The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-26

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The fresh outrs6s reported by Captain Nichols of the
barque John Howe have sroused fresh storm OF indg
nation, and public meetings again spoken OF, at
which the popular wrath may find expression in words
There is rumor for the truth Of which all
prepared 10 vouch that staunch clipper with forty five
choice spirits board has sailed from this port for the
southern waters, for the purpose Of ovcrhsuing the Sx
Jasper, Buzrd aud returning the visits which the
officers OF those vessels paid to American vessels 1t is
said that the of the said clipper have not asked for
any clearance from the Collector Whether this be true
not know that such course Ii openly spoken Of and
recommended, and should not be in the least
surprised to hear that it had been adopted The
people, without distinction Of class party,
really angry, and the news OF every fresh outrage
makes them still more 50, Any one who counsels
patience, and hints at the bare possibility that the
published accounts exaggerated is looked an
apoogist of the British 1t is impossible to make the
public believe that there any possibility that the offend
ing officers have exceeded their Instructions and that the
British government sanctioned any such proceed
ings An Irish gentleman long resident in this city told
to-day that he assured that the misunderstanding
has arisen altogether from the ignorance and avarce Of
dered to prevent the running of savers the coast Of
Cuba, thought that they justified in boarding every
vessel that they could CATCH and did in the hope that
of the many might prove to be SLAYER and turn out
a valuable prize think that this very rational
PLANTATION, and very probably true one.
1t is exceedingly desirable that should know the
truth speedily possible the outfages really took
place described and they not at disavowed
aycnBt
and the sooner it will be The people will not
stand long wnded diplomatic notes, and abstruse
dissertations on slavery and the slave trade, and
will not follow the English organ in this city in its
elaborate distinction between the right of search
and the right of visit Our flag protects every vessel
sailing under it from assault arrest in time of peace
except by national vessels We do not acknowledge
the right OF any power to exercise tho police OF the
seas and any nation tries to do it must be at its
peril. IT, however, | believe will be the case, the
British government promptly disavow the acts complain
ed Of and do all ask the 1t Is done the better
for delay and suspense are both injurious to us CONNER
cy and dangerous to the interests of peace which may
be sacrificed by the act of few indscrcet and pas
sonate individuals
The thirty birth day Of Queen Victoria was cele
brated to-day by the British shipping in the port which
were dressed out in all their Haunting flags Salutes
fired by the Persia and other steamers. Some Of
the hotels hoistcd the British ensign and the excellent
British consul and his lady gave asplcndd entertainment
tonight at their house ia 18th street in honor of her
Majesty h-day at which numbers of most prom
nent citizens present and joined in the festivities
The hoaors very gracefully and agrceaby performed
by the consul and Mrs. Archibald every seemed to
enter heartily into the spirit of the OCCASION and to be
very willing to pay tribute of respect to the excellent
lady, wife, mother Christian, who rules gently
the British people.
The enterprising proprieors of that benevolent ns
tuition known as the Sparta Academy Lottery are not
apparently dnunted in the least by the combined action
Of Mayor Nemann, Sergeant Wirney, Governor Brown
and the Attorney General of Georgia. They publish
cards every day Of the most defiant and
character and to-day :. the public that their
is all right The design they say of their per-
secutors not only wantonly nure them in their bust
ness but is also intended to act politically of
partners. Mayor Temann is equally resolute though
less demonstratve, and Is determined he says to put
down all lotteries and sw milk swindIes
The money market to-day rather active for demand
loans to replace the capital paid into the subreasury for
the issued treasury notes. The discount market how
ever very slack and offerings very scant although
interest unite unchanged for he If
paper which the banks will take. The best paper is
snapped up greediy if it be not too long but the paper
of parties who have been in the least damaged by the
storm last fall regarded with suspicion generally
fused and among vultures of the street. who de-
large portion it the need of the market
qures There is good deal of uneasiness felt though
not always owned in commercial circles with regard to
the British outngcs in the gulf The subject forms tho
prominent topic of conversation and oil sorts of opinions
and explanations given, very cheering. others
equally gloomy, and all equally conectural.
The bank statement Of this evening shows compared
with that of the previous week. increase in loans of
81 53S 794 decrease in specie of $6S3 282 decrease
in circulation of $685. $50; increase of 1913, 7O6 in
nominal deposites and an increase of $698, 443 in
drawn deposites This is expected The increase
in loans is chiefly made up of treasury notes. and the de-
in specie is little than the export direct from
this port during the last week
Foreign exchange firm at former rates namely
I09s ITO for bankers 60-day drafts on London 100 a
1904 for commercial do; 10 110a for sight drafts
5. 5.I2A for bankers 60day drafts Paris; and
g. 10 81 for sight do The market has not yet fairly
opened for the Persia hence for Liverpool at CLOCK
p. m, on Wednesday. Some of the favorite drawers
evnce inclination to advance rates. but how far they
will succeed cannot say at present think it highly
probable that Belmont will send out another round
in specie. He do protaby at present rates of
change and gold is in demand on the continent Of Eu
rope.
The stock market gave way completely this morning,
and everything on the list declined in price The
ancics fell very muchfrom l AZ per cent. The
cause is ..the British outrages and the bad from
Europe by the City of Washington The leading bulls
discouraged They think that the fall will tempt
large orders in the present state of the money market
and that rapid rise will AT the second board
there very dull market and prices fell slightly be-
low the mornings figures The following the clos
ing prices for the leading speculative stocks NJ Y Cen
trail, 84-a decline of compared with Saturday S
closing price Erie 21 decline of Ii Hudson River
2sA-a decline Of u Reading, 43l "a decline of 2 !;
Mich. So, 22i "A decline Of IL Chic. and r. T. IA Ia
decline of TX Mil and Miss, 20 and Cleveland and
Toledo Al.
At the corn exchange -four closed very dull and heavy
Wheat was cents lower. Corn scarce and triie
better. Provisions dull and unsettled Cotton steady
and unchanged The cash transactions at the sub
ury were Ms follows
Receipts dncuding treasury notcs 500 ees ~
Payments $50 COS
Balance. $3.50 500 IS
The receipts at the custom house for duties were $50
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