The Sun.
London, England, 1853-03-30 00:00:00

THE UNI FED STATES

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
By the Pacific, Captain Nye, which arrived at
Liverpool at three o'clock this morning, we have
received the following :
NEW YORK, MARCH 19.
Strong debates have taken place in the Senate
on Central America and the Monroe doctrine.
Senator Douglass was nobly replied to by Senator
Butler (Democrat).
A Cabinet Council has been held.
An explanation is to be demanded of England
with regard to Honduras, &c., and the Secretary
of the Navy is to report what efficient naval force
he has fit for action.

A treaty to liquidate mutual claims between the
British and American Governments has been rati-
fied by the Senate.

Several districts of Mexico have voted for Santa
Anna as president.
The fortnightly steamers from California (seven
in number) have brought about four millions and
a half of dollars in gold.
There is an active war between Honduras and
Guatemala, the cause being a disputed boundary.
The Pacific brought ninety-three passengers, but
no specie.

MARKETS.
Money is still tight--from 7to 18 per cent. The
panic is not quite over, but stocks, having re-
covered, are active. Sterling exchange not active,
but rules from 109 to 1091.
Flour dull, and sales moderate, but no further
decline.
Cotton very active, with a rising tendency. Six
thousand bales in one day in this market. Cotton
more active at New Orleans; middling, 9i to 91.
The spring trade very brisk.

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