Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-01
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SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE COLU N
RlN AZ HALIFAX.

q readiness TO receive the mail and passengers
the Unicorn, which will leave here again on
IL 81.
ho Counbiu, Cap. Judkins. left Liverpool on
9TH inst, and encountered n series of unusually
he storms, which severely tested her powers o.
|tins the force OF opposing winds and seas. On
18Th inst. in latitude ~. 50, longitude 81. 4, a,
Nj. tho Engineer reported that the intermediate
/ he'd broken, and, accordingly the engines were
ped. This disagreeablo accident, however, did
irremediably arrest the Culumbi,, for the float.
stripped of the wheels, and her sails were
ted. under which she continued her course until
o'clock on the night Of the 25,h inst, when the
board engines were put in motion to bring her
Halifax, which she finally reached in safety.
he Columbia brought 40 passengers, 81 for
ton. The Hon. s. Cunard is among the pas
gers for Halifax.
We have London dates 10 the 81, and Liverpool
he 9Th instant.
Iir Dickens makes an Unexpectedly ex,raordi- |
noise in the United States.
The Queen is at Brighton for the benef, of the |
lth Of the Princess Royal.
The Marquis Of H,rtford died yesterday. Hc !
eported to hav c lost nearly million of dollars
shares Of the Bank Of the United States.
The Great Western steam ship leaves Bristol on !
9Th OF April, but is intended to ply alternately
m Bristol and Liverpool, for the remainder Of the
r.
In England the prospects OF business are dismal
present, Tut the necessity of increasing the forces
China is promoting employment, for the army
navy department.
The Right Of Search he's been signed by all the
ties, with the exception of France; che refuses
sign it at present. The Charter is in full force
Portugal, and the intended instruction of Spain
.bgresses. The accounts OF distress in England
h,inue to be as gloomy before, and trade does
appear to improve. The cotton market, how
Pr, is in a better state and the money market is
ky.
The Queen and Court remained at Brighton.
er Majesty and Prince Albert visited Portsmouth
the 2sth ult., and returned to Brighton next day.
was supposed that the Queen and the Cour,
build leave Brighton on the 7th or s.h inst. for
Iickineham Palace, London.
The official Gazette announces that her Maies,y,s
st levee would be held at St. Jomes's Palace. on
L 10th Of March, and her first Drawing room on
Q 7th OF April.
Numerous large meetings have been he'd in all
10 principal towns in Grca, Britain on the subject
the Corn laws, at which the new corn law msa
res were severely condemned. Sir Robert Peel
s been burned in eiiigy in several towns.
Ireland is dissatisfied under the present Govern.
|eht. Several combinations 10 disturb the country
We been detected.
Its stated that a nciarious Ribnnd conspiracy is
|iely spread through the country Of Fermannsh.
Gland, IN consequence Of which atroop Of dragons
ordered to Sligo, and the military stations through
b 'hai country are to be reinforced by deiaehments
pm the nciehboring districts.
The Thomas BE |, from Liverpool to New York
lih emigran,s, mostly from the North Of Ireland
Fs put into Cork for repairs, and the poor peonle
|ld to seek admission paupers, to the workhouse
here they were received.
An explosion took place in a pyro,echnic es,ab-
shment al Dambeth, tho LIST inst. by which four
ersons were killed.
CORN IMPORTATION.
Last night all SIR Robert Peel's resolutions for
PIE regulation NJ his new scale OF duties ON Tic
Inportetion OF wheat, cats and barley, were e6op.
p, and bill was ord ed to be prepared in nccord-
nee with such resolutions; Sir Robert Peel, Sir ]
D the same. II is exr ctcd that they will be eble
o present l. to day. l. will then be read the FIRST
ne, and day fixed foC the second reading. when
he debate will he token on the frs, PRINCIPLES of
lie bill Herald, March ;.
Captain Blanchard, ofthe American shin Row.
and, arrived at Havrc de Grace on the Oath of
'ehruary. On the 4th OF February, whilst scud.
ling under heavy gale, was struck by lightning.
which set the ship on fire between decks. With
'fent eHertion the hre was eS'inguished, not how.
vsr, before serious damage was done.
The Glasgow railroad was opened on the 2ih Of
'ebruary.
FRENCH AFRICA.
The fort Of Lebon, the last defence of the Em;r,s
econd line, has been totally DESTROYED. Fifteen
nhes have submitted. The Emer is on the terrific.
J OF Morocco, near the frontier.
SPAIN.
Advices from Madrid inform US OF active prcns
atoms on the part Of the Government to out down
no approaching instruction. The Regent appears
etermIned TO be prepared in tho event OF any new
roubes.
The discussion in the Chamber Of DEPUTIES IN
he financial paragraphs Of the address, had only
ost terminated a. the last dates
PORTUGAL.
Advces from Lisbon bring the sequel OF the re-
oiuilonnry movement, which is fully consummeieJ
IN the 9Th uli. the revolt broke out in Lisbon A.,
FL The garrison of the Castle declared for Dan
'edro's Charter; and the regiments quartered AZ
he ministers eHdeavorcd 10 suppress the outbreak.
iey armed The popuace ard arscnel workmer, bu,
rose now soldlors accepted their arms only 10 sell
'em ard the troops in the interests OF tho Govern.
,ent shower signs Of dsoGeciion. On the stb. the
'ahnet presented their designations TO the Queen.
nth written declaration that they could not nut
own the Chartists The Queen sent for the Duke of
'rctlrni and ministry friendly to tho Charter WIS
Irmed. On the IOih, ROYAL decree was issurd
the Charter TO be agan in force, and
avs reloeings were ordered. The Cor'cs are con.
oked, under tho Charter, for the 10Th Of June.
Correspondence Of tho y " Courier and Fno,i,.r.
LIVERPOOL, 81 March, 1872.
With reference to our circular of lg.h uitimo rcr
Acadia" steamer, VIC have - advise a further dc
line in our Cotton market Of 1.3i per 10. in tho
'w and middling qualities during the succeedirg
,eek, and though lair and good qualities are less
lenuiu even they barely miintain the previous
ites On the 25th u,t. and for a few DAYS subse.
uently, VIC had an increased demand, inclu ling
'mc for export and on speculation, and rather n
'rge bu'inoss was done, but the market continued
, he so abundantly supplied from the late impprtq
not to admit Of the least favorable re action in
rices, which remain ct the decline above stated.
nd the demand has again become less active. ard IL
ow only on moderate scale; indeed the merket
ne closed heavily 10 day.
Fair Upland is quoted Is fair Mobile 81; and fair
lew Orleans s. which certainly are fol y ns birb
5 is warranted, nnd some maintain that n ouo,3.
on Of % lower would more nearly accord with he
siual transaoiors The sales for the week ending
jh ult. amounted 10 % 100 bales, of which G 5s0
''ro Upland NJ A. 81; $3.50 Orleans, nj 4l,7I.
400 Alabama and Mobile, at 1laC, nnd so So3
land, al 9iaiiid per 10. The business Tor FIVE
1ys, tn this evening, is estimated at about % 600
nles, Of which 500 ore for export and 2 500 on
population. The stock in this port is about Az.
10 bales against 356 600 at same perioI las. sea
IN. Inc stock Of American is about 5000, bo
" $4,000 moro than II then was. The trade NJ