The Express.
London, England, 1851-10-24 00:00:00

bate fetch. rl at the Jule and nutaran faint in the west of fret Md. A
remu, Sable feature In ibis lair It, that cheep for breeding pallt-wett,
aid urea Are est,l., ttititiikrol to hare n .4114 at pricer hlK•tur
than welthi be it arrittet by the prite of awl Mutton nt the flub-
hot and Lmd•m mat krt.. Thi, is .to h iter,iunlei: for be the nuantity
of h.tal thrown wealth by the deaths and emigration t l there years.
I leiders of land In the west ate !meltul t, it Imd., even at the
Tt..k of diutioel,e4 prim, hereafter. Toe I ttrciiinit L,nd for-
t, Ily teeop eu by tillage I= goiew onrer) fa; y, at.d Lutes the
brwit deut.tud in the caws of stack aLuded tu.

WEST INDIA MARKETS.
(Frain De Cortorres Merevrade Intellignoevr.)
KINGSTON (JAMAICA), SEPT. 26.
GENERAL REMARKIL—Since our issue of tho 12th inst.,
the stork of dry and pickled fish, but more especially of
the former, has been increased to an extent considerably in
excess of the ordinary demand fur the articles, and prices
have consequently declined. The receipts of flour, on the
contrary, have been on a most moderate scale, and the
stock continues light and unimportant. Nevertheless, the
trade arc unwilling purchasers at the quotation ; not that
the figure is unusually high, but because they are im-
pressed with the opinion that a lower price would
sufficiently remunerate the importer. We should
remark at the same time, that our native vegetables
are very abundant and cheap, as arc also the com-
mon descriptions of fruit. With regard to the
latter, it is worthy to lie noted that a considerable
decrease has taken place in the consumption of them
by the poorer classes. The opinion entertained by numer-
ous individuals that a free indulgence in the use of man-
goes, pears, B:c., which formerly during the season formed
almost the staple article of feted of the lower classes, is likely
to be productive of choleraic results, has tended in a marked
degree to prevent their entering as largely into consumption
las had been the case before the outbreak of the late cpi-
demie. Some rather large operations have been effected in
Watson's pilot bread.
The market for soap is unsettled and unsatisfactory. The
excessive and immoderately di-proportioned shipinenta of
Steelo's manufacture, which have for some time Oat been
occurring in Jamaica, have produced a protracted depres-
sion in the value of all descriptions of the article, whilst the
absence of a sufficient distinction between the prices of
wholesale mid retail parcels has helped to depress the mar-
ket and check any speculative feeling. An offer to pur-
chase 2,000 boxes Steele's 481bs. feather, at a figure NOM-
what under 94., has been rejected. The depressisl condi-
tion of the market for this brand, and which has now fcr
several years enjoyed the exclusive preference of the trade,
has been productive of serious loss to the holders of other
and less favourite sorts, which latter can only lx' moved at
prices involving disastrous results to the shippers. The 460
boxes of Vaughan and Starely's, alluded to in our List, had
been some time in the island, and were quite unsuited to this
market. Our attention has been called to the circumstance

of the frequent and heavy deficiences which have been of
late discovered in the weight of certain &script iOnli of pork,
gent to this market—a deficiency amounting in some in-
stances to upwards of 201bs. We are aware that the sellers
of a parcel of this description, which, fortunately fur them,
bad been consigned, have had to make good the difference
between the actual weight of the contents and what it
ought to have been to the purchaser, and we mention the
circumstance in order that shippers may exerei.e some
caution in purchasing from individuals who are likely to
resort to such diNhonest practices to swell their gains.

The last accounts from the agricultural districts represent
the October " seasons" as having already set in. On the
Northside, in the parishes of St. James, Trelawny, Hano-
ver, and Westmoreland, the mins have been continuous ,
and heavy for some days past, and there is every appear-
ance of their lasting for many more days to come. The
drought was just about making itself severely felt in some
districts of Trelawny, but every fear in that regard
has, we arc glad to say, been dispelled by the timely
though somewhat premature advent of the October rains. 1
The produce market is quiet, with only a moderate trade
demand for rum and sugar. Pimento would be dealt in to
a large extent at 3d. to 30., but the quantity at present on
offer is limited, and of not much importance. There is not
Amy coffee at market. A rather tree inquiry has lately
sprung up for logwoosl, and sonar considerable parcels have
changed hands at 365. per ton. This we are inclined to
suppose is only a temporary revival, the article being re-
quired to fill up two or three vessels for London and
Liverpool.
Ftotn.—With an exceedingly moderate stock, the de-
mand has been very limited, and only the following parcels
have changed hand' since our last—say 100 barrels Phila-
delphia new wheat, 590 barrels Baltimore old wheat, and
200 barrels Petersburgh new wheat—the last two lots from
Norfolk. Va.—all at 395. per barrel.
3ILAL .—The demand continues languid. We report
sales of 200 twills Philadelphia at 155., and some smaller
parcels, at l&s. per barn .
BurrEtt.—New Irish is held for 10d., but the trade de-
cline to operate at that figure. Some trivial transactions in
American, put un in small kegs, have occurred at Slid.
There is hot any Halifax at market.
ilitLAn.—We report sales of 350 barrels Watson's l'ilot
at 181., and 50 barrels Cracker., same brand, at 225. No.
operations in other descriptions have transpired.
MAC/a:I:EL.—No. 3 are very inactive at 245.
Iltuntsts.—No. I arc being moved at Lis. per barrel.
The parcels at market are not of prime quality.
AtEwtvr.s are almost unsaleable. We quote them at
per barrel, nominally. The late receipts arc complained of
as being small and thin.
foss.—A lot of this article from Liverpool put up in
barrels branded " Belfast prime tit ss," has changed Ilan&
at 70s. There was a considerable deficiency in the weight
of each barrel, and the conk nts were of mixed qualities, in-
cluding heads. Another lot also from Liverpool, put up in
American barrels, and sold as American mess, proved nearly
as deficient in weight us the first parcel, and a correspond-
ing allowance was demanded by the purchaser. This parcel
sold at 925. per barrel. The genuine American mess,
although scarce, sells slowly at 02s. to 06s. per barrel ; the
operations include 40 barrels Baltimore, a very superior
article, at 03s. Prime is taken in small quantities at Mia. to
88s.

Bits.?tin' continues abundant, and in limited request.
Sales of the choicest brands have been effected at as. per
gallon, short price, for dark and pale.
ItlEsrvs.—ls very abundant and inactive, at Gs. Gd. per
case, in bond.

Itrw.—A very slightly improved feeling has manifested
itself towards this article during the fortnight; an 4 some
few parcels have changed hands at 3s. to 3s. 4d. per
gallon, duty paid, which is equal to Is. lid. to Is. 4d. per
gallon for exportation.
COFFEE.-32.. to Ms. per 10011 n. would be readily paid
for ordinary. The market is bare.

Plunxro would be freely purchased at 3d. There have
been some small operations at 31d. to 31d. per lb. The
stock is light.
Gohn.—American is worth 1, and Columbian doubloons
2 per cent. premium.
Posrciurr.—Since the foregoing was in type, the cargo
alluded to in our remarks as having coma up from the
Northside has been disposed of. The following are the
particulars of the sale ;-44 half Mids. codfish at 125., and
192 tierces at lls. 6(1. per 10011 is.; GO boxes and 110 half
boxes, at 15s. and 7s. rid. respectively ; 137 barrels No. 3
mackerel, at 215.; 134 barrels No. 1 herrings, at 175.; 19
barrels alewives, at 165.; 10 barrels cod oil, at 2s. 3d. per
gallon ; barrels No. 1 salmon, at 725.; and 20,000 tect
W. P. lumber, at 765.
EXCIIANGES.—On London—Colonial Bank, 90 days,
per cent. premium; ditto, 60 days, 1 per cent. premium;
ditto, 30 days, 14 per cent. premium. Jamaica Bank, 00
days, 1 per cent. premium ; ditto, GO days, 1 per cent.
premium; 30 days, 11 per cent. premium. Merchants'
Bills, 90 days, par. On New York—Merchants' Bills, 60
days, 1 per cent. premium.