The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-12-07

we are informed that the maker OF them has found the
speculation so profitable, that he has resolved TO build
SIX large ovens 10 extend his trade SO far he has been
able To Keep the business his hands; but learn
that several English bakers have resolved try the ex
pertinent; and, when Is stated that barrel of flour
VIII make three barrels OF biscuits, and that the freight
OF barrel OF biscuits and barrel OF flour is the same
there seems to be every reason to think that they viii
successfully compete with the American maker; and
when II Is known the States that these biscuits are
profitable shipment, there win be more general supplies
and consequent reduction In price. n
ENGLISH COLONIZATION IN BoRHEo-In a recent sitting
OF the Dntch States General the colonial minister said
lhal the Dutch government had wished TO oppose
the formation OF English settlement on the island Of
lonan as i had never considered that spot within the
nts oi ITS territory The government OF the Neither
lands thought that any attempt of the English 10 form
settlement on the main land OF Borneo would be contrary
government viewed that treaty in different light The
English ministry had however, informed the Dutch adj
mnstraon thai had present intention to avail itself
OF the right which considered itself 10 possess of form
ing a settlement on the north coast OF Bomeo. .
ENTERING FOR THE ECUADOR sERyIcE-The agents for
General Flores the ex-presdent OF the Ecuador in this
country are actively engaged in entering for the pur
pose o. forming the projected expedition TO reconquerhat
republic IN favor OF Flores but the real object being
establish the son OF Munoz husband OF the queen dowa
GER Maria Christina, OF Spain emperor OF the Ecua-
DOR The Spanish government is rendering every assist
ance both in money and men, carry out this adventu
ous expedition, and there already upwards Of seven
thousand men in dePots in the north Of SPAIN waiting the
ne OIL departure In Ireland the agents had entered be-
tween three and four thousand destitute fellows to Join
the expedition. The decoy is now being pracsed
IN London, and several men daily entered They do
not as YET receive any regular pay but provided with
beer, and bread and cheese atons daily until they en-
bark two steamers, now arming having been purchased
for that purpose
LOOSE COTTON IN sInPs.-A notice of some Importance
TO the masters and officers OF cottonaden ships has lust
been issued by the American chamber of commerce at
Liverpool Many of them, the chamber says are in the
habit .o OF HpPsoPratng to their own use the pick
der the impression that they belong TO them as per-
qulsites Considerable losses have, in consequence
been sustained by the importers; and the notice
states that all such appropriations Illegal also that
the Chamber have resolved to protect the rights of the
parties aggreved, in all cases in which any of the mem
bers may be interested BY way OF Preeauon, masters
of vessels are recommended TO send the loose cotton
which cannot be distinguished as belonging 10 anv par
tcuar lot to the consgnee OF the ship who will appor-
ton among the several owners or consgnees OF the
cargo, according to their respective interests
Coal MINES IN THE PYRENEEs-Count Castellane
has caused different points in the Pyrenees to be exam
med, in the hope OF discovering veins of coal After con-
siderable expense his efforts have at length been crown
ed with success and vein OF coal has been discovered
by him in the commune of Orgnac in the district of Bag
neres which gives great hopes The depth of the layer
discovered is about ten feet English and in an hor-
izonta line IN every direction, without being able TO
ascertain TO what extent NJ. de Caselline has pur-
chased part Of the ground in which the mineral is en-
bodied, and has demanded the cessation of the nine
The matter has been laid before the administration of the
department of the Hautes-Pyrenees.
Mr. BMFE.-This gentleman arrived in London a few
opera THE Siege of Rochelle" having conducted two
nights After the second representation the manager
gave him splendid supper, to which all the celebrated
artistes and amateurs were invited During the supper
to the great astonshment of Balfe Strausss splen-
did band, conducted by the veteran himself struck UP
the overture to 1.-The Bohemian Girl and selections from
his most popular works. the street. during the repast
CONCENTRATION OF TRooPs.-It is reported that the
government intend to have the whole of the troops sta
toned in England concentrated at three points, from
which the aid of the railways that are RAPIDLY
covering with their network the whole surface of The
island, the metropolis the manufacturing distrcts-and
our southern coast which would be most exposed in the
event of war-could receive speedy and eectua protec
ton. The places that have heard named as likely TO
be selected for this purpose are Woowich, Birmingham,
and Newhaven
REVIVAL OF THE SOUTHERN WHALE r1sHERY.-Active
steps progress for the restoration of the whale
fisheries of Great Britain. company called the Brit
sh Whale and Seal Fishery Company about to I'M
dertake the matter Government, it said has ntma-
ted its approval BY the grant Of charter, limiting the
liability of shareholders The leading merchants of
London having afforded their sanction TO its prospects
by becoming its directors, and the objects being in the
highest degree patriotic and useful, its may be
considered certain
The French minister of public works has received a
general report on the ravages committed by the floods
from which il appears that il will require upwards of 65
100000 francs to repair the bridges embankmens roads
&c, which have been destroyed and to execute the
works necessary to prevent the recurrence of similar
disaster The estimate does not comprise the amount
Of injury suffered by private property,
MARRIAGE THE EARL OF ELGIN.-The marriage of
George Charles Constantine, Earl of Elgin and Kincar-
dine, the newlyapponed governor general of Canada
with the Lady Mary Louisa Lambon, eldest daughter of
the ate and sister of the present Earl of Durham and
niece of Earl Gray, soemnized Saturday week,
by special license, at ST. Peters church. Eaton Square
IN the presence OF select circle of friends of both fam
lies His eXcellency expected to embark for North
America to enter on the official duties of that COLONY
early in the ensuing month"; when the noble earl will Be
accompanied by his bride
DESTRUCTION FIRE OF THE GARRIcK THEATRE
LoNDoNOn the morning of the 18th inst shortly before
o'clock most alarming and destructive fire was dscov-
cred by the policeman the beat burning in the lower
Garrick Theatre The flames were not exnguished be-
fore o'clock, by which hour the entire building with its
contents, destroyed The manager is said TO be in
sured.
letter from the Rhine states that the French govern
men have taken diplomatic steps to cause the recall of
the duty OF 25 per cent imposed by the governments of
Bavaria, Wuremberg, and Baden, on the expectation of
corn from their dominons, and of refusal has
threatened reprisals.
The King OF Bavaria has Just issued decree suspend
ing Tor two years the payment of the arrears of taxes in
order that the may be able TO contribute funds
for the supply OF bread to the poor at cheap rate His
Majesty has also subscribed from his own purse 30 0O
forns towards relieving the poor and has ordered that
corn from the government stores shall be supplied at
low price ."...
FREE TRADE AND wAGEs.--In Carlisle the wages of the
handoom weavers since the passing of Sir Robert Peels
measures have been considerably increased upon certain
fabrics and we understand there the prospect of fur
ther rise very shortly The manufacturing population of
Carlisle are we feel HAPPY in adding, in full employ
ment
The total amount of the duty on hops, of the growth ~
1916, is stated officially to be f443,609 IT'S lad VII,
old duty al / IL GOD lb.. EDO 1he q Al ooJ