The Express.
London, England, 1848-05-04 00:00:00

525.] LONDON, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1848. [THREEPENCE.

the number of sellers wishing to realise. Neilways fell much
more in proportion than the funds, and ell the lines suffered.
The settlement was finished, and it appeared that the few sales
that had been made for the account had been made with a
view of actually delivering abares. The shareholders think
that within a few month the National Assembly will decide
as to the railways, and, amongst so many, there will necessa-
rily be some who are sellers. It is known, too, that
many companies whose shares are not paid up, will
be obliged to make calls to continue their works, unless they
can obtain advances from the government. Strasbourg were
firmer than the other lines, because it appeared by the re-
port at the general meeting that they were not in went of
money, and that they could continue their works if the
government renounced its ideas of expropriation. Fives
were still more offered for the cud of May than rob,
and there was for a short time as much es 60
centimes of backwardation. There was afterwards
a continuation to 76 centimes. The Threes, on the
contrary, after having had 50 continuo of continuation, were
done at the closing with 75 centimes of backwArdation ;
12f 50c. were given for coutinuation un shares. It is the
highest rate we have ever seen on these securities at tho set-
tlement. Premium on gold, 27 60; silver, 2 to 2 50. Ex-
Ichange on London, 25 10, with 4 per cent. commisaion at
sight, and 25 121 at 90 days.

Advices have been received from Vienna in Paris
to the 28th April, which make no mention of the im-
sibility of the Austrian government (which has
been generally rumoured here) to pay the dividends
due the let of May. The funds had even risen.
The Pestria of Florence, of 26th April, says:
The volunteers who, according to the Gaut*, of Genes, of
22nd April, are about to arrive in this part, are 361,
under Antonini, eadientenaut of Nepoleovi,ergesers/ Arne
and the means of transport have been gratuitously givefi
them by the Provisional Government of Prance. They will
go through the coast Della Lunigiona, distributieg a
proclamation canine the people to join the national asso-
ciationto serve the country with their swords andintellig.mee,
to live is, and for the country, to think and set tor her.
We have confidence in the sincere patriotism of these
brave men, and we have no doubt they will tend to
consolidate the unive rat' unity existing in all the Italian
states. 6,000 francs has been collected at Paris for this cape.
ditinn.
The same journal says :
A body of Piedmontese hes entered Parma. It is said
that the troops at Mantua are in want of water.
They have sent to the environs for water. The carter,
seeing the Piedinontoie, left his cart, and warned the
Austrians.
They attempted to change the position of some cannon
to command the Piedmont who were not within reset%
of the Austrian batteries, but the former opened is fire so
well directed, that 61 Austrians were killed. They then
retired, and took up their forme r position.
The Rivarynnento of Turin, of the 29th April, pub-
lishes an address to King Charles Albert on the late
events in Savoy, in which it says :
The government has, no doubt, the right to demand the
punishment of the authors of the attempts of the 3rd and
4th of March. But, sire, there is a voice which sometimes
speaks more loudly than that of justice—that of clemency.
The energy of repression and the unanimity of sentiment
which characterised the efforts of the people of Savoy to de-
liver the roustry can leave no doubt on the opportuneness
of the petition we submit to your majesty., The employment of
clemency is at once the meet incontestible evidence of power
and of confidence. We, therelore, your council of ministers,
propose to you the adoption of the following dearer :
"On the proposition of our council of ministers, we have
deemed a full and entire amnesty to all implizated in the in-
vasion of a part of our duchy of Savoy on the 3rd and 4th
March. They who are foreigners shall be immediately con-
ducted to the frontiers."
His majesty has adopted and signed the decree.

SALE OF ENGLIBII PICTUREB.—A very miscellane-
ous collection of pictures by Bagliah *Kist', the property of
Mr. Ralph Thomas, of the Old Batley bar, was sold on
Monday and Tuesday last, by Mr. Phillip, of New Bond-
etreet. The pictures, 181 in number, were, with the excep-
tion of a few very charming landscapes by Linnell, almost
worthless. The largest Linnell, " The Cottage Door,"
brought 205 guineas—this was a picture of those figures very i
much in Oainsburough's manner, and, therefore, we need
hardly ad.l true to the rural life of England. A. " View in
Windsor Forest "—the trees broad and fine, brought 991.6 a;
" Hampstead " (N 0.181), sold for 701. 7s. ; " Haymaking"
(No. 154), for 811. 18s.; " A Dairy Farmyard," a charming
specimen, dated 1829, fur 185 guineas. ; " Sheep at a gate,"
an equally good example of the master, for 841. ; " Children
in a tree," for 1051 ; Kennet-bridge," for 841.; and "Fish-
ing-boats at Riming'," for 138/. 10s.

CORN.-BentaLEY, May 3.-We have had a very
dull market today, and farmers had to submit to a reduc-
tion of fully 6cl. per 3 bushels in Wheat before they could
effect sales. Wheat sold at from 18s. to 19s. per 3 bushels.
Nothing was done in other grain.
BASINGSTOKE, May 3.-Some good samples of hest heavy
white Wheat were reported at from 141. 15e. to 151. 51. per
load; second quality, 131. Iss. ; common, about 131. Barley
was varied; best Chevalier fetched 36, to 375. 6d. per qr. ;
good grinding, 335. 61. to 345. 6d. Oats ran from 21s. to
26e. 6d. per qr. Beans, 465. per qr.
Bourne, May 3. -A thin attendance of farmers at market
to-day, and a limited supply of all descriptions of grain. The
favourable state of the weather for the last few days hu had
a tendency to check tiny further advance in the value of
Wheat, and purchases have been made today on easier
terms. No alteration in Oats or Beans. Wheat, red, 44s
to 495.; white, to 525. Oats, 16s. to 225. Beans, 355. to 375.
CHICHESTER, May 3.-There was a very thin attendance
at market to-day. The trade for Wheat wu exceedingly
dull, at a decline of Is. per qr. The supply of other articles
was trilling. Prices nominally &I la,t market day. Wheat,
465. to 501. Barley, 325. to 35z. Oats, 265. to 245. Beans,
365. to 38e. Peas, 381. to 401. Flour, 365. per sack.
BENOERFORD, May 3.-The prices of Wheat ran from
425. to 545. per qr. Barley not in great demand, although•
the supply was but a moderate one. Oats were scarce, and
fully ss dear 275. per qr. was given tor the best Polauds,
weighing 42143. per bushel. Beans heavy ; old ticks, welsh-
ing 66115. per bushel, made 465. per qr. ; others were to be
had at from 381. to 421. Not much doing in Peas.

NEWCASTLE, Mey 2.—The weather within the last two
days has undergone a favourable change, and, should it con-
tinue, the recent alarm with reference to the appearance
of the Wheat would give place to feelings of an opposite
tendency. At our market this morning we had a moderate
show of Wheat from the growers, and, although the arrivals
from abroad are less liberal, there was nevertheless much
less file in the trade than on Saturday, but the business done
was fully at that day's rates. The general runs of Hamburg,
red, touching 50s. ; and Rostock, 625. per qr., all:weightng
52 lbs. per bushel. O'her sorts selling in proportion. For
Flour there was less inquiry, and fur choice qualities, fully
former prices were sustained ; in warehoused parcels there
was rather more disposition on the part of the factors,
owing to the favourable change in the weather, to force sales,
and the transactions con•equently were upon somewhat
easier terms, but the reduction did not exceed 6d. per sack.
In Rye very little passing. Malting Barley and grinding
setae, fully as don ; end the ea:* may be said of Melt.
Beans and Peas unaltered. Oats in better request, but so
dearer.
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ROMFORD, May 3.-To-day we had a good supply of
Wheat, with the condition much improved, and buyers pur-
chasing sparingly at Is. per qr. less than last week. All
other grain a very small quantity at market. Wheat 42a.
to 579. Barley, 30s. to 349.; grinding, 255. to 295. Oats,
20s. to 289. Beans, 30s. to 365. Peas, 325. to 365. Rye,
275. to 30s.
Bynum, May 2.-Our supplies of Wheat this day were
very small, and we have again to advance our quotation for
this article 6il. per barrel. For Indian Corn, the demand
being less animated than for the last few months, a slight
abatement was submitted to. In otter things we make
no change. The following was the general cur-
rency :-Wheat, white, 28s. to 31s. 6d. ; red, 269, to 295. 6d.
per 2801hs. Barley, 14s. to 16s. 6d. per 2241 b. Oats,
10s. to Ila. 6d. per 196 lbs. Oatmeal, 11s. to 129. per
cwt. Flour, seconds, 153. to 161. per cwt. Indian Cora
289. to 333. per 4801bs.

110PS.—BAsmsToice, May 3.—There Wan a de-
cided improvement in sales and demand. Prices were given
as 61. per cwt. for Farnham ; Alton', 51.; Kenta, 31.;
old, 21. 10s.
CRANBILOOK, May 2.—The cold nights prevent the bine
from growing very last. Tying has begun in a few young
gardens. The present change is very acceptable. Some
farmers, apprehensive that it would not last long enough for
them, have forced on appallingly fora spring season, thereby
rendering the result a two-folu matter of chance.
WORCESTER, May 2.—There has been a decided improve-
ment in the demand for Hops on our market the last fort-
night; and the late advance of 3s. per cwt. is firmly main-
tained, with a tendency upwards. The cold nights of last
week, together with the wet state of the land, has had an
injurious effect upon the young plant, which is unusually
backward, polling having only partially commenced.

HAY.—SMITUFIELD, Two o' Cl•ck. —Mesas. Cooper
and Davia report a &hart supply, with heap ( trade.
Meadow.. ......70a to 75, Rowea....—a. to —a. Straw.. 2.6 a to 31a.
Inferior . ftla to Oa! I Clover ... .80a. to ko.

CATTLE, &C.—LIVERPOOL, Nhy I.—At our mer-
ket this day there were 1,931 Beasts, and 5,622 Sheep. The
Beasts met with a quick sale at the opening of the market,
but at the close there were • few remaining unsold. The
prices realised were, fin Beef, 60. to 6d. ; and Mutton, 61d.
to 711 d. per lb.
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ROTRLILHAM, May I.—We had a large and splendid show
of Beats ; of Mutton, not quite so large as last weea. The
attendance of buyers was numerous, which caused the Beef
trade to be a little brisk. Of Mutton a dull sale, and last
week's quotations hard to make. Beef, 7s. to 71. 6d. per
stone. Mutton, 6d. to 61d. per lb.

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ROMFORD, May 3 -Our market to-day was well supplied
with lean stock, which was a very dull sale at lower prices,
se was also the fat stock, except Veal, which was rather
dearer. Beef, 3s. Bd. to 41. 64. Mutton, 45. 6d. to ss. 4d.
Lamb, 69.6 d. to 7s. 6d. Veal, 44.4 d. to 6s. Pork, 4s. 2d. to 6s.
SOUTHALL. May 3.-Trade heavy, with declining prices.
Beef made from 2s. 4d. to 4s. 4d. Mutton, 4s. 4d. to Os. 6d.
Lamb, 55. 10d. to 6s. 10d. Veal, 41. 4d. to ss. 2d. Pork,
3s. Bd. to 45.10 d. per Roue of 8165., sinking the offal.
For rostorday'r Mantas see loaf wows.