The Express.
London, England, 1855-01-03 00:00:00

TO TUE ZDITOR OP TEI DAILY NNW.

But,—The highly respectable and influential pro-
fessional names, coupled with the fame related in thisletter,
will, I trust, command for it attention.

A merchant in London had to Bettie an account with a
merchant who resided abroad. The former first applied to
the highly respectable professional firm of Messrs. Oliverson,
Levis, and Co., to propose an arrangement. Mr. Levi., very
soon, and at little or no expense, devised a mode for so doing,
and Mesers.Freshfield (on account of a third party) as quickly
agreed with what Mr. Levi. had decided upon. The soli-
citor who acted for the gentleman abroad, considered it to
be his duty to oppose what Mr. Levis and Mr. Freshfield
had agreed to. The London merchant then proposed a
reference, and named Mr. John Leycester Adolphus, of the
Temple (now a county court judge) as a referee. The op-
posing solicitor objected to Mr. Adolphus, because of there
being a family connexion between the merchant and Mr.
Adolphus. The merchant then asked the opposing attorney
himseU to name a referee, and he named Mr. Peacock (now
a judge in India). The London merchant was told that he
could not do better than leave his case entirely in the hands
of Mr. Peacock, and to go to no further expense, and the
prudence of this forethought he availed himself of; and as
soon as be had explained his case to Mr. Peacock,
Mr. Peacock agreed in opinion with Mr. Levis and
Messrs. Freshfield ; the opposing solicitor then said that
Mr. Peacock had forgotten the case, and he considered it
his duty abruptly to break off ail further negotiation with
Mr. Peacock, and to "claim the law." Upwards of two
years were wasted in trying to net this gentleman to under-
stand that something, on the part of his friend abroad,
might be done without going to law. At last the Messrs,
Roy got him to promise to refer to Mr. Serjeant 'Thee, and
he actually put his initials to the rough copy Man agreement
so to refer. He then thought he had done wrong, and re-
fused to complete the agreement, and most unexpectedly
commenced a Chancery suit. His bill was upset, with some
bsernations from the Vice-Chancellor. His client
was then outlawed, and he annual he was ready to adopt
Mr. Levies original suggestion, if the Londom mer-
chant would pay all the costa. As he bad the
power to amend his Chancery bill, the London
merchant was recommended to submit to this ar-
rangement. The time lost was nearly four years, and the
following highly respectable professional firms during that
' time were consulted :—Mesan. Amery, Sewell, and
Moores; Messrs. Freshfield ; Messrs. Charles Druce and
Sons; Meson. Smedley and Rogers; Messrs. Stevens,
Fearon, and Gosling; and Messrs. Roy; they all agreed
in opinion with Mr. Levi. and Mr. Peacock, but no con-
currence of opinion, no forethought, no contrivance, could
stop the expense, till the opposing solicitor chose to end the
matter.

I hope it will be understood that my starting point is not
that the lawyen are bad ; but that the traders of this coun-
t try have cause to complain of a system that can admit of
such &ease as I have now related. The power to compel ar-
bitration to go before law appears to be the remedy.
The judge. of this land, as well as orn leading professional
men, are admired by none more than foreigners and Eng-
lishmen who have raided abroad.—l am, &c.,
12, Mark-lane, Jan. 1. FRANCIS LYNE.

NEW YEAR'S EVE.

Again from dim cathedrals and from churches on the hills
A burst of bells is in the air and " all the silence fills ;"
Again with wildly-beating hearts, and thoughts so close to

teen,
We hoar the midnight peal proclaim the meeting of the
pears.

The old year goes away from us with triumph in its head,
With glory from the battle-field sad sorrow for the dead;
With days and deeds to England dear emblazoned on its

And man y &name of mighty fame to crowd the hero-roll.
The sew year dawn, on amid men uleep beside their fires
And listening in their dreams of home to bells from village

spires ;
To voices of beloved ones who to-night with tears will pray
That God may bring their darlings back before next New
Year's Day.

The grief that glory cannot still sits weeping for the slain
Whose faces by the Christmas hearth shall never shine

again ;
And asking strength with lifted hands and meekly bonded

head,
The mourners bind their thoughts about the memory of the
dead.

They see theXtroopers riding on, their swords for smiting
drawn ;
They see the foemen sweep them down like scythes among
the corn ;
And load above the trumpets and the tumult of the strife
They hear the prayer in childhood learnt—the last farewells
of lit..

And then they seek the vacant place—the picture on the
wall—
The bright and boyish face that smiles so sweetly on
them all—
And far away their thoughts are gone beyond the winter
wave
To where that face is sleeping in its quiet hill-side grave.
Those bells that in the noon of night the orphan children
hear—
Those solemn bells that celebrate the vespers of the year—
We pray, as through the rushing wind we hear their re•
qui= cease,
That whoa we keep this eve again the world may be at
pesos. B. F. B.

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MARKETS.

COTTON GOODS.

Ilexcazaven, JAN. 2.—Tte charade, of tke market Is I
one of dullness, the reports from all closes of producers
both in cloth and yarn representing but a light basins es
having been Umlauted, but without change of price. In
cloths the business doing chiefly includes the lighter class of
shhtinp, of 61b. to 81b. weight, light printing clothe, long
sloths, domestics, and T clotns. The lower qualities of
imomeis are also in raOrtkst. The finer makes or shirtinp,
66 to 72 reed printing clothe, and cambric., move but
slowly. The 'temand for yarn is from the home trade, and
'spotter! .1,0 India and the Mediterranean principally, but
:seept for orders given out a week or two ago there is not
much business. A reference to export tables shows an
increase on the year's business over the correspond-
ing twelve months to Hunburgh (in calicoes), Bel-
gum, Sweden and Norway, France, Turkey, Egypt
(in printed calicoes), Gibraltar and Spain, Portu-
gal, Madeira, Chili and Peru, Brazils (of 22,500,000
yards of plain calicoes), British West Indies, St. Thomas,
British North America, United States (of 13,000.000 yards
of calico), India (154,000,000 yards of calico, or 55 per cent.
increase, 3,500,000 yards of prints, 1,000,000 lbs. of yarn),
and to the coast of Africa. The decrease in exports has
been to Hamblin& (in yarn), Holland, Russia (2,000,000 lbs.
of yarn and 1,000,000 yards of calico oily), Naples and
Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Turkey (in prints), Chili and
Peru (in prints, 16,000,000 yards), Mexico, Brazils (prints),
Foreign West Indies, British North America (prints),
United States (26,000,000 yards of printed calicoes), China
(3,500,000 lbs. yarn, 69,000,000 yards calico. and 6,600,000
yards of prints), Mauritius and Batavia, Coast of Africa
(for plain galleon), Australia and California. The total
increase to the countries above enumerated has been
8,000,0001b5. yarn, 234,000,000 yards of plain calicoes, and
17,000,000 yank; of priated Calicoes ; and the total decrease
is 9,500,00 lbs. of yarn, 93,590,000 yards of plain
calicoes, and 89,500,000 yards of printed calicoes.
Messrs. Dufay and Co., of this city, in their monthly trade
circular, just issued, observe in reviewing the commercial
history of the put year The year just closed was
fraught with difficulties of no common nature ; but they
have been met much better by the community at large
than could have been anticipated. Notwithstanding the
war, high prices of provisions, and a tight money market,
the working classes of oar district have been kept in full
employment almost throughout the year; and the fluctua-
tions of prices have been unimportant, as far as our market
is concerned, except in articles suitable for India and
China. The losses which unfortunately have occurred in
1854 have chiefly fallen on the commercial community,
importers and exporters, whilst producers, manufacturers,
and workpeople have in a great measure been exempt from
them. This applies more particularly to the cotton trade,'
the producers of worsted and woollen fabrics having on
the other hand suffered severely in consequence of
the disproportionately high prices of the raw ma-
terial, compared with the low prices which such
goods have commanded." Considering that the year has
not been one of pease and prosperity, the exports are consi-
dered satisfactory. The decrease as compared with the pre-
vious year has been in the more finished and costly articles ;
but, on the whole, the falling off is considerably less than
might have been expected. In plain calicoes, an increase
of 55 per cent. in the exports to India has taken place. The
decrease in exports to China is considerable,—the insures*.
don in that country having interrupted shipments for seve-
ral months. A little more businese in baiter has been done
there at disadvantageous rates. The large decrease to
Australia, the United States, and Mexico is regarded fa-
vourably, " as it is the only mode of enabling those markets
gradually to recover from the effect of over supplies." The
cholera and bad harvests in Italy have caused a falling off
in the 'sports to that country. The Brazils show an in-
crease in plain cottons of 22,500,000 yards, whilst a de-
crease in printed cottons of 4,500,000 yards has taken place.
The exports to the Levant have increased, and as ship-
ments are now made to some extent, the increase will be still
more apparent in a future statement. The total deliveries
of cotton for home consumption from the ports of the
United Kingdom are 1,947,190 bales, being an average
weekly delivery of 37,414 bales against 35,663 bales in
1853, and 36,463 bales in 1852. " The demand for heavy
good., suitable for the Levant and other quarters, and the
transfer from finer numbers to the spinning of coarser yarns,
generally adopted during the past year, can alone account
for the larger delivery of cotton to the trade, notwithstand-
ing the stoppage in the consumption caused by the Preston
strikes. Had the latter not taken place, prices of cotton
would in all probability hare risen jo a dangerous height,
whereas a gradual decline took place, and we close the year
with middling cotton at 41d. to 6d. per lb., according to
more or less strict denomination of quality." It is, therefore,
gratifying to notice recent accounts from America, giving
hopes of an ample supply of the raw material. If the de-
mend for T cloths and other coarser fabrics continue, Bast
India cotton will probably be more used during the present
year. Accounts from Calcutta and Bombay hold out no in-
ducements to in the supplies to India at the same rate
as hitherto, and it is therefore likely that thinner fabries
will be neghcted. A restoration of peace will, it is hoped,
not only ensure greater prosperity and success to commer-
cial men, but also "enable those who have suffered to make
up for their losses by increased caution and renewed
activity."

COTTON.—LrinapooL, JAN. 2.—The market closed
very steadily. Americans, at 4td. to sd. per lb., continue in
fair choice, and are worse to buy than last week. The sales
reached 7,000 bales, comprising 120 Pernambuco and ki aran-
ham, 5I d. to 61d.; 210 Egyptian, bld. to 7ld. ; and 1,200
Surat, :id. told. per lb.

WOOLLEN CLOTH.—Lanna, Jazt. 2.—We have no
change to report in the Mate of the market to-day; it has
been very flat and quiet.

CORN.—Hors., JAN. 2.—We had for this day's market
a fair supply of wheat from our own farmers, which they
held firmly for lut week's prices. The market was firm
and healthy in tone, though business was rather slack, as
usual at this holiday season, and millers tried hard to esta-
blish a decline. The import of foreign has been pretty well
cleared off, at least all good qualities hays met free sale.
Batley somew►at more enquired after for grinding purposes.
Other kinds of spring corn only dull. Linseed very firm,
and oil in demand. Cakes, owing to the unusual mildness
of the season, are easier to buy, but still no stock accumulates.
No transactions in rapeseed, but cakes experience a good
demand.

LEEDS. JAN. 2.—The reduced stocks of wheat muse great
firmness with holders, still the trade rules slow for new, and
prices are nominally as on Friday. Old inquired for at
rather higher rates. Barley as before. Not much passing
in beans or other articles. Arrivals this week :—Wheat,
2,865 qn.
4;5 oats, 68; barley, 248; beans, 16; peas, 37;
rapeseed, .

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LYNN, JAW. 2.—There war a fair supply of wheat and
barley to-day—the condition much affected by the late wet
weather. Dry samples sold much about the same u last
week ; damp and inferior, Is. per quarter lower. Wheat,
best, 745. to 761. ; white, 82s. Barley, best runs, 335. to
341. ; fine, to 35e. Oats, Is. 4d. per stone.
NEwcasvms, JAN. 2.—The weather since Saturday has
been for the most part boisterous : to-day is more tempe-
rate, with a rising barometer, which may be indicative of
more steadiness in the weather. At our market this morn-
log we had a moderate show of wheat from the growers,
and, having nothing fresh in since Saturday, the dull report
from Mark-lane was without its usual influence; still, how-
ever, transactions were moderate, owing to a thin attend-
ance of buyers, prices at the same time remaining precisely
as on Saturday, new Norfolk yellow making 80e. per qr.,
631b5., in retail, and other sorts in proportion. Flour
without change. In rye little stirring. Malting barley,
unless floe, difficult to quit, and rather cheaper, 361. being
about the value of 51}lbs. qualities. Malt inclining cheaper.
In other articles little alteration of moment.

SALISBURY, JAN, 2.—The quantity of corn pitched to-
day was short, and some of the samples were soft and out
of condition. The trade was very inactive, and with some
degree of difficulty late quotations were maintained. The
=gluten having a tolerably good stock of barley on hand,
the requirements are not so heavy, and the transactions to•
day were but trifling, without any alteration in prices.
Malt maintains fa former standard in price, but the de.
mends are aot so extensive. In all other grain the trade
was dull, sad prices nominally unaltered. Wheat, 70s. to
78s. per qr. Barley, 325. to 38e. Oats, 235. to 295. Beans,
62s to 641. Pets, 389. to 465. Flour, 631. to 595. per sack.
Malt, 9s. Bd. to 10s. per bushel.

Jew. 2.—At oar market this

morning we were very scantily supplied with beasts of good
quality, but of inferior kinds the number wu pretty well
up. There was a very good attendance of dealers and coun-
try butchers, consequently the demand was good for the
best animals, and, compared with the quality of the beaste,
folly maintained the quotations of last market. Those
of an indifferent character were not actively sought
after, the result of which was that prices were
the turn in favour of the buyer, and a clearance
was not effected. In sheep the supply was exceed-
ingly small, being less than for many week. past, and
there was consequently more activity on the part of
buyers in making purchases ; late quotations were fully
supported, and a clearance effected. In the pig market
there was not so large a supply as of late, but
they were mostly of a useful character, and a good
trade was therefore transacted ; prices remained no-
minally unaltered from former terms. Veal =sus-
tains its former value, as also lamb, which is very scarce.'
Best ox beef, 12e. to 13s. Od. per score; cow and heifer
ditto, 9s. to 10i. Bouth-down mutton, 7d. to 71d. pa
lb. ; inferior breed, Bd. to 81(1. Lamb, Bd. to 9d. Veal,
7d. to 71d. Pork, fresh and salt, 7d. to 71d. per lb., mid
10s. to 10s. 3d. per score. Bacon, green, Bd. to 9d. per
lb. ; dry ditto, 10d., and 10s. to 10.. 3d. per score. Quarter
store pigs, 18e. to 22e. each.

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
AR ft VIII D.

AMT./LTA-at Falmouth, January 1, from Rio Om*
ANNA MASSA ELIZA/MTN-at Gravesend, January 2, fram,.hma
Branum-at Gravesend, January 2, from Moog Keg
Barwarr-at Gravesend, January I, from. ............. a
aMafay
Beam- at Falmouth, January 1, from Rio halm
Cm. Priarm-al Graveread, January 2, from ................... AMMO
CANOLINN-at Rochester December 31, &mi.. .... ...Amass
Corourer-at Queenstown, December 31, from- "
...aft
Carom-at Bridgewater, January 1, from ague
COLLDIA-st Gloucester, December 30, from . , ............... Cherial.__
cRiu.,A,N-at Quftnetwn, December 30, from ............... tame.
Clam (LL)-at Liverpool. January 2, from Oillii
DZIJCIA-.-et Liverpool, January 2, from 1111,11
ELM liartv-at Falmouth, January 1, from... YE
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Gravesend, January I. from AWN
Faaguott-at Gravesend, January', from Amid*
IFauxoss-at Falmouth, January 1, from readMa......_
I'AVOUMTI-at Liverpool, January 2, from
Prumarowr (a 14 -st Liverpool, January 2, from Ma=
WOWS AND ANN-IN Liverpool, January 2, from Apiaales
Gazarrocc-at Greenock, January I, from _ I(amillea
Hz.., 94.-er Dog, January 9, fr0m.............„...im0mma1l
Hvamr-at Milford, December 31, from alai
armour- (it Sombampten, J.,nuary 2, from
armuroff Liverpool, January 2, from,.
INDIANA-at Deal, January 1, from
Ire--at Gravesend, January 2, from C°=
hus-at Gravesend, January I, from
Jane-at Gravesend, January 2, from IRMA
faxes-at Gravesend, January 2, from . Delft
JOON AND JoNe-at Deal, January 2, from ....Pirate
Locruerta-at Falmouth, January I from
barms-at Gravesend, January 2, from
Marserso-off Liverpool, January 2, from
KAZIN AVOVITA-at Gravesend, January 2, from Btu
Monts-at Gravesend, January 2, from Haab*
MaISCLLA -at Plymouth, January 1, from 011111111
Maar-at Falmouth, January 1, from
Nvmrm-at Gravmend, January 2, from Newt=
OCEAN Quium-at Falmouth, January I, from Con
Quinn -at Liverpool, January 2. from
Qraiur-at Queenstown, December 31, from
Qum, or CLUVIRS-C Liverpool, January 2, from Now Talk
Qualm-at Southampton, January 1, from =
PARAGON-It Gravesend, January 2, from
Resacca-at Gravesend, January 2, from aria
tha THOS. MANintr-at Plymouth, January 1, from OMNI
Terror-at Falmouth, January 1, from Rio Jamie
, Vlrroma-st Falmouth, January 1, from
Wm. Baowir -at Deal, January 1, from =
WANATA-at Falmouth, January I, from fathers

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