The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-08-08
ARRIVAL OF STEAMER CAMBRIA.
One week Later from Europe.


| Hostilties commenced beilceen Denmark and IN,
Dutchies-Ihe american Minister Demanded hi,
Passports-DeciiHe an Coiton--.4dpanee in Bread
SUITS, &c.
HN HALIFAX, August Go p. Nj.
! The Royal Mail Steamer Cambria arrived here
at ! clock this afternoon and sailed soon after
wards for Boston. She brings dates from Liver
pool to the 9th ult, and London to the 26th
The sailing time of the Cambria to Halifax was
about nine days.
The steamer Niagara arrived at Liverpool on
Saturday, at midnight,
The American steamer Pacific was advertised
to sail on Monday, at 2 p. Nj.
DENMARK AND THE DUcuIEs. .g
| Hostiities have actually commenced between
Denmark and the Duchies-the latter having
been declared by the former in state Of blockade.
There was action between man Of war and
German steamer on the 2lst. in which the for
mer suffered very seriously and was forced to re-
treat. The hostile armies at last dates were on
the land, were face to face, and bloody conflicts
momentarily looked for
And as the king of Denmark intends severe
coersion and is strongly backed, there remains
no doubt that a severe and bloody conflict will
ensue.
PORTUGAL
The Portuguese having declined to accede to
the demands of the American Minister, he had de-
manded his passports. In anticipation of leav-
ing he advertised his household furniture for sale
The American squadron had sailed for Tangiers
MIR. Clay, our Minister, intended to leave Lisbon
on the 18th instant.
ENGLAND.
| The intelligence Of the death Of Gen. Taylor had
reached England and produced a great sensation.
The leading journals Of London, Liverpool, and
other places, were devoting much space in their
columns TO review of his character and exploits.
| A large meeting of American citizens assembled
in London, upon learning of his death, at which
the American Minister presided. A series of
highly patriotic resolutions were read and unani-
mously adopted, expressing their sense of regret
and sympathy with the family and the country.
The political news of England possesses but
little Of general Importance
The Ministry have again been defeated in Par
Lament on two of their own measures, viz: the
Jewish emancipation bill and the new marriage
act.
The potato blight is said to have appeared both
in England and Ireland. tits, however, in a miti-
gated form. Its effect, Notwithstanding, is begin
to to be felt severely in the Market although
the coming crops present the prospect of an album
dant harvest. ....#-s .-. A.. ...
. MARKETS. .a. l...eMtr ,
Liverpool Cotton Market, July 27.-There has
been decline during the week of nearly i'd per
h. The sales of the week amount to 40, 900 bales,
spectators taking Ia 900 and exporters 900 bales
same figures as given by the report Of the Canada,
on the previous Saturday.
Breadstuffs.-The corn market was active and
prices advanced Flour has gone up about Cd per
Dbl. on the quotations per the Canada Indian
corn was in good demand, and sales were making
at an advance of Is. cd to IS. per quarter Of 4S0
pound. There has been an advance of 3D., per
70 lbs, in wheat. a4
Proyisions--The provision market was dull, ex-
cept for bacon, which was in good request. Lard,
not much enquired for, and the mara ct dull, but
previous weeks prices maintained. a#H
The demand for Coffee, both at Loudon and
Liverpool, was inactive, and the market closed
with downward tendency. E..sa :tz.
Sugars were also dull, and in London prices had
declined Cd. The demand at Liverpool was steady,
and foreign qualities command full rates.
A good business has been doing in tea in Lon
don and Liverpool.
Rice was in active demand for Bengal, but Car
ona in limited request at lbs. Sd. to IS, I'd. ~
Naval Stores-Nothing doing in Spirits of
Turpentne or Resin. Sales of 600 barrels
American Rosin at IS. Id. for common, and lbs.
for fine. .. g- y 4. ,s..
| Dissolve Oils was in active request at an
advance Of 10 shIllings. Linseed was quiet at
"a shings. .. 60, ,.... ~. ,.,,... a.,
Woo-The price of Wool was sfeSsy, and the
| market very firm. ~