The New York Herald Newspaper, June 4, 1847, Page 2

. 3 So aw for acoount ; Exchequer billsare par to 1s prem. Bank 89 to 130. meek je new 3 percents ate 33%, and Portuguese 4 per cents, 34% to S4}6. Railway shares are very dull. Latest —Three o’clock.—Consols for the Account left off at 36% XX. but after the official closing of the market they improved to 6%, buyers, ‘Che share market has remained steady throughout the day. at prices, in the majority of instances. not varying =from the quotations of yesterday. Very tittle business was transacted in this department of the Stock Exchange. Bank or ENGtanv. An account, pursuant to the act 7th and 8th Victoria, cap. 32, for the week ending on Saturday, the Sth of May, 1847; — Issue DerantMent, £11,015, 100 4.900 ° Goldcoin Sballion 7,307,616 ~ Silver bullion. ..... 1.401.939 Faa,700 895 £10,908, 141 16,311,741 31196,595 799,904 ks, Notes os ic o20: joners of Goldaad silver coin National Deor, and DividudAceounts) 2,970,109 Other ocaity. ~ 8,990,328 Seven day and dite 515 £30,616 ,961 fa May, 1817 h day of May, 1847. Raoed the 188, 09 compared with those of last week, Creme of Securities of. pM reacort ‘of Bullion of . Ai licrease of Rest of An inereave of Reserve Of... 1 of Notes in actual ci Beet even day and ofher bills ak of Englind Cireulation at May 8 Ainount of Bullion in both departments Commercial Intelligence. (From the European Times, May 19.) ‘The past fortnight has been one of much anxiety and great trial in commercial circles, Although, occasional- ly here and there, symptoms of an improved trade have manifested themselves, still, generally speaking, there has been acomplete stand in business. This has been caused by the high price of provisions, the scarcity of money, and the prospect of farther drains upon the re- sources of the country to meet the impending trials caused by the want of food in Ireland, ancl the scarcity of employment in the manufacturing districts. ‘The importations of foreign and colonial produce have been to # pretty large extent since the 4th instant, and merchants have liberally supplied the markets; but dealers have become cautious in their operations ; at the same time they are beginning to buy more freely of articles of direct consumption at a small cessation in price. All articles, however, being the raw material of manufactures. continue depressed and neglected. The cotton trade has suffered severely from the pres- sure which has prevailed in monetary circles. The transactions in this article during the fortnight have been small. and prices are now considerably below our lust quotations. A better feeling has, however, begun to manifest itself since merchants had leisure to peruse the advices brought by the steamship bria ; a greater ‘amount of business is being done, and prices have an advancing tendency. The sales of the fortnight ending May 14 were 55,300 bales: of this quantity 4100 Ame- rican were taken on speculation ; 1800 American, 300 Pernam, and 200 Surats, for export. The limited ex- tent of the demand which has prevailed caused holders to accept lower prices; consequently, from the Ist to the 7th, a decline of ‘gd. to 4gd. in American, and 4d. to ted in all other kinds. long-stapled not excepted, was estab lished. During the course of the week ending May 14, a further decline of sd. per tb. was accepted by holders of American descriptions. The prices declared by the committee of brokers, M 14, for fuir cotton were— Bowed, 6%d.; Mobile, 64¢d.; and Orleans, 6%d4. The imports of the fortnight are 32,333 bales; this year, 472,266. = The estimated, stock of cotton in Liverpool on the ld4th™instant was 518,500 bales. At the same time last year it_ was 780,870 ; thereby showing a deticiency this year of 262,370 baler. ‘The smallness of the stocks of grain all over Europe, and the consequent dearness of provisions, become more ‘avd more felt; and, high as prices were’ previously, a further and important advance bas taken place in the value of breadstuffs, as well in this country as at many of the near continental ports within the last fortnight "The fear that there may not bea sufficiency of food in the kinglom to carry us on to next harvest, and the doubt generally entertained whether enough will reach ‘us from foreign countries to make up for the home de- ficiency, have been the causes of the late advance; and we mustadmit that the shorcness of the supplies from the growers, the id diminution of the stocks in the granaries at the different maritime ports, and the gene- ral tove of the advices from abroad, have afforded ample grounds! for japprehension. Whwat has, however, now reached so high a point as to put it beyond the reach of the poorer classes; a greatly contracted consump- tion must, therefore, follow; and this may, perhaps be the means of staying any further immediate rise in the value, On the 4th instant we quoted Canadian red wheat at Ils to lls 2d; white ditto 11s 3d to Ils 4d; United States red 11s. 3d to 11s 6d; white ditto 11s 6d to 128 3d. Yesterday it was sold as follows:— Canadian red wheat, 14s. 6d. to Lis.; white ditto, lds. to 14s. 3d.; United States red, 134, 9d. to lds ; white ditto 14g. 3d.'to 14s. Sd. Indian Corn was worth d0s, to.5is 6d. ou the 4th inst. Yesterday it brought 63s. to 668 per quarter ¥f 480 lbs. On the dth inst, we quoted Ca nadian sweet flour at 40s. to 41s. per brl., and United States sweet at 394. to 40s 6d. Our quotations to-day show arise of 78. 6d. to 8s, per quarter on the former and 8s. 6d. to 98. Gd. on the lacter, ‘ibe latest accounts from the Continental markets show that much scarcity prevails in several parts; bul as the navigation was open ed up, large supplies expected Lo come down the rivers in a very short time, whereby the wauts of the people of those countries would not only be supplied. bat that numerous cargoes would be transported to these Accounts from Styrna, dated 30th ult mention that grain had farther declined in value, and that the accounts from the adjacent localities on the subject of the crop were decidedly of a nature greatly to allay future anxiety. while the estimates made of the quantity available for present necessities exceeded all previous returns. e market for American cured provisions keeps stea- 4; das there is little or nothing of this description of goods now arriving from Ireland, the importations from the United States, in most instances, sale, The value of beef, pork, and hams same as last noted. Bacon, however, in consequence of the searcity of supplies, and particularly of fresh meat. which ranges from 74d. to 9d. per Ib., has an excellent demand, and the rates now current are from 2s. to 3x above those last noted. Of eheess the arrivals during the past fortnight have been of « limited character; prices have consequently advanced 1s. per cwt. ‘Ihe prices now obtainable vary from 42s. to 50s. per ewt., ae- cording to quality. There has been a decline of 28 or 38. per ewt. in American tallow since the 4th inst. That article is now sold at 44s to 46s. per cwt. At present there is no Amer can butter in the market. Sugar has been in moderate but not extensive demand. both at Loudon, Bristol, Liverpool, and Glasgow; aud although Lord Johu Russell has promised to take into consideration the propriety of prohibiting the use of grain in distilleries, the price of all descriptions has Tather a declining teudeacy, The use of sugar in distil- Jeries insivad of grain, would, of course, raise its price, ax an extra quantity. to the extent of 1800 tons, would be wanted weekly. The refined market has recovered from itsdepression. A better business is now doing, and prices are on the advance, Lumps, to pass the standard now quoted at 63s, 6d. to 648, and brown grocery at 624, Gd. The coffee market remains in a dull and depressed state. The only description in which there has been any movement upwards worth notice since our last “ Re- view” is native Ceylon. The value of this article is now Is. to Is. 6d. higher than that given in our quotations onthe Ist inst. Jamaica now sells at rather irregular pri ut not on the whole below those current at the beginning of the month. Holders, unwilliag to accept the prices offered, have, during the last week, taken in about 4400 bags of Porto Rico, offered in public sale Rum of every description meets with increasud atten- tion, and prices continue to advance. ‘The stock is still Jess than it was last year, although there are further arrivals, whilst the deliveries for home consumption und exportation continue to improve. Rice has commanded very great attention during the greater part of the last two weeks, The exc tement £20,406,080 zi + £9,588,759 which has prevaiied seems, however, to be on the de- cline, and prices are giving way. Bengal is now quoted wt 238, 6d. to 268. and Madras at 238. 6d. Cleaned Rice. as it is termed, has been in good demand; and for Caro- lina prices have rose to 35s. and some so high as 36s.— ‘The home deliveries exceed those of last year up to this period by 3146 bags, but the importation has been heavier by 63,318 bags, whilst for exportation less has been taken by 20,800 bags, and the stock is larger than in 1846 at this time by 24,000 bugs, whilst pricés are higher than at that time by 10s to 128. per ewt ‘The reports from the several leading wool markets are, every thing considered, of a satisfactory character. We have elsewhere noticed the public sales which have been neldin London since the 4th instant. From that re- port, it will be perceived, that although colonial sorts were in good demand, prices were somewhat lower when tompared to those paid at the p us sale, For the proceedings in the wool market at Liverpool, we refer our readers to the circular of Messrs. Hughes & Ronald Since our last publication the pressure upon the money market has been more severe than has been experi for years past. Matters, however, roving. During the last week there has been an increase in the deposits to the extent of £570,000, while the rest and the reserve have also increased consi- derably, and the bullion has increased to the extent of a quarter of 4 million. These favorable circamstances have enabled the bank to discount more freely, even on bills that have had as much as three months to run. Advances were made to bankers at 53s per cent. on pro- miscuous paper. The favorable state of the American changes bas had a beneficial effect on the market. The Consol market, nevertheless, has been marked through- out by general heaviness, and the belief is general that the Chancellor of the Exchequer will have to fund « portion of the Exchequer bills now afloat. In Liverpool we are glad to state that the payments of the present week, which are supposed to be the heaviest ever known, are provided for, and that the Hibernia, which sails to- day, will take out the news of all engagements falfilled. ‘Tho pressure during the last fortnight has been most in- tense; but by extravrdinary efforts and sacrifices credit haas been preserved. ® position of affairs is now this the extreme pressure is gone, but money still remains extremely scwece and dear—far too dear for the protit- able prosecution of busine Our quotations for all the several stocks, though lower than thy closing prices of the last steamer, must be understood to be 1 to 2 per cont higher than the lowest prices during the interval as a very decided improvement took place between the $th and the 18th iostant. ‘There can be no doubt that the bank is in w steadily improving position ; the present amount of bullion held by the establishment is estimated, by very competent judges, to be ten millions, whilst the reserve of bank notes is nearly four millions. The market to-day is steady, with little doing. Consols for the account have been done at 86% \ by, pnd for money at 80% % 74 $6; bank stock, 189; 3 per long annuities, 9 ; (1000) 1 prem to par; aiuto, (50) prem to? dis; ditto, (100 and 200).4 par, In the foreign stock market there is soarcel ‘ df simess doing ; Spanish new 3 cents. sand 36 %6 guese 4 per cents, 344 ; Dutch 25 per cents, Bi Im freights, Messrs. Focke & Boult report t 2 siderable decline has taken place in the value Jog he decks, which cannot now be quoted higher than ©? to £258 per head for the northern ports, even for ber of passengers allowed by the new law, apogee ‘manufactures continues to & fie extent, but dead weight has been slack comparatively. 1 quote for New York—dead weight, 7s to 98 per ton; mt foods, 15s to 20s; earthenware, 58 to ds. Boston—ie i ine goods, 208; earthenware, 6x. Phila- deiphia—dead weight, 108 to 128 6d; fine goods, 208; sarthenware, 88. New Orleans—dead weight, 12s 6d to 16s; fine goods, 268; earthenware, 78 6d to Se ‘The accounts from the monufscturing distriats are of the most gloomy character, and little hope can yet be gntertaiued of any decided or substantial improvement, At least until the price of provisions is lower, and the de- mand for manufactured increased. The short yatem, as it is termed, still prevails in many of the cotton and woollen districts, so that numbers of the ope- ratives are nearly destitute of employment, and their means of subsistence, if not cut off, very seriously cur- tailed The latest intelligence from Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, &c.. complain of the absence of de- mand for woollen and worsted goods. We trust that we have, if not entirely, at least very nearly, reached the climax of the depression which has visited the trade and commerce of this country, Livenroon Corron Market, May 14.—Under the con- tinued pressure in money matters, and the high prices of breadstuffs, our market this week has been much influenced and unsettled in price; early in the week, much gloom prevailed, and low sales were being made, fully under Friday’s prices for American descriptions. Yet, although there does not, at this moment, seem to be the same pressure to sell, we must consider our pre- sent range of prices }¢ a }4 lower, for American descrip- tions, and % for other kinds. 478 bales long stapled New Orlea Mastedon) were offered at auction to-day, but not any sold. Speculators have taken this week and 300 Pernam. of all kinds. ‘The steamer of 1st inst. arrived last nigh Her accounts confirm those previously received as to the crop, &¢, Imroxt ano Saves o1 FROM THe Orn 1 Corton Woot at Liv. OL, Sules. This w'ks, Current Prices, Descriptions. | 106. This sules. This day, Mays, 46 same lime, ¥iar, Total Fair. ‘air 850 54,950 230 12% 14 Bs, 106 14 Oe 630 "390 — fg B12 88g Bg 10 37,370 132,320 5,700 4— Obs 74 Shy 5, Shy 5,940 219,170 11,650 533 6% 8 Shp Shg 729 930 72,140 5 oh 65 7 3h 5 Oba ai 5 107,210 537,540 28,320 145,100 bales taken upon speculation this year. 116,350 do. do. do.” same time 1946 £26,800 bales (or export and 967,780 bales by the trade, 1 56110 do. do. (548,020 do, do. q —W: Clare and Sons. Livenroon Corton Manxnt—For the Week ending May 7.—We have passed & week of great agitation in our cotton market. On Saturday, under the influence of somewhat easier discounts and the Russian gold, a large business was done. Probably 9000 to 10,000 bales were sold, nearly one-half being on speculation, The proceedings on that day (we mean the speculative part of it) can hardly be viewed as otherwise than a some- whatfunguarded movement, and prejudicial to the ge- neraf interests of our market ; especially so, when it is considered how much our proceedings are under public notice, and how very distasteful these large speculations are at this trying moment to those parties in Loudon who alone have the power of affording some tempora y relief. This speculative buying, however, was followed no farther—it ceased.on Saturday. On Monday the de- mand was fiir—4000 bags sold to the trade at steady prices. ‘Tuesday was flat and dull in the extreme, and but little done. Wednesday the samo, but greatly ag- gravated, and forced sales for money. Yesterday again the same as Wednesday, and perhaps in a still stronger degree, This morning, on the contrary, there appears to be a fair trade demand, without any undue anxiety either to buy or sell, and the market has amore cheer- ful and settled appearance. During these varied pro- ceedings prices have fluctuated from about 4d advance under the speculative demand of Saturday. to 34 de- cline under the money pressure of Wednesday and yes- terday, the market selling at a decline of 14d under ‘the published quotations of Friday lust. We ought not to omit reporting that a list of the receipts at the ports of the United States, of a later date. has been received. On the 14th, ft appears 133.000 bales less had been brought in’ than at the same period last year. ‘1 hese decreasing supplies, confirming the wors( ‘statements of short crop, have no effect for the moment, except perhaps upon the few who, holding their stocks with ease, are quietly looking forward, not withount confidence, to the future, ‘The exchange also comes much more favorable. 3300 American have been taken on speculation; and 300 American and 200 Surats for export, Sales for the week amount to 27,070 bales.— Geo. Holt § Co. Another Report—On Saturday, in the expectation that the extreme stringency of the money market would in some degree relax, owing to the rumored investments about to be made in the funds by the Russian Govern ment, an impulse was given to the demand, and fully 4d per pound advance was obtained upon all descriptions of American. From Monday to the close of the week there has been a ¢ sation of speculative inquiry.and the pressure 'y becoming most intense, some par- ties to effect sales have been compelled to submit toa He rious decline, the reduction iu several instances being 44d per pound upon the quotatious of last week; Surat aud other descriptions are yd to yd lower. To-d: have been induced to purchase to a fair ex market closes with rather more firmness. ‘Taken on culation 3,30 American, and for export 300° American Sales of the week, 2/,0/0 bales.— United rs. the Week Ending May \4¢h.—We have passed another week of great depression in our Cotton market. snd trom the same cause. ‘There is, however. considera- ble relaxation as to the main dificuity, uamely, that of obtaining cash for good bills, and, consequenily, those holders depending upon discounts for paying their ac- ceptances are in somes degree relieved from the necessity of pressing sales of Cotton at all hazards, This money pressure, however, and its cause—the high price aud ap- prehended scarcity of provisions, have acted upon us so far as to bring about # further decline of gd per Ib. on uearly all descriptions of American, reckoning up to last night, But this morning the Cambria of the Ist instant is in, bringing an improved state of the exchange with the United States, and showing the receipts of the ports to have now reached the deticiency of 172.000 bales as compared with last year, being evidence in favor of the very lowest estimates of short crop. Our market has consequently assumed @ steadier appearance. Ex- porters, whose orders bad been lying over, are now ven- turing on moderate business, aud several sales of Or- leans, at 6}gd to 7d, have been made for that account. — The tine weather is also producing its natural effect upon ll. We therefore ead conclude the week with # re- duction from the scale of Friday last of only 'yd per lb. according to the quotations given below. 800 American have been taken on speculation, and 1500 American 300 Pernams for export. Sales to-day 4.000 to 5,000 bales. I'he sales of the week amount to 25.290 bales.— George Holt § Co. sAnother Report.—Prices of American must again be quoted fully 4yd per 1b lower, at which reduction the market has been freely supplied; and although the pressure to sell has not been quite so urgent, still suffi- cient relief does not seem to have been yet obtained, and the market has been dull throughout; Brazil, Egyptian, and Surat are each slightly in favor of the buyer. Spe- culators have only taken 800 bales of American. iux- porters are more free buyers at the low rates current, having taken 1500 American and 300 Pernam. The market to-day closes with rather more steadiness. The sales for the week are 28,290 bales —United srokers. Report for!May 16 and 18.—Since Friday last there has been more animation in our,Cotton market. On Satur- day the demand was lively, and trom 8000 to 9000 bales changed hands, a considerable portion of which was taken by speculators and exporters. Anadvance of tyd per ib on the prices current on Thursday last, was also paid on most descriptions. ‘The sales on Monday were from 4000 to 5000 bales; and yesterday about 3000 bales changed hands at firmly sustained prices. ‘The market closed quietly, but holgers have full confidence in their position, Livenvoot Markers, May 18.—Ashes—Both Montreal Pot and Pearl have been in a neglected position, and our present quotations are obtained with difficulty, even for the smallest parcels, Coal—We have no change in this market. The demand for export is usually less this season of the year, Prices are steady. Hides—No pub- lic sales have been held during the past fortnight. The market remains without animation, but we cannot note* any reduction in prices. Iron—There is still a steady unabated demand foriron, and prices continue to Il sustained. Owing to the pressure for money, “al lots of Pig have been thrown upon the market, and have been sold at lower rates than last quoted for prompt cash; but in the generat trade there is no change of importance to notice here is little or nothing do- ing just now on speculation. Current rates are :—for pigs in Glasgow, £3 7s 6d per ton; in Liverpool £3 178 bd to £4; merchant bars £9 10#; best rolled £10 158; hoops £11 58 to £11 10s; shects £12; best plates £12 10s—all in Liverpool. Naval Stores—The business done has been s0 very trivial that no sules have been reported Prices remain much the same as before, Oils—in fish there is hardly any business doing; pale rape is dull of sale, and linseed has latterly been gold at 26s 6d to 268 9d per ewt for exportation, Sales of American oil of turpentine are made at 50s; for British 62s ix demanded Palm has been neglee prices hav ceded, We now quote the article at £3 ton. Rice has been in excellent demand, and sales to a large extent were effected at higher rat The trans actions of the past fortnight are 2260 tierces Carolina, the greater part of which sold at 25s to 268 6d for good to fine ; 12.000 bags Bengal one third of which is to ar- rive, at 21<; 3500 bags on the spot brought 208 to 20s 6d for broken, and 216 6d to 228 6d for good. 700 bags of Italian were also sold at 21s 6d to 228 per owt, Salt Che demand is not quite so brisk as it was, but there is no alteration in price since our last, and we therefore continue previous quotations. Best fine stoved in bags 144 to 158; ditto handed squares 144; ditto shute lumps 128 6d to 138; marine and butter 118; common 9s; river freight 38; dock and town duesd per ton. Seeds —Con- siderable quantities of French cloverseed have found buyers during the past fortnight, chiefly dis to 42s per owt, less duty. Ocensional small rales are effected in New York flaxseed (1546) at 448 to 49% per hhd. Tallow— We have had an irregular market for this article since the Ist fost, the sales reported include 220 casks St. Petersburgh ©. io small quantities at 50s; latterly some has been disposed of at 4s, but generally 49s to 19% 6d has been paid In other sorts little business is doing, but we quote North American at 40s to 47s, and Odessa at 48s perewt. Tea—The market has been very dull luring the present month, Little or no business has been done, and the few sales effected have been in favor of the bayer. Tobacco—Nearly 600 hhds. sold to the present date, consisting byes of Virginia and Western strips, taken for Ireland and home consumption. Jn prices, no alteration to notice. Wool—We have had very little doing this month in any kind of wools, in some measure owing to the trade being engaged with the Lou- don pablic sales, which commenced on the 6th and ter- minated on the Ith instant. The quantity offered there was not so large as usual, consistin, ‘chiehy of fine colonial, the greater purt of which was disposed of ; and although the prices are rather unsatisfactory, still the Lonvon Mankerts, 18.—Cotton—A very limited amount of business png a transacted at ne market since the Ist instant; in fact, business bas been entirely checked by the state of the money market. No sales have been reported during the ight; but some parcels have been disposed of for cash at a decline of 4d to 2g per Hopa—An pound from our last quotations, improved feeling had manifested itself in the warket for being of hops, and in the better sorts an extensive using quote mi doi: . Prices are alsoa shade hi; id anc East Kent 98s to 1358, weald of Kent 908 X pockets 783 to 908 per cwt. The ac- lantations' represent that poleing had concluded, and the grounds, in consequence of the late cold weather, were free from weeds of every descrip- tion, The on) is coming up, without any exception, soune ant be thy, and t! rae. aa.taie in the season: be: vv it made its appearance, remarkably fast, and is little infested with the flea xp mangos are, af resent, in favor of a crop. M Iron: Both ‘elsh ond Staffordshire have been little inquired for during the past Lenin and although prices ure quoted similar to last month, holders willingly sell some descrip- tions at 68 to 7s 6d per ton under present quotations. Rails have been in fair demand at prices varying from £8 178 6d to £9108 in Wales, according to section Scotch Pig [ron has experienced a decline of 5s to 78 per ton since last month, Lecco eg some large parcels having been forced on the market by the Glasgow Banks, who had advanced money to the speculators. Within the last fortnight about 12,000 tons changed hands at prices varying from 70s to 634 for mixed Nos. delivered at Glas- gow. Swedish Iron and Steel continue very firm.and the stocks are rather small. English Copper is held firm, and a fair business doing,principally for the home trade. Tin—English has fallen £3,per ton during the month, with every prospect of a further decline. Banca has dropped from 100s to 95s, and Straits has been sold as low as 89s, but holders are now asking 91s ‘Tin Plates are exeesdingly dull, and lower prices would be submit- ted to for orders. English Pig Lead is firm at quo- tations, Spanish and American there is no stock. Spelter—This article has been in good demand during the month at £20 per ton for May and June shipment from the Baltic, and £21 on the spot, Holders are very firm and looking for higher prices, owing to the re- duced stock here, which is now only 1,170 tons Naval Stores.—The price of the spirits of turpentine is below our last quotations; nevertheless, the contracts entered into have not been of much moment, and 45s to 46s i the value, with a good supply. Rough turpentine is little wanted, and can be obtained upon lower terms, 11s 6d being the present price, whilst the market is bet- er, We ter supplied. ‘Tar has met with little attention, but owing to the scanty supply, prices range high ; Stock- holm being worth 23s 6d to 24s, and Archangel 22s per barrel, English coal tar is fetching 7s 6d. Provisions— ‘There ia not an extensive demand for Irish butter; for- mer rates cannot, therefore, be obtained, although the stock here is small of all sorts. New, for arrival, no sales at present have been made, ulthough there is a desire to sell, and large parcels are shortly expected. With Dutch the market has been plentifully supplied, and the de- mand having fallen off, a decline in the value took place, ine Friegland, Kiel and Holstein selling at 92s to 948, and other qualities 74s to 90s per cwt. Several parcels are left undisposed of, especially of fine sorts, and there are many arrivals near at hand. For English the market is in # quiet state; the supply is on the increase, whilst prices are on the decline. Fine Dorset 968 to 100s, mid- dling 83s to 90s per cwt, and fresh at 10s to 138 per dozen pounds, Holders of bacon are asking former rates; the demand, however, has been limited for all kinds. the high rates, together with the diminished consumption, causing the town and country trade to purchase only sufficient for their present wants. We quote sizeable landed at 748 to 80s, and heavy,72sto77s. There are sellers for arrivals under these eee bat no buyers are to be met with. An opinion exists that prices will take a downward movement ere long. Middles of heavy sizes have been in good demand at former rates, but small dull of sale aud easier to buy. The value of bale is to 68s, and of tierce 60s to 63s. For hams there has been a much better demand, and 648 to 803 are the rates paid for Irish, according to quality:and mauy purchases have been made, Waterford bladdered at 78s to 843; Belfast 63s to 89s, keg and firkin 60s to 683, and American 50s to 60s, Rice continues very firm, and full prices are asked. but the amount of business done is not je, merchants being more inclined to realise than otherwise. We now quote Bengal ‘on the spot, low to middling white 24s to 4258, good to fine 258 6d to 263, yellow 22s 6d to 23s 6d; Madras 228 to 238, and white 23s 6d to 24s 6a; Bengul white, to arrive, 248 to 253, yellow 21s 6d to 22s 6d; and Madras yellow and white 21s to 23s per ewt. A few days ugo 4 quantity of Carolina, American cleaned, all sold—good at 285 6d to 29s 6d, sea daunaged 20s to 28s, and slightly scented with turpentine, 283 to 23s 6d per ewt.— fallow—The market has a firm appearance, and late rates are now supported. Fine St. Petersburg, on the apot, is held for 47s. 6d., and for arrival in the last three months of the year, 45. to 45s. 6d. per ewt. Town made has lately had w better gale. Tea—he anxiety to real- ize on arrivals continues unabated, and establishes a currency for all the more usefal kinds, which presses most severely on the importer, benefitting, however, the dealer and the consumer at his expense. Common sound Congou is not abundant, and 9d. per Ib. is still the ruling quotation, Those who can hold stocks will, in the issue, reap advantage. Wool—There has been o good demand for colonial ut the publie sales which have just concluded, but in consequence of the stiffness of imoney and the dearness of grain, merchants have been compelled to submit to a reduction on the rates of the last auctions of 2d. to 24d. for low and middling quali- ties, and to rather lower prices for the better kinds; other kinds have slightly fallen in value; nevertheless the demand has been better than wasexpected. ‘The quantity declared was not large, and amounts to 10,000 dules of colonial; 3.000 bales other sorts. Nearly the whole passed the sales, however, and found buyers, Aus tralian sheep clean fetched 10d, to 2s. 3d.. iu the grease vd. to tid.; lambs clean, 1s, 3d. to 1s. 10d.; in grease, 7d. to Med.; V. D. land sheeps cleaa, Is 2d. to ls dd.; lambs, Ix. 7d. to 18. 93gd.; Cape, sheeps clean, 9d. to 1s dd.; in the grease, to7igd.; lambs clean, 11d. to 1s. South Australian, sheeps clean, 1x, 2d. to 1a, 9d.; luinbs, 1s. 74¢d.;_St. Helena, 93¢d. to 10d.; United States, ls, 3d. to Is. 7d.; Australian Agricultural Bocigeyls wool fetched 0 28, 2d. for clean sheeps. 4 Haver Manxers, May 15.—Cottons—We are still unable to announce any amended feeling in our market. which during the whole of the week has exhibited the same dull appearance that prevailed at the close of our preceding circular. Although the general satisfactory tenor of the advices from the United States, of 2st ult. brought by the Zurich, was calculated to produce a fa- vorable change, and under ordinary circumstances to call forth perhaps a speculative spirit, the reverse hax been the case; the demand has at no time been distin- guished by the slightest symptons of animation, and the sales, which have not averaged daily more than 600 bales were in some descriptions made at a concession of f. 1 on our previous quotations. The gloomy character of the accounts from England, where the increased difficul- ty in money matters, presses heavily upon commercial transactions, added to the depressed condition in almost every branch of trade, as well there as in this country, deter buyers from operating beyond the most urgent ne- cessities, and remove for the present all prospect of an amelioration. On the other hand, the further rige in breudstuffs, by adding to the distress already so univer. sul amongst the working classes, considerably restricts the consumption of manufuctured goods, and as long as no relief from the excessive dearneas in every article of food, can be afforded to alleviate their sufferings, it is to be apprehended that « more wholesome state of things is yet far remote. ‘his will, however, depend in a great ieasure upon the intelligence from Liverpool, where an improvement in business is usually followed by a corres. ponding feeling on this side of the channel. Sales ef- fected: 1,961 bales New Orleans, f. 84a107; 1135 do Mo- bile, f 82a90; 889 do Upland, f. 83 50c.a91; 150 do New Orleans, to arrive, f, 89 60¢; 187 do Carthagena, f 60— total amount, 14,322 bales. The importa during the me mount to 14485 bales. Ashes— Our in the ‘same situation as last week; we therefore still quote American Potash at 46f to 46 60, «nd Pearlash at 4sf to 49 per 60 kil. duty (8f 25) paid. ‘The Zurich, from New York, had on board 47 bols Pots, Hides—Our market has been in a state of ation, and nothing deserving of notice is likely to until the expected supplies have come forward — e arrivals consist of 20.616 Hides from Monte Video 16 443 from Rio Grande, 1675 from Brazils, 1382 from the United States, and 600 coastwise. Rice—A spirited de- mand has been manifested in Carolina, and 2500 bbls in first and second hands found buyers at 33f to 33f per 50 kilo., making an advance of 3f to 4f on preceding quota- tions, We have received 1846 tierces from New York and Charleston Our stuck is reduced to 600 tierces. Tallow, &c—No demand has been manifested either in tallow.or American lard, prices of which, however, have undergone no alteration. The imports were 279 casks tallow and lard, ex Thracian, from New Orleans, and Argo, from New York, ana 31 casks tallow from Monte Video. Whalebone—Nothing whatever has been done in this article during the last se’nnight, and prices therefore remain at previous quotations, viz:—North- western fishery at f 215 to 2 20, and Southern at f. 2 20 to 225 per J kil, duty paid, We have reesived 212 bundles from’ New York, and another parcel by one of our whalers, wi Stock on hand 160 tons. against 120 tons heat and Flour—There bas been again ifested in these articles. as well for cousumptio: for export, and prices have experienced @ further advance; latterly, howe’ it has been less spirited, owing to the amended aspect of the weather in foreign wheat we have to record sales of 6000 hecto- litres United States, English and northern growth, at 1102 to 105 50 per sack of 200 kil., and 7000 hectolitres rye at £72 50 to 76 50 persack. The transactions in American flour have been yery considerable,. about 60,000 bbis in loco and to arrive, having been taken as follows, viz:— Baltimore and Philadelphia, in loco, at f 52 60 vo 54; New Orleans at f 54 to 60; Rew York and Gen- exee at £06 50 to 67 per bbl. els to arrive were sold at 152 to 55 per bbl, according to brand and term of de- livery. Yesterday there was less unimation displayed in tue buying, but the market closed at f 56 to 67 per bbl for New Orleans and New York. in loco, We have also to record sales of 2000 bbls rye flour at f 42 60 to 44 per bbl. The imports were 32,066 bbis flour, 6111 bags wheat, and 2640 bags rye, from the Unit@l States; 4898 bbls flour, and 25 cargoes wheat trom England and the Baltic. In other articles, we have received from the United States 22 casks Quercitron bark, 211 casks tal- low, 47 bbis lard, 26 bags bees wax, 1300 bundles palm leaf, and 118 logs cedar, Bomnay, April 1,—Imports—The import market mani- fests continued and increasing duliness. ‘The scarcity of money generally felt has checked business, and there seems to be very little inquiry for transmission te the interior, while iocal wants would appear to have been satistied by the purchases made in February last, and in the early part of March. The offers for nearly every deseription of goods are much larger than they were lately, and many parties in consequence are actually re- fusing to show their stocks on hand. Cotton Yarns— In these we are only advised of the following sal Mule trist, No, 20, 6% to 614 annas per Ib.; No. 50 at 9% to 10. Water twist, No. 30, at 8s to 8%; Ne, 20 May No, 20 to 26 at 7%. Freights are again firm at £7 per ton to Liverpool, Since our last 47 68 has been paid, but this very extreme rate has not been sustained ; an engagement or two having been made on the arrival of ‘two or three versels at once at £6 178 6d. ‘'o London engagements have been made at £6108 to £6 15s, ‘To China 22 to 24r per candy continues the rate Money— The market is becoming exceedingly tight, and accord- of the eqvecenmet Cpag op < &, tomake large advances on In luce season to Ei d has not yet been well ascertained. It would seem to have caused s decline in the rate of ex- change already. Price of Bullion—Sovereign, each, 11 rupees Lanna; Bank of England notes per £, each, 10 Tupees 8 annas, Caxeutta, March 20—Since our last report, the posi- tion of commercial affairs bas been, ener speaking, most unsatisfactory; for although Gazette of the 13th announced that government were prepared to ad- vance a further sum oles i haps the ar maeoe of goods, at the previous rate of 2 rupee, (@ most carceti taste yeccceding when: itis couridsred that the Bank of Bengal has raised its rates of interest and discount 3 per cent, and that of the government has re- mained unaltered) various circumstances prevent this having th wliorating effect ‘which might have been antici nd. in fact, render it almost # dead letter, there ng but little indigo or silk remaining to go for- ward,and the scarcityof ton! precluding it being taken advantage ofto any extent,with respect to the more bulky staples,so that the amount to be drawn trom this source will in all probability. be insignificaut for some months. Imports—British Cotton Piece Goods.—The intelli- gence received by the mail of the 25th of January, of the somewhat downward tendency of the cotton market at home, has caused holders here in most instances to mani- fest rather more disposition to realise than at the date of our lust, to which they have been further induced by the steady advance in exchange, and we have conse- quently more extensive sales to report, those of grey shirtings during the past fortnight being’ already in ex- cess of those of the previous month; and although in bleached there has not been so much doing, a moderate demand nevertheless exists, and sales to some extent would be p racticable were holders disposed to submit to a slight decline, Mule T'wist—The speculative demand noticed in our last having entirely ceased, the reported sales show a very considerable falling off as compared with those of last month In prices, however, we have no material change to notice, holders, although willing sellers at present rates, being firm in resisting the slightest decline Exports—Hides—Since the beginning of the month there has been even less disposition evinced to operate in this article, and the few J of ordinary and medium qualities taken for the and French markets have been fi in prices. ‘I'he Americans have of lat more freely, and have purchased to a fair extent both of cow and buffalo; and since the Ist instant have exported 132 pieces, Indigo—Business since our last has been contined to four public sales, at which about 1000 chests of-low qualities found purchasers at from former rates to a slight advance, Since the Ist of November last there have been exported to North America 672 chests. Oil Seeds—Businessin these seeds forthe European market remains at a stand, but linseed has been in moderate de- mand for America, without alteration in value Freights—Nothing has as yet occurred tocheck the up- ward tendency of freights, but. on the contrary, the favorable position of the home markets for most of our bulky export staples, and the comparatively low prices current here, the limited arrivals during the past fort- nightyand even more limited departures from England for this country, combined with the advices daily re- ceived of a corresponding scarcity of tonnage in all the adjacent ports, have enabled consignees to obtain even higher rates. Exchange—Our exchange on England has had @ decidedly upward tendency for some time ast, which has not been in the slightest degree checked bythe large amount advertised by government as availa- ble on the hypothecation of goods, owing to the extent of funds required to be drawn for. entirely unconnected with shipments of eatery which has brought an un- usual abundance of billsin the market, at a time when the tightness in the money market, and the moderate business doing in imports, cause a paucity of Poy Good paper may ‘be quoted at 281d to 28 1)4d al months sight, and 2s 144d to 2s 13d at ten month: da there being, however, scarcely any buyers at the former rates. State of trade in the Manufacturlug Districts. ‘The present state of affairs in the man turing dis- tricts is as gloomy as ever. Our correspondents at Man- chester, in their letter, dated May 14, say:— “Since the date of our report on the JOth ult., opera- tions, except fur immediate wants, have been virtually suspended. Owing to the stringency in the money mar- ket, in the face of every disposition on the part of those who had orders to execute, yet few. if any, contracts had been entered into, Production has been, and continues to be, considerably diminished, and though prices have given way in some instances, yet regularity in prices is well supported. Stocks are very light. Owing, however toan increased easiness in the money mari conse- quent upon the fuverable change in the weather, and the state of the exchanges, a better feeling has to-day been in operation, Neither the continental or American ex- changes wouid indicate an unfavorable appearance. With the continuance of desirable weather, and the passed difficulties in the bag 4 market, not much mis- chief is to beapprebended. ‘The prospects of the coming harvest must necessarily have an importaut influence.” Accounts from Leeds represent the woollen trade as very dull there. The houses in the home trade ure afraid to add to their stocks at the present high rate of provi- sions, and the high rate of money prevents the foreign houses from operating, on account of the difficulty in getting bills discounted at moderate rates. From the circumstance, however, of the clothiers generally having for some months past limited their production to the demand, prices remain firm. Business in the ware- houses has been dull this week, At Huddersfield no improvement has taken place, and the business which is being transacted in the ware- houses quite insignificant. Our last report from Rocb- dale states, that on the 10th jost. the flannel market was better attended than on the Monday previous, but owing to a report of another failure, the market was dull and only a limited quantity of goods were sold. Price: were much the same as a week ago. The wool market wus flat, and manufacturers purchased sparingly. Pricer were much the sume as last week, dut there is & general opinion that wool will be lower in a few days. ‘The worsted trade both in Bradford and Halifaz ar exceedingly dull and gloomy, and were it not for the small supply of wool in those markets, prices must recede. ‘The linen trade in Barnsley is also suffering to @ very great extent. Guascow.—Our market for cotton goods continues dull, and has even increased, nor is there any sppear- ance of immediate improvement. Cotton is in rather better demand; the advices brought by the Cambria has induced holders to act with more firmness, and buy- ers show a better disposition to operate. The pig iron market is without any change in prices; the transac- tions continue limited. We quote as follows:—bars, £10; plates, £13; sheets, £13; nail rod, £11; rails, £10 108; pigs, £3 168. Corx.—There is not much business doing in any branch of trade. The corn trade is, of course, an ex- ception to this remark. In our market for breadstuff+ there is considerable excitement; Indian corn has been in enormous demand, and as stocks are reduced, holders obtained an advance of 40s perton. During the course of the week ending May 14, Indian meal sold at a rise o1 30s per ton. In cured provisions prices have an advanc- ing tendency; we make the following quotations :-— Flour, 164 to’ £1 98 per ton; Indian corn, £14 to £16 10+ per ton; Indian meal, £16; bacon, £2 188 to £3 18s per d. in bladders, £3 88 to £3 108, casks £2 16s to £3; tallow, £2 128. AmstenvamM,—Holders of cotton are unwilling to sell ata reduction ; consequently no business of importance has been transacted. ‘I'he stock on hand comprises 800 bales American, 400 bales Surinam, 500 bales Brazil, and 150 bales East India. Our actual quotations are. for American, 33¢ to 43c; Surinam, 42¢ to 50c; Nickerie. 4le to 46c; and East India, 24c to 320; 450 bales Ameri can, 100 bales Surinam, and 40 bales Maranham changed hands. About 6000 dried Buenos Ayres and Monte- video hides were sold, being all that remained in first hands of these descriptions. Prices are almost the same; but the expected low rates of bark, induce pur- chasers to buy. About 2000 damagéd Pernambuco and Montevideo are for sale on the 17th inst. Some Mary- land tobacco has been taken at well sustained prices. Antwenr.—tIn cotton there is only a limited business doing ‘The sales reported comprise 20 bales inferior Georgia, sold at 323g¢ to 360; 80 bales Louisiana, 373¢0 to 40e, Stock on the 30th of April of American and East India—5900 bules against 22.400 bales in 1846. For rice there is an excellent demand, and prices are im- proving. All parcels brought forward meet ready buyers The sales are 13,000 bags East India at 123¢f to 1oi¢fi 400 tierces and 750 casks Carolina at 16f1 to 184fl. A further rise in all descriptions is anticipated. Holders of hides show great desire to realise, which bas causeu prices to give way 4c to le. 14,800 dry River . sold at 25e to de; 900 Rio Grande, 29¢.. Tobacco isin request; 100 hhds. of Kentueky were taken at 12% to 14Xe; and 60 casks Virgini Hamnvsan—Cotton is very dull, and the sales reported quite unimportant; we note the following, 300 bales Georgia and Mobile at 5348 to 7348; 100 bales Pername at 738; 39 bales Bahia, at 7s; 30 bales Surat, at 435 Rice has been in animated dethand at improving prices Carolina has been sold as high 9.213 m. b., Java 1546 to 18igm., and Bengal 16% to7%4m. ‘lobacco—We have to mention the following tranactions:—1100 packages Porto Rico at 238 to 4344; 230 serons Bt. Do- mingo at 6% 30 serons Angostura at 6444; 90 serons Havana at 3 Coxstantixorie.--Thecorn trade is calm, Accounts from the west are not favorable, and speculators find little encouragement, Azoff. hard wheat, is 27 to28 pi- asters the kilo (8 make aqr.) Bessarabia, hard, 26 to a Roumelia, 23 to 24 p. Ibraila, soft, 22 to 24 PS maize, 18 to 20 p; barley, 934 to 10% p. Freights are at follow:—The Mary Ann, 234 tons, has been rechartered to load here for any portin England. at 1224 sh per ton; the Tantivy, 154 tons, to load here for the same destina tion, 208, per qr. There are 190.000 kilos in depot There isstilla want of vessels. Exchange on London. 3 monthe, 10556 to 1074 piasters the pound sterling. The Race and steamer Hendrik Hudson, ‘The writer of this communication claims that the late trial between the steamers Oregon and Vanderbilt, har demonstrated the fact, that the Hendrik Hudson 1s’ the fastest of these celebrated steamers. When the Hendrik Hudson accompanied the Oregon and Vanderbilt, her pilot was instructed not to pass vither boat, and although she was wholly unprepared, having her heavy chains and anchor on board, her bottom rough and laden with several hundred passengers, yet under all these disadvantages, she ran with great’ ease up to the racing boats, and was ordered to fall back, by Capt Vanderbilt. When making twenty-one revolutions shy isa match for either boat, and she can make from twenty-two to twenty-three turns. ‘On the trip up and down, although the Hendrik Hud- son kept asnear the racing boats as she was permitted to do, she was obliged to shut off her steam nearly the whole distance ; and had she been permitted, she could easily e led both the racer id made her turn ot the winning boats two miles ahead. Upon this her friends offer to back her for any amount. Previons to January the first, she had not been moved from the dock for seven to eight months. SPEED. Political and Personal. Ex-President John Quincy Adams arrived in Phila- deiphia on Wednesday, and took lodging at the Columbia House His health is improving. Chancellor David 8. Ligon, of Lawrence county, is an- nounced as a ¢andidate for Governor of Alabama, Governor Henderson, of Texas, bas been nominated or re-vigetion,at @ meeting of citizeus of san Augustine. New York, Friday, June 4, 18947. The Weekly Herald. ‘ The Weekly Herald will be ready at nine o'clock, to-morrow morning. It will contain the foreign news brought by the Hibernia; a de- scription of the grand aquatic sports; an account of the Odd Fellows’ celebration; the latest Mexican intelligence, &c. &¢. It will be illus- trated with a view of the new Odd Fellows’ Hull, and a plan of the celebrated battle field of Buena Vista. ‘The News from Europe—Advanco in Bread- stuffe—Tremendous Excitement among the By the arrival of the steamship Hibernia, at Boston, from Liverpool, we have eleven days later intelligence from all parts of the old world. The news is principally of a commercial nature, and is unusually interesting, highly important, and exceedingly favorable. The advance in breadstufls has been very great, much greater than we anticipated, altnough we looked for an advance, in the event of any im- provementin the money market. Prices in Liver- pool had reached higher points than had been re- alized for many months previous, and the tenden- cy was upward. It is impossible to restrain the upward movement of prices. Itappears to make very little difference what the state of the money market is: food must be had, and holders seem to have it all theirown way as regards prices. The rapid reduction in the stocks, in all the principal ports of the United Kingdom, is the best evidence in the world of the deficiency of the domestic supply, and the scarcity in the in- terior. This fact is sufficient to settle the ques- tion of supply ; the demand is pretty generally known; and upon this data we can form a pretty correct idea of the quantity of breadstuffs that will be required in Great Britain from foreign countries. As the season advances, the stocks of producers become reduced, and in mahy instances this class have been purchasers in thejmarket, having sold themselves short. There is no doubt that the deficiency 1n Great Britain and Ireland is full as large as anticipated early in the season, and it is a matter of much moment in England where the supply isto come from. Amidst the gloom and embarrassments which existed in all parts of Europe, in consequence of the high prices‘ruling for food, there were promising indications of an average harvest; but we know not how long they may last or how soon they may change. Every thing depends upon the growing crops, and in the event of a deficiency approaching that of this year, God only knows what will be the result. It must be awful. The effect of the advices by the Hibernia upon this market has been very great Prices have advanced with the greatest rapidity, and the transactions in breadstuffs have been im- mense. The annexed {statement exhibits prices current here previous to the arrival of the packet-ship Rainbow, and since the arrival of the Hibernia : Paices ror Breapsturrs a tHe New Yorw PERSSE. 50 9 3736 28 15008 — 70 67 Whiskey, duil at 40 Wheat,Geneseo. 225 » ee unrest 5 508 6 75 In Boston, Albany, and Baltimore, the effect has been equally great, as will be seen by the telegraphic reports in our columns to-day. It is impossible to tell how high prices will go. It is the most fortunate thing for consumers that the surplus in the country is so large, and the re- ceipts from she interior so immense. The ship- ments will, without doubt, be large for some time to come; but we shall have new wheat in the market in about six weeks, and there is every probability of the yield being unusually large. No one can complain for the want of a foreign demand for our breadstuffs ; but we have no doubt there are many who will complain, be- cause it is the cause of the advance in prices. The other European markets were rather heavy. Cotton had declined in Liverpool one quarter of a penny since the lst of May ; but at the close there were indications of an improve- ment, both in sales and im prices. The most important feature in the news, to the country generally, isthe decided improvement in the London money market. We anticipated this, and our predictions have been realized. An improvement in all departments of business in Great Britain must follow any relief in the mo- ney market, and the prevailing impression in financial circles, when the Hibernia left, was that the Bank of England had passed the crisis, and its position would steadily strengthen. We have given full details of the markets in our columns to-day, which will be interesting to all those engaged in any kind of business. Tux Foreign News.—We received by the New Haven route a file of English papers brought by the Hibernia. No mail came through ; no mail is brought over that route. We are daily indebted to the gentlemanly con- ductors, Messrs. Cloyes and Dennis, of that line, for early intelligence ; indeed, but for them, we should be compelled to have a special messenger to go to and from each city constantly. It is strange that the Postmaster General does not have a daily mail carried over this route; he has this done over the Long Island road. Why should he not, therefore, have a daily mail over the New Haven route ? Mexican Privargers—Tur Carrcre or THE Bark Canmetita.—The steamer Hibernia brings an account of the capture of the American bark Carmelita, Captain Littlefield, by a Mexican privateer, called the Unica, and carried into Bar- celona, Spain. The Carmelita left Ponce, Porto Rico, on the 20th of March, for Trieste, with a cargo of 350 hogsheads, 31 tierces, 65 barrels, and 888 bags of coffee, all of which is insured in Wall street. The C. is quite a new vessel, belonging to Hiram Stetson, of Bangor, Maine. The probability is that the Spanish government will seize both the Carmelita and Unica, and hold them till our government can investigate the affair. U. S. Suir Ouro, Capt. Stringham, from Nor- fold, arrived off Sandy Hook yesternoon. She will be towed to the city to-day. Sporting Inteliigence. Tur Srconp Day Yacut Rac As it has been the custom heretofore to have a general trial of speed among whatever sail boats chose to enter, on the day succeeding the annual regatta, it was expected by all who took an interest in the matter, and were not imme- diately concerned, that yesterday would have been the duy for the usual second day race; but as the yachts did not go out on their regular day, the lst of June, but were obliged to postpone the race until Wednesday, it now appears that they determined not to enter at all for the second day, but to blend the sports of both days in one. Quitea number of persons went to Hoboken yes. terday moruing, expecting to seo the fleet get under way, but were disappointed. The Maria lay quietly at anchor near the furry, while the Cornelia, and another schooner, were the only boats that were to be seen on the ground where the fleet anchored after the race on Weil nesday; the Dream and Coquille had previously come down and anchored off the Battery, and the Una was not to be seen. Of course, as the yachts evinced no signs of moving, the scores of democratic craft who generally join in the sports of the “day after.” did not come out. We can hardly a ad them for this course, The; coe bestinerd their a Ss and yachta or no yachts, try tl own speed. Last year the favorit boat, he fortunate one too, on the second day, vas tha Ieligate pilot boat Hornet, the seventh boat in on Wednesday. Yesterday was n fine day, and would have Eg nn cerars a oeenay © the boats had gone out le mae Mas. Mason's Benerit.—To-night will take place Mrs. Mason's complimentary benefit at the Park Thea- tre, and it is expected that the Park benches will be pe Ana Who, among the friends of the drama here, not Gallet, Mra, Hunt, Mev. sustaining the characters of th ‘After which the play of Lp Shek ~ ee Mason, of course playing Julia, and Mr. Wheatley per- sonating Sir Thomas Clifford. 0, urda} 4 Fisher's benefit will take place. ame alas Ne Bowery Tugarrs.—The attractions at the Bowery to-night are of a character which ought to attract crowd of spctators. The new tragedy of “ Catherine Howard” is the first piece on the carpet, and will be presented for the second time this evening. The second piece is to be the comic opera of “Where dovs the Money come from ?”? and the whole to conciude with the grand equestrian drama of “Putnam, the [ron Son of 76.” ‘The popularity of “Putnam” is so wide that it is useless to say more than that it is to be performed. Of the tragedy of * Catharine Howard” it i ficient to say that it a historical foundation, and possesses great interest. Mr. De Bar appears in the farce ay Gro- gory. Panorama or Mexico.—This beautiful picture, toge- ther with others descriptive of the respective battles of the American army, are well patronised in Newark. The proprietor remains there this and to-morrow evening, and will exhibit at Elizabethtown on Monday and Tues- day. . Herr Alexander jout to visit Albany, for the first time. The Albanians are destined to be gandsomely deceived, and that too, with their eyes wide open. The jugglers at the capital are no match for Herr Alexander. Booth, the tragedian. is atthe Albyny museum, Musical. Ivatsan Orera.—Tho opera of ‘ Semiramide” will be performed by the Italian Company, at Palmo’s, on Satur- day evening. They will not sing to-night, as it is the evening set apart at the Park theatre for the complimen- benefit to Mra, Mason. The performance ot “Semi- ramide”’ on Wednesday evoning,was an excellent accom- plishment. Cuaisty’s Minsravis.—This evening is tho last night but one of this popular band. The proceeds are for the benefit of E. H. Pierce, the banjo’ player, whose solos createsuch mirth und laughter. His friends will bear in mind that this is his annual benefit, and we hope to see the house crowded. VauxHatt.—Campbell’s excellent band of Ethiope serenaders are drawing well at this neat rural retreat Their representations of the Northern dandy negroes, as also the plantation negroes of the South, are much fi ca ‘ise Reynaldson sings several beautiful bal- 8. ‘ Dyott and Miss Kate Horn, word in recommendation of this beautiful, refreshing, health-giving location. If there were no band employed there for the amusement of visiters, the location surrounded as it is by the most beautiful and varied scenery. where the purest breezes from the sea, bearing with them the sweetest odors from mountain and valley, are inhaled, giving strength to the constitution, by causing the nerves to play in the uphonious harmony which the Creator of man designed. should be sufficient cause to patronise the gentlemanly proprietors. Herz and Sivori were to give another concert at St. Louis on the ee of the 27th of May. The St, Lou- isans are loud in praise of these celebrated artists. Mr. Lover was to give his first public entertainment in Philadelphia last evening, City Intelligence. Vouunteers ror Cauironnia.—Captain Turner, of the California Volunteers, has received orders from the War Department, to complete the enlistment of two hundred enterprising men, for the regiment of volun- teers which left here under the command of Col. John B. Stevenson. This is a capital opportunity for our young men to visit one of the finest regions on the earth, with the privilege of remaining there if the please, after the war. Capt. T. has had the whole matter so arranged with the war department, and will now move “as merry a8 a marriage bell.”’ Fine.—An extensive and destructive fire took place yesterday morning about half past lo‘cleck. in the large eoffve and spice factory, Nos. 67 and 69 Washington street, owned by Williamson & Co, The entire stock, coffee mills and machinery, were burnt to the ground. The buildings were completely gutted. The premises were partially insured, aud the loss to property, Ke., is estimated at $30,000, ‘It originated sccldsotelly from some part of the steam machinery, in which was left some fire, ‘The efforts ef the police and fire companies wore unavailing, save in checking the progress of the flames towards the adjoining buildings. cerpent.—An elderly gentleman, by the name of mer, connected with the Globe newspaper, last night, ile going into the printing office of that establish- ment, 31 Ann street, fell through a trap door and brok his leg. ‘I'he trap door had bien wantonly torn from its hinges by some budly disposed person, and allowed to remuin in that condition for several days by the owner of the building. ‘The guilty person should be dewlt sum- marily with for such conduct. Accipentatty Dnrownrv.—Coroner Walters was culled yesterday to hold an inquest at No. 23 Weat street, upon the body of William Dunn, a native of Ire- land, aged 22 yeura, carpenter on board the United States ship Macedonian.who came to his death by being accidentally knocked Overboard from small boat in ng he was proceeding to a schooner in the North iver. Kiutrp ny a Fatt.—The Coroner was called to hold ‘an inquest also, at the City Hospital, on the body of a man 4 years old. named Jpolin H. Alber, who, while en- gaged in taking down the mizen topmast of the ship Emblem, ut the foot cf Burling slip, fell to the deck of that vessel, in consequence of the mizen topmast break- ing, by which accident he was so severely injured that he dicd immediately after being removed to the Hospi- tal. Verdict in accordance with the foregoing facts, Police Inte! e- A Dishonest Clerk. -Ofcer ea, of the lower po- lice, arrested yesterday, on a warrant iasued by Justice Drinker, a geuterl looking young man, of about ninetcen years of age, by the name or John V. Holland, on a charge of embezaling from his emplower, M. M. Powell, flour merchant, No. 123 Broad street, between two hun- dred and three hundred dollars. It appears that the nc- cused.was employed by the above firmin Septeunber last, as clerk, and on the 29th of Muy last he cullvcted a bill due the firm for $248 64, from Morgan & Uo., flour merchants, in West street, which sum of money the ac- cused omitted to puy over to his employers, bul. appro- printed the whole amount to his own purposes — ¢ likewiae coll-cted from Mr. E. Goodwin $30 due the firm of his employers, which he also embezzled. Several members of the police have been on his trail since he left the storo on the 29th of May, and were unsuccessful until the above vigilent officer succeeded yesterday in ferreting out his hiding “ crib”? in West Broadway. Wo understand he was about to start as a volunteer sailor on board the Macedonian frigate, which is shortly to sail for Ireland, Justice Drinker committed him for ex- amination, Robbery on the Five Poin! Collins of the Sixth ward. call —Officers Watson and sted last night two women, id Alice McCann and Catharine Oaker, on a charge of stealing $18 from the person of ‘'homas Francis, while ina thieving “crib” located on the Five Points. Justice Drinker committed them both for trial. Disorderly House.—A woman by the name of Ellen Brown was arrested yesterday on 4 warrant. issued by Justice Drinker, « herein «he stands charged with keep- ing a disorderly house. at No, 6 Manhattan Place, and o common resort for mule and female prostitutes of the lowest order, rendering the neighborhood « nuisance to the more respectable portion of houses of a similar cha- racter. Justice Drinker held her to bail to answer. Stealing Watches.—Officer Van Tassel, of the 13th ward, arrested, yesierday, a man cailing himself Henry Curtis, on # charge of stealing from a gluss cnse several watches, valued at $160, from the store of Henry Suy- der, No.3 Avenue C, Justice Timpson committed him for examination. Stealing Shawls.—Officer Cregier of the 17th ward, arrested yesterday, a woman ty the name of Ann Burtia, on @ charge of stealing from the riding school of Mr. Disbrow, in the Bowery, # black silk shawl and a parasol the property was found in her possession. Upon the officer searching ber lodging room, he found pawn tickets of two other shawls, which were identified as having been stolen from the above premises of Mr. Dis- brow. Justice Timpson locked her up for examination. On the House “Lift.—some sneaking thief entered the premesia No 95 Cedar street, yesterday afternoon, broke open a trunk in one of the upper rooms. and car- ried off $50 in money. together with a suit of clothing belonging to one of the inmates. No arrest. Pretences.—Officer Gardner, of the 6th ward, yesterday, a man by the name of John Allen, ana charge of obtaining from Mr. John W. Riley, No. 172 South street, on the 25th of May last, five gallons of Jamaica rum, valued at $8, upon representing himself to been sent by Mr. J. W. Seaman. grocer. No. 21 Fulton street, which representation was false and fraud- ulent, Justice Drinker committed him ia full for trial. ee Usiten States District Counr—Before Judge Betts. Jane 3,—The Grand Jury brought into court this morn- ing a true bill against Wm. E: Hulsey. on « charge of cruel and unusuxl punishment, Charge of Theftun the High Seas.—William Houston, 4 Camanche Indian, was arrested yesterday on board an American ship lying in the North river, and brought be fore the Commissioner, on a charge of having stolen # veral bottles of rum, on the voyage from Belfast. in Ire- land, to this port, The evidence not being sufficient to sustain the charge, the complaint was dismissed. Common Pre. fore Judge Ulshoeffer— James Kiernon vs. Wm. Renwick —This sense was sum- med up this morning, and a verdict for $404 rendered avian fuk efore Judge Daly.—Landes vs Githooly.—Sealed ver- dict in this cause to-morrow, (this morning.) Court ¢ pan—THis Day—C 63, 184, 108, 110, 98, 47, 87, ee Miscellaneous. As the Albany freight train was going out of Worces- ter, a child three or four years old, was discovered sit- Hog in the middle of the track. {t was not seen till the train was just upon it, and although the engineer re- versed the steam. it was too late to slacken the «peed of the train. and strange as it may seem, the child was caught between the iron teeth of the cow catcher, which was of the plough form, and when the train stopped was found perfectly safe, having received only @ slight bruise on the back of its head.— Worcester Telograp, E The New Hampshire legislature met in Concord on the 2d inst. Henry Hubbard was elected President of the Senate, and Moses Norais, Jr., Speaker of the Louse Ms Castie Garven.—It is scarcely necessary to say a ~ |