Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-21
From the Baltimore Sun.
lur sAoSruo TELroRAiu1
ARRIVAL OF STEAMER CAM
BRIA. FyfeeS Days Later from Europe
Fluctuations ia the Flour Market. Great De.
maad for Indian Meal. Advance in Cotton
Improvement in the Iron Trade, dc. &c.

Correspondence OF The baltimore SUM
BosToS, Sept. Is, 1916.
The Steamer Cambria arrived ut her wharf, in Boston,
this Frday) morning, alter a passage OF Is days aud a half.
She brings ll3 passengers, aud amongst them | observe
the nance OF the Hon. Washington Irving, our Minister to
Spain; d. Manor. bearer of dispatches; and The renowned
Cruikshank, whose skill and humor as a caricaturist are ia
miiar all over the world.
Ih,ve received your file of papers, and make such ex-
tracts for telegraphic use, as / think will be most ncecp,a-
BILE to your readers. as Of leading importance, in 4 mercan-
tile and general point OF view.
The grain harvest In England is over, the crop has been
gathered, and IL seems to be generally admitted that it will
be an average one. The late heavy storms have somewhat
impaired tho bright hopes Of the carly summer.
The Potato Crop il is alleged. and appears TO be believed
isa failure in all parts Of the country; and in the Pro'Pec-
tive loss OF this staple OF course public attention turns with
moro interest To the corn meal Of the United States.
The Bank OF England has lowered its rate OF discount to
3per cent, an indication Of course, that money is still
more plentiful in London, Notwithstanding the railway de-
mand.
Joseph Henry, the poor mono. maniac who fred a couple
Of pistols 1T Louis Philippe, the King OF France, was sem
fenced TO work IN the galleys for life; thus failing to realize
his declared purpose, in the commission OF the act, which
was that he might be executed. as he was weary of life.
The Conservative party have elected their President
and Vice President Of the French Chambers, by a large
majority.
The Bhtsh Iron trade has sensibly improved in eonso-
quenee OF the passage Of the new American tariff; u fact
that will be gratifying to the American Iron trade, as it
must tend greatly to relieve any excess Of apprehension
that may have been 'houghtle'sly and foOlishly engendered.
The American provision market is in a buoyant state.
Parliament had been prorogued on the 2Sth ut.
Her Bntanic MEiesy's ship Of tn. line America had ar.
rived with ak millions OF dollars in specie, collected on the
West coast OF Mex c., and in Peru and Chill.
From Cape Of Good Hope. on the 18th ct May, we learn
that 10, 900 CsfTrcs. who had swurmed around Fort Peddie,
were dispersed by artillery snd rockets. leaving large
number Of them on the field. dead. The firing having
frightened the cstle which were gathered beneath the walls
OF the fort for protection. they broke loose, and four or Ave
thousand were captured by the Csifos. On The 18th OF
June, u thousand Cahies were surprised by several parties
OF British, and defended themselves gallsnly, but several
hundred were galloped over and cut down in retreat.
II. n...u = G..tua "a g. taryh Ar cousin H. nmLa A..
Csdiz. the eldest son Oi the Duke Of Moutpensrr.
A treaty OF commerce between Prussia aud Denmark
has been published.
There rs no change to note in Tobacco.
Flour was in demand at Havre. Ssles had been made at
32f. q 35f. to arrive.
III MARKETS.
On the fret instant there was Il fair demand for good wes-
torn Canal II iur at &c. Cd. to 2Ss. per barrel. The Wheat
market has been nuciunting. IL advanced 4s. per quarter
on the 9th ait aud a further rise took place. Subsequent
w., the weather having changed for the better, and permit
cog the arricultursIs 90 secure their crops. purchasers be-
ing reluctant, business vas dull on the 3lst ult, wheat
having declined 2s. per quarter below the rate prevailing ON
that day week.
On the let inst. there was a fair demaad for wheatat
former prices.
Indian cora was held At 27s to sos per quarter. There
was much inquiry FOR this article, and a firm at Lincriek
intended to send 60 the United States for a dozen csrROes.
Cotton since the 2ssh has been very animated. Large
lots have been sold at quarter OF a cent. advance ON some
qualities. The advance Is fully one eighth OF a cent on all
descriptions. This was oecasi' ned by the accounts brought
by the HibeTnis that tho crop would be late.
From the N. Y. Journal Of Commerce Sept. Is.
The Cambria brings 1873 passengers; lO7 to Boston,
amongst whom arc the Hon. Washington Irving, our late
minister to Spain and d.. Maynard Esq, bearer Of despatch
o.; Rev. e. Kirk, Rev. DR.. Dewitt, and iho celebrated
"Cruikshanks," tho earcltunst.
This news from America announcing hath American
government had made overuros OF pence 10 the Republic
Of Mexico caused a great change In tho aspect Of Mexican
affairs, and produced quite a revolution ia tho market value
OF that stock.
I-RrLISD-HO.dliy continues among the IRISH people
towards Indian Corn, but increasing intelligence is gTadu-
ally removing tho prejudice. Tunips are IN a sound STATE,
and will compensate for the loss OF iio more popular os-
culcnt.
FRasce.-The Chamber Of Deputies opened on tho ITtb,
with the usual speech from tho throne, which was receiv-
cd by the steamer Of 18Th August. Tho proceedings Of
the Chsmbers hsve SINCE been confined TO the v%erfcadon
Of tho election OF each deputy. Whom this is completed,
they will return on answer to the Kings speech, to which
the Peers have slfeaJy sent up their reply.
Considerable discussion hos taken place IN tho French
journals relative 10 The recent alterations In tie American
Tariff. Tito Unconstitutional" thinks The Tariff still too
high. anil cnfotccs on the American G%osommcni tho ne.
eessity Of establishing Docks nnd "Enue-p0ts"
CoTroE MAEKEr.-Ffom Aug Goth TO Sept ID, tho Do.
mand for cotton since tho 2o'h, has been very animated
sales largo. Spoculatofs and espoftofB taken largo lots at
about 4 d advance in price since Fuday-full Sd on oil
qualitios, 90 that quotations ore accordingly. Accounts
brought out by lac "Hibernia," a. to the coming CROPS
being 20 very late, no doubt brought about the present al
tered state Of affairs.
Foretsa-Ffeo Wheat hsd rather restricted sale, but
prices continued 10 advance. AZ did Flour, which was in
good demand, particularly fresh brands. American in good
sweet state, the price paid being about 2dl per barrel du-
~ paid. The weather having changed Tor the better, per-
uniting sgriculiuraHsts to secure outstanding crops, tho
Grain trade has been Influenced thereby, and purchasers
have manifested q reluctance 10 continue operations Of the
enhanced rates.
Business was dull at Mstklsne on thu 2sih uit, but 40
holders seemed disreined 70 feslize. previous prices were
prety we'll sustsinod. On tho 3lsi ulL wheat declined 9s
per qusrer, below rates current on that day sonighL Lit
to business wss rsnsseted in whoaiin bond, although in
quiy therefor. and the market was languid-prsvious
prices woro maintained.
Esiraefs from lsnsys ty TsksrspI.
Bosros, Sept. 10.
Sales Of American sweet -four 27s. 81 to 28s. Indian
Corn NJ ga. Tor white, 37s. for yellow; tho former AZ an I'd.
vance Of IL. per Dbl the latter Of 3s. per a.. The weah.
Or good, crops nearly ell secured aud a fair average, the
potato rot not increasing.