The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-01-25
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE BRITANNIA STEAMER

10 En- ~ LIE UNI Eli . y l ES--LOhD
MISUNDERSTANDING OF CHAS. DICK
i EMS.
Il On yesterday afternoon, at five o'clock the spen-
did steamer Britannia, Captain Hewet, arrived at
Boston with highly important intelligence from >,ng-
| land.
Lord Ashburton was appointed on special mis-
sion TO settle the Boundary Question, also to arrange
the important question of the right Of search We
understand that this distinguished statesman former
" Alexander Barry of the great house of Barry CO.
! has vital interest in preserving the peaceable
relations of Great Britain and the United States. He
| has also vital interest in the preservation of the
credit of the States-and in raising the depressed
American securities to their former elevated condi-
ton
The number of passengers by the Britannia GS.
Charles Dickens, with his amiable lady, is pas
senger in this vessel, and intends to remain here
few weeks, TO see the country.
Lord Mugraye, distinguished literary man. the
author of many works of great merit is also pas
senger He intends To make a tour of the United
States. Many other distinguished noblemen and
gentlemen of England preparing to visit this great
country and vast quantity OF emlgrants for the
Mormon country converted and coming out
Captain Bailey, who, at the last accounts, at
the point of death in Liverpool, has recovered, or
nearly so.
We conceive this news is highly important. The
efforts of England to preserve the peace of the coun
try and to settle amicably all differences are praise
worthy in the extreme.
The news to our cotton dealers and flour mer-
chants is also favorable. We have no time for fur
Their particulars-the mails are waiting.
There was some Improvement in the general state
Of the Money Market, although great excitement ex-
sed in relation the state of affairs this side of
the water The house of Nicholson & CO. had failed,
the leading houses however still stood firm. Lord
Ashburons visit to this country is to look after the
interests of those interes ted in American property,
himself and house Icing among the most deeply in
voved in American securities upon London change
He is said to be charged with proposition by which
an arrangement may be made to relieve the stock
ke from its present embarrassed position, and conse
quently to tighten up the markets generally. Not
wthstanding recent transactions hero, the best feel
ings seem TO exist on that side.
Mr. Motley, Jr. is the bearer Of dispatches to our
Government, from Mr. Everett, American Minister,
at London Mr.. c, F. Shaw, Mr. J. A. Taylor,
Mr. Batery, Mr.. Toombs Mr.. Solomon Hopkins
Mr. Lee and son, Mr.. Bradbury and lady, Mr. c. :.
Stewart Mr. Kelly, Mr.. A. Shetland, and Others
are passengers
The election in Mississippi, on the reputation
principle had made great sensation in England.
The Cotton Market more steady than at the
previous dates, buyers forward freely. The
demand was promptly met by the holders, but prices
remained very firm.
The prices of grain had improved in some degree,
and an advance on -four had taken place