The Express.
London, England, 1852-07-20 00:00:00

THE BRIGHTON DIVIDEND.

The accounts for tho past half-year having been
yesterday submitted to the directors, they have de-
cided upon recommending the payment of a dividend
for the half-year of 325. per cent. on the consolidated
stock of tho company.

TnE TELEGRAPII BETWEEN IRELAND AND SCOT-
Lann.—As previously arranged, several gentlemen con-
nected with the Electric Telegraph Company of Ireland
(originally called the Irish Submarine Company), on Friday
proceeded from Donaghadee harbour, on board one of the
Belfast steam tag boats, accompanied by another vessel, to
lay down the electric submarine cable between Donagliadee
and Portpatrick. At an early hour the vessels started out-
side the harbour, but shortly afterwards the atmosphere
became thick and hazy. They nevertheless proceeded on
their journey, and steered in a direct line towards the point
of termination on the Scottish coast. The length of the cable
was twenty-five miles, and of this seven were safely anchored
in the Channel, end on repeated trials it was found that the
electric spark passed along this with the utmost freedom. At
this point, however, a strong cross-current setting in, Capt.
newts thought advisable to stop until the present spring
tilts are over, alter which the remainder of the cable will
Lc laid down. The course of the portion laid down is marked
by buoys. So far the undertaking has been successful, and
but for the currents to which we have referred, the entire
length of the wire would have been ufely stretched to the
opposite coast. This company is now the only ono in this
kingdom acting with the original telegraph company of
England, and they intend, at the earliest moment, to carry
their wires to the extremity of Ireland, and, by sending
out quick steamers to catch the American steamers, be ena-
bled to furnish news from abroad many hours sooner than
it could arrive by the present mode of transit. It is to us a
matter of gratification that we had the pleasure of wit-
nessing this auspicious commencement of an undertaking,
the facts of which we are the first to record, and which,
we hope, will contribute largely towards the commercial
progress of this and the lister kingdom.—Banner of Ulster.

MONDAY, Jets 19.
The arrivals last week from Ireland were 5,600 firkins of
Butter, and 1,220 bales Bacon ; and from foreign ports
5,280 auks Butter and 550 bales Bacon. We have ts‘thing
new to notice in Iriah Butter sines this day sennig4t, the
business transacted being chiefly of a retail character, p-ices
are unchanged. Foreign advanced 4s. to Cs. per cwt. tor
the best, the shipments being rather short.
We experienced an active demand for Bacon, the conti-
nued heat of the weather having caused a good consump-
tion, and prices advanced 3s. per cwt. during the week.
llama very beefy, and 4s. to ties. per cwt. advance rea-
lised.
Lard also very firm.
Stocks and deliveries for the wear ending July 17
Evrrta., I 114(v9.
Skiek. Delivery. -
1650 14,590 2, 2.0
1511 12,610 6,560
1523 ^- 'V 3,690

Stock.
3,610
3,910

NEWOATE AND LEADENIIALL.

Deism.
/.1.170
2..700

Owing to the prevailing hot weather, these Markes con-
tinue to be very scantily supplied with each kind of meat,
the demand for which ts in a slogg:sh state, at but little
alteration in prices.
Lee 614 by the carcase.
.. d. .d. I s. d. 6 4 6 l Infettor Mottos 2 6
2 n II Middling ditto I In
2 10 0 Prime ditto
3 2 4 Urge Pork
2 6 0 daunt Peek 3 4
Lob, Is. 10d. to 4.. 104.

Inferior Beef
Middiang ditto
Prime land ditto
INtto mall ditto
Vei.l

4.s
I 6
3
3 10
I 6
3 6

ENGLISH BUTTER MARKET.
We note an improved demand for Butter in gool condi-
tion, at better prices; but the misfortune is, molt of it tow
comes in a soft sod unsaleable state, owing to the heat of
the weather.
Dorset, tine weekly 7le. to 80s. per ewt.
Po. rektdttos
Fresh ... Se. to 111. Der

CLOSING OF BOW CHURCH FOR HErAIRs.---On
Sunday the ancient church of St. Ma le-Dow, Chcapsidei
which was built by Sir Christopher Wren, was closed for
the purpose of undergoing extensive internal repairs. This
church unites the parishes of St. l'sfary-le-Dow, St. Pan-
cras, Sept ',lane, and Allhallows, Honey-lane, and on thes►
three parishes has just been levied a rate of Bd. in the
pound to meet the expenses of the repairs.

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