The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-30
From the N. Y. Journal OF Commerce, January %.
Arrival OF the Anne rsca's Malls.

The mails by the steamer America, at Boston from Liv-
erpool, reached this city last evening The subjoned
extracts from the papers possess considerable interest
OF the persons on board the royal mail steamer Am
azon when burned 40 certainly saved, and there is
some hope that another boat containing few persons
may yet be found AT best, is most appalling calam-
i,y. Some particulars will be found below.
England is brushing up her defences both land and
water She means to be prepared Tor whatever plot may
be medtated against her by the continental despois.
Judging, however, from the buoyant OF the public
funds, both in France and England, no great appehsn
sions OF war can be felt
WARLKE-DErEscEs or Lon s.-WooLwIcH Jan.
ls-The Duke OF Wellington has been for time past
in almost daily communication with Sir John F. Bur-
goyne, inspector general Of fortihcations and their
deliberations have II is said, been directed TO the best
means OF protecting the metropolis in OF invasion.
II is understood the result has been that several military
camps likely to be formed round London and eligi-
BILE situations will be selected, particularly the Kent
and Essex banks OF the Thames, and on the banks of
the Midway, with the ultimate view OF rendering
them permanently fortified camps. Orders have al.
ready been given 10 place Sbeerness in proper state
OF defence, and TO have ample supplies OF ammunition
and wake stores kept in constant state OF readiness
at the Notifications already constructed at that naval port
Seniority lists OF commissioned officers OF the royal
artillery have been called for 10 be sent into the adju
ant generals Office, within the last few days, prepara-
tory, is sad TO augmentation Of that branch OF the
service is also stated that the line regiments will
have addition OF 10000 made to them over the num-
bes in the estimates Of last year. The royal marines
also TO be increased both in the royal marine artillery
and divisional companies departments and recruits en-
listed for every branch OF the land forces are ordered to
be sent to the headquarters depots OF their regiments
with the least possible delay, that they may be once
instructed in knowledge OF their profession.
LONDON, January 9.-From information which has
reached u.s. but which not at liberty TO divulGe
lust now we have every to think that the admi-
rally anticipate having TO increase naval force al
most Immediately, and they beginning to inquire
where they have chance OF getting They are,
fact, asking themselves the question which we have
so often asked"How is the fleet to be manned y This
circumstance, coupled with the intelligence from
correspondent at Sheerness, which gave in paper
OF Monday last, would imply that the foreign relations
OF the country not in that satisfactory state which
il would be desirable they should be. Indeed. IL will
be seen, from statement which publish elsewhere,
that active preparations in progress for the protection
OF the country.
LONDON, January 6.--Letters from Pans announce
rumor 10 the effect that Messrs RothschId are about
to contract loan OF 100000 oo0f for the French gov
ernment for the purpose OF reducing the floating debt
The negotiation between France and Belgium on the sub
ect of the refugees has been brought to satisfactory
Termination. The Belgian government has scceded to
all the demands OF France and ne latter has consented
The further arrival OF specie has prevented any fall
upon the various ministerial rumors, which still the
principal topics OF conversation. The general feeling
appears to be that change 10 at hand The Thames
brought about quarter Of million sterling; but the
Tevio will take out about 4l35,00O in specie o-Aor
row for the Brazs This still leaves an Improvement
on imports.
LONDON, January o-evening. stock markets on
the continent appear 10 be all very firm, with gensTal
upward tendency in prices The buoyant tone OF the
French funds continues TO be well maintained on the
Paris Bourse where the per cent renes have been done
at 06 Soc or 10 per cent above the rate OF the day pre-
ceding the coup dttdf of the President The trade of
Paris il stated TO have shown considerable elasticity
since his reelection, and private letters mention that
matters more wear an aspect OF cheerfuness and
confidence iaaa.
The English stock market presents better tone this
morning. and the quotations show rise Of per cent in
some cases There is however, only comparatively