The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-08-06
Miscellaneous
From the Correspondent Ofths London Times
LIyEArooL, Friday, 4 O'Clock, a. m


From the Correspondent ofths London Times
LYEsrooL, Friday, 4 O'Clock, a. m.
Liverpool within the last few hours has been Wis
iied with two melancholy disasters-0gden's iroT
foundry Seton street. near the Brunswick Dock, be
ing the scene Of one; the massive pile Of building
known as the Apotheearies' Hall, that Of the other
This latter, t will be remembered, suffered simila
misfortune some few months ago.
The damage resulting is estimated al larg'
sum.
The FIRE in Seton street broke ont at 10 minutes Il
9 last night, and burned with intense fury, and by
midnight the destructive elements subdued
having been confined 10 the three stories from the
top. The damage, n we hastily gather, is estr
mated ut 81 600. The assurances were 81 900 in
the Royal; IN the Phoenix, Al $50.
The second and most destructive fire occurred al
an early hour this morning with great suddennsss
being discovered about quarter before two. Tn,
alarm wa Immediately given, and before o'clocI
three engines were playing upon the cOnhagraticn
with, happily, good supply Of water. The ware
house backing the handsome facade and public por.
ton Of the pile the immediate scene. The fire
when discovered, had already attained TO an alarm
ing height, and made rapid progress, aided by the
chemical preparations stored in the rooms Several
explosions took place, one Of which burst open IN,
gales at the back part Of the buildings and III,
scene altogether was grand and impressive in IN,
extreme For considerable time fears for the safe
tslned at the back, the extensive laboratory, the
scene Of the former FIRE, and separated from the main
rulldIng by narrow street, caught FIRE. The dan.
5cr, however, was quickly subdued. The backs o.
several of the houses in Bold also caught; bu
these, with the premises adjoining the hall on the
vest, for a considerable period endangered were
happily preserved.
The damage is estimated at very large sum
The following is furnished to US as an estimate o.
the insurance: Royal Is, 500, Manchester &c 900
West Of England $4,000, Phenx $4,000.
Six o'clock, a. m.-rhe fire is now almost Who'll
ly subdued. The roofing, and portion Of the toy
stay Of the front portion Of the buildings are injured
materially. The preservation of this oar, is attrib
utabe to its being divided by brick wall from the
warehouse. The causes of the confagratons are
still unknown; but some suspicious circumstances
have been observed which demand, as they will re-
celve, we ore informed, stern investigation.
We are happy to say that no injuries to life or
at'rb have rvovVrToti.
FACE TRADE AND sESrs-We have the fact, on
excellent al horiir hat the utmost eagerness pre-
walls at the ent ume to get possession Of farms
The Earl OF rbor Ugh has farm to let in Lin.
cOLlshire for which ,aere were this week as many
as forty npP"cants.
FJURrH OF JULY-GREAr WEsTERN.-During
the home ward passage ofthe Great Western the an.
niversary of the declaration of American independ
ence occurred. On that day, July 4th, a reques
was made of Captain Matthews that he would per-
nit them 10 celebrate the event. is customary
among citizens of the United States. This he at
once acceded 10. On the passengers assembling
for dinner, Captain Matthews stated the request
that had been made and his ready compliance
herewith, and resigned the chair to General Arm
strong.
The gallant officer on taking the chair, said tina,
iftRere were any persons present who objected to
the display" they were at liberty TO retire; bu
before they did so, he would assure them that no.
thing would be said done to annoy the most fas
tidious Their only object was to celebrate, in
becoming manner, an event which formed an i'm.
portant topic in the history of nations. The cele
brarion of American independence that day OF
board the Great Western would not cause disorder
or disunion. IL would, he was confident, create
stronger feeling of friendship He trusted that the
sentiments which would be uttered would show
that Englishmen and Americans were friends Of
each other.
and after the cloth removed, the chairman call
ed upon the company to join in drinking the follow.
ing toasts: "The day we celebrate" "The memo.
ny of Washington" "The President of the United
States" Queen Victoria" Louis Philippe"
The whole affair passed off with great satisfaction
TO all parties, and the company kept up the festival
to a late hour
The GLOBE Observation-Disclosures shares Of this
properly were sold by auction in London on the
l6h which realized 70 900 guineas Fifteen of the
number were purchased by Mr.. Ridgeway, the
publisher, of Pccadilly, London.
FACE TRADE AND THE PRICE OF LAND.-In spite
Of the repeal the corn laws the estates of the late
Philip Dykes, esq, at Roydon and Dressing ham
: were sold by auction at Diss, on Friday last, by
Mr.. Rix, at thirty-four years purchase, full an.
nua rental.
SPANISH FLouR.-The cargo of Spanish flour
which we reported as having arrived at Lerwick
cnlH tha hIIr tkAra
lion, on Tuesday last. The following prices were
obtained lst quality, 36s per barrel OF 1876 pounds
81 do. 3ls.; 81 do. les. per barrel of lS9 pounds
The vessel that brought this cargo is taking
board a cargo Of fish for Spain, and it is expected
she will soon return with more -four.
The SUGAR puTrEs.--ou Tuesday week, several
freehold sugar and coffee plantation estates situated
IN Jamaica, were put up to auction, at the Gray's
Inn coffeehouse under the authority Of the court OF
chancery, being the second time that they have been
offered to public competition. On this occasion
there was no offer for any lot, when the auctioneer
observed that he attributed the cause to the uncer-
tainty of the continuance of the duty on the impor-
tation Of Brazilian sugar.
AMERIcAs FoUR.-l, $40 barrels of American -four
have this week taken by the Grand Junction rail-
way from Liverpool to Preston, and the company
have commissions to take consde rable quantity
more. Last week. about 900 were sent bv rail
way. Very superior American floor is now being
retailed in that town from six pounds to seven
pounds for a shilling. The cry of all the
shopkeepers is, "Nohng will sell like barrel -four
Immense quantities moving along the streets
every day. Thousands Of barrels have been per.
chased by the dealers Of the town in the
OF the week Every baking day is now the eel
ebration Of the blessings of free trade.
INDIAN ooRN.--The arrivals of Indian corn, OF
maize, 10 Liverpool, have been very considerable
both from America and from the southern parts Of
Europe This article, though at present little
known, can scarcely fail to become one Of grea
consumption, both for the food Of man and the fat
tening Of cattle. IL is astonishingiy cheap, very
nutritious, and so palatable thar few persons who
have once used il will ever be without it. Mixed
with two-thirds of wheaton four it makes the pleas
antest bread we have ever tasted. For fattenine
catte or pigs is cheaper at the present prices by
Eve or six shillings quarter than beans, or any
- Lid of food