Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-27
LATE FROM ENGLAND.
Arrival of the Britannia.

Arrival of the Britannia.
We are indebted to our Northern exchanges
for the news from Europe, which will be
found below.
The steamship Britannia arrived at Boston
on Tuesday morning, having made the pas
sage In twelve days and six hours. She brings
our files to Sept. 18th.
The French papers are filed with specula-
items representing the effect of the operations
of the Prince de Joinville. On the relations ex-
listing between France and England.
The account of the capture, and occupation
of Mogador. by the French, is the only piece
OF intelligence Of importance received in the
past week. The town and its batteries have
been destroyed, and the island invested with
French garrison. A very considerable loss,
however, was sustained by the assailants-
much greater, as is usually the case, than that
returned in the official account. 1t is impos- |
sible to predict what may be the final issue of
this struggle, as the Emperor of Morocco, is |
using every effort to make a successful resist
ance, and as there is daily increase in the
number of the Moors, who maintain the con-
hct with great spirit and impetuosity.
| The chief topic of the day is the rumored
intention of her Majesty to visit Ireland, pre-
iparatory to an amnesty renting to Mr.. O'Con-
nell and his fellow prisoners the remaing term
of their Imprisonment. Whether true or not,
the mere rumor has created great excitement
among all parties.
The affairs of Morocco, and the possibility
of war between England and France, have
? raised the hopes of the Repeal party; and it is
| one of the signs of the times, that several of
their journals advert with evident satisfaction
to the chances of French invasion of Ireland.
O'ConncH--the proceedings before the House
lof [ ord in tad of
o were terminated on the Cd inst, the English
$ Judges having confirmed the doings Of the
Court below. 1t is stated that no was sur
prised, and that the ministry was much puZ-
r zled to know what to do with O'Connel and
his fellow prisoners.
They are unanimous in their decision that
the judgment cannot be reversed by writ Of
e error, though their lordships take somewhat
6 different view of parts of the question.
=, In Spain, and other parts of the Continent
y the belief general that the affairs of Moroc
a CO will lead to a war between the great Pow
e ers; and in Germany it is even rumored that
J. an alliance offensive and defensive against
France has already been formed between Great
Britain and Russia.
r The latest accounts from Egypt, state that
d Mehemet Ali had abandoned his intention of
Is resigning power. His absence lasted but four
10 days, and he had returned to Alexandra to
carry on the government as usual.
o. A letter from Cadiz of the 22d ult, mentions
I'd that the Prince de Joinvllle's arrival from Mo-
We gado was expected daily.
,e Dreadful Battle bet1veen the French and the
r. loors.-We publish, says the Morning Her
aid, the following extract from private let
T. ter. dated Marseilles, August 20, twelve o.
ID clock SIS The 18th, at half past P. NJ, the
ct enemy's fort opened their fire against the Suf-
y. fren, Jammapes, and Triton, who were ma
neuvrlng to ia Ike up their stations. At 3 o.
~ clock the vessels had taken their Stations
n The fire now became general, and lasted till
N six o'clock. At five O'clock the enemy's bat
to teries were silenced. More than 100 pieces
. of cannon defended the town, and were we'll
. served. At o'clock the Belle Poule ap-
IN preached close to the town the briggs and
IL steamboats, now attacked the island. At half
a. past five the forts from the island were nearly
~ slIenced. At this hour, some infantry, artll-
; lery and eng ineers debarked on the island and
n' were received by a volley ofmusketry. They,
ct however, soon got possession of all the bate
IN ries-garrisoned by $50 men. The island
bo was occupied. The next day there were found
on the island nearly 900 dead, and 40 severe
co y wounded; 1913 were made prisoners. Du-
e, ring the whole of the night the Belle Poule
a and Cassard continued cannonading the town.
r. The ships of the line anchored, after the &C.
r. ton In the roads. The 18th, the cannonading
OF the town recommended by the Belle Poulle
4" with the steamboats,. At half past three a
ne landing was effected-the town was abandon
- ed, the guns were spiked and thrown into the
I'd sea. Several flags and some curious pieces
o. OF artillery were taken On board the Suffren,
y and have since been sent to France. At five
+ O'Clock every body returned to the ships
n The city was pilIaged by the Kabyles.
as The Tobacco Ifade.-1t is the opinion,
o. from N'hat has recently transpired, that an al
teratlon in the excise of that article is in con-
temptation. .....-
Liverpool Cotton Market, Sept. 3.-The mar.
ket, previous to the arrival of the last steam
er from Boston, had better feeling and an
a. upward tendency, but the receipt of late advi.
IL ces reporting the probability of a large crop
49, of cotton in the United States, caused an nm
'' favorable reaction. Prices Immediately be-
ur gan to droop, and the market, since Friday
ed has. been dull and heavy. We quote prices
ur of American fully per Id. lower than the
bo highest point Of last week, and there are nu.
merous sellers of the decline. The sales or
OF Saturday were $500 bales, yesterday 5000
he to-day 5000 bales nearly all to the trade.