highly interesting Groups,
giving a faithful representation of Turkish Life and Manners, is
exhibited daily, from Ten min. till Ten p.m., at the TURKISH
EXHIBITION, Hyde-park-corner, Piccadilly. Lecture on Sa-
turdays, on Turkish Life and Manners, by W. Knight, Esq.
Admission, 2s. Od.; Children, Is. tkl. ; the Evening Admission
being again Is.

OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA.-
The wonderful efficacy of this inestimable compound In
restoring the hair to its pristine beauty, and the certainty with
which its conservative agency operates in preserving it, has re-
ceived, as might be expected, the most flattering testimonials
from the gratefhl thousands who have experienced its effeets.—
Oldridge's Balm causes eyebrows to grow, prevents the hair
from tuning grey, and the first application causes It to curl
beautifully, frees it from scurf, and stops it from falling olf.-
35. cd., es., and lls. per bottle. Sold retail by the Proprietors,
No. 13, Wellington.street North, Strand.

RIMMEL'S TOILET VINEGAR is far su-
perior to Eau de Cologne, as a refreshing and tonic lotion
for the toilet or bath, a reeking scent, and a powerful disinfectant
for apartments and sick-rooms. Its numerous useful and sani-
tary properties render it an indispensable requisite in all families.
Price 2s. 6d. and 6s. ; sold by all Perfumers and Chemists ; sad
by E. Milieu., 99, Oereard-street, Soho, London.

THE ONLY HARMLESS APERIENT.-
' REIN'S DOUBLE-ACTION FOUNTAIN, producing a
continual stream without theintroduction of air. A little water
will gile instantaneous relief in canes of obstructions—it is its
own reservoir.-may be carried in the pocket ready for use to the
most convenient places. Also, Rein's improved Railway Con,
venlence, for travellers and invalids, adapted for ladies and gen•
tlemeu. Mrs. Rein attends on Ladies at their residences, and
at home. To be had only of the inventor and maker, who manu-
factures every mechanical assistance for infirmities, F. C. liklls.
108, Strand, nearly opposite Exeter-hell.

CURES of ASTHMAS, COUGHS, dce., by
DR. LOCOCK'S PULMONIO WAFERS.
From Mr. .1. W. Bowden, Bookseller, Market-place, Gains.
b3rough:—" One gentleman's ease I may eepeoially mention.
After having suffered from a periodical attack of asthma tor
many years, by taking one box of Dr. Locock's Wafers obtained
immediate relief, and by their occasional use remains perfectly
free."

To SINGERS and PUBLIC SPEAKERS they are invaluable
for clearing and strengthening the voice. They have • pleasant
taste. Price is. ltd., 2s. tid., and Ila. per box. bold by all
medicine vendors.