The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-08
FOREIGN.


Refusal Of the Portuguese Gopunment % pay the Amsri
can Indemnify. -zmsriean Minister hos demanded his
Passports Reception Of The nsws Of General Iayiors
death IN E"gtand-Dseiine ~ Cotton. Advance :"
HALIFAX, Aug. 8--s, p. m.
The steamship Cambria. with Liverpool dates 10 the
27th ult arrived here at halfpast o'clock this after
The Niagara arrived at Liverpool, on Saturday night.
goth ult. at ~ o'clock
The American steamship Pacific was advertised to sail
on Wednesday. 3lst ut, at o'clock, p. IN.
England.
The news OF the death OF President Taylor produced
great sensation in England The leading journals devote
much space to review OF his character and exploits In
which they pay just tribute 10 his worth and fame.
large meeting OF American citizens in London, as
sembled on Thursday. at which the American minister
presided, and passed series OF highly patriotic resolu
lions, expressive Of their sense OF the great loss their
country has sustained in the death oil the President and
OF their sympathy with his family.
The political news from England possesses no feature
OF striking interest
In Parliament, The ministry have sustained two more
striking defeats upon their own measures, and in addi-
ton have the necessity OF abandoning the Jewish
emancipation bill and the new marriage act.
The potato blight is said TO bave reappeared both IN
England and Ireland II is said to bein mligated form
It's effect to be felt in the corn markets oil the
kingdom notwithstanding the cereal crops generally pre-
sent an abundant harvest
Portugal.
The Portuguese government having declined to accede
to the demands OF the American minister he has demand
ed his passports, and advertised his household furniture
for sale
The American squadron was still in the Tagus.
Mr. Clay intended to leave Lisbon on the 18th ult.
Denmark and the Duchiss.
Actual hosiilites have commenced between Denmark
and the Duches, the latter having been declared in
state of blockade by the former and action took place
between Danish man-of war and the German steamer
Bonnie on the 2st, in which the former suffered consld.
cradle injury, and was forced 10 retire.
On the land the hostile armies were, al last dates face
to face and as the King of Denmark intends severe
ercon backed by the active support OF Russia and Prus
sa and the passive support OF the other great powers,
including England there remains no doubt but that Sc
we're conflict will ensue.
Review OF tho Markets.
LIVERPOOL, luly "a, 1850
Cotton--rhe markets throughout the week have been
less active and prices declined nearly though some pa
pers quote the current sailing of the Canada
spectators took IL 900, md exporters 900 bales
BreadstuThe market Is more hfni ana better prices
have been obtained Flour has advanced 3D. per Dbl and
corn animated demand, has advanced Is. I'd. to
s.. per quarter Wheat has advanced 2d
AMERICAN PROVISIONS The market Is dull, except the
bacon-a retail business only doing Lard is dull and last
weeks prices barely sustained.
Coffee = The demand al London and Liverpool 10
uemely limited. The market closed with a downward
tendency
A, Liverpool steady demand is reported, and foreign
qualities command roll rates.
Tea AT London and Liverpool good business is doing
AT Londpn Friday last good ordinary
brought auction III a ii I'D. per III.
Ashes have been in active demand, aud upwards OF
900 barrels the and arrive, have been sold at "
80 hlngs potts. and 30 shillngs per CIVIL Tor pearls,
and higher demanded.
Rice - There has been extensive demand Tor Bengal,
higher but Carolina continues In limited request
Il. ISs 81 TO 49, 81 for good
hayat SioresNo sales oil turpentne 600 barrels
Anierican Is l8d. of common, and lis. for fine,
OIL. Olive 10 active request at advance oil los
rseed is 1uiet at SIS.
Wool-Prices are very firm.