Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-26
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Front Philadelphia Inquirer.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL or THE
BRITANNIA.
TWENTY FOUR DAYS LATpE

~ ENIf FOUR Days LATER.
Appointment ola British specll Minister to the
United States-Lord Ashbur,on-Arrival of
Charles Dickens.
On Saturday afternoon, at o'clock, the splendid
steamer Britannia, Capt Hewei, arrived at Boston,
with highly important intelligence from England.
We are Indebted 10 the New York Herald for
the intelligence we annex, it ueng the only estaL-
ishment where extras were received. Our Boston
papers Of Saturday afternoon contained nothing
farther than the announcement of the Britannia be.
Ing tclegtaphed
Lord Ashburton was appointed on a special mis-
sion 10 settle tie Boundary Question. also to ar
range the important question OF the iich, OF search
We understand that this distinguished statesman,
formerly Alexander Barring, Of the great house Of
Barring K Co. and has n vital interest in preserving
the peaceable relations Of Great Britain and the
United States. lie has also a vital n,eres, IN the
preservation of the credi, Of the Sta,es-and in
raising the depressed American securities 10 their
former elevated condition.
The number Of passengers 10y the Britannia are
6s-tho names Of which we shall give in our second
edition, as soon we can get it out.
Charles Dickens, with his amiabe lady. is a pas.
senger IN this vessel, and intends to remain here
few weeks, to see the country.
Lord Muerave, distinguished literary man. the
author Of many works of great merit, is also a pns
senser- He intends to make a tour Of the United
States. Many other distinguished nobiemen and
gentlemen Of England, are preparing 10 visi, this
great eountrY-nnd a vast quantity Of emigrnnts
Tor the Mormon country, arc converted and comioe
out
Captain Bailey, who, at the asst accounts. was
at the point Of death in Liverpool, has recovered.
or renrly so.
We conceive this news is highly important. The
efforts Of England to preserve the peace Of the
country, aud 10 settle amciby all differences arc
praiscworthy in the extreme.
The news to our cotton dealers and -four mer
chants, Isl also favorable. We have no time Tor fur.
iher pirtlculats-the mails arc waiting
There was some improvement IN the general state
OF the money market, although great excitement
existed in relation 10 the state Of al rs on this side
Of the water The house Of Nicholson & Co. hnd
failed the leading houses, however, still stood firm.
Lord Ashburton's intended visit tn this country IL
to look after the interests Of hoss interested in
American property, himself and house being among
the most deeply involved in American securities
upon London change. lie Is said TO bo charged
WIN proposition 10y which an arrangement may ]
he made TO relieve the stock market from iis present
embarrassed position, and consequently TO tighten
up the markets generally. notwithstanding recen,
transactions here, the best feelings seem to exist ON
hat side.
Mr. Motley, Jr. is the bearer Of dispatches to our
government, from Mr. Everett, American Minister
NJ London. Mr. G F Shaw, Mr. J A Tavlo,. MIR |
bitotly, Mr. Toombs, Nr Solomon Hopkios Mr. |
Lee and SON, Mr. Bradbury and Lady. Mr. G. Ste.
war, Mr. Kelly, Mr. A Shetland. ond other, arc
passengers
The election in Mississippi, on tho repuJistion
principle had made a great sensation in England.
The Cotton Market was more steady tb,po, IN,
previous dates, buyers came forward freely. The
demand was promptly met 10y tho holders, bu,
prices remained very firm.
The prices Of grain had improved in some degree, |
nod nm advance on flour had taken place.