The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-12
Arrival of the Steamer Asia.

SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EURoPE
Death Of Louis Philippe-Qusen Victoria
| gone to Scotland Napoie2ns Provincial
observation-disclosures and the Duchies-
Decline in CoLon--Adrance in Corn
BreadstuEs Fan,--Prouisions Steady-Ad-
rance IN Suga,s-ImpDuemen in Coffee,
dc. '...
HALIFAX. Sept, 9th, 1850.
The royal mail steamer Asia arrived here this
morning at half past ten o'clock.
| Yesterday and last night we had very
heavy gale of wind, accompanied with rain.
The wind blew strongly from the eastward.
which has undoubtedly caused great damage
and loss, both of property and lives along
the coast. 1t is feared that shipping has suf-
fered greatly. The telegraph wires to the west
ward of this city are supposed to be very badly
broken.
This despatch will be forwarded b, L1Y New 81
Brunswick Express to the nearest telegraph sta
ton working, having the western circuit, and.
forwarded thence.
understand that the steamers of the Cunard
line will hereafter run direct to New York.
Those to Boston will continue to touch at Hall
fax. The Asia will not touch at Halifax on her
return trip.
The steamer Asia cleared from Liverpool at
IL o'clock, noon. The steamer Canada arrived
out at St o'clock on the morning Of the 26th
ult.
Queen Victoria has gone to Scotland on q
visit
The weather has been unfavorable to harvest
ing operations, and the general yield is not like
! ly to be SO great as was anticipated.
The trade in manufacturing districts conin.
ues brisk.
Submarine Telegraph.-The Submarine Telc-
graph between Calais and Dover has been com
pleted and works well. Messages have been
sent backwards and forwards with great accu-
racy and despatch
DEATH Of Louis Phlippe.-Louis Philippe,
former King Of France, died on the 26th of Au-
gust, at his place ofresidence.
| FRANCE.
Louis Napoleon is still on his tour through
the provinces, and produces much sensation
wherever he goes
AUSTRIA.
Austria has given her adhesion to the English
protection.
DENMARK.
The Denmark question is still open. There
IS nothing from the seat Of war beyond an &C
count OF some slight skrmishrs.
THE MARKETS.
L'rerpoM Cation Marker, Aug. 3l.--Thr cot
ton market was dull, and prices declined to TT
quoted at a4d; fair uplands II fair Mobile Sd;
middng qualities range from Ito 7yI Sales
of the week not mentioned
Observation-Disclosures corn has advanced about
| $ per quarter, and is quoted at Dis Cd to 2Ss
for yellow, and 2ss n 28s I'd for white Wheat
rather dull Flour is firm. Best western canal,
22s u 23s Cd; Ohio, 23s 2ls Cd Philadelphia
and Baltimore, 23s Cd IA 24s.
Groceries.-Sugar has advanced from 3 TO
Cd. Large business doing IN tea 1T previous
rates.
Coffee.-The lower q'g lilies have advance
an average of about IS per cWt, with a rood de-
mand
Money NarheL-Thc money market is cnSrr,
and several leading bankers have lowered their
rates of interest. Consols closed ut y6A for
money and account
Securtics.-But little is doing in United
States stocks, and prices continu" ~ quoted last
week.
Extract OF letter from Lieut.. Commanding Nc
* thur, U. S. Navy Assistant in the Coust Sur
Vey, to the Superintendent, relating to the pro-
! gress of the reconnaissance and Survey Of the
Western Coast
U. S. SuRvEYING ScHR. EWING,
AsroRIA, July Is, 1850.
DEAR SIR:
Since my last letter to you, | sent Lieut. Bartlett.
with Messrs. Denny and Slmms, to examine the
mouth Of the Willamette river, and the Columbia
river generally, directing them to examine and
point out any difficulties, or impedIments to
lgatlon should they exist, their character, &c. |
myself went on a hurried trip to PugeIs Sound,
but found matters so interesting there, that spent
just four weeks between Cape Fiattery and Mes y
1ually | made good reconnaissance Of New
Dunginess Roads, Protection Island, and Port
Discovery. Reports, in connection with these eX.
petitions, will be forwarded in due season.
hope to complete tolerabe survey OF the
mouth of the Columbia river in few days,
and to be able to point out with considerable
accuracy the changes which have taken place
in the channels since the survey Of the Ex-
ploring Expedition.
On completing our work here, shall proceed
to Point Conception, California; for the purpose
of meeting MIR. Davidson, who will require som"
assistance about two months hence. On my why,
| will reconnoitre the Coast, and endeavor to fill
up the intervals which now exist on our chart.
Two or three good clear days will suffice, the
wind at this season is always fair when vessels
are bound South. will send the Coast sheet t"
you, with desire that it be published with all
It's imperfections,) it is so much more correct
than any chart Of the coast extanf.
With all the importance which the subject de
mands, hope have represented to you the
cessity Of my having authority to employ men 1T
the usual wages Of the country. The times "t
several will expire in January next, and mus
lay the vessel up. Do not indulge the belief
I nope that seamen can be obtained here for the
amount which am authorized to pay. This diff
/ iculty must be overcome in some way, and most
happy would be, could | suggest II remedy
which would cure the evil. Congress should in
the Coast Survey appropriation for this
especial contingency, and most fortunate would
it be for the country if they would do so
am, respectfully and Truly, yours,
VIM. r. McARTIIUR,
Ii. Comd'g and Assistant U. S. Coast Surrs1l
To Professor A. d. BAcHE,
Superintendent Y. S. Coast Surrey,
Washington, d. c,
SURVEY or THR CoAsr OF CALIFoRNIA.