Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-08-06
rnoM THE BALTIMORE AMERIcxr.
Bosrox. Aug. Sd. 5. p. N

FROM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN
BosroS, Aug. Sd, 5, p. NJ.
The steamer Hibernia, with news from Liy-
erpool TO the 10Th ultimo, was telegraphed al
an early hour this morning, and has since ar
rived at the wharf. She brings the Oregon
Treaty ratified by the British Government I'm
der the seal Of the new Foreign Secretary,
Lord PALMrRsros. This document was
signed by his Lordship and Mr.. McIaSx on
the 18th ult, at the Foreign Office. and after
wards conveyed BY express for despatch by
the Hibernia, by his Excellency Mr.. McLASE.
Minister to Great Britain.
In the House OF Lords, on the 18th OF July,
the Marquis OF Landsdown rose and said that
il was his duty to lay before their lordships and
the House the Treaty which had just been
concluded between Her Majesty and the Gov
eminent of the United States in reference to
the Oregon territory. He had the satisfaction
OF informing their lordships that Publications
had that day been exchanged
A similar notice was given in the HousE
OF COMMONS. by Lord PALMERsroN, who APP
peared at the bar and stated that he had pa
per TO present by command Of Her Majesty
The new Minister had got 10 work, and the
business OF the country is again in state Of
progression. All the members have been re-
turned in the Opposition except MIR. McCAu-
Lee, and Lord EvISGToN. In every quarter
a disposition exists TO give the new Ministry a
fair trial.
In consequence of the excitement now past
the country needs repose, and with the excep
ton Of the sugar duties there is no permanent
question likely to embarrass the Ministry or
test their capability. The affairs Of this ses-
sion Of Parliament will be wound up probably,
by the middle of August The great move.
ment to reimburse Mr. CoBpEN for the loss Of
health and money is progressing apace.-
There seems every chance that the 100000
fixed upon as the maximum of the amount 10
be given to him will be raised. Efforts will
be made TO raise splendid monument to Sir
ROBERT PEEL, by means Of penny subscrip
tons throughout the British Empire as an ex-
preston of the nation's gratitude.
PARLIAMENT.-The proceedings in the
House of Parliament possess considerable IN
terest. LORD BRoUGHroN led the assault in
the matter off the Judges salaries. EARL GREY
showed that If blame attached to any one il
was TO the noble Lord himself. Mr.. Dun
coMBE wished to hear from the noble Lord
himself distinct avowal Of his views on the
leading topics OF the day.
LORD JOHN RUSSELL declined this categori-
cal analysis, but while doing so said sufficient
to poipt the moral Of his future career as min
lister. To the principles Of Free Trade he
ayowed his answering attachment. Justice
he would literally carry out, but with respect
to the Established Church Of that country the
Premier thought it imprudent to NEEDLE in this
early stage of the business. The same eveu-
ing LORD JOHN RUSSELL declared that he
would make his views respecting the Sugar
duties known on Monday
The French papers, without distinction Of
party, are busily engaged in discussing ques-
lions arising out Of the war between the Uni
ted States and Mexico.
CoMMERcIAL.-The manufacturing districts
are busy, and confidence prevails. The sea-
son conduces all that we could desire. The
Cotton market is firm, with good steady bust
ness, and prices have an upward tendency
The later arrivals from the United States show
that the last crop will not exceed 100000
bales, and that the prospects OF the crop for
the present year, owing to the lateness Of the
Spring, are not particularly promising. The
Timber trade is in most tourlshing condition.
LIVERPOOL MARKET, July l9.--AMERIcAs
FLouR.-l970 bbl of American Flour have
this week been taken by the Grand Junction
Railway from Liverpool to Preston, and the
Company have commissions to take consider
able quantities more. Last week about 1000
bbls. Were sent by railway. Very superior
American Flour is now being re,aled in that
town, lbs. 10 lbs. for shilling. The cry
Of all the shop keepers is that nothing will sell
like barrelled Flour. Immense quantities Of
flour are piled along the streets every day
Thousands of barrels have been purchased by
the corn dealers in the course OF the week
Every baking day is now the celebration Of
the blessings of free trade. The Grain crops
in England look well.