The New York Herald Newspaper, April 23, 1844, Page 3

—————EEEeeee ‘market there had been little chi of importance. ana Lelgian Bonds are steady on the uncertainty inw Spanish Stock haa advanced gradually; the scheme & the capitalization of the over due Active Coupons is stil entertained. Three per Cent Stoek has reached as high a8 38}. The Active at 26}, Mexican Active Deferred have also improved; the former to 36}, the latter to 16), South American Lave also improved; Columbian, ex Venez have risem to 15f; and Venezuela Active and Deferred are sought for at impraved rates, Liverroot. Corron Manxer, March 92.—We have patel a dull week in the cotton market 5 the trade have bought very sparingly, and alt ough some speculative business een dene, it is not sufficient to prevent prices declining. We re- duce our quotations 4d per 1b, und in some instances 2d per Ib, es on the lower qualities of American, dil, and Surat, in which ‘ales have bea. ‘The total sales are 17,600 bugs of which 14,760 are American, tm 1,120 Brazils. Speculators have taken 3,900 American and 200 Surat. March 29.—The prices declared by the Committee of Brokers this week for fair Cotton are—Bowed 644, Mobile 5}, Orleans 61. ; We reduce our quotations of Ameri Cotton this ‘week } per Yb., for Surat ft to fd per 1b., and we may al- 0 notice thut Brazilsand Egyptians are rather easier to buy, but not ro much a# to be quotable. Sea Islands on the other hand are jd per Ib. dearer. The sales to-day are 5,000, and the Market closes with heaviness, There have been taken on speculation 1000 American and 1200 Surat; and for exportation 600 American. Forwarded into the country unsold during the month, 1300 American 200 Pernam. April 3—The transactions in cotton since Fri- day last have been on a very moderate scale, and the market has received little support from speculators To-day, however, there haa been more appearance of firm- anged hands, The trade have nl j.rices though rather lower than on Friday somewhat steadier, The accounts received dy the Hibernia, on the 13:b instant, disappointed the ma- PEt, of speculators, who hed been culeulating on, her ringing advices in favor of a crop not exceeding 1,600,000 Dutch hich the measures of redncion in beth countries is involy “\; to 1,700,000 bales. ‘The expectations of these parties being destroyed, the market swidenly became flat and_depress- ed, awl prices have since contiaued to droop, Since the arrival of the steamer, middling sorts of American, and all below have receded #4 per Ib, aud those descriptions above middling kave declined 4d per Ib. Usiren States Punic Secwnuties. ‘The business done in United States Bonds has consisted ofthe following ; our quotatious being the latest ob- tained Redeemable. Alabama Sterling Fives, 51808 oan ety Indiana, Fives bai 40 . 40 . 8 66 Maryland Sterling F 2 65 New York Fives, 924 0.94 ‘Ohio Sixes,. Pennsylvania United States Bank. . .. per Debentures April. .18 per do Oct 1941 & 1342 Commercial Summary.—The condition of trade is In ‘eo material point different from that which was reported im our last publication. The continued abundance of money is becoming a source of divappointment, and the Bank of England is urgently called upon to curtail its circulation of notes, by which it is contended that the ‘value of money would be immediately enhanced, and trade improved. The business transacted at the Money Market last week was unimportant, so far at least as the English securities are concerned, speculation in them having entirely ceased. The value of the various descrip- tions of Stock’ did not undergo any material change.— ‘The business in the Forcign market was of a varied and general character. Most of the current varieties of Stock are advancing ; Spanish has, as usual, been the chief at- traction. The scheme for cazitalization of the over- due Active Coupons is still entertained; three per cent. Stock has consequently risen nearly two per cent, having ‘been to-day as high as 37j, but closing rather lower : the Active have not improved to such a degree, not having zien mere thaa about one per cent., aud closing at 26}. Mexican Active and Deferred have improved, the former to 363. and the latter to 161. This security has become latterly a great favorite, having improved within the lost aix weeks nearly six per cent, viz. from tot to 164 — South American securities are also in demand ; Colum- dian cx-Venezuela have risen to 15}; and Venezucla Ac: tive aud Deferred are sought for at imvroved prices. No material variation has occurred in Dutch Stock. Neither have the Portuguese Converted Bonds fluctuated to any extent. The Liverpool Cotton Market is depressed, and prices are falling. Until about the 14th of last month, the price of Cotton was pretty well sustained, although the demand ‘was limited, and the sales very small; but the arrival of the Hibernia steamer from Boston, with advices to the end of February, appeared to dispel that hope which holders had fondly induiged as te @ brisk demand, and prices at once receded; and we may now quote American jd to 3d per Ib lower than at the date of our last publication The total sales of the past month have not exceeded 76,400 ales, of which about 17,800 were taken on speculation The produce markets are very dull, and prices have during the past week, in almost every instunce, given way. Large parcels ‘of produce hi sale, and merchants generally are di The home dealers have operated with reluctance, takin only enough to satis'y their immediate wants. For shi ping there are few orders, and the speculative demand h Ceased for the present. After the ncellor of the E: chequer has brought forward the Budget, business in all brauches is expected to improve. The stocks in dealers hands are light, and the deliveries from the warchous are still pa ee ‘The arrivals areto a fair extent. Rum , and higher rates again paid; the supply 16 still ‘The dullness in the Coffee market haw increased, and prices have declined for all sorts; large parcels are pressing forsale. Rice has met with little attention, and ‘Qasier rates taken. West India Cocoa is cheaper, and the market is well supplied. ‘The Spice market has been in a tranquil state, but prices are firm. In Dye Goods large purchases made, and prices are looking up. Saltpetre dull ofsale,and cheaper. Nitrate of wanted. In Indigo a good deal ‘tendency of prices still upwards. For Cochineal very full rates peid, and there are reaay purchasers. Cotton is dull ofsale, and cheaper. ‘Tallow is held firmly, but not much has been done. The prices of English Wool are lower, and but few transuctions are reported. Fish Oils are in brisk demaad, and higher rates aro Seed Oils are looking up, ‘British Iron is increasing in value. Tea is dull of sale, and lower. Cumphor hay declined full 259. 40 20s. per ewt. Loxvon Marxets, April 3—There has been little ac- tivity in the produce markets since onr last publication; speculators have refrained from making investments. ‘he home demand has been limited for all articles, and the transactions for shipping have been to a small extent only. Prices are still going down, the markets being owell supplied with goods Corton.—The market here has presented a dull appear- ance, shippers and the home trade purchasing East India with much caution, and the rates taken declining. The purchases for the week snding 20th March are $00 bales ‘of Surat, at 33d to 4d; and 5@ Madras 41 per Ib. Today a few purchases were made privately. ‘At public sale 518 bales of Madras were offered; one lot A; the remainder taken in at 34d to 3fd for middling; sea da- maged first class, sold at 344 to 3}4, and second class 24d r Ih. Cone —The duty on foreign wheat has fallen 1s per uarter this week. In other articles there is no variation, Phe acconnts come. to hond from the country markets, atate that the trade for wheat was dull, and prices still on the decline. At Mark-lane. English wheat moved off Blowly ut former rates, Duty paid foreigr. offered at ea- sier prices, but litle was done. Barley sold more freely, at firm rates, Oats dull of sale, and rather cheaper. Pxovistons —All descriptions of barrelled Pork are much an demand, ana full rate In Beef large purchases made ut previous prices. - W: ican Beef the mar. Ket {a better supplied; India in bond has been selling at £4 10s por tierce, und prime mess at £3 10sto £3 158. The supply et Pork is scanty; there are several orders. Ame- Ficva Lard has brought better prices, several purchases made at 348 to 295 per cwt, duty paid. In Cheese a good business done; fine 49% to 408; good 45s to 48s, low and middling 40s to 43: per owt. Iish butter has been dull, the business in all descriptions being very limited, and the arrivals very large. The market is quiet for cleaned Rice, and more own to sell; Patn is [4s Gdto 13s, and Carolina Mis to 25s percwt. Bengal Rice ia little sought after; 3002 bags were offered at public sale; sound ali tuken in at 11s 4 for middling white, being rather under former rates proving, Stockholm is selling At 11s G1 to Ls Od, and Archangel 13s per bri; upon these Jow terms the chief holders will not sell: the consump- tion is increasing, aud ihe arrivaly {rem ,Stockholm are expected to be amall this seasoi ‘Tonvenrine —In rough severa la is firm in price, and been done, and the purcharers made 7s 6d Spirils in lively ‘Tarsow.—The demand for Asmerican : rates paid; 921 pipes of South American at auction fetched 343 to! 08 3d for Low to good quality; 88 skins of Ibrail, 98 to 408; of New South Wales, 199 bris, were dis posed of at 40a to 49 94, biack 353; 160 casks of Odessa sheep Tallow 396 64 to 3% %d. In Russian Tallow the operations on the epot ha upon a small scale only; P Y Candle is 40s to 418; for delivery several contracts months of the year at 42s Town Tallow is equest at 284 per cwt. is good, and full entered into for the last thre percwt. at which the market is firm. selling at dis to dis G1 per cwt net cash. Tra—The market has been quiet and rather dull at the public sales which took place last week ; the biddings Phronhout were langwid, and of the 31,029 packages bronght forward, the small proportion of 14,900 packages Joun! purchasers at and alterthe sales, at a decline on the rates of the last auction of 41 to Jd for Common Congon; for good; 13d to 44 for fine; I to i for Twan 21 for Pouchong: 20 to 3d for scented Orange Pekoe; 1d to 2d for Young Hyson, 2d to 3d for Imperial and Gun- pow ile SE eypeiog age ‘and Id pr Ib for Souchong; the quality of the new Tea good. Today there was he in the Tea mar} itles to @ fair extent de in black and green, and holders show more Armuess ; common sound Congou, cash, Is, and Twankay ordinary 18 2d to 1¥ 230 per lb. At public sale 793 packa ex of Assam Tea were nearly all sold at stiff rates; Congo tclied 3h to 8s 4jd; Souchong Is to 4s 64d; Pekoe, 28 4d to 6-; Bohea, 3dto 14; Hy#on Skin, 11d to 1s 3)d; Hyson, Qs 11) 1 to Ba Od, and Compoi, 5) to 6d per Ib, Wiatenone—Prices are not so firm; at public sale 19 tons of Southern went at £227 to 235 per ton, Livenroon, Marnere—Arete 3.—Ashes, erienced a very limited demand for M Pear Ashes for sometime past, yet prices have undergone little or no alteration. A small lot of New York Pot hax brought 266, Bers’ Wax.—Several parcels of American Beex Wax have met with parchasers since our previous publication at 47 158. to 18 6d, Corn.—The market for Grain of all desoriptions has been very dall for the last fortnight, anda gradual, though taken place On Fria; A ra be merely sufficient to preveut the murket going lower, and ou the Tuesday following trade was not qu to necessitious buyers, however, English, Lrush, in Wheats duty puid, were diaposed of to a fair he rates of Tuesday last, and two or three sam- ish realized an advance of Ld per 70 Ibs; a few Ps velv of Foreign were alag taken for Irish account — yar. was in moderate request, commanding the full cur. low, of this day week, with & rather improving aspect, renoy i. v, Malt, Beans and Pease, though little Castaees in Barle, ent, prices remained unaltered. Oats, bein, was Sppe vid supply, Sete te be held firmly, at alities are note er 46 Ibs above our bres rman ar Caneel sae dimben at the close of the ‘a, “Tally abated, moved off very sparingl: week baving mm. "Oe advance then ‘stated? of states to-day, but support, Flour in bond’ abot heed cade ay hands ot 2: mesa beep Vaart vt Logwood are a cargo of To- basco ; price not reported. 298 tons Campeachy £7 10s. and 40 tons Honduras at £6. ie of Gabon Barwood (220 tons) sold at £3 7s. 6d. 4” £9 104 100 tons Puerto Cabella at £4 17% to £0 Ids Be ae ts Dome: o wt £5 63. Comprise the rest of ; wipes ‘Thereacket be tle om ere eeey i where Was a large public saie last month, at “Yen the greater portion of what was brought met with b “Yr general St fair prices, 2800 salted New York brow, * 9 83d, still iu Limbs, here is an improvement in the Vélue of land Cod; some considerab:e tra D*actions taken place ‘at £31 10s. to £31 13, but consisting of tuns, were ot £32, i@ now generally required bp hotd ers Seal Oil ia in limited request at former rate. Pale Rape and Linseed Oil remain steady, without alter. ‘toa in prices, Oil of Turpentine meeta a ready sale at th® Te cent advance. Pnovisions.—The import of butter is 2.400 firkina, AI- though there continues u good consumption for this article, still retail and whelesale dealers buy with m, taking only @ bare weekly supply. It be perceived that our import has fallen off very considerably, and the season may be considered as nearly over; it will be some time, however, before we receive aby good new fiom Ireland, and really fine Butter meets a fair demand at high rates, but middling qualities are offering low, and their value is only to be ascertained by close inspection, Beef and Pork are only in demand for ship’ stores; the latter article has been again udvanced 1s 6d to 24 per barrel. In the frish muskets the cure is short; we have not heard ofany thing having been done for export, Bacon and lard are in good deniand at the late advance; both articles are acurce Ruce.—Nothing of any importance has taken place in n Rice siuce our previous report. A sinall amount of business has been done in Carolina at the quotations Sxrps—About 80 tierces American Clover Seed were sold arly in the past month at 688 to 70s, but for a parcel offered by auction subsequently there was no bid, and the quotations are in some degree nominal. About 400 hhds. New York Flaxseed were disposed of last week for sow: Jing, at 64s to 568, and some Canuda at 488 per hhd Tatrow.—There is a good demand for ‘Tallow ; the in- quiry last week was principally directed to American de- scriptions, for which fair prices were obtained, good and fine quality bringiug 40s to 40s 61 per cwt, 200 casks South American were sold during the preceding week at 368 to 368 61 for inferior, and some good North American sold by auction at 403 per cwt. Tan.—There is very little inquiry for Tar, but prices the same as last quoted. nring.—There isa reguiar inquiry for this arti- some degree owing to an improved demand for of Turpentine, and prices have advanced 1600bla. were sold on Friday list, at 63 7d, and in the early part of the week 430 Sbls. Were disposcd of at the high’price of 8 Ld, Touacco.—The transactions this month are larger than was anticipated, speculators having made their purchases in a very quiet manner. The market on the whole has had 8 flat appeurance and sales from some cause or other have been made at very unequal and in several instances lower rates, still prices generally remain tolerable steady 22 bhds have changed hands, viz 248 Virginia Leaf, 690 stem med ; 232 Kentucky Leaf, 1262 stemmed ; and 5 Maryland Speculators have taken 1247 hhds, viz. 154 Virginia’ ste ined, 265 Keatucky Leaf, and 698 stemmed. Imports in March, 1844, 260 hhds—same period, 1813 Stock on hand ist March, 1844, 14021—sam 10662 Deliveries in March, 1944, 1197—same period 1813, 971 ; for Exportation, March, 1544, 2%—aame period, 1843, 344. have the last weel and 103 more ‘American Pixg Timpun—The import this month consists of three vessels, 2022 tos. Of St. John, one cargo in the early part of the month, of large average, was sail to have been bought by a speculator at 194d per foot, and this week one of 20 inch average has been sold ata higher rate, but the exact price has not transpired. By auction, early in the month, 10,000 feet of St. John, in the yard, of 50 feet average, was sold at 16d to 17d per foot, and this week, in like manner, 100 logs of better quality and larg: er size at 184d to 194d per foot. Quebec Pine, being all in the hands of the trade, moves off by retail at 16d to 17d. — Red Pine 16d to 19d. The demand throughout the month og been fair, though not #0 animated as had been hoped for. Store or Trape.—Bannsiey.—We are glad to say that the home linen trade at this place is brisker than has been known for some yeara previous. [Correspondence of the Herald} New Orveans, April 13, 1844. Warm Weather—Crop of Weeds and Duels— Their Increase—Mexico and Texas— Price of Cotton, ys. ‘The warm weather has now set in—next to mos quitos and clouds of dust,the forerunners, it invari- ably opens with private combats, called here duels. The blood ia this climate, like the ground at this season soon becomes heated and brings forth all kinds of vile passions, more noxious and deadly than the poisonous weeds which spring up in a night on the slimy plains which surround the city. A few days ago, the State Treasurer (Debuys) opened the season of duelling with a Mr. Richardson, in the Orleans boll room, He is a professed duellist, but in this affair he came very near losing his lite.— Two days ago, his son killed at the first fire a very promising young man, the only gon of a widowed mother, who lived only three days to mourn his loss, after which she died of a broken heart, This was followed by a rencontre between Gen, Santa- mat and Commodore Riebaud, both of which were dangerously wounded. ust year I took a memorandum of the duels fought by persons of this city, which amounted to eighty-three! In this year we have had twenty-six and many of them fatal. No part of the world, or perhaps, all the world put to; ether, produce as many duels as the chivalrous State of Louisiana. Alldisputes, amsing from the most trivial causes, are settled in this Way, or the party refusing to meet in deadly combat, is sure to be branded as a cow- ard, and shunned by the religious and sober think- ing, as something vile and contaminating—minis- ters of the Gospel couatenance the duellist and the profane, and instinctively shun the man who has inagnanimity of soul to refuse taking the life of his fellow creature in deadly combat—vice appears to be rewarded and virtue punished. Jeneaaiie Bainbridge arrived from Vera Crez with Gen. Thompson on board. Through his i tercession President Santa Anna has released the Texian priseners at Perote. Mexico will declare war immediately on its being officially announced that Texas is annexed to the U. States, Great preparations are making by Santa Anna in Vera Cruz to invade Texas both by sea and land. I should not be surprised to hear in a few days of an armed force off Galveston. _ ‘The Cotton market has revived a little. Exchange on London 60 days 6} to 7 prem. Paris 5 3 New York sight $ per ct. Treasury Notes half discount —our banks have been making large operations in them, giving their own worthless notes in exchange. Illinois and Arkansas money is abundant and can be had at 45 cents on the dollar. No mails for the last two days. s. Ww. Philadelphia, {Correspondence of the Herald.) Purtapenenta, Apri, 20th, 1814, Mr. Eptror:—As you have no doubt before this learned, the House of Representatives of this State has, by a Jarge vote, passed a bill providing a reve- nue, which 1s to be irrevocably peed to the pay- ment of the interest on the state debt of Pennsyl- vania. The spirit that prevails at Harrisburg is one of enthusiastic joy at this happy deliverance from the odium that has now too long attached itself to Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has redeemed her- self and is now the foremost in sustaining her cre- dit, which was for a while beclouded by adversity and misfortune. All American stocks and securi- ties will reap the advantage of this honest action of the Keystone State, and will revive with returning confidence, brought about by this just law. All par- ties at Harrisburg have taken this matter in hand, and will unite toa man to wipe out the stain upon the fair fame of good old Pennsylvania. The Sen- ate will have the matter in hand, and the Harris- burg Union, in a well written article, assures the community that the bill will be a law. In this city we have witnessed a most lamenta- ble scene of stock gumbling in the public securities during the past week. And were the community abroad to judge by the sales made in Philadelphia, they would suppose that Penneylvania credit was for ever to be buried beyond hope. ‘The have been made on time and every effort has been used Braprorp —The worsted trade is not quite so active as it has been for some time past, yet there was a good at- tendance of buyers at this market on Thursday, and a good deal of business was done at late rates, thoug! German merchants bought less freely than of late’ The yarn market exhibited the same partial briskness, and prices were scarcely so firm as of late. H. ‘We have had a good demand for piece goods te at steady prices; for yarns there hus ulso been a tolerably brisk inquiry.’ In Wools the transactions bave recently been few, and prices are not quite so buoyant. Rocupate.—We have still to report « brisk market ; a large amount ef business hax taken place since our pre- viows report, and prices remain ateady Huppe An influx of metropolitan and Irish buyera has occasioned increased animation in the de- mand for fancy gouds, and new styles or patterns meet ready sale. There is also some improvementin the demand for the fimer descriptions vf plein cloths in fast colors. The wool market is rather quieter than it has been lately, but prices rule much the same. Lexps.—There is still considerable brisknesw in the woollen trade, and the demand increases as the year grows older. The home trade shares some improvement and rather more business is doing in the warehouses, Hayne, March 23 —Cotton very dull, and prices have undergone a material decline, though stocks do not crease, und no larger arrivals are at hand For Coffe the demand has likewise been limited, and pric have slightly receded in consequence of the dull- ness of neighboring markets, sugar, though not brisk, appears to have come to a stand, and no furth cline having occurred, and buyers appearing more ji clined to comeferward. 1n Indigo the business has been but trifling. xs, March 23.—United States cotton, owing to orable reports from the leading market i neglected. Rice maintains its previous value. sugar exhibits little alteration, but the small stocks limit the amount of the sales. AMstrnvaM anp Rorrenpam, March 26.—Of Coffee some ofthe pale and ordivary Batavia is still offering at last salv’s prices, whilst the snperior and coluury descriptions Temain in good demand, at an advance. Upon the whole the market is firm. In Sugar little is doing, no parcels of Jaya being on the market. Axtwese, March —Of Coffee there have been, in- cluding public sales of damaged, about 4,000 bags sold dur. jug the week. St. Domingo 1s again somewhat lower, but Brazil and other descriptions have realized former quota. tions The business in Sugar has again been large, and stocks are likely to show a material reduction at the end of the month, but the principal part of the purchases are gain for export, and prices lower. In Cotton no transac- tions are upon record Rice less in demand. Hamauncn, March 26—Coffee—The lower qualities de- clined early last week, but ice then they have ex- perienced rather more demand at a slight improvement; the superior descriptions have been in considerable re- quest at higher rates, and business has altogether been good to a fair amount.” In Sugar extensive purchases hus tuken plece, and white Havana has in some instances been erat mm Cotton neglected. Spelter in better de mand. In Chancery. Before the Vice Chance Aprit. 22—Decistons. h OC ner, -In pursuance of an order made in this cause the Re- ceiver, Mr. David Crane, sold certain premises in Frank fort street, the property of the defendant, to Mr. Selvin Franklin,’ Upon examining the title it’ app there were certain judgments outstanding against Michael O'Conner, who had assigned the premises in question to Joseph. The Receiver under these circumstances pre ferred a petition to His Honor the Vive Chancellor for general directions. The main question, however, was, whetherthe judgments against Michael O'Connor were liens on the property or not. ¢ ‘am of opinion the judgments against Michacl did not become liens upon the leasehold property, and that the purchaser from the Receiver will get atitle {ree from any claims which the judgment creditors of Miclael may attempt to set Until entry and possession Michael had not such an interest as could be bound by any judg ment against him. He had an interest which was assign- able only, and was a mere interest resting in contract, an intresse terminé and net an estate in lands. Possession under the lease was essential to the vesting of an estate to be hound by ju‘gment. A party must have, or be en- titled to the actual possession, or he cennot be deemed to have the le; state in lands, and Michael parted with his interest belore the time arrived for taking possession. ‘The existence of these judgments can form no objection to the title which Mr Franklin will obtain Divorce—Richard H_ Canniff vs. Catharine J Ca Decree for divorce. niff United States Court Before Judge Betts Avni 22 —John Thompson and George Collins, indict- ed for a revolt on board the thip Charles Carroll, in the J for stabbing the first mate, were pnt er the prisoners were arraigned they withdrew their former plea of not guilty and pleade guilty by the advice of their Couns ‘After which His Honor stated that the asvociate of Babe, was fixed for (to-morrow) this morning, and requested the jury to uttend punctually at Ilovlock, ‘The Court then adjourned. Court of Common Pleas, Before Judge Ingraham Apni.da—James H Smith vs. Bernard MeCullom et al. _Phis was an action of replevin. The plaintiff alleged that he purchared the house No. 161, Varick street, called the Richmond Saloon, with the stock of liquors and fix- tures. The sale was male through a person named Wil- son Mr Smith allowed Wilson to remain in possession of the property. The defendant, McCullom, obtained fa judgment against Wilson, upon which he issued an ex- ecution and put it into the hands of Tomine, the other defendant, who Ut hl property and sold it for the ayment of Smith's debts. i ine eteaoe ‘was that the property was really Wilson's, and the plaintifftconnexion with it was a mere cover to proserve it {rom the creditors of Wilson. ‘ ‘The jary found a verdict for the plaintiff for the fu value of the property, $57. that fraud could devise to beat the etock down by those who have been concerned in this infamous scheme ; and that, too, by men who have been the loudest heretofore in railing against repudiation and shouting out to maintain the credit and faith of the State. All measures and devices have been resort- ed to to shake public confidence in the public inte- grity, and to create distrust ; first, in the passage of the bill, and thea when that failed—as they knew from the first it was false—they have slandered and abused the bill and its wholesome provisions nnd its wise,honest and patriotic spirit. This is done that these men may reap fortunes in the purchase of the stock, which they have wrested at low prices from timid and actual holders, who have through the darkest hours held oa with a faith unsbaken. Holders of public bonds should be protected from these swindling operations. I appeal to you, sir, to expose these schemes. You who have so fearlessly for years stood between the public and the whole stock gambling fraternity. If Pennsylvania is about todo her duty—if she is now striving to act just! and uprightly, let those engaged in the good ork be encouraged A rained 3 and let the holders of her securities—the honest holders of her securities —know the trnth that they may not be swindled out of that which is their own ‘by conspiracy and fraud. This tax bill will be a law, and the tax will be levied and paid. If more is required more will be done and no uncharitable priest sliall hereafter point the finger of scorn to the “ drab colored men of Pennsylvania.” FRANKLIN. Aubur. [Correspon tence of the Hereld.] Avuurn, April 18th, 1844. Politics—Strange Result in New York—Auburn — Progress of Manufactures—The Beautitul Girls and the Loveliest Village. I find upon a recurrence to the files of your paper, that 1 have not writtea you for sometime past; the rapidity with which time flies is truly abominable and appalling; it {nghtens me when I reflect that a year has elapsed since you heard from me; but don’t fear; there has been no “collapse of the flue,” and I am still in the land of the living. We have scarcely recovered from the high-bred elevation of the New York Native American vic- tory, and all are ready to attribute the success of that patriotic organization to the influence which your moral heroism has exerted in its behalf. “Well,” say the good men of our town, “talk as you may about Bennett’s police reporte, when you come to the real cast iron independence, the high-souled daring in political philosophy, the truly magnanimous in editorial manhood, we always find him on the spot—the uncompromising enemy of corruption and the strong-arm of political purity.” Thus you see, when the good praise thee, go on, and if any rattle- snakes bite thee, you have an abundant antidote in that strong confidence which is implicitly yield- ed you hy the more sedate portion of the commu- nity. y Tn regard to the pol of this town, you have seen the announcement of a whig victory, as is al- ays the case here. ‘There were four parties in the field on the day of election, to wit: the abolition, old hunkers, barn-burners, and the whig battalions. Capt. Chase, the whig candidate, was called by many a hard old case—but that was ungenerous— and he punished them for their audacity by chasing them all out of the field, pell-mell together. He’s a real democrat—loves mush and milk as well as umb-pudding and cogniac—but being naturally enevolent, the good people say he loves every- thing—but satis est. ‘ é h Money matters are growing easier since the tariff came into operation. A large and extensive wool- len manufactory is soon to be created in the y 's and various manu wring establishments in and about here indicate that Auburn is yet to be cen- tral and ruling in its commercial influence, as it is now in the political, With the water power which we possess, not in fact inferior to. that of Roches- ter, if properly hushanded, and an active and ener- getic people, We must and will grow; we're deter- mined on that, and, as we say, no sooner said than done—sir, we are prospectively “a great people.” The domestic relations of the place remain as sweetly harmonious as usual, and the few little jarrings of conjugal crockery, and the perplexing (1 ama bachelors) care of matrimony, seem not to have had any influence in deterring some of our young men from ‘tying the knot irrevocable.” Se- veral of our prettiest girls either are, or about to be joined to the sub stratum of conjugal subserviency —excuse Carlyleism. I wish there was a race of vestal virgins, and some of our beautiful girls com- pelled to enlisi—they’d ery in that case—in order to save them as specimens of statuary, for [ am not afraid of asserting that we have the most angelic cluster of earthly divinities here that can be col- lected in western New York. But 1 am getting too lengthy, and will give you at some future time a full und ample description of all our charming crea- tures. Wuit til) the weather gets a degree or two warmer; hot weather is the time for girl descrip- tion. I promise you a review of the living gal-axy in another letter. Your devoted Romro. Trial of John and William Gordon for : Murder of Amasa Spragu: [Reported for the New York Herald.) SUPREME COURT—APRIL SES3IO Paovipence, R. 1. Tuurspay Mornine, April 18. (Concluded ) ‘ Several witnesses were introduced, whose testi- mony went to sliow that the clothing and other ar- ticles produced in court, were the same that were found in the search that followed the arrest of the prisoners, Jon Witeur sworn—Was present at an auction at P. Almy’s in Providence, in June, 1812. Ni- cholas S. Gordon was there and purchased a gun ; it was not the. gon produced in court; saw Joho Gordon on Friday and Saturday before the mur- der; did not notice that his face was bruised or swollen, Amos D. Smrrx swora—Saw John Gordon at Mr. Sprague’s house Monduy evening after the murder; his face was bruised; said he got the bruise in Sone from the city Christmas day; said he was drunk, and a young Mr. King picke him up, and carried him home on his team. Mr. Crarp, Constable, sworn—Saw William Gordon « Bowen’s office, after his arrest ; heard him say that he went to Cranston on day of the murder; he contradicted himeelt, by fixing the ne of leaving the city for Cranston at different ours. Cross-examined—Am very sure William said he went to Cranston on day of murder; he was talk- ing with Mr. Rivers ccathar Gxonge Rivers recalled—Wm. Gordon did not say lo me or in ny hearing that he went to Crans- ton on day of murder ; said he was not out ot city during the day ; he contradicted himself in saying that he went to christening, first at 4, and atter- wards at 7 o’clock. Mr. Wrieur recalled—Heard William Gordon sayin Mr. Bowen’s office, that he was not in Cranston day of murder, and could prove it. Mr. Cuarr recal!ed—I think now I was wrong in saying William told of being in Cranston day of Ee T recoilect the facts now as stated by Mr. ivers. ¢ AFTERNOON. Chief Justice Durvex announced the decision of the Court on the question raised last evening and discussed this morning. Such threats and declara- tions as Nicholas Gordon had made against de- ceased in the hearing of prisoners, might be testi- fied to—no others. (Testimony was offered and received, proving that Nicholas 8. Gordon could not have committed the murder in person ; he being at the time in the city of Providence iuitam H. Green, sworn.—Have been. clerk for P. Almy for feur years ; am acquainted with N. 8. Gordon ; saw him in Providence about 5 o’clock, P.M, evening of murder. Cioss-examined.—Never saw him have on the coat found in swamp; was clerk for Mr. Almy al. the time Mr Beverly was there. Susan Fievp, sworn,—Is acquainted with Nichol- las, John and William Gordon; John and Wilham came to this country last July; [used to go to the store of Nicholas very often; have not been there since lust August; Nicholas sent money and paid the passage of Johnand William to this country ; they were dressed very poorly when ey came ; Nicholas had an o.d bottle-blue over-cout ; had ano- ther coat ; used to put the old coat on wagon seat when he rode; fave seen it on the floor of his store, forthe dog to lay upon; have seen John have on the old coat; it was small for him; have seen him wear Nich’s pantaloons ; Nicholas had a brown, a black, and a green vest. [The coat tound in swamp was produced.] This is the one I have seen Nicholas use a cushion. [Three vests were shown.}] Ihave seen two of them be- fore—one belongs to William, the other to Nicho- A pair of yantaloons shown ]. These were [Another pair.] These. belonged to Nicwolas; have seen John have them on; have seen a pistol in the store; it was kept on a shelf and belonged to Nicholas. Have heard Nick say in presence of John and William, that old Amasa Sprague was going to take away his license—he said, **G—d d—n the man that takes away my license.”” id he would be the death of the man that took away his license. An Irishman said, “ You don’t mean it;” he answered, “Ido mean it’—I’d ran him through inw minute.” WhenI first heard of the murder, I expressed the belief that the Gordou’s committed it. Afterwards related the facts I have stated to Mr. Shaw, and described tohim the clothes they used to wear Coss examined.—Lived in Providence at the time of murder with Susan P Garner; she may be called Susan Parr; I don’t know and don’t care ; I suppose she is called Susan Parr; (Susan Parr, or Suke Parr, is rather notorious in this city as the keeper of a house of “ill fame.) what of it? Lived in Cranston at the time John and Wil- liam first came there ; was at the store when they arrived ; went to Cranston latter part of July, and remained till latter part of August with my mother ; had lived in Cranston, in all, about one year be- fore that time ; dio go to Gordon's store once, twice, and three times a week, before his mother, sister and brothers came from Ireland ; Nick board- ed out and slept in his store ; he kept thread, and needies, and pins in his store; used to buy ‘these articles for my mother; liked to go there very much ; the reason I went so often was, I suppose that my mother would want more needles, an pins, and thread ; was there last in August ; was there ten times or more, from latter part of July to latter part of Angust; have never had any difficulty with Nicholas Gordon; when he. threatened Sprague, John would say, “yes ;” William would sometimes say, ‘you don’t mean it,” or, “you had"nt ought to say so before strangers ;”” Nick said once, “God d—a him, tl kill him 5”? John said, “no, Nick ;? I am sure I was at store when John and William came; 1 know William from John ; that is William, (pointing to John; he used to tend the store when Nick was gone. Harpy Hrpson, sworn—Heard Nicholas Gordon, in presence of one of the prisoners, last August, speak of Amasa Sprague as having prevented him from obtaining 4 fica p to sell Tiguors; said he would have revenge—would come up with him; seemed to be ina passion—swore some ; did not think he meant what he said; tried to laugh him ont of it, but could'nt. : Cross examined.—Don’t know that the prisoner who was present said anything ; have heard a good many others speak against deceased, but never heard them threaten him. Joun M. Suaw, recalled—Susan Garner called on me just after the murder, and before any one was arrested; said there was a girl at her house could put me on the right track; went and saw her, She described a pistol and clothing to me. ‘This was betore I had seen the clothes now in court. Her description was correct. She described only one of the vests produced here. Said she had, heard Nicholas threaten deceased, in presence of five men, all of whom joined with him. Said she had heard Nicholas utter threats before John and William, but never heard them utter any. Several witnesees were here introduced, who testified to the fact that Mr. Sprague had helped to prevent Nicholas Gordon from obtaining a license to sell ardent spirits, and that Gordon was aware of the fact at the time. After which Mr. Porrer, for the government, recapitulated the evidence to the jury, and commented at some length upon the abundance of proof which had been adduced of the guilt of the prisoners. When he sat down, the Court ordered an ad- jourdinent tll to-morrow morning. Fripay Monsine. General Canventen, of counsel for prisoners, very briefly stated to the jury the grounds of his defence, and the character of the testimony which would be oflered to establish his position. He hoped and expected to show not only that the pris- oners were not guilty in the sight of the law, but that they were innocent, beyond all reasonable doubt) He would defer all comments upon the testimony of the government tll another time PRISONER S WITNESSES. Jenemian Baccorr sworn—Uas known William Gordon since he came to this country, He came to my house in Broad street, in Providence, on the day of murder, about half past one o'clock, while | 1 was eating dinner, Stopt about five minutes. Nicholas Gordon, Michael O'Brien, and another man, were there when he came in—they all went away together. [ have lived in Providence since 1830, and own the house { live in. Saw John at mass in the Catholic ehui ame day—he gat next pew tome. After muss he came to my house and got the Boston Pilot, for his brother Nicholas. It was quarter past 12 ck when be went out Often saw John and William Gordon—they seemed to be very nice men. William worked in the city at time of murder. Micnart Ho.anan, sworn.—Resides in Pond street, in this city. Became acquainted with Wil- liam Gordon soon after he came to America, Saw him at mass m Cathobe Chureh in this city on da, of murder, Saw him next between I and 2 P. 2 MakL O'BRIEN on that day, and saw W: fain afterwards at Mr. Baggott’s. Holahac went out together. half-past two o’clock when they left. Nicholas, and we walked to city together. road came weroes q Dn named Nerton. Way-house Joho told me his pax settee Jail at. examination from side pocket eight or twelve inches down. Never knew either of the prisoners to do any bad or malicious act—they always seemed quiet, peac- able men. I went to christening in the evening— Sot there about five o’clock. Whiliam Gordon came there about an hour afterwards ; we were about setting down to supper when he came in; the chris- tening was on east side of the river in Providence (This was about four miles trom place of murder ) Cross-examined—Noticed John had a bruised face and swollen eye, Sunday morning. Went home to. Cranston that eveniog; arrived there about ten ck. Nicholas Gordon walked out with me—L called at home, but did not stop three minutes ; saw John there; did not see or ask for my coat. We drank very hard at the christening ; had as much as I could carry. We called at a tavern on the road, and heard of the murder there. Saw men at Sprague’s house when | went by; thought it was no place for me in my condition, and did not go in. Martin Quick, sworn—aA macquainted with Wm. Gordon; not much with John. Saw William on afternoon of the murder, near Hoyle tavern in this city. He was going to Cranston. Said bis mother was sick out there, or he would not go. He asked me to go with him and drink, I did. After that he went towards Cranston, and Icame down street. This was about three o'clock, The Catholie Church was let out just as [ got down there. Cross-evamined.—1 mentioned these facts after William was arrested to several persons, and said I thought William could not have committed the mur- der. [left him in the street, near the fourth tavern towards Olneyville. He crossed over into Cranston road. Catuanine H. Honanan, sworn.—William Gor- don caine to my house between one aud two o’elk. on day of murder; ate dinner, and stopped half an hour after. He went out with my husband, Was shee an hour in all Did not appear to be in a hurry. Cross exumined.—I am_eestain he staid at m house half an bour after dinner, and one hour in ak Did not say difterent at examination of prisoners. Dis ect resumed.—Michael O’Brien was in habit of stopping at my house on Sundays, when he came to the city. Densis O’Brten sworn—I am a tailor by trade, and reside in Providence. William Gordon work- ed in my shop and boarded in my house from last October ull after the murder was committed ; he left my house at 10 o’clock A. M. day of the mur- der ; saw him again a few minutes past six in the evening ; 1 was going home, and he was standing by my door; he was dressed the same in evening as in morning ; had on a blue-black frock coat, satin vest, and blue pantaloons. The christening was in my neighborhood; he went to it; came back about half past eight o’clock ; went out again and returned for the night at about half-past nine o'clock. We heard of the murder next morning ; William said he could hardly believe Mr. Sprague wabwiurereds ha worked €l day till dusk; no- ticed nothing strange or unusual in him ; he was a steady workman and a peaceable man ; he went to Cranston on Christmas night; hadn't been there then for three or four weeks, Joun Gieason, sworn.—I officiated as master of ceremonies at christening; William Gordon was there ; he came in about a quarter past six o’clock; lam positive as to time; his countenance aod dress appeared the same as when I saw him in the morning at church; he was free, pleasant, and so- ciable as the rest, and sang two very pretty songs ; he went out atter8 o’clock ; was gone about twenty minutes and returned; Nicholas Gordon and Mi- thael O’Brien went out about the same time. ‘Tuompson Kinasron (female), sworn—Am ac- quainted with William Gordon; was living in the tamily of deceased at time of murder; cume into city that day, and returned after close of afternoon service ; stopped a while at Mr. Callahan’s house, near junction of Cranston with High street; left there about sunset ; met William Gordon on the road, this side of half-way house ; stopped and talked with him from five to eight minutes; ap- peared same as usual; said he had been to see his mother, and was going back to christening. It was twilight hen ines him; thought of getting home before it was dusk ; never knew anything against prisoners. After [ got to Mr. Sprague’s, and heard of murder, went over to my brother's and told him o it; saw John Gordon there ; one seemed as much amazed as the other when f told them of murder; did not notice anything strange in John’s appearence ; my brothers Were in the em-. ployment of Mr. Sprague ; they all came to rear of Mae Sprague’s house with me—my brothers went in—John went home Cross-examined.—They had heard of murder at Mr. Sprague’s when I got there from the city. TILLINGHasT ALMy, recalled—Never saw Nieho- las Gordon have on coat produced in court. 1 fre- quenuy traded with him, personally ; I was gener- ally in store evenings; think he would have worn so bad a looking coat in evening if at all. Joun Fr. sworn.—Am well acquainted with Nicholas Gordon; see him 9 times out of 10, when he comes to the city; he generally stops at my house; never saw him or any of the family have the coat shown in court, either in waggon or on their backs; have known John and William Gor- don since they came to this Ca never knew any thing againstthem, (An old blue or invisible green broadcloth coat, resembling the one found in the swamp, was here produced for the first time.) T have seen Nicholas wear this coat a great many times. Cross-examined.—I subscribed $5 to aid the Gor- don’s in this trial, but took my name off soon after, when | was robbed. Jenemian Baaaort, recalled —Have known N Gordon 7 years; he generally stopped at my store when he came into the city; never saw him have the coat found in swamp; have seen him wear the other coat resembling it a great many times. Vespers atchurch in winter season, com- menace at 2P. M., and last an hour or more. Joun O'Brien, sworn.—Have known prisoners since they came to America; neyer heard any thing against them; have known Nicholas 8. Gor- don since 1836; he boarded with me a part of July and August last year, and kept his clothes in my house; never saw him have the coat found in the swamp; [am sure it was not among his clothe: the other coat Ihave seea him wea Cross-examined—1 think | have seen Nicholas have on a botte-green overcoat, not here; don’t know that it was his own. AFTERNOON. f Aeny Ann Kine sworn—Am acquainted with Nicholas Gordon; he boarded with me 9 or 10 months, ending one year ago last June, or July; used to wash his clothes; all of them were kept in my house ; never saw him have the coat found in the swamp; he left at my, house a trank, and some old clothes; they remained there till a’ few days before the murder; there was an old coat among the clothes left at my house. Cross examined—{[Was shown the broadcloth coat resembling one found in swamp.] I think this was the coat he left at my house ; don’t know whether he kept any clothes at store or not Witwiam ArNxoLp sworn—Saw John Gordon on day of murder, 1 or 15 rode from Rufus Sprague’s house, in Cramston, going towards his home ; said he had been in the city to church ; it was as late as half past 2 o’clock. To one ov THe Jup his face at the time. Joseph W. King, sworn —Am acquainted with John Gordon; saw him on Christmas day, between 1 and 1H o'clock, lying in the Cranston 1oud, three miles from the city, very badly intoxicated 5 his brother William was some rods ahead of him; 1 was some roda behind; John tried to get up six or seven times before | came up with him, but eould not; William asked me to take John home in my wagon, and I did; William said they had been taking a social eup Margaret Gordon, (sister of prisoners) sworn.— J came to this country in June last; lived with my brother Nicholas tll about nine weeks before Christmas, when | came to live with Mr. Stinson, firm of Stinson & Hodges, inthis city; my morher remained with Nicholas; am acquainted with most of the clothes of Nicholas and prisoners; never saw either of them have the coat found in the swamp; never saw it in the store; [ went home the day before Christmas; came into the city to church on Christmas day with my mother and Ni- cholas; met John going towards Cranston intoxi- cated; we came back about 2 o'clock; John was at home; he went to a neighbor's to get a turkey, Did not vee any bruke on Ife and Michacl O’Brien care into my house.— They dined with me, and went out about 4 past 2 o'clock, 1 came out of house atsame time. [ got ready to attend a funeral, and told them I must go William said he would go. I think he went to Hoyle tavern. John and William appeared to be likely men. : ; Jenveran Ryan, sworn —I boarded with Mi- chael Hollahan at time of murder. Was present when William Gordon and O'Brien came in. It was between Land 2 o'clock, Was there when they went out. Hollahan and William went out together, O'Brien and self stopped in the house. William was there about one hour. Cross examined. —Nicholas Gordon came in soon after William went out—looked at his watch, and said it was about 3 o'clock. He and O’Brien weat out together soon afterward, and brought home alive one; when he came home he was very wet ; said he had fallen into the swamp or brook ; said it was slippery; 1 thought he was not sober then; I told hun to change hia clothes; he killed the turkey and then changed them; My | yy the committee of conference. mother and Mr. Morricy of Providence were there. (The cross-examination of this witness was, nata- rally enough, confused and almost unintelligible from her agitation. She finally fainted, and was carried off the stand ) Micuaet O'Briey, recalled,—Was at the house of Nicholas Gordon on Christmas day. John, Ni- cholas, his mother, sister, a little girl, and Mr.Mor- ricy, were there, | was yet to carry home the horse. Nicholas rode to Providence, when John care with the turkey, Saw John ia the evening, and noticed @ bruize on his face. Joun O’Baign, recalled.—Measured a track from orn—I resided in Cranston er s to the place He and I went from there to Holahan’s and took dinner—he end Should think it was Saw Jobn Gordon day u/ murder—I called on him at house of On the We all walked together to falf-way-house. Close to half- i joons had bursted, Saw (te coat next in ‘The pantaloons (Vere torn bridge, across bog mea: and near place of murder, on Tuesday aller pare ler. It did not correspond with track badtegtnce fwamp to Gordon’s house. (Tuis track has net be- fore been mentioned, by witues-es. It was proba- bly made by the murderer. Other witnesses swear hate ee correspond with one leading to Gordon's Ouse, Pasnick Mounicy, sworp.— siness day before Chtisteiasy tnd called nn Sree, las Gordon; he invited me to stop with him all night, and I did. Was in the house on Christmas day when John was brought home drunk. In the attecnoon William and 1 started to go and see @ aeighbo., With whom T had business. Saw Joh coming fron: the swamp. (The same from whiek the tracke are traced to Gordon’s houre.) He had a turkey, and was dripping wet; s#id he had fallen into the swamp or river. I told. him to change clothes—be killed the turkey first; got his clothes spatter d with blood, and changed them afterwards. Crosmexamined—Nouced a bruise oo bis faee after he came back with turkey; 8 id he fe, when he fell in swamp; seemed to be partially in toxicated then, Jon Hear sworn—Saw Amasa Sprague pase oat of his house about 3 o’cloek on day of murder, Catnenine Camuna sworn—Saw Amasa Spragae walking towards Johnston, day of murder, when Meeting in Dyer’s school house was done; he was Just passing door of schoo! howe when I was coming out; it was ubout 4 o’elock in the after- noon. Cross-examined—There was preaching in school house day of murder; meetings generally com- menace about 2, and close about 4 o’clock; men- tioned seeing Mr. Sprague at this time, when I heard of his death, James SuERIDAN eworn—Was coming into city from Cranston, after 9 o’clock in the morning, on day of murder; Jobn Gordon and Michael (Brien. overtook me; John had on a long topcoat; the cole lar was disarranged, and I fixed it; saw Miehael O'Brien have the coat on at jail, ime of examina- ton; had seea him have on same oe before; am partially acquainted with prisoners; never heard any thing against them. _ Wiriiam Tare.y, sworn.—Resides at Drybrook in Johaston ; am acquainted with privoners; John Gordon worked with me at Drybrook two month or more; we boarded at the same house ; e never heord anything against him; the reason he left was that the works stopped. Cross exanined —Jobn was not in habit of getting drunk while at Drybrook. Joux Detany, sworn.— (Probably fram 13 to 1S years of uge.) Am acquainted with John Gordon; saw him 15 or 20 minutes past 2 o'clock, P. M., near arsenal ho ong out of Providence. Cross examined —The way | knew what time it was Is, by the boy that was with me. He said it was 5 minutes past 2 when we left Dean street ; he told me this since Twas summoned; he is 9 or 1® years old. Parnice Harkin, sworn.—Worked with John Gordon at Drybrook, and boarded in same house; he was helper toa madderdyer; madder dye makes astain similar to blood; Jehn could net possibly avoid getting bis clothes stained; } recollect one of his vests were stained with madder; saw it hanging on the line, after they had tried to. wash the stains out; his shirts were also stained; he left: Drybrook because the works stopped; came out aguia short time before the murder to get work again. Cross-cramined.—Madder stsins just aboot the same as blood; was shown ihe coat tound in swamp; never saw John wear it; the vest saw efly stained in front. Yourt adjourned to Saturday morning at sine o'clock. On Wednesday, Attorney General Blake took the floor, and occupied it ull 5 P.M. Chief Jus- tice Durfee delivered charge to the Jury, and they retired at about 6 o’elock. At 7 o clock, they returned, and announced their verdict, which was, that John Gordon was “ Guilty,” and William Gor- don * Not guilty.” William Gordon seemed much effected, and shed tears when the verdict was rendered; John seemed much less so, but looked blank as marble. 1 understand the counsel for John Gordon will move for a new trial, and have so announced to the Court. And thus has ended at last this long and tedious trial. [feel like taking a long breath after sitting in its hearing for nine days. But your read- may yet hear from on other matters soon. 1 have several dishes whioh may be served to ad- vantage in the course of a week or two. P. S.—Dorr’s Trial, for treason, will come on at Newport, on the 26th inst., without fail. Every body asks me, will the Herald have a repo ter there? I certainly hope you will—the very best of your corps. You must—Dorr's plea will be rich. Larest prom Port Nata from Port Natal to the 22d ot give a few extracts ;— The Natal territory is one of the most fer- tile parts in Africa ; for, about 50 miles from the sea, the growth of vegetation is almost beyond de-~ seription ; little or no frost 18 ever seen or felt there. All the open country around the port may be culti- vated ; maize grows perhaps better thun in any other part of the globe, and two or three crops may be reaped each eeeson. : ‘Tobacco grows also exceedingly well, and large quantities of it are cultivated there. Cotton has been tried in different parts, and ex- perienced men find it to answer beyond their ex- s f last January, We soil is spoken of as being similar to that of the plantations in the United States, and labor bein; very cheap, expectations are confidently entertaines that an extensive cultivation of this article will soon take place. All sorts of grain, euch as wheat, barley, and oats, grow remarkably well; some thousands of muids of wheat have Been grown this season, and a great quantity of oats. Wheat is selling at Peter- mauritzberg, at present, at 15s. per muid, and we get it ground there into meal for Is 6d} so that bread is becoming cheap amongst us. In short, the new colony of Natal when it becomes quiet and the country settled, will far surpass the Cape Colo- ny, both as regards pasturage and agriculture. This isa rich grassy country, and well supplied with water. On the arrival of the first immigrants in 1838, a great many of their sheep and cattle died ; the country was at that time laying waste, but now that the proper seasons for burning the grass are known, (which are January and August) the cattle are thriving well. For several years great numbers of calves died—but we have bad few deaths among them this year, and no horse- sickness as yet. When the natives are under good treatment, ey make good servants; but the loose way in which the Natal Caffers are at present liv- ing, scattered all over the country, is a great draw- back to the farmers getting servants, and to their keeping them any length of um Lark Prom THe Cark.—By an ocean maik received the Cape Town (Cape of Good Hope) Gazette, to the 22nd of February. That part of the world was in a quiet state. All that we can find of interest is annexed :— In our last number we made known to the public the "ort Dues from and after the 2nd instant, to add, that the benefit of this ordinanee to the trading vessels which had arriv- ed previously ; but were in our port on that day, as then. particularized in the Gazette. Amongst the arrivals during the last week, are several from the bastward, taerely putting in for refreshments, without landing any oftheir cargoes—our market, at pre- sent, not standing in want of Eastern produce. Another vessel which passed, Id have touched at our port for the same purpose, but declined doing so on aceount of the port dues, now abolished, Wheat Cror.—We are induced to believe that the wheat is looking as well, at this period, as it his for some years hack; indeed, in many particulars, the prospect for an abundant harvest ix mucti better than mort persons suppose, We have beard of comeexperiments in rowing the Mediterranean wheat, which promise to be mont stiecessful, and many of our farmers will be strongly induced to sow a large proportion of their next year’s Very crop in this kind of wheat. ‘The early period at whi this wh atures and is ready forthe sickle, gives it great advontage over the wheat usually grown in this Winche country. oy Va) Rap. Aprit 19. Inpran Trove Kiekapoos have mur- dered some persons mong the Chectaws andChickasawe, and @ party of the latter have started in pursuit, and an Indian fight is expected. Our government should prevent th sturbences among the Indian tribes under ir protection. s ICKNESS. =A correspondent of —Ellicottsville, attaraugus County, tays—"Our little village is severely aiflicted with sicknoss; out of @ population of four hun- dred and forty, two hundred and nineteen are now and have been rick, and many deaths. My whole family, nine in number, have been sick.” New York Lraisiarure.—The bill allowing ap- peals from divisions of the Canal Board to the Supreme Court was debated in committee in the house yesterda afternoon. The Senate has rejected, by a vote of 17 to 12, the resolutions relating to the Court of Errors, reported AMhany Adv, April 19 Parvonen —A letter, published in the Augusta Chronicle of the 13th inst. states that Gov. Craw- ford pardoned Thurston, the great forger, about a fort. night ago, on account of the rapid decline of his health. He had been confined in the Penitentiary about seven ears. He left Milledgeville on the 10th inst, in the cuss ly of the agents of South Carolin "roRY nother company of emi re oS ceguns of whom Gen. Gilliam ie the chief, now encamped on the south side of the Missouri, opposite Caples Landing. Our bardy pioneers} will soon settle the Oregou question.—S¢ Lowis Reporter.