The Express.
London, England, 1853-02-17 00:00:00

MARKETS.

COTTON }as. IL- The market closed
steadily and stiffly for American at and above 6d. per
pound, and, compared with the quotations of Friday,
prices of American never qd., were 1-16 d. to
per pound lower, but the other sorts were un-
changed. The sales were estimated at 6,000 bales,
and comprise about 1,500 American (1,000 for export and
500 on speculation) ; 150 Pernam and ilaranhatn, 61 to
; 140 Bahia, 6} to 61 ; 200 Egyptian, 7} to 12e; 800
Surat, 4 to 42 ; 60 lisa Islands, 201 to 221.

CORN.—Bowrow, Feb. 16.—With a tolerable show of
Wheat at market to-day farmers found buyers at a little
over last week's prices ; red, 465. to 475. 6d. ; white, 61s.
A small business passing in Beans at 31s. to 341.6 d. per qr.
Very little doing in Peas or Oats.

Srocrrox•ox•Tane, Feb. 16.—During the last few days
a good deal of snow has fallen. We have, in consequence,
a very short supply of grain this morning. Wheat com-
manded an advance of Is. to 2. per qr. on last week's
prices. Oats the turn dearer. Beans wero in demand, at
an admits of le. per qr. Flour Is. per sack higher.

CATTLE.—BOYFORD, Feb. 16.—Our market continues
very firm for all kinds of good stock. Beef, 3s. 2d. to 4s. 2d.;
Mutton, 31. Bd. to 41. Bd.; Veal, 3s. 841. to 41. Sal.; Pork,
3s. 2d. to 4s.

COALS.-LoNnox, Pan. 16.-Ships at market, 54 ; sold
39.-Holy-well, 17s. 6d. ; North Percy Hartley, 171. 34. ;
Tanfield Moor, 16s. ; Wylam, 16s. 31. ; Walls End Gos.
forth, 17s. 9d. ; Walls End Harton, 17.. I9d. ; Walls End
Riddell, 17s. 9d.;; Eden Main, 183. ; Lambton's Primrose,
18s. ; Walls End Bell, 18s. ; Walls End Belmont, 18s. ;
Walls End Iletton, 195.; Walls End Haswell, 19s. 3d. ;
Walls End Lambton, 18.. 94.; Walls End Pensher,
17.. 64. ; Walls End Russel's Hetton, 183. 91. ; Walls
End Stewart's, 191. ; Walls End Hengh Hall, 18s. ; Walls
End South Relloe, 181.; Walls End Whitworth, 175.,
171. 3d.; Walls End Claw:ming Tees, 16s. 341. ; Walls End
19..

BARRICADES AT CHRIST CHURCH, OXFORD.—Con-
siderable excitement prevailed on Tuesday morning at
Christ Church, in consequence of the discovery that,
during the night, some parties within the walls had raised
a formidable barricade in what is called the Dean's Arch,
leading from the great Quadrangle to Peckwater. The
barricade consisted of snow and ice, to which additional
strength was given by coal bins, slop pails, coal boxes,
water-closet doors, tables chairs, &c., from various parts
of the college. It is supposed, from the size and strength
of the barricade, that some forty or fifty persons must
have been engaged in its construction, and the effective
manner in which it was put together afforded a convincing
proof of the skill which even amateurs can bring to bear in
such operations. The discovery was made about six o'clock
in the morning, and although several workmea were em-
ployed, they only. succeeded in making a small gangway
through the barricade, to enable the members of the college
to pass through to attend the morning service at the cathe-
dral, at eight o'clock. The affair has furnished, as may be
expected, abundance of amusement, and it is cited as a
proof of good generalship that, notwithstanding the
Quadrangle was surrounded by canons, the insurrectionists
were enabled to form such a barricade as would have glad-
dened the heart of any revolutionist.
FRIGHTFUL ACT OP INSANITY.—A MOO frightful
occurrence which it is feared will terminate fatally, took
place on Monday evening, at St. Bartholomew's Hospital,
under the following melancholy circumstances .—lt appears
that a man named Witham, in the employment of Messrs.
Swains and Boorde, distiller and rectifiers, of Great Bar-

tholomew.close, was taken to the above institution in a cab,
on Monday afternoon, suffering from an attack of delirium
tremens. 'laving been left alone for a little time, he took
the opportunity to break a pane of glass, and snatch-
ing up one of the pieces, commenced sawing at his throat,
in which he inflicted a serious wound, and, but for
the fortunate arrival of the surgeon and assistants, he
would soon have ceased to live, as he had inflicted a jagged
wound under the ear, by which two of the membranes
were severed; and had the glass penetrated a hair's-breadth
deeper, the jugular vein would have been reached. From
the violent state of the patient, it was with considerable
difficulty that the surgeons could bind up the wound.
Having been secured with a strait waistcoat, he was con.
veyed to the cells appointed for the reception of insane
patients, until they can be removed to a proper asylum
with safety to themselves. He still continues in a dangerous
state.

LEEDS CHAMBER Or COMMERCE. Yesterday
(Wednesday) a meeting of the members of the Leeds
Chamber of Commerce was held for the purpose of con-
sidering a proposal for an improvement in the registration
of patents. His Royal Highness Prince Albert has sug-
gested and proposed the establishment, in coanexion with
the Patent-office, of a national library of all mechanical and
scientific works, showing the inventions of all civilised
countries from the earliest times, together with carefully
prepared indexes chronologically and alphabetically ar-
ranged, and a museum of models, diagrams, &c. This pro-
posal has been well received elsewhere, and at the meeting
at Leeds on Tuesday, the members of the chamber ex-
pressed a strong opinion in favour of it, as likely to afford
the greatest facilities and encouragement to inventors. On
the motion of Mr. H. Richardson, seconded by Mr. Peter
Fairborn, an address to Prince Albert, and a memorial to
the Commissioners of Patents praying that the proposal
might be carried ont, were unaramously adopted.

Feb. 16

CASUALTIES.
Humboldt (s.), bound to New Tor
Havre, ran aground, near the pier,
at high water without any damag
some tons of coals, and was brought i
Faris, Feb. IC

ARR I VED.

c, in coming out of
Feb. 14, but got off
!, after discharging
to the anchorage.—

Februyy 11, eras. 81?4eu

ANasera—at Falmoirth, Fibrilar, 14, from Skies
Hcorrala—at Pill, Feb. lb, from Mauldin
BIAXDA—at Gravesend, Fah. 16, from Norway
Comtwari.--at Gravarend, February 16, from Manna
CIIAILIN as WOLP —gt ChleellitoWD. 1411:4•0a17 14, from St. John's
DIALKILARA—at Graveread, Feb. 16, from &Aim
Eam—at Gmeeend, February 11, from New York
Fireorr—at °mama& February 16, from Sweden
Evoarna—ut Gravesend, February 16, from Leghorn
Graeunia—at Graverend, February 16. from —.Amsterdam
Oreur—at br F Liverpool, February 16, from
. .. _ . Denmark

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lialauram—at Clvot:pool, February 16, from —aiso.
Valpar
Hooa Samoa —at Gravesend, February 16, from Cans
lasou—at Falmouth, February IS, from ................ ..... Pens
Jon Ammo—at Gravesend, Feb. 16, from Mambas
Nottaxa Lava—at Gravesend, February 16, from ..... . .... Norway
Qum oars' Boom (s.)—at Plymouth, Feb 11, from Southampton
BATELUTS-.41 Gemmed, February 16, from Dwane
Buenos—at Liverpool, February 16, from FL Michael's
Tumor—at Grawaraid, February 16, from iLutiburg