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A REIROSPECT FOR FREE-TRADE CANDIDATES. The battle of the two last general elections was fought rnriiulv upon the question of free trade. Most of the present members who are going back to the constituencies, if they recur at all to the past, and it is both natural and just that they should, will refer to the results of the various predictions upon which they laid claims to their support in regard to Ibat policy. At least those who took the free-trade view will do so. Triey are entitled to seek the confidence of their supporters, if only upon the ground that the judgment they then formed has proved to have been correct, and to urge that as a general presumption in their favour for the future. Possibly those who took the other line, and defended protection, who attempted to frighten the farmers by all kinds of prophecies of impend- ing ruin, will hardly expose themselves to the laugh and jeer or good-natured ridicule of the sturdy and prosperous race of cultivators whom they will now have to en- counter. They will rather be disposed to let by-gonesbe oy-gones. The three great interests that were banded together to support protection and oppose free trade at those elections where tile land, ships, and colonies; and the three leading phases which the free trade controversy assumed were the repeal of the Corn Laws, the equalization of the sugar duties, and the repeal of the Navigation Laws. It would appear then to be a convenient moment to take a short survey of the result of the measures which were adopted in reference to those interests, now that we have had experience for a sufficient number of years to form a fair test of their permanent effect. The act permitting the free importation of grain was passed in 1846, but did not come into operation till 1849. AVe have therefore had seven complete years of a free trade in corn. Next, the act by which the protective duties upon foreign sugar were first materially reduced was passed in 1845, extended in 1815, further extended in 1846, and that by which the duties were equalised was passed in 1848. Last, the act repealing the Navigation Laws was passed in 1850. Without going into a minute examination of these three great measures, we propose to state in a short and concise manner what their broad and general results have been. So far as the Corn Laws are concerncd, it will borne in t  r a mind that during the ten years preceding 1846, we had several years of defective harvests, and very higher prices. The average importations of foreign grain during those years under the sliding scale was 3,028,000 qrs. annually a large portion of which was imported in consequence of the failing harvests of 1838, 1839, 1840, and 1845. Dur- ing the ten years which have elapsed since 1846, although the general character of the harvests has been much better and notwithstanding the admitted fact that during that period the cultivation at home has been not only much im- proved but also greatly extended, the aveerage annual importation of grain has been no less than 9,019,000 quarters. In both cases the quantities given include the flour and meal imported converted into their equivalent in grain. Taking, therefore, the increased importa- ¡ tions (amounting alone to 6,000,000 quarters annually), and the increased quantities produced at home by im- proved and extended cultivation, it would not be too much to say that the British people have consumed during the latter period st least 8,000,000 of qarters of grain annually, more than they did during the former But what has been the effect upon pru-cj? O ;n it be said that the English farmers have suffered in this respect by the free admission of corn If we even make the comparison as between the two periods referred to, we shall find that there is but little ground for such a com plaint. But in doing so we must bear in mind that the ten years preceding 1846, were years of unusually high prices, caused by the several years of scarcity which that period included; and we must also bear in mind that the ten last years include the three years of great depres- sion throughout Europe, caused by the revolutionary movements of 1848, and 1849. With this explanation, the comparison of prices is as follows:- Average Annual Average Annual Prices, Prices, 1837 to 1846. 1847 to 1856. per qr. per qr. s d s d "\VhC.1t. 58 7 55 4 I Bad,.v. 32 6 32 6 Oats 22 4. 22 2 But, taking the last five years, when the free-trade policy may be said to have become more fully developed, the I prices ha.ve been s d Wheat. 61 10 ll,i.ley.: 34 8 Oats. 24 1 We have no stronger proof of the improved condition of the country under f,ee trt,le, than is furnished by the fact that we now consume at least 8,000,000 qrs of grain annu- ally at prices not reduced, but during the last five years increased, in comparison with the consumption before the repeal of the Corn Laws. With regard to sugar, the broad facts are even more striking. In 1841 when the protective duty was first touched, the consumption was :— tons Colonial sugar. 197,467 Foreign 4 T,)t.1 197,471 Under the various changes and reductions which took place subsequent to that date, the consumption rapidly increased until in the year ending the 5tli July, 1854, it was as ollows tons Colonial sugar. 308,996 Foreign. 91,100 Total 400,096 During the last year it has somewhat diminished, in con- sequence of the production of the world having proved inadequate to the increasing consumption; still the aver- age consumption of the last four years has been about 400,000 tons :-whereas for a period of nearly twenty years prior to 1845, the annual consumption did not exceed an average of 200,000 tons. The consumption therefore has doubled in about ten years under free trade. Well, but how have the British Colonies fared under this remarkable change ? In 1844 the entire production of sugar, including molasses, of all the British Possessions, was 198,000 tons ;-rnd the average for many years was about 200,000 tons. In 1852 this production rose up to the unprecedented quantity of 315,000 tons, and the average of the last six years, under full competition with foreign countries, has been 280,000 tons:—an increase of 40 per cent. over the production under the strictest protection. Here again we find another proof that a policy which accords with the interests of the con- sumers need not be incompatible with those of the producers. Lastly, with regard to the shipping trade, it would be imposible to find any one that has benefited so much by the free-trade policy. In 1842, when Sir Robert Peel first began his experiments, the shipping entered and cleared with cargoes in the ports of the United Kingdom was :— tons Of British ships 5,415,000 Of Foreign 1,930,000 Total. 7,345,000 In 1849 this total had already reached 11,501,000 tons. In 1850 the Navigation Laws were repealed. Year by year our shipping has rapidly increased, until in 1S56 the total tonnage cleared and entered in ports of the United Kingdom was no less than 17,900,000 tons, being an increase of more than 50 per cent. since the repeal of the Navigation Laws, and of nearly 150 per .cent. since the commencement of the free-trade policy. B-at how, again has British shipping fared during the period in ques- tion ? In the first year quoted the quantity of British shipping included in the entire tonnage was 5,415,000 tons; in the last year (185G) it had increased to no less than 10,970,000 tons, or as nearly as possible it had doubled, under a competition which was expected to ruin it entirely. With these few broad facts, the candidates, who now appeal to the constituencies, on the grounds of former services, as having in the time of need stood out as the supporters of an unpopular but sound doctrine, will have the opportunity of showing that the policy which they advocated, while it did only bare justice to the public, has proved, like other wise acts, equally beneficial in the long run to all taose whose interests were supposed to be endangered. I. is easy now to understand why the great compact between land, ships, and colonies has been dissolved, and forms no longer a power in the State.— Economist. ———a—Bp—agea——

IMPORTANT TO RAILWAY COMPANIES.— In a case tried at Glasgow, last week, the Caledonian Railway Company were sued for a deficiency of seven casks of whiskey while in their possession. The quantity leaving the excise warehouse at Leith was proved, and also the quantity on re-dlp at Glasow, showing the deficiency sued for. The condition of the casks was also proved to be good. The defence of the company was that the casks were not full when received by them, and that it was so stated on the receipt given. The court, however, held that the railway company were bound to deliver the quantity of spirits they had received, whether such casks were full or not when delivered to them, Under this opinion, a verdict was ginen for the cost price of the deficient quantity, adding the duty. No account seems to have been taken of the possible contraction of the spirits from the atmosphere. I he decision is a most important one as regards railways and steampacket companies, as, if upheld, it clearly throws the liability of the loss in transit npon them, a very heavy item, A DOMESTIC NOVELTY.—We have heard a good deal about the American Washing Machine The latest novelty of the kind is, however, an Englishman's invention. The machine we bpeak of, not ouly washes in a superior manner and with the smallest amount of labour, but also wrings thr clothes and mangles them in the most highly finished style. Its construct,ion is so extremely simple that it cannot possibly tear or injure the most delicate fabrics, and may be worked by a child. The manufacturers, Messrs. Wm Dray and Co., of Swan-lane, Upper Thames-street, London, forward illustrated and descriptive catalogues tree on Application.

I CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS. I [From the Gardener's Chronicle.] I HARDY FRUIT AND KITCHEN GARIJIEN ,-A sowing of late spring broccolies may now be made they will, how- ever, be sufficiently forward for general purposes if sown a fortnight later. See to having early horn carrots to pre- serve these from slugs nothing is better than finely-sifted cinder ashes, with the mere dust taken out of them. Be sure to salt all asparagus and seakale beds; little and often is the best way of applying it. The time is ap- proaching for planting asparagus it should not be planted until six or eight inches high. As regards fruit trees, continue to protect blossoms and to eradicate insects by all possible means. See that winter and early spring work amongst fruit trees is brought to a close forthwith. Finish the root pruning of all luxuriant trees most people will have observed the effect of moving a large pear-tree very late in the spring; it generally becomes covered with blossom-buds. Such may be expected to be the effect of root-pruning at this period. FLOWER GARDEN AND SHRUBBERY.—See that rolling, mowing, &c., proceed in due order. Now is the period for laying the foundation of a fine lawn, the pride of Eng- lish gardening. Let all fresh turfing be completed forth- with it is a good plan to scatter old tan thickly over it as a screen from the sun until it gets old occasional water- ings are also essential. Early overgrown herbaceous plants may now be divided, the exterior portions of the stools should be preserved and the interior rejected. Be sure in planting them again to introduce fresh soil. Cut in all coarse evergreens and shrubs before the bud becomes too much advanced; this is a good time to cut in holly hedges. Planting done after this time will rcquire much attention in watering, and this at the very busiest season of the year, especially if large plants are removed, and it is too common a prastice to put off such work to the last. Look over beds planted with bulbs, and where necessary stir the surface soil so as to keep it open and friable, and also to give it a fresh appearance. If the stock of bedding plants is still deficient get in cuttings in the most favour- able position without loss of time. See to the propagation of dahlias and hollyhocks the latter have of late years become so much improved that many consider them supe- rior to the dahlia in the effect which they produce when planted skilfully, and therefore especial attention should be paid to having a good supply of them. Cuttings slipped off the old plants with a heel, planted in very sandy soil, and a very gentle bottom heat, keeping the leaves as cool as possible, will be found to root perhaps more freely at this than at any other season. Get calceolarias hardened off by removing them to a cold frame, and exposing them freely to air when the weather is at all favourable, prepara- tory to planting them in turf-pits to make room under glass for more tender things. STEAM CULTIVATION AT TFDDESLEY. -A steam cul- tivator, generally denominated a steam plough, has been introduced at Teddesley by Lord Hatherton, under the advice of his enterprising agent Mr. Bright; and has been at work there the last ten days, where it has been visited by many eminent agriculturalists, and has excited great amazement at its power, accuracy, and facility The engine was placed in the centre of large fields, of perhaps twenty acres, from which a strong and deep cultivator is worked by means of an iron wire, with shifting pulleys, all over the field. It occupies six men and three boys, and works about five acres a day, but with larger, and some lighter implements, which are being prepared, it would do much more. The cultivator at work went eight or nine inches into the ground, work- ing all rubbish to the top, and was universally admitted to leave the land in a lighter and much better state than it can be left with the common plough. The stiff soils are those that will reap the greatest benefit from this invention, which seems destined to create a revolution in the process of cultivation. "A" ,1' no!

REVIEW OF THE BRITISH CORN TRADE. I (From the Mark Lane Express.) The wintry features of the previous week having given way to unusually mild and growing weather, the young Wheat has been making favourable progress. The sowing of Lent corn, however, has been somewhat hindered by wet weather. The pastures, on the contrary, have been improved, while the hiijh price of stock makes a supply of herbage important. The condition of the Wheat brought to market has only been slightly ameliorated, and, without the assistance of easterly winds for some time, dry samples must still be scarce. The business passing has been limited, and prices in favour of consumers but the unsatisfactory state of the Wheat trade seems likely to affect the quantity of next crop. The fact of malting Barley being almost on a parity as regards price, with nearly double the yield per acre, spring Wheat appears giving place to it. Foreign markets have but little altered. France, always susceptible, seems partly influenced by the healthy appearance of the young Wheat, and partly by a reduced inquiry from Spain, where prices still recede, though weekly exports hence continue to be made. The Baltic promises an early opening, and there is nothing at present favourable to improve prices as, notwithstanding the rates now quoted at New York, and the limited stock there, the navigation of the canals must bring stores beyond a consumptive demand, and incline merchants either to accept lower terms, or make speculative ship- ments to this country. Until, therefore, our own supplies diminish, or the weather becomes unpropitious, the markets promise to be quiet. The business in floating cargoes has been as follows :-2 cargoes of Polish Odessa Wheat at 52s. 6d. and 54s 1 of Taganrog Ghirka at 54s.; 2 cargoes of Saidi at 42s. and 42s. 6d. 1 fine do. for the continent, at 44s.; 1 of Buhi at 45s.; 1 mixed Egyptian at 42s. 1 of Galatz Maize at 37s. 6d., and 1 at 42s. for Bayonne, another for Spain at 41s.; 4 cargoes of Eastern Barley at 23s. 6d. to 31s.-the latter price for Spain and 1 large cargo of Odessa Oats at 20s. 6d. The sales noted last week were 109,153 qrs. Wheat, at 55s. 6d., against 68,661 qrs. in the previous season. The London averages were 61s. 4d. on 2,576 qrs. The imports into the principal ports of Great Britain, for the week ending 11th March, in Wheat and Flour, were 35,500 qrs. The Wheat market on Monday commenced in London on moderate supplies, both English and foreign. The morning's show from the near counties was better than of late, both in quality and condition, but the demand was very limited on the part of millers, even for the finest samples, and being most in favour, but sales were rather against sellers, and all inferior and rough parcels were left on hand. The foreign trade was unaltered, and of a retail character. On Wednesday the quantity per coast was 620 qrs. with 5,550 qrs. foreign. Very little was then passing either in English or foreign qualities, and rates remained nominally as on the previous day. On Friday the supplies were 1,750 qrs. per coast, and 6,760 qrs. from abroad. The dulness in business was then increased, and had sales been forced lower prices for every description of Wheat must have been submitted to. With an average supply of country Flour, and a fair quantity of American, the trade on Monday was ex- cessively slow, and in buyers' favour for both sorts, but town-made samples were unchanged. The quantity coastwise, on Wednesday, was 64) sacks, with 4,340 brls. American. No change in prices then took place, but sales were exceedingly slow. On Friday Norfolks were offered on rather easier terms, 40*. ppr snek being all that was required for the best, but buyers still were reserved, and to sell American in quantities less money must have been taken; the arrivals then were 1,980 sacks coastwise, with an addition of 190 sacks of foreign. The supply of foreign B uk-y on Monday was large, but of English only moderate. The scarcity of all good malting sorts served to keep up their price, but secondary foreign was scarcely so free a sale, from the better supply, while light grinding qualities, of which the bulk principally consisted, found very few buyers. The seed demand being oil, the failure of adequate supplies of sound corn has led some farmers in Lincolnshire to use fair bodied grain partially sprouted, with a more liberal allowance than usual in case of failure, it having been found that where the corn has only sprouted moderately from the base, fresh routs will form, but that which has once speared will not grow again. This grain, from its having paid better than spring-sown Wheat, seems likely to have a large breadth sown this season, the very limited arrivals of foreign available with maltsters aLnost securing an extensive demand at good prices. The supply per coast on Wednes- day, was 390 qrs., that from abroad 3,810 qrs. Monday's arrivals not being disposed of, the market was heavy for all kinds the season getting late, even malting sorts were less in request, and on Friday a general reduction of Is. I 1 A- _=..L_&1_ _1_ per qr. was suDmitieu 10, wnlluu illakilig a clearance, lll" foreign arrivals having reached to 8,250 qrs. and the Eng lish being 1,670 qrs. The only alteration noted in Malt on Monday was that is found a somewhat improved sale. No change took place in the subsequent markets. Monday's show of Oats was fully half from Ireland, making altogether beyond an average. This supply coming after successively dull markets had the effect of lowering prices Gd. per qr. generally, while black Irish Oats being most abundant, were reduced Gd. to Is. per qr. On Wednesday there were 230 qrs. per coast, with 2,420 qrs. from Ireland, and 3,810 qrs. from the continent. The reduction of the previous day did not increase the business of this, though lower prices were not accepted. On Friday the trade finished very heavily in the same way, though the arrivals were only 340 qrs. coastwise, 8,140 qrs. foreign, and nothing further from Ireland. Beans on Monday were in plentiful supply, chiefly Egyptian and the sales made in English new were on rather worse terms tlte holders of Alexandrian, however, were not inclined to accept lower prices the tendency through the week was rather towards decline. Monday's supply of Peas was short, there being no foreign, but the demand was so small that even sales of these scarcely realized previous rates, boilers being almost unprecedentedly neglected. With a moderate arrival of Linseed, the market re- sumed its cheerfulness, there being a fair demand at full prices, both for Seed and Cake. The weather being less favourable for sowing, Cloverseed sales were not quite so free, even of red qualities, but the smallness 'of the stocks of foreign disinclined holders to press sales, and prices were consequently sustained; white seed, however was eviden tly on the wane as to demand. Trefoil kept its j value, but sold slowly. Foreign spring Tares were unusually dull, the good crop of English winter having occasioned their free use last autumn, the young plants of which are looking well. Canary and Hempseed remained heavy. Mustard, Rape, and other seeds were much as last quoted. The country markets already feel the influence of the elections—which have added to the difficulty of sales, lower rates for Wheat having generally been reported. Hull, with moderate snpplies, found a slow trade. Leeds, Gainsborough, Lynn, Bristol, Worksop, Newark, and Spalding were nominally as before Boston, Louth, Melton Mowbray, Manchester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Gloucester quoted Is. less for the best qualities Alford, Norwich, and Newcastle were Is. to 2s. down. Liverpool, "on Tuesday found a slow sale for Wheat, at 3d. per bush. less than on the previous week, the best red American being 8s 3d., and the best white 9s. 2d. per /0ibs; e?ck Flour being reduced Is. to Is. 6d., but not American. Fme Oats were also Oid. per 4.51bs. lower, and Barley the iurn chea-.er; Maize Is. per qr. cheaper, the best white bing only quoted 35s. per qr. No further reduction en-ued in fine Wheat on Friday, but the lower kinds further receded Id. per bush., Flour beini; rather easier. Spring Corn unchanged, but Maize again fell 6d. to Is. per or The general tendency of the prices of Spring Corn has been in buyers' favour, with the exception of fine maltim; Barley, which in some markets was further en- hanced in value. Scarcely any change in prices has taken place in Scot- land. Edinburgh, with good arrivals, exhibited some firmness for Wheat, with scarcely any difference in other grain. At Glasgow there was more disposition to do business at lower rates, but this was resisted by holders. Indian Corn was rather cheaper there, but Barley, Beaus, Peas, and O.its were much the same. The Irish markets were very calm, being influenced by the dull accounts this side the water, Cork noted prices rather easier. Waterford was rather cheaper for native Wheat foreign was 6d. to Is. per brl. lower. Barley ra- ther so. Oats and Maize 3d. per brl. dowd. I FOREIGN CORN TRADE. I The Paris Flour market has continued dull and de- clining, the fall since last week being about 1 franc per sack, though resisted by some holders, ordinary country samples being offered at 71 f. to 73 f. per 150 kilos, (equal to 45s. 6d. to 46s. 9d. per sack Eng.) choice, 76 f. to 77 f. (equal to 48s. 9d. to 49s. 6d. per sack Eng.). The four marks were reduced to 75 f. (equal to 48s. per sack Eng.). The finest quality Wheat is somewhat lower, being reduced about Is. per qr., and inferior descriptions have been more difficult to quit at a larger abatement; Rye and Larley remained as before Oats maimained their value. In the departments the general reports were more in favour of an advance than decline. Havre was calm, the neighbour- hood giving way slightly. Marseilles was still quieter, large consignments having been made to Languedoc for want of buyers on the spot. Egyptian Wheat, however, was comparatively dear, being quoted 34 f. 60 c. per 160 litres for the best (equal to 48s. per qr. Eng.). The Belgian advices were generally calm, and prices tending downwards. Native red Wheat at Antwerp was worth 24 f. 50 c. to 25 f. per 80 kilos. (equal to 56s. to 57s. ftfr qr. Eng). Barley was well supported, Zealand winter being quoted 15 f. 45 c. to 15 f. 65 c. per 62 kilos, (equal to 35s. 6d. to 36s. per qr. Eug.). Oil seeds calm. The Dutch markets have varied. Maestricht, well sup- plied, found a good trade in Wheat at an improvement of 2s. per qr., and Rye was Is. dearer. Amsterdam was unaltered, but Rotterdam quoted a decline of 6d. to Is. per qr., with liberal supplies and few buyers but Oats were firm. Switzerland shows slight fluctuations, and Bavaria some decline. Business at Hambro' has been dull, without alteration in prices. It was the same at Bremen. The Baltic advices were dull; Danzic, with moderate arrivals, found a feeble demand for Wheat, but an active enquiry for Rye Stettin was cheaper for both, and Barley, which had been firm, was also giving way Berlin quotes the former prices for Wheat, with some reduction in Rye Cologne had experienced a slight improvement. Navigation was expected shortly to be resumed at Riga. The dull advices received from England had produced their effect on the Linseed trade, but the Russians were disin- clined to give way in price. Nothing was passing in corn, but there was some advance in prices in the interior. Petersburg maintained prices both of grain and Linseed, and, as a consequence, business was completely checked by ;he reluctance of buyers to pay former rates. Quota- tions for Cubanka Wheat were 54s. 2d.; Saxonska, 56s. 7d. per qr. Business at Odessa was inactive and prices rather re- ceding. Soft Wheat was sold at 46s. 6d. to 51s. 6d., hard .538. 6d. to 64s. Fine Maize for Spain at 33s. 6d., low, down to 25s. 6d. per qr. Linseed very nrm. At Constantinople scarcely anything was passing in Wheat, but purchases of Maize and Barley continued to be made for the Mediterranean, and some quantity of the latter, of Roumelian quality, for England, at 19s. 3d. per qr. For consumption, hard Wheat of Azoff brought 66s. to 68s. 61. per qr. Russian, Trieste, and Marseilles Flour was fetching 50s. 6d. to 56s. per English sack of 280 lbs. The markets in Italy show little change, but Genoa notes a further advance in the interior. Leghorn wLs unchanged in the quotations: the aspect of the growing crops was all that could be desired. As the demand for Spain had ceased, dealers would only operate to meet their daily wants, having the opinion that a serious decline would ensue in April or May. The arrivals were still short at Algiers, but it was thought by the end of March they would be sufficiently plentiful from the East and West to occasion a fall in prices, especially as the harvest had every prospect of being unusually fine, though not as yet assured. Accounts from the Spanish Peninsula show gradually de- clining prices. At Madrid there was a continued heaviness and fall in Wheat. Small sales were making at 89s. 6d. to 100s. per qr. Lisbon advices correspond with these, little being transacted there in Wheat, with rates varying from 72s. to 87s. 6d. per qr. The harvest in these countries varies with the localities, but in the south may be reckoned a month earlier than our own. New York accounts show some discouragement, produced by advices from Europe, but chiefly from England. The smallness of stocks on hand, however, prevented any decided effect on prices, and till the opening of the canals very little alteration was to be expected. The Hudson, however was free, which had not been the case since 1851. Freights were depressed, and low terms had been accepted by some vessels in haste to set sail for Europe. Subse- quently there was more buoyancy in Wheat and Flour, the latter being slightly advanced for inferior sorts. Quota- tions were for common State to 6 d 30 c. per brl. extra, to 6 d. 65 c. Ohio, fair extra, to 6 d. 90 c.; choice, to 8 d. extra Genesee and Missouri, to 8 d. 50 c.; Canadian, to 7 d. 50 c.: red Missouri Wheat, to 1 d. 57 c. per bush. white, to 1 d. 70 c. per bush. white Southern, to 1 d. 76 c. Exports from the 1st of Jan. to the 28th of Feb. 204,851 brls. Flour, 417,173 bush. Wheat, and 454,343 Maize. Australian advices of the 20th Dec. note the progress of the harvest with less satisfaction as to the result than former prospects presented. Prices were much the same, Christmas interfering with business. In New South Wales reaping was rapidly proceeding, and with a fortnight's continuance of dry windy weather most would be ga. thered in but the recent floods had caused some damage, though the acreable increase was large in Wheat. In the Pillwater districts of Tasmania much harm had been done by the ravages of insects. In Victoria violent storms were interfering with the gathering as well as the standing crops.

MONEY-MARKET AND CITY INTELLIGENCE. FRIDAY.—The English funds have not been active to- day, but the market has shown a tendency to increased firmness. Consols for money, which left off yesterday at 93h, were first quoted 93J to i, and towards the close there was a further improvement, the final transactions being at 93l to f for money, and 931, for the 8th of April. Exche- quer-bonds closed at 91 to 99 India-bonds, 2s. dis. to 2s. pm.; and Exchequer-bills, par to 4s. premium. There was an adequate supply of money to-day, both in the Stock-Exchange and the discount-market, at previous rates. Foreign securities, with the exception of Mexican, were well supported, although the operations were unimportant. In Turkish Six per Cents, the transactions for the account were at 98;, i, and 98; and the Four per Cents. Guaran- teed, for money, were dealt in at 101 and 101. owing to sales of Mexican a reaction of about a-half per cent. took place, the bargains for the account having been at 234, J, and f. In the foreign exchanges the rates generally were a shade higher than last post. The closing quotations of the French Three per Cents. on the Paris Bourse were 70f. 85c. for money, and 71f. 10c. for the end of the month, showing a recovery from the de- cline of i per cent. which occurred yesterday. SATURDAY.—The Bank return of last week being re- garded as comparatively favourable, the English funds have been firm to-day at a further improvement of an eighth. Consols for money, which left off last evening at 93J to were first quoted 931 to J, and they afterwards touched 93f. The final transactions, however, were at 93§ to for money, and 93a to i for the 8th of April. Exche- quer-bonds closed at 9Si to 99 India Bonus, 2s. discount to 2s. preiiiiutii and Exchequer-bills (June), 2s. discount to 2s. premium, (March) par to 4s. premium. In the discount-market there was a full inquiry for money at the current rates. At the Bank the demand was moderate. The amount of gold withdrawn for exportation was £ 10,000. Foreign securities have been steady, with a limited amount of business. Turkish Six per Cents., for the account, were negotiated at 98i and i, and the Four per Cents. Guaranteed, for the account, at lOll. The closing quotations of the French Three per Cents. on the Paris Bourse were 70f. 70c. for money, and 70f. 90c. for the account, showing a reaction of rather more than an eighth. MONDAY.— The English funds opened to-day at the improved quotations of Saturday, but the market was dull, and there was ultimately a reaction of an eighth. Consols for money were first quoted 931 to i, and the last transac- tions were at 93i to § for money, and 93t to I for the 8th of April. Exchequer-bonds left off at 98i to 99; India Bonds, 2s. discount to par; and Exchequer-bills (June), 3s. discount to par, (March) par to 3s. premium. I In the foreign securities there was not much activity, but prices on the average continue to be fairly supported. Turkish Six per Cents, for money and account, were nego- tiated at 981. The final quotations of the French Three per Cents, on the Paris Bourse were 70f. 55c. for money and 70f. 7-5c. for the end of the month, showing another fall of an eighth. About Y,31,000 in gold was taken from the Bank to-day for exportation. TUESDAY.—The English funds have been steady to-day at the closing prices of yesterday, the market presenting an appearance of firmness greater than could have been looked for under the prevailing pressure for loans. Consols were quoted 931 to f for money, and 931, to 4 for the 8th of April. India Stock left off at 222 to 224; Bank Stock with dhidend 220 to 222; India-bonds, 4s. discount to par Exchequer-bonds, 98f to 99 and Exchequer-bills (March) par to 38. premium. In the Stock Exchange, owing to some deliveries of stock, money was in much demand on Government securities at six per cent., and some considerable advances were ob- tained from the Bank. In the discount market also there was great activity. Foreign securities were rather heavy, and Mexican was again unfavourably influenced by sales. In Turkish and other descriptions few operations took place. WEDNESD,&Y.-A good deal of excitement prevails on the Stock Exchange, owing to the election of the com- mittee, as several new candidates have appeared, and bu- siness in all departments is consequently very dull. The Funds are very flat, but the prices remain without the (•lightest variation. Consols have been 931931 for money, and 93? 934 for account. For Itoy the quotation is about 94 The other securities are steady. Foreign securities are flat, and business continues very quiet. RAILWAYS. FRIDAY.—Trie railway-market opened with a more fa- vourable appearance, and although there was no material attention in prices, quotations exhibited increased firmness at the close. Indian, French, and Belgian shares were supported, but the operations were not extensive. Banking shares continue to show heaviness. Mining and miscella- neous shares were in some cases rather better. Bristol and Exeter, 92; East Lancashire, 99; Great Northern, 96; Great Western, 6H; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 99J; Lancaster and Carlisle, 75; London and North Western, 1041; Midland, SIi; Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford, 15J; South Wales, 86; Vale of Neath, 20i; Crystal Palace, 2. SATURDAY.—'The railway-market was firm, and prices were rather higher towards the close. Little activity was noticeable either in English or French shares, but the tone of business was favourable. Indian descriptions exhibited steadiness, and Riga improved on purchases, closing 2k to a pm. Bank shares were rather heavy. Mining and mis- cellaneous scarcely commanded any attention Bristol and Exeter, 91i East Lancashire, 98; Great Western 68j Lancaster and Carlisle, 7-5; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 100; London and North Western, lOll; Mid land, 82; Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford, 151 > South Wales, 86J Vale of Neath, 21; Crystal Palace, 2j. 1_ laoD firm fn_r1D"" MONDAY.—The railway marnev —— W UYJ. and prices in some cases showed a slight decline. After the usual hours there was again a partial recovery. Indian and French shares were supported with a moderate amount of business. B,tik stsres were heavy, prices showing a further fall. In mining and miscellaneous shares few operations took place. Bristol and Exeter, 91 East Lancashire, 96} Great Western, 63i Lancaster and Carlisle, 75; Lancashire and Yorkshire, lOOb; London and North Western, 104J Midland, 81f; Newport, Aber- gavenny, and Hereford, 15; South Wales, 87; Vale of Neath, 20¡ Crystal Palace, 2. TUESDAY.—The railway-market was steady, and, at the close, increased firmness was apparent. East Lancashire advanced X2, and Lancashire and Yorkshire j61 on pur- chase, but other descriptions were not generally higher. French shares continue well supported. Further opera- tions occurred in Paris and Lyons at an improvement; Grand Trunk are also steadily rising. Indian and foreign were not largely operated in. WEDNESDAY.—There has been but little business tran- sacted in Railway Shares, and prices, with one or two ex- ceptions are steady. In Mining Shares there is no business to report. Joint Stock Bank shares have been dull, and generally at lower rates. 2 he quotations give the actual price, without reference to premium or discount, and amount paid up. Share. Paid. Names of Lines. Tues. Wed 50 50 Aberdeen — 20 20 Birmingham and Oxford June. — Stock 92 Bristol and Exeter 92 92 Stock 100 Buckinghamshire. Stock 100 Caledonian. 681 68a 100 All Chester and Holyhead. 37 g?s 5 All Crystal Palace 2 j 2? 50 45 Dublin and Belfast Junction.. 4 Stock 20 Eastern Counties. lOt n Stock 100 East Lancashire 99 99 Stock 100 East Lincolnshire, 6 per cent. Stock 50 Edinburgh and Glasgow 561 57 Stock 100 Great Northern 96i 961 100 100 Great North of England. 100 100 Great Western 68 £ 68 50 50 Hull and Selby. 50 50 Lancashire and Carlisle. 75 75 100 100 Lancashire and Yorkshire 101 ioij 50 all Leeds Northern HI ni London and Blackwall 61 61 Stock 100 London, Brighton, & S. Coast 1081 109 12f 121 London and Greenwich — Stock 100 London and North-Western.. 10441 1041 Stock 100 London and South-Western 1041 1041 Stock 100 Midland. sq 81i 100 100 'Ditto Birmingham and Derby 55 55 Stock 100 Ditto Bristol & Birm. 6 per ct. 25 All Newport, Aberg., & Hereford.. 154 151¡ Stock 100 [Norfolk 65 65i Stock 100 North British 44 44 20 171 North Staffordshire. Stock 100 jOxfd., Worcester, and Wolver. 301 301 100 100 Scottish Central 1J2 112 Stock 50 South Devon. 18g 18 100 100 [South Eastern 75 75 Stock 100 [South Wales. 86l 87 Stock 100 iTaffYale — 20 all;Y ale of Neath. 20a 20f 100 100 iyork, Newcastle, and Berwick Stock 20 [York and Newcastle Extension 100 loo ?York and North Midland 391 391 100 100 lYork and North Midland 39i 39$ 16 All 'Northern of France 39? 20 All 'Paris and Lyons. 62 62

I OSBORNE AGAINST BRIGHT. I In the Equity Court on Monday before Vice-Chancellor Sir William Page Wood. Mr. Sidney Smith moved for an injunction to restrain the defendant from completing or erecting a certain intended building, so as to darken or obstruct the plaintiff's ancient lights. The plaintiff was owner of a public-house, called the Nag's Head, in Dark Gate, in the town of Carmarthen. The back part of the inn abutted upon a narrow yard or passage about four feet wide, which separated it from a building occupied as a stable, the property of defendant, and Jaeretofore not more than eleven feet in height, so that the view from the staircase and bedroom windows of the Nag's Head, on that side, had been in no way interrupted by this stable. The defendant had recently pulled down the stable and commenced building an edifice upon a scale of such magnitude that, upon the models produced in court the modest proportions of the Nag's Head appeared completely dwarfed and extinguished by the close proximity of this comparatively gigantic building in the words of one of the plaintiffs witnesses, It would almost bung up and smother the little Nan's Head Inn." The plaintiff finding that his rooms would be darkened, and the free admission and circulation of light and air to his back windows altogether obstructed, had filed his bill, and now moved for an injunction. One of the defendant's witnesses, who was described as a surgeon, had made an affidavit stating that he had been on such a day at three o'clock in the back parlour of the Nag's Head, and that it would not be materially darkened by the building in course of erection. The plaintiff's witnesses distinctly denied his having been at the Nag's Head upon the day and hour mentioned, and the medical gentleman had made an affidavit in reply admitting that he had not been in the house himself, but that he had previously sworn to this statement hurriedly, being anxious to send the affidavit off by the same day's mail. Mr. Martin, for the defendant, opposed the motion, and contended that no irreparable damage would be occasioned to the plaintiff, and that his kitchen and cellar being amongst the darkened rooms, more light could not be claimed for them than was requisite for the purposes for which they had been built. The Vice-Chancellor said that it was as plain and clear a case as he had ever seen, and he should grant an injunction until the trial of the action, which the plaintiff must bring. As to mitigating the diminution of light by means of reflec- tors, the court would not listen to such a suggestion as having any effect towards withholding the injunction to which the plaintiff was clearly entitled, nor should he assume that the rushing current of air produced by carrying up this narrow passage was as beneficial to the plaintiff as the uninterrupted enjoyment of sun and air. He could not part with the case without remarking upon the extraor- dinary statement of the surgeon as to time, place, and cir- cumstance, all which he subsequently admitted not to be true, and to have been falsely sworn by him from his hurry to get the parcel despatched by the mail, as if taking a solemn oath was as simple a matter as shaking hands with an acquaintance. Anything more disgraceful or discredit- able he had scarcely ever witnessed. Attorney for plaintiff, Mr. Gardnor attorneys for defendant, Messrs. Morris and Thomas, Carmarthen.

HEALTH OF MR. GLA DSTON E. -Bell's Weekly Mes- senger whilst admitting that Mr. Gladstone is unquestion- ably the most brilliant speaker and the most astute debater of the present defunct House of Commons, laments his instability, and arrives at the conclusion that his brain has been over-taxed, and his bodily strength so over- done, that he requires rest, particularly from political excitement in order to recover a permanently healthy tone.' The writer proceeds,—" We learn from those who know the right hon. member for the University of Oxford well, that he is labouring under singular excitement in private as well as in public life, and that he does not confine his attacks upon the Ministry to the House of Commons." MEANING OF THE WORD "LORCHA." -The Portu- guese, who visited China at an early period, would pro- bably build and employ small vessels for the river and coasting trade, and give to a ship of this kind the name of lancha, which in their language signifies a launch, pinnace, or small ship. The English would be very likely to transmute lanches into lorchas. Our naval nomenclature is indebted for many of its terms to the Portuguese, and some of the transmutations are curious I-ough.-Nota and Queries. REFUSAL OF A BANKRUPT'S CERTIFICATE. On Monday, in the Manchester District Bankruptcy Court, Mr. Commissioner Jemmett delivered judgment in the matter of Rowell, a bankrupt, whose case has excited much interest both in Manchester and Liverpool. After relating the history of the alleged frauds by the bankrupt, as disclosed in the course of the examinations, and parti- cularly referring to the bills which Rowell had put in cir- culation after they had been drawn and endorsed by his shop boy and other persons equally irresponsible, and to the bankrupt'e statement that the extent of his bill tran- sactions since 1862 had been E86,813 6s. 4d., whilst nothing in the shape of capital had been brought into the concern since 8851; the learned commissioner said it was impossible to contemplate without horror the frightful mischiefs which must arise out of systematic frauds like these, and regarding the granting of a certificate as a matter of discretion, to be exercised on judicial principles, involving the duty of attending to the public interests and claims of society, he had no hesitation in refusing to grant .01 certificate or in refusing to give further protection, I

I CARMARTHEN CORN RETURNS. WEEK ENDING, March 21, 1857. Total Quantities.— Wheat, 13 quarters, 2 bushelr. barley, quarters, 0 bushel; oats, 217 quarterv, 1 bushel. Average per Quarter.-Whut, 62,. 9d.; barley, 0s. 0d« oats, 20s. lid. CARMARTHEN.-Bee(,(per Ib.)61d.to 8d; Mutton 61d. to lid.; Pork, 74d. per lb. Veal/dd. to 7d. per lb. Lamb, Is. per lb. Fresh butter, (24 ox. Is. 9d. Salt, lid. to 12d. Chickens, 3s. 6d. per couple; eggs 12 for 6d.; cheese 28s. to 29s. per cwt. Potatoes, 101b. 6d. Household Bread, 6Jd. the 41bs. Loaf. LONDON MARKETS, MONDAY, March 23. MAUK LANE.—There was but a small supply of English Wheat this morning this, however, with what was left over from last week, made a good show of samples. The trade rules extremely heavy again to-day, and only a very few parcels were selected, at a decline of 2a. per qr. from the rates of this day week, leaving the bulk of the supply still unsold, when the market closed. In foreign a most limited business was done. Barrel Flour was Is. cheaper. Norfolks sold slowly at about 40s. per sack. Though Barley was If. per qr. cheaper, there was a free sale at the decline. Beans and Peas were each Is. to 2s. per qr. lower than this day week. The Oat trade was again extremely dull, and but few sales were effected even at a reduction of 6d. to Is. per qr. from the rates of last Monday. AVERAGE PRICE OF SIX WEEKS. Week ending March 14. Imperial- General Weekly Average.—Wheat, 55s. 6d.; Barley, 46s. Id.; Oats, 24.. 4d.; Rye, 39s. lOd. Beans, 39s. 4d. Peas, 39s. 7d. LONDON AVERAGES. I l. d. Æ t. A Wheat.. 2575qrs. 3 14 "Rye 61 qrs. 1 18 0 Bailey 1193 2 9 11 Beans. 813 1 18 5 Wheat. 1193 1 2 4 9 110 1 1 Peas 121 2 1 0 Oats 3923 1 4 10 Peas. 121 2 10 PRICES OF BUTTER, CHEESE HAMS, ch. Butter, per cwt. I. s iCheese, per cwt. I. g Fnesland 112 to 118 Cheshire 64 74 Ktel 112 120? Double Gloucester 60 74 Dorset. 120 126 Single new i.. Waterford. — Hams York 00 100 Cork 108 116 Irish. 86 og Limerick 90 100 Bacon dried. 72 78 Sligo. 104 114 Green <54 10 BARK AND OTHER TANNING MATERIALS Per load of 45 cwt. English, Tree £ 13 10 0 to f 15 10 0 Coppice .i £ 14 0 0 £ 16 0 0 Mimosa per ton £8 10 0 £]0]0 0 Valonia and Smyrna.. £ 13 0 0 f. 16 10 0 BREAD.—The prices of Wheaten Bread in the Metropolis are from 84d. to 9(L; of Household do., 7d. to 8d. per 4lbs. loaf. TALLOW.—The business doing in our market is very moderate, yet prices are hieher. P.Y.C. on the spot is quoted at 70s.; for April, 53s. June, 52s. and for the end of the year, 62s. per cwt. Town Tallow, 52s. 9d. nett cash. Rough Fat, 2s. 104d. per 81bs. SEEI).-The continuance of cold, unsettled weather keeps the demand for sowing seeds of all descriptions in abeyance, and the market during the past week has been very quiet. The supply of foreign red seed is small and, with limited sales, holders are firm. White seed, with free supply, is noted 2s. to 3s. per qr. lower. Trefoils are steady, and maintain their value. Canaryseed is a slow sale, and without change. PROVISION.—The sale for Irish butter is but limited the best sorts brought our late quotations, but middling and inferior descriptions are very dull at irregular prices. Holders are anxious to clear out of stocks we quote from 80s. to 112s., aocording to quality. Foreign was also dull, and prices declined rapidly during the week, and best Dutch ended 16s. per cwt. lower than this day se'nnight. In the Bacon market a fair business was done, and a further advance of fully Is. per cwt. obtained. Prime Waterfords sold at 71s. to 72s. on board for shipment; but the market closed quiet, with less disposition to pur- chase. Landed rates are from 66s. to 72s,, according to quality, &c. ISLINGTON.—We had only a limited supply of foreign stock in to-day's market, and it was chiefly oomposed of Oxen 'from Spain and Portugal. The arrivals of Beasts fresh up from our own grazing districts were very moderate in number, but in fair average condition. All breeds com- manded more attention than on Friday; indeed, the Beef trade ruled steady, and prices much the same as on Mon- day last. The top figure was 5s. per 81bs. From Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire we received 1,900 Scots and Shorthorns; from other parts of England, 300 of various breeds from Scotland, 400 Scots and from Ireland, 28 Oxen. We were again very scantily supplied with Sheep for the time of year. The quality of most breeds was good. The primest old Downs sold at last Monday's prices, the top quotation, in wool, being 6s. per 8lbs.; but other breeds met a slow sale, and prices were "2d. per Bibs. lower than on that day. Shorn Sheep sold at Is. per 81bs. beneath those in the wool. The few lambs in the market changed hands at 6s. 8d. to 7s. 4d. per. Sibs. Calves were in fair supply, and moderate request. Prices were 2d. higher than on Friday, but 2d. lower than on Monday last. The extreme price was 5s. 6d. per Sibs. We had a slow inquiry for Pigs, and late rates were barely supported. Prices per 81bs. to sink the offal.-Coarse and inferior beasts 3s. 4d. to 3s. 6d. second quality do. 3s. 8d. to 4s. Od. prime large oxen 4s. 2d. to 4s. 8d. prime Scots, See. 4s. 2d. to 4s. 8d. coarse and inferior sheep, 4s. 4d. 4s. 8d. second quality do. 4s. lOd. to 5s. Od. prime coarse wo oiled sheep, 5s. 2d. to 5s. 6d. prime South Downs 5s. 8d. to 6s. Od., Lambs, 6s. 8d. to 7s. 4d., large coarse calves, 3s. lOd. to 5s. Od. prime small ditto, 5s. 2d. to 5s. 6d. large hogs, 3s. 8d. to 4s. 2d. neat small porkers, 4s. 4d. to 5s. Od. Beasts, 3255. Sheep, 16020. Calves, 8S Pigs, 270. HIDE AND SKIN MARKETS. s. d. 1. 4. Market Hides, 66 to 64 lbs 0 5 to 0 0 per lb. Do. 64 72 lbs 0 5 0 61 Do. 72 80 lbs 0 5* 0 6i. Do. 80 88 lbs 0 5* 0 6 Do. 88 96 lbs 0 6 0 6i Horse Hides 10 0 0 0 each Calf Skins, light 40 50 Do full 9 0 0 0 Lambs 00 00 METALS. J5. B. d. t. 1ft 4. Monsn iRox. IReflned. 0 D 0 Bar and Bolt a per Gain. 0 0 0 ton 8 12 6ne ?""°" n 0 0 n 0I In Wales a. 717 6D.ttobars 000 R ï Staffordshire 8 5 0 Do. granulated 0 0 0 11.1 S a or 8 tre FOREIGN Tnr. TFORRLOV STE^? EL ?.. in bond 70 J Swedsh keg.?..20 0 0 3 Do. Faggot. 0 0 0 JSt"raits a1 8 ENGLISH COPPER. TIN PLATBS. Sheets, sheathing IC Charcoal per box 2 0 0 and bolts per lb. 0 0 0 IX do. Tough cake. 135 0 0 Ic Coke per box.. 1 16 Tile. 135 0 0IX d0 21 0 Old copper per SIIfO. pound 0 00 In Sheets S4 0 0 ENGLISH LEAD. IR(M # Pig per ton 24 00 MXiaK IROT <. 0 0 Sh t 24 15 0 Swe d ish. 150 0 ee R. CCND a 10 0 ENGLISH TIN. RussianCCND.. 14 0 Block per ton .152 0 0 Ind. Ch. Pigs in 0 0 Bar.150 0 0 London 6 0 0

WEEKLY CALENDAR. THE MOON'S CHA.NGB.-First quarter, April 1st, at 26.. before 2h. after. HIGH WATER AT THE FOLLqWINO PLACES. FOR THE BH8UIKG WKBK. I Carmar- 1 Cardigani Tenby ^beryst- ■nAYS then Bar. and Tenby ??bery_tt- "?- S:??- B?L M?d, „ „ L M. H. x Saturday,Mar.28?' 36 8 2i 1 11 8 M Sunday, .21 8 ? 15 ? ? ? ? ? 3? ? io ? ?15 Monday .390 8 fs 10 45 8 30 10 16 Tuesday   MTWuoeendsdndaeay sy day.A.p.. .? li? O ? 1U 1 28 10 3 1}} 1g Thursday •••• 211 28 U 18 ?ll 3 1 48 Friday 3,12 of 1 91 12 26 2 2^1

IIONDOIF GAZATTA r VriAa,, Mtrsh 20J—J. Hunter, draper* Middtesex?-C. Higginig brewer, Salisbury.-T. Christm"o coal merchant Chatham and Sheerness.-4. W. Clarke, seed merchant, Whittlelea, Isle of Ely.-S. Couldery, lime and brick merebant, Limehouse.-A. W Howard, timber merchant, Surrey, and pudding-iaoe.-G. C. Franghiddi, merchant, Old Broad-street.-J. S. Grietel. printer, Fleek- street.- H. Marlow, iron founder WalsaU-_E Lewis, victualler, Llantri68ant, Glamorganehire.-Geo. Good"in, "oollen merchant, Manchester .-J. Wigglesworth, lineD.- draper, Halifax. „ BANKROTPTS. — {Tussday, arc^  merchant, Mill-street, Che»Psj^de' V Lone, oil and drug merchant, Cullum-streetf, City.-R. E nl#nd! manufacturer, Wi?den. Bradford.—W. P. Da*is an &j DaTig| ilate mer-  Hiirh Holborn* S. Atack, builder, Leed8.-T. Christm& t' Hi b JEtolborn. Chatham.-T. Atkinson, woollen, manufacturer, Bn.le1,   I pooL-Q. D. StohMdMD, ironfounder, CatWi