The Express.
London, England, 1853-12-07 00:00:00

WESTMINSTER.

Thomas Sheppard was committed for three months, with
hard labour, for having eadeavoured to impala on a patio-
m's in Lowndes-square, by rapresenteng that he was raising
a subscription fora poor family.

LAMBETH.
James Edward Ices, the driver of the cab No. 3,072, and
the owner of the badge No. 10,026, was charged with ex-
acting four times more than his legal fare.
Mr. Thomas Tager deposed that a friend and himself had
engaged the defendant at the end of Kennington-lane to
take them as far as Brixton Church. As the night was
foggy,they promised to pay him a shilling apiece. Just es they
were about to get into the cab, a gentleman came up and
asked permission to ride on the box with the driver, offer-
ing, if they eonarnted, to give the driver Is. fld. His friend
and himself said they had no objection; and before the
vehicle started two friends, who were going to Brixton,
came up, and offered to pay their shilling apiece. All five
got into and on the cab. Before reaching Brixton Church,
Mr. Lawrence, one of the party,;collected a shilling
each from witness end two of his friends, and,
on getting out, witness and two of his friends
went in one direction, and Mr. Lawrence and
the other gentleman in another. Witness, however,
bad not got very far before he was overtaken by the de-
fendant, who said the other gentleman had only paid for
himself sad another, and that two shillings was still owing
to him. Witness &vett it strange that Mr. Lawrence
should not have paid the money after collecting it, but the
defendant stating positively that he had not, witness gave
him two shillings more, and the third gentleman gave him
a shillieg on his presenting one of hie cards; so that the
defendant had actually received Bs. 6d. for en eighteen
penny distance.
Mr. Lawrence depend to paying the defendant four
shillings for himself and three friends, and added that in
the progress of the jcurney the defendant had been
liberally supplied with cigars and other creature comforts.
The defendant, in reply to the charge, said he did not
demand the auditions' three shillings; be merely told the
gentlemen that the night was very foggy, and that it cost
him a pod penny for links.
Mr. Elliott told him the case was one of gross fraud, and
if indicted for obtaining money under false pretences, no I
doubt a jury would find him guilty. He must pass the
highest penalty, namely, forty shillings, or be imprisoned
for one month.

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COTTON.—LtvansooL, Dic. 6.—The market closed
heavily today, compared to that of Friday's rates ; prices
of all kinds are the nine. The sales of cotton this day are
estimated at 5,000 bales; and comprise abmt 4,000 Ame-
rican (600 espOrt) ; 300 Egyptian, at 6d. to 10d. • 800 Surat,
at aid. to nd. per lb. • and 2,000 on speculatiOn. Import
since Thursday, 12,000.

Mescunares Dec. 6.—There has been a languid
market for cotton yarns, and except for coarse weft and
twist (16's to 18's) which were Id per lb. dearer, owing to
decreased production, there was • difficulty in selling at the
full prime et het week. Spinners in some cues evince
great essidemes Is the ultimate effect of the great decrease
which bas Mhos plans in production, and are disposed to
press sails is the repent state of the market. In clothe
there has been a fair business in the light 40-inch low.
reeded shirtings, such as are produced at Blackburn, suit-
able for Bombay, in anticipation of the close of the Bombs
season, and some goods of light makes have also foiled
buyers for Calcutta. For the Preston light fabrics, suitable
to the cut, and which are of a better class than the cottons
manufactured at Blackburn, there is no improvement either
in demand or prices. But fur the turn out at Preston these
goods would go down very materially in value, and an
offer was made to a merchant to-day tore-ship 60,000 pieces
now lying in China to Liverpool, or any other port in the
United Kingdom, and deliver them at 6d. per piece (or 8
per cent.) less than the selling price in the Manchester
market. In T cloths, domestics and other fabrics, there is no
improvement. 80111111 not inconsiderable contracts have
bees entered into for various foreign markets, but at nn-
remunerative rates. For the light shirting. and madapollams
of Blackburn, it had bees anticipated that an advance of
lid. per piece would be realised upon last week's rates, but
the increased demand has led to mantsfacturen turning
from the make of other cloths, and increasing the supply.

WOOLLEN CLOTH.—Laine, Dac. 11.—We have no
change to repot in the atm of the markets to day. Thus
haa been a fair seasonable trade done in both the cloth.
►alls. Priell are without alteration.

WOOL.—HVDDIPATIBLD, Dsc. 6 —Wools are gradu-
ally moving off at Arm prices. The quantity brought here
from the recent sales was harp, but since the close most of
our leading houses have considerably lightened their stocks.

MANUFACTURE6.—HUDDInerrILD. Dic. 6.—The
&Madame of buyers has been thinner to-clay than last
week, and their purcheses have been chiefly confined to
what is required for making up present orders, it being
unusual to buy to stock so near stock-taking time.

CORN.—Hatr., Dec. 6.—The Casette niterns of wheat
sold in the various towns of the United Kingdom for the
week ending the 26th November were 70,679 gra ; for the
corresponding week of last year, 94,301 qn. The trade
during the pest week has been exceedingly. inanimate, and
buyers have obtained some concession in price, even on the
best descriptions of wheat, while anything low in quality or
wanting condition could only be sold ate decided reduction.
So long as the Liverpool importers continue such decided
sellers from ship, the trade in all Butern norts can have no
life. Spring corn of all descriptions exceedingly dull. The
weather has been variable; from Friday to Sunday decided
frost, but 'his has new disappeared. There was a small
supply of farmers' wheat st this day's market, the condition
of the bulk bad ; very little foreign on offer • the market,
iodinated by. Mark-lane yesterday, was naisedingly dull,
and both millers and factors showed iadispasiuon to in-
Maee stocks; on the other hand, farmers are eery unwilling
to yield, stoutly maintaining that the deadest, Is Nee amp
is not aufflcientl7 appreciated. The little bedsits dose was
at a decline of auout 2s. per qr. Barley is seek Is. per qr.
lower. Beans, peas, and Gate without fart alteration.
The linseed market I. rather firmer, and sakes unaltered.
There are at the present time very good hello on the
market. Rapeseed and rape cakes without traneeetioss.
Bones inquired for, and good quality would emnaaad 110 s.
Imports from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2 :—Wheat, 2,667 qn. • bar-
ley, 912 ; beans, 3,101; tares, 17 ; linseed, 6,930 ; rapleneik
162; oil cakes, 179 tons; bones, 69.

Lnina, Dsc. 6.—The arrival of wheat is still very mo.
dente, prices aevertheleas,eontiaae to decline, and we quite
good righting le. lower than on Friday, bat there is a sem.
whet improved distend. Barley steady at about late rates.
Beans very slow sale, and prices give way. Other articles
as before. Arrivals this week :—Wheat, 1,642 qrs. ; oats,
1 300 ; barley, 664 • • ! beams 246 • rapeseed, 664.
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LivxarooL, Dxc. 6.-At this day's market there was •
fair attendance of the town and country trade, but few
buyers from a distance. Wheat met with • moderate con-
sumptive demand, at the full prices obtainable on Friday,
being, however, still Id. to 2d. per 701 W. under those cur-
rent on this day week. Flour was lea pressed for sale, the
bulk of the late arrivals having been disposed of, and the
extreme depression noted on Friday was partially recovered,
36e. ter barrel being obtainable for Western Canal, and
355. 6d. to 36a. per barrel for Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Oats and oatmeal met with a very slow sale, at a reduction
of id. per 451bs. and 6d. per load on the week. Barley and
beans were saleable in retail, at late rates. Indian corn
generally was neglected, and fine yellow Is. per quarter
lower, being obtainable at 425. to 435. per 480Ibs. ; a parcel
of fine white brought 465. per 48011 w., but i ferior qualities
were very uolialeable. Arrivals into Liverpool from the
29th Nov. to the 6th Deo. inclusive :-Wheat, 30.947 qrs. ;
barley, 1,383; malt, 25 • oats, 6,758; beans, 2,773; peas,
696; Indian corn, 16,446 ; Indian corn meal, 5,372 barrels;
oatmeal, 6,997 sacks ; Flour, 6.317 Backs ; 29,949 bands.
Experts to Ireland :-Wheat, 4,996 qrs. ; beans, 6; Indian
corn, 1,609; flour, 487 sacks ; I,6oslatrels.
LYNN, DEC. 6.-Oar supply of wheat is moderate, and
the condition gets worse; best quality Is., raw damp sam-
ples, 21. per qr. lower. A fair supply of barley; best qua-
il,' la, other descriptions Is. to 2s. per qr. cheaper.
Wheat, old, red, 55Iba to 601 be., 62a. to 70a. ; best new,
601 be. to 631b5., 70s. to 745.. ditto, bulbs. to 591b5., Vs. to
68s. Barley, best runs, 531 b.. to 64'be., 36.. to 38e.;
extra, 40s. ; seconds, 621 be. to 531b5., 341. to 365. Beane,
6.51b5. to 66Ibs. 60s. to 625. ; new, 631 b. to 661b5.,
50s. to Hs. Peas, 61Ia. to 665. per quarter to the grower.
Oats, new, 15d. per atone.
NzwciseTLl, Dsc. 6.-At our market this morning we
had • moderate show of wheat from the growers, and the
arrivals coastwise, as likewise from abroad, being equally
so, the trade was totally unaffected by the decline in Mark-
lane yesterday ; in fact, quite a contrary feeling prevailed,
our millers showing rather more disposition to purchase,
which was only checked by the high pretensions of sellers ;
still, however, • fair retail demand waa experienced at the
fall rates of Bstinday. Flour was rather &Sault to move,
bat Otos are assboagott. There an still inquiries for rye

I for export. Malting barley was more generally pressed to-
day, and to make paler, a Nether reduvion of Is. per qr.
had to be conceded upon fine qualities, whereas the inter•
mediate kinds were nearly unsaleable. In malt less
stinting, and the same remarks will apply to other artie:es.
SALISBURY, DEC. 6.—At our market to-day the supply of
wheat was rather extensive. The attendance of buyers was
very limited, and little business was doing; prices receded
from Is. to 2s. per qr. Good malting barley was also well
supplied, but purchasers seemed less Inclined to buy then
of late, consequently prices gave way to the same extent as
in wheat. In other descriptions of grain there was but
little stirring, and quotations remained nominally unaltered.
Wheat averages 71s. 41d. per quarter; barley, 31s. 41d.;
oats, 275.

CATTLE.—SALLIBVILY. Dec. 6.—From the near ap-
proach of our great Christmas cattle market, which will
take place on Tuesday nest, the supply of bouts at our
market this morning was very limited, and indifferent in
quality, and the attendance of buyers was anything but
numerous; the trade, therefore, was dull, and little busi-
ness transacted. We have no alteration to notice in the
quotations of last market, many inferior beasts were left
over at the close of business. The supply of sheep was also
small, though good in quality, but, notwithstanding
the demand was not sufficient to effect a clear-
ance, the turn of prices was in some cases in favour of the
buyer. Veal is scarce, and fully supports its former value.
In the pig market the supply was much shorter than for
mr• wa4. !lest: though more than sufficient to satisfy the
wads of bayen. The prices of market remain eta.
denary. Present prices: Beat or beef, 10s. to 13:. S. Per
score ; cow and heifer ditto, Bs. 6d. to 91. 3d.; best
Down Mutton, 7d. to 71d. per lb.; long-woolled and
inferior, 6d. to 61d. Veal, 7d. to 71d.; pork, fresh and
salt, 7d. to 171(1. per lb., and 10s. 6d. to lls. per score;
bacon, green, Bd. per lb. ; dry. 9d. to 10d. ; ditto,
per score, 10s. 6d. to lls. Small store pigs, Wis. to 28s. per
head.

FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE—Tuesday, Dec. 6.

FOREIGN-OFFICE, Nov. 22.
The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint the
Hon. George Sulyarde Stafford Jerningham, now Secretary
to her Majesty's Entbusy at Paris, to be her Majesty's
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the
Him! of Sweden and Norway.