The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-26

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| Two weeks later from Europe.
| The Niagara reached Halifax at o'clock on
Thursday morning. Our agent boarded her, and
placed our despatch in the telegraph Office long in
advance Of all others; but, unfortunately, the wires
could not communicate with Calais (Maine) or
Portland. The New Brunswick line was down,
and incapable of operating until o'clock ycster-
day Thursday afternoon. Our special express
did not leave Portland until nearly 10 o'clock on
Thursday night and although the night was very
dark, it reached Boston.at fpast O'Clock on FRI
day morning. ~ M EeaN ~
The Niagara brings eighty passengers and
full freight. She had an unusually pleasant pas
The London Times, speaking Of the Presidents
message, says: "The tenor of the message il pa
cifc, and VIC learn with pleasure that there is no
disposition on the part of the American Cabinet to
magnify the difference which was supposed ut one
moment 10 affect its relations with the most liberal
European powers. The contention with France
has originated in the impotence Of M. Poussin and
the irregular vchcmence of Mr.. Clayton. That
with England, also, has taken its rise from some
misconception with reference to the views OF this
country relative to the Mosquito contest and the
Nicaragua coast; but there Is every reason to anti
cipatc that the mission of Sir Henry Bulwer will
have the effect of uniting both countries in the pro-
secution of common object which is acknow-
lodged to be of so much Importance TO the COM
merce of the world
have taken place the Pacific coast Of the isthmus,
are the alleged seizure of the island Of Tgre, by
order of the British government, or consul. The
n the country; and we are satisfied that If any
unseemly alteration had occurred between the
British and American agents in Central America,
it would not have disturbed the friendly relation
Itseems that Whilst he treaty has been concluded
between the United States and the Republic OF Nj
caragua for the promotion Of the canal, all 9TH
or States arc invited to enter into the same trea-
ty stpuatlons; and as President Taylor observes,
the work, constructed under these guarantees, will
become bond of peace, instead of cause Of con-
tention and strife, between the nations OF the earth
In other respects the relations of Great Britain
with America are of the most friendly character,
and by removal Of the restrictions Of laws in re-
gard to navigation, by both parties and both coun-
tries-and both countries are justly convinced
there becomes an era in their commerce and COM
mercial intercourse, the brightest in all history.
Upon the whole, this message of President Tay-
lor highly crcditabc to the American people and
to the Government, and should prove satisfactory
To this well their own country for the state Of
their finances is shown TO be unincumbered with
outstanding liabilities, except for the excuses con-
sequent upon their late victories in Mexico This
however, is the price of conquest and of war, no
matter where, when, or with whom.
Cotton has advanced full one-quarter pence since
the last steamer. a
Flour has declined about Sd per bbl., and corn is
Sd, per quarter lower.
PoLIrIcAL NEws.-Parliamcnt meets on the LIST of
February business, and it is expected that some
important change will be made in monetary affairs
before il adjourns.
President Taylor's message was received in Eng
land by the Hibernia. II has been extensively pub
lishcd and largely commented upon by the English
press. The general expression Of public sentiment
Is very favorable in regard to it.
France.
The French National Assembly has been occu-
pied during the past week in debating the policy of
sending out more troops to the River Platte, and
also the provisions ofthe new education bill. lthas
been decided that no more troops shall be sent 70
the Platte.
Proclamatons have been issued against all kinds
of clubs and political associations. The National
announces that twenty five thousand men Of the
army employed in restoring the Pope To his throne
are TO remain at Rome.
The government has concluded a contract for
the maintenance of that force in the Ponti6cal do
minions during the first quarter Of 1850.
new paper called the Napoleon, and said to be
the organ OF the President of the Republic, has just
been started in Paris.
LIvERpooL Corros MARKrr, January H. The
steamer Hibernia arrived out at Liverpool on the
9th inst. Her news from New York caused great
deal Of excitement in the cotton market Early in
the week preceding the departure Of the Niagara,
il was discovered that the COMMITTEES of brokers
had made a serious mistake in under estimating
the stock Of cotton TO the amount of 80 900 bales.
Notwithstanding this fact the market, during
the past week. has been very buoyant, prices hav-
ing advanced fully Id. all descriptions. The
bales, of which spectators took 49 900 bales The
Committees quotations for fair Orleans are cd;
fair Mobile and Uplands, 63d. M
The corn market Is dull throughout the kingdom.
During the week Indian corn has declined; white
il quoted at 30s.; yellow 29s.
The best brands Of Philadelphia and Baltimore
-four command IS n 25s. Cd Western canal 2ss.
AMERICAN PaopucE.-Beef continues depressed
There is but little demand for pork Bacon is held
in lively request, at improved rates. to the extent
of one shilling per cwt
Rice Is in more inquiry. Carolina, new, COM
mands l9s. Cd.
Tobacco is firm and commands full prices.
Turpentinc is in better demand at Cd. advance.
The amount Of bullion in the Bank OF England has
slightly decreased. tH
Consols still advancing, and closed at s7s
The bank rate Of discount, il is reported, will soon
| be reduced
| American stocks continue firm and in fair re-
quest. Pa. SIS quoted at SO; Md. SIS, SO; u g.
Sc, 1868, 1864 a 106 M
Money Is extremely abundant.