The Express.
London, England, 1853-08-08 00:00:00

THAMES.

James Lane and George IViek,s, invalided servants of the
Iludion's Bay Company, were brought before Mr. Ingham
on remand, chnrged with stealing 1381., the moneys of
William Metcalfe, on the high aces, within the juriadictios
of the Central Criminal Court.

I.t appeared that Metcalfe had been in the service of the
Hui son's Bay Company, on Vancouver's Island, for three
years, in the capacity of • lighterm la, and previous to his
embarkation in the ship, Norman Morrison, bound to En-
gland, in May last, ha sold hia house to an uld priest, and
obtained other money by trading. It consisted of the fol-
lowing gold coins: —Twelve of fifty dollars each, four of
ten dollars each, four of five each, one of four
dollars, and one small piece of one dollar only. These, with
other moneys, amounting in all to 1361., he deposited in •
belt which he left in the charge of an apprentice of the
vessel, named George Nornton, when he embarketlon beard
the Norman Morrison. Nornton retained possession of the
belt and its contents for a few days, when the sailmaksr Of
the ship sewed it up, and Metcalfe wore it round his waist
until the vessel wes cif Cape Horn, when he was called
upon deck in a l!urry to do duty, and threw the belt into a
basket in his chest, .vhich was unlocked. A. few days after-
wards he missed his belt and its contents, and made known
his loss to Captain Wisbart, the commander of the Norman
Morrison, by whose orders every person's chest and berth
on board was overhauled. About 30W. was found in the
possession of the two prisoners.
Some other evidence affecting the prisoners was given
by Captain Wishart, and Mr. Saunders, the surgeon of the
ship.
Mr. Ingham committed the prisoners for trial.

COTTON.—Ltvnaroca,, Aro. 6.—The market cloud
heavily, without change on the prices current yesterday.
The Arabia's advices received this morning do not seem to
have infinenoei the market in the least. The saes have
been estimated at 5,000 balm. In addition to Americans, of
which exporters have taken 1,000 bales, the sales comprise
250 Pernams and Maranhao,, 61d. to 7d. ; 70 Bahis, 0/d.
to 614.; 200 Egyptian, 61d. to Bd.; 500 Surat, 4d. to 41d.- - - - -

MANCH/STIR, Auo. 6.—The market has boa quiet, and
its tone less encouraging than in the early part of the week.
This is owing, mainly, to diminished hopes of a peaceful
solution of the Eastern question, but no doubt the largel7
increased production of goods brought about by the termi-
nation of the strike at Stockport has also had its share of in-
fluence in leading to greater caution among buyers.
The Stockport muter. have at length agreed to give an ad-
vance of 10 per ant. to weavers as well as opium' and
other operatives, whilst at Manchester the fears of another
extensive strike are much lessened by the return of Messrs.
Kelly and Gilmour's operatives to work, giving up their
demand of a second and larger advance than that first con-
ceded. Though we have bad less business, however, prices
have remained tolerably firm, and the character of the de-
mand is much the same, the home trade being the more
active purchasers. The business for the continent is to a
very limited extent, and the India houses are comparatively
inactive. Buyers (or American and Colonial markets are
doing a fair business.

WOOLLEN CLOTH.—LIED., Aro. 6.—We have no
change to report in the state of the woollen cloth market ;
on the whole the trade of the town continues in a satisfac-
tory state. There has been a fair, ordinary market to-day,
and about an average business done in most descriptions of
goods of a marketable character. There has been rather
less business done in the warehouses during the pre/alit
week. The shipping season being now nearly over tie
export houses are beginning to be rather quiet and slack ;
and as the demand fur the home fall trade bu not yet
commenced, there is at present only a moderate business
doing in finished goods.

llARDWARE.—Braturrou•m,Ano.6.—Agreat number
of orders have been given out in the course of the put week,
and the manufacturers have all an abundance of orders en
hand. It is not only the foreign and colonial trade that is
brisk, but the demand for our goods for home is immense,
the factors' travellers sending larger orders than was ever
before known. As it would be difficult to name a single
, branch in which they are not busy, it is needless to peril-
' eularise. There is still a scarcity of workmen in some
trades, and in a great many more men would be readily
taken on. The artisans are undoubtedly making • great
deal of money; we hear of no complaining., and all through
this busy period we have not heard such a thing as a trade
strike ever mentioned, a fact which, if it does say a great
deal in favour of the workmen, also says very much for the
just liberality of the employers, and it is an example which
might undoubtedly be very much profited by in other quiz-
ten. In the course of the week a rate for the relief of the
poor hex been granted ; it is the smallest amount asked for
these many years.

CORN.—CAMBRIDGE, Aug. 6.—A large supply of
Wheat, and fine weather, caused the market to=day to rule
from 29. to 3.. lower than last week. Wheat, 44•. to 48s. ;
white, 505.; Barley, 28s. ; Beaus, 40s. to 425. ; Peas, 369. ;
Oat., 18s. to 2Gs.
CANTERBURY, AIM s.—We had a large supply, and a
very dull sale ; prices shout the same. Brown Whela, 46,.
to 53s ; white, 525. to 60s. Oats, 209. to 245. Beans, 389.
Peas, 379.

CAI Ltst.m, Aug. 6.—There is no alteration in the pries%
of this (lay week to notice in to-day's market. Wheat a
little lower.

Couttmaxa, Aug. 6.—A heavy supply of Wheat ; the
sale slow at Is. decline. Bi ans and Peaa dull at about
previous rates, but few oaring. Many farmers have com-
menced reaping Wheat. This will be general in the dis-
trict on Monday next.
GLOVCESTER, Aug 6.—There was a fair attendance at
this day's market, and the weather continuing exceedingly
fine, English Wheat could only be sold by submitting to a
decline of le. to 2s. per qr. In foreign; there is very little
passing, holders being unwilling to Rive way in price. Bar-
ley and Beans in steady request at full prices. Oats firmly
maintain their value. Imnorts of the week: iVbe tt,
23.613 qn. ; Barley, 4,224; Oats, 626; Pau, 401.

OtILDFORP, Aug. 6.—The market was liberally sup-
plied with Wheat, but the Gayness of tho weather caused
ea trade to rule .!u.l, and buyers were unwilling to put.
chan except at a reduction of 2s. per qr., at which decl.ne
a fair amount of bu.inrFs 1.0 Gone ; highest price, Gls.
Reaping has commenced or forward spot., and win Im
general in a few (lop.

11xxxxonn, Aug 6.—The Wheat trade to-day extremely
ilu!l, au 1 ix. ept far the best samples less mousy was given
vupply large. Barley made I ,vt week'. prices. Oct. ruled
dull. Peas and Beans made fully as much moat; as last
week. Wheat 25:. to 38 er !cad. Barley, 27s to
305. per qr. OA ,
", 18s. to 265. per qr. Peas, 20s. to Ms.
per load. Beans, 235. to 275. Tares, 20s. to 2.)5. Rye, M.
to 216.

MANCIIWITER, Aug. O.—Under the influence of fine
weather, which we havc had during the greater part
of the week, the trade has be, o very inanimate, I,nd wheat
and flour Lase been olf,rtd at reduced rates, without leadirg
to business beyond a few retail pales. At Wakefield yester-
day, with a slow trule, wheat declined fully a shillina per
quarter; and at Liverpool, on the triftug sales made, a re.
,:uction of 2d. per bushel to w; e.,t, and 9J. to le. par
barrel on flour was conceded. This morning's market was
very thinly attended, and the weather continuing highly
favourable for the growing crops, wheat and flour were
el:fired at a decline of 2,i. per 70 la. ou the former, and Is.
per sack and barrel on the latter article, but the burrs
operated with ninth caution, and only quite a retail de-
mand ensued. Oats and oatmeal in limit -1 request at late
prices, Beans sad peas taken slowly, without alteration :a
price. Other articles without variation.

NEWCASTLE-VPON.TYNE, Aug. G.—The weather this
week has assumed a somewhat more settled appearance,
but, with the exception of yesterday and to-day, we have
had a comparative ab•ence of sun, which is so desirable at
this season fee bringing the crops to maturity. On the
early soils, harvest wilt probably commence in the first week
of September, but in the late districts the crops are so back-
ward as to render it difficult to define any precise period
when this important operation will begin. The trade dur-
ing the present week has been characterised by less activity
than of late, and although holders have shown no de-
Are to torce business, buyers of Wheat and Flour
have had a slight advantnge where it was ucces-
soy to clear vessels. Grinding Barley, from its
scarcity, has sold at an advance cf Is. per qr hut in other
articles little change of moment has occurred, Oats ex-
cei.ted, which, being in liberal supply, have scarcely sold so
well. At our market this morning we had about our usual
supply of Wheat trona the growers, and although the arri-
vals generally: are less than of late, a very subdued feeling
pervaded the trade, fresh thrashed samples being fully Is.
per qr. lower, whereas to make progress with South coun-
try or !.:reign, it would have been necessary to have made a
concession to about the same extent, but holders generally
were very tarns, and only accepted less money where it was
necessary to clear off remnants. The unsettled state of af-
fairs in the East would scarcely justify factors in giving
way; needlessly at present. For Flour there was a slow in-
quary, but in its value we note little change. Rye less in
request, but cannot be called cheaper. Winding Barley is
wanted, and would sell at our extreme quotations, as would
also choice season-made malt. In Beans and Peas little
stirring. With Oats we were moderately supplied by cur
growers, and from Scotland the receipts are also more mo-
derate ; but dealers helms well in stock, no advance was ob-
tainable ; at 21s. however, for choice Scotch Feed, weigh-
ing 421bs. per bushel and upwards, a fair sale was experi-
rienced—other sorts sating in proportion. The arrivals
Cris week are: Wheat, coastwise, 1,462 vs.; foreign, 1,472;
Rye, coastwise, 249; Malt, coastwise, 5, ; Oats, coastwise,
2,5h1; Beans, coastwise, 20. Flour, 1,705 sacks.

NORWICH, Aug. 6.—Our market this slay was largely
supplied with Wbett by both liirmirs and merchants, and •
willingness on the part of the sellers to reduce prices in-
duceda pod many sales, and we call the prices dull, at 3s.
per qr. reduction. A good clearance effected. Flour was
a dot! rale at Is. per sack less money, free on board. Buyers
were disirclined to operate to any extent. Barley trade
nothing, except • few grinding parcels, which commanded
full prices. Beaus and Peas au exceedingly small supply ;
deniAnd small ; no change in value. Oats a fair offer; de-
maul lair ; no alteration in price. Wheat, white, 523. to
583. per qr. ; red, 48s. to 525. Barley, grinding, 28a. to 325.
Beans, 423. to 443. Pen., 38s. to 40s. Oats, 245. to 28a.
Fine household Flour, 365. 6d. to 375. per sack of 2001b3.,
purchasers finding sacks, and claiming ma month's credit.
Psirrknonorou, Aug. 6.—The weather continues re-
marketly fine for the growing crops, and having a very
large supply of Wheat here to-day, prices for fine qualities
must be written 25.; and fur inferior sorts, Is. to 4s. per qr.
lower. Oats and Beans could each be bought at la per
qr. less money than last week. A great many of our
farmers will begin cutting Wheat on Monday.
ltganixo, Aug. 6.—Our market to-day, like many other
country markets, showed the effects of sunny and conge-
nial harvest weather. Wheat we quote from 2s. to 3s.
cheaper than last week ; with that reduction a tolerable
trade was transacted at the latter end of the market. 'We
have no alteration to notice in other corn.

WISIISCH, Aug. 6.—The reports of blight and mildew in
the Wheat crops increase, and, we fear, with too much
truth ; nevertheless, the trade is dull to-day, owing more
to the badness of the quality than to any other canoe ; but
anything fine and fresh the millers took at about former
rates. Almost nothing showing in spring corn, and last
week's prices were realised. Our previous report of the
potato crop is fully cor firmed to-day. Price, to the growers :
Wheat, red, 421. to 50e. per qr. ; white, 465. to 545. Oats,
10id. to Ild. per stone. Beans, 38s. to 40s. per qr.
WOR6KIITER. Aug. 6.—Our marketum- well attended
to-day, and the supply of English Wheat was large, and
the sale ruled dull at • decline of 2s. per qr. Foreign
held for former prices, but no progress worth naming could
be made in sales. Barley fully as dear, with a fair con-
sumptive demand. Oats firmly maintained their notice.
Beans unaltered ; we had more doing in Peas.
YORK, Ang. 6.—We have a moderate show of Wheat at
this day's market, for which farmers asked extreme rates.
However, on the little business transacted, a decline of Is.
to 2e. per qr. had to be submitted to. In other articles no
alteration. The following are the present prices: Wheat,
white, 60s. to 621. per qr. imperial ; red, 84s. to 575.;
Beans, 40s. to 424. ; Rye, 365. to 375. ; Malt, 58s. to 601.;
Oats, Ild. to Is. per stone of 141bs. ; Flour, 4.55. to 47..
per sack of 2801bs.

KIRKCALDY. Aug. 6.—The weather during the week has
been drier than of late ; still, we want that bright sunshine
so essential for the maturing of the crops at this season.
In some few fields of Potatoes the old disease is showing it-
self ; in general, however, they look well, and promise to
be a large crop. A few weeks will determine whether they
will be more or leas diseased than last season. At our
country markets this week farmers were even more than
ever reluctant sellers of Wheat, and where sales were
actually made, an advance was generally obtained. Oats
were in slow sale. No Barley er Limns offering. Here to.
day we had a good supply of Wheat, which sold readily et
last week's prices. Oats were in small supply, and were
fully Ga. per qr. cheaper. No Barley at market. Wheat,
625. to 581. per r.;q Oats, 22a. to 245. 6d.; Oatmeal, per
bag of 2801b5., 31s. to 325.

Coax, Aug. 6.-We have had rather a brisk trade this
week in Wheat and Indian Corn; and a few brie. of new
Bert Barley and black Oats have appeared in our market
both of excellent quality; the former sold at Its. 6d., and the
later, lls. 6d. Native Wheat of prime quality in request,
and 28s. paid freely for kiln dried from Germany ; secondary
sorts are most diScult to place even at a low figure.
Foreign Wheat in good consumptive demand, and in some
instances Gd. advance over last week's prices has been ob-
tained. We quote .Idarianople, 295. 6d. to 305.; Mirka,
28a. 68. to 295. ; Polish Odessa, 28s. to 28s. 6d. Indian
Corn ss. to 7s. 6d. dearer, and in demand on speculation.
Several large parcels changed prices, and we are likely to
go still higher. Some panics seem surprised at this advance
at the time of year, but it is easily accounted for by saying
that vessels are scarce and consequently freights high, which
are fully 6s. to 81. per qr. more than any year since 1818.
Prepared Oats so scarce that we can note no alteration. Flour
remains firm. Oatmeal and Indian Meal without change.
The receipts of native produce to the con market during
the week have been-Wheat, 42 barrels, at 235. to 245. Gd.
per brl. ; Barley, 7, lb. 2d. ; Oats, 551, lls. 6d. to 13s. Bd.
And the receipts to this day's market have been: Barley,
1 barrel, at lls. ; Oats, 37, at 12s. 6d. to 13s. per brl.
"rei7iTeßD, Aug. 6.-We have had another week of
very favourable weather, and a considerable quantity of
tawny Oats has already been cut; • few samples appeared
at market this:morning, the quality fair, but the caudal&
very middling ; the prices realised were 10s. 3d. to 10s. Gd.
per barrel. Our imports since this day so'nuight are large
of Indian Corn, but only moderato of Wheat. Tile trade
has been characterised by great firmness, with an
upward tendency in prices of most articles. Fur foreign
Wheat there hies been a good demand, and we note all
qualities dearer by 6d. per barrel, at that improvement there
is no great anxiety to sell today. Barley in very limited
supply, without change in value. The quantity of Oats en
offer continues small, but owing to the decline in London,
last week's prices have been barely maintained. Flour is
in good request, at an improvement of 6d. to Is. per sack
The Potato disease is gradually spreading on the leaves and
stalks, and in some instances we Lear of the tubers being
affected. Imports this week: Wheat, 1,980 qrs. ; Indian
Corn, 7,230. Exports this week : Wheat, 50 barrels; Bar-
ley, 160 ; Oats, 530 ; Flour, 2,770 sacks ; Oatmeal, 210
cwts.

FRUIT & VEGETABLE
—The supplies of both fruit
tensive ; yet the demand nil
lion in prices.

-COVENT-OARDEN, AVG. G.
ad vegetables were very ca.
steady, with but little alters-

Pine Apples, per lb., 4s to 7s
(,rape", bothouee, p. lb., Is to as Gd
Peachee, per doe., Bs to 20s
Nrctarines, per doz., 86 to 103
Motoro, each, 2s to 4e.
Apples, per bushel, So to te.
Cherries, per lb., 44 to 2s
liooseben ics, per bush,24 to Ss 6d
VROIST)
Canbasr., Per doe., td to 9d I
ulill ~%cr,, each, "..c1 to id
Orceno, per doe., 2s6d to Is
Fre-ela Beans, hr. Mere, 23 to 3.1
Asparagus, p. bundle, le to is
Rhubarb, per bun., &I to 6.1
Potatoes, per ton, 490 to lots
per cwt., Sato 54
per bush., 216.1 to 54
turnips, per don., Ss Ud to seed
Cosambers, cult, Id to 8d
C, lery, per bundle, 94 to Is Gd
Carrots, p. doz., Cs to So
Spinadi, per llikVe, to to 2s
Beet, per doe., Is to la CJ
Lecke, per bunch, 2,1 to Id
Shallot", per IS, 6d to 91.1

Strawberries. Per Peelle, 441 to la
Cunar.ts,per hf. Plese,2n rid to 3.,Gd
Lemons per dozen, Is to 2s
Oranges, per 100, 4s to lOs
1 Seville, p.lOO, —s
1 Almonds, per peek, is
- sweet per lb,,
Nuts, per bush., 20s
fABLES.
ICarlie, par lb., 6,1 to Ed
Lettuce, Cab., per doz., to
Co.,perseose,laied to 2sCil
Radishes, per don.. tid to Is ed
Small s•alads, p. pun., 2d to 'A
llorse Radish, per bOL, Is to is 1
Muehroems, per pot. lard to 20 Od I
Sorrel, 1 sr h.& si..ve, Gd to le
artichokes, ..Yer., co., In to Is Gd
Fennel, per bunch, 2d to 3d
Savory, per bunch, 2d to 3d
Thyme, per Lunch, 2d to 34
Pareley, per dos bundles, 30 is 4.
3liut, art( u, per booth, 3d to Stl
Basil, green, per bunch, Gd
Marjoram, do. do., ed
Watt recesses, p. 12 bun., 8d toldi

POULTRY, ite.—NNWOATI AND LLADENHALL,AVG.
6.—lleese, 4s. to 74.0 d. ; turkeys, 4s. Od. to 6s. each ; ducks,
15. Gil. to 35.01 ; tame rabbits, is. od. to 18.9 d. ; wild ditto,
6d. to 10d. ; pigeons, tkl. to 811. each ; roasting pigs, Os.
04. to Os. 0(1. each; Surrey fowls, 105. to 141.; ditto
chickens, 4s. 01. to Gs. ; Nan-door fowls, 35. 01. to ss. Od.per
couple ; pheasants, Os. to A.; partridges, Os Od. to 01.. Od. ;
hares, 21. Od. to 2s. 9d. ; leverets, Os. to A. Od. ; woodcocks,
2.5. 64. to 33.641. ; grouse, 05. to Os.; %L in Is. 64. ; teal,
651. to Od. ; wild ducks, Is. 31. to 2s. (Ml.; witlceens, H. to
Is. Od. ; and
Os. ; !'reach ditto.6s. 0 I. to Os. MI. per 120; Fresh hut.
ploven, 6d. to la. each. English eggs, 78.0c1. to
ter, 10d. to 13.1 d. per lb.

I,l:4ll.—Bittrsosnara, Aco. 6.—Salmon. 84. to ls.
per lb ; turbots, 2s. 64. to 53.; brills, ls. to 51. ; cod fish,
3s. 0.1. to 4s. 64. each ; 501e5,24. to 19.2 d. per pair ;

61. to Os. pet lb.; lobsters, 6.1. to 21.6.1; crabs, 6d. to 2s.
each; whiting., lc :0 31. 01. per aoz. ; haddocks, 3.. to
71. per dos. ; t.orys, Is. to is. ; mullet., 61 to 2d. each ; eqn.
oyster., Bs. tolO.. ; native., 36N.t. 4Ss.per bushel ; mackarel,
3.4. per hundred ; smelts, per doz. ; skate.
to 7d. per lb. ; shrimps, Is. Oa. to 21. fol. per piton ;
tasters, Is. Od. to2s. Ud. per des.); ; fresh herring., 3s to
3s. 9d. per 100 ; plaice, 4d. to 61 each ; carp, 2.. p, r
brace; tench, 2s. to Os. per brace ; gurnets, 4,1 to Is. each ;
halibut, 6d. per lb. ; salt fish, 2d. to od. per lb.; prawns,
2s. 6d. to 4.. per lb.; flounders, le. to la. 61. per doz. ;
sturgeon, 6.1. per lb. ; trout, Gd. per lb. ; pike, Gd. each.

8111.PTING. INTELLIG;EXCII.