The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-06-09 00:00:00

SMITHFIELD CATTLE MA RKET.-YESTERDAY

We had a large number of Beasts on sale to-day, owlnglo
which, and the continued warm weather, the Beef trade was in
a very depressed state, at a decline in the quotations of 2d per
s Ws, and a clearance was not effected. The general quality of
the stock was remarkably good.

For the time of year, we had a full average number of Sheep
on offer. Prime old Downs were in fair request. at full prices ;
but all other breeds moved off slowly, at late rates.
From the Isle of Wight, 281 Lambs came fresh to hand; while
the receipts from other quarters were good. The Lamb trade
was brisk, at an advance in prices of 2d per Bibs.
Calves—the supply of which was moderately good—moved
. .

off steadily, at full prices.
In Pigs, very little was doing, at low rates

LATEST FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

WEST INDIES.

The royal mail steam packet Tweed, George Parsons,
R. N., commander, arrived at Southampton on Sunday at
noon, bringing the unusual number of 138 passengers.
The Tweed has been much retarded since leaving Ber-
muda by fogs, and experienced also eight days' rain.
The accounts from Jamaica are very unsatisfactory.
The drought still continued, and in Saint Ann and Saint
Mary, in particular, it was very disastrous. Every blade
of fodder was scorched up, and as for water, there was
none to be had. The consequence was, that the cattle
were literally dying of thirst and exhaustion. Nearly all
the wells were empty, and what little remained in some of
them was retailed out for domestic purposes at enormous
prices—as much as 45., for instance, for a single pail full.
The process of sugar making had entirely ceased in most
parts. If the inhabitants have not ere this been blessed
with rain, the results will have been distressing in the ex-
treme. Another importation of 200 coolies, by the
barque Tropic, had taken place, and they were eagerly
sought after; 500 more could easily find employment.
Another importation from Sierra Leone was shortly ex-
pected. Those already located in the island were pro-
gressing exceedingly well ; were not only industrious, but
thrifty, and many of them have accumulated their savings
to some little amount.

From the Port of Spain we have nearly similar accounts ;
so severe and prolonged a dry season has not been known,
and the usual planting operations have been altogether
suspended.

The Barbadoes Standard gives a most unsatisfactory
account of the weather in that island. Serious drought
prevails in many parts. On some estates all progress
with the crops is stopped for want of water. Fires may be
descried in all quarters; the hills on the Maravals and St.
Juan's side are completely illuminated at night. Great
distress from the want of water is also anticipated by the
cocoa planters.
At Grenada much rain bad fallen.
MEXICO.—THE WAR.

The news from the seat of war by the West India
steamer is not of a decisive character. The American
squadron, under the command of Commodore Cowner,
was lying off Vera Cruz. It consisted of the Cumberland,
of 56 guns ; Potomac, 56 ; Princeton, 56 ; Palmouth, 22 ;
John Adams, 22 ' • and two brigs. The first-class steamer,
Mississippi, was daily expected, together with two more
frigates. Not a shot had been fired on either side, but it
was fully expected when the Tweed left that the Missis—
sippi would bring directions as to the future proceedings
of the fleet.

The Mexicans are working with the utmost energy in
fortifying the Castle of St. Juan d'Ulloa. Guns of the
largest calibre are placed in every advantageous position,
and additional ones from the interior of the country were
continually arriving. It is also thickly lined with sand-
bags, and every available means have been taken to render
it invulnerable. Coaipetent authority asserts that it is ill
a better state of defence than ever, and will defy the
efforts of the Americans to make it surrender. No en-
gagement had taken place, the Mexicans remaining pas-
sive, and busily occupied in every preparation of defence.
The American Commodore bad received orders, in the
event of the least overt act on the part of the Mexicans,
to attack the Castle, not otherwise. It is, therefore,
generally supposed that as the Mexicans will act on the
defensive only, no blood will be shed, unless the Ame-
ricans choose to fire the first shot.

There is no particular news from the land forces, in
fact, nothing since the date of the last advices. All that
is known is, that the American army, under General
Taylor, was close to the Rio Grande. It is only 3,000
strong, while the Mexican strength is 7,000, in addition to
which a reinforcement, under the command of General
Bustamente, had set out to join them. The first shot
fired by either party will be the signal to commence hos•
tilities.

ARRIVAL OF THE YORKSHIRE.
ANOTHER SKIRMISH AT THE SEAT OF WAR,

A passenger by the New York packet-ship Yorkshire,
who left her outside the harbour of Cork, and has reached
Liverpool by a steamer, has brought a few American pa-
pers to the 18th ult.
We learn from the New York Morning Express of the
17th, that the News from the seat of war received from
New Orleans by telegraphic despatch, was again disas-
trous, "It shows," says the Express, " a forttier lose
of life, but it is consolatory to know that Poiut Island is
yet safe." Seventy men were killed and taken prisoner!.
The Majority of them were cut to pieces by large gesi"
can force, estimated to amount to about 3,000. The
killed consisted of seventy rangers under Captain
and the attack upon them was made about seventy miles
from Point Isabel. Capt. Walker was proceeding at the
time towards General Taylor's Camp ; and, while on his
way, an overwhelming force of the Mexicans, as we have
said, appeared very suddenly. and cut to pieces neatly the
whole of those under his command.
At Rio, on the 9th April, rumours had been received
from the River Plate of a battle having taken place be-
tween the Buenos Ayrean and Monte Videan forces, in
which the latter were worsted. and
;

AFFAIRS OF THE LA PLATA.
The Morning Chronicle of yesterday announces the
departure of Mr. Hood to re-open negociations Wits
Rosas, for tne settlement of the affairs of the River Plate.
He departed in the Devastation steam-frigate.

Lecomte, who recently fired at the King of the Frencllt
has been condemned to the punishment applied to parri-
cides. The sentence of the Court is, that the prisone;
shall be taken to the place of execution in his shirt, al??
barefooted ; and there, his head covered with a black veil'
he shall remain exposed on the scaffold while a huissier,
reads to the people the sentence of the Court, and he shall
immediately afterwards he beheaded.

List of the passengers per Yorkshire, from New York.,
arrived last night :—J. E. Yateman, and lady ;
P. Thompson; Dr. C. A. Pape, and lady; E. "
Hanghwort, and lady ; BarorhDe Ciperly, lady, daughters
and servant ; M. L. Keinet, lady, and child ; S. F. Dull;
lap; Ph. Marrett and daughter; F. Russell; G. L. Hell„,
ser ; H. Roving; Wm. Lyons; F. Marcuse; Miss P"'
Bustard ; Miss Ann Lynch ; James Mc Dowell; Wm.
Robinson ; John T. Shaw.
Yesterday afternoon CV9 had in this town a bill
thunder shower, which, though it did not last long 11
prove refreshing to the country.
The Tweed steam-ship, which arrived at SoutlianaPPii,
on Sunday from the West Indies, has brought 9000 Pin"
apalt

PROTECTIONISM.—A numerous meeting of Protec-
tionistu„r Peers took place on Saturday. Several meawn-e
of the Lower House were also present, and the ntra..:ol
unanimity prevailed. It was declared that the Cane.
protection is still by no means desperate ; and it was to
termined that an attempt should be made in comraitte-ie•
perpetuate the -operation of the diminished slidingfctil'ior
Confident hopes, too, were expressed that even i'hie Ia
should be defeated in this attempt, they would be 8,:o
the forthcoming general election to obtain such a Pr-gera
derance in the House of Commons as would ensurtnt of
a continuance, if not an augmentation, of this aro°-
protection.

At No. oA.dtv,eSrTti.seGmaeonstesaLse
LIVERPOOL :
Orders TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1846'
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TBIRKENHEAD COMMISSIONERS.
HE COMMITTEE for conducting the ELECTION
of the following Gentlemen as COMMISSIONERS of
IaIRKENHEAD, namely,
Messrs. W. ADAMSON,
M. F. BROWNRIGG,
R. BRYANS, Junior,
W. COLE,
J. H. HIND,
J. R. PIM,
R. W. PRICHARD,
J. BARBOUR.
A. THOMPSON,
F. BERNER,
A. F. LITTLE,
H. WOOD,
Return their best thanks to the Rate-payers for the manner in
hich they have seconded their exertions, and have the pleasure
'0 announce the following as the result of this day's Election :
Committee-room, Hamilton-street, June 2, 1846.
THREE YEARS.

W. Adamson, Esq 867
M. F. Brownrigg, Esq.
Richard Bryans, Esq B4B
W. Cole, Esq. BB3
J. H. ind, Esq
J. R. Pim, Esq 843
R. W, Prichard, Esq 862
J. Barbour, Esq TWO YEARS.
850
A. Thomson, Esq 852

ONE YEAR
F. Berner, Esc
A. F. Little Esq
Wood, Esq.

Total number of Votes

THREE YEARS.
W. Jackson; Esq 225
J. S. Jacksen, Esq.
C. Bentham, Esq. 238
J. H. Greene, Esq 241
E. G. Willoughby, Esq 255
R. Hughes, Esq 216
. ,
T, -Watley, Esq 219

TWO YEARS,

D: Evans, Esq
H. Fox, Esq...

ONE YEAR

J. Hicklin, Esq,
S. Boult,
T. Taylor, Esq.

Total number of votes

THE BUILDING TRADE.
AT a MEETING of MASTER BUILDERS, held at
.
, the Portico, on the 3d June '1846,
It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. JOHN JOHNSON
—etnuled by Mr. PAUL BARKER, ,
That JOHN TOMKINSON, Esa. be called to the Chair.
It as then resolved, on the motion of Mr. THOMAS WYLIE,
Ileeoaded w
by
ad Ai
•
r DEMPSTER, and supported by Mr. WALKER,
Of $i ken he,
._ That having acceded to the benevolent request
es, of Mr. Rush-
-1-••°-'1 to 'fleet n- deputation of the working- Iss for the purpose
l'r endeavouring to arrange the differencesca that existed, and it
ending, from the assertion of the representatives of the
Workmen that fere ' they were duly authorized to
was
sustht
ethdoesceladriaf--
, nces, and that the bar to such adjustment
il,.?ti that they did not or would not belong to the General
.t.,l3des' Union ; and the masters having withdrawn that decla-
..;lnnt and it having been agreed upon, in consequence, that
;4.5. should be resumed on the same terms as before the
heir. This meeting feeliregret in being obliged to recordthe
nodthat the Stipendiary Magistrate has been most unfairly
..s.o_
a",a't lincourteously dealt with,,the arrangement most. di n
beuvrably broken, and it was made manifest that no faith can
the—ePt- with those'who have at present the management and
iteonduct of the Masons' Club.
ty 1,,,a1a150 resolved, on the motion of Mr. FURNlss,seconded
,T,.3. • BROMLEY, the opt
this Meeting is more than ever strongly impressed with
heoDinion that no further communication whatever should be
tellWittl the Delegates of the Clubs ; that concession has now
hegted. its utmost limit ; and while they are willing top
receive
rep,.,,W nrkmen on the same terms as heretofore, they utterly
4ier'late the princile of club interference between the uyer
toolseller of labour ;and they again pledge themselves to resist
It linwarrantable interference..
seeoZas also resolved, on the motion of Mr. SAMUEL HOLME,
That by MT. CRELLIN,
the t this Meeting now considers it a solemn duty, lopking at
ni, amount of individual suffering, as well as of local inFonve-
NI ce, that is likely to result from a renewal of the strike, to
Oa
arrn all the public bodies, as well as private individlials,
Oa ow them in putting down a combination which repudiates
exerein, acts and assertions, which keeps no faith, and which is
Who „sing a most arbitrary influence over hundreds ofworkmen
Checked anxious to proceed with their work, and which, if nototio, must tend still further to increase the misery, cleat'.
felt. , and general inconvenience which is now so severely
It wa
' men moved by Mr.
be given to Mr, Tom-
)04" HOLT,mee and seconded b Mr. HAR-
.2, that the thanks of temeeting n, for hit conduct in the chair,