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é being an increase of £100,108. The r in ective cireuletion, includiog the tnd other bills, wes Seas 08.006 against “26, 06, being a de crease of £167,002. Liverroon Cotron Manxet, June 6.—The trade have taken a fair supply of cotton during the past week, but the pacific character of the news brought by the Hiber- nia on Saturday last, together with the heavy impending import, have induced holders to offer their stock freely, the prices of American descriptions, more expectal: ly of thecommon and middling qualities, are fully 4d. r Ib. lower than on Friday last, Brazil, Egyptian and jurat are also rather easier of purchase; but we can make no definite change in our quotations, except for Maranhams, which have been freely taken ata decline of ¢d.perlb. The sales of the week amount to 28,990 bales, of which 1750 American have been taken on spec- ulation, and 1330 American, 130 Pernams, and 250 Surat for export. The import, it will be seen, hes been unusu- ally large, viz : 113,067 bales. The committee's quota- tions to-day for fair cotton are as follow, vi: Bowed, 44d; Mobile, 4}d; and Orleans, 4jd. per 1b. June 13.—The market has been well supplied with Cotton during the past week, but the trade have bought freely, and prices of all descriptions, with the exception of Surat, have been firmly maintained, more especially during the last day or two. Surats barely pport last week’s quotations. The sales of the week jount to 43,870 bales, of which 8000 American and 100 Egyptian have been taken on speculation, and 2500 Ame- rican, 100 Pernams and 600 Surat for export. The Com- mitteo’s quotations to-day for fair Cotton are as follow, viz: Bowed 44d, Mobile 4jd, and Orleans ae per Ib. June 18.—Since Friday, our market has assumed avery firm and healthy tone, and business to a large extent has been transacted. On Saturday tl were 8000, on Monday 7000, on Tuesday 6000, and y they reach 10,000 bales. The import since Friday amounts to 40,000 bales. Prices have, during the same period, been firm and steady for all descriptions, with the exception of American under 4}d, which are 1-16d dearer than on Friday. The market closes to-day very steadily, indeed. Loxpox Hor Manxet, June 18.—There is a great in- crease of fly; scarcely any Hops are offered, and prices are 3 a bs higher. Buitisn Conn Tnave.—The extraordinary fine wea- ther experienced throughout the week has put a total stop to the unfavorable rumors so prevalent a fortnight back, respecting the appearance of the growing wheat crop. That more or less injury was done by the ex- treme severity of the winter and the backwardness of the spring, cannot be questioned ; but, after careful in- quiry, we feel satisfied that the mischief was quite par- tial, and that our prospects in respect to the future are # promising at present as is usually the case at the corresponding period ofthe year. The plentiful rains of May have been of immense service to the plant on all light soils, and this description of land promises to yield afar better produce than it did last season ;. allowing, therefore, that the wireworm and the frost may have in- jured the crop to some extent in the eastern counties, the probable deficiency from this cause is likely to be more than compensated by the superior yield in other quarters ; and without going so far as to predict such Snother abundant produce as that of 1844, we are fully convinced that, with auspicious weather for bringing What is now on the ground to maturity, and a favorable in-gathering, a full average may be safely reckoned on. The only drawback is the probability of the harvest be- ing somewhat late ; this may cause stocks in the grow- ers hands to be reduced into rather a narrow compass before the new wheat can be made availale ; but should nothing occur to create uneasiness, the supplies from the farmers will, we doubt not, hold out. The trade has, since our last, under the influence of the fine weather, and the improved reports received from all quarters in regard to the aspect of the country, become excessively dull; hitherto, however, holders of wheat have not been able to make up their minds to ac- cept lower terms, and the fall in prices has consequent- ly been trifling. Purchasers have, on the other hand, manifested very little confidence in the present value of the article being maintained, and have generally confin- ed their operations to as narrow a limit as their immedi- ate wants have permitted.—Mark Lane Eapress, June 16 Liverroot Conn Marxert, June 19.—The prospects of the growing crops are now considered very favorable; and, should the present fine weather continue, will pro- bably be one of the most abundant ever known. Liverroo. Provision Market, June 19,—Since June 8, arrivals of American produce generally unusually ight, and sales also more limited than customary. The market for Beefand Pork without animation, mad hardly atransaction in either; last quotations still maintained, and should imports the remainder of the month not be unduly large, dealers will be obliged to come into the market at present rates. Cheese meets a free sale, and notwithstanding the importhas been larger than we ex- pected. all parcels are taken off the market on arrival at 50s to 53s per cwt; which is equal to former quotation: taking the inferior quality and condition of the late ar vals into account. These rates must not be reckoned on, however, for future shipments, asthe market for new English is opening at rates much below those ot last year, with every prospect of a low range of prices the coming season. Fine leaf Lard, in bbls: and kegs, ready sale, especially the latter, at 40s to 43s per cwt, but in rior and secondary dull; and ls lower, 35s to 37s 6d by ing the present currency. Grease Butter wanted at 42s to 44s percwt. Tallow again higher, with a good de- mand, and 40s obtained for some prime parcels North American. Levon, June 18.—Coffee—A good demand for home consumption, and higher prices obtained. Cochineal firm Cloves dull. Cassia and Cinnamon—More inquiry and beperprines obtained. Castor Oil dull. Large sales Shellac at low rates for export. Turmeric meets ready sales at former prices. Logwood and Fustic scarce und command good rates ; E. 1. Ginger wanted ; Beng?! at public sales nearly all taken in at 48s for good mid. ; damaged sold at 46s. Guano—Peravian dull ; 300 tons TIchahoe by auction, £4 15.0 £5, adecline of 2s 6a 5s. American Hemp fiat and lower. Indigo dull. Nut- megs find purchasers at full rates. Oils—Olive and Palm quiet ; Linseed, 25s 6d a 26s 9d now asked, and for delivery 26s a 26s 3d; American Sperm £83 a £84. Com- mon Fish firm and prices looking up; Cod in request at £31 5s a £31 10s per tun; Pale Seal £32 10s a £33 Pepper—Sales Malabar at 2/d a 34d, about previous rates Pimento in good request ; good ordinary, 21, middling 3 a 3}d. Rice—Carolina for home use 23s a 28s. Salt- petre firmer ; 1000 bags brought 24s a 268 per cwt. Su- gar Seles very large upon a slightly advancing market. ‘allow—150 casks first sort P Y C'taken in at 39s 3d. Tobacco—Little doing, and prices unchanged. Turpen- tine—Rough 8s 6d a %s. Whalebone—7 tons Br. 8. by auction £259 a £270 per ton. Wool—Steady in demand and price. Late advices from the German fairs are fa- . Vorable. Livexroo. Genenas. Manxers, June 19.—Ashes—Hold- ers have lowered their rates 6 a 9d rts sales Pots fair extent at rather £8 108 ; ‘arthagena Fustic 410; Ba: 5; Sapanwood 11 10 per ton. Hides dull ; 800 B, A. Cow brought 4} per Ib. Indigo—By auction, 12th, 730 chests E. I. offered, 550 sold, prices generally at partoatrifie under London April sale. OileOlive in ood demand ; £31 required for the small stock of Cod ; ‘ale Seal steady at £31 10a £32 per ton; in Seed Oils no change ; Palm in brisk demand—sales of week 1200 tons (300 to arrive) at 26 a £26 10s, and higher rates now de- manded. Pepper—200 bags by auction 29 per lb. Rosin in good demand at 3s 6d per cwt. Seeds—Speculative demand subsided; prices unchanged. Sugar—Supply not equal to demand ; sales Foreign limited to 100 cases Brazil at 22s per cwt. Tobacco market not brisk, but quite steady ; prices unchanged. Freights to the States very dull, except of metals and assengers ; latter not quite so brisk this week. Rates York—copper 12s 6d; earthenware 5s; glass 12s ron 10s ; bar iron 11s; steel 12s 6d. For tran- sient ships—New York—fine goods 12s 6d a 1s ; coarse 88 a 10s ; crates 4s a 4s 6d ; weight from 9s to 10s ; hard- ware 20s, Boston—fine goods 15s ; coarse 12s 6d; crates 4s 6d; weight 10s per 12s 6d; hardware 17s 6d a 20s. Charleston—fine goods 25s ; hardware 20s ; crates 10s ; weight 15s, nominal. Baltimore—fine goods 30s ; coarse 258 ; crates 12s 6d; weight 15s a 208 ; hardware 25s. N. O.—fine goods and hardware 25s @ 308; coarse 20s; crates 12s 6d ; Weight 25s. Mobile nominal. Savannah, &e.— Nothing offering. Ships abundant and business dull. The iron trade has undergone a complete change, and is now full of life. Scotch pig iron, which could find but few purchasers ten days ago, at 57s 6d a 60s per ton in Glasgow, is now eagerly bought at d, and 80s is ge- nerally asked ; in Liverpool price is 85s a 90s vance of 5s a 10s per ton on forged pigs in Staffordshire, and several of the largest works there have been stand: ing for the last five weeks, in consequence of some dis- pute between the workmen and their employers. The impression among the Welch makers is, that the trade has got to the turning point and that prices will improve. Present quotations in Liverpool, com bars £8 10s ; best refined £12; hoops £10 10s; sheets £12 per ton. Havar, June 7.—Corron.-Arrivals having been exten- sive, purchasers have held back in hopes of buying cheaper, but prices have remained firm, and there spe) considerable quantities wanted, it is likely that there wil soon be a greater demand. Sales for the week, 6800 bales; import, 20,000 bales; stock, 95,000 bales, against 119,000 bales in 1844, and 152,000 bales in 1843. ‘Corre. —The, demand has become less animated, but prices are maintained : the arrivals amount to about 10,000 bags. including 7,000 bags Domingo Svoan.—Prices of free colonial have again given way, and the market leaves off very quiet; the sales ere 700 hhds. The accounts from our islands, up to May II, confirm that in consequence of dry weather, the crops will produce less than what was originally expected. Rice.—Little being expected from the United States, according to the last accounts, the market has improved. Ixp1co.—Sales only 25 chests of Bengal; 2068 chests arrived per Louise, bringing our stock up to 8200 chests. Hroes and Skins quiet, and low Ware Ou.—The demand has not been brisk, bi are maintained this week. Tatvow again deare we.—Some sales have been made; there have ls, and the stock is 70 tons. Oar Corron salex of the last few days deno- In Correr and Sucan also some but of no great importance, was done for con- Jone 9. ted. firmness in prices. Dusines! nn NEW YORK; HERALD. New York, Friday, July 4, 1845, Our Illustrated Weekly. The Weekly Herald will be published at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. It will contain a full descrip- tion of the celebration of to-day, with eplendid illus- trations. Also, the foreign news received by the Acadia. It will be a beautiful sheet to send into the country and to Europe. The morning edition of the Datly Herald will not be issued to-morrow. The evening edition will be published at 3 o’clock, with the news to that hour. Arrival of the Acadia—Highly Important In- telligence. This steamship reached Boston last Wednesday night. Hernews is interesting and important. It is half a month later than before received. It appears that M. Guizot has stated officially that France will not interfere in any way with Texas in her efforts in favor of annexation to the United States. This announcement is important, as it has been believed, on this side of the Atlantic, that France had joined England to prevent annexation. But we are not disposed to regard the declarations of M. Guizot altogether without suspicion, It may be a well conceived ruse after all—something of the same character with Sir Robert Peel’s blustering about Oregon, when the prevention of the annexa- tion of Texas was really the object of the game. The commercial intelligence is interesting—large sales of cotton—improvement in iron—better pros- pect for good crops, &c. k&c. See the extracts on the outside. “ Pourth of July Oration.” The Past, the Present, and the Future. Last night while seated in the inner chamber of our editorial sanctum, revolving in our mind the various topics which naturally suggested themselves on the eve of the national anniversary, the door was softly opened, and there noiselessly entered a per- sonage of most venerable and commanding pre- sence. A large blue cloak hung loosely on his shoulders, discovering underneath a military garb like that worn by the soldiers of the Revolution.— Onur visitor was much above the ordinary stature— his hair was white as the driven snow, and des- cended in thick wavirg-eurls upon his shoulders. But this seemed the only mark which years had placed upon the aspect of the stranger. His eye burned with amore than youthful fire, and his lofty brow was smooth and unruffled as that of a sleeping child. Over the whole face reigned a serene and majestic calm, to which intelligence of the highest order gave a solemn impressiveness, that at once subdued and awed the beholder. “Tam,” said the stranger, “ the Spirit of ‘ Se- venty-six.’ [ have seen by your paper of this morn- ing that I can address myself to tens of thousands throughout this land, and as none can dispute my right to be the great spokesman of to-morrow, I come to pronounce my Fourth of July Oration!” Having listened with breathless interest to the words of the illustrious stranger, and thus learned the object of his visit, we at once summoned our ‘unrivalled corps,” and are thus enabled to present to our readers the following oration, precisely as it fell from his lips. * * * This is the sixty-ninth birth-day of American liberty. In the swift flight of time, the nation is again summoned to the celebration of an event fraught with the greatest interest to the destinies of mankind. And this summons will be willingly obeyed. All—the old and the young—the hoary veteran and the youthful patriot—the adopted citi- zen and the freeman born upon the soil—the stern Puritan of New England, and the adherent of the ancient faith of Rome—will all unite in the ob- servance of this day—a day sacred to the memory of ighty men of wisdom and valor, to the liberties of America andto the God of freedom. And s0 all over the land, from the great cities on the margin of the ever-sounding sea, to the vast plains through which the father of rivers pours his broad, resistless flood, a glad hosanna will ascend from the hearts 0” a free, happy and united people. In gatherings of the people, now hushed into solemn stillnese as the charter of their liberties is read, and now breaking forth into loud but not disorderly rejoicings—in pleasure parties on river or lake, or amid the cool shades of the spreading wood—in the crowded theatre and fashionable resort—in thousands and thousands of peaceful family circles, where love and affection are smiled upon by the chastened beams of the setting sun—everywhere, will the spirit of “Seventy-Six” be present, rekindling the decaying, and adding fresh intensity tothe ardent fires of pa- triotism. On such a day the mind instinctively turns back upon the past. We at once revert to that period when the first adventurous bands of colonists had settled on our shores. Two hundred years ago, how indifferent the prospect of the future! A feeble band of English Puritans at Plymouth—an humble colony of Dutchmen on the Hudson—a few Catholic settlers in Maryland—and here and there in Virginia a little family of adventurous spirits, struggling against a savage enemy and a thousand disadvantages and privations. We follow these devoted settlers through that long night of toil and tempest—now almost wholly overwhelmed, and with hearts sinking with- in them—now regaining strength and confidence— but ever manifesting that heroic spirit and uncon- querable will which yet live in their descendants, until at last we find them grown up into three and his face bronzed by the heaven, eats the bread of daily toil, Weng ine the condition of some of those princes from whose loins the proudest nation of Europe recruits the strength of its rotten royalline. Institugions for the educution of the people, munificently endowed by the State, exist everywhere, and the rich streams of knowledge flow unimpeded in all directions. The ministers of religion—not the mercenary hirelings of a faith “by law established,” and chained to the footstool of an earthly throne, but the active and la- borious missionaries of the cross, supported by the voluntary contributions of their flocks, constitute a body of men, with exceptions rare indeed, in which the friends of morality and virtue, and the republic, may well repose their highest confidence. Freedom of the press—freedom of speech—freedom of ac tion, exist amongst us in a state of perfection, and wisely, because not too rigidly guarded for practi- cal use, never yet seen amongst any people. And the results of this well ordered state uf things are seen everywhere. Peace and liberty rejoice to gether, as they walk hand in hand throughout the land, and the voice of contentment and gladness is heard within our borders. Such is the glorious present—the vestibule of a- still more glorious future. We are now just enter ing as it were on the third era of our national exis- tence. First was the period of colonial struggle— next the years of our adolescence,when we gathered the robust strength and vigor which now in our third epoch we are called upon to employ in the ful- filment of ourhigh destiny. Already the first step has been taken in this work of our lusty manhood. The annexation of Texas is butthe starting point in the great work of subjugation and conquest to be achieved by the Anglo-Saxon race in this great di- vision of the earth. The whole continent must and will one day be subdued. And thus in the old and in the new world the same superior race is subduing territories, and nations, and people, and tongues, unto itself. All other races, black, red, yellow, and brown, must bow and fade before it. The most glo- rious portion of the work is reserved for us and for our children. And that is the universal spread of free government and equal laws. A spirit has taken wing from the land of freedom which is destined to carry civil and religious,liberty to the ends of the earth. Into the minds of all—from the President at Washington, to the humblest pioneer of civilization and freedom, whose axe resounds in the sclemn fo- rest—let this great truth sink deeper and deeper— tothe people of this land have been committed the maintenance and propagation of universal liberty— let all see to it that they are taithful to the trust. * * * * * Our corps looked up as the firm, melodious voice of the saeaker that had touched the heart like glo- rious music ceased. He had gone. We threw open the window, and looked forth on the now de- serted streets, forit was long past midnight. The great city was hushed and still as one of the solemn old woods of the mighty west, and oh! how peace- fully came down the mild effulgenee of the eternal watchers in the skies, shining as bright and unwea- tied as when first the morning stars sang together, and all the new created worlds shouted aloud for joy! Cusrom-Houst Movemen’ ‘Tne First Remo- vat.—We have already stated the first appointment at the Custom House, which was Mr. Kiersted.— We have now to make a record of the first removal since Mr. Lawrence came into power, and that is young Mr. Bowran, sonof Dr. Bowran. Dr. Bow- ran, the father, who is still in the Custom House, was formerly a very efficient member of the committee which brought forward General Harrison for the Presidency. After the death of Harrison, Dr. Bow- ran became a strong Tyler man, and a member of the famous Tyler Committee, organized by M. M. Noah, which exploded after spending some $10,000 onnewspaper operations in this city. Dr. Bowran himself is a very worthy man and deserves the place he has got, but we doubt very much indeed whether he can be retained long in the present position of aflairs. His son has been removed, it is said, in consequence of incompetency in conducting the business of his office. This is the first removal; but it is very probable that there will be a great deal of excitement and rumor before the general batch of removals take place. Mr. Lawrence has given no intimation to any of the present incumbents what he means to do. We hardly suppose that he knows himself. The contest will, probably, first be amongst the ap- plicants of the Van Buren clique, as to whose names shall be sent on to Washington by the Secretary, before the next movement is made in the way of removals. The whigs and the ultra locofocos are making a great racket and noise against Captain Rynders, who enjoys some small office in the Cus- tom House, and those associated with him in the Empire Club. It is all very proper for the whigs to and ungrateful inthe Van Buren men to act in this anner. It may very well be recollected that the success of Captain Rynders and his club were of essential value in the election of Mr. Polk—so much so were they considered, at all events, that the honor of a complementary ball was given to Captain Rynders after the election, and amongst the names of those who tendered the compli ment, the pious, and highly respectable Benja- min F. Butler figured conspicuously, as well as many other distinguished Van Buren men. It seems not a little strange then to see this effort made against these men, especially on the ground of imputations relative to private character and for- millions of people, and preparing to throw off the despotic rule of the most powerful nation of modern times. In all these struggles—in all that long agony of suffering and toil—and in that united impulse and resolve, all the different branches of our common ancestry discovered the same unquenchable love of civil and religious liberty, the same unshrinking and practical faith in the nobility of man’s nature his capacity for self-government, and his ability to achieve and maintain perfect independence. \gain we look back, and we see our forefathers ustemerging from the Seven Years’ War. They triumphed over the fleets and armies of Britain—the Declaration of Independence has een proclaimed to the world—the years of colonial servitude are ended, and the second era inthe na- tional existence begins. And here again we see the union, but in far greater strength and power, of the same elements that effected the first settlement of the country, and achieved, to such a miraculous ex- ,the subjugation of the savage tribes and the ardly less hostile wildernesses of this western world. Men of various climes, and of every reli- ious belief, united in theeffort. They had but one sreat object in common—that was, the establish. ment on the virgin soil of the new world of a sys tem of government by which equal rights and privi- leges would be secured as the inalienable birth-right (are: Jone 11.—Corros, this morning, was in good demand, about 2000 bales having been reported as sold at a slight advance. In all other articles nothing of particular in- terest has taken place _ From Venezve.a.—Advices from Laguayra to the 17th ult. have been received. The Philadelphia U. 8. Gazette of the 3d instant, gives the annexed intelligenee. “The onerous and most oppressive tariff! regulations of this country, so far as regards American produce, are that American trade is at a low ebb, and will doutt. be worse before it is better. American Flour pays 80 per cent, whilst British and Frenct to 30 per cent, thus giving a stimulus ropean fabrics, and effectually preventing ofthe trade with the United States. Most of the American productions are charged equally high as Flour. Why is it that our American Government does not take this matter in hand? it is true that our Charge @’ Affairs here, Mr. Ellis, has directed a strong letter to this government on this subject, but it seems that our Government, instead of backing Mr. Ellis, by giving him directions to urge the matter, has recalled him, thus leaving the Congress and (iovernment of Venezuela to understand that Mr. Ellis’s views are not sanctioned by our government. Mexican Arrarrs.—Captain Conner has arrived at Pensacola. We understand he reports that the Mexi. cans are fortifying Vera Cruz, but with not much pros- pect of a declaration of war on the part of Mexico. of all. And they suceeeded. Fair, firm, and un- shaken, as when first they placed the cope-stone with joy upon it, the fabric of the Revolution stands the glory and protection of the republic—the wonder and admiration of all the nations, Through the be- neficent and salutary influence of the institutions founded by these immortal benefactors of their race, this republic has advanced, in the brief space of two generations of men, to an imperial greatness which commands the respectful attention of the whole ci- vilized world. Twenty millions of people dwell vithin our borders—our flag is seen on every sea ind our adventurous mariners are every year finding new channels for successful enterprise. We supply the ancient world with some of the great staples of ommerce. New discoveries of vast mineral wealth ‘re continually made, Our exports amount to up- wards of hundred millions of dollars—soon number tens of hnandreds of millions.— 'Tuman ingenuity and energy find in all diree- ions ample employment and a full reward.— All the enjoyments of the highest state of civiliza- ion are universally diffused amongst our people ‘he humblest laborer, who, with his hands hardened a 0 mer occupation. We conceive that the life of a politician—the principles of a politician—the soul of a politician—from the highest to the lowest, with some few exceptions, are quite on a par with the sentiments and ideas of the gambling shops of Park Row and Barclay street. The politicians and the gamblers of the day are chips of the same block—of equal value and equally prepared for combustion. Avoruer Prece or INTELLIGENCE.—A few days ago, the Court of Errors of New York made a visit to Coney Island, and after spending a part of the day there and regaling themselves on clams in every form—baked, stewed, fried, roasted, boiled, broil- ed, devilled, and hashed, they made sundry long speeches which, it is said, partook of the nature of the food theyhad been swallowing in such abundance —being neither fish, flesh, nor fowl. It is a fact though—for our correspondent there, never yet said any thing that he would not swear to—that they committed as many errors as that Court usually does, and made their escape before the police or gens d’armes got a scent of them. We congratulate the party on their narrow escape, for if they had not meekly decamped, as they did, it is probable the defensive force would have seized them, and hand- ed them over to the authorities, who in the present exasperated state of public feeling, in connection with the Dorrite invasion, would perhaps have in- dicted them for treasonable participation in that not yet fully developed, but portentious event. Let clam eaters beware ; this excursion of the New York Solons was nearly proving the most erroneous motion ever made by or before a Court of Errors {or many years past. Postscript.—We have further learned that Gov Davis, of Coney Island has given permission to Mr, Reade of the Hamilton House, to erect a wharf for the convenience of landing visitors to the Island, and that ina few days a steamer will commence running between this city and the Island, touching at Fort Hamilton. Moreover, Gov. Davis has with a liberality becoming his high station, given Mr. Reade a plot of ground spacious enough for the site of a tent, 90 feet long and broad in proportion,which will be erected in the course of «few days. Again we say to the lovers of clams, look out for great times. Tne Weature.— Yesterday, about 2 o’clock, this city was visited by a very heavy thunder storm, ac- companied with heavy rain, from the west; which lasted near upon an hour. During the remainder of the day we had slight showers of rain at intervals. the sun of | ArPam or Hoxor.—On Monday | state | Exq., a celebrated member of the i of affluence and luxury, even when compared with | an employé in the Custom House, attended with a make this noise ; but it seems to be very illiberal | John Austin, pire Club and second, went on to Baltimore and probably to Bla- densburgh, to settle an affair of honor he had on hand with Mr. Colton, well known im the sporting circles of this city. It seems the affair is a long standing one. On Sunday last, it is stated, they met on the Battery, with a view of taking advantage of the solemnity and quiet of the day, to reconcile their differences. In this attempt, Capt. Rynders, of the Empire Club, acted as a:sort of peace-maker, but according to the best account of the negotiation, no approach was made to a reconciliation, although Sunday was selected for that purpose. Accordingly, like other \great men of honor, distinguished individuals, and persons of figure, generals in the army, members of Congress, &c.,Major Austin and Capt. Colton (such brave men must not go without titles) set out on Monday or Tuesday for the south to have a friendly crack at each others immortal spirit, either in Dela- ware or Bladensburg, on the line between Maryland and the District of Columbia. A great excitement has arisen all round about the Custom House, the regions of Park Row, the confines of Barclay street and twenty other places, as to the result of this hos- tile and chivalric encounter. Bets vary according to personal friendships, prepossessions and partiali- ties. Some bet the odds in favor of Colton, for he is represented as a resolute man, an accurate shot, and prominent among the fashionable circles of New York. Major Austin, although said to be slightly nervous, is equally courageous, a skillful hand at the fire-irons, and withal a man of celebrity as having rendered valuable services during the last lection, as a prominent member of the immortal Empires. If uny intelligence of this affair, or its result, ar- rives this morning by the mail, it will be found in the evening edition of the Herald to-morrow. Weaurny Men or Patiapetrata.—Such will be the title of a ,forthcoming book from the press of Zieber & Co., of Philadelphia—than whom there are none more likely to fulfil the task with fidelity, and we wish them}proper encouragement in their rather more arduous than useful undertaking. We regard it as more difficult than useful, because we have seen an ephemera! attempt made in this city to give a sketch of a similar kind, and we know that it was at best buta tissue of exaggera- tion,caricature and misrepresentation. How could it well be otherwise ? It would require a person able to discover by intuition the wealth of his neighbors, to write a work of any value on the subject—for what other means are there to come at facts? People do not jabber about their affairs, and more than that, who can tell their true state, who is concerned in the fluctuating business of daily life? It is perfectly visionary to pretend to give a true account of how the wealth of this or any other city 1s diffused in indi- vidual hands, because the facts are not ascertain- able. Yet Zieber’s pamphlet will deserve patronage,as it doubtless will be an able attempt at an impossibility; it will serve to indicate the point these reputed men of wealth occupy in the public eye, and their com- parative importance according to the popular stand- ard. There will be many truths told, and many ap- proximations to truth, and hence the pamphlet will and ought to be bought. Imvortation or Irauian Vines into THE UNirep Srares.—We have already alluded to some speci- mens of Italian vines introduced inte the United States by Mr. Lester, formerly United States Con- sul at Genoa. These vines are peculiar to the mountainous part of Northern Italy, and are singu- larly adapted for the soil and climate of this latitude. We received from the politeness of Mr. Lester seve- ral specimens of the vines, and which we placed in the hands of Mr. William Harold, of Glen Cove, L. L., by whom they will be planted, taken care of, and introduced into that part of the country. The grapes produced by these vines are of peculiar deli- cacy, and supply the tables of his Majesty the King of Sardinia, at Turin. In fact, they are pro- cured from the King’s vineyards, exclusively, by Mr. Lester, for the purpose of transplantation in the United States. The wine made from such grapes is a most delicate Champagne.!We trust that Mr. Harold, of Glen Cove, who has received the specimens that Mr. Lester gave us, will take good care of them,and that in less than twenty years, or at least during the generation of his children, the “ Lester Italian champagne” may distinguish the northern side of Long Island for many years after. ForGery in WALL sTBrET.—A great deal of noise has been made about the great discovery of a for- gery in Wallstreet, and men turn up to Heaven the whites of their eyes and ,the brownsof their hands on all sides. A forgery in Wall street, however, is only one of the natural results of the system of busi- ness adopted in that eminently respectable neigh- borhood. There are individuals there of the high- est respectability and utmost purity and piety of cha- racter, but the system in which they live and move and have their being is enough to corrupt a city of ten times the size of New York. We donot be- lieve that the wicked of Sodom and Gomorrah were half so bad as the brokers and money-changers of Wail street, who live on the green ones of that lo- cality. ‘Travet ‘to Bosro.—We understand that an outside communication with the Long Island Rail- road is to commence to-morrow. The fine steamer Worcester, commanded by the popular and gentle- manly Captain Bacon, is to be placed on the route. She will leave Greenport Monday, Wednesday and Friday, on the arrival of the train from New York. The Worcester is favorably known as one of the steamers recently on the line from New York to Norwich. The fare is to be one dollar only. By Express rrom Coney Istanp.—Hicnty Im. rorTantT.—Dy a pigeon express, which started from Coney Island, performing the distance in twelve minutes, 274 seconds, we ure in receipt of highly important intelligence from that region, and of ex- ceeding interest at the present time. It seems that a rumor prevailed over Coney Island, on the day before yesterday, that Gov. Dorr, who has filled so large a space in the eye of a State, over whose whole extent a person might pass in a pleasant morning’s walk, was determined to have a government at some place, arguing very naturally, that there is no use in being a governor, without something to govern. In short, rumor attributed to him a determination to take possession of Coney Island, and become sele monarch, law-giver, and protector thereof,as was Sancho Par za of the no jess renowned island of Barataria, according to the veri- table narrative of the historian Cervantes. Of course, a high degree of excitement, and some ex- esperation were created among the people; a. das- patch was hurried off with the warlike news in all directions, and the present governor, Gil. Davis, was called by a thousand vociferous throats, to come and assume the defence of the common weal, to which call he answered in person, with extraordi- nary expedition; summoned his Executive Council, | and all the great officers of state, where resolutions were passed with unsurpassed unanimity to discoun- tenance and oppose, vi et armis, and with all the resources of that maritime ; state, any and every at- tempt of the said Dorr, to make a descent, alias visit, on the territory of Coney Island, either by sea orland. One of the orators, at a public indignation meeting, declared that although the island had ac \,quired much celebrity for clam bakes, he would die | rather than see that ancient and venerated custom violated by the presiding genius of another dynasty Another speaker declared that the Empire Club, and their political fraternities, had determined to organ- | ize and arm and accompany Gov. Dorr for the ex- press purpose of causing commotion and turmoil in their png such ashad disturbed Rhode (sland. As soon as those able speakers laid bare the dark plans (of the enemy, it was resolved at once, to call in the whole military forces of the Island, to distri- bute munitions of war and provisions, consisting principally of clams, to set double sentries on all the vulnerable points of the const, to pnt the fortifica- tions ina thorough state of defence, and with a trust in Providence, and dry powder, thus await the coming of Dorr and his hosts, who, it 1s confidently expected would disappear as fast as “ the leaves of the forest when autumn heth blown,”” ¥ — ym Fi Wi 90, Park Tuxatre.—The manager of the PPrench } Wee Sasnicunsns al dined oa ee company has put forth for this evening a bill worthy : of our Anniversary of Independence, ‘The French actors will perform “ The Swiss Cottage,” Le Cha- °° let, the characters in which, will be sustained by Mme. Stephen, Ceuriot and Douvry, and will be, followed by Les Premieres Armes de Richelieu, the ; charming vaudeville,that was received with so much , applause two weeks ago, and so well played by: Mme. Stephen, M’lle. Maria and Mme. Richer, The leader of the orchestra, Mr. Prevost, has com- posed expressly for this evening, a Patriotic Cantata and @ National March, in which all the artists wily appear. Miss Turnbull, the danseuse, will execute the Jaleo de Xeres and the Polka, with Mr. Martin. No bill is more attractive amongst all those of our theatres, and we are certain that foreign artists will be remunerated for their endeavors to contribute to the national féte, by a crowded house. Monday next, Robert le Drable will be performed for the se- cond time. Castie Garpen.—The Proprietors here are de- termined to excel all other competitors in presenting a bill wenny of the day. There are to be three per- formances here during the day and evening. One commencing at half past 10 o’clock, A. M., another at3 P.M. and another at8 P.M. They are all of the most brilliant kind. The Herculean Fonsby the Elssler Brothers, their comic tableaux, in whicl Mr. Parsloe takes an excellent part, the dancing of Mille Desjardins and Miss Cohen, Herr Cline’s per- formance and grand display of Fireworks, all will be given with man’ other first rate amusements. The promenade will afford a beautiful view of the bay and shipping, dressed with flags, the men of war and the various. steamboats that will to-day crowd the Harbor. Altogether we know of no place that is superior to Castle Garden to see all that is inter- esting on such a day as this. Ninto’s Garpen.—The performances at this popu- lar place of amusement, this evening, are unusually attractive; in addition to the Acrobat Family, there will be the most brilliant display of Fireworks ever given in this city. The evening’s entertainments will conclude with a popular Farce, in which Messrs. Nickinson, Placide, and Miss Taylor will appear. Pa.mo’s Orera Hovse.—The company of Ethio- ians give two excellent performances to-day, one at SP. M. and one at 8j P.M. The Operas of Buy-I- Dare and the Virginian Girl will be presented, and the great favorites they have become with the pub- lic will be a guarantee of full houses. The gems from the Bohemian Girl are introduced in the course of the pieces and are always received with immense applause. This will be an admirable place for those who enjoy a rich burlesque. Vauxnatt Garven,—There is an afternoon and evening performance here, the first to commence at 2 P.M, and tne second at 84 P.M. The evening’s entertainments will conclude with ctf Military and Civic Ball, for which a new and elegent floor has been laid in the Garden. Paterson’s splendid Cotillon Baad is engaged for the occasion, and the floor will be under the management of Mr. De La Ree. The entertainments are of the usual kind, and Barney Williams, the Ethiopean Operatic Bro- thers and ‘Sisters, and the rest of the talented com- pany appear. Excursions and Amusements of the Day. Amidst the variety of excursions that are set forth to-day, it is difficult to decide which is best, and in order that every one may settle the matter to their own taste, we give below a list of a number of the most prominent ones: Sreamnoat Croton will make a most delightful excursion, leaving New York from Fulton slip at 84 A.M., and proceeding to New Rochelle, Glen Cove, Oyster Bay and Cold Sp ng. fter giving visitors time to enjop sea-bathing, big &e., will return to arrive in the city at half-past ve. SreampoatT Hicuianper leaves foot of Warren street at 74 o’clock, Amos street at a quarter before 8 o’clock, andjPier foot of Nineteenth street, N. R., at 8 o’clock, for West Point and Newburgh, Jandin, at Caldwell’s, Peekskill, Cold Spring and Cornwall. Will return in time to witness fireworks in the evening. SreamBoat Urica leaves foot of Chambers street at half past 9 A. M., for Rossville, to convey passen- ers to Ladies’ Fair at Rossville. Also, the Steam- oat R. L.{Srevens will leave foot of Amos street at 8 A.M., Canal street at a quarter past 8 fand pier No1N. R.,at9 A. M., for the same purpose, Thi will be a charming trip, as the visiters will be ena- bled to spend some time at the fair, and continue the excursion round the Island, returning in time to see the fireworks in the evening. Tue Sreampoat Rartran, will leave the foot of Barclay street at9 A. M., on an excursion to New Brunswick and Perth Amboy, taking both the inner and fouter passages, affording delightful views of the Bay and Harbor—returning to the city by 5 P. M. ‘hae Sreampoat New York will leave Peck slip at 2 o’ciock, on an excursion down the Harbour and Lower Bay, offering a view of the Atlantic, Fortifi- cations, Sandy Ho~ , . TEAMBOAT INDEPENDENCE will make two trips around Staten Island, stopping at Perth Amboy.— She will start at 54 A\M., trom Pier No. 2, North River, and return to the city at 11, A.M.; and again leave the foot of Canal street, at 1, P.M., for her se- cond tri Sreamuoat Devaware will make three excursions in the course of the day, off Sandy Hook Light; leaving various parts of the city, as will be seen by advertisement, in the morning, afternoon and even- ing. Excvusicn ‘ro ParuapELraia.—The company have placed their tickets, for this occasion, at the low price of four dollars for going and returning. Sreampoat Hami-ron will make five trips durin the day from Pier No. 1, East River, to Fort Hamil- ton, at 7 and 10 A.M., and 1, 34, and 6, P.M. Tue Cars or rae New York avn {Marcem Ratt roa leave City Ilall for White Plains, at7 and 10A. M., and at 1, 4, and 6§ P.M., and for Williams’ Bridge and Fordham, every half hour. ‘The Young Men’s Neapolitan Association proceed to Yonkers this morning, in the steamboat Jacob Bell, for the purpose of celebrating the day. Anstey Horet, on the Bloomingdale road, offers let retreat from the bustle of the city, and its itiful walks and pleasure grounds afford beau- tiful spots for passing a delightful day. Mr. Moore’s stages leave Fryon Row, near the Park. every half hour during the day. Gornam Corrace, 298 Bowrry.—Mr. Venn opens this cottage to-day as a free concert room, and gives an entertainment in honor of the da Harcem Park.—There is to bea trotting match here, which will be interesting to those given to sporting aflairs. Lone Isuanp Rartroav.—No Newport and Providence to-d that appeared yesterday bei train leaves for lay, the advertisement rfect. Tue Foor-races anp Hurpur Rack over THE Beacon Course, Honoxen.—The sport announced tocome oi! yesterday, as abo ‘as postponed in consequence of the unsettled state of the weather, and the condition of the track, arising from the hea- i rain of the previo night. If the weather be at all favorable, the hurdle race and five mile foo!-race, will come off on Monday next, and the ten mile toot-race on the Wednesday following. We have ed a communication Hon Buffalo stating that Steeprock,” the Indian, will not start in the ten mile race. ‘We know not how true this r be. There are others in the race of equal if not superior powers, to make the affair as interesting as desired The struggle will be between Gildersleeve, the American Deer, and the Iroquois Indian. There is also to be a pedestrian hurdle race, which will doubtless atford considerable amusement, if not sport. _Trovere on Lone Istann.—The “ Indians” i Suffolk Co., have torn up more rails. They are de- termined to be revenged on the Railroad Co. Philadelphia Hotels. Now that the travelling season has fairly set in, the public begin to look out for those houses where the most comfort and enjoyment can be obtained. Indeed, 80 gregarious are we, that it is absolutely necessary that all the conveniences and luxuries 0! home should be found in a Hotel, to make it tolera- ble. We are led to these remarks in perusing the Philadelphia papers, which are er lavish of praise upon the recent improvements and embellishments introduced by Mr. Hartwell, in the Washington House. His reception room ig decidedly the most gorgeous and expensive in its furniture, piano, ete , we ever remember to hav tit for an emperor. Beautiful bathing rooms have also been added, for the convenience of its patrons; but its chief merit les in its pleasant location, its neatness, and the ad mirable system of its management, conducted with the greatest regard to the quietness and happiness of those who sojourn there. We could say much more in praise of this house; but few who visit Philadel- phia, will fail to appreciate its merits, whieh are ad- ded to recently; not forg=tting Mr. Haskell, of thi 'y, Who has joined his services in making people happy there. Te Mansi. . House has shed its title, and coat of dust, which had accumulated for several years in which it was closed, and having been re-painted, re-furnished, and christened anew, as the Columbia House, opens on the first inet. under favorable aus- ple by Messrs, Bagley, McKenzie Co. Tue, Iron Srdamen, Geo. M. Biss —We have been shown a letter from Capt. Howard on board which we learn that the the George M. Bibb,” fro: vessel had been run asho little below Marietta, 0., with five feet water in the hold, but on pumping her out she floated again. It was found, on examination, that the water came in at the stuffing-box of the shaft. whore the pump: packing had worn out during the passa We are glad to learn that uo partof the vessel, or machinery, gave out or leaked, or failed in any instance. ron, Pittsburg goods merchants. The fire was first observed by a boy who had been swosptas soem pers from behind the Tt originated which were hanging window, igniting with a gas lamp. The boy on perceiving the flames, hallowed fire to the parties who were in an apartment over the store, and ran up stai for a bucket which had some water in it, he could have extinguished the flames himself, but on again reaching the basement, was compelled to take his depar- ture as quick as possible, but not without hi foery tele hands and face severely burned, as the fire by that had spread with much’ rapidity from one end of thi tablishment to the other. The goods in the store consist- ed principally of printed lawns, muslins, hosiery, and a variety of other articles, a quantity of which were en- tirely consumed, the balance being either much charred or stolen. One of the partners was much injured, hay- ing fallen down a very cane stairs while trying to es- cape ; his wife, child and brother were let down through a front window from the second story. After the fire was got under, Mrs. Berry was in the yard at the rear of the store and tracked @ quantity of the property, which evidently had been dropped by some thieves, who while the work of destruction was going on, were taking care of number one. The property was insured, but it is be- lieved thi vance will not cover the whole amount of ae done to the fixtures was very tri- ‘of them being only slightly burned. mn the premises did not exceed five Movements of Travellers. ‘There was, yesterday, evidently a further increase of travellers, as may be gleaned from the following com- pendium from fhe registries of the principal hotels. Amenican.—L, Connor, Mass.; Mr. Tyler, Canada; R. ids, Phila.; Thomas Dudley, Camden; R. Moore, Mr. Rodgers, Boston; Mr. do.; Lieut. Bankh J. Shereigen, St. Louis; C.C. January, St. Gardner, Manchester; Judge Heveland, L. <h ad; J. Loubert, Boston; J. P. bryan, Nashville; Childs and Wordsworth, Phila; 8. White, N.0.; W. Greggs, fr. Baldwin, Toronto; A, E. Bancrolt, Boston; C ington; Zelly and’ Fox, Phila.; all, Ms . Ewing, Cincinnati. Crry.—Geo. Smith, Scotland; J. Baker, Milwaukie; James McBrush, Phila; A. Phillips, Phippsburgh; Chas. Hartshorne, Worceste: Patterson, Phila; Henry Starke, Washington, + Col. Miller, U.S. M. C,; J. B. Champlin, Phil: horn, do.; Fred. Marti Havana; J. Biba: Cadwell, Rob’t Cooke, Lode: & Mr. Wyman, Lowell; & Bridge- Bates, Will: Boston port; Capt. C. Peck, Phila; Messrs. Loo Vermont; H. Coe, Cincinnati; mer, Phila.; J. Ross, Cincinnati; Isaac Reddell, E. Weaver, Prov.; Joseph Welles, Va. Gropr.—H. Eddy, U. 8. N.; Mr. Bogle, N. O.: Deacon, Phila.; 8. ¥ianks, and k, Ketterling, Phi J. Jay, Rye; J. Hunt, do.; Richard Goolon, England; Mrs. Trophy, Phila. * Howan: P. MeCurd Phila.; J. Leland, land, Louisvil ly, Pittsburgh; ; Theo. Walker, and Hart, Boston. Waver Jno. Wright, Boston; ‘Thos. Carpenter, L; Geo. Parker, Boston; 8.’ Clarke, Bangor; J. Gi Baltimore; B. A. Whittaker, Michigan; AV. berlain, Michigan; M. Treat Oakman, do.; 3, Harper, Phil y.—One of the most infa and extraor came to the notice of the sitting Magistrate to-day, which we have heard of fora long time. Can such things bo, in the very heart and centre of this good ly city—in broad and open day—and yet pass by us as the idle wind? Ourlong-winded, over-praised and much talked-of moral reform’ societies, where are you? Sit you there, in your out-of-the-way office, while deeds of horror, villany and fraud are enacted all round you? Do something—arlse from your slumber and go forth into the dark lanes and narrow, crowded alleys, and succor, relieve, advise and assist their wretched, poverty-strick- en inmates; and then can you come before tie public and ask for aid and sympathy. ‘A respectable married lady, by the name of Mary Ann Brown, whose husband is now in Toronto, came weep- ing to the Police Office to-day, and made an affidavit to the following facts :—She went to board a few days si: with Mr. and Mrs- Little, in Roosevelt street. She had been there but a short time when Mrs. Little wished her to prostitute herself for goldand insisted upon her doin, Upon her peremptorily reffsing, she received several evere blows on the face and breast, and finally was stripped by Mrs. Little of her dress, and a wet, filthy one left in its place. ‘This is one of the most villainous cases which we have heard of, and deserves the utmost rigor. Bune ‘The house of E. K. Dibble, 84 Amity street dlast night, and robbed of a mantel clock, ‘¢ and tea spoons. —The house of W. E. Dibble, 29 Amity st., was robbed last night of a large quantity of table and tea spoons. Ropaine + > ennis MeGolderick was ar- rested, charged with stealing twelve eggs from Mrs. Mar- tin, Washington market, ners Office. Soroner held ‘an inquest on the body of rost, 54 Elm street. Came to his death by spontaneous rupture of a blood vessel in the lungs. U.S. Clrealt Court. Before Judge Nelson. Joby &—Day vs. Meyer.—The jury, in this tedious which has been going on for the last fortnight, and which we have already so frequently referred to, did not gree, and were discharged Samuel §.Vail vs. Benjamin Nichols and Paulina his fe —Action of ejectment, to recover certain property situated in Putnam county, Verdict for defendant. U. S. Marshal Jory 3.—Captain Charles H, Salters, and Samuel Ed- serly, first mate of the ship Venice, were examined on a harge of cruel and unusual treatment towards a seaman vamed Nickleson, a Swede, during the last voyage of the ship from Mobile. Both were diecharged, the case .ot being fully made out, cL Office. Court. Before Judge Edmonds. Brockaway vs. Braoklyn Ferry Co—This protracted ase, already frequently referred to, closed yesterday, vhen it was given to the jury. Verdict this fornoon. Mr. Eprron:— P On reading your very proper remarks in the He- rald of yesterday relating to Booths around thePark, i could not help ef how absurd it is that such in amount of moral indignation has been wasted m this enbject of late, when a far greater and more (angerous nuisance on that day 18 passed over in ilence. Lallude tothe firmg of crackers, pistols, ind cannons by boys through the streets of the city mn thatday. It isnot more thana week since one of our most respectable citizens lost his life by his rorses taking fright from one of those dangerous taythings ; and never does a 4th of July pass with- rut a record of accidents to boys from using fire ums. Besides, the continued noise, smoke and sulphirrous smell on one of the warmest days of the year, is in itself a most intolerable nuisance. There 1s a city ordinance against this practice. Why is it sot enforced as well as that against Booths 1 The New Police should do something towards abating this nuisance. I am no advocate for Booths, but hink them very litte or no disadvantage to any me, while to many they are a source of gratification cond amusement. “But the nuisance J have spoken of ig offensive to the community in general (except: ing, perhaps, the boys) and is a (as has been fre- ently proved) very dingerons. A Crrizen. Witn Prior, Lhe Sou. colinian says: “As a cutious iticidetit in nuturnl history, we state that wild pigeons have reo broors in large numbers, onthe waters of Conguree Creek and tudist , in Lexing. ton District, during the present season. We believo it is the first instance of their breeding in this State since the ettlement of the country,