The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-29
From the Baltimore Clipper

AMI "A L. VI III Il BRITANNIA.
TWENTY-FOUR DAYS LATER.
APPOINTMENT OF A BRITISH SPE.
tlAL MINISTER TO THE UNITED
:STATES-LORD ASHBURTON-AR-
RIVAL OF CllAS. DICKENS.
On Saturday afternoon, at 5 O'Clock.
the splendid steamer Britannia, Capt
ilewet, arrived at Boston, with highly i'm
Portant intelligence from England.
Lord Ashburlon was appointed on a
special mission to settle the Boundary
Question, also 60 arrange the important
question OF the right of search. We I'M
dersland that this distinguished statesman.
formerly Alexander Barring, of the great
house Of Barsy & Co. has a vital interest
mpreservlng the peaceabe reiations Of
Great Britain and the United States. lie
has also vital interest in The prescrva-
ton of the credit Of the Sates-and in
raising the depressed American securl-
ties to their former elevated condition.
The number Of passengers by The Bril-
tnnnia are 6S. Charles Dickens, with his
"'nlaolc lady, is passenger il this YES
sci, and intends TO remain here few
weeks, to see the country.
Lo,d Mulgrave, a distinguished literary
man, the pn,hor Of many works of great
merit, is also 4 passenger. lie intends to
make tour Of tie United States. Many
other distinguished noblemen and zen
lle.ne" Of England arc preparing to visit
this great country-~anG "a vast quantity |
OF emIgrants for the Mormon country, |
are converted and coming out.
Capt Baitv, who, at the last accounts.
vas at The 7oiat of death in Liverpool, has
recovered, or nearly 50.
The efforts Of England to preserve the
peace OF Tie country. and to settle amlca-
bly, all differences, are praiscworthy in IT, |
tr'ne.
The news TO our cotton dealers and
Hour merchants, is also favorable.
There was some improvement in the
general state Of the Monday Market, al
t1orgl great excitement existed in rrla-
on to the state Of affairs on this side of
the water. The house of Nicholson s.
Co. had allied, the leading houses how
ever still stood firm. Lord A<hbunon's
intended visit to this country is to look
alter the interests of those interested in
American property, himself and house be-
my among the most deeply involved in
american securities upon London change.
lie is said to be charged with PROPOSE
ton by which an arrangement may be
made to relieve the stock market from It's
present embarrass ed position, and conSc-
quentiy to tighten up the markets gcner-
ally. Notwithstanding recent transac-
tons here, the best feelings seem to exist ..
on that side.
Mr. Motely, Jr. is the bearer of des-
patches OF our government, from Mr.. Ey- !
crctt. American Minister at London.
The Cotton Market was more steady
than 1T the previous dates, buyers came
forward freely. The demand was PROMPT
ly met by the holders, but prices remain
ed very firm.
The prices of grain had improved in ,
come degree, and in advance on flour had {
taken place.
The news from Turkey and East inli- t
cate further disturbances. There has '
been change of ministry at CONSTANT t
nople. a
The French Chambers were opened bv a
a speech from the King on the 27lh ult. 5
Everything was quiet a, Paris, and the re- :
hurlon of the army was progressing 7
There had been several irigh,(ul rail il
road accidents in England, attended with f
extensive loss Of life. #
The Qaecn Dowagcr is said to be con- II
vaIescent-hut some of the papers cx- j
press doubts of the fact, and suppose the q
made TO prevent any gloom Il
being thrown over the approaching fes- s
iviles at Windsor v
LORD MoRPCTH. The Liberals Of the G
city Of Dublin have determined to bring "
forward Lord Morpeth as a candidate for IA
that CITY, in the place Of the late amable d
aud lament"d Conservative member Mr.. II
West. who died last week, after IA very 7
short illness If they had sought the {,
whole empire through they could not J.
have found man more likely 10 succeed,
or more deserving OF success.
The message of President Tyler had ,
been received and read with much inter- =
es and satisfaction. Its pacific tone eau :
sed all immediate rise in the funds. !