The Express.
London, England, 1853-05-18 00:00:00

LAMBETH.

Henry Hughes, a journeyman carpenter, was charged
with attempting to commit self-murder.
On the night of Saturday, the 9th of lut month, the
prisoner discharged a loaded pistol at his right temple.

Fortunately, he held his hand in a slanting position, and
tke ball, instead of entering the skull, passed off in en
oblique direction, carrying with it a portion of the frontal
hone and fleah from the ib mph) and forehead. The pri-
toner was removed to Werminster Hospital, where, under
proper treatment, he gradually rms.:red, and, being pro-
nounced out of d anger, was given oser to the con►tab:e who
had tak-n him to the institution.

Tne prisoner ezprvssed great contrition for his rash act,
and said that his temporary insanity had been produced
by an overflow of blood to the heed. lie solemnly assured
the magistrate th...t, if forgiven this time, he should
think of re•.eatiog the act. llis wife also promised the
magistrate that she would carefully look after her husband,
and on this undi.rstanding the prisoner was discharged.

THAMES.
A Greek, who has been king settled in this country and
has adopted the English name of John Seymour, and who
keeps a large boarding-house for foreign seamen in Well-
close-square, near the London Docks, appeared before Mr.
Yardley to answer a summons taken out by Mr. W. A.
Yawn, of the Austrian Consul General's-office, under the
3rd section of the 15th Victoria, cap. 21), intituled" An
act to enable her Majesty to carry into effect arrangements
made with foreign powers for the apprehension of seamen
who desert from foreign ships." with having knowingly
protected and harboured one Gabrielle Viscovieb, a deserter
from a ship belonging to a subject of the Emperor of Au-
stria, by which the defendant was liable to a penalty
of 10/.

This proceeding originated out of a charge of desertion
preferred against the Italian seaman Viscovich, on Thun-
day last, when he was brought up on a warrant and sent
back to his ship in custody, under the provisions of the act.
It was then stated by Mr. Tessin, that bath English and
foreign lodging-house keepers in the port of London were
in the practice of encouraging foreign seamen to desert
their vessels and harbouring and secreting them in their
houses until an opportunity offered to ship t►em in British
vessels. Mr. Ingham suggested that the only way to put a
stop to this was to summon the boarding-house keepers,
under the act of parliament which provided a remedy for
the evil• Mr. Tason acted on the suggestion and took out
a 1111112001111.

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Seymour, in broken English, said be knew nothing of
the desertion. Viscovich came to his house and said he
bad been discharged from his ship ; which he supposed to
bate,,., eel he advanced him 145., which he promi.ed to
pa out of the first advance nets he received.
Mr. Yardley said that was tantamount to a plea of not
guilty, and ordered the case to proceed.
Viscevich wee then sworn and examined • through the
medium of the Italian interpreter to the Austrian consulate,
and he said he was • seaman belonging to the ship Ida
Kiss, and joined her at Trieste. 11e deserted from her be-
cause he was dissatisfied with the captain on the ith of the
present month, and he intended to go on board another
ship. He went to Seymour's house, end remained there
ten or twelve days before he was taken into custody. He
I anti Seymour spoke the same language. He told Seymour
be belonged to the Ida Kiss, and also told him that he was
to receive his account and wages from the captain directly
he found a subetitute. Seymour did go on board the Ida
Kin, but not until after witness was taken into custody
for desertion. In answer to question• put by Mr.
Yardley the witness said he was not kept close to Sey-
mour's house, but he frequently took walks abroad. lie
was not advised by Seymour to desert. Seymour came on
board the Ida Kiss the same day that he (Viscovich) went
to the Austrian Consulate. His wages on board the Ida
' Kis. were 19 Austrian dosing per month, which was equal
to 1/. 18e. English.
Seymour, who bad made frequent interpolations, said
that the manor the Ida Kin came to his house and dined
with Viseovieb.

Mr. Yardley.--Is that so ?
Viscovich said it was, and that the reason he would not
return to the ship was that he understood she was going
to California, where he did not want to proceed. When he
joined the ship at Trieste he was told she would return to
that place.
Mr. Yardley remarked that the prosecutor did not make
much head-way with his ease.
Mr. Tams said the statement made by the seaman at the
office of the Austrian consul was materially different to the
onejust made. The seaman had stated that Seymour per-
suaded him not to return to the Ida Kiss, and promised to
get him a berth on board a British ship at 41. per month.
Mr. Yardley said it appeared that the mate of the Ida
Kiss had visited the witness Viscovich, and dined with him
at Seynteur's home. The mate would be a most material
witness.

Mr. Tama said the mate of as Austrian ship was not the
same as the mate of an English ship. The duty and autho-
rity_of the one was very different from the other.
Mr. Yardley said that might be, but it would be very im-
portant indeed to have the mate's evidence. He could only
act on the evidence given on oath in that court not upon
the evidesee given at the Austrian consulate. There was
no reason to suppose that Seymour knew Viscovich was a
deserter, for the seaman was talking to the defendant about
his wages. Seymour was under the impression that Vis-
°welch had left the ship with the sanction of the captain.
If these was no further evidence, he must dismiss the ease.
Mr. Taeon—l am much obliged to you. I have no fur-
ther evidence.

Seymour uid be had lent the Italian gamut 14e.
Mr. Yardley—l have nothing at all to do with that.

COTTON.—LiYmaooL, MAY 17.—The market closed
with increased iirmnebs, at the extreme rates of yesterday.
The sales amounted to 8,000 bales, and comprised between
6,000 and 7,000 Americans, 1,000 of which were taken by
exporters, and 2,000 by speculators. 220 Pentsms and
Maranbams, 61 to 71. 3bo Bahia, 61 to 6/ ; 70 Egyptian,
7 ; 1,000 Surat, 3; to 4/ ; 30 Sea Islands, 21. to 3s. Import
sines Thursday, 13,000 bales.

MANCHESTER, MAT 17.—The market has been rather
strong as regards price, but business is obstructed by the
still uncertain results of the negotiations between =oaten
andworkmen about higher wages. Some of the mills at Mose-
ley are standing through the turn out there, and common
40's mule twist is so scarce in consequence that old. per lb.
would gladly be given, whilst the melt qualities, selling last
week at 10d., sold this morning at 100., tolreplace the com-
moner kind'. In 40's downwards there was a good deal of
inquiry, and spinners were asking Id. advance. The high
counts of twist, from Sea Islands cotton, for the Notting.
ham market, are scarce, and looms of the spinners of these
yarns realised 2d. per lb. advance. In cloth the makes
suitable for the India and China markets were in good de-
mand, u also fabrics suitable for the home trade, for
printing ; and in these the tendency of prices is upwards.

WOOLLEN CLOTH —Leans, MAY 17.—There hu
been a very fiat end quiet market to-day, and very little
business has been done. Throughout the whole of this town
and clothing district, Whit Monday and Tuesday are kept
as general holidays amongst the operative classes. Many
of the mth cease working on Saturday afternoon, aed do
not again commence operations until Wednesday morning;
others confine the holiday to the two afternoons. But the
effect is to suspend nearly altogether the ordinary business
of the town. Thousands of the working classes have taken
advantage of many cheap excursion trains to visit ether
localities, and the population of the town seems to be leav-
ing it this afternoon. At the time we write, there Is a con-
tinuous stream of well-attired persons, young and old,
making their way to the railway station, foe the Botanical
Gardens, where the annual gala of the Temperance Society
is held. If there is any person who ever doubted the com-
mercial policy of this country and the immense benefits
which have followed, especially to the working classes, let
that person visit the garden' this afternoon and see the
thousands and tens of thousands that will be easembled
there, all well attired, all full of mirth and gaiety and hap-
piness, and contrast this picture with the ens that a deputa-
tion from this town gave to the late Sir Robert Peel in
1842, when a great proportion of the population of Leeds
was represented as living on a mast miserable pittance per
day, and in the midst of disease, penury, and want.

WOOLS.—HuDDERSPIELD, May 17.—1 n the Wool trade
we have very little doing, and the great question is how
will prices rule at the forthcoming sales on the 19 It, as it is
much feared that any advance would materially affect our
present prospects.

MANUFACTURES.—Huntolitsvinin, May 17.—This
being our annual (sir, as well as Whitsuntide, we find our
market to-day rather fiat, as is generally the case at holiday
times. In good black doeskins and fancy's of middle
quality we have had a little doing, but it is evident that
merchants are exercising great caution in their transactions,
and stocks of almost all descriptions are on the increase.

coRN.—nuLL, Mai 17.—We have rather a better arri-
val of Wheat, and all fresh qualities go off pretty freely, at
full prices. The old-fashioned influence of Mark-lane is
fast losing its effect on country markets, which are univer-
sally more prepared for improvement than decline. The
panic in London, yesterday, was as unexpected u it appears
needless. Today we had a fair supply of Wheat
from the farmers, which met a ready sale, at fully
the rates current last week, 435. being generally paid
by millers and factors. There was a good inquiry for fresh
foreign, especially the best descriptions of Baltic red. Oats
in better demand, sod the turn dearer. Beans fully Is.
dearer, and in short supply. Peas without inquiry. Lin-
seed only slow sale, and Cakes and the turn in taunr of
buyers. No transactions in Rapeseed, and Cakes may be
bought on easier terms. With improved arrivals of Bones
the market is very firm. Imports from rimy 7to May 13 :
Wheat, 5,229 qrs. ; Barley, 1,304 ; Beans, 1,740 ; Tares,
440; Linseed, 5,413; Rapeseed, 2,036; Oil Cakes, 58 tons;
Bones, 377.
Liens, MAT 17.—The arrivals of English wheat are
small, hut with the foreign samples we have a fair show to
this day's market. There is a steady sale for the fine Baltic
wheats, at the extreme prices of last week, and fresh Eng-
lish is unaltered in value; other descriptions are very slow
sale, but there is no disposition to force sales. Not much
passing in barley ; rates as before. English beans scarce,
and are Is. per qr. dearer. Oats and other articles without
variation. Arrivals this week: Wheat, 3,659; Oats, 195;
Barley, 38; Beans, 257; Rapeseed, 1,682; Linseed, 979.
LITLItPOOL, MAT 17.—The arrivals from Ireland
and coastwise during the past week have been insig-
nificant. From foreign ports we have received 15,121 qrs.
wheat, 1,8.50 qrs. barley, 1,750 qrs. beans, 2,887 qrs. Indian
corn, 1,727 sacks and 13,386 barrels flour. The exports in
the same time comprise 2,033 qrs. wheat, 5,133 qrs. Indian
corn, 1,382 barrels Indian meat, 1,732 sacks and 7,235 bar.
rele flour. The trade has been steady throughout the week
past, and both wheat and flour have been saleable on ra-
ther better terms. oats and oatmeal have also im-
proved, the former id. to Id. per 45110., and the :atter Gd.
to ls. per load. Indian Cora, both white and yellow, has
met with a moderate demand at about late rates. The weer

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 18, 1853.

thee has become more genial, although still far from sea-
sonable. At this day's market there was a fair attendance
of the town and country trade, and some buyers from Ire-
land; but, owine to the diinouraeing advice. from the Lon-
con market yesterday, the upward movement in prices per-
ceptib:a du; ins the last few days received a (heel., and the
, business done in wheat and flour was quite in retail, at the ,
I prices of this day week, the slight improvement noted on
Friday being generally lost. Egyptian wheat, however,
being very scarce, brought 3d. per 701 be. more mone. Oats'
and oatmeal were held for an advance of Id. per 451bs. and
6d. per load, which in some measure checked business.
Barley, beans, and peas were without change in value or
demand. Indian corn was in moderate request, at 31s. for
white and 31s. GI to 325. 6d. per qr. for yellow. Fioating
cargoes of both wheat and Indian corn were still to be met
with at late rates, and in some instances at rather less
money.
Lves, May 17.—Rather more Wheat here to-day; the
trade dull, at Is. per qr. decline; scarcely any other grain
at market. Wheat, old, 621bs. to G3lbs., 445. to 455. per
qr. to the growers; best runs, new, 581hs. to 691b5., 375.
to 395.; inferior, 551bs. to 571b5., 34.. to 365. Beans, 325.
to 365.

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NERCASTLII, May 17.—At our market this morning we
had a moderate show of Wheat from the growers, and
having little fresh in since Saturday, factors held their
samples with considerable firmness, and although lull prices
were acquired the business done was upon the whole of a
limited character. Choice Wolgast red made 48s. per qr.
of 63 1b.., and other sorts in proportion; Old comparatively
neglected. Flour moved off slowly, but in its value we
have little variation to note. Rye nominal. For malting
Barley the demand has nearly subsided, most °fettle mak-
ings being closed for the season. In grinding there was
rather more passing, and the same remarks will apply to
Malt. Beans and Peas rather more inquired after, and
Oats also attracted rather more attention.

RIO JANEIRO, APRIL 13.

Our coffee market after the Tay's departure was very
active. 47,000 bags having found purchasers in one clay at
my last quotations. Subsequently favourable advice' from
the States were received, and round lots were eagerly
sought for for thvt market at a considerable advance on
former prices. Indeed the shortness of our supplies from
the interior prevented a much larger business from being
clone. We estimate the sales from the sailing of the Try
to the end of the month at 90,000 bags, of which 60,000
were for Europe and 30,000 for America.
This month so far little has been done. Unfavourable
news from the States might have induced dealers to give
way had our stock been large, but the reverse was the case,
and limited purchases were made at former rates from a
stock ill-assorted, and never exceeding 40,000 bags. Up to the
arrival of the Severn 30,000 bags were purchased, of which
about 20,000 for the States, and 10,000 for Europe. The
Severn's news being considered favourable, dealers demand-
ed fully 200 reis more for their parcels, and in consequence
we have to report sales of only 6,000 bags since her arrival,
making the total sales from packet to packet 125.000 bags.
My opinion is that a large portion of the present crop his
still to come to market, but as the one forthcoming is very
deficient, fazendeiros are in no hurry to send last year's
produce down. Thus the deficiency will be main felt
during the next four months, and a fair average of 2.000,000
bags will be left for the Sera of 18.5344; meanwhile prices
will be sustained, especially for superior qualities, which
are very scarce in the market. Exchange upon London by
Severn has ruled at 271 to 28d., at 60 and 90 days. About
270,0001. have barn passed for this conveyance. The ex-
port duty on coffee has been reduced from 11 to 9 per cent.,
the new duty coming into operation from the Ist July, 1553.
EICIANGEB.—London, 271 to 28 ; Paris, 345 to 347 ;
Hamburg, 640 to 650 ; doubloons, 30.300 to 30.400 ; dollars,
1 900 to 1 950 , igns, 8.800 to 8.850; Bank shares
(Commercial), 769; Bank shares (Brazil), 66 premium ;
Stock, Six per Cent., 108 ex div.
COFFlZ.—Superior, 4.200 to 4.300; good first, 3 9.50 to
4.060; American cargoes, 4 ; Channel cargoes, 3.800 to
3.900. Stock, 60,000 bags ; shipped since Ist, 73,000 bags.
Suoas.—Redondo, 2.400 to 2.600; Betide, 2.250 to 2.350 ;
Mamie*, 1.900 to 2. Stock, 2,600 boxes, 6,000 bags.