The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-08-18 00:00:00

.RAILWAY INTALLIGENCB.

RAILWAY CALLS.—CaIIs to the extent of £BOO,OOO
for carrying on the works of different railways, have been
announced as payable between the lst and 18th of the
present month,
The railway company are advertising, for a tender for
a bridge to carry tile 'Wavertree road across the Liver-
pool and Manchester Railway. The bridge at Broad-
green is just completed.
ASHTON, STALYDRIDOE. AND LIVERPOOL JUNC-
TION RAILWAY.—This branch of the Leeds Railway is
expected to be opened during the next month to Staly-
bridge, when the inhabitants of the town will have a di-
rect communication by rail for Liverpool.
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—The half-yearly meet-
ing of this company was held in London on Thursday. A
dividend of eight per cent. was declared ; and it was stated
that although the company had met with some reverses at
the commencement of the season, they bad been counter-
balanced by the successes which followed.
The Grand Junction Canal Shares, which, a few years
since, were selling at £340 per share, and the dividend;
which was then £l3, is now £6 per share. As there are
11,500 shares, the proprietors have lost £2,289,000 upon
their capital, and their annual income is reduced to
£80,500 in this undertaking.
NORTH OF STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY.—We are glad
to say that proceedings have been begun with some vigour
in the preparations for the making of this important line.
A tall pole, with a flag at its top, has been placed at the
point in Cockshut lane where the line will join the Man-
chester and Birmingham, and from thence to the southern
extremity of the town the centre line of the railway is
indicated by white streaks painted upon the houses and
walls along its course. The surveyors have been actively
employed in staking the line through North Rode, and
we believe great progress has been made in corresponding
preparations through the Pottery district. We learn also
that several contractors of eminence have been along the
line, with a view to tender for the works.—Macclesfield
Courier.

THE LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY.—
The Birmingham A.dveraser says, of the companies
forming this stupendous concern that " Collectively they
represent an area of some hundred miles, wielding a hand
over something like 330 miles of territory, and holding
the key of an exchequer whose money power represents
something upwards 0t£17,000,000. Individually,and before
the amalgamation was sanctioned, their powers of domain
were as follows :—The London and Birmingham, com-
prehended in itself, 112 miles between its termini ; but
with its adjuncts—the Leamington and Warwick, 9 miles,
and the Northampton and Peterborough, 44 miles, a total
of 164 miles. The Liverpool and Manchester with its
tributaries—the Bolton and Leigh and Kenyon and
Leigh—occupied 38 miles ; the Grand Junction, with ita
branch, called the Chester and Crowe, 100 miles ; and
the Manchester and Birmingham, 31 miles. In addition
to these, under the terms of the amalgamative measure
are to be included the North Union, 46 miles, and Lan-
caster and Preston, and minor lines. Six originally inde-
pendent routes have thus been merged into one protecto-
rate, so that England, from London to the North, has
become placed under the untrammelled control of the
cross-bars of one private body, from its inland centre,
London, to Manchester and Liverpool, the great trian-
gles of its trade.

LONDON SHARE MARKET

280. Regent-street, London,
August 12th, 1846

There is a lull in politics. Our domestic, colonial, and
foreign affairs are calm. " The cloud in the West" is dis-
pelled, and we enjoy internal and external peace. Ireland
—" the great difficulty"—is taking up a friendly attitude
—parties at home, having exhausted themselves, now
wait the result of recent changes, ere they marshal their
forces for another conflict.

It is certain that domestic and foreign politics affect
the value of Railway property. In this general calm it
may therefore be expected that the tendency oz every line
(having intrinsic value) will be upwards.
The large number of Railway Bills that have obtained,
and are likely to obtain the sanction of Parliament render
it absolutely necessary (for security from loss) that those
lines only should be selected for investment, that are
founded on a well ascertained traffic, and are under a wise
direction.
Operations, prudently managed, in the following lines,
will most probably prove successful, viz.—Caledonian,
Edinburgh and Glasgow, Liverpool, Ormskirk and Pres-
ton, London and Brighton, London and York, Manches-
ter and Leeds, Manchester, Buxton and Matlock, New-
castle and Berwick, Norfolk, North British, North Staf-
fordshire, Portsmouth Direct, Shrewsbury and Birming-
ham, Scottish Central, West Riding Union, York and
North Midland, E. W. Riding Extensions, Indian lines.
For safe investment, I recommend—London and Bir-
mingham, York and North Midland, Great North of

England.
The fallowing schemes offer security, and probable im-
provement—Southampton Docks, British Iron Company,
Galvanized Iron.
The disposition evinced by Parliament to increase the
number of railways, proves that, eventually, the railway
interest will occupy the most prominent place in our na-
tionalinstitutions, and will consequently absorb, increas-
ingly, the attention of statesmen, and of capitalists.
As the railway interest increases, I shall watch its ope-
rations; anti more frequently advise my friends.
I remain, Sir, yours respectfully,
For THOMAS ALLSOP,
RICHARD OASTLER.

FOREIGN AND COLONIAL.

INDIA.-THE OVERLAND MAIL.

We have received intelligence from Bombay to the Ist
of July, and from Calcutta to the €th of June.
The monsoon had set in most favourably ; the suffer-
ings of the poor were diminished and the cholera had
lessened its ravages.

Tranquillity P'revailed throughout India. In Lahore
there was a spirit of dissatisfaction. Money was difficult
to be had there. The government was preparing to en-
force its claims upon the Nawab of Moultan ; he was
preparing 1p defend his town. At Peshawur the Sikh
soldiers had exhibited symptoms of insubordination from
want of pay ; but some advances had partly pacified them.
Gholab Singh was busy in regulating his newly acquired
country.

Scinde enjoys complete repose. False versions of the
Scinde prize money continued to be published in India ;
it was represented as if it was chiefly composed of female
ornaments. In India those ornaments constitute much
of the wealth of each family, and a great portion is said to
be the spoil taken by the Ameers 60 years ago from their
predecessors. .

At Cabul there appears to be a system of intrigue going
forward for enabling Dhost Mahommed to form a political
union with Yeer Mahommed of Herat, under the protec-
tion of Persia and Russia. Akhbar Khan had returned
from Jellalabad, and was in bad humour with all his fa-
ther's friends at Cabul.

The Governor-General was at Simla, in good health ;
he was expected in the Jullender Doab after the rains.
The destruction of the barracks at Loodianah continued
to be much talked of. The losses of her Majesty's 50th
Regiment were much regretted.
The Rajah of Ludwa, who had been betrayed by the
Sikh Prime Minister, Rajah Lall Singh, was coming as a
prisoner into the British territory, to be detained for life.
The garrison of Kote Kangra, after much vapouring,
had surrendered at discretion, when the heavy guns were
brought to bear upon it. The occupation of this almost
impregnable fort has produced a great effect in the north
of India, for the British troops are looked upon as invin-
cible. Many of the petty Rajahs were anxious to make
peace, and to show their willingness to obey the British
by surrendering their heavy guns, &c.
The Nizam's dominions were in the same state of finan-
cial embarrassment, and the confusion consequent thereon.
Some partial revolts of the half disinclined troops had
been put down, by the government making terms for part
payment of the sums due.
The Governor of Bombay, Sir G. Arthur, who had
been seriously ill, was better, and preparing to go into the
Deccan. It was said that he was waiting for a successor
from England before he took his departure from India.
His period for holding the reins of power will expire in
next June, but his previous retirement is expected.
Sir Henry Roper, the Chief-Justice of Bombay, was
also making preparations for resigning his appointment.
Much speculation was afloat as to his successor. Sir E.
Perry, who was monsoon-bound for some weeks in Cey-
lon, bad returned to Bombay by travelling dawk across
India from Madras. He had a narrow escape in Ceylon ;
a wild elephant tusked at him down the declivity of a bill.
Sir E. Perry threw himself down, and the elephant was
driven past by his own weight.
The invasion of the Island of Pally by the Dutch is
considered to be opposed to the treaties with the British,
which prohibit the extension of the Dutch colonies in the
Eastern Seas. This subject demands serious considera-
tion. The Dutch appear resolved to subjugate that island,
much to the dissatisfaction of the British merchants at
Singapore.
The news of the pacification of New Zealand was wel-
comed in India as tending to consolidate British supremacy
in that part of the globe. _ _ .

A Bombay-built-ship, called the Bombay Castle, has
been burned at Saugor ; suspicion fell upon some persons
belonging to her crew.
In commercial matters little change is noticed; but ex•
pectations of revival are confidently entertained. The
Bombay Chamber of Commerce Overland Price Current
of June 19:h remarks :—The monsoon commenced in the
beginning of the present month, and as a plentiful fall of
rain has already taken place there seems every reason to
hope the season will prove a favourable one, and that
commercial affairs will assume an improved aspect at its
close. As is usual at this time of the year, the business
transacted in imports has been very limited in extent, but
the pressure in the money market having been in some
measure relieved, the market has begun to wear a healthier
hue.

Exchange.—The money market has literally become
somewl at easier than before, but owing to a considerable
influx of China bills, exchange has advanced during the
month. The rate on England at six months may be quo-
ted at 2s. Old. to 2s. 00. A. sale of five lacs of rupees in
government bills on Calcutta took place a few days since,
and realized 1024 at 30 days on the average. The present
rate is 99 rs. at 60 days' sight. On China, exchange has
declined to 205 to 208 rs. per 100 dollars.
In produce very little variation has taken place since
our last.

Copper.-204 cwt sheathing at Rs. 54 14 per cwt.
563 cwt. braziers' 53 0
20 cwt. tile 47 8
1000 cwt. do. 47 12
Iron.-450 candies British bar at Ra. 31 8 per candy
160 cwt. hoop 7 4
Steel.-1000 kegs 10 0

Spelter.-675 cwt. (large plates) 11 12
Cotton Manufactures.—The market for cotton fabrics
generally has been without animation, and the transactions
few and inconsiderable. Prices exhibit no change worthy
of notice.

Yarn.—We have no sales to report in mule twist, and
consequently retain our former quotations as the nominal
current rates. In water we have been informed of sales
of 30,0001b5. No. 20 at 7 annas, and 10,000 lb. No. 30
at 8 anima per lb., both which rates arc slightly in ad-
vance of those last quoted. In dyed yarns there is little
doing, though a slight improvement has taken place in
orange, which has lately, we believe, been disposed of at
11 annas per lb. The market is still greatly overstocked
with coloured yarns.

Woollens.--We hear of no sales, and prices remain
stationary.

Cochineal.—A sale has taken place of 30 packages at
rs. 3-13-0 per lb.
_ _

Cotton.—ln consequence of the comparatively small
stock in the place, and the low rates of freight, which have
tended to induce purchases, the prices of this staple have
advanced considerably since our last. They may now be
quoted as follows :—Broach and Jumbosee, 81 rs. per
candy ; Surat, 82 to 83 rs. ; Dollera, 75 rs. ; Oomrawutty,
80 rs. ; Barsee, 70 rs. ; Compta, (new,) 71 rs.
ALEXANDRIA, JULY 29.—The Bombay mail, SO long
overdue, arrived at Suez on the morning of the 27th. It
appears that the Akbar, which sailed from Bombay on the
19th June, when about 760 miles from that port, expe-
rienced a severe gale, which caused her considerable injury,
and obliged her to return. She reached Bombay on the
30th June, when the mail was transferred to the Semira-
mis, which had a favourable passage to Aden. From
thence the mail was conveyed to Suez by the Atalanta.

ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA

SIXTEEN DAYS LATER FROM AMERICA

At one o'clock ou Wednesday, the Cambria arrived in
the Mersey, after an extremely rapid passage across the
Atlantic. She brings papers to the Ist instant, being six-
teen days later than those previously received.
Tha following summary of news for Europe appears in
the New York Courier and Enquirer of the Ist inst :
" The arrival from England in the interim of the Cam-
bria and the Great Britain, has furnished news of great
importance. The triumph of the free trade policy of Sir
R. Peel was indeed anticipated, but his fall from power in
the moment of his highest glory, was hardly expected',"
" The language held by the retiring statesman, in the
admirable speech with which he took leave of office, con-
cerning the restored harmony between Great Britain and
the United States—and the cordial assent with which that
part of the speech seemed to be received by all parties in
and out of parliament—have had their echo here, and there
is great and general satisfaction in the conviction that a
long career of mutual harmony and reciprocal benefit, un-
interrupted by any disputed question, is now open to
both countries.

;;TiiePaiiCation, surreptitious in fact, but authentic in
form, in a Philadelphia paper, of the text of the Oregon
Treaty, of the message of the President of the United
States in asking the advice of the Senate of the United
States as to the course he should pursue in relation to it,
and of the extracts from Mr. Mc Lane's despatches, com-
municated at the same time, seem to establish a fact hi-
therto disputed, that the free navigation of the Columbia
River, is granted in perpetuity.
"The official paper of the government at Washington
has reiterated—since the reception of Sir R. Peel's speech
—the denial that any mediation on the part of Great Bri-
tain, had been communicated to this government. It is
inferred, therefore, that the first effort of Great Britain
has been with Mexico, and we may soon expect to hear
its re' tilts.
" The latest accounts from Mexico give the impression
' that a determined effort is to be made by that eountry to
repel the hostile attacks of the United States. In a very
marked and emphatic passage of the great speech of Mr.
Webster, this opinion is asserted, and this government is
said to have authentic information thereof. This of course
renders the friends of honourable peace more anxious that
through the friendly mediation of Great Britain, or in
some other acceptable way, there may be devised some
means of bringing the belligerents to more peaceful
minds.
" Paredes, at the latest dates from the city of Mexico,
7th July, was still here, not having yet joined the army.
Possibly, he awaited the arrival of General Bravo, chosen
Vice-President, and who will be the President de facto
while Paredes is in the field. Meantime our forces are
accumulating on the Rio Grande, and as means of trans-
portation are procured, columns are pushed on to occupy
the towns on that river. Comargo has been entered
without resistance, and is now held by a detachment and
a reconnisance has been pusned to the neighbourhood of
Monterey, and its report is, that no obstacles of moment
will probably interrupt the march, and that no preparati-
ons of resistance were discernible.
" On the seaboard, except in occasional skirmishing be-
tween the watering parties of our ships blockading Vera
Cruz and the troops along shore, nothing has been done.
We adhere to the belief that nothing will be attempted
against St. Juan de Ulloa.
" From the Pacific coast we have no intelligence subse-
quent to the reception by our squadron ti ere of the news
of war existing between the United States and Mexico.
The expeditions fitting out in this city for California, are
still progressing—they may sail early next month.
" The proceedings in Congress have resulted in the
passage •of the new Revenue Bill. It is identical with
that published in our last Courier for Europe, with the
exception of what then constituted the 9th section, which
has been stricken out. The section merely contained
provisions to guard, as was supposed,,against fraudulent
invoices—bat which was upon the whole considered as

likely rather to encourage than discourage attempts

at fraud

The bill, which is now the law of the land, will

doubtless be carefully scanned by parties interested there-
in.
" The Warehousing Bill is still pending in the House of
Representatives, and will probably be passed. It admits
all sorts of goods in the warehouse with full liberty to
transfer them from one port to another port, under the
Custom House surveillance and to enter them, or any
part of them, at any time within the year—the limit of
the privilege of warehousing—either for consumption or
exportation. _ _

The bill to authorise the issue of Treasury notes to

the extent of ten millions. and to keep ten millions always
afloat, is now the law, and the committee of the Senate
have asked for an unlimited authority to the Treasury to

issue notes, as indispensable to the wants of the Govern-
ment. This authority, however, was refused, but it is
certain that a further issue of Treasury notes, or resort to
a loan, will be unavoidable, under the increasing war ex-
penditures, and for a time certainly decreasing revenue
from the Customs.
" Congress have agreed to adjourn on the 10th of Au-
gust, so that no new resolutions are likely to be intro-
duced. They would have named an earlier day, but for
the expectation that by the steamer which left Liverpool
on the 16th instant, the Oregon treaty duly ratified will
be returned and Congress will then at once proceed to
pass such laws as may be needful to give it full effect on
our side.
" There has been a good deal of curiosity to know the
object of a visit of two British naval officers to General
Taylor, at Matamoras—but as yet nothing has transpired
concerning it. They landed from H. M. ship Rose, from
Tampico.
" Gen. Santa Ana and Gen. Almonte, at the latest
dates from Havana, (20th inst.) still remained there, and
the expectation that these officers contemplated any pre-
sent departure for the coast of Mexico, seemed aban-
doned.
THE MORMON EMIGRATION.—We quote the following
information respecting this strange c.mmunity from the
St. Louis Republican of July 15.—The Hancock Eagle,
of Friday last, notices the arrival there of Mr. S. Cham-
berlain, who left the most distant camp of the Mormons
at Council Bluffs, on the 26th ult., and on his route passed
the whole line of Mormon emigrants. He says that the
advance company of the Mormons, with whom were " the
twelve," had a train of one thousand wagons, and were
encamped on the east bank of the Missouri River, in the
neighbourhood of the Council Bluffs.. They were em-
ployed in the construction of boats, for the purpose of
crossing the river. The second company had encamped
temporarily at station No. 2, which has been christened
Mount Pisgah. They mustered about three thousand
strong, and were recruiting their cattle preparatory to a
fresh start._ A third company had halted for a similar

. . . .
purpose at Garden Grove, on tie head waters of the Grand
River, where they have put in about 2,000 acres of corn
for the benefit of the people in general. Between Garden
Grove and the Miss'ssippi River, Mr. Chamberlain
counted over one thousand wagons en route to join the
main bodies in advance. The whole number of teams at-

tachedto the Mormon expedition is about three thousand

seven hundred, and it is estimated that each team will
average at least three persons, and perhaps four. The
whole number of souls now on the road may be set down
in round numbers at twelve thousand. From two to three
thousand have disappeared from Nauvoo in various direc-
tions. Many have left for Council Bluffs by the way of
the Mississippi and Missouri rivers ; others have dis-
persed to parts unknown ; and about eight hundred or
less still remain in Illinois. This comprises the entire
Mormon population that once flourished in Hancock
county. I❑ their palmy days, they probably numbered
between fifteen and sixteen thousand souls, most of whom
are now scattered upon the prairies, bound for the Pacific
slope of the Xmerican continent.
MOBILE, JULY 20. —The receipts of Cotton since the
11th inclusive amount to 577 bales, (corresponding week
last year 375,) and the exports to 2,601 bales, leaving a
stock on hand and on shipboard, not cleared last evening,
of 32,378 bales, against 452 same time last season. On
Saturday we were put in possession of the Britannia's ad-
vices from Liverpool to the 19th ult. These accounts
are more unfavourable than was anticipated. Our mar-
ket closes quiet, though firm, at our quotations, which
are the same given last week.
LIVERPOOL CLASSIFICATION
▪ —a—c. Middling fair,
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• B—a—c. Ordinary.... ,
Inferior...

Good and fine
Good fair.....
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The following is a list of the passengers :
From Boston.—Mr. Gulliam and servant, Mr. W.
Bridge and lady, Madame Rinalde, Mrs. Westinall, Mr.
Barnsley, Mr. T. C. Grattan, Mrs. and Miss Grattan,
Mrs. and Miss Carr, Mr. Spring, lady, and child, Miss
Fuller, J. Conway, W. H. Fullerton, Mr. Mylne, Roger
Stewart, W. M'Donald, J. M. Parker, A. Gracie, A.
Greenough, G. G. Williams, C. C. Tiffany, John A.
Peck, A. Sullivan, M. Lambeth, A. Mills, J. Fergurson
H. S. Hallett, W. Mantin, J. G. Loring, A. H. Lemier,
R. W. Weston, L. W. Tappan, S. R. Foster, W. S. Tif
fany, Robert Leslie, T. F. Raymond, A. Duncan, C. C.
Gaines, W. H. Christy, S. Parker, R. Nelson, T. G.
Appleton, W. H. Muntz, W. D. Harrison, Mr. Castle,
Thos. Whiteside, James Orr, Count de Saligny, Captain
W. Robinson, Lieut. Warre, Mr. and Mrs. Hutton, N.
Power, A. Bogle. A. Garnum, E. P. Eastman, S. T.
Ferguson, and Captain Gibbs.
From Halifax,—His excellency Lord Falkland, Lady
Falkland, the Hon. L. Carry, three female servants, three
male servants, and three children, Mr. Neudigate, Rev.
J. M'Travish, E. Billing, B. Davis, Mrs. Mignowitz,
Mrs. Prenett and child, Mr. Dyken, Dr. Taylor, Mr.
M'Travish, C. J. Loch, Patrick Calland, J. H. Waugh,
and C. Juches.

CANADA.
THE TWELTII OF JULY IN CANADA.—The anniver-
sary of the battle of the Boyne (the 12th of July) happen-
ing on a Sunday, was celebrated by the Orange lodges of
Kingston on Monday last. A procession was formed,

consisting, as near as we could guess, of 800 or 900 indi
viduals, with flags and orange_emblems of all descriptions

A band of music accompanied the procession, which pro-
ceeded, in the first place, to Waterloo, and returning,
walked through the principal streets of Kingston. In the
evening several large parties of the fraternity dined to-
gether, and it is but justice to say, that on the part of the
Orangemen every thing was conducted with the utmost
order and decorum. About eight o'clock in the evening
a mob collected near the market-house, that shewed symp-
toms of a desire to create a riot. The Mayor very
promptly appeared on the spot, and endeavoured to per-
suade the crowd to disperse, but not succeeding, proceeded
to the barracks, whence be returned with a party of mili-
tary, when the streets were quickly cleared and order res-
tored.—Kingston Chronicle.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE EASTERN SECTION OF THE
ST. LAWRENCE AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD.—This inte-
resting event took place at Portland, on the 4th instant.
The proceedings were quite of a festive character, and ex-
cited great interest, being regarded the commencement of
a new era in the fortunes of British America.
A VETERAN PEDESTRlAN.—Considerable interest is
attached to a performance which was going on at the date
of the last arrivals at the Caledonia springs, by a Mr. H.
Eaton, who is in his 77th year. and is attempting the ardu-
ous task of walking 1000 miles in 1000 hours. He com-
menced, says the Montreal Gazette, on the 15th instant,
and has, thus far, performed each mile each hour, without
borrowing from the succeeding hour. His appearance is
most extraordinary. He is of short stature, small legs
and large chest, walks with a quick step, and puts his
foot down square as a soldier ; but his bowed attitude and
white locks but ill compare with the herculean figure of
Captain Barclay, who created such an excitement in Eng-
land, a few years ago, by performing the same feat. To
this venerable man, Eaton, may be attributed the proud
distinction of beating the world, not only in opinion, but
by the display of his singular physical powers and firm-
ness of purpose. Odds, of three and four to one, are still
offered against him.

Aug. 19, 1846.

market value, and at these many parcels have changed
hands.

OAK has varied very little in price since our navigation
opened, and though the demand is not animated there is
some inquiry for it. _ _

TAM ARAC.—A glance at the returns from the Supervi-
sor's-office will show how rapidly this description of tim-
ber is coming into notice, and it is generally supposed that
its extreme durability and value will be appreciated is
England, and if so, it will in many instances enable us to
compete successfully with the Baltic. For railroad pur-
poses it is deemed by many equal if not superior to red
pine, while we can manufacture it fully 30 per cent.
cheaper : and it will only be by our low priced timber that
our trade will be kept up—for we consi!er the reduction,
of 105. a load on foreign red pine fatal to our more valua-
ble wood of this species.

MONTREAL.—The following is the circular of Messrs.
M'Dougal and Glass, dated Montreal, July 27 :
The dullness which has characterized our markets for
all descriptions of produce during the past two months,
still continues unabated.

The letters per Great Britain reached town on Friday,
the 24th instant, since when no transactions of importance
have taken place, holders of the best shipping brands still
refusing to offer their stocks at the market rates, altbough
shippers evince a moderate desire to operate. The limited
transactions which occurred previoas to the arrival of the
Great Britain, were effected at the following rates:—

FLOUR.—Shipping parcels of " fine," at 215.. " extra
fine," 21s. 6d., and " superfine," at 225. to 225. ;
second rate an mixed lots of " fine" finding at the same
time purchasers for consumption, at 20s. to 203. 3d. per
barrel.

WHEAT.—Very little offering. Samples of good mid-
dling U. C. have been placed at 4s. to 4s. 3d., and a su-
perior lot of about 5000 bushels at 4s. sd. per 601 b.

Asti Es.—Good shipping parcels have changed hands at
2ls. 6d. to 21s. 9d. for pots, and pearls at 20s. 1011 per
cwt. ; the demand for the former being good and the latter
dull. Small bills sell at 3d. to 6d. under these respective
rates.

PRovisroNs.—Our quotations are nominally main-
tained, but there is literally nothing doing.

FREIGHTS.—There are few vessels offering, but yet they
find it difficult to get filled up. Our table shows the rates.
that were current during the past week, and the same are
still asked.

EXCHANGE.—Merchants' 90 day bills are offering at
71 to 81., but the market is not brisk, and the supply ap-
pears to exceed the demand. The banks are still drawing
at 60 days at 94 per cent. premium. For drafts on New
York there is a fair demand at l 4 to lid per cent. prem.
at 3 days' sight.

The Augsburg Gazette slides that Prince Metternich
is reported to be seriously indisposed, and that the rumour
has caused a sudden fall of stock on the Vienna Exchange.
The Princess d'Aquila, sister of the Princess de Join-
ville, was safely delivered at Naples on the 27th ult. of a
prince. If the Emperor of Brazil were to die without an
heir, the crown might devolve on the new-born prince.
A good deal of corn in many of the provinces of Spain
is stated to have been destroyed by the long-continued
and extraordinary heat which has everywhere prevailed,
and the olive crops have also suffered a good deal.
The excessive heat in Switzerland has caused the snow
to melt from the tops of the mountains. The summit of
Mont Blanc is now a bare rock,—a sight not seen for
many years. Some of the rivers have swollen in conse-
quence, and overflowed their banks.
The inhabitants of the valley of Oetzbal, in the Tyrol,
have just been witnesses of an extraordinary event. The
waters of the lake of Vernagther have suddenly dissap-
peered ; having flowed out, in a single night, through a
large opening broken through the bottom of their basin.

OsTitowic, JULY 24.—A late ukase calls on all Jews in
Poland to declare before August 10, what costume they
intended adopting, German, Russian, Polish, or Jewish.
If they chose the latter, they were to pay a special tax.
divided into several classes; that of merchants being 50
silver roubles a-year, and the lowest being 3. Whatever
costume was selected must be worn from Nov. 1.

We have reason to believe that Lord Ponsonby, who
was so long ambassador at Constantinople, will succeed
Sir R. Gordon, as ambassador extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary at the Court of Vienna. It is also said %
that Lord Elgin, the late governor of Jamaica—a post
which -he has filled with distinguished success—will
shortly proceed to Canada as governor-general.—Times.
TAKING IT COOLLY.—The steam-boat, " Louis Phi-

lippe," on the 25th of June, struck a snag in the Missis-
sippi, which caused great alarm among the passengers. A
gentleman, Col. Blank, who had four young ladies under
his charge, immediately ran to the door of the ladies' ca-
bin, to apprise them of their danger, crying out in a sten-
torian voice for them to " hurry dressing—that the boat
was sinking, and they would all be drowned." The ladies
replied, with the greatest coolness imaginable, " Then,
colonel, in that case there will be no necessity for dress-
ing."

ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.—A strange circumstance
occurred this morning in the lower town. Two female
Indians and a younger woman, clad as a squaw, entered
Mr. Walker's store for the purpose of dealing with him,
when the latter woman was recognised by a person then
present as the supposed missing daughter of a Mr. Kings_
land, a stevedore, in Champlain-street. Mr. Kingsland
was sent for, and confirmed the supposition. A strange
scene thereupon ensued. The young girl refused to leave
the squaw, whom she believed to be her mother, and
resolutely resisted the paternal appeals of Mr. Kingsland..
The old squaw herself was equally anxious, and as vehe-
mently claimed ber adopted child. The parties were finally
brought before the police magistrate, who received the
depositions of some of them, and the women are now in
gaol awaiting further inquiries. From what. we have
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person who had a large family and could not support her.
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