The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-31

ing from reduced sugar duties furnishes the most salts
factory proofs of the fiscal advantages OF low duties
Indeed it smanly from this that the
the year is derived The sum expended railways
which amount TO nearly 100000 during the last six
months and the vast amounts OF money which have been
advanced the Irish people, Ia large portion of which has
been expended on commodities which, being subject 10
customs duties, the Golfers of the
fully account for the general favorable appearance of the
revenue.
The French capital had been occupied in the trials
arising out OF the late ministerial disclosures.
The National-whch, with the other Paris papers OF
tuesday, we have received by express-announces that
at about O'Clock in the evening OF Monday, NJ Ieste
attempted to shoot himself through the heart with brace
OF pistols The first missed fire. the ball OF the second
inflicted confusion, but did not penetrate even ms
shirt Measures TO prevent a renewal OF these attempts
on his life were Of course Immediately adopted
M Teste has confessed his guilt.
The trial of this unfortunate man, and OF General Gu
bieres and nj. Panmener, was regarded as at an end
The evidence adduced against nj. Teste on Monday lett
| on the public mind no doubt of his guilt
| One of our letters, written in court that day. men
toned that 'he details of the payment of the 900
francs SO completely established his crmnality in his
own opinion, that he literally whered and, from being
and powerful man, shrunk in moment in the view
of the spectator into miserable covering attitude This
passage OF correspondents letter suppressed in
Justice to whose trial was still in progress; but
the melancholy incident have just copied from the Ma
tona be regarded in only and renders the
ler (and par contuacc M Pellapra) would, it be-
leyed be declared guilty. and Gen Cuberes acquitted
We are glad to observe that the petition of Prince je
Of Deputies praying to be allowed to reside in France is
likely to be granted
The war in Portugal virtually has been brought to
conclusion. The Spanish troops advanced from the
frontiers upon Oporto and the Junta after Intellectual
resistance against the overwhelming land forces of Spain,
and those OF the mpacable Sadanha, supported the
sea- board by the immense naval force Of Great Britain,
were compelled reluctantly to submit. Ii rebounds to
their high honor that, at the peril OF their lives, they
claimed for Count Das Antas and Gen. Sa da Bandeira
the right of being included in the amnesty which
formerly guaranteed by the allied powers.
Holland.
Serious disturbances took place in Groningen the
Goth ultmO, on account OF the excessive dearness OF
food The troops had to be called out They made use
of their arms, and, it is said, killed four persons and
wounded twelve, some of them very seriously Most OF
the wounded persons were present only spectators
On the morning OF the 29h order was re-established
Germany.
Pr.ssa-It is rumored that the Emperor of Russia has
resolved to place here very considerable of money!
accounts say 100000 and others 100000 silver
roubes 1t is asserted that this loan will not be made to
the Prussian government, but has been offered TO the
King personally.
On the 23d ult, the city of Bremen entered into
tract with the house of D. H Waien Co., for 900 900
halers at four per cent interest The amount is to be
paid in by monthly nsalments of 100000 thaers The
banking house OF c Plumb Co; has taken large por
ton of the loan TO be negotiated abroad
Italy.
Our private letters from Cosenza in Calabra, of the
23d u state that serious disturbances had occurred IN
that province Armed bands in considerable force
throughout the country, and great apprehension was en-
ertaned of general rising OF the inhabitants Troops
had been sent from Naples and Reggie to restore Order
but strong doubts entertained OF their success
Turkey.
The Austrian Observer publishes letter from Con-
stantnope, OF the 10th u, stating that the Porte had re-
having aws been gne at by the respective
plenipotentaries on the 18th. SO
European Corn Trade.
LONDON, Juy IOtl-Thers has haan rather finn
the since the sailing of the Britannia
and were not for the splendid weather which prevails
doubt spectators would probably make more deter
mined and successful effort to maintain higher prices.
There is small demand for the best brands of American
-four by the bakers, at from 81! to BIS barrebeing
according weight and quality, considerably lower than
65s per sack for townmade ouits value the present
prices Of the best samples of English wheat The demand
for barley is dull but the fresh arrivals both coagise and
foreign being SMALL the prices of the 9Th have been main
tained
The supply of English is rnng the fresh
arrivals from abroad large and not has been
the finest samples particularly Riga the demand is some
what better and prices 3D. quarter dearer but in
nomnay quoted at 4os TO iss. but no sales can be at
present effected of this article Beans and peas not
LrvERrooL, July lOth-There has been frmness in
the market since our last report; and prices which had
very full attendance of both local and country illier
and for all useful descriptions = Of B 81 and foreign wea
tons American our OF good fresh quality being IN very
active request, well from consumers as Tor Investment
the operations considerable; and partly recovering
the abovcnamed depression prime western brands realized
35s Cd 36s the trade ruling firm and few parcels offer
ing the close of business
Barley beans, and peas cheaper and each difficult
sale Oats, although rather saleabe, also
further depressed in value and oatmeal nearly without in
quiry Indian corn, assuming an improved aspect, was
taken of freely at slight amendment upon late
and Indian meal in demand on the terms last
noted Since the 9th instant the market has continued
firm, and the weather has in degree promoted an ex-
tended demand partly speculative, for wheat Indian
and four each of these articles acquiring moderate adj
on the current rates OF that day
Yesterday wheat IN toleraby good Demand al an
advance of 3D. Id Tuesdays rates The best brands
canal flour in demand 37s other kinds
proportion amendment of Is. per quarter Indian
inquired for but all other articles met nlteu
sale at quotations
CoRN.-MARK LANE, July 1--we have very short sup
plies of English wheat of foreign, the receipts amount 10
about IL 800 quarters We experienced good demand Tor
buyers were chiefly merchants and mllers from the north
of England. Barley and peas unaltered in value Oats
met fair retail demand at improving prices Beans
Is dearer.
very steady Sales 900 bales onchalf of which
speculation and for export
Wilmer 4 Smiths European Times, July 10.
Commercial Review.
When the Britannia sailed the state of the cotton market
very firm. 1t has since continued and although
closed nevertheless sales pretty large extent have been
made and previous quotations steadily maintained
The sales during the week ending July amount to
30 go bales and include 500 speculation, and IL 800
may observe, that compared with the period of
1876, is 34 800 bales deficient. Our imports this time
1916 amounted 69l bales; this year they &c.,
900, showing deficiency of O,60l bales therein.
The average weekly of cotton this is
less than it in 1876 but we have good reason
pect that should tho weather continue it has been, ia