Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-15
THE LATE EUROPEAN NEWS.


By the Eastern Mail Of Saturday we received
copious details Of the European intelligence brought
to Boston last Thursday by the packet-steamship
Caledonia.
i The amount Of specie received by this arrival is
stated at two and half millions Of dollars, larger
amount than by any preceding steamer.
The dates brought by the Caledonia are from
Liverpool to the Goth, and London to the evening
OF the 10Th ultmo. In relation to the produce mar
kets, &c. the Liverpool Times of the 18th says:
.since the sailing of the steamship Cambria the 9TH
instant there has been evidence Of depression in bu
siness generally than at any previous time of late This
favorable change has probably been in great degree
by the rise in grain both here and in the continental markets.
and by the precautions which the Bank England has taken
limit its discounts The latter has induced merchants to be
anxious realize they have, therefore, brought for
ward unusually lags quantity Of produce whilst the home
trade operated with less freedom the supply proving
than sufficient for their requirements large tho consumption
is, and moderate prices
There have been large imports of grain and grain pro-
duce both here and several of the leading ports in the
United Kingdoms but notwithstanding the abundance Of the
supplies, there has been marked improvement in the
markets throughout Great Britain and Ireland since the 4th
Our report of the European trade shows that
prices have improved, and that the market is steady
whilst prices have upward tendency The price paid
for Western Canal flour is 39s to 40s Philadelphia 37s Cd
to 3Ss. 3d. Baltimore 37s Cd. to 39s. 6d Ohio 37s TO
$685.; Canadian 37s 39s; yellow Indian is worth
Sis to 54s and white SIS to 53s Yesterday, April 10,
Indian meal was quoted at 25s. TO 26s."
BANK OF ENGLAND.
The published in the Gazette of the 18th show the
state Of the Bank for the week ending April 10.
In the department Of the circulation had de-
creased f3 $780, which had been produced by the Withdraw
al Of g2707ll Of gold coin gold bullion and EAT $50 or
silver bullion.
On the debit side of the banking department the had
increased f59s565 the public depostes had decreased
Ell OF, 572, the private other deposes had increased
gl75 $685. and the sevenday and other bills had increased
R27 $685. making the total of the liabilities R23, 236, $40
On the credit side the Government securities had increased
5s4, $685. the other securities had decreased G490 739
the notes had decreased $780, and the gold and silver
coin had decreased eel 057 which squared the amount
The bullion both departments of the Bank had decreased
from fl0, 2464l0 to f9,s67,053 being difference OF
9379, 357.
The paper actual circulation including the seven-day
and other post bills, had increased from G20 ss 234 TO
G2l $3.50, 9s7, being difference Of g572, 1853.
The changes exhibited in the present returns important
and significant Of the pressure the bank As there had
been steamers for the United States within weeks return,
the decrease in the bullion rather exceeds what generally
expected The Of it has therefore gone by the packet
ships, and small portion is accounted for by the
ment Of the payment Of the dividends within the period
The reduction Of the notes in the banking depart
ment clearly shows that the bank had been pressed point
which be considered sa and both for and
uses the stringent proceedings the directors have pursued
this week to recty former The small dmnuton in
the other than public securities shows that 10 Saturday last
comparatively little of the paper under discount had off
whilst the other demands upon them necessarily reduced their
The curious and the least important item
is increase Of nearly 81 GOO 900 in the Government
rites held by the bank
RECEPTION OF THE JAMESTOWN
The United States ship Jamestown aden with provisions
for the relief Of the Ish and commanded by RoBEHr b.
FoRBEs, arrived safely Cork from Boston, after prosper
and splendid passage Of fifteen days This noble ship
sped gladly and prosperousy her mission Of mercy The
papers speak Of this one Of the proudes il Amer
history which speaks tongued for the national
benevoence and is probably the nobIest charity record
The following particulars are given
eat eight o'clock Doctor Parks surgeon Of the vessel
landed at Cove, bearing dispatches for the Lord Lieutenant
and Mr.. Labouchere, which he delivered the consulate
with directions them forwarded speedily posi-
be On the ntmaton OF the vessels arrival being notified
to Rear Admiral Sir III. Pigot, he dispatched officer
ascertain il any immediate assistance required and
hafpast o'clock Monday her Majesty steamer Aven-
ger out to tow her in. Her arrival called forth the live
hest sensations Of JOY and gratitude and thousands ocked TO
see the noble ship.
"a meeting Of the Cork District Railway Committee was
held the 18th. when requion promptly prepared,
calling the Mayor meeting Of the citizens
devise the best Of welcoming and acknowledging the
gift The bells of Shandon and Of the Cathedral Joy.
fully rung, and the Cove spendidy illuminated the
evening Of the l4th.
"a population Of the gentry Of Cork headed by Dr. Mil
lett j. T., visited the ship the 9Th, and presented Capt
Forbes with address, TO which he replied in suitable and
touching terms. After conversation the dcpuation with
drew having previously invited Captain Forbes and officers
public dinner the 5h instant Cove which the gall
liant gentleman kindly accepted The dinner was very
splendid affair, and attended by the most influential classes
and around Cove Captain Forbes the hero of the day.
and acquitted himself in admirable manner On the 9th
public meeting was held at the County Courthouse Cork,
for the purpose Of returning thanks Captain Forbes and his
patriotic crew for the sympathy they had shown towards the
cr, "A tvtpu az arI
The Of affairs in Ireland is improving Matters have
reached their worst and in the way of mending.
Generally 10 most Of the countless the age Of the land has
been well attended but there vast tracts totally
elected There appears to be much less Of actual famine al
though restitution still prevails in various Districts