The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-27
Tclegraphic.

New YoRK, Feb 26-p. m.
The letters and circulars by the steamer Ameri-
ca have arrived here and will reach Washington
to -morrow morning. Barings circular quotes u
s. 6s of 1868, at LOG 1861, and Maryland sterling
SIS, 49,
The coffee market had fiuctuated. but finally raj
lied. Plantation had improved from to shillings
per cwt. Laguayra is quoted at SO So; Brazil, 50
60 per cwt.
Good sweet American -four % % per barrel.
AT Liverpool, middling Orleans cotton Gid. per
pound.
The iron market was firm at pounds shillings
for common bars.
Lead has advanced considerably English pig,
II a Is pounds; Spanish, Is II pounds.
RIcE.-Saes 100 tierces Carolina, at 10 cd. 20
shillings per cwt.
sUoAR.-Large sales, and the trade has submit
ted to a reduction Of Sd. per cwt. Havana, Al 43
shillings; Cuba and Porto Rico, 36s Cd. 43s. Cd.
One thousand bales of cotton have been sold at Ic
decline. There have been sales Of &C, 900 bushels
white and yellow corn at SIC. Flour unchanged.
Stocks advanced Treasures l2a New Loan Is
premium. Continental advices said to be very
favorable to American securities.
TOBACCO has advanced, and the high prices
asked have tended to check business; but the trade
is getting very bare of late, and must soon come
into market. Sales of 100 hhds common Kentucky
leaf for export at 2sd. and Sd. per 8 OF.
Small parcels OF rough turpentinc sold at shil-
lings 3D., though this is not called the established
price. American spirits are offered freely at 34s
The colonial and foreign produce market has
been quiet since the sailing of the Europa, and
transactions have been confined mostly to the
wants of the trade, who, however, have operated to
fair extent, and within few days there has been
more inquiry for export.
Major General Winfield Scott addressed the
Union meeting held at Castle Garden last night
He expressed his strong attachment TO the Union
which he had served for nearly forty-two wears.
and disclamcd all party Considerations in his de.
votion TO the glorious. Confederacy. He said he
was charmed by the admirable spirit of concilia-
ton manifested by those present. and with the
complete harmony which pervaded the whole i'm
mense asscmblage For himself, he stood there
neither pro slavery man nor an abolitionist-
neither Wing nor Democrat; but as firm, unwa-
vering friend of the uion of the States; which ne
trusted in God wouldnever be destroyed. During
his remarks he warmly and enthusiastically
applauded by the tndre audience.
Mr. Whiting sn6 others addressed the meeting
| They spoke warmly in favor of a compromise on
the subject Of slavery, and were eloquent in speak
| ing Of the perpetnay Of the U.;ops Great Isnsn
unity of feeling and action prevailed
PrTTsBURe, Feb. %.
There are sewn feet Of water in the river, and
the weather fine Mr.. Lobbys tannery, in Allie
| ghany city, was destroyed by fire this morning;
At 5, p. m. the uppe story of the Iron City Hotel
discovered to be fire; the house and contents
were materially DAMAGED by fire and water
MEMPHIS Tenn, Feb. 10,
Mr.. Bsily Anderson, a wealthy planter OF this
county, was murdered "a his bed on Sunday night