Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-07-25


favorably. ~ -
:. Sir Robert Peel views it without jealousy and
with friendly eye. as
The general impression is that the new Pre-.
Tnier will hastily wind up the business Of tho
session, and will dissolve Parliament in the course
of the autumn. -..e..s, 4est
The Cotton market Is in a healthy but not a
very active state. Prices have improved a shade
The contemplated change in the Sugar duties has
had an injurious effect.
Stocks became depressed, and the dealers show
a reluctance to 60 beyond their most pressing
wants
The Coffee trade has been in lethargic con.
'dition
The Money Market, considering the Minis.eri.
al change, is firm.
The settlement of the Oregon Question has
produced general Joy in England II arrived on
the eve Of the dissolution of the Ministry.
1t is rumored in England that the navigation
of the Columbia river is reserved in perpetuity,
and not for the duration alone of the Hudson Bay
Company's charter. Peel so understands il. Two
columns and half of Pee's speech are devoted
to the settlement of the Oregon question: the re-
lations of Mexico, and his resignation. He
says:
Il do rejoice that before surrendering power
at the feet Of a ministry of this House, had the
opportunity of giving them the official assurance
that every cause Of quarrel with that Great
Country lAmerical on this side of the Atlantic
is terminated. loud cheers.) Sir, feel that
have now executed the task which my public
duty imposed upon me. trnst have said no.
thing which can by possibility lead to the recur.
renee Of those controversies which have been
deprecated by all lovers Of peace
Attention is now fixed upon the American.
Tariff, and hopes are entertained by commercial
men of all parties in England, that the present
session in the American Congress will not ter.
inmate without reduction of the rates upon i'm.
ported Goods.
The London Times and Chronicle speak favor
ably of the settlement of the Oregon Question.
The election of Pope was made with greater
dispatch than was anticipated, having been got
over in as hours. None OF the foreign Cardinals
had time to be present. The choice of the con-
clavc fell on Cardinal Mastuy Ferreti, who was
accordingly proclaimed the successor Of ST. Peter,
under the name Of Pope Plus TX His age is if-
ty-eight. As regards years. he is one Of the
youngest Of ST. Peters successors, and il all that
is said Of him be correct, he cannot fail to make
shrewd temporal ruler in addition to the func-
tions of his spiritual office-Thc previous habits
and character of this Pontiff do credit to the
Judgment and impartiality Of the Conclave
which elected him.
There has been continuation Of murders and
outrages in Ireland.
From the Cape Of Good Hope there are melan-
choly tidings Of another outbreak among the CAT
fres which has been ACCOMPANIED by several con-
nicts with the coionists.
From India there is no news of striking interest,
4. nor from China.
The grain trade at Mark Lane, London, has not
changed since the sailing ofthe Britannia.
DR.. Lardner is preparing philosophical work
to be called "Five Years in America"
The elevation OF Sir Francis Edgarson to the
Peerage, has caused vacancy in the Lancashire
District, and G. NJ. Brown, Esq. the great Amer
lean Merchant, has been requested to come for
ward. He has consented. The opposition has
disappeared and he will be returned without a
contest.
The Great britain arrived ont OH the 22d.