The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-08-09 00:00:00

in the Black Sef

RussrA.—On the 22nd ult. the Emperor gave a grand
fete at his palace of the Hermitage; on. which the Patrie.
observes that "the ambassadors of France and England,
it was remarked, were the objects of particular attention
from his Majesty."
Russia is still actively pursuing her warlike prepara-
tions. She has just called out her contingent for the year
to its full extent, by an imperial ukase, dated July 20.
The annual levy of seven men out of every thousand is
called out in Eastern Russia, in order to,complete the land
and sea forces. Two other ukases are also published,
fixing the details of the levies to be made. In virtue of a
fourth ukase the Odnodwures, and the inhabitants of
Kiew, Podolio, Wolhynia, Minsk, Grodno, Wilms, and
Kown are also to supply recruits.
The Hanzburgh Correspondent, under date of St.
Petersburgh, 21st ult., says,—" The armaments in the
interior of the-empire continue without interruption. The
battalions of reserve of the 4th corps of Infantry are con-
centrated near Tula. The guard and the corps of Grena-
dierS still occupy the positions,m the camp, near Krasnoge
Selo and near Badost, not far from Gotschino. The
manoeuvres of the two corps, which form an effective force
of 100,000 men, still continue.
A letter of the 26th frpm St. Petersburgh contains
assurance that the Emperor is Tess inclined than ever to
give way an inch. .From Copenhagen we learn that the
Czar has ordered the Baltic fleet, consisting of about
twenty ships of the line and fifteen frigates, to be equipped,
and to go to sea immediately. The intelligence of the
assembling of a corps of Russian troops in the neighbour-
hood of Erzeroum is fully confirmed; and it is stated that
the city would be invested by the Russians in the first
fortnight of the present month..
DAmAscus.—The Governor has summoned the prin-
cipal Christians and Mahometans, and strongly urged them
to live in peace together. The Governor of Aleppo, who
is renowned for his energy, has seized some thirty fanati-
cal Turks and locked them up in a fort between Alexan-
dretta and Latakia.
's
_fleet left the harbour on that
EGYPT.--Illielligenee from Alexandria dated July 21,
to join the ships outside,- when
Pasharedthe Dardanelles. The fleet consists
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of three line-of-battle ships, two large frigates, two cor-
vettes, one brig, and one steam-tender, together with eight
transports full troops and stores. It was at one time
proposed to send the magnificent new steamer which ha§
for some months been lying idle in port. She is 2,800
tons burthen, with engines of 800 horse-power, and is one
of the most superbly fitted up vessels afloat. She remains
at Alexandria.

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA,

By the British and North American royal mil steam-
ship Arabia, Commodore Judkins, which arrived on Satur-
day forenoon, we have intelligence from New York to the
27th ultimo. The Arabia sailed from New York at
,0 35 p.m. on the 27th, and on the 28th, at 5 15 a.m.' she
passed the steamer Asia, hence for New York. On the
28th she ran 274 miles ; 29th, 286; 30th, 287 ; 31st, 290 ;
August Ist, 301 ; 2nd, 301 ; 3rd, 314; 4th, 320, and sth,
328 miles. On the sth, at 7 45 p.m., Innistrahull was
passed ; on the 6th, at 5 50 a.m., she was abreast the Calf
of Man ; at 10 21 a.m., passed the Bell Buoy ; and at
10'57 a.m., rounded the Rock; Lighthouse, having made
the run from the anchorage at New. York to . the Bock
Light in 9 days 17 hours and 26 minutes.
The Arabia brought $671;481 in specie, and ninety-
, eight passengers.
The United States mail steam-ship Arctic, Capt. Luce,
which sailed from , this port on the 13th, arrived at New
York on the 23rd- ult. .. . _ _ _

The screw steam-ship City of Manchester, Capt. Leitch,
arrived at Philadelphia on the 24th ult.
The United States ‘steam-ships Fulton and Princeton
had left Portsmouth for the fishing grounds.
Complaints having been made of the indelicacy of nude
statuary at the New York Exhibition, the directors had
been compelled partially to screen it.
Yellow fever continued to prevail at New Orleans, but it
was confined principally to the lower orders. The deaths
averaging from thirty to forty per diem. -
Lieutenant Ottinger had arrived in New York with spe-
cimens Of coal, from the Puget Sound coal' mines. The
coal lies very near the surface, and it is said that a wharf
could be constructed for $6,000 which would enable steam-
ers to load directly from the pit's mouth.
A slave belonging to H. France, of Pettis County, Mis.:
souri, was publicly burnt, on the 13th ult., for murdering
the wife of John Rains ; his master was ordered out of the
state for conniving at the crime.
The following circular respecting imported merchandise
has been issued from the Treasury department :--" Trea-
sury Department, July 20, 1853. Your special attention
is called to the following instructions in relation to the
app
raisement of merchandise, under the act of 3d of March,
1851, additional to, or in moamcanon of, the circular in-
structions from this department, dated 27th March, 1851
The invoice cost of foreign merchandise, supported by the
oh
eilnuirddec conclusive ecicolrabtyhvewd will be held and taken as the im-
value at the port and time of ship-
ment,p
against the importer • unless, before
oa tr t
o required
entering the same, the said importer, his consignee, or
agent, shall declare in writing, under oath, on the invoice,
a decline in value between the time of such purchase and
the date of shipment, and the amount thereof ; in which
case such declared value shall be conclusive against the
importer ; but in either case the appraisers will determine
and fix such additional value as the law and the facts may
warrant.--JAMES GUTITRIE, Secretary to the Treasury.
The Northern Light had arrived at New York with Ca-
lifornia advices to the Ist ult. and $389,030 on freight.
The Oregon sailed from San Francisco on the Ist, with
$1,645,799 on freight. Among her pftssepzers was the
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southern Mexico for a distance of four hundred miles,
destroying the indigo and corn crops. The French paper,
Trait d' Union, had been forbidden to write comments on
the government. The cholera Was raging at Vera Cruz.
We have intelligence from Monte Video to the sth, and
Buenos Ayres to the 4th ultimo. Buenos Ayres was still
besieged, and guerilla contests were of daily occurrence,
in which many were wounded and killed, particularly
among the outsiders. The National Congress at Santa
Fe had adopted a constitution for the confederated. pro-
vinces, in most respects like that of the United States. It
had been accepted by Urquiza, but it was not probable
that the authorities of Buenos Ayres would accept it while
Urquiza, with his army and fleet, surrounded the city.
The time allowed vessels in the" port of Buenos Ayres to
load had been extended twelve days. Hides were eagerly
purchased at advanced prices. Wool was coming in, and
purchased for English account at high prices.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW Yoluz, JULY 27.

MoxEr.—Money continues abundant " on call". and for
short paper, at five to six per cent. Long negotiations
are not so easily effected, and command better rates. Re-
ceipts of gold from California, for the fortnight; $400,000.
Exports, $1,280,155. There is but little activity in the
market for foreign exchanges. The demand and supply
of bills are limited at 9k per cent. for sterling.
. _ . .

COTTON.—(From tlie New York Shining List of
July 27.)—The market continues dull and depressed,
with the tendency of prices in favour of buyers, and we
have to slightly reduce our quotations. The sales for the
last three days are 2.° ' -1-Q- We quote z _

)00 uates _
Atlantic Other Gul
Ports. Florida. Ports.
Inferior nom. nom. now.
Low to good ord.
Low to good mid 10 —ll 10 —ll 1% —ll
Mid. fair to fair 113 113 11 113 12 —l3
Total import since Ist instant 27,650 bales.
Export from Ist to 26th July, 1853, 21,995; 1852, 12,438.

RECEIPTS, EXPORTS, AND STOCKS OF COTTON

Exports to Total Exports Stock and
Receipts. Gt. Britain. to For. Ports. on shipb'd.
1853....3,193,201 1,680,746 2,410,583 171,586
183....2,987,492 1,624,727 2,383,098 106,373
Increase. 205,709 56,019 ' 57,485 62,213
(From TV. P. Wright's Circular, of July 27)
From the Atlantic States we hear more favourable reports
of the crop; the plant has revived under the effects of genial
showers, and, though still small, is looking better than at any
previous time this season.
BREADTVFES.—The advices to the 9th instant per Europa,
and to the 13th per Artic, have caused a very decided re-
action, and quotations show a decline from the highest point
of last week of 31ic. to 50c. per barrel, or 6ic. to 121 c. below
those of last week. Holders of wheat demanded an advance of
5 cents per bushel on the receipt of the Franklin's advices,
but present rates are 3 to 3 cents below the qnotations of the
19th instant. In Indian Corn there is no alteration of im-
portance.
PaovisioNs.—Western pork has continued in good de-
mand, partly for Australia and California, and, as the arrivals
are light, and the stock not large, prices have advanced 12ic.
to Bic., closing firmly. Beef continues in steady fair re-
quest, and, as the arrivals are moderate, prices are supported.
Butter is plenty, and, though in fair request, stale is a little
lower. Prime cheese is scarce and wanted ; there is gene-
rally a good demand, and we quote fair to primelic. to Bic.
laox.—The stock of Scotch pig is small, and holders very
firm ; but the market generally is inactive, and prices some-
what irregular, sales having been made at varions•rates, from
331.50 to .F 33,, six months. We notice an improvement in
English bars ; 100 tone sold at 359, six months, and more is
now asked.

FREIGHTS.—To Liverpool the offerings have been to a fair
extent. Cotton is taken to that port at 5-32 d. to 3-16 d. per
lb. ; flour, 2s. to 2s. 3d. per barrel ; and grain, in bulk, 7d.
per bushel. To London, tour 2s. 6d. per barrel - grain, in
bulk, Bd. per bushel. To Havre, cotton c., and flour 60c.
per barrel.
NEW ORLEANS, JULY 22.—Sales for the week, 6;000 bales.
Middlings are quoted 10Ic. to 102 c. stock in port, 36,000.
Receipts for the week, 2,000 bales.
CHARLESTON, JULY 26.—lhe sales of cotton to-day have
been 1,500 bales, at full prices. The quotations ranged from
Oc. to 111 c.