biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Express.
London, England, 1853-03-03

CASUALTIES.

Nene t

Firefly, arrived from Buena Ayres, was struck by a heavy
sea off Ragland, during the gale of the 26th ult., which
swept the deck, washed one maa overboard, shifted
cargo, and caused the vessel to leak.—. Liverpool, March 2.
London, England, 1853-03-03

THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 3, 1453

trio, which can ea well afford to close its deers to
Britons as to Ticinese.

VIENNA, Pas. 26.
The prosecution of Libeny fur the attack on the
Emperor has come to a close. The trial, as well as the
preliminary examination, was conducted in secret, but
the protocol which has been drawn up extends in some
degree our previous knowledge. Libeny, it is set
forth, was 21 years of age, a native of Czakvar, in •
the comitat of Stuhlweissenherg, in Hungary; a
catholic, and unmarried. It is not true, as
some German papers have stated, that his father
buffered at the hands of the government in the late
war. The knife with which the blow meant to be
fatal was struck was bought in a shop at Vienna
two months ago, and afterwards ground on the back
as far as four or five inches above the point, so as to
give it two edges. It was ten inches long, and near
the shoulder two inches wide, and fitted ►n a strong
vrioden handle. With this terrible instrument con-
cealed under his buttoned surtout, he walked on the
bastion twelve days, seeking an opportunity to
attack tho Emperor. On the day of the
actual attempt, he went out, without having
dined--such is the trivial minuteness of this
judicial document—and finding a convenient oppor-
malty, „he unbuttoned his surtout, from which he
drew the murderous implement there concealed, ap-
proached the august person of the monarch at first
timidly, then springing at one bound like a tiger,
with the brandished weapon in his right hand, he
dealt his Majesty, with all his strength, a blow so
violent that the blade of the knife was bent back-
ward to the extent of an inch. lie was in the act of
dealing at the sacred head of his Majesty, new blows
which according to his own avowal he meant to continue
until he had accomplished his heinous crime, when
he was seized, at first by Colonel ODonnell, and
afterwards by those who came to his aid. Trans
ported with rage at tho failure of his attempt,
Libeny gave way to exclamations in favour of the
free republic, and of him who, by revolt and treason,
has brought so much trouble on his country." The
rest ea sans dire. Libeny will be hung tomorrow.
London, England, 1853-03-03

EGYPT.

We have advice' from Alexandria of the 18th ult.
Egypt enjoyed internal and external tranquillity,
and the commerce of Alexandria was never more
active. It was anticipated that this town would
soon take rank among cities of the first order in the
Mediterranean, both by virtue of its growing com-
merce and by the increase of its European popula-
tion, which was fast absorbing its indigenous inhabi-
tants. The physiognomy of the town was rapidly
changing, and European buildings were invading
even the old Arab quarters, and extending over what
were but lately uncultivated wastes. The railway
works were pushed forward with so much activity
that it was hoped that the section from Alexandria
to the Nile might be finished by the end of this year.
Meanwhile the Indian transit was becoming daily
of more importance, and it was necessary to double
and triple the means of conveyance in Egypt.
London, England, 1853-10-17

MINES.

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SATVRDAT
Increased activity has been observed to-day in the
British mining market. There has been an active
demand for Great Wheal Alfred shares, which have
risen 3/. to 4/. per share, owing to an improvement
in the mine. The sales reported are :—Wheal Buller,
at 1,060; Wheal Basset, 610; United Mines, 215,
220, 223, 230; West Caradon, 2013, 202; ; North
Itoskear, 130; Trelawney, 48; Wheal Arthur, 241;
East Pool, 120 ; Great Wheal Alfred, 255, 265, 275 ;
28), 295 ; Wert Stray Park, 7, ; Wheal Cupid, 7f,
; Trefusis, 151; Stray Park, 101; St. Day United,
2; Thomas's United, 2; Cwm Darren, 3.6.
In the gold mining share market there was little
movement, prices remaining much the same us
last quoted. At 3 o'clock Colonial Gold were
quoted 9.16 to 11-16 prem. ; Port Phillip, a to
dis ; Great Nugget, to prem. ; British Austra-
lian, 9-16 to 7.16 dis.; Anglo Californian, 3.16 to
3%16 prem. ; Agua Fria, 2 to I prem. ; Nouveau
Montle, 5 to I prem.
In other shares there was no feature of importance.
Metcalfe Copper closed rather flatter, at 25 to 3
prem.

THIS DAY.—Two o'CLoac.

The gold mining shares are rather doter today.
Agua Fria, Colonial Gold, and Nouveau Monde are
severally quoted 9-16 to 11-16 prem.; and Great
Nugget, to t, prem.
Australian Agricultural and Peel River shares are
both better, owing to the favourable advices. The
former are quoted 34 to 36, and the latter: dia. to
prem. Scottish Australian Investment shares are
quoted 1: to 1# prem.; and North British Austra-
lasian are offered at par. Imperial Brazilian have
been dealt in as high as 41, favourable advice., being
to hand.
London, England, 1853-10-17

WARKWORTH.

' Five fatal cases of cholera have occurred here;
there have been seven or eight attacks, and great
numbers of persons are labouring under premonitory
diarrhoea. Additional medical assistants have been
obtained from Newcastle.
WALKER AND FELLING SHORE.
Dr. Galin and Mr. Hunt, Poor-law Inspector of
the ciisirict, met the board of guardians the evening
of the LltIA: on inspection of the localities in
which the deaths have occurred, the houses
were found to be built into the sides of
ballast hide, many of them constituting cellar
dwellings in the complete acceptation of the term.
The amount of refuse in a state of putrefactive decay,
the damp walls of the houses, the wet surface of the
streets, and the deficient water supply, are repre-
sented as rendering the locality of Felling Shore a
most fitting nidus for the reception and development
of cholera.

BEDLINGTON.
Dr. Gavin, after careful inspection of this place, is
stated to have expressed a decided opinion that the
local authorities might remove most of the nuisances
from which the town chiefly suffers, by instituting
arrangements for the removal by the public, at the
public expense, daily or thrice weekly, of all the
house refuse of the inhabitants.
London, England, 1853-10-17

SPAIN.

The Madrid Gazette of the 10th contains a bill,
which is to be presented to the Cortes, but the prompt
I execution of which is authorised by royal decree. It
I prescribes that the royal navy shall consist for the
I present of 90 vessels, composed as follows: Six men-
lof-war of from 80 to 90 guns, of from 400 to 600
horse powee; 12 frigates of from 30 to at) guns, and
of from 300 to 400 horse power; 12 corvettes of from
20 to 30 guns, and 200 to 300 horse power; 14 brigs
and schooners of from 6 to 20 guns, and of 200 horse
power: 6 paddle-wheel steamers for war and the
Ipm-office service of from 400 to 500 horse power ;
8 for war and the tranastlantic service of from 300
Ito 400 horse power; 12, coast guard vessels of from
100 to 200 horse power; 12 other vessels for naviga-
tion in shallow water of 100 horse power; and 8
sailing transports.

'fhe Go:ette contains a notification that the queo
has ordered the construction of three mixed frigates
of the second class, ut 31 guns and 360-horse ow"
each, to be culled Berengurls, retronibi, and Bplanca;
atal that the engines tor them shall he constructed
abroad; abet, that a steamer of 33I1.horse power, to
' la; called the Ifernau Cortes, and another of 120_
horse power, shall be built. The machinery for the
Hernan tortes has, it is intimated, been in the
arsenal of Cadiz since Isso.

The Madrid flu:, tte contains a royal decree enact-
ing that, with certain exceptions, persors cund, tuned
for minor offences shall have counted, a-, part of their
sentences, one•hulf of the periods of inipri..onnient
which they may have passed iu gaol whi:st Quaffing
trial.
The 10th was the "_:;rd anniversary of the Queen's
birthday; but, on account of her Majesty's interest-
ing situation, she did not hold a reception as usual.
London, England, 1853-10-17

THE WEATHER TABLE.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1853.
Tne state of the weather at each of the following place.
at nine o'clock on Saturday morning. The stations ars
arranged in order of latitude.
Ltsizisicx—S.W. ; CAIOI ; Overcast.
MI:WHOA/I— S.W. ; Gentle Breeze; Rain.
SWITHIIMPTON—S.W. ; Strop! Breeze; Rain.
; Calm ; Partially Cloudy.
Ginznwron—S.W. ; Gentle Breeze; Cloudless.
Suwon—S.W.; Gentle Breeze; Partially Cloudy.
CAMBRIDOE-8. ; Fresh Breeze ; Partially Cloudy.
YARMOUTH—S.W. ; Calm ; Partially Cloudy.
HOLIIIIRAD—S. W.; Hard Wind; Overcast—Rain.
The returns front the following places did not reach this
office in time for publication on Saturday ; they, therefore,
indicate the state of the weather on Friday morning at
nine o'clock.
SournAurrori—N.E. ; Gentle Breeze ; Rain.
FOLKESTONE—S.W. ; Strong Breeze; Partially Cloudy.
TUNBRIDOR—E. ; Calm ; Foggy.
GREENWICH—CaIm; Foggy.
artivon—N.B.; Gentle Breeze ; Partially Cloudy.
nu—E.__ Light Breese ; Cloudy.

Caxnarnets—B.E7; Gentle Breeze; Cloudy.
YARMOUTH-8.W.; Calm ; Overcast.
Illustruouax—N.E.; Gentle Breeze; Overcast.
LANCASTAR—W.; Calm Cloudless.
HOLYIITAD—E.; Gentle Breeze; Fine.
DARLINGTON—N.W.; Gentle Breeze; Overeat—VeryFoggy.
BxAr—N.W. ; Calm ; Principally Clear.
London, England, 1853-10-17

COMMERCIAL AND MARKETS.

MARK-LANE.—THIS DAY.
The supply of English wheat was small this morning,
and sold readily at about the rates of Monday last. The
depression noticed in the foreign wheat trade towards the
close of last week was recovered, and a fair amount of
business was done at the currency of Monday last.
Flour was unaltered in value.
Bsrley underwent no charge.
The decline reported in oats on Friday last was also re-
covered, and sales were easily effected at rates current in the
early part of last week.
Beans and peas steady at former prices.
ARRA% ALO 11610 LuNuON EAUSI ocr. 10th to OCT. 15th.
Ur& Eng:tab. Match. Blab. Forcer..
Wheat.—
Barley....
Oats le 110 I 17r8 38417
Malt ..... Ora 15
Floor, 3,00 sacks and 3985 barrels.
London, England, 1853-10-17

MLNCLNO-LANE.-THIS DAY.

Prices of mcst articles are the same as on Friday last. The
following public sales are declared for tomorrow. Sugar:
350 hhds. West India, 7,500 bags of Mauritius, and 5,560
hags Bengal. Coffee : 200 casks plantation Ceylon, 70 bales
Mocha, and 100 cases East India. Cocoa : SOO bags. Rice :
3,500 bags Bengal and Madras. Saltpetre : 1,800 bags.
Pimento: 100 bags.
COTTON.-I,aou bales sold on Saturday at very full
prices.
TaA.—There has been a good demand since the ar-
rival of the China letters received on Saturday. Prices a
skade in favour of sellers.

()w t.—Seal, pale, 381. to 39/. ; straw, 331. 10s. to 34/. ;
brown, 321. 10s. to 331. ; Sperm, 861 to 871. Os. ; Head-
matter, 871. 10s. to M. 10s. ; Cod, 3.5/. Os.; South Sea,
391. to 401. ; Olive Gallipoli, 671. to 681. ; Spanish and
Sicily, 631. ; Cocoa Nut, 441.101. to 461. ; Palm, 411. to 421. ;
Linseed, 301. to 301. 61. ; Rapeseed, pale, 391. to 411.
London, England, 1853-10-17

TO THI EDITOR OP THI ZIPH.IB3.

will doubtless gratify the numerous
friends and admirers of the lamented Bellot to hear
through the medium of your columns that Sir
Roderick Murchison has consented to preside at a
public meeting, to be called together for the purpose
of expressing in a practical manner the deep regret
felt in this country by all classes at the early loss of
this noble French officer, who had already, years ago
in the Eastern Seas, won for himself the name of
eatni des Anglais," and who, by his devotion even in
death, has fully proved his right to so endearing an
epithet. I am, &c.,
NORTON SHAW.
Royal Geographical Society, 3, Water!oo-
place, Oct. lb.

THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE LONDON
AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

At a monthly meeting of the board of the above
company, held at the Easton station, on Saturday,
the 15th inst., the Mai quis of Chandoe was unani-
mously elected a director of the company, and subse-
quently as the chairman of the board of directors,
which no, as heretofore, an unpaid office.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF SunonoNe.—The following

gentlemen were admitted members of the c, liege at the
meeting of the Court of Examiners on the 14th instant :
Messrs. James Hadaway, St. Nicholas, Isle of Thanet ; St.
John Stanley, Shiffnal, ShrupAire ; Frank Powell, Chi-
OPENING OF TILE PARANA AND URUGUAY. citcster, Sussex; George Augustus Fulcher, Finchley,
-, • - . Middlesex; Charles Surges, Sidney-square, Mile-end;
The free navigation of these important rivers, ' Richard Henry Thomas, 'Wade, Leicestershire. James
until lately clused to European vessels, is now secured r Kavo y, Calcutta ; and George Edmund Smale, Plymouth.
; , Admittedr
OD the 7th instant:—Messrs. Charles Yarwood,
by three trs sties with three of the greatest maritime , Di,„,inghata ; Edward Gregg Noutt, &upon Eihert Carr
states in the wor!d. The treaties arc of the same Brackenbury Hollawl, Bristol ; John Swift Walk, r, Shier-
tenor, those or England and Feline* hearing date San ' mesa ; Theodore Duke, Calcutta; Henry !.:011,snsc11,J•h,ittiautItti
Jess, de Flores, July In, and being signed by Don Sal- i Australia; James. Hester,
,Ong.fortiv;and c g
vector M. de Cirri! and lion Bet polio Gorrostings,
oSiiarke, Nurtt;irbu,tilodinnsr; I. 'i hut At t;he some meetingei TETE CHANCELLOR OP THE EXCHEQUER ANT) THE
John 'ells Johnson passed his examine-
on the part of Crquiza, and M. de St. Georges on that : the SIT.R DVIY.—The duty on silk last year amountel!
theto
of 11. M. the Emperor of the French ; and by Sir tifuniarconuarvt'al surgeon: this gentleman had previously been
admitted a member of the college, his diploma bearing date 222.9361. This was one of the duties brought before
Charles Huth= on the part of het Britannic Majesty. July 14, 1841. Chancellor of the Exchequer at Manchester.
London, England, 1853-10-17

PORTUGAL.

By the Royal Mail steam ship Tay, Captain It.
Itev;tt, we have dates from Ltabon to the 10th
instant.

The Iberia, with the Peninsular mails, was adver-
tised to leave shortly afterwards, rid Oporto and
Vigo. The Iberia will be behind time, principally
in consequence of the three days' quarantine observe.
firm at Gibraltar, which was in her case calculated as
completed at midnight on the 7th, she reached the
rock at 5 p.m. on the s:h. For want ef due accom.
modation the passengers performed quarantine on
board, and the Iberia left Gibraltar again at mid.
day on the Bth, when the Vesuvius steamer was
the only British vessel of war in the bay.
At Lisbon also quarantine was the older of the
day. London and Southampton being declared
suspected ports, the Iberia's passengers, with a clean
bill of health, had three days lazaretto added to a tire
days' voyage, but those by the Olinda, new Liverpool
liner, fur Brazil, had eight days lazaretto in conse-
quence of the Portuguese Consul's but bill of health
from that port.
At Lisbon the arrangements for unit ading vessels
in quarantine were a perfect nullity. The Gannet,
steamer, arrived from Liverpool on the 27th Sep.
tember, had not been able to laud a package of bale
goods up to the 10th, when she was fortunate enough
to get free pratique with the Pelican, of the same line
of steamers, which had arrived from Liverpool with a
clear bill of health, and been admitted upon the
completion of eight days, voyage and observation
included.

The Lisbon exchange for three months on London
was at 611, bills scarce. Portuguese stock, 30 to
40.

A royal decree had been issued at Lisbon, sp.
roving a loan, contracted in Pails, of 12,000,000 f.,
fur the Portuguese government, at NO per cent., in-
terest 6 per cent. per annum, with twenty years for
its redemption. The minister has not th,..uglit proper
to publish the contract thus approved. It would
appear that the guarantee given is the road impost,
but the report is very vague.
The Earl of Clarendon has intimated to the
Minister of Foreign Affairs at Lisbon, that no more
time could be allowed the Portuguese jovernment to
make good the claim (ah.mt 15,000/.) fur loss of
capital and interest zu the case (II Mrs. Croft's dowry,
illegally kept back.
London, England, 1853-10-17

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

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LIVERPOOL, MONDAY, 10.30 a.m.
Wind E.S.E , moderate, and dull.
_ _

Arrived.—Tritoo, from Benin ; Elizabeth Bent-
ley, from St. John's, New Brunswick ; American,
from Montreal; Sumroo, from Quebec; Fa Cuidas,
from Rio Grande; West Point and Underwriter.
from New York; 'Western Continent, from St.
John's, New Brunswick.
_ _ _

oE—Phcenix, ship ; Edward, brig ; and Mersey,
schooner.

Sailed.—Tusearora, for Philadelphia; Persia, for
Sydney ; and Matilda, fur Demerara.

QUEENSTOWN, Orr. 15.

Wind W.

Arrived.—Canaria, from Constantinople; X I Z
and Regina des Beiges, from Ibraila.

GRAVESEND, Plo:suay Mouxise.
CUSTOM-Hui:RE ItETVILN.

Arrived.—Maria, Naples: Julius Caesar, New
York ; Margaret, Smyrna • Lady Arbor, Madeira;
Hobert, Venice; Leod, Guernsey ; British Queen,
Guernsey; Mystery, Mogador; Emma, Guernsey;
Archimedes, Charente; Vesta steamer, Bremen;
Queen steamer, Harlingen; Havensbourne, Ant-
werp; Caroline, Guernsey; Foyle steamer, Guern-
sey ; City of Paris steamer, Boulogne ; William
Joliffe steamer, Havre.

Oct. 16.—Sailed.—Sir John Rae Reid, for St.
Kitts; Horndell, for Melbourne.
Wednesday, Oct. 12.—The Lady Rebow: spoke
the David Harrison, from Liverpool to liable, with
foremast, mainmast, and mizenmut gone, the ;lip
being at the time to appearance a complete wreck.

TUE FIRE IN BLACKBROOk COLLIERY, Sr. HELENS,
L*NcA•BLIL.—We annou•cd about • month since that
Blackbrook Colliery was on fire, and was likely to be
attended by great loss of property. We are sorry to say
that the fire still continues, and that they are yet unalile to
work the miles, which takes fro a the supply upwards of
3,000 tons per week, that beiag the return from the colliery
when in work.—Shipping GossUe.
London, England, 1853-10-17

UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL.

OXFORD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14.-UNIVERSITT
Pasacarks.—The University sermons at St. Mary's
Church will commence on Sunday neat, the 16th inst. The
following ere the preachers appointed :—Rev. the Provost
of Oriel College, in the morning ; Rev. F. Tate, University
College, laths afternoon ; Rev. W. H. Pliarntre, University
College, on St. Luke's Day.
SSCoND PUBLIC EXAMIXATION.—The Senior Proctor,
the Rev. D. P. Chase, has this day issued the following
notice:—" The Senior Proctor will receive the names of
candidates for the second public examination this term,
either from themselves or their tutors, on Tuesday, the 18th
instant, from two o'clock till four; Wednesday, the 19th,
from thrm•o'clock till flee. Each candidate must give in—
t. His Matriculation Paper. 2. The Testamur of the

moderators or of the ezavinniers in the school of Liter:
Humaniores. 3. Certificates from two professors . r law
lectors. 4. A list, signed with his name, of the subjects
and books in which he offers himself ti be esamined.

.. DRUMMOND PERCY CURSE, Prue. Stn.

" St. Mary Hall, Oct. 14, 1853."
The &Titian Professor of Geometry proposes to com-
mence his usual course of elementary and illustrative
lectures, at the general 'enure room, in the Clarendon,
on Tuesday, October the zsth, at two o'clock; to be con-
tinued on Tuesdays and Friday., at the same hour. The
nines of gentlemen wishing to attend will be received
previously to the int nature.
London, England, 1853-10-17

1 daily comnsunica•kn with Sergeant Milb, ar.d bal always
fitthtl him truatuort.iy, r. AIJU., Ana tudilstileble ; and so
lel was his (Lieut. Doili)'.) o:•iniun of htnt fur integrity,
(raid principles, mut rreproacmih!e character, that had he
been maw,' to name a non-cuismois-iuueil officiar w'.° turned
in this tenant, pr,iont name would have be, n among the
first th.s• would have ..X,llfr I to him. So rout: Um
witness of his character, that he had been induced to come
I forward u a volunteer on this occasion.

Lieutenant-Colonel Dwyer bad known prisoner for many
ye re, and a more trusty non-commissioned officer, a leiter
soldier or into he had never met. Witness volunteered to
come forward in evidence of character from a senses of jus-
tice and respect for him.
Captain Songs had known Sergeant Mills since July,
In3l ; from May, 1836, to August, 1840, while on service
on the North Coast of Spain, and plated under most trying
circumstances as to his integrity. Subsequently had hac
daily opportunity of knowing his character for four years,
And had always found him a most trustworthy and upright
man—and I know bins to be a most gallant soldier in action.
Witness voluntarily came forward as a witness.
Lieutenant-Colonel St lao born his testimony in
terms equally eulogistic to the above.
The case being cloud, the court considered its decision,
which has to be sent to the War-otßee for confirm►tion.
London, England, 1853-10-17

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

LIVERPOOL SHIPS at FOREIGN PORTB.—Aberamon
England's Queen, and Seringapatarn, at Valparaiso; Lady
Jocelyn, Presto, Concord, Sandwich, and Korteran, at,
Melbourne; Conrad, and Rosamond, at Callao; Sutlej, at
Panama; Osmanli, at Port Phillip; Lord Elgin, Premier,
Bellone, and Theodosia, at Demerara; Coral Isle, and
Isabel, at Antigua; Jamanlopas (a.s.), and Mary Allen,
at Jamaica; Historia, at Honduras; Senator, Albert Ed-
ward, Joseph Shepherd, Simoom, John Bull, and Alfred
the Great, at Bombay; Henrietta Klasina, at Batavia;
N..ptune, at Colombo; Pelchelee, at Calcutta; William
Skeet at Cronstadt.

SAILILD FOR LIVIRPOOL.—EIeanora, front Arica, Aug.
5 ; Castries, from St. Lucia, Sept. 17 ; Alice Jane. from
Jamaica, Sept. 18; Corajon de Maria, from Honduras,
Sept. 1; British Empire. Aug. 22, and Iris, Aug. 22, from
Madras; Sir Henry Pottinger, July 2S, Garrard, Eclipse,
and Nerbudda, July 29, from Shanghai, John o'Gaunt,
Aug. 8, and Aden, Aug. 16, from Whampoa; James Car-
son, Wansfal, and Sunda, Sept 1, from Solana). ; Falcon.
from Coringa. Aug. 13; John and Mary, Sept. 28, and
Redbreast, Oct. 3, from Palermo; Bella and Pri.cilla,
front Malaga, Sept. 30 ; Genova (s.s ), from Marseilles,
Oct. 8; Kossuth, from Madras, Sept. 8.
London, England, 1853-10-17

PICE3IONITORY SYMPTOMS.

Under treatment from the preceding day 639
Taken ili during that period
Recore red t4S

Passed into real cholera 2
Still under treatment both classes
FROM 'ME COMMENCEMENT OF TILE EPIDEMIC.
Taken ill
Recovered
Passed into real cholera
Remaining from the preceding day
Taken ill during that period
Passed from diarrhcca
Recovered 2.1
Dead

FROM TILE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EPIDEMIC.
Taken ill
Recovered
Dead

LLANLLLY RAILWAY AND DOCK COMPANY.

On Saturday laat a special general meeting of the
proprietors of this company was held a: the London !Cavern,
° for the purpese of approving of and authorising or other-
wise the taising additional capital for the purpose of the
extension railway to Llandilo, and other purposes autho-
rised by the Elan(lly Railway and Dcck Act of 1853, by
the issue if new shares, or substituted stares, or both, with
such priehci.a or preferential or other dividend or interest
as the said meeting shall think lat." Mr. JOHN
DULI.H, who had been elected chairman of the company,
presided.
The SZCILETAILY read the fallowing report The act
for authorising the extension of the railway to Llsndido re-
ceived ties royal assent on the 4th August last, and came
into o;ree pursuant to a provision iu itself contained on the
31st of August. 13y this act the authorised share capital
of the company is ruereased to 284,000/. As 200,0001. only
arc at pressit existing, the company are now empowered to
raise a further rum of 64,01)0' , .in plump, of %inch the
sum 11.W.a. is to be in substitution shares and 50,0001.
,in new shares. Either or both of these classes of shares
Mir be created and issued at that meeting, a ith such
ipri;!.leges as the meeting shall thick tit, in shares of 251.
each. 1: is now proposed that the directors shall be autho-
I rhi .1 to 1,400 50s) substituted shares of 25/ rash. and 2,000
Inew shares of 25/. each, such shares to C lye preference of
dieidena user the existing ordinary shares of the company
lupto 5 sr e.ut. per annum, and to come :n rateably with
such ordinary shares when the whole receive that or any
greater rate of dividend. Under the arrangements made
with :ZCS,T!. Peto and Bette, thete genth men have agreed
to take st°) of the new shares, amounting t.) 12,5n01, upon
the turas proposed. They will also take a simihr amount
in ilet ntar.s bearing interest at 4 pr r cent. per annum,
and witted tt- c company may issue at any time as soot, as the
wuole cf the new shares are ausberih.d we. Messrs. l'eto
and Betts stata that they are prepared to commence the con-
structica cf the line as soon as they can have possession of
the len& the purchase of which the directors are now
taking steps."
Tne report was adopted unanimously.
London, England, 1853-12-22

DISASTERS AND LOSS OF LIFE.

LIVERPOOL, WZDNISDAY.

During the entire of the 19th a violent hurricane
blew from the cut. The .deices to hand this morning re-
port the following disasters :
The mail steamer Elbana broke her shaft while on her
voyage from Holyhead to Kingston, with the London mails.
After getting the mails transhipped to the Prince Arthur,
she bore up under sail, and arrived at Kingston. While in
the harbour she came in contact with the skip Fanny,
from this port to Africa, which drove into the harbour for
safety, carrying away her staucheoeis, ►alwerks, &e. The
Darnley, of Cork, ran down the sloop Dahlia, which sunk
as well as the schooner Victoria, which bad also been in
contact, in Kingston harbour. The crews of both Trends
were saved. The schooner Sligo, et Penzance, laden with
China clay and block tin, drove oa shore about nine miles
north of Wexford, and remained high on the beach. The
crew were saved. A ship reported to be the Agnes, of New
York, with cargo and about 150 passengers, was also
driven on shore in t►e south bay, near Wexford,
and remained on the rocks. It was expected
should the weather moderate, the cargo would be
saved. The Caravanna, Ponsonby, from Santanda to
Liverpool, went ashen near Blackwater, and went to pieces
in • few minutes, all on board having perished. The
schooner CatOilat, Pope, from Cornwall to Liverpool, was
taken into Dunmore, Waterford, by the pilot cutter Emma,
with loss of mainmast. The Portuguese schooner Porto
Novo, from Terceira to Liverpool, ran ashore at Bally-
oaken, having mistaken the light (or that of the Old Head
of Kinsale, and went to pieces. The crew were saved•
The Chatham, from Liverpool to Savannah, struck on the
I bar at Droghed► at low water. Her masts were cut away,
but at the last accounts she was breaking up very fast. One
man and a boy came ashore, but the latter almost imme-
diately afterwards died, and it is feared that the remainder
of the crew have met with a watery grave, from the perilous
position in which the ship was placed, and the fury of
the gale at the time. The Pollock, hence to Apalachicola,
put into Queenstown, with a cargo of coal and salt, with
eight of her crew disabled, the mainmast head and bowsprit
sprung, and min and mizentopmuta, &c., gone.
London, England, 1853-12-22

LOSS OF THE HUMBOLDT.

This vessel, the loss of which was announced on
Monday last, was a powerful steamer nearly 1,400 tons
burthen, and was connected with the line of steam•vessels
running between Havre and New York. She was com-
manded by Captain J. D. Lines, who appears to be wholly
eaonerated from blame is the loss of the ship. She arrived
of the entrance of Halite: Harbour from Southampton, en
the looming of the 6th of the present mouth. She had
bum 12 days out only from England, and getting short
aim& Captain Lines bore up for the harbour to obtain
fuel, and on arriving off it heaved to furs pilot, who shortly
Game on board and undertook to take her into the harbour
without delay. A dense fog prevailed shortly after, but he
persisted in going on, and in attempting to make the harbour
ran the vessel on to a formidable reef of rocks, knows as the
1 Sisters, near Lambrsi Light. It was about 6 o'clock at
the tint*, and although she was not making more than four
knots per hour, the shock was most severe. She was im-
mediately backed off, the pilot supposing she had not nis-
i Mined any injury, but on sounding the pumps it was found
necessary fur the safety of the passengers •o run her ashore
near Portuguese Cove, situate shout 12 miles from Halifax.
By the aid of several small steamers, which were sent to her
assistrum, the whole of the passengers and crew were taken
olio safety, together with most of their baggage and lug-
gage. Very little of her cargo, however, which was said
to have been worth 300,0001., was ►aved, and towards night
the sea broke completely over her. By the last accounts
it seems that her machinery had sunk through her ►ottom
and:the vessel was a total wreck. Captain Lines is stated to
have bud an interest in the vessel to the extent of 10,0001.,
and unfortunately he was not insured.

THE NIARYLEBONE INQUIRY. Yesterday, the
inquiry wu again resumed by Mr. Austen. Mr. Edward
Joseph, a surgeon, had vaccinated Walsh's child, and had
seen it the day belme it died, in order to ascertain if the
operation had been successful. The child then appeared to
be quite well. lied .Iterwsrds made a post "wriest exami-
nation of it. The body presented no appearance of emaci-
ation; and the stomach was nearly full of milk. Witness
considered that the child hail dud from asphyxia or suffix-
cation, most probably occasioned by it having been toe well
wrapped up. The inquiry was adjouraed till to-morrow.
London, England, 1853-12-22

EAST INDIA HOUSE.

The quarterly general court of proprietors sru
held yesterday at the India House. The court was very
thinly attended. The Chairman (Ruses!, ELLICE, Esq.)
having taken the chair, the minutes of the former court
were read ; after which,

RZSIONATION OP SIR C. NAPIIII.

Mr. M. CL;iii-1110.-Vta for copies of nay opinion en.
pressed by the late Duke of Wellington respecting the
causes which had led to Sir C. Napier's resignation ; also
for any parer in the possession of the court which might
throw light on the state of barrack accommodation through-
oat Bengal.
The CHAIRMAN would willingly lay all papers connected
with the subject before the court, inclusive of the memoran-
dum of the Doke of Wellington.
Mr. LZWIN hoped that all the documents would be pro-
duced, and not merely those which told against an officer
who had rendered such important services to the country as
the late Sir C. Napier.

DISMISSAL WERE BUDDER JUDGES AT BOMBAY.

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Hr. Lewis was proceeding with his motion fur the pro-
duction of all the papers connected with the disminal of
the Sudder judges at Bombay, when
The CHAIRMAN informed the hon. proprietor that it was
the intention of the court to grant the papers. Perhaps
this early intimation might gave the hon. proprietor the
trouble of addressing the court at length.
Hr. Lewis said that the production of the papers being
hi. object it would not be necessary to trouble the court
further on that occasion. He reserved, however, the right
of mvking a motion on the subject when the papers had
been produced.

THE NEW COURT.

Dr. Drarrta uked whether tieprese at court intended to
make the selection of fifteen elected members of the new
court without icy further consultation of the wishes of the
general body of proprietors. lie considered that the court
might be relieved of a very invidious duty by an application
to parliament to amend the appointing clause.
The CHAIRMAN said that t►ey were coerced by the act of
parliament, and had no alternative.
The court was then dismissed.
London, England, 1853-12-22

THIS DA.Y.—Two o'CLocx.

The transactions in the gold milling share market
continue scanty, and prices are stationary. Agua
Fria shares are quoted Ito prem.; Nouveau Monde,
3-16 to 7-16 prem. ; Colonial Gold, to prem.; and
Great Nugget, kto prem.
Australian Agricultural shares are quoted 46 to
47 ; Peel River, to 1 prem. ; North british Austra-
lasian, 3-16 to 5.16 prem. ; and Scottish Australian
Investment, 1; to 17 prem. St. John del Rey Com-
pany's shares have been dealt in at 323 to 333 ea div.,
and Santiago at 51.
London, England, 1853-12-22

NAVAL 0 AAAAA lONS AT IDIOM

Yesterday (November 28 U.S.) in the evening his Majesty
received the following report from Aids de-Camp General
Prince Menehikoff

" The ("den of your Imperial Majesty have been executed
in the most brilliant manner by the fleet of the Black Sea.
The first Turkish squadron which dared to present itself in
battle was destroyet on the 18th of this month by Viet•
Admiral Nalthimoff. The Turkish admiral, Osman Pecks,
who commended it, was wounded, made prisoner, and
brought to Sebastopol.

"The enemy was in the roads of Sinop', where, sustained
by the land batteries, he accepted battle. We destroyed
seven of his frigates, a sloop, two corvettes, a steamer, and
several transports. He only saved a steamer, which escaped
through its speed.

" The squadron, it appears, wu that which had been
armed to seise Sukhum•Kali, and carry aid to the moun-
taineers (of the Caucasus).
" We lost a subaltern sake; and 33 radon killed and
230 wounded.

" I have not yet received written details; Aide-de-Camp
Lieut.• Colonel Skolkoff, the bearer of this report, will be
able to give many particulars."
For this brilliant feat of arms, his majesty the Emperor
has deigned to confer the following distinctions and reopen-
pewee : to Vice-Admiral Nakhirneff, the Order of St.
George of the secoad clue ; to G I Korniloff, the Grand
Cram of the second clue of the Order of St. Vladimir; to
Rear-Admiral Novosselski, the Order of St. George of the
third class ; to Rear-Admiral Parnphiluff, the Order of St.
Vladimir of the third clam; to Captains 'Homily and
tf, commanders if the vessels Le Paris and
Rotialoff, the rank of Rear-Admiral ; to Captains Bars-
novski and Yerosayseheff, commanders of L'lmperatrios
Marie and Le Grand Dec Constantin, the grade of Cap-
Olin of the first rank ; to Lieutenants Boadistchelf Spitsyne,
Von Kers, and Von Stoffregan, commanders of the frigates
Koulevtcha and Kargoel, and of the steamers Odessa and
Chmoome,the grade of Captains of the eecoad rack ; to Cap.
tainKoutroff,ounntanding the Tri-Sviati alia, the order of St.
Vladimir of the third class; to Captain Protopopoff, com-
mending the steamer Crime*, the order of St. Anne of the
second class ; to Lient.-Col. Skolkoff, the rank of Colonel
and the title of Aide-de-Camp of the Emperor ; to the
superior ofilcen of each vessel the order of St. Vladimir of
the first clam, with the rosette ; and to the crews ten deco-
rations of the military order per company, and a year's pay
to all the sailors who took part in the engagement.
London, England, 1853-12-22

THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 22, 1853

PORTSOKEN.

The customary wardmote was held yesterday for
the election of corporate officers for this ward. Alderman
Moos presided. The old members were returned, namely,
Deputy Christie, Mr. J. It. Thomson, Mr. John Anais, Mr.
G. Vile, Mr. W. Raymond, Mr. F. C. Hayward, Mr. J.
Venable., and Mr. J. Davis. The usual business was
transacted, and, after a brief sitting, the wardmote termi-
nated.
London, England, 1853-12-22

HURRICANE IN THE CHANNEL

THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 22, 1853.

LATEST FROM ABROAD.

RUSSIA AND TURKEY.

It was announced yesterday in London that the
British and French squadrons had entered the Blank
Sea. Private telegraphic despatches contradict this
statement: it certainly needs confirmation.
The Journal of St. Petersburg of Dec. 11 publishes
two extraordinary supplements, containing the offi-
cial reports of Prince Jlenchikoff and General Prince
Woronoff on the battles of Sinope and Akal-Tsiche :
London, England, 1853-12-22

ALDGATE.

A:,!crtnan Humphery presided. The proceedings!
ism of very little more than a formal character, as no contest
was anticipated. It had been previously notified that two
el the members of the late Common Council would retire,
hid that two other gentlemen would offer thsnaselves for
the vacant scats. Bums little conversation took place in 1
ravrisce to the proposed reforms in the corporation, and 1
the ittiterel impression veered to be that though some alter- '
e..is wrre itidiopen•able, it would be highly injudicious on
the put of the government to interfere to any serious extent
with die rights and immunities of the City, or with the
pnottple of local self-gov• raiment.
The members of the Common Council for this Ward for
dot and the ensuing year are as foNow :—Mr. James Labe,
deputy; Mr. It. It. Whiteside, Mr. It. C. Buchnall, Mr.
Oemond, Mr. B. Burnell, Mr. John Hudson, and Mr.
,ipvr Stephenson. The two last-named gentlemen were
demi 4 in the mem of Messrs. Freeman and Fisher, who
nudged.
London, England, 1853-12-22

ST. MARTIN'S HALL.

The Messiah was performed last night in this hall,
under the direction of Mr. John Hullah. The solo parts
were sung by Madame Webs, Mrs. Lockoy, Mr. Lockey,
and Mr. Weiss. The chorus consisted of the members of
Mr. liullah's first upper singing school. We need not
enter into any criticism upon the manner iu which each
part was performed by singers so well known in this
popular oratorio ; nor shall we at present make any com-
parison between the performances of the same work by the
three different societies who have announced it for this
week. It will suffice, if we state that the manner in
which it was executed last night reflects the greatest credit
on Mr. Hullah and upon the members of his sroging school,
and that the solo performers 'etre seldom heard to more ad-
vantage. The hall was crowded in every part.
London, England, 1853-12-22

ILARRIAO6B.

DE STUBIER—JARMAN.—Dec. 15, at gt. Alpheire, Greenwich, A.
De Monier, of Berne, to Manias, daughter of Mr. Jarman, of
Liverpool.
DUNN—LAMBERT.—Dec. 20, at St. James% llolloway, by the Rev.
W. B. Mackenzie, J. Duan, F.., of lollington-put, to Elizabeth
Lambert, widow of J.l.Ambert, Eaq., It N.
FITZORRALD—DAVIS.—Dtc. 15, nt St. James's, Dublin, A. J.
Fitzgerald. Paq. Lieut. in the 66th Royal R.&% to Mary Ellen,
only child of the late D. St. L. DO,ViN Req., of Redwood, Tipperary.
LARARD—BNELLGROVE.—Dee 50, at Mari le, Newington, by
the Be,. A. C. Onelow, Rector, T. L,rard, Jan., Esq., of Bull, to
hoe. eldeet daughter of A. enellgrove, Req., of gunny-mum
London.

NEVILLE—RANSOM.—Dec. If, at St. Peter's, Ib3Via, by the Bishop
of Meath, T. J. Neville. Eaq., youngem son of the late If. Neville,
Esq., of Ashbroek, llnbua, and Garchner's.place, to Amelia E.
kassom, eldeet daughter of the liou. L &mem Ourveyor.General,
America.

SMITH—BAINBRIDGE.—Dee. 20, at Bt. Peter's, Brighton, by the
Kee. J. Eltenon, Frederick Gill at, only son 01 J. smith, Esq., of
the Oaks, Woodroaniterne, to beset. Annette. oaly daughter of T.
D. Bainbridge, Es q., of Barrow Hedges, Carehalt,o, Surrey.
THENBTEAD--CARPENTER.—Dee. 2n. at Hungerford Church,
Berke, by the Rev. A. E. Davies, J. 0. Thenet. d, Eq., late sewed
officer 1.1.81.1 Custents, Sierra Leone, to Frederica. daughter of the
late Capt. Carpenter, J.P. tor Middlesex.
WILCOX—HASKINS.—Dee. 19, at Puiethwiek, by the Rev, W.
Roper, Mr. T. Wilcox, of Banwell, Somerset, to alias Haskins, of
the same plea.
London, England, 1853-12-22

ITALY.

TURIN, Dec. 19.
The legislative session was opened to-day. The
King delivered a speech, which was warmly ap-
plauded. His Majesty congratulated the Piecinion-
tese nation on its political sagacity, and recom-
mended the parliament to encourage that spirit of
union, by the aid of which the government might
find force sufficient to maintain intact the dignity of
the country, and preserve the noble principle of
national independeace from any insult. His Majesty
concluded as billows •• Have confidence in me, and
by our union we will crown the grand edifice raised
by the hands of my father, and which mine will
defend and preserve.- Ihe royal speech was received
with enthusiasm, and the King on his passage was
hailed with the warmest acclamations by the people.
M. Ittennier, director at the ministry of foreign
affairs in France, and having the rank of minister
plenipotentiary, and who is now here, was intsent
a: the royal sitting in :he diplomatic tribune.
London, England, 1853-12-22

THE WIRDMOTES.

yoterclay bring St. Thomaa's Day the usual ward-
mato were held for the election of the civic Waren. The
c,..rporatton was the chief topic of debate ; but sanitary
Wows aIA other topics were not entirely excluded. The
mrodicii late of Temple-bar was 'mentioned in one or two
of the wards, but it appeared to attract very little general
sttanon. _
London, England, 1853-12-22

853.

MARKETS.

COTTO:s7.—LlcsuPoot., Dec. 21.—The market Steed
with a dull but steady feeling, without any material Tart'.
tion in prices. The 'aka, amounted to 7,000 bale,
130 100 PernionSuco and Mar44l.4rus, 61d. to 81.1 !
110 Bahia, Go to 61d.; 200 Egyptian, 6d. to 61d.; ai;ii
1,000 Surat, 21d. to ad. 000 for tzportatioo).

CORN.—BosEcore, DEc 21.—We had a good show of
wheat at our market to day, which met a fair demand at
the beginning of the market, at .ss. per qr. advance. The
trade, however, closed dull, at 41 advance. Wheat, red,
71s. to 80s. ; white, 78e. to 52..
SEockvins-cos-TEEs, Dac. 21.—The supply of grain to
this day'. market was moderate. Wheat: the best samples
were taken off at au advance of 3s. per quarter on
Last
week's currency, but a large portion of the supply was is
poor condition, and each sold slowly at an advance of le. to
2s. per qr. Barley Is. to 2s. per qr. dearer.. Oats Gd. to le.
per qr. higher. Beans in good demand. be price of flour
is fixed at 60s. per sack. Imports during the past week
Wheat, coastwise, 1834 qrs.

CATTLE.—Rowroun, DEC. 21.—We had a small supply
of stock at our market to-day, with no alteration in ',nets.
Beef, 36. Bd. to 4s. 81 Mutton, 3s. 10d. to is. BM. Veal, Is.
to 4s. 84. Pork, 4s. to 4s. 10d.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

AILLI.IVED.
denten-off Portsmouth, December 20, from Quebec
Ammer:ma-at Graverettl, Dec. 21, from ............ !Swam
Beaus Use-at Gravesend, Decemter 21, fr0m........... Antwerp
Beam. Mamie-at Graveseud, December 21, (rein Antwerp
Bawler -at Gravesend, December 21, from Ostend
Cetext.anow-at Deal, December 20, from ...... .... Mayal and aline
CL•OVIA -Si Gramend, December 21, from. Mesita
Caass-st Gravesend, December 21, from Denmark
Crave-at Gemmed, December 21, from. Maul
Derarrome-et Gravesend, December 21, from Alemadria
EMI :ND-at Falmostb, December 20, from
Faux-at Falmouth, December 20, from Mar./Wee
reuse flevromme-at Oreemend, December 21, fr0m......., Stettin
ravel:arm-at Gravesend, Deoember 21, from Dantta
GADTAMII-et Gravesend, December 21, from melba
HILXIT WARIVITON -at Falmouth, December 20, from_ eaiiii,i
INDIFATIOAIILII-St GrIMMIDd, December 21, Rem........... Matte
Jute-at Falmouth, December 20, from Alexandria
Loxes-at Gravesend, December 21, from Gimbals
Laseeme-at Plymouth, Dec. 19, from Mere=
M [LINA -at Bristol, December 20, from Galipoll
Mamas-at Dartmouth, December 20, fr0m....... 82. Michael's
11).041[1111-at Portemouthi Devember 20, from . BerdlAftki
11‘1174 MA&O•lrfH•-it UTl.Veselld, December 21, from Sundsvall
' Hairs WaLaa-at Queenstown, December 19, from . Csbas
OMANI -at Gravesend, December 21, from Havre
PAL LINA -at Dartmouth, December 20, from harm
Recut -et Gravesend, December 21, from Deem
Br. Paratea-at Deal, December 21, from Quebee
T -at Plymouth, December 20, :rem Sydney, 1i.9.W,
Venus-elf Liverpool, Dec. 21
Weermommaxo-at Gravesend, Dec. 21, from Wylee,
Waewoarte-at Gravesend, December 21, from Nyberg
London, England, 1853-12-22

TOWER.

The election of common councilmen for the above-
named ward was held yesterday in Reven-court, Seething-
lane. Alderman Finals presided. The usual formal busi-
ness having been gone through, the election of common
councilmen for the ward was proceeded with. The old
members, namely, Mr. Deputy Briggs, Mr. Lawrence Red-
head, Mr. George Aitchevon, Mr. Thomas Turnbull, Mr.
Thomas Barkley, Mr. Nichols, Nissen, Mr. Thomas S:d-
, airy Smith, and Mr. James Cornell, were severally re-
turned by the unanimous voice of the wardmote. The
several re-elected members returned thanks fur the renewed
honour conferred upon them, and in the course of the ad-
dresses they delivered they made frequent references to
the Corporate Commission at present sitting. In several
instances the parties stated that the evidence already given
against the corporation was by far too highly coloured, the
speakers having no doubt but that the alterations which
might be suggested would be found to be improv..ments
rendered necessary by the lapse of years. The Alderman
having re-appointed his deputy, Mr. Briggs, for the year
ensuing, called the attention of the wardmote to the obstrue-
tion of the streets in the ward by the increase of traffic. Mr.
Howell said that in introducing this important subject to the
wardmote he would not inflict upon them every long speech,
the resolution which he was about to make (which will he '
I found in our advertising columns) embodying the main
points he had in view upon the subject. He would suggest
that a new street might be formed from the wider part of
Feneharch-street by Gracechurch-street, clearing sway
part of Rood-lane, and thus forming • much more con-
venient outlet to the West-laid and London bridge. He
was well aware that the alderman (Finnic) was very
anxious about the requisite improvements in this respect,
and knowing that such was the g I feeling in the ward,
he moved with pl he resolution. (Cheers.) The
motion having been seconded, and concurred in by the
alderman, was put, and unanimously carried.—Mr. Howell
then proposed a vote of thanks to Thomas Q. Finnia,'EPq.,
the alderman of the ward.—The worthy Alderman replied.
Thanks to the deputy, and the other members of the Court
of Common Council having been given, suitable replies
were made, after which the resolutions were ordered to be
advertised in the morning joarnals, and then the wardmote
was dimo:ved.
London, England, 1853-10-10

MINCING-LANE.-THIS DAY.

The private contract markets are inactive to-day, and
articles generally are quoted the came as on Friday.
INDIOO.—The public soles arc progressing without show-
ing any material alteration.
The following public sales are declared for to-morrow :
Sugar: 450 Mids. West India, 4,200 bags Mouritias, and
7,000 bags Bengal. Saltpetre, LOGO bags; Pimento, 400
bags ; and Rice, 600 bags.
Wis.—Seal, pale, 351.; straw, 331. 101. to 34/. ;
brown, 321. 10s. to 331. ; Sperm, 8431. to 881. Os. ; Bead-
matter, 801. to 01. ; Cod, 311. to 311. 103.; South Sea,
391. to .101.; Olive Gallipoli, 671. to GM ; Spanish, 63/.
to 64/. ; Cocoa Nut, 41/. to 441. 53.; Palm, 101. tl 41/. ;
Linseed, 301. 10s. to 301. 155.; Rapeseed, pale, 401. to 12/.