The Washington union., 1857-09-24
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from Liverpool on the 18th arrived here this afternoon
The general news is unimportant- There was nothing
I later from India
CYRUS Field esq., writes to the London Times contro-
vertng statements ia that journal regarding the Atlantic
cable as to its availability for the India telegraph briefly
dispong of several false nsnuaons against the company
and asserting that recent tests prove the cable perfect
as when first put on board the ships. ...
The money article in the Times contains extended re-
marks In regard to the New York crisis and American
securities generally 1t estimates the amount of Ameri-
can stocks held In London at $50 900 900 to fl0O 0O0
900 and deprecaes the apathy exhibited by capitalists as
to the management Of railroad affairs in England while
in America there powerful combination for the ayowed
purpose OF bringing all the principal Undertakings 70
ruin Unlike those of other countries Che majority of
the leading speculators in New York endeavor to de-
precate the national credit They influence the press
and are able not merely to operate with their JOINT
capital, but to regulate meetings, and retain perma-
nenty legal advisers whose vocation to discover points
shaking the validity of every kind of security, thus crea
! ting universal dstrust. 1t adds much more In the
style, and cohoudes by suggesting the formation OF
London committee American stocks TO protect the
! interests of foreign holders a
London attorney named Dean has absconded, leaving
debts to the amount of fl50 00O including fogeres Oh
| a gigantic scale
Dr. Livingston attended the meeting of the Manchester
Cotton Supply Association explaining the commercial
of Africa He said that country well adapt
ed the cultivation of sugar and cotton and he intend
ed to devote his future life in special efforts to develop
those products in Africa resolution was passed ask
ing the government to furnish DIR. Livingston with
for the purpose of ascending the Bambest river
letter had been received from Lady Franklins Arctic
expedition from Pauls river in Greenland 1t says the
progress of the expedition exceeded their expectations
The submarine telegraph between Europe and Africa
| was successfully laid on the 9th.
The East India Company had chartered ten additional
steamers to carry troops to India
The religious riots had been renewed at Belfast The
Catholics organized armed club for their protection
against the Orangemen The government had appointed
commission to inquire into the affair
\ THE IATEsr
Capt Roberts who convicted of the murder of a
sailor board ship, hung at Liverpool on Satur-
| day. The two mates were respited.
FRANCE
The Emperor Napoleon meets the Czar Alexander at
Stuttgart the 25th 1t is rumored that the Kings of
Prussia and Bavaria will be present, @#
Official accounts of the French harvess exceed all
| pectations.
settled.
British agents have been engaged in recruiting at Lse
Returns of the Bank of France show an immense in
| crease in bullion. .s.. ..... sa.... ......
The investigation into the late insurrecton had termi
mated Twenty seven persons committed, charged
with numbering manning soldiers The remainder
were convicted of high treason.
Reinforcements still being sent to Cuba.
There have been difficulties between Austria and France
the reforms the Papal States and an open rupture
was apprehended "a @
| The Gar arrived at Warsaw the 9th.
| The Persiaris had evacuated Herat
The total strength of the British army route for In
dia is 81 900 1t is reported that England about open
ing recruiting offices in several of the German princi
palities
THE Markets .. ...
forfb fba
bales including 5000 to SPECTATORS and 900 to
porters American cotton had advanced 3D., and other
kinds had advanced 3D. The market closed buoyant
Orleans. Mobile Upands
Middiins. sa5ii a;.-.....sa .sas 81 ssl-is ssf
Stock in port 3O6 600 bales including 240 900 of Amer
lean Manchester advices favorable and all quail
| tiles had slightly advanced. ..
Breadstufs were steady. Flour closed firm western
canal sold for sos 3ls; southern 3ls $751; and Ohio,
32s $685. Wheat closed steady at previous rates.
Corn closed quiet-mixed and yellow, $685.; and white,
AIS a 43s .." -.a.
vanced rates Pork dull, and bacon firm, holders
demanding advance. Lard had slightly advanced sell
| ing for 7Os a73s.
Napas Stores The Broker Circular reports spirits tur-
pentine steady at 37s Rosin steady at As for
mon, and 173 1ss. for fine. Rice was buoyant but
| prices generally unchanged
| Consols closed Saturday noon at 90t a908 for
money, and 9OR 90a for account
The money market was active and rates were gener-
| ally unchanged. ... ...
Bullion in the Bank of England had decreased 60 OO0
american Stocks not much affected by the accounts
from New York, but the sales unimportant, Mary
land SIS brought s91 Pennsylvania SIS, TAI United
States 6s of '68, l04 l05. Pennsylvania SIS bonds,
7s a s04 Illinois Central Freelands, 95 100 Michi-
! gan Centrals s s of 90, Sc 49,
Satterhwate says the panic in New York caused much
anxiety and severe fall brought forward many pur-
chasers at low rates for Illinois Central Railroad Reading
Railroad and Michigan southern shares
Arrival Of the A,iel
| New York, Sept. 23-The Steamship Ariel, from
Havre and Southampton the 9th, arrived here this
evening
Sailing of the Europa.
BosroN Sept 23.-The steamer Europa sailed for Liv-
erpool to-day, but she took specie with her.
Noa-arrpal Of The Steamer Canada.
HALIFAX, Sept 23-l2, m.-There signs of the
steamer Canada, now due at this port
Bank Suspension.
ALBANY, Sept, 22.-The Western Bank of Lockport has
suspended payment.
The Ohio Ripa.
| WHEELING Sept 23.-The river is in good boating
order this morning
HARPER'S MAGAZINE AND HARPER'S STORY
| Il L Book for October just received,
BLANCHARD Il MoHUN
| Sop24 Late r. Farnham.
MY TRIP TO FRANCE; by Rev. John P. Done