The Express.
London, England, 1851-04-22 00:00:00

THAMES.

Thomas .Vartin, a labourer, was charged with illegally
plying for hire with a one-horse van, not having the num-
bered plate required by the 2nd and 3rd Will. IV.,
cap. 120.
Mr. Yardley.—l suppose he is one of those who give
penny and halfpenny ndes to and from the fair. It cer-
tainly is illegal ; they should have licenses.
Inspector Smith.—They have been all cautioned, and
some of the inhabitants seem to think it a great 111115411 CC.
Mr. Yardley.—have you any instructions ou the point
from your superior authorities?
Inspector Smith.—We have instructions from Mr. May-
nard, our superintendent.
Mr. Yardley.—You know it is fair time, and children
take great delight in these halfpenny and penny rides.
The act was passed for the purpose of protecting the reve-
nue, and I wish you would take instructions from some
superior authority, before you proceed to carry• its provi-
sions into effect. .

Inspector Smith.—Such charges have been brought to
this court before, sir.
Mr Yarilley.—l am aware of that, and I made similar
observations last year. Though, strictly speaking, the
law limn been violated, no detriment to the reve-
nue occurs, and I think in fair time the practice
should be winked at. As the care, however, is before me,
I must decide on it ; but I must also remember, that if the
law be strained too tightly, instead of operating bene-
ficially, it may sometimes become oppressive to the people.
I am quite aware that several vehicles ply between here and
Fieldgato-street, affording, at a very low charge to children
and adults a species of enjoyment which they could seldom
otherwise obtain. For my part I set no harm in it, though,
if it were of every-day occurrence, or were practised in the
crowded business places of the metropolis, it would very
properly be considered a nuisance, and should at once be
put a stop to. In fair time, however, it should be looked
upon as one of the ordinary amusements, and any inconveni-
ence submitted to, by those who some way or other profit
by the occasion. Who has complained ?
Inspector Smith—Some of the parties in the neighbour-
hood, but I cannot tell their names.
Mr. Yardley—lf any complaint be made again, let the
complaining party come before me. This man is di charged.

PI:SMITE PRACTICES.—BIRMINGIIAM, MONDAY.—
A circumstance which owurred in one of the churches here
yesterday has produced feelings of irritation and regret in
the minds of all sincere churchmen. The congregation
' assembling at the church of St. Paul for the celebration of
the solemn festival of Easter, were destined to have their
devotional feelings sorely disturbed by the introduction of
a miir of enormous candlesticks as decorators to the altar.
The " novelty " was adverted to in a circular, of which a
large number was distributed about the pews, and in which
Mr. Latimer endeavoured to show that lights on the
altar are enjoined by a rubric in the Prayer-book, and
also sanctioned by convocation and by act of parliament.
The church of St. Paul is situate in the midst of one of the
most dense districts of the population of this town. The
Rev. G. B. P. Latimer, the incumbent and patron, was
inducted about four years ago ; he signalised his advent to
his official duties by the introduction of certain Puseyite
practices, such as preaching in the surplice, and other inno-
vations on the mode in which the service had for many
years been conducted by his predecessor. These innova-
tions were gradually extended until in time Mr. Latimer's
church came to be pointed out as a regular Puseyite esta-
blishment. A short time since a portion of his congrega-
tion raised a subscription for a new cloth for thecommumum
table; this was used for the Ant time yesterday, and with
it the tall candlesticks which have given rise to the scandal
now referred to. Many 'Anse most respectable members of
the congregation are highly indignant at the insult which
has been offered to them, and it is feared that not a few of
them will withdraw from the church if the use of these
" novelties " is persisted in by the minister. The emigre-
minim has hitherto been large; it was especially ao yesterday
morning.

CATTLE, &e.—COLCIIESTEIt, April 19.—There was an
abundant show et stock, but, owing to the London trade being dull
dunag the week, sales were difficult to effect, unless at a rotor:Oen
of mom Is. to :2r. per bead In Sheep; but the transactions were few,
as mod of the dealers preferred bu ding their stock for the Now at
Colchester on Thursday next. Fat beans come to market freely, and
were disposed of at lather declining rates. Lean Beasts eontisue
stow in sale. Good mulch Cows and Heifers in calf were easily die-
posed of. The Pig trade was slow, owing to the unlavourable
aerosols from the London market., and jointers doclinial in TAM.
fully 4d. per Mons of alb. upon last week's sales. Store Pigs were also
chewier; other descriptions were equally dull in sale. Supply : sheep
and Lambs, 3,390; Beasts, 313; log•, 310; Calves, 21 ; Hones and
Ponies, 01.
EAST ORINSTEAD FAIR, April 21.—The supply of both
Cattle and Sheep at this fair was much less than mural, and the favour-
able chimp: in the weather moved the trade to be brisk. The store
Mast were all sold In a few hours, at somewhat advanced prices. For
barren Cows sales were easily effected, making full fad. per stone
above the prto a at previous fairs. Sillies bred Cows fur dairy put..
pow, made teem 121. to 11/. each working oxen, 291. to 321. the pair.
The Sheep fair woe supplied with same excellent store southduerws,
and a brisk business was doe at improvi d prices rhest lechers
making to 355. each; hoggets, 2136. to 30.. ditto; rat couples,
3's. to 40a. the couple. The otiose of home was vary indifferent.
Ana thing worth purchasing made high pilaw. Store Pigs and pus hers
mole rid. to Sd. p,r lb.
LIVERPOOL, April 21.—The business done to-day at our
Malaita-id market has been knitted. Ihe sales west off heavily, and
the prices obtained did toot reach them 01 last week. The whole of
the sheep changed hands, but a number of Cattle remain unsold.l be
arrivals at to-dap market compel-ell 1:940 Beasts and 4,910 Sheep,
allot which were in pretty poi condition.
NORWICH, April 19.—1 t being the market after the fair,
the number of Beasts and Sheep was quite as good as could be e'
peeled, and the Wirt, obtains d were on en good terms. Fat Belot.
and Sheep a short number, and all sold. Good store Pigs, its. to 245.
per had. Fat Pork, is. to 3s. Cad. per Mae.