The Express.
London, England, 1860-04-06 00:00:00

MARKETS.

SlJOAlL—Banrroc, fir= b —The market has been
ewsedingly dull this week, and closes for the Easter recess
with • decclining tendency. The transactions on the spot
are unimportant, and for arrival only one cargo has been
of, vis.,l,2ooboxes Havanna), No. 12, at 28s.
tymmid inrured. to produce sells slowly, and late rates
are with difilealty supported. Rum has been mom inquired
for, and several transactions are reported in Demenua,
chiefly at 2a. per proof gallon.

CCYTTON. —unman, APRIL s.—The demand continued
00 a moderate wale from the close of last week up to Tues-
day, and holders supplied the market very freely as before.
Yesterday there was more demand, and 10,000 bales were
sold-3,000 to exporters and speculators, but without im-
provement. On the whole, prices of American are rather
lower than on Friday last, and the ordinary qualities were
difficult to move off, and must irregularly offered. There is
no change of moment in Brasil, and the sales have been
limited. Egyptian has been gradually declining during the
pest fortnight, most descriptions havuig given way Id. per
lb. The sales of Surat have been to a fair extent, but buyers
continue to obtain the advantage, especially in all the lower
qualities, Speculators have taken 1,140 American ; and
there are reported for export 3,690 American and 3,960
Surat. The market to-day opens with a pretty good de-
mand, and the Wee will probably reach 7,000 Wee-2,000
for export and an speculation.

carrot; 000D8.—ILINCHEIMICR,Arnn.15.—The regular
market day falling on good Friday there was come attempt
to substitute to-day for it, but the attendance was extremely
thin, and inasmuch as the Bombay and Calcutta letters
were not yet to band, and were expected this evening, there
was a general disposition to postpone operations. The tone
of themarket was quite as good as that on Tuesday, and the
prices of both yarns and cloths were well maintained, not.
withstanding the absence of bushman.

WOOL AND WORSTED. —ThiAbromo, Arm 5.
There ix little doing in wool ; the transactions are chiefly
for immediate and pressing wants. Prices remain very firm.
Stock. are very light. There is an average business doing
in nou, and shorts, and prices rule very steady. Both
spinners and manufacturers are well employed to order on
old contracts, but there is nothing new coming in. Both
are doing a trade which is not remunerative. There is little
or nothing doing for export. Prices are too high for specu-
lative purchases to be made. There is a steady business
doing for the home trade, but the high rates prevailing for
the raw material tend to check operations, rendering the
trade unprofitable, as it does.

CORN.—Briuttimaan, Aram 5.--Gloucester market, on
the 31st, ruled dull for wheat, bat an advance of ls. per
quarter was obtained on some descriptions. At Worcester,
the same day, the little wheat which changed hands realised
rates. Barley higher, but in very limited request.
t. tending upwards. Beans and peas unaltered. Levi"'
the present week scarcely a transaction in wheat is rek.,
as holders will submit to no reduction. Barley only Inds
buyers in retail. Oats and beans the turn dearer. Peas
realise quite as much money. At Wolverhampton yeeter•
day there was a leas supply of wheat, and the value of all
descriptions was nominally the same as before. At this
day's market there was a large supply of English wheat,
and to have effected sales some reduction must have been
submitted to; most of it went back unsold, as holders
were generally firm, and we make no alteration in oar
quotations. Barley and cede rather higher, but only taken
in retail. Beans firm, with an upward tendency. Peas
unaltered.

CHILIIMPORD, Aram 5. —There was s small attendance
at market to-day, and demand less active than last
week, still farmers preferred holding rather then bike
lower rates. Wheat, red, 46e. to 50a.; white, 50a. to 54..
Beans rather dearer, and but few offering. Barley : Malt-
ing season being nearly over, persons buy with caution ; bat
grinding descriptions are ls. dearer.

MANCHIBTEM, Arm s.—There has been a quieter feel-
ing in the trade during the last few days, and business alto-
r more restricted, but without any alteration inpnas.•
The imports into Liverpool both from abroad and from
Ireland are exceedingly light this week. We had a thin
attendance of buyers at this morning's market, and to effect
sales of wheat and flour a concession in prices would have
been ne:eseary. Holders were, however, very firm, and
scarcely any business was done ; our quotations remaining
nominally the same as last week. Oats and oatmeal met a
steady demand at fully former rates. Beans and Indian
corn were in moderate request, without alteration in value.
NEWBURY, APIUL s.—We had a moderate supply of
wheat, for which there was a slow sale, at prices in favour
of the buyer. Barley very scarce and dear. Oats, beans,
and peas dull.

llisamoc, APRIL s.—At oar market to-day the supply
is short and but thinly attended. Wheat sells at the prices
of last week. Barley is in more demand and obtains Is. per
qr. more money.

WAILEFIRLD, APRIL s.—There were not so many buyers
as usual owing to the change of day, but the wheat trade
was steady, at last Friday's quotations. New red in good
demand, but old dull of sale. In barley, beans, oats, and
shelling, no change. Average of the week ending April 2.
—Wheat, 5,015 qrs., at 48a. 110. ; barley, 460, at 41s. 101 d. ;
beans, 184, at 425. id.

EDINBURGH, APRIL 4.—We had in the market to-day
743 qn. wheat, 519 barley, 1,782 oats, and 168 beans. There
were sold—Wheat, 584 qrs.; barley, 343 ; oats, 1,502 ; and
beans, in qrs. As compared with IRA week—Wheat was
same as last on top, and 10d. up on average. Barley was
same as last on top, and Bd. up on average. Oats were 6d.
down on top, and 841. up on average. Beans were Is. down
on top, and ld. up on average. Prices par imperial quarter
—eat, 48s. Od to 53e. Od.; barley 34.. 6.1. to 48s. Od.;
oats, 25e. Od. to Me. Od.; beans, 445. Od. to 48e. Weight of
top—Wheat, 65ilbe.; barley, 571ba.; oats, 4541 b.; beans,
6611ba.

CATTLE.—Em3mAton, APRIL 4.—The supply of sheep
this morning was 3,364, being 195 more than last week.
Sales again dull, and prices remain much the same. Top
price et the beet blackfaced mutton, 9d. • surreal price,
from Bd. to 80., and down to 70. per lb. 'At the close a
clearance not effected. The supply of cattle was more than
last market, the number 880, being an increase of 4.
Demand, (sir, bat last week's pncee barely maintained.
Top prioe, 7s. 9d. ; current, 7s. 3d. to 7s. 6d.; middling and
inferior, from ss. 4d. to 6a. 68. per imperial stone. Fed
pigs, from 6a to 6s. 68. per imperial stone; six to eight
weeks old do., from 10s. to 13a. 68. a head. Numbers in
market—Sheep, 3,364 ; fat cattle, 810 ; milch oowa, 127 ;
OP, 284.

BOMBAY COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Bonita), Tina and Standard.)

SATURDAY EMNING, Mares 10.

Our last advice, mentioned the intention of the Financial
Minister to introduce a state paper currency into India,
and since then the details of the scheme have reached us
by telegraph. It will be sufficient here to mention that the
present issue of notes from the three Presidency banks is to
cease ; that notes issued from the district treasuries will be
convertible on demand at those treasuries and at the pre-
sidencies ; and that each treasury is to retain equal to one-
third of its lines in cash, the other two-thirds remaining
invested in government seonrities. The part which most
interests the mercantile community is the question as it re-
lates to the presidency banks. Some compensation must
be given them for taking away the privileges they enjoy by
charter; and should it be done by a loan from government
of state notes without interest to the extent of the present
issues of their own, their position will remain virtually the
same. This course would probably be much more beneficial
to the public than putting the banks in the position of ex-
change establishments, the only other apparent method of
placing within their reach mats equal to those of which
they are to be deprived.
Money continues in good demand, at the rates last ad-
vised, of 9 per cent. for advance on cash credits with Go-
vernment Securities, and 10 per cent. discount for three
mouths' private raper. In the bazaar much scarcity pre.
sails, tending greatly to limit the operations of dealers in
irntt"vteLmment securities have been more quiet since our last,
and the fluctuations inconsiderable. At present there is not
much demand, and the closing prices are for fours, 84
for fives, 961 ; and for five-and-a-half per cent. paper, 102 i
per cent.
We have again to report great languor in the inquiry for
cotton pisos goods, chiefly caused by the tightness of money
in the Bazaar. It is said, however, that the Marwarriee
may be expected to commence purchases now that the
Hoole Saturnalia is at an end. The males of grey shirting,
have been small, and the demand languid. White shirting,
are light in stock, and in fair demand, but no better rates
are offend, sail 64 to 60 reeds are rather lower. Of lappets
considerable sales have been effected at fair prices. Dhoties
are freely supplied, and in less inquiry. Turkey red goods
of all kinds are very dull, and few parcels have changed
hands. Twist is still exceedingly dell of sale, and hardly
any transactions are reported.
Woollens are in no inquiry.
Of copper there have lately been few arrivals, and the
market is looking upwards ; Sa, per cwt. more is offered for
manufactured kinds.
Few sales al iron have taken place.
Lead is in good demand.
Goals are still looking down, and the best steam qualities
are only worth 27r. per ton.
Saffron has declined from the late high price, and a sale
has been made of 1001 b, at 27r. . .

Coffee is in demand, but Mocha of good quality is scarce.
Cotton has further declined, is consequence of the small
demand, and there is a larger stock of old crop on hand than
is usual at this season.
Hemp is in rather better demand, in anticipation of local
wants, ea the business season approaches.
Linseed has slightly fallen, but few purchasers are in
the market at the quotations. Today the dealers ask
3r. 14a. 4r. 12a. to sr. is the price of rape, while gingeuy
has fallen to 21r. to 22r., with little business doing in
either.
We have no change to report in the value of wool.
Homeward freights have varied but little, the high
figures now current tending lather to check business. It is
expected that the requirements of government will shortly
be satisfied, when an easier tone may be expected to prevail.
Present rates are 31. 10s. for seeds to London and Liverpool,
and N. 17e 6d. to U. 2e. 6d. for cotton. There is not much

going for China, but the rates are higher, from 22r. to 23r,
per candy.
Exchange ham not materially varied, and the whole of the
business ha. been done at or about lest rate,. We qn.,te
2.. 11d. to 2s. lid. for first clew, and 225. I id. fur docunient
paper. On Calcutta the rate at sight is 10N per cent., end
on Madre. 99 per cent. On China 221 r. per 100 dol■ fur 60
days' ,ight.