Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-11-13
ARRIVAL OF TIE STEAMER BRITANNIA
Nine days later from Europe.

Nine days later from Europe.
This steamer arrived at Boston on last Sat
urday. She brings Liverpool dates nine days
later than the above We make up the fol-
lowing items of intelligence from the N. York
6.erald
The Great Britain lies in 10 feet water be-
tween two rocks, and some hopes are enter
tanned of getting her off by the aid Of machi-
merry, in the course OF six weeks.
The repeal of the malt tax is agitated. A
public meeting to promote the agitation now
peal, was held at Harrington in Wiltshire, on
the 9th. Lord Darlington, NJ. p, was pres
ent, and on his recommendation, all agreed to
send in a petition to Parliament on this sub
ject
The marriage of the Queen OF Spain and
her sister have been consummated, without
producing anything more serious than protests
from England and one or two other European
powers, against the alliance with France,
which arc intended to form the basis of future
interyentions, should occasion require.
The entente cordiale between France and
England is at an end. Henceforth the two
powers move independent of each other
guest Of the Spanish americans.
Ireland-fhe state of Ireland continues to
be distressing in the extreme. The
famine spreads disease, the attendant of scar
city, stalks abroad through all parts of the
suffering peasantry, goaded on by despair,
have shown symptoms of rebellion and out
rage, hoping thereby to attain an ehectual re-
lief for all their wants and privatiOns.
As was intimated in our last publication,
the Government are active and energetic in
efforts to devise ways and means to afford time
~ and substantial relief.
The formation Of a naval depot at Corl.
seems settled
Mr.. OConnell's proposal for a national con-
vention in Dublin, appears to be well recelv-
ed
A large and influential meeting has been
lately held at the Royal Exchange, Dublin. II
was convened by the Lord Mayor in compli-
ance with requisition numerously signed,
and its object was to consider the propriety OF
applying to the Government for an advance
of money by way of loan to railway compa-
MES, so as to enable them to give instant en-
ployment to the poor
Indian corn has advanced considerably, and
IS selling (best quality at ass. per quarter, be-
ing an advance of Is. since 4th Oct.
Flour has also advanced, bonded flour being
at 33s per barrel, rise of Is on the highest
quotation per last steamer
Cotton has advanced full 3-8 of penny
per b., on an average. The Liverpool mar
ket closed with an upward tendency Orleans
4 ga to Sd, and Mobile 1-2 to 6 Led, are
the extreme quotations for ordinary and fan
qualities.
AraRaor has been prevalent during the week
and seems rather to gain ground than other
wise, that the English government has IN con
temptation to open the ports for the admission
OF all kinds of grain, duty free.
The price of grain is rapidly rising in al
the European ports
Commercial Summary.-The period tha
has interviewed since the sailing Of the Caledo
donia has been somewhat remarkable in the
cotton market. Sales at large extent have
been made, amounting to upwards of 100000
bales Of this, spectators have taken nc
less than 81 900, and exporters 1900, leaving
Tor consumption $4,000. Prices during the
week ending Oct 8, were an eighth higher
Tor American and Surats, and continued firm