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The Express.
London, England, 1862-10-17

MEETING OP MIDDLESEX MAGISTRATES.

The usual meeting of magistrates of Middlesex
was held yesterday at the Sessions-house, Clerkenwell, for
the transaction of the usual county business ; Mr. H.
rowirat.l.. in the chair. There was a very numerous attend-
ance of magistrates. The report of the committee foraccounts
and general purposes stated, with reference to the memorial
of Dr. Laokeater, coroner of the central district of the
county, silting for an increase of salary, that they had been
advised by counsel that the proper course would be to
sacertain the proper amount - of salary to be paid to
each of the new coroners with reference to the
I avenge number of inquests held io the two districts
during the last five years, and with reference also to any
special circumstances which the justices might think proper
to take into thou. consideration as to both or either of the
districta. That course the committee pursued, and, having
ascertained that the average number of inquests in the cen-
tral district during the last five years was 879. upon which
the fee of 11.65. Bd. each would amount to 1,1721., and that
the average mileage of the whole western part of the county
before the division took place was 3,602 miles, the fair pro.
portion of which for the central district would be rather
more than a third, or 1,250 miles, the mileage on which
would be 461. 17s. 6d., together making 1,2181.17 a. 6d. the
justices thus arrived at the amount they were ready and
willing to agree should be Dr. Lankester's marry. In conclu-
sion they expressed their surprise that there should be any
demur on the part of Dr. Lankester, it being the opinion of
the justices that it was ample for the duties to be per-
formed. The report was received and ordered to be printed.
The other business was of a routine character, which, having
been disposed of, the court sdjournixl.
London, England, 1862-10-17

MINCING LANE.-(THIS DAY.)

Bcoan.—There continues to be • fair demand for
West India at full prices, but for other descriptions the
market is inactive. Refined : Previous prices are un-
altered, but the demand is dull.
COFFEE.— At a slight decline there is an active demand for
all parcels of Plantation Ceylon brought to public sale. Other
kinds of East India also sold freely, and at firm
prices ; plantation Ceylon low to good middling, 84e. to
90s. ; peaberry, 89e. to 955. 6d. . • native Ceylon. good ordi-
nary small to fine, 71*. 6d. to 755. ; rood ordinary Mysore,
755. 6d. to 765. ; Cannon's Mysore, 97a. to 10&. ; Manner.
abed mountain, 88s. to 103 s.
Cocoa. —The common qualities have sold at a slight de-
cline ; other sorts are steady. Trinidad, grey, 53e. to 58s. ;
fair to superior red, 695. to 93a. 6,-1.
Tae.—Large parcels are offering, ex recent arrivals, bat
very little business has been transacted.

}tact continues neglected.
Ftun7.—Foe Valencia raisins lower prices have been as
cepted ; 31s. to 335. Currants and other descriptions of
fruit continue steady.
RCM.—At the previous decline of id. per gallon there
continues to be an active demand. Jamaica odd at 2s. 4d.
to 2s. Bd. ; Demerara, Is. 7d. ; and Leeward's, Is.
Corros.—The market remains inactive.
SALTPETRE is steady. 500 bags sold, refraction 21,
40s. fid. ; refraction 71, 39e. tkl.
COCRINEAL. —lOO bags have sold at steady prises.

TALLOW MARKET.—(THIS DAY).
The market is firm. Town tallow is quoted 46e. nett
cash : Petershare Y.O. on the spot. 47n 9d. ; December,
48e. to 48s. 3d.; January to March, 48s. IA; March, 42.,

HIDE MARKET.—{THIS DAY.)
Lsawwwwatu—Prioss:—Hides-561ba. to 64191., 3d. to
; &Obit to 721ba., 30. to3o. ; 721 be. to 80tb.. 41. to
; 801 be. to 981 b.., 31d. to 40. ; 881bs. to Ma.
413.' to,d.; 961ba. to 1041 be., Si to ; 10416..t0
41
1121bn.. 50. to 51c1. Horse hides, 10e. to IL Oat
Ala, light, 59. toast 6d. ; full, 6a 6d.
Biamorfoszt —Sheep eking, polled, 7.. Od. to 8.. Od. ;
half.breds, 5.. 3d. to Ga 3d. ; Downs, 4a to as. 9d. ; lambs,
3e. 6d. to 6..

BOROUGH HOP MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
Messrs. Pattrinden and Smith report that the =drat
continues arm without any alteration in prices.

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COAL MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
Walls Eod Heaton. 18s. ; Will, Eod Haswell, 18s. ;
WAIL Eod Stewart', 17e. 6d. ; Walls End Russell nations,
16s. 6d. ; Walls End South Hellos, 17e. ; Walls End
Haugh Hall, 16s. 6d. ; Walls End Radios, 16a. 9d. ;
Walls Eod Eden Maio, 16s. ; Walls End Acorn C 1..., 2141
16s. 3d. ; Holywell, 15s. 9d. ; Hartlepool West flirt*,
16s. 6d.-33 ships at market.
London, England, 1862-10-17

ti ato intElltuence.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—Oct. 16.
(Mors Mr. Comrainioner Foot,Laßue.)

His Honour sat to-day for hearing cases in the list el the
retired sewer commissiorier (Evans). The rases=
were last examinations, and weredisFiceedof by Mr.
Miller, the orders for discharge standing over by order of
the Leal Ohancallor until the commissioners resume their
sitting after the vacation.

This was a special meeting for proof of debt under
peculiar circumstances.
Mr. Reed supported ; Mr. Macrae opposed.
Mr. Reed said that the case arose on a proof tendered
under a bond entered into by the bankrupt, but he bad un-
fortunately since died. and his evidence could not be bad,
but there were many persons who could give satisfactory
evidence as to the facto bearing on the case. From the
learned gentleman's statement it appeared that the bank-
rupt's daughter was a widow at • tame he fell into dim-
cultic, and she, to siaist him, allowed him to sell all her
furniture in • house at Stoke Newington, which it was true
was sold at a rarities, but was a good consideration fur
the bond. The bankrupt also gave certain bills
for the menet. Mn. Valkentiam (the bank-
rupt's daughter) subseluently married @gm with •
Mr. Dorwood, who not being entirely satisfied with the
security of the bills, • negotiation was entered into through
the medium of highly respectable solicitor,, and bankrapt
entered into the bond in question, it being arranged that
certain property should remain the sole property of the
daughter. Mr. Dorwood subsequently requiring an advance
on the bond, applied to-Mr, Vihittaker for 801., and an
inquiry was instituted, which resulted in the advance, but
the bankrupt being further involved, he was sued on the
bond, and the result was he became bankrupt, and the
assignee seized the whole of the rroperty claimed. No
suspicion appeared to have been entertained as to the bond
fides of the transaction, and on the proof being rendered on
the bond, it was admitted by Mr. Registrar Roche, but Mr.
Macrae subsequently appealed to the learned Commissioner
(Mr. Oommissicaer Evens), disputing the comideratiou of
the bond.

and it was

Mr. Macrae said that them were
quite irregular to introduce them.
Mr. Reed said they were facts, and be would subetaatiete
them by several witnesses present, the solicitors, and all the
Mien
r. Macrae said that the case had been before Mr. Com.
miuioner Evans.
His Honour—Then let me hear it as new matter. I
don't think I can persuade Mr. Commbwioner Evans to
comedown here to tell me what he bad heard.
. .

Tii.eed then proceeded toeTalaniexTtmiciehis
but his Bower ultimately adjourned the case for further
evidence. . . .

• --
The other cases were unimportant.
London, England, 1862-10-17

SERIOUS CONDITION OF GARIBALDL

The following is a private letter from Spezzia. , I
dated Oct. 12 :
"Altar the letter I sent you the other day I feel you will
be anxious for further news of the poor General, and I have
collected every scrap of news I can about him in the hope of
arriving tolerably near the truth, and I regret to say that
all the reports which can be relied on agree in representing
him as very ill, suffering much pain, and being very much
depressed, both mentally and physically, and quite best on
his scheme of going to America, with all his followers and
sons, and fighting in the cause of liberty. 1 fear it is but
too likely he may never leave Varignano. After all I have
heard, I despair myself of his reoovery. He is evidently
very weak and low, and they seem to allow him to get worse
by not prescribing wine and the stimulants which I feel
convinced in England would be recommended in rush
• cam. He never does drink nine, lam told, when in
health, and will not touch it now. Zanetti thought ill of
his general health when be last saw him, though he did not
think the wound in a state which would render amputation
necessary. The Naar is considered so bad for him that the
doctors talk of removing him whenever he is well enough
to bear being carried by men a short distance. I got him
asked whether he would like to see an English surgeon
again, and his answer was that on no account would he
cast such • slur on his countrymen again ; be had ac.
copied once, but nothing now would induce him to show
such want of confidence in his present doctors ; sad indeed
I believe they are very good ones, and certainly most
disinterested, as they never receive • farthing for
their services, and Prandina has left • large practice
to attend upon him. But I wish I knew whether he ought
not to take port wine regularly I emu much as ever
anxious that some matey should be placed somewhere to
supply the wants that may arise from day to day, that there
may be no fear of Garibaldi's suffering from want of funds.
I am told Beam, his secretary (I need not say an unpaid
functionary), is quite to be trusted to spend mosey
rationally for him. He might be empowered to drew it.
Prandina has gone away for the present, and I don't know
what day he returns. Two other young doctors are there.
I have not attempted to see him, as I am convinced it must
be very bad for him to see so many people whoa he ought
to be kept quiet. The Daily Now, with the account of
the Bristol meeting, is gone to him to-day, and I am sure
will please him much."
London, England, 1862-10-17

LATEST SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

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NEWMARKET MEETING.-(THIS DAY.)

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SWEEPSTAKES OF 10 SOTS.
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LATEST BETTING.
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MR. Cosner AT MELE.OIIII.—MT. Cobden, &MOM-
c= byd Miss Cobden, arrived at Melroseelrose on
Mn.him.
y afternoon, ou a visit to his friend, Mr. Tait, of
Prior-bank, who bad one or two other Moods to meet him
on the occasion, including Sir David Brewster and Mr.
Adam Black, M.P. Mr. Cobden intends, we believe, to
remain a day or two, and visit different points of interest in
the district.—Scotsman.
London, England, 1862-10-17

MINES.-(THIS DAYJ

Two o'Otocot.
In the mining market to-day East Caradon
shares still show heaviness., and have experienced
a further fall of 10s., being now quoted
46 to 4. East earn Brea, on the other hand,
hare improved to a like extent, and are now
'quoted 134 to 4. Wheal Union are also firmer, at
61 to 71. Wheal Ludoott are quoted 12 to 4,
being flat ; New Baton, 130 to 136 ; and Marko
Valley, 91 to 104. Several transactions will be
found recorded in the Stock Exchange official list.
There is an active demand for St. John dal Rey
mining shares, which have advanced considerably.
Yndanamutana and Santa Barbara have alio
improved. Other foreign and colonial mining
shares are without alteration.

The directors of the St. John del Rey Mining
Company (Limited) have received, by telegram,
from Lisbon the following report, dated Morro
Velho, September, 1862 :—Produce for August,
44,985 oitavaa ; cost for August, 9,6981. ; profit for
August, 7,2791. Produce, first division, Septem-
ber, 17,200 °Raves ; yield, 7139 per ton.
Creditors of the North Par Copper and Tin
MiningCompaoy (Limited) are required to prove
their claims in the Bankruptcy Court on the sth
November.
London, England, 1862-10-17

THE POLICE COURTS.

MANSION:HOITSIi

A young man nanTeaiierrßergWather, described se a
commission agent, was charged with embezzling newel
sums of money amounting to nearly NU, belonging to his
employer, lguatz Marni, merchant, 44, Watling•street.
Mr. Woutner attended to prosecute, and Mr. Solomon
appeared for the prisoner.
Mr. Woutner said he was not prepared to go fully into the
case, as the principal whams was in Paris, and the prisoner
having been only apprehended on the previous evening, it
was impossible for him to be present.
Sufficient evidence was adduoed, however, to justify a re-
mand, and the prisoner was remanded accordingly.
Wm a . Gmwee *, surgeon, brought up for final examine.
tion, upon a charge of forging and uttering a cheque for
1451., purporting to be signed by Mr. Roberta, solicitor, of
Furnivare-inn, with intent to defraud Messrs. Coutts
and Co._ _ .

Mullen again appeared for the prosecution, and Mr.
Lewis, jun., for the prisoner.
The prisoner was originally charged with forging and
uttering • cheque for 7504, with intent to defraud
the Loofas and County Bank, and be already stands open.
witted upon that charge. The facts of both (eve have
already appeared. Yesterday • number of witnesses wire
called, some of whom proved that the prisoner changed
bank notes for various amounts in payment of articles
which he purchased at their shop', and in payment of poet.
office orders ; and others that they had taken notes from a
woman who turns out to be the prisoner's wife, and who
was in custody some months ago at Bow-street for being
an aoceseory to the forgery of the cheque, inasmuch as she
changed some of the notes by which it was paid, but she
was discharged.
Mr. Bailey, from the accountant's bank note office, Bank
of England, produced the notes spoken to by the witnesses,
and they were identified as some of the notes which were
given in payment for the cheque.
The prisoner was committed.
London, England, 1862-12-25

ttnitNS; THUBWAY !VINING, DECANIIn - 25, 10.2.

elm given clothing. (Cheers.) There were also two cased
es strong as any of those he had named, of which no par-
ticulars could be given, one of the persons concerned having
given 405 seeks of flour within the last two months. This
gentleman refused to give any information as to what he
lied given, and the fact just mentioned was only obtained
through the dealer who supplied the flour. It was due to
the great manes of the community that these facts should
be known, and they were the best answers to the charges
made against the Lancashire millowners. (Loud applause.)
It is worth while considering, in support of the hypotheeis
that a vast amount of good is being done among millownen
and others which is never heard of, whether it is not
likely that that same pride which we see existing among the
" hands," and which renders them unwilling to make their
wants known, may not also exist among some of the masters
—who, be it remembered, are men of the same stamp--tad
whether it may not make them unwilling that their good
dm& should be trumpeted forth. If this be so—while I re-
'meet the feeling which induces such retiosime—l cannot bat
regret it, for though it is true that in performing acts cf
mercy we shor'd not let our left hand know what our right
hand doeth, it is yet not good or just that we should snow
the section of society to which we belong to be reviled for
neglecting duties which it really performs, and so fall into
dieeredit unnecessarily and undeservedly.
lay task is done. I have endeavoured familiarly, and
with as few statistics as possible, to give a general sketch
of the distress which 'data in a certain district, the inhabi-
tants of which have always been regarded—and deservedly
regarded—by their fellow-countrymen with an especial re-
spect and affection ; and I have tried also to give some no-
tion of the actual working of the machinery of mercy which
has been set in motion by means of publics benevolence only.
I believe that that machinery will sasuredly be kept going
just sa long as that other machinery which stands idle in
the Inamehire factories remains inactive. I believe that
it will want neither fuel to keep it in motion, nor oil
to lubricate and brighten it. And I should not be
surprised if one day or other, it should Ws
out that the setting that machinery going was
• good vandalism after all, and brought bark to those who
invested in the benevolent undertaking • better profit than
-.me of them ever thought of koldng
London, England, 1862-12-25

THE COTTON !AMINE IN PRANCE.

The Tempo of yesterday contains a letter from
If. Albert Tachard, upon the cotton famine in France, in
which the writer says :—" There is unfortunately no doebt
about the immensity of the calamity, and nobody refusar
to believe that thousands and tens of thousands of opera-
tives, in good health, fel of energy and willingness, are
without work and dept:voll of the means of existence?,
Y. Tachard suggests that order to &Pinkie the distress
of the French operatives people shor'd buy largely of cotton
goods whether they want them or not, end so give fresh
employment to the factory hands. The Temps also con•
tains a letter from soother correspondent, who states that
the oottou famine in es severely felt in the depart-
ment of Calvados as in that of the Seine Inferieure,
and that the former should accordingly participate in
the subscription now being collected for the latter alma
In the course of the letter the writer contrasts the apathy
of the French people in responding to the appeal made on
behalf of the Seine Inferieure with the prodigious enthu-
siasm of England, where the people have "risen as one man
to relieve Lancashire and Cheshire." He even goes so far
as to suggest that the mom of that apathy is perhaps to be
found in the restricted limits of the subscription organised.
To this communication Y. Nether, the editor of the
Tempo, replies in the following terms :—" We need
scarcely say that we for our part have no objection
to see the subscription extended to the department of
Weeder if its condition is the same as that of the Seine
Inferieure.. But we do not think with our correspondent that
the mere addition of a department will bring about that
really national enthusiasm (elan) the English have given
us an example of. We fear, on the contrary, that assistance
will diminish as is is dispersed. Besides, the omission
pointed out by our correspondent is far from being the only
one. ' What we want is the English meetings ; the discus'
sions ; and that striking, immense, and wonderful publicity
which lights up, like the sun, the most hidden racemes of
social life in England, sad constantly brings Englishmen
fate to face."
London, England, 1862-12-25

ANEVER FAILING REMEDY.
Dr. scorra BILIOUS and LIVER PILLS, prepared with-
out any Mercurial Ingredient, from the recipe of Dr. Scott, will
be found Invaluable to all who sutler tram bilious and liver com-
plaints, indigestion, wind, spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the
eyes, dm. For habitual costiveness, as a faintly aperient medichie,
and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent mild In
their operatioe and grateful to the stomach they create appetite,
lye omote digestion, and strengthen the whole nervous system.—
Soki by W. Lambert, 1, King William-at., Charing.cross, and hy
aoet &Whine, in boxes, In lid, and Si, St Be sure to ask
for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a square
Veen package. with "William Lambert" engraved on the stamp.
London, England, 1862-12-25

MINES.-(THIS DAY.

The Stock Exchange is closed to-day.
An extraordinary meeting of the Rhyacog Mining
Company (Limited) is called for the 2ud Jan., to
consider the propriety of winding up the under-
taking.
At Bedford trailed Mass thres-montlily general mewl:
bg isidaday, the swanks showed a balance in Land 40
1,202/. 3a 3d., and as estimated balance in fayonr of the
mine before the next weeds' of 1,0171. 2s. Bd. A divides&
of 2a, fid. par share was desisted.
At Marton Downs twwwwathly general meeting yester-
day, the somata 'hewed a Wanes in hand of 11W.
18s. sad as eMilasted beau* against the mine of
3s. 4d. A call of is. per share was made.

RAILWAYS.—(THIS DAY.)
The Stook Exchange is closed to-day.
London, England, 1862-12-25

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London, England, 1862-12-25

TF.LEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

(asursee TZLIGRAM&)
FRANCE.

PARIS, Dsc. 24.
The Canstitutionnei of this evening says :—" For
some days many reports have been current in re-
ference to the question of reforms in the govern-
mental system of the Roman States.

" The Pontifical Court has at different times
within the last two months made known to the
French government its intention of carrying out
certain reforms in the public administration. It
need hardly be stated that the French government
has received these communications with great
pleasure. The honour and the merit of initiating
these reforms belong to the Holy Father; but as
their extent and nature are not yet well known, we
think we ought to await their complete realisation
before endeavouring to appreciate them."
London, England, 1862-12-25

EXPRESS FROM PARIS•

rupture with Spain, has sustained a further decline
to-day. Ratite fell 10c. forcash and 15c. for account,
closing at 69fr. 60c., and 69fr. 65c. Mobilier
fell 2fr. 50e. The Italian Loan, however, rose lbc.
The Orleans Railway fell Mr., but some of the lines
were a franc or two better. , .

ITALY.

(nom 001 OWN

TALI, Mc. 21.
Within the last few days Count Stakeiberg,
Minister Plenipotentiary of the Emperor of Rus-
sia at the Court of Turin, has returned to this city ;
'returned, too, exceedingly well pleased that the
Rattami ministry no longer exists. Indeed, he
distinctly said so in a long interview he bad yester-
! day morning with Count Paasoliui, the new Minis-
ter of Foreign Affairs. "I so much prefer," he re.
marked, "to deal with men whose opinions are
° clearly defined, and with whom there is no chance
of petty squabbles."
Both Victor Emmanuel and the ministry have
been much annoyed by the attitude of the Prince of
Prussia while in Italy. Not only did be maintain
the strictest incognito, but he was excessively
reserved towards the authorities. While at
Milan Prince Humbert called upon him, and
he returned the visit, but he would not accept an
invitation to dinner. Yet no sooner had he crossed
the frontier than he accepted invitations to reviews
and dinners, received the authorities openly, and
showed infinite sympathy for Austria. This con-
duct has caused annoyance in other than ministerial
circles, especially at Milan, where the facts were
well known, and where Prince Humbert is just
' now very popular. The Prince of Prussia will be
ill advised if he passes through the city again ;
for he would doubtless meet with a reception from
the people the very reverse of cordiaL
News from Southern Italy for the last fortnight
° has been so much more favourable that the reac-
h tionary pm iy is in high dudgeon. It is trying now
to excite the extreme party, hut it certainly will
not succeed by such manceuvres in causing
divi-
sions in Italy.

M. de Bartiges is vexed beyond measure, it is
said, by the taciturnity of the new ministry. They
say so little that he cannot Emil materials for even
a single despatch.
London, England, 1862-01-09

ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY.

The half-yearly general court of this society,
which was eshel.resieed in 1774, for the recovery of pewee=
= opirdaprdi..g
drowned or dead, was held yesterday at the
oare, Mr. BENJAMIN BOND casaacz.
in the chair.

The etateinent which was road by the secretary, Mr. L.
J. H. YOuwo, showed that the receipts were 1,8491. M.,
and that after payment of all the external% there reautined
in hand 48i. 46. 13d.

The diffuseTO/LON% of the society were thanked for their
service. during the put year, sod ca-elected.
U the MOSIO• d Mr. A. Monism); se-
by Mr. Thous R. litacut, the tresurer,
ft was agreed that a letter of condolence should be
mat to her Majesty, who is patron of the society, upon
the death of Prince Consort, and it was ordered that a
special meeting should be summoned for the 15th to draw
up the letter.
Mr. BOITZFZUR observed that as the institution was called
a." royal society," many supposed that it was supported by
royalty to a gnat extent ; but that was not the case ; they
merely bed Use annual donation from her Majesty,
with that atesptioe, they depended entirely upon voluntary
contributions.
_ _

85;titiiie7cile were awarded to the followieg pumas
William Williams, of her Majesty's Indian navy, who
saved the life of a seaman who accidentally fell overboard
at sea is the Bemodore Roads, East lodise, on Feb. 25, 1861.
Commaader A. C. F. Hangs, her Majesty's ship Pekoe,
who saved a boy In 8t Sion y, Cape of Good Hope, on
Feb. 12. 186 L
Mr. Henry O'Donovan, who saved the Bev. T. Leonard
is the ever at Bkibbereme, on August 8, 1861.
Lientenaat 0. 8. Cameron, R.N., who saved H. Reader,
private Royal Mariam, is the harbour of Halifax, on
August 25,1861.
Yr. G. Macfarlane, of her Majesty's ship Isis, who saved
J. Cenipbletoo, boatswain's mate, in the river at Sierra
Lome, no July 29, 1861.
Mr. W. Ramsay, clerk, who saved a child who acciden-
tally fell into the River Tay, at Springfield, near Perth, on
Oct. 5, 1861.
Auother report Meted that duriag the last year there
were 369,139 batboy in the Nerpentine, 52 casualties, none
a which were fatal, and 11 attempts at suicidio, three of
which proved fatal.
♦ vote of thanks to the &karma earadosted the pro-
London, England, 1862-01-09

MR. HENRY LESLIE'S CHOIR.

The first of Mr. Leslie's concerts, for this season,
was gives last eveitiog at the Hanover-square-roans, el

wild; rooms, iodised, it rYybesa- id to have been lin in-
auguration, for they were row opened to the public far the
first time, after undergoing an amount of repair and re-
decoration which has given the building quite. new aspect.
The great room, tiled with company, and brilliantly lighted
■p in a new and most tasteful manner, had an appearance
of elegance, cheerfulness, and comfort, certainly not
equalled in London, and probably not excelled inll4cope.
The shalt exhlbltted l usual amount of nil-imolai
strength, and has evidently been carefully kept in practice;
far the voices, since we last heard them, have acquired in-
enssed firmness, precision, and unity of effect ; increased
softness, delicacy, and increased attention to all those mi-
nute refinements as which vocal expression depends. And
it ha. also Maimed power of sustaining the pitch with in.
strumental accuracy, a faculty which, of all others, is the
moat didkolt far choral singers to acquire. They sang
many pieces of great length and complication, unsupported
by any amompeniment, and yet we could not perceive that
their seises had fallen to the extent of a comma.
London, England, 1862-01-09

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,

The New York Herald urges the passing of a
tariff in favour of Trio& goods, to the exclusion
of English manufactures.

The government has announced that the new
tea, come, and sugar tariff came into force from
the 25th December, and applies to all goods in
salubrious and to current importation.
The Journal of Commerce says this announce-
ment has caused a feeling of wrong and injustice
among commercial classes, and trusts the govern-
ment will reconsider its action.

The war excitement in Canada is unabated.
The steamers Arago and Edinburgh have arrived
out.

LATER BY TELEGRAPH TO PORTLAND.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2,4.
A suspension of specie payments by the banks is
considered probable.
London, England, 1862-01-09

MARKETS.

TALLOW.—WEDIMIDAT tea.—TM market was
firm to-day ; prime cloud as follows :—Spot, 50a. ; r,,
old, 49.. 64. ; Jan., 50a. ; Karat, 50a. 9.1. to 50a. ; Apnl
to June, 50a. ; Oct. to Dee., 50a. Andiron= Beef, 491.
45a. 6d. ; Mouth American, Ma. to 50s. 6d. Delivery to last
evening, 626 casks ; arrival", 472 maks.

COTTON.—Liviapooh, Jaw. B.—There is a quieter re, I.
beg is oar market to-day, bob prime are nachaaged. Th.
Wes are 8,000 bales, iocluding 8,280 American, it4d. t,,
laid. ; 1,500 Murat, ?id. to 10.0. ; 200 Egyptian, 12 d. to
13ed. ; 20 Pernam, 131 d. ; of which 3,000 are for specula.
time and expert. The week's import is 4,28'7 Wee.

IDORN.—Barrox, JAN. B.—There was a fair 'apply of
wheat at our market to-day. The trade wu dull, aria t.,
effect males sellers had to submit to Is. to 2.. lead money.
All kiuda of spring Dorn met a slow sale, sod prices in
favour of buyers. Wheat, red, 595. to 61s. ; white, 625. to
655.

STOCITON-ON-TIVI, JAS. B.—The imports of wheat
coastwise and from abroad during the past week are fair.
At this day's market there was the largest show of grain
we have had since harvest. Wheat met a slow sale ate de.
cline of 2s. per quarter on last week's prices. ID the value
of barley, oat., bean., and peas, there is no quotable ram.
tioe. Imports during the past week :—Wheat, coastwise,
1,200 qrs. ; foreign, 9Z2 qrs.

GLADOOW, JAN. 8.-At this day's market scarcely any
Weiner transpired in wheat or flour, although sellers gene-
rally were willing to have conceded 6d, to le. per boll and
barrel on last cluotationa. Oats and oatmeal met little
attention. Barley 6d., Egyptian beans 3d., and Indian corn
6d. per boll lower. Peas also offered 6d. cheaper.
CATTLE.-SOUTNALL, JAN. 8.-We cannot note prices
much lower, but trade is very depressed. Beef made from
3a. 4d. to se. ; mutton, 4.. 44. to se. 6d. ; veal. 4e. 4d.
to se. Gd. ; pork, 31. id. to 4a. ild. per stone of 81be sink-
ing the °Ha
- -
COALS.-Lannon,W JAN. 8. - Bowers West Hartley,
16e. 3d. ; Saddle's est Hartley, 16a. 3d. ; Byaie's Behinds
West Hartley, 16e. 3d. ; Davison West Hartley, 16e. 3d. ;
Holywell,l6s. Bd. ; Lambert's West Hartley, 16s. ; Tau.
field Moor, 13s. Taalield Moor Bates, 13s. ; Wylam,
16s. 3d. ; Walls End Acorn Close, 16.. &I. ; Walls End
Eden, 16e. 6d. • Walls End Sheriff Hill, 14e. ; Walls End
Beaddylla Minion, 16e. 9d. ; Walla End Hetka, 18e. ;
Walls End Bumpers Hettoo, 16e. 9d. ; Walls End Clamp,
17s. • Walla End Hartle 17s. Gd.; Walls End Heath
Hall, 16e. 91/41. ; Walls 17e. ; Walls Sod South
Hartlepool. 16e. 6d.; Walls Bad South Hellos. 17s. ; Walls
End South Whitworth, 14a. (id. ; Walls End Thorp,. 1611. ;
Walls End Trisadoa Hartlepool, 17e. 6d. ; Walls End Trim-
don Thorek, 15e. &I. ; Camay and Duff ryn Anthracite,
21s. &L; Canny and Daffryn Malting, 24a. ; Cowpes
Hartley, 16a. 3d. ; -Ships at market, 133 ; sold, 30.
London, England, 1862-01-09

THE WAR WITH THE SOUTH.

The harbour of Charleston has been destroyed,
1G whaling hulks, tilled with granite, having been
sunk in three parallel lines of interval distauees
across the channel.

The flow permitted to the water will prevent the
cutting of a new outlet, and the obstruction wal
soon accumulate a triple line of sandbanks acme
the entrance.

A large and very carefully prepared naval expe-
dition, under General Burnside, was to sail from
Annapolis.
The land force will comprise 12,000 troops.
Complete success is anticipated from this enter
prise, and results are expected to flow from it of
the greatest consequence, not less in the cutting off
the enemy's moat important line of railroad commu-
nication than in dividing their forces in front of
General M'Clellan.

The great question of emancipation as a military
measure is debated by the people, and debated in
Congress.
It is believed that before Congress adjourns it will
pass as sct declaring that the slaves of rebels who
join the Federal side shall be free.
London, England, 1862-01-09

LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9, 1862.

NAVAL AND MILITARY.

Aommuzar, J As. B.—APPOINTYRICTIL —First-class
Assistant Ragiamre & D. Dooley. to the Asia, for service
is the Pliessast ;P.C. Ford. to he additional to the Indus,
for minim is the Partridge ; and H. R. Wills, to the Asia,
for ureic., is the Foam. _

been 00111illied to a naval cdet•

ILLNIRII 01 LORD £4I.IITON.—WR ( Wegef MOM-
Dig New) regret to state that Lord Baton is at wrest
much indisposed. This gallant and viewable nobleman is
now at his medium, at Beschwood, sear Plymouth, and his
illness muses considerable anxiety to his friends and rela-
tives. This is naturally increased by his lordship's ad.
Ireland age, he bias sow in hi 86th year. His lordship is
• field niasultal in the army, a 0.C.8., Colossi of the 2nd
Life Guards, and Lieutonant-Governor of Chelsea Hospital.
He has been Governor-General of Canada, sad Lord High
Commissioner of the lonian Islands. For some years be
ocesessaded the troops in Ireland. He was raised to ties
psasep is 1839, as • reward for hi distinguished military
services.

ROYAL NAVAL RISIIIVIL —The Secretary of the
Liverpool Mercantile Marine Association ham received the
following letter from the Admiralty relative to the rr
met while wee
: Liverpool in eauseetios with Om
Royal Nava —" Admiralty, January 6, 1862.
Sir—Having kid before my Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty year Liam, malodors copies of certain reepolu-
Nam gamma at a meetiog held at the Ootton Bales eoem,
ftitteth of elm*. milk salkeetars
t 'Nom of the
ma
-
Asa. is the Royal Naval Reserve, I am sem.
marled by Asir lordship@ to convey to you the o:proemial
of Mir that these proposals have met with the
earellal oppievol the shipowners and allows of the ma-
*haat essviom. I to acquaint you that my lords feel as-
Meal that they can always rely on the hearty cooperation
of Met merthent merino in all measures which it may be
their dety to adopt for the benefit of the public servire.—
I am, go., yours most obediently, W. G. RONAINIL
Bea J. Thomson, Esq., 20, Water•street, LiverpooL

. .
Tai FORTIFICATIONS ON MILFOND
MON Eilopees's batboy of the fek Bripde Royal Artil-
lery, in the fortified barracks Pembroke Dock, are the oaly
troops is thy of the betroths es this important berth
learns the dockyard is • Islay unprotected Math It.
naval deftness are also very insdequate.
London, England, 1862-01-09

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

CASUALTY.
Rambler, Captain M'Kenzie. from Namais„, N.P., to Palsy
which was shandoned on the 6th Dee., in Ist. 48 N., km. Si
W., was passed on the 14th, In lat. 43 N., lon. 29 W., by the
Progress, Osptain Bennett, arrived hare.—Pirmonth, Jan. 7.
London, England, 1862-01-09

BEARS L182&-(THIS DAY.)

Two seCtoot.
The railway share market to-day is buoyant.
Midland stock has risen 1 per cent Loudon and
North Western and South Fasteru and most of
the other linos Ito ft. London and North Western
stock is now quoted 94 to 95 ; Great Western,
99i to 70 ; Midland, 1331 to ; Lancashire mid
Yorkshire, to% to 1, being but little higher ;
Caledonian, 1041 to ; South Eastern, 74 to 74 ;
Eastern Counties, 54 to 1; and Great Nurtheru,
114 to 115.

Lombardo-Venetian Railway shares have risen
to ito 1 prom. Belgian, Brazilian, Indian, and
Canadian railway stocks are all buoyant and
hither.
London, England, 1862-01-09

COMMENTS OF THE NEW YORK PRESS.

The New York Associated Press publish the fol-
lowing telegram :

"The surrender of Messrs. Mason and Slidell
will be better accepted as a political necessity on
the seaboard, than in the interior and in the west.
It is unquestionable that in the agricultural por-
tion of the Union, the popular sentiment at this
act of the President will be profound and lasting.
On the eastern rim of the Atlantic slope, his
declaration that he could not have two wars at
once on his hands will be accepted as the justifier
tion of his policy."
The New York Herald argues that the Federal
government gain no advantage in retaining Messrs.
Mason and Slidell, and that their surrender may
take away the pretext for English and French
interference. The Herald continues :—" The storm
may blow over, but it will leave a debt of abuse
from England to be repaid hereafter by America."
The New York Times thinks " that while Eng-
land regards the rebels as belligerents, and America
regards them as rebels, a pretext for war will
eventually arise."

The New York World is of opinion that people
will submit to the surrender of Messrs. Mason and
Slidell as a necessity of the present position, but
with the hope of avenging their surrender here-
after.

General Scott is still in New York.
BOARDING OF A SCHOONER UNDER
London, England, 1862-01-09

ENGLISH COLOURS.

The Federal steamer Santiago de Cuba has over-
hauled on the coast of Texas the schooner Ku-
nenia Smith. She found nothing contraband on
boArd the Eugenia Smith, but took from on board
two passengers, who from the papers found upon
them we* supposed to be agents of the Confederate
Stater. These passengers, Messrs. Zacchiri and
Rogers, have arrived at New York, and been con-
fined in Fort Lafayette.
The Key West correspondent of the New
York Herald says the Eugenia Smith was sailing
under British colours between Matanzas and
Haven uah.

The New Ycrk Herold thinks that, the com-
mander of the Federal steamer mud bare known
what colours the. Eugenia Smith sailed under, or
he would have taken her as a prize.
The New York &truing Post says the Eugenia
Smith sailed under British colours, but was believed
to bo an American ship partly owned by Mows.
Zaochiri and Rogers.
London, England, 1862-01-09

THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY;

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
SETTLEMENT OF• THE TRENT
AFFAIR.

RELEASE OF MESSRS. SLIDELL
AND MASON.

THE CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN MR.
SEWARD AND LORD LYONS.

The City of Washington arrived yesterday at
Queenstown, and the Canadian steamer Jura at
Londonderry. The latter was detained at Port-
land Rix hours for Lord Lyons' despatches, which
she took to Liverpool direct.
The latest advice. from New York are to the
afternoon of the 28th.
Messrs. Mason and Slidell have been set at
liberty by the Federal Government.
The diplomatic correspondence in reference to
the case has been published.
It commences with a despatch from Mr. Seward
to Mr. Adams, in London, declaring that Captain
Wilkes acted without instructions, and hoping that
the British Government would consider the subject
in a friendly temper. Mr. Seward says also that
the British Government may expect the best
disposition on the part of the Federal Govern-
ment.

The next despatch is from Earl Russell to Lord
Lyons, stating the outrage on the British flag, and
hoping that the act was committed without instruc-
tions from the Federal Government, as that
government must be aware that Great Britain
cannot allow such an affront to pass without
reparation. Earl Russell expresses a hope that
the Federal Government will offer suitable redress
by giving up the four prisoners to Lord Lyons.
Mr. Seward, who was furnished with a copy of
Earl Russell's despatch, replied that the English
Government rightly conjectured that the act was
without the authority or knowledge of the Federal
government. He trusts that England will see that
the Federal Government neither practised nor
approved any deliberate wrong in the transaction,
and declares that Great Britain has a right to de-
mand the same reparation an the United States
would expect from any friendly nation in a similar
case. Mr. Seward says he is aware !bathe argues on
the British aide of the case, but in doing so he is
only defending American principles. He quotes
the instructions from Mr. Maddison, Secretary of
State in 1804, to Mr. Monroe, Minister to England,
and says :—" If I decide this case in favour of my
own government I must disallow its most cherished
principles, and for ever abandon its most cherished
policy ; but the country cannot afford such a sacri-
fice. The government c tonot deny the justice of
England's claim." Mr. Seward, in conclusion, states
that the four prisoners are at the disposal of Lord
Lyons, and asks his lordship to indicate a time and
Iplace for receiving them.
Lord Lyons, in his reply, says be will forward
Mr. Seward's communiNition to the British Govern-
ment, and will confer personally with him in re-
gard to the reception of the four gentlemen.

The note from M. Thonvenel to the Franch Min-
ister on the Trent affair is included in the *ores-
spon ieuce.
London, England, 1862-01-09

001111.RECIAL INTELLIGENCE.

NBW YORK, Doc. 28, 2 P.m.

Exchange : Bankers' bills, 1101; Stocks buoyant.
New York Centr►l, 78} ; Illinois, ; Erie, 30}.
Cotton quiet—Middling Upland, 36c. Breadstuff'
steady, but quiet. Provisions steady.
*** The following important announcement,
together with other advicea, appeared in second and
third editions of last evening's Express :

FOREIGN OFFICE, JAR. 8.

A telegram, dated the 27th of December, was re-
ceived at the Foreign-office from Lord Lyone soon
after 4 o'clock this afternoon, announcing that the
United States government had consented to deliver
to him the prisoners, when and where he pleased.
EXPECTED ARRIVAL OF THE RELEASED
London, England, 1862-01-09

COMMISSIONERS.

Intelligence has been received by the City of
Washington that Messrs. Mason, Slidell, Eustis,
and M'Farland, expect to come to England next
week, in the steamer America.

ARRIVAL OF AN AMERICAN CORVETTE,
SOUTHAMPTON, Jar. L
The Federal war corvette Tuscarora, Captain
Crane, has arrived iu the river.
She left New York on the 15th, and called at
Fayal on the 31st ult.
She carries nine Dahlgren guns, and has a crew
of 181 men.

Immediately after her arrival Captain Craven
sent ashore an officer to communicate with Captain
Britton, the United States Consul at this port.
It is stated that the Tuscarora is on a general
cruise, and has called here for coal.
The general impression is that she is looking
after the Confederate steamer Nashville.

(aztrraa's ISLAGILLIOL )
FRANCE.

PARIS, JAir. 9.

The Monitetir of to-day contains a decree con-
vening the Senate and the Corps Legisistif for the
27th lust., and stating that the report on the state
of the empire will, as in 1861, be submitted to the
Chambers on the day after the opening of the
saseion.

THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA MAILS.
LIVERPOOL, JAL 9.
The African mail steamer Athenian, with the
above mails, has arrived here.
Her dates are Benin, Dec. 8 ; Fernando Po,
Nov. 30 ; Cameronso, 29 ; Old Calabar, Dec. 3 ;
Brass River and Nun, 7th ; Bonny, 7th ; Lagos,
10th ; Accra, 12th ; Cape Coast Castle, 14th ; Caps
Palmas, 10th ; &elm Leone, 21st ; Bathurst,
25th ; Tencriffc, 30th ; Madeira, Jan. 1. She
brings 2,203 ounces of gold dust and 25 passen-
gers.

Trade was rather brisk. Dr. Backie was left at
the confluence of the Niger in November last,
quits well.
Considerable excitement prevailed at Lagos,
. .
analog out of the recent cession of that place to
England. The native chiefs were discontented.
Serious disturbances had taken place in Quioh
territory, near Sierra Leone. All the troops and
native militia had gone to that place. Desperate
fighting was going on.
A native stockade at Madenka had been destroyed
by the British. Major Hill was mortally wounded.
Captains Jones and Williams, Sergeant Evans, and
twenty-three privates were also dangerously
wounded.

Mr. Rees, colonial engineer, arrived at Bathurst
on Dec. 24.

The following telegram has been received at Mr.
Reuter's office from the Peninsular and Oriental
Steam Navigation Company :
CALCUTTA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN

The Mauilia and Indus, with the above/mails,
left Alexandria on the 4th inst. at sunsetlfor
Marseilles and Southampton respectively.
Thu Candia brought the mails to Suez, arriving
there on the 3rd.
London, England, 1862-12-22

VINTRY.

THOMAS GABRIEL, Fag., alderman of the ward, presided
at the mote held At the ward school-room, BrickhiU•laow
The following gentlemen were elected as common council-
men for time ensuing year :—Mr. Deputy Gammon, Mr.
M. D. White, Mr. G. Manton, Mr. R. Tress, Mr. H.
Field, sad Mr. E. Burke.

WALBROOK.
This wardmote took pros this morning, in the ward
schools, Oxford-court, Cannonatreet, Mr. Alderman
JAMES CLARKE LAWRENCE presiding. The following
gentlemen were unanimously reelected to serve as common
councilmen for the ward for the year ensuing :—Mr. Fry
(deputy), Mr. Pe!lett, Mr. Rowley, Mr. C. W. Murrell,
Mr. Lintott, and Mr. Cotton. Some routine matter
having been gone through, a lengthened discussion arose
in reference to the vast increase in the traffic in Walbrook,
and the great danger as well as obstruction to business
which it occasioned, and which would go on increasing daily
unless some remedy could be adopted. After remarks from
several gentlemen it was agreed to communicate with the
Commissioner of Police on the subject. Thanks having
been pared to the members of the Common Council and
duly acknowledged, a cordial vote of thanks was uoani.
mouldy accorded to the worthy alderman, when the ward-
mote concluded. _ .
London, England, 1862-12-22

L'0P..244114!.

This wardmote warlsdd iu the vestry-room in St.
Michael's Church, Coinhill; Josmt Cumin Seq., alder-
man of the ward, in the chair. The old member were
nanimmuily re-elected, yin, Mesars. Harrison (deputy),
Waterlow, Hoppe, D. Shrewsbury, C. Hahne., and A J.
Weterlow. _

At this ward meeting, holden this morning at Cord-
wainers'•hall, Cannon-street, under the presidency of Mr.
Alderman Wicunis LAWRILNCIL, the following ward officers
were ire-elected, including the members of the common
council, yin : Messrs. W. Haw trey (deputy), N.
Maugham, W. Alcock, J. Smith, J. M. Cutcheon, M.
M'lleorge, F. Maynard, and A. Pill.
After the customary vote of thanks, the proceedings
terminated.
.....
London, England, 1862-12-22

1 RE W. Luxrusi).

The bankrupt was • builder at Sutton, in Surrey. This
was the adjourned sitting for examination and discharge.
Debts, 9,00/., of which 1,6501. were unsecured. The pro-
perty was all in the hands of mortgagees, and was estimated
to yield 2,2001. beyond their claims.
Mr. Dowse supported ; Mr. Chamberlayne opposed for
the assignees.
The bankrupt had been required to furnish • ow& ac-
count, but declared his inability to do so, bec►use great
parts of the payments; had been made by the solicitors to
the mortgagees. The creditors were also desirous of having
a goods account. It was urged that the bankrupt had been
put forward by the party who bad the lease of the land in
order to get credit from tradesmen for building materials.
The Commissioner—And any person who r,.res credit
under such circumstances is a great goose. (Laughter.)
Mr. Dowse urged that credit had been given with a full
knowledge of thsisircumstances.

Ilia Honour said it was attouildiing, looking at the frequent
recurrence of these cases, that pnrtiee should be induced
to give credit to • large amount to persons in the position
of the bankrupt. Here wan • man owing 9,0301., and he
bad no books of any kind, and not • farthing to pay any-
body. Creditors might well be dissatisfied with inch • re-
sult, The examination would be adjourned sine die, with
protection for a mouth.

IN BE FIVIRI 'RUM.
The bankrupt, ao importer of foreign goods, of Lawrence
Pountneydane, applied for his order of discharge. Debts,
3,0001. odd ; no assets.
His Honour said the bankrupt had traded as " Henri
Prayer and Co." After a trading of fifteen months he
was in debt upwards of 3,0001. Being called upon to acmunt
for his deficiency, be stated that he had bad debts to the
lame amount-3,0001. He gave the names of his debtors ;
and the official assignee reported that out of 3,0721., 2,8601.
was decidedly had. The bankrupt was a native of Belgium;
he had commenced without capital. Oa sake of 7,0031.
he had incurred bad debts of 3,0001. Having an imperfect
knowledge of the English language, he had trusted
to agents, who hid introduced to him those bad
debtors, and he had fallen amongst knaves.
After hearing the solicitors on each side,
His Honour said that but for the disclosures in that
court, it would be impossible to believe in such caste
as those. Here was a man without capital coming
over from Belgium, and in fifteen months contracting debt.
of 3,000/4 and in the same time he incurred bad debts of
equal amount. He bad evidently contracted debts without
probable means of paying them ; such a career could only
result in bankruptcy, and the discharge would be sus-
pended for six alendar months.