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night, about half-mist tight o'clock. The case was fully made out,
the prisoner was committed.
Another fellowOunned James Brad, MRS remanded for picking
the pocket of a gentleman owned Stringer, belonging to the Battik
of England, a night or two ago, of Ins pocket.h.mdkerchief, also
on Holborn-hill. The gentleman not being in attendance, a sum-
mons was issued to procure it.
FEMALE DEPRAVITY.
ow.strwr.rw.—Several unfortunate girli were brought up by
the watchman tin misconduct in the streets last night. One of
them, seemingly about thirteen years old, told the watchman, on
taking her to the wateh-hoose for making use of obscene languago.
that she did not care a pin about him ; the utmost he could do was
to send her for a nentth to Brixton, where she had been sent a
dozen tines befur: after the watchman had stated these facts, and
also the unmentionable language which she made use of, the
prisoner admitted that she had made use of the words she was
charged with.
Mr. Alt wsitta.t.—Then you must go to the Blouse of Correction
for a month.
Prisoner (retaking a low curtsey) replied.
Thank you, Sir," and
retired, apparently happy in anticipation of the pleasures of the
tread-mill.
JUVEN ILE DE PREDATORS.
Yesterday, two boys well known to the police. named limb!, and
Srucer, were brought up, charged with stealing n mirror. the pro-
perty of Mr. Moore, a glass-manufacturer, in Russell-street,
Covent-garden.
The prisoners, and another lad not in custody, pretended to he
wrestling in front of Mr. Moore's shop, and, as if by accident,
rolhd within the door, and the third lad snatched up a mirror and
ran cil* with it. followed by the prisoners at full speed. The latter
were secured, but the third boy got off with the mirror.
The prisoners were fully committed for trial.
&Inane' Mende, a youth, was fully committed on the following

charge:—
The prisoner went into the house of a Mr. Tennant, at Hammer
am ith , and took a silver watch from the mantel-piece, with which
he was lvin the premises , when he wan seen by Mrs. Tennant,
who colleara him,, him, and held him till an officer came and took him
into custody.

COUNTERFEIT COIN.
Ilaarox-oaanEx.--Yeaterdatv, a miserable-looking old man,
named Joseph Taylor, together rah his wife and son, the latter
quite a young lad, were placed at the bar, charged with preparing
Gtr circulation divers denominations of spurious coin, purporting to
be the genuine currency of the realm.
Messrs. Powell and Chippendale attended on behalf of the
Mint.
The examination, which lasted upwards of tilt) hours, was con.
ducted in private; but we learned that the prisoners were appre-
hended in the neighbourhood of Watworth, and form part of a
gang, who carry on this nefarious traffic to a most amazing extent,
embracing in the circle of their operations not merely the whole of
the metropolis, hut acting in confederation with smaller parties.
who travel all over the kingdom, giving circulation to the issues of
this mini. The execution of the the is so fine as to puzzle even
the prying eye of his Majesty's Inspect:it. of Coins, and the process
by which the metal is coloured is decidedly a new discovery in
chemistry. The finished shilling or half-crown would elude the
most curious examination, so far as external appearances go ; but
when compared with the genuine coins, they are found to be much
lighter. The senior male prisoner is an old hand ; but has hitherto
contrived to elude the vigilenee of the police; who have long kept
him in Time. He was apprehended by bee, Lloyd, and Kirby, who
Mond in his apartment a considerable quantity of various coins, in
different stages of preparation—some quite finished—scone in pro-
vest of colouring, and others rough front the mould ; there were
also found several bottles of meiotic and sulphuric acids, and
some powder used in the new-invented method of whitening the
metal, which imparts to it a strength and durability of colour
hitherto not attainable.
The prisoners made no defence, and were fully committed for
trial, on the capital charge, at the next Surrey Avian.
GROSS INGRATITUDE.
George Williams., a smart young fellow, was placed at the bar on
the following charge:—
Mr. Charles goberts, a respectable mercantile gentleman, re-
siding in Sumstreet„ llishopsgate.street, stated, that being in want
of a servant, about a month or six weeks ago, he went to St. Luke's
workhouse, and asked if there was any young man out of employ,
who would be willing to make himself generally useful. The pri-
soner, who was then in a most destitute state as regarded habili-
ments, was recommended as a proper person, and one who' having
been well schooled in adversity, was less likely to prove refractory
than die more pampered menial. lie was accordingly taken on
trial for a week, and performed every thing lie was enjoined to do,
not merely with the most implicit obedience, kut he likewise ap-
neared t.O be quite an flail to his business ; every respect he pro-
mised to prove a good servant, and Mr. Roberts, quite pleased to
have met with such a chance, gave him a complete outfit of clothes,
advanced him something fur present use, and finally engaged him
as in-door servant, at the rate of twelve guineas per annum ; but
the very week after this haul been arranged he went out one morn-
ing on some business for his master, and never returned. He
was subsequently detected In Islington, and given in custody to a
constable ; Mr. Roberts declaring that lie was determined to punish
him as far as the law allowed.
Mr. Sergeant Sim Low raid he had never met with a ease of
blacker ingratitude, and asked the prisoner what he had to say for
himself.
The prisoner, in a very impudent manner, declared that no one
In the world could please Mr. Roberts, and that was the reason
why he left hint.
Mr. Roberts protested this was the first time he had ever hoard
the prisoner make any complaint ; on the contrary, lie scented quite
harpy and contented in his si nation.
Mr. Sergeant SE,.Low regretted very much that the case did not
come within his jurisdiction as he should have felt happy to have
punished him for his ingratitude; but unfortunately it was wi:hout
the grasp of the law; however, lie would advise Mr. Roberts to
summon him for the value of the clothes.
The prisoner was discharged, with a suitable admemitit-n.
11F.GAING-LETTER WRITER.
Alastanonovou.sTurw.x.--Vesterilay Timothy Carsidy, who
has subsisted for theaktat eighteen or twenty years by writing letters
of distress to the opulent, was brought to time office for importuning
the Countess of Liverpool, while descending from her carriage at
A packet of about twenty letters was found on the primmer, one
of which spited him to be " afflicted with deafness, dimness of
sight, and spasms that occasioned his sinews to -shrivel up;" an-
other was of a threatenitig nature, in which the names of persons
of quality were used to enforce hit appeal.
The footman to Lady Liverpool stated that die prisoner and an-
other not present were In the frequent habit of writing to his Lord-
ship fur relief. Thole letters lie did not send to his Lordship. The
prisoner had sent a letter to his Lordship, containing a certificate
and an order from die Lord Mayer., authorizing his admission into
St. Thomas's Hospital. The certificate ran—" This is to certify
that the bearer is a poor old man who is going into the Hospital,
but whorls, d .stitute of friends or clothin4. The smallest donation
will be thankfully accepted. for which the petitioner will feel bound
to pray Cur an immortal crown of glory to the donor." Addressed
to • The Mohr •Honourable Lord Liverpool, Combs. Wood."
These doeuments were left at his Lordship's, and given to her
Ladyship's son, Mr. Jenkinson. who desired them to be-given
back to the prisoner, w ho watched the opportunity of her Ladyship
getting out of her cat liage to midge the application for their return,
in the idea that her Ladyship would make inquiries into his wants,
and order him relief.
Fagan, an officer of the Mendicity Society, knew the prisoner in
Dublin. when lie was respectably situated as an attorney's clerk.
lie hid known him asa lieggim;•-letter writer sitter 1818, and had
hundreds and hundreds of his letters. Last season they gave him
a pound to help him on his road to go hopping, from whence they
did not know of his return ; then he had left off writing in his own
name, and adopted the cases of others, since which lie had recant.
silenced ill his (WI) name.
The prisoner said lie lived in the parish of St Sepulchre, and had
been respectably MT in Dublin, where he failed, and went into the
army, whence lie was discharged. His Colonel was Sir John
Doyle. Ile had oo friends to help him in this country, or he would
hat solicit the aSSistance of the benevolent.
As the prisoner was not actually asking alms, though re.
vesting the return of his letters was with that intent, Mr. CONANT
objected to convict him under the Vagrant Act ; end, after a con.
v. ts,stion with Fagan as to sending him to Ireland, the prisoner was
ords red to Le brought up to-morrow (this day).
A DEN OF TIIIEVES.
Eight well-known characters, Clover, Donavan, Boakerp, liar.
Ilayoes, James, lirayky, and Lancaster, were appiehended by
Fur:entail. Riordan, and a few watchmen, in ahe White Hart pub-
lie.honse. In the Coal-yard, Drury-lane, between eleven and twelve
o'clock on MornlaT night-
Furzeman stated-that he had warned the landlord a month ago of
the characters who cattle to his house, its he knew them all hy hay.
flash-house Long-

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hill.fieldst that he
then came back to the house to apprehend them MI disorderly.supped with them, went nut with them, and
Corporal Palmer wanted to know what was the charge against
him ? _

Lacy failed in aulintantlating any thing except abuse.
The waiter of the cook's shop wannest for ; he said the soldier,
another man, and the two females, were having supper, when the
beadle Mlle in with two women ; he ordered two plates of meat I
and three knives and forks, and ate with them ; he paid is. 3d. and
went away, after which lie returned, desired to be let in, as an offi-
cer, thrust his staff in the face of his master, took away the ,
prisoners, and at the watch-house desired his girls to go away, but
dumined the others.
3lr. llowaxv said the conduct of Lacy W 3.9 such that he had
made himself liable to an indictment; he had no business 4 to go into
the hobse to clear it, as it was not a public house; and surely could •
not say lie was on his duty while supping with the girls. Ile should I
discharge the prisoners.
A Captain of the Riding Establishment, and the officer of Cor-
poral Palmer, desired him to summit,: himself to the guard, and
was cure Colonel Taylor would prosecute. He bimselt chanced to
be going up Bond-street at the time, and nary part of the tntnsac-
non ; he ;int to the watch-house to hear the charge ; at first Lacy
had none against the Corporal, and then thought of charging the
man whit interrupting him in the execution of bin duty.
EFFECTS OF INEBRIETY.
Many cr.nown.--jullus Crrsar (called by the watchman Juliet
Seater), et man of colour, was brought forward on a elm ge of in-
toxication. The watchman stated that he found the prisoner lying
dead drunk upon tae pavement about eleven o'clock on Monday
night.
The prisoner, Upon being asked who be was, said, in a tone. far
from dictatorial, that lie. came from Arbroath, and that he is at
present in the service of General Russel, in George-street: He was
taking a firappy last night, and M the course of the evening fell in
with some girls, who kindly robbed hint of some money and his
breast-pin.
111 r. thurr I Tll, after having admonidied the prisoner to abstain
from getting drunk in future, said that he thought he was punished
severely enough by ids isntaie iend, anti dincliarged him.—Caesar
then thanked his Worship, heisted, and made his c t it.

•
A THIEF DETECTED.
Thomas if was charged by William Stocks, chesse-
monger, 128, Edgware-road, with then. The complainant stated
that he took the prisoner into his service storm a fortnight ago; on
die evening of Thursday last, he saw a shilling lying below the
counter, wad in the thorniug it war gone ; he observed the same on
Friday evening, and on tiaturday morning it was also gone; he
missed eighteen-pence yesterday morning, anti, suspecting the pri-
soner, he sent for a riatchniao, who accordingly came, but refused
to search the prisoner. He then sent for a police-officer, but upon 1
the message being given, prisoner delivered two stilling!' to the
complainant, and said that was all he had stolen. The two bhil-
lingo were produced.
Charles Boater, 129, Edgware-road., said that the complainant
i stated to him last week that he suspected the prisoner was guilty
of stealing the money, upon which witness recommended him to put
a particular mark upon smite shillings ; ;fitness accordingly marked
twenty shillings, with the letters C. It, and two crosses. The two
shillings now produced hear these markit.
The prisoner had nothing to say fur himself, and was of course
fully committed. '
Qurgst..sultattE.—.lartr Grahanz, a girl about 17 years of age,
was charged with haring obtained, utoitl a false pretence, ore sheet
and two gowns, the property of a Mr. Patchard. The prisoner
had gone to the house of Mr. Ilatchard, oval asked the servant girl
for the linen, saying her mother sent her—she aecordiagly gave her
the above articles; but instesd of the prisoner t.: king them homes
she pledged the property at a pawnbroker's.
The mother of the girl said she did not send her daughter to
Mr. Hatchard's house, neither had she resided with her for some
days past.
The prisoner declined saying any thing in her defence, and she
was ordered to be remanded fur further examination.

ROBBERY.
UNION llALL.—Yesterday, two young men, brothers, named
Robert and larluird belfry, of respectable appearance, who were
described Commission Agents, were brought before the Sitting I
Magistrate, R. J. Cita:tingls, Esq., charged on suspicion of I
robbing a poor widow, named Anne Frances, of 7:11. in Bank of
England notes, together with several articles of plate, and some do-
cuments of great value to the owner.
The complainant stated that she is the widow of the Master of
a West !rifleman. On the 17th of this month, during her abscnce
from home, a desk containing 7a/. in notes, two sorcreigns,
and
sundry livers of importance, was broken open, and the whole of
the contents taken. On discovery, she informed the prisoner,
Robert Drury, of the robbery, for whom she always entertained the
highest opinion, and who, at that period, lodged in her house. He
affected to synindthize with her, and advised a number of bills to
be printed and distributed about the town, describing the stolen
property, and offering a reward for its restoration. Subtequently
she also missed two miniatures of herself and husbind, in gilt
Nunes, and gave information of the robbery to Mr. Cope, one of
the City Marshals, who immediately interested himself in her be-
half, and in the course of a conversation he had with the prisoner,
Robert Drury, on the subject, ascertained that that person had a
knowledge of one particular document relating to the title of some
houses, amongst the stolen papers, of the existence of, which, pre.
ViQUS to the robbery, no hadirittual was aware except Mrs. Frances
herself. Mr. Cope at once suspected that Drury was implicated in
the robbery, notwithstanding the good opinion entertained of him,
and his apparent distress of mind at the misfortunes of the widow.
The M crehal accordingly applied for a search warrant at this office,
and proceeded to the prisoner's residence in Buxton-street, Lam-
beth, accompanied by Pople and Newcomb, two officers of this es.
tablishmenf. On their entrance into the house, the prisoners were
denied by the servant, bat the officers commencing to execute the
warrant, found both the prisoners in rooms up stairs. A noise was
heard to proceed from the yawl, and on looking out crone of the back
windows Mr. Cope observed thnt a miniature-frame had been just
flung out of the window of the room in which Richard Drury was
taken into custody. The miniature-frame was produced before the
Magistrate, and identified by Mrs. Frances, as forming part of the
stolen property. Mt. Cope also produced a 101. note, one of those
stolen from the complainant, with Richard Drury's endorsement on
the Ina of it, which appeared to hare been paid into Sir James
Esdaile's bank subsequent to the robbery.
Tire Magistrate asked the prisoner Robert where he got. the pie-
ture.frame that was tound in the yard ? He replied, that if he was
allowed time he should have an opportunity of refuting the alleged
charge. 'Hie frame, he said, he had purchased from a man, whom
he should bring forward to tes.ify to that fact. The miniaturearame
was, however, narrowly examined by the Magistrate, who dis-
covered the complainant's Fame written in pencil on the inside.
Mr. Cope having intimated that lie should bring forward further
evidence on the next examination, the prisoners were remanded.

During the awful betapost on Friday evening last, as
Mr. Edward Clay; of Greenstead Park, Colchester, and
his two sons, were pasaing through Thorpe-street, on their
way home from IValton Shore, a flash of lightning struck
their gig, and instantaneously shivered it to pieces. Mr.
Clay and his sons were thrown a considerable ti stance,
and each received several bruises, but no material injury.
The horse being completely released by the shock, and
much frightened, galloped MI at speed, and arrived safe at
Greenstead. • Several persons who witnessed the accident
state that they distinctly saw the lightning strike the gig,
the wheels and axletree of which are the only part remain-
ing unbroken.—Same evening, a boy in the employ of Mr.
D. Sharp, Mahlon, was struck by the lightning, and great
fear is entertained of his losing his sight.—Essex Herald.
PETERMINEP SUICIDE.—Last Thus'lay night, about
nine o'clock, a journeyman bread-baker, of the name of
William Spence, walked into the shop of Mr. Tesseman, at
the corner of Call-lane, Kirkgatc, Leeds, and, without
speaking a word, seized a large cheese-knife, which he
plunged into his body ; he then rushed into the street,
where he drew the knife across his throat with such fatal
violence, as almost to sever his head from his body, and
falling prostrate, instantly expired. This unfortunate
man, who has left a wife and six children, bad been for
same time in a state of despondency, occasioned by exces-
sive drinking.
An incident occurred a few days since, which verifies the
sating, that "what's bred in the bone cannot be eradicated
ikom the flesh."—A serjeant of the Guards, while on his
way from London by the Hope coach, to Huddersfield,
where he was going on the recruiting service, had his
pocket picked of his pocket-book, containing 21.45. 61. in
money, by a fellow-passenger. The transaction took place
between Leicester and Mountsorrel, at which latter place
the thief was seen to throw the book away, over a wall, as
the coach was travelling along the road. At a convenient
opportunity the coachman and guard acquainted the ser-
jeant with what they had seen, and pointed out the deli].
qucnt. The scrjeant felt about his person for his pocket-
book, when he found the information but too correct—both
book and money were missing. On the arrival of the coach
at the Black's Head, Nottingham, the fellow was seized,
and 11. 10s. 01. found upon him, the remainder of the
money having, as lie confessed, been appropriated by him
at Loughborough, to the payment of his fare to Sheffield.
He was taken to the House of Correction ; but as the ser-
jeant did not apptar, on his being, brought up for examina-
tion, he was liberated.--It turned out that the delinquent,
whose name 'is James Waters, or Walters, had been dis- ,
charged only three days from the hulks, where he had
been sent for seven years, but on account of his good be-
Aaviour had had two years of his punishment remitted.
At Leicester, it appeared, his funds became quite ex.
hausted, as he had not enough by a shilling to pay his fare
to that place. He, however, continued his journey, when
the force of habit was called in aid, to raise the needful,
and supply his wants. We apprehend that another snob'
a meritorious action will entitle him to a passport Ni of
the country for life.

MARKETS.

NEW ORLEANS, Jurs

year, k Ty dull and
which mater
twenty-one inclyst Wow hieh-water
a 13!, cents. nominal.
Ric es to
ortniOccteiu.vrer.,tukseitn.gaj'buustuielwbtrrtimhigsariooe s.°fotihealterations in
There barn been less business done since our last, with the men
lion of shipping, than in the same time during the season. r.
mark.rhe INlVi'44einnoitPiPzei,blwii‘tohwp°lebalsYure., the continued good health 4.,,,,
city, notwithstanding the very warm weather of late,
out-door business unpleasant.
COTTON,—The great iwentinit still paid to shipping, tootht,
with the small stock on hand, and a partial stand of a few for better
pricer', has caused the sales to be amid!, beir.g not more than &bout
700 bales, consisting principally of Tennessee and Alnliams. la.
eluding a little Louisiana and Mississippi at our last mtotcliony,
which are continued.
Louisiana and Mississippi,
prime
ee LT! a 1 1 i 1
seconds it aPr f Nrdeonnut,
inferior 7 a Kt, and scarce.
Exchange on London 6)1 a 7 per cent. premium.
France tif. 31k. to M. 33c. sales.
Arrrived since Ist October -
same time last season
do. season before
do. 1322 - -
Exported since Ist October •
same time last sea.nn
I do. season before
Stock on hand‘olt.o. 1822
iiay - . .
same time last season -
do. season before
do. 11;22 -

nale .
242,7'41
20:04-a
139,0.4
128,1118
227,9211
185,471
141,35tf
155;42
18 553
2EA6 rft
1.355;
10,546
II hat.
7,676
17,37,
24,552
13,225
14,357

TOBACCO.—Arrived since let October -
same time last season
dn. season before
dn. 1822 -
Export since lst October

same tintela.t season - • 13,412
do. season before ~ 24,314
do. 1822 - ' =XS
Stock on band to-day - - 4,181
same time lot season . 21*
do. season before - 1,414
do. 1822 • - 3 478
FLOUR.—We have bad only one arrival of 400 barrels fto
Pitsburg, for which the owner asks 5 dollars. We have not heard
of any vales in fresh sweet for bakers use user 4 dollars. For ship.
ping there is but little demand.
Freights have declintd this week, which is no doubt owing more
to the great anxiety to fill up and get off than to the quantiiy of
vessels or scarcity of f.eighta.

!Flom the Lonelnn New Price Current of August 29.1
COFFEE.-The transactions in Coffee last week were on an ex.
tensive 'wale ; the Imitate y of St. Darning° by private contrace and.
disposed of by pubite sale, was nearly 3,1100 bags, chiefly at fals. for
the good ordinary; Brazil sold at .175.; Jamaica Coffee was steady
at the late quotations; the Demerara and Bernice sold uncommonly
high, good ordinary at 565. a 58S. ; fine ordinary 625. a feis. The
two_public sales this forenoon, consisting of 162 casks, and ICI bags
Coffee went off steadily ; there was not the slightest variation in
the eces.
8 GA R.-The great demand for Muscovades this day week, and
the consequent advance of the prices, which we then noticed, occa-
sioned the buyers to pause; the market prices were however nen
supported, but there was great languor in the trade, and the pus-
chases did not average 1,000 Wade. per day as nn the previous week.
The market-day to-day has been without briskness, but 8111hhds.
have been sold at very full prices; several holders are asking an
winner. The Barlaadoesi sale this forenoon went off rather higher.
The briskness in the Refined Market on Tuesday last was not
supported ; towards the close of the week the request became lan-
guid, purchases could be made on rather lower terms. Brown
Lumps were offered freely at 775. ; the wholes de Grocers Feinted
no disposition to purchase for the home cortsureption ; Molasses
selling at 275. By Public sale last week 270 chess White Ratan.
nab Sugar' were taken in, Good and Fine White 395. a 320.; Dire
White Bengal, 33a., Damp 311. The Market this ferettooa Is
very quiet, but not lower; Lumps 77..; Molasses 275.
Rl-M, BRANDY, and HOLLANS.-The prices of Emu
have lately advanced about 61 per gallon, chiefly on account of
the failure of the Spring Corn crop to this country, and the eertaiety
of Engles') Spirit advancing ; the stock is also above 9000 casks,
less than last year. In addition to these 'reasons for an advance,
[Government suddenly estate forward with a contract for about 1,00
puncheons, and so early a day as Thursday next being filed for
the contract, occasioned on Saturday morning an uncommon sense.
Lion. Proof leewards, which on Friday had advanced to 2s. 2d.,
were held at : el. Some parcels of Iseewards. which had on friday
morning been purchased at 34. 3d., sold at 2s. 5d.: one parcel of
Lecwards, 3 over, sold also at 2s. sd. These were the only transac-
tions, though numberless offers about the advance we have stated
were refused. and as the trade have no srock adequate to the con-
tract, it was generally believed it would go oft' at a high price.
Previous to this advance, tine Jipeteeces had gement es, Ise,, end for
one parcel tine 3s. tkl. waif' offered and refused. The Brandy
market was also agitated by the answer from Government to the
petition praying that all Brandies old landed should be regauged,
and paymtneof the duty only to apply to the quantity by the new
gauge, it was granted for Brandies bonded one year, but art appli-
cation by parties showing that some parcels would be within the
year next week, the following one, and so on, it was understood the
privilege would be granted on all Brandies now in the leeks ; the
former answer was official, the latter is only an understanding, but
from what passed, the pariieulere of which are before us, there is
little doubt on the subject. Old Brandies, which were selling at
2s. 9d. a 2s 101. sold at 2s. 11d. a Is. ; the others in proponioe.
Geneva was without any variation. At the close of the market an
!Rewards offer under 2s. ed., and few parcels at that price. Scotch
and English Malt Spirit 10s. W. cash ; Irish, no sellers.
HEMP, FLAN, and TALLOW.-The weekly delivery of
Tallow for Irene consumption is again about 300 casks more than
the corresponding week of Lest year; the price for parcels here is
in consequence 365., and for late deliveries 38s, 6d. a 375. The
demand for Hemp appears again reviving. Flax continues to be
held firmly for higher prices.
TOBACCO.-The sales of' Tobacco for the week ending last
night inclusive are about 1000 hhds. generally at prices a shade
higher, and we believe no parcels of ordinary now offer under 3d.:
there were, however, some sales of ordinary last week disposed of
at lid. a 3d. and export Strips 30. a 4d. A cargo of Kentucky
Tobacco sold at 255. per 100tb. manifest weight, and some Ken-
tucky at 34th.
COTTON.-The Cotton market wss checked last week by the
deelaratiens of the East India Company ; the prices are, however.
fully supported, and it is believed the quantity brought forward
will go off readily, as Cottons are much wanted by the trade. The
purchases of Cotton for the week, ending last ntglit inclusive. are
200 Sums Jed. a sed. • 100 Bengal 414. a 54. • 5Q Pernams Reel,
SALTPETRE.-By public sale last week 688 bags good quality
Saltpetre sold at 2!s.
SPICES.-Pepper continues in some request; unsifted qd.,
sifted 40.; all other Spices are neglected and are become languid ;
the best Nutmegs ofTer at 4a. 3d.
WEST INDIA MOLASSES.-By public sale on Friday. 77
puncheons middling Bernice Molasses were taken in at 275. We
, believe 255. and 2.65. were offered and refused.
DYE-WOODS.-Dye-woods have been inquired after, but
few actual purchases are reported ; the holders are &eking higher
prices than those last realized.
RICE.-The demand for Rice continues general, but there is no
further advance in the prices; it ise however, difficult to purchase
[ White Bengal Rice under 17s. ; good Carolina still 38s. for the
highest price
[IRISH PROVISIONS.-The briskness in the demand for
Pork has again rather subsided ; the highest price we quote to-day
I is 61. 10s. Lt.cf in little varied, for India el. is asked: ; Bacon ees.
Butters are again considerably higher, Irish 100 s ; Dutch 1101.
HOPS.-The picking will commence generally during the pee-
' sent week, the crop is most luxuriant ; the duty is now 235,009 e;
the prices of old Hops are entirely nominal.
' SI 1.K.-The Silk trade remains in a most distressed state, the
prices are considerably lower.
TUB P ENT I N E.-Tne late arrivals were sold at 11 s. Q. and
' 12s. ; Spirits in request advanced to 80s.
ASHES.-Ashes are in request, and 2s. higher.
OILS.-rim, Oils are in some demand, and are higher on or.
count of the short supply ; Seed Oils are also inquired after.
• TEA.-Boltea and hew Congo are heavy at lid. discount ; the
better qualities scarce, anti rather higher; low Twankays and
Hysons are at 3d. advance.
• BIRTHS.