Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-10
Correspondents OF the baltimore Sun.


IN FLOUR, GRAIN. COTTON, &c.
Correspondents OF baltimore sun
PunApELrniA, Nov. q, O'Clock, p. M
The Steamer BRITANNIA arrived ut Boston on Saturday
morning, but the telegraph wfes between Boston and
York were immedietaly by Of the speculation,
time only being allowed to announce the fact OF her sr
val She brings dates to the 18th ult from Liverpool l6
days later than those brought by the Caledonia
The steamer Great Britain was still I'm tho ..m, no.;o
that tho Caledonia left her. and will probably be total
She had twelve feet OF water in her hold tho latest daie.
The intelligence from Ireland 10 Of the most
character Notwithstanding the assistance rendered NV
Government in relieving the Of the people the fam
inc was increasing in oil parts Of the country A malignant
disease had also broken In portions Of tho king
dom which was greatly adding tho wretchedness of the
people.
The Cambria had arrived out with our Mini,,., NJ
Bancroft, who would AZ once enter on his duties.
The marriages Of the Queen Of Spain and her ,i,,er
have been without any serious eect, N .
except tho pro,estby England and Europe
an powep. The iafsnfe eordiaie between France and
England broken, France joins Spain for conquest of
the Spanish Americas.
The money market greatly depressed There were
strong antcipations that q heavy shipment of bullion
this country would take place. on account of the y,,,t
demand for bresdstuhs for the of tho people
Flour was in brisk demand an advance of one .b-
ling barrel the quotations by the last steamer
The prices Of grain also rapidly advancing in a.
European ports.
The advance in cotton wa, about one fsrthins over tho
previous rates.
From the New York Herald.
The deporable condition Of Ireland engrosses public
attention tho British Islands The famine continue. 10
spread that unfortunate country. Disease, of ma
lgnant type also adding the horors of the scene
Indian has advanced considerably and /. selling
best quality at Asa per quarter, being advance Of o.
since 4ih Oct.
Flour has also advanced bonded -four being at thirty
three shilngs per barrel. Of one shilling on the
highest quotation per last steamer.
Cotton has advanced fully three eighths of penny ma,
pound average. The Liverpool market closed with
an upward tendency. Orleans, n to Cd, and Mobile a
to are the extreme quotations for ordinary and fair
qualities
rumor has been prevalent during the week and seem.
rather to gain ground than otherwise that the English
eminent has in contemplation open the pos for the adj
mission Of all kinds Of grain, duty free.
The price oil grain rapidly rising all the European
pors the best proof Of scarcity and supplies for Great B
tain as well as the Continent come principally from
the United Saes and Canada where harvest ba, been
hsppiy abundant.
The money market l, depressed partly in consequences
Of the prospective withdrawal Of bullion TO Ameries
England is getting corn from Van Dieman's Land A
vessel arrived in the st Kaharnes Dock. from Van Dir
mans Lsrd brought consigned difieea. hands. the large
quantity ol o.S:9 packages OF wheat.
The repeal vi the malt TAX is agitaied. public meet
ing TO promote the agitation go ng on tor thr o. rons
otTrocurne thsrePsa. was h, Id ct FAnsion wiltsh
on the 9th Lord Barti"ston NJ r., present and on
ms recommendation, y agreed TO send peton T. Par
lament this sutj CT.
Tue marriages OF the Qnesn Of Spain and her sister b,
been onspnmHted, without producing anythno ,no-e
than protests from England and Two other Europ,,n
powers, against the alliance France which are intend
ed TO form the basis OF future should occasion
require.
The snteRte eordise between France and ENGLAND ia =,
an end Henceforth the powers move OF
each other France joins Spain view to the recon
quest OF the Spanish Americas
The Great Britain lies in twelve feet water be-
tween two rocks.
There is some anxiety in tho minds Of the owner,
OF this steamer The noble vessel 10 still ashore
every effort has been made use of 10 remove her I, 4.
thought the vessel will not sustain much damage than
she alrc sdy has.
British enterprise and ingenuity are AZ work IN dev;,.
plans of relieving her The ship very badly fixed Going
ashore at high tide, and continually working herself on
However, hopes are entertained OF yet getting her off, for
this purpose great Preparations being made the nen
ton being TO her of by machinery Iii. thought mi,
VIII be accomplished in six weeks. But it rather san
Ruine expeci ation.
Mr. Bancroft the newly appointed Minister from the u
States IN the room Of Mr. McLAne, accompanied by his
lady, has arrived in London from New York
Lord bsn the new Governor General Of Canada il has
bcen stated will tAko his departure for Canada nc
ouInp to Oct l9ih nothing had been officially announced
The steamship Cambria, from Boston, arrived at Liver
pool on the l4ih OF October.
An enormous quantity Of shipping WAS nj Od,s,a l.,
tiers from there dated the 18th Sept received in Liver,
pool state tina, fleet of less than one hundred and If
merchant vessels arrived at that port the day before &c
tuay putting an end TO the scarcity vi shipping which had
30 long prevailed These vessels were mostly Greek and
Italian, only six Of them being British.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Oct I6th.-Tbe
demand from spectators in the early part the week wa,
tcume
on "Wednesday. large sales made advanced prices
Am descriptions. particularly the lower qualities being Id
TO I'd higher than lss week Sea Island been in good
demand during the last fortnight and prices are Id Der ID
higher. Spectators have taken a. 100 AM 500 Maccio
1900 Msranham, 800 Egyptian and $500 Surat and Ex
porte' 2sO AM 100 Penams and 900 sura Declared Tor
auction Friday next, $50 Sea Island 300 Stained do
and 100 Bowed Sea Island.
Oct l9-To-dsy $4,000 bales changed hands. This
amount includes 1000 Am and 1000 Egyptian on specula
ton. The market been firm Throughout Prices of An
higho
Suats command extreme To-day the business con-
sss OF 200 Maranhams SD CID 300 Bahia SD ID
SOO suras 3idio 49, 5000 Eg, Ptans CID to SAL $50
Sea Islands I'D to l3d, 6OOO Americans 45d to Cal
LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET Oct I9-Tun.ac.
tons in this market have been a large scale Wheat
has advanced. During the week, ending October 49, In.
dian Corn advanced % 3, per quarter and very liz
tie was left upon the market. Barrel Flour has had
steady sale at full prces About Is 600 bbls State
Flour in BID sold on the 9th at 33s which was an
advance on previous prices Of Is On the same doy
Indian Corn still! attracted considerable attention the
email quantity remaining here off in retail
parcels of 52sb54s, whilst cagoes noSnR bring 43s,A4.
and those near at hand 46sa4ss per $50 lbs Al the
ke held on the 10th instant the Wheat trade rather in
acuve and sellers appeared equally firm before and in
flew partial cases slight amendment realized upon
lower qui tho value Of all other Wheats remaining unya
red IRISH Flour upon moderate demsnd was 1, per
sack, and free brands Of States and Canadian Cd per Dbl
dearcTi States Flour in 3D. likewise held on higher
terms and very few hoders being disposed SELL scarcely
any business was transacted therein The stock OF Indian
Corn, laying here being nearly exhausted would soil read
y improvement Of Is per $50 Id; but in cargoes TO
arr, no additional operations arc reported to-day
LIVERPOOL AMERICAN PROVISION MARKET
Oct l9Tho sale Of Beef and Pork has been extremely
dull os home consumption has entirely ceased and the
prices must be considered lower Lard has advanced f
y e, and fellow experienced further rec Of S. Cd D.
ewt from short supplies and heavy demand The ste ar
rivals Of Cheese have shown decided improvement in
quality afd prices in consequence have advanced fully 4
10 6s per cw but with Increasing supplies this will not
be sustained. Ashes, both Pot Snd Pearl, remarkably
scarce and prices have advanced rapidly ass per e
OILS Of all iHjs advancing. and Palm has reached c36
per ton Hemp in small supply, and held firmly; and Wool
has partly recovered tie late depression.
WING Victory in TOwo.
This first election in TIC State Of loNi was held on
Mond'y. the 26'h ut The nit Of the most gratifying