The Express.
London, England, 1846-11-21 00:00:00

CO3IMERCIAL AND MARKETS.

PRODUCE.—Mieesso-LeNE, Nov. 20.—The sugar market cloeed
to-day with a heavy appearance, showing a decline of Gil. to Is. upon
all qualities except flue, compared with the closing prices of last week.
IGO bhdy West India wild, 6,000 bags Mauritius, o -,700 bar Bengal,
and 250 hhds. were offered in the public swim, and about two.thirde
found buyers, the importers supported the market by buying in freely.
Refined steady, brown lumps 03a., standard quality 645. Coffee re-
mains dull, there has not been any offered in public sale. Cocoa has
rather improved in price; Trinidad, good 435., 465. Pimento was
bought in at 41, which was a high price. Batavia Nutmegs sold 34.1(1.,
36. Id. Tallow, 46Y, 48s. 3d. on the spot, the speculative demand ap-
pear* to be suspended. Oily—Fish has been heavy, and a shade lower
prices have been submitted to. The highest prices quoted for Pale
: Seal, 3M. 100. ' • Dead Matter, 83/. ; Linseed. 231. los. Cochineal.—A
large purchaseof 120 bags, by private contract, and 73 bags sold in
public sale with spirit, at full prices,Silver4s.M., Is. 3d., Black ss. 4d.
Ss. 11d. Cotton.--400 bales sold at prices a shade in favour of the
buyers. Tea.—The importers hold common Congo° at high prices,
and many parcels are withdrawn which rather check!, speculative
purchase., but the trade has bought freely at full prices to-day.
SUGAIL —Tem ATEILAGE Pares oe SUGAR, the produce of the
British possessions in America, computed from the returns made in
the week ending the 17th of Nov., 1846, Is 335. 10d. per cwt. Sugar,
the produce of the East Indies, 345. I Id. per cwt. The overage price
of the two foregoing descriptions of Sugar jointly is 345. 2ld. per cwt.
COTTON.—Liveneoor., Nov. 20.-6,000 bales sold at the current
rates of the last three days. They include 1,000 American taken on
speculation
CULTIVATION OP COTTON IN INDLA.—MANCHIPITEA,
Commercial APVlellikloo of this town have addressed a letter to the
India-house, calling attention to the probable results of a diversion of
labour in America from the cultivation of ootton to that of sugar. The
letter stated that fears are entertained that the diversion of labour in
America from cotton cultivation for the purpose of increasing the pro-
duction of sugar and other articles of food will bring about a crisis in
the cotton trade seriously affecting the manufacturer and toe operative
in the northern dienictsof England, and urged on this and yarrow
other grounds the great importance of extending and improving the
cultivation of the cotton plant in India by the removal of all obstacles
that present themselves to an Merrimac! and remunerative production
by the establishment of heal markets and the construction of roads;
and further pointed out the frauds that continue to be practi-dd ti tie
natives of India, for the purpose of increasing the weight of the
cotton • likewise the injury to the staple by an unskilful use of the
Raw-011; and also requested, on the part of the association, certain
information regarding the quantity of cotton ordered by the
Court of Directors to be forwarded to England—the arrival of
such cotton being expected with much intereet. An answer
has been received by Mr. J. A. Turner, President of the
Asseclation, dated "Last India House Nov. 17," which states
that the interest the Court of Directors have for many years
manifested in this important subject has in no degree abated, and
that there Is reason to conclude that the exertions of the govern-
ment of India to improve and extend the cultivation of the cotton
plant, and to introduce machinery fur effectively and rapidly cloning
the cotton are likely to be attended with the best reauity" It also
states, " that In order to test the success of the experiments which
have been undertaken, the court have given directions for the ship-
ment to England of cotton: to the extent of .6,000 or 6,000 hales, if
procurable, hum each presidency, in the exportation that the atten-
tion of capitalists in this country and in India will be thereby drawn
to the sub;cct, and that they will be induced to take advantage of the
important improvement in the cultivation and preparation of Fie
Indli cotton effected through the immures that have been introduced
for that object, at considerable expense, by the Fast India Company.
WORSTED STUFFS, 6:c.—Banoman Nov. 19.—Though there
was a fair attendance of merchants here io-day, the amount of busi-
ness transomed was comparatively small, and the market was, gene-
rally, dull. The principal sales were in heavy winter stuffy and
there was very little fiefdom done in figured or other fancy fabrics.
The ruling prices are generally considered too low, with reference to
the present value of the raw material; but as the manufacturers have
begun to diminish their supplies, prices continued steady. The
I demand for both yarns and wool was limited, but late rates were
almost uniformly realised.
BLANK erg, -I !zee xownwrita, Nov. 19.—The demand for blankets
in our market hall today was by no means so brisk as on Monday,
tha attendance of merchants being much smaller; yet late prices
were generally obtained in the transactions that were effected. The
price. of blanket wools still continue steady, and there Is no disport.
ties r sake.
IRtto pSIERY AND LACE. TRADER—The cotton hoer trade has not
amended ; but as, at this time or the year, the demand for cotton
stockings Is limited, it can hardly be expected, after beings) seriously
depressed in the eummer, that it will rally at the approach of winter.
The drawer and pantaloon branch is in much the some state an for
some months mud, that is, In same shop, they have neatly full work,
while in °then nearly all the triunes are idle. The silk glove branch
in undergoing a slow but decided change, as the cut-up system is gra-
dually Invading and extending in this department also. The fancy
lace trade is .1111 extremely dull, and those perwons who have narrow
machines; worked with wheels declare It is wane than ever. What-
ever different shades of opinion there may be as to the extent
of the deprewsion, all parties admit the trade to be in that state, that
without a gr, at change the present number of machines (ann. it be
long employed. The plain trade in still much better than the fancy
branches. trade is very dull in France; a silent change is taking
place in that country, which will have a most sensible effect upon the
Nottingham trade. The cotton warp lace trade la in a meld lament-
able sate; the greatest distress and coneternatioit prevail amongst
this able lady of workmen, as th • frames are stopping by wholeaale.—
Matisighosi Journal, Nor. 20.
COALS, Nov. 20.—Ships, 32; sold, 14.

•••••••....Lost...
Huddle's West Hartley He 64 Walls End Morn Close .. 18s 6d
Nelson's Wept Hartley 16s Oct W4lll End Clarke &Co .. Ifis 9d
West Hartley Ns 6d Walls E.NorthumberLnd 16s Gd

Prom Ms LONDON GAZETTE of Friday, Nor. 20.

O. Arauestr.v, Bradford, Joiner, December 9 and 22 at 11, at the
Leeds Court. Pols., Clarke, Cllberry.lane; Terry and Watson,
Bradford ; and Bond, Leeds; off. smut., Young, Leeds.
J. Aauo.arov, Bradford, stockbroker, December 3 and 23 at 11, at
the Leeds Court. Bola, Williamson and Co., Gray's-inn, and Bond,
Leeds ; off. assig., Freeman, Leeds.
C. Boma, Elliott's-row, Lower-road, Islington, grocer, November
24 at 12, and December 19, at 1, et Itivinghall Rine and
Co., Chorterhoushequare ; off. wig., Follett, Aldermanbur7.
E. BRYANT, LIDICAL4KIIIIIre, City, merchant, November 27 at 1, and
January Bat 12, at Basinghall-at. Sol., Cutler, Bell-yard, IMetore-
commone ; oft wig., Whitmore, Basingliall-st.
W. Csarmnistv, Kingston-coop-Hull, Jeweller, December 2 and
23 at 10, at the Leeds Court. Bola, thaw and Co., Ely-place, and
Thorley, Hull; off. meg., Kynaston, Hull.
J. B. Dusessiter, Chanton-upon-Medlock, Laneashire, draper,
December 4 and 22 at 12, at the Manchester Court. SW., Johnson and
Co., Temple, and Taylor, Manchester; off. wig., Hobson, Man-
chester.

.V.Lirvitout, Queen-street, (Renal., llpendraper, November 27 at
2, and January 13 at 11, at Basinghalled. Sol., Gook, King-et.,
Cbeapside; off. assig., Green, Akieimanbury.
J. FAIR= and W. FAYREI, NlLtiOrd,rl/10e, Edgware-road, atbitiet
makers, November 27 at half-past 1, and December 29 at eleven, at
liasinfliall-at. Sol., IliScary, Yenchurchet.
C. (reopens, Great Guildford-et., Southwark, plasterer, December
3 at 1, and December 31 at 2, at Baranahall-et. Sol., Butler, jun.,
Tooter-W.; off. areig., Julmron, Baainghall.m.
T. Mara, Homey Extra, Hampshire, common brewer, December 2
at half-pat 1, and December 30 at 12. at Basketball-et. &lA.. Park
and Nelson, Earex-M., Strand; off. areig., Bell, Culemanett.-huildbars.
S. JAXAII, Frith-street, Soho, cabinet maker, November 27 at 12,
and December 29 at 11, at Basiughall.st. Sots., Hill and Everitt, Soho.
square; off. swig., Belcher.
R. Lra, Bewdry, Woreeetershire, suracon. December 5 and 24 at
12, at the Pinninghom Court. Solo., I lmr, Kidderminster, and Mut,
Ceram and Knowles. Birmingham; off. swig., Whitmore, Birming-
ham.

W. OttLEL Seaford, Lineobubire, grocer, December 11 and
January Bat 12, at the Nottingham Court. Solo., Plcwber, Derby,
and Motteram and Knowles, Birmingham; off. emir., Bittlestal,
Nottingham.
P. Naas, jun , Austbtfriers, City, merchant, November 2t at half-
put 11, and December 31 at 1, at Brotinerhall•st. Bola, Wilkinson
and Co., Nicbobeadane; off. &nig, Bell, Coleman.ed.-buildingv.
T. NANDEIWX, Leeds, corn factor, November 30 and December 21
at 11, at the Leeds Court. Sets., Phldry, Paper-buildings, Inner
Temple, and Barr and Co., Leeds; off. emit, Hope, Leeds.
TIKOSAN Llivior, Mentgororsysh4no, grocer, Desember 11 at 11,
and December 22 at 12, at the Lverpool Court. Sole., Gregory and