The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-06

hict is described as having been most desperate~anu
prolonged. About 10000 Russian troops were in
action, opposed to about half that number Of en-
trenched Circassians The Russian general lost
about 5000 men, with four aides-de-camp and forty
officers in the various assaults Schamil at length
evacuated the stronghold Of Dargo. II is added,
that he succeeded in cutting his way through the
Russian army, and in carrying of his guns and am
muntion. After this, he took up fresh position
on the outskirts of the Russian army, and the Rus
sian general saw fl to withdraw his troops from
the mountains and retire upon Tifis. II is said
that he intends, after making new disposition of
his forces to advance again into the mountains, and
recommence operations But il was also Eumored
that the campaign for the season had come TO a
| close.
| One paper mentions rumor that the British gov
eminent has determined to increase the naval and
military force in Canada and the other British North
American colonies.
O'Connell is still at Derrynane, sending letters TO
the Repeal Association. He is soon TO leave his res
idence to attend ''monster meetings" about to be
held in Kerry, Mayo. and Tpperary. His efforts
| to procure reconciliation and union between the
repealers and orangemen have been signaly un-
successful. His son, John O'Connell, is still ac-
tive and prominent among the repealers.
| The crops, il is conceded, will be very good, not
wirhstandng the beautiful weather which prevailed
when the last steamer arrived, had been succeeded
by abundant rains. The grain, however, is general
ly of an inferior quality, and prices have raised con-
sderaby in consequence Of this and the failure of
the potato crop. The crops in Northern Europe
and on the Vistula and Elbe, have been almost de-
stroyed by immense floods.
I Railway speculation continues undated. The
aggregate amount which has been of late invested in
enterprise Of this sort within the kingdom is stated
at ESQ.,, S64,9 1916.
| In the produce market healthy feeling is mani
fest. West India sugars have risen a shilling per
cwt., though foreign sugars have declined. The
American provison.market has been dull. The cot
| ION market ia healthv and yiporo,ta
The steamer Unicorn, from Halifax, has gone TO
Liverpool for new boilers. Her sudden and unex-
pected appearance created great deal of excitement
and temporary speculation.
II is said to be the intention Of the government not
to renew the property tax at the end Of the three
years for which it was imposed.
I. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company has con-
tracted with government for the conveyance of
mails between Valparaiso and Panama. From
Panama they will cross the isthmus to Chagres,
and thence reach England by the West India mail
steamer.
II is stated that orders have been sent out from
Great Britain, within the last two months, to the
amount Of three millions sterling for the mporta-
ton of foreign grain, under the expectation that it
will be required before the harvest of 1886
| Tom Thumb has gone to Spain; he was present
at the Pampeuna bull-fght
The greatest activity is said to prevail in all de-
partments Of the British admiralty
FRANCE.
The Paris papers have been quite fully occupied
with comments on the condition and prospects of
| this country. They seem 10 agree that the rapid
advancement of our commerce and general industry
is very extraordinary, and that it will in the end
work the overthrow Of the overshadowing power of
| Great Britain
! Marshal Bugeaud has arrived in France, and
was on a visit to Marshal Soult, whose Office it is
rumored he is ambitious of obtaining
The Times Of the 18th complains very urgently
Of the neglect Of the British minister Mr.. Ousely,
to take an active part in the affairs of the river
Plate. II insists that the interruption of British
trade with the Argentine republic is itself complete
be and says that the e-opening of the port of
Monevideo, and the temporary occupation Of the
island Of Martin Garcia, might be attended with inn
are taking steps TO do this; but the Times hints
that still more extreme measures will be demanded
by the cxigency of the occasion.
! The Times also publishes an extended narrative
| by Gen. OBrien, an Engishman, who went to
Buenos Ayrcs, to negotiate a treaty between that
government and Santa Cruz He was seized, i'm
prisoned, and cruelty matreated by Rosas, until at
last, when his health and strength were nearly gone,
he was released by tho peremptory order Of Lord
Palmerston, then the British Secretary Of State for
j Any explosion occurred in the royal arsenal,
i Woolwlch, on the,morning of the l7th, by which
seven persons were Instantly killed. No one inside
the building in which it occurred escaped, that
/ the cause of the explosion is not known. The men
killed were employed in breaking up fusees.
4 The IRON rRADE.-In our notice Of the coal and
iron trade last week, and the strike of the
workmen, we expressed an opinion, founded on in
formation on which could rely, that another rise
in the price of iron might safely be calculated on.
The advance which we anticipated has taken place
during the present week, several of the largest
houses in South Stfordshire having issued crcu
lars on the llth ns quoting the prices of bars at
20s, and pigs 10s., in advance Of the former prices
Under these rates further orders will be executed
by the leading firms The effect of this rise will be
i injurious to the manufacturers of heavy goods,
whose trade suffered severely during the rapid ad-
vance about nine months ago, and was but Just re-
covering the shock it then received There is every
probability, however, that the present rates will be
maintained, as the demand for rails for the new
companies is very great, and likely 10 continue so
i for some time.
i The Golfers have given notice Of another advance
Of Sd day; but whether they will succeed in their
present movements, the policy of which is very
! questionable, after the late concessions the part
i Of the masters, remains to be seen.-Birming ham
Journal
\ STATE OF TRADE THE MANUFACTURING Dis
4 TRICTs-Sincc last report under this head mat
tiers in the various manufacturing districts have pro-
j ceeded satisfactorily. The favorable prospects of
the harvest have given an impetus to the various
buyers who frequent the cloth halls of Leeds, Hud-
dersfeld, &c. Prices rather the rise. Stocks
at both Leeds and Huddersfeld are low. The mar
ket at Bradford is in fourishng condition. For
all worsted fabrics there is a good demand, Meri-
| noes find ready sale at firmly supported prices;
there is also good demand for yarns. In the Roch-
dale flannel market there is much animation; brisk
demand is experienced for pieces; and prices, al.
though not changed, have been very steadily main
tanned.
/ At Bolton, every branch of industry is brisk
Counterpanes meet ready sale, whilst yarns are
much inquired after Both the bleacbers and print
ers in the locality of Bolton very busy. In
Manchester, the market, influenced by the fine
weather, has been well attended, and good amount
Of business transacted Prices seem disposed to ad-
vance, especially on 20's water-twst yarn. Taking
all these circumstances into consideration we should
features Of England in healthy condition, and
from present appearances, seem likely to continue
| so for some time to come.
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