The Express.
London, England, 1858-04-21 00:00:00

MINCING-LANE.-THIS DAT.

St GA a.—Theblio sales are going off at about pater-
day's prices, which were previous rates for good and fine
qualities, and about &I. decline on low descriptions. Re-
fined lumps bars declined Is.-635. to 665.
Corritc—The public sales concluded yesterday with more
spirit than was anticipated, when Is. advance was in some
I instances paid for fine shipping qualities of plantation
Ceylon ; tine and low middling, 68a. 6d. to 62e. ; mid-
' dling to lee middling ooloury, eta to 73e. The public sales
are progreFsing steadily.
Tea.—The result of the public Naha the last two days
is that the small quantity sold did not show any decline
on the previous private contract price. Common oongou,
llfd.
sacs.—Prior are very firm, rnd speculators continue in
the market.

Ri•~.—Tbe market inactive, 'mi.'s,' unaltered.
Con. N.-600 bales sold at fall prices. Western Midis,
40. per lb.

TALLOW MARKET.-THIS DAY.

The motet is etesely. Annexed are the quotations
Town tallow 645. 9d., nett cash; Petersburg Y. C. on the
spot, 565. 6.. to 91 ; April, 661. 6d. , May and June,
561.9 d ; July and August, 63e. 6d.; Oct. and Dee., 62.. 3d.

BOROUGH HOP MARKET....-THIS DAY.
Mews. Pattenden and Smith report, that the market is
firm at late rates.

I SIR JAMES BROOKE AT MANCHESTER.—Sir Jarne•
Brooks, K.C.8., and Admiral the Hon. Sir E. Keppel,
K.C.8., arrived in Manchester on Monday, and are the
guests of ldr. Thomas Fritbeirn, at Northwood Home,
Sedgeley Park. Oa Monday evening a number of friends
met the distinguished guests at dinner. Yesterday, accom-
panied by Mr. Fairbairn, they visited the works of Mews.
JO4. Whitworth end Co., engineers and machinists, Cheri-
ton-street, and those of Meagre. William Fairborn
and Sone, Canal-street, spending some time in examining
the various interesting processes in operation at each. After-
wards they passed through the magnificently-fitted ware-
house of Messrs. S. and J. Watts and Co., Portland-street.—
This evening, It will be remembered, the putlic dinner to
Sir James Brooks takes place at the Queen's Hotel. Admiral
Koppel will be present, as will also, we believe, General Bir
Harry Smith, K.C.8., and the officers of his staff. The
pliant Sir James Brooke is, indeed, likely to be met and
welcomed by a large number of our leading merchants and
manufacturers, and of the mcst indential of our citizens.--
iferichester Guardian of this day.
AN AMERICAN MINISTER ON lIIE DEFENCIL—
An attack was made on the American Secretary of the Inee.
rior in the hall of the department en the forenoon of the Bth.
Peter Bensaums, a Frenchman of New Curtains, whowm dis-
mimed from thePension-offloe some months back, and refused
a re-appointment by the Secretary of the Interior, in revenge
sought that official at the Land•offloe on the morning In
question, end as the secretary came eat of the private dike
presented a pistol at him. Mr. Thompson instantly struck
the pistol from his hand, caught Beseancon by the arm,
threw him down, sod jumped on him, breaking Lis arm, and
then picked up the pistol and went to his office.
GOVERNOR YEII.—The following is an extract of
• private ]titer in Saundra, dated Canton River, Feb. 26
•• In catching Tab, we have not caught a Tartar; he is of
pure Chinne blood, and rose to his high petition by great
mental capacity. He first attracted the notice of the BOY
peror by an historical book he wrote, and since that period
his rise became rapid. He took the highest Chinese degree
when twenty-nine years old, and may now be called the
second wrangler in the empire. He is very simple and regu-
lar in his tastes and habits; highly courteous and polite In
his manners; does not drink as • general rule; never smokes
opium ; never appears to evince the slightest concern about
his fate; is a Bauddist ; prays regularly twice • day with
his head eattwards; sleeps a good deal ; smokes • good deal;
talks little ; appears much esteemed by his attendants and
the higher class of Chinese ; of coarse is as obstinate as a
pig, and Ludes us cordially. His food is chiefly rim, ducks,
pork, salted eggs. and some other curious Chinese delicacies;
of eourre be won't eat beef. His drink is chiefly hot weak
tea. He Las never tasted cold inter in his life, and swears a
drink of it would kill him. I have twice had long chain
with him, through the interpreter of course, and am muck
pleased at the chance of studying Chinese eccentricities. go
far as hot tea versus cold water goes, the Chinese are highly
sensible. The water here is very bad, and is, I believe, the
great cause of sickness among foreigaers."
GUNBOATS FOR THE BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT.--
Four screw gunboats, built by order of the Brazilian govera-
ment, for coast and river service in that country, steamed
down to Orcenbithe on Saturday, on trial of machinery, and
were swung for the adjustment of compasses, do. Theoer,
are
under orders to sail to-day for Plymouth, and, after '
they will proceed for the Brasile. They will shortly he •
lowed by four others, under construction at Blackwell end
Nortbfleet. The armament of each boat is to consist of ix
gum/ sod a complement of 200 men. Admiral the Marquis
as Lisboa, who is specially charged with the supervision of
the order, bas taken great pains in their equipment, mid has
directed that each ve,eel is to carry two Sorts, to be fitted
with Clifford's lowering gear, as in use in our own service.
They are intended to form a flotilla of 10 vessels, two of
which, it is said, are ordered to be built in France.
THE OUTWARD EAST INDIA AND CHINA MAIM.
—The steamship Indus, Captain Beans, loft Southempon
yesterday, with the above malls, a full passel cargo, apses,
of the value of 44,2441., and 111 re, among whom
Sir J. Ls Merchant, tbs Governor of ta.
The Church a Madrigeren, in the province of
' Albacete, Spain, waste short time since entered, end oil las
mooed vestals carried off. A crown of silver was tom bur
the heal of the Vinrin, end the statue thrown down from tie
pedestal. A silver heart pierced with seven swords, of the
mane metal, also disappeared. No tram has been dietweseed
of the thieres.