The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-22
From the N. Y. Journal Of Commerce. Dec. 10
ARRIVAL. OF THE ACADIA.
FIFTEEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

FIFTEEN DAYS IAIEN rNoh btnofi'
The steamship Acadia arrived at Boston from
Liverpool about o'clock on Friday morning, bring
ing English papers to December 4, inclusive.
We are indebted 10 Adams g. Co.'S express Tor
papers of the latest date, which reached us about
halfpast o'clock last evening.
Our extracts chiefly derived from wilmer q
Smiths European Times.
The grain markets were in nearly the same state
at the date of our former advices. Cotton had
suffered further decline. Iron also, and railway
shares The structure upon the money market con
unueE
The Oregon question created good deal OF anx-
iety,
The Caledonia arrived out on the LIST inst. in IL
days from Boston
A distressing calamity took place on the Royal
canal within about seven miles of Dublin, last
week One of the boats on the canal capsized, by
which fifteen lives were lost.
Messrs. Williams and Son, stock and share
brokers in Dublin, had failed to the extent of f2OO
900.
AMERICAN WOOL The import of American wool
continues In The course Of last month consldera-
BILE quantities found their way to this country
Fault, however, is made with the negligent method
in which of it has been prepared and this has
douby injurious efect--it deprecates the value OF
the article, and what is scarcely less injurious, 1t
creates prejudice against it in the minds of the
trade. hint on this head will suffice to work
remedy. When It's deemed worth while to export
valuable article of merchandise, no pains or care
the taste Of the consumer. As American wool forms
new, and promises to be an extensive article OF
commerce, these suggestions will be received IN the
spirit in which they offered-that OF generous
dislnterestedness.
ARRryALs FROM THE UNITED SrArEs-The arri-
walls from the United States since last publica-
ton have been numerous those from New York and
Boston have, of course, been looked to with more
than ordinary interest From New York, shortly
after the steamship Cambria was away, we had the
4f har,, anal
rapid passages. Next followed the steamship Great
Western, Captain Mathews, in Ia days hours
and the Independence, on the 9th ult., with later
intelligence, which was conveyed to London through
the usual private expresses. From Boston we have
the Joshua Bates, one of new line of packetships
from the highly respectable house of Mr. Enoch
Train, of that city. She made her passage under Is
days-the shortest on record of ship under canvass
crossing the Atlantic. Next came the British and
North American mail steamship Caedonia, in IL
days. From her we landed our papers, and made
Liverpool at past p M. with special engine
express following the mail train for London, which
had gone away at past 8; this we overlook, after
run of 80 miles, and our express arrived IN London
at o'clocR6n the next morning. The Caledona's
news was published that day in the London Morn
ing papers, and despatched again to all parts of the
country by the six and seven o'clock trains out Of
London. The news excited great attention.
SYMPTOMS OF WAR; Within the last few days a
survey has been going on, under the direction of a
steamers in the mail service of her Majesty, with
view to the ascertanng Of their capabilities for car
rying guns of the largest calibre. An arrangement
has also been entered into in virtue of which these
steamers are to be placed at the command of gov
eminent in the event of their being required ves-
sells of war. These fine vessels were examined as
to their strength for carrying guns and capabilities
steamers in the event OF their services being
required, by competent persons from Woolwich dock
yard before they cft the East India docks at Black
all for he of he mai nj
the reports were lodged at the admiralty relative TO
them upwards Of two years ago. Indeed, the adml-
rally have been for some time in possession OF suti-
cien information to be able to arm them, and the
General Steam Navigation Company's, and other
large vessels, on the shortest notice.
THE RAILWAY PASIc.-Lirerpool, Dec. 4.-The
railway panic has not subsidized. On the contrary,
1t is in full force. Investments of this description
are prostrate-the collapse continues. The SEA.
Zette" has recently published notices from several
hundreds Of the new lines, which propose to apply
to Parliament during the ensuing session for their
acts. The period for giving notices expired on
Sunday last, the end Of November; and to afford
time for the deposite Of the necessary documents
specifications, and compliances with the standing or
ders Of the House of Commons, the board of trade
remained open all day Sunday and only closed
at midnight. More than hundred of the new
projects have deposited their plans; but large
number have failed, nevertheless, to comply literally
with the standing orders, in which they cannot
90 before Parliament next session. The object In
many instances, has been to throw dust in the eyes
of the proprietors, by protesting to have made an
effort to comply with the legislative requirements
in short, keeping the "word of promise to the ear
but breaking it to the hopes" of their proprietors
The swindle in such cases is clever, hut, alas! too
transparent The feeling of dependency which
prevails in the principal stock markets of England
relative to iron roads, exists in Paris and other con-
tnental markets, with scarcely less force. The
brokers have suffered severely during the late gam
bling mania, and scores of them being FUSED
up' in all directions. Even in France of these
personages are flying to England, in order to get Out
of the way. -Ht#
GEN. TOM THUMBS VISIT TO THE KING OF rHr
FRENcH-General Tom Thumb paid his third visi
on the 2Sth ult. to the King, at st. Cloud large
circle were present, including some distinguished
strangers, M. Guzot, &c. The general was received
with much enthusiasm and they congratulated HIN
on his improved appearance, his improvement IL
French, Che sang them a French song;) and all dc
clared he had decreased in size since visiting the
Tullleries, near a year ago. He gave his various
performances, and, before leaving, he literally
loaded with presents-each person wishing to givt
him keepsake, he starts to England in a few
days. and soon after sails for America. He re
ceived presents from the King, Queen, Count d.
Paris, Princess Adelaide, Duchesse d'Oreans
mond pins and rings, gold chains, elegant boxes anc
caskets, inaid with pearl and precious stones
souvenirs, &c, &C.
SEcEssIoNs FROM THE PROTESTANT To THE Ro
MAN rAIrH.--The Church and State Gazette an
nounces more seceders to the Roman Catholic faith
They are: the Rev. F. w. Fabcr, late fellow o
University college, Oxford the Rev w. U. Rich
ards, M A., Exeter college; Mr.. John James Cal
man, b. A., Worcester college; Mr.. E. Earle Wei
by, M. A., fellow Of Magdalene college; three, i
not four, clergymen Of the Church Of England, ant
young gentleman from Litlemore, and Mr. T
Wood, a burrister and member of Mr. Richards'
congregation at Margaret chapel. The Rev. Mr.
Coffin does yet Join the church of Rome, but re
mains in lay communion; and he is TO reside witt
DR.. Pusey at Christ church. II isexpected that DR.
Pusey will, in like manner, abstain from enterin,
the Romish priesthood, but will become a lay mem
Der of it.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Dec. 3.--The none,
market in London has undergone almost a rcvolu
lion since our last publication. Consols have suffer
cd a sill further decline, and all other English secu
rites have taken the same turn. The rapid declin
in prices during the last three weeks has been tn