The Express.
London, England, 1847-01-08 00:00:00

N0.112.] LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. 8, 1847.

The Clyde report: severe weather in the Oalph.
On the 25th Nov., while lying atVereCrim, she =peel-
enced a heavy gale from the north, which blew
furiously in gusts. The Clyde held on with three
anchors down, but during this gale the ships as
Tampico bar were compelled to pot to sea. The
American steamer Neptune, as we stated yesterday, was
totally lost on Tampico bar, and the steamer Somers,
from Matamoros to Tampico, with artillery and ord-
nance
stores, was supposed to hare foundered at
same time. An American brig and schooner were lost off
Alvarado—live men saved, and a boat's crew sent from
the Cumberland to their assistance taken prisoners by

the Mexicans. Since leaving Bermud; the ay&
experienced boisterous weather from S.W. to N.W.,
with a very heavy sea, until the 31st December,
when the wind shifted to E.S.K, and increased to a
(revere gale, which continued until the 4th inst., sten
it moderated. The weather subsequently wns fins.
-We have already 'riven the principal itemi of
the Mexican news received by this mail, to width we
append a few further particulars. There are letters'
horn the city of Mexico to the 29th of Nat**,
General Salts continued at the head of the
mint, and had decreed an advance of twn
dollars, the repayment to be guaranteed by
at the expiration of two years, at 5 pre
annum. Senor Haroy Tamariz had boa
in the ministry of finance by Don Lairs
Santa Anna was with the army at San Ls
I The American forces, under General Tea
' taken poressiooe lof Saltillo.
etpituktiie .1:1; i=ej
Mexican congress was to meet on the .fith of
General Vega and two officers of the Mexican army,
who had been exchanged for the captain and part of
the crew of the American brig Truxton, took passage
in the royal mail steam-packet Dee, at Havannah, for
Vera Cruz. The American government had placed
a vessel of war at their disposal, which they declined.
On the '27th November, the American blockading
brig Somers, the Clyde being at anchor under the
walls of the castle of San Juan de Ultra, seat a boat
in to set fire to a Mexican schooner, moored near
her, which endangered the Clyde's safety. Boats
were immediately sent to extinguish the fire
bat being unsuccessful, the schooner's chains
were cut, and she was towed on to a reef,
to the south of the castle. On the 29th an
attempt was made by the boats of the same vessel
to cut out several Mexican launches anchored near
the castle, but they were obeerved from the shore ;
en alarm was immediately given, and they were
fired on from the castle and fort, and compelled to
retire.

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The town of San Juan Bautiste, capital of the
state of Tobasco, has been cannonaded by Commo-
dore Perry. This severity is said to have been caused
by the treachery of the 'Mexicans in firing on a flag
of truce, and their absurd pertinacity in directing
musketry against vessels armed with 42-pounders.
The loss of life was small, but the town is greatly
injured.
The following is the letter from Santa Anna
referred to by us yesterday :
San Lois Potosi, Nov. 19, VW.
My Esteemed Friend,—Various persons interested in my
good name inform me by last post that my enemies iu the
capital have spread the tale that the late conversion of the
English debt effected by Don Manuel Eacandon has be. a
approved with my consent; and, as this assertion is en-
tirely contrary to truth, and at the same time injurious
to my reputation, I request you to make known to the F üblie
through the press, that so far have I been from 'palming
this transaction, that I have done everything in my power
to prevent the consummation of such an iniquity. Ever
sines I learned at the llavannah,frons Don Ignacio Lopersna,
that Eveandon had gone to London with that object, I wrote to
my friends there to oppose his view:, and on my return to
Vera Cruz I wrote to the same effect to the crpital, learning
afterwards with satisfaction at my estate of the &mem, that
the government had disapproved an operation which would
leave us without resources, and augment considerably that
unfortunate London debt which is the cancer of the republic.
To Don Antonio de Haro I recommended at Tucubaya the

4;l66eutoilTis predecessor's resolution on this subject,
and, above all, that he should leave the decision of the affair
entirely to the extroordinary congrets, in consideration of its
importance. I was lately informed by Gee. Sal" ' that the
said minister, by his own sole authority, had approved, in
the name of the government, the conversion of the debt ea
effected by Fscandon, and that disregarding the difilrultie.
which the affair presented, he relinquished some hundreds of
thousands of dollars which the government might have
obtained if, obliged to give its approbation, and without con-
sidering the afflicting circumstances of the republic, and
compromising, perhaps, the fate of its valiant and enduring
army, he had applied to the payment of dividenda sums
which would now afford us prompt and effective assistance.'
This news surprised me to such a degree that I could not
but write to Senor Hero, begging him, by the friendship
which unites us, to vindicate himself to the public from
what I believed to be a rni,take, or a calumny of his
liosaties. Unfortunately, so is now notorious, this friend
Nd commit the error referred to, although, in reply
Os my letter, he assured me, ' that he had reasons for
Ming as be did, and that he was about to give a proper
ezplanation to the public.' I have felt this affair most
isuaibly, •• it was I who recommended Senor Hero for the
ministry, and because from it, and the sincere friendship
which I entertained for him, parties interested in calum-
niating me have sought to draw conclusions unfavourable to
my reputation, involving me in the cloud of vile fabrications
which they spread in 1814 in order to sacrifice me with im-
punity. It is painful to me to make this statement when it
concerns a man like Senor Hero, to whom I was warmly
attached; but I believe that my silence would occasion my
conduct to be misinterpreted at the pleasure of my enemies.
For this reason I have determined to break silence in defence
of my honour, which I am bound zealously to guard.
ANTONIO Loris DI SANTA ASIA."

The accounts from the West India islands are not
important. The hostility to the Sugar Duties Bill of
last session remained unmitigated, and some furher
public meetings had been held, at which resolutions
were paused denouncing the measure. The Jamaica
Times says:
" Amid the general gloom which pervades the colony, con-
sequent upon the late measures of the imperial parliament,
we have one satisfaction reserved to us, that of congratu-
lating all parties interested in Jamaica affairs, in the de-
lightful weather with which wa have been favoured during
the last six months, and the consequent prospects before us
&nearly doubling the crops of the past year. kills price
which our produce is likely to bear, however, depends upon
so many circumstances entirely beyond our reach, it is diffi-
cult to say to what extent we shall be able to avail ourselves
of those blessing which it has pleased Providence, in this
juncture of our affairs, to bestow upon us. This must rest
in a great measure with the future conduct of her Majesty's
ministers, in granting U 3 those measures of relief and assist-
ance, which we have already claimed in our various petitions
and memorials. In the meantime one report upon the state of
the island has been presented to and received by the house,
and another is in course of preparation, which itig not un-
likely will go considerably further in the demand for relief,
and proceed upon the claim for additional compensation,
consequent upon the failure, as admitted, not so much by
words as by the very acts of the imperial parliament, of the
great scheme of emancipation so far as the property and
productive resources of the colonies are concerned. We
have no doubt of oar abstract right to further consideration
upon this point; but, unf irtunately for our position, we
have long ceased to expect any portion of justice at the
hands of the parent state, that does not happen to be in
strict accordance with its pe rticular policy sad interest."
The weather in Jamaica continued favourable, but
in some districts the canes were not yielding well,
between 2,500 and 3,000 gallons of liquor being
required to produce a hogshead of sugar, dark in
colour but strong grained. The canes for the next
season were looking remarkably well, and there was
promise of an unusually abundant yield of pimento.
The House of Assembly had given much offence
to the sporting community, laving voted the
discontinuance of Queen's Plates, by which 3001.
a year was saved to the colony. We regret to
see announced the decease of Commodore Prang, who
' expired after a short illness, of yellow fever.
The Barbadoes Mercury, of the 10th November,
states that her Majesty's steamer Hermes would leave
on that day for Bermuda, to bring Governor Reid ;
and on her return would convey Su. Charles Grey to
Jamaica.
In Demerara the trial of the Rev. Mr. Wallbridge,
of the London Missionary Society, for a seditious libel,
had been postponed. Of sugar prospects the Guiana
Times thus speaks:
"The moist weather we announced as having set in at the
sailing of the last mail, has, much to the mortification of the
planter., continued without intermission for the fortnight.
Sugar making has consequently ceased wherever there was
short supply of mega—a very general case—sad we
may look forward now to a much larger decrease than was
anticipated upon the year's crop. Notwithstanding the abort
crops, however, moat properties have done better compare,-
tlvely since the long drought than for years previously. The
improvements in drainege, and the more careful plantership
which the command of labour enabled managers to bestow
upon their cultivation, have resulted lalarger returns from the
I game surf**, and of a better quality. It was our misfortune
formerly that we had more acres in cultivation than we

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shipped hogsheads of sugar. We look confidently forward to
see our shipments for the future, doubling our culti-
vated acres • return which would remunerate the
planter under every disadvantage of competition. We
trust there may be an early break in the wet weather,
to prevent • new spring in the ripe canes, as this would de.
atroy much of their saccharine matter. Business is very
dull, worse, if anything, than at the departure of the lest

In Trinidad, the qaestion of public education en-
gaged much attention. The City of Poouah had
Narrived with 282 Coolies from Madras, and the
'Arundel from St. Helena, with 100 African im-

Advices from Martinique notice a fall in the price
of sugar. In Guadaloupe the crop was expected to
be rather kw than the previous year.
At St. Jago do Cuba the intelligence of the Spanish
marriage had been received with much gratification,
and bad been celebrated with a deal of joy by all
parties. In addition to several public, many private
manifestations of the gladness with which the news
had been hailed, were made in the official and other
departments of the island, and salutes were fired
from the forts.

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BIRMINGHAM, JAN. 7.-At this day's market
there was a fair supply of Wheat, and trade ruled dull at 2s.
to 3s. per quarter over the currency of this day se'nnight.
Fine Barley 4s. to eis., and secondary 2a. per quarter dearer.
Oats same, and about ls. per qr. higher. Beans of all de-
scriptions advanced Is. to 2s per qr., and Peas 2s. to 3e. per
quarter. During the present week, the excitement
has continued (with perhaps rather less anxiety on the
part of buyers), and ales of Wheat have been made at
a further rise of 2s. to 3s. per qr. In Barley very little
doing, as the high rates demanded have caused a pause.
Oats sell slowly at former prices. On Beans the
turn is in favour of the seller. Peas unaltered.-
Wheat, per bushel of 62 lbs., English, white, Bs. 10d. to
9s. 4d.; new, Ba. ial. to 9a. 10d.; red, Ba. to Be. 10d.;
new, Be. 4d. to 9s. 2d. ; foreign red, Bs. 6d. to 9s. 10d. ;
I white, Bs. 10d. to 10s. 4d. ; Polish Odessa, 81. 9d. to 91.10 d.;
Danube, Bs. dd. to 9a. 44. Barley, per imperial qr., 48s. to
565. ; grinding, per 392 lb., 435. 6d. to 455. 64. Oats, per
imperial quarter, English, white, '29.. 6d. to 395. 6d.; Weida,
per 312 lb., black and white, 30a. 9d. to 31s. 6d. ; Irish (40 lb.
to 42 lb.), 325. 6d. to 341. 6d. ; do. (37 lb. to 39 lb.), 31s. 6d.
to 32s 6d. ; black, 30s. 9d. to 365. 9d. Beans, par 196 lb.,
English, old, 19s. 6d. to 21s. 6d. ; new, l&s. 9d. to 201. 6d.;
Irish, 17s: 9d. to 18s. 9d. ; foreign. 18e. 6d. to 20s. thl. Peas,
per imperial quarter, boiling, 665. to 645. ; grin,ling, per
196 lb., 17s. 6d. to 19s. 6d. Flour, per sack of 2801 b., English,
fine, 565. to 595. ; seeoods, 545. to see.

BRISTOL, J. 7.-Our market wan well attended
to day, but farmers seemed to be disinclined to sell, and the
extreme prices asked generally deterred purchasers. Wheat
may be quoted 2s. to 3s. per qr. higher this week. Barley
from 2a. to 4s. Oats Is. on inferior, and 2a. to 3s. per qr. on
good or heavy samples. Wheat, English, per qr., 70s. to
755.; Dantaic, mixed, 78s. ; Odessa, soft, 70s. to 745. ; bard,
652. to 695. Flour, per barrel, 40s. to 435. ; seconds, per
sack, Me. to Ms. Barley, grinding, scarce, per qr., 40s. to
431. ; Trish malting samples. 465. to 48a. ; Devon, Ms. to
504.; Norfolk, 58s. to 62.. for finest lots. Out., light. 21s.
to 265. ; good, 295. to 33e. ; heavy samples, lame, 35is to
38a.; 10010 held at 40s. Beans, 48s. to 545. Boiling Peas,
60a. to 665.

DEVIZES, /AN. 7. Wheat a moderate supply,
which sold quickly at prices from 4a. to ss. above last week.
Barley in fair supply and eagerly sought alter, at an advance
of from 6s. to 6s. per qr. ;it was all sold. Oats and Beans
a short supply, at an advance of 2s. to 3s. per qr. Wheat,
beat white, 72.. to 80.. per qr. ; red, 625. to 765. ; inferior,
465. to 60s. Barley. 425. to 60.. Osts, 235. to 345. Beans,
465. to 65e. Peas, 435. to 645.

MAIDSTONE, JAN. 7.—A very alow trade for Wheat
and all foreign grain this day. Millers ware not inclined to
get in any extra stock, and the quality was full 2s. per v.
under that of last day, by the damp weather affecting .t.
Lent Corn moved off very tardily, but at very high prices.
NEWBURY, JAN. 7.—We had only a moderate am-
ply of Wheat, which, though generally out of condition, met
a free sale at an advance or 2s. to 3.. per qr. There was
rather more Barley at market, but the extravagant prima
demanded checked the trade, but what was sold was at an
advance of 4.. per qr. O►ta, Beans, and Peas remain with-
out variation.

PLYMOUTH, JAN. 7.--The market was brisk this
morning. Wisest, Is to 25., and Barley, 2s. to 4s. dearer
than on Monday. Fine Flour, 565. ; seconds, 545.

SHEFFIELD, JAN. S.—Wheat, white, 265. to 30e. ;
red, 21s. to 275. Beans, 19s. to 21s. 6d. Peas, 19s. to 21s.
per three bushels. Barley, malting, 44n. to 50s. ; grinding,
425. to 441. Oats, 265. to 325. per qr. The supply short.

attended.N.
wentSloffß at 19DG. Some
Flour
sold4g..—t
uT hapt eh2omarketl
. perfrom l load,
a. toa andsB
.1 a r g en
s. upeehr,
bag. similar in quality to the London seconds. Bread 16c1.
to 18d. the 81b. loaf. Barley, the best malting, made from
52s to 54r. per qr.; heavy grinding, 4.55.; light samples, Ma.
to 428. The best Malt is now making 80.. ; good may be
had at 765. ; inferior, at 70e. per qr. Barley Meal in from
22a. to 235. per bag. Oats are advancing rapidly, the best
retching 364. per qr. ; middling, 30s. ; poor, 26e. to 28a.
Peas, white, boiling, 3s. dearer, making 58s. to 625. per qr. ;
grey la. dearer, 501. to 54a. Beans from 2s. to 3a. advance.
Rye not much asked for. Tares, winter, 51. 6d. to 6s. per
bushel ; spring, 6a.: -1 •
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DUBLIN, JAN. 5. —The supply of Wheat at mar-
ket to-day we. very scanty, and Is. to ls. 6d. per barrel
advance on all descriptions was realised. Oats also im-
proved aboat 6d. per barrel; and Barley fully maintained
Friday's prices. Since last market there has been a fair
demand for baker's flour, at full price*, and to-day a further
advance of 6d. to Is. per cwt was asked, and, in some cues,
Mobs&

BELFAST, lAN. s.—The supply of Wheat not
so plentiful is the previous week; pnoes, however, are moth
as formerly, may 16s. 6d. to 164. 6d. for prime rod mad whits.