The New York Herald Newspaper, March 22, 1847, Page 2

lest extreme! actions of sufficient Dutch Two wni a Half per Cents, 68% to 58%; Four per Ceuts, 924% Pawis Boun and continued soto the close. when thre month; fives closed fi 900 for the latter. The shar ket equally icipa- ted in tho effect. and at the close all the lines off at | Mmproved quotations. Mapaip Boss, Feb. 24.—Business continues heavy here. Three percents $14 money, 313¢ paper; five per cents 19% money, 20 paper: debt without interest 6% Money, 6 paper; coupons 17 money, 1735 paper. Livenroe: Corton Manxet, FOR THE WERK ENDING eo ¥19-—The day's business of Tuosdey in our cotton market was the itwe have had for years past. Scarcely 690 bag: sold, and of that limited aavtity a part was taken on speculation. The rest of time of the past week has not been passed in such complete inactivity as onthatday. The same spirit of dullness, however, has prevailed, and the usual and ne- Cexsary consequences hs ted from it, namely, a gradual decline in the prices of ali kinds Itis true the ot grent, perhaps n't so great as might hay ‘expected from our recently raised position, aud the speculative hands in which the great bulk of our ‘stock now rests ; inno tvstance has it exceeded 4 per Ib, and generally not more than 341 It is pretty obvi- however, from the marked and largely reduced rate nsuwption, and the continued depression of trade in Manchester, that the relative positions ot stock and sup- ply on one hand, and the ectual consumption on the other, are gradually undergoing some modification. Tne stock at this moment in the hands of spinners is be- yond doubt unusually light, perhaps never wus so small &s compared with the rate of consumption In this place it is sscertained to a point; nor is thereany from previous estimates of the coming of the United States, all of which would of European and American requit suppos! the former rate of consumption to ha’ en fully kept up. But if, owing to scarcity and high priced food, the cotton trade of this country is to continue contracted to the mits it bas been during the last two months, ty of the raw material, although reduced as it yet be found more nearly sufficient than we hi ously supposed. It is this possivility which is now bear- ing upon us. Aoy favorable change in the sate of tho | Manchester market would instantly be felt here. It iv not surprising, therefore, that we should look with much interest to the turns which may take place ia that quer- ter American ba een taken on speculation, and 100 American, 750 Egyptian, and 200 Surats for expcrt. Bales to-day 2000 b all for consumption. The totel salen of the week ure 14,520 bales. Anotnen Reroxt.—The depressed state of trade in the manufacturing districts has now given a decided check to consumption, and the trade continue to buy very sparingly. Since the arrival of the steamer on Moudey, speculators have suspended their operations ; the business of tho week consequently is very limited, and afarther decline of 3 per 1) has been submitted to in taken 1260 American, and exporters 100 Am erican, jurat and 750 Egyptian. 250 Sea Island will be sold by auction next Friday. Sales of the week smouut to 14,620 bales. THE WERK ENDING Fewauany 26.—There is very Hittle change in the price of Cotton between this day and Briday of last w: The increasing demand on Mon- day and Tuesday, seconded by favorable reports from Manchester of. the improved state of the markets there, brought upon us an active and spirited busi m Wed: nesday. Altogether the transactions of that day amount- ‘ed to 8000 bags, nearly one-half for export and on specu- lation ; and the prices of “ middling” to “ fair” American were raised }¢ et Ib above the previous printedjquota- tions, Since that day, the demand has somewhat mode- rated, and we close the week with steadiness, but not with much animation, the market upon the whole not being quite so strong as during the middle of the week. 6500 American have been taken on speculation, and 1200 icun, 160 Surat, and 50 Egyptian for export. Sales t yy 4000 bales, including 600 American for export. Sales of the weelt are 26,190 bales. Anotuer Reront —There has been some revival in the demend from the trade, with a considerable enquiry from exporters and on speculation, and the prices gene- rally obtained have been slightly in favor ot holders; the market, however, closes quietly, and no char ge can be made inthe quotations of last week. Ata publicsale 160 bags of low Sea Island were offered, but only 20 sold at 7iad to 10%d. Taken by speculators 6500 American, and for export 1200 American, 50 Egyptian and 150 Su- rat. The salés for the week are 26,140 bales, Fox Fes. 27 ro Mancu 8—The proceedings during tais pericd have been rather more active time past. The sales are about 19,500 bal whioh was taken by speculators and expo . There is not the least change in prices since the 26th uit., so that the quotations then current stand unaltered. The im- poris during the month have been toa fair extent. Loxpox Manxets, March 3.—Metals—Scotch pig iron has been in good demand, and beiag scarce, higher prices have been obtained. but not much has been done, owing to the firmness of holders ; No 1, 77s 6d cash, nd mixed numbers 74s 6d to 754. In Staffordshire and Welsh pigt « good business has been done at rather easier prices, but at present our quotations remain the same. Railway bars are firm, but not so much has been done, owing to mokers and holders being unwilling sell- ers at prese:t rates, which are now £0 10s to £9 123 64. ‘Welsh bars are steady. Copper continues in brick re- at the late advance in prices, but littie is to be had, Tin is firm, but for foréign, the market presents and sales can be made on more fv- 101s, and Slabs 978 to, 98. come’ in. Tin Plates are rather Spelter the spot. and £21 5s for arriv Qnicksiiver steady at 43 6d pe: yits are in much better demand, and nifest firmness; large purehases have been rather improved rates, 49s to 50s per cwt having been ‘id, Rongh sells more freely, and at better prices. ‘olders show much firmness in consequence of the high freights from America, and are obtaining 11s to 128 per Darrel for new. Of Tar the supply is very small, and the quotations rule high, but at 19s to 20s per barrel the dealers eperate with reluctance. British Pitch is worth 6s6d to 6s percwt Archangel 6s 6d to 7s, and Stock- holm 8s 6d there is but a moderate supply. unt of business hes hang transacted firm at £22 10s on is steady ut b. al Stor been purchased by there are a number of buyer demanding 8d to 6d more money. For forwai a jerge umount of business ha of 190 tons, for May, June, and July, deliverabi st which rate there are further buyers. Expor the chief operators, and supposed taken on speculation for the American market. Provisions—Tbe demand for Irish Butter has been rather good for the last week or two, anda fair amount of business has latterly been transacted, espe- | cially in the low and fine sorts. Carlow, landed, bean og | Carrick 928 | 908 o 998, Clonmel and Kilkenny 90s to 96s, to 94s, Dublin and Wateriord 80s to 886, Cork 92s to 95s, | Limerick 828 to 90s, and Sligo 90s to 82s per cwt. For arrival a fair quantity hus been di of, and there aze not generally sellers at present ‘The trade allover the country are scantily supplied. F mand hos been extensive. ‘The mai cleared ; fine Fri lions of Dutch, W0sto 788. E \here are free rim } ling 90a per cwt, and fresh at 10s to 188 per doz. pounds Bacon hes not much improved in value, although the tivals are small, and the stock is less than it was last ye é & but the demand has been brisker, and a feir amount of business transacted, prime sorts meeting with the most attention. Heavy, landed, brought 618 to 66a for new, and n re are fow parcels fur arr val, aod a fair qua! tinues on a small bigh rates that still prevail. bale and h tierce middl cantion. TI 683 to 60a, and The # ison the incresse. In Hams few purchases have ttribut state and prices are on the decline, Wat ig obtainable at 74 to 78s, Beifast 7 aud keg 60s to 668; and American S0sto S#s. In [ri and foreign barrelled Pork an extensive business has | been transacted, and prices are very firm Beef fully supports former rates. 64s, For English Che American sells fri and is n: is very , and prices are not very buoyant. Livenroo. Maxxets, March 8 —Ashes—We havo had | but limited supplies, and there are but small quantities in firet bands. ‘1 ata further advance of 28 per cwt. on Montreal Pots, which are now selling, though siowly,as high as 33 and Pearls at 286 6d; in the latter no change of moment | Iron—The variation ia the prices of Britis has been so trifling for several montus past, that our report might | merely a reference to our former statereute; | have 1 still to jak on the same st and fuir demand: and as this state exis Ket 18 altnost (ree from speculation, and manufacturing trade of the country i «dition, under these circumstance: ing that the trader is in 4 seum do We seo any tog the last month consic ed from the United Stat re the present quotation ’ dt healthy condition pect of chonge. Du 5 he following delivered in Liverpool: —Mer- chant bar £9 lis; best reficed £11 108; boop £11 108; | but wi | amount of pring sheet £12; No. | Scotch pigs £47861 perton. {C char- @oal tinned plates 39s per box. Naval Stores—The sup. lies of Turrenine, owing tothe high ppv ports, continue insignificant; very litue eretore been offered during “ihe month and the sles Were Confined \o two or three smell parcels at 94 to 9s 8d per cwt for fair to good quality, which rates, or Perhaps rather more, would readily be paid for some quantity, but the market is bat Uupplied jnat now.—— ommon Rosin has been sold at 4a 84 to 486d per cwt, and is quite 6d de Tar io ve Arce und wanted, no sales have lately transpired in Atericun or Swedish. Spirits of Turpentine is steady, and prices have recove: ls to 2s, 46s to 47%; aod British 4 Hina daring the month, but at a gradual to Bis down to 26s 61 (0 268 for good and fine suction, however, tho market clored mere firmly. tensive purchares were also made in Bast India, on o spot, chiefly at 228 to 245 tor rather broken to good white, fand 20s to 20s 04 for ordinary ; and, to arrive, ata 1s toss erage quality. Stock of American about 5560 | mi 8, with a fair supply on the way, and of Kast ludia ior fi wer the upo: limited scale. | we socurities has at the same time, | ted, but there has been no (runs: ht to fix prices very decidedly. The following are the latest quotations:—Spanish New | ‘Three per Couts, 3434; Spanish New Five per Cents, 29%; Mexican, 22, Portuguese Four r Cents, 34; ut where itis. Salt—’ been advanced since our last report, which is permanently maintained for the present, the de- Deing good. We quote prices as follows: to 16s; handed squares lds 188; marine and butter 11s; common dock and town dues 9d for St. Petersbi bas proved since our last report, and prices are rather above 61s per cwt 18 now the current ers ‘of the best quality (Butchers’ and buyers at 60s 6d, with a firm market. We quote Seuth but no stock remains with im | siamés about 4000 casks, and 7500 of the former, and 850 of the latter a sales this ton. Tallow—' arch 1.—The resumption of amicable relations between M. Guizot and the Marquis of Nor mandy, has given a degree of confidence to our Bourso to-day. Prices, which opened at about the closing quo- tations of Saturday, soon showed a tendency to edranan were de- Clared at 78f 95c for cash, and 78f 85c for the end of the for the former, and 118f rate, Taganrog se os med, by the trade, The Orleans, and 5 Waterford. The exports delivered are and | the Isle of Man. The ions, and the stock of The home trade hhds for Africa, 87 Malt demand has been fair for leaf, suitable for Africa much reduced. jied themseves on very moderate terms, a hitherto, and purchased free the low rates at which stri ips have been of Of VL. VS.KL.KS. sorts. sompled +2735 4,975 2.671 4,247 297 4,117 3,271 3,237 the month the attention of the trade aged with the public sales which 10th instant, and in London from the 18th to the 24th instant. The quantit: nial, was small, and bein, was, for the most part, of the stocks, they ha and beyond what mig! antity offered been larger. The quotations canno! ‘ded as an indication of euy im; trade, which, we regret to state, there Manufacturers are curtailing thel: sible, and it is to be feared that they to have recourse to er fine wools were in Stock, Feb. 27, 1947, 846. running the mills short time. less request, and were principally withdrawn. quantity of United States sold 3 has been about 500 bags, the most port of medinm qualities, and, with very few exceptions, moat indiffsrently washed larly packed ; in some cases, this has existed to such an extent as almost tocome under the head of false and aoking, rendering the wools liable to be re- reat complaints ere by parties who have used these wools, who ha’ the loss to defy all calculation. We feer that these cir. cumstances will tend to operate vei future prospects of this article, unt more to be depended upon. Low wools rather limited request, and the ex very poor assortment, but prices do not offer avy feature much against the got up in condition Havax, Feb. 28.—Cottons—From the depressed appear- ance ofthe market at the close of our preceding it was clearly obvious that unless some symptoms iS ry the limited scale than previously erican have receded fully £3 to £4 on for- ‘he contioued rise in bread till an upward tendency, to destroy confidence, and dealers from operat evidently deters ting nd the most immediate sities; and although the news from the other side the channel has been less unsatisfactory within the and the demand has been without activi- of business is at present far from en- st the course of eur market du be seen that a considerable degree o! .d for the first fortaigh! this month, it wi spirit was displaye ets bean Zradual decline ite, and check extensive operations. ve to record sales of 150 bbls American 846, at £41 per 60 kil, duty ({8 26) of Pearlash, which we quote as before at [48; but thie is, however, merely nominal.— plies have been received. The Utica and Albany lew York, brought 230 barrels Potash. Stock on hand 800 barrels Pots. Drugs and Dyes—We have only to record sales of 150 casks quercitron bark at { 19 60 per 50 killogramme duty paid, 2 tons New York beeswax at 11 80 per half kil Le. § Une ork, 275 bales Orchello weed, and 20 bag: from Bourbon, 43 bags beeswax from St. Domingo and Brazil, and 103 cases rhubarb from Manilla. Ri¢ the continued rise in breads prices of Carolina have undergone no alteration, ou: treme quotations being {37 to 41. have been to afair amount, at £37 to 40 per a4 (iehie from Charleston arrivals were 184 bags beeswax, from New Tallow--Very little demand has been manifested; but, owing to the advices from London, prices have become more firm, added to whieh our stock is nearly exhausted. We have to record sales of 60 casks New 68, and 63 casks New Orleans at 166 to 66 60 duty paid. A lot of 950 firkins New Orleans la: We have receivod 289 casks tallow and 2,350 bbls. lard from the United States, and 41 casks tallow from Montevideo has been rather active since last report ; but pri vious quotations. About five were sold at {2 473g, and per 3¢ kil, for consump. have not varied from ons Noi two tons Souths tion. Also, 34 tons North Western, de: month to month, during the year, were take! Mkil. duty paid. We have received 600 bundles from New York. Stock 110 tons against 6) tone last year.— Wheat and Flour—Foreign wheat has been much sought after, and prices have advanced on previous quotations. The sales consist of German and Danish, deliverable at th» opening ofthe navigation, at {89 60 to 98 per sack of h ther upward tendency, offers een made for New joing. Lead is firm at our quota: | ri erage for home sack, making arise of 14 0: American flour continues to be have undergone an advance prices are £60 to 62 to £52 50 for New in brisl off1 50perbbl. The for New Orleans, and bond. quired. There must have been some cri! some collapse, inthe money market, which we are as yet ignorant of, in the absente of our files and letters, to have brought the Government into the market for a loan of eight millions sterling. The relief this measure will afford, depends en- tirely upon the price of breadstuffs; that they must continue to rule very,high, there the fact of this loan having been made, is suffi- cient to sustain pricgs both in this country and Great Britain. It is also seen, that amidst all the movements of the Government to provide a sup- ply of breadstuffs, and to reduce prices, the markets have been exceedingly firm, and quotations well sustained. There has, perhaps, never been a period in the commercial his- tory of Great Britain, when such efforts were made to depress prices, as have been experi- enced in England within the past sixty days. Iu the face of all these movements, and in | the face of large stocks and rapidly increas. | ing supplies, there has been a_ reaction, which has placed prices within a fraction of the American Provision Market, (From the Liverpool Times, March 4) rts from Ireland being #0 rom the United States are The value of beef has improved hich there is a ready sale — Xtensive demand, is 53 to 63 per bbl our last quotations. A further adv: d 18 fer bacon, has been paid during the month. 0 a reduction of 3 to 4s has been established, trade very dull. Aas the supply of lard is limited, this article is eagerly bought has improved 6s to 6s per cwt since the 4th Bacon, per cwt—Irish, new, 61 a 63; United states, 4 | 68. Beef—India and extra quality per 336 lb, 80 8. prime meas, per tierce, 90 0 96; lerior and old, ver tierce, 60 a 63: old, per barrel, 90 0 926; ‘ork, dry 3rde, new, 76 a 78; prime, 78 a 90; Canadian, 64274; grease, 404: per cwt—Cheshire, 56468; In consequence of the very small, the supplies done to the extent | joked for with anxiet States, mess, 79: per cwt—Belfast, dry, 70a’ 40065. | State of Trade in the Manufacturing Dis. tricts. is on offer. The consumption con- | [From Wilmer’s Times, March 4.] 0 the | lers a pI m more willing to sell for | than they were,but the spinners buy with great caution, been | nd only for their present limited demands. according | port no alteration of moment in price. In yarns there is business done both for the home and ex- pecially the latter; and we hi t Baavrono—The pade; ond Irishare offered at64s to763 per cwt. according to quality. For Lardthe market is in a duli jord bladdered to 73s, firkin | manufacturers com- good a» previously. ye Scotch Pork is selling at 443 to je thore has beena much better demand, but 1 prices little improvement has occurred, ly at 365 to 60. Foreign is still to 66%, Gouda 435 to 48s, and Kanta rade having bought {reely of the | juiet, and if these sorts | Other | ived | Hatirax—The piece trade has be | learn that some of run short time. * burgh will not much, if but they will be felt chiefly at Bradford. tinues a slight improvement inthe demand fo arna, but without any advance in for long wool is languid, and staplers are free Short wool remains firm, the supply being limited; but the trade is not brisk. Lv.—There has been considerable im- the manufacture iow sales have been effected during the lat fort- it has been for some the week have been but flat. Rocupare.—We have hed a dull market, anda ‘The wool market iet, and the manufacturers buy for im- 1. ‘Prices contioue fim. Leicxster.—We have no alteration to report in home trade. The accounts from America ind @ good fall trade is expecte: at, and more spinne’ jo is doing in wools, ehouses during ‘ke month’s sales were about 1000 barrels | » | Haited bu | hes mediate use onl; re working short time; NottincHam.—A has been maintained since our last, a through the pring. i DO unto steady ely od in bobbin-net lace There are somo difl 6 prospect is in favor of a pretty of freight ‘ Mie | Fire at Saxonvitte—The Saxonville carpet factories, formerly William H Koighv’s, but now elonging to the city of Boston, were ontirely consumed this morning. The fire broke out about b and sprevd with so great rapidity that the whole four or five buildings were turned to the ground in two hours. They were all wooden buildings. had been recently leased for a term of years to the New England worsied company, who had avout anundred additional w on the butiness upon an en! and 160 looms is extimaied at $60,000 a $70,000; $10 000 to $12,000. $40,000, $27 000 of which was at the 000 at the Merchant's, which will about The stock was also insur 10 50 persons are thrown cut of fire commenced in the room nr ar the after the watchman had ‘The carpet works just introduced janufasturer's of- co, about halt an hot the fir NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Monday, March 22, 1847. ‘The Foreign Malls. Pans Trestac.—Mr. Edwin Forrest, the trage dian, _ commence G0 engagement at the Park Theatre this evening. The part in which he will ep pear is one ofhis best, viz Cardinal Richelieu, in the | play of “ Richelieu.” Mr. Forrest ‘makes bis appoar- The Hibernia’s mails reached this city last | ance here after a:tour in our Southern country. In ad- evening. They came by a special express train over the Long I:land railroad. Our merchants | will, therefore, receive their letters this morning. The Reported Battles between Generals Taylor and Santa Anna. We yesterday placed béfore our readers the tele- graphic intelligence that two battles, ofa most san- | dition to this play, the comedy of “ Ask no questions,” | will beedded. Bowear Tuzatax.—The national drama of‘ Putnam,” which has been so much admired by the patrons of the | Bowery Theatre, will be repeated this evening with the | original cast, and with all the splendid and gorgeous | scenery in which it was Gretproduced. After “ Putnam,” the tragedy of “‘ Pizarro; or, The Death of Rella,” will | be performed. In this Mr. E.@. Connor, the cele- house follows as « guinary character, had been fought between the | brated tragedian, will 9 the part of Rolla, the Peru ‘With such a bills Mexican forces, under Santa Anna, andthe Ame- | Vien leader. | Wath shee BN os ie eksonto please rican torces, under. Gen; Taylor, properly called | Bis pico ana friends are deserving all preise, and we are happy “ Old Rough and Ready ;” for rough and ready | 10 say, are duly appreciated. he has always proved himself when in sight of a | New Yorx Orena Hovse.—We would inform the ad- Mexican. To-day we give the details of this intelligence, somewhat confirmatory of the telegraphic report. The accounts that have reached us are rather meagre, but they may be correct, so far as that a general action has taken place between the two armies, and that, as usual, we have been victo- | rious. But later and fuller accounts would be | more satisfactory. The number of killed and ‘wounded on each side, may not be so great, or it may be greater, than is represented; bnt one thing appears to be certain, viz.: that there has been a battle of some sort. Of General Taylor’s safety, as wellas that of his command, there is, probably, butlittledoubt. It is theught that he reached Monterey within thirty-six or forty hours after the reported great battle at the Renconada Pass, and once in possession of that place, which is garrisoned by one or two thousand of his men, he was safe against the attacks of the whole of Santa Anna’s army, if that army were not so much broken, or its morale, as the Mexicans say, so much injured as to render it probable that they would be more inclined to fly at the sight of an American army than to court an engagement, although the immense wagon trains of the Ame- ricans would save them from starvation, if théy could only capture them. Our telegraphic news to-day may g ve us fur- ther intelligence of the reported battles. If not, we have no doubt but that of to-morro ’, or the next day, will. The Foreign News—Financial Mov. ments im Great Britain—Shipments of pecio— The Corn and Cotton Markets. By the arrival of the steamship Hib> uia, at Boston, from| Liverpool, we have been put 1 pos- session of twenty-eight days later intelligen> from all parts of Europe. Commercially the n ws is exceedingly important, and, toacertain e tent, highly favorable. Prices for breadstuffs may, ‘rom time to time, experience a slight decline, b >t,in the face of existing circumstances, they canno’ Lut be temporary. Our accounts confirm the rep »1ts previously received of the famine, and alldou ts as to its extent have been abandoned. The movements of the English government sin ¢ the sailing of the 4th of February steamer, sho » that it required the most active operations t) re- lieve the distress of the people of Ireland. The contraction of a loan for forty millions of dollars, is the best evidence of that, although it is our im- pression that there were other reasons for making that loan, than to extend relief cireotly to Ireland. {t, no doubt, was intended partly to relieve the Bank of England, and to prevent, as far as pos- sible, those difficulties and embarrassments in the money market, which have for some time past been apprehended. The most exaggerated reports have obtained currency, in relation to the shipments of specie to this country from England. The three steam- ers which have left Liverpool since the Ist of January, 1847, have brought but six millions and ahalf of dollars, and the packets which have ar- rived at this port have brought only about two millions more—making an aggregate, for the two ports, of about eight and a half millions of del- lars. This is much below the estimates of ma- ny, but it is a very respectable importation of precious metals, tor the time. It was pretty generally anticipated that the government of Great Britain would resort to this measure to relieve the Bank of England, in the event of that institution becoming very much embarrassed, or the commercial classes very much cramped, but it was the impression here thata period for the intervention of the government had not arrived. ‘It seems, however, that there must have been more real distress in the financial circles in England than we have supposed, and that immediate relief from some quarter was re- ery little doubt; mirers fof the graceful and beautiful Signore Mantia, that that favorite denseyse will take a benefit and sppear for the last time at this establishment this evening. We ‘are satisfied that this announcement is of itself sufficient large audience, but in addition te the ating the Grand. Pas Soul ‘La Valse.” “La Polka,” | and“ ne rege,” the commed Ee ee Ee the Ter ot pon'tehe Marry,” will also be performed. ‘The | calabratod mearomencet, tosses renger bil | xtreo! yi | pever put forth by ‘any establishment. Bowgay Cincus.—One offthe best bills ever put forth by this establishment, is put forth for to-night. The whole of the numerous company are engaged to perform ‘a series of comic, whimsicel, daring and extraordinsry in equostrianism, ballet and gymnastics, that will amply reony elt wee witness them. The two rival drummers, , and Mons. Casimer, will struggle for the me mand will do thelr utmost, each,to w ‘the lau- Musical. Irauian Ovens Hovse.—The opera of the “ Barber of Seville” will be repeated this evening for the last time ‘When it is knownthat Signore Pico, eau aps , Sone z yy ,we have conclu- Mis eeideace thet ail ae ead is peclormance will pleased and gratified. ALLeanamians.—To-morrow evening, this superb vo- cal and musical company, give their last concert, at the ‘Tabernacle. They have selected several of their favor- ite glees and solos for the occasion—their voices ‘are well cultivated and sweet, and, when di yed in the beautiful quertettes they sing, fall upon ‘ear in per- fect melody. Taey are great favorites, and, no doubt, will have a full house. Cuarsty’s Minetaris—These sons of harmony will Give their unique and agreeable entertainments every night this week, at Mechanics’ Hall, 472 Broadway. Dur- ill be as well a; Rave been for the past, week. Gnann Concent at THE ArotLo SaLoon.—A concert will be given at the Apollo, tc-morrow evening, at which a brilliant array of talent will appear. The pro fits to be appropriated to aid in erecting the ‘‘ Samaritan use of Industry,” for ameliorating the condition of seeectibie cavenrieyed femeles. Among the names of the rmers are those of Signora Pico, Madam Able- mowicz, Signors Genovese and Sanquirico. This will be the first sppearance of See Genovese (primo tenore,) ‘ia country. He has a high reputation abroad; and we have no doubt that, when once intro- duced to a New York audience, he will be warmly re- ceived. We have had the pleasure of hearing him sing, ‘and cannot but wish that he might appear before a New Y ork audience in an opera, He has a vastly pewerfal voice, with of tone on the lower notes, which please: exceedingly. The object of the concert considered, we cannot see how it can be other wise than that the saloon will be crowded. City Intelligence. Tue Wearnen.—it commenced to rain yesterday soncnien. about 6 o'clock, and it continued during most ofthe day. The streets were well washed, and the side- walks, h wet, presented an unusually clean ap- pearance. e dirt, That ‘was allowed to remain en the sidewalks in many streets and thoroughfares was washed off by the heavy rain of yesterday. Tne rain towerds evening came down gag particularly about 5)¢ o’elock, when wo had a very heavy shower. *Fime—There was an alarm of fire in the 4th district, esterday mo! about 934 o'clock. It originated in z aa re te, ‘at foot of Delancy street, taking fire. e fire was put out after much exertion. Dam- age trifling. 2 Cuantex Exection.—The following ticket hi i nominated bya portionof the democrats in the lst Ward. For Alderman SAMUEL A. CRAPO. For Assistant Alderman. K. B. DALY. Gasce Cxvncw.—The long neglect on the part of the owner or owners of this property, rende: ita perfect nuisance, will have the effect to induce the Common Council to take some active steps onthe subject. The members who meet this evening should take some action on the subject. ah Deatn sy Daorsy.—The Coroner held an inques' yesterday, upon the body of Ann Paillips, wifo of ai ‘A. Phillips, of No. 242 Seventh street. who died what suadenly on Saturday last. Verdict—death Gropey. It appeared before the Coroner, that the d conned had been indisposed for about six months, but tended to hor domestic duties until Saturday morni when she was much worse, and died on the eve! ing of that day. Divnga ro Hon. T. Burien Kino, or Geonoia.—Al ready one hundred and fifty of our merceants and other citizens have united in a letter, as! Mr. King to par- take of a public dinner, to be givenatthe Astor House, on Tuesday the 23d instant, as ark of their high ap- reciation of his services, in securing to the nation an in Sependent line ef steamers to E , 8 well as to the ports of our neighbors and friends at the South As many may be disappointed in not being able to join in the com; nt, in consequence of the want of notice, growing out of the brief mement of preparation pobtpeot to the committee, we quested to say, that tickets may be had at the Aster House. Maaine anp Fine Insunance.—We call attention to an advertisement in this day’s paper in relation to the open- ing of subscription books to the capitel stock ofthe Union Matual Insurance Company. Th ir is one of the moat favorable ever obtained frem the Legislature of this State. The capitals of our fire and ine insurance jes are not sufficient to meet the increasing busi- nt from the number locate, in other ventageous op- character of the wenn gh Se wenent ae a thom over as large a space as possible, you will make good dividends. Police Intelligence. Officer Patten, of the 14th by the name of ing ver lever in money, the property of ‘Timpson detained the ac- .—For some time past, the neigh- is fi tughest points touched previous to the opening of | bor: ih the viel ity of a blacksmith’s shop situated in the ports, and the abrogation of the navigation laws. From this tim forward, to the next hi vest, prices will, without doubt, be at least sus- tained at about present rates. Supplies cannot go forward fast enough to depress prices, and the demand is likely to increase, as the season ad- vances, much faster than the receipts from all quarters. Considerable anxiety exists throughout Europe, relative to the supply of food likely to be received from this country. It is impossible to form any estimate of the quantity that will be re- quired between this and harvest, but any reason- | ¢8,997, 9, 19. pal $ able demand we ean supply; any thing short of | 114, 116, 118, 190, 192, 124, 126, 128, 180. one or two hundred millions bushels of corn, we can safely spare. There appears to be a depression in the cotton market, but nothing of an unusual character, con- sidering the condition of the corn markets. It is impossible to sustain prices of cotton and com at the same time. When corn goes up, cotton must go down; although it does not follow that an advance in cotton depresses cora, In conse- quence of the short supply of cotton, prices were much firmer than would, otherwise, have been the case, in the face of the position of other markets ; but the demand was limited, and con- fined, principally, to spinners and exporters. Common Covret.—The Board of Assistant Aldermen hold one of their usual weekly meetings this evening ; ed, commence en Sand So'clock. As the President neglected to give notice on adjourning last Monday eve: ning, whether the Board would discuss the merits of an supper and the Juxury of a real Habanero, before the proceedsof which will, it is pre some time oy calling the roll, or not, we are unable to give more defi nite information with respect to the hour at which they are likely to proceed to business. Why this Board finds | Vermont; J. Cross, St. Jobn.N B; B. Anstey, the Board of Alder. | Cleaver, Pennsyivanis; C Bodiey, Lexington; it ne men, i 'y to meet twice os often when a change for the bette: bo realized. and while he was sbsent,—Boston Trav, the earliest possible moment. We do not believe operations can be delayed for more than siaty days. question frequently asked by those who are fortunately relieved from attending their meetings. It Ai gratifying to know that an election is near at hand, AL.—The Cumberland Civil- —We learn that the contractors are ing arrangements to commence work on the canel at been much annoyed by. ds, who were exposing their persons to young girls and women n passing this shop to pro- cure from the pump. The police of the 16th ward have been on the watch in order to detect the perpetra- tors,and on Saturday officer Van Brunt succeeded in arrestiog Henry Lupkens,whom the officer caught in this sbominable act, and conveyed him hefore Justice Merritt at the 2d district police office, who held the ac- cused to bail for his appearance for trial, in default of which he was committed to prison. Law _ Intelligence. Count Catenvan—Tuis Day.—Circuit Court—Nos, 128, 181 to 175 inclusive. Oom 7, 91, 27, 29, 81, 43, 53, irt—Nes. 50, 54, 88, 106, 108, 1 Movements of Travellers. The movi yesterday comprised the following amount, at the hotels. Amenioan—J. Powell, Washington; V. Howell, Can- J N.Y; Mr. Smith, Mr. Heolin, Phila Haskell, Boston; A. Taber, New rge Danna, Boston; 8. Brad- Bayley, C. Burnet, Provi- a wn; H. Day, New Haven; W. Johnson, Conn; J. Hogers, "S. Mi + Homers, J; Masson, Virals fi Moore, Washington; W. Mitchell, Cor ‘areh, Vermont; 8. Freak, jlad ; J. Burnett, np; J. Me: Kinson, J. Cushing, Baltimore; A. Rice, P. Kendall, J Hill, C. Sampson, Boston; T. W Stanfield, England; W. Haviland, U.8.N. « Crtr—Gov. Williams, Rio Grande; C. Nonie, do; P King, do; 8. Van Ness, Poughkeepsie; J. Parker, Boston E. Hale, Vi inia; J. Burnside, “0; J. Burnett, North Ca; rolina; Z, Jénton, Oxford; McLeod, Kingston; F- Gasset, Boston; J. Wood, Portland. hitney Her. J. Warner, ton; N. Abert, Tweddell, do; J. Ag ah le! 4 jailey, meston; J. Bi geck, do; J. McArthui Lynch, Ala Langley, do; G. Lockhart, 8t Johns, NB,’ L 5; J Marsh Boston; J Wheelock, Rich- Baltimore: waond; W. Bryar, Baltimore; H. Bannister, Philadelphia; H. Tucker, 8. Young, do; T. Silby, do; B Mont gomery, d tarl, Philadelphia. c Jupson’s.—W. Gilbert, Boston ; R. Wessworth, ye densburg ; Mr Oakes, W Hungertord, Connecticut ; Mr. Wilson, Otio ; Mr. Butler, Buffalo; H. Eldridge, Va. Ratwavx—B. Montgomery, North Coroline} E- ba- wards, New Brunswick, J4 Mr. Merrett, do.; STEP et M. Henry, do ; D. Kellett, Skanestelas; C. Welder, Rochester; J. Sheppard, Consndeigua; J. Miles, Pennsylvanis. Goon Hore.—We have received the Cape Town Gazette, tothe Sth of January inclusive. It con- tains some very interesting intelligence from Ka- firland, Wc. Fro! Cape Town The Pn few the tier by; factory. Accounts from British newly-made sllomennionl — they are to be consider: ed koma asin en sta! te. ition under Col. Somerset against Pato, the only poe Tefracto "chief, had advanced to four- teen miles of the st Deak of the ri fn it was to proceed to Kreili’s country for the recovery of colonial cattle, contrary to his assertions, harbored there. Tee Siipstan wre. extracts from the Graham's Town Journal of the 2d inst. on other subjects of interest :— port mentioned. the colony at large may well |. The per ties ha ¢: yon prove eminently su themselves and to the natives of the country, and that not merely along the coast, but inland of the it mountain chain which separates Kaffraria from the cor of the Basoutos and Bechuanas, Tepees maatvolaren Uerase at tomealiaikitee ave To} Oo manufactures wa) ort ive hundred milos distant, ‘The Ume hae atirved when our long line of coast must be rendered available for the pur- ef commerce and in gen- Principls‘of good policy” to support to the utmost svery cr eve! Le Metach teats to the realization of whet re Earyess volves the future peace and prosperity of count ‘the Grakem’s Town Journal of the 19th ult, states ailli, the tribes, and whi quently been followed by that of Umhala the principal Chief ef the Slambie tribes. {From the Cape of Good Hope Gazette, Jan. 1) At the commencement of: er year it is our bappi ness to look back upen the last with satisfaction, as - eventful ene, perhaps the most eventful, in the history this a The es ey subject of inter And Rebar | the privations rings bereavements w! it has occasioned to many of our fellow colonists, we cannot help looking upon it as an event likely to be conducive to the best rests of the hole colony. It will be the means of introducing a cootel into the colony, available for the best of purposes e br most end works. It willbe the means of the Saleny to notoriety in the world at large render it u Home wi ttorl pape thet the Government should ove: ook is in Sitonding te other and more favored colonies. It will also, we trust, be the Sepeniek piecing os 5 Er anes basis the relations between this col and our uncivilized neighbors, and will be, we hope, the last war between us which it shell beour lot to record. And to our neighbors themselves it is likely to be the harbinger of many and nt blessings. Under the arrangements in plation ‘we expect that a free course will be opened up for the of trade, rt ieee Feligion, until the Firtbest bounds of benighted continent shall feel their beneficial influence. r From the Graham’s Town Journal of the 26th ultimo, we learn that Colonel Somerset had succeeded in recap- turing from the enemy 2,000 head of cattle, with trifling Joss on our side. [from the Cape Town Gszette, Dec. 18} the arrivals of the present week, we note that of the "yr Connal, from the city of Bankok, in th of Siam. This is ove Easte: Dee pe of the rn which hes hitherto been little known and little by European enterprise, and as such we deem it interest- ing to our readers to furmsh the following information, elicited from Captain Maxton:— The populous city of Bankok is situated onthe River , (translated the mother of waters) about 20 miles from its mouth. After crossing a bar it is navigable for ships of any size, having a depth of 10 fathoms all the way up to thet city. ‘The river is deep to the very mar- gin of its banks. The country is flat, and in the rainy season is overflowed, for which reason most of the houses are built on posts, and th is no communication for some months, except by boats. Sugar is the priocipal article of export, but the resources of the country appear to be immense, as it abounds withivory, sticklac, hides, gambouge, tin, and other articles of eastern produce in reat abundance. Rich mives of iron and extensive forests of teak exist in the interior, ond the white elephant is occasionally to be seen among the wonders of the inkok is one of the most commercial cities of Asia, and is much frequented by juake from Chine, Batavia, and Singapore ; a number of junks are annually built and repaired at that . A considerable proportion of the inbabitants are Chinese, by whom the trade of the place is chiefly carried on. The Siamese themselves are of an indolent cheracter, and much of the business is effected by their women. ‘The cargo of the Margaret Connal consists of 8,476 ‘bags of white sugar of the first class, with 265 piculs of sapan wood as dunnage, and 2 slabs of tin. Two thou- send begs were shipped on board at the cit; a . mainder of her | 1g was completed outside the bar. French and American missionaries are established in Portuguese have a resident consul re are two English mercantile esta- there at present, that of Messrs. Jame: & Co., and that of Daniel Brown, Exq. ‘The recent events in Chin. the opening of that trade, will no doubt be the means of makiwy us acquaint. ed with many rich countries of the Eestern world, of which Siam appears to be by no means an unimportant dom. Capt. Maxton is entrusted with a Siamese youth of in- telligent appearance, afd of influential parents in that country, for the purpose of being educated in the habits and acquirements of Europeancivilization. Cept. M. had an interview with the mother of the Siamese twins, who inquired concerning the weltare of her children. [From the Gazette of Nov. 20.) HM. Steamer tgpet ne Ws rpabey ie om = surve voyage, uaving minutely inspec! 0 oath re o Buia . The favorable reports of Captain Findlay have now been entirely confirmed with respect to the comparative safe bay. ‘dhe discovery of this port in the immediste vicinity of the enemy, is a cir cumstance of considerable moment in the operations of the present campaign. A practivable breach in the ene. my’s encampment has now been laid open to view, and ‘we trust that no time will be lest in eine of this opening ip the very centre of the enemy’s territory. The great difficulty in the latest movements has been to find out our slippery foe, but the present inlet discovers them luxuriating amongst their beoty. the rich herds of cattle which they have swept off from the suffering colo- nists. It seems probeble that the high road to Kafir re- sources will be through this port; at all events the troops and suppties can be brought more — to bear upon the heart of and through this ope: then by the long and fatigui marches through which they have hitherto passe: The following are the porticulars which have trans- pired of the late trip of the Thunderbolt to the Buffalo ; we believe may be implicitly relied on :— "The landing is described as easy—the anchorage ex- cellent, free from rocks, with nothing but sand and at the bottom, and the prntinge regular, with the ft recommendation of every facility for putting to sea in the event of being caught on « lee there; in fact the communication with the land is described as be! #0 easy of access, s0 superior te Waterloo Bay, that in the same weather @ times the work might be dispatched at the Buffalo, as could be done at the former bay. The country is de- scribed as beautiful, and apparently productive, free from ‘bush except on the banks of the river; anda very smail fog ad men would be sufficient to keep it clear from the Kafirs, a number of wnom were seen all armed; they came near the boats, but did not attempt any molestation; an immense quantity of cattle was also observed. Snockina Occurgxcs!—A Morugr anp Five CHLprENn BURNED TO DeatH.—The dwelling of Mr. Augustus Holdridge, in the village of North ; eg heim, in this county, was consumed by fire on Monday night last, and his wife and five children perished in the fla Mr. Holdridge escaped with his youngest child, a boy about six years of ge; anda di ry = 19, saved herself, though frightfully bu: » by leaping through a door or window. The mother was twice seen outside of the burning building, but the desire to rescue her children, it is sup- posed, prompted her to rush back into the ames, from which unable to return. ‘These, moking in all nine persons, constituted the whole family, and were esleep at the time in the bi ing. The names of those that perished we unuble to learn. The oldest, however, was red about 23 years; the next a son aged about 21; the other three ware between tho ages of the two children that essaped—6 and 19. ‘The daughter that saved herself, ran shrieking fiom the burning house to Fink’s Tavern, a short distance off. where she now lies. ‘A letter from that place, written the day eiter the occurrence, informs us t she is vot expected to recover. ‘The six bodies wore taken from the ruins after the fire, but of course could not be recognized. They were all buried at 10 o'clock yesterday. At no time. it is said, fora number of years, until a few vious to the fatal event, had family been ge together under the parental roof, the olier children not residing with their father, and having mere ly come together for a visit. ntl in direct from tove, by which he was bit “hy ors rusbed into the burning house. He told m the family had left the house and were safe; upon which they ren out, takiog him with them. Mra H. bad fled from the house with her Jitue bo; hom she had taken to Fink's ro, and returning te ed in to save e was caught by the flames and consumed. There ure other circum stances connected with tnis heart-rending aff.ir, which brought to the light, will maxe the advocates of rum tremble. Sehoherie Patriot March \ The Cine! ry > 29 at © New Yous Henaty. at report ‘Of Prof. Mitchel’s last lecture, I perceive your reporter close: remarks ot a pout calculated to leave an unfavoreble impression. The debt incurred by Prof. M, in order to finish the Observatory, is Ti but the noble manner in which the Astronomi ty of Cincinnati ste ped forward au ed the director of the Orservatory from his d fou! on bis return last yeer from Boston, ha omitted for want of rvo or by accident. It is du e public spirited e1ize of Cincinatti, and to this great popuis® Observatory, that it should be fally known that no debt rests upon tie institution, and that its prospects ore as bright as its most ardent friends could desire. | @ THR AUDIENCE, a Metallic Tablet Razor Strops.—Merchants invited to call and examine the various pat e, atthe manufacturers DERS & SON, I77 Broadway be i a Ga. Ww Portable Shavii manufac the subseribers, are beets noone iat rs with the travelling comm fog their utility loueet hone - eer by vedmit of bo possible dieplasesext being 0 wed as to it ol ie travel ag Fi aoe te&. SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Brosdway, opposite Howard’s Hotel. Navigation of the Ohio River, Places. Time. Wi 6 fee Pittsburg foot Cincinnati Louisville ee Sunday, March 21—6 P. mi. ‘The stock market is in a very unsettled condition, axa prices appear te be very feverish. The movements of operators for some days past have been very limited, in @onsequence of the expected arrival of the steamer, with many deys later intelligence from Europe, there being a very great anxiety te learn the nature of the news, be- fore becoming involved in stock operations to ony greater extent. In anticipation of this arrival there has been a downward tendency in prices of stocks. It has been the impression among speculators that the steamer would bring a much larger amount of specie than either of the previous two, but it appears such is not the case, there being on board only one million and a half of dol- lars. The Hibernia, in Jenuary, brought three millions of dollars; the Cambria, in February, two millions, and the Hibernia, just arrived, but one-and-a-half millions. This shows gradual reduction in the amount, instead of an increase as anticipated. The effect of this state of things upon the stock market, we have yet to learn. The annexed table exhibits the quotations in this mar- ket for the principal speoulative stocks, for each day of the past week, and at the close of the wook previous, {t will be observed that there has not been any material alteration in prices. “Fs sa eR ee ix ix 8* ry ox ggel is Hlisgssers! 1 $2 bie os = 3! 1lsssr igst Iggtaight gl Seat ly 1s igelgl Higs Ret A comparison of prices current at the close of the market yesterday, with those ruling at the close of the previous week, exhibits an advance in Pennsylvania 6’ of ¢ per cent ; Reading, %; Norwich and Worcester 4; Mohawk, ; Stonington, )%; Farmers’ Loan, < Morris Canal, 4; anda decline in Harlem of 34. The Norwich and Worcester Railroad Company have purchased the steamboat Knickerbocker for eighty thou- sand dollars. In payment the Company have given it: bonds for $80,000, and securities for $20,000 more, mak ing $100,000 , to secure the payment of $80,000. Thi: boat is not adapted to the navigation of Long Is! Sound, andcan only be used for that business during th summer months. The experience of the past year ia su! ficient to satisfy every one that boats for the Sound navi gation,should be constructed as much for strength as fo: speed, to ensure safety, even in the summer month: Such boats asthe Kuickerbocker will be useless foi nearly nine months in the year, as the company caj make no other use of her, it being one of the condition} of the sale that she shall not, under any circumstances} run on the North river. The annexed statement exhibits the resources and Ji; bilities of each Insurance Company in the city of Bosto) onthe 1st day of December, 1846. $300,000 - 300009 m4 300,000 pe 309,000 = 300,000 = 200,000 = 400000 = 308,000 6,000 500,00 pe 500,000 * Been 6,08 x 6 200,000 <5 Tojo tno 200,000 5,000 “ Ager'te liabilities, $4,575,000 $35,250 $332,7" $4 Recapitulation, $2. Liabi- “Difer- Per Kesource;. sities. ence. centage ce chews. “bi or. wr Bes aS8ske53 Sigserebes! Eze; ee Soe Washington... 23/511 230,200 shone 5,847,460 $5,350.01 It appears by this statement that the excess of res over liabilities only smounts to $489,369. This + ‘was all these companies possessed over and abov capitals, to meet any loss which might be made risks, both fire and marine, amounting to more ti hundred million ef dollars. The following table exhibits the amount of Mari Fire risks of each company on the Ist day of Dec 1846 :— Yarmrom Notss on Risks nor Tenminatep, A AT K anp Losses Par. At Risk, Marine. Fire. Marin 4683 598 9,006,651 409 2 180 311 "523 2,189, $101 402 77 a 10,624,495 1,672,675 3.711.683 492,265 — 1.950.411 19,301 73 699.07) 640 44,476,996 61,595,979 1,374 8 amount on risk was $106,011,6 resources of these companies, inclv 1, amounted to $6,847,460, being about o for every twenty at risk. In the face of suc ment as thir, what security is there for those ho policies of those companies? Just none at all. tent, in the most valuable section of Bost: away the capitals of every ono of thor tions. A fire like either of thetwo we haveh olty,within the past twelve years, would bankr! @ompany, leave about one hundred millions 0 aainsured, for which premiums for insurance ! received. ‘The system upon which all the marine and { ance companies of ‘his country are managed bid ove There is no safety in any of them. mere shells, even in ‘he event of the capital Pidin and ore bona fide as represented. Th: have a very flattering that they are peri Like the ostrich, who, when in danger, thrust inthe sand, with the beliet that his body i those holding policies of these insurar.ce com Neve thet their property is safe. They labor impression that there is a charm in these pol, very frequently find out their mistake