The daily union., 1846-04-29
,ylss "a better and more generous description Of

food"
Under such auspices, the consumption Of Indian
corn throughout Great Britain cannot iai 10 De car
| Rod TO much greater extent Inc excellent use
70 which IL is turned as an article o. dietary IN the
United States is now toleraoiy iamiiiarto European
at all events to British, ears.
As regards Ireland this result is mainly atributa-
ble 10 Father Muthew, for whom appears to be re-
served the honor not only OF curing the national dis
temper-a fondness for whiskey--but what is
scarcely Of less consequence, familiarizng his coun
trymen with the use of a healthy and economical
article of food. ........ ..
The man who banishes the potato from ireland
will confer on her incalcuabe service. To the
almost universal reliance that miserable yegeta-
bic as means Of sustenance, may be traced much
Of the misery under which the peasantry labor In
dian corn, il generally used, would put an end to
much OF the crime which is prevalent
IL would supersede coercion bills; il would extin-
guish much Of the heart-burnings about land; and
by directing the energies Of the people TO nober ends
than living solely 10 potatoes, the frame work
Of society would be improved by better habits and
enlarged comforts.
Commune ercial.
The cotton market has improved since the sailing
Of the caledonia" On Wednesday there was
good deal of business doing, the sales exceeding
10000 bales. On Thursday the sales amounted To
upwards of 5000 bags, but yesterday, being Good
Friday, there was, Of course no business done.
Upon the whole, the tone Of the market 10 hrmer,
and prices have improved nearly elghth-a graft
Tying fact in the present state of the commercial
world. The steadness Of the demand is encourag-
ing as regards the future.
We direct the attention Of readers to the letter
| Of Isaac Buchanan, esq, on the British colonies.
Our paper Of the 4h instant also contained long
communication from the pen Of this gentleman.
The high position which Mr.. Buchanan has for
| some years held in Canada gives his correspond
| ence additional interest and importance.
Liverpool Cotton Market
| REPoRr FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRn 9.-We
last week reported settled market with reg
ular steady trade demand Of our own spinners join
ed to Increasing business fot export. The state
OF things existing at that time has undergone no
change or dmInution up TO the present moment.
Yesterday, indeed, the transactions were large
| 900 bags or upwards having changed hands. On
Friday last we raised our scale Of quotations OF
American descriptions to the extent of nearly ID.
per lb it will therefore be unnecessary for us
| To disturb the quoted currency OF last week.
The market is full d. higher in American within the
fortnight. In the course Of few days shall have
the steamer Of the st instant which will bonterest-
ing account OF the comparison which will be in
suued up TO that time between the receipts at the
ports Of the United States, during the present and
former years, $500 American and 700 Surat have
been taken speculation; and $50 American, 100
Pernam, and 100 Surat, for export. The sales to-
day are fully 5000, including 1000 American on
speculation. The sales for the week are 80, $50
bales.
European Corn Trade.
LoNDoN-The time intervening between the sail
ing of the Caledonia" and the "Great Western"
| being so short, we have not much to report under
the above heading. On Monday last, April 9th, the
attendance Of both town and country millers being
on the increase, the first qualities of home. grown
| wheat sold steadily, at prices fully equal to, but
| nothing beyond the rates of that day se'nnight
Other sorts had dull sale For foreign wheat the
! demand was inactive, and previous prices were with
difficulty supported, although holders acted with
considerable hrmness. Flour limited in sup
ply, but the demand inactive, at previous quota
| tons
Little free wheat was offered at the market on the
9Th inst millers that day were cautious in con.
ducting their operations in the earlier part Of the
week, but factors were less inclined TO press sales
so that fine qualities could scarcely have been bough,
| at the currency of Monday. Foreign free wheat
| was asked after. Bonded wheat was taken to a
moderate extent, with a view Of entering Immediate
ly for consumption, by means Of certificates, and
these documents were in great request at enhanced
| rates. Flour hung heavily on hand though freely
offered a, former rates.
LIvERrooL.--Sin the date Of our last publica-
ton the corn trade here has been in rather i'm
proved position. On the 7th instant, having good
| attendance OF town and country millers, prime
| wheats were in much better request than of late
the best new commanded Id. to Cd, and fine old Cd
10 3D. per 7Sbs. above the rates of Tuesday last but
in the sale price of other qualities there was little
| or no improvement. Flour, upon a moderate de-
mand, remained steady in value. Superior qualities
Of white Indian corn, duty paid although in limited
request to day, realized advance of Is. per quar-
ter; whilst inferior kinds merely retained former
prices, and in any under bond sales report
ed. In bonded wheat nothing important has trans
pired and States -four under lock offered nearly
without effect decline Of ls per barrel Although
there was not such animated demand at the mar
ke held the 7th instant all descriptions of wheat
however, were held with unabaed frmness.
London Money Market.
The feeling in the money market was i'm proved
on Tuesday by the relief brought to many minds by
the plan proposed in the House of Commons, by
Sir Robert Peel to stay the proceedings Of such of
| the railway companies as upon consideration,
should the extent of three-fhs of their bona fde
holders resolve to relinqush their project break up
the concern, and divide the unspent depostes,
Although there is but little change in prices the
market is decidedly frmer than it has been of late.
The government broker continues his purchases of
three per cent. reduced and 81 per cents; for the
former he paid to-day 95l, and for the latter 81.
Continental.-Fr
Themost important intelligence from the continent
is the commencement, both in the Chamber Of Depu-
uoo oio III e"o VI Hoe-udue ulSCuSSOn'
The example of England is producing its effect in
France. The Journal des Dcbats-the organ of
the government-is taking, as will be seen by our
extracts below, decided ground on this question.
From the European Times
The Paris journals Of Wednesday, which we
have received by our usual express, contain no
news Of importance.
The sitting Of the Chamber of Deputies on Tues
day was principally occupied with a squabble be-
tween M. Ledru Rolln, the president of the Cham
Der, and some members, concerning the right of
every deputy to address intcrrogaores to the min
listers. This was brought on through question
which M. Ledru Rollin desired to ask of the minis
ter Of the interior, relating to the riots at St. Etenne
and the strike which followed. After some CONVEX
sation it was acknowledged by all parties as well
| as by M. Ledru Rollin himself that the questions
would be inconvenent at the present time, and they
were postponed sine die.
The Chamber afterwards rejected the grant of
money demanded by the minister Of public works
for the erection of new bridge at Abby, which,
during the debate Waa STYLED an tIelectnran hride