The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-01
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The most active harvest operations going forward
In Ill parts Of the country. In the ne,ghborhood Of
Liverpool good deal Of rain has fallen but In tho
southern part Of England the weather has been very
fine, so that the labors Of the husbsudnsn had not
been sensibly interrupted and upon the whole there
Is every appearance that the will be abundant
The weather in Ireland. however, has undergone .
very unfavorable change In the neghborhood Of Dub
LIN, the corn fields have suffered greatly from the
cessive rains and regret to say that in most dis
triots In the the south there signs Of the potato
disease reappeariug However. from the very imper-
feet reports hitherto brought under notice. do
not believe that the mischief extends beyond few To-
cslities.
The Queens visit to Ireland has terminated with the
same enthusiastic delight with which it commenced
Her Majesty after visiting the Duke Of Leicester at
Carton, son the 10th inst, returned to Dublin aud
thence proceeded to Kingstown, where she embarked
In the evening. The farewell Of the Dublin folks
to have been Of animated and chivalrous
Characteristic Queen acknowledging the testimonial
Of loyalty expressed by the multitude which witnessed
her embarkstion with more than accustomed warmth.
She waved her handkerchief in token of the satsfsc
ton she experienced; and again and again was the
royal standard lowered, the signal of her acknow
edgment of the parting reception she had experienced
The royal entry into Glasgow took place Tuesday
the 14th inst The authorities presented the accus-
toned address, the Scotch showing as much enthu-
siasm q the Irish.
The Commercial Intelligence.
In Liverpool the 18th inst, marked i'm provement
In nearly every branch of business had taken place
the existing rate of foreign exchange likely
tinue.
The produce markets had been freely supplied
but buyers had manifested greater desire ope-
rate, large amount Of business had been transacted
In instances at rather higher rates Exporters
had made purchases with more freedom but specula
tors still held of.
The advces from the United States respecting the
ensuing cotton crop considered very unsatsfac
tory to the yield, and had censeq operated
in favor of holders The demand gosd and La rye
sales daily reported.
On Saturday, the 18th, and Monday, the 18th inst
largo sales made at the extreme quotations given
the 10th.
As the Caledonia's news came to hand on
Tuesday, the market assumed animated appearance
and holders at sought higher prices Before the
close of market Of that day. quotations of American
were "a. higher than on the 10th.
The following day the 18th, large business done
at . sill further advance.
On Thursday, the 10th, the market had q somewhat
subdued appearance but the advance was fully main
tanned The sales Of the week. ending August 49,
100 bales, Of which spectators took 3s32o and
porters 1000. The Comuittee's quotations were, on
the l7th declared to be 6d for fair Upland and sgd
for fair Mobile, and 51ld for fair Orleans.
The American descriptions sold during the past week
$3.50 bowed Georgia, 6ssd t. 5Ad; 1l,7S0 Mo-
bile, Alabama &c sgd. to 4Sd; 5000 New Orleans
4sid. to 6Hd, and 40 Sea Island sId to Gid The i'm
ports from the 10th to the 18th $4,000 bales and
the stock hand 1t Liverpool estimated
bales against b6l lGO At the same period in lsa9
The quantity Of cotton imported into Havre has
sideraby increased, being 3ls,999 bales from 10Th
January last to 3lst July, against 225 los bales i'm
ported in the corresponding period Of l747 The
this year have also considerably increased and more
commercial activity prevails at Havre than for long
time past Ship building, however, is by means In
. fourisbng state.
BREADsTUFFs.
Tho market for bresdstuas Is dull. The hope of
timely and abundant harvest dealers to supply
present and pressing wants only.
At the Liverpool market Tuesday, the I4th inst
wheat Of all descriptions recedod about Id. I'd per
bushel Flour sold slowly the better qualities realizing
former terms but secondary sorts Cd per barrel
| lower.
Subsequently the market remained steady, and we
now quote prime sound parcels Of American -four At
2ss Cd. to 25s while inferior unexpected Is difficult
I
S. Cd to rs. per bushel; Indian corn the other
hand has advanced Is to 3 per quarter the late
treme depression having brought increased demand
from Ireland, with como speculation. The quotation
is 27s to ass per quarter for yellow, and 2ss to 29s
| for white.
The price Of bread in Paris rather on tas rise
notwithstanding the reported harvest.
MONEY.
The Bank OF England returns furnish no especial,
subject for remark. The bullion hand hal again
slightly decreased from domestic demand for coin ut
this season Of the year.
Money continued abs ndant, with rather demand
for discounts Silver had again risen in price aud its
relative higher value to gold will probably bs main
tanned from undoubtedly increased production Of the
latter metal
In the fund.- fair amount Of business has been tran.
sacted.
The French funds were well maintained, and In
many branches Of trade there . decided prove
ment.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The demands for most descriptions OF metals had i'm
proved, and large business was going forward.
The most recent sdvces from the manufacturing
districts speak encourasnsy Of trade in both cotton
and voollen goods.
The reports from Amsterdam and Hamburger are sat-
isactory and should the hostes which are now car
ried between the Austrian, Hungarian and Russian
forces, be brought to . termination may also
expect further improvement in many depart ments Of
business.
There moderate but steady demand for Amsri-
provisions Prices generally well supported
At the weekly sales held Tuesday, the 14th inst,
200 boxes Of bacon sold at Sos to 33s Cd for long
mindless and 26s Cd to 2os for short The total sales
for the week about so boxes
There vas duler demand for hams and the late sd-
vance wssbarely maintained Lard was in good inquiry
and prices had advanced Cd per cwt sales 500 bbls
ct 35s Cd The prices Of rsn remained arm la the alb
sence Of speculation In stsdordshire there par
tia turn out Of the golfers which to some extent had
diminished tho market In that district. The makers
were well of for orders, and many Of them resli
zing advanced prices. In Wales, common bars
| firm at f5 to as Sc.
In Scotland bars selling at f5 10 10 f5 rs Pigs
we're firm but quoted At 46s No. Gartsherrie A1s Sd