The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-12-20 00:00:00

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1853

BANKRUPTS.—DanieI Antrobus, Manchester, sharebroker,
Jan. 6 and 27, at 12 o'clock, at the Manchester District Court
of Bankruptcy; solicitors, Messrs. Atkinsons and Last, Man.
chester ; official assignee, Mr. Lee, Manchester.—Claudius
Alfred Scrivener, Old Change, milliner.—Thomas Archer,
Braintree, Essex, woollen-draper.—Daniel Edwards and Wm.
Bishop, Hartland-road, Camden-town, builders.
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.-oSWill and Co., Liverpool,
boot manufacturers. —W. and H. Connolly, Liverpool,
victuallers.—Ashman and Haley, Manchester, house sign
painters.—Brimelow and Mould, Manchester, cotton-spinners.
—E. P. Willock and Co., Ladyshore-in-Little Lever, Lanca-
shire, terracotta manufacturers.—J. Ashworth, P. Ormerod,
and J. Tattershall, near Rawtenstall, within Lower Booths,
Lancashire, cotton-manufacturers. Gillon and Schofield,
Bury, Lancashire, butter-merchants.—Foden and Blackshaw,
Con&leton, Cheshire, wheelwrights.—R. and T. Parkinson,
Hollin - bank -i n - Marsden, near Burnley, manufacturing
chymists.

DIVIDEND.—Jan. 5, A. S. Burns, Liverpool, hosier.
PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS.—J. Lilley, Liverpool, mer-
chant—div. of 2s Sid, on new proofs, on account of first div.
of ss, any Monday, at Mr. Bird's, Liverpool.—J. M'Monnies,
Liverpool, commission merchant—first div. of is Bd, any
Monday, at Mr. Bird's, Liverpool._

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.—R. Fogo, Inverary, writer.—
J. Davie, Glasgow, wholesale and retail grocer.—W. Bowie,
Edinburgh, commission agent.

MA NCH ESTER.—There has heen a alight recovery from the
extreme depression that has pervaded this market for so
lengthened a period ; and though the improvement has not
led to any large transactions, there is clearly a better feeling,
and less hesitation in giving out orders. A moderately steady
business is sufficient to take off the whole production of the
various mills, now that short time has become so universal ;
and buyers, finding that there are no great stocks to work
upon, appear to feel more confidence. Under these circum-
stances, prices are firm for all descriptions of goods and
yarns, whilst for some sorts rather more money is asked and
obtained. In yarns the inquiry for India descriptions con-
tinues. Yarns for home use are also in good demand; and
for 30's to 40's cops higher rates are asked, but the improve.
ment is confined to those ranges. In goods the improvement,
as regards demand, has been general. In light India cloths,
especially, the inquiry continues, and for jacconetts better
prices are obtained ; light printers are also more looked after,
whilst a renewed but still moderate inquiry for the home
trade contributes to improve the appearance of matters.
Domestics and T cloths in better demand, at full rates.
LEEDS.—The cloth markets, although usually dull so near
the approach of Christmas, have been quite as brisk as usual
at this season, and a fair average amount of business has
been done by the commission houses ; there are also some
rather extensive orders in progress, for delivery early in the
new year. Prices remain steady, and the mills continue in
pretty full employment. A fair quantity of goods have been
sold in the warehouses, the period of the season considered.

BRADFORD.—WOOI; Rather more wool has come to town
this week, and prices area little higher. The prices demanded
in the country have tended to stiffen the current rates here,
which were previously too Nigh to induce the spinners to buy
freely; and stocks in then bands being unusually lights
encourages the staplers to hold firm for the prices now sought.
Noils and brakes command better prices, and are not made,
except in limited ,quantity.—Yarns : The difficulties of the
spinners have been on the increase for some time past. The
current price for yarns has ranged so far below the cost, as
to bring shoot an extensive stoppage of frames and short
time working, WhiCh has been adopted for some months past,
and with no hopeet alteration, unless some very decided im-
provement in the value of yarns can toe realised commen-
surate with theecst. The recent advance on wool has been
entlrely at'the test of the spinners. The advance sought in
yarns is notviXingly conceded, nor is it probable that it will
be for ;1). few 'weeks, till old contracts are worked out.—
pieces -: There is nothing very active in this department,
although the opinion that goods have seen Choir lowest is
gainingifavenr, and there is a greater willingness to give out
ord-rs. lithe exceedingly small stocks of 'finished goods in
the mertbints' hands augur favourably for ar active spring
trade. Ale only apparent difficulty 'is, 'what is most likely to
be in'favour ; this uncertainty has tended ,to retard produc-
tion, and caused the looms'to be idle,,thereheing little dispo-
titionLto speculate for theltiture.

NormanAm.—The .commercial affairs of this town are
'unaltered, the little Unit is doing botlyin hosiery and lace
goods being quite of avetaitcharaeter ant not worthy of com-
'mert. One reason for teas being done with America than
'usual, in addition, ofeourse,ito theft-monetary affairs, is the
contemplated alteration in their 'tariff. as it is supposed a
-great reduction will 'take plate in the duties at present irn-
Loosed upon cotton &goods. Shouldliiis expectation be veri-
Med, doubtless we obeli haven muelsgreater extent of business
with that countrylban we have hadthitherto.
LEICESTISR.—A.II branches are ender the intitteuce,of the
general depression in our commercial operations uttbe
sent period; yot,iperhaps, the Check is also increased 'by the
near approach ‘of Christmas; after which more activity is
looked for, and the firmness. of prices in the wool 'market
gives rise to apprehensions of atvances under a, more favour-
able state of business transactiens.

CORN

MARKETS

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 16.—At our market to-day we had
again a•Treat.tnany buyers from various directions in the
interior, IV4to took wheats t-eely and extensively at an im-
provement of 2d' to 3d per ,bushel above raesdars,prices;
the demand for Ireland,ncurs, however, lirnii,ed, and bat few
pareelavrere taken for .tieldlirie over. Flour must berated
fully 16d.tper barrel• dearer, with tolerably large sales, and
chitillyftmconstzmption. Nißfalt is Is per quarter .higher, and
maitin•ibarley commode rather over late currencies, but
grindingrlote remain duillvithout change levalue. Beam are

slightlyinchningimwards, bu
Oats in-steady demand stirrer
slowly itto the country; fres]
request,Lbut not freely •tiCerec
held tor'6d to 18,advaarce, am
inquiryito4l Ireland; leading qi
BRITISH.
Wheat,* 70tb., a. d. n. d.
Eamlialt red old ,934330 0
Do. do. new 9 :.3._'9 9
Do. wrbiteoldto 1.310 5
Do. do. new 4,9 ,8.310 3
Irish, ned .. old 0 0.. 0 0
Do.. 410... new 0 4) 0
De. ...white old 0 A.. 0 0
De.. do_ . new ,0 •0.. 0 0
Barleya-iir.Chen. 0 0.. 0 0

the transactions are ityretail

ions rates. IkTew oatmeal oloves
parcels .of old are in

Prime sweet Indian-torn is

d for auch.me have ,aarboderate
,ualities &maws waatedoowday.

FOREIGN

Wheat, 4,4,701 b, a: d. a. d.
Canadian. 9 4.4,3 9
United-States 9 6..;13 0
Danzig; 9 • 10.110 4
Pomerns►ean,&C 9 11.110 5
Danish;c 9 6.:10 0
French; mac 9 -13... e lo
Odesest,Paisli 8,11..!-6 5
Danube
RussianZig:hard 7 8, 3

T6ilb:4SC.Bdrisli -Cl4.- 5 5 Egyptian ...... 1 -4..,8
Maltilo,cl:-Eng.., 68 0.:772 0 Barley, 0i5002..... 4 ',9....5
Do. ,Irish •:3 .4. 0 0 Oats, 14.451 t) 3 9..+4
0at0,:a0,..4.11t5., Beano, 3frnrcEtt rp 51 0..54
Eng.s.-Setch,old,4 .3.. 4 6 448033Egyptri. 47 0..48 ..
Do. Irish, old .3 ,49.. -4 0 Peas, ioqr..White. 56 0..09 I.
Do. Do. new 3 :9.. 311 Ind. Cora, ,i-48016,
Beanx,lagr. Eng.. 52 0..V1,3 0 , Amer. yeliew 43 0..44 46
*4803..--Sc. & 1r,48 0-41 0 Do. white 42 0, .45 .0
Peas. opleg.Eng... BG 0.050 0 French. yeilow 42 0..43 s 3
Flour, se 290tb, Do. whi:e 41 0..44 .4
Secan.ds
Fine 44 0. 445 0 Flour, lotorl.t I 96tb,
Superfine ,49 4..44 0 Can., sweet .. 37 0.. 37 6
Extra—
Oatmeal, .. 2401 b., Do.&Can.aoaw 32 0...33 ~Ai
Irish.... 31 0...31 6 ernchlosk2Boll, 0 0.. 0:01

MANCHESTER, DEC. 14,—Since last report, an improved
feeling baaaaisted in the 'Ciar2 trade, and during the last day
or two a large business has, been done in wheat and flour at
advanced price'. Our Corn. Erchange oa.aday is ,well attended.
Holders ()reheat andflour arewery firm, and, waist on Rata
higher prices;; say 6d per bushel on the former, sad 2s per
sack and barrel on the latter article. In oats and oatmeal
there is no material change, amd the same maple said of
beans and other articles.

PRESTON, .itac. 17,—Tbere• was a good show of English
wheat at our Corn.Exchange,to.day, which met a,hrisk sale
at an advance of as toils sci !per wiadle. No Iriskworthy of
a quotation at hand. Scotch 4d per 'bushel higher. American
Auld Canadian white Are nearly the only descriptions ef,fm-eign
effering, and though.not in sctive,reguest must also be,noted
14,d per bushel dearer. .Flour alurisd rather slowly ;at an
improvement of about is 6d per pack,and barrel respectively.
Barley as before. Beans the turn better. Oats firm. -Qat-
men! has met a little more inquiry, and the rates of this .clac
Jse'naight fully sustained. Bran sold nt.ls per pack higher.
WAKEFIELD, DEC. l6.—Our arrivals continue upon an
unusually small scale. A good business has been done to-day.,
at an advance of 4s per quarter on new, and.3s per quarter on
fresh old.. For barley there is snore request, and all qualities
are Is fto is per quarter higher, Oats tond Apwards. Beans
are firm, at previous rates.

WISBECO, DEC. 17.—We have 43 report axery small show
of wheat. The trade steady, at an:advanceuf .6s per quarter.
Outs, peas, bears, and barley, are all is to 2a higher.
CORK, Dim. I7.—Flour has had a brisk sale at late rates,
and for favourite samples 6d to Is per cwt. is demanded.
Foreign wheats sold freely at the recent depression,,excourag-
ing bottlers to raise their pretensions to a point ,decking
business for the present. Yellow Indian corn has lad a
slight improved consumption.
DUBLIN, Due. 16.--There was a brisk market to-day for
every description of home-grown grain. Wheat, oats, and
grinding barley fully.supported the prices of Tuesday. Malt-
ing barley was 6d dearer.

White Wheat .384 6d to 42804 I Tawny lls Od to 145 Oct
Red do ... 36s Od to 40s 6d Rapeseed 27s 6d to 29s 641
Barley'. 18s 6d to 20s Od Oatmeal 14s Od to 18a Od
Bere lss Od to 16s 041 Bakers' Flour.22s Od to 26s Od
Oats.. OOs Od to OOs 041 Indian Corn,
Oats, new 128 Od to 15s Od per 48016..405 Od to 45s 641

ZTVEWP OE 'SHIP PING

TUESDAY, DEC. 43.—Wied E., light.

A It It I V'ED.
Taurus (co) (Constantinople)] Valley&ld, Pitt Montreal
Vesper Gergenti I

E D.

Glentyou:Oliver Savannah Mitmen-, Azores
Saranak,,Decan Philadelphia Robin, Whelac Bahia
Crescent, Williams Gibraltar Charles Cliallorter Savannah
Niercotio, Millioas Savanilla. I Rapicl,:Pearse Naples
Tell-Tale,'Legg Azores

Genova (a.s.);Catnpbell, hence at Geaea.
Ritson, MlLessa, from Miramichi, and A/beitia, from
Bilboa-=both fon port, at Crookhaven.
Observer,.Seanle, from Smyrna for'Actwerp, at Talmouth,
10th Dec., with finraps choked, and jibboom carried away.
Empress., Thom ;,Criterion, 'Gregory; Oaring, Rose; Che-
valier, Brightman; Leander, Anderson; Taiterprise,-Forbes4
Catherine, 141`Grinlay ; John Martin, -Clark •, „and Jane
Goudie, Afordal—tell hence at the Cape otCood
WINKAIY, Dec. 4.—The Catherina, for ißiga, was wrecked
off Sernasert.

!,-LYdEETHE. 'Dec., T.—The Oscar, for Flamburg, has arrived
here leaky. -Thecarge has been discharged.

STINT-rim, Dec. 10;:—The communication is stopped with
Svvinemunde, and,. as the cold continues, the re-opening of
the navigation, is out of the question for some time.
HAawtcn, Dec.-11.--The Lava,Tinuiate,icom Liverpoollor
Sunderland, ohitstrruatting into the harbcor yesterday, got
ashore on the Maio.

HAVANNAH., 21.—The Islam, Jarkcon, of Liverrool,
which sailed hence for Falmouth 16th Nov.,'has put back :to
day, being too deep, in the water, and cannot navigate.
SYDNEY, K.S.W., Sept. 12.—The Treasurer, arrived at
Melbourne, reports shaving passed a quantity of wreck off
(Cape Otway, consisting of. bundles of plaukc:bound together
vvith iron, and packages of: erchandise.
LERWICK, Dec. 6.—TheAgnes, Poustic, from Archangel,
,13as put in here with loss of cookhouse, bulwarks, &c., and
ecok's stove. Ten barrels of tar and pitch were thrown over-
' beard; the pumps ,continually,choking with-tar, and short of
• pm:visions.

WEDNESDAY,.DEc. 14.-

-Wind •E.S.E..tfresh

N►•D,D?IsVX D

Alfred, Kerr Ness York I Margaret ,Lidley Leghorn
Persian (s.s.), Milburn Tyro, Lloyd Lisbon
Constantinople -Syrene, Leonhart Memel

A 1.L,E,D..
Pacific (eg.s.), Nye New York, Indiar. Queen, Forsayeth
,Irene, Masson Ditto Barbadoes
Nonpareil, Rawson Clemence, Ninteman
St. Michael's iotwerp
Caine (8.44, Bruce Genoa Speedw&l, Vincent -Seville
'Kangaroo,(a.s.), Cave Ann Alain, Benson
Bordeaux; Melbourne
Smyrna