The Express.
London, England, 1853-04-23 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 23, 1853.

Eau, iintelltgence.

COTTON.—LtvaxisooL, Arum 22.—Cotton is a title,
lower this week, both in titling and in tact ; twitters gene-
rally being somewhat lens firm and confident, throwing an
over-sbundant supply of the low and nrdioary qualities on
the market, and there being also a slight reduction, say Id.
iu the price of those descriptions of American. These cheeks
to the demand, and reconsiderations from time to time of
our position and scale of prices, mi.' almost entirely from I
the varying opinions as to what the crop will ultimately
prove to be. It will be observed, upon this important sub-
ject, that even at this somewhat advanced season of the
year, we may yet be powerfully acted upon either way—on
one baud by continued heavy receipts to moderate prices,
or on the other by tarp falling off, to considerabl► enhance-
ment. The last advice* gives the excess of receipts at
418,000 bales as compared with last year. Telegraphic
communications of a later date give lower figures. The
Committee of Brokers place fair Upland at 61d., Melba, at
614., and Orleans at 131 d. 2,800 American, 2,060 Surat,
anti 390 Egyptian, are reported to have been taken on
speculation; 1,810 American, 1,030 Surat, 139 Egyptian
and 140 Bernick ter export. Sales for the wick, 41,490
hales.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—YESTERDAY.
Arra u.s.

The arguments in a pert heard of ease ° Macdonald v.
Lockhart," and the Lima of which were reported in the
•Mrprers of yesterday, were at length concluded, and
1 judgment was postponed until Monday neat.

EQUITY COURTS.-YZETERDAY.
Bums Vms-Cwicatioi Drumm.
LTNg O. CALVIIIRT.

This was a bill filed by a mortgagee of ■ trust fund,seeking
to realise his security. The circumstances were intricate.
The ease now came on upon exceptions to the Master's
report, and by an arrangement the hearing was treated as
being also properly before the court on farther directions.
Mr. Russell, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Wigram, Mr willcock,
Mr. Elderton, Mr. C. Hall, and Mr. Robson appeared in
the ease.
The Vice Chancellor declared that the mortgagee was
entitled to be paid the amount of his security and costs out
of the fur d, and in other respects declared the rights of the
parties to the two funds in question in the cause.

WOOL —Lanus, APHTL 22.—80th in English and fo-
reign wools the market remains u last week, but the ten-
dency of the market is in favour of an advance,

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.—YESTERDAY.
SITTINGS AT Nm Puns AT GOILDNALL—BOOII ILL Arms
FAID AND ()DMUS ADAM

LEATHER.—Lanna, Aran. 21.—We have had a very
lane attendance of buyers at the quarterly fair this week,
and a full average supply of leather, which was nearly all
cleared off at full former prices. Keps, horse hides, and
calf skins were much wanted ; and the two latter realised an
advance of Id. to Id. per lb.

ROCRIBTER V. Di LATOIII.-A Collitlliell DI AND.

This was an action for breach of contract. It appeared
that the plaintiff is a courier, and the defendant a private
gentleman. In April, 1852, the defendant was travelling
in Egypt, when he meta gentleman of the name of Maskill,
with whom the plaintiff was travelling as • courier. The
defendant made arrangements with Mr. Ma•kill to join
him, and the plaintiff acted as defendant's valet. In May,
1852, the defendant engaged the plaintiff at 101. a mqnth t 3
accompany himself and his sister on • tour the eugh Bwit-
=fiend. Plaintiff obtained a passport at the Foreign-office
and paid tan it; but subsequently the defendant wrote to
him to say that his friends thought it would be foolish for
him to spend 3001. in three months, and that plaintiff's
charge of 101. • month was preposterous. The plaintiff
then brought this action to recover compensation is
damages for the breach of contract. Plaintiff admitted on
erneveaamination that after the receipt of the defendant's
letter he had entered into an arrangement with Lord Ash-
burton to travel with him on the same terms.
The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, damages 201.

CORN.—Cusxwerono, April 22.—There wa, • mode-
rate supply of Wheat at market to-der, and all the best
conditioned samples realised the prices of last week.
White, 464. to 524. ; extra, 535. BA, 435. to 455. ; eatra,
475. Barley : the Beason is nearly over for malting qua-
lities ; both malting and grindieg qualities are scarce, and
fully as dear. Beans, but few offering, and fetch full
prices.
LINCOLN, April 22.—With a moderate supply of Wheat
our market was firm to-day, at about 11. advance over late
rates. Not much showing in Barley. Good Barley fully
as dear. Very little inquiry for Oats. Wheat, red. 445.
to 485.; white, 495. to 535. Barley, 295. to 355. Oats, 19s.
to 225.

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LIVERPOOL, April 22.—1 n mint of the leading provincial
markets of this country thus far during the week, the Corn
trade still appears to exhibit a declining tendency, eget-
chilly as regards foreign Wheat, Barley, and Flour, which,
with very few exceptions, continue to be noted lower in
value, attended by merely a slow demand from orisumers
only. Although no lively indications nor any extensive
operations have been apparent here, during the interval
from the close of Tuesday's market to this date, yet undimi-
nished firmness oa the part of holders generally prevailed
in all departments of the trade ; and Flour, which attracted
the priacipal attention of buyers, was the turn dearer.
Wheat, upon occasional sales to consumers, and other articles
with a limited demand, remaining steady at last quotations.
Our market this morning was only slenderly attended by
ether town or country millers; the amount of business in
Wheat was, however, to a fair extent, and price' are well
supported; fresh samples of all kinds are comparatively
scarce, and prime qualities inclining somewhat dearer.
There is a fair inquiry for American Flour, superior brands
are in small compare, and all descriptions command full
prices ; French a slow sale, but Spanish again rather
higher. The season for malting Barley is almost over ;
grinding parcels meet a fair retail sale. Malt is in tolerable
request. Beans ex-warehouse, dull, at about the keine
rates; about 6,000 qrs. were sold yesterday, to arrive, at-
30s. per 4801b5., duty paid. Oats and Oatmeal move only
in retail at Tuesday's currency. Both white and yellow
Indian Corn on the spot ore held for more money ; of the
former not much, and of the letter only one parcel is offer.
mg. Arrivals from the 19th to the 21st April, inclusive, into
Liverpool and Runcorn: Wheat, 2.821 qrs.; Malt, 1,029;
Oats, 412 ; Beans, 1,483 ; Indian Cora, 3,332; Oatmeal,
2,474 sack..; Flour, 1.420 sacks and 11,216 barrels. Es-
ports to Ireland : Oats, 24 qrs. ; Indian Corn, 3,458;
Flour, 441 sacks and 1,297 barrels. _ _

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT.—YEsrraDmr.
The Chief Commissioner and Mr. Commissioner Law sat
in their courts to day. The eases disposed of were not of
public importance, and some were adjourned.
Before Mr. Commissioner Law a very old man, named
John Ford, who was on hail, was heard. He was a Dul-
wich pensioner, and had been some time an mom to of Dul-
wich CAlege, when he was tesen in execution for a bill it
was alleged he had accepted. He denied his liability, and
had defended the action on the ground of forgery. It had,
however, gone against hi w, and he petitioned this court, and
was admitted to bail, appearing on the p occasion to
be discharged under the act.
The case was heard, and stood over to complete the sche-
dule. The insolvent remained on bail.

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WAKEFIELD, April 22.—The arrivals of grain continue
small. Our millers were eager buyers of dry fresh Wheat,
and such from its scarcity sold a an advance of Is. per qr.
The reduced stocks have caused more firmness in other
qualities, but we are unable to quote any amendment in
price. Barley is fully as dear. Oats and Shelling go off
slowly, without alteration in value. Beams rather better
sale, at full prices. No variation in other articles. Impnrta
daring the week: Wheat, 4,589 qrs.; Barley, 951; Oats,
230 ; Beans, 1,084 ; Peas, 96 ; Shelling, 260 loads.

COALS.-Loonors, Aram 22.-Ships at market, 112 ;
sold, 59.-Kate's West Hartle 15s. ; Carr 's Hartley,
16s. 6d. ; Hssting's Hartley. 15.. 6d. ; Loniridge's West
Hartley, 15s. 6d.; North Percy Hartley, 165.; Ravens-
wurth's West Hartley, 15*. 6d. ; Ste wart's Hartley, 149.64. ;
Tanfiald Moor Butes, 14.. 61.; Townley, 15e. 61. ; West
W)lans Trader, 151.; Willingtun Hartley, 15s. 6d.; Wy-
lam, 165.; Walls End Harvey Wylam (unscreened),
13s. ea.; Walls End Johnson, 15s. 6d. ; Walls End Rid-
dell, 165.; Hettuns Lyons, 175.; Lambton Primrose,
17s. 91.; Walls End Bell, 175.; Walls End Haswell,
18s. 64.; Walls End Lambton, 18s. 3d.; Walls End
Plummer, 17 . 62. ; Walls End Richmond, 161. 6d. ;
Walls End Russel's Hetton, 18s. ; Walls End Stewart's,
18.. 61. ; Walls End Heugh Hall, 17s. 3d.: Walls End
Kelloe, 17s. 6d.; Walls End South Ke:lne, 17s. 3d ; West
Whitworth, 14.. 6d.; Derwentwater Hartley, 15s. 6d.;
Llangennech, 24s ; Perkin's Anthracite Steam, 265. ; Ram-
say's Oarestleld Coke, 265. 6d.

JAMAICA MARKETS.
(Front De Cordoins's Mercantile Intelliamer.)
KINGSTON. MARCH 26.
Business war very Bat during last week; as, in addition
to other causes of depression, the market was affected to
some -:tent by the uncertainty existing as to what measures
the legislature mean to adopt with regard to the Import
Duty and Tonnage Bills. As yet nothing has been decided
upon, and opinions appear to be divided on the subject.
The act of the Colonial Legial imposing a tax upon
certain articles of produce exported from this island, has
come into operation. In accordance with its provisions
there is payable -On every hogshead of sugar, 2s. 9d. ; on
every puncheon of rum, 2s. ; on every tierce of coffee, 2a.;
on every bag of pimento of 1201bs. weight, ed.; and, for the
purposes of the set, it hes been determined that every three
tierces of sugar shall he taken to be equivalent to two hogs-
heads, and every eight barrels to one hogshead, and every
two hogsheads of rum to one puncheon. The duties are
imposed irrespective of quality and strength.
FLOCR.-Enquiry remains languid, and the large accu-
mulated stock is sending pekes considerably below the cut
of impartation. We estimate the stock at present in the
city as exceeding 7,000 barrels, for the greater portion of
which holders would readily accept 32e., whilst for some
31e. and even 30s. would be taken. At the same time,
holders of the most recent receipts are wanting 325. 6d. to
331. A parcel of Philadelphia, some time here, du beim
parted with at 30s.
Rica.-Some sales of Bengal are reported at 16s. to 16s. 6d.
Patna is wanted, and would sell readily at 18s. to 19s. The
stock of Bengal is very considerable, and them ere besides
some 2,800 bags of yellow Calcutta at market.
Rote.-The stock is accumulating. We quote 21 proof,
in bond, at 2s. per gallon.
Sueitia.-We nage our quotations at 13e. to 21s. for dark
to very fine.
MALT.-Bulk porter is in ample supply. Lane's stout
has been offered at a shade over 80s., but refused above that
figare. London bottled porter and pale ale have been placed
at 71. 6d. per dozen.
Toeacco.-No operations have transpired.
TONOUES.-We quote Irish pigs' at 66s per half barrel.
OIL.-The stock of cod is accumulating, and dealers
evince much reluctance to purchase at 2s 9d.
EXCHANGES ON LONDON.-Colonial and Jamaica Barks,
90 days, I per cent. prem. ; 60 days, 1} per cent. prem. ;
30 days, 2 per cent. prem.
13ozw-Wa quote American, in moderate demand, at 2
per cent. prem. Doubloons are scarcely procurable, and are
worth nominally 2-to 3 per cent.
Azuwivas move in small quantities et 21s. per barrel.
Burma -Irish is exceedingly dull at 12ed. We quote
Halifax with sales, at 11d. to 1 lid., and American at Ild.
per lb. The prices of all descriptions have a downward
tendency.
Breen In very limited request and sells only by retail.
BRISAW-Wattoon's hes changed hands et 184. for Pilot,
and 20'. for Crackers. Domestic is in moderate demand at
similar prices.
CORNMEAL.-No operations of any importance have
transpired. The stork is heavy and probably touches 2,000
barrels, but of these a large portion-some 600 or 700
barrels-are either sour, or becoming so, and must be forced
off at low prices.
CANDLES.-The stock of tallow is very considerable, and
dealers refuse to operate at 7Cd. per lb.
Corras.-We quite ordinary to good ordinary at 325. to
361. per 1001bs. Operations to some extent have been
effected in qualities suited to the American markets, at
33a. to 345.
COIN -We have not anything to report of this article.
CODFISH-MSS declined in value. Soon titer our last
issue, sales were effected at 14s. for casks, and 18a. per box,
but the market became less firm under rather free receipts,
and the most recent operations were effected at a reduction
of Is. in both instance. Tierce fish is very dull of sale.
The market is still amply supplied, there being portions of
our cargoes yet in consignees' hands.
Enna:on-May be said to be the only article in active
inquiry, and for which the trade are disposed to compete.
Under these circumstances, most of the recent receipts were
readily moved at 21s. and 225. for No. 1 roe, and the de-
mand still continues good.
MAMS.-Bath English and American are greatly neg-
lected. We quote the former at 12d., and the latter, which
are very abundant, at &I. to 91d. per lb.
LARD.-Some small parcels have changed hands princi-
pally at 9d. per lb., but holders would accept &lower figure
to ffuet wholesal • operations ; the trade, however, du not
offer more than 74
LUMHZII.-White pine is worth 90s. ; W. C. shingles are
taken at 113 s to 220 as iu quality. Staves are scarce and
very much wanted.
PORK -The market is very languid with large supplies.
Only retail transactions are occurring. American mess
may he quoted at 100 s. to 104 s. Some half barrels of Irish
here changed hands at 601. the package.
SALMON is rather wanted. No. 1 is worth 76.. per barrel
SALT.-No sales of any moment have been effected. The
supp:y of fine is heave.
Soar.-The market has been very quiet.
Mccasadr..-Tbe few parcels which have bees received
were moved et 35e. per bbl.