The Express.
London, England, 1855-08-30 00:00:00

AUSTRALIA.

We have saviors from Melbourne of the 19th, and
Adelaide 25th of June.

The Rhondda, from London, arrived at Melbourne
on the 13th; the Trull' Teona on the 15th of J une ;
and the Blanche Moore, of Liverpool, on the 10th of
June.

The Boomerang left Melbourne for Liverpool on
the 7th; the Northumberland, for London, on the
13th; and the Eases, for London, on the 4th of June.
On the latter day the Ceres left for England ria Mau-
ritius,
The Ballaarat, from London to Melbourne, was
spoken on the 13th of May, in la:. 43.10 S., lon. 6.40
E., out 60 days, by the Whirlwind, of New York,
which arrived at Melbourne on the 13th of June.

The btrque Catherine Sharer, from London to
Hobart Town, was burnt whilst at anchor off Port
Esperance on the 6th of June. She !had about nine
tons of gunpowder on board, and blew up next morn-
ing. All bands saved. The mail was found about
two miles distant, torn open by the explosion.
The following arrivals are reported from Adelaide :
The Grand Trianon, of Birkenhead, June 10 ; Robert
Morrison, of London and Portland, June 12 ; Velo-
city and Sea Park (emigrant ships), both of Plymouth,
on the 24th and 25th of Jane respectively. Also the
brig Marco Polo, from Bristol, on the 6th of June,
and the emigrant ship Punjaub, from London, on
Ithe 25th of May.
The following is from the circular of Elder and
Co.,dated Adelaide, Juoe lst:—

Since the period of our last issue there has been a marked
improvement in the tone of our muket, notwithstanding

the operation of adverse causes, such u a large secession to

th er*
for restored
our imports of merchandise, and the enhanced motor pro.
rbeesenrehdighly The
favourablewea
visions. The severity of the crisis in the Australian colo-
nies has subsided, and commercial confidence, with a better
orderha et sxfpet hriine
ng so; d
teofholwatehehteags to
country operations, and the g l interests of the province
ate likely to be accelerated by the advent of an abundant
crop. The defective nature of our postal system is severely
felt by the mercantile community, and a more regular and
rapid communication with England is urgent:), demanded.
—Beer: The relative difference In the value of ale and
porter in bulk is considerable, but both are in fair demand.
Battled beer is also saleable, with an upward tendency.—
Wines: Not much wanted, and business confieed
to the- better descriptions of Port and Sherry;
Champagne, Hock, and Claret, being out of Kann.
Spirits: Stocks are getting into smaller compass, and in
advance in brandy has taken place. Martell's is now held
at our quotations, with an anticipated further rise, the
return of 160 hhds. to England having imparted greater
&maces to the market. Old Tom is In request, but Geneva
continues neglected. Whisky and rum are saleable.—
Tobacco : A fair demand exists for approved brands at pre-
violas rates. No. 2 Manilla cigars are wanted —Teas are
more inquired for, and the better descriptions could be -
placed to advantage; but much of our stock is not very
suitable for the market. Ceffee is in limited demand, with
the market well supplied. Sugars are much wanted,
the trade being completely bare of stock. Imports
would arrive very opportunely, and several small
craft have been sent to Mauritius for supplies.
Rice: This article is greatly wanted in all the Australian
colonies, and present prices cannot long be maintained.
Candles have experienced a startling advance, and all oar
supplies find their way to Melbourne, where prices are still
more extravagant. Coals: The arrivals keep pace with
our consumption, and the price has rather given way. he
winter advances, however, we expect this article, will rally.
Salt: Stocks considerably reduced of both descriptions,
and moderate quantities could be sold advantageously from
ship's side. Iron in good demand, and would find a ready
sale at our quotations. Gunpowder more inquired for, and
market getting bare of stock. Hope: There has bees
some speculation is hops, and prices have lately improved.—
Timber: Notwithstanding numerous arrivals have taken
place the market closes firm at oar quotations, the consump-
tion being very large. Flooring boards are much wanted,
building operations being p ly carried on on an exten-
sive seile.—Soft goods: We are still unable to report any
material improvement in drapery, the stock of unseasonable
goods in this market being as yet reduced to a very small
extent. —Boots and shoes : Winter goods are inquired for as •
a fair advance on invoice, but other descriptions, of which
the stocks in loco are chit fly composed, are unsaleable.—
Earthenware: Carefully assorted parcels will sell to fait
advantage, but the market is well supplied.—Corn
sacks: The failure of the crops last season has
occasioned a large and increasing accumulation of
st,ck, and sales on a limited scale only can be made.—
Woolpecks are expected to improve when the season comes
round, as the stock is now in 'metier compass than it has
been for years.—Canvas and cordage in better demand, but
consumption very limited.—Breadituffs : Prices rule high,
flour having lately been saleable in this market at 451. per
ton. A temporary check has been caused by considerable
arrivals from Chili into the neighbouring colonies, sad the
demand is now limited to our quotations. Wheat commands
extreme rates for griadiog. Bran is dull of sale.—Freights :
The wool season having closed, partial cargo:: are made up
for E gland with ore at 21. 101. per too, and akin wools at
ld.and id. per lb.—Exchange on London, 3 per cent, prem.
on Bauk bills.