The New York Herald Newspaper, May 25, 1847, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. ———————— —— “=“New York, Tuesday, May 25, 1647. The Battle of Buena Vista. Our artist has in hand a very correct and ex- cettant plan of the battle-field of Buena Vista— a picture and description of the battle in itself— a daguerreotype view of that great struggle. We shall publish it as soon as finished. We shall give at the same time Gen. Wool’s official account of that fight. This account we received yester- day, but we defer its publication till the plan is engraved. MR. BENNETT'S LETTERS FROM EUROPE. Panis, 29th April, 1847. Distinguished Americans in Europe—Thetr Return to the United States. : One of the most interesting things in Paris has beento me the great number of highly re- spectable American travellers of both sexes, who are continually coming into this metropolis and going away—some having finished the tour over Europe, and others just beginning that interest- ing and expensive journey. Paris seems to be the central ground where American travellers meet during some period of the winter or spying, in their European tour. Many of these persons bring their families with them, and though some few make an equivocal use of their time and money, particularly young men not come to maturity, yet I believe the much greater proportion act with good sense and discretion, and return to their country with health im- proved and knowledge increased. On one point I have heard some curious state- ments. Some few of the very choice, fashiona- ble American travellers,§visiting Europe, who are constantly hunting after the nobility, some- times permit themselves to talk against their own forms of government, and to ridicule re- publican institutions. This ought not to be so— for when the condition of society in Europe and America is contrasted, no one can havea doubt of the immense superiority which American in- stitutions possess in conferring general comfort ona whole people. In the real practical essence of human happiness, diffused among a whole people, the United States are probably centuries in advance of Europe—nor can this continent reach such a point of existence, or such a condi- tion of society, without fearful revolutions and terrible convulsions, which are yet all before them, and must take place sooner or later. The influx of Americans has already begun in Paris, preparatory to the European tour. They are arriving every day from England. Mr. Rush, the new minister to France, is expected next month in Paris. The present charge de affaires, Mr. Martin, formerly Secretary of Le- gation to Mr. King, has been re-appointed to his former post—Secretary to Mr. Rush, But 1 think this conduct on the part of Mr. Polk is rather shabby towards Mr. Martin, who ought, at least, to have been transferred to some other situation of charge, and not put back into his old position, a thing unheard of in diplomacy. If the United States maintain a corps diplomatique in Europe, it should be supported on a footing of respectability, and not subjected to such things as only create sarcasm on the part of other ministers. Indeed, the time is near at hand, when it will become necessary for Congress to re-organize the diplomatic corps in Europe, or abolish it altogether, leaving simply a consular or general agent in every large town, to represent the United States abroad in matters of mere bu- siness, leaving all important negotiations for special envoys for asettime. The yearly allow- ance to ministers, is certainly inadequate to sustain properly the dignity of the great republic. Mr. King expended in Paris a large fortune of his own, besides his salary and outfit. Mr. Polk in Naples has to do the same—and almost every American fenvoy§ is too meanly paid. Then, again, some of the missions have been cut down—as that to Austria, when it ought to be of as high a rank as that in “London, Paris, or Berlin. The United States republic is now creating a feeling and taking a position in Eu- rope, higher and greater, and more important, than that of any former age. She is now begin- ning to create a belief that she will soon be one of the first and leading nations of the globe— one of those nations whose energy and intellect give a fresh direction to human affairs, and change the future history of the world. American diplomacy in Europe ought to corres- pend with this new position. American en- voys ought to be supported on a footing of “equality with those of other countries, or the system should abolished altogether. be If the old diplomatic system were to be abolished, then there could be appointed consular agents, at cheap rates, in every city of any magnitude, who would be re- quired to maintain no style, nor give any expen- sive entertainments. ‘This would be quite sufli- cient for public business; but the present system is unequal, onerous to individuals, and useless to the country. IT have already said that a great many Ameri- cans, some of them a long time in Europe, are returning to the United States. Among themost known and distinguished is, undoubtedly, Mr. Wheaton, formerly envoy in Berlin. He has been twenty years, or more, in Europe, always ina diplomatic capacity. He sailed afew days ago from Havre, accompanied by his family. He has been residing all the winter in Paris. Asa writer and philosopher of great talents and emi- nence, he is well known in Europe. He is a very accomplished man in a variety of points; and, probably, in regard to German affairs, its literature, poetry, philosophy, { society, ,and politics, no American ever returned to his coun- try with so perfect and full a knowledge. He could givea clearer and more interesting view of the present deeply important political and re- ligious movements in Germany than any other man known. It is now believed very gene- rally that the movement in Prussia—the opening of the Diet—is the beginning of a new age in Europe, which will lead to the greatest results in society and government at no distant day. Such a sensation has the opening of the Prussia'n Diet created even in France, that one of the lecturers in the Royal College of Paris has introduced the Prussian king’s speech, and criticised it during one of his discourses the other day. In Ger- many, the excitement produced by that event has hardly been equalled since the age of Luther. Mr. Wheaton has the ability and means to give a course of lectures on German affairs, that would command the attention of the whole American public ; particularly at such a time as the present, when the regeneration of Europe has just begun again, at almost the same geographical point which it did in the age of Luther. | think the intelligent people of New York ought to in- vite Mr. Wheaton, on his return, to give such a series of discourses, He alone can do it with power and capacity, It would be an intellectual treat of the highest kind, and I hope to be in New York in time to enjoy it. Another American who is about going home is John Howard Payne, well known in both worlds for his literary and dramatic talents. He has been for a few past years Consul at Tunis, from which he was removed by Mr. Polk to re- store the old incumbent ; but all restorations are bad. The course of heaven and human nature isto go ahead. Since he gave up his consulate, Mr. Payne has been travelling in Italy and other countries, and probably,fon his return to New York, he may publish a book of travels over the same ground which Dumas took last year, and J have no doubt it will be as lively, agreeable, and amusing. Mr. P. is in the maturity of his facul- ties, and his subsequent life will probably be de- voted to literature and the drama. He is bring- ing over with him to New York, if I am not mistaken, a vast collection of the choicest French vaudevilles and farces, which~can be naturalized in the American drama as easily as the English can, and whish may give a_new turn to the lighter drama of the United States. To catch such a man would be a fortune to any theatrical manager. ‘There is also going to New York, by the way of Havre, another important personage. I mean Alexandre Vattemare, who is well known in the United States, from a visit he paid to it a few years ago. At that time, he began a system of literary exchanges, as he calls it, which he has now carried to a very remarkable state of com- pletion, He carries out with him nearly 50,000 volumes of all kinds, some of them very valuable, collected by him from the French government and departments, and also elsewhere, all of which are intended to be presented, some to the United States Congress— some to the various State legislatures, and some to the public institutions in New York. These volumes comprise works on every subject of lite- rature or philosophy. Some are intended for the Mercantile Library in New York. I saw among them a specimen of the workmanship of the King’s printing office in Paris—it is most su- perb. He will open these volumes for exhibition in New York, before they are sent to Congress and the various legislatures. He departs in a few days in a Havre packet. He was offered a pas- sage in one of the government steamers, but he prefers the comfort of a New York packet ship— no bad choice, too. Among others, now probably on his watery way, is Mr. Doughty, the landscape painter, accom- panied by his family. He has been in London and Paris during nearly the last two years. In that time he has thrown off several superb land- scapes of American scenery—one of which is now in the exhibition of the Louvre, and is much appreciated. Mr. Doughty has been studying the various schools of northern Europe, as found in France, England, and Holland. He intends hereafter to reside permanently in New York, and to follow up the study of his profession alto- gether in his own country. His son, a young man, is also coming forward asa painter. Dough- ty has received many compliments in London and Paris. Harding, the painter from Boston, is also here, looking at the exhibition, and will most likely return to the United States in the course of the summer. The American people ought to cherish their own artists in a most especial manner. Who does not recollect the late amiable and beautiful poetess, Mrs. Ware, formerly of Bos- ton, a relation of the New England poet, Robert Treat Payne? She died very suddenly in Paris a few short years ago, and her ashes repose in the Pere la Chaise. Her husband, who lived in Liverpool, soon followed her, his death having been hastened by his affection and sorrow.— They left three children, all grown up, two of whom, a daughter and a son, are now living in Paris, and are much esteemed by some of the best French society, such as Victor Hugo and other distinguished literary circles to which they have an entrée. Both daughters and son inherit much of the spirit, and a large portion of the ge- nius and taste of the mother. They have tra- velled much in Europe, and particularly in Italy. Young Ware is preparing, I believe, a work of travels—part of which in Switzerland, he tra- versed on foot, sketching, noting,tand remarking the oddities and singwarities of national charac- tor, as he went along. They intend soon to re- turn to New York. Mr. Colman, the well known agricultural writer, has been some time in Europe, studying the systems of agriculture. He, also, will return this summer. So, also, will Mr. Poor, the very interesting correspondent of a paper in Boston. Mr. P. has visited the East, as far as Egypt and the Holy Land—probably he will give the public a brochure of travels on his return, and describe Jerusalem and Jericho as well as he has done Paris. There are also returning very soon, or during the summer, a number of private gentlemen and their families, who, having finished their tours in Europe, and acquired fresh health and spirits, return to their own land to enjoy in peace and comfort the rest of their days. General Hunt, of New York, well known in the military circles of that city, is among these. He and his family have spent three years in Europe—visiting almost every country from Spain to Russia, and all between. He left New York in a very weak state of health, but returns fresh and vigorous. He is accompanied by his lady, and a young daughter of great beauty and accomplishments, who, for grace and elegance, has been the ad- mired of all beholders in half the capitals of Europe. Cuanaes 1n Wasuinctoy.—We understand, on reliable authority, that the Hon. R. H. Gillet is soon to receive the Solicitorship of the Treasury, vacated by the appointment of Mr. Barton as Minister to Chili. We regret the loss to the De- partment and the country of Mr. Gillet’s great business ability fand sound judgment, as they have been exercised in the office of Register. Yet his friends must be gratified that his eminent legal attainments will find a more appropriate field for exercise in the office of Solicitor, where he will again be enabled to appear at the bar, and enter upon the legal practice so fitted to his tastes. Mr. Gillet is to be succeeded, we learn, by a gentleman from Tennessee named Graham. Trat Triv or Tue Steamsurp Wasuincton, This fine steamer started early yesterday morn- ing on her trial trip. Owing to the dense fog, she could not proceed to sea till late in the day. We have received the following, relative to her, from our special reporter, now on board :— Ow Boann U.S. Man. Steamer penn? Lowen Bay ov New York, 2% P.M., Monday. Sir : I have now, in anticipation of an elaborate re- port, to say that this steamer left the Novelty Works at daylight this Monday morning. Two attempts have been made to get over this bar, but, owing to the very dense fog which hangs over us, it has not been deent- ed prudent to push the ship to sea, Mr. Maginn, the pilot in charge, is extremely anxious to give her a fair trial, and she will go to se the first favorable mo- ment, in order to test her in the very heavy sea which is now running from the southeast. The engines work elegantly, having made fourteen and a half revolutions in # minute, with only eleven inches of steam, whilst an work twenty inches safely, All on board, some mty-five in number, although disappointed by the fog, are delighted with the ship, her engines, and her speed, whieh has been as high as fifteen and a half miles per hour. ‘Tho Fine Arts, ‘The well known and accomplished American painter, Mr. Doughty, who has been residing at Paris for the last three years, has returned to this country, and will, we are informed, mako this city his permanent residence.— ‘We see his namo in the list of passengers by the Splen- did, for Havre. Political and Personal. Mx. Weasten arrived at Augusta, Ga., on the 17th instant, and met his friends on the morning of the fol- lowing day, but in the afternoon was taken quite ill of ® disease of the nature of a remittent fever, and on Friday he had not been able to leave his room and hardly his bed, After consulting with his physician, Mr. W. decided not to continue his travels at the South at this time. He proposes to get to Savannah by the way of ‘Waynesboro, and the Central road, and from Savannah to Charleston, thence to New York by the Southerner. Treadway (J.oco) will contest the election of Flour- noy (Whig) a8 a member of the House of Representa- tives.—Richmond Whig . The illumination in New Orleans in honor of the late victories in Mexico, took place on the night of the 16th instant. As with us, the day and evening were both devoted to the rejoicing of the multitu The papers contain brilliant accounts of the brilliant displays made pre ie a. Levante gh our a ice some trans; 1c | those who haye fallen, siti isa ‘Theatrical. Parx TueatRe.—To-night is set apart for the benefit of Mr. Dyott, an excellent actor, and a gentleman with many other good qualities, The frequenters of the Park all know how valuable have beem his services in the company during the past season, and they will without a doubt come forward at the present time, and express in substantial terms their apy reciation, ope worth. The bill is a good one. A drama Ei Aron,” wil pe reseenind, for the ag time. Itis abo a ing interest. charac' will Pe stained Mr. Dyott | Mr. Mustie PERN has volunteered his services forthe evening, and wi sing Rie.new and popular song 26 ea eae Ae After which, the petit comedy of the * Married Rake” will be performed, Mr. G. sustaining the part of Mr. Frederick Flighty. This bill is sufficient of itself tofill the house; but when the gentleman’s merits are coneidered, there is no want of confidence that it will be Bowery TueatRe.—All who attended the Bowery last evening enjoyed a raro treat in Mr. Booth’s acting of Hamlet. It was, indeed, agreat performance, and added another laurel to the wreath which, by universal con- sent, has been placed on this great actor's brow. It was so perfect that it formed a complete whole, but if we were asked what part was the most excellent we should select that where, after dinmlsaing the players, he ssys— “TD have he ‘That guilty creatures sitting at a play Have, by the very cunning of the scene, Been struck go to the soul, that presently, They have proclaimed their malefactions; For murder, though it hath no tongue, will speak With most miraculous organ, I'll have these players Play something like the murder of my father Before mine uncle; I'll observe his looks; T'll tent him to the quick; ifhedo blench, ; I know my course.” ‘This, in our opinion, was s gem, and would entitle Mr. Booth to rank among the first tragedians of the day. The play of “ A New Way to Pay Old Debts,” in which jooth will take the part of Sir Giles Overreach; and the drama of “ Nick of the Woods,” will be performed this evening. Les Danseuses Viennois were to appear at the Norfolk theatre last evening. Mr. Collins is playing at Louisville. Mr. Dyott, of the Park theatre, is going to Montreal, having made an engagement with Mr. Skerrett, of the ‘Theatre Royal. Musical. Iratian Orera.—* Lombardi” was performed last night at Palmo’s to a fair house only, The threatening atmosphere in the afternoon undoubtedly induced many to make other engagements, who but for that would ttended the opera. The performance was credit- Taf ‘There is but one night moro in On Friday evening Signora Pico tal fit, and on that occasion will be performed “ L’Elisir D’Amore.’? Who will not make their arrange- ments before hand so as to be there? If Pico’s friends turn out, the little house will be found narrow enough. Curity’s Minstaecs.—They are now on the fourth month in this city, and they still fill Mechanics’ Hall every night. Negro minstrelsy is in the ascendant, and Christy has reason to be proud of the great patronage this company has received.’ Castis Ganpen —We are glad to perceive that the proprietors of the garden offer inducements of a refined character to the citizens, in musical concerts, to be given by the German Brass Band every evening, under the su- perintendence of Mr. Monk. Now as the hot weather ‘approaches, and when Castle Garden will be visited by all those who are desirous of health and long life, by inhal- ing the pure and refreshing sea and mountain air, it will be # vast source of delight to sit on the balcony, and view the rich and varied scenery by which it is sur- rounded, and, at the same time, listen to national ai: and favorite quick-steps and waltzes from the most emi- nent composers. Vavxnatt.—This neat garden is becoming a favorite resort, in consequence of the energetic exertions of the proprietor, who has engaged Mr. A. Philiips, and several rofessional vocalists, who give concerts hf evening. They sing some of the most popular gles, duets, and solos. The choicest ice creams and of refreshments had at the saloon. Crane W. Beames.—Meastro di Cori has translated and adapted several of the beautiful Cavatinas, in’ Doni- zett’s opera of “ Linda di Chamounix,” and, we under- stand, he is rendering the songs of all the operas into English. ‘The labors of Mr. Beames, in this respect, we have no doubt, will be well rewarded a rapid sale. We have seen two of these songs—“ Our faith then fond- ly plighting,” and “ Life we saw first in this valley.” ‘he arrangement of the music and words is excellent— the Italian above the music, and the translation under- neath, They are for sal: Firth & Pond’s, 239 Broad- way, whece also can be had the new grand opera, “ Ma- tilda, or the Maid of Hungary.” written by ‘Alfred Bunn, Eeq, and music by Win: i. Wallace. ‘They are neatly got up. Camitvo Sivont.—This celebrated violinist was to ap- pear at the theatre at St. Louis on the evening of the 17th. The greatest desire to hear the first violinist in the country was expressed by great numbers of persons. Sporting Intelligence. Postronemeny.—The sport announced to come off yesterday afternoon over the Union Course, was post- poned until to-day on account of the storm. It will be observed, on reference to the advertisement, that there are two purses offered—for the first’ of which three excellent animals are entered, and for the second, seven. It will be quite # novelty to witness a contest between seven horses in harness, and the stands will doubtless be crowded to observe such an unusual spectacle. We would suggest to the proprietors of the various trotting courses, the propriety of making especial announ ments of the postponement of trots in future at the dif- ferent ferry landings, a8 a great number of persons were yesterday disappointed, by turning out in the rain to witness the sport—among others, our reporter was “eaught on the sneak,” and got very well soaked for his trouble. Dr. Houtick’s Lectvunes.—We have ona former oc- casion directed the attention of the public to these lectures, and take pleasure in doing so again. ‘The information Dr. Hollick conveys to his hearers, is not immoral in the slightest degree, The most fas- tideous can hear it with profit. He will commence a new course for gentlemen this evening at the Ana- tomical Hall, corner of Brondway and Grand street, where our unprofessional citizens can learn more of their physical organization, and the mode of protecting their health, and avoiding disease, than was ever dreamt of in their philosophy. City Intelligence. Tue Wratier.—We hada heavy thunder st.rm y. terday evening, about 5 o’clock, accompanied with he: vy rain and lightning. In about an hour the whole pa: ed over the city, leaving us @ bright blue sky and cl atmosphere about 7 o'clock, Destnvctive Fine—About one o'clock yesterday morning, a fire occurred in a stable immediately in the rear of the large six story building known as the Croton Mills, at the corner of Pike and Cherry streets. This building, occupying three lots of ground, and fitted up in the most extensive manner as a flour mill gnd store house for breadstuffs, &c., was almost entirely destroyed. ‘The apartment, or the portion of the building which contained the engines and mills, and a large quantity of flour and grain, was burnt to ashes, and its contents completely ruined. The machinery and grinding im- plements were all new, and but recently fitted at an im- mense expense, There were 10,000 barrels of flour in the building at the time the fire occurred, nearly all of which has been destroyed. The loss sustained by the young and enterprising proprietors, Messrs, Hickers, is very great. ‘The total amount of property estimated to have been ruined, is set down at $100,000, on which there was an insurance of $14,000 on the building, and $10,000 on the stock; $3.000 of this amount isin the Alliance office, which concern, we understand, closed on Satur- day. The workmen were at work at an carly hour yes- terday morging, removing the ruins. The building will be put up under the ruidance of the Messrs. Hickers, with ull possible dispatch, ‘The two story brick dwel- ling, No. 199 Cherry street, was completely gutted by the fulling of the walls of the Croton Mills. The two story brick dwelling, 462 Water street, in the rear of the Croton Mills, occupied by W. Berley, boat builder, and Jacob Keeney, grocer, entirely destroyed—loss supposed about $1,000 'o, 462 Water street, two story, used as @ wheelright and blacksmith shop, by Mr. Kreemer— loss $1,000, no insurance. The boat-building shop of Mr. Farr, No. 466, was destroyed—ijoss shout $3,000, in- sured for $1,000. ‘The three-story brick building, No. 468, owned by Mr. Rullbausen, and occupied. aan junk shop by P. Culhane, destroyed—loae about $2,000, no in- surance. No. 470, corner of Pike and Water streets, three story brick building; the two upper stories burnt out—loss not so much as stated. Drath or ex-ALperMan Mantix.—This gentleman who represented the 4th ward in 1842 and 1843, after a protracted illness, died at his residence yesterday. Police Intelligence. Done on the “ Thimble Rig.’’—Officer Noe, of the 3d ward, arrested yesterday a fellow called Henry 8, Cos- grove, on a charge of inducing countryman, by the name pf Joseph Rose, to go on board an oyster boat, near Washington market, and there was purauaded to bet on the littio “joker,” at the fashionable game called the “Thimble Rig.” by which arrangement Mr, Rose was done out of $10. “Justice Osborne committed him for examination Seizure of Gunpowder.—Capt. Wood, of the 7th ward police, seized yesterday two cannisters containing 22 Ibs. of gun powder, which the captain found secreted on the premises No. 196 Madison street, occupied by ‘Timothy Jones, supposed to belong to J, Conroy, No. 52 Fulton street. This amount of powder is mere than the law allows to be kept at one time in a dwelling house, Robbery at the Theatre.—Mr, Daniel Whelply, of No, 652 Broome street, was robbed of his gold wateh, sup- sed to have been done while in the Bowery theatre on riday night Inst. ‘The watch is No, 9027, To holes jow- elled, 3 rubies, and made by Laroy & Son.’ A small steel ehain was attached to the watch, No arrest, Arrest on Suspicion—Officers Baker and Rafferty, of the 6th ward, arrested yesterday a young woman by the name of Sarah Golding. a servant in the employ of | Mr. Burti, residing at No. 102 Leonard street, on suspicion of stealing six silver tea spoons, worth $9, and a silk shawl. Justice Osborne locked her up for examination. Bigamy.—Officer Cuttenden, of the 11th ward, arrest- ed, yesterday, a black fellow called Alfred Lawrence on a charge of having two wives, which is one more than the law allows, Justice Ketcham locked him up for Charge of Pretences.—Under this head we no- ticed the arrest of ® man by the name of G Far- num, in Patent Herald, on a charge of re tences, The accused isa resident of Cleveland, Ohio, and therefore not George Farnum of this city. Bodmp or “Atv! May 24th—! a Morrie: Frantdiv, in the Chair. leanii hine.—A. petition Pea rele pee od ration for cleaning'the streets with his 4 Referred. e ‘Purchase of Corporation Property.—Petition of Bow- en & Me: Ahn relation to ie pate bee of a buildi: in Broadway, the yeoperts of She ‘orporation. Referred. Refunding Expenses = - vemeyer, President of the Board of Kmigrant Commis- sioners, to have certain moneys thet were" expended be- fore he rasowe nt the met regulating emigrant passen- refunded. Referred. La Ae Engine in the 7th ward.—Petition of John Gilder and otbers, to have a large fire engine located in the 7th ward. Referred. Hawkers, Pedi and Porkers.—A memorial was resented from citizens of the 7th ward, asking to be re- Reved from the visits of pedlars, and the presence of swine in their streets. di. Sewer in Battery Place.—Potition of sundry persons for the repeal of the ordinance authorizing the construc- tion of a sewer in Battery place. Referred. St Marks Place.—Petition of sui persons to have St. Marks place re-paved and lighted with gas. Ro- ferred. Clerk to the Mayor.—An ordinance reducing the amount of bonds vy ea of the Mayor’s Clerk, from $7000 to $1000, and fixing his salary at $900 per annum, Adopted. pest Cleimed.—A communication was received from the person who contracted for building the madhouse on Blackwell’s Island, stating that he should hold the Corporation responsible for loss sustained by neglecting to furnish laborers to excavate the ground, &e., in accor- dance with agreement entered into. Referred to com- mittee having charge of the subject. Physician to Lima Hospital.—Dr. Peter J. 8. ‘Tenbrook, on motion of Ald. Ke.ty,was appointed Phy- sician to the Penitentiary Hospital, in the place of Dr. Sanger, resigned. Superintendent of Streets Office.—Edward Green and Olcott Rhines, were appointed clerks in the Superinten- dent of streets office, vice Bartholomew Thatcher and Solomon King, declined. Clerk at Fulton Market.—Calvin Case, was appointed Deputy Clerk at Fulton Market, in the place of Richard D. Letter, removed; and Joseph Kemp, appointed Assis- tant Deputy Clerk, view George W. Gibbons, removed. ‘Regulator of Public Clocks.—Jam:s W. Falconer was appointed Regulator of Public Clocks, vice Benj. Welsh, removed. Clerk at Tompkins Market.—John Vandewater was appointed Clerk at Tompkins Market, vice Gilbert Cromwell, removed. Printer to the Board.—On motion, Wm. B. Town- send was appointed printer to the Board, until other- wise ordered, vice Wim. C. Bryant, removed. Printer to the Departments, —Resolution in favor of ap- pointing Wm. Osborn, Printers to the Departments, viee C. C. Childs, removed. Adopted. Seventeenth Ward.—Resolution and ordinance offered by Ald. Crolius, in favor of dividing the 17th ward into seven districts instead of five, and appointing inspectors for the two new districts. Adopted. SeAwning Posts.—Ald. Kyu.y offered a resolution in favor of amending or repealing certain sections of corpo- ration ordiances, requesting the Committee on Ordi- mance ie report a plan for regul&ting awnings, &c.— Adopted. ‘Ald. Ke tty offered a resolution in favor of fixing day in November next for the removal of all awning posts in thecity, Referred. A petition was presented from sundry persons, in favor of causing the removal of awning posts from Cedar st. Referred, Public Vehicles.—Rosolution by Ald, McEunatn, in favor of requesting the Committee on Streets to inquire into and report on the expediency of compelling the owners of carts, drays, omnibusses, ke., to,have the tyres of their vehicles not less than four inches wide. Adopt- ed. A New Market.—Ald. McEvrarn offered a resolution in favor of inquiring into the sepedibnry of widening 84th street to 120 feet, and that the centre of the same, from river to river, be appropriated for the erection of a market. Adopted. Physician at Bellevue Hom —Dr. Hasbrouck, phy- sician at Bellevue Hospital, sent ia his resignation, which wasaccepted, and Dr. David Meredith Reese ap- pointed in his place. City Inspector.—Dr. White of the 18th ward, was, on motion, appointed City Inspector, vice Dr. C, B. Archer, removed . Russ Pavement.—A memorial was received from Ho- race P, Russ, asking to be refunded the amount expend- ed in paving the block in Broadway, between Chambers and Reade streets. Referred. Street Obstructions, ¢c.—A communication was re- ceived from the Superintendent of Streets, relative to sundry street obstructions, &c. Reforred. Stopping Supplies.—A resolution from the Board of Assistants, in favor of directing the Comptroller not to pay any bills for refreshments, embracing the character of alcohol or other liquors, for any of the departments connected with the ci tk government, unless particular- ized for what purpose they were used bythe proper phy- sicians, and sworn to before the same; be paid. Laid on the table. Officers in Alms House Department.—Resolution by Ald. McE.ratn, in favorof the Mayor and Common Council appointing and fixing the salaries of all officers connected with the Alms House Department. Referred. Departments of City Government. — Resolution by ‘Aid. Punsen, in favor of taking the report now on the files in relation to the organizing ‘the executive business into district departments, and referring the same to a special committee. Adopted. ‘The Crain appointed Aldermen Purser, McElrath, and Messerole. Alms House Officers.—Report in favor of repealing the ordinance empowering ‘the Alms House Commissioner to appoint tho officers and agents employed in his depart- ments, and that the appointments be made by the Mayor and Common Council. ‘After considerable opposition from Aldermen Purser, Feeks, and Tappan, the report was accepted and resolu- tion adopted. New Nursery Building.—Ald. Ouiver presented a re- port of the Committee on Charity and Alms in favor of advertising for proposals to erect a number of buildings on Randall's Island, for the accommodation of juvenile paupers, according to plans presented to and approved ry whe committee. Report accepted, and resolution adopted. Widening William Street.—Resolution in favor of fixing the Ist of August next for commencing the wi- dening of William street, between Maiden lane and John street; and the Ist of May, 1848, for the commencement of widening the street and altering, the grade of the same between Fulton and Frankfort streets; also for opening the street in a direct line from Frankfort to Chatham street. Adopted. ‘After disposing of some other cases of minor considera- tion, the Board adjourned until Monday evening, the 7th of June next. Boanrp or Assistants.—Present, Limas W. Steyens, President in the Chair, and a quorum of members. Reading the Minutes.—The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved. Petitions Presented and Referred.—Of Hose Company No, 34, for new hose. Of Geo. W. Hall, to be relieved from assessment. Of sundry persons for grading 43d street, between 8th and 9th avenues. From the Street Commissioner for a safe in his office. From John M. Devoy, lute Assistant Captain of the 13th ward police, raying that the amount in which he has been mulcted BE the Superior Court, be paid out'of the city treasury. For a sewer in Peari street, from Whitehall to Broad street. ‘'o pave Coenties slip. To have slip foot of Beech street, North river, dug out. Petition in favor of the opening of William street as soon as possible according to maps heretofore laid before the Common Council. Resolution accompanying the petition was adopted, the work to commence below John street, tocommence on the Ist of August next, and from John to Chatham streets on the lst of May next. Reports of Committees.—From the ‘Committee on Markets, recommending the appointing of another clerk at Washington market, and recommending the appoint- ment of William Squires to such office. Approved. Resolutions.—TO }ight Columbia street with gas— referred’; that the Counse} to the Corporation be di- rected to defend the suits of Hampton Clark, against Dennis Mullins, Assistant Alderman of the 4th ward. for false imprisonment; in favor of extending the time al- lowed for the removal of the awning posts in Courtlandt street to the 15th of June next—adopted. ‘That the Comptroller be directed not to pay any bills for alcohol furnished to auy of the eity departments, un- less it be designated for whut purpose it was used. Resolved, That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet at 6 o’clock on Monday next. Resolution to call for the amount of rewards claimed by or paid to poligemen during the past year. The ob- ject of the motion was to show the efficiency of the po- lice of our city. Papers from the Board of Aldermen.—The removals and appointments of the Board of Aldermen were concur- red in. Resolution, That a committee of three from each Board be appointed to consider the expediency of erect- ing « house of industry on Randall's Island. Coneur- red in. Various elections polls changed. Resolutions to that effect, adopted by the Board of Alderman, concurred in. Motion to concur in the removal of Gilbert Crom- well from the clerkship of Tompkins market being made, Ald. MuLLIns arose and said, impressively, “Gen- tlemon, the man whom you are about to remove has a large family.” ¥ ‘Na, Mekxiont responded by a knock down reply, vin: that the man who was to be appointed in his place had a large fat 5 Mr. Movitts dia not continue the debate any far- ther. ‘An ordinance in relation to appointing officers and agents of the Alms House, taking away Som the com- missioner the power of appointing those officers. Several of the minority members made_ bitter outcry at the prospect of the Alms House offices being taken out of the gift of their party, nor would they give upjuntil they part Killing devices of pariiament- had tried all the little time-! Aor wa repestetiy bodies. The motion to sade, ‘and the syes and noes called. The question of laying on the le was taken and lost, and the matter was only settled at Inat by the members of the minority, Yow motion to adjourn. The forgetting to second ® “time, appeared exceed- this little game im loowors ofthis Util ering foet, and accordingly one. of tleman. from the 17th, altered his vote so Myr! Lyin place with the’ majority, and then gave notice that he should, at the next meeting, move a reconsideration. The Board of Assistants finally con- curred with the Board of Alderman. Committee on’ retrenchments reported in favor of di- recting the Comptroller to contract for the printing, binding and ‘tatlonery for the Common Council, wit! the persons who shall offer at the Jowest rates. The re- port was accepted, and the resolution accompanying, adopted. Adjourned. ¢ ground has been broken at St. Hyacinth for the dsenetoement of the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail- way at that place, ‘This event took place en Monday Jase, in the grounds immediately adjoining the College, ‘and was bailed with many manifestations of joy by the inhabitants, and especially by the students,— Montreal Herald, May 21. John Broughton was executed at Wilmington, N. C., on the ant feat He made a short address to the spec- plaining the incidents which gave rise to the evidence against him, and F. a=} Law Intelligence. I re the Hon. Lewis. senator ice —, Diendonne vs. J F. Dien —Proof of the marriage having been piles, ‘decree for divoree on the ground of adultery, wil costs, Mary E. Van Houten vs. Thomas Van Houten.—The like decree in all respects. Mary J. Aguero vs. Pedro M. Aguero,—1. On com- inant’s exceptions to master’s report on exceptions to 4 for impertinence. exception to report allowed; and the in part. The 2d, 6th, and 10th exceptions to re] rruled. No or costs to either ies. 2. Comers motion for ali- mony, &e., denied, with $7 costs. The statute does not ply to suits seeking to declare the marriage contract void. Samuel S. Hill vs. The Nautilus Insurance Company. —Motion for injunction and receiver denied, aud order to show cause discharged. Defendant's costs of opposing, | Gei to be costs in the cause, Francis Griffin vs. The Third Associate Reformed Church.—-Motion for receiver denied, with $10 costs. E. & Hoppock, Exeoutors, &e. v. C, Conklin and Others.—1. Motion for re-sale by Conklin, ‘ ited. ‘The master to offer premises at amount of debt and costs, and if bid made, former sale vacated, and com- plainants to release to new purchaser, Complainants’ costs and charges of opposing the motion, to be paid out of the proceeds, and to be protected in their acts done under the master's deed. 2. Mrs. Wyckoff’s motion for resell Complainant's costs to be paid out of proceeds. G. Burnham vs. Rebecca Smith.—Injunction dissolved —complainant to pay defendant's costs of suit for disco very. “Charles E. Quincy vs. E. D. Foote and others.—De- fendant’s default set aside, on payment of costs‘of the default, &e., aud of opposing motion to open same, Costs fixed at $25. Mary E. Green vs. R. C. Wortendyke—Defendant ad- judged guilty of a contempt, in violating the injunction; order, that he be fined $25 and tho taxed costs of the motion, and he be committed until the same be paid. G. A. Powers and wife vs. E. Macomber and wife—Mo- tion for receiver of the personal trust estate, and of the renta, &e., of the realty, granted, unless defendants con- sent to new trustee, and transfer to him; injunction granted against further letting or collection of rents, or disposal of trust estate. M. B, Galle vs. F. R. Crump; The same vs. Crump & Brainard—Motion granted that proceedings in first suit be stayed till supplemental suit at issue; and on a repli- cation in latter suit, testimony to: be taken in both as one suit. Crane & Taylor vs. J. Thompson—Petition for dis- charge of defendant from imprisonment granted, on his attending before the Master, executing assignment, and submitting to examination and paying sheriff's fees; complainants’ costs on the attachment and motion. to be costs in the caus Jacob H. Strever vs. John Jillard and wife, adm’rs, &c. —Motion to dissolve injunction denied, with $8 costs. John Dunkin vs. J. 8. Lawrence—Exception to Mas- ter’s report overruled, with costs; but the bill to stand, except as to the matter of the fourth exception thereto. Common Pieas, March24.—Before Judge Ulshoeffer. —Benjamine Perrine, Jr., vs. Hugh Cromlie.—This was an action on four promissory notes, amounting, in the aggregate, to $750. ‘The defence was, want of consider- ation. Verdict for defendant. Burnap and Babcock ve. Halloran.—This was an ac- tion on a missory note for $250. Defence, want of consideration. Verdict for defendant, Unite States Commissioners’ Orrice, May 24.— Before Commissioner Morton. Charge of rides George Johnson, George Wilson, and Thomas Dougher- ty, three of the mnie who attempted a mutiny on board the ship Southerner, were brought before the Commissioner this morning, and, after a thorough in- vy pean of all the circumstances, were committed for In Cuanceny, May 24.—Present, the Chancellor.— ‘This being the first day of term, the Coust was occupied in hearing ex-parte motions, of no interest except to the parties. Court Carenpar—This pare commer Pleas—Part 1: 86, 99, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 11, 35, 66, Part 2—52, 54, 60, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76. ‘The Case of Mrs. Montigny. ‘ New York, May 24, 1647. Dear Sin :—Our attention has just been called to an article published in the morning Herald of the 22d inst. under the head of * Police Intelligence,” in which yo have done (involuntarily we have no doubt) great injus- tice to Mrs. Elizabeth Montigay, the facts which are there stated being incorrect in many particulars. Mrs, Montigny in the course of a removal to one of our Western States. for some time contemplated by her husband and herself, and known to all her friends, came some few days ago to New York from New Jersey, and was received in the house of @ friend in Reade street, with whose family she intended passing @ day or two, while her husband proceeded to make arrangements for their final removal. No concealment was intended, nor had Mrs, Montigny any notice whatever of any charge, ‘until she was dragged from her bed at two o’clock on Friday morning, on a warrant against her husband, issued by a magistrate of Newark, in New Jersey, and carried to one of the station houses in this city. Upon being informed of these circumstances on Fri- Gay last, we took the necessary steps to have her forth- with discharged ; but we found that Mrs. Montigny was indignant at the whole proceeding, and desirous of going back to Elizabethtown and Newark to have the whole matter investigated ; she did not, thercfore, leave by compulsion, but it was of her own choice that she returned to New Jersey, and she did so with the design of meeting the foul charge in person, on the spot where it originated. She did so with the full knowledge that she had been arrested and detained here without the shadow of right or authority, and that there was no charge against her; that no impediment would offer to her continuing her journey to the west, if she chose to do so she was well aware of, but she was determined to see into the origin of this foul chaige, aud she left this city on Friday evening in company with her friend, William F, Day, Esq., of Elizabethtown, who with our- selves. had been previously retained as counsel by her husband in another matter, and through whom the charge has since been investigated before the competent tribunal in Newark, and thereupon dismissed. Mrs. Montigny has since returned to this city, where she in- tends to take the necessary steps to bring to punish- ment the parties who have go grossly violated her liber- ty, and the domicil of the friends from whose hospita- bie house she has thus illegally been dragged in the midst of night. We have no doubt, therefore, that you will readily comply with our request, that the above be inserted in your paper of to-morrow, and remain, dear sir, Very respectfully, HOWE & VALENTINE, Attorneys at law, No: 12 Wall street. Miscellancous. About 200 families have left St. Louis during the past ear for Oregon and California, besides those large num- bi have Jeft St. Josephs. From St. Louis the road which the emigrants take is said'to be level and beauti- ful, well timbered and watered. About 1000 new canal boats are estimated to have been added to the New York canals the present season, making, with those {previously registered, say. 3,500, ‘These at 80 feet length to each boat, would make a line of boats over 53 miles in length.—Wayne Sentinel. The new school Presbyterian Assembly met at Cin- cinnati on the 20th instant. Rey. Dr. Cox, of Brooklyn, is moderator, and Rev. E. F. Hatfield, of ‘this city, the stated clerk. The number of steamboats arrived at St. Louis during the week ending the 16th instant, was 83. The depar- tures for same period 69. There were 44 steamers in port on the morning of the 15th, ‘The dying and print works of Messrs, Jackson & Ma- ginnis, as well as those of Messrs, Swinburn, Smith & Co., at Paterson, were burned down on Saturday might last. Loss variously estimated at from $30,000 to $60,- 000—said to be insured. The tage, | of the officers and students of the Uni- versity of Virginia, for the session of 1846, '47, shows that there are 163 students in attenda ce. Ezekiel Hewet, the mail carrier between Macon and ‘Talbotton. Ga., has been arrested, charged with robbing the mai]—examined before the U. 8. Commissioner, at Macon, and committed for trial. Distumpance IN Bosron Harsor.—The British brig Mary, Captain Wyman, from Cork, arrived at this port 17th inst., with forty-six steerage passengers. The city authorities would not suffer them to be landed, owing to their destitute condition, unless the master gave bonds that they should not become a burden to the city This he was unable or unwilling todo, and came to the conclusion that he must take them to Halifax, for which port he sccordingly cleared on Saturday. The passengers were naturally much exasperated at the turn matters were taking, and when the pilot ordered the crew to weigh anchor, the passengers took possession of the handspikes and ‘windlass, and assaulted Captain Wyman, who called to his assistance Capt, Sturgis. of the revenue cutter Hamilton, who went on board with six men, and attempted, in his usually judicious and di:- jonate manner, to restore order, and directed his men to man the windlass, The passengers crowded for- ward, obstructing the operation in various ways, and while Capt. 8. stood upon the windlass encouraging his men, one of the passengers, who appeared to take the lead, got upon the windlass and collared the gallant cap- tain, attempting to remove him; but Capt. Sturgis in- stontly threw lim several fect from him, prostrate upon the deck, and made a ‘signal for a re-inforcement fro the Hamilton, when another boat's crew, armed with cutlasses, came on board. Capt Sturgis ordered the women and children to go aft, and the men to fall back from the windlass, which they did. He then got the brig under way, and accompanied her some distance, leaving her with a fair and fresh breeze, When the pilot left her, outside the light, towards dark, all appeared quiet on board.— Boston Adv., May 2». _ Portable Dressing Cases, in all that the name imports, compact and complete ; cach article contained there in, being of the very best quality, aud of size most conve went for use, with addirion of the metallic Tablet Razor Surop, sufficient in itself to recommend it, for sale at G. SAUNDEMS & SON, 177 Broadway, ‘opposite Howard Hotel. Fine Cutlery.—The subscribers’ assortment embraces every possible variety pattern of Pen, Pocket, Desk and Sporting Knife, with a large variety of choice Razors, which will be warranted to the purchaser. Also, Scissors, Nail , Tweezers, &e. G. SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Broadway a few doors shove Courtlandt st. Dr. Hollick’s Lectures.—Among the many places of resort at presentopen, there are few where so much i i . as at may Mus raal Systems, development 1 ‘as inthe real body. ‘The series which begins t Will be more complete and esteemed then any fo Tickets are issued for the cow i can be had after to-day, ast tle: men only can attend at night, and Ladies inthe afternoon. Th afternoon the same invitation as last Tuesday, See advertive- ment. The Piumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, per corner of Broadway and Murray street, (over Jewelry store.) is the best place ia the city to pro- ortrai fact is attested by thousands in a to fEedur stieet, (up stare) almoat ‘every d Diamond Pointed Gold Pens.—Great Reduc* tion.—' pio havi liberally encomraged cur attempt to bring zl pen into ‘Keneral use, may rely upou cur prices being aslow as any other house in the trade, We are uo selling Pointed Gold Pens at redaced rates ; some of them may be had for $1 with silver pencil included, Dou’t mistake the store, as some have to their oost, J. ¥. BAVAGE, 92 Fulton street. Diamond Pointed Gold Pens.—Country mex ts and others in want of these now i find at the establishment of John tien of P in use, and withgut any enumeration of prices, they are as- sured they will find them more favorable to the purchaser, either wholesale or retail, than those of any other house in the city. 'To the Public.—Mr. Alexander, the Necro- anancer feom Paris, respectfully itizens of e United States, &e.; th: onsequence of many mistakes that have arisen from the similarity of | of the posed by every means in his nthe shape of a misunderstandiax, addition to his name, and will per- fe form under the name of * MONS. ALEXANDER MOUNIARO. MONEY MARKET. Monday, May 24—6 P. M. Stocks were not so firm to-day as at the close of last week, Harlem fell off 34; Canton, 3; Long Island, 3; Reading, 34. ‘The failure of the Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank, Memphis, to meet the payment of its drafts, maturing in some of the Eastern cities, has caused its notes to go into partial disgrace. The discount is now about fifty cents on the dollar. The export trade of New York now forms one of the most interesting features of the commerce of the United States, We annex a comparative statement of the ship- ments fora certain period in the last three years, It presents some curious facts: - Exports From THe Pont or New York, Jan. lst to May Ist. ie. 1846, 1817. 301 Barley, 13 Beef, Pickled, bbis “Dried, wt... Beeswax, cw Buiter, Akins Candles, Sperm, ** ‘Pallow, bo Cocea, Coffee, bugs Cordage, coils .. ry Cod, ewt, erel, bbis. erring, bbls. Gunpowder, Hams and Bacon, Hades, number Hops, ‘bales. Lard, k se 12) S58 48.218 120,712 709 325 20,079 818 125 $7 9 595 200,019 156,954 134 uy 505, 208 8,198 9,006 175 — u 1,525 243 50 refined, cwt 12/297 Pry 291 Tallow, casks .. teenie es 2,902 2.611 1524 ‘eas, Sou. & other black, Ibs... 39,426 34,350 12,290 “| =Hyson Skin, Ibs, a. ee + 10,875, 42 _ “* “Hyson & Y. Hyso1 116,621 55,603 Gunpowder, mpe: 17,912 2457 Tobacco Leaf, hh 1,071 6 i “bales, ke, 5.60 4,256 manufact’d, kegs 7,502 7,603 7011 Whalebone, ewt 6,106 2,717 5509. ‘Wheat, bush + 1600 6,019 466,499 Whiskey, pbls ee Mt 79 Wool, balés .. 16 329 326 ‘There has been a very great increase in the exporta- tion of all the staple agricultural productions, particu- larly breadstuffs, Tho following is the condition of the Bank of Vir- gina, and its branghes, on the Ist of April : Bank or Vinointa ann Braxcurs. 1646. April i, 1817. Iacresse. Dec'se. 4,539, ‘This places the bank and its branches in an improved condition. The specie and deposits have increased much more rapidly than the circulation, while the out- standing debt has been diminished. The republic of Venezuela seems to be one of the best regulated of the South American Independencies. Their Congress and Senate are truly and emphatically a work- ing one, at least, as far as we can judge by their report- ed proceedings in the Caraccas papers—and in this re- spect our own Congress might learn a useful lesson. By the latest arrivals, we see that the House of Representa- tives had passed a bill for a new tariff, by which a few articles will pay ® specific duty, and all others are divi- ded into three classes, viz: paying 10, 20, and 30 per cent respectively; but the great proportion of staple im- ports into a country like Venezuela, where but few ma- nufactories, if any, exist, will come under the head of 30 per cent. It appears thus that the protective duty party in Venezuela is in the minority so far, though the Senate, before whom the bill has yet to go, may possibly return it to the House. Should that, however, not hap- pen, and the bill definitely become a law, we shall take care to give a copy of it to our readers. In order to increase the resources of the government, and enable it to meet the various annual claims against it, the Senate and Houss of Representatives assembled in Congress, have aiso passed a law, authorizing the col- lection of an income tax of 5 per cent per annum for two years on every species of income, whether interest on funded capital, profits of merchandize, salaries, military, civil, ecclesiastical, &e. &¢., only excepting hospital funds; by these means they expect to be able to mvet all claims against the government. Stock Exchange. $10000 Treas’y Notes, 6s 105% 75 shs Canton Co a7 1500 (hio 6s, °60 "10034 250 Harlem RR ry 000 Hlinois Special = 41100 do 300 548g 15000 do #60 41 100 do 390 548 5000 do 90 41 100 do 508 10000 Penn 5s 774g 200 do 59 _ do 71% WO do b20 55 20 shs City Bank 1095 N O City 86 100 Farmers’ Loan 35 = 50 Long IslandRR 28 430 do 560 35 250 dos 2H 100 = do b10 35! 75 NorkWorRR 40 50 do 3548 100 do 560 40 50 do DIO 35% 100 do W390 S01¢ 20% 25 do. by 25 North Amer Tr 9% 200 do ong 20 Reading WR. 538% 150 Stonington RR ani 20° do. 57% 100 do 40 100 do 560 574g 100 Erie 693g i do vn 58° 230 Seri wai jo lo Seri 82 100 de 390 5734 e Second Board. $23000 Treasury Gs 510 1054 50 shs Canton C ny 1000 Reading Mort Bus 70% 200 Long Island 28 390 shs Harkm RR 55% 50 do b6o 29 200° do 30 5650 NA Trust oi 100 = do 50 do og 290 do 50 do 100 do 0 do 9a 200 do 50 Nor & Wor 50% 190 do. 50 Morris 20% 50 Canton Co 25 Stonington 4654 190 do CIl'y TRADE REPORT. New Yoru, Monnay Arternoon, May 24. ‘The market for flour to-day closed at about Saturday's prices. Ifuny difference existed it grew out of the fact that sales were some leas extensive than at the close of last week, and particularly for future delivery. Sales of Genesee and Michigan were made at $8 75a$7 8144 for the former, and at $8 68%(a$8 75 for the latter. To ar- rive in June, sales were made at $825, Asmalllot of Ohio fancy brands, sold on the spot at $9 25. Sales of Ohio wheat were made at $2. In Genesee no transactions were reported. Corn was firmer, and northern sound yellow sold at 1123¢¢.8114¢.a1160; mixed do at 110c., and white do at 113e. A lot of western mixed, sold, to arrive by Ist September, dt $1; and @ parcel of North Carolina, on the way, at 110¢. A lot of northern yellow, sold to arrive in June, at 108¢, Sales of rye were reported at $1 S7)ga$l 44. Rye flour was scarce, A small sale, probably superfine,was reported at $7. Sales of meal,in the city, were made at $5 Another purchase of oats was made on government account, on private terms, and 3a 4000 were reported sold at 75c. Some holders ina retail way, demanded 89¢. If anything, there appeared to be @ better feeling in the Provision market, and since last report, we have had rumors of large sales of new pork, on private terms, which, including the sales of Saturday, were said to amount to some 4000 barrels, As to tho reliability of the rumor, we are not prepared to confirm or reject it, and give it for what ilis worth, A sale of new pork was made to-day at $16 for the mess and p13 60 for the prime, A lot of pickled hams, in barrels, fold at %¢, Sales of old mess pork were reported at $15 26, and old prime do, at 18¢, A sale of Lard, in kegs, not prime, actual tare, was mads at 100, Groceries continued in limited demand, especially for sugar in hhds.. without change in prices worthy of notice, Several auction sales previously advertised, were postponed to-day, on account of the rain, Asntxs—We report sales of about 200 bbls, Pots at $5, and 50 do of Pearls at $6 50, Busavsturys.—-Flour—We report sales of about 15,300 Lif