The Sun.
London, England, 1842-07-12 00:00:00

A MERICAN NEWS.

LIVERPOOL, Sulmit.
The packet. ship England, Captain Waite,, arrived, in
the Mersey this morning. She left New York on the
20th ultimo, and has consequently performed the pas;
sage in the silo, t period of nineteen days and a hith•
We have papers from the above city to the day of her
sailing, but they cont,tin no intelligence of importance*
We are without any further decided information re'
girding the proceedings of Lord Ashburton in- the
matter of the Boundary- question. Public opinion wft+
however, in favour of au amicable termination to
,tll
pending negotiations. •
The Provisional and Temporary Tariff Bill had been
ordered to be read a third time in the Senate, but it Wel,
generally supposed that it would ultimately be vetoe°
by President Tyler.
Some of the New York journals had recomlneroe"
resumption of the State dents by the general Govern
i
went. some barbarous murders and other outrages hi:
been committed in the neighbourhood of Natchez '1"1
two negroes, n.no had run away from their employers'
One of them was taken, and lynched by his cePWre9ci,
11' he manner of his death was most horrible—lie veas
to a tree, around which were piled burning faggots, but
having burst his bonds, his sufferings were shortened 4
several shots from the rifles of those around hits.„ bees
From Buenos Ayres we learn that a stop had time
put to the horrible assassinations which for some
previous were so numerous. General Lopez, Of AO, a
Fe, was completely defeated by Oribe on the 2v,
San Pedro.
Ativievs from Peru state that the whole arwl fel:
asseiewitig near the northern borders of that. eeunis.
to commence hostilities with the Equadodians, wits
declared war against the Peruvians ; the latter had
possession of Aricka, which had been evacuated the
previous by the Boliveans.
A large French frigate, having on board about
supernumeraries, bad sailed from Valparaiso for 01`,:r
on the 20111 ; she was to be joined by several Ole
vessels from France, provided with materials (6.1.th,e,
estauhishinent of a new cal.ony in the Pacific Oceso.!l,;p,
Zealand wes generally supposed to be their destinel,
but strict secrecy was observed on that head.
The Britannia steuzner had arrived at Bostnn.lfrog
liiverpool, utter another rapid voyage of thirteen ri",ti
ana s half.
sa„,es at the New York Stsmck Exchangei ' -
ittli ult., were to a fair extent, and
what higher. A 1::w bills on London wa:e Pure,llAAA
idtil to iO7 ; the rate of Exchange on ,Fr 0.4.--
;wices wereta:;o
3f. 40c. to sf. 3711 e. VOW
There was only a limited inquiry for cotton, the
of which was unaltered. Nothing of importance.
dune iu flour.
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 19.—Both the signs of ..etilS or,
and the actual eV: [its at Waitungton, are just now of a mom
taus character. It is said that a change is likely to take purl,
in the Cabinet ; that Air. Forward; Secretary of the Tres?not
is ill probably resign, ant that ALert Gallatin (an e,...0100
financier) will succeed him. fhe President and his "
are by no n.eans unanimous as to the governmental policibiA
particularly as regards the tariff. The favourers' Of ab
tariff are for passing such a measure, with the Land Billy e
now appropriates the proceeds of the public lands to the selo
states, tube c,mtinued ; while the upholders of a low tare 00
for repealing that Land Bill, and giving, as formerly' all to
proceeds of the public lands to the general Governmeot-asof
the latter case, it is obvious that the Government weelf fa
require so high a tariff for the mere purposes. if
venue; and, as the President favours that view. I -tir
!eared that the Presidential veto will be exerted to eleo.
guish any tariff that may be passed connected with the Ono*
plated a,teration in the Land Bill. The Land Bill, thete
has become a test question between the high and low tin of
ties. You are aware that a Bill has passvd the House by It_ 14
jority at 13, continuing the' present tariff to August froif
whin period the new tariff wilt probably be ready ; in • nef
Bill was passest, striking out a clause for the repeal or Oh
sion of the • Land Distribution Act. It may, therefor' i
fairly inferred that the majority of the House favour th,°,lt,
mid party ; and the same result is anticipated in the nja,
Meanwhile memorials are being sent to Congress (Mr' ot
chanan presented four on Thursd fly) in favour of Govern
issuing ,$200,000,000 of stock based on the public leswile
dividing it among the States. This scheme, which .10_4_1.40
sure tie punctual payment of State debts, is, I am r_
add, daily gaining ground with the people. The °llbter
Commissioners have met, and negotiations with Lord All
ton go on prosperously. rf
The markets show little change since the sailing ofd
Great Western. Four continues at the reduced Paerl
Gennessee $3 96c. to $6. ; Ohio and Michigan, $5 7isle
$6 ; Baltimore and Georgetown, $6 121 e. to $6 2,5 c. • tge
in cotton small, and no alteration in prices. The I,eSoll
sales have gone off in quite a spirited manner.
and 0%41
England has experienced a still further decline, and 0%41
be said to range at from 6to 7 premium. Money ilfio.to
abundant, but business generally very dull. AsheLP,,rsr
little variation in Pots, which are from $5 25m -to,
,g,Ol
Yesterday LOCO barrels of Gennessee flour, for 01
were taken at $6. The United States Treasury is, A 6
what low, and I observe that a rumour prevails to 0-00
that Mr. Robinson, president of a bank in Pittsburetd.
be sent to England to negotiate the loan for the Gover,

THE CROPS. as-110.
The wheat in Western New York never looked betty' 00
at present. The cool weather—and it has been unecclll2,,, le-4,
cool through May, and thus far in June—ls excelloW P 5 e
IF
staple grain of this region, though it must be confessru
our garden crops, as well As Indian corn, generally I ,',
enough. There is time enough for corn to grew. be F
provided the brat be adequate hereafter ; and as for -
is some comfort to know that there is yet time to.rel',..‘.
I.
the early sown seeds have failed. But with the pro" i "
capital harvest of wheat our people are the readier rec. se.' ,
the seeming defects in other vegetation. The` cool
last six weeks is the more remarkable whin 'mut ,„,0%,
the mildness of March and April.— Western New YOT,Yfrel,
The wheat crop in this quarter, generally, peoint,Vlv
Spring crops, fruit and garden vegetables are -gets7 -I
ward.— anandaigua Repository. , - 410
The peach crop in West Jersey, we regret to keens 4 e
ye 4
again to be a very partial one.—Fredonsan. . .0.,...'i
DETROIT, JUNE 11.—We had a very severe frost .IP!
~
which has materially injured, if not entirely destro s
spring crops, and we f.ar greatly damaged the whests.;i
weather still continues so cold that we have to keepere..'!':,
fire in our office. ' at
Feciat BuENOS AYRES.—By the La Plata at Pinl e
the Courier and Enquirer has received Buenos AYreePe
to the beginning of May. They contain some f0rtp,,0,4
counts of the action between Oribe and Lopez, in the ."
of Santa Fe. The results of the affair are stated -W
killed, and 250 prisoners ; there were also captured 15,0017 F.,,,
30,000 head of cattle, 4 pieces of artillery, baggage, 790,4.;
the 2,000 men carried into action by Lopez, some 1 of P'
1,3(i) almost at the first charge passed to the ranks ,0
Federal arms—Lopez himself, accompanied by two 0.01
had effected his escape to an island in the Parana. The. el
cargo of the La Plata gives the most gloomy accOucioo
state of both commercial and political affairs; no bus' oor
any kind doing, and, owing to the disturbed state of thii."‘A
rior, there was no pronuce coming to market, and roe A
daily leaving in ballast, and taking in a little freight, eof:r
t
for next to nothing. The United States shipDeatt,, 1f
the harbour of Buenos Ayres, at last dates. The Britt; ate
ister had caused, by his remonstrances to Roses, a che , -tie,
put to the horrible murders which had been for soleig,'_4,,l
nightly perpetrated. Doubloons were $l7O. SPe, c,,c51,1,'
lays, $l7. Exchange on London, 3A ;Mt sate Vic,e,"erer;
The port was still closed against the admission of lo'cricv
flour. The market was overstocked by all kinds of Ael
goods. em bill
MORE TROUBLE IN MEXICO.—The St. Louts ....-...147.s
of the 6th mentions the arrival at Indepent:ence, of a tlis;
traders from the Indian country, bringing intelligence fie)'
the Americans (citizens of the United States, we preSe cili.
Santa Fe had been arrested and marched off to the- 0,
Mexic.r. Among them, it is said, was Mr. Messer/sole P
Consul at Chihuahua. The account in the St. Louis So e
not very clear or intelligible. It the story is true we f'e 04
[ably hear something more of it in a few days.
MONEY MARKET, JUNE 20.—The foreign news
.clie,
seem to affect the stock market in any great degree• li:
did riot materially vary ; Harlem declined i ; Long PI:00 ,
Indiana s's improved i; Canton #; Delaware and }Nero
It 1, stated that the persim who Las been operating Streit!,
liarkm R.ili nate has purchased more than 17,000 "1,,,. Get;
wholi• capital being 51,000 shares only. He is yet 1x:V.45
large amount of the stock purchased. It is also s tto
having lull conirnl of the load, he has putlt US'" ioiti.
manag meet as will ensure its welfare. . 44, 1
The Carrollton Bank of New Orleans has failed, lee
~ijis
but four paying specie.
'I he Treasurer of the State of Tennessee report.....-..
Senate the following-state of the Treasury : 60
On hand, June Ist, 1842 ....5664, ,A
Unavailable
Balance available ...
To be received prior to August Ist s2.sl°42:4°'°-'1751.....:1:
5•51 !
Total applicable to payment of interest, :356, 0
SALES AT THE STOCK EXCHANGth.,
$lO,OOO Indiana Bonds •• •• ...... ,- - i
~.•. t
6,000 Illinois Bonds ......... ••••• . ~,
1,000 ohio 6's. 18b0
3,000 Kentucky ti's.
25 Shares Del. and Hud •'
'P
10 Ditto Am. Ex. Bank ..»... . k
............. I
.. P
_..k, 1,
25 Ditto ( anton G.. •• ... •••••• ••" ...,. #!
0

77-5 Ditto Mohawk-11,R .....................................

•••••

50 Ditto Stontngton RR b4m ............... '2ll
45 Ditto Utica and Sche'y .......................... ... •..
.... '
50 : itto Long Island Ru
.............. .
50 Ditto Ha,1,111 RR ..................................... on.

LW Ditto ditto
.19t
SECOND BOARD.
83,000 Illinois 6's :870
50 Shares Harlem RR ... .. . j•" 7.
„tot
CORN TRADE.
Our Flour Market is without any change.
finds purchasers on a small scale at 6 dols. 06ie• „f thewilt,
We continue to receive favourable accounts w, ono
Notwithstat.ding the injury done to Corn by the
aggregate pi uduction of Grain will be larger (417
ever before.
CATTLE MARKET. On,
Both markets appeared dull arid inactive tn'tM
There was the usual supply offered. namely, about S'
1,300 Sheep and Lambs, and 50 Cows and ve'
all these were sold at prices current last week. Beeves
74., biArsoti
from 5 dots. to 7 dols. per cwt., Sheep from 1 esebt
4 dols. 50c. ; Lambs from 1 dol. 25c. to 2 dols.
Cows and Calves from 23 dols. to 38 dols. a head' ed.
FOREIGN MARKETS. .51,0101/11
r. I AVA N Nan. JUNE B.—'The article of Brown deg bg
vancing eol,s,derably, owing to several large °rizuroPe'
react.ed the market, principally from the north (001 sod,
the increased existing scarcity. Pianters albcop 0 to
stance refused selling, except halt whites. The sbon!Aill
fully ase rtained to be short of that of last year, os, 'bet Yrr
it!, and holders seem now sanguine of realizing big.uck.. .00
the latter part of the season. White Sugars were .60017.00
For Coffee the demand is good for England, afire
of a reduction on duties there, and rates stesanj •
and the stock remaining excessively small.
•
BIRTHS. lady
On the Bth inst., in Wilto. -crescent, the 0,4.,
ilor.,e, Esq., son. Gra
On the itti t
inst a., at Brighton, the lady of Bus: so, P,. ihenr/
On th, Bth inst., at South= Housedthe
Spencer Law, of a (laughter.
211.4 RRIED. gose,Th:G.
On the 7th inst., at tl.e Hatfield mod, .
J. li-lesford Hope, Esq.', M.P. to.thel.sclY, ,i,bory•
G. Cecil, eldest daughter of the 'Marquis of sal
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