Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-22
badly engage the attention of the House, when i,

that the American Minister al 81. Pelersbursh, so
deservedly popular In the Russian cap,a has
been appointed member cf the Imperial Asri-
cultural Socieiy-an honor never before confer
red upon foreigner.
Mr.. Everett, the American Minister, ha. been
delivering an address before the British AsIicul-
tural Association at Cambridge
The creditable exertions which the citizens OF
Philadelphia are making TO sus,ain-or, more
slrietiy speaking, perhaps, TO regain their credit
in Ensland-has had tendency, not only 10 i'm.
prove that description Of stock, but also Amer-
can securities in general Pennsylvania stock is
now quoted al 81.
Large subscriptions have been made in Eng
land Tor the sufferers by the fire at Quebec.
The United Service Gazette states, that in con-
sequence OF the massacre ofthe crew of the Wasp.
on the coast OF Africa, il has been determined TO
give no quarter 10 slavers offering the slightes, re-
sis,ance
The German booksellers talk of opening esla-
olishments IN the United States, to protect them
selves against what they consider the literary ri-
races which exist there.
II is said thatthe Wesleyan Mehodists Of Great
Britain are about 10 disown any connection with
those Of the United States who are Shareholders.
II is stated that the arrival Of the King of Hol-
land 10 this country. on visit 10 her Majesty,
will take place about the middle of next month.
The Madrid Gazette publishes a despatch, an.
nouncins the capture Of Cabrera, The famous
Carlis, General, by the French authorities He
was taken on board fishing smack, near Leo
cate.
The Journal des Debals contains an account
of The Russian Count Apraxn, his wife and
children being burned in vengeance by their in
furaed serfs. He treated his murderers, it is
said, with unheard of cruelty, and the terrible re-
taliation is, therefore, less surprising
Uncertainty hangs over the ministerial views
respecting the admission OF Cuhean Sugar.
General Armstrong, The new American con.
sui, arrived in Liverpool on The 18th ult, by The
Great Western.
BURNING OF rnE SHIP VIRGINIA. Accounts
had reached Calcutta OF the total destruction, BY
FIRE, Of the American ship Virginia, about 10.
A. NJ, of the 9Th inst, about 25 or 30 miles to
the Southwark Of the outer floating light. All
hands were saved, excepting the supercargo-
She was homeWard bound.
Calcutta Star, May7.
FRANCE
The general impression continues 10 be, what
| have before described it, viz: that spite of The
| threatened war with Mexico-spie Of the united
hostility of England and France spite OF The
! luke.warmness Of Texan authorities, the great
majority of the Texan people are in favor Of the
annexation, and that therefore il will lake place
\ d W IN Ic>EFSt 10 oregon, II IS
said that American citizens are pouring inIo the
counry-that the American President i>delayinp
as much as possible the negotiations with En-
| gland and that these Two circumstances will
eventually, render the possession OF the whole
OF Oregon BY the United States certainty
SpAN-The CaIlistS had confidently expected
! that the PRONUNCIATION OF the act Of abdicaton OF
| Don Carlos, and the manifesto Of his son, would
have been most favoraby received BY The Govern.
ment and Spanish people. But precisely The reverse
has been The case. Both Government and people
seem determined that on no consideration what
ever shall the young Queen marry The son OF Don
\ Carlos.
Our news from China extends 10 the Goth OF
| March, but is OF no importance.
/ CcMMERcIAL.-For Cotton there has been an
active demand The sales have been large but
as the stock on hand and coming, will be more
than sufficient TO meet the utmost speculative
inquiry, prices have not improved in The Ratio OF
! the sales. Last week the sales amounted 10 MP
wards Of 40 600 bags-an average of more than
5000 bags per day. Ia The manufacturing dis.
| lricls, the hands are all employed; and so busy
are the mills, that additional hands have 10 be
sought from the agricultural districts and from
the seavortS As The great staple trade Of the
country is cotton this is the best proof Of The &c.
neral prosperity, and while the activity continues
every branch parlakes Of The improvement. On
the contrary, sudden depression DISCREPANCIES
the whole framework OF The social stale, places
the laboring classes within days reach Of the
poor-house arrests the movements OF the capital
st, and brings society TO The verge OF lis first cha
! otic elements
| TIE produce markets, for some time past, have
maintained a very firm appearance. The lale
| improvement in sugars is supported, and the de-
! liveres from the warehouses, both here and in
London, have of late been considerable.
The Share Market is still toefahly buoyant
4 and an immense amount OF business continues 10
he transacted in the various kinds OF stock Of
which il is composed. Within the last few DAYS
| the business was somewhat less
! The Public Securities continue high, and mo-
ney, for all the purposes Of trade, and OF legiti-
mate speculation, is abundanl a reference 10 The
state OF the Money Market will show that heal
Thy and buoyant feeling prevails The same
feeling appears TO Pervade every branch of COM
| merce.
The American Provision trade has been dull OF
late; the amount of business transacted being
considerably under the average.
The iron Trade is somewhat unsettled but fair
rates are demanded and maintained.
LIVERPOOL CorToN MARkEr-Report for he
JCtek ending June Co. (From The Circular OF
the United Brokers. 1.-The demand from the
trade, as we'll as on speculation, has been good
throughout the week; and as the late arrivals
have not been pressed upon the market, holders
of American have obtained the full quotations OF
Friday last. Other descriptions have been 10 fair
demand, and generally maintain previous rates
Spectators have taken IL, 900 American, and
exporters 1900 American. Total amount of sales
1870 bales.
Report for The aceck ending .Iunc 27.-(From
the Circular OF the United Brokers. 1.-The de-
mand from the trade, as we'll as on speculation
has continued good, and all descriptions have
partaken of The general inquiry, but as the stocks
are freely offered, no change in price has occur
red, except in Sea Island, which has been in ex.
tensive request al an advance of I'd per ID. H.
| GOO American and 300 Surat have bean taken on
speculation, and $50 American, G30 Pernam.
HUGO and 600 Surai for export The total amount
Of sales 40, 40 bales.
Report of Tie Cotion MARKET, july 3-For lhe
last FIVE days. the sales Of Cotton amount 10 no
less than 10000 bags including about 10000
which have been taken on speculation. During
the lime specified the market has had an ami
mated appearance, and prices have exhibited an
upward tendency. The middins qualities oil
American met an advance of Id in The early part
OF the present week, which has been firmly sup
ported ever since.
TN CHANCERY.-VIRGI AT Circuit
/ Superior Court of Law and Chancery, held
for the county of Accomack on Wednesday, the
18th day Of June, lS45
John S. Ewell, Pli'f:
| Against