Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-25
Arrival Of the Hibernia.
One Month later from Europe.

The Steamer Hibernia, Capt. Harri-
son, Rytie being detained by illness) ar
rived al 6 l-2 o'clock, on Saturday eve-
ming. She was signalized at Bakers Is
land soon after three, and telegraphed al
Boston 90 minutes before a, forty miles
outside.
The Hibernia has encountered contin-
ual gales and heavy seas for the last eigh,
days. She brot 81 passengers from Liv-
erpool to Halifax, left eight there, and
took on board I6 for Boston. Among the
passengers were MIR Deacon, of Boston,
and N. Davis, Esq Of Plymouth, bearers
of despatc ches-lhe former from London
and the latter from Paris She also brings
upwards of 100000 pounds sterling in
specie, and large amount Of freight
mostly Spring goods Tor the Boston I'M
porters.
The dates are, from Liverpool to the
4lh inst, London 10 the Sd, Havre TO The
Ist, Calcutta Jan. 8, Bombay Jan. Is,
NJ adras Jan. "A, China Dec. 26.
The Evening Gazette states, on the
authority of a passenger, that the distress
in Ireland still continued, and was said to
be on the increase amongst the lowest
class of the Irish. Large supplies were
looked for from this country.
In the House Of Commons, on The Cd
inst. Lord John Russell announced, that
her Majesty had been pleased to call q
Council, to consider the best day on
which TO appoint general Fast and Hu-
initiation, on account Of the present awful
condition of the sister kingdom. This
announcement was received with evident
satisfaction by both sides Of the house.
The following is digest Of the Com
mercial news furnished by the Summary
of Wilmer s. Smiths European Times:-
Although the markets generally have
been free from excitement, still business
has been steady, and transactions to a
fair extent in most articles have been ef-
fected. The imports, especially Of Bread
stufs, have been extensive, and would
no doubt, have continued so, but for the
pre- revalence ofe as,erly winds, which check
the progress of home W ard bound ships.
Several well informed parties seem TO
think that Sugar has reached its maximum
price for the present.
The Provision markets have been
steady during the month.
The Corn trade has been in very
huctua,ing condition during the month OF
February.
During the last eight or ten days the
receip pts of Corn, Sc, have been ght {;
and this added to the continuance of con-
siderable exports TO Ireland, has caused
the market, within the last few days, to
have a very finn aspect, and prices
which gave way in the early part Of the
last week, have since recovered, as re.
CARDS Wheat and Flour, all they then
lost. Indian Corn still continuing in
great request, commands the high price
of 69s. to 72s. per quarter, while other
kinds Of food are cheaper. The stock Of
American Flour in this port has been
taken at the end of February, and Is
computed at something under 400, 900
barrels and 50, 900 qrs Of Wheat.
The Cotton market has been in a
very quiescent state since our last publ
cation.
The accounts from the manufacturing
districts are not SO favorable as could be
wished (; it is feared that the high price
Of provisions will seriously affect the
Spring trade. There are several large
orders in hand from America, and others
are expected to follow.
The chief topic Of conversation, both
in monetary and commercial circles, dur
ing the past week, has been the fnancia
statement of the Chancellor OF the Ex.
che quer, as delivered in the House o
Commons, on the Odd ult., the chic
points of which are, that he cannct az
ford to remit any taxes, and does not fine
it necessary to lay any on and that he
re quires a loan Of G8,OOO,000 for the
wants of Ireland, portion Of which is tc
be repaid by that country, and the o,he
to be gran, from the Imperial Treasury
The eight millions loan has been dvid
ed between Barring, Brothers s. Co. anc
Messrs Rothschild.
HEALTH OF O'CoNNELL. Mr.. O'Con
nell is reported TO have been dying at tht
last accounts. The European Time
states that the state Of his health prevent
his removal to Ireland. His coniessor
DR.. Miley. left Dublin, by express, L
attend him in London, where he now re
mains. His complaint is said to be wate
on the chest and dropsy in the legs-fata
symptoms ever al his time Of life. Th'
number OF inquiries daily at his hotel i
great, and it is said a servant from th
palace is amongst the number.
Every small farmer in Limerick Coun
ty who can muster 90, or even 10,
about emigrating to America in the en-
suing Spring. Large numbers also fror
France and Germany
FRANcE.-The financial position O
France is said to be most embarrassing
The export duties on Maize had bee
raised to a prohibmive rate.
On the l7th ult. the United State
Minister and Mr.. Wheaton were receive
by the King.
II The Government presented bill