The Express.
London, England, 1849-04-18 00:00:00

obstinateman, may thus have augmented the diflleall of
obtaioing what he came prepared to grant. Somewhat of
his reserve, however, may be attribie• ed to the e :elusion of
every indivieuel of his suite from the confereece. It is noel
to bo supposed that any undue advantage was taken of these '
circumstances to exact more then was justly due ; but Seal
CIA heirdly be expected to understand this, and therefore may
have considered hinirlfas much under dieresse, as he allegesj
Keying was 'whoa be acceded to the April agreeeeet.
The reason for *heaving inch strict privacy must have
been to prevent the proceedings and result of the conference!
becoming prematurely known. It Is to be inferred, however,'
from the fact of no official announcement having been made,"
that 'flatten are not definitively settled; and this Impression;
is peodncicg very injurious effects. The native bankers have'
wwrawn their capitol, and some of the Chinese dealer,
have had a meeting, at which it was resolved to buy no more
golds until the question is arranged. Tat y feel that nothing,
eau be so detrimental to trade u the present uncertainty ;
sad the great majority of the foreign community calends in'
the opinion. The chances of a rupture in April are, lieu.,
ever, very 111111; and it may, therefore, be of advantage to
state the substaxce of the information we have melted on
the subject of the conference.
The question of opening the city on the Bth of April
was of mares the main topic of debate ; and after a long, .
distimion, in which San stated his inability to guarantee the
forbearance of the mob, it was arranged that he should
refer the matter to Peking, for the purpose of obteiniog an
Imperial edict setting forth our right, and enjoining re-
spect to it.
The reply from Peking may be expected in little more
than a month ; and as Keying is the mittim'er most likely to
be consulted in the matter, there is every reason to believe
that the answer will be a favourable one. For his own sake
Stu will adopt the proper means of promulgating the edict
to the people.
This, though the chief subject discussed during the con-
ference, was not the ealy one • others of more real import-
ance were broached, suet ma building-gerund, traosit duties,
and the state of the coasting trade, but we believe without
anything being partitively arranged.
At the close of the long oonferlnce, Sett was conducted to
a banquet, at which a large party of British and Chinese
were preunt. Next day the governor, the ado.irel, and
their respective suite', partook of an entertainment on board
Seta's barge; and the party separated %it expressions and
every appearance of good-will.
From the eircumstanoe of the interview taking place on
board • British shin of war, it may be inferred that it was
sought by lir. Burnam ; and if so, it sense to us to have
been all the more objectionable on that account; for this
must have emocuraged, if it did not actually suggest, a claim
for farther delay on the pert of Sen.
The better dusts of Chinese had been getting reconciled
to the prospect and had submitted ideas to Seu for carrying
it out peaceably, one of which was that sailors and soldiers
should be excluded; and the viceroy on his part previous
to the conference at the Bogue, issued orders to the magis-
trates of Sanitise and PeranyuAo suppress all placards cal-
culatutto excite the popular feeling against foreigners enter-
ing the city.
Tete following were her Majesty's ships in China:
At Hong Kong, lI.M. ship Hastings, 72; Pilot sloop.
16. Steamers, Fury, Inflexible, and Medea, 8. At
Whampoa, Arab brig, 12. At Fuh-Chan, Columbine
brig, 16; and Scout sloop, 16. At Woosung, Mariner
brig, 16.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
BOMBAY MARKETS.
'nen THE 3RD TO THE 16TH Or MAROSI, 1849, INCLUSIVE.
During the week succeeding the date of our last report
scarcely any business was transacted, owing to the celebration of the
Noah holiusys. After these had closed, however' a considerable
amount of activity prevailed in the import market, and sales to a
large extent have taken place In piece goods of all descriptions, but in
particular these in the grey.
Carron GOOD,. -Of 40-ineh grey shirting,. some large parcels
have arrived since our last, which, however, have not had any effect
n prices, which are on the whole u high as at the date of last report.
45-meh are still inquired after. Bleuchod shirting, have understate a
slight reduction in value, owing to a large supply having come to hand
during the fortnight. The same remark applies to grey madapollams.
the market for which is dull; while for bleached the demand is steady.
Grey, peones ore In good request ; but the price of bleached.
owing to recent• saints, has somewhat further given
way.-For grey long clothe a brisk demand exists-Grey domestics:
good Minty exists Bolted 24 yard cloths, as also for T cloths ; and
of both the stocks on hand are
_ln the finer and hamlet makes
we have us chaise to report. -Dyed and fancy geode For Turkey red
plain cloth a good demand exiles, while dubs= prevails fur twilled,
which remark also applies to Turkey red prints. Little has been done
in Beach Wens, and thequantitica netived during the fortnight have
been large.
Omen Taart-A steady demand for this staple exists at pre-
sent. Sales to the extent of 310 Inks of Mule, and 345 of Water
have bets effected, at an improved price for Nos. 40 and 50 of the
former. Of high, the stocks are light. Iho following sales have
Led effect -Water Twist: 105 bules, 200 lbs. each, Noe. 28, 30, 32,
at aunaa 7d ; 34, 36, ut anusB ; 38, 40, at snag ey per lb. 83
Bale., 200 lbs. each, Nos. 20, 22, 21, 3d, at annaa 64 ; 30, at dense
7 7-161ri ditto. 55 bans 400 the. each, N.-s. 20, 22, 24, 20, at manse
61; 30, at mines 74 ditto. 40 bales, 309105. each, No. 20, at anon
•
61 ditto. GO bales, 300 lbs. each, No. 30, at annas, re ditto.-Mules
Twist : 95 bal.*, 300 lbs. each, No. 20, at ulnae 51; 30, at :ulnas 61;
40, at 111111i121 71 per lb. 211 bales, 300 Re. each, No. 40, at emus
7.Bthe ditto. 30 bales, 300 lbs. each, No. 20, et swum 51 ditto.
70 hale., 300 lbs. cacti, No. 30, ut annas 61 ditto. 60 bales, 300 lbs.
each. No. 40, at lianas 7i ditto. 3S Wee, 300 lbs. each, No. 53 at
cone Si ditto.
Urea YARN.-The prier of Turkey Red is lower than at the date
of our Lot report, and the demand dull ; while fur &brew the in-
quiry is active, and a large quantity has been disparoa of at 11 to
121 somas per lb., according to quality. A sale of a email parcel of
Grua Twist kat also been diaposoil of at 31 amiss per lb. 8 Wks.
300 lbs. each, Orange, Nut. 41, 50, at as. 11 per lb. • 25 bales, nelbs.
eath, Orange, No. 40, at as. 12 per lb.• 33 hake, 'Orange, Nos. 40.
30, at us. 121 per lb. • NI bales, 4001b1. each, Orange, Na, 40, 50, at
as. 121 per lb.:
_it isles Soothe, each, Orange, N. 40, 50, at ea.
121 per lb.; 25 bake, Green, Nos. 40 50, at as. 131 per lb.
OJCHINRAL.-I{l 2. 13 se.: toss 21 to the nominal price of this
article at present. No transactions have had effect is it since our
lest; ntittser have any supplies come to hand.
Strrate.-Iron ; The demand existing at date of last report kir
Swerhah het has poetic auladdral, as has 01543 that fur British, too price
of which has still further declined. The latter remark applies Nulty
to the other deorriptioes of Iron. Ft r Copper of all kinds an active
inquiry exude. The price of Pig and rhea Lead has slightly given
way, while that of Smilax remains steady. Nif. cwt Sheathing Cop. •
per, ut mliti per cwt ; 200 est Brasiers, 4 4, at Its 041 per cwt ;
226 candies Es.glisb Bar Iron, at Its 32 per cwt.
N.41,1'10:1 has declined, and Its 13 per lb. is only obtainable for first
quality.
Ketone Sioux-Canvas, both bleached and uobleached, is in
good decumal ; as also cordage, oil of live end, and spirit of turpentine.
The following are the sales reported : -140 bolts blenched canvas, at
he 171 per wit ; 250 cwt. patent cordage, at Its 22 per cwt ; 1,000 lb.
sewing twine, at awns 7 per lb.
Bras.-lucre la none of AlLoy's in the market; of Dew's 200 Ude.
have been imported lately, but nu sales have been yet effected ; of
Whitbread's 140 Wats. have sold at Its, 25 ; and SO liMla of Tennent's
at Its. 25 per hhd.
WINK AND rirtairs.-Sales : 23 hhda. brown Brandy at Rs. 21, and
15 Mids. pale at Na. 2 13 SWISS per gallon ; 25 klub. common cherry,
at 115.1374 per hhd.; 27 kikk:rs Oin at U.N.
WUULLAN6.-Stocks light. No salesduring the fortnight.
IMPORT&
Coitus Woot.-The advice' received by last mail firm bane
tamed an advance in prices, and considerable wavily has pre.
tailed during the lad weds. Supplies from the interim have been
✓eceived, but not nearly to the extent which had been expected.
Since our last 7,850 Inks and 1,900 audits have been mold, et
which the following are details :-704 bales Brooch (new) at lie. SO
per randy, 60u ditto at 89 ditto, 223 ditto at 82 ditto, 1,000 ditto at
Si 8 ditto, 1,000 ditto at 84 ditto, 100 &teat 80 ditto, 100 ditto (aid)
at 66 ditto, 10u Dellera (old) at 70 ditto, 100 ditto at 70 ditto, 550 ditta
(new) at 75 8 ditto, 6.50 ditto at 76 If ditto, 700 ditto at 77 ditto, 600
ditto at 76 ditto, 400 ditto at 80 ditto, 125 ditto at 78 ditto, 500 ditto
at 81 a ditto, RIO candles Oomrawutty (new) at 79 ditto, WO ditto at
BO ditto, 1,000 ditto at 80 ditto, 150 candies Porebunder (new) at 73
ditto, to candler Compta (old) at 66 ditto.
tielms-Altisough untavuurable advice' were received by the last
mail rem China, the price of this drug has again advanced-Its.
1,330 per child having been paid for tint quality. Bidders con-
tinue tire, owing to a moderate supply, and an nutted duet crop
:or the ensuing sewn. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's
steamer Pekin takes 1,020 chests unto China, and will sail on the
14th Mutant
Lutszat-We have a large supply in the market, and the article is
freely abaci et him. 210 minas per cwt., partially garbled.
Painours.-The rate for Liverpool mai Landau has again improved,
wasehlurdngbeen engaged at 41. per too. To China the rate has de-
ellnedeinee our Oat, lira_ to 154ra. being now obtainable.
Excsuatas-tince the departure ci lest mail a further decline has
taken place. The bank's rate is Is 10)d. per rupee. Transactions at
at ls. 101.1. to Is. told. for tutelar private paper have had meet,
cad this we quote at the rate of the day.
CALCUTTA, MARCH 17.
MOWRY MARKET.-Sillee thadate of our last we have been
pieced In ion d bees news up to the 24th January. These.
uses of that month cane to bard O Sunday, the 14th Bet. The
intsiggente recdred by that oppertioill ea regards commercial et.
Mrs cottlaues of • favourable stooplexion, and sanest but infin.
sou in due time, a etudiderehle topeco meat la the pada= of
ear local markets. ler sewn tinzireranbastases bee bees
Improving with oa, and ere MO we to make a made •
mace favourable mot he tor sod Ism- As we sadelsited, the
livourable tenor of the lanalinglimen receive, the lest.
opportunity has had a bensided laditawe an the polities our so.
poll market here; and Ones then bolo= los been ddfg one ally
more freely, and better Ingshplass sable/ Mall our
indigo hes hese asimMed regidshlenosed later seee aa
upward li
sp- Ml' be do owlet. Thelopromeent iodised las=
has ettassd. sad the motet woos an whesing •
petre shows Attie or oo diode. bat endears la =ll6rage
tall taw prices. /a Mow bays ea liessevollsoloses mod
perhaps more than =Embryo boo sollidpiled. Paw 1111 g
hat roreseest since our and bode= bas boa date at g=
improving prices. In a arwarela badmen Ms boa
at steady prices. Jute flllll.lll seetlawleg, sod olsollp modng Oleo •
wird. Mell Lac and Lac Dye have um into. better notion: seed
prices have improved. Upon the whale the Snbmarket
e hake%
characterised by more splritputaandiarratien ly, and the •gmis.
*as of January ant*. an In sale. dime
arrival of the mail proposes base WV=
U1'1317117 Malcom-Thee epOrttOf of oar boldness has
midergose wane Utah deellnaddllio the mesa hand althaeglterelive
r grounds form en Oa oadoet le in a good peollOo, we ere
pnti•
to report the trait male of egsmakee. British mhos . pima • .
goods hare 10171 sore moderate ownead, bid remain' ttria..
gale twit shows a loan &dim &slag du wlllidgea, how.
ever, el reeiring. la meals a see6srste bearer his been reported,
and the market. sppasa improving. Particulars will be found under
the reeee below.
Tan Mowwerhesd
Ilmmer.-llnder thts head we have not the smallest
change lo settee: the ehanseterttis features of superabundanoe on
the esa head, and waat and scarcity on the other, continue to die-
tiofflish the matte. We continue to hare slight evidences of an
Improved feeling in this merket, bat Lewdly au dent to give us
roan to say ounaterdsl confides.* and credit are returning among
in at more Diu an encoding!, dilatory pece. The follow-
ing is market valued bullion and foreign coin, and shows
the curved rates of banking transactions :
13mrs or &MAL Barn.-Diesounts : Private hills end eta at or
within three months, at 7 per act. per
_ann. ; government accept.
slam, 4 do. Interest chased : On flied loans, not Remedied three
moth" on deposit of Canipeny's paper, 5 per cent per annum ; on
opium, 6 do.: on deposit of metals and indigo, 6 do. ; on deposit of
other goods, 7 do. ; on acconntsoreredit, not minding 13 months on
on
dessait of Company's paper, 61 do. ; onopiaLdo. ; on deposit of
metals and indigo.dido. ; on dejusixdother rq do.
OMAN/70a LOAN.) WO) BANK Sawa. cur laot the 111111
of Government neuritic si has continued pretty steady, and a few
aces have been reported of the new Me pet Cent. Loan at a shade
below oar quotations. A very fair amount of bushiest has latterly
bon doing. In Beak of Bengal shares we have no change to
notice; they (Katmai to be quoted low, and nothing is doing in
them. Other beak dawn are dull and tamely% and completely
neglected.
Escuagor....,We have no alteration to notice ie the rates of ex.
cheap on England. Drawers hare latterly been disposed to show
nearadrmown„ but without indodng my alteration 17 yet. A weaciri
of hills Is felt. Our quotations are still Is. Hid. Wu. fold. per rupee
for good bib, with dominoes at eix months *AL The demand for
hills Us latterly improved, end an aoliew-hats km been doing in
Indigo, Silk and ourah4 thr,Sh thetepatt waikhouse, at te. 104
Per 113Pori •• • • • • •
Parauars.:-411nee Bite clone last eport the rates brenewerd
beightege have 11117111111171 steady, until lately, when g betted 'be - •
glom. ric.orithangilw the effivala during 01114 WO