American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-01-27

crease of the consumption, that further re-
ducton is contemplated.
The Overland Mail brings no news Of impor-
lance. The sickness among the trocpsin India
is appalling.
Gen. Tom Thnmb has been assessed ce729 as
a tax OH his income. Barnum repudiated.
A successful attempt was made at Drury
Lane, on Friday night, to check the practice OF
recognising the Queen when she visits the the
atre privately, The audience called upon the
orchestra for "God save the Queen" but Mr.,
Bum, the manager, interposed, and the audi
ence had the good sense not to insist upon the
useless compliment.
The hing of the Belgians was al Paris. The
object Of his visit, a commercial treaty
Russell the vocalist was to have appeared be-
fore the Queen on the 2lst inst.
The American equestrian company, otwhich
MIR. Sands is the manager, are about to appear
for short season at the Theatre Royal, Liver
pool
Professor Risley, the popular and distinguish
ed American, has been recently playing in Ber-
lin. His success is unbounded, and the theatre
is nightly crowded to witness his and his sons
performances.
IRELAND. Dissenson is not confined to the
Anglican Church. II has at length reached
the Church Of Romc-that branch of it at least
which is located in Ireland.
Mr.. O'Conncl and the Archbishop Of Dub
lin, DR.. Murray, are at loggerheads. The
clergy and the laity are divided in opinion on
the bequest bill, and the controversy has as
sumcd an angry and hostile appearance. The
Archbishop, in pastoral letter, has justified
himself and the other two Catholic prelates
who have agreed to act as commissioners under
the Catholic bcquest BILL by showing the con-
cessions which the Government in the new
measure has made to the Catholic Church il
Ireland.
Ministers seem determined to propitiate, as
far as they can, the Irish clergy and people,
The grant to Maynooth is to be increased, ru-
monr says; and two universities are to be en-
dowed.
The meeting of the Repeal Association on
the Esd, presented no striking feature. In the
absence of Mr.. O'Connell, Mr. O'Smith was
the presiding genius. The rem; amounted to
fl79.
Mr.. O'Connel unexpectedly left Merrion-
square to pass the Christmas with his family at
Dewynane Abbey. He is to return on the 9Th
of January.
The funeral of the Earl of Limerick was
most disgracefully treated by the populace.-
The carriages were peted With stones, and
the relatives of the deceased were obliged to
flee for their lives.
FRANCE. The King opened the chambers
on the 26th ult., in speech with which little
fault can be found, even by Frenchmen, and
with it every one else must necessarily feel sa-
tisfed. The King eulogises everybody and
everything. The war of Morocco is, of course,
alluded to, in complimentary terms The visit
to Queen Victoria produces the most elaborate
passage in the speech. The prosperity of
France is mentioned with an earnestness that
would seem TO indicate belief in its existence.
The marriage of the Duke d'Aumale, the hap
piness of the royal family, and the burdens
which the royal speaker has imposed upon
himself for the good of his people-these make
up the budget of kingly congratulations.
SPAIN. There is nothing new from Spain.
There had been very severe cold weather at
Madrid. The number of political offenders
who have been executed in Spain, since the
removal of Espartero, is 2l4, and Of this large
number only twelve had been tried.
PORTUGAL. The Queen of Portugal closed
the Cortes in person on the 18th inst. That
body was, however, to be opened again on the
Cd of January. The Government, it is said,
contemplates the introduction Of an act to
abrogate the privileges of foreign residents.
SWITZERLAND. The people are not recon-
ciled to the introduction of the order of the
Jesuits into their territory and seem determin-
ed to prevent the order from having the educa-
ton of youth.
MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL CorroN MARKET-Review for the week
ending Dec 81 The market opened with an increas
ed demand both from the trade and speculatos, and
the transactions have been daily to considerable
extent but holders have met the buyers freely, the
advance is only Id on American, Id on Pernams, ID
other descriptions OF Brazil and Egyptian, while
s;urat commands The full previous rates. Spectators
have TAX Ell Ii 200 Ameriean 1000 Surt and 500 PEI
man, and export 100 American, and the entire tran
sactions include 800 bales.
Jan. Sd. The slight advance of ID, which we no
ticed in circular of Friday last, has been main
tanned, net, however, with any excess of lrmness;
but the animated demand prevailing at that time has,
in great measure, disappeared The accounts from
the manufacturing DISTRICTS and the state of trade
throughout the country, as well as the prospects forts
continuance and extension, gave well founded hope
for the future well doing of this great branch of bust
ness. So far, therefore, as large consumption dur
ing the coming year deal with the article, that
may we think, with firmness be reckoned upon. The
last accounts by the Caledonia steamer, were gener
ally read as favorable to an abundant CROP here are
parties who differ very materially upon this pOint) and
this impression has given dizziness to the proceed
ings Of market during tho last three days. some
what at variance with the animation existing at the
close of last week. 2750 American and $50 Surats
have been taken on speculation, and 100 American
and 50 Suras for expoit-and the entire sales amount
to 81 $40 bales.
The stock in Liverpool, as declared on the 3s ult,
is bales, against 652 900 bales in s43 and 1885,
900 bales in 1912.
LIvERpsoL GRAIN MARKET. Our Corn market has
kept very quiet throughout the month, which, howev
err is usually the in December, all parties being
ndsposed to increase their engagements at the end Of
the year, if they avoid it. Wheat and Flour remain
at low prices, but opinion is generally held, that
some movement upwards will take place after the turn
of the year. The sales for Canadian Flour is not brisk
the supplies of English and Irish being large, and the
quality giving great satisfaction to the bakers; sales of
u s. in bond to the extent Of 1900 barrels, have been
made at It's Sd, which is some advance on previous
rates.
PROVISIONS. In Beef the transactions have been
few from want of stock to operate New, is much
wanted, the few parcels that have arrived far hav
ing met with immediate sale from the quay, Us Cd
for prime mess, while SOS obtained for small
shipment of family beef Equal rates will be secured
for all the early arrivals of prime quaty and though
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