The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-02-10
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New YoRK, Feb. 9, 1886.
The pilot boat William J. Romer sailed to-day,
about halEpast 2 to 3 p. m. She anchored off the
Battery opposite White Hall, I'LL the mail reached
the post Office from the south, about half-past q
soon after which, the messenger went on board, and
the saucy.looking "Romer," with the brave New
York pilots on board dashed of before favorable
wind and clear sky, earring off files Of the Wash
ington Union late as due. One curious part OF
the matter arises from the fact that Of the
sengers who went oft in the "Romsrn William
Brogan, a shp-news reporter for some OF the penny
papers, such the Sun, sc. This fact with Others
has led the belief that this enterprise the result
entirely Of private speculaton-probably to specu-
late in cotton in Liverpool.
There can be little doubt but the news Of the late
correspondence with the prospect that "the notice"
will pass, when il reaches Liverpool, will cause
rise in cotton, with decline in English securi-
ties; which, il taken advantage ofby those sending
her out may "lead on to fortune"
Every thing depends upon the fact, to which
vessel will beat out Bets are freely made on the
"Romern against the Patrick Henry, which sailed al
10 a. m. 10. day for Cork and a market. From this
fact, it may be possible for the Patrick Henry to
reach Cork first, and by sending her news to Lon
don and Liverpool by express TO place her news in
England before the ''Romer' can reach Liverpool.
The Patrick Henry, although good sailsr, and
| Canaan Delano "al sorts" Of good sailor and a
good captain, yet she is very deeply loaded with
Indian corn, &O--in bulk, an ugly cargo for easy
sailing.
The w. ]. Romer also has another competitor in
the splendid, fas,-sailing packet ship st. Nicolas.
| Captain Hoodless, cleared by Messrs. Boyd &
Hincken, for Havre. Many bet that she will reach
Hsvre before either of the others can touch at Cork
or Liverpool. The ST. Nicolas is one among our
finest craft, and Capt Hoodess one of our frst-rae
sailors and "no mistake )" but she also is heavily
loaded with cargo Of between 500 and 1900 bales
of cotton. She also sailed at ~, M this day 4; so
that great race will take place across the Atlantic.
The odds at present are liz favor of the saucy Ro-
mer and the brave and bold pilot boys. 1t is
| possible, il the weather should be very heavy,
with strong gales from the west, the Romer
may be beat via Cork but with stiff contrary
winds, the Romer is bound to go ahead and get
there first. So look out for Of the greatest races
ever run across the Atlantic. 1t is like bringing
Eclipse, Henry, and Fashion, all the turf at the
same time, with Romer leading off as Fashion, and
the St. Nicolas coming in as Eclipse, with the
Patrick Henry for Henry, &c.
The street is full of talk to-day in reference to the
correspondence, &c, &c.
| A severe panic has prevailed in Wall street to-
day, and stocks fell of, at the opening, from to
| per cent.
| .Nsp York market This day at p. m-Everything
was'very dull to-day on change, and transactions
extremely limited.
Only shout 800 bales sold, at former prices; mar
ket closing firm, however
| Sales Of -four were very small to-day, amounting
only to few hundred barrels at IS 62t for Gene
! see, and IS 56i for western. Howard street was
| Offered at IS IS. The market was very dull.
5000 bushels southern corn sold at 62I cents. 1t
was from New Orleans, and usually called southern
white ] heard of another sale at 81 cents. A
good article of northern yellow commands 20 cents,
Nothing of consequence doing in provisions. 81
barrels North river prime pork sold at $40 so. 100
barrels mess beef sold at 49,.
Sugar and moasses quiet. No revival in rice.