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Tffo . 476 . May 7 , 1859 . ] THE LEAOEE , 6 O 1 . - ¦ .. '¦'• ¦¦ ' C 5 » «¦ Mw-. < nm-nvn . '¦ ' ' l * l % 1 fl ni « fl / tla 1 O 1 * ofliO 1 * i ^ aOVOY * Saltpetre— This article is rather dearer
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The un certainty of affairs , and the impediments thrown in the way of trade , have ^ in a great measure , paralysed business . Only that which is required for borne consumption is transacted , and the markets generally may be described as dull . Even the wheat mwket , which has for some days tended upwards , has had a downward tendency to-day , and the prices were considerably lower . For barley and oats there was a brisk demand , on account of the armies ; and 27 , 000 quarters of barley recently imported from the Mediterranean were bought , and immediately re-shipped for that quarter . The purchase was made on account of the French Government , which cannot find on the spot the means of It must in
providing its troops with iorage . oe - curring for this purpose , and will , before the campaign is over , incur an enormous expense for its army in Italy . Abroad the corn markets are rising in consequence of the war demand and the unfavourable weather . At home , too , provisions have generally tended upwards , from an expectation that there would bo an increased demand to supply troops and sailors . Freights also are looking upwards , not-, withstanding the monetary check trade has received , as the war will prevent the employment of merchants-ships belonging to the belligerents . Austrian ships have already been withdrawn or laid up . The produce markets generally have been affected by the increase in the value of money , and speculative purchases , except of saltpetre , have almost ceased . All these markets are consequently
inactive , though consumption continues large ; and the purchases which consumption necessitates , the sales being nearly unaltered , are the only transactions we hear of .
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It having been officially stated that no treaty has been entered into between France and Russia , there was very little disposition shown to operate in English wheat to-day . The show of samples was small , and it was with some difficulty that Monday ' s advanced rates were supported . The imports of foreign wheat are 16 , 140 quarters . Most descriptions were held at full prices but the business transacted was very limited . Scarcely any floating cargoes were on offer . We had a moderate inquiry for barley at previous rates , and fine malt supported Monday ' s currency . Oats were much less active , and damp parcels were rather easier . Beans , peas , and flour moved off slowly .
At the public sales of Colonial wool , which commenced yesterday , the attendance of both home and foreign buyers was large . The biddings were moderately active , but owing to the unfavourable state of foreign politics , and the excitement consequent upon the General Election at home , prices , in most instances , were at a reduction on former rates . Sydney wools may bo quoted lj . d , to 2 d . per lb ., and Port Philip 2 Jd . to 3 d . lower . There was a very small quantity of Capo wools in the sale , and prices experienced a corresponding decline . The markets for Russian produce remain flat , A telegram from St . Petersburg announces an advnncq of C ro . in the price of tallow , the quotation being 197 ro . on the spot and for delivery in Juno . Tho exchange on London has fallen to 33 id .
; . Several parcels . have changed hands at from 45 s . to 48 s . per cwt . * . Cotton . —Great heaviness prevails in the demand , and prices are still drooping . Hemp and Flax . '—Hemp is . dull , with sellers of Petersburg dean 322 . 10 s . per ton . Flax is dull . Woox ,. —The public sales ^ iaye opened at a decline of from 2 d . to 3 d . per lb . Spirits . —There is a steady demand for rum , at full quotations . Fair Demerara , proof , has sold at 2 s . 6 d . to 2 s . 7 d . per gallon . Brandy is quiet , but grain spirits are held for more money . Fruit . —Rather an improved feeling is apparent in the demand , and prices are supported .
Metals . —Scotch pig iron is dull at 48 s . 6 d . to 48 s . 9 d . cash . The shipments , last week , were 12 , 035 tons , against 16 , 681 tons in the corresponding week in 1858 . Spelter is very dull , at £ 18 10 s . to . £ 18 15 s . per ton . Other metals rule inactive . Oils . —Linseed oil sells slowly at £ 29 10 s . to . £ 30 . Most other oils support former terms . Spirits of turpentine . 45 s . 6 d . to 46 s . 6 d . per cwt . T allow . —P . Y . C . is quoted at 56 s . per cwt . on the spot , and for the last three months delivery .
Tea . —Since our last report tho business doing in all kinds of tea has boon very moderate , at barely stationary prices . Common sound Congou is soiling at Is . 2 d . per lb . Sugar . —There is still a moderate demand for good and flno raw sugars , at about stationary prices ; but ^ all other kinds have moved off slowly , at a reduction of Cd . to Is . per cwt . Hast India has sold at 30 s . to 44 s . ; Bengal , 36 s . to 43 s . ( id . ; Mauritius , 40 s . to 44 s . , Ponang , 35 s . Od . to 41 s . Od . ; Manilla , 37 s . to 39 s . por cwt , All roflnod goods aro a slow inquiry , and common brown lumps aro selling at 32 s . Oil . por cwt . ' Molasses . —Our marlcot is vory flat , at lastwook's currency . Coflbo . —Coylon coffup movos off slowly , and prices aro baroly supported , Most other kinds rulo about stationary . The supply on offer was only modorato . Cocoa . —Fjno samples support formor terms ; but other kinds aro almost nominal . Riob . —The demand has fallen off , yet tho advance PWa fpr all kinds during tho week has boon 6 d . to » a . per cwt . Fine white Bengalis' worth 13 s . Od . Per owt .
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An extraordinary general meeting of the West-end of London and Crystal Palace Railway Company is called for the 16 th of May , to sanction the sale or lease of the company ' s main line and Norwood branch to the Brighton Railway Company . The directors of the Central Oude Railway Company , convene a meeting of the shareholders for the 9 th of May , to confirm the proposed amalgamation with the Oude Railway Company . - At the meeting of the Northern of France Railway Company , held at Paris on the 28 th April , the dividend for the year 1858 was fixed at 61 francs per share . : . The Scinde Railway Company have paid this week , to the -credit of the Secretary of State for India in _ Council , 65 , 400 / . on account of capital of the Scinde Railway from Kurrachee to Kotree .
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RosrAX RAiLWATs .- ^ -The Albano rail way was traversed by the engineers on Wednesday , the 27 th ult . Their report is _ favourable to its being opened , and nothing more is needed now than the approbation and permission of the Government . Accidents on Railways . —Reports on nine accidents that occurred on railroads during the first three months of the present year have just been published . It is suggested that on the East Lancashire line of railway the very dangerous practice of disconnecting the engine from tlie train while in motion be discontinued . An accident at Hitchin on the 3 rd of . January ( Great Northern line ) is traceable to the inefficient arrangement for telegraphic signals
at the minor stations , where , owing to " economy , ' a single platform porter at night has ( or had ) to attend to his signals , to'clean out the waiting-rooms , and to give the best attention possible under the circumstances to the telegraph . instrument in the booking-office , and to the train book . Bad " pointing " arrangements were the causo of a collision at Bolton ( Lancashire and Yorkshire line ) , on the 13 th of January . "An accident on tho North London Railway on New Year ' s Day arose from a stray bullock , the cattle-siding arrangement being defective . The Shrewsbury and Hereford Railwaj 1 " requires a double lino , as the traflic is too largo for the present singlo line of rails .
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JOINT-STOCK COMPANIES .
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^ . National Debt . — -79 , 311 , 503 ; . is the gross total amount of the sums received by tho Commissioners for the Reduction of tho Public Debt on account of savings-banks and friendly societies from August , 1817 , to Novembor , 1858 . Tho gross amount of all sums paid to the trustees waa 40 , 939 , 4732 . The Commissioners , in tho year 1858 , granted 71 , 1972 . immediate , and 8112 . deferred annuities , The total stock at tho account of tho Military Savings-bank on tho 5 th of January last was 386 , 1202 .
'T ' rYW f ^ 1 > WT \ T 11 MABfTTr'n' 'hKia /* 1 aw * v » n h . * . !_ — The Credit Mobilier . —This Company , the Credit Mobilier , at their meeting at Paris on Saturday , decided on making no further distribution for the year 1858 . The total profits during that period have been about 480 , 0002 ., of which 120 , 000 . was divided at 12 . a share in January last . The remaining 360 , 0 . 002 . is carried to the reserve to meet losses by depreciation since the commencement of the present year . ' ' Licensed Trades , —Certain trades cannot be carried on in this kingdom without a licence . The following is a list of such trades and the total amount of revenue derived from the licences issued by Government—viz ., auctioneers , 43 , 5802 . ; brewers
( in number 40 , 418 ) , 81 ^ 0292 . ; beer , cider , and perry dealers ( 108 , 804 ) , 304 , 6882 ; maltsters ( 6 , 157 ) , 18 , 6362 , ; malt roasters ( 12 ) , 4452 . ; dealers in roasted malt ( 21 ) , 2102 . ; paperrnakers ( 326 ) , 1 , 642 . 2 . ; soapmakers ( 204 ) , 1 , 5052 . ; distillers ( 22 ) 1 , 9632 . ; rectifiers ( 99 ) , 1 , 5882 . ; chymists using stills ( 182 ) , 1102 . ; spirit dealers ( 63 , 255 ) , 560 , 557 Z . ; retailers of " sweets" ( 9 , 655 ) 10 , 4121 . : tea dealers ( 114 , 319 ) , 84 , 663 / . ; tobacconists ( 212 , 950 ) , 70 , 8872 . ; vinegar makers ( 61 ) , 3452 . ; wine dealers , ( 27 , 446 ) , 88 , 7652 . ; postmasters ( 24 , 743 ) , 137 , 4962 . ; stage coach proprietors ( 7 , 013 ) , 10 , 6952 . ; hackney carriage proprietors ( 5 , 474 ) , 5 , 4742 . The gross total revenue from all these licences amounts to 1 , 425 , 1022 ., in the whole of the United Kingdom .
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A state concert , a leveej and a drawing room will precede the celebration of the birthday in May , after which the Queen and Royal Family will pay a visit to Osborne , and remain there a week or ten days . . .. '¦ ¦ . . The Grand Duchess Olga of Russia ( born Princess of Baden ) * wife of the Grand Duke Michael , gave birth to a son at St . Petersburg in the afternoon of the 26 th ult . M . Hoi-ace Vemet ' s marriage with Madame du Bois Richeux was celebrated on the 29 th ult . in the private chapel of the Archbishop of Paris .
The Duke of Vallonibrosa has just presented his rich museum of antiquities , collected by himself in Egypt , Syria , India , and China , to the Museum of Turin . The Duchess of Genoa has arrived at Chainbery . The Queen of Spain on Good Friday was , according to custom , washing the . feet of some poor old women ; her Majesty ' s bracelet fell off , and one of the women , picking it up , offered it to her Mitjesty . "M y good woman , " said the Queen , " keep it . " It was worth 150 / . The Hon . Mrs . Leland Noel died at Exton , Rutland , on Monday last . She was the daughter of Mr . J . S . FoJjambe , of Osberten Hall , Notts , and married , in 1824 , the Hon . and Rev . Leland Noel , brother of the Earl of Gainsborough .
Baron James Rothschild has , in consequence of the war , resigned the Austrian Consulship , which he has held for many years . The Rev . E . F , Ventris , vicar of West Mersea , has been presented with an elegant silver inkstand by tho parishioners of Stamvay on resigning tho curacy of that parish . Mr . W . H . Gore Langton , M . P ., is labouring under very severe illness , caused by the excitement of the late contest . ' A loving-cup and salver have boon presented to Mr . Frederick Ledger , of tho Bra , by Mr . Barney Williams , for his " unremittiug labours to promote the interests of tho drama . "
The National Scotch Church , Recent-square , St . Pancras , has been sold for 6 , 0002 , The building was erected in 1827 , from designs by Mr . " Tito , archir tect , und will accommodate 1 , 000 porsons ; and tho auctioneer stated that the building and freehold site had cost 25 , 0002 . Lieutenant - General Sir Joseph Thackwell , G . C . B ., was buriod in Corkbog churchyard , which is distant about a milo from Agluula-hall , and twenty railos from Cork , on tho 15 th ult . Tho ooflln was borne to tho grave on tho shoulders of tho sorrowstricken tenantry . Tho Earl of Derby has offered the Bishopric of Bangor , rondorcd vacant by tho doath of Dr . Betholl , to the Kev . K . Bonnor , vicar of Iluabon , near Wroxham . The rov . gontlonwin is said to owe Ids elevation to thoinilnonco of Mr . Gladstone .
Tho funeral of General Bouat took place at Turin on Sunday , in tho presence of tho civil and military authorities . The loss of this goneral officer has caused universal regret amongst both Piodmontoflo and Fronch .
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Tho sum of 44 , 2802 . lms been paid into the Indian Treasury to the credit of the Madras Irrigation Company , making , with tho othor' payments of a like nature effected since the 27 th February last , tho sum of 227 , 4012 . already paid in advance of calls , and , with tho 47 , 0002 . deposits received in England , a total of 274 , 401 ; , roceived by the Secretary of State for India in Council from this company on account of its capital . ,
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RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE .
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HOME , COLONIAL , AND FOREIGN PRODUCE MARKETS .
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GENERAL TRADE REPORT . Friday Evening .
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Leader (1850-1860), May 7, 1859, page 601, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2293/page/25/
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