The Express.
London, England, 1853-03-23 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 23, 1853.'

federates, who officiously dieted him their sersines, until
they got him outside, whtn he was instantly surrounded
and hustled by the gong, one of whom thrust his band into
his waistcoat pocket, and haring xtracted his purse and
money, the whole of them dispersed. He raised en imme-
diate alarm, and the prisoner was intercepted and secured,
but the whole of his eccu:nplices effected their escape and II
got clear off with their bot.ty.
Sarah Haydon, the daughtor of the beershop keeper,)
positively identified the prisoner as one of six men who had
brought the prosecutor to the house, and after forcing him
to drink with them, to which he expressed the greatest re
pugnance, it was intimate 1 by one of them that " the old
gentleman wanted to go into the back yard." The whole
of them then prucecded there, but the prisoner and his com-
panions almost itamedistely reterned, and rushed out of
the house, leaving the liquor they had called for untouched,
and the prosecutor, who appeared completely stupefied with
what he had taken, soon afterwards entered and gave infor-
mation of the robbery.
Michael Cronan, a I tbouring man, who had been directed
by the last witness to hasten in pursuit of the thieves, stated
that after a sharp chase, he overtook the prisoner, who was
running down the street at full speed, and gave him into
custody.
The prisoner was rnnanded.
MARYLEBONE.

John Prior, a middie;,i;a7...,,ile;;.ribed as a builder,
of Denmark-strcet,Sobo, and a young woman, named Esther
White, were charged with having been concerned together
in the following robbery.
John Phillips, a porter to Messrs. Tyndal and Booth,
auctioneers, deposed that on the previous afternoon he was
on premises in Alpha-place, St. Jol.ies-wood, where
goods were on view preparatory to a sale which was to
take place on the next day, w hen he saw Prior go into one
of the bedrooms and take from a drawer a brush (value
about Ss.) which he put into his pocket ; he came out and
looked towards the female prisoner, who was in an adjoin-
ing room, as though lie was intimating his wish for her to
leave also, and as he was going away witness stopped him,
and told him he had a brush in his possession which was
not his own, upon which he drew it from his pocket, and
gave it up.
Slope, 144 D, said he was called upon to take the pri-
mien into custody, when Prior stated be was sorry for
what he had done, and could not imagine what induced
him to take the brush. Two books were also found upon
him, and he admitted, after having told Mr. Tyndal, the
auctioneer, that They were his own ; that he took them from
the kitchen. Witness further said that he had seen Prior
open a drawer to which a piece of tape and some seals were
attached ; the said drawer contained articles of apparel,
&c., belonging to a lady named Plumley, as did also the
brush. _
. _

PliC r said, in answer to the magistrate—l am very sorry
itdeed ;or what I have done ; and I cannot imagine what
possessed me ..t the time Iso committed myself. lam a
builder, living in Denmark-street, Soho. I have neverbeen
in trouble be fore, and I hops you'll be as lenient with me
as you can. I was told last night by the auctioneer that if
the representations I had made with regard to certain par-
ties to whom I was well known, and whose addresses I
gave, should turn out to he true, it was very likely that no
oac would proceed further against me.
Mr. Broughton—That is to say, if it could be shown that
you were a respectable man, there was no wish to send you
to prison ; but that, if otherwise, punishment would iter-
tainly be pressed fur.
The owner of the brush was not in attendance, and it
could not be shown as to whom the books really belonged
They were scarcely of any value.
Mr. Broughton, after some other remarks upon the case,
left it to the prisoner's own choice as to whether he would
rather have the matter decided at once, or go before a jury.
Prisoner—l'd rather leave it with you, sir ; but I hope
you'll not be harder with me than you can help.
He was sent to hard labour for a month in the house of
correction ; and there being nothing to implicate the female
prisoner, she was discharged.

SPORTING.

LINCOLN SPRING

-TUESDAY.

Bustin' RAMS FREI HANDICAP Of 6 soya. each, and
30 added. Two miles. (24 sew.)
Mr. Moody's The Hero, aged, Ost 1
Capt. Reynard's Kueley, aged, 9st 61b
LINCOLN SPRING HANDICAP Of 10 Km. each, h ft, and
2 only if declared, with 60 added. One mile and a half.
(21 sibs., 7 of whom declared.)
Mr. Saxon's Canrire, aged, Est 61b 1
Mr. - Harp, 6 yrs, Est 7lb 2
Seven others started.

Two YEAS OLD BELLING STALES of 5 'ors. each, and
25 added, half a mile, wen won by ch c by Napier out of
OperateWm dam. _ _

SELLING STEEPLECHASI STAKES of 5 sore. each, and
25 added, three miles, were won by the Countess.
INNKEEPERS' STAKES of 5 sons. each, and 25 added,
one Mlle, were won by True Girl.

CHIPPING NORTON ST
TUVIDAY.

Fure HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE.
Nimrod, lOst 61b 1
Rejected, lilt 61b
ARISTOCRATIC STEEPLECHASE. _

Macomo
Wensleydale

LATEST BETTING AT
TuZBDAT.

There was a full attendance at the rooms this morning,
notwithstanding many of the principals bad left for Lincoln.
The only change since our last quotations being in Con-
tentment for the Metropolitan, who has reassumed the
premiership. Iloneywood was also in better demand for
the Derby. Closing prices :
METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.
7 to 1 aget Contentment (t)
9 to 1 Lampedo (t)
10 to 1 Snowdon Dunhill
15 to 1 Peggy
16 to 1 Richmond (t)
200 to 12 Pug Orrock (t)
25 to 1 Psaltery (t)
30 to 1 Tobelski (t)
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HANDICAP.
6 to 1 apt Defiance (t)
51to 1 Hobbyhorse (t)
10 to 1 Llanfurda (t)
15 to 1 lobolski (t)
16 to 1 Gossip (t)
16 to 1 King of Tramps (t)
20 to 1 Muscovite (t)
NEWMARKET HANDICAP.
6 to 1 apt Ethelbert (t)
6 to 1 Contentment
CHESTER CUP.
11 to 1 apt Trifle (t)
20 to 1 Lady Evelyn (t)
25 to 1 Black Doctor (t)
30 to 1 Little Jack (t)
33 to 1 Nancy (t)
35 to 1 Newmiester (t)
40 to 1 Friday (t)
60 to 1 Anne Page (t)
DERBY.
9 to 1 apt West Australian
13 to 1 Orestes
16 to 1 Hone wood (t)
16 to 1 The ]giver (t)
17 to 1 Hurwortb (t)
200 to 4 Speed the Plough (t)
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.
3 to 1 oft the field (off)

COTTON.—LIYISPOOL. MARea 22.—The market
closed tamely, and compared with the rates of Friday,
prices of all Binds were much the aame. Orleans, about
5:d., notwithstanding the general heatiness, seemed worse
to purchase. The sales amounted to 6,000 bales 1,000
being taken for export and 500 by speculators. The vties
comprise 330 Pcrnam and Idaranham, 6s to S ; 20 Bahia,
; 300 Egyptian, 71 to 14; 400 Surat, 31 to 4j ; 150 Sea
Islands, 2s. to 2a. 6d.

MA;CHESTER, MATCH 22.—There has been very little
business doing in the market today, either in yarns or
cloth. In yams there has been no alteration from the full
prices current last week, and the same remark may be
made of cloths. If we can note any alteration in the tone
of the market tinee last week, it is further in the direction
of depression. This is attributable chiefly to the accounts
from the United States, where, though the receipts of
cotton had fallen somewhat below the receipts at the sltre
time last year, there was still a downward tendency in
prices.

WOOLLEN CLOTH.—Lunna, Manen 22.—We have
no change to report in the state of the woollen cloth
mantel ; a regular and steady trade continues doing. The
markets to-day have been of the usual character, and about
an average business has been done.

MANCFACTURES...-HVDDERSFIZLD, March 22.
From every appearance of the market business still con-
tinues brisk, a good demand existing for better qualities in
black Doeskins, as well as far the various descriptions of
fancy goods usually brought to this market. A tolerable
quauti:y is also made to order, and delivered direct to the
merchant.

TEA.—Lownost, March 22.—Since the date of our last
circular the Tea market has been very buoyant ; the amount
of business done, has however been considerably curtailed
by the firmness evinced on the part of importers, who have
been generally undesirous of realising; and the arrivals
have either not been placed upon the market, or have been
shewn at limits considerably in advance of market value ;
this, however, has not entirely suspended business, the
trade have been buyers of most kinds at current value, and,
in many instances, have been foreed,to give the full advance ;
the feeling, both in town and country, that a reduction of
the duty is more than probable, ;has been gaining ground.
The delivery of the letters, per the China mail, on the 15th
instant, bringing &deices from Canton only, and confirma-
tory of the short shipments, has given merchants a still
stronger inclination to hold for very full rates. Black teas:
In common congeals • good business has been done, and
prices have slightly advanced. Shippers have been buyers,
and have been obliged to give, in many instances, lOid. for
clean quality with good leaf; in the rather better kinds for
home consumption a fair inquiry hes existed, but the
market has been but barely supplied, and the sorts
ranging from Ild. to Is. Id. have been taken readily
at current rates ; the strong Pekoe flavour kinds
from ls. lid. to Is. 3d. have also been wanted by the trade,
the supply of these en the market has been small, and those
offering have been deficient in strength. In the fine and
finest sorts but few transactions have taken place. Son-
thongs continue in good,request, few of fine quality have
come to market; contracts hays been made to a small ex-
tent in flowery Pekoe at former rates; Oolongs of good and
fine quality are scarce, and command high rates.—Scented
Teu: A fair business has been done in orange Pekoe, at an
advance on former prices. Capers continue dull.—Green
Teas.—The market has been only very moderately supplied
with theee sorts, and prices have advanced Id. to
lid. on last month's quotations. Gunpowders, except fine,
have not been so much wanted ; but young hyaena,
of all grades, have been greatly enquired for. Imperials
and Hysons, particularly the common kinds for price, have
been in very good request. Good and fine Canton gun-
powder and Young Hyson meet a ready sale at improving
rates. The only public sale since one last was held on the
15th instant. 10,972 packages passed auction; 6,300 sold.
Mush firmness was manifested, and most sorts, greens pee-
lticularly, fetched full price.. The arrivals at this port have
been Andalusia, Equator, William Stewart, Walter Hoed,
John Knox, Abergeldic, Chins, Mehemet Ali, Sou Witch,
Affghan, and Swithamley.—From James Goddard and
Co.'s Tea Circular.

CORN —Rom, March 22 —At to-day's market we were
well supplied with Wheat by our farmers, which met a fair
sale at the rates of last week, foreign Wheat without
change, there being i
hardly any transactions to report. In
Spring Corn of all there s very little passing, and we
note no change in prices. The arrivals of Linseed are con-
siderable, and, though mostly for crushers' account, depress
the market, and cause somewhat lower prices to he sub-
mitted to. Linseed Cakes continue rather to press on
the market, the demand being unaccountably limited.
Rapeseed unaltered. Rape Cakes rather more inquired
for, but not much business resulting. Imports from March
12 to 18: Wheat, 1,833 qrs. • Barley, 679; Beans, 15;
Tares, 191 ; Linseed, 21,404; Rapeseed, 208; Oil Cakes,
264 tons; Bones, 7 tone.

LErns, !dimwit 22.—We have • moderate show of
wheat. the trade is steady, but no advance can be ob-
tained on Friday'. prices. Barley slow, and the turn in
favour of the buyer. Oats and shelling as before. Beans
and other articles without alteration. Arrivals this week .
Wheat, 6,113 qrs.; Oats, 60; Barley, 1,168; Beans, 624;
Peas, 48; Flour, 4; Rapeseed, 739.

LI/3110001., MARCII 22.--Ws have this:week received
tibial supplies of flour, both of barrels end sacks, Indian
corn, and wheat, principally from the United States and
France. The trade throughout the week has ruled steady,
and prices generally have had a tendency towards improve.
ment. The weather has been very cold for several days.
The Corn Exchange this morning was well attended by
millers and dealers a few from a distance in the interior;
and there was a good consumptive sale for wheat and flour,
at the full prices of Friday, which were slightly better than
those obtainable on this day se'nnight. Oats in fair request,
and as well oatmeal at fully late rates. Egyptian beans ls.
per quarter lower. Barley and peas full price. A moderate
inquiry for Indian corn, at similar prices as were paid last
Tuesday. Arrivals into Liverpool and Runcorn from March
15 to March 21, inclusive :—Wheat, 9,421 gra; Barley, 89;
Malt, 2,688; Oats, 2,312; Beans, 4,341; Indian Corn,
15,8'99; Oatmeal, 7,107 sacks ; Flour, 18,665 Facks, 34,301
barrels. Exports to Ireland:—Wheat, 615 qrs.; Indian
Corn, 2,114 ; Flour, 376 sacks and 2,269 brim.
LYNN, March 22.—A smell supply of both Wheat and
Barley here to-day, and no alteration in the prices of last
week.

NIWCASTLZ, March 22.—The weather still continues of a
wintry character. It has been snowing all day, and the
frost is extremely keen. At our markht this morning we
had a moderate show of Wheat from the growers, and,
baring very little offering from the coast, the trade opened
with great firmness, but, owing to a want of suitable qua-
lity, the business done was trifling. For new Boston red,
weighing 613ilbs. per bushel, but made 631b5., 475. was
obtained, whereasfor a cotchel of prime Suffolk yellow
495. 6d. per qr. was acquired. Flour was held with more
confidence, but, our large dealers being still in stock, we
are without our usual demand ; in about 14 days, however,
they will be again in the market, when we may look for •
more extensive sale than we enjoy at present. 31v. 6d. to
355. for households may be deemed very extreme quotations,
and 375. to 355. tot white. Rye, unless fine, is quite un-
saleable. Malting Barley is fully as dear, with a fair,
steady inquiry, but other descriptions are a slow sale, and
the turn cheaper. In Malt very little stirring. Beans and
Peas much at before; and the ammo remarks will apply to
Oats.

CATTLE.—WissLOW (Byars) OBEAT FAIR.—The
attendance of both local and distant buyen wu unusually
large at this fair on Monday. But the supply of stock was
not near equal to the demand. Store beast of all breeds
were much sought after, and sold rapidly. Devon. and
Herefords, at 10!. to 131. each ; Scots, 71. to 101 each ; Irish,
61. to 8!. each, and all sold;by mid-day. Mitch, and in calf,
cows sold freely at 141. to 171. each. Well bred heifers,
two years-old, 101. to 121. each ; barren cows were never
known to be dearer ; fresh young beasts, of from 60 to 70
stone weight, realised 101. to 121. easily. The sheep fair
was shortly supplied, and the great demand for all descrip-
tions caused prices to rule in favour of sellers from ss. to 10s.
per head over those of last year. Store pigs were plentiful,
quarter old stores made 18s. to 255. each, prices for all others
were rather in favour of buyers. In the horse market
there were bat few good animals, which sold without diM
culty, those of middling size for farmers' work, at 301. to
40!. each, large for London work, 501. to 60/. each ; young
ponies in good demand at 71. to 101. each.

STRIKE AMONGST LABOURERS.—RRADINO, MON-
DAT.—The scarcity of labour in various branches of in-
dustry in this district is weekly becoming greater, and the
dissatisfaction as to the amount of wages at present paid is
on the increase. The carpenters of this town have begun a
movement towards obtaining additional pay to the amount
of 3s. weekly, and a meeting of the workmen is fixed to
take place shortly to determine upon measures to secure
their object. The justice of the claim is, in a few instances,
conceded, and the remaining builders will, in all probabi-
lity, yield to the request rather than suffer any Inconve-
nience from a strike by the bands at present
in their employ. The agricultural labourers on
the Cavenham-park estate, near this town, have taken
a most decisive step towards gaining increased wages. Mr.
Crawshay, the proprietor (the eminent master), has always
been noted for the liberal wages paid to labourers on his
extensive estates, but a few months since, when provisions
were unusually cheap, Mr. Crawshay reduced them front
12s. to 10s. per week. Latterly, the provision markets have
advanced very much, and the men naturally expected the
old scale of wages would be reverted to by their master.
This, however, has not been done, and on Saturday, when
paid by the steward, they all applied for an increase. It has
not been granted, and the whole of the labourers on the
estate, numbering between 60 and 70, struck this morning,
as there was no probability of the additional wages being
given. They had an interview with Mr. Crawshay, early
this morning, and he informed them that at present he
could not accede to their request, but they should know in
a few days his determination. The men left the work, and
came into Reading, where they excited much interest
amongst the inhabitants by the narration of the particulars
of the strike.

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