A meeting of the salt-trade of England, to consider the
best means of exterminating the Indian monopoly, was held at Northwich on Monday; and a series of resolutions were passed, indicating the determination of the trade to use the most strenuous exertions in carrying out their object. The Committee whom they have appointed are to organize a fresh depu- tation to the Board of Control, in conjunction with the Manchester, Liver- pool, Bristol, Glasgow, and Gloucester Chambers of Commerce, and the East India and China and Shipowners Associations in London and Liver- pool. Special thanks were given to Mr. Aylwin, who was invited to attend on the occasion, for the information furnished both at the meeting and in his very elaborate pamphlet.
We have been given to understand that only four ships have arrived from the Southern whale-fishery this year, bringing together less than 400 tons of oil. The estimated loss to the owners of these four vessels will exceed 20,0001.; and none of them have been refitted for the service. It is stated that a proposition was made to Government more than twelve months since to revive this important branch of shipping; but it does not appear that the application was successful. Manufacturers and consumers under these circumstances must be dependent for the future on the United States of America for a supply of spermaceti oil.—Times, City Article.
We understand that since the Earl of Besborough's late arrival in Dub- lin, his Excellency has caused orders to be executed in this city, in the purchase of Irish linen alone, to the amount of nearly 1,0001.—Dublin Boating Post.
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