The New York Herald Newspaper, July 13, 1847, Page 2

There is no more certain indication of the moral influence which our republic is exerting over the minds of the great masses of Europe, than the progress which democracy and demo- cratic sentiments are making there, re-echoed asthey are bya portion of the press, whieh, with its ten thousand tongues, is rapidly prepar- ing the way for the downfall of monarchy aristocracy, and the establishment in their stead of institutions and governments based on the simple but secure foundation on which our own 8o safely repose. A few years since, the United States—our go- vernment, our character and our institutions— were unknown to the people of Europe; but now they are partially, if not wholly, understood, and properly appreciated. Indeed, we cannot take a step that is not watched and commented upon with as much apparent interest as are the move- ments of European governments. The news- paper published in Belgium, styled Le Debat Social Organe de la Democrasie, contains, from day to day, a fuithful record of every thing we do; and is particularly industrious incontrasting the liberties which are enjoyed in America,with the tyranny and oppression inflicted on their people. This paper selected as its theme, for a series of well written editorials, the new con- stitution recently adopted by the people of the State of New York; and took especial care to point out the vast power which it reserves to our citizens, and the perfect subserviency of the gov- ernment to the ballot box. It holds it forth as a model worthy of being adopted by the people of Europe, if circumstances would allow of its being done ; and contrasts the inabilities they now labor under, with the liberties and freedom they would enjoy under a similar form of gov- ernment. We have been induced to make these prelimi- nary remarks, by seeing in that paper an edito- rial, referring to this country—to the war with Mexico, the policy of our government, and the proposed junction of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, by means of a canal across the isthmus of Tehuantepec. We have translated it for our readers,, and herewith present it to them No matter how the Mexicans may act now, or how much they may boast,and display, they are ruined ! That nation is already exhausted by the exactions of « military government, and abased = a gang of rapacious and ignorant clergymen. The United States have now in their hands the fate of Mexico; and the friends of civi- lization over the whole world, ought to desire that the United States will never surrender that fate into the hands of an impious association of monks and soldiers. Upon this subject, the government of Mr. Polk has not yet taken say peel. ; but we see, with a great deal of pleasure, that the newspapers in favor of his adminis- tration propose different plans of dfrect and indirect oc- cupation of Mexico, till that important country is made capable of appreciating liberty. These papers are of opinion that the expenses of that occupation, will be covered by the customs received by the United States from the Mexican ports. None of these papers have even mentioned the idea of having any diplomatic dif- eulty with other countries. They think (and with rea- son) that the t-uropean cabinets have at present, and will have for the future, more and more domestic em- barrassments, which will be quite sufficient for them to manage, without interfering with the business of the new world. One of the first and greatest services which the occupa- tion of Mexico by the United States will render to human- ea will be the piercing of the Isthmus of Tehuentepec, of which Mr. Polk’s government is seriously thinking, intend- ing to begin it this very year. ‘This glorious enterprise, which the friends of Mr. Polk affirm will be finished in time to be ascribed as one of the greatest remembrances of this magistrate’s administration, will render still more ridiculous, if possible, our monarchical governments of Europe, when they will bs compared with the great Tepublican government of the United States. in fact, for many centuries, Europeans have been talking about piercing the Isthmus of Suez, which is under their hands; and all the governments united to- gether. or separately, have not yet produced a settled Plan for that enterprise. Within a few years, the French government has projected a canal across the Isthmus of Panama, and have taken possession of the principal part of the Island of Tahiti, as a depot for obtaining supplies between Panaina and China ; but the Isthmus of Te- huantepec will be opened by President Polk before Louis Philippe and M.Guizot have finished reading the reports and surveys of the explorators that they have sent to Panama ; aod then the Sandwich Islands, where the Americans bave already a port. will serve them as a dq pot in navigating to China by the occidental road. How excellent bas been the operation ma Louis Philippe and his minister ! {They bave conq! , with a great deal of difficulty, a Kingdom of some miles, and they possess now an hotel, which will never accommo- dati ingle traveller. By expressing their gratitude to the people of the United States, who take care thus to bind all the na- tions of the world to themselves, the learned men of all countries will confidently hope that that people may never be prevented from accomplishing their great The” language used in this article is signifi- cant, as we before said, of the influence which we are exerting slowly, but surely, in Europe. Th = who would write such sentiments as the. nm years ago, and clothe them in such plain and forcible language, would have been considered a disorg:nizer; and the paper which contained it would have been suppressed by the government officials. But we hear them now spoken loudly, in the most forcible language, too, without being attended with any result than opening the eyes of the people of Europe to the glorious privilege that we enjoy. Tue Hor Wearner—Heatru or Tue Crry.— For several days past the weather has been ex- cessively hot, yet we have not heard that the number of deaths averages more than it did a month or two since. There are but two things required to make New York one of the healthiest cities in the world—clean streets by our Com- mon Council, and care in regard to diet by our citizens. It garbage of every description is thrown in the thoroughfares, the action of the sun’s rays generates miasma detrimental to health and destructive to the constitution, while indulgence in green fruits and other trash which our markets abound with in the summer months, cause’ diarrhma and dysentary,which proves of- ten fatal, especially so with children. § Parente must be careful of their childref’s diet in this and next month, or their charges will assuredly fall victims to that dreadful malady cholera infantum. Let them eat fruit sparingly ; but above all things, do not permit them to touch any that is not perfectly ripe and fresh. By judi. cious attention and care in this respect, our in- fantile population will enjoy good health. By the way, would it not be an excellent thing for ous Common Council, to direct the street in- Tae Srzamern Union—Tug Frencu Line.— The new French steamship Union is attracting much attention, and is deservedly ranked as one of the most beautifully modelled vessels that ever visited our shores. She does not appear to so much advantage as she will when she makes her next trip, because the company to which she belongs were obliged for want of time, to de- spatch her as quickly as possible after she was handed over to them by the French government. When she returns to France, she will be re- painted and decorated throughout, and receive the adornment which she would have received in the first place, if time had permitted. Then she will compare favorably with any vessel afloat, and present a much: handsomer ap- pearance than she does at present. She is, however, even in her disordered state, a very fine vessel. She has not yet been thrown open to the’public; as, before visiters are received, the officers wish to have all the cargo discharged, her coal taken on board, and the interior made as nice as possible, in order that she may appear as well as circumstances will permit. The agent in this city intends to have a grand reception on board previous to her departure, to which our public functionaries, &c. &c., will be invited. Her machinery is much admired for its superb workmanship, and particularly tor a novel con- trivance, the invention of Mr. Joannett, for working and stopping the engine. It is a beauti- ful thing; and so admirably answers the purpose for which it is designed, that by turning a crank attached to a small engine of eight horse power, the large engine is stopped and put in motion at the will of the operator. Annexed isa table of the days of departure of each steamer of the French line from Cherbourg to New York, and vice versa :— Steamers. From Cherbourg. From N. York. Philadelphia. ‘ul; ety August 15 Missouri. ‘August 31 New York. Sept. 16 Union. . 0s cess Sept. 30 We learn that by the terms of the contract be- tween this Company and the French Govern- ment, the latter is to provide them with dock ac- commodations of the best description in the port of Havre, on or before the first day of September next. In case of failure in doing so, the Com- pany will receive a large sum of money from the government, by way of damages. The entrance to that port is also to be cleared of all obstruc- tions, and other measures adopted to ensure re- gularity and despatch in the sailing of these steamers. ec Tux Rerorrep Resignation or Gen. Tayton. —A paragraph is going the rounds, to the effect that Majer General Taylor has announced his determination to resign his office, on the first day of September next. Such is not the case. General Taylor has made no such announcement ; but he intends to apply, on the first of September next, for a short leave of absence from duty, in order to attend to his private affairs, which need his care. It seems that an extensive plantation on the Mississippi, which the General owns, was re- cently overflown, by which it received much da- mage, and it is to repair that as well as to attend to some other private matters, and see his family and friende, that he will seek a temporary re- tirementfrom service. He purposes leaving his post on or about the first of November next, and returning immediately after he accomplishes what he designs. We learn the above from a letter, written by a gentleman in General Taylor’s camp; and in whose statements we have the fullest eon- fidence. We repeat that General Taylor has not an- nounced his intention to resign. Tue Summer Sgason.—Birps or Passacr.— The hotels in New York are at present over- flowing with strangers from all parts of the United States. At the breakfast: tables you can see the swarthy, open-countenanced Southerner touching elbows with the hoesier from the West- ern wilds, oy the tall, sharp-visaged Yankee tak- ing his coffee and toast while pondering over the market value of nutmegs and hams made of maple. This isa glorious season for the hotel- keepers. The migratory propensities of the people are in full play, and impel them from one place to another by boat and car, as‘if the salva- tion of the world depended on celerity in mov- ing from one end ot the country to the other. If the hotel-keepers do not make money this year, it will be their own fault, for surely they are well patronized. Spanish Views or tHe Mexican War.— The Madrid Herald, of the 13th of May, after making some remarks on the spectacle which is presented by a weak nation, struggling with vi- gor against one more powerful than itself, which seeks to enslave it, and referring to Poland as an instance of this goes, on to lament the appa- rent want of vigor displayed by the Mexicans in allowing the Amerigan forces to take Vera Cruz; and seems to think that it is the just fruits of the anarchy and disorder which have reigned in Mexico every since her severance from Spain. It concludes in the following somewhat remark- able strain:— Mexico is virtually blotted from the list of independent nations, and its misfortune is so well merited that we almost consider it as a good to humanity, this absorption of it by a nation full of robustness and life, did we not consider that there is about to disappear a race always Spanish, though it has degenerated, and that our Au- tiles will sooner or later be compromised by the exten- sion of the Anglo American preponderance over all the Mexican extent. What will be the part which the Anglo Americans reserve for the dictation of their conditions in Mexico is a thing we cannot foresee ; but doubtless the spoliation will be ample and rich, and will serve as a basis for the conquest of all the territory in the short space of a few years. Tue Fine wy tae Rean.—The Washington Union of the 10th inst., gives the following shot inthe rear of General Scott:— . . . * * * . ‘The repetition of these charges (relative to the inter- ference of Mr. Trist with General Scott,] in other jour- nals, however, has led us to make careful inquiry into the matter; and we now state, positiv that all th: se accusations against the administration, of giving Mr. ‘Trist any authority to interfere in any form, or in the slightest degree, with Gen. Scott's military command, areabsolutely and totally without foundation. Having made these statements thus positively, we deem it proper to t to those federal journais which persist in spectors to open all the hydrants in the city fora short time every morning, or every other morn- ing, for the purpose of washing and purifying the gutters and sewers. The water would not be wasted in removing the filth, which daily accu- mulates in these conduits, while we are satisfied the health of the city would be improved by it. IyTELLIGENCE From Crvpa.—We have received by the Childe Harold, Capt. Rich, files of the Faro Industrial and Diario de la Marina, Ha- vana papers, to the 29th ult. We are also in receipt of the Aurora de Ma- tanzas to the 23d ult. The Superior Executive Junta of Finance of the Island of Cuba have resolved to prolong for six months further, that is to say, from the 18th of the present month of July to the 18th of Jan., 1848, the freedom of duty on corn and corn meal imported into that island at the same'ports desig- nated in the ordinance of January last, granting the above-mentioned privilege of freedom of duty on said articles. Rerorten Accipent in Montcomery, ALA.— We received a letter from an unknown corres: pendent yesterday, stating that a portion of what he calls the new State House, now being built in Montgomery, Ala., fell on the 3d instant, crushing in its fall two carpentersswo plasterers, and the architect; and killing one of the carpen- ters named J. Gewce, and a plasterer named Handy McCray. We are not disposed to place great reliance on the statement. charging upon the administration an attempt to do in- justice to Gen. Scott in this matter, that the intercourse ‘and the relations between the government and General Scott are matter of record. In d that record can be made to speak for itself. bony Te than | Seon vd bap jo jut the administration in the wrong as against Ge: Beott, to remember the fate of « Kuntar ad ed at- bo by the professed friends of that officer, which led to the publication, on their call, of the well known cor- respondence between him and the War Department at a previous period of the war. If the success of that ex- iment warrants, in the judgment of General Scott's ‘iends, another call for the record, on the part of the administration, uch a call, when made in due season and by due authority, will be cheer- fully and at once com] with. We say this, not only without the slightest of unkindness towards Gen. Scott, but, on the contrary, with a full sense of the dis- tinguished services which he has rendered to his coun- try in the field. = Sporting Intelligence. : Hancem Pane Trorrixa Counse.—There will bea trot at this track to-day, at 4 o'clock P.M. ‘T'wo un- known nags are to undergo an examination before Pro- fessor Woodruff and associates, both of which are as- Pirants for the degree of F.C, Canton Counse, Bavtimone.—A match race, one mile, for $1,000 wes to have taken place yesterday, be- tween the ichmond Ruttier mare, and the beng 4 bay horse Zingance, Bets were on time at 1:46 and 1,7. “Musical, — Vavxnace continuesits concerts every evening; they are well patronised, Camrse.t’s Serenapens perform, this evening, at New Haven. ‘The first night of their eahibition was well attended. Hers and Sivori, the inimitable performers, gave & grand concert at Cincinnati on Tuesday evening of last week, and were to give another on Thursday. y are as Vg soo at Cincinnati as they have been wherever they have previously performed. Wish-ton-Wish”’ will be repeated this evening, and we doubt not that it will be received with as much enthu- slasm as any piece ever produced at this or any other theatre in this city. The manner in which it has been duced is certainly ut nable, and reflects the rhest credit on all pBrcon ae. ‘The little im; tion which necessarily marks every piece on the first of its re- Presentation, will bo seen and corrected, and no pains omitted to show it to the greatest advantage. The tragedy of “ Virginius,” and the comedy “ All in the Wrong” will likewise be ted. During the evening Mise i. Vallee will dance Polacca in her own grace- ful and inimitable manner. Caste Garven.—The performances, every evening, ‘at this quiet,{cool, and invigorating retreat are very a tractive. The pieces selected are“ Lend Me Five Shil- lings’? and the “ Widow’s Victim,” in which Messrs. Holland and Waleott, and Misses Clarke and Phillips appear. These favorite comedians are well known for celebrity in their profession, and with the addition of Mrs. Isherwood, and other assistants, Castle Garden will become a favorite resort. Another attraction is the dancing of the Misses Wells and La Petite Maryanne.— To fact, with vandeville, singing, dancing, and overtures by the orchestra, a very pleasant evening's amusement can be evjoyed at this spacious, healthy and beautiful theatre. Broapway Tueatux.—This building progresses admi- rably, and promises to add to the many new features of improvement in this part of the city. The first story, or rather the first pillars of the building, are already laid down, and are ef chaste construction and design. The building will be completed, we feel assured, within the time appointed. ‘The new theatre at Montreal, opened under the man- agement of Mr. Skerret on the evening of the 10th. Mr. Wallack was to play Benedict in “Much Ado about Nothing,” with Mrs, Skerret, as Beatric City Intelligence. Tux Weatnen.—We had atintervals, yesterday, some fer showers of rain, preceded by a thunder storm, which was particularly heavy about 10 o'clock, A. M., and also about 2 O'clock, P. The day was agreeabl; one nee wereas usual after rain, well fille with mud. Tue Recerrtion or tHe Boston Finemen.—Engine Company Ne. 16, of Boston, are to arrive here this morn- ing. They will be received on the Battery by the New York company No. 20, the Washington. Tur. Emsonant Orrice.—This new building progresses rapidly, and will soon. be fully completed. It is situated under the United States Court's building in the Park, and in point of accommodation, central position, and numerous advantages to those who hat jon to fre- quent it, will be foundof vast benefit. ‘The office, under the guidance of its public officers, promises every thing that had been required to aid the emigrant. Deatns ny Suir Fever.—Coronor Waltors was called No. 148 Anthony street, on the body of Lydia Skidmore, a native of Long Island, aged 38 years, | Also, at No. 146 Anthony street, on the body of Esekiel Rogers, @ native of Connecticut, about 45 ears old. Also, at No. 20 Orange street, on the body of ‘obert Gallagher, a native of Ireland, aged 65 years— all of whom eame to their deaths by typhus fever. Ver- dicts accordingly. Natunat Cursosrty.—We learn from the Jersey City Tel-graph that our neighbors in Jersey City have been amused and delighted for some evenings pest, by » stream of natural ges, proceeding from the a of the river in the Cuni ook. On applying, fire to this gas, it ig- nited immediately, and produced a flame varying in length from one foot to twenty inches. It is not known whether it proceeds from below the stratum of mica slate which forms the bed of the river, or from the depo- sits of mud, &c. resting upon it. If it proceeds from below the slate, the stream may last for ages, and can be employed for purposes of light; and, if not, it must pro- ceed from the carbonaceous matter which the river deposits, and therefore cannot last long. ‘The character of the gas is not yet distinctly known, but the fact of its burning without smell shows that it must be either hydrogen, carburetted or subcarburetted hydrogen. Our citizens,curious in such matters,must take a look at this natural curiosity, Bor of Supervisors. July 12.—Morris Franklin, Esq.,in the chair.—The Board met at 4 o’clock to-day for the purpose of pre- g a grand jury list. ‘The first motion was, that when they adjourn, it should be uatil Monday next, which was carried. It was then moved that each member should furnish a list of thirty-three persons from each ward, and present it at the next meeting. The Supervisor of the 10th ward, offered as an amend- ment, the following resolutio: Resolved, That each ward shall be entitled to as many (ary jurors as their population will be, making six undred for the whole of the wards, according to the vote cast at the last charter election. Adopted. Bills.—Various bills from the Police Department were presented and referred. Petitions.—From sundry persons for the correction of taxes, were also pnfsented and referred. Documents from the Board of Education.—A com- munication from the President ef the Board of Educa- tion, enclosing the annual appropriation report of school moneys for the ensuing year, together with applications from the trustees of wards for appropriations for fitting up and furnishing school houses in several of the wards. Referred to Committee on Annual Taxes Reports.—Of Committee on Annual Taxes, in favor of correcting the taxes on the several lots in the 16th ward, and some other places, and adverse to the claims of Mrs. cere and two others. The Board then adjourned. Buying Stelen Goode. —OM™eer Princo John Davis ar- rested yesterday man well known to the police, called Lewis Vause alias Sailor Bill, on a charge of buying 12 pen knives valued at $8, for one shilling each. from a small boy of 13 years of age, by the name of Vergereau Simonson, in the employ of Mr. Henry Fairbank, No. 73 Chatham ‘street. It appears the accused has been for some time past inducing this boy to steal various arti- cles from his employer, which he bought for a trifle, knowing them to be stolen, and induced him to steal more, until detected i,Justice Drinker locked him up for Pickpockete in the Cars.—A gentleman, by the name of Wm..Tilden, Jr., residing at No. 64 Fulton street, Brooklyn, was ‘robbed of $60 in gold and $75 in bank bills, wrapped in a red cotton handkerchief, and deposit- edin his pantaloons pocket. The money was abstract- ed by some expert “ knuck,” while in the cars from Phi- ladelphia to South Amboy. The gold was in $5 half eagles, the bills were all in $10, Philadelphia money. ‘The pickpockets are doing a considerable business be- tween here and Philadelphia. It is certain they must operate somewhere; and New York, by the excellent ar- rangements adopted by the Mayor and Chief of Police, they find it impossible to live,in, as all their movements are so closely watched. Small Potato Pickpocket.—Officer Powell, of the 3d ward, arrested last night a fellow called Conklin Peters, on s charge of picking the pocket of Frederick Ramsey, containing $7 in money. The accused was detained for examination. “Arrest of a Convict —Officer Horton, of the 5th ward, arrested yesterday Terrence Cook, an escaped convict from Blackwell’s (sland. The rascal was sent back to his old quarters. sAnother.—Officer O'Neil, of the 6th ward, arrested yesterday @ fellow called John Anderson, an escaped con- vict from Blackwell’s Island. He was taken before Jus- tice Drinker, who sent him back to his old quarters to finish the balance of his sentence. Disorderly House.—Officers Torbush and Files of the oth ward, arrested yesterday » woman called Mary Stephens, on a warrant issued by Justice Drinker, wherein she stands charged with keeping a disorderly house at No. 166 Church street, and a common resort for vile and vicious persons, both male and female. The magistrate held her to bail in $500 to answer the charge. Stealing a Coat.—A policeman of the 6th ward ar- rested yesterday a man called John Whalan, on a charge of stesling coat wortn $10, the property of Jacob Wolfenstein, 186 Chatham square. Justice Drinker locked him up for trial. bist J ¢ Silrer Spoons.—Some “sneaking” thief entered the ment of the dwelling house No. 43 Ir- ving Place, yesterday morning while the family were sent in the yard, and carried off five silver apoons, gether with seven tea spoons, valued in all at $20, be- longing to Mr, C.P. Houghton. No arrest. Petit Larceny.—A black woman by the name of Sarah Francis was arrested, yesterday, by officer Wall, of the 7th ward on a charge of stealing a sun-shade,a silk cape, and a pair of silk gloves, valued in all at $7, the property of Mr. Benjamin C. Matlock, residing at No. 48 East Broadway. Justice Timpson locked her up for trial. Disorderty House cer Cullen, of the i3th ward, arrested, yesterday, a woman called Sarah Johnson, ona charge of keeping @ disorderly house at No. 24 Hester street, the common resort of black and white prostitutes. Held to bail to answer. German Covony in Texas.—Mr. Geddings, one of the surveyors of the German colonial grant, arrived in town a few days since, and we were pleased to learn that thesurveyors ase rapidly extending their surveys te the Concho, They have already sur- veyed the western line along the San Saba vailey, and when last heard from, were near the Concho, The Commanches srpear to be quite friendly, and small parties of the Indians belonging to Santa Anna’s band, «quently visit the camps of the surveyors. They mani fest no uneasiness to see the “land stealers,”’ (as they style the compasses) moving into their best huntiny grounds. They say “ the Germans no hunt like Ameri- cans, and buffalo will be plenty where (iermans build towns.” Santa Anna, their chiet, is so desirous to pro- seoute the warwith the Mexicans, that he cares but little about the encroachments of the white men upon his hunting grounde,and he doubtless has endeavored to persuade his warriors that the Germans wili not destroy the game in their new settlements. Old Mopechupeca, however, is dissatisfied, and says that white men must not come into his coun' He visited Torrey’s trading house a tew weeks sin 4 expressed much dissatis- faction, because the western bands nad permitted sur- veys to be made in their country. He finds that the settlers in the Mercer colony ate pushingghis peorle from their hunting grounds on the Trinity, and the Germans are extending thetr settlements high up on the Colorado, xo that his band will soon be hemmed in by settlements, and will have no place te retreat to but to the bleak and desert prairies of the North, The wily old chief, therefore, ix datermined to prevent the settlers from encroaching any further upon his punting grounds, and improves every opportunity to intimidate the frontier settlers, and thus restrain them within their present limits. So great is his antipathy to the whites, that he will not permit » white man to visit his tribe, except when they are encamped directly on the frontier. Houston Telegraph, June \4, ‘The Columbia (Pa ) Telegraph Line was organized on Saturday evening, by the appointment of the following officers:—Samuel Schock, president ; J. W. Catsell, first vice president ; James Myer, second vice president ; H. Ee atiin, ; James Cowden, treasurer, ‘This line at present, only extends from Lancaster to Colum- bia. It will soon be opened to York Bowxay Taxarne.—The drama of the “Wept of] pear, ov or 5 ante Fa. hogy gg 2 ANKLIN, the Chair. of the last meet- having been read aud following yk eee er im et. - Pet of per- to have @ sewer built in Anthony street, Broadway and Centre street. Referred” Filling Low ond Sunken Lots—Potition to have some low lots near Madison square filled Referred. Compensation for Refreshments,—Petition of French & Heiser to be refreshs ents furnished the troops during the last great conflagration. Referred. Mount Morris Sgware.—A memorial was presented ro numerous Berens vesltiog a the vietay of this ublic square, je to: \- uors i te pectibined isrthe pe cry to ferred. Transfer Stall.—Petition of miah PR ar of Vere Merkle, for stall No.7 Franklin market. Granted, Them Stars.—Petition of James M.-Bard, to be paid for the police, Re- for the stars and chains ferred. Gas in Fourth Street.—Petition of. sundry persons to have Fourth street, between Washington ‘square and Broadway, lighted with gas. Referred. b. Compensation Allowe rt of Finance Commit- tee in favor of paying George W. Farley for services ren- dered as Street Inspector in the 7th ward. Adopted, Sale of Lots —Report in favor of selling certain lots of ground in 13th street, near the old reservoir, at public auction. Adopted. Thirtieth Street.—Report in favor of causing curb and gutter stones to be set in 30th street, between Madison venue and Bloomingdale road. Adopted. Thirty-sizth Street.—Report in favor of regulating 36th street. between the 8th and 9th avenues, and set- ting curb and gutter stones therein. lopt "dower in Canal ecest Raper in favor of extendin, the sewer in Canal street, under the pier, to be built a1 the foot of the same. Adopted. Sewer in William street.—Report in favor of building a sewer in William street, from Maiden lane to John street. Adopted. Sewer in South William street.—Report in favor of building a sewerin South William street, from William to Broad. Adopted. ‘Appropriation for the Coroner.—A communication was received from the Comptroller, stating that in con- sequence of the increased number of inquests held by the coroner, he required an additional appropriation to meet the expenses incurred thereby; and an accompany- ing resolution in favor of making another appropriation of $2,500 for the current year, was Least ied Presentment of the Grand Jury.—A communication was received from the Grand Jury, in session, in which that body complain that they are not provided with suitable accommodations, and int te their inten- tion of asking to be discharged forthwith, unless they sre furnished with more comfortable quarters for the > transaction of their business. Referred to the Commit- tee on Public Buildings, &c. with power. Penitentsary Hospitat.—Alderman Tarran presented a resolution in favor of {nguiring.by what authority and for what reason, Dr. Livingston ‘been removed from his situation at the Penitentiary Hospital. Adopted. Beds for Lost Children.—Resolution in favor of su) plying ‘each Police Station with cot bedsteads, for the accommodation of lost children. Adopted. Fire Alarm —Resolution in favor of accepting the use of the bell in the tower of the First Presbyterian Church, corner of 5th Avenue and 10th street, to be rung in case of fire, until the bell at Jefferson market shall have been replaced. Adopted. duction of Salary.—Resolution in favor of reducing the salary of 3. T. Williams, clerk in the Comptroller’s office, from $1200 to $800 pet annum. Adopted. Clearing the Streets. lution in favor of directing the Street Commissioner to cause the earth in Fulton street, Maiden lane, and John street, to be removed, and deduct the expenses incurred thereby from the amount specified in the contract forsbuilding the sewers. ‘dopted. Medicines for the Poor.—Alderman Purser offered a resolution in favor of re juesting the Committee on Cha- rity and Alms to make an arrangement, by which the destitute and poor can have medicines put up tor them at the dispensaries, when the prescriptions are signed by respectable physicians. Adopted. vilms ‘House Department.—Resolution in favor of re- questing the Alms House Commissioner to report the number of emigrants that have been received into the Alms House and Hospitals; how many have been sent there by the Commissioners of Emjgration; what moneys have been received on account thereof, and by what authority such arrangements have been made. Adopted. The Chinese Junk.—Resolution in favor of b pease ‘@ special committee to wait upon the officers of the Chi- pre oper Keying, and tender to them the hospitalities of the city—adopted. The chair appointed Aldermen Maynard, Adams and Meserole. ippropriation for Schools—Communication from the Board of Education in relation to the appropriation of certain moneys for common schools. Referred. No Pickings}Allowed—Alderman Adams offered a reso- lution of inquiry respecting the sum of $1,400 said to have been received by the Alms House Commissioner, for the sale of barrels, easka, &c., while $461 only appears to have been credited for the same. Referred. Sale of Monroe Market—Report and resolution from the Board of Assistants in favor of selling Monroe mar- ket at public auction, Concurred in. Stuyvesant Square—Resolution directing the Comp- troller to draw his warrant in favor of Manus McNamee for $8,000, on account of a contract for placing iron rail- ing around Stuyvesant square. Adopted. Gab Law Al yolished-—lesolution in favor of concur- ring with the Board of Assistants in repealing the law regulating cabs; and that after the Ist of August next, all cabs to be numbered and regulated by the law regu- lating hackney coaches, except that the license for run- ning the cab, drawn by one horse, shall not exceed $3. Adopted. Gas in Hubert Street.—Resolution in favor of light- ing Hubert street with gas. Adopted. Second Street.—A remonstrance, numerously signed, ‘was presented against changing Second st-eet to Bond street. Referred. New Ferry.—A memorial was received asking for the establishment of a new ferry between Jersey City and the foot of Canal street. Referred. Nurserves.+A communication was received from the Alms House Commissioner, transmitting a letter from the Phymcian at the Nurseries, relative to the want of better and more extensive accommodations for the chil- dren. Referred. Ship Fever in New York.—A communication was then received from the Mayor, transmitting the follow- ing vir te in relation to this subject :— Atthe last meeting of the began A of Medicine, the following report on the subject of ship fever, which has been the cause of so much excitement and alarm among our citizens, was read by Dr. Stewart, in behalf of a committee oe at a previous meeting to investi- gate the subject. New Yonx, July 7, 1847. The committee appointed at the last meeting of the Academy, to Saye ater the subject of the prevailing typhus, typhoid, or ship fever, respectfully ‘REPORT :-— That in accordance with their instructions, they have visited and inspected all the public hospitals and private institutions in the vicinity of the city, into which fever cases have been received; and the result of their investi- gations has been so fur satisfactory, as to have enabled them to obtain a vast amount of valyable general and statistical information in to the subject upon which they are required to report; which will place it in their power, at some future period—when sufficient time shall have been allowed to collect and arrange all the data upon which their report will be based—to present what t! yn 3 conceive will be an interesting and valuable record of medical experience, in regard Ast. To the origin, causes, and mode of propagation of the fever of the present season. 2d, To its distinctive characters. 3d. To its autopsic phenomena. 4th. To its statistics, and Sth. To the course of treatment which has been at- tended with the most satisfactory results. Sub-committees have been appointed to examine into each of these departments of the general subject, and a correspondence has been opened with the health officers of various seaports on our continent, at which the dis- ease is prevailing. Asa considerable time must elapse, however, before all the expected returns can be received, and a final and satisfactory ri rendered, your committee have deemed it expedient, in view of the state of public alarm in regard to this fever, to submit to you at the present time, some few general facts and conclusions in connec- tion with the subject, which, if allowed to go forth with the sanction and approval of the feces will be cal- culated to remove from the public mind all fear in rela- tion to the danger to be apprehended, either hy citizens or strangers, from this cause. ‘That there has been during the past three months an unusual number of Icases of typhus, or ship fever, in our pene and private hospitals, is undoubtedly true; it has n confined, however, almost entirely to emigrants, and particularly to those arriving from Treland, to whose unhappy condition at home, and the criminal negligence of those engaged in transporting them to our shores, may be attributed the vast amount of suffering and sickness to which they have been subjected. The records of the Commissioners of Health show that no less a number of steerage or emigrant passengers than 84,218 arrived at this port during the first six months of the present year, and of these 74,428 have been landed since the 1st of April; giving a monthly average since the latter date of nearly 26.000, ‘This immense increase of emigration is alone sufficient to account for a large increase in the number of eases of a disease which always prevails with us at the jod ot the year when emigrants are arriving. Imaddition to this, however, other causes, already alluded to, have had a material influence in causing the sickness of the pre- sent season. It is now a well established fact, that typhus. Long «te jail fever, is capable of being produced at any time when ‘a large number of persons are congregated together in a confined space, and deprived of the m f cleanliness, d proper nourishment; and as most of these e existed to an unparalleled extent in the case of emigrants of the present season, it is rather matter of surprise that so small’ a number, comparatively speaking, should have suffered from it. In the case of the Irish paupers introduced amongst us, all these causes have been in full operation ; previous to embarkation they had been for [im j period in a state of utter destitution—but little of actual ‘a tion. ‘They have been taken on board ship in a filthy condition, and in most cases were unprovided with a single change of clothing. Numbers ot them, to the ex. tent, in some instances of more than five hundred, been received into the psn of one vessel, and their condition at sea has sometimes been most deplorable. In a British vessel, (the ship Ceylon,) which your Com- mittee were, through the politeness of the health of- ficer, and his deputy, Dr. Harcourt, enabled to visit and inspect on her arrival, we found 257 passengers hud- died ther in the ), which was in a most foul state. This vessel had lost as a. as 30 of her passen- gers, provious to her arrival, and 116 were then so ill as to render it necessary toland them at the quarantine hospital. At other on this continent vessels have arrived in a still worse condition. The ship Loosthauk, from Liverpool to Quebec, had to put into Chatham in dis- tress. She had, on leaving England, 349 steerage pas rs, of whom 117 had died on the passage, and oni; 20 persons on board had escaped sickness. Five omi- it, vessels arrived at Quebec, about the mid f the fast month, which had lost at sea no less than 276 of their passengers—an average of 65 for each one of he ee made to ome health foes, at Staten Islan captains of vessels arriving here, show an ag- gregate of 94 deaths at sea on board’ of vouwels’ coming from nte tne quacuntine hospleal (oost of tens Ireh) Bethewe facts ho jusively what is the cause to wl which we are to attribute the increase of sbip fever du- the "arenes season aah ding this A oy increase, however, we think that no danger need be apprebended 3 our clti- zens. But few of the causes, productive of the disease, exist among us; and no apprehension need be felt of its becoming epidemic, so 1o1 due attention iy paid to cleanliness and ventilation. ‘The disease has, so far, been exclusively confined to emigrants, and those in cones eee upon them —such as sicians, medit nt nurses. We have he eae to collect the particulars of more than two or three cases, which were not traceable di- rectly to intercourse with those laboring under the dis- ease, and who had lately arrived from sea. Alth shaper ie owas arson, fivibg in thelr velnity a 08) no DI has n attacked. fone have suffered but those who, as has been already stated, are in constant intercourse witb, and daily attendance upon, ‘The bills of mortality, too, show been confined almost entirely to the hospitals. From the City Inspector's returns, we gather that the whole number of deaths, in the city, from t) and typhus (ship) fever, was, from the 2d day o/ ay, +. 570 to the 26th of June, inclusive—....... if these there died— Respite) on Blackwell’s Island 18 lospital. 6 Private Hospitals at Bloomi Harlem(whole mortality 201, of which, asthese hospitals are for sick emigrants exclusively, it is fair to presume the greater part were of ship fever), say two-thirds, or........0+++5 ‘Total of deaths in hospitals.............+. 48 Leaving for all other public institutions and the city generally, only. ......cccccc seuss es 90 E — 5 ‘This isa mortality so trifling, when it is borne in mind that it occurs in a population of more than 400,000, and embraces a period of six months, that it affords no ground whatever for apprehension. In addition to all this, moreover, ample provision has now been made by the Commissioners of Emigration to provide for the accommodation of sick emigrants with- out the city precincts. From the foregoing facts, and other information in their possession, your committee feel themselves fully justified in presenting for your consideration and adop- tion the following conclusions :-— 1, That although there has been a decided increase in the number of cases of typhus or ship fever in our city during the present season, as compared with other seasons, such increase is only in proportion to the in- creased emigration of the present year, and the bad con- dition of the emigrants. 2. That the diseased is confined almost exclusively to emigrants, and those who are in direct and constant at- tendance upon such of them as are sick. 3. That no danger need be apprehended of the disease becoming epidemic; and that, with » due to cleanliness and ventilation, our citizens have no cause whatever for alarm on the subject. All of which is re- spectfully submitted. i Ordered to be printed. Medical Staff of Alms Heuse Department.—The then went into a committee of the whole, and resumed their proceedings relative to the medical staff of the alms house department ; but little progress, how- erer, had been made, when the reporter left, at alate our. Boanp or Assistants.—The Board met last evening at 6 o'clock, P.M. The President, Mr. Stevens, in the the chair. ‘The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Petitions were received from inhabitants asking ap- propriations for construction of sewer from avenue C to Sdstreet. Referred, ‘To refund moneys, ke. ke. Referred. Keports—in favor of lighting Ann street with gas. Adopte In favor of lighting Grove street with gas. Adopted. In favor of paying 8, Tendaer§for loss of his horse, In favor of paying Maurice McMenomy @ certain ac- count. Adopted. Recess. The Board re-assembled, after taking a recess of 40 minutes, during which they retired to the tea room. Reporis being in order. ‘A Report adopted in favor of constructing sewer in 11th street to Bowery, thence to 12th street. In favor of constructing sewer from William street, through Pearl, thence to Burling slip. Adopted. In favor of constructing sewer in 31st street, to Bloom- ingdale road and Madison Avenue. Adopted. fn favor of regulating 59th street. Concurred in. Adverse to regulating 3d avenue, above 30th street. Appointment—Henry H, Van’ Vleet, inspector of weights and measures. Resolution in favor of filling lots between 9th and 10th avenues. Referred. Petition in favor ot lighting 50th street with gas. Re- ferred. Resolution in favor of lighting 9th avenue and ad- joining streets with oil. Papers from Board of Aldermen.—Several papers were received and concurred in. In favor ot opening South street in two years from Ist May next. Concurred in. Park Fountain.—Mr. Auven offered a resolution in favor of abolishing the office of keeper of the fountain in the Park. Adopted. The Chinese Junk—Resolution in favor of tenderi' g the hospitalities of the city to the Captain, &c., on board the Chinese junk at present in our harbor. Adopted. The Swinish Multitude,—Resolution in favor of adopt- ing the necessary measures to keep the streets free from Pigs. Concurred in. Resolution in favor of allowing the use of the Govern- or’s room for the exhibition of the French works lately presented by Mr. Vattemare to our government. Con- curred in. ‘Resolution in favor of allowing an appropriation for the purchase of a clock for the Comptreller’s office, An ‘amendment was offered, “ provided the expense do not excved $25.” Lost. A further amen‘ment was offered, proposing not to exceed $12 50. Adopted. ‘After concurring in some other papers from the Board of Aldermen, the Board adjourned. Law Intelligence. ‘Tue Stave Case.—In re Josa da Rocha, Joseph da Costo and Mariada Costa.—It willbe remembered that this matter was adjourned from Satnrday until 12 0’- clock yesterday. Long before the hour of adjournment, a crowd of colored people of both sexes collected on the steps of the City Halland in the vestibule, and con- tinued to increase until 12 o’clock, when all i anu egress to and from the chamber was blocked up. Two extra officers were then appointed to open a passage and keep the crowd from forcing into the chamber. At 11 o'clock, Mr. Josiah Hopper and two or three colered men, who seemed to take an active part in the proceed- ings, made their way into the chamber and took seats Shortly after, the Brazilian consul, Capt. da Costo and Mr. Purroy their counsel, with the irl Maria, made thelr ap- pearance. They were followed by the two male slaves, in the custody ofa sheriff s offieer. Mr. Jos. L. White, the as- sociate counsel of Mr. Jay, next made his appearance, and stated to the Judge that Mr. Jay having been suddenly taken ill at his country residence, ‘was unable to come to town, and requested @ postponement. Mr. Purroy, on the part of Capt. De Costa, haviug consented, the mat- ter was further postponed until Tuesday, this morn- ing. ‘The two boys were remanded to the cestody of the sheriff, and the girl to the custody of the captain, he having undertaken to produce her in the morning. She is about twenty years of age; was pe gered dressed, and Seeeeres to be c vble and happy; upon being told by Mr. Purroy that she was in a free country and might go where she liked, she de- clared positively she would not leave her mistress; that if she was taken from her it would be by force, and she would go back to her again. The two rs who have been tam} with by the colored people think differ- ently from the girl, and, are it seems, anxious to obtain their liberty. Surenion Court, July 12—Before Judge Oskley— Maberin, Livingston and Wife, va. William Valentine, and others.—This was an action in ejectment to recover ‘a lot of land in Clinton street, in which there was & ver- dict for plaintiff. Mr. Livit brought several other qectments on the same tit d invoiving the same juestion as this, which were all reported. ir. G. \- ford and Mr. Schell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Muloch for the defendants. Grunenthalvs. Bement and Tessenden.—This was an action of debt for rent of a store in Pearl street. The plaintiffs leased the store to Dow, King & Co. for three ears, from Ist May, 1844, at $1,500. In May, 1846, Dow, feu their “property, including, this ‘lease, foe ae of all their , including ) benefit of thelr cred tors. The assignees executed the ment, and thereby accepted the ry assigned tothem. They held the lease by this ent when the rent in question accrued. The defendant’s counsel r thé benefit of Jaimed that his clients being assignees creditors, they were not liable for the rent unless it was +4 that they had actually occupied the store after The Judge charged the jury that if the; bell the defendants wecepted the conveyance of the lease, sion of the store and held p' and merely (eyed aright to the t right, thus depriving the plaintiffs of the right of regaining the possession of their property, they were liable to pay the rent although they hever actually occupied the premises. ‘The jury found for the ffs $794. Mr. E. Sandford for plaintiffs ; Mr. J. Fessenden for defendants. Count or Genenat Sessions.—Monday, July 12.— Before Recorder Scott and Aldermen Lawrence and Feeks. Jonas B. Phillips, Assistant District Attorn Trial for Rape—At the opening of the Court this morn- ing, David Crothers, Edwin H. Smith, Henry Petit, and Justin Turner, were placed at the bar for trial on an in- dictment for having on the Ist day of July brutally vio- lated the > person of Mary Gives Mary Gives, sworn.—I am 16 years old ; 1 was bornin Queens County, Ireland; of the first of July; m Ireland, and my cousin and I intended to go there; | id said his sister wanted vob a bim jn after was at chure |: the boy now t, Jus- then cam two ere "ith Crothers and Turner took me into a stable and locked the door; they then put their hands upon my mouth, and violated my Crothers first and the others after him; the did it against my will for | never was in bad compan: tried to scream and they put theif hands upon my mouth; I do not knowhow I got out; | was insensible, and knew nothing until | was taken to the station house. The case here rested until to-morrow. Plea of Guilty and Sentence. 0 Battice, indiot- ed for a grand larceny, in having stolen a gold watch, the property of Krastus W. Brown, on being arraigned this morning, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to be im ed in the State Prison for the term of two years. ‘he Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning. Count Carenpan-—Tu1s Day-—Superior Court— Opens at 11 o’clock A M.—Before Judge Onkley.— Nos 45, 68, 69, 61, 70, 16, 16, 17, 26, 60, 24, 64, 51, 81, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99. Common ‘Pleas—Court meets at 10 o’clook A. M.— Part 1—Before Judge Ulshoeffer—Nos. 21, 30, 117, 119, 121, 123, 126, 127, 120, 181, Part 2—Before Judge Ingra- ham—Nos, 142, 212, 214, 246, 288, 6, 12, 34, 44, 63, 50, 10 146, 148, 178, 204, 218, 244, 282, 74, 54, 100, 198, 236, 248, 264, 66, 298, 196. I was in this city on the night er and mother iad died in paid my tolreland, it Crot whe spoke to irl; 1 thought it was me some he fi 4 Inperenpence Horet.—Families seek- ing for comfortable quarters for the summer, will find very desirable accommodations at Fort Independence Hotel recent. erected by Col. P. Van Cortlandt, at Peekskill, (Van Cortlandt’s Landing.) The house is beautifully situated upon one of the highest points of the Highlands, commanding an unsurpassed view of the river and country—the rooms are large and_airy, and every attention is devoted to the comfort of the ests. The house is now in charge of Mr. saac Gerow, who spares no pains to make it agreeable, while the many daily commuaications with the city, render ita particularly attractive resort for geutlemen who cannot remain long away from their business, but who wish their families to enjoy the country air. a By arrival of the South BROAS & CO. will r day, from their garde: Tomatoes, Kc. &e., 72 Ve: Card tothe Ladies.—Jas. J. Broas day, J. H. picked Satur- tia respectfully the Ladies of New Yor ‘Apples for preseives, to give them acall, as extra pain are alarge lot of full’ flavored yexpressly for the jortinent of choice truits of th le at fair prices. and ¢ arason, ‘con any part comer of Pa k Place oo Gold Pens—We would advise all our city i t the country during the warm season, to pro- i ood gold pen from the establishment + 71 Cedar street, up stairs. ‘They ior kinds of peus that can be ed with one of them a person great soul m in his corres- jng old and worn out steel pens, Gold Pens,— Richelieus” IT'riumphant — These pens will write os well, aud last As long as those sold elsewhere at $3 50. We caution the public not to buy pens of Pondence, that o| Drand, that may be offered elsewhere, as they are fraud. The geuuiue can be had for $2, at J-Y, Savage's, 92 Fulton at, id where el i. edged out @ first od of bring ones. 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State of River, Louisville . 5 feet; falling. 36 feet. feet 9 inches, 4 feet; falling. MONEY MARKET. Monday, July 12-6 P. Mm ‘The stock market opened heavy this morning, and prices fell off a fraction. The sales of some of the fan- cies were large. Harlem declined % per cont; Farmers’ Loan, 34; Norwich and Worcester <; Reading, 13<; Long Island, 34; Pennsylvania 5’s,"Morris Canal, Canton, and Stonington, closed at prices current on Saturday. ‘The oppressively hot weather has an unfavorable effect upon the stock market, both in driving operators out of town,andin destroying all disposition on the part of those left, to do anything. Itis the general impression that the present is s good time to buy on long;credit, 60 as to carry contracts into September before they mature, as a speculative movement is expected about that time. The report of the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Po- tomac Railread Company for the year ending March 31 1847, presents the annexed monthly statement of re ceipts, distinguishing the extent and sources of income : RicuMonp, Frepericxsnuna, ax Potomac Ratt Roa, Apri Ist, 1846. to Arnit Ist, 1847. From Trans- | Lon; Local Trans. f For portation. Travel. Travel, the Mail. Freight. Total, April, ..... 1816,87,895 $3,019 $1,752 $4,609 $17,267 Mi ae 9,482 3,554 1,752 4,632. 19,422 3316 (1,752 27% AST 4,22 «1,752 2.935 15,390 4633 «1,752,888 17,008 4312 1752325117585 0800 1,752 4,105 18,087 2788 =—-752— 4198015, 671 4,531 1,782,263 T,N7T 4,328 7522184 AG, 10 2,663 «1.752 4,867 (417,084 2,977 1752417120433 95,962 44,464 21,094 45,005 Rents of Real Estate, received durifg the year... ... Income for the year ending Ist April, 1817... Deduct Current Expenses for year ending Ist April Net Revenue, after payment of Current Expenses... $120,119 It will be seen by the above, that the income of the, company was $206,868 for the year ending 31st Marc? 1 last, being an increese of $7,924 on that ot the previow s yeas; and the whole current expenses of the compan y ‘were $86,742, leaving a net profit on the business of th e year of $120,116. ‘The amount paid on account of interest on loans am d new stock was $34,218 94, which, deducted from th @ amount of profit above stated, leaves a balance of $85 ,- 897 05, out of which the board declared, in Novembs or last, a dividend of 33% per cent, and on the Ist of May, @ like dividend of 334 per cent, leaving a balance to be pas s- ed to the credit of profit and loss of $34,797 05 on ti he operations of the year. The net profits of the compa) 1y would have permitted the declaration of a larger df ri- dend; but in consequence of the stock of material on haj 14 having been reduced $12,000, it was not deemed best to advance the rate of dividend, without the certainty of continuing it. This road is about seventy-five miles long, and cast $1,459,335, The capital stock is $1,000,000, divided into 10,000 shares, of which 2,752 are held by the State, and 7,248 by individuals. The aggregate amount due by the company on the 31st of March, was $597,416 06, and the amount due to the company was $242,253 55. ‘The financial operations of the company for the year ending March 3st, 1847, were as annexed :— Ricumonp, Frevertcxssuno ap Porostac Rasinoan. sess» $19,922 62 Bovess Cash on hand 31st March, 1846. . this Virginia six per cent Stock—Reoeived amount. ....se esse cess tose Capital Stock—Received of the Stockhold- 3/542 82 Perec sic ee eine ie. IOS! 06 Washington and Fredericksburg Steamboat Stock—Received this amount. . tees 600 00 Dividends unpaid—This amount......... 2,827 75 Runte of Real Estate—Recelved thisamount 392 00 ‘Transportation—Receipts from Transporta- HOM. ceveceeeeee ree eeeeeen sees s 206,466 52 $252,783 27 Disbursements. Cost of Road and property—in- oreased this amount......... $3,615 74 Stock Purchase—-Invested this BUM. eee eens sevecerss 47007 Debts due to the Company—In- creased this amount......... 21,694 50 Potomac Road Bonds—Paid off in fall. . 1. see es 200 00 Debts due by the id this amount....... + 15,056 66 Transportation—Expe tation st eeesecee cers 86,742 53 Int+rest—Paid this amount. .... 17,017 69 Interest on new Stock—Paid this amount........ ss ceees 9,642 07 Interest on Certificate of Debt— Paid this amount........... 7.659 18 Dividends—Paid this amount 60.816 80 Cash—On hand 3ist March, 1847. 39,968 03—252,783 27 ‘This looks encouraging for the stockholders; and the prospects of larger dividends in a year or two aregcer- | tainly vory flattering, With a fair increase in the net inomee from year to year, the payment of the indebted | ness of the company inust progress rapidly. ‘The importations of hides into Boston for April ist