The Express.
London, England, 1855-02-14 00:00:00

THE HIGHWAY SYSTEZ

Last evening s public meeting of the inhabitants
of St. Heorge-the-Martyr, Southwark, in turthersnce et
the Metropolitan Improvements Bill, as introduced by Sir
B. Hall, In so far al it rel 'tee to the highways, was held at
the Equestrian Tavern, Bl'sekrri ... .road•
Mr. ltouzar Annum wag voted to the chair, and, in ex-
plaining the wpm of the meeting, urged the importance of
• general reform of the parochial system,with the view to the
ennsllidation of the numerous boards by which the various
departments of the parochial business were now managed.
He considered that in soy reform the principle of annual
election should be admitted.

Mr. Lout moved a resolution expressing the satisfaction
of the meeting at the announeemeat of Sir B. Hall's inten
athnledrseraarnaattiotnhe, calaerains_nitzrelaiantdinligiolatngaaotaf
atnhde
lion to bring in a bill to remedy the abuses connected with
boards which they authorised were not only unneces-
th the metropolitan
numerous
tory and a source of great and constant annoyance to the
ratepayers, but inflicted upon them a very heavy burthen,
without corresponding benefits, it being notorious that the
rep.irs o: the roads, and their cleansing and lighting, were
in almost every parish most imperfectly attended to, ard
their opinion that the immediate repeal of all those acts,
and the passing of a uniform law applicable to the whole of
the metropolis, and authorising the levying ct cne uniform
pound rate, are imperatively necessary, and would be of
immense acivantage to the community. The mover of the
resolution observed that, under such a system as was pro-
posed, the paving and lighting of the metropolis might he
carried out at less than halt the expense at present in-
curred for these purposes.
Mr. BARNES seconded the resolution, which was sup
ported by several speakers, mast of whom argued in favour
of an adherence to the elective principle in the proposed hill,
but expressing their col currence in its provisions generally.
A Mr. ANDERSON, the highways surveyor of the parish,
ured the claims of the surveyors and other officers to com-
pensation for loss of office under the new bill, w bleb, how-
ever, he considered was a most beneficial measure.
Mr. CIIEAGH mentioned instances where tailors, tinkers,
and others, who had no practical knowledge of the subject,
had been appointed to the office of surveyor of highways
and pavements, to waoae ignorance he attributed a consi-
derable addition to the parochial expenditure.
The resolution was put and carried.
Another resolution, repudiating the claim for compensa-
tion put forward by the present surveyors end other officials
of the highway board, moved by Mr. HOSKINS, ascended
by Mr. Hisce, and supported by Mr. DRINEWATER, anti
one or two other ratepayers, was also passed, and a com-
mittee was appointed to watch the progress of the govern-
ment bill through parliament, and to communicate with
Sir B. Hall thereon if necessary.
The usual compliment to the chairman concluded the
proceedings. •

MARKETS.

COTTON GOODS.

MANCHESTER, FEB. 13.—Spinners and yarn agents re-
port a slight improvement, but a very slight one, in the
demand for twist at last prices. Manufacturers, it is sup-
poaed, have come to the conclusion that prices have seen the
lowest point for the present, and under this impression have
made offers which, though low, were such as spinners could
accept. This course is probably to some extent the rtsuit
of a determination, at last made evident, among the 1166
spinners of resorting to a more limited production as a mean,
of sustaining themselves against the present pressure upon
prices. Two of the large fine spinners of Manchester, and
a good many of those at liolton, have given notice to their
workpeople that the mills will be run only three (or in some
cues four) days per week. These yarns are mostly 50's and
upwards, used in Glasgow and Nottingham for fabrics in
which there is now a diminished demand through the stag-
nation of trade in America. In cloth there is also
a great disposition to ,run short time, ■nd five
Or six large manufacturers at and near to Bla.k-
burn and Preston are resorting to this course
immediately. The demand for cloth here today has been
on a most limited scale—his than in past weeks, and prices,
if not actually lower, are tending downwards. There is less
business fur long and T cloths, and In fact fabrics of all
kindv, whether for home consumption or export, are taken
in exceedingly small quantities, evidencing • low state of
confidence more, if anything, than a failing of the sources
of demand—exports still going on, though in driblets, and
sales being effected in many fabric.: at a considerable loss on
the cost of production. Low mulls and j►ccanets selling at
7s. 9d. per piece, for instance, it is alleged, cannot be pro-
duced at this price under a loss of 4d. per piece.

COTTON.—LrvEstroot, FED. 13.—The market closed
with a heavy feeling, and prices lean morn to the purchaser.
The mles have been estimated at 5,000 bales-1,000 for ex-
port, and including 200 Pernam and Maranham, 6d. to
6t 1. ; 250 Egyptian, 51d. to Bd.; 1,500 Surat, 30. to 4il. ;
and 30 Sea Islands, Ilia. to 161 d. per lb.

MANUFACTURES.— HUDDERSFIELD, FEB. 13.—Tbe
attendance a merchants has been rather rrore numerous
today, but their pinches(' being limited to such patterns
as are required for present orders, causes trade to continue
dull. In the warehouses during the week business on the
whole has been a shade better.

WOOLS.—HUDDERIPIELD, Fan. 13.-1 a German wools,
of which there is a lair sto:k on hand, there is a little mere
doing. Buyers of colonials are holding off until it is known
how prices run at the forthoomiug sales.
WOOLLEN CLOTH.—Luune, FEB. 13.—We have
again to report a little improvement in the state of the
woollen market; there was a good attendance of merchants
in the cloth balls, and a better dieporition to do business
where any inducement was offered by the manufacturer
with regard to price.

CORN.—IIttu., FEE. 13.—There was a small supply of 1
wheat from the farmer', and very little foreign. Factors
tried hard to buy far less money than last week, but could
only succeed in few instances, so that we do not alter our'
quotations. Very limited enquiry for spring corn, and
prices of e►ch description tend downwards. nets has been
a little fitictuatiuti in linseed and its products from political
mtuees, but the market for each closes tamely. Imports
from Feb. 3to Feb. 9 : Wheat, 136 qrs. ; barley, 417.
LEEDS, FEB. 13.—The severity of the weather stops our
navigation ; in consequence, our supplies are small, and
very little business is done in wheat, at about Friday's
rates. Barley, beans, and other articles without variation.
&rrivals this week:—Wheat, 741; oats, 67; barley, 410;
rapeseed, 24.

Lyme, FIB. 13 —A good supply of both wheat and
barley to-day. Our navigation being now closed by ice no
shipments can be made, which causes the trade to rule dull
at prices much about the same as last week. Wheat,
60Iba. to 631155., 661. to 70s. ; white, 765. Barley, best
runs, 29g. to 30s. ; extra, 335. per qr. to the growers. Oats,
14d. per stone.
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NEWCASTLE, FEB. 13.—The weather still continues of a
wintry character. There is an immense quantity of floating
iee in the river, which threatens to impede the navigation.
At oar market this morning we had a large show of wheat
from the growers, but, being without any arrivals from the
coast or abroad, freak•thrashed samples were taken off
pretty readily at Saturday's rates, but in other descriptions
little was done, there being too great a disparity between
the views of buyers and sellers to lead to business. Flour
sold very slowly, and in some cases was parted with at lower
rates. Barley a perfect drug, and it is only now and then
that buyers can be met with ; in fact prices may be deemel
little better than nominal. Malt quite neglected. In other
articles little stirring, and prices unchanged.
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Bamanta; Fate. 13.—At this day's market we bad a
fall average supply of all kinds of grain, and a full attend-
ance of buyers, but dealers and millers were rather thin.
There was a very indifferent demand for wheat, and quota-
tions remain nominally unaltered from last week. The
transactions in barley were of a very limited character, and
prices fell le. per qr. below late rates. Malt is a dull sale,
and hu declined 3d. to 6i. per bushel; but in other re-
spects quotations were fully maintained, but the trade was
extremely dull. Wheat, 70s. to 765. Barley, 305. to 3.55.
Oats, 225. to 265. Beans. 58s. to 625. Peas, 445. to 625. per
qr. Flour, 525. to 58s. per sack. Malt, 9s. 3u. to 9n 9d.
per bushel.

CATTLE.—SatifinuaY, FEB. 13.—The continuation of
the severity of the weather, together with the very bad
state of the coals, which almost prevents cattle travel-
ling, has produced a very small exhibition of beasts at our
market to-day, but the quality was of a good kind. There
was about the usual attendance of buyers present, and the
scarcity induced, as has often been the case of late, buying
and selling twice over, but without the effect, as in-
tended, of raising quotations. However, everything was
disposed of at the currencies of last market. The supply of
sheep, too, was extremely limited in supply, but of excellent
quality; the usual requirements of the trade caused a brisk
demand, and consequently everything was disposed of at en
early hour at the extreme rates of this day se'nnight. In
veal and lamb little stirring as yet, hut previous currencies
are maintained. la the pig department there was a less sup-
ply than of late, awl there being a short attendance
of dealers present, little business was transacted,
and late quotation• for all kialds remained nominally unal-
tered. Best OE beef, 12s. tp 12s. Gil. per scare; caw and heifer
ditto, 9a. to 10.. lie.t Down mutton, 7d. to 711. per
ilb. ; inferior breeds, U. to tlid. Lamb, Bd. to 91 Veil,
7d. to 7}d. Pork, fresh and salt, 7d. to 7',4. per lb., and
10s. to 10.. 3d. per score. Bacon, green, Sd. to 9d. per lb ,
dry, 10d. to 101 d., and 10s. to 10e. 31 per score. Quarter
store pigs, lbs. to 22e. each,

REFUGE FOIL TIIE DESTITUTE, DALSTOI4.—The
annual court of governcrs of this institution was held at
the London Tart rn, Bishopsgate-arect, on Thursday, Fe-
bruary Bth ; J. Gurney Roare, Esq.. treasurer, in the chair.
The report, which sass read by Rev W. Stone, chaplain and
mastery, stated that the i..atitution had new existed fifty
years, and was advancing most satisfactorily In the chat.
able work whi:h it had undertaken—of receiving and train-
' ing yours note won:. n„ from yrisons and tit.hi.r quarters,
in habitii of iulustry, and in moral and religious principles.
fire numbers had been receivi d during the year were
fifty-eight, and fifty-nine who had been discharged, only
one bad been known to have returned to dishoni st practices.
The financial part of the report mentioned that this charity
had suffered in its funds during the last two years; to the
amount of nearly 5001. Ir r annum, from tl a increased prioe
of provisions and all articles of consumption, end requires
fresh aid futm the public for the continuance of its present
course of useful benevolence.

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