The Express.
London, England, 1853-04-11 00:00:00

THE POLICE COURTS.

GUILDHALL.
Mr. Edward Packe Barber, secretary to the City Hos-
pice, in Wesustreet, Smithfield, and John Robert Barber,
hie brother, were brought before Alderman Wire on bail,
the former charged with mis.ippropristiug certain docu-
meats belonging to the above institution ; cud also, in con-
janction with the latter, with obstructing Mr. Charles
Cocheale, the treasurer, in his attempt to go over the pre-

index.
Mr. Cochrane's solicitor stated that the society in West-
street having been dissolved, Mr. Cochrane, as the trea-
surer, bought to obtain possession of the premises, which
were taken on a lease in his name, and those of others of
the trustees, fur tho purpose of turning them to the best
account, and meeting the debts and liabilities (which
amounted to 1,4000 of the institution. The defendant,
however, it was alleged, held adverse possession of them,
■a well as of the books and papers of the society, and ob-
structed Mr. Cochrane, and preluded hint from entering
the rooms.
Alderman Wire asked what was the nature of the com-
plaint, and said it must assume some definite shape before
he should be able to deal with it.
The solicitor said he presumed the offence would be that
of stealing the documents in question.
The defendant said the bouid and papers were in safe
custody, and under the seal of the society. He was ap-
pointed by the committee, and he had called a meeting of
that committee, into whose hands he intended to resign
his position, with the books and papers of the society, as
soon as a quorum was formed.
Mr. Cochrane said that all he required of the defendant
was the account-books and minutes of the society, and poe-
session of the premises. Ile was deputed by the committee,
of which be was a member, to receive them, aad wind up
the affairs of t►e defunct institution.
Alderman Wire inquired if the books were necessary to
enable Mr. Cochrane, as treasurer, to make out his accounts
to exhibit to the public.
Mr. Cochrane said he could not do so without them.
Alderman Wire said the defendant, as a paid servant of
the society, stood in a very different position to Mr. Coch-
rane, and he had no right to detain the property of the so-

ciety.
The defendant said he bed no wish to detain the ac-
counts, but the minutes he would only give up to the com-
mittee.
Alderman Wire asked if the defendant had any objection
to give up the books to him.
Defendant Iliad no objection on his own account, but
was advised by the committee to retain them, as Alderman
Wire's name had been made use of in the paper sent round,
by which it appeared that Mr. Cochrane was acting under
the authority of Alderman Wire, as solicitor to the society.
Mr. Cochrane bad since said that, in the absence of a
quorum°, the committee, he would dissolve the society by
himself. The defendant also acid that Mr. Cochrane wanted
a committee who would take upon themselves the liabilities
of the society.
Alderman Wire said, if such observations were made, he
should be obliged to go into counter statements that would
not be very agreeable to the defendant.
The defendant said that, as Bir Fitaroy.lielly had most
charitably interested himself in the society, he would
deliver the books and minutes up to him, or to the Lord

Mayor.
Alderman Wire said, if the defendant would give them
up to him, he would deliver them to Sir F. Kelly.
The defendant expressed himself willing to do so.
Alderman Wire said as the society had ceased to exist,
the trust reposed is him had also expired, and as the only
object of all parties concerned was to come to an amicable
arrangement, he would recommend the defendant to give
up quiet possession of the premises.
Dr. Barber one of the committee, said he regretted that
he had ever been connected with the institution, in oonse •
quence of the manner in which it had been conducted by
one individual.
Alderman Wire said that both parties appeared ripe for
litigation and breaches of the peace, and, as long as that
feeling existed, they could not expect the affairs of the m-
oiety to be brought to a prosperous issue.
Dr. Barber said that at the meeting of the committee on
Wednesday last, a quorum of five assembled; but, in con-
sequence of certain resolutions being proposed which tended
le saddle the committee with the whole debt incurred by
the treasurer, two of the five withdrew, and so nullified all
further proceedings at that meeting.
Alderman Wire asked if defendant would give up the
premises on Monday ?
The defendant said he would do so in a week's time, but
this was objected to by Mr. Cochrane, when
Aft. Palmer, the builder, of Bartholomew.close, lON 11•11
said, he was a creditor of the society to the amount of ink
and he expected a judgment for Mi. within the week, NI
the money was not paid before, and if possession were gives
up on Monday, everything would he sold off immediately.
The Solicitor said, that Mr. Palmer would have his
reed against Mr. Cochrane.
PalmerP Mr. said that Mr. Cochrane had no establishment
in London, and, if he had, he might sell it all, and be off
to the continent before the week expired. In fact, he be-
lieved that when Mr. Cochrane put on his hat, it covered
his family.
Alderman Wire said Mr. Palmer had his remedy in
another court, and he could not be allowed to make such
unjust and improper remarks upon Mr. Cochrane, who,
from what he had always known of him, he considered to
be a gentleman of property. He did not approve of the
delay of a week, and he would recommend the defendant to
give up immediate possession; bat he would net interfere
magisterially in the matter.
The defendants were then discharged, and all the parties
left the court.

COTTON.—Livx•PooL, APRIL 9.—The market closed
tamely and firmly without change in rates of yesterday.
The sales are estimated at 6,000 bales-1,000 for export and
1,000 on speculation, and comprise 500 Perna= and Ma-
realising 6 toB ; 70 Bahia, 6/d. to 8/d. ; 300 Egyptian, 6d. to
80.; 300 *Surat, 31d. to 4/d.
Meaicazazin, APRIL 9.—There is but little, if any,
change in the market since Thursday. There is still less
business in yarn since Tuesday, and sellers have a difficulty
in obtaining the prices of that day, except for line numbers,
which are still scarce. In cloth there is a moderate demand,
and sellers have the advantage in meet of the leading
fabrics of knowing that stocks are light. This applies par-
ticularly to printing cloths andto 36 and 40-inch shirting.,
bet 40. inch shirting* have been less sought for this week
than last. The narrower width of shirting* is is nap
general demand at steady prices. For heavy domestics and
T cloths there continues to be a too limited demand to
enable holders to obtain better terms, notwithstanding the
curtailment of production, which is to be continued for
another month. The prices of these goods are unremsne-
relive.

WOOL MARKET.—Lortnox, APRIL 9.—The foreign
wool market is very steady. The stock is almost exhausted,
and manufacturers only buy as they are compelled to sup-
ply immediate wants. Trade in the manufacturing districts
is very good, and the new arrivals from the colonies will
came to a good market. English wool has improved in
value since our last report.

WOOLLEN CLOTH. LIEDS, APRIL 9.—Wo have
had a very good market to-day ; all descriptions of cloths, of
a good character, were readily disposed of at grin prices.
The trade in the warehouses has been rather dull this
week. The spring buyers have not yet come into the
market ; is a few days, no doubt, they will be here, when
we look for considerable activity.

HARDWARE.—Biastixonsm, Arm 9.—There is ne•
thing new in relation to the condition of trade here since
last week's report; the partially sober change which has
come over the metal market has already been productive of
beneficial malts ; it hes placed manufacturers in a much
easier position, and as orders ere very rapidly pouring in,
some of them boastingly avow that they are not going. to
reduce their prices. to far well, for no more cheering
condition of things could be presented ; in fact, in every
important breath the trade is brisker end the orders are
larger at the present time than was ever before known here,
not excepting even the corresponding season of 1851.

CORN.—CAIIIIIDOI, April 9.—With the exception of
Wheat, which met a very slow demand, corn was
in less supply, and rather dearer. Wheat, red, 425.
to 445. • old, 48s. Barley, 28.. to Us. Beans. 30e. to 335.
Peas, its. to 345. Oats, 16e. to 245.
CLETIRBIRT, April 9. A large supply ; Wheat in
very bad condition, and Barley very thin ; rather a slow
trade, at about last week's prices. Wheat, old, brown, 495. ;
new, 381. to 41s. ; new, white. 445. to 60s. Barley, 30e.
to six Beans, 321. Peas, 30s. ad. Oats, 20e. to 225.
CARLTILR, April 9.—There was a liberal supply of Oats
at our market to-day. Wheat and Barley rather limited.
Prices of all descriptions much the same as last week, with
a good demand.
COLCHESTER, April 9.—A small supply of all grain at
market. Wheat, Barley, Beans, and Peas each dull at late
rates.
GLOUCESTER, April 9.—There was a limited attendance
at this day's market. English Wheat of good quality found
buyers at last week's prices. Foreign offered at Is. per
quarter decline, with but little business resulting. Malting
Barley sells slowly at about late rates. In grinding Barley,
Beans, or Oats, there is no alteration to notice. Imports of
the week ending April 9 : Wheat, 3,485 qn. ; Barley, 130 ;
Beans, 1,640.
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GUILDFORD, April 9.—There was a large supply of
Wheat, the demand for which was extensive. Prices were
without alteration. Wheat, 30e. to 581. ; old, 60s. to 691. ;
Barley, 28s. to 335. Oats, 18s. to 245. Beans, 345. to 40s.
Hagman, April 9.—The supply of Wheat at our mar-
ket to-day on the increase, which met a very heavy trade at
le. per load less money. Barley sold at last week's prices.
Oats, Pees, and Beans ruled dull, still prices wero sup-
ported.

APRIL 9.—During the week the trade
has ruled exceedingly languid in all its branches, bn
in the value of any article no material alteration has oc-
curred. The imports of foreign wheat and flour into
Liverpool are again large, and moderate of barley and
Indian corn; whilst from Ireland fair supplies of oats and
oatmeal are reported. Our market this 'morning was of a
very lifeless character, and in the few sales made of wheat
or flour buyers had the turn of prices in their favour. In
1 oats or oatmeal no change was observable.

NEWCASTLE-I:PON-TYNE, April 9.—Although the ar-
rivals daring the present week Lase been to a moderate
'Meat, bunion has boo upon • rastriuted ass* Wooed
peril by the fa•ausrabis slaw Sbe imam Pi dr
mow Kars; OM big awl Edith*

cheaper that Wheat, causes our millers to operate very
cautiously. With the exception of Oats and Barley, which
fully maintained their value, other articles might have been
purchased on rather easier terms. At our market this
morning we had again a moderate show of Wheat from the
growers, and, notwithstanding there was little fresh up
from the coast, the trade opened heavily, and late rates
were with difficulty sustained. Flour sold slowly, and so
few transactions occurred that our quotations may almost
be deemed nominal. Fine Barley was fully u dear, and
we had, upon the whole, more inquiry for grinding end
distilling qualities. Malt without material alteration.
Beans and Peas in lea request, and the turn cheaper. With
Oats we were scantily supplied by our growers, and all
descriptions suitable for seed were taken 0.1 at rather more
money, but feed corn was no higher, neither was the demand
particularly active. The arrivals this week are :—Wheat,
eoastwise, 730; foreign, 37; Barley, coastwise, 440; Malt,
235; Oats, 395; Peas,: coastwise, 21; foreign, 299; Flour,
1,150 sacks.
Nortrricm, April 9.—At our market this day there was a
small supply of Wheat offered by farmers, chietly in improved
condition ; prices ruled precisely the same as lest week.
Flour trade f.o.b. was dull, and sales were with difficulty
effected, but millers were not disposed to give way in price,
and very little changed hands. Barley trade very small.
A little business done in aced Corn, but malting qualities
were scarce, and the demand small. We notice no change
in price. Beans and Peas small supply, and small demand.
No change in value.' Oats were a good supply. and prices
fully equal to last market day were readily paid.
PETNRUOROUCiII, April 9.—We had but a swill supply
of grain here to-day ; fine Wheat made last week's prices ;
secondary sorts, Is. per qr. lower. No alteration in the
value of Beans or Barley. Oats made rather higher prices.
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READING, April 9.—The supply of Wheat visa very
moderate, but so inactive was the trade, that it was found
quite sufficient for the demand, and in many instances Is.
per qr. less money than last market day was Accepted. Ex-
cept for a few parcels of seed illarley, scarcely anything
doing in that way. Other corn ruled without alteration.
WISBECH, April 9.—The farmers being so felly engaged
in the fields causes a abort supply of grain to-day, never-
theltu the sale for Wheat is very slow, and prices rather
lower. Oats apd Beans quite as dear as last week.
WORCESTER, April B.—The supply of English Wheat at
our market today was very limited, arid as high prices as
at any time since harvest were obtained for the prime new
sampler, but all other descriptions declined Is. per quarter.
Fine Barley fully as dear, but no progress could be made in
sale of inferior qualities. Oats maintained their value, with
a limited sale. Beans rather lower.
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lions, April 9.-We have only a small show of Wheat 1
from the farmen at this day's market, which has met a slow
sale at last week's prices. In other articles no alteration.
WATIRFORD, April 9.-Deliveries otgrain from the
country become more and more trilling; the supply this
' week has been so insignificant that quotations may be con-
sidered almost nominal. Of foreign our arrivals are but
moderate, only one cargo of Wheat and 4 of Indian Corn.
The firm feeling noted in our market last week has been
well sustained, and, with the exception of Flour, which has
been offered on rather lower terms, all articles in the trade
are fully as dear as on this day se'nnight. Foreign Whist
continues to meet a good inquiry, at the extreme quotations
of Saturday last. In prepared Irish we have not heard of
any transactions. The demand for Indian Corn has been
much more active than of late, and principally for con-
sumption. Prices of the best descriptions we note higher
by 3d. to 61. pet barrel, but the improvement in secondary
qualities has not been so great. Oats have been offering
lees freely from the interior, and during the last day or two
purchasers have had to pay an advance of 2d. per barrel.
Flour cheaper by 6d. per sack. Imports during the week :
Wheat, GOO qn. ; Indian Corn, 4,080 ; Flour, 218 sacks.
KIRKCALDY, April 9.-At our country markets this
week, the quantity of grain offering was very trifling.
Farmers do not seem inclined to sell Wheat at present rates.
Barley war in demand for seed purposes and Oats were ra-
ther more inquired after by miller. time of late. Here
to-day, from the smallness of the supplies, needy buyers had
to pay Is. per qr. advance on every kind of grain. We had
only three parcels of Barley.
POULTRY,&C.-NZWOATII AND LIADZIFEAKL, APRIL
9.-Geese, 4s. to Bs. Od. ; turkeys, 4s. to Bs. each ; ducks,
2s. Od. to 31.6 d. ; tame rabbits, 18.01. to Is. 9d. ; wild ditto,
Bd. to Is. Od. ; pigeons, 7d. to 108. each ; routing pigs, 41.
64. to Bs. Od. each ; Surrey fowls, 6s. oa. to lOs. ; ditto
chickens, ss. to 7s. Od. ; barn-door fowls, 31. Od. to 61. per
couple ; pheasants, 4s. to 65.; partridges, Is. 3d. to Os. Od. ;
kern, 21. Od. to 2e. 6d. ; 1 ts, 2s. to 21. fxl. ; woodcocks,
2s. 01. to 31.6 d. ; grouse, 2a. to 3e.:' snipes, 9d.to Is. Gd. ; teal,
L 6d. to 9d. ; wild ducks, Is. 3.1. to 2s. Od. ; widgeons, 9d. to
Is. Id. ; and plovers, 6d. to le. each. Inglish eggs, Bs. to
r Os. Od.; French ditto,6a. Oil. to 7s. Od. per 100; Fresh but-
L ter, la. to 11.2 d. per lb.

FISH.-EILLINOISOATZ, APRIL 9.-Ballnort, Is. 6d. to2s.
per lb.; turbots, 7s. Od. to 125.; brills, Os. Od. to Os. ; cod fish,
4s. Od. to Bs. Od. each ; soles, Bd. to 2s. 3d. per pair ; Eels,
Gd. to ls. per lb.; lobsters, Ed. to 21.; crabs, 6d. to Is. 10d.
each ; whitings, 3s. Od. to 6s. per dos. ; haddocks, 6d. to le.
Od.; dory., 2s. 6d.to 12s. ; mullets, Is. to ss. each ; common
oysters, 9s. to 125.; natives, 361. to 425. per bushel;
mackerel. 60s. per 100 ; smelts, U. to Is. Gd. per dos. ' • skate,
ad. to Od. per lb. ; shrimps, Is. 6d. to 2s. 3d. per gallon;
bloaters, Is. Id. to 2s. 3d. per dotes ; fresh herrings, Is. to
ls. Ed. per dozen ; plaice, 4s. to 61. per 100 ; carp, le. Od. to
2s. 01. each; tench, Is. Od. to 2s. Od. per brace; grunts, 6d.
to Is. each; halibut, 6d. per lb.

SKIPPING INTELLIGBNCIL
SEABORNE MAILS.
[7l ienlbee that the mans are mat tram tb.Ometel Posuare.
by the might—and It by the =real &watch."

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Day whenraamuP Prom moat When
COUNTIII2. in General Pat- Port due is
Offlor,liondon.• despatched- England.
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diairics(hyllrit.pasketN Every Friday Liverpool...-. Arrived
Luesies(byllnlted State.
whet) ................ . N April 11
Asirrloa(byr.fltateeMie April 16
Alatralla(via 6.uthanap-
toe)(v /1 4th of May ....-... Southampton. April 4
Ditto(W.sia /domelike) NStliof Nay ...... ... Dover ......... April 1
Ditto Cape of Good
' 110114 34 Ind of Jane Plymouth ... March 30
Atlas ( West Cart) ...11 ISM of the sena Plymouth .. April 12
A'asandria ........ ..N 11.9,24,k2901m0. Dover
Alemadria AI Itharbithof moo. Southampton April 20
Dolmas N Ind of the month Southampton. &Sof ono
Dallain .....- -11 tally Dover
istS ..........
..11 Ith of the moat!' Southampton. Al 16
INammellyres . .
—......N NA the moat/ Southampton. Apripri 116
Cepa Olken Nem V 14th of the month Plymouth ... April 26
ants of lioettliope N lode. June Plymouth ... Hamlin)
Cape de Tads. 31 14th of the month Plymouth ... April 27
Coyle. Oen Intio)
Ceylon - ...........N Mk of the month Plymouth ... April 26
Mama cal;.. ..... ....In Itos,Wed.,NTrid Southampton. TaTli.Sst
Ml. li Indhllthsfin..nth Southampton. April 16
Mina (me Mk)
Otmelmitiasple N 7,1.17.24,&270f no. Dover
Constamtlaopie JA ttlailaath at month Southampton. April 20
Coat of lave II it N Twke dolly Dover 'blades.
WO Nos Intl)
Wass -... XSt ‘ Twice daily Dover ......... Twice de.
Dilterdlse ll 4,7, 11,10,29 of nt. douthamptes. April 16
0 yen Nee India)
Onyteam li la4lkl7thotmeatb Southampton. April 16
Ilmthairlf.t. ll fuesday & Tricia, Laudon Taimalst.
Nomemek et Ind of the month Southampton. Ist Maio.
HANS ..... AI Metics. k Bator. London
RNANNII—
17th of the mead Southampton. April 16
ladle(elsesuiliampt.) 11 IthltlOthof magi Southampton. April 20
Wes (via Marosilleel N sthasl4thof most Dover ..._ April 26
Iced= Iglu (see Initial
1r015eL..............01 & N Twin daily Gab heed Tyke do.
Lisbon .11 7. P. 17. &27 of m. Southampton. April 16
Madeira N fahofthe mouth.. Southampton. April 16
Madeira N Med el the month Plymouth ... April 12
Malta (see India)
Malta N 7.17.19,1711300fm Driver ........ April 10
Mauritius (see India)
atamitlue. ls 44th of the month Plymouth -. April 26
Karim N And of the month Southampton. tat of mo.
NOW P SthlStlt26thormea Dover
New Clesawla N India/thorium:o Southampton. April 16
New Zealand Sy private ship .. Various porta Cotonou
Papal Masa ....... N Stil6th23thottoos Dover .. . April 11
Pedunla ................n lilillth27thet moo Southampton. April 16
Peru .. .., .. " .............11 hid & 17th of mo. Southampton. April 16
Port Netal... ..... ~... 11 14th of the month Plymouth ... April 26
Melly .li &biota/SA.ImA Dover
fusesay .- ...... ........N Ithlfith2stholmoo Dover
Vela .... ... II hatlSM7thufmosil Southampton. April 16
'a Van Diemen' (set
Australia)
' Most Indies .....-.....M lai&l7thef month Southampton. April 16

• when nay of these
*Wetted on the followti
Southampton), and the
day preceding.

tee fall on a Sunday the malls wiTl be de.
day, with the exception of the India (via
dta, both of which will be daspatehed,the

CASUALTIES.
Abeam (British barque), laden with cotton and corn, for
Liverpool, was on tire at New Orleans, March 19.-Buuth-
ampton, April 8.
Neptuno, de Alboniga, from London to Bilboa, has sunk
near Southend, alter being in collision. •