The Express.
London, England, 1853-05-16 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, MONDAY EVENING, MAY 16, 1853.

MILITAR Y

forward pretty freely. In other grain so few
transactions h►ve transpired as scarcely to deserve
notice. The letters from the Baltic received to-
day show great firmness, in spite of the recent flat accounts
Iron this side, and orders have been given to land rather
than tine Rostock or such qualities should be sold under
60s. per qr. From this fact we loft r tLat supplies for a
time will fall off, a circumstance which shows pretty clearly
that the merchants abroad conceived the recent decline
totally uncalled for. At our market this morning (owing
to a large fair being held in the neighbourhood) we had a
moderate show of Vheat from the growers, and most of the
lonian cargoes being withdrawn from sale, fresh thrashed
samples were taken off quickly at an advance of Is. to 2s.
per qr., whilst at the same time choice South Country and
foreign sold readily at last week's enhancement. For old
Wolgast, two years old, 48e. per qr. could not be exceeded
For Flour there was an Improved inquiry, and fresh
households made 335. without difficulty, and intermediate
whites the same money, extra qualities of the latter being
saleable at 365. In Rye little stirring. In malting Barley
there was little passing, but in the few transactions that oc-
curred late rates were sustained, grinding, on the contrary,
with a more limited enquiry, being the turn diaper. Malt
met more attention, but can scarcely be written dearer. In
boiling Peas or Beans we have little variation to note. With
Oats we were shortly supplied, and good fresh Corn sold
more briskly than of late, but other qualities were in little
favour, although offered at former rates. The arrivals this
week are:—Wheat, coastwise, 416; foreign, 6,492; Rye,
coutwise, M; Barley, coastwise, 85; foreign, 600; Oats,
coastwise, 1,142; foreign, 97; Peas, foreign, 22; Flour,
coastwise, 610 sacks.

REMOVAL OF TROOPS.—Her Majesty's steam fri-
gate Stromboli arrived a Southampton on Saturday with
300 troops, 100 women, a number of children, and a large
quentiey of baggage. lhese troops were • portion of the
&Rh ltegimeut, which for the last three months have
formed part of the military depUt at Newport, in the Isle
of Wight. The troops left Newport at race o'clock on
Saturday morning, and started from Southampton by train
for Bristol, where they are to be stationed, eta Basingstoke
and Reading, the same afternoon. The main body of this
regiment has been sent to the Mauritius. Those who were
left behind were the married soldiers. Hence the number
of women and children which secompanied this detachment.
The raison of their removal after so short a stay at New-
port is owing to the number of full regiments required at
the great encampment near London.
The 19th Regiment of Foot moves from Potts-
mouth to-morrow to Hasler, sending three companies to
Weymouth, and the 88th Regiment moves on the same day
from Hulse to the barracks 'seated by the 19th. This
change of quarters takes place owing to some quarrels that
have occurred here between the 19th and 38th Regiments.
The depUt of the 65th Regiment, from Fort Monckton
(Gosport), will take up their quarters at Colewort barracks,
in this garrison, to-morrow, detaching one company to
Tienor.
The colonelcy of the 76th Regiment has become
vacant by the death of Lieut.-General Sir Robert Ar-
buthnot.

(FROM FRIDAY! GAZETTE.)
THE MILITIA. _

The following oomtnissioWl:avTi iseer; signed :
bir Colman gasbleigh, Bart.. to be lieutenant-colonel commandant,
Tin, rends:yes, resigned, in the Royal Cornwall and Devon Miners
Militia.

NORWICH, May 14.—At ear market this day there was
a full attendance of both farmers and merchants; the
quantity of Wheat on offer was larger, and the condition
better, than has been seen since last harvest; prices were
the turn in favour of the buyer ; we quote Is. per qr. less.
Flour was in small request, and prices much the same as
last market day. Barley trade small ; grinding dracrio-
dons were a ready sale, at late rates. Beans and Peas offer
small; demand small; in price no change. Oats were a
fair supply, and no change in value. Wheat, white, 465. to
52. per qr. ; red, 40s. to 445. ; Barley, grinding, 281. to
301. ; Beans, 36e. to 385.; Peas, 345. to 36a ; Oats, 235.
to 261. Fine household Flour, 31s. 6d. per sack of
2801b5., purchasers finding sacks and claiming one months'
credit; retail, Is. Bd. per steno.

lisllem Charles Stewart Herding?, to be major In the Kent MI&
Ms=et Artillery.
Zilis. rat., to le ensign In the Fast Kent Iteginkfut of
Min &

—Owen genfeel
elids. W.1.l gent., to be ensign in the West Kent Reel-
met ey

taCapri Georitto.ge Robert Stevenson, to be major, vice Cator, pro-
=t
Ridden Rorie, gent., to be lieutenant Mae 3rd Regiment
of Ike Duke of Lasseater's Own Militia.

Joan Henry t., to he lieutenant in the 4th, or the Duke
of tarter'.t Intently Regiment of Royal Lancaohlre
Militia. _ _ _

Wllliem Platt, lag, to be Ikutenant In the let Regiment of Royal
Berm Ittlltla.
Charles neused artrlin. Eag, to be lieutenant fa the bid Rent.
meat I I 11•1•1 maney
rllniambialloardatituted for that which appeared la the Giacte
of the ll* tot 3]
Oanlielimm.= to be ensign and lealind4llllBoll ill the
imrgla disi, gent, to be Ilmelemst Wire Hamgahlre Regiment
Walla Mae Jam pot. le be emend lientaimat in the Royal
Illis Oiled tame Niiinfiveatlmbke Militia.
ago& Itreromfamlhmt. be be major, Mee Limas, retired, ti the
2ml argiment_et Is* Taimuory Casati7.
Lientemit Persi Beindid, to be captain, site Knox, promoted,
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PETZIIIOROVOII, May 14.—There was a fair quantity of
Wheat offering bees to-day ; ties fresh-thrashed samples
made last week's prices ; aII below that description hard to
sell, even at a decline of Is. per qr. Barley and Oats each
rather lower. Beans made fully last week's prices.
RIADINO, May 14.—A abort supply of Wheat; more,
however, than the demand. First-rate samples found a
slow trade, at scarcely the prices of last week. Other qua-
lities unsaleable, except at reduced prices. With the
exemption of good Oats, other corn wintered.
WISBECII, May 14.—The supply of Wheat is unusually
short to-day ;of Oats fair ;of Beans scarcely any offering.
'Wheat of good fresh millers' quality readily made Is. to 2a.
per qr. over lest week's prices, and all other sorts fully Is.
per qr. Oats as last week in price; and Beans Is. per qr.
dearer.
W011C1.131711, May 14.—Then was an increased supply of
English Wheat to-day at market ; but it sold freely at about
previous rates. Barley a slow sale, and the liner descrip-
tions were offering at sense reduction. Oats, fn. per qr.
dearer. Beans scarce, and Is. per qr. higher.
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Pieisehit Ikemmeoll labert, req., Wee:opiate the 2nd Dragexa,
to bouplads, resigned, is ditto.
Comet Mlles soft lobe &utmost. vice Dooley, reigned, to

Came Daniel Deeeett, to be Wittman; vice Bartlett, promoted, to
ditto.
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iTilisa hood, put., to be comet, vies Dayrell, deceased, in ditto.

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Toni, May 14.—We had a moderate snpnly of Wheat,
ifor which the full prices of last week were paid. Barley
nominal. In other articles no alteration. Wheat, white,
51s. to 63e. per imperial qr.; red, 475. to 495. Barley,
malting, 30s. to 324. ; grinding, 26e. to 28s. Malt, 58s.
to 60s. Oats, N. to 10d. per stone of 14Ibs. Flour, 355. to
374 per sack of 2801 be.
WATERTORD, May 14.—Our imports this week exhibit a
farther heavy arrival of Wheat, which has:tended to increase
the dullness of our market for this article ; but upon the
whole a fair quantity was disposed of, and prices have been
pretty well sustained, except for parcels out of condition,
which can only be sold at a considerable reduction from our
quotations. Of farmers Wheat or Barley we have not seen
a single sample. Supplies of Oats begin to diminish, and
their value in consequence is well maintained, notwithstand-
ing the decline in the English markets. Maize: The sales
of this article have been to a fair extent, without any quotable
variation in prices. Flour dull and rather lower. Imnorts
this week : —Wheat, 7,030 qrs. ; Indian Corn, 500; Oat-
meal, 214 cwt.; Flour, 40 sucks. Exports this week:
Wheat, 40 bets. ; Oats, 8,732; Flour, 518 sacks; Oatmeal,
25 cwt.

COTTON.—LtYltiroot, Mar 14, 1853.—The market
dosed very firmly, without change in prices. The sales
amount to 7,000 bales-500 for export, and 600 on aoecula-
don. The sales comprise 280 Pernams and Maranhams, 6
to if ; 140 Bahia, 6 to 6,1; 600 Egyptian 6t091 ; 600
Surat, 31 to 4f.
Maxcftnartn, MAT 14.—The market has not been very
active, this being the eve of the great holiday., of the year
for the manufacturing operatives, when many of the com-
mercial people have left town to spend a few days in relaxa-
tion at the watering places. There were buyers on the Ex-
change, however, willing to do business at last quotations,
and a fair amount of orders were offering, where producers
were willing to contract. In some cases spinners and
manufacturers were indisposed to take orders for specified
times of delivery, tearing that the operatives may 'size the
present as an opportunity to enfcrce higher wages, but there
does not appear to be very well grounded apprehensions of
this course being adopted. In some cues spinners have
obtained id. advance on last week's rates (or yarn ; and
for some descriptions of printing cloths and 'hidings,
manufacturers are obtaining a slight advance.

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KIRKCALDY, May 14.—At our country markets this
week our farmers offered very little grain of any kind. A
partial inquiry for Wheat and fine Oats had the effect of
making them ask more money for both, which checked
business ; however, a few samples changed hands at rates
slightly to favour of scllen. Here, to-day, we bad a good
supply of Wheat, moderate of Oats, and small of Barley.
Sales quicker than they have been for many weeks, and •
little advance paid on each.

WOOLLEN CLOTH.—Lases, MAY 14.—The markets
in both the cloth halls have been rather fiat and quiet to-
day. Double mill'd cloths, beavers, and ether heavy goods
in dark coloured minter's have been principally in demand.
Although the stock of cloth is rather on the increase prices
keep firm. The mills in the surrounding clothing district
are not quite so busy as they were ; evidently the manufac-
turers are carrying on their operations with considerable
caution, as there i► a growing opinion that the upwards
tendency of prices, which has prevailed so lone, must have
a check, and hence nearly all well-informed tradesmen en-
deavour to prevent any accumulationof stock. The London
wool sales commence an the.l9th inst. There are upwards
of 31,000 bales of colonial, and better than 4,000 East India
and Cape wools already advertised for sale. Probably there
may be a further increase in this quantity before the sales
commence. This is considerably more than wu generally
anticipated would be offered. The question—" How will
the sales go?" is occupying considerable attention. With-
out venturing to hazard an opinion, we may say that well-
infumed_persons think that last sales' prices may be main-
' taiaed. There are others who believe they may bee shade
lower. Ws hope, for the general, as well as the settled in-
terests of the trade of this large manufacturing district that
higher prices will not have the sway. The demand for the
spring trade has now been nearly supplied, and conse-
qr.ently, there are very few buyers visiting this market,
which causes the trade in the warehouses connected with
the home business to be very dull and quiet. There is a
brisk trade doing by some of the shipping houses in heavy
goods.

POULTRY, itc.-NswoArz AND IMADMIZALL, MAY
14.-Geese, 4e. to 71.0 d. ; turkeys, 45.0 d. to Bs. each ; ducks,
25. 3d. to 31.34. ; tame rabbits, le. 4d. to 15. 10d. ; wild ditto,
Bd. to Is. 2d. ; pigeons, 7d. to 9d. each; routing pigs, 41.
6(1. to 75. Od. each ; Surrey fowls, 6s. to '.9s. 6d. ; ditto
chickens, 6e. to 7s. Od. ; barn-door fowls, 3s. Od. to 6s. per
couple ; pheasants, Os. to Oa.; partridges, Os. Od. to Os. 04. ;
hares, 2.. Od. to 2s. 9d. ; leverets, Os. to Os. Od.; woodcocks,
2s. 64. to 35.6 d. ; grouse, Os. to Os.; snipes, 9d.to Is. 6d. ; teal,
61. to ad. ; wild ducks, Is. 3d. to 21. Od.; widgeons, 9d. to
Is. Od. ; and plovers, 64. to le. each. English eggs, 7..94. to
81. 3d.; French ditto,6e. 31. to 75. Od. per 120; Fresh but-
ter, h. to 14.2 d. per lb.

FISH.-73tratzo5oezz, Met 14.-Salmon, Is. 6d. to 2s.
per lb.; turbots, 6e. Od. to 125.; brills, Os. Od. to Os. ; cod fish,
2s. 6d. to 7s. Od. each ; soles, Bd. to 2s. 2d. per pair ; Eels,
6d. to ls. per lb. ; lobsters, Bd. to 25.; crabs, 6d. to 2s. Od.
each; whiting., 3s. Od. to 61. per doz. ; haddocks, 4d. to Is.
Od.; dorys, 2s. 6d.to 10s. ; mullets, Is. to Ss. each ; common
oysters, Gs. toll.. ; natives, 365.t0 42s.per bushel; mackerel,
00s. to 60.. per 100 ; smelts, 6d. to ls. 6.1. per doz. ; skate,
6.1. to Od. per lb. ; shrimps, Is. 6d. to 2.. 3d. per gallon ;
bloaters, Is. Id. to 2.. 3d. per dozes ; fresh herrings, 3s. to
3s. 91. per 100 ; plaice, 4s. to 6s. per 100 ; carp, la. to.
2s. each; tench, is. to 2s. per brace; guruets, 6d. to Is
each ; halibut, Bd. per lb. ; salt Bsh,2d. to 6d. per lb.

HARDWARE.—Biaxtxonjx, MAY 14.—The trade
of this town remains in as nearly as possible a condition as
it was stated to be in our last week's report; the manufac-
turers in all the principal trades are full of orders, and as
regards the home trade, the demand for our geode has
increased to some extent daring tke last fortnight, the
country shopkeepers having, during the last few months,
I got rid of a considerable amount of old stock. The more
settled aspect of the metal market has also exercised a
favourable influence to some extent, inasmuch as it bas
enabled the manutacturen again to declare their prices.
There are stall very large foreign orders in the town, and
MOH than an average number of buyers have been here
already this spring, both from North and South Americo.
The manufactories are all in full work, and in a great
number the men have the privilege of making extra time,
if they choose to do so. In several branches wages have
advanced, and are in fact higher than they have been for a
great number of years ; more men, too, are wanted than
can be obtained. As regards the Iron trade of the district,
there has nbt been any change as regard' prices ; but there
are !sports that there has been a great deal of underselling,
and the speculative purchases which took place at the close
of last year have contributed mainly to bring about that
unpleasantly unsettled condition of the trade at this me-
meat, canting mach anxiety and apprehension amongst all
interested. The. last .advice' from America are, however,
more favourable, so that hopes may fairly be entertained
that the gloom will blow over in the course of another
math or six weeks.

BOMBAY MARKETS.
FRO![ THE 29TH RAUCH TO THI 13TH APRIL, 18.53,
INCLUSIVE.

The money market fo;:tlia—la-etfortnight has remained in
the same easy state as at the date of our last &deices, the
various government stocks remain unaltered, but there is
au advance in the price of Bank shares generally, especially
in Oriental Bank Corporation shares which are quoted at
88 to 90 per cent. premium, icfluenced no doubt by the
high price now obtained in England. There has been a
run on the Bank of Bombay in consequence of a forgery of
their notes having been discovered ; it has, however, sub•
sided, a little extra trouble to the shroffs being the only in-
convenience experienced.
Gany SEIRTINOII.—The lighter descriptions of these
goods are still in good inquiry, and continue saleable at the
rates formerly reported. But few imports have been made
during the fortnight, and it is likely that the present prices
will be maintained until the close of the season, unless large
sales ate forced. _

Garr Loxo CLOTH.—But little demand at present
exists, as it is now too late to nicks purchases for the
Gulf, whither those goods are largely sent. The business
which hu been done, however, is at little under the rates
formerly quoted.
GREY T. CLOTH.—The coarser descriptions of these are
dull, and have declined in value, the finer qualities, how-
ever, are inquired for at Rupees 3 6 ans. at Rs. 4.
GREY DOMESTICS continued in request until the arrival
of considerable quantities lately, and the season has new
so tar advanced as to render it unlikely that the market
will improve for some time, up to the preeert time no actual
decline has taken place.
GREY MADATOLLAMS.—A good demand exists for the
heavier qualities ; other descriptions are not so much sought
after.

CORN.—Cs.wastinos, May 14.—Oar anarket wu very
dull for everything, aad Wheat wu Is. dearer. Wheat, red,
38s. to 41$. ; white, 445. to 48a. Barley, 265. to 28a. Beans,
335. to 36.. Peas, 32.. to 345. Oats, 15s. to 245.

Ca_vmantrav, May 14.—We bad a very dull sale, and
prices about the same. Brown Wheat, 48s. ; new, 38s.
to 445. ; white, 40s. to 48s. Barley, 335. Bd. Oats, 20s.
Beans, 325. Peas, 361.
CARLISLE, May 14.—Their was a Hnrited ropey of grain
at oar market to-day, and the demand being good, farmers
were able to obtain fully last week's prices, and in a few
instances a trifle more was obtained for Barley and Oats,
but not sufficient to justify our altering the quotations.
CoLcatavaa, May 14.—A good supply of Wheat, and
short of Barley, Peas, and Beans. Wheat and ➢arley dull
at prices barely equal to last week. ➢uaus Is. to 21. dearer.

°HET Jaecowrrs an without change, and prices are
firmly maintained.
Glum Twitts are without change.
Btracnr.n SIIIRTINOB still continue saleable at the pre-
vious rates, the finer descriptions are not in so much request
as the ether.

BLEACHED JACCONIITS are Still in demand, the lower
descriptions most so, the other not so much.
BLEACHED MULLS of the ordinary make continue sale-
able at the former rate, the finer qualities are neglected ;
such sal., as are effected being at a reduction of 2to 3 annu
per piece.
LAPPETS are saleable at former rates.
FIGURED SHIRTING continues to be inquired for at the
former value. _

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GLOUCESTER, May 14.—There was a moderate show of
English Wheat at our market this day, which met a fair de-
mand at fully late rates. Best samples of foreign more in-
quired for, and the sales effected were at quite as much
money ; inferior kinds neglected. Prime parcels of malting
Barley support former prices; grinding without alteration.
Beans and Peas firm. There was a fair consumptive de-
mand for Oats, at rather more money. Weather more
auspicious to-day. Imports during the week: Wheat,
1,550 qrs. ; Barley, 1,996; Oats, 1,870; 805n5,270.
Glint:WORD, May 14.—There was only a moderate supply
of Wheat, but more than enough for the demand, which
was chiefly confined to the hest qualities. Prices much the
same. Wheat, 325. to his. 6d. • old, 60s. to 68e. Barley,
26.5. to 33e. Oats, 18s. to 235. Ecans, 315. to 395.
HERTFORD, May 14.—The market was again well sup-
plied with Wheat; trade extremely dull at Is. per load less
money. Barley sold at last week'. prices. Oats ruled dull.
Peas and Beans made rather mve money. Wheat, 23e.
to 365. per load. Bailey, 245. to 335. per qr. Oats, 15..
to 245. Peas, 21s. to 241. per load. Beans, 221. to 275.
Tares, 245. to 265. Rye, 19s. to 21s.
MENCIIESTER, MAT 14.—A much firmer feeling
ha. prevailed in the trade during the week, a fair con-
sumptive demand having been experienced for approved
marks of fresh-made flour at fully previous prices, whilst
other sorts have Iren taken more freely at late rates. Oats,
oatmeal, and beans were likewise in better request, and
commanded more money. With a continuance of adverse
winds during the greater part of the present week the
arrivals at Liverpool arc again far from extensive, the chief
supplies consisting of about 12,900 quarters of wheat and
13,300 barrels of flour tram the Uni:ed States. At our
market this morning wheat ruled firm at the currency of
this day se'nnight. Fresh flour was generally keld for
rather higher prices, and other kinds were steady at late
rates. Oats advanced Id. per 4611 m., oatmeal 6d. per load,
and beans Is. per quarter.
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TURKEY RID CAMBRIC, AND TWILLS are mueh ne-
glected, and without improvement in value.
TURKEY RED MULLS are seldom inquired fur, and have
receded in value 4 to 6 amass per piece.
COTTON YARN.—Since last report a fair amount of busi-
ness has been dons. Mule, 20's to 40's, continues in fair
inquiry at former nice ; 50's and upwards are dull and
slightly declined in value. Water is in good request and
has advanced Ito 4 annu. Turkey red continues to be in-
quired for at former rates. Orange is not in such good in-
quiry, and for green the demand is limited.
BALL THREAD is saleable in small quantities.
COTPIR continues without much change.
IRON.—English bar and square nailroad have declined
about 2 is., but no sales at the reduced rate have been re-
ported. Round nailtod is scarce in the market, and wanted.
Sheet and hoop have declined Ito 2 rs. Swedish bar iron
sells at 50 to 62 rs., and faggots at their former rates.
SPELTER is saleable, at Rs. 12 to 121.
LEAD.—Pig sells at 101 to 10,1; white sheet lead has de-
clined about 4 annas.
Quicgen.van is dull, at Rs. 55.

docliimir.AL is heavy in stock, and dull of sale.
BAI-1-no:v.—The demand is limited; the price is Rs. 101
to 121, according to quality.
Mb LEAD is saleable, at as advance of S to 12 anus.
WHITE LEAD is in good inquiry.
PEPPER.—Bhuteol sells at it.. G 6 to 67, and Malabar is
scarce at G 2 and 63.

COFFER.—Mocha sells at Rs. 6to 91 The new crop is
expected injune.
CANVAS is dull of sale, at Rs. 11 to 14 ; a sale of 20 bolts
is reported lately. Nos. Ito 4, at Re. 14.
CORDAGE has advanced Rs. 1, and is difficult to be got.
Twine is not to be got in the market at 8 anuses hank.
Linseed oil in request. Turpentine in demand, as also
white paint. Empty bottles in request, especially quarts.
BE►R.-100 hhda. Hodgeon's are reported sold at 60 re.,
and 40 hhda. Goebee's at 48 re.

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NEWCASTLI-L'I'UN-TTNE, May I4.—The trade during
the present week has assumed more steadineu, and the
great bulk of the Continental arrivals, contrary to the ex-
pectation of our millers, having been withdrawn from sale,
the price of Wheat has improved Is. per qr., fine NVol-
gast red tiring taken with freedom at 48a., and prepared
Danish at 445. ad. to 455. per qr., weighing 631 be. Flour
also has found rather more inquiry, and where 31s. to 325.
has been taken for warehoused parcels, buyers have coma

COTTON.-81nee the arrival of last mail no reports of the
purchase of cotton have reached as, the present nominal