The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-11-25 00:00:00

SPAIN

It was reported that the sitting:, of the Cortes would be
suspended on account of the approaching delivery of the
Qneen. The Cabinet, it was said, would avail itself of
that circumstance to demand the authorization to levy the
taxes, atter the Ist of January, 1852, according to the
provisions of the budget approved of by the committee.
Several thousand stand of arms were being embarked
at Cadiz for the island of Cuba.

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA

The Royal mail steam-ship Niagara, Captain Stone,
arrived in the Mersey at 5 a.m.' on Tuesday last. She
left New York at noon of the sth instant. On the 7th,
at 3 p.m., in lat. 41.50, long. 63.9, passed the United
States steam-ship Baltic, hence for New York. The
Niagara brought 33 passengers and £195,847 in specie.
The steamship Cherokee, from Chagres, arrived in New
York on the 31st ult., with seventeen days later intelli-
i.ence from California, Oregon, the whaling fleet, and the
Sandwich Islands, bringing also an immense list of pas-
sengers, and upwards of two millions of gold dust. The
advices by this arrival, relative to mining operations, are
of the most favourable character. Several of the quartz
mining companies have met with extraordinary success
in their operations, and the yield is not only likely
to be steady and uniform, but unusually large. The
most conspicuous feature of her news is the bloody battle
between the American and native boatmen on the Cha-
gres river, arising out of an arrogant attempt on the part
of the foreign boatmen to prevent the natives from carry-
ing passengers to and from the steamers in the harbour.
because they sometimes transported them at a less price
than the tariff fixed by the foreign boat club. Several
persons were killed and wounded on both sides, and it
is said that the fatal occurrence might easily have been
prevented by the American consul had he sought to do so.
A party, consisting of some fourteen or fifteen gentlemen
and four ladies, who were waiting for the mails and trea-
sure to arrive for the Cherokee, were brought away safely
from the scene of conflict, under the protection of the
English fl►g, by Capt. Symonds, of the Medway.
By the arrival of the steamer Columbia at St. Francisco
on Oct. 1, we have news from Oregon to the 23d Septem-
ber. She has 43 passengers, and brings down £24,000
in treasure to Todd and Co., and 4120,000 to order. Se-
veral murderous outrages had been committed by the
indians. It has become impossible to travel through the
country except in large parties and well armed, as the
savages invariably murder every isolated indiuidual. A
general uncertainty and stagnation of trade and
business are fast following this unfortunate position i
of affairs. Late intelligence from the mines reports
the discovery of rich quartz diggings between Shasta and
Scott's river. Miners were crowding there in great
numbers. A party had gone to Sacramento for the pur-
pose of procuring machines to break and grind the rock.
The yield is said to be greater than that of the richest
quartz mines of California.
The city of San Francisco is rapidly spreading, and now
presents that massive appearance which always distin-
guishes a city from a village. Many large and elegant
brick and stone buildings have been erected since the fires
of May and June. The burnt districts may be said to
have been built up again. Trade is reviving, and the
prospects are encouraging. It is to be hoped that we may
escape the ravage of fire hereafter.
The advices from Mexico are as gloomy as ever. Ac-
counts from the seat of war state that the revolution was
still progressing. Advices from Matamoras state that an
attack was made on that city on the 21st, and that on
the 23d ult. the revolutionary party had gained possession
of the entire western portion of the city, and were within
four squares of the Plaza. The government troops had
met with a loss of one hundred and fifty in killed and
wounded, but they still held out against the invaders,
with eight pieces of artillery. On the 23d ult. the city
was set on fire, and the custom house, with all its con-
tents, together with many other buildings, was destroyed.
With respect to affairs in Canada, the New York Herald
says :—" After a struggle of some ten or fifteen years,
what is termed a responsible government has been esta-
blished in Canada, and also in Nova Scotia, which implies
that the advisers of the Governor shall conduct the go.
vernment of the province in such a manner as to command
the support of the majority in the Assembly, and who
must retire when they can no longer command such a
majority. It appears that the new cabinet is to consist of
Mr. 1-lincks, as Inspector-General; Mr. J. Morris, late
Postmaster-General; Dr. Rolph, President of the Coun-
cil ; Mr. Cameron, Postmaster-General ; Mr. Morin,
Provincial Secretary ; Mr. Tache, Receiver-General, and
Messrs,
_Richards and Drummond, the Attorneys-

General."

The United States mail steam-ship Herrmann, Wilson,
commander, arrived off Cowes, on Tuesday, at 9 a.m.,
and, after having landed the English and French mails
and passengers, proceeded on her voyage to Bremen.
The Herrmann brings 25 passengers, 11 of whom are for
England ; specie, value 6000 dollars, for England, and
63,590 dollars for Havre. _ _ _

The United States mail steam-ship Pacific, Nye, com-
mander, which left New York on the Bth instant, arrived
in the Mersey at 5 40, p.m., on Wednesday, with the
usual mails, 45 passengers, and 850,000 dollars in specie
on freight.
The screw steam-ship City of Glasgow, Wylie, com-
mander, which sailed from Philadelphia on the 6th inst.,
arrived in the Mersey, on Sunday, at 9 a.m., after a run of
aboutl6 days. She brought 63 passengers and a large cargo

ARRIVAL. OF THE EUROF

The Royal Mail steam-ship Europa, Captain Lang, ar-
rived here on Saturday evening, bringing with her letters
and papers from New York to the llih instant ; from Bos-
ton to the 12th ; and telegraphic accounts from New York,
via Halifax, to the 13th. The Europa sailed from Boston
at 12 3, p.m., on the 12th instant, and saluted the Rock
Lighthouse at 10 11, p.m., after a fine run of ten days
three hours and thirty-six minutes, mean steaming time.
She brought with her twenty-six passengers and 180,000
dollars in specie on freight.
The Royal Mail steam-ship Canada, Harrison, com-
mander, which sailed from this port on the 2Sth ult., ar-
rived at New York on the 9th instant, after a run of 11
days 19 hours and 15 minutes mean time. The United
States mail steam-ship Baltic, Comstock, commander,
which sailed from this port on the 29th ult., arrived at
New York on the oth instant, after a run of 10 days 23
hours and 15 minutes. The Royal Mail steam-ship Cam-
bria, Leitch, commander, with the mails of the Ist inst.,
arrived at Halifax on the 12th instant, and shortly after.
wards left for Boston, and was passed midway by the Eu-
ropa. The United Srates steam-ship Marion arrived at
New York from Charleston with 80,000 dollars in specie.
The State and Federal elections appear to be progress,
ing in favour of the democrats, who have gainad several
trial:nobs over Ufa wleig party.

The proposed settlement of the affair of the Cuban ex-
pedition between the Spanish and United States govern-
ment had " fallen through," owing to the demands made
by Spain being derogatory to the character of an inde-
pendent nation. The Spanish proposal was that the Ame-
rican government should invite the consul who had left
New Orleans at the time of the riots there, to return in a
national vessel ; that the Spanish flag over him should be
saluted by the American authorities; and the value of the
property destroyed in the New Orleans riots be defrayed.
In case of refusal, the Spanish minister at Washington
had Ifeen instructed to demand his passports.
There is nothing later from California, or any of the
usual sources of intelligence by way of New York.
The United States steam-ship Mississippi had arrived at
New York with a portion of the Hungarian refugees.—
Gardiner S. Howland, a well-known merchant, and prin-
cipal of the house of Howland and Aspinall, died suddenly
of disease of the heart. The success of the Hudson River
Railway is attributable in no small degree to the enter-
prise and exertions of Mr. Howland.—The ship Oxford,
for many years a Livrpool packet, had been sold by auc-
tion at New York for 15,000 dollars. The important oper-
ations on the Hurl Gate Channel were progressing. Lieut.
W. A. Bartlett, of the U. S. navy, had reported that he
had made a thorough examination of Pot Rock, and found
not less than eighteen-and-a-quarter feet of water on any
part of the rock at low tide. Mr. Grinnell's subscription
of two thousand dollars becomes due when this rock is re-
moved to the depth of 20 feet, and he has also promised a
further sum of three thousand dollars when it is removed
to the depth of 24 feet.—The Great Western Railway Co.
of Canada West have decided to adopt the compound rail
( parented by Mr. J. F. Winslow, of Troy,) for their en-
tire line of 228 miles ; and the order for the iron had gone
to England.
Late advices from Havana are devoid of interest.
From Canada we are without intelligence worthy of
any notice.

From Port au Prince we have dates to the 23rd of Oct.
The Emperor had complied with the demand of foreign
powers, and had concluded a truce for one year with the
Dominicans, and is also to give one year's notice of the
commencement of hostilities. This will tend greatly to
enhance the prosperity of the island. Coffee was quoted
at 35 dollars. Haytien currency, per 100 lbs., with the
prospect of a large crop.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
New York, November 13.
The Cambria's news was not made public to-day until
too late to show its effect on the markets. Stock market
to-day dull and lower for all the fancies. No change
worth reporting in corn, flour, or cotton since the Europa
sailed. Exchange on England is very firm at 10k, with
appearances of further exports of gold from this.
Telegraphic dispatches from 'Washington state that the
Spanish Minister is instructed to withdraw all the. Spanish
Consuls unless his demands for public satisfaction be
complied with. We cannot tell how much real truth there
is in such dispatches. Great preparations are making in
New York for the reception of Kossuth, who is expected
on Wednesday next.

The Washington correspondent of the Herald tele-
graphs that the Cuban business will be laid before Con-
gress in the President's Message. Mr. Webster, the
same correspondent states, will soon leave the capital, and
Mr. Crittenden will take his place. The Hon. Rufus
Choate, of Boston, will fill the latter gentleman's place.
The correspondent of the Courier is of the same opinion.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,

NEW YORK, Nov. 11

MONEY MARRET.—There is no new feature observable in
the money market. Although not abundant, there appears to
be a plentiful supply for all the legitimate wants of trade. The
apprehension of further shipments of specie to London has
checked the upward movement in stocks, and has had a ten-
dency to restrict operations, but has in no other way exhibited
any influence on the money market. Government securities
are firm, and meet with ready sale when offered. State stocks
are a:so in request. Foreign exchange is in fair demand for
the steamer Europa, and rates were firm. London. 110 to 110 i;
Paris, 5 15 to 5 13k; Amsterdam, 41 to 411; Hamburg. 361 to
361; Bremen, 79i to 79i. Domestic exchange has undergone
some slight variation. As the crops are now coming forward
freely, the course of exchange with this city and the interior
is a matter of some importance. The latest dates from New
Orleans represent the receipts of cotton and all other products
of the soil to be very large, and coming forward much earlier,
and in greater quantities than usual. The sudden alteration
in•the course of exchange, caused by the heavy trans actions,
hr. made it necessary to send forward a considerable amount
of specie rather than to submit to the heavy discount on
hills. Money was much easier at Philadelphia. Paper is be-
coming more zcarce, and it is difficult to find the right kind at
IC per cent.

COTTON.—The Courier and Inquirer, of the 11th instant,
says "Since our last report, per Niagara, sth instant, we have
had active demand for export to continental markets and home
use, the sales amounting to 8500 bales. Prices have advanced
during the same period fully ic. From New Orleans. our
latest despatch, per telegraph of the Rth instant, quotes " mid-
dling" at 7i to 71, freight 7-16 d. to d. ; sterling, Bd. ; of re-
ceipts light. We are also advised that killing frost occurred
on the night of the 6th instant. The Herald, of the 11th, re-
marks:—" Cotton continues inactive. The news from the
other side is not calculated to give much impetus to shipments.
Up to the 4th instant, the exportation of cotton from this port
was 22,392 bales against 63,109 during thesame period last year.
Here is a falling off of nearly two millions of dollars in this
single article. Up to the latest dates, the shipments from all
the ports of the country to foreign ports were 104,012 bales,
against 160,803 during the same period of last year, showing a
decrease of 56,851 hales. To the same dates this year, the stock
on hand was 41,708 greater than last year, and the receipts at
the Southern ports, this tear, hive been 40.599 bales greater than
during the corresponding period last year. The fol owing
statement from the New York Shipping List of the 12th Nov.
was communicated by electric telegraph to Boston, and
brought to Liverpool by the Royal Mail steam-ship Europa :-
1851. 1850. Increase. Decrease.
303,363 256,867 46,496

Receipts

Exports to G. Britain 81,407 121,203
Exps. to foreign ports 128,578 178,116

St6ck, and onshipb'd 206.750 165,561 41,189
FREIGHTS .—Rates to English ports continued steady. The
Liverpool packet of the 11th was full, at Is. for flour, 4d. to 4id.
for grain, and 1-6 d. cotton. Further engagements of cotton
were made at id. ; 10,000 bushels wheat were reported taken at
4d., in bulk, and some tobacco was taken, in kegs, at 2s. To
Glasgow : 1000 barrels flour were engaged at Is. 6d. The Havre
packet of the 16th was full with cotton at id, and ashes and
bark at previous rates.