The Express.
London, England, 1847-03-30 00:00:00

IRISH POOR IN LIVERPOOL.

DONCASTER, MARCH 27.-Wheat was io steady sale for
average qualities, at full prices, and in some instances rather
more money obtained. Oats sold at extreme rates. Beans
morn inquired for. Barley very Teary, at from Is. to 21.
per quarter lower. W heat, new, 245. to 26e. ; fine,
27a. to 30s. Cul. ; old, 225. to 265. ; fine, 265. to 29. 6d. ;
Blendcorn, 20s. to 235. ; fine, 2.55. Rye, 180. to 191. fine,
21s. to 221. Beans, 19s. to 20e.; fine, 21s. to 225.; 01d,195. to
225. Peas, grey, 225. to 21s. per 3 baehels. Oats, new, 255.
to 295.; fine, 3&. ; old, a,. to 30J.; fine, 341. Barley, 48e.
to 60s. ; fine malting, 625. per qr.
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HUNTINGDON, MaacH 27.—There was a fair supply of
Wheat, but buyers refused to purchase except at a reduction
of 2a. to 3s. per qr., farmers rafasing to submit to such de-
cline. Barley again ls. to 2s. per qr. lower. Beans, Peas,
and Oats were a dull sale, at prices rather lower than last
week.

HEREFORD, MARCH 27.—Wheat wu purehased with
elution, at Is. to 2a per qr. lewer. Very flue samples were
sold at from 76.. to 80s. per qr. Pine malting Barley rather
scarce, and could not be had on lower terms. Beans and Pees
lc per qr. lower. Oats as before.
Lnicorren, Mitten 27.—The market heavy. Wheat 'veld
at a decline of 4e. per qr. Barley, Beans, and Oats Is. to
2a. lower.

NOTTINGHAM, -MARCH 27.-There was a moderato sup-
ply of Wheat which sold at a decline of 2.. per qr. Barley,
12.. to 3a. per qr. lower. Oats were 2s, Wheat, old,
cheaper.
Beans maintained their former value. Wheat, old, white,
75.. to 78e. ; red, 72.. to 7Gs. ; white, new, 78s. to 801.; red,
73a. to 775. per 36 stone. Barley, grinding, 455. per 30
stone ; malting, 4Gs, to 525. per qr. Oats, 36.. to 395. ; new,
325. to 395. per 24 atone. Beans, 548. to 625. • new, 495. to
565. per 38 stone. Hour, per 20 stone, superfine, 565. to
60s. ; fine, 645. to 5.55.
NORTHAMPTON, MARCH 27.-There was a good show of
Wheat, which sold heavily at a decline of 3r.per
,qr. Malt-
ing Batley very dull, at • reduction of fully la. per qr.
Beans, Oats, and I'ess Is. per qr. lower.
PISTERBOOOVOH,.IIIIICit 27.-We continue to have • good
supply of all kinds of grain. Wheat went 2s , and Barley
3s. to 4s. lower. Oats and Beans maintain late rates. Wheat,
new, 725. to 74s ; fine, 78s. ; white, 765. to 80.. ; Barley, 488.
to 60s. ; fine, 51s. ; grinding, 44a. to 465. ; Oats, 28s. to 300.;
fine, 31s. ; Bean., 621. to 545.

PI.TMOUTH, MARCH 29.—At this morning's market the
supply of \Vheat from merchants and farmer. was very small,
and as the latter are now engaged in out-door work, it is not
likely so much will be delivered by them as of late ; the de-
mand was dull, and prices a little lower. Barley unaltered.

PACISTON, Muter' 27.—For Wbeat the demand being
limited, sales were at a decline of Is. to Is. 6d. per windle.
Middling to prime white, 345. to 375. 6d.; yellow, 345. to
365. Gd. per 2201b5. Beans sold slowly, and were Is. to 2.5.
rr windle lower. Oats declined Is. per bushel ; fine mealere,
Gd. to si. Bd. per 461bs. Oatmeal, English, in limited
request, without change in value; Irish, 495. to 613. per
2401b5.

SATFRON WALDEN, MARCH 27.—A rather ,mater sup-
ply than usual of all kinds of Coro, yet there was a reduc-
tion of 2.4. to 3.. per qr. on Wheat and Barley, and ls. is 2s.
on Beans, P. as, and Oats.
WARMINSTER, MARCH 27.—We had a small supply here,
which met a slow sale, at a great redueion in prices from
last week. Wheat, Ms. to 781.; Barley, 37a. to 605.; Oats,
30s. to Km.; Beans, 48e. to 68s. per qr.
YARMOUTH, MARCH 27.—A very short supply of COM.
The trade ruled dull, and prices may be quoted about
2a. per . quarter lower for Wheat. No alteration in best
Barleys, but other sorts rather lower. In other grain no
alteration. Wheat, white, 78a. to 80s.; rod, 70s. to 765.;
Barley, 48e. to 61s. ; Beans, 645. to 65.. ; Peas, Cols. to 68s. ;
Oats, 30s. to 40s.
KIRCALDT, MARCH 27.—Th. supply of both Barley and
Oats was moderate; that of Wheat very =all. Wheats
maintained last day's rates. Barley and Oats must be quoted
Is. to 2a. per qr. cheaper, and sales slow. Wheat, 66a. to
78. ; Barley, 44.. to 61s. ; Oats, 34a. to 40s. per qr. ; Oatmeal,
67e. to 68s. per bag of 280 lbs.

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Itsmensana, 22.1.11C11 24.—We have little *Hendon to notice in
wheat; prices remain well supported, end we are influenced by eon-
tinned favourable adnees from the Dilator of France, and
wheats, or for prompt aortal, are eagerly sought for ; bat there
much Ices inquiry far the later period, soy June and Jul). For wheat
on the root, 71. has Just been paid for the lower qualities of Poliati,
and 765. for the superior. Pans important roles were made on goon.
day in hard Tager/nog wheats at 58a. for delivery In July; but on
Monday [Ley fell to 57a, and now they are odkred at 36a.
Hausman, Mance 28.—Vrkets acorn. Wheat :Ashok ad Mood.
red, 200 to 224; white, WO to 225; Mans. and Bronewidt, 200 to
222; Meek. and Bola., 200 to 224 ; lloistein, 196 to 218. Rye : Ito.
deg 155 to 181 ; Mani, Meek., and Poo., 153 to 168 • Danish, 150 to
100. Barley' Delilah, 115 to 123; Admit and ill to 125;
Holstein end Meek-, 123 to 138. Oats : Meek. and ,78to a 7 ;
Lower Elbe, 76 to 83. Buckwheat, 11J to 128. Beans, 144 to 152.
Vem, 170 t 0193. Vetches, 136 to 126. Rapeseed, 170 to 180.

HOPS.— BOROUG TI MARK ET. Tho o'Cloek.—
Meows. Pattenden and Smith, Hop Factors, report that
the market is firm, but quiet ; prices the same.
loot lttats, p.tort. 11. oto Y.lO f Yearling p. owL to dl a
wook oto 11• 'Petrillo Sow, . 1 •to 4 0
Itoroz , $ISto t 10 Old Wow.. . . I Out •
larroltaatt

HAY.—SMITHIPTELD, Tao o'Clock.—Meurs. Cooper
and Danis, Hay and Straw salesmen, report prices as
H.s: _ . _

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Primo Memloor 74. to N. I ltimmo ....M. to 00. I 7f. to Ho
Iskrior MS to 41S. G0ver....114. to I.

CATTLE, &C.— BOTLEY FAT CATTLE SNOW,
MARCH 29.—The number of fat Sheep was smaller than that
of last year, yet the quality could not be excelled. Of fat
Lambe there were some of extraordinary sin for so early in
the num. The Beast were chiefly Short horns, and or the
Scotch breed, and were large enough for any reasonable
fancier of over-fec! food. Toe best pens of Sheep were those
of Mr. Gaiter, Mr. William Warner, Sen., Mean. Warners,
Jun., Mr. Hewitt, Mr. Osborne, and Messrs. Woolridge.
Some of the beat pens of Wether Sheep fetched ss. per stone
of 81be ; many to. Rd. ' • scarcely any under, there being no
inferior pens for sale. Fat Lambs averaged form 9d. to 10d.
per lb., some weighing 10Ibs. per quarter ; they were quickly
sold for the London market. The fat Beast, of beat quality,
made I Is. per score, a few 10s. 6d. We did not observe any
sold for less. Fat Calves, from 91. 6d. to 10s. 6d. per soon.
There were some pens of extraordinary fat Flogs, which sold
as high as from lls, to lls. 6d. per score ; small Porkers,
lle. Of lean stock there was but a short supply; but little
business done. The judges and a large party dined at the
Dolphin Inn. Alter the cloth was drawn, the prizes were
awarded.

LTVIRPOOL, MARCH 29.—A pretty fair supply of cattle
was brought up to this mot-rung', market—namely, 929
Beasts, and 3,407 Sheep. The demand was moderate, and
most of the stock offered sold at the following rata :—Beef,
51d. to 84d. and Mutton from 64d. to 74d. per lb., sinking
the offal.

For Yestertiolje Markets on Out pap

SHIPPING.

Matta Aavran.-3, Dublin; 2, Waterford; I,Donagha-
dee ; 1, French; 1, Flanders.
LONDON, March 30.—Wind this day at noon, W.N.W.,
moderate breeze, and fine.
Deal, Mardi 29.—N.W. to N.N.W.—Arrived, 28th
Hong Kong, Batavia, for Rotterdam. 29th. Serge, China;
Mary, Hong Kong ; 2odiscus, Porto Rico, for the Baltic ;
Arcata!, New York; Avon, St. John's, N. B. ; Con-
stant, China; Zogolic, China, and Prins van Wartern-
berg, Batavia, for Rotterdam ; Johanna Maria Chris-
tina, Batavia, for Amsterdam; Ann and Jane, Cey-
lon ; Robert Small, Calcutta ; Eclypse, Mauritius;
flannel, Porto Rico ; Mary Brown, Cuba, for Hamburg ;
Carleton, New Orleans; B. C. Bailey, New Orleans; Vesta,
Charleston, for Kingsbury ; Intrepid, Savannah, for Hall.
Sailed: Symmetry, Hymen, Mary, Britannia, and Asia,
Quebec; David Luckie, Cuba; Maa, Boston. The Intrepid
experienced very revere weather, and saw several wrecks
during her pima_ fps.
FALMOUTH. March 29.—N.E. to N.N.W.—Pit bath:
Cerera, New York. Off port: Ann, New York far aim;
Concordia, Barbadises, for Amsterdam; Duke of Welliaglea,
St. John's.
OTT inn Lnann.—Ocean, New York, for Havre.
Orr PILL, March 27.—Galatea, St. John's, N.B.
Cowan, March 28.—A ship's head-board, marked " lady
Harvey," in yellow lettere, baa been picked up off St.
Albans Head.
KINBALI, March 28.—The Mary and Eliza, of Cork, is
wrecked on Oysterhaven--crew drowned.
YARMOUTH, March 27.—The Nordhuset, for Dordt, is an
shore on Hasborough Sand.
Hownt, March 24.—The Princess Alice, of and from Li-
verpool to New York, with ts, has 'track on the
I pier, but dose not ammr to be le
Rontssav, March 27.—The Isabons, from Sicily to Glas-
gow, and the St. Columbus, from Glasgow, to Londonderry,
were in contact, and both received considerable damage.
LONDON, March 20.—The Chump, from Demerara, to
New Orleans, was totally wrecked on the east end of the
Grand Cayman's Hal!—crew saved.
Orr DOTER, March 29.—S.E.—Louise, Pernambuco.
DARTMOUTH, March -V.—N.—Sailed: Falcon, Africa.
Poiramorrnr, March 29.—N. I. N.N.W.—Sailed: Vic-
toria. Valparaiso.
Pitnitoorn, Marsh 29.—N.--Sailed nenend Salo, New
York.
STROMNNII, Mardi 24.—S.E.—,awned : Czar, St. John's,
N. B.; Advice, Davis' Straits; .%ord Gambler, Davis'
Straits 2-True Love, Davis' Straits.
Rico.
Orr Mamas, March 29.—Cathirine .E1182w0,81, POllO

BarsroL, March 29.—N. N. W.—Arriced Tridanto,
Hannah; Frederick Smith, St. John's, N. B.
Newrour, March W.—Satled : Joseph Canard'
Quebec.
SHIELDS, Mrrch W.—The Shamrock got cm the Herd
Sand last night.

Lord MAUNTwished to observe that in eonsequienen of
the statement made by the noble and learned lord (Brougham)
to the effect that the landlords of Ireland had furnished great
numbers of paupers in Ireland with the means of going to
Liverpool, in order to throw themselves on the par rates,
he had written to several persona in that country competent
to ascertain the truth upon the subject, all of whom had in-
formed him that aeither landlords nor inspectors had carried
on such a system in any part of the country.
Lord BROUGHAM would rejoice at th.at intelligence, if
he could disbelieve the statements made to him ; but be
could not. Mr. Rushton, of Liverpool, was his authority,
and had even furnished him with the names of some of the
paupers. lie had since Friday last received another com-
munication from Liverpool, stating that 70,000 Irish paupers
were now spread over that town and Manchester. He hoped,
therefore, as the present state of the law respecting their re-
moval was doubtful, that a declaratory act would be pained
to facilitate that object.

ARMY ENLISTMENT AND PENSIONS.
The Marquis of LONDONDERRY asked, pursuant to
the notice he had given, the following questions —lst.
Whether the bill now introduced into the House of Common,
by her Majesty's government for limiting the time of service
in the army has the sanction and approbation of the com-
mandtr-in-cbief, and if it has originated on his recommend-
ation to her Majesty's government, or if any opinions have
been taken by anyiesixl of general officers or other military
authorities on the measure ? 2nd. Whether it is the inten-
tion of her Majesty's ministers to advise her Majesty to is-us
her royal warrant, as in October 1806, for fixing and raising
the pensions of non commissioned officers and soldiers who
become entitled to their discharge by reason of expiration of
certain periods of service; viz.: the non-commissioned offi-
cers, Is. lOd. ; privates, Is.; thus returning to the standard
thought advisable at that period when limited service was
first introduced, instead of remaining at the diminished pen-
sions now established?

Earl GREY said that, with regard to the first question,
the noble marquis must have anticipated that he could take
no other course than to decline giving any answer to it ; for,
though in this ease he might give the required information
without inconvenience, still, to recognise the principle, that
confidential communications pining ►ctween her Majesty's
advisers sad persons holding high station., such as that of

eommander-in-chief, as to measures inten-o;ifti he introduc;ii
into parliament, should be made the subject of questions in
either house, to be answered sea natter of course, would
occasion very great inconvenience and injury to the public
service. (Hear, hear.) With regard to the second question,
he could inform the noble marquis that no warrant, such as
be alluded to, was in contemplation by the government.
The Marquis of LONDONDERR It should then feel it his
duty to move that copies of, or extracts from, all communica-
' trona which had paved between her Majesty's government
and the Horse Guards, or any board of general officers rela-
five to the Limited Service Bill now under the consideration
of parliament ; also a copy of the warrant of Eis late Me-
jesty Geo. 111., dated Oct. 18th, 1806, for fixing and reining
the pensions of non-commissioned officers sod soldiers who
become entitled to their discharge by reason of expiration of
eertain periods of service, &c., be laid before the house. The
government, in bringing forward a measure for limiting the
period of service to the extent proposed, were, he conceived,
bound to state by what military authority it was reeom-
, mended or acquiesced is. Thera was no general officer in
the present cabinet. Neither the commander-in-thief nor
the master-general of the ordnance was a member
of the cabinet ; therefore, the fact of the bill
being brought forward by the ruvernment did not prove that
it had any military outhoney in its favour. On the contrary,
he believed every military authority—theoretical or practical
—concurred that the bill in question was a rash and danger-
' mss experiment. All experience, too, was opposed to the
plan. With regard to the measures for improving
the internal arrangements of barracks, and improv-
ing the condition of the soldiers, he gave the govern-
ment the thanks they were entitled tn, but he must protest
against a measure which was opposed to both theory and
practice, and which he believed would seriously impair the
efficiency of the service. Upon the subject of pensions, he
thought the most beneficial change would he to restore the
rate of pension as regarded non-commissioned officers and
privates to what it formerly was. It was a miserable eco-
nomy which refesed to place the soldier of long and active
service above want.
Earl GREY said he should adopt the course suggested,
but not followed, by the noble earl, of reserve lengthened
observation until the subject-matter cameregularly before
the house. He was willing to wait unt the bill to
which the noble earl had alluded came before them in the re-
gular way of business, when he thought he should be able to
prove that however deeply "killed the noble earl might be
in matters relating to the army, he knew very little of the
grounds on which the government measure was founded, or
the general opinion of officers of the army respecting it.
(Hear, hear.) He felt that it would be equally uselem to
notice the noble earl's regret as to the absence of military
officers in the cabinet. The government must submit to the
censure of the noble earl; and as for his motion, he (Earl
Grey) could not see that a single parliamentary reason had
been given for its adoption by the house. The papers asked
for were copies of, or extracts from, all communications
which had passed between her Majesty's government and
the Horse Guards, or any other board of general officers,
respecting the Limited Enlistment Bill. Those papers
most have passed during consultations preliminary to the
preparation of the measure, and therefore he did not think
it consistent with hi. duty to consent to their production.
The Earl of CARDIGAN said he looked with greet
terror and apprehension at the measure which government
had thought proper to introduce for limiting the term of
service in the army. The avowed objects of that measure were
to render the &easy more popular, to facilitate recruiting, and
to induce a higher class of men to enlist. In his opinion
the most efficient way of obtaining those ends would be a
liberal system of pensions, and the adoption of some means
by which the duration of colonial service might be curtailed.
What bonus did this bill hold out for the enlistment of men
of a higher class I It said to the soldier : "we require
your services for ten years, after which you may re-enlist
for twelve years more in the reserve battalions, involving
twelve days service in the year, and again for twelve years
more on the same terms." This made a total of thirty-four
years, and for this the " superior " man was to receive •
pension of airpence a day. He believed that this was the
allowance made to paupers, and therefore could hardly be
held out as an inducement for the enlistment of a superior
clam of men. (Haar, hear.) Another point to which
he wished to allude was, the unlimited power given
to soldiers of purchasing their discharge. He trusted that if
the government measure became law, this privilege would
be considerably curtailed.
After a few words in reply from the Marquis of LONDON
DERRY, the motion was, by leave, withdrawn,
Lord COLVILLE postponed until this day his motion
relative to the recent election of a representative Peer for
Scotland.

Their lordships adjourned at a quarter put seven o'clock.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MoNDAT, Meaca 29.
The Sramtza took the chair at 4 o'clock.
PRIVATE BUSLNEBB.

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and places in Ireland, want the pretest sync= at ruingf%7l:l of the
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SECOND 11.0016111.—P00r rdiereorrvigho afehntl). No. 2;
Fever limned); Ms.
REPOIIT.--___le Darin Bill.
THIRD

lletirr SOL
EDINBUROHANH PERTH RAILWAY.

On the motion that this bill be read a second time,
Mr. T. DL'ECOMBE moved that the second reading
be postponed for three weeks, and that the evidence taken
before the standing orders Committee be printed. He had
presented a petition from a shareholder, in *Melt It was
stated that the original shareholders had been very unfairly
treated by the evidence which had been given before, sad
received by, the Committee.
Mr. LOCH opposed the motion, and after emus conversa-
tion, in which Mr. E. Ellice, Sir W. Heathen', Mr. Gio
borne, and Mr. Strutt took part, it was arranged the
second reading should be postponed till to-enom
day) fortnight.
EIIitiONDARY
Mr. HUME 5a.441 that he understoot,
elnidgialanve Cotu:CE of NOW fio-