Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-07-25

Britain, are OF most cheering character The de-
tails from the continent present the same aspect
From the papers we make such extracts as ap-
pear most interesting 8
The statement Of the revenue up to July S. is Of suf
GENTLY favorable character the hopes Of such as
considered the reductions safe well as bold ex
periment.-7he Times.
The blockade Of Tampico Vera Cruz and other Atlantic
appears have been conducted with
TO neutral interests by the American Commodore Cossfn
Il remains, however, be whether he will venture TO
attack ST. Juan dUlua which is, at all times, an operation
Of great difficulty and danger from the sudden northern gales
which squadron destruction on reefs that pro-
tect the oricaons to the seward ST. Juan dUua more
over, now mounts po hundred guns the CasIe, and fy
in the two forts and walls Of the city, commanding the an
chorage All these guns and of heavy CALDER with
number of Snch and l0-nch Paixhan guns There are
said to be 1000 men in the fortress and sbout the same
nnaber IN the town. Under these circumstances we doubt
whether the American Commodore will risk an attack ON the
strongest place on the Mexican coast.--Tymes. E
Ffom SANTA ANNA to PAREDEs not one of the Mexican
rulers has neen disposed either make best Of the as
to provide for the future. They were forever ro.s,
against former injuries and calamiies whilst some greater
| misfortune was stealing upon thern.-Ifmes.
The intelligence received from Mexico is nearly Of the com
plexion that expected From the moment hosies
with the United States acquainted with the
be possible for the Government make remances on account
of the interest of the foreign debt and the notification Of that
expectation has created surprise disappointment This
point OF importance in the city, and adds 10
the strength of he previous feeling against unjust agcres
sions committed by the United States Standard
The Marquis Of Lansdowne submitted their lordshps the
propey of continuing to sit for the purpose Of proceeding
with private business the understanding that
0ebe business should be proceeded with until after the re-
turn Of the ws which had been issued by the other House
After few remarks from Lords Stanley and Broupha the
suggestion was agreed to-Standard ant
The continued accumulation of bullion which, II viii be
has again reached G6 600 sterng neay eighty
millions of dollars will notice the face Of the re
turn The increase has gone steadily for too long
period to admit of It's bang attributable any temporary
cause such transfer Of stocks therefore leaves no
doubt of the aggregate commercial balance being in our ia
vor.-- Morning Herald ti ftsIle zsglH.4tn-aEE
An extract from the New York Herald of the 10th of June
gives us to understand that the treaty way
signed and further declares that the free navigation the Co
umbia only conceded pending the existence of the Hudson
Bay Company's charter. -. As the matter now stands
England is in the degrading position of having induced
by din Of menaces and bluse accept which have
been thrice rejected But the proceedings are inst
what might be expected from the miserable cowardce of the
late Government. Soon, no doubt shall we hear of
Mr. PoLKs irresistible appeals reason and his pure
dlslnerested motives The journal informs that the
English Minister has given pledge that assistance what
ever shall be rendered TO Mexico that England
hold unmoyed the autopsy Of that unhappy country Thus
the mprovdent bargain have made bought at the
price OF ma tonal disgrace. Morning Herald.
The nomination Lord JoHs to be returned to Parla
ment representative OF the city nthe world takes
place Wednesday. He will be opposed the Chronicle
says, by Sir RoBERr.-Euening Sun.
The SEASON CHors.--We have little further to
add to the gratifying report which appeared this subject in
our last publication From all quarters these Kingdoms
the accounts Of pleasing aud satisfactory character
Wheat promises to be early and abundant Oats rye and
barley look we'll and equally encouraging former hav-
nearly recovered from the effects the late drought by the
copous which have fallen during the last week or two
As mentioned IN last paper there not any further
intelligence respecting the failure Of the potato crop Partial
failures, is true, have taken place. believe we are
warranted IN asserting that there expect 1u
ring the next season, plentiful supply Of this valuable
| and necessary esculent-1Tmes.
DEcLisE WHKAr FLoun.--We noticed in our last
the immense quantities of flour and wheat which had been re-
leased from bond when the into operation Fonr
in consequence, has declined the of 6s barrel and
wheat nearly los quare'. Exery anticipated serious
reduction but the fall has fully equaled worst apprehen
sons Of importers Every day brings vessels from Canada
and the United States laden with -four which has been ship
ped in anticipation of better prices the fall Of which, on the
eve Of prolific harvest will quite injurious the
British farmer as TO the American exporter-Lprp Times
ToBAcco-A letter from Naples states that the Govern
has reduced the duties manufactured tobacco from 80
to liz ducats the qunta and the duties tobacco from
10 to ducas The ordinance this effect signed on
the nth uimo.
MINERAL REsouRcEs-The development of the mineral
resources oil Misunderstanding must 10 the ameoration
OF the wretched state Of large portion Of her popuaon-s
subject Of stirring interest and Importance and one which
approach with the highest satisfaction when il be-
pleasing duty record improvements and increase
the metallic produce Of the country In giving return OF
the sales of copper from Ireland sold Swansea during
the quarter just ended, grated find that they are
nearly double the Of the previous quarter producing
also corresponding increase in the money received From
mines onlybeing all that brought 10 public ticket
ing-here sold 8, l29 tons, producing Esq., 500 5s
while, in the previous quarter only g. l9l TONS
El9 4Ol 9s This increase highly satisfactory and shows
that mining Ireland has received impetus which
will open up state Of things, and give en-
piyment TO her hardy and willing Of toll enabling them
10 obtain Tor their families least the Of life and
raising them to position Of social and moral comfort.
THE RKvEsuE GRKar BRIrAIx.-The revenue ac-
counts for the ending the 5h of July pub
lished. The following the leading facts f
There serious decrease upon the total for the
year, viz less than e., 0ll773 The years decrease
in the customs amounts to e. 49, 5s3 in the excise to
E49, sS7 and IN the property to R7s,042 Reduced
taxes be pleaded accounting for the decline the Gus
toms and excise, though hardly the Of the falling
off but what to be said Of steady decline in the property
and income tax The compensatng increase under partc
lar heads of taxation, which reduces the gross decrease Of
taxes from 1885, l34 the of RlOll 733 above
stated chiefly supplied by the miscellaneous revenue under
the head of which find nearly thee-quarter Of million
increase and to this find 440, 900 China money! cont
buted within the last quarter. The total revenue of the year
is ESQ, 056, 0s3.
Mn. McCuILocH.One of the last Ministerial acts Of Sir
Robert Peel the recommendation OF Mr. McCulloch
her Majesty for pension Of R2O0 for he has
rendered by his ecorouv We