The Express.
London, England, 1847-06-26 00:00:00

No. 257.) LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 26,1817. [3d.

ruled, for Treasury-bills, from 1 to 14 per cent.
premium ; private bills, at six months, from 3 to 4
per cent. discount, and at three months from 3 to 4
per cent. discount. For local paper the rate of
discount was from 10 to 12 per cent. Sovereigns
had risen to 4; to 5 per cent, premium, and British
silver to 2i to 3 per cent. premium. Freights for
sugar, 31. 10s. to Loodoo. From Bourbon we learn
that the Belle Poule frigate had returned to St. Denis,
on the lith April, having carefully explored the coast
of Madagascar, and visited Mayotte, Nowa 134, end
the Sechelles, with the view of gaining tidings of the
missing corvette Berceau, but without booties& Tho
French frigate Cleopettre had arrived out.

DEATH OF ADMIRAL THE ZION. SIR ROBERT STOP-
roan, o.C.B.—Tnis officer expired yesterday forenoon, at
Richmond, at the advanced ago of eighty, and after a Kosice
in the royal nary of a period clue upon reventy years.
Latterly the gallant officer has been best known so governor
of Greenwich hospital. Sir It Stopford was a member of
the noble house of Conrtown, and was born in 1768, being
the son of the second Earl of Conrtown. In Rodney'a
action of the 12th of April, 1782, he wu midshipman of the
Prince George. In Howe'a action be was captain of the
Aguilon, and in Coniwallis's retreat he commanled the
Phaeton. At the battle of St. Domiogo, where he was wounded,
and at Copenhagen ho wu captain of the Spencer (74).
In 1809, he was rear.adrniral in command of a squadron
which destroyed three Froach frigates under the batteries of

innansading t t. fn-abon equaroi during the attack upon
the French fleet in Aix mita He also commanded a
squadron at the Cape, in theficorpion (74), and subsequently
the naval forces at the capture of Java. In 1839-1810, as
commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean, be superintended
the operations on tho coast of Syria, and the memorable
bombardment of St. Jean d'Acre. It will be recollected that
Sir Charles Napier acted as second in command on the occa-
sion, and that t,be victory was followed by a misunderstand-
ing between the two officers. It is satisfactory, however,
now to add, that • short time since the matter was fully
adjusted between them. Si, Charles Napier, it is well to re-
mark, some weeks siooe, in a letter to one of the m.ming
papers, said that it was Sr Robert Stopford and
not himself that was entitled to the full credit of being the
captor of Acre. On the lot of May, 1841, Sir Robert was
appointed to the governorship of Greenwich Hospital, an
dace now, of course, vacant. The deceased married. in
1809, Miss Fanshaw, by whom he had issue several children;
two of his sone are in the navy, and his second daughter is
the relict of Lord H. Russell, who died in 1842.

SIR GEO.Lonx.—At a meeting of the master,
wardens, and C3l/1t of assistants of the Company of Merchant
Tailors, held at thcir hall on Thursday, it was unanimously
resolved, " That Major.general Sir George Pollock, Knight,
G.C.8., be elected an honorary member of this company, in
testimony of the high sense it entertains of his unceasing
gallantr,r, and the intrepidity, skill, and perseverance he
displayed on many occasions when he was In the command
of the armies on the west of the Indus, and especially in
forcing the Kylxr Pau, which led to such grand and happy
results."

GRAND ENTERTAINMENT OF TIM COMPANY OP
SADDLERS, B. B. WILLLAHS, P,SGI , MASTER, AT THEIR
HALL, IN CHEAPRIDE, TO MAJOR•OENERAL SIR H.
SMITH, BART.—On Thursday the RIOTS company gave an
elegant dinner to the cannot hero of Aliwal. The Master
was supported by the Right Hon. Lord Bosamore, Sir Wm.
'Verner, Bart., Captains Baleen and Morris, R.N., Colonel
Elrington, Scots Fusilier Guards, Captains Ponsonby,
Williams, and Smith, David Salomons, Esq., and the aides-
de.camp of Sir Harry Smith. The usual loyal toasts having
been given, the Master proposed the health of their distin-
guished guest Sir Harry Smith, and alluded to his eminent
career, and more particularly to his recent brilliant achieve.
meats on the banks of the Sutlej. The health of the gallant
officer was drunk with the highest enthusiasm. Sir Harry
Smith returned thanks, and expressed in a very feeling
manner his gratification at receiving, on hisreturn to his na-
tive country, after so long an absence, such a cordial wel-
come everywhere, and especially from the citizens of London.
He trusted that the rights of the City of London would be
held inviolate, and that while the Company of Saddlers ad-
hered to their ancient and beautiful motto, of" Our trust is
in Ood," and upheld, as they always had done, their inte-
grity end high position, they would, as in the words of
one of the waits of tbe:r most excellent master, "continue and
flourish for ever." Sir Harry Smith then proposed the
health of his friend, B. B. Williams, Esq., the master, in a
highly complimentary speech, which was received with ac-
clamation, and the party broke up at a late hour, highly
delighted with the gallant officer, and the renowned haps.
tality of the master, wardens, and court of the Saddlers'
Company.
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Tun GREAT BRITAIN.—We watch with no little
interest the operations ECM going on for the emancipation
of the Great Britain, in regard to which the public anxiety
is still so strongly manifested. Since our last notice, we
learn that eight of the huge boxes have been got in place,
with their pairs of spars to each, while 12 others are nearly
finished. On the strand these contrivances appear larger
than • moderateeired house; while in place, above the
gunwale of the great leviathan, they look small, if
not insignificant. Having found our notices respecting this
ship copied into most of the journals, not merely of Ireland,
but also of the metropolis, and knowing the additional in-
terest that must be excited as the limo approaches for re-
moving, or making the effort to remove her, we have mule
arrangements with our correspondent for a weekly cora-
-1 munication, and believe the iaformetion we may yet
have it in our power to give will be as correct as that we
' have already brought before the notice of our readers.
While upon this subject, we may say that the consequences
of the experiments and their success, whether RS respects
the faggots put together with so-much difficulty, and in the
face of gales and seas of no ordinary character, on the plan
recommended by that eminent engineer, Mr. Brunel, or the
green trees substituted by Captain Claxton, when (as shown
by the report which appeared in the papers, in March
last) it was impossible to continue fagoting, do not
at once meet the eye. If it was found not in-
compatible with heavy sees and gales, in the middle of a
severe winter, to build so formidable a barrier against
the surf of the ocean to the largest ship in the world,
how comparatively easy would it be to protect stnallfr
easels similarly stranded, which are left with their valuable
cargoes entire, after the float falling tide, in a state worth
protecting, until the time should arrive for a prudent re-
I moral ? Scarcely any situation on any part of the coast of
England, Ireland, or Scotland, or probably any of the conti-
nent, exists, that woods are not within reach, if not
close at hand, and those of Tollymore were fully seven miles
from the Great Britain. Thus many valuable cargoes may
be saved by the important discovery reenlfing from the inge-
nuity of Mr. Brunel and his able easistantant, Capt. Claxton.
To the latter, we believe, belongs the merit of the networkof
spars of green timber, which, on visiting the ship, we were in-
fumed by the chief officer, saved her, through their binding
and yielding nature, when the strongest framework of
seasoned timberwoed would, in all likelihood, have been
broken to arisen, as was actually the cue with the first
breakwater which was attached in the November gale.
It is impossible, we therefore say, to undervalue the merit
lithe discovery—for it is one—or to say what advantages
Is the shipping and mercantile interests, and the under-
writers, may not yet be derived from its success. The plan
le simple, and we hope pains will be taken by the proper au-
thorities to have it generally made known.—Newry Com-
mercial Telegraph.

RAILWAYS.—The market has displayed more
activity this morning, than for months past, with a
considerable improvement in the shares of almost
every line. The purchases have been extensive, and
there are now few sellers in the market except at
higher prices. The steadiness hitherto of Consols
gives much firmness to the share market.

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SALES EFFECTED DP TO TWO TIM DAY IN LONDON.
(Yesterday's pr
lime will be Mind In bet pe
ogs).
Amb., Nott., Bra., kIL J., 1 Man. and Leeds, 12
BP.& Oxford Jo , 171 1 Do. Qnsrters, 151
Ins., Wok., & thither, 141 1 Do. Thirds, Rm., PSI
Boston, Siam., k glr., 3 Midland, 128 8
Brldol & Exeter, 72 Do. New, 42 3
Buckinghamshire, 1 el Do. New, 10 91
GDo itedoidsii, 301 we. and Berw 1 ick, MI 9
. Daiwa, 21 1 Ne
Do. New, 71
E. Orinkin, 201 1 Norlialk. 124
Da. Yak Emansion, 7 81 D. Extension, 101
F- Llnednake, 71 N. British, 321 3
Mx the. Halms, 221 Da Quarters, 4
Do. Qrs. 17 Do. FAtension,
CIL I
Nerthikk 21 i Northern S Eastern, SS
01. N. of Elisland, 234 i North Stalfrdeltire, 101 1
Do. Nww. SP North Western, 21
Do. NM 191 Oxr, Won.. k War* 144
Great Weems Qrs., 171 Freshen k Wyre, 371
Ds Now Des Herm (A), 13 1
Leaden nieg/inekwa, 71 Read., GLIM., & Reigate, 51 1
Loa, lkighten, kfi.Oseig, 551 1 South Demo, 291
Des Om& Eighths, 14 South Stufford.hire, 1 4
Do. PraL Corr. 5 per Ct., 541 S. E. re DMer, 371 1
Lem k 14-Western, 183 I South Writes, 71 GI
Do. Chmiters, L. ik 11., 11l 5 west
est Minns Union. 1 1 lii
Do. QM.Thir, 131 Wi swino, and S. W.. 21 i P
a. g.ik lat
a. n
_Wilts...Sam_ ~ k
_Vr_spn., 11
Do. TrZ. M. Ss B. (8)011
Landon k S. W., M 41
Do. New Cons. Eighths, 49
Do. New, 31
Do. New, 24f
Do. Tenths C.., stl 71
_lit atdriti y 5, 2 41?
.L., Buxton, Li =Bock, 1 d

110. AIM', 1/ on
Do. Pr. f 1211 _
York and 7i .11idland, 861 7
.

Ito. Prot, 161 15 _
Do. E. kW. IL Ex., 231 3
Boolopte and Maio., 16i 16
Lounun la Sambre,
Luzombourit, 18
Northern of Vranoo,lllll
Sambre and Memo, ..

LIVERPOOL 8
Prices advanced considerat
other places were numerous
business was done after the c
nese done was strictly legitim.
Chewer and Birken. Halm, 191
F. Counties, M
0. Wewern Fifths, 24
Loa and N. W, 186
Do. Qra., 161
Do. New QM, k
Do. Meths, 151
& Leeds ILea, (IstelLILS.) I
Do. (late WILU.), 1-16
Man., Sheffield, & Lioooln., 891
Do. Qrs., No.
Do. Lt. 0. and fibef., 11
Midland, 1261 7
Do. (401. oh.), 61
bo. ph. New), 3)
Newcastle and Iler. New, f 1 p

MANCHBNIBB.
Amber., Not., Baotou., & 16. 3.,
2S.Gd.d
Birk., Lon., & Mesh. J., 2 d
Blackburn, (11th., & N. W. Pref.,
1 15-16 p
P.. Counties (York Ex.) 111-.16
fleet, Preston, & W. 1..,
1 11-16 I d
Leeds & Mir* Pref., d
London & N. W. New. 11 #
Lon, Ma., and Bina. Qv., B.,di
London & 8. Western, 66

ALE . Jo 22 23.
ly. Orders from London and
; sellers few. Considerable

see
sof the market The boa-
t..
Preston and Wyre Halms, 4
8. B.f.:Dover New, No. 2, 164 d
Do. du, No. 4, j d
York and Newcastle, 36
Do. Pref.. 4
York and N. bildland„ 661
Do. Rates*, 431 3
Ballast & Ballymena, 104
Hirzel., Dud., & Oxford is.. 7
llodderillekl C. and 8., I 1
Do. Ex-,
Leeds & TVs* PreL, 6 per et.
N. 36 • oB?f.je
nlahlm, 21
Lir., Crosby, and Southport, 14
Dutch Rhenish, 3 d

AY
Lot. and N. Weaern, ISO
Lnn. and S. Western, new, 4 p
Midland, new, Si
Bir., Wok., and Stour Val, rp
Caledonian, SI d
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SALM, Joss 23.
Was. t Leeds (Ju. storm, Isle
Pat). 1 P
Dw Pifths(latoW.lLl74, 146 p
Mos., gest, It Lim Qrs., No.l, 2i
De. 11~1
Watbitee6l 4
11616 I p
N. U. (A), 2, 2
09
N. 111•1 1 7-16
011 bra .1144,. I d
B. Z. at Dem, No. 4, 746 d
S. Yak., Dar., ke.,i

MLR, BOX, Mat., anti
16a. Gd.

AALES, Into IS.
Shrews. /t Btrm. (A), I d
Do. I. 94. d
Union, Sit 3d. d
/dan. and Southampton, 9s. Cd.

-kilot;th., he. hd.
Newels. k Berwl,h, 2sk
Do. New, U. St.
North Brithh,

F.S, June
N. Bridge Thirds, 21. 13e.
Do. (Ire, 14
West aiding Vidor, It. Re. 44
York and New. New 161
lb. Preference, I 11:41. le. Id.
Do. E. sad W. B. ten., 9lf

PRODUCE.—ANTWERP, JUNE 24.—Coffee is in
regular demand, and prices are well supported. Besides the
sale of a cargo Brazil, per Washington, from Rio de Janeiro,
of 2,000 b.. we have to mention the following transactions :
500 b. Brazil, at 22c. to 221 e. ; 600 b. St. Domingo, at
23c.; and 400 b. Java, at 2.51 e. to 2.51 c. On account of
the decreasiog stock of Java, this description is held with I
more firmness. 350 bags Batavia, at 231c.—Cotton: The
stock exhibits a material decrease; it amounts to 6,6,50 bales
of all kinds, against 22,200 bales in 1848. About 6.30 bales
Georgia good middling to middling fair sold at 381 c. to 391 c. ;
50 bales Domingo, and 65 bales Surate, also found buyers.—
Rice : In consequence of the flatness in the grata market, this
article has further declined, and transactions aro only made for
the supply of immediate wants. We quote Carga, 1118. to 126 ;
Carolina, 15,,4. to 1618. 1,400 bags Java were taken at
13114—Sugar is in better demand. Our market is scantily
supplied; about 1,200 boxes ordinary to fine yellow Haven-
nab were disposed of at 1516. to 1718. We have not heard
of any other tranuctions.—Hides kayo been in animated de-
mand, and the sales of importance, comprising about 22,000
dry River Plate, at 254 c. to 44c. ; 1,000 salted, at 181 c. to
19c.; 400 Yelp intim, at 24c. There is no change in prime.
Some of the holders show great anxiety to realise.— Whale
Oil very fiat. 400 hectolitres were done at 2704—Tobacco
rather easier. A cargo of Kentucky, of about 270 hhds.,
sold at lie., besides 140 boles Paraguay, of which the price
has net transpired.

HAMBURG: Juxit 22.—Coffee: The market is quieter ;
and we have only to mention the sales of 1,900 bags Brazil,
real ordinary, at 31s. to 30. ; good ordinary, 3 9-18 s to It ;
800 begs Domingo, at 30. to 31s. ; and 1,000 begs La Gusyra,
at 4s. to 41s.—Sugar: Prices are rather higher, but transac-
tions have been unimportant. 400 boxes yellow Havannah
sold at 81s. to 61s. ; and some parcels of Bahia at 51s. to
51s. Refined are very flat. A cargo, consisting of 800
chests, has just arrived from Bahia, and another, of about
1,100 boxes, from Havannah.—Cotton : The market is
quieter. Sellers do not feel inclined to give way in prices.
180 bales Georgia fetched 0;1., and 150 bales New Orleans,
7s.—Tobacco : 1,000 won, Cuba sold at 71s. to 91s. ; and
200 serous Domingo, at 40. to U.—Hides continue ne-
glected.

TALLOW.—In good demand.—Petersburg Y.C.
on the spot, 50s: 3d. ; October to December new, 475, 9d.

MINERALS.—LEAD ORE.s.—Sold at Truro, on the
18th Jane.
Mims. Tone. Price. Parehasers.
Ceillell
ditto
Said et LlAreerd, en the 19th Jane.
Wheel Mary don BO ... dle 10 0 . . Michell and Ben.
Sold it Landes. as the 19tilline.
Calvert
East Team Coesolo llO 13 10 0 ... ditto
ii.ACK TIN.
Silver Valley £S4 0 0 ... 1171111 exes and Co.
ditto
ditto ..
St. Agnes Commie $ ... 47 5 0 ... Daub= end Co.
ditto
ditto
ditto
Sold at Banta, on the 34th Jobe, 11147.
Pint
Garregtorth
toproarnryrlaster 4sditto.
ablas
-.
30 ... 1 . . Newtos.Keetealtoo.
90 ... 1 end Co.
SO ... 1 ... News ion.lreetee,k(7e.
15 ... 1 ... Welker end Co.
I
Pelt—
11Weg
ditto
.th
IS . 1
15 .. 1 ... Mather aid Co.
Walker arid Co.
Tots/ 408 030 i.
—Mery latest.

Jamaica .
: dm*.

Molded June 9. Lod solifiTiere
Mime. Tons. Price.
United Ulna _ll7 ... /2 2
ditto 113 ... 17
[ditto 107 ... 18
oitte 101 .., 12
ditto 101 3
ditto 99 ... 1
ditto 93... 19
ditto 90... 9
ditto 93 ... 0
ditto 74 ... 10
ditto fla ...
ditto 63... 19
ditto 52 ~. 14
ditto 44...

Zit; e
ditto 33... 419 0
booth Condon 105 ... 7 6 0
ditto 103... 5 5 6
ditto 67 ... 616 0
ditto bt ... 6 3 0
ditto 31 ... 4 11 0

d.
Una. s s.
WegTrathallan 52 246 10 0
Charlastom Da. d 3... 913 4 0
&WA Ulna .. 37... 176 10 6
East Halisthia... 36... 134 9 0
North Down... 13... II 1 6
EasiDowna. 11... 64 7 0
Music Profuse
£0 10 0
I 0904n.atlineCogyar, 223t0r.
£10.630 10 6
C 96 14 o—Marage Predate... 9
E 03E8 WERE PIIICHASED.
Tons. Amount.
13$ t1,021 7
431
290
406
la, and Co. 440
00.

OREL
alianot% Hotta, Truro, Ism 24.
Siam T. Pilot.
Par Coosa O4 .4 6 1
ditto 76 ... 3
ditto 75 .. 9 1
ditto 70 . . 3
TfeIIMINA
ditto 74...
ditto 73 . . 4
Sao 43 ... 7 1
Trekiligh Carols 1.8 . . 16
dab 63 .. 4
ditto 47 . 7 1
ditto 43... 4
Wed Wii.atirat N ... 4 1
ditto 611 ... 3
ditto 63... 3
Wad Trailways 31 . . 3
ditto 31 .. 2
Chwelootows Us. 63 .. 17
soot 37 . . 41
Pat
North Doom 13 .. 6 1
East DOWD/ .It ... 11.

Taos.
170Ited litees 1,179 -5,333 1 0
IS Condon 339.-6,1306 1116 0
Pareomok 616.-2,9 6
Trimly= 266.-1,149 4 6
Trelelgtamois 944-.2,313 1 0
W. gd Jewel 177... 709 IS 6
Averagetniadard SIN 6 0
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