The Express.
London, England, 1846-12-24 00:00:00

Utah bash*, average circulation'
Scotch banka, average circulation

Total circalatios

11,636,397
Irish banks, average coin
Scotch banks, average coin

Total £3,934,217
The total fixed issue of the Irish bank. being 6,334,4911.,
it follows that they were 1,48.5,0361. in excess of it, but, as
will be seen from the stock of coin in hand, were amply pro-
tected.

The total fixed issue of the banks of Scotland being
3,087,2091., it follows that they were above the amount by
909,6481., with coin in hand for more than sufficient pro-
tection.

The comparison of these returns with those for the four
weeks preceding, ending with the 7th of November, shows
an increase in the Irish circulation of 2,7051., and of gold
and silver coin of 84,549/.
The same comparison shows an increase in the note circu-
lation of the Scotch banks over the previous returns of
231,593/., and of specie of 136,0101.
The yearly comparison with the return of December 6,
1845, shows an increase in the note circulation of the Irish
banks of 122,7001., and of the Scotch banks of 192,8261. As
the Act of Parliament for the regulation of Scotch and Irish
banks was only passed in December, 1815, those banks were
not called upon to make any returns of specie, and did not,
until the month following.
ENGLISII FUNDS.
Bank Stock, 2051 5 Bank Stock for account, 2966
S per Ct. Red. Anne., 91114 Console for ditto, 931 / 4
New 31 per Ct. Anna., 95/ ; Er. IBID., 1,0001, 1;d. 811
Long Anna., 30 years, Erp. 10th Ditto, 5001., 811
Oct., 1859, 9 11-16 Ditto, Small, 8 11
FOREIGN FUNDS. . _ . _

5 per Cent Brazilian New Bo nda-,- 3 per Cent. Spaitiah Bonds, Acct.,
1829 and 39, 87 Dec. 31, 38
5 per Ct. Nlexican Account Dec. 31 1 2,1 per CI. Dutch Exchange, 12
24 3/ 41 Guil., 44
6 per Cent Peruvian Bonds, Acct. 1 Ditto Account, Dec. 31, 604 I
Dec. 31, 38i 4 per Cent. Dutch Certificates, 93

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PAMIR, DI

i 51;;;7. I °peals/. Blithest Idaweer.
Pads and Orleans 1163 1 113 1263 1133
Paris nod Romeo . H 7 50 1 WS 910 91.4 50
Rouen and Havre 60. Si? SO
Centre (Vaarroo). 601 ; ON U 610 666 13
Bordeaux .. . . 5.:1 30 , 560
North .... . . . 647 10 : 613 040 75 la 3 73

11113
410
642 50
Gls 73

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.—THE WiNnson Ltxr.s.
—A meeting of the inhabitants of Staines and nevemd neighbouring
townships was hekl yesterday, which WWI addressed in succession by
three membens of the direction of the South Western Compuiy, in
snpprirt of the Windsor, Ronan, and South Western line. Nobody
appeareil to represent the Great Western, and no one appears, from
the report trarsmitted to as, to have advocated their scheme. Yet
the following resolution wan gravely moved, necnded, and adopted:
"That this meeting, having considered the relative merits
of the projected schemes (for affording railway accommoda-
tion to the parishes and places before mentioned in the no-
tice calling thin meeting), an: promoted by the Great Western
and South Western Railway Companies respectively, are of
opinion that the lines proposed in connexion with the latter railway
are calculated to accommodate the traffic of the district in a manner
Lr superior to that projected by the Great Western Railway Com-
pany; in addition to which they offer a position and choice of stations
in London which it is utterly impossible to obtain icy means of any
lines connected with the former; and thin meeting therefore pledges
itself to support the Wir.dsor, Staines and South-Western scheme by
every means in its power." A second resolution, respecting the ad-
dressing of petitions to the legislature, in terms of the Ant, was also
passed. _ _

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HITCUEN AND ROVSTON. —Mr. Brassey has just taken the
contract for this line, which will bcopen simultaneously with the Lon-
and York from nitelicn.

WITHAM, ItIALDON, AND BRAINTREE is now set out ready
for the works to commence. By this line, which will be extended
from Braintree to Saffron Walden, the county of Does will be con.
meted with the University of Cambridge.
RAILWAY MOVEMENT IN NEW SOUTH WALES.—The
following report from a committee appointed at a previous meet-
ing to collect information relative to the introduction of railways into
the colony was presented to a meeting of merchants and gentlemen,
held at Sydney,, on the 6th of August lan " Your committee having
enquired into the expenses of forming railways, and having been
informed by several r neineere that on the Gouldburn line there arc
no serious engineering difficulties, are of opinion that the cost would
not exceed 6,0001. per mile, making the capital required for the
southern line about 730,0001. The estimate fur the present traffic in
goods and Inesenscrs Kits an aggregate of 66,242 f. per
annum, and assuming that by the time the railway could be
brought into complete operation the revenue would have
been increased to 100,0001. per annum, and the cost of working
would be 401. per cent., there would be s net profit of 60,0001, or 8 per
cen_ on the capital. This portion of your committee's report was
brought up to the 26th of March. It was adopted by your committee,
but from information which has subsequently ranched them they are
inclined to think that 6,0001. per mile for coasts' uctiug the line would
be found too high. They have reason to believe that wooden rails
would be found to answer every parpone, and that wooden bridges, and
viaducts' might be advantageouely adopted, and it is unnecessary to
observe that in a country where timber of the best description for
railways is PO abundant as in New South Wales, this method would
erect a great saving. Your committee have much pleasure in report-
ing that a survey of the route, between Sydney and Gouldburn, by
Mr. Thomas Moore, has been submitted to them. By this route
Sydney would be connected with Paramatta, Windsor, Penrith, the
Cowpasture district, and Gouldburn, by lines not exceeding altogether
1241 miles, whilst the range of country which would thus be brought
within the operation of the railway contains • population of
112,600, and if the Port PltiHip district may be considered
as coming eventually within its scope, the number of
would be no lees than 142,000 out of • population of 17'87008.
Of the vast importance of such an under:eking to the government, as
well as to the colonist, and, in some sense, to the mother country, as
well in to New South Wales, it would indeed be superfluous to speak
at any length. In developing the resources of the colony, and multi-
plying its facilities for the production of wealth, railways would of
course suteerve the interest of the colonial treasury, and extend our
commercial intercourse with Great Britain. It is therefore not too
much to expect that the government should look upon this enterprise
with a favourable eye, and extend to its promoters whatever asniet-
ance they require. (Signed) CHARLES Nummaos, Chairman.—The
report was adopted.—A committee was then appointed to wait upon ,
his Excellency the Governor, to ascertain to what extent the govern-
ment would be disposed to assist in the introduction of railways into
the co!ony.
LILLE AND CALAIS AND BAZEBROUCK AND DENXIRK
BaAscimt.—The works for the establishment of these branches are
prosecuted with vigour. Between Lille and Armentieres nothing cer-
tainly has been done, the administration not having as yet pro-
nounced upon the plan for that portion of the line ; but between
Armentieres and the commencement of the Ilazebrouck and Dunkirk
branch, 20 small bridges and aqueducts have been almost finished. At
the end of last month the arches of the bridge of the Lys were corn-
pleted, but the centres will remain in until the fine weather, and, in
the meantime, the works on the road be proceeded with. Prom Hare-
brouek to Dunkirk the ground has been purchased and the line staked
out, but the severity of the weather hats prevented the commencement
of theworks, and all that can be done la to provide the materials for
carrying on the operations next spring.
LYONS AND GENEVA.—The railway COulMialioll which
tact at Bourg terminated its sittings on Monday. It pronounced in
favour of the plan which would take the Lyons and Geneva line by
Nantua, without, however, excluding the direction of the valley of M.
}lambert, if it should receive the approbation of the council-general of
posts et ciausseet. As to the plan by the valley of the Isere, it was
unanimously rejected. The commission also adopted the line from
Lyons to Besancon, by Bourg Sous-le-Ssubticr and DOle, as being the
beet for the public interva. This line will have one section common
with the Generme, from Lyons to Pont d'Aire. The commission also
recognised the utility of a branch to Nikon.
''GREAT LEXEMROCRO.—The directors of this line have
requested permission from the government to ikteraCCl the national

property lying between Watermael and Csenendeo.o _tafig t. If the request be granted, 2,000 labourers will tely set to work. be iftt,

COMMERCIAL AND MARKETS.
PRODUCE.— hi:semi-urns, Dec. IL—There ha, n4t,
beep i
rale of colonial prceluce to day, and the Mimics/ of the after
d 4141
the market shows the near approAch of the holidays and the it
the year. Sugar : 150 hhds. told without alteringmeral
Clillga geassins dull, and mink considetedlperlb.lower
ugliest point of the market. Tallow continues firm, 315., s;
.417.
the spot. Rum dull; proof Lecwards, 2s. 61. 'Maids' okay; "
age 1844,punch/oink 36. 3d. libds. Nutmegs: „TM.
portation only sold at 2s. Bd. to 2s. 10d. Terra Japorde, corr Lt.
sold in public sale at 12s. 6d., which was the precious price.
mains steady. The importation into London from Ist J
December, has been 34,990,0001 b., of which 20,930004 vim The deliveries during the mine period were 33,390,0U01b.; put./
300,0001 b. consisted of Congest; the present stock on had,
••nib., of which 19,910,0001 b. consist of Congo,. Tb. tz,
5t,350,- , - Kingdom is estimated at about 50,000,0001 b stock in the •e about 6.000,0001 b.
In mem alas: Te—
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wascelsthewmredt..d.uctio;i3ln,ooop:iceb.:‘,Bl73.ooothelllshprutat"llior. ^S a Mad. Is
COALS, D,c. U.—pain% II; sold, 10,
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176 Od I W. LLletton .... 226 .....
19s 6tl I W.E.L.I2:IAft ........... 274

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SIIIPPING INTELLIGENCE.—MAris.
Amt. DOS. tact. non! awe. net. as lig.
3 333383 lu ItailaM .. 0 0 Indlavlaflontb.o 0 Menke W 2 Waterford .. 011 Flanders . o'o nydr.,N.S.W. ol
1 Hants J
Oners. Danael&Jen. 11tzeDe 0,0 Lll
abas Dee. 26 Franco . . .010 II
Halifax Dee. 30,0 B ans and Ne. I
rull D... 7
0 Hamburg . . 110 Sediterran. . 0
GtueL.Exi,, tine. 23.—Arrived: Reby, St. Kitts; 9,drion, Ate.,
Providence, St. Michael's; BOrdenui, Bordeaux ; Drawl, Am....,
Triton, Ostend ; Ocean Bride, Honduras ; Arot, Africa; sub,,—;;.•
Shaw, New °denim ; Frederick Will •IV., ;is •
Bombay;tw
Helen, St. John's: Isabella Blyth, Mauritius; swan.
eannah Wm. Mowlem, Guernsey; Duchess of Bu-deurti, Ara
Elizabeth, Calcutta; 1•11 tar Sonia.% New York : Seaton !quire, Sarrd.
Azorian, St. 3lichaePs; John Marshall, Alexandria; Cekritv,
European, New York ; Japan, Mauritius ; Prince A. Edward, it
Miclurel's ; Messina; Concordia, Guernsey; Monarch, Aid
Zero, Harlingen; Brutus, Nassau; Harry, Piilau • Tartu ..A4
Patriot, Calcutta; St. Aubin, Nantes; lady ()origin, G
Aurora, Terceira; Little John, St. Michael's ; Triad, Svilae:; G.::
Paterson, Niborg; Economist, Dunkirk ; Prince Albert, and
Gan nary. Sailed: Norma, Teneritfe; Turk, Azores;
ysiraiac ; John Bull, Hamburg; Sir W. Wallace,
steam-vessel Sir Edward Banks, for Ostend, has been ford of ''"•
brig, and has returned with consieerable damage. OOih
Lin2al.ool., Due. 23.—Arrived Itoschn, New York;
Monte Video Arica; l.ismehago and Ailea, St, John
Eagle, Miramichi; Abigail and Ceylon, Quebec; Moult, tensor;
Idea and Eirtinton St. Michael's; Brennus, Charente; um"!
Ilambrot • CounnwilOre,Valroraisx, sailed in company with the Li;
Wood and Sslaxissinkr ; Christina, Mauritius.

[Advertesement.]—THE WOOLW ICH PREPARATOLT
eenonrie—Shooter'..hill„Dee. 22.—Sut,--In your paper of Le;
day, I read an ar itc referring to the state of the Weal Men.,
Academy at Woolwcle h, in which, having adverted to he:KAN maids
which have been committed by some of the gentlemen cads te, roe
very properly exculpate the authorities; at the Academe from say mope
of vigilance in the performance of their important elem.., but,
looking the possible inadequacy of the regulations under which those
gentlemen formerly acted, anti not Ewing able ethere ise to omelet for
the existence of the misiconduct referred to, you amen, le an repue.,
' tion of the fact, that at the schools weere the )(eine mneeernp,,,,,i,
their studies, previously to entering the .teolerny, teem is no %tens
t ion paid to discipline, mends, or conduct." AS use of the pPISODS tO
who n the preparatory education of the young gentler, has beet. t7l,
trusted by the officers of artillery and Oiler frit rids, I feel that sou hare
made an imputation upon my character as an instractor of youth, eo
disgraceful, that no matt with a spark of self-repect could Die under
it; I have therefore requested a gentleman, whose high meion y„4
character preclude the poseibility of his bring ate-story to any :menet
at deception, to favour me with his opinion of the manner iu
here discharged me duty; and have received from the Lett thief
Justice of Ireland a letter, of whlnh the following is a copy, sad shit,
I trust your sense of justice will induce you to insert to your journal,
JOntlql Putt.
(Corr.) Dec. 11.
My dear Sir,-1 do not hesitate to say, that the paragraph whieti
you have tear scribal from the Fortss, it meant to refer to nen
school, in, to the best of my belie, unfounded and unjust. I
have, on different occasions, expreieed to you my eathe
eatiefaction with the care and attention which my sot et.
perienced while under your tuition. They were ouch as I had res.
son to expest, from the result of the minute and anxious inquiries
which I felt it my duty to make, when I had deitermir.el oa havrig
him prepared for admi-eion to the academy at Woolwich. If I were
at liberty to mention the persons whose here-inn:dean led me to prefer
yours to any other echeol, their testimony would hare at teat se
much If not more weight than mine in repelling the charge oriental.
tion to discipline, morals, awl conduct. Iklieve me o remain, mum
faithfully, your obliged, humble arrant,
JOS. I'AUI, Fsq. (Signed) J. Burman.
(Advertisement.]—Sir,—ln your remarks upon
the misconduct of the cadets of the Royal Military Academe, sad
the investigation which bait been set on foot re-Meeting it, eat lined
in your journal of Thursday last, you take occasion to bring a vies
of charges of the most Injurious tendency against the Woileith
Preparatory Schools. Ido not for a moment souse you, Sir, ef
ia-
tention-illy and wantonly aiming at the el struetion of the charade
of private individual.. You, doubtless, thought that vou were et.
posing a serious evil, and, if what you assert were true, sot would
be only doing good service to the more of simile, by making known
the mischievous tendency of these schools as widely DA presage Toe
cannot, of course, be acquaiiited with these matters Iron %road
knowledge; you say, indeed, that you make these repriantatiore
from information given to yu, and that, "of the accuracy of the
statement you have no doubt." Ido not blame pose ;I am ready to
believe that the respectability and the position 01 your inf. =ants
are such, that you felt bound to place huplicit chance, both on their
veracity and their acquaintance with the subject in miation.
Allow me, then, as the master of a school at Woelwicii, the mein
object of which is to educate pupils for the Royal Military
Academy, to give to theme charges an emphatic denieL
In so doing, let me br cliatinet,y undettool to sprig
only for myself. I know little of the apteni pursued in other
eetablalimeiste similar to my own, though I have no reason for bee
tiering that they are more deairviug of mown than I feel me own to
be; but, I repeat, I alone am responsible for the contents of the pen-
itent letter. But I assert that misconduct of a serious nature is tare,
and tenon the exception instead of the rule; that no misconduct
whatever is systematically committed, and that proper means are takes
to prevent ito repetition whenever it occurs; th It a constant euperin-
teneenoc is exercised over the pupil., and discipline strictly enforced;
and that religious instruction, so far from being neglected, is duly
attended to, and a portion of the scriptures daily read It seam to
be t ither forgotten or unknown, that three peeper eery schools are,
comparaUrely, of recent date. Did not the errors complained of in
the Biaxial Military Acatkeity exist before a single preparation school
was esiabliehed! Let °liken, who were cadets in the in.litutiva Mem
or twenty years ago say whether the improprieties non
first brought into public notice did not exist in their time,
and even to a greater extent than at present. I am
much mistaken if they could conscienticauly deny this
while I cannot but admire the consummate address which contra's
dexterously to divert the current of public odium front its proper
channel, and seizes the present moment of excitement upon the
aubicet of the academy as a favourable opportunity for injuring the
schools, against which a secret hostility has beeil for a long time
actively and ceaselessly exerting 'Dell, yet I leave it to others to
deckle upon the justice of such a proceeding. The causes of this
hostility it ie not difficult to divine. While the attack', were made
only attains[ the system of tuition, the thing could he borne, as the
subeemient progrea of the cadets educated in these misrule demon-
strate' its Noundneeit; but as the mode of tactics is new changed and
the assault made upon the moral character of the meters, the Mohler
is too imminent to be any longer deniers'.
Woolwich-common, Dec. 23, 1846. OCOMOS FIU.P. LACEY;
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