The Express.
London, England, 1853-03-22 00:00:00

MARKETS.

COTTON.—Ltearteoox, MARCIE 21.—The transaetions
In cotton to-day have nut been worked by any par-
tieulat feature. The urea extended to 7,000 balm 2,000 of
which were taken for export and on speculation, and at the
prices q•toted on Ssturday last.

CATTLE.—Nostwiatx, Marsh 19.—Oar market exhibited
a tolerable show of store cattle ; being so near our great and
annual fair, not much buainass was transacted, still prices
were fairly maintained. Fat Beasts a short Lumber, sales
brisk at from Gs. 6d. to 7s. per stone. The pew well filled,
anti all kinds sold quickly, at extreme figures; the weather
did not operate against the trade. Fat Sheep, Ss. Gd. to
9s. Bd. per stone.

COALS.-Lormow. MARCH 21.-Ships at market, 69;
geld, 69.-Buddle's West Hartley, 16e. 941. ; Burnhope,
16a. 61. ; Carr 's Hartley. 16s. 6.1. • Helywell, 18$. ; How-
ard's West Hartley Netherton. 16; 3d. ; Lingridge's West
Hartley, 16$. 6d.; ltavensworth West Hartley, 16.. 6(1. ;
Sianey's Hartley, 16s. 6d.; Walker Primrose, 16s. 6d.;
West Hartley, 16s. 6d.; Wylatn, 17s. 31.; Williniton
Hartley, 16s. ; Walls End Gnatortb, IS.. ; Walls End Hat,
too, 18.. ; Wall's End Killingworth East, 17s. ; Walls
End Northumberland, 17s; Walls End Northumberland
East, 164.64.; Walls End Riddell, 18s.; Eden Main, 19s. ;
Walls End Bell, 19s. ; Walls End Belmont, 19s. ; Walls
End Hatton, 20s. ; Walls End Stewart's, 20s. ; Walls End
Harvey Wylinn unscreened, 16s. ; Walls End Haugh Hall,
18s. 6.1. ; Walls End South Hartlepool, 19s. 3d. ; Walls
Esd South Kelloe, 18s. 6.1.; Walls End Whitworth,
166.9 d.; Walls End ClaverinpTees, 17s. • Walls End St.
Helen's Tem, 17s. • Walls End Tees, 20.. ; Walls End
Woodhouse Close, 7s. ; Derwentwater Hartley, 16s. 6d.;
Fothergills Aberdare, 2241. 6d.

JAMAICA MARKETS.
(►rom De Cordara's Mercantile latelligetocer.)

KINGSTON. JAMAICA., FEB. 26.
We have not any improvement to report in the state of
the import market, either as regards prices or inquiry.'
Breadstuff. are more than usually neglected, whilst the sup-
plies of flour especially are accumulating to an extent con-
siderably disproportiuned to the ordinary demand. Fish
has been in better request, but even dry cod would have
failed to command the attention be-towed on it, were it not
that holders force it on the hands of dealers, by their re-
fusal to sell pickled fish apart from it ; and as the latter is
very much wantsd (the demand for herrings especially
being very considerable), the trade are compelled to operate.
Produce is coming in rather more freely, in consequence of
the cmeation of rains ; but it does not appear that the crops
generally are being gathered in with much alacrity. The
withdrawal fre,m field labour of a Jorge number of Coolies,
who are about to return to India, will retard the operations
of the harvest in a considerable degree, and probably
endanger a portion of the sugar crop.
A report has been presented to the House of Assembly
from the finance committee, recommending the abolition of
all tonnage dues on vessels entering the ports of this island,
with the exception of a light house tax of 34 per ton. The
report having emanated from • very large committee, it
may be reasonably expected that the house will adopt it.
Indeed, from all that we have been able to learn on the
subject, it appears very certain that as far as the popular
branch of the legislature is concerned, a favourable dispo-
sition is evinced to facilitate the intercourse between this
and other countries, and it is not unlikely that the light-
house tax will be also abandoned. As yet, we are not
prepared to afford any information as to the disposition of
the other branches of the government towards the mea-
sure, but there is no reason to suppose that they will be
opposed to the general desire of the country. The opinion
is gaining the ascendancy that the restrictions, amounting
in some instances to prohibition, which Imee hitherto been
imposed on our commercial and maritime relations, cannot
any longer be maintained with safety to the interest. of the
colony. . _ _

Axawivits.—The last operations were effected at 225.
for large prime No. 1.
B —The market has been very inactive, and Irish
has been moving only in small parcels at 1:20. to 13,1.
The receipts during the fortnight exceed 1,000 firkins,
among. which is included a parcel of 288 firkins via New
York, and it is very probable that this large quantity will
have the effect of keeping the price at :the first figure. 60
ke American, the only parcel at market, were taken at
11+d. There is not any Halifax on hand.
tsar—Continues in limited request, and seUs only by
retail.

BRANDT.—The operations have been unimportant, at
prices which may be considered only nominal.
BUSAD.—Wattson's and domestic are taken in moderato
parcels, at 17s. and 19s. reepectively,for Pilot and Crackers.
Co AAAAA x.—Mowes only by retail, though holders are
anxious to realise at a coneidcrable reduction from last
rates.

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CANDLES.—The receipts of tallow have been very ample,
and dealers are not now disposed to operate at anything
over 7id.
COIPII.—We quote ordinary at 325. to 33c, and good to
fine ordinary at 344. to 365., with sales thereat. We are u
yet without any supplies of middling and fine.
Coate is plentiful and dull. We have not beard of any
operations of moment, and holders would be willing sellers
at prices much under hat quotations.
CODIPISE.—The first arrival from Halifax after our last
issue was placed at 154. fur casks and 20s. per box, and some
progreu has been made in the second at similar prices;
but these rates were realised only is consequence of the re-
fusal of holders to separate dry from pickled flab, and as the
latter is in considerable demand—herrings more espe-
cially—dealers were obliged to accede to the terms. A
cargo, composed entirely of codfish from Arichat, C. 8.,
for which 14s. and 184. rzspectively for easks and boxes
could not be obtained, has changed hands on private terms.
The cask fish was put up in packages not at all in favour
with the trade.

C•nnu.—Best D. O , of suitable size, is being placed
at 1 ld. per lb. One parcel which suffered from • long
voyage was moved at 9d. We notice the arrival of • large
parcel yesterday, via Cork.
not:R.—No operations of any importance have been
effected during the fortnight, and supplies are accumulat-
ing. It is estimated that the stock now in Kingston ex-
ceeds 8,0001. barrels. The trade still hold back, under the
impression that holders must reduce their preteasions. By
auction on Thursday, 190 barrels Baltimore were placed,
chiefly at 325. Since the above was in type, we learn that
500 barrels Baltimore, ex a very recent arrival, have
changed hands at 325. 64., and that for • like quantity of
equally late receipt, the same figure has been offered and
refused.

Fuziou'ra are still scarce. We have not heard of any
engagements.
GOLD.—American was sold this week at per cent., but
an advance of i per cent. was generally demanded yester-
day. Doubloons are very scarce, at 4to 6 per cent. prem.
ligaßlNoB.—The parcels of prime large shore ' with
roes, which remained on hand at date of our last, were
taken at 225. The first subsequent receipt was held firmly
for 235., but having proved on landing not to be " shore '
herrings, and being besides very thin, the holders were
obliged to accept 21s, which rate was given only in conse-
quence of the graat scarcity of the article. There is now on
hand one parcel of prime quality, which is held for 22a. to
go with dry fish at 15s. and 20s.
LARD.—Prices have fallen under the recent ample re-
ceipts. The last operation was effected at 9.1 per lb.
Lumnza.—The market is without change. W. P. is
worth 90a, and W. C. sh.ngles 161. to 21s. as in quality.
Maxr.-150 barrels Tenuent's pale ale were sold to ar-
rive at 7s. 6d. per dozen. All descriptions of bottled ale
are in good inquiry, but porter is comparatively neglected.
Some small sales of Lanes stout were effected at 90s. per
hogshead, bat as the stock is now considerable, holders
would accept a lower figure to realise.
Cliz.—Cod still sells freely at 21. 9d. per gallon. Lard
and cocoanut are very much wanted.
Pours.—The operations have been confined to 60 barrels
mess at 104 s. Supplies are still considerably in elms of
demand.

PIItiNTO.-111ay be quoted nominally at 345. per 100Iba.
There is very little here.
Rica —Bengal is inactive at 17s. 6d. Patna is in good
inquiry, and commands 19s. per 1001bs.
Rem.—The market is rather better supplied. Favourite
brands command 2s. 2d. Other descriptions may be quoted
at 2s. to 2a. Id. per gallon, proof 21.
SALMON.—No. 1 as worth 76a. per brl.
SALT.—The sales of fie. reach over 400 sacks,which were
moved at 61. to 7s.

Suomi is mere plentiful, and prices have given way
to a small extent. We quote 14s. to 20.. for dark to very
Hoe. _ _ _

-We have nothing to report of this article.