The New York Herald Newspaper, May 21, 1847, Page 2

NEW YORK —= oa . New York, Friday, May 21, 1847. Our Illustrated Weekly. HERALD. | The Weekly Herald will be published at nine o’clock to-morrow morning. It will contain all the important news of the week, and be illus- trated with a large and beautrful view of the National Bridge, Mexico. MR. BENNETT'S LETTERS FROM EUROPE. “Pans, V4th April, 1847. ‘The Revolution in the Commercial System of France—-The King of the French and Ameri- rieqo’ Diplomats—Mexican Monarchy—Ma- | agreat rage for that novelty. The Duchesse de le, dic. dice ‘The Freneh government are now in the com- menceinent of several yery important move- ments, affecting trade und commerce, which may end in a great revolution in the commercial sys- tem of the nation. A few days ago, a proposition was introduced into the Chamber, reducing their tariff on nearly 300 different articles of import— some to be free urticles. A law is now also un- der discussion for increasing the paper system, by reducing the denomination of the bills hitherto is- sued by the bank, from 500 francs to 200 francs. It isalao proposed to suspend the old navigation laws for another year, and to allow grain to be import- ed duty free, in ships of any country. These liberal movements all proceed from the government, and indicate that the doctrines of free trade prevail with the present Cubinet.— The high tariff and restrictive system of France grew up under the long foreign wars of the re- publicand the empire; and in some respects, the like classesof society in France, as in the Uni- ted States, entertain these doctrines. The manu- facturers of all kinds are the great sticklers for high and exclusive tariffs—and heretofore they have possessed great influence in the Chambers. The foreign trade and shipping interest in France have not influenced legislation; and the numer- ous landed interest, which’consists of three or four millions of small farmers, have little con- trol in the government atall. In England it is exactly the reverse. There the landed interest has been the high tariff influence—the com- meree. and manufactures for liberal principles. Since the repeal of the English corn laws, and the famine, the commercial restrictive legisla- tion of both France and England, has received a blow, which will, in time, introduce a total change in their foreign trade and other branches. The ideas of the paper money system, are slowly extending in Europe, particularly in France and England. Their vast debts—their vast taxes— their vast railroad expenditures—the increase of population—the scarcity of food—the amount of gold and silver set back to America, all concur to force on the governments, bankers and merchants, some shift that may stave off the day of settle- mentto a future period. This shift for the evil day is composed of two expedients—one bad, the other good—one leading to ruin, the other to safe- ty. They are, first the return to low tariffs, and the removal of monopolies and restrictions on foreign trade, which are good ; the second is the extension and spread of paper money and paper credit, which is bad, and will lead to worse. The advantages of these mixed movements and principles are only temporary to Europe, but al- most permanent tothe United States. The good comes first, the evil afterwards. We take their dollars for the flour, and they give the paper to their people. On Sunday evening last, a large group of Ame- rican diplomatists visited Louis Philippe in the palace of the Tuilleries. They consisted of Mr. Bancroft, from London, Mr. Ingersoll, going to St. Petersburgh, also his son, an attache to the same embassy, and Mr. Martin, the charge in Paris. The King and his family, who all live in different apartments in the palace, as one affec- tionate family in asort of an extensive hotel or fashionable boarding house, received the Ameri- cans with great kindness, the King himself talk- ing kindly, knowingly, and sometimes amusing- ly, of the United States, as it existed in the time of Jefferson. Indeed, the success with which Louis Philippe has managed the French for se- venteen year, may be attributed to the lessens which he learned during his residence in the United States. He was there about the time that Jefferson was organizing the democratic party, and saw how a popular party could be formed and maintained by a combination of popular sen- timent, and the judicious distribution of office.— Ina popular vote of limited numbers, such a sys- tem could be maintained for an average period of twenty-five years; but universal suffrage always breaks down'such systems, and throws the action of the masses into the current of general princi- ples and universal passions, while the mere indi- viduals in power are so many accidents, changed with" the rapidity of ligntning. Mr. Van Bu- ren attempted, under the mantle of Jackson, to establish the old system in the United States, which he had succeeded with for a few years in } the State of New York, but universal suffrage is too unwieldly an element to be managed by indi- viduals; and so-he failed in the attempt. Louis Philippe seems to have some inkling of this, and | hence the French government opposes all at- tempts to increase the electoral body in France, which is only 200,000 in a population of 36,000,- 000; a body of electors easily managed by a cen- tral government, with 1,000,000 of rich offices to bestow on favorites. Louis Philippe, however, like a shrewd man, as he is, always speaks kindly dnd prettily of the United States—particularly to’Americans and to American diplomats—but for all that, the French government, in the concrete, does not like the United States, rather dreads the United States— thinks the United States are too republican—and does not hesitate to state, in the newspaper organs, all manner of objections and taunts on her policy—her morals—her principles—and es- pecially the justice of the Mexican war. There has been a scheme put forthin one of the leading organs here, looking towards the revival of monarchy in Mexico—probably having for its ob- ject to place the Duchesse de Montpensier on the throne once occupied by her ancestors. Paredes, the ex-President of Mexico, has been several months in Paris, living at the Hotel de Paris in rue Richelieu; | saw him the other day at the table dWhote. 1 have the best reasons for believing that some intrigues on these points have been going on; but, singularly enough, as long as Palmerston is foreign minister in England, France will be kept in check, for I have no doubt England would sooner see Mexico entirely under the dominion of the United States, than that France should have a footing in that country. Louis Philippe, however, is all kindness to our diplomatists, for he may hereafter require a few more barrels of flour from New York, wherewithal to feed his tumultuous and troublesome Parisians. So let his majesty have his joke andthe flour at the same time I understand that some change will be made, or is made, inthe French embassy at Washington— notin the head, butinthe members. A freeh prince or count is to be sent ont—one, if nottwo. They tell some queer stories of the system of diplo- macy here—many of them probably not true. Some, it is said, are appointed foreign ministers, and then farm out their places to younger persons, allowing them ahalf ora third of the salary, while the real one lives in Paris on the balance and enjoys all the delights of life in the capit This is done with the apparent consent of the government, and multiplies the vast patronage in their hands. Good plan. Ihave understood that two of the four stenra vessels authorized by the government to form | | been fitted up at Cherbourg, and that the first wil! are exceedingly slow in these matters, and I should not be surprised to see them take half the summer to get ready. When they do start, they will not do the voyage so quick as the British vessels by three or four days. This is certain, I believe. ; There has been no great sensation here during the winter in music and theatricals. The com- | pany at the Grand Opera is quite ordinary—that | at the Opera Comique pleasing, but weak. The Italian opera was the best, but that is closed—a Spanish opera is to open in a few days at the | Ttalian theatre, and I have no doubt there will be Montpensier is the patroness of this novel attempt. | Her mother, Queen Christina, who is here, will also be another. Rachel is still performing at the Francois. She is a great actress, no doubt, but she is nearly as thin and skinny as a ghost. ‘This has some effect against her efforts. The number of concerts, morning, noon, and night, which are given in Paris during the win- ter, is truly enormous—violinists, pianists, and performers,.and singers of all kinds, are asplenty as sands on the sea shore. I went to several of all kinds, but many of them are very ordinary, and nearly all are excessively tiresome. Vieux- temps, well known in New York for his failure there to create a sensation against Ole Bull, has come back to Paris, and is received with great and vehement applause. They think him here far superior to Ole Bull, or any other professor; in fact, that he is the best now living. Well, no doubt a Parisian audience and community have wonderful taste and talent.in a great many things —perhaps greater than in any city in the world— but Idon’t think they are infallible—nor do I think that they can show any extraordinary talent in certain matters—I don’t think much of their newspapers or magazines—I don’t think much of their political knowledge—I don’t think much of their commercial knowledge—I don’t think much of their enterprize—I don’t think much of their horse philosphy—but they can turn out brave men—good soldiers—exquisite dan- seuses—ingenious philosophers—well dressed women—capital cooks—superior dramatists— good novelists and historians. Yet in one hun- dred years and ten days exactly, New York will give Paris six and beat her all to pieces. I have just received several letters from Mrs. B., but I have had no time to read them all. She has been at Naples and Rome. At Naples, she visited the crater of Vesuvius—also the ruins of Pompeii—the villa of Cicero, &c. &c. She was at Rome during Holy Week; and the scenes there presented were a mixture of the greatest magnificence and most strange absurdity she ever beheld. The procession up the Holy Stair- case is the most curious thing that could be ima- gined. . Sutpwreck or THE Wm. Neruson.—Our Ma- rinE News.—Our readers will find, under the ship news head in this day’s paper, an account of the probable loss of the brig Wm. Neilson, with all on board. The names of those presumed to be on board are given in the report, among whom was the Hon. George Brown, of Beverly, late United States Commissioner to the Sand- wich Islands. We refer our readers to the daily report of the marine department of the New York Herald, as we make it a point to give all the intelligence af- fecting the shipping interest under this head. Many thrilling and interesting accounts are lost to those whose interests lie in another channel, unless they look over this marine record. All should read it. ‘ A world of adventure is associated with the list.” Tue Canirornia Exrspirion.—We yesterday received the following letter by way of New Bedford. It reached there inthe whaler For- tune :— Suir Tuomas H, Penuins, orr Care Horn, Lat. 57 deg. 8., Long. 78 deg. W., Jan. 3, 1847, I have just time to say that we are titirty-five da: from Rio, and are having a glorious passage round m4 Cape. ‘e have had no more bad weather, and are all in good health. We lost one man, a private in company F, on Dee. 11th. He fell overboard, and before the boat reached him was drowned. is name was Edwin Briggs, of New York. I send this by the Martha. of New Bedford, whom we spoke this morning. E. G. B. This is the first intelligence received of the T. H. Perkins, since she sailed from Rio de Ja- neiro. She has on board Col. Stevenson and one third of the California regiment. Theatrical. Pana Turarre.—There was grand entertainment at the Park last evening. Mlle. Blangy made her first ap- pearance in the now ballet, “La Chatte.”” She was re- ceived with the most flattering demonstrations by the audience, and the tokens of approbation increased with each new effort made by her. She fulfilled all the pro- mises; which her most ardent friends had made in her behalf, and won ahigh place in the regard of all, who admire the very “poetry of motion.” She has a face beaming with intelligence, which renders her panto- mime more than usually interesti ‘her attitudes are pleasing, and while they fail to offend the most fasti- dious, are yet classically beautiful. In tho 2d ballet, called “L’Mflusion D’un Peintre,” she displayed a series of the most elegant postures. Mile Blangy is supported by Miss Vallee, and Mons. Bouxary. The other enter- tainments of the evening were good, and o ited of two farces, “Somebody Else,’ in which Messrs. G. Bar- rett, Dyott and McDouall; and Mrs, Huut, and Miss d “Nicholas Flam, in which Kate Horn appeared ; Messrs, Bass, Andrews, Fisher, Mrs. Vernon and Miss Flynn, made a capital thing. ‘This evening Mile. Blangy makes her second appearance. Bowery Turatae.—We hope to see a large assem- blage of people’ at the Bowery Theatre, this evening, because it is set apart for Mr. Murdoch’s benefit, and is, besides, the last of his appearance. The new American play “Witcheraft,” and the comedy “Laugh When You Can,” will be performed, in both of which Mr. Murdoch d'Mrs, Wilkinson will appear, To-morrow evenin, Miss Wymiss, will make her debut. ‘The part selecto for her to appear in is Pauline in the “Lady of Lyons.”’ Mr. Auexanper, THE Maciciax.—This is positively the last night of Mr. Alexander's performances in this city. All persons, therefore, who have not seen him per- form his mysterious tricks, have but one opportunity to do 40, Musical. Iratian Orrna.—To-night, the company at Palmo’s will give the opera of “ Lucrezia Borgia.” and not “So- miramis,” as heretofore announced. Signorina Barili, having now so far recovered as to be able to take her place in the company, she will appear as Lucrezia, and Pico may again be heard in her famous drinking song, in the part of Maffeo Orsini, while Beneventano and Benedetti, the former as the Count, and tho latter as Gennaro, will, it may be safely promised, afford rich en- tertainment. SicNon Benuventano’s Benerit.—This accomplished artist takes his benefit to-morrow night, and we have mistaken the sentiments of the opera going public, if they do not turn out in such numbers as shall make their appreciation of his merits apparent. The opera selected by Sig. B. for the occasion is “1 Lombardi,” in which Signerina Barili will sing. Cuntsty’s Minstrecs at Mecnasics’ Hati.—The success of this company is certainly most extraordinary, and without precedent in the annals of musical enter- tainments in this city, as they are nightly honored with overflowing audiences, comprising the élite and fashion of New York. The present is the fourth month of their concerts, and their popularity and attraction continue unabated; which shows conclusively their great merit as performers at the head of their profession, and the public regard of true merit. Concent at Bnooxtrn ror THe ReLing oF IRBLAND —The Concert given at Gothic Hall, Brooklyn, last Svening, to aid the good causo ef supplying food for the suffering in Ireland, was not #0 well at- tended as could have been desired. There certainly ‘was not so full a house as we expected to see. The bill presented was a good one. Mrs. Boulard’s Irish ballad of ‘Kathleen Mavourneen ’’ was encored, and received the second time with loud applause. Signor Barili presi- ded at the piano, Signor Benedetti, owing to sudden in- disposition, did not appear; but Signor P. Mayer kindly volunteered to supply the vacancy occasioned by bis ab- sence. Sranoua Pico will take a benefit on Thursday evening next, Mk. Lovrn.—This gentleman, who has succeeded in winning the esteem of all who have been so fortunate as to attend his “ Irish Evenings,’ will give an entertain- ment at the Societ; Library Rooms this evening. When he was with ua last, the lecture room at the Stuyvesant Institute, which he then used, was found to be entirely too small to accommodate the crowds who were aséem- he line between France and New York, have | bled to listen to his songs and recitations. sail some time next month. I doubt very much if they will make a start so soon. The French 1 Sporting Intelligence. Taortina ox THe Union Conse, LL. I.—There was s large attendance yesterday at the Union, to witness the trotting. The day wasfine, but the roads were ina shocking condition, a cloud of dust enveloping every- thing from Brooklyn to the race course. The entertain- ments offered were of a choice quality, and they pos- sessed an attractive force sufficient to draw « crowd. The performance opened for a purse of $200, two milo heats, in harness, for which were entered b. g. Moscow, b.g. Hector, and bl. m. Black Maria, This was Mos- cow's first appearance this season, and doubts were expressed of his ability to win the race, the short time that he had beon in training giving rise to that opinion ; and the result proved the truth of the conclu- sion, Hector and Black Maria were in good trim for fast work, and on all sides were seen the friends of cach piling up their opinions in the hands of the trustworthy. Hector was the favorite against the field, and at 100 to 60 that he would beat Moscow. Fier Heat.—Moscow had the pole, Black Maria in the centre, and Hector outside. There was a great waste of time in getting off—eight failures before a start—which was enough to wear out the patience of all who are anxious to witness the , and et back to their homes at s seasonable hour, aud it is to be hoped that such things will be guarded (gs im future. On the niuth trial for a start, 9 word was given, and they went off together in a very even manner; but before they reached the turn, each broke up. Moscow was thrown back so far by the accident, that he lost his chance for the heat. lector led to the quarter in 41}¢ seconds; Black Maria about four lengths behind. Hector kept the lead all the way round, and passed the stand in 2.43, although the mare was so close on his heels, anl had ed so much on him, that she passed him soon after crossing the score, and continued to leave him until she reached the quarter pole, which was done in about 40 seconds; after Jeaving which, she broke, and Hector came up and took the lead. He was in advance at the hulf mile pole (1.21) notwithstanding all the efforts of the mare, who had ven up trotting, and was going on full run, losing, however, at every jump. She changed that game, finding it a losing one, and went into the legitimate business again; and at three-quar- ters came close up with Hector, when a struggle took place between them from there to the stand. Hector proved himself more than @ match for the mare, and led home a length in front of her in 2.37, making the time of the heat 5.20. Moscow was distanced. Seconp Heat—Black Maria, on leaving the score, skipped a few times, but soon recovered, Hector leading her to the quarter by two lengths in about 40 seconds; ‘and was about the same distance in advance at the half, which was passed in 1.20, both trotting very steadily. T kept thus until they turned on the stretch, where the mare began gradually to gain on the horse; and she was only length behind him when he passed the score—time, 2,40. Hector kept in front until past the quarter pole, when he broke, and the mare took the lead. From this point all round the bottom of the track and up the stretch, the contest was a close one, every foot of ground being contended for by each, and the struggle was fine. The mare, however, waa the better horse, aud she crossed the score about half length ahead of Hector in 2,38; the time of the heat being 6.13. Tuinp Heat.—The horses had a fair start, and went off finely round the turn, Hector with more than themare. He led her the whole of the first was mado in 2.42, and kept infront more than half of the next, but from his breaking and her galloping, as they swung on to the stretch they were very close together.— From there to the stand, trickery was resorted to by both drivers, which should from this time forth be frewned down by all admirers of fair and honorable trot- ting. They were equally culpable in this transaction; and it is astonishing to see men of such long ex- perience and acknowledged ability in their profession, allowing their feelings to get the better of their judgment. ‘The judges, although Hector reached the stand first, correctly decided that they should ge again for the heat; and if there had been a rule in the trotting regulations which would have distanced both the horses, the full penalty would, undoubtedly have been awarded them. The time of this heat was 6:2134. FourtH Heat.—This heat was won by Hector in 5:28, the mare running more than half of the last quarter. ‘The second performance was for a sweepstake of $800, two mile heats, to 250 pound wagons. Three horses wore advertised to but one proving lame, he was drawn; and Achilles and Telegraph were left to contend for the money. Achilles was the favorite before starting; but his locomotive faculties seemed to desert him in the con- test, and be was easily beaton by Telegraph in two heats. ‘Time—first heat 5:69 !—second heat 5m and about 98 ! Judicial Nominations, ELECTION, MONDAY, JUNE 7. Court or ApPEALs. Democrats. Addison Gardiner, Greene C. Bronson. F. G. Jewett. Charles H. Ruggles. Surreme Covar. Independent. Whigs. Lawyers’ Ticket. Samuel Jones, John Slosson. William Mitchell. John W. Edmonds, Democrats. 2....++- Abraham Crist, Seward Burculo, Hugh Maxwell, = Wm. T. M’Coun, Fortune A. Smith, Nathan B. Morse, ‘Tnomas McKissock, Selah B. Strong, Seseeees Ire Harris, Amasa J. Parker, wm. right, ‘ Dist.1.. | Whigs. J. L. Hogeboom, Killian Miller, John C. Wright, J. Van Kleck, Malbone Watson. 6....... Joshua A. Spencer, Philo Gridle; GT Comstock. Charles Grey, Lawrence Ford, Wi. F. Alien, Jobn Clarke, Daniel Pratt. Lak eee Hiram Gray. E. B. Morehouse. W. R. Shankland. Charles Mason. Samuel L. Seldon, Jared Wilson. Theron R. Strong. James R. Taylor. Surrogate | amb, W. 8 Angel. Linderman, Juo. Van Buren, J.L. Bookstaver Graves," Geo. B. Judd, ard, J. H, Hendley. Borland, —N. Westcott, | M Sweery.. Pater, Jr., H.J. Sedgwick. illiams, | leans <7 HAL Westehesri Rt: 8. ‘Hart, ‘W Scragham, F. J.Coflin. eens. Jfi.8 Hagner, J. E. Lambertson. |“ —— 4 Jokiaos, 4. Campbell, A G-Hammond. STI es HO. Chittenden i Sa Peekthim, ‘A. Blanchard: ¥ fe G + up. —_— Cortlandt: BG Buchan, N. Ex Paine, J. E. Patterson, Remeclaci.J.MeComike, Ht. Lottridge, ‘8. Reynold IWAN D; Brown. i Toots Jand, W.T,Odeli, G.C. Seot U,B. Smith Dodi OG Nite D. G. Ba ge, L. G. My . G. Bal le WLP; Stevens, BoH Austin P/M: Vosburgh, Whitney, R. H. Tyler. . B. Kiker, * D, Morris dleton, W.F. Aldrich, 8. Oliver. Krime, JW. Vanderveer. B. F. Potter. La Fayette Cawer, 8 Mumford,” W.8. J.T, .T, Le SH Hammond, hop, M, Sperry. J. Thompson. Albany... B. Benedict. Renssalaer. . Parmelee, A. Bridgham, G. 'T. Blair. Cortlandt. .D. Hawkes, - L, Ballard, N.H: Osborne. R. Lawrence, H. Sheldon, . T. Minard. KE, ©. Kattel, Lather Badge, Co 1, W.8. Smith, D. Boardman, C, Bashford,” W. Clark, J-R.Martindale, ‘A. Hendee,” | —— G. Ball, B. F. Duryea. Orange. Hush Niagara, ..A. H, Morse, GD. Lamont, Kin Vm. Reckwell, 1 B. Duryea, A. B. Hodges. Suffolk ...A. T. Rose eed — NEW YORK CITY. Surrrion iT. Common Piras. i Lawyer: ket L Ticket. Chief Justice. J. Oakley, First Judge. |. Ulshoeffer. Assista Assistant, . ita agra Se John MeKeon. Johy Duer. L,. H, Sandford. District Attorney. . Imrorrant To FLour Deavers.—The following notice of a case recently tried in the Supreme Court, in which one of our citizens was concerned, shows the importance of making strict inquiries before purchasing flour of boat captains, or persons acting as common carriers. Surreme Count,—Elisha D. Ely vs. Charles Ehle, and E D, Ely vs. Brown and Stafford.—-These were actions of replevin, tried at the last Montgomery Circuit, May 10, 1847, before John Willard, Circuit Jadge. The suits were brought up by the plaintiff to recover twenty-five barrels of supertine our in one case. and twenty-four In the other, It appeared on the tri that about the first of August last, the plaintiff shippe from Rochester, on board tho canal boat “1. D, Hawks,’ Henry Hayes, master, five hundred barrels of flour, con- signed to New York. Between Syracuse and Albany the master of the boat sold and disposed of a consider: able Ped of the cargo, representing to purchasers: that it belonged to him. He afterwards deserted the boat,and fled to parts unknown. ‘The defendants who reside at Canajoharie, each of them bought of Hayes. The cireuit judge decided that Hayes was « common carrier, and stood in the capacity of servant to Ely that the constructive possession was always in Ely, and that he was entilled to recover. Verdict accordingly for value of the flour For plaintiff, 1 B. Ely. For defendants, Messrs. Smith and Cook, and John Cammings.-Rochester Dem. | Wheat and Ryc. | Ma, Eprron Picase enquire, through the widely circulating columns ofthe New York Heraid, the relative amount of suste nance in wheat and rye. AGICULTURE On Wednesday afternoon, an Irish einigrant, whore naine was not ascertained, fell down dead at the corner of Third and Cherry streets, Philadelphia, A medical gentlemen who was present expressed an opin that | the cause death was starvation, and the emaciated appearanc body justifies (hat belief, city Commow Covnemw. Ap: that ex-Alderman B last,rect of receive: TI MEN’ ‘We of the third ward, on Wed- the a} tment Ig caucus) ich was, without doubt, be duly confirmed on Monday evening next. gratifiedto learn that Mr. Wm. B. Marsh, who has so efficiently filled the office of messenger to the Board of Aldermen since 1840, with the exception of about six months du- sing the whig administration in 1842, has been appointed it clerk and messenger. _ cabs by Dy ‘Tur Suir Feven.—We have been req yy Dr. Hasbrouck, resident physician at the Bellevue Hospital, to correct a statement made in an articlealluding to the number of deaths that have occurred in that establish- ment, which he assures us do not exceed 16 per cent, in- stead of 40, as stated yesterday; and that the brandy ‘used there costs $2 per gallon, which is somewhat re- duced by an article of brandy which is manutactured at Bellevue, costing about 75 cents per jon; while the beef from which the soup is made for the patients, it is contended, is of excellent quality. Under these circum- stances, it would be difficult to assigu the cause why 15 to 16 per cent of the ship fever patients die at Bellevue, and only $ per ceut at the Marine Hospital, unless we ascribe it to the difference of the character of the nurses employed at the two establishments, the best of nurses being engaged and paid for at the Marine Hoe- pital, while at the Bellevue Hospital they have to depend Upon the best they can pick out of the alms house or penitentiary. Fasmionanie Annrvats, &e.—His Excellency the Go- yernor and Commander in Chief of the Bahama Islands, the Baron and Baroness De Boigne and suite, the Hon. and Rey. G. A. T. Trevor and Majer St. Quintin, of the British Army, and E. Cunard, Esq. are among the foreign residents at the Globy Hotel, (Page's) 66 Broadway. Sir Donald Campbell, His Excellency the Prussian Minister, the Hon, Capt. and Mrs, Dalzell and Gen. Aston, are wan) recent departures from this hotel. The Hon. A.C, French, Governor of Illinois, has arrived in the city, and taken apartments at Rath- bun’s Hotel. Democratic Jypiciany Convention.—This conven- tion assembled last evening at Tammany Hall, but in consequence of several wards sending more than one de- legation, nothing was done bryond. settling the difflcul- ties which arose from ward divisions. This being satis- factorily arranged amongst them, they. adjourned until ‘Tuesday next, when they will proceed to nominate can- didates for Judges, District Attorney, &c. Honticutunat Exuinrrton.—Our citizons were yes- terday indulged with a horticultural exhibition at the Lyceum, Broadway, which was undertaken by the Ame- rican Agriculti Association. We visited it in th ternoon, and were much pleased with the variety and beauty of the numerous rare flowers, plants, &0. ke. which were judiciously arranged in the large room of that building. In the floral department, we observed several beautiful seedling geraniums, contributed by. ‘Mr. Russell, of Brooklyn ; several varieties of the Rhododendron, one of which was white, a great novelty, and the first of that color ever exhibit in this bynes Mr. Cummit of Williamsburgh ; Messrs. Balland Hansen, Messrs, n- lap and Thomson, Mr. Hogg, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Becar, Mr. Doran, gardener to Mr. EK. Hol- brook, all of these gentlemen contributed to the exhibition, and provided many rare and beautiful flowers and plants. Among the most beautiful of these we observed a specimen of the Dendobrium, being the first that ever flowered in the United States; also, some specimens of the Calcalarca, an extremely rare and beau- tiful thing. = Mias Parish, of Barclay street, contributed some mag- nificent specimens-of the orange and lemon tree, laden with their respective fruit. At the extremity of the room the most conspicuous object was a specimen of the Norfolk Island pine, which is the only one that has yet reached the country. ‘The specimens of roses of all kinds, tulips, camelias, pinks, &e., ke., were innumerable. Several rare varieties of the pelargornium were con- tributed by James Penniman, Esq. and N. J. Becar, Esq. Seedling Azalias, from Messrs. Ball & Hansen, were much admired. T. Hogg & Son exhibited some pawlonio imperialis, cut flowers, &e., that arrested the attention of the visiters. In the culinary vegetable department, we observed several articles which deserve notice—of these the prin- cipal was alot of new potatoes about the size of duck exes, presented by the Messrs. Rutherford, of Newark, N. J.; some very large caulifiowers and cucumbers, from Mr. J. C. Beekman, some of the latter being 18 inches or more in length; a bunch of asparagus, weighing six pounds and containing thirty-six spears, from Mr. Bur- rowes, of Newtown; two very fine cucumbers, presented Mr. Colman, of the Astor House ; some very large rhubarb and other vegetables, presented by Mr. Abra- hum Van Sickle, of Jamaica, Long Island; some very fine green peas from Mr. Halsey’s garden; a lot of mush- rooms from Mr. Delafield’s garden, and some of the finest strawberries ever saw, from the beds of Mr. Halsey. The exhibition reflected great credit on the associa- tion, and was attended by the élite of our citizens. Enpravon to; Carats a Revout.—George Wilson, George Johnson and Thomas Dockerty, three of the crew of the ship Southerner, were committed for exami- nation this morning, on a charge of revolt, by Comnls- sioner Martin. The examination will take place this morning. Fouxp Drownep —Coroner Walters was called yes- terday, to hold an inquest upon the body of an un- known man, apparently about 40 years old, who was found floating in Peck slip. Verdict—death by drown- ing. Stature of the deceased, about 6 feet 8 inches— had on when found, watinett pantaloons, white woollen drawers, white muslin shirt, red flannel under shirt, new shoes with high quarters, and bluo over shirt; and appeared to have been in the water about 5 weeks. Police Intelligence. Robbing a Room-mate.—A fellow calling himself Timo- thy Clancey, was arrested yesterday morning on o charge of robbing a Patrick Duffy, while ina lodging room at No. 86 Centre street, of $78 in bank bills. It appears that Clancey got up first inthe morning, and picked the pocket of Duffy, whose clothing was lying on achair near the bed. Duffy, however, suspected some- thing was wrong ffrom the fact of seeing the ac- clited put on his boots first, before any of his other clothing. Upon this suspicion Clancey was arrested, and all Duffy’s money found secreted in the boots — On the thief being searched at the police office a silver watch was found in @ buckskin case; also in his pocket a commitment signed by Justice Drinker, dated 16th of January, 1847, directed to the Alms House Com- missioner, showing that in last January he applied to go tothe Alms House and then received this commit- ment for that purpose, from the above magistrate. An owner is wanted for the watch. Apply to Mr. Snow, Clerk of Police, Halls of Justice. Justice Drinker com- mitted him to the ‘Tombs for trial. “On the Sneak Again.—Some sneaking thief entered the dwelling house, No, 35 Bank street, occupied by Mr. Spencer M. Clark, on Wednesday afternoon, carrying off from one of the rooms six silver table spoons, marked C, twelve silver forks, six teaspoons, one sugar tongs, four knife stands, silver plated, all marked as above— valued at $75. No arrest. Suspicion of Burglar9.—Officer Walsh, of the 15th ward, arrested, on Wednesday night, a’fellow called Frank Holmes, alias Lloyd, on suspicion of burglary. Detainpd for examination. =Stealing Butter.—Officer Joyec, of the 2d ward, arrest- ‘Sd yesterday an old thief named James Johnson yhaving in his posersion a tub, containing about sixty pounds of butter, evidently stolen, for which an owner is wanted. Justice Drinker committed him for examination. “An Expert Thief.—Officer Gaffin, of the 13th ward, arrested on Wednesday night, a ‘boy called James M'Giverns, on a charge of stealing a lot of stair rods, be- longing to Elizabeth Worden, No. 55 Clinton street. ‘The young rascal was locked up in the 13th ward station house, but before morning he managed to pick the lock of the cell door and make good his escape. Revolt of Seamen.—Several policemen of the 1st ward arrested yesterday Thomas Ahern, John Landon, Ed- ward Klum, Henry Kubgan, Henry Bridges, and John Richards, all seamen on board of the British bark Lark, Capt. Laidley. They having revolted on board the vessel in the Bay, and refused to do duty. Justice Drinker committed them all to the Tombs, in order to take off a little of the flery edge. Fortunate Escape.—While officers John W. Moulton and Ralph Kent were walking in West street yesterday, about one o'clock, taking observations, and ascertaininy if their services were needed in that locality, which is the principal resort of pocket-book droppers and watch stuffers, they observed a gentecl-looking man in a stote of intoxication, and completely unable to take care of himself, Under the circumstances, they thought it prudent to remove him to the station house, in order to protect and take care of him and what property or valuables he might have in his possession. ‘They ac- cordingly conveyed him there, and, after attending to him, they searched his pockets, and, to their great as- tonishment, found them to contain the sum of $2714, in bank bills, ' Were it not that these deserving officers are so vigilant in their duty, this gentleman—who, by the way, is one of our “upper ten"=would have, no doubt, been robbed of his money. ‘This case furnishes a strong argument in favor of maintaining a large and efficient day police in this city. Tue Crevasse.—Yesterday, at a late hour in the evening, it was reported that all the swamps in the vicinity of the crevasse, as far down as the English ‘Turn, were filled, and that the water was flowing over the cultivated lands. Although yesterday every ar- rangement was adopted to stop the crevasse, it is the opinion of those who are judges, that unless the river falls, the damage caused by the overflow will be very rable. It is posable that this crevasse may be stopped, but most stringent measures must be taken, in order to effect it. From the Minerva, published in Thi- bodaux, La., dated 30th inst., we learn that the levee broke out on the right bank of the Lafourcheo, about eight miles below that on the 2th ult. The Minerva ~The breach f 5 all es of stopping it have been abandoned since the crevasse occurred, has fallen about one fo0y ‘The damage that will be occasioned to the planters of ‘Terrebonne, and the small farmers in the vicinity, will be immense; the latter will be compelled to depend on the generosity of the citizens of the parish, for their sus- tenance during the year, as their crops, by this occur- rence, have beon entirely destroyed. Wi in the lower part of the parish, the levee has gi in more than adozen places.”"—New Orleans Delta, May 12. Cuance or Barratry.—Yesterday, Capt. Mat- thew Stetson, arrested at New Bedford by depu- ty Marshal Gordon, was brought before Charles L. Woodbury, Esq., U. $, Commissioner, to answer to a complaint, charging, that while master of the whaling bark La Grange, in 1843 and 1844, ho committed divers nets of barratry, viz., by selling in New Holland and at Valparaiso 37,000 gallons of oil and 3000 Ibs. of whale- bone, and converting the proceeds to his own use, A portion of the property thus disposed of he did not even keep any account of on the books. After obtaining the cash for his sales at Valparaiso, he, in October, 1944 left the bark, took yolante and went to parts un- known, and was not heard of again until he arrived in New Bedford last February. The bark was sent home by the American consul. under command of James jracia, third mate. The defendant, after one witness had testified, waved a further examination, and, in de- fault of bail in $6000, was committed to answer at the present term of the Circuit Court. The absence of witnesses caused the delay in bringing the prosecution Boston Bost, Law May 20.—Svrneme Count—! it Chief Justice Bronson, Mr, Justice Beardsley, Mr. Justice Jewett.—In the matter of opening and widening William street.— ‘The Commissioner's report in this matter was confirmed this morning. The Chief Justice merely remarked that there was no ground for objecting toit. The eee urged by Messrs. Hart, were to its form, but we ( Court) think they can be as effectually protected by it as it now stands, as if the Commissioners had given it another form. The People vs. Jekaimah B. Tillet,—This cause came up on a writ of error from the Court of Oyer and Ter- miner of Suffolk county, The tacts are, shortly, these : In the month of April, 1845, a man named John Covert, then residing in that county, was shot while sitting at his window. A Mr. Concklin, who was Justice of the Peace, held an inquest on the body of Covert. Mrs. Co- vert, the widow, was examined on the inquest, and in her examination she gave evidence which Mr. Concklin thought implicated the defendant. He then sent 4 constable, together with a person who attended the inquest, for Tillet. On the arrival of the latter, he was asked the magistrate, where he was the Sunday night of the murder. To the question no reply was given, dnd he was then asked had he any objection toanswer? After a short pause he replied, that “he knew very well where he was that night, but that people did not like to tell where they spent their Sunday nights” He was then detained, and in September following put on his trial for the murder. Dr. Ray, who attended the inquest, and took minutes of the proceedings, was called to prove the words above quoted, and also the deportment and behavior of Tillet at the inquest. The prisoner's counsel objected, on the ground that Justice Concklin acted asa coroner, which he had no rigkt to do; and if he acted ag a magistrate, he had not complied with the requirements of the statute, which required that the prisoner should be cautioned by the presiding magistrate that he was not bound to answer any questions put to him; and also on the ground that the witnesses on the inquest or examination were not examined in bis pre- sence. ‘The presiding Judge ruled that the testimony was udmiasible, except that part which went to prove his deportment and manner at the investigation. His counsel excepted to the ruling of the Judge. The case went to the Jury, and Tillet was convicted of murder. A writ of error was then obtained, and judgment ar- rested. The case was called on to-day, and very ably argued by Mr. Clinton on the part of the prisoner. Tho District Attorney replied to Mr, Clinton, He contended that the evidence given on the trial was rfeotly legal; it was not evidence of # confession, for Millet madenone, Doctor Ray was-called solely with a view to prove that he, Tillett, refused to tell where he was that night, and not to give evidence of a confession which the prisoner never made; therefore all the cases cited by the counsel on the other side, were not applica- ble to the present case; there was no pretence that there was any inducement held out to him either by way of threat or promise, nor was he under prrest at the time as stated by his counsel; he came to the investigation on the invitation of the constable and the other person sent by Justice Concklin, The District aan argued the case at great le! nd concluded by insisting that there was no cage in any of the books on criminal jurisprudence that would bring this case within the ae laid down by prisoner's counsel, Decision re- served. Usitep States Comaussioner’s Orrice—Before Com- missioner Morton—Charge of Cruel and Unusual Pun- ishment—Edward W. Halsey, master of the bark Franklin, was held to bail yesterday by the commissioner, in the sum of $250, to answer on a charge of inflicting cruel and unusual punishment on his first mato. Count or Gexrrat Sxssioxs Thursday, May 20.— Before Recorder Scott and Aldermen Purser and Crolius. Jonas B. Phillips, Esq., Assistant District Attorney.— Trial for False Preten At the opening of the Court this niorning, Sylvester Centre and Emanuel Hines were placed upon their trial on an indictment for having on the Sth of October, obtained $13 from David ‘I, Curry, (colored,) by false pretences. Davin’ T. Curry, sworn.—On the Sth of October I went to the railroad office at the foot of Liberty stree to obtain tickets through to Baltimore for myself an another person; I was introduced to Mr. Hines as the agent for the railroad company; I asked him what would be the price for two persons through to Baltimore; he said the price was $14 in the first class cars, but he would let me have the tickets for $13; I paid him the money and he gave me tickets with steamboats on them; I said they were queer looking railroad tickets; Mr. Hines said they were the right sort of tickets, that I was a d—4d fool; I took the tickets and went to Philadelphia; I then showed my tickets to the railroad agent, who said they were good for nothing; | afterwards went to the steamboat agent, and he said they were worthless; when I got back I immediately went to the office, where I found Mr. Centre; Mr. Centre said they were good tickets, and that he would give me $2 each for them. ‘The prosecution here rested, and the following testi- mony was adduced for the defence :— Jonw B. Tucxrn sworn.—I reside in Philadelphia; 1 am a solicitor for passengers for a steamboat line from Philadelphia to Baltimore; the tickets now shown are muine tickets; they will be taken at the steamboat of- flee at any time; they will not pass on ony rallroad line between Philadelphia and Baltimore. The previous good character of Mr. Centre was ac- knowledged by the prosecution; witnesses were therefore not called to ‘prove this point.’ The case then went to the jury, who found # verdict of guilty. Sentence de- ferred until Saturday. Trial for Keeping a Disorderly House.—Catharine Buckley was next put upon her trial, on an indictment for keeping a disorderly house at 60 Howard street. Janes Bayxs sworn.—I reside in Mercer street, near Howard; Mrs. Buckley's house is just round the corner; it has been kept by Mrs. Buckley asa public house for about a year and a half; it isa place of rioting, where rostitutes meet, and those who associate with them; my family has been very much disturbed, and the general quiet of the neighborhood; I have known dancing carri- ed on there at 2 o’cleck on Sunday morning; my sister has several times been insulted by persons o out of her house, Before the conclusion of this case, the Court adjourn- ed until to-morrow morning, Count Cauenven.—Common Pleas.—1st Part—61, 293, 61, 65, 67, 69, 71,73, 75, 77. Part2nd—36, 42, 44, 48, 50, 291, 52, 84, 68, 60. Personal and Political. The Hon. Jesse Speight, late U. 8. Senator from Mis- sissippi, died at his residence in Lowndes county, in that State, on the 1st inst., aged about 50 years. ‘The district convention for the adjoining senatorial district, has nominated G. W. Creagh, of Clarke, as the democratic candidate. The county convehtion of Clarke has nominated W. R. Hamilton for representa- tive.—Mobile paper, 10th. The sentiments of the passengers of the steamboat Luna (fifty'in number) on the Ohio rivor, was taken the other day. by vote, to determine their choice os to the next President, and, it is said, “every man, woman, boy, girl, and child, in cabin and on deck, was for old Rou, and Ready.” In Indiana, John 8. Robinson, of Rush county, is the democratic candidate for Congress in the third distriet. ‘The people of Maine having at their last élection ed toclect a Governor for that State for the ensuing year, the Legislature proceeded, in due form, to fill the office on Saturday last. The counting committee re- ported that the whole number of votes east was 75,685:— John W. Dana has 36,031, David Bronson 19,545,Sam‘l Fessenden 9,418, Alfred Johnson 260; all others 441. ‘The vote in the House of Representatives upon sending up to the Senate two of the four highest cand! 4 stood, upon a test vote, Daua 78, Bronson 67, Fessenden 9, Messrs, Dana and Bronson were seleoted as the can- didates, and the Senate elected John W. Dana Governor by a vote of 24to 4. The Senate had previously been organized by the choice of Mr. Hodgdon, of Aroostook, as President, and Thomas J. Hobbs as Assistant Secre- tary. General Taylor has been nominated at Nashville. The Hon, John Bell, whose chime is always in harmony with whig sentiment, made a speech in favor of the movement. ‘The President states that it is his intention to set out from Washington on the 23d of May, and travelling by the public conveyances, arrive at Gaston on the same evening, or early the next morning. He will proceed to Raleigh on Saturday, and remain there until Monday. Hon, J. M, Berrien arrived at Savannah from Wash- ington on the 14th i Senator Benton was to address a meeting of the citi- sens of St. Louis, on Thursday, the 13th. Richard Vaux, Recorder of Philadelphia, has resigned his commission. The Hon. David Daniels, of Woonsocket, was found dead in his bed on Monday morning. A post mortem examination showed the cause of his death to have been ossification of the heart. Judge Daniels was a highly reepcotable and intelligent gontlemam, and his lors will be severely felt.—Providence Journal. Tho daughter-in-law of General Harrison, who pre- sided at the White House during the brief period of his Presidency, died at Cincinnati on the 10th inst. in the 43d year of her age. She was the niece and adopted daughter of Gen. James Findlay, Her first husband, Wm. H. Harrison, Jr., was a son of the lamented Gen Harrison, She accompanied the General to Washington City, and presided at the White House while he occu- pied it; in which position she was remarkable for her suavity and courtesy of manner, together with her unusually elegant and Indy-like appearance and deport- ment, After his death she returned. and married a most enterprising merchant, Lewis Whiteman, Esq., of the firm of Springer & Whiteman, The whig convention for the seventh Congressional district of Kentucky, have nominated Garrett Duncan, Esq., of Louisville, as their candidate for Congress. The cenvention resolved that it would “sustain the nomination of old Rough and Ready for the next Presi- lency.”* Heman J. Redfield and William A. Seaver, have been appointed delegates to represent Genesee county, in this State, in the River and Harbor Convention at Chicago, Gov. Shunk, of Pennsylvania, has appointed Col, Robt. M, Lee, Recorder of the city of Philadelphia. Col. Wm, P. Smith has beon appointed aid-de-camp to Goy, Shunk The Legislature of Maine have resolved that all peti- tions, memorials, or other mattere, presented for their action after the first forty days of the session, sball be referred to the next Legislature, and this rule shall not be tecetnded or suspended except by a majority of two- rds. ———— Dr. Wood's Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry Bitters, containing all the valuable articles of the Materia } valuable remedial agents, fen inedicine for Jaundice, occasioned by biliary passages—Dyspepsia, a dist scribable ‘complaint-eorotulp, prevail tent when the seasons are variabie-=P np cause so much anxiety on account of their up ance—Rheumatism, headache, i ga, je and retail by ‘at Fal ey eR ny 192 Broadway and Sit Bleecker street, N.Y. Patup in large bottles, Price $1. eod Genin, Hatter, having completed the altera- tions of his establishment, will open for business this day. | He Hotter his friends to call’ and see his improvements, and in; creased ficilities for ‘will open with ahew and style of hats 8 The sum fe ee eeralr. ican ivnow re ting of for Reatlerman hs Just received from Pari and caps for children, for summer bin 214 Broudway, 0 Travelling Dressing Cases.—The most port= pe aud at the same time the most complete and elegaut arti- orca! having every requisite for a gentle- “te tor sale a os a travelling ‘invaluable. assortment of ai 177 Broadway. Pine C for th ‘o BAl ry the is celebrated 2 Procevcmiag oped ‘a jen neces DERS & SON, s the most varied and extensiv city. It embraces afl the dane os . dent, Whamelifie, Norfolk rere tee gc puatess Fee ‘ratenl wolm’s, &e., manufacture, & ‘hooks, scissors, G. SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Broadway, a few doors from Courlaose ate ee Gold Pens.—The Cheapest in the the Gold Pen Depot of JOHN W. GREATON & 70. 11 Cadar street, (up stairs, one door from the Post O1 may buy fur only $1 75 such Pens as others adver! ts" Beha it ub hal eee carne . i every descripti rom 75 ceuts upward ry convenience fer tryin’ ee Jecting, and exchaugi ‘cent by purchasing fre! genuine Levi Brown's P ware of counterfeits. _ Diamond Pointed Gold Pens.—Great Redue~ tion —The public having liberally encouraged our attempt to bringthe gold pen into; i rely upon our maki mond Pointed Pe 1% a want a first rate pen, by all means try one of ours at $2, Shey are fully equal to any other at auy price: Don't mistake store, as some have to their cost, butbe sureto find J. ¥. SAVAGE, 92 Fulton street. i ‘This Weather Admonishes all Persons to be of Josephiftodgers & Sous’, nail files, nae im 1808 er ro ; be had of Greaton Co. he careful of their health.—Mrs. Carroll’s Medicated Vapor Baths. 194 Fulton street, are cel id for the cure of sud colds, rheumatism, chills and fe neck, erysipelas, in a few days, and by timely use ‘prevent their occurre Salphur baths'for eruptions of the skin, a.certain remedy, Open from 6 Dr. Hollick’s Lecture, this eve! attended by every body. It will Ye on the medical use of gal, ism, and illustrated by his models and batteries. | Admis 25'cents, ‘The doctor's recent discoveries, which he hy jed into such successful practice, in dispensing with drugs, be fully explained. The Sunda; el , should be te] hh, ora to be one of the greatest philan ists Dowling saloon some time kent by Mr. Comlies, having beeu disposed of for the turpone of enlarging. the merican Museum, Horn, with unequalled generosity, has proffered the use of his splendjd alleys (late Bassford and Field's, at 1 Ann st. and 149 Fulton st) to those who have been dep this elegant relaxation at the former place. liberality of this proffer of his room and kind attention we doubt not, be very warmly appreciated by the public, who never to do justice to good feeling and generosity—in a Hom. City Ladics’ and Ladies fram the Country, wishing thei phi o i Tndat J, BM LEAS ee Cat at ‘Padlet" Sifopers Ten and Buskins, at hill 2d oot 6 and 18 ngs per pair, equal to any Misses? and Children’s + Boots and Shdes and es. Ladies WH} please call and examine forthemselves at J. B. MILLER’S, 122 Canal street, 2 between West Broadway Place and ‘Thompson st. ee Navigation of the Ohio River. Places. Time. State uf River. Wheeling. 4 feet ; falling. Louisville. 6 feet 9 inches ; rising. Cincinnati standing. Pittsburg. 4 feet, standing. MONEY MARKET, Thursday, May 20, 6 P. M1. ‘The stock market is steadily improving, both in quota tions! and in transactions. There was considerable nc- tivity at the First Board to-day. Harlem went up 3s per cent; Farmers’ Loan 44; Morris Canal 3; Illinois Bank 34; Reading %{- Ohio 6’s, 1850, %; Norwich and Worcester, Pennsylvania 5’s, and Long Island closed at yesterday's prices. Canton fell off 44. At the second board there were large sales of Harlem at an advance of 1 per ceut on prices current in the morning. Canton advanced }y, and Norwich }4. Morris Canal fell off 4s, and Long Island 3g. Money is getting more abundant every day, the banks have more than they know how to use, and the rate of interest rules as low as we have known for many months. When the demand fromthe commercial classes ceasos, there will be a perfect plethora in the market, and the banks will be compelled to loan largely on stocks, The accounts which reach us from all sections of the country relative to the condition of the growing crops, are exceedingly conflicting, and from the same districts very contradictory. With every allowance for the in- jury to the wheat crop in some parts of the country, we have no doubt the yield will be more than an average one; the lateness of the season has no doubt cheeked the growth of the plants to a certain extent, but a week or two of warm weather will make a very great difference in their appearance; give them a healthy look, and give good evidence of an average yield. The additional quantity of land appropriated to the cultivation of wheat in every part of the country, is a guarantee of more than an average yield, even in the event of the injury in cer- tain sections being permanent. The farmers in the wheat growing districts of this country have two chances for a crop. Where the pros- pect for the winter sown grain is not perfeotly sa- tisfactory, the land is devoted to the cultiva- tion of spring wheat, a species varying very slightly from the winter varieties. It is lighter, does not yield so much to the acre, does not make such merchantable flour, but is ‘éxtensively used among tho producers for their own consumption, which enables them to dispose of all of their winter grown grain to the millers. It is our impression, notwithstanding the ac- counts which reach us daily, and the predictions of spe- culators in breadstuffs, who find organs in the Wall street press, that the yield of wheat this year will be more than an average, provided, of course, that the season, from this time to harvest, continues favorable. In relation to the corn crop, we hardly dare express an opinion, We have no doubt it will be immense. It is the safest and most extensive crop we cultivate. It is grown in every degree of latitude, from New Orleans to the Bay of Fundy, and itis a favorite crop with every far- mer. With a warm and favorable season,we have no doubt the production will not vary much from siz hundred millions of bushels. The facilities for the cultivation of this grain in this country aro immense; we have more soil adapted to its growth than for any other kind of grain; it arrives at ‘maturity in a short time, and is withal, a very profitable crop, at prices much below those now now current, there is every inducement for its cultiva- tion. New Jersey, part of this State, and nearly the whole of the New England States, cannot produce wheat on account of the nature of the soil, and all the diseases peculiar to that grain, while these sections are particu- larly well adapted to the growth of corn, and annually pro- duce large crops. A very large ‘portion of the Indian corn shipped from this port previous to the opening ef the river and canals, came from Long | id and NewJer- sey; and as prices ruled very high all threugh the plant- ing season, we have no doubt the breadth of ground cul- tivated with that grain; is wholly unprecedented. We pray that the harvest may be as abundant as the pre- parations for it have been extensive, as we have no doubt every bushel we can spare will be wanted by the people of Europe; and if we cannot supply their wants they must starve. Before taking leave of this subject, we would caution the public generally, and deslers in breadstuffa partieu- larly, against the statements mado by certain specula- tors in bread and provisions, put forth in the Wall street papers. ‘These parties are extensively engaged in the flour business, as commissions mechants for the sale of flour and grain, They are sellers of breadstuffs and not buyers, and-are, therefore, interested in inflating prices and producing the impression that the supplies are sure of being short. ‘They attempt to destroy the character of all official statements, and set themselves up a8 an authority in relation to the probable supply and demand, superior to all others, All who are acquainted with the facilities afforded by the government to arrive as near as possible to the aggregate production and consumption of agricultural products in the United States, know very well that they are superior to those in the possession or at the command of any number of individuals; and it is, therefore, the height of folly and presumption in those who have attempted it, to put forth their statements in opposition to those emanating from the government, particularly when the position of these parties in the market is taken into consideration. ‘The tolls of the Erie canal, received at tide water on ascending freight, and at the western termination on products cleared at Buffalo and Black Rock, have been as follows for the second week in May, viz:— Canav Touts, ‘Tolls paid at New York......... $4,646 71 8 Alban vere ves 016858 43 «4 West Troy. £13,209 79 —— $34,714 98 “« % Buffalo... . $01,979 10 «4 Black Rock. 89,421 15 POM 44.5 evepie:s vas - $94,136 08 ‘The tolls of the Erie canal for the first two weoks of May will excved $340,000, ‘The nogotiations for a loan to complete the Chesa- peake and Ohio canal have been successfully concluded. ‘The sum required—$1,100,000—has been obtained from the following sources, viz: $300,000 from Virginia, $300,000 from the Barings, $100,000 from Washingten, Georgetown and Alexandria, $200,000 from Boston, and $200,000 to be taken by the contractors, ‘This amount will ensure the completion of the canal to Cumberland.jj It is said that about $500,000, a very large portion in gold, chiefly doubloons, are to be transmitted from the East to Now Mexico, for the payment of the volunteers {ao that quarter, Iho sum now on deposite with the Sub ‘Treasurer in St. Louis, about $600,000, is alvo to be wp: