The Express.
London, England, 1849-05-23 00:00:00

DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES

SCHLESWIG, MAT 19.
The fortress of Fridericia has, within these few
days, been more closely invested by the troops of
Schleswig-Holstein. On the 13th, 16th, and 17th
inst., several bombs were thrown into the fortress,
more to alarm the Danes than with any expectation
f bringing then to surrender. On the 16th, a fire
broke out in Frider leis. The inhabitants, instead of
manfully defending their town, made a general move-
meat to the We of Flint r, whither moat of them have
transported their moveables. Ido cot expect that
the ortress will surrender in lees than a fortnight,l
if the Danes display any considerable degree of 'I
bravery and endurance, of both of which, however,
they have given few symptoms in this year's cam-
paign. There is this peculiarity about the siege of
Fridericia, that in pug cf numbers its de-
fender. are not inferior to the b.siegers; for the
necessity under which we of protecting
fifty German miles of oast from the incursions
of the Danes, who have concentrated the main force
of their army opposite t it, has made it impossible
to increase the corps of 10,000 Holsttiners before that
fortress. On the 17th there was an engagement
between the artillery corps of the two armies at Diip-
pal. A firs was opened yesterday evening from the
Danish entrenchmetts and ships upon the fleldworks
on the Duppel heights, which are occupied principally
by the Schleswig-Holstein artillery. The particulars
of the affair are yet unknown I bat tlite-16 esstata.
`that our entrenchments hive receteieno damage, aid
that a Danish gun-boat and a Danish breastwork
have been knoetsd to pieces.
General Neumann, the side-de-camp of the King
of Prussia, passed thro igh Wismar a few days since
en route for Cspentragea. He was charged with a
mission relaive to the negotiations for peace with
Denmark.

CONSTANTINOPLE. MAY 5.
Turkey continues to enjoy a perfect tranquillity.
How long thin may continue it is impossible to cal-
culate, as the Hungarians have entered Wallachia in
pursuit of the discomfited Russians.
A large Turkish army is being coac.ntrated on the
northern frontiers. A great activity prevaila in the
arsenal here in getting some large steamers ready for
launching. Recruits arrive from all parts daily in
the steamers. On Suodey list the French steamer
Vidette was sent off in all haste toe Franco with
despatches from the ambassador.
A letter from Galatz of the 23rd ult. mentions that
General Bem is gone to attack Warsaw. This will
cause the Russians to act in favour of Austria : it was
for this purpose, no doubt, that a squadron of Ruesian
frigates, brigs, and gun-boats have passed Galatz for
the head of the Danube ; in fact, it is at this moment
reported that General Bern has taken the plac:, but
this requires confirmation.
IVo are in daily expectation of the arrival of
a squadron of Egyptian frigates, with 2,000
sailors to reinforce the Turkish navy. The frigates
will remain at the service of the Bul.an. A demand
has also been ma"e upon Abbas I'scha, Viceroy of
Egypt, for a contingci cy of 30,000 men if required.
Abbas replied, that he would send 100.000 if needed,
and that he was gettirg ready the number required.
Whilst this good understanding exists between
Turkey and Egypt, the former country has nothing
to fear from 'tarsi!. The corn market is very dull,
prices the same us my last. Freights have improved
a trifle, is. are now raying hence to England. From
the Danube for hngland, lls. per quarter. Ex-
change in London, 3 mo. 110 p.

The Belgian Miniater had an interview with Lord
John Russell yesterday. Viscount Ponsonby had also en
Interview yesterday with the noble lord, at his official resi-
dence in DArning street.
A deputation from the iron trade of Staffordshire,
headed by Mr. Thornely, M.P.. and including Meson. Fos-
ter, Sparrow, Barker, and W. Ester, had en interview )(1-
terday with Sir George Grey.
Lord Cremorne and Cap'ain Dawson had an inter-
view with Berl Grey yesterday, at the Colonial-office.

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Mr. Duff, M.P., hid an interview with Sir G. Grey
yesterday.

A deputation from th+ Town Council of Liverpool,
consisting of the Mayor of Liverpool, Mr. Alleo, and Mr.
Mann, accompanied by Mr. W. Drown, ' M.P. and Mr.
Cardwell, M.P., had an interview with the Chancellor of the
Exchequer yeoterday, at his official residence in Downing
street, on the subject of p stal communication at Liverpool.

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Despatches from the Governors of the North
American Colonies were received yesterday at the Colonial
office. _ _ .

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EMIGRITION.—The Rev. Dr. Moriarty, VICE,
general of the Augustinians, 1.1, we have beard, about to pro
coed to America, accompanied by several persons of wealth,
to found a colony. He has received from a liberal and
wealthy American citizen the donalen of a large quanthy of
land, for the purpose of founding a house of his distinguished
order.—Limerick Examiner.

MONEY MARKET.

TVVIDAT EVZMINO.

The intelligence of a further fall in the French
funds mimed the market to open nearly per cent.
under the highest price of yesterday; but, when it is
considered that the fall in the Paris Bourse bas been
about 12 per cent. within three days, this compara-
tively alight influence upon the English funds is not
to be wondered at.

Consols were first quo'ed at 90e to 1, ;and notwith-
standing several heavy money sake which were
understood to be on account of the west end banks,
the market subsequently rallied to 901 to 1, which
was the quotation at the termination of the official
hours of business. After business hours they became
buyers at 91, with a firm appearance in the market.
The Three per Cents. Reduced were done at 891 and
891 ; and the New Three-and-a-Quarters at from 90
to 901, which was the closing price.
Bank Stock was done at 1931 and 195, and Long
Annuities at 81 and 813 16. In India Stock there
was nothing done to-day.
The usual advertisement for the renewal of Exche-
quer Bills appeared last Light ; the terms of renewal
were the some as before, viz., 11d. per diem. The
time during which the bills ere to be left is shortened
a few dap, no doubt in consideration of the wants of
the public. The market wee scarcely so good for
Exchequer Bills to-day, bw the difference was io can-
sequence of a few of the June bills having been put
on the market : the pi- es were 435. to 465. prem.
India Bonds were done at 63e. prem.
In the foreign securities there was much depression
to-day, in consequence of the state of the English
funds, and the g' neral character of the continental
news. Dutch stock felt about two per cent. below the
prices of last week, and for a time the market was
very heavy. The awual business, as shown by the
official lists, was confined to the following transac-
tions : Brazilian Bonds at 771; Ditto Small at 77.
Grenada Deferred at 31. Mexican at 301 with cou-
pons; and 281 ex coupons. Portuguese Four per
Cents. at 27; ; "Spanish Five per Cents., Active, at
161, 16, and 161 ; the Three per Cents. at 323.
Dutch Two-and-a-alf per Cents. at 47, 473, and
48 ; and the Four-per-Cents. at 731 and 741.
It is stated that the speculators in Paris bad a
heavy " bull" a-count, and that the uneasy feeling pro-
duced by the election of a greater number of socialists
than was expected previously, had the sift et of pro-
ducing a panic on the Bourse, which led to the extra-
ordinary fall that has been noticed in the French
funds, which may Low be stated as 14 per cent. from
the highest point, within 8 or 10 days.
In the Royal Exchange to-day the foreign ex-
changes were all considerably higher than last post.
We give the reported quotations as follows :—On Am-
sterdam, 12.11 to 21 (at short, 11.193 to 12.1) ; on
Rotterdam, 12.21 to 21; on Antwerp, 25.70 to
75; on Hamburg, 13.131 to 13.133; on Frankfort,
122 to 1; on Petersburg, 353 to 1 • on Paris, 25.70
to 75 (at short, 25.50 to 55) ; on Marseilles, 23.70
to 75; on Genoa, 26.30 to 70; on Vienna and
Trieste, 12.10 to 20 ; on Leghorn, 30.90 to 31; on
Naples, 40/ to ; ; on Palermo, 116 to 1 • on Mee- i
sins 1191 W 20; on Madrid, 493; on Cadiz, 50; on
Lisbon (90 days), 53; on Oporto, 531 to I—all at
three months, unless otherwise expressed.
The advises from Pernambuco received by the
Swordfish enable us to give the shipments of the crop
ofme7cte from the 31st or December last to the 31stand of
as follows; 2,682 cease, 324,17 begs,

16,811 barrels, together near 27,000 tons net, against
3,486 cases, 270,906 b:ge, and 16,750 barrels, or
23,754 tons during the same period beet crop. Thus
the sbipmen's this crop up to the and of last month
show au increase of 3,246 tow. It is probab'e, how-
ever, the amount of shipments from April to the end
of June will be lees than they were during the Fame
months lest season. The quantity shipped to the
United States this crop is much larger than lanai, and
up to the present dote will amount to 58,383 bags,
13000 barrels, end 80 eases, or 4,570 tone, against
18,800 begs and 1,200 barrels shipped last season, or
1,480 tons.

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