The daily union., 1846-10-23


nay more, II must have tendency to cripple the
operations Of the British manufacturer ia the mar
ksts Of the world, and, TO some extent, that whole
some competition which Is the vitality Of commerce
/ The increased value fthe staple now, as compared
with its value in May last, is stated, on good si.
thoriy, TO amount TO the enormous sum OF fa0,oOo
weekly. Taking tho average weekly consumption
Of 80 900 bales Of 800 pounds each, II will nearly
give this result. With such an advance, and with
the unpropitious state of the goods market both
here and on the continent, II may be looked ior
in the nature Of things, that the consumption VIII
decline.
The Britannia. which arrived on Wednesday, was
most anxiously looked for, as Il was believed that
her advces would throw some light on the prospects
| OF the new crop. Some Of the public writers on
this side Of the water fancy that they perceive q
tendency on the part ofa portion OF the American
press TO eIaggerate the damage which the new crop
has sustained from the caterpillar and wormj but the
same ungenerous statement has been raised before,
to the prejudice Of American veraciiy, on grounds
equally inexplicabie.
IL will be seen, by reference to our market returns,
that less buoyancy has existed since the Britannia
arrived, because il is believed that the state OF the
crops is not so disastrous the previous accounts
led US TO expect These Statements nevertheless,
in the American journals, show that thus anticipa-
ton is al least premature. Time Will show
The iron market has ruled firm since we last ad-
dressed our readers For railway bar an extensive
demand has taken place, at full and wellsupported
prices.
France.
The public attention is fixed on the marriage
between the Duke de Montpensier and the Princess
Louisa Of Spain, and on the consequences arising
hercfrom, to the exclusion OF all other subjects.
The French government Is determined 10 accom-
plish the marriage. The Duke de Montpensier, ac-
companied by his brother the Duke d'Aumale, and
very numerous suite, set out for Madrid. lie Will
IL I'll -.l. a..Ii he.
rage will take place on the 10Th. lie takes with
him presents Of immense value.
Dispatches have been sent out 10 the Prince de
Joinvie 10 make all sail TO the eastern coast Of
Spain with his squadron, in order TO prevent, by
active surveillance, the landing OF the Compte de
Montemolin and other Carist chiefs.
Abd-el-K Kader renounces any intention OF again In
yading the interior OF the territory OF Agiers
spain.
The Senate presented its address to the queen on
the 10Th ult. The address OF the Chamber Of Deg
uties was read to that assembly on the same day,
and the discussion commenced on the l7th. A pro-
test against the marriage Of the lnfanta with the
Duke de Montpensier, has been forwarded, by
Prince Enrique to the presidents Of the two cham
bers. Ii was founded on the law Of Philip v, by
which the prisces Of the house Of Orleans, and
their descendants, were excluded from the throne
Of Spain; as also on the 47Ih article Of the con.
sdtutiOn.
The English government have made formal
protesi--bolh to the Spanish and French eourts--
against the marriage Of the Duke OF Montpensier
with the Infanta Louisa Of Spain. We find the
following account Of the protest made by Lord Nor
mandy at PARA: .. ..... ... .r.
at is on the ground that it is likely to lead to a
violation Of that article Of the treaty Of Utrecht, by
which the Orleans, in common with the other
French branches of the house Of Bourbon, are de-
cared to be disqualified from regning in Spain;
and also, on the further ground that the proposed
marriage is contrary TO the terms Of an agreement
come to between the English and French ministers,
the occosion OF her majesty visit to The king OF
the French, at the Chateau d'Eu. At the council
of ministers, held on Sunday, reply to the mem
orandum of the British government, read to NJ.
Guzot, by Lord Normandy, on Friday, and Of
which he subsequently sent copy TO that minister,
was agreed upon. The reply is to he sent through
the French embassy in London. NJ. Guizot
cherged with the drawing Of it up, and with ts
transmission, in the course Of the present week. TO
Count Jarnac, in London, to be communicated to
Lord Palmerson." ''
Notwithstanding this protest, it was supposed
that both the proposed marriages would take place
on the 10th inst. He
ne tNpfcSS ln duVhnCc OF tne oNtrlhnu mall,
reached London on the Sd instant, bringing Bombay
dates to August q. The news from India shows
that preparations making both sides for fresh
collisions, but no new events had taken place. Il
was rumored that Sir Charles Napier was about TO
retire on account Of i'll health. ....' -
The preceding mail arrived on the 23d ult, bring
ing China dates to July 25. On the 9th Of July
some English merchants and other foreigners came
into collision with the popuace at Canton, and were
driven into the factories. They fred upon the Chi
nese, killing four and woundng twelve. 1t does not
appear that any but the Chinese were injured. The
authorities on both sides had taken up the matter
Serious riots had occurred in the county of Wa
terford, Ireland the 29h ult. large mobs having
attacked bakers shops for the purpose Of obtaining
bread. Two Of the people had been killed by the
dragoons ordered to dsperse the rioters and much
excitement existed at the last advces.
A telegraphic despatch from Madrid, dated the
18th instant, announced that the Chamber of Depu-
ties adopted, on that day, unanimously, with the ex-
cepton of one yotc I59 to the address in reply to
the message from the queen.
On the 2lst instant, Mr.. Bulwer, on the part of
the English government, protested against the mar
rage Of the Princess Louisa of Spain the Duke de
Montpensier. On the same day, Mr.. Bulwer was
received by Queen Isabella ii in private audience,
and congratulated her majesty on her approaching
marriage The Infanta was not present, and thu
excuse made (by the journals) for her absence is,
that she has been slightly ndsposed for the few pre-
vious days. s et
Accounts from Madrid to the 23d, state that on
that day the Count de Bresson made the icial de-
mand for the hand of the Infanta, who had recover
ed from her recent indspositon. Preparations were
in progress for the marriage ceremony, which was
to be performed (according to FL Heraldo) with
great pomp. The government still continued to
seize the opposing journals with unsparing rigor
The Eco del Commercio, Clamor Publico, Nuevo
Espec,ador, and Fl Espanol had recently shared this
fate the latter journal for rcprnting article from
an English paper. U IN
PARis, Oct 1.-The utmost agitation prevailed all
day in the market, and the French funds have un-