The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-16 00:00:00

MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 16, 1851.
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ME.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
illANsio/v-110 USE.
Donohue and Smith, young men who have been lorg
kuowie to the police as thieves, were brought before
the Lord Mayor by Trew, the officer, who said—l was
passing through Bishopsgate-street a few nights ago,
and observed the prisoners, whom I have long known as
bad characters, walking along. The moment were abut
me they separated, but, as I suspected they were about
some housebreaking job, I took them into custody.
About Donohue I found nothing. When I went to
search Smith he held up both hands, in one of which
there was a silk handkerchief, and he cried out, " I
have nothing at all about me." I then seized the hand
in which the handkerchief was, and found in it, covered
with the handkerchief; a now skeleton key, which I
have no doubt was intended fur some warehouse. The
prisoners denied all knowledge of each other, and re-
fused to let me know where they resided.
Donohue—l admit that I refused to let him know
where I reside, because the fact is I keep a private still,
and got my living by it, far I find that it is both safer
and more respectable to do a little in that line than in
the other way. I never saw this good man (Smith)
before in my life. I am altogether of the right sort
now, I do assure your Lordship."—(Laughter.)
The LORD MAYOR (to Smith)-1 think you have been
convicted of smuggling some time ago? Smith—l was,
your Lordship. I kept a private still, and got six months
for it. They caught me with the plant.
The LORD MAYOR—And that skeleton key is the key
of the still-room? Snaith—Just so, my Lord.
Mr. Hobler, who appeared fur Donohue, submitted
that there was no evidence calculated to show that his
client had been in Bishopsgate for the purpose of c ,m-
-miffing a burglary, whatever unfavourable impression
might have been made by the suspicions entertained of
his former character.
The LORD MAYOR-4 acknowledge that the evidence
is not strong enough to justify his committal, or, indeed,
his detention; but he has assured me that he supports
himself by illegal means, and I cannot think of dis-
charging him till I know more about him.
Donohue—l do business with several respectable pub-
licans and others, ;my .Lord.—(Laughter.)
The LORD MAYOR—WeII, I suppose they will have
no objeeiion to come forward and give you a character?
I shall be glad to see them.—(Laughter.)
The two prisoners said they would willingly give their
addresses to the officer, as a search would not tend to
convict them of housebreaking, whatever secrets it might
disclose as to their trade as spirit merchants.
The LORD MAYOR then told Mr. Hobler that if the
officer found nothing confirmatory of his Suspicions of
the prisoners' engagement in Bishopsgate-street they
would be discharged.
It was stated that numbers of fellows who have found
burglary an unprofitable and dangerous business are
now trying their hands in makin s houses and coffee-shes, pirits for night
wonderfully, p and g that the trade is flourishing
A dwarf who resides in the Borough, and goes about
the streets attended by a big countryman and a little boy
soliciting charity, was brought up by one of the Bank
porters on a charge of having begged.
The little man, who is about two feet and a half in
height, and so deformed as to present a tenfold claim to
charity, was, it appeared, surrounded by admirers, and
was the cause of much obstruction in the populous neigh-
bourhood of the Bank. Several persons gave him pence
and halfpence, and a gentleman who was passing handed
him 6d. The big countryman was ready to gather to-
gether the profits thus flowing in, and the boy in some
instances came in for a share. In one instance the
countryman and the boy had a dispute about some mo-
ney which a tender-hearted passenger had supplied, and
the boy having refused to give it up a row commenced,
and the pickpockets of course began to join the multi-
tude; so that it became necessary to interfere with the
trade of the firm, and to apply to the arbitration of the
Lord Mayor.
The LORD MAYOR—Did any one see the little man
beg? The porter, who is a tall, very strongly-uilt
man, said ho saw the dwarf hold out his hand,
and ask
for alms.
The Dwarf—Do you dare to say you saw me a beg-
ging? Answer me that?—(Laughter.) Porter—l do.
The Dwarf—Better mind what you say about me, or
I'll make you repent, my gentleman (Great laughter.)
The Policeman—l saw him begging along, and getting
money fast. He lives in the Mint, and he gets a mint of
money.
The Dwarf—Don't you believe the police. They are
paid for telling whoppers.
The Policeman—Very dangerous obstructions are oc-
casioned by objects of the kind, your Lordship, and we
have to endure all sorts of insults from the vagabonds
who collect about them to pick pockets.
The Dwarf—Oh, you! who are you?—(Laughtor.)
The LORD MAYOR--YOU mutt not Coma over the
bridge to trouble us in the city. You must oto well for tor fourteen days. Whet money had be g
about hime?
The Officer—Three-and-sixpence, and some
and the boy had a couple of shillings. pence,
Tho LORD MAYOR--A very nice trade indeed;
money will go towards their support in prson.
The defendants were then committed toi Bridewell for
fourteen days.

THE COUNTRY MARKETS.
Liveitroor., JUNE 14.—The feeling in the trade to-cley is
firm, and the prices of yesterday fully supported.
MANCHESTER, JUNE 14.- During the week a more lively
feeling has appeared in the trade here than has been expe-
rienced for some time past, all articles having met an improved
sale at gradually advancing prices. The arrivals of English
and Irish produce at Liverpool and Runcorn are exceedingly
light ; hut from abroad the imports of wheat, beans, and flour
are to a fair extent, and of Indian corn very large. At our
market this morning a further amendment in the tone of the
trade was observable ; buyers appeared more desirous of going
into stock than of late, but business was somewhat checked by
the high pretensions of holders. Nevertheless wheat must be.
noted 2d to 3d per 70lb ; fresh English flour fully Is, sad
French 6d per sack, and barrels is per 1901 b. , higher than on
this day se'nnight ; whilst oats commanded Id per 451 b, and
oatmeal 6d to Is per load more money.
NOTTINGHAM, JUNE 14.—We had a very small supply
.of
wheat at market to-day, and all fine qualities were ready sale
at an advance of 2s per qr ; secondary samples realized is per
qr. more. Very few beans showing, and last week's prices
fully supported. Oats were not much inquired for, but main-
tained their previous value.
pretty
ORCESTER was , JUNE 14.—Our corn market to-day -- ~ ,
firm. Farmers held for full rates of last market day, an,e,1.10;
per qr. more money was obtained for superior samples. English
white wheat is worth 16s rid to 17s 611 per bag of 3 bushels,
and red 15s to 16s, with a fair business doing in both. .31alung
barley may be quoted at 3s 6d per bushel, and distilling 3s to
_
3s 411 per bushel. Englisli beans 4s 4d to 4s Sd per bushel,
4s
Per
391 b, foreign 4s to 4s 2d per bushel. Old English oats, Itr
391 b, and new from 3s to 3s 6d ; Irish, 35 to 3s 2d. Peas, from
3s 6d to 4s per bushel.
At Stourbridge market on Friday the supply' of grain waslimited,
sadlimited, and holders asked higher rates. This the millers
dealers were unwilling to give, and hence businesse rates was
limited. Wheat must, therefore, be quoted firm at t
of yesterday ee'nnight. Other grain stationary.
Stratford. on-Avon market on Friday
held for
plied, and the market was ffrm. English wheat was , the
6d per quarter more money than on last market day, and._ the
transactions transactions effected were at that advance. Best 0
19
6d
white wheat, 17s 6d per bag ; second quality, 16s _!,
to ~,.
per bag; best red wheat, 16s 611 per bag ; inferier,flo lb
s.
pretty well sup-
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the price
At Kidderminster market the supply was short, and
fully Is
English wheat realised
of all kinds of grain advanced. for Bfeaai nrssaimnqpuleisr!cl or, and 6d
provement.
on offer,
per quarter more money, and business was brisk at that la'
At Wolverhampton also there was but little wheat
and the price advanced from Is to 2s per quarter. Beans were
also were worth
a fair sale at Is per quarter advance. Oatswere
ABERDEEN, JUNE 13.
more money.
per bushels
401bs per bushel; oats (seed), 00s Od to 00s Od, 401bs00s0d to 23;
barley, 00s Od to 2 is Od, 521bs per bushel ; bear,
6d to 161 6d
Od, 521bs per bushel; wheat 39s to 40s; oatmeal, 153 .
ovisions—Beer,
Grain—Oats 20s Od to 22s Od,
per boll ; flour, 29s to 3is per sack.
lb 4d to 6d;
to 6d ; pork, per stone, 3s to 39,6 d ; lamb, per
k 7d to 9d,
4d to 6d per lb ; mutton, ditto 4d to 6dP;r veal, ditto, 4d
tallow, per stone, 3, to 3s 6d; potatoes, per peck, ,
lb 7 to 8a;
to Os Od; grouse, per brace, Os to Os ; butter, per lb,
~, , hens,
hay, per cwt, Os to Os ; rabbits, each, 6d to Od; hares,
deach, 2.4
eggs, per doz, 6d to 8d ; cheese, per cwt, 181 to 23s ucl
4, Ou
2s Od to 2s 6d; ducklings, ditto, Os Od to Os; turkeys, each,
_.,,eat
per pair, 2s 3d to 2s 6d; chickens, ditto, Is 3d to 2s; duck,ditto,,
to 4s 6d; geese, ditto, 6s to is ; .butter for exportatiora(Pr7 Od
cure), per cwt, 64s to 00s ; eggs, wholesale price, per deem,
_n_
to 44d ; 41b loaf, cash, 5d ; credit, 6d ; pork, per stone o_f;t4lo_'l
Os Od to Os Od; pork fine, small, 5s 6d to Os Od ; pork.
01 arg
3s 6d to 4s 3d; shi pork per barrel of 204 lbs, t
d°° to 0d ; Meal—Oatmeal, is 8d to Is 9d; barley dust, 8- , 1,6 d
peasemeal, Is 8d to Is 10d ; sids, Od to 9d; bererarl,,.
_,,..,
Ito Is 7d; flour, is 8d to Is 10d; barley, per lb, lid to ...d, 011"°1
flour, Is 7d to Is Bd.
DALKIITH, JUNE I2.—The relative weight per four bushels
of of the three prices of wheat were 18st 101 b, IBst 71b, W i
..11),
111 b. Oats, 12st 121 b, 12st Ilb, and llst 51b. Barley, 15 I•f•„_
00st 01b, and 15st 111 b. Peas and beans, 19st 41b,
sad 19st Olbs.
Qrs.
Best. Current. Infer
x o ior.
0
172 Wheat ... ...... Z 2 7 6 £2 5 6 —2'
1 2 0
413 Oats
....... 1
7 6
.. ... 1 9 4 1 6 0
1
16 Barley ............ 18 0 00 0 'l7 °
13 Peas and Beaus 20 0 118 0 18st 131 D
Average of wheat 45s Oids of
w
GLASCo CATTLE MARKET, JUNE
12.—The supply
en
cattle at this day's market was considerably larger 0,29,0 s
Thursday last ;however a good clearance was effected at tent
day's rates. Best ox beef, extreme top price, 465, cureryit,
44s to 455, cows, bulls, and inferior beasts, 36s to 42s per C.
sinking the offal. The supply of sheep was good, but .
Island was better, and all sold at fully last day's rates'
..
cti
aged sheep 6d per lh, current 5d to sisi, ewes and clipped
sheep 4id to 5d per lb, sinking the offal. A very large ,721$
of lambs, and very dull sales prices varying from 8s ' some
each. Pigs and calves at last week's rates. There were .
English buyers in our market.
CO, JUNE 13.
The arrivals of foreign graRK in since our last have been rather
er
numerous. Some vessels have discharged here, but the Ilsarifed
number, having merely " called for orders," either have tilark
or will sail for other ports. Although the advices from
te
Lane are firmer, the effect of the arrivals noticed has heheano,
prevent any very decided advance in this market. IVe Me
in consequence, but little change to notice in the trade. for supply of home trade continues ter trifling. The receipts
the week are, of wheat 48 barrels?. barley 27 barrels, a 9" eatsDo
406 barrels. In prices there is no change. The transaeo.°..t
in prime foreign wheat have been to a considerable extent, but
at prices varying little from those of last week, any difference
the
however, being in favour of the seller. We may quote e
article 6d to 9d per barrel dearer. Of Egyptian we have non
in the market. Of barley there are no stocks held her& .
_..0
regards oats, as we mentioned last week, the stocks held
realise are in the hands of two or three parties, who look to
profit, which tends to check business. We quote blacit °tam.
12s, white oats, 12s 6d to 12,1 9d per barrel, free on board.
Parties
flour we experience an improved demand and some ty C
are looking for an advance, whieh, however, they have ". Thi
obtained, Coarse descriptions continue to sell free'''.
w,
; sale of Indian corn has evidently been affected by the lal the
l come rains, and the cheering appearance and prospect' re-
potato crop. The business passing is consequently rather i
stricted, and the purchases made are onl-for the supply of
immediate wants. We have no Galata corn in the market.
WW quote French and Portuguese 71 125 6d to 7115 s per ton-
Barrels.
0 White wheat ...00s Od to 001 Od Oos Od—'
currency.
20 store
0 Red wheat. ..... 003 Od to 00s Od 00s Od-20 do
23 Barley ......... 12s 1011 to 00s Od 00s Od--16 do
0 here
......... -.001 Od to 00s 00s Od 1 14
Pigs
.......... ..1 Is Od to 12s 6dOd 00s Od —l4 do
0 Pigs ........... Otis Od to 00s Od 00. Od per eat
Quantity sold at thu Hi hest Pric
' 0 barrels white wheat ; 0 red , g • . 6 .atj;
• 0 barley ; 0 Isere,
0 pigs.
Quantity of Grain and Number of Pigs sold last week
Wheat, 48. Barley, 23. Oats, 414. Pigs, "—*
PRICES OF BUTTER.
First
CANT.
CURRENCY.
r qua.ity .............. 69s First • 601
quality ... ......... '. Kai
Second •
quality ............ Os Second quality ........... se-
Third quality ............ ... 59s Third oualit ....... 509
Fourth quality ............ 548 . y ......
•. 450
Fifth ' Fourth quality ...........
quality •
............... 48s Fifth q l't .... 393
Sixth quality ............... 36s Sixth qua
I'
y ...........
271
nality ...............
Return Cattle
of sold for the weekg • J 7 *--
ending une •
Pigs, 294. Sheep, 520. -
w 112. j
CORK. —F
lour—First Its 6d to 12s 6d , ;extra 13$ 0d;
seconds, 108 6d to 11, Od; households 9s to 104
Ocl; thirds 7$ to 80
per cwt. Oatmeal 10s 6d to Ils; Indian meal 81 Od to 8s 6d; wheat'
meal„ 10s to 10s 6d per cwt, Indian corn 71 10s Od to 815 s Od per
ton.
38a. d
Bran 80s to 82s 6d per ton. Hay—Farmers 30a to 40s; average
2,, , deal era 35s to 48s Od; average 005 per ton. Straw—Fru-met'
...1 Od to 29s Od; average 266 ; dealers 321 Od to ON 06;
average Oos Od per ton, Bread—Wheaten loaf Sid to 6d;
household loaf 44c1 to sdper 41b. Fresh 9d to
103 per lb. E _
4d
ggs—Us to 3s 6d per hundred. Coals"'
Newport 1
s
4s Od ; Lydney 15s ; Landore 00s , Smiths'
•
145 Odper to
Whisk P 11.
Tallow 381 Od to 40s per owl.
7. 25 0. P.. 68 9d per ' • bleat
imperial gallon.
—Beer sid to 7d •
ssd ; pork 4d to Od mutton 5d to lid ; veal 4d to
HoHs 6:10s to 0/ Oa • 'bacon 611 to 711 ; sausages 5d per lb.
p°
Bar k
Barbarper cwt. Bangor slates 3/ 2s 611 to 3/ bat per
61 Os , Spanish y7lOa to 8103 ; Valonis 151 to 01; French
• 01 per ton. Fleece Wool 14s to 15s per stone.
Hemp 321 to 34/ per ton. Fish—Scotch herrings 19s to 00s ; red
ditto, 26s to 00a per barrel ; Newfoundland, 10/ Os to 111 per
ton. Timber—Memel, 80s per ton; red pine, 31 103 • yellow
ditto, 2/ 15s per ton; deals, 12s to 153 per 100. 'Hides—
Market 22s to 325; salted 23s to 32s per owt ; calf skins
3d to add per lb. Potatoes, white 10d to 11d; Minions,
l2d to 15d. Guano— Peruvian, 11/ 10s; Ichaboe, Si to 9t Os
per ton. Tar—Archangel, 19s per barrel.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.
BRISTOL, JUNE 14.
STOCK EXCHA,
GE...
The share market to-day was more
active, but without any materi-il improvement in prices.
The only transactions reported were—Great Western,
Original Stock, 8,5% )itto, New 171. Shares, 144—south-
Eastern and Dover, 23Y8.
LIVERPOOL, JUNE 14.
STOCK EXCHANGE. The share market was rather better
to-day, but not much business doing. The transactions were
as follow, : Glasgow, Paisley, and Greenock, 124—Lanca-
shire and Yorkshire, 56—Ditto, Fifths, 7% dis.—London and
North-Western, 124 c.—Ditto, New Quarters, 4. p.—Man-
chester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire 27% c.—Ditto, Quar-
tears
ve(s,N o. 1
%, 7% till 1853), 124---Midland, 51—Ditto,
Hl 17 dis. South-Eastern and Dover, 131,!—Yorkand North Midland, 2 i 4.
MANCHESTER, JUNE 14.
srocx ExcnaßE. The business to-day was again
limited. Prices were Steady. The transactions were as
follow :—East Lancashire, 15 n.—Lancashire and Yorkshire,
54% —North Staffordshire, 8% dis.—South-Eastern and
Dover, 234 n.

The first division of the 12th Royal Lancers sr-
rivd
ed in
pe, Liverpool
Goo on Wednesday, en route to the Cape of
Ho and the second division the d ay following.
fern:
regard to the consumption of smoke in the
. ces connected with marine engines, a most remarkable
discovery has been made. Not yis the smke ,
but the tunnel itself is dispensed wionith, and a unoiform pre consumedsure
of steam kept up. The experiment has been tried on board
a vessel of three hundred tons burthen, and has been found
to answer most satisfactorily.—Liverpool Mercury.
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