The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-12-17 00:00:00

UNITED STATES.

Yesterday morning at nine o'clock, the royal mail steam-
ship Britannia, Captain Hewitt. arrived at this port. We
subjoin a list of passengers. The news is a fortnight later
than that previously received ; but there is no intelligence
of importance.

The annexation of Texas was still a prominent subject
of discussion throughout the states. Mr. C. J. Ingersoll,
who is described as " one of the most prominent Lilco
Focos in congress," has published a letter written by him
in reply to an invitation to attend a meeting on the sub-
ject, in which he states, that he considers Louisiana a part
of Texas separated but not divorced, and he very much
wishes to contribute to whatever may accomplish the re-
union. He states pretty broadly, that if Great Britain
or any other European power attempt, " by any word or
deed, contrivance or diplomacy, protest, persuasion, or
interference" to meddle in the matter, then the States
will interfere. "If Texas desires to be free," says he,
" we desire it too, and no British, French, or Mexican
opposition to it will we suffer." He adds, as if authori-
tatively. " Such will be the doct -mile of the Polk adminis-
tration."

The papers publish a long speech delivered by Mr. John
Quincy Adams to his constituents, at Massachusets, clos-
ing his defence against the charge that he sui rendered, in
the Florida treaty, the territory of Texas to Spain. He
handles some of his accusers, amonn. them Charles Jared
Ingersoll, of Philadelphia, as he had General Jackson in
his former speech, with terrible severity.
The session of congress would commence on the 2d in-
stant. The President's Message would reach New York
by the 4th or sth. Speculation was, of course, busy re-
specting the items which it would probably contain, and
the course of policy which it would level ape. It was
thought that it would put forth s,me important recom-
mendations to Congress relative to the formation of com-
mercial treaties with the inner produces of South Ame-
rica, and the acknowledgment of the independence of
Paraguay. The American says, " Attention will be turned
chiefly in regard to the topic of Texas, of which the an-
nexation will, it is conjectured with great probability, be
urgently pressed. As to the expediency of occupying the
Oregon territory, too, it is supposed there will be held
very decisive language, and these two topics, connected
with the proceedings of some British cruizers, towards
American vessels on the coast of Africa, constitutes matter
which an unfriendly tone might exaggerate into serious
discords."
An action brought against " the county of Philadel-
phia," to recover damages for the destruction of a Catholic
nunnery, during the riots at Philadelphia, in May last,
had been decided in the Supreme Court. The Judge
summed up entirely in favour of the plaintiffs, and the
jury gave a verdict for the latter, with 6468 dollars 96
cents damages._ .

Mr. Henry Phillips, the popular vocalist, was giving
concerts of sacred and miscellaneous music, at New
York, with great success.
Several cases of yellow fever had occurred at Boston.

The money article from the American, per the steamer,
says, that the main feature in the money market was
more steadiness, arising from the prevalence of some-
what lower quotations of foreign exchanges, and the
cessation of the export of specie.;
The canals were virtually closed, and there was but
little activity of internal trade. Stocks had been some-
what firmer, but the market is, nevertheless, nervous.-
We learn from the Montreal Courier that, on the 19th
ult., a military force was despatched from that city to
Lachine, for the purpose of seizing a quantity of fire-
arms in the possession of the labourers at the canal. The
Courier remarks that the purpose for which these labourers
on the canal were supplied with arms will be found out
by reading the articles in the Picot newspaper, in relation
to the approaching election; which articles are described
as perfectly incendiary and murderous, putting people in
mind of the Robesperian effusions of the time of the
French Revolution than anything else. And the Courier
couples these sediVous articles in the Picot with the fact
that a house inhabited by a Protestant at the Tanneries
was fired into a night or two before, and the wife of the
owner "nearly shot;" that outrage being only one of a
series.

vv
The Clarkville (Texas) Northern Standard, of Octo-
ber 17th, contains a paragraph stating that General Hous-
ton had received a communication from Santa Anna, of a
pacific character. It is further stated, that the contem-
plated invasion of Texas by Mexico is abandoned, and it
is settled that England and France have offered to obtain
an acknowledgement of Texan independence, on condi-
tion that Mexico shall have the right to renew the war
whenever Texas offers herself to the United States.
Judge Terral was spoken of as about to receive the ap-
pointment of Minister to England from Texas.
The Mexicans bad had several severe conflicts with the
Indians, the latter having made an incursion and carried
off a great number of women and children.
The Mexican Congress had refused to supply funds for
the invasion of Texas ; and it was believed, in New York,
that Santa Anna, after this defeat, would waive further
objection to annexation.
A. passenger on board a vessel which had recently ar-
rived at New York, from Bahia, stated, that a revolt bad
taken place at Maceio, and that the President bad been
driven out of the place. Two men-of-war had been des-
patched to that place from Bahia to quell the riot.
Captain Paxton, of the ship Elizabeth, of New Or-
leans, which foundered at sea in the gale of the 6th ult.,
together with the passengers, nineteen in number, who
escaped the wreck in the launch, have arrived:in safety at
Cam peachy.
The circular of Messrs. Wright and Lewin says:—
" The downward tendency of our Cotton market, as
noticed in our circular of the 15th instant, continued
during that and the following week; holders reluctantly
accepting the daily reduced offers of purchasers, and sel-
ling, when opportunity occurred, from the wharf. On
Saturday morning, 23rd instant, advices were received, per
Britannia, from Liverpool, to the sth November, showing
no alteration in the quotations of that market from our
previous dates, although it is admitted that, for a day or
two previous to her departure, the market was generally
-14- lower. These accounts being less unfavourable than
had been anticipated, holders, for the moment, advanced
their pretensions and demanded an advance, which, in a
few cases may have been obtained ; several offers were
made at previous asking prices, and refused : the result
was, only a limited day's business, and the withdrawal of
many buyers from the market. On Monday, the 25th
instant, holders acceded to the views of purchasers, and
sales were made of 3,500 bales, at prices which were re-
fused on Saturday last ; but which could not be obtained
prior to the receipt of the steamer's news, the greater
portion of which was for the French market. Since
which, a more limited, but still a fair business, has 'been
done ; and, although we cannot quote any positive advance
in prices, it is atiso certain that purchases cannot be made
on quite as good terms as at the close of last week, the
advance in European tneights operating against the slight
improvement which otliTAise would, in all probability,
have taken place.
" In Charleston, for the week ending 16th instant, the
sales were 10,000 bales, at a decline of I cent to cent;

Dec. 17, 1844.

and for that ending 23d instant, 12,370 bales, Withnat fur-
ther change in price.
n't`hlon
et .
ltheim ireceipt
sales,of thewh which,
ing 16th instant, only amounted to 2,950 bales, at a doh?!
points.wiFt hroa downwardßSotes
of I cent. For the week ending 23d instant, tunse!
were 2,253 bales, at a further decline of I cen r
qualities.
sales amounted to 3,000 bales, at prices as last quotedl
us. For that ending 17th instant, they only sum UP I;
" In Mobile, for the week ending 9th November, tlte
bales, at a decline of + cent on middling and the gr "
below, and * cent on the better qualities.
" In New Orleans, for the week ending 9th November;
the sales were 23,500 bales, without change in Pri,rth
sfopre
trhHe Hibernia,
erkni
ea
1?,
att
from our last quotations. For the week ending 1,..
November, the sales amounted to 11,900 bales, at 8,0!..
cline of / to * cent, and from the 16th to the 20th isa:t
the sales were 10,000 bales, at a further decline ofd ne_!
on some descriptions. Freights had also declined frall:
tion, being on the last date quoted 15-32 d. to Liverlaw..
" FREIGHTS.—Since the arrival of the steamer, rbeid
has been rather more Cotton offering for Liverpool, a„ni.
the packets have been enabled to obtain an advance 5-in,
for square, and /d. for round, being the prices at wbre,
rate engagements have been : Id. and 7-16 d. is now.
manded. at
" In EXCHANGES we have to notice a More abund „
supply of Southern and Canada Bills, and a declined ns_o6
ranged from 91 to 10 per cent premium, dosing Yeste"ll
LIST OF PASSENGERS. : ~riKlit
and lady, Mr. C. Rock and. lady, Captain Robinson,.,l 0
riolinn.g—tßemnildlrs.enhpcaoyvs.e been in fair request, anbane
Poet and lady, Mr. Wain-vis,
Weir, Messrs. Robert Weir, A. Cuvillier, T. P. Baunatt
E. Rijan, Freelance, Brocklesby, William Ridston Poo:
G. D. Watson, John Bacheleter, C. E. Levy. io*,,ice
Jackson, J. Smith, H. Trinder, E. W. Will, 1.,),. t;',,t,'
Edwin Howlond, R. Paterson, W. Torry, E. L. Wu'. '
T. C. Lee, Thomas Smith, R. H. Oates, Chas. Goton,'
James Busby, Zachrifson, D. G. Scott, Henry Willistn
G. Killogg, and J. S. Williams.
From Halifax.—Mr. James Peake, Mr, J. C. C°.,,,,g.5"
well, Dr. Langley, 74th Regiment, M R b t 101
Mr. OEr and
Mr. J. G. Creighton, Captain Evans, lady, child' ,t,:jr,
servant, 74th Regiment, Mr. Standish and servant, ifr.
Brennan, Mr. John Gardner, Mr. Wm. Cavil', and
P. Turlong.
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fader!
The schooner Hero, a London and Amsterdam -„ftbe
was wrecked off Harwich on Sunday week, and file"
crew lost. atfg'
The Rev. John Kinross, minister of the parish°.e 1;00
will preach in Oldham-street Scotch Church on Sa
next. '1,1!

THE WEATHER.—The severe frost, accompanled,:bo
keen east wind, with which we were visited for alnop.
days, gave way yesterday to a thaw, to the great d
pointment of numerous skaters and curlers. llor
MALLALrEw V. MILLER.—In the Vice-vone,e tritd
Court, last week, Sir James Wigram refused a "ey's the
in this case, which is one of the suits arising out of
bankruptcy of Coupland and Duncan of this town. ,to
On Saturday night, at Drury Lane Theatre, the "tight
of Miss Webster, the celebrated English dancer,g lot
fire by coming in contact with the gas-light, and el'
so much injured that her life is considered in danger'v
Miss Jones, the sister of Mr. Jones, chemist, Totl
dice-street, who was so severely injured by an ae„,l
otidaf
chemical explosion, a few months since, died on
last. Her interment took place yesterday at the
burying piace in Montgomeryshire. oss'
At York, on Friday, the six men convicted of tne;„000
slaughter of Benjamin Gott, one of a party of rneer,loi
who were attacked by a party of Irishmen whilst Ine'ogil
" Boyne Water" and other loyal tunes, were sente'
to be transported for life.
ter See°
EXETER DIOCESE.—The whole diocese of Exe,beraos
determined to offer a powerful resistance to the
Bid io
of the rubrical in-ovators. Meetings have been '•" oth
the various parishes, at which a letter was agreed OP4i.
earnestly calling upon the Bishop not to enforce the
rections of his pastoral letter to the clergy. „ vih°
MR. ANDERSON'S STATUARY.—Mr. Anderso.s
ie
has illustrated the finest passages in Burns by st..fat_„‘le„;sr,
stone, that all but breathe, has removed from ,113,"1,9o1
street to Lime-street, where the ingenious productiv
as tO pled
his chisel may be viewed for so minute a sum
the treat within the reach of all classes.
agli,ll
THE FUNDS.—SATURDAY NIGHT.—Ta f,.eutt-/
fnnds were a shade firmer this afternoon, but on 8-64 er
of the early closing of the market, business was ie. fr
tensive. Consols for the account left off 1001 to
chequer Bills 575. to 595. premium ,• Bank Stock fte,
2081; India Stook, 286 to 288; Three per Cents iill
'
duced, 1004 to 1 • Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents
to -I, ; and Indian Bonds, 724. to 765. premium. „rte.
SERMON TO THE JEWS.—We understand that t' bp,
Moses Margolionth, Incumbent of Glasnevin, Pueblo%
and late Curate of St. Augustine's, purposes Prigoel,
his farewell sermon to his brethren of the house of t Sr.
of this town, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening' at
Augustine's Church. Subject—Malachi's last injan,cto
" Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, al",; the
commanded urto him in Horeb for all Israel, alt'
statutes and judgments."—Mal. iv. c. iv. v. 11
The 1 in
teacherswhs
tapte
anedcrh,is Church,ldrenof H
the Salulinwdel, nearayischon
with
as
tii
on with
presented their late curate on leaving the district
elegant polyglott bible and prayer book, together wi
silver pocket communion service, the paten bearini
following inscription :—" Presented to the Rev. Jel,
Littler, as a token of gratitude and esteem, by the tea,
ers and scholars of Barnwell Jubilee Sunday Schn,
Another token of esteem was received by the same ge to
tleman, accompanied by the following note :—Pica!eceo
accent this accompanying present from a few sink
friends," without signature.
,I‘.lolll
PRESENTATION OF PLATE TO CAPT. JOHN ii",OP.
OF THE STEAM-SHIP BRITANNIA.—On the 0n,041,
voyage of the Britannia, the passengers who wit°,e'biell
with great satisfaction, the very able manner in "der,
Captain Hewitt discharged his duties as conimai,lo°
during a very tempestuous voyage, presented himeovolf;
remarkably elegant silver pitcher graced with the boro
ing inscription :—" Presented by the passenger efitti
the royal mail steam-ship Britannia to Captain oilf°
in testimony of their grateful recollection of t ebolg;
manner in which he discharged his duties duriagolitlio'
tennis voyage from Liverpool to Boston, in the 03
November, 1844."
bire‘r.
STORM AT CORK.''—On Thursday last the i tosr-Cij
with great violence at Cork. On Friday the Blio roof
this port, and Heywood, for Africa, drove upon ‘, 0101
bank at the Cove. At Youghal, on Friday' thd boale
Valentine, laden with fruit, from St. Michaels, all of the
to this port, was driven ashore on the west sin of tot
bay. The crew was saved, as also the greater Ord lit,
cargo. The vessel however is much damaged arit,
Cspd
expected to be got off. The Ellen, of this Proosig°,4
Barnett, just arrived from lehaboe with guano, co FWO,
to Cork, was thrown on her beam ends, and renehe creel,
at the Steam Packet Quay, Youghal. One °I 'drooljeci
a Norwegian, named Hanston, was unfortunate)? piclt
having fallen over the quay-wall. His body I°,,a,,oarge'
up. Several other ships have met with trifling 1.1" 000
TYPOGRAPHICAL PLAN OF EIRKENHEA,. DJ
_m
the numerous testimonials which we have receTsfo;o6
proval of the Plan of Birkenhead, presented a ei,o,.a,tei
ago to the readers of the LIVERPOOL STANO,A,eIiCito
has been to us more flattering than the encomin„,";ochl
by it from an audience, assembled recently iU °-`,be Ar it(
to hear the excellent course of lectures upon Cie
Typography, delivered by Mr. Hicklin, of the to d
Courant. In one of these Mr. H. was referringor tit,4
improvements recently made in the applicationgroills
to purposes, for which, until recently, wood ell. and„too
or lithography have been exclusively resorted t°',licaN
a specimen of the perfection to which such
Pea
bad been brought, the planin question was Pci storrtb°
him, and excited the most lively admiration OA frooihielt,
of the audience. It was subsequently begge" ia 0,41
able lecturer, by the directors of the institutinnorthl
he was lecturing, as a work of art and ingenuity
preservation.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
oclertet. °1;l
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16.—Wind S.S.E. in 0043
ARRlVED.—Britannia, (steamer) Hewitt, ff ova," ori t"
Boston ; sailed from Boston on the Ist, and Ha)"
December.
SAlutn.—lleradlo, Pindio, for Santa Martha. 0;
. d 5%143
...ed and from
Ellen, Burnett, from Ichaboe to Youghall, bCavyga n,
near the latter port, 12th instant, during I"- n l'e.t,
S.S.E. ; one man drowned. bore nefirt pat'
Lockwoods, from Quebec to Hull, ran on s--bovsliia;oo'
zance Pier, with loss of fore and main rilast's,:e 13t4„.r il
water, &c. having been in contact with a bart,,-1,1g0“,-nere
and is discharging. The tide ebbs and flows tilc`ri;ott, 1- ,
din,su
frHoaikg,gßaroi
Margaret Johnson, Groom, and Miracle, .'" . 191,
nannsdy
Palestine,
,E,rnmeursnol
ft: Emerson,
.63aribei,1!
00
Ichaboe vett , beo
d 1,0 , ov
Hope, Soule ; Norfolk, Elliott ; New Engi,anc;;. C. '''
Pentecost, hence at New Orleans „go mo
Rogers, e rPse,
Portland, Stalker, and Xylon, Putnam, hence a hcia
Eutau, Ford, hence at Baltimore •,, after "
Monongahela. Turley, hence at Philadclphl-, • 1'
shore on Duck Creek Flats ic't
Farwell, Farwell, hence at adelphia
ThotrlpSoo;
Frances Ann, Jackson ; Stephen NY,,itneY,_,ew yoric sto
shire, Bailey, and Columbus, Cole, hence at Noce at 110 ito
Oxnard, Hinckley. and Concordia, Dori', 12,e a, N•l3* Nova
Sovereign, and Eliza Ann, hence at St. Ju,eo 2nd
Adrian, Davies, hence to Boston, VIBE ,P°'
..-'-'7
loss of foretopmast
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LIVERPOOL COTTON MA— ,_,„, will e 4
The arrival of the Boston steamer this rnerhfabe baol4eo 010
frcm the Cotton districts to the Vth ultimo, J.d has 0, toy
whatever on our Cotton market. The dernhan
stead,)„rge, DO
general, and 6,000 bales have been sold wit
d 7., be ''' 'leo.
the market. The crop will now undoubte.
.!„„a ju . Dol
many seem to consider that the consequent en I,ool'_
been already anticipated. Speculators hav t_i____—_-____ 16,,
-----_-_- gc...4.
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKSI ,se PP Oiii
e 1 0) a 0"
A great part of the period, elapsed sinhcowever, an.,rices
passed over in quietude. On Saturday.
a_,, arid y 4,, 411,
Butter has again sprung into active dem a‘..
95 to it'd' tit:
again enhanced. Belfast, Kilkenny, &91.,,,d But 4;011,
sudden and extensive rise in the value of pleKt4. opera„o,3tiAr
pretty nearly, to have prpended all eXPTooslons,t4oo',e,
selling price remains at g,...x_to gss per cwt. 11 a iDoTL' I,:d,
and there 1° bol' iir
without any alteration in price, „ park arc
ver,
mand for ship stores. Prime Beef an. bore
Bacon is more sought after; stocks here, are'
lously low.

LIVERPOOL :
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1844'
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