Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-09

In reference to the great decrease in the value of exports
it is necessary to observe that this is great degree, If not
altogether, accounted for by the diminished price OF goods
As the amount represents the real declared Of the
goods the time of Shipment follows that the
do not uctuate in the proportion these tables Indicate
These statements would have great additional value if they
also gave the ociai value which, being calculated uni
form rate, would be index to the quantities exported
Comparing quantity and value possess the MEANS
led to the conclusion that our exports of home manu-
features and produce not materially esened in guaay
however much they may be in pnhse We also bear in
mind that although exports represent less value i'm
ports also much cheaper ard also represent much less
value for the quantity On the WHOLE far from
considering the present exhibit Of our commerce and trade
being discouragng one. In the present state of European
political affairs il is better one than we expected.
good deal Of excitement exists in England respecting the
breaking up of the Duke Of BUcKISsHAMs splendid and
pncey palace at Stowe and the SALE under the ruthless
hammer Of the auconeer and the harsh mandates Of
less creditors, Of its magnificent contents The caa-
ogue Of the lots contains 27 pages more than
Of gold and silver pate including so elaborate pieces Of his
toc value, the gifts of royal personages and distinguished
men, sale. The treasures Of art are in quantity i'm
mense, almost beyond conception. The Duke of Booking
ham is the representative, not Of one but Of many families
place. full of HISTORICAL NATIONAL and poetica associations
The galleries Of family portraits and collections Of family
MORALS connect all the great men, and all the great
achievements Of modern Europe, with the CHASDos
TEMPLE, CoBHAN, NUeEST, and GREsyIILE Here is the
vctos portion in the spoil Of celebrated seges the memento
Of historical friendships, and the esteemed gifts Of royalty
beauty In the manuscript is the most extensive and
valuable collection Of Irish documents any where to be found
For the pictures marbles bronzes, antique articles Of rr
curiosie china glass; &C. only say that they extend
to 5000 items.
II is not purpose" says the Times to speak Of
that which noey has collected and may collect again Such
things only scattered for fresh accession elsewhere
der and favorable auspices Bot the herooms Of
many great families the records Of many great events and
the memorials Of many great persons all spontaneously col
leced into great whole, is singular and most sgn6.
fact the CELEBRATION Of which can only compare to
the overthrow Of nation throne" The Times goes on
" This Is a deporabe, and now add most
dgraceu event. These columns have spared neither people
nor pince Should deal fairly il spared the destroyer
the ground pillar Of the State and struck heavy blow at
the whole order which he belongs The public opinion
Of this country respects the House Of Lords but not egen
crate asocracy II apt 10 and to ceusurc noble
names because il measures their i'll deeds with their great re.
sponsbiy. The Duke Of BucKINGHAm has filed all minds
Nth the painful presage Of ,oider ruin Such events
sneak in these days When dynases are falling around
and arsocraces have cumbed into dust disgrace acquires
the force Of injury, and personal ruin public treason For
event Of peace have known nothing more serious and
lamcn,abe In the midst of fertile lands and an industrious
people in the heart Of country where is thought vruous
to work, save, and to thrive, man Of the highest rank and