Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-13
Foreign Menus.
Arrival Of the Caledonia f;
II Days Later from England
From the Boston Journal OF Friday, 9Th.

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The British steam packet CALEDONIA, Capt.
Lott,arrived in our harbor yesterday morning
about nine o'clock, from Liverpool, having
left that port on the 20lh Uit.-thus bringing
fourteen days later intelligence than by the
previous advices. She has brought to this
city sS passengers from Liverpool, and Is
from Hafax-total l03.
In relation to the business, markets, &c,
Wilmer & Smiths European Times says:
"Since the sailing of the steamship Cam
bra, on the 4ih instant, there has been more
evidence Of n depression in business gener.
ally than at any previous time of late. This
unfavorable change has probably been caused
in greet degree, by The rise of Grain, both
here and in the Continental markets, and by
the precautions which the Bank Of England
has taken to limit its discounts. The latter
has induced merchants to be more anxious to
realize. They have, therefore, brought for
ward an unusually large quantity Of Produce,
whilst the home trade operated with less free.
dom, the supply proving more than sufficient
for their requirements, large as the consump-
ton is, and moderate as prices are.
There have been large imports Of Grain
and grain Produce both here and to several
of the leading ports in the United Kingdom !;
but, outstanding the abundance OF the
supplies, there has been marked improve
ment in the Corn markets throughout Great
Britain and Ireland since the 4lh inst.
Oft CoTToN MARKEr, the Times says
"The quantity which has changed hands
since the lst of January up TO the departure
Of the Caledonia, is perhaps greater than at
any former period in the history Of the trade
here.
There is an improved feeling in the trade
of The manufacturing districts also.
The same authority says that the condition
Of the Bank Of England exctes some atten
ton, and amongst commercial men, no little
degree of alarm. The bullion is rapidly dis
appearing, and to keep it at home the rate of
interest is raised, TO counteract the state of
the foreign exchanges. The Public Securi.
ties, like the mercury in weather glass, are
elevated one day and depressed the next.
The proceedings of Parliament possess
little interest. But little PARTY feeling nI
England is manifested at the present time.
The Packet ship Hibernia reached Liver.
pool in thirteen and half days from Boston.
The JAMESTOWN. Our readers Of every
class will be gratfed to learn that the U. s.
Ship jamestown, laden with provisions for
the relief Of the Irish, and commanded by
Robert B. Forbes, arrived safely at Cork
from Boston, ahera prosperous and splendid
passage Of fifteen days! This noble ship
sped gladly and prosperously on her mission
OF mercy. The papers speak of this event
as "one of the proudeet in American history:I
which speaks trumpet. t.tongued, for the ma
tiona benevolence, and is probably the no
blest charity on record" The following par
ticuars are given
"At eight o'clock, Doctor Parks, surgeon
OF the vessel, landed at Cove, bearing dis
patches for the Lord Lieutenant and Mr..
Labouchere which he delivered at the con-
sulste, with directions to have them forward
ed as speedily as possible. On the inllma-
ton Of the vessels arrival being notified to
Rear Admiral Sir II. Pigoit, be despatched
an officer to ascertain If any immediate as
sistance was required and at half past one
o'clock on Monday her Majesty's steamer
Avenger went out TO tow her in. Her arrl.
val called forth The lvehest sensations Of Joy
aad gratitude and thousands flocked 10 see
the noble ship.
A meeting Of the Cork District Railway
Committee was held on the I3ih, whens re.
QUESTION was promptly prepared, calling on
the mayor to summon Q meeting of the cit
zens, To devise the best means Of welcoming
and acknowledging the gih. The bells OF
Sbsndon' and Of the Cathedral we're joyfoIly
tuug, end tho Cove Vas lsHd,dly BIslp,Ds.