The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-16


arrived at Cronstadt from Kie the LIST August,
with IA bales Of cotton had to perform quarantine,
owing TO her not possessing either Of those docu-
ments.
The MISSING PAcKErSMP ENcLAND.-Great in
terest has been excited in England since the depar-
ture of the Cambria, in consequence OF bottle hav-
ing been picked up, on the 18th of September, at
sea, four miles southeast of Douglas Head, by the
fshing-smack Kite, Captain Morrison, containing a
piece Of paper, on which written, in pencil, an
intimaon that the vessel then in latitude 45o TO-
longitude $50 II that she had lost her quarter boats;
that there was ten feet water in her hold, and no
vessel in sight. As the greatest possible interest
much attach to everything relating to this Inflated
ship, we give verbatim copy Of this document:
Packet-shp England,
From Liverpool December 1lth, 1874.
sLong. SO I. Lat. AS 10.
REvERsE.
Lost quarter-boats. 10 feet water in the hold.
No vessel in sight.
Through the polite and considerate attention of
Mr.. Fargher, proprietor of the Monas Herald, Isle
of Man, we are enabled to exhibit this interesting
paper and bottle to the American public, which may
be seen at the Office the European Times, Wall
street, New York, by application to our MIR.
Charles X Wilmer
WILMER & SMITH.
Liverpool, 26th Sept, l645.
just before our paper went to press, Captain
Chopper, of the packet-shp "New York;" called at
our Office to see the above Captain Cooper OBJ
serving cork in the bottle, drew it with a string
and found it had been previously extracted with
corkscrew and stated his opinion, that that cir
cumstance was strong evidence of its authenticity
Captain Chopper says he has no doubt of the bottle
and contents having been thrown from the packet
ship "England."
The Paris Moniteur announces that the govern
ment will publish precise accounts of the char
acter and progress Of disease in potatoes, with the
best means Of preventing its development, and Of
using this years crop without danger to the health
Of men and animals.
INDIA AND CHINA.
Our usual express in anticipation of the overland
mail, reached us on the 23d instant. The dates
from Calcutta to August 8; from Bombay, August
Z; and from China, June IL.
There is little of public interest in the letters and
journals brought to Europe by this arrival. The
Punjaub continued comparatively tranquil-if the
idea of tranquility can, with propriety, be ASSOC
ciated with country which, when quiet, is vol
cano asleep, and when in tumult is volcano in ac-
tive operation The celebration of the great annual
festival of the Dusserah (Which falls this year on
the 10th Of October) was looked forward to with
considerable apprehensons, as likely to be attended
with some attempt to oyertun the existing govern
ment, which is by no means popular with the army,
and has to encounter constant intrigues from one
the other Of the factions, whose efforts to foment
discontents among the soldiery are constant, and
sufficiently successful to create alarms.
An attempt by the government to disband some
of the troops whose insubordinate conduct had ex-
cited strong suspicious of their fidelity, had pro-
voked some rather alarming demonstrations A
subsidiary force had been offered to the Queen
Mother, by the government of India, which 1t was
supposed would be accepted by her and her brother,
the Wuzeer A second attempt had been made on
the life of Rajah Gholab Singh, by firing at him
while returning on his elephant from visiting the
Rance and Prime Minister. Jewahir Singh was
still engaged in prosecuting offensive operations.
The fort of Attock had fallen into his hands. The
question of war or peace continued to engross the
public attention Sir Henry HardInge seems deter
mined to avoid the imputation Of precipitancy. In
this his policy is not only striking contrast to the
headlong rashness Of his predecessor, but he thus
battles every attempt TO arrive at even probable
conclusion as to the course he will ultimately pur
sue. The governor generals visit to the upper
provinces, and the approaching change in the po-
sitions occupied by the regiments on the northwest
frontier waited for likely to afford clew
to the ultimate decision of this eventfu question.
A bridge Of boats had been ordered up to Feroz.
epore. This circumstance had induced an infer
ence that demonstration is to be made against
Jewahr Singh and the Khalsa troops. In other
States, changes are spoken of which may lead to
guard against precipitate conclusions. There seems
to be so little known, that conjecture has ample room
for employment; and in such society as that of
India, conclusions are frequently drawn from ru-
mors which have no origin in truth; and these are
abandoned to make room for others, equally void Of
evidence
Railway conveyance both for passengers and
goods, is about to be introduced into India, under
auspices which are most promising of advantage,
both to the public and the propretors. The pros
pectus of the East India Railway Company has
Just been published at Calcutta II is impossible to
appreciate the rapid improvement which the COM
pletion of the measure will work in the condition,
moral and TEMPORAL of the people of India. Most
sincerely must all lovers Of the human race pray
for the speedy accomplishment of this important
project.
The news from China comes down to the 18th of
June. An assessment, ordered by the governor,
upon the lands and houses Of Hong Kong for the
maintenance Of efficient police at that settlement
had given rise to some disapprobation. The neces-
sity for police establishment had become increas-
ingly manifest; and adequate protection to person
and property cannot be afforded without properly
constituted police force which must be paid by the
inhabitants. The dissatisfaction will be temporary
and partial; the benefits will endure, and will event.
ually be universally approved.
PRosPEcTs OF THE cRops.--rhe reports received
from the northern parts of the kingdom speak in
very Responding tone of the probable effects Of the
extremely wet and boisterous weather experienced
during the week on that portion OF the crops still
outstanding. That injury to an extent difficult to be
remedied at this advanced period OF the year has
been done, is greatly to be feared; and, unless we
have an immediate return Of dry weather, the con-
sequence may be serious. Even If the northern
harvest had been got in well, the yield of wheat
could scarcely have been expected to prove an aver
age and, under existing circumstances the dehcien-
cy in quality, if not in quantity, is likely to be much
greater than was previously calculated on.
Notwithstanding the fine weather experienced
three consecutive weeks there is still great quant
ty Of grain abroad south of the river Humber whilst
further north much is yet uncut. OF the total pro-
duce Of the United Kingdom, probably two-thirds
may have been saved but it is needless to remark
that the manner in which the other third may be
secured must greatly influence the whole. Our
previous estimates Of the probable result Of the har
vest have therefore, we fear been too favorable; and
we now apprehend that, besides the already admit
ted deficiency in wheat and potatoes, the crops Of
barley and oats, as well ms those Of beans and peas
may prove inferior to what we were induced to
hope.
As threshing is proceeded with, the complaints Of
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