The Express.
London, England, 1847-06-19 00:00:00

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THIS DAY, Ibur o'Clock.

W-..ii.-;mpare, Brq., Pres. Nat.
Hid. trot, BALA. By the Antelope steamer, bound for Liverpool, re-
N. B. Ward, Esq., P.L.S. ported at Cork, we have news from Rio Janeiro to
W. Tars% EA., PIA. the 10th, and from Bahia to the 16th of May
~. . . . :

heavy freights greatly impeded more active opera-
tions. At Bahia freight was paid 955. for
sugar, and ld. per lb. cotton, to the Esk, loading
there for Liverpool, and only one English vessel
disengaged. Exchange was nominally 28d., but no
business was doing in it, as drawers would not hearer
more than 27d. to 27 ;d. The rate of exchange at Rio
was lower also at 271 d. The stocks of goods
from Europe were said to be heavy and difficult to
move, in both Bahia and Rio. The Crane packet left
Bahia one day before the Antelope ; but it is expected
she will bring few letters, as the merchants preferred
writing by the steamer. There were 23,000 cases of
sugar in store in Bahia.

Advice from Landsberg (Prassia) report the con-
clusion of the wool fair annually held there. An in-
crease of prices, as compared with those of last year,
had been obtained, in the ratio of from 5 to 7 thalera
per centner. Fifteen thousand centners of wool were
brought to market, of which 1,200 only remained
unsold.

In the House of Lords last night the Earl of
AUCKLAND, in reply to the Earl of RODEN, stated that
the Admiralty had called for the fullest reports re-
specting the means which had been taken for the pre-
servation of the Great Britain steam-vessel, and that
the admiral on the Irish station had been directed to
supply a powerful steamer to assist in floating her,
should such aid be required. Earl FITZWILLIAM
complained that having gone into' one of the aisles of
St. Paul's Cathedral, being anxious to compare the
building with that of St. Peter's, which he had re-
cently visited, he was followed by an official, who
demanded the payment of twopence. This practice
of charging fees for admission to our national cathe-
drals he considered highly disreputable. The Juve-
nile Offenders Bill passed through committee,
Lord DENMAN reluctantly consenting to dispense with
juries in many cases contemplated by the bill.
The division on the question propounded by Lord
LTNDHURsT on Thursday evening, that the committee
on the petitions respecting the Birmingham and
Oxford Junction Railway be directed to proceed
with their inquiry, was erroneously reported to be
carried, instead of negatived, by a majority of six.
It is proper to state that in our early editions yester-
day we erred, in common with all the morning journals,
in this respect, for which error the reporters are not
responsible, inasmuch as they are excluded during
divisions, and take the result, as represented
to them, from an officer of the house at-
tending in their feathery. The general correct-
ness with which divisions are given proves how
little blame should attach to a solitary mistake, par-
ticularly where there are amendments upon amend-
ments proposed, in addition to the original motion, as
was the case in the present instance. A mistake,
however, having arisen, the question is raised as to
the policy of excluding reporters on such occasions, a
practice which if to be continued, suggests another
question, viz., whether such information might not be
supplied by some higher official authority than that
to which it has hitherto been delegated.
In the House of Commons, Mr. GREENE, in the
absence and on behalf of Mr. HOME, moved that it
was expedient that the constitution and practice of
committees on private, should in future be assimilated
to those of committees on railway bills.—After some
discussion the house divided, when the motion was
carried by a majority of 30, the numbers being 1181
to 88.—On the question of prooeeding to the order of
the day for the committal of the Health of Towns
Bill, a preliminary discussion of some length ensued
on the public business of the house, Lord J. RUSSELL
urging a sitting this day to proceed with unopposed
UIL, but which proposition was so coldly received, or
rather so warmly opposed, that the noble lord suc-
cumbed, and moved that the house at its rising
should adjourn till Monday.—Lord PALMEBSTON, at
the instance of Mr. BORTHWICK, gave an explanation
with respect to affairs in Portugal, after which Mr.
ViLtiEns entered into a statement with respect to his
dispute with Mr. CHRISTIE on the previous evening.—
The debate on the Health of Towns Bill then pro-
ceeded, Colonel SISTRORP moving that it be read a
second time that day six months. The speeches
were hot lengthy, bat the speakers were numerous, the
mass of objectors resting their opposition on the ground
of the exclusion of the metropolis from its operation,
Mr. Housstaa and Mr. ROEBUCK fiercely attacking
the government for delay, andlimiting the operation
reltb•steiture. At length the house divided, when
the amotion of going into committee was carried by

production. The partial cessation of rain, however. accom-
panied by a more genial state of climate, has tended to re-
move the apprehensions. Barley and oats will produce more
fodder for the cattle, and a greater yield of corn • whilst the
beans and peas have been, by the providential showers,
snatched from total destruction. The latter, which pro-
duecs so nutritious a food for man, now promises to be a
most abundant crop, the louse and the collier having been
wholly washed away. But little clover or meadow hay has
at present been harvested, the swarth will therefore be
greatly increased, and a second crop insured.
LANCASHIRE.—Vegetation is coming to maturity with a
raniday almost without parallel. Wheat looks strong, is of
a healthy colour, and bids fair to produce an excellent crop.
The oats look extremely well. A larger breadth has been
sown this year than usual. The potatoes have made rapid
progress. They look strong in the haulm, and so far there
does not at present appear to be any ground for alarm.
LEICESTERSIIII2I.—There has a considerable quantity
of rain fallen, and the temperature has ruled low, but no
injury has at present been sustained by the corn crop,
though the harvest will thereby be somewhat retarded. The
rain will much assist the corn (which is bursting finely into
ear), in case warm sunny weather ensues ;—warmth is now
what is wanting to perfect the grain, and insure a bountiful
harvest. Hay making is at a stand, in consequence of the
showery weather.
Liatcotuaraz.—Vegetation is every where moat
luxuriant; and the late cold winds, succeeded by ruin, have
been most favourable to the wheat crops, which de just
ready to shoot.
Sitaotentaz.—Tiao genial and refreshing showers of the
lent few days have been of the greatest possible benefit to the
farmer and gardener. The turnip bas improved in an extra-
ordinary manner, and bids fair to yield an extensive crop,
though the announcement is perhaps rather premature. The
wheat plant is reireeented as looking remarkably well, and
is coming generally into ear, with the exception of some cold
districts, where late sowing and imperfect cultivation have
their effect. Rye, oats, and barley are as promising as per-
haps they ever were; and the latter is represented by com-
petent judges to be in as healthy a condition and appear-
ance as it well can be. Field beans and peas, also, present a
luxuriant appearance, snd from all we can learn of the gene-
ral appearance of hotel crop, we may (meet, with favour-
able weather, se.abandant harvest gear mops are
rather late, though generally strong ; cutting has commenced
in the neighbourhood.
SOMERSETSHIRE.—Such an alteration since the warm
weather has commenced in wheat is scarcely to be remem-
bered ; it is fast coming into ear ; and, should the weather
continue favourable, an earlier harvest than was anticipated
a short time winos may be relied on. The potato crops are
growing luxuriantly, and some have been lug, which,
together with the growing plants, exhibit not the least
symptoms of disease. Barley is getting on luxurantly, aad
the crop will be bountiful. The crops of beans are more pro-
mising than for years past, and now just getting into bloom.
SUITOLX.—The accounts frem all parts of the county
respecting the growing corn are extremely gratifying. The
rumour of the re-appearance of last year's disease in the po-
tatoes appears to have incited a general examination of the
crop, and the result is such as to inspire a confident hope
that the produce will be far and every way greater than was
at any time this year anticipated, while in no single instance
were true symptoms of the disease discovered. Occasionally
blighted plants are found, but the most healthy fields of po-
tatoes hive always exhibited each cases of failure. On the
whole, the farmers arc in the best possible spirits at the pros-
pects of the coming harvest.
Seaux.—The wheat continues to improve in almost every
situation, and the appearance altogether is as good or better
than it has been for several years. The warm sun we had a
few weeks back gave great strength to the stem; and
though it is very luxuriant, it will stand weather without
falling, and if we are blessed with a fine still time for the
blooming, we may almost reckon safely one large crop. The
late rains have materially improved the oats and barley ; and
though the showers have retarded the hay making, there is
very little or no injury done to the bay yet. Beans and peas
are looking very well indeed.
YORYBILIRL—The crops continue to look remarkably
well.
SCOTLAND.—We have bad ten days of she most beautiful
and seasonable weather. This, following upon the previous
rains, has brought vegetation fast forward; and the gram, as
well as spring sown crop, now covers the ground so thickly
that subsequent drought, should such occur, will not be to
much felt. The hay will be very abundant, and in many
places the oats have recovered from the effects of the grub.
The appearance of that grain, however, is, generally speak-
ing, the least satisfactory of all the areal crops. Turnip
sowing is going forward under the most favourable circum-
stances, and the potatoes, generally, continue to indicate a
healthy growth, though in some places indications of disease
have been manifested.
lam...awns—The most cheering accounts continue to be re-
ceived of the progress of the crops of all kinds, including
potatoes. The copious shower, of the last few days have
proved most beneficial to all agricultural products'. The
sowing of turnips, carrots, parsnips, beans, peas, &c., is
still carried on extensively, particularly in the south and west.

MAJOR-GENERAL SIR GEORGE POLLOCK.—Sir
Qeorge Pollock landed at Margate, on the 14th of this moath,
from the ship Marlborough, late in the evening, and pre.
' °Laded to town early next morning, but owing to the state
of his health, which bad been much tried by the climate of
Calcutta and his arduous duties there, he has been com-
pelled to decline the invitations of the Court of Director, of
the East India Company and of other public bodied.
SUDDEN DEATH AT VAUXHALL GARDENS.—A
melancholy instance of sudden death, under circumstances of
a very distressing nature, occurred in Vauxhall-gardens,
about half-past 11 o'clock on Thursday evening. The un-
fortunate decmsed, Mr. James Aspinall, was a member of
the corporation of Liverpool, and some few years since held
the office of mayor of that important borough. Mr. Aspi-
nail was in town on busineu of a temporary nature, and
dined on Thursday afternoon with a party of friends at the
Conservative Club, after which, In company with Mr. Ridley
Weinman and Mr. Watts, two friends, resident in St.
James's-street, the unfortunate gentleman proceeded to
Vanxbell-gardens, where he partimpated in the gaieties
of the Royal property during the evening, appearing
in excellent health and spirits. After partaking of nipper,
the deceamed accompanied his friends to the newly-enseted
Gallery of Arts, after inspecting which he was in the act
of descending the staircase, when he fell suddenly to the
ground, and on being raised was discovered to be insen-
sible. A medical gentleman who happened to be near the
spot applied the lancet, but without avail, death having been
instantaneous. The body was immediately removed, with all
the privacy possible . to the Vauxhall Tap, adjoining the
gardens, where it will remain till after the inquest, which
Mr. Carter, the coroner for Surrey, has appointed to be held
this day. The event caused some consternation among the
company in the gardens. The friends of the deceased, who
were_sveatly. excited at the awful occurrence, received from
Mr. Wardell, the lessee, (Mg] possible attention. Mr. AZ-
pinall was a man of extraordinary stature, measuring six feet
four inches high, and weighing upwards of twenty stone.
He was in his forty-second year.
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—.,
AN AFRICAN TRAVELLLR.—Mr. Daniell has reached
this country, after escaping all the vicissitudes of a com-
paratively-unknown country in South-West Africa. Ha ,
has had several attacks of fever, and escaped death under
various gables. He has, however, reaped a rich ethnolo-
logioal harvest, which he intends immediately to lay before
the Ethnological Society. He has minutely studied the
diseestious which the various tribes of negross of the south ,
magared with the uncivilised man of the north of 1
Csis emis Africa. The Portuguese possessions, especially the
pima wittiments —a new and rich field of inquiry—have
74 Ale marked attention. The slave trade is rapidly
ground in Angola and the adjacent countries. to the
great etriment of our legitimate commerce, and, notwith-
standing the reputed vigilance of our cruisers, a vent number
.r.i.... have bean transmitted to the Brasils.—the exports