The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-08-12
.arsf NEv YoKK, August 10, 1876.
To the Editor Of The Union; ....

sion of your regular files by the Great w stern,
leaving httle for me TO add in the present letter
In political point Of view, the news is not Import
ant Lord John Russell had brought forth his
measure in reference to the sugar duties; but the
debate had been postponed until the Monday fol-
lowing on account Of his brother's,decease. Owing
10 the failure Of some houses on the continent en-.
gagged IN the English trade, business in Manchester
was depressed
The -four and grain markets were dull Ere
quent showers made the result of the growing
wheat crop less certain as TO results. The potato
disease had reappeared in many parts Of England
and Ireland. The iron trade had become depressed
The money market was in State of depression.
Wool Of ordinary quality had declined IN London.
The import scale for six weeks average raised TO
Is. per quarter on wheat, and to s. 7ld. on -four
Grain was some frmer on the Gath ulumo.
The merchants Of Liverpool had sent congratu-
latory address To Mr.. McLane on the settlement of
the Oregon question.
The elections In France were looked TO by the OPP
position with hopes of success. The dispute be-
tween Turkey and Persia had been settled. Me-
hemet Ali had gone to Constantinople. The Mi
guelltes were making Roadway in Portugal
News by the overland mail stated that Chusan
had been delivered TO the Chinese. Sickness pre-
vailed at Firozepore. The rajah Of Ludwir was a
prisoner A project for new constitution had been
adopted in Switzerland. Schemg Boy was fighting
the Russians with great vigor. Smith o'Brien had
declared against the liberator.
Cotton remained steady, with upward tenden'
ey, on the oath ut The sales Of the week amounted
TO 81, 700 bales.
The Great Western brought 100 passengers
Mr.. Brown was elected to Parliament from South
Lancashire, without opposition.
The city was refreshed with fine showers on SAT-
urday and yesterday afternoon.
The Chippewa or olbeway Indian clergyman
has arrived in this city, and delivers lecture to-
al, in f. af . II l.knr .skaoI h,.
people in the west.
The packet ships Stephen Whitney, from Liver
pool, and the Silvie de Grasse, from Havre, have
arrived since my last. The packet ship John r.
Skiddy sails tomorrow for Liverpool.
The stock market improved to-day from per
cent. on most descriptions ofrailway bonds
Owing to the arrival Of the Great Western, bust
ness transactions were very limited on change, as
the merchants had not had time to examine their
correspondence with sufficient care TO arrive at set
tied conclusions The effect far as it visible
seemed unsette the price OF -four and grain, while
il gave greater hrmness TO provisions. Indian corn,
with cotton, also seemed to hold their own.
Only 100 to 900 bales Of cotton sold, without
change in price. The market has not yet settled
down upon the foreign news received,
Flour was exceedingly dull at "a to ~ l2I. The
purchasers would have given the former rate, but
they were not met by sellers.
am yours, &c, c.
NIw YoRK, August IL, 1886.
To The Editor ofihs Union.
The other day alluded To the long and prominent
services of Joseph Hume, esq, NJ. p, in the cause
Of free trade. On entering Parliament he fully
adopted the liberal views Of trade entertained by
Mr.. Huskisson, then representative of Liverpool.
That distinguished man looked forward to all that
has since taken place in commercial and financial
reforms. All that Russell has planned or Peel
has executed was conceived by Huskisson. They
merely carried out his views Every age raises up
men who see long way in advance Of the people
and the times that surround them. Some-hke Ba-
con, Hampden, Sidney and Raeigh--are unable to
carry out what they conceive. They are crushed
by the prejudces OF ignorance on one hand, or sell
fish blgotry on the other.
Mr.. Huskisson saw, at glance, all that has since
transpired in the interfering Of trades but he saw
monopoly hedged in by ages of prejudice combined
with the overpowering sel6shness Of titled wealth
He unfolded his views to a few friends, Mr.. Hume
among the number He proposed TO commence re-
form by gradual and steady sleps-to knock away
prop after prop, all the whole fabric Of monopoly
should tumble to the ground. He commenced by
recognizing the board Of trade more liberal prin-
cipes; he conferscd discretionary powers ON them
in certain cases, for the free expectation ofoertan
kinds OF machisery, &c. previously prohibited He
proposed TO proceed cautiously, yet firmly and
steadily in his course. u.
LOT the cause OF Tree tTnue, ana fDT
the prosperity Of his country, he was accidentally
killed by an engine at the opening Of the Liverpool
and Manchester railway. stone tablet marks the
spot--on the side OF deep cut-where he persisted
Had he survived, he would probably have led the
most brilliant career great statesman. He left
no man who could supply his place. But he had
sown the seed of free trade, and those left who
would labor to mature the plants and secure the
fruits to the people of England. Among the most
persevering, most determined, and aborious disci-
pies, was Joseph Hume, M. P. This man, who
has 50 closely studied our institutions, and
on all proper occasions has treated Americans
with so much kindness, presents in his life
many interesting traits of character. He was born
at Montrose in TIT. He was educated for the
medical profession, and studied in Edinburgh,
where he graduated. He afterwards went to India,
as surgeon in the service of the honorable East
India Company, where he distinguished himself for
his industry, integrity, and talents, in various conf
dental situations As paymaster to the forces, and
as interpreter Of Persian to the army during the
Mahratta war; he was enabled to acquire large for
tune. He returned to England in 1908; and was
elected to sea. in Parliament for Weymouth in
1911. In 1918, he was returned for Monrose; and
he became knight of the shire for MiddIesex on the
retirement of Mr.. Whitbread in 1880. He contin-
ued to represent Middesex till the dissolution.
He stood for reelection in the same county, but
after severe contest, was defeated by Captain
Wood, of Little John. Hewas afterwards returned
by the citizens of Kilkenny, whom he continued to
represent till the fall of the whig ministry and the
dissolution of Parliament in l84l. He then stood
unnecessarily for Leeds, supported by the Mar
shas and other free trade men of influence, but
failed by few votes. He was then returned by a
Scotch Observation-Disclosures, I believe-which
he continues to represent. He is a magistrate for
the counties ofMiddesex and Norfolk, and deputy
lieutenant for the former. He married lady of
fortune; and in addition to his residence London
owns country seat in Norfolk, called Somerton
Hail. f'r
In speaking, slight touch of the Scotch accent
| can be perceived. He in many respects is a very
remarkable man. When abroad l had the honor Of
an introduction to him, and received some acts
Of attention from him, for which l have al
ways felt deeply sensible. He then resided
in Bryanston Square, West End, and led an
extremely aborious political and studious life
He would be up in the House till O'Clock
in the morning, yet rise at 8, a. m, breakfast
soon after, and be ready to receive his friends,
large number of whom called daily upon him He
had large library, where he kept private sec.
| retary constantly employed. To this he rendered
me the entire at all times. He was fellow Of the
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