The daily union., 1846-09-03
BY United states Telegraph.

FRoM BALTIMORE, III. o'clock, p m.
To the Editor ofhs Union! . ....
The steamer Britannia arrived at Boston at
o'clock, p. m. Things remain very much they
were on the departure of the last steamer The
Hon. Mr. McLane has returned in her. ..
The cotton market has been in quiescent state.
The sales on the 18th instant, at Liverpool, were
estimated at 5000 bales. Spectators have taken
100 American, and have exported 500 bales. 1000
bales, consisting of 800 Bahia, were sold at 3D. TO
Sd; 100 Peruvian at 6! to 81. However, news re-
ceived fromthe United States will give new impe-
tus to trade The money market is easy, and for
business cash can be had very readily. The pro-
duce markets are toerably active, both as regards
the home and the export trade. ... ..
" HOUSE or LORDS. ..
Parliament is expected to rise about the 2sth of
August. On the l7th, the House of Lords passed
the sugar bill.
HOUSE or COMMONS.
The destitution Of Ireland occupied the House of
Commons on Monday. A sum of money has been
appropriated to employ the poor Of Ireland.
FRANCE.
The French elections have terminated, and great
has been the success Of the Guizot ministry. The
majonty In the new chamber ia expected to be 100,
and it may possibly exceed that number The king
had opened the chambers with short speech.
There had been storms and foods in England,
and great falls Of ran which have injured the crops
severely.
rTTEcrs oF THE AMERICAN TARIFF IN ENGLAND.
Several markets have experienced the effects Of
the liberal tariff which goes into operation in the
United States on the lst of December. Iron has al
ready advanced in price, and the woolen manufae-
lures Of Yorkshire are firm and improving
The Golden testimonial has reached $1,000
pounds.
SANAroRr REeULAuoSs.-A public meeting has
been held in the British metropolis lately, for the
purpose Of taking measures to prevent the spread
Of disease. Although some contended that a few
Of Asiatic cholera had appeared, the general
feeling Of the meeting was opposed to the conclu-
sion.
Indian corn has risen to 81 shiIlings per quarter
The accounts Of the potato crop continue to be dis
astrous.
The new Papal tariff makes great reductions on
woollen manufacturers, cotton goods, sugar, and
coffee.
THE OCEAN RACE.
The steamer Cambria arrived out in 10 days and
l6 hours. The steamer Great Britain, which sailed
the day, arrived out in l3 days and 8 hours.
arrived out.
The steamer Great Britain had detention at sea
of eighteen hours IN repairing her driving chain.
The popularity Of the new Pope is unbounded.
American hams selling at 35s. TO 43s.
There is good demand for beef and pork, and late
prices are fully supported. Lard in kegs selling at
35s to 4Os., and in barrels at 35s to 35s. Cheese
of good quality is very scarce at Liverpool; parcels
Of indifferent quality have been sold at 35s to ass
per cwt.
STATE OF TRADE.
At Manchester there is no change to report in the
cloth market since this day week. The favorable
commercial news from the United States has left the
market what may be called firm in printed cloths Of
good quality. There is an advance, but a slight
one. The demand continues good. At Breadford
the wool market is well supplied with all kinds of
combings and the business doing is barely an ave-
rage, as the prices too high to induce the spin
ners to buy, except to supply immediate wants.
Our cotton market had been active, and upon
some kinds of goods an advance has been given
The wool market continues inactive, and prices
nearly stationary.
Passengers in steamship Britannia, from Liver
pool to Boston: Mr.. Murphy Mcpherson; A. Jack
SON. H. Wiger; c. F. Borne; Lewis Carnes; P. G.
Rondhall; Mr.. Fox; A. Belois; Hon. Mr.. McLane
Mrs. McLane; Miss McLane Mr.. McMuuay and
lady; Miss R. Campbe J. F. Browne and lady;
Miss Browne; Mr.. Glar Wasnith; MIR. Mcdowell;
Mr.. G. Fl. HOLMAN and lady; Master Davis w
Polk, Woolplain; DR.. G. Davies.