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London, England, 1863-09-28 00:00:00

sures his property against damage not exceeding
(say £1,000), the office shall in all cases pay either
the whole £l,OOO, or, at any rate, the full
amount of the claim that may be sent in,
whether the damage sustained may be much or
little. It is easy to see how admirably convenient
this arrangement would be. If a total loss occurs,
the unfortunate victim of gas or varnish, as the
case may be, will not have his distress of mind
aggravated by the necessity of pondering over his
lost treasures, and fixing a money price on articles
to which he may perhaps have attached a senti-
mental value. He will have nothing more to do
than to write to the office a letter (for which printed
common forms might conveniently be kept) stating
that he had insured against damage not exceeding
£l,OOO, and that he would be much obliged by a
cheque for that amount. The office would reply
that they had much pleasure in forwarding the
sum asked for, without aggravating the troubles of
their unhappy customer by asking whether the
damage done did or did not reach the extreme limit
of the policy. The assured would thereupon buy a
new lot of furniture with the money, and if he
should find his house decidedly handsomer than
before, so much the better for him. Nothing could
be more comfortable than this ; and, indeed, such
an arrangement would take the sting out of the
most terrible of calamities, and make it a real plea-
sure to be burnt out.

Departure of the Channel Fleet from
Liverpool.

On separating from the pilots the Admiral signalled
:--
"Admiral Dacres considers that the services of the pilots
have been creditably performed, and desires that all the pilots
be informed of it. At the Bell-boy 10.30 a.m." The officers
also thanked the Old Steam-tug Company for having placed
the steam-tug Resistance at their disposal during the visit
of the fleet to Liverpool. The following letter has been re-
ceived by Mr. S. R. Graves, from Admiral Dacres :
" Her Majesty's ship Edgar, Liverpool, Sept. 23.
"Sir,—lt would be impossible to express the universal
feeling of gratification prevailing throughout the Channel
squadron under my command at the kind and hospitable
reception given to myself, the officers, and men by all
classes in the town of Liverpool ; but I cannot leave the
Mersey without expressing to you and the gentlemen asso-
ciated with you yesterday in entertaining the seamen and
marines of the ships my own and their sincere and hearty
thanks, joined with those of the men themselves, for the
manner in which that entertainment was carried out. For
the unceasing personal exertions required in organising the
preparations necessary to bring such an undertaking to a
successful issue, and for the kind attention shown them by
everyone, the men owe very much to you, and it is to me a
subject of real congratulation that they tried to show how
justly they appreciated it by the admirable manner in which
they behaved.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient
servant, " S. C. DACRES, Rear-admiral
Commanding

"S. R. Graves, Eq., Commodore,
Royal Mersey Yacht Club."

To this Mr. Graves replied :--
"Liverpool, Sept. 24.

" Rear-Admiral Dacres, Commanding Channel Squadron.
" Sir,—l have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of
your valued favour of yesterday, and have communicated
the eame to the Executive Committee appointed to carry
out the entertainment recently given at St. George's-hall
to the seamen and marines of the Channel squadron under
your command, and I am requested to assure you that the
kindly sentiments expressed by you towards myself and col-
leagues are fully appreciated, and are most gratifying to us.
A gathering more unique in its character or important in its
results has rarely before taken place in this town, and it is
impossible for me to convey to you any idea of the satisfac-
tion it has afforded to all classes of the community. The
admirable arrangements made by Commander Soady, of her
Majesty's ship Royal Oak, for carrying out the views of the
committee, and the unexceptionable conduct of the men,
contributed in no small degree to that marked success which
attended an entertainment not soon to be forgotten by the
inhabitants of the town. Permit me, in conclusion, to ex-
press the obligations we are all under to yourself, per-
sonally, for so promptly acquiescing in a proposal which re-
quired no little confidence in your men, and it must be very
gratifying to you to feel that your confidence has not been
misplaced.
" S. It. GRAVES."

COUNTRY MARKETS.

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NOTTINGHAM—SATURDAY.
There was a fair quantity of new wheat to. day, the con-
dition of which was variable. Old wheat in short supply.
—White wheat, from 40s to 468 ; red wheat, 40s to 435.
Barley—malting, 31s to 41s ; grinding, 28s to 31s. Oats
old, at 24s to 31s Od ; new, 22s to 265. Beaus sold at :.;8s
to 43s per qr. ; new, 38s to 425.

GRANTHAM—SATURDAY.
Old white wheat, 44s to 465; red, 42s to 44s per 36st. ;
new white, 44s to 465; red, 40s t 01425. Malting barley,
36s to 40e per or; grinding, 30s to 325; oats, old, 28s t)
30s; new, 22s to24s:; beans, 408 to 425; peas, 36s to 40s.

NORTHAMPTON—SATURDAY.
A tolerable supply of new wheat to-day, but the show of
old was limited. buyers purchased cautiously, at rather
lower rates. More barley on oiler, with a dull business.
—White wheat, 414 to 468:; red, 39s to 44s ; fine, —8
to —s per qr. Barley, 33a to 40s—grinding. 28s:to SOs;
Oats, 28s to 32s per 24 stone. Beans, 33s to 42e. Peas,
34s to 40s per qr.

LEICESTER—SATURDAY.
New white wheat, 44s to 465; , red, 42s to 44s per 36
stone. Old red,42s to 44s per 36 stone. Barley, malting,
new, 3452t0 3Ss per qr.; grinding, 29s to 325; old oats,
255,t0 30s; new oats, 22s to 25s per 24 stone. Beans,
old, 38s to 42s per 38 stone ; flour, 30s to 355 per 20 stone.

YORK—SATURDAY.
The harvest is drawing to a close in this county, and
the crops are turning out exceedingly well. The supply of
wheat at market to-day was moderate, and late prices were
maintained for good sorts. Barley proved more plentiful,
but prices declined. Oats and beans quiet.
Wheat, red 42s to 46s Oats.... 2os to 24s
White do .38s to 42s Beans 38, to 403
Barley.... ....... .30s to 32s Peas .•..—s to ---.8
Malt, 62s to 64s per qr.; rye, 32s per qr ; flour, 303
to 32s per sack.

NORWICII—SATUItDAT.
There was a limited supply of wheat to-day, but equal
to the demand, and late prices maintained. There was
fair show of barley. Flour unaltered.
White wheat. 46s to 47s j Red wheat 43s to 44s
Malting barley ...36s to 38s j Chevalier barley 36s to 376
Distilling do 33s to 35s I Oats.. 21R to 29
Flour, 31s Od to —s Od per sack from the miller.