Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20
Arrival Of the Britannia.
FOURTEEN DAYS LATER NEWS.

Decline IN Cotton-AdsaIlce IN Brsadstufs--r De
press,on in the Money Marked, de-, &c.
The steamer Britannia, which sailed from Liv-
erpool on the 4th inst, arrived at: Boston on the
18th inst. ~
She had 4 pleasant trip over, and has made the
passage in about IL days, and brings Intelligence
Two weeks later than previously received.
A large number Of passengers arrived 10 her,
as well as an immense sum OF specie, which Is
floating into our country BY every arrival now
mere 6 ! great depression ii tie English
money market, which, however, 10 somewhat
strengthened BY the Russian government invest
ling two millions Of pounds steriing in English
i funds.
This, however, was counteraeted OH the Sd
Inst, by the reception Of intelligence from the
Continent raising the prices Of Corn prodgiously.
The large quantity of breadstuifs snd proyis-
lions received in ireland from the United States,
for the starving poor, is the universal theme Of
enlogy throughout tho Emerald lsles while the
IunbouIded generosity Of the American people
has elected the admiration and applause Of all
Europe.
There has been some fuctuaifoA ia the prices
lof grain and -four during the month, but prices
have settled down in the Liverpool market 10 40s.
for Western Canal 6onf.
1 American red wheat sauoted at los. Sd. to IL.
Cd.
White wheat is quoted at i9s. to l2s Sd. per
lbushel
On the sd inst, in Liverpool, foreign wheat ad-
yanced 4s. per quarter.
Indian corn prior 10 the sailing OF the steamer,
was selling II 81 SIS. PER $50 lbs. Tor white, and
81 5ss. Tor yellow. w u
4 Daring the lasl few days i advanced g. per
l70 lbs, and 1t The sailing of the steamer white
corn was worth Sos 70 5Ss- per $50 lbs.s and yel-
How at bSs.
Cotton has declined generally ! 10 "a. per ID.
PhiIsdslPhia and Baltimors hour was Sd. higher
FRAxcR.-The news Of Gen. Taylor's victories
Wa received with much satisfaction: Great dis
tres continued 10 exist. Bread Is excessively
ldear, ana fears were entertained that during me
months Of May and June provisions q aIi xmas
win Be dearer than they have hithero sen. p,
Vegetation 4 very backward owing 70 ne o ~
ldr,n ~ l..f fortnight. The bill relative 10 tne
~. hi,rkmert of regular steamers between nAsIs
- New York. has received The kings sssen.
lsnd IS now the law Of he land
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S;li - snhnilled -.
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- 81 b1rel The isndency, However, i s,ll
lup1tr1s- .:'ss
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10000 k,isk1's uhi1s I'D mined q 81 G.
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