Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-12
Arrival OF the Great Western.
SIX DAYS LATER FROM EItROpH

he steamship Great Western, Capt Matthew, arrived
ew York yesterday morning. between and O'Clock
dates from Liverpool to the 25th ult inclusive We
indebted to our attentive Philadelphia correspondent
copy OF wilmer * Smiths European Times, from
n we mako up the annexed summary Of news:
no reported failure OF the p.tato crop in Ireland b,
produced great demand for Indian Corn. Large
nues were sold in Liverpool the 29h at slight .d
CO in price, Ii STILL however, the cheapest article of
that can be purchased.
he national tribute to tho gifted and talented Mr. Cob
progresses most satisfactorily; amounts to nearly
1000. The house of Messrs Brown. shipey, and Co.
erican merchants, at Liverpool, heads the list By sub
ption OF 5000 dollars.
ord VIM. Russell. brother OF the Duke of Bedford and
d John Russell died at Geuoa on the 18th ult, aged
The Psyche French rigste will leave Brest shortly for
Gulf Of Mexico, to convey thher the French Peni
entiary.
nOPoy. in ls45, was Ia millions Of kloEr,mmes, pro-
ing 07 millions Of francs, (about ca ASS 800 sterling
THE HONORABLE LOUIS MLANE.
the European Times which out by the steam
Hibernis on the 18th, we stated that Mr.. M'Lane had
iveyed to Liverpool the ratified Oregon treaty for des
CHI by that steamer to tho u. States. The Livsrpool
amber Of Commerce took tho advantage OF the Minis
visit 10 this port by presenting the following address on
Dnday, the Goth.
TO HIS E1eELIkseY LOUIS MLlsE, Eco, Minister Plen-
potensry from the United States Of America to Great
Britain:
"SR,-The American Chamber OF Commerce of Liy
DOL desire TO express you the high which they
ertan OF tNo value and importance of the eIertons
ch you have -ecently made for maintaining friendly re-
on, between GrNs Britain and the United States The
rchan Of Liverp Nol have read with great pleasure
utiy in the >pnion which Lord Aberdeen in his
CO in Parliament, expressed OF the services which you
70 rendered TO your country and TO Although
consciousness OF having lsooied to promote tho welfare
mankind is in itself great rswcd, il fail az
you additional pleasure learn that those who have
tiousy watched tho progress OF the negotc ions,
'piy terminated, have duly appreciated the patience,
N.Y. and temper by which your conduct has been Ssn-
shed. Whilst you have carefully maintained the ho>or
the United States, you have largely contributed TO save
tn nations from the hoLp Of war The highest renown
ongs TO such labours, and their yslue will not be
assured by the successful Of the Oregon ques
n alone.
The example which has been set by the statesmen of
great nations thus settling by discussion aud in sp
OF moderation and justice. disputes OF long Standing
d. from peculiar circumstances Of the Rravost political
poHance, Is Of inestimabe value the world Enter
ning Tor your character the sincere respect and
ruculary Tor this portion OF IL which have observed
your intercourse with Government, we beg YOU
accept the expression Of high esteem and our best
lshes Tor your continued health and happiness
Liverpool, 20th July, l646."
Mr. MLane appeared greatly pleased with so gratifying
compliment, emanating from that important body and
pressing, as did. the strong feelings of respect enter
med Tor his character and of the high sense Of the eff
ent services rendered, both America and England n
9 peaceful settlement Of this question: of which Lord
berdeen had also previously the House Of Lords borni
onorable testimony.
w. BROWN, ESQ, NJ. r. FOR s. LANCASHIRE
We noticed in our last publication that the American
inster Mr. MLane, the guest Of Mr.. Brown at his
egAnt villa, Richmond Hill, Liverpool and that he
oud remain there until the election for South Lsnca-
lire The last named event took place the morning
the 2lst inst when, there being opposition, Mr..
rown was returned member for this division OF the
ounty.
PARLIAMENTARY-TH SUGAR DUTIES
The Government now fairly involved IN the meshes Of
10 Sugar question. Lord John Russell propounded his
easure on Monday last and the discussion merits
a, TO have commenced in the House of Commons last
ghi but IN consequence Of the death OF his brother
rs been postponed until Monday. Tho debate will
md over several nights and the result cannot be known
nl the next packet The features of tho scheme are
nety these The colonial duty Of lbs. is continue
present The existing duty on foreign free labour Su-
is 23s Id IL is to be reduced t once TO 2ls and is
apply equally to all foreign sugar. free well slave
own. scale OF duties 10 TO extend five years,
topping in the 6rst year shilling, the second eighteen
snee IN the third the same in the fourth the ssme the
al the same, at the end Of which all distinction be-
Veen colonial and foreign sugar is cease. This in
ref, Is an outline OF the plan.
Commercial Summary.
Every political change, more less, affects business
hen ministry IL unhnRos all the arrange
enu of the commercial wOrld-unsetilos mems minds,
nd IL productive Of injurious consequences which arc felt
rough every artery Of the body polite Iron like other
cles 10 experiencing the uncertainty which clouds the
ltuTe. Two three weeks back the market was buoy
nj, now IL is depressed Pig Iron has recedod 2 Cd du
ng the lastfew days Not merely Iron but more elastic
srke-tho Funds. has felt the consequences which
ave glanced in still greater degree. Tho rates Of dis
punt have receded and the Money MARKET will be seen
ON our more detailed report elsewhere, Is in state Of
Imperative depression.
The produce markets also in a state Of stsRnation
olOnia Sugar has Of course experienced the blow which
involved in tho equalization Of the duties The demand
expectation regards that article has ceased largo
10 Of colonial sugar this week went of fatty.
rms kef he Il.
TO be hopod-vheh prevails. IL has been spiress du-
ng the week, mainly influenced IL will be seen by the
sRnauon which prevails in the manufacturing districts
rces hardly be said have altered but we apeak of
70 tone Of the dealers and spnners generally
In the manufacturing districts spathy exists increased
one or two continental failures. The houses did an
'ten4ve business in English goods and. occurring at tho
resent time, the effect has been stunning than II
icy had happened In q season Of greater buoyaney
In the wooden district Of Yorkshire business has been
90 sensitive, with the existence Of greater confidence
Leeds goods at the cloth halls have moved of with toll
sbe freedom. In HSlfSE prices firm; in Unidentified
oeks are low and manufacturers eau ious
The sales Of foreign and colonial Wool in London eHbi
IT, on the middinR and inferior kinds, decline Of I'd per
AZ compared with the present sales. Other descriptions
I've reeeded about Id. These sales influence tho market
other parts OF the county The impression amongst the
ado IN the north Of England H. that prices ore net likely
sink below the present raies-an opinion which short
mo will test
The weather. oil times an object Of interest," s espe
ally 30 on tho Of harvest Since tho middle Of lat
eoks ceased showers, lees severe have prevailed
to that time the phrehed earth required moisture; since
len it has enough aud to spse. Every day during tho
osen week hiss experienced oopous showers which have
Hainy not improved the grain crops which now require
nshine 70 npon hem. No great injury has been done
III bot two three weeks Of the same unsettled wealth
would 90 far 10 destroy the bright prospects Of the last
rec months It's an asceriained fact-one which shows
variable nature Of our elimotha more rain falls in
month Of July than during shy other month in the year
~ he Liverpool market yesterday grain was somewhat
firm, but the trade purchased cautiously and priees
but little effected. The potnioo disease which caused
much oton lss year. hiss resppeared this year In
rous psrts Of Eugand and Ireland On such ocessions
IRE is natural tendency 20 eroaio alarm and msgpifv
evil The result, no ~ever, In the present instance
been TO increase the demand for Indian Wheat and ne
assrily improve tho price Ireland will be- the reel
INT Of Large quantity Of Indian Wheat and 10 the star.
Poasanty Of that unfortunate county, when hay be-
me used 20 u, II osnnot fail n prove God-send.
The import rate upon foregn Whsst Is raised By the
weeks average 10 s. qusuer and Flour q 7td
barrel. Large quantities Of -four are daily arriving
I'm the U. States and Canada but how far they may re-
unerste the exporters will depend in q great measure
ION tho result Of the coming harvest The prices in New
Drk and elsewhere throughout the Union arc low which
ortunste Circumstance regards the merchant Of the
est
Tho American Provision msrket continues ioleraby stes
7, Beef 10 IN good demand but Pork s less So The in
lor Kinds OF both have been IN request. Cheese
Grease Butter lower