The Express.
London, England, 1852-05-24 00:00:00

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.-SATURDAY.

IN as Ilatterit AND M
Thee. bankrupts had carried on business in Aldgate, as
drapers, and it will be remembered that their certificates
were wholly refused by his honour, Mr. Commissioner
Goulburn, on the ground that they had fraudulently oh-
rained goods, and pledged them ; that they had carried on
business with capital borrowed at the rate of 60 per cent.
interest ; and that they had also destroyed some of their
books. Ono of the bankrupts, Henry Martyn had appealed
to the Lords Justices, and obtained his certificate, and an
application was made a short time since on the part of Ed-
ward Martyn for • re-heariug, and his honour took time to
consider the ease. His Honour, on the former occasion,
expressed his surprise at the decision of the Lords Justices,
but since then he found that it had been come to on affi-
davits sworn before them, quite different from the viva-voce
evidence given in this court. but nothing altered the ease
against Edward; and his Honour was of opinion that his
original decision on the facta, which he did not doubt, was
quite correct ; he should, therefore, not reverse it in his
ease. The judgment was given at (Mat length.

THB POLICE COURTS.
WORSHIP-STREIT.
Two powerful fellows, named John /amino semi Richard
Belcher, were charged with a violent amok was Mr. New-
ton Hicks, a theatrical performer, and his with, whereby
they had both sustained serious persons' injuries.
Mr. Hicks, whose face and person exhibited indications
of some recent ill usage, stated that shortly before twelve
o'clock on the preceding night, after the cline of the per-
formance at the City Theatre, he was proceeding through
Shoreditch with his wife, on their way home to their resi-
dence In Nichols'-equare, when they were suddenly en-
countered by the prisoners, who placed themselves imme-
diately in front of them in such a manner as to impede their
further progress. Not wishing to invo:ve himself in a per-
sonal contest, he led his wife on one side to make an effort
to pus them, but was quickly followed by the prisoners,
one of whom aimed a violent blow at him, which
struck his wife with such force that she staggered back
several paces, and was only saved from falling by coming in
contact with an adjoining wall. Observing that she woe suf-
fering severely from the effects of the blow, and appeared
in a fainting condition, he hastened to her assistance,
and was in the act of supporting her, when both his as-
sailants rushed upon him, and after beating him unmerci-
fully about the head and face, the prisoner Marlow dealt
him a terrible blow under the eye, which felled him to the
ground. The instant he recovered his feet they renewed
their attack upon him, and although he resisted them to the
utmost of his power, he was repeatedly knocked down, and
so severely injured by one of his falls, that be had been
ever since unable to walk, and apprehended that one of his
kits had been fractured After a protracted conflict the
prisoner Belcher, hearing the sound of approsehing foot-
steps, suddenly took to his heels, but be seised hold of the
other prisoner, and, in spite of his strenuous effects to ea-
cap, succeeded in detsin.ng him until the arrival of a
policeman, who had interrupted Belcher in his Sight, and
they were ultimate] both conveyed to the station-house.
Mr. Hammill said the use was one of the most VON and
wanton outrages that had ever been brought before him,
and ordered each of the prisoners to pay a penalty of 61., or
to be committed, in default, for two months to the House of
Correction.

COTTON.—Liunaroot., May 22.—The sales of cotton
today are estimated at 8,000 balm, and of these ex-
crhave taken 1,000 bales, and speculators 2,000.
yn include 300 Pernam and Maranhem' at 61d. to
71d.; 800 'Egyptian, at Bd. to Std.; and 800 Surat at
3 d. to 43d. The market closes tamely and firmly, prices
o all kinds being unaltered from yesterday.

MANCRIATZI. MAY 22.—The tone of the Liverpool cot-
ton market, sines Tuesday, has been decidedly quieter, and
this circumstance has tended, in conjunction with rather
unfavourable advices from the East Indies and other foreign
markets, to check the demand in this market. Some of our
export houses have been induced to make purchases which
they ware precluded from negotiating by the state of the
market last week, but in most instances purchasers appear
inclined to watch the future course of the Liverpool market,
and to await further intelligence from abroad. Operations
are consequently made sparingly and cautiously. In many
instances manufacturers are under contract for their pro-
duction, and where this is not so they are not labouring
under pressure from stocks; and es the raw material
(though quieter this week) has kept hardening in value,
unaccompanied with a corresponding effect on gooda, holden
are not at all inclined to make any concession in prices
whilst they motions in their present position. Stocks are
heaviest in domestics, which continue without improvement
in price or demand. The heavier description do not com-
mand remunerative rates, their value having remained sta-
tionary ; whilst the raw material, of which they consume
largely, has been advancing in price. There is a tolerable
business doing in printing cloth at very steady prices, espe-
cially for the 27-inch math, in which a slight improvement
on the rates of last week has been realised. The enquiry for
40-inch shirting. is scarcely equal to what it was; but through
the entire absence of stock, with the fact of most manu-
facturers being under contract, prices continue steady. The
36-inch widths continue to be as much inquired for as they
were last week, and their value is maintained with firm-
ness. There is only a limited business in yarns; neither
exporters nor home consumers are disposed to operate very
freely. In many instances spinners are largely under con-
tract, and where this is the case there is no tendency to
lower the prices; but those seeking re-engagement are
easier to dal with, and a decline of about id. per lb. has
taken pima lime last week. The failure of the crop of Sea
Island mem. from which the finer descriptions of yarns are
rpun W amid a scarcity in those article. for several
month. part. The present price in the Liverpool market
is AIM 13L be 221.1. per lb. A rather firm feeling per-
vade the mist generally to-day, and although there is
no marl improvement, there appears more prospect of
Wainer next week.

WOOLLEN CLOTH.—Lszus, MAY 22.—The market in
both eisik halls has been very brisk and active to-day. The
wry Wok rate at which the wool sales have commenced bac
amid merchants to buy znill'd and all other cloths
very owtsosively. Business luta only been dull in the ware-
house during the week.

LlNEN.—Bzurarr May 21.—The Yarn and Cloth mar-
kets have not during the past week manifested any change
meriting special notice. Yllll2ll are getting into stock ; and,
as they have become more difficult to sell, prices seem to be
giving way a little. In Cloth little has been done. At
&Uplink on Saturday, the market was better supplied,
without arty cheap is value. Game seta were link sought
ease, while YMcNas ink from 71 up, sold freely, at
know reess. Imps Mils are in good demand, and
pins us advising, se also printing lawns. There
bre bon as uses is dies= aspect of rotten since our
brsatv nodes, but we say that prospects are im-
pnvving.—Berewr of Motor.

HARDWARE.—HIRMIXOHAW, MAT 22.—Trade here
continues to improve slowly ; it is undentoed that daring
the week additional foreign orders have come in, and the
principal manufacturers in all the leading branches report
more favourably of trade condition and prospects these they
have done for some time ; the depression existing daring
the last three or four months has, however, operated vary
Injuriously in some branches, in so far as it has bean the
means of lowering prices, and consequently of reducing
profits already well nigh at their minimum. The rise in
the price of copper will disadvantageously affect Nome trades,
especially as stocks are said to be exa•thngly small. The
iron trade is improving, and generally the trade of the dis-
trict is not in an uasatisfactory condition.—From Kidder-
minder, we kern that that town has been afflicted
with another of those periodical nuisances—trade strikes.
Last Monday, the tapestry carpet-weavers turned out
upon some grievance which appears to have been
very nearly imaginary. It appears that since the
introduction of steam power in the weaving of tapestry, the
men have been paid 15e. per week, without reference to
the amount of work done ; last week the muter. proposed
to them new terms, which provided that the men should in
future perform piece-work, end have such an amount of
labour as not to earn less than the sum hitherto paid to
them weekly; they retitled to secede to these terms, and,
in consequence, the masters applied for aid to Messrs.
Crossley, of Halifax, who sent down a number of men, hut
on their arrival at Kidderminster such • demonstration
was made against them that the interlopers (as they were
called) beat a retreat. A sum of money was sub.cribed
amongst the men, and the Yorkshireneen were despatched
[bock to Halifax. The dispute is *till unsettled.

CORN.—Cattautuor., May 22.—We had a fair supply of
an won, and Wheat WIN Is. per qr. dearer, as well as Oats.
Wheat, red, 395. to 41s. ; white, 448. to 465. Barley, 265.
to Ws. Beans, 30*. to 325. Pees, 295. to 31s. Oats, 20s.
to 228.
CANTIMIONT May 23.—Ws had a very dull market,
and prices about the same. Wheat, white, 40s. to 465. •
brown, 34e. to 41a. Barley 30s. Oats, t2s. to Ws. Beans, 29;
COLCIIMUIR, May 22.—The price at Wheat was fully
equal to last week; the quantity on sale small. Barley
alnioat nominal in price and supply. Beans and Peas as
lest noted ; the rupply short.
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OLOUCSITNII, May 22.—At our market this day there
was • fair show of Euglish Wheat, which met • brisk de-

mend, and millers bad dilivalty in supplying their wants
on the same terms as last week. There was a limited en-
quiry for foreign, the sales being very unimportant, at
former rates. In Barley and Beans there is no alteration to
notice. Oats move off slowly, at last week's prices. Im
its of tho week ending May 22 : Barley, 118 qrs. ; Oats,
po
1,662.
Ovixoroan, May 22.—The quantity of Wheat brought
forward to-day was not large. There was more activity in
tie trade, and a good clearance was made at an advance of
1.. per qr. ; red Wheat did not participate in this rise.
Wheat, 38s. to 61s. Barley, 30s. to 345. Oats, 20e. to 23e.
Beans, 31s. to 345. Peas, 31s. to 335.
Ilearronu, May 22.—We had a large supply of Wheat
,at market to-day ; trade extremely dull at barely so good
prices ; but little doing. Bailey, Oats, Peas, and Beans tally
support last week's prices. Wheat, from 23a. to 30e. per
load. Barley, 26e. to 30s. per qr. Oats, 18e. to 245. Peas,
18e. to 22a. per load. Beans, 18s. to 21s. Tares, 225. to
26•• Rye, 17s. to 20s.
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MANCHESTER, MAT 22.—A rather firmer feeling
has prevailed in the flour trade during the week,
choice fresh•made parcels, particularly of household quality,
having moved off steadily on arrival at full, and in some
instances, for favourite marks, at slightly enhanced rates.
loather articles no material variation has occurred. With
the exception of tolerably fair quantities of oats and oat-
meal
from Ireland, the arrivals thence and coastwise are '
extremely light ; and from abroad the supplies are on a
much less extensive stale than for some weeks past. At
our market this morning wheat fully supported the cur-
rency of this day le'ennight, whilst Hour was generally held
for a little more money. Oats, except of the finestquallty,
were the turn cheaper; but oatmeal was firm at late rates.

NEWCAIITLZ-UPON-TTNE, May n.—The weather this
week has been very unsettled; a good deal of rain has
fallen, accompanied by • low temperature, and, although
the country has benefited largely by the recent rains, a
serious cheek will be given to vegetation should we
not experience shortly a more mild and genial
atmosphere. At our market this morning we had a
liberal siupply of Wheat from the growers, caused mainly
by the unsettled state of the weather, and, although the
arrivals coastwise are to a fair extent, fresh-thrashed samples
were taken off early, at fully last week's prices, whereas in
south country qualities or foreign the transactions were
few, owing to our millers having purchased pretty fiecly
during the week; in the business done, however, late fignrei,
were amply sustained. Flour was held with much firm-
nen, but the inquiry was quite of a retail character.
In Rye there was little stirring, Ms. being a very extreme
quotation for choice qualities, weighing GOlbs. per bushel
and upwards—other sorts selling in proportion. For melt-
ing Barley our quotations may be considered nominal,
whilst fur grinding the demand is scarcely so active as here-
tofore. Malt without change. Beans in slightly improved
request. Boiling Peas are scarce, and wanted. With Oats
we were fairly supplied by the growers, and melding de-
scriptions, being wanted, fully sustained their value, but,
having an increase In our coasting receipts, sales in some
cases were made at a slight reduction, to avoid landing ex-
penses, whereas granaried parcels were held with tenacity,
some large lots being totally withdrawn from the market.
The arrivals this week arc: Wheat, coastwise, 2,213; fo-
reign, 1,2-17 ; Rye, coastwise, 7 ; Barley, foreign, 244 ; Malt,
coastwise, 16; Oats, 2,160; foreign, 670; Peas, 168;
Beans, 344 ; Flour, 1,130 sacks.
Notew lot May 22.—Our market this day was fairly sup-
plied with Wheat by the farmers, and a good many lots on
offer by the merchants. Quality very rood, the average
being fully up to 63lbs. per bushel. Trade ruled exceed-
ingly firm ; higher prices were demanded, which checked a
considerable quantity of sales, and at last week's rates •
considerable quantity changed hands, end for this article no
variation in price can be noticed. Flour trade dull, at an
advance of Gil. per sack of 280Ibs. The quantity that
changed bands was inconsiderable. The trade in
Barley was confined entirely to grinding descriptions; prices
ruled precisely similar to last week. Beans in fair supply,
and at last week's rates; not much demand. Peas were a
small supply, and very small demand ; in price no change.
Oats were a good sale, at late rates, and a considerable
quantity changed hands. In quotations no variation.

NOTTINORAM, May 22.-We have no material change to
notice in our corn trade here to-day, except for choice
samples of farmers' Wheat, which are held for Is. more
money ; but the market closes heavily. In Barley very little
is done, and Oats and Beans arc in short supply.
PETERBOROUGH, May 22.-A fair supply of Wheat here
to-day, which found buyers at the full rates of last week,
I3lhe. red making 38s. to 395. per qr. Barley and Beans
made rather more money. Oats offering more plentifully,
and prices nominally as last week.
READIKO, May 22 -The samples of Wheat offered to-
day were very limited; in one or two instances a trifle
more was given for first-rate qualities, but on the general
runs trade ruled exceedingly dull at late quotations.
Summer corn without alteration.
WIERECII, May 22.-A fair supply of Wheat here to-day,
with but little spring corn. Wheat sells freely at the full
prices of last week, and in many cues at more money. Oats
maintain former prices. Beans rather dearer.
Woacurxit, Ma22.-At our market to-day there wail
a limited supply of Wheat, and the turn was in favour et
the seller, but no quotable advance could be realised.
Barley, 6d. to Is. per qr. lower. Oats maintained their
value, but the sale was very slow. Beans, &I. to ls. pr
qr. higher, and a good deal inquired for.
YORK, May 22.-We have only a small show of grain
at this day's market, and do not alter our quotations far
aay articles of the trade. Wheat, white, 435. to 455. per
imperial qr. ; red, 395. to 425. Malt, 525. to Ms. Oats,
10d. to 100. per stone of 141 be. Flour, 28s. to 31a. per
sack of 280 lbs.
Costa, May 21.-The weather since our last, although
very wild and unsettled, has been most favourable for the
country. Some heavy rains have fallen, but not to ea ex-
tent more than is necessary and serviceable for the pferim
crops, which continue to progress most prospero, anel
day by day present an aspect of increased luxuriance sad
feitility The day is magnificently fine. From all quar-
ters we continue to receive the most gratifying and cheer-
ing reports of the condition and prospects of the country,
the one universal feeling being that, should the season but
continue to go on as it has commenced. we are likely to
have as abundant a harvest as we have been blessed with
for many years. In fact it is impossible to speak in too
strong or too glowing language of the splendid harvest
prospects before us ; for even the meadow lands, which at
one period, owing to the long drought, looked very unpro-
mising, are now rapidly arousing a rich and fertile aspect.
With these prospects the trade is quiet, and the market for
every description of produce rather dull, although, in the
absence of any arrival, of consequence, prices do not
exhibit any material change. The supply of home
grain dwindles away daily. The receipts for the last six
days are only. -Wheat, 41 brie., at 19s. to 225. per
brl. ; Barley, 136 brie., at 12e. 3d. to 13s. per brl. ;
Oats, 636 brie., at 10s. 3d. to lls. 10d. per barrel. The
quantity of native grain coming into market is so trifling as
to make quotations altogether nominal. The stocks of the
Frisker descriptions of foreign Wheat are narrowed to a
▪ compass, and as holders, on this account, are firm in
their pretensions, but little business has been done in the
article. In the other descriptions the sales being made are
only to a moderate extent at late prices. There is little
Barley held in this market. Wo have not heard of any
transactions in Oats, which are rather dull at our late quo-
tations. Tho trade in prime Flour is very languid, and the
business passing in confined entirely to the supply of the more
pressing wants of bakers. Inferior descriptions also par-
take in the dulness, and are less free of sale than of late.
Indian Corn, which at the close of last week, and during
the early part of the present, manifested a tendency to de-
cline, has partially resumed a firm tone, and with a fair
consumptive demand for the article, we believe our late
quotations will pretty fairly state the position of the mar-
ket. A sale of foreign flour, by auction, has not been with-
out its effect upon that branch of the trade.
WATERFORD, May 22.-The weather during the week
has been everything that could be desired, and all appre-
hension of injury to the crops from the long continued
drought have now ceased. With moderate arrivals from
abroad, and stocks very much reduced, our market has ex-
hibited great firmness. Wheat, though purchased sparingly
has realised the full currency of Saturday last, and holders
seem inclined for higher prices. In Barley nothing offering.
Oats are still held above the rates at which shippers are in-
clined to buy, and in consequence only a limited business
hoe been done in them. For Indian Con we have expe-
rienced an increased demand, and the quantity on hand
being exceedingly small, prices have advanced (id. to 9d
per barrel ; at this enhancement there is not much disposi-
tion to sell freely. Flour has not ucdergone any change.
Imports this week : Wheat, 1,739 qrs. ; Indian Corn, 49 ;
Flour, 495 barrels. Exports this week: Wheat, 500 brie;
Barley, 40; Oats, 4,046; Flour, 75 sacks.
KIIIIICALDT, May 22.- At our country markets this
week we bad very little grain of any kind offering, which
the buyers for local consumption readily took of at fully
last week's rates. Here, to-day, we had moderate supplies
of Wheat and Oats, and only a few sacks of Barley; sales
ready fur every kind of grain, at fully last week's rates.
Prices ; Wheat, 375. Od. to 44v. Od. per qr. Barley, 281. Od.
to 31s. Oats, 19s. to 22a. Gd. Oatmeal, per bag of 2801 be.,
30s.

POULTRY,ao.—NEWOATE AND LELDII3III ALL, MAY 22.
Ducks, Is. 6d. to 3s. Od. ; tamo rabbits, Is. 4d. to Is. GAL ;
pigeons, sd. to 7d. each ; Surrey (owls, 7s. Gd. to So. 6d. ;
ditto chickens, .ss. 0.1. to Gs. Od. ; barn-door (owls, 34. 6.1.
to Gs. per couple ; English eggs, Gs. 3d. to 7s. Oil. ; French
ditto, ss. 9d. to 61. 3d. par 120 ; fresh butter, 9d. to Is. Id.
par lb.

FlSll.—BamwosoAria, MAY 22.—Eds,4d. to 10d. per
lb.; aoln, 3d. to Is. 841. per pair ; lobsters, 4d. to Is. Gd. each ;
cod fish, Is. 6d. to 3s. 01. each ; turbots, Gs. to 12s each ;
plaice, Is. 6d. to 11. Rd. per twenty; salmon, Is. 6d. to
Is. Rd. per lb.; manhunt, 4d. to 7d. each; crimped mate,
Gd. to Bd. per lb.

MINERS FOR LADVAN.- Among the possengere
who went out in the 13entinck, which lett Southampton
last week with the Indian mail, wan a party of miners to
work the coal mince at Latium, in Borneo.

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