The New York Herald Newspaper, July 20, 1847, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. aa en ee The News from Mexico. We were yesterday enubled, by our special overland express from New Orleans to this ci:y, to laybefore our readers, forty-eight hours in advance of the mail, some very important news from Mexico, received at New Orleans by the steamer Jno, McKim, which left Vera Cruz on the 4th instant. That” news has doubtless been read and commented upon by every intelligent man inthe city, eachof whom formed his own Opiniow pen it. We, therefore, consider it un- neCessary'to’refer to it further than to say that the details of the news, so far us received, will be found on the outside of to-day’s paper. More minute particulars will ke given when we receive our full files of southern papers. ’ "To Postmasters and Newspaper Subscribers. Hitherto it has been lawful for postmasters to receive subscriptions for newspapers, and for- ward the money to the publishers, free of ex- pense. ‘This law was repealed by an act passed on the twenty-fifth day of April last, which act was to take effect on the first day of July instant. We were not aware of the repeal of the first men- tioned regulation, neither were the deputy post- masters throughout the ¢ountry, as we are in- formed, having, as wej believe, exercised the authority vested in them by it since, as well as before the first of July. We yesterday learned the fact of its repeal, and heard turther, that the Postmaster-General has extended the time when it shall come into operation to the first of August next; after which day payments of subscription must be forwarded through the post-office, direct to the proprietors of the respective journals. ‘The United States Bonded Warehouse... She Security Against Fire. The city of New York is the grand ville @entrepdt of this Western world—a city of merchants and of merchandise. The most im- portant of its mercantile institutions is the United States Bonded Warehouse, for the facili- tation of mercantile transactions. On the 4th of August next, the institution will kgve been in operation one year; prior to which tme it was ao untried experiment in the United States, al- though it has been established in England ever wince the year 1803, where it has not only been triumphantly successful, but where it is regard- ed “as the greatest improvement that has ever been made in their commercial and financial system.” In 1788, seventy years prior to its establish- ment in England, Sir Robert Walpole, then Premier—and if not the ablest of England’s premiers, he may be said to have been, histori- cally, the first of that peculiar line of rulers— made a desperate effort to give England the eived by these men in any other part, wherever they may chance to be at the moment; and we are safe in saying that within -one minute from that moment, the water will be thrown upon the fire with the whole power of the Croton pressure, which is very great in the lower part of the city, and in quantities sufficient, if re- quired, to deluge the whole warehouse in less than ten minutes, a space of time too brief for any thing short of saltpetre to gain much headway, and, we believe, it has not yet been decided whether even salt- petre will explode with a combustibility too rapid for the Croton to quench. The building is opened at sunrise in the morning, and the doors are closed ut sunset. No fire or light is allowed at all in the ware- honse, except under peculiar restrictions, in the basement or vault, where daylight never enters. Mr. Anderson has given us his opinion that the bonded warehouse is now a safer building for the ‘storage of merchandise, than any and every other building in the city, unless it may be some one similarly guarded and protected from fire. We hope, for the credit of our city, that these facts may be duly examined, weighed and appreciated by im- porters and warehousers, whether in this or in for- eign countries, and that they may tend to relieve them both from anxiety and from exorbitant rates of insurance. Merchandise to the value of seven millions of dollars has, within less than one year, been warehoused in this city, in the very infancy of the system, and we have no doubt that hundreds of millions will be safely warehoused in successive years, without the loss of a hun- dreth part of one per cent by fire. We are assured that no pains or expense will be spared on the part of the Collector to render the United States bonded warehouse a place for storage perfectly safe without insurance, and we advise all warehousers, and especialy foreign manufacturers and exporters, in whatever part of the world they may be, to submit to no imposi- tion of exorbitant rates of insurance. Let them benefit of the warehousing system. But his warehouse system, “which,” he said, ‘ will tend to make London a free port, and by conse- quence, the market of the world,” was unfortu- nately introduced into Parliament in connexion with his famous “excise scheme,” or tobacco projet, which seems to have suggested to that great financier the idea of a warehouse system, aud was so confounded with that excise scheme, as to share all the prejudices of the people against excise, and, therfore, fell through. Seventy ‘years later, however, under the ‘‘ Addington ministry,” Walpole’s system was carried out, and England and the world have since been en- joying its advantages. We may well marvel at the tardiness with which England profited by “this gbvious and signal improvement,” as McCulloch calls it; but whut shall we say of that succeeding half cen- tury (from 1803 to 1846) of tardiness, during which we Americans looked upon this “ obvious and signal improvement,” and still refused to adopt it? Well might we reproach ourselves with our dullness and stupidity, traits of character not so exclusively the property of the Dutch but that the Anglo-Saxon race may claim a share. Bat a better course now will be to go in at once, with’‘heart'and hand, for the full advantages of the warehouseing system. Although it is more than a century since Sir Robert Walpole conceived the magnificent idea of making London a “free port,” it is not too lute for us to make New York what Walpole would have made London. An immense ware- house has already been completed on Broadway, extending to New street, and is now filled with merchandise, from cockloft to‘basement. Other and extensive warehcuses are constructed and nearly completed atthe Atlantic Dock, Brooklyn, lor the storage of heavy kinds of merchandise, as sugar, molasses, rum, &c., which have hitherto been warehoused in stores hired temporarily for that purpose in different parts of the city. . The only drawback that has hitherto arisen in the operation of the system in this city, has been in the rate of insurance exacted upon ware- housed goods. Although the bonded warehouse on Broadway has several division walls, yet the communicating openings in these walls are such as to render the building equivalent to one large warehouse. That being the case, fire in- surance companies are necessarily limited in the amount of risk taken to some five or ten thousand dollars. The consequence is, that there are not insurance companies enough to effect insurance upon all the merchandise ware- housed, and so they quietly have taken advan- tage of the fact to charge monopoly rates; and we suppose they might as well have charged two per cent, or two and a half, as the one and a half that they do chage. Under these circumstances, our efficient Collector has taken the matter in hand with a view to render the bonded warehouse a safe building for the storage of merchandise with- out any insurauce at jall. And we think, from a careful examination of the hydraulic appara- tus just completed there, that the day is not far distant when importers will have confidence to snap their fingers in the face of all insurance companies, and warehouse their merchandise without any insurance, or at least, instead of having monopoly rates dictated to them by the companies, importers will dictate their own rates tothem, and from being dictatees become dic- tators. The Collector has, in fact, at one stroke, ef- fected one grand hydraulic insuranee upon al] the merchandise inthe warehouse. He nas caused the Croton water to be introduced in a large pipe upon every floor of the building, with an attach. ment of hose upon every floor, of sufficient length to reach every corner of the warehouse. This hy- draulic apparatus is of the most perfect kind, and has been constructed under the immediate direction and supervision of Cornelius V. An- derson, Esq , chief of the fire department of New York, a gentleman whose judgment and skill, from many years of experience, will neither be doubted nor disputed in this city. On Saturday last, according to public notice, the water was va ci _ wiser and the apparatus fully, ¢ bound to say triumphantly, tested, The experiment showed that one minute was uy ly sufficient to transfer both hove and water to any part of the building. To perfect the insurance, Mr. Lawrence hes secured the services of four the most experi enced and efficient watchmen to be Pree the city. They have also been firemen, and are men of character, in whom confidence may be placed. Two of these night watchmen will he on guard every night, and the warehouse is © constructed that a light or fire in any one part Ycthe building, would, and must, be instantly per- warehouse their goods for a while without any insurance, and they will soon bring the compa- nies to reason. Sreamsuir Saran Sanps.—The iron steam- ship Sarah Sands, Captain Thompson, arrived in port yesterday, safe and sound, after making a remarkably good voyage of twenty days, from the city of Cork, Ireland. She seiled from Liverpool on the 15th day of June, with a large number of cabin and second cabin passengers, and gaily tripped her way over the Atlantic, till the 20th of that month, when portion of her valve gearing broke, causing damage, which it was found could not be re- paired at sea. Under the circumstances, the captain thought it best to turn round, and steer for Cork, which he accordingly did, and arrived there by sails on the twenty-third. The repairing of the machinery occcupied from the twenty-third to the twenty-ninth, on which latter day the Sa- rah Sands again put to sea and headed for New York, where she arrived, as we before said, yes- terday morning, safe and sound. The time that elapsed from her ‘leaving Liver- pool, until she arrived here, was thirty-three days, during which time she got over a distance equal to once and a half across the Atlantic, and remained in the port of Cork nearly a week. This rate of travelling is convincing proof that the Sarah Sands equals the expectations of her projectors. We are glad to hear that the passengers were very well pleased with the vessel and with the commander, as will be seen by the following Card :— ‘We, the hor gp ring ex onal Sands, caunot take leave of on eS, “« commander, Captain Thompson, without ex; to him our very warm thanks for his politeness and attention, and the anxiety which he has manifested, to do every thing in his power to relieve the monotony of # passage protract- ed beyond our expectations. We would also state, that in our opinion the Sarah Sands is both aremarkably good sea boat, ands very fast sailer, and that the accident which happened to her machinery and caused our de- tention, was one in no way affecting the principle of her steamboats able. propeller, but one to which all hen it is taken into consideration that we have been once and a half times across the Atlantic, besides being nearly a week in the Cove of Cork. we think the per- formance of the Sarah Sands highly creditable, and we have no doubt of her fully answering the expectations of her builders, and of her proving a great sccommoda- tion te the mercantile community hand tot the public ge- ly. We wish Captain Thompson and the Sarah San migned— ant ds much success. William Bouelbee, ‘Thomas H. Smith, Henry Van Wart, jr. Charles Widder, ‘Wood, George 8. Appleton, w. ila, Archibald Campbell, Henry L. B. Lewis, Jobn Brown, T. A. Chase, J. T. Norton, George Jones, Frederick Leech. J. P. Patterson, We have no doubt that the Sarah Sande will become a great favorite with the travelling pub- lic, and we are rejoiced to know that the acci- dent which occurred to her machizery, nas not in the least lowered her in the estimation of her passengers. We wish her a prosperous voyage on her re- turn. Tuk Gatway Inpusretat Society.—Sometime since we published a circular, written by Henry Barry Hyde, Esq., Secretary of the Galway In- dustrial Society, of Galway, Ireland, addressed to the benevo.ent portion of the American peo; le, soliciting ‘heir aid, by contributions of money, in such sums as they could conveniently spare, to assist them in prosecuting the holy and humane purposes tor which that society was es- tablished. _Sirce that time, Dudley Persse, Esq., of this city, who, with other gentlemen, has kindly con- sented to act as agent of the society in this city, sent to the society a draft for forty pounds sterling, the proceeds of his exertions as collector for the cause. The reply of the society to this letter will be found on the outside of to-day’s Herald, and on behalf of the famishing, yet industrious people of Ireland, we invite for it a calm and careful perusal. We also solicit the contributions of our people, and in the language of the secretary of the Soci- ety, will repeat, that even one shilling will be of service, and may perhaps save alife. Let no one be deterred from contributing, no matter how small the sum may be that he can devote to this humane object. New York, Havre anv Panis Exrress.—It will be seen, from an advertisement under the proper head, in this day’s paper, that Meussrs. Livingston, Wells & Co., have completed their arrangements for establishing an express from this city to Paris und Havre, and that they will commence business immediately. The establish- ment of the French line of steamships was, as we remarked on a former occasion, eagerly taken advantage of by our enterprising country people and turned to profit before the first voyage was completed. Important Sae.—The elegant ships Roscius, Siddons, Garrick, and Sheridan, belonging to Mr. E. K. Collins’ line of Liverpool packets, will be sold at auction this morning, at the Mer, chants’ Exchange. The attendance will no doubt be large, as the announcement caused some com- motion among the mercantile community. The Roscius is the only one of the line now in port— those wishing to see a noble vessel, and « mas- terly piece of naval architecture, should visit her at the foot of Wall street. Licutnine anv Tetecern Wires.—Professor Olmstead, of Yale Colle, says he has no doubt that che wires of telegraph have an effect on electricity. “ As the storm comes up, and especially when over wir ‘fit; ‘distant, htning In attracts by the wires, whine ean woven’ be proved by any ‘Toons the than the wlceoes office for half tn be About th storm “ coutinnally Aled with So itis ap epaien ae | shall never have very Larer rrom Brazit.—The arrival of the fine bark Rosina, Capt. Doty, from Rio de Janeiro, | puts us in possession of files of the Jornal de Commercio, and the O*Mercantil, to the $d ult. They contain no news. The U. 8. brig Bain- bridge, Commander Williamson, arrived at Rio on the 2d, from Ilha Grande, and reported that the whale bark Yeoman, of Plymouth, Mass., was seized by the Brazilian government, and or- dered to Rio Janeiro. It was presumed by many Americans that she would forget to stop at Rio, and make the best of her way home, The U. S. frigate Columbia, Commodore Rosseau, was in the harbor of Rio when the Rosina left. By this arrival we have.no news from the river, except the following note from our corres- pondent :— Burros Aynes, May 14, 1847. We have now the pleasure of advising you that « pros- pect has opened for a termination to our political difl- culties, in the arrival of the ipotentiaries of England and Frauce. Lord Howden and Count Waleski. ‘They yesterday had an interview with the Minister of Foreign ‘Affairs, and in a fow days more we may be able to speak with some certainty on what, at present, is a matter of doubt. Lord Howden has stated a definite arrange. ment. just and satisfact to ali parties. must depend upon his meeting with the same frankness and faith which he intends to show; and Count Waleski, that any arrangement to be sanctioned by him, must be digne et convenable. ‘This is so far aw England and France are concerned; but the position assumed latterly by Brazil, has come to damp considerably our hopes of peace and quietness, un- less @ general settlement of all pending differences should be the result of the present conferences. ‘Theatricals, Rowery Tuearre.—The bill which was performed at the Bowery theatre last evening will be repeated to-night, and a more interesting one has not been produced for a long time there, {tis bill, the like of which can be seen no where but at the Bowery, and comprises three excellent pleces—first, the tragedy of “Richelieu, or the Conspiracy’’—second, the comedy of “Ole Bull,” and the third, the comedy of the “Spectre Bridegroom — Mr. Burke, Mr. Mi all, and Mr. Chanfrau, will sus- tain the principal characters, and the cast in other re- apects excellent. The large audiences which attend the Bowery this hot weather, are a flattering tribute to the management, but not more so than it is deserving. Mr. Jackson has something in preparation which he intends to bring out shortly in a splendid manner. Report says that it will excel all his former productions. The Bowe- ry iscertainly deserving of patronage, and will continue 20 og long as it is under Mr. Jackson’s management. Castie Ganpen.—This theatre is doing an excellent business, Large and respectable audiences assemble every evening, at an early hour, in order to see the Chi- nese Junk, from the balcony, previous to the perfor- manees. The programme for this evening announces two pieces—the vaudeville of “My Wife’s Out,” and the comedietta of “Lend me five Shillings,” in which the great favorites Holland, Walcott, and Misses Phil- lips and Clarke, will a In addition to this at- traction, the Misses Wells, and La Petite Maryanne, who are much admired, and become very great favo- rites, will exhibit the race id elegance of accom- plished dancers. There is little wonder at the success of the proprietors, #o long as they employ good artists. The attendance on visiters is very regular, and Mr. Handy, who conducts the bar ha gm cn is exceed- ingly attentive and obligihg to patrons of the gar- den. In fine, every thing moves in proper order, in this neat, spacious and refreshing amphitheatre. Patmo’s Orena House.—Last evening, we witnessed the first appearance of the French Ballet Company, who ‘were reocived with enthusiastic cheers. Notwithstand- ing the excessive heat of the weather, the theatre was well filled, and all seemed highly pleased with the per- formance. The graceful and elegant dancing of M’lle Adelaide Lehman, and the dexterity and skill of Schmidt Lehman were much admired, and they were applauded in ev scene of the ballet. The “Pas Styrien’” by Mes Julia and Flora Lehman was exqcuted with great science, considering their youth, and the “Pasde Deux,” by Mons. Schmidt and M'lle Adi inoed a thorough knowledge of the beautiful accom; mt of dancing. In fine, the fantastical ballet “L’Arbre Magique” was well filled by the fumily, Lehman, and rendered with such ‘and style of comic action, as to call forth the unanimous approbation of the audience. mute Bight: in this evening, when, we predict, a crow house will greet their chaste an ined performances. Herr Alexander will pay @ visit to Saratoga Springs this ‘The visiters of the Springs will remember the great suocess of Herr Alexander when he was there last year. On the last evening of his performance, all the boarders of the United States Hotel, (Herr A.’s head- quarters.) marched en masse to his entertainment, head- ebrated music band, which they had casion. This will be a good opportu- gers ‘abroad, who may have heard of the fame of this great artist, to see him before he leaves this country, as he intends to sail for Europe next spring. By the way, we hear that the friends of Horr Alexander are about to present bim a splendid gold medal, asa proof of their high regard for bim as an artist and a gentle- man. Mr. Wright, a distiuguished sculptor of this city, is engaged to manufacture it, for which purpose the sum of $500 is subscribed. Dap Marble took a benefit at Chicago a few evenings since. He hada bumper. Mrs. Hunt is playing at Chicago. Jim Crow Rice is also there. Mr. and Mrs. Farren, it favorites at St. Louls, are about to leave that city for a tour North and East. Tue Gasat Tacon Tueatne.—Our readers alread: know that hardly had the representations given in thi theatre concluded, than its active proprietor set to work tore it completely, and gi the tng Bend which such # sumptuous edifice is susceptible. Since that period, the work has boon commenced, under the di- rection of Senor Meuci, and the following is what has been done up tothe mnt time, and which we shall son see concluded. The satin ceiling has been put in new; its ground is white, resting on & oor- nice, the ornaments of which are gilt in ‘relief. In the centre, from whenow depends the chandelier, circular ornaments, also in relief and gilt, have been made. Senor Meuci has also made four ventila- tors of his own invention, to allow egress for the gas, which js such source of discomfort to the audience. The pillars which bound the boxes have capitals in re- Nef aud an ornament of Jonic order, and the ie which they sustain is also adorned with an arabesque, likewise gilded in relief In the middle point of the proscenium, there will be placed a magnificent clock, which Senor Marti sent for to Parwsfor this purpose; this clock is sup- ported by two figures, and between relief adornments of the Ionic order, will add much to the beauty of the front of the theatre. There has been brought from Italy a beau- tifal curtain, the paintings on which represent a 8 ical fact. Moreover, Senor Albi, known and appreciated among us, has painted @ beautiful cur- tain worthy of his pencil. Again, great forethought has been taken for the conveniences of masked bulls. By mesns of a machine broughtfrom the United States, can almost in an instrut lower or raise the stage, 80 that when the performance is over, the saloon can be ready and prepared for balls, the which will appear to be adorned at the bottom with a decoration of real pillars. This isas much as we know at present abeut the work which is going on in the great theatre under the direc- tion of that skilfull sculptor, Senor Meuci. The passed seasons had go injured this edifice, that it made @ repair, pe Mf we indispensable. Much discolored and stained, with broken and dirty boxes, it was shameful to Havana, and also to the name of this beautiful theatre, that it should be opened to the public in such a state. Senor Marti,knowing this, not only has made the necessary re- mody, but has done much more than was hoped for; for which we cannot do less than congratulate bim and our- selves at the same time. Senor Marti will now have a pal, that the public never leave unrecom- pensed the sacrifices which are made in the enterprise which be sustains, and this conviction inan empresario, of the importance of St. Marti, is a guaranty that in fu- ture he will not hesitate in his expenses to make the beat that can be done, both in actors as well as plays.— Havana Faro Industrial, June 1. Musical. Vauxnati,—A variety of amusements are given every evening at the above saloon, The mechanical automa- ta Lilliputian figures are well worth geeing,and the songs, duete, Gore, be given by the vocal company, are well executed. The Garden is very neat, and the ice creams of the best quality. This is#cool and beautiful loca- tlon, where the up-town folks can spend 4 pleasant eve- ning, Heway Henz.—The celebrated pianist, H. Herz, will arrive in this city, in a few days, from his southern trip. BSivori, with whom Herz has travelled de conserve, is not yet here, but be will Ugh ng Renta with Herz Their ro-eppearance in this city be hailed with pleasure. The Alleghanians gave a concert at Rochester on Sa- turday evening. Christy’s Minstrels were at Detroit at latest dates. Police Intelligence. Attempt at Burglary —A follow called Bill Jones was arrested last night by officer VanPelt,of the 15th ward.on suspicion of making several burglarious demonstrations on several dwelling houses in the 16th ward. Looked for a further hi . up Cs cy Cartman,—-A cartman, by the name of . was arrested yesterday on a charge of violently assaulting & man, wi come ‘we were unable to learn, by knooking him off the cart, injuring him se- verely, the cartman, ther with the man’s luggage, consisting of two reamte ‘basket cf clothes and » basket, containing two live pigeons. The cartman was locked up, upon the assault being witnessed by a citizen. ‘The assaulted man was not brought to the e, and in all probability he was n aware to what part of the city his luggage was taken. The owner can obtain his property ‘applying to Justice Osborne, or his clerk, Mr. Stewart, at the Tombs. Petit Lareeny —Officer Carpenter, of the Ist ward, arrested yesterd: woman called Mary McGinness, on a obarge of stallag various articles from William V. Pelletivr. Justioe Osborne locked her up for trial. om ht idee tela e name corel, 7 caught on Sunday by officer Hi of the 11th ward, running off with ebeome containt 1 shilling and 9 pence, which the young rascal hi % ’ from the hand of Ellen Brahemshaw, while a Houston street. Justice Ketcham locked Charge of Stealing.—OMoer F reeman.of the 9th ward, on @ man called Jerold Dupont, on charge of various articies from Ann Eliza Crigur, valued st near $30, from her residence, No 12 b~} Avenue. Detained for examination by Justice Mer- ity Intelligence. Boamp oy Axor iN. JI 19.—Morris Frankiis, Enq . President, in Chait The Board met this eve- wine but with o view of visiti i Union, in liance with an invitation from the of- ficers and agent. On motion. the Board edjourred, to meet again this evening at 5 o'clock. Boanp oF Assistants —This board also went to enjoy the entertainments last evening on board the Union. Tue Weatnen.—The thermometer stood yesterday, ‘at 3 o'clock, P. M., at 93 degrees in the shade. The heat ‘was intense, Tue Evrects or Heat.—Coroner Walters held an ban. mip yesterday, he 4th Ward Station House, on the body of Bridget Gilmartin, a native of Ireland, aged 30 years, who came to her death by congestion of the brain, produced by heat. Verdict accordingly. Moar Fatat Evrects oy Heat.—The Coroner held an Saqnes also, upon the body of Peter Curley, a native of Irelr nd, aged » after taking a walk on Sunday afternoon, died suddenly ata house in Water street. Verdict—Death by exposure to heat. Sun Srroxx.—A woman named Elisa Duffy, a native of Ireland, aged 25 years, was sun struck yesterda; West street when opposite No 204. She was taken of by officer Irwin immediately after the occurrence, but she survived only a short time. An inquest will be held to- y in care Ararvat oy Emronant Passencens.—During Satur- day and Sunday last. the number of emigrant passengers arrived at thie port from soe ports amounted to 407, principally Germans and Dutch. * + Entertamment on Boanp THE Fasncu Strami Unio Baa aig afternoon, or rather last evening, large assemblage of persons, both Amurican and French, were congregated on board the French Steamer Union, to partake of the hospitalities of the company, and join in the festivities ofa gay evgning. It wasestimated that between 500 and 600 were on among whom we noticed many of our bane and naval officers, the mayor, members of the diplomatic corps, and other dis- tinguished persons. At an early hour of the evening. light refreshments were served up on deck, and soon afterwards an excellent band struck up, and a variety of musical entertainments ensued, after which dancing commenced, and was continued till alate hour. Tbe deck of the Union was protected by an awning, affording an admirable promenade and dancing floor. ita were hung about the ship, and placed at convenient intervals, gaving a brilliant appearance to all. Tho officers were ali politeness, aud the utmost enjoyment seemed to pervade the scene up toa late hour. Boar Race. —Charles Thomas and Kuber Martin will bave « trial of skill, as oarsmen, this afternoon, for a ee, of $200, They will row from Castle Garden to Robin’s Reef light house and back. The race will com- menoce at 2 P. M. Tux Cuinese Junx.—There is no abatement of the excitement whioh the arrival of this unique vessel cre- ated among our citizens, tor of the desire on thelr part to seo with their own eyes what never was seen before in any part of the civilized world—viz: a real Chinese junk or ship, with a native crew on board. The oftener we see her the more we wonder at her workmanship and the infinite variety of curiosities which she contains. is amusing to hear the various remarks thrt are made eve- ry moment by the visiters, and to witness the wonder- ment pictured on every body’s countenance. Board of Supervisors. Jury 19.—The Mayor in the chair. The minutes of the former meeting were read and approved. Bills—Various small bills were presented and referred Grand Jury—The grand jury lists from the different wards were handed up. Communicatione—A communicetion from Judge Ed- monds, in relation to providing court rooms for the courts to be organized under the new constitution and judiciary act. Several members of the board were of opinion that the communication could not be received by this board; that it was a subject for the Common Council. Alderman Messxroie moved that it be laid on the r table. Alderman Croxivs moved, as a mark of respect to Judge Edmonds, that it be referred to a special commit- tee of three, which was carried, and Aldermen Frank- rere, and Purser were appointed such com- mittee. Reports—The report of finance committee, in favor of paying some emall bills, from the police department, was presented and accepted. The Board then adjourned to Monday next. Law In ce. Tne Stave Case. —Yesterday morning another writ of habeas corpus was obtained by Mr. Jay, from Edmonds, directed to the captain of the bark Lw - ca, to bring the two slaves Da Costo and Da Rocha be- fore the Judge. At eleven o’clock the parties ap- peared in Chamber, and the case was adjourned to this weoenine, to give the captain time to prepare a return to Conrvs Casns—J. K. Peelis was, yesterday Hacharged by Judge Uishoeffer, un rit inited States army. on the ground of his being a minor, upon condition that he re- turned $6,his bounty. The case of Clayton Comstock, who claims his discharge on the ground of being intoxi- cated when he enlisted, is postponed until Monday, to give the government time to procue affidavits from Phi- lndelphis. The case of Charles L. Milier, who claims his discharge on the ground of minority, 1s also post. poned. Common Pixas—The branch of this Court, in session yesterday, was occupied in examining jurors and remit ing fines. Count Cauxnpan —Comaion Puxas.—This Day, Jul 20.—Before Judge Ingraham.—Nos. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 90, 81, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48. 49. 60, 61, 52, 63. N. B —No causes will be set down for any particular day this term. The Watering Piaces. Unitep States Hore, Sanatoca Spainas, July 15, 1847. Society at Saratoga—Distinguished Persons Arrived— Travel to Saratoga Lake—Prospective Mass Meeting of the Sons of Temperance—New Depot for the Sale of the Herald—Musical Performers and their Per- Sormances, We arrived last night, at a convenient hour, and this morning—this sweet and sunny morning—we are, ina metaphorical manner, quite intoxicated. Permit us, then, to relapse for a few seconds into a liberal and poeti- cal review and rehearsal of the characteristics of this Eden. Hee is a republican court which would eclipse any of the courts of Louis Philippe, or the Emperor Na- poleon; here are a thousand beautiful women and hand- some men; here is air of the quality which Lord Byron breathed when he stood upon theVenetian Rialto; here Cupid mounts histhrone, and reigns paramount; here is agarden of the world, hedged in with flowers. New Yorkers, come away—oome, retrogad are decrepitudeto smiling youth. Ah! ah! yu, New Yorkers, and hence we think of you we love before all the world. Among the late arrivals here is the veteran Major Count Bongars, who fought at Cerro Gordo, under Shields, with all that gallantry for which the French were distinguished under Bonaparte. The Major was o general officer at Waterloo; he is of the medium height, and he wears a very terrible mustache. He was present, in the undress of an American officer, in the principal saloon last night, where at a quarter to eleven o'clock, there was a Spanish dance. Never have we had sohigh an impression of the American character as here; the most refined and well bred society of Europe should learn that American gentility is fully a match for that of the continental circles we has acknowledged that in allthe rtments of science we are her equals; and Dickens, who, after an imperfect acquaintance, criticised American society with such severity, may now receive ug upon equal terms, with great Prop sty. als y were the Count de Among other arriv Galty, Prussia; Gen. Booth, Connecticut, Alvah Strong, a; ke. ko. Saratoga lake Rochester; Dr. Carmichael, Richmond, V ‘The omnibuses run from town to the twice a day; numerous parties visit it, and to-morrow we expect to ride upon its bosom—to ramble among the ravines with which it is surrounded; and to gathers bouquet of wild flowers.and tosend you, with some of the Ee leaves, a description of the envirvns. We have ardly had time to turn upon our heel yet. At table Inst night we sat on the right hand of the Adonis of the capital city; and we rose from the collation with an im- proved estimate of his professional ag mg ‘A news depot, for the sale of the New York Herald, &e., has been established here, by Mr. W. A. Mun- dell. Upon the arrival of the day bont at Albany, Mr. M., with commendable enterprise, expresses the news- papers through to Saratoga, at a large expense; but his sales are increasing, and we have no doubt but his ef- forts will be well rewarded. He is, at least, a gentle- man deserving of success. Signor and Sigaora Valtellina gave a concert here last evening. There was a en 9 atidionce, st a dollar each, and the artists were received with applause. Madame Fleury Jolly, and Mons. Dubreuil, will gives concert here this evening. Branprwine Serinas, July ®, 1847. Life of Brandwine—Philadelphians in the enjoyment of Country Air—Beuuty, Intelligence, and Good Taste The season at this fashionable watering place is now at its height, and the large and well kept hotel is thronged with old and young,gsy and grave. A ball every night, a fine band, noble piszzas, beautiful grounds, a lovely country, renders Brandywine at this moment most delightful resort. The company comprises some of the most respectable people of Philadelphia, who have setae of Coeciinmnninnrec: Pena ates ane sion, Among the most inent of the visiters are "1 yi jectual Miss L., G's, « sister of prety ii: the tal ual Miss L., = Misses L. ment; Mra, C., ook eran iter; the fashional the’ bi Mie Fe and het sine dest dressed woman in jouse ; Mrs. F., er Bin ter, Miss §., of New York, s young lady with an vye for the unmarried lords of creation ; the anistooratic Mrs. D., wife of » gallant Colonel inthe army; tne prett; Mrs. H., and Mrs, V., and a host too numerous 4 mention. ‘We receive your Herald every day. Personal, ‘The Hon, David Henshaw arrived at Norfolk on the morning of Friday last. A letter received on Saturday evening from the War- rington Springs. gives an account of the death, at that of severe , of Carter M Braxton, Esq., State from the King and Queen District, Va. Hon. Elisha Whittlesey passed through Pittaburg on the 15th inst., with his family, on his way to Washing- ton, w! he intends to renew his residence as President of the Washington Monument Association. Accipent.—The Lawrence (Mass.) Courier, aye that by’ the breaking ofa guy rope, a dirick on tl y works fell on Fri afternoon onl the death of Mr. A. D. W: 5 New York. Mr. W. was struck upon the head by the diriok, and lived but « short time. Several others men y } per teen oem “Palghook aod nse ves belt hooksd lina” @ hair and interarixed withgrey; enor hermben be hat ag eRuae changed wating Fiagotes ak 238 os ure.s0't, and five sie a in, Bogle, 28 Wash fai ‘used’ was Boa! ties Hyperion Fluid cau be had of {ugtou street, Boston. Goss Bore ae mr Debtor SW. GREATON KC than the: in the City—Every ‘be found in the 71 Cedar street, feotypen executed yapper corne! certainly worth examining, proprietors. Go and see them,:l ta Gold Pens“ Hichelicus” Priumphan ‘The muccess of theve pens, being placed by public approval be; ond a doubt, it is really amusing Ben ‘the twisting and ES i ft labored so hard to get their pens Deuter for the Aitelieus) ‘As the public have taken matter in aud will determine whether the “ Riche- cus,” at $2 only, will write as well aud Jaat as long ns those fer te ae beth nteccas ee ae fact . - le . - Moa’ Fulton street, and no where else. Other Goid Pens ys turning sul a) from'75 cents to $1 50. Travelling Cases._The exceedingly HHiad sonebeary for tae teilee, withoor doaroying thety seta . withou i besa’ and the handsome and substantial manner ia. which the: soe made, moore. cosas, spAriOE ¥0, ay Tana tured. . SAUNDERS & SON It Broadway. Lecoultre Razors...These Razors, all question the best imported to this country) can be had the subscribers, and warranted, together with po liaeecag Serene ps of Bexors, cl erfumery, and everythin retain ¥: Boars SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Brosdway, opposite Howard Hotel. New and ve Remedy.— Dr. Wood's Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry Bitters, for Jaundice, Liv Complaint, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Costiv Dyspepsia, Cutaneous diseases, Can! on the Face, are acknow! be one oft best prep itisinvalusble. It icine to chil in use. wi have so lon 192 SLD alecckae god by Drasgiscs geoeraly . 3 enerally. Bice, bottles.” Noho iyit neod or, No Charge untii the Hair is Restored..__Beal’s Restorative is applied on the above terms. Office 108 wu street. N.B.—Kor those who apply it themselves it is forsale. =I Clark, Mayor of the city of New York, d peel actite: he Vara Pei women daemons, set ce Personally acquainted with ‘many of the parties who, have ra CL ‘New York, March, 1939. dyl7 st ae =o Ohio River. Louisville 4 feat bin” aallion, Tae Alf fest, z _ Monday, July 19-6 P. M. The stock market presents no new feature since the receipt of the later intelligence from Europe. Prices were, however, steady at our quotations, and there ap- pears very little disposition to force stocks upon the market. At the first board, Treasury Notes fell off percent; Farmers’ Loan, 7; Morris Canal }¢; Norwich and Worcester 34; Reading Rrailroad, +4 ; Long Island 34; Harlem %. United States 6's, 1867; Indiana and Ilinois closed at prices current on Saturday. ‘The annexed statement of lake imports at Buffaio ex- hibits the quantity of the principal articles of produce received at that port from the West for the first fifteen days in July in each of the past five seasons :— Laxx Inronts into BurraLo—JuLy 1st to 16ru, In- eLusive, 1843, 1844. 1845. 1846. 1847. Wheat, bushels. .154,190 151.450 47,565 206,810 422,278 Cor, do, 300 12,875, 83.630 374, Flour, bi 57,070 58,140 21,405 85,820 160,340 1,870 2,490 1,030 5,283 11,429 1,830 1; 1,490 1,675 917 600 1,900 4,240 4,755 6,888 The exports from Buffalo, via the canal, for the same time, were, of flour, 171,991 barrels; corn, 296,351 bushels; wheat, 414,194 bushels. The receipts from tolls, at Buf- falo, from the ‘1st to the 16th of July, both inclusive, averaged more than $8,000 per day. The quotations for American stocks in London, on the Sd instant, were as follows :— Alabama 6s, dollar, 54 to 60; do. Sterling 57 to 62; In- diana 6s 40 to 44; illinois 40 to 44; Kentuoky 90 to 93 ex div; Louisiana U. B. 1850-52, 83 to 86; Louisiana Con. Association 80; Massachusetts Stg 100 to 102: Maryland bs Stg, 70 to 74, ex coup; do. dollar 68 80, buyers; Diiests- sippi Planters’ 60 to 63; do. Union 15 to 18; U. 8, Bank Shares 16s to 178; Ohio 58 90 to 92. ex div; Pennsylvania 6s 74 to 76; South Carolina, 1836, 82 to 86, ex div; do. 1898-1868, 86 to 90 do; Tennessee 68 90 to 92; New York 68 90 to 93 ex div. The transactions were not large, and the sales made were principally for American account. Holders were firm at the above quotations. ‘Welearn from the Camden (8. C.) Journal, that a proposition has been receivedin that place from several Boston capitalists, to subscribe $2,000,000 towards the construction of the road which is to connect the two States. The estimated cost of theroad being $3,000,000, one-third of the amount only will have to be subscribed by the citizens of the States interested. A convention will be held in Camden on the 28th instant, when the whole matter will be made public. ‘Tho annual report of the Bank of Charleston has been made. It appears that the net profits of the year, after deducting current expenses from the gross income, have been $257,902 89; from which, taking the dividends of 3 per cent paid in January and July respeotively—in all, $199,649, a clear profit is left of $68,.54 89. ‘The only losses, on transactions originating withinthe year, have boen on two domestic bills, respectively for $1700 and $1660 80, and on one small note for $100—in all 93,360 80. A loss, however, occurred on notes, amounting to $10,584 36, caused by the sudden disap- pearance of one of the parties, (McDonald.) the drawer or endorser of the paper, who, up to that time, had been in good credit. ‘The cash liabilities and resources of the bank are set forth in the following abstract :— Banu oF Cuarceston, 8.C. Cash Assets. Coin on hand. ...+.+.+-+ + $423,803 73 Notes and balances of city banks. . . + 73,691 69 Due by distant banks. . . 239,602 90 Due by agencies........+. tee ee «200,462 27 $987,460 49 Foreign exchange... ...--. . «$1,161,279 24 Northern exchange due and fall- img due... ses see wees sor + 818,000 00 ———— 1,969,279 24 U, States 6 per cent stook $430,000 00 State of South Carolina various kinds....... 424,264 94 a 864,264 94 Other cash securities, equally available + 193,670 00 $4,004,674 76 Notes in circulation. + $1,832,228 00 Private deposites 471,591 00 Due to cit; 4,439 00 Due to t ban! 616,967 00 Due to agencies... $2,618,460 00 ‘The following summary shows the monthly average of the leading items, in the annual statement of monthly Dalances, in the varieus departments of business, throughout the year:— Montury Avensor, $1,492,800—of coin on hand $422,195 607,449—For. Exchange. 980.633 Deposits. ..+..+ 1449. \. Due to Det, Banks —1,083,095—Dom_ Exchange 1,232,005 Due from r banks, 369,694 ‘The amounts invested in some descriptions of securi- ties, have been greatly increased during the year. The bank is now the holder of $430,000 of the U. 8. 6 per cent loan of 1846, and of $339,303 19 of South Carolina State stock, held in Engiand, the shape of L. C. and Ch. Rail- road bonds guaranteed by the State, which cost the bank $315,420 26—part having been purchased during the money crisis in England, of June last, say £11,500 at 86. The personal estate account of last year has been entirely extinguished ; and that of the real ostate great- ly and profitably reduced, by the late final and satisfac- tory disposition of » large estate, real and personal, of which the bank, as the only meats of preventing heavy loss, had become the purehaser. In the re-sale, the bank realised the principal of the debt in question, and about one-half of the interest ‘that bed sccraed ‘upon jt. The suspended debt has been gpeatly reduced—the amount to the debit of that sccoust proper being now but $67,992 63 ; to which, however, must be added a doubtful bond of $14,624 13—making « total of $72,- 616 76. The past season having been highly favorable for bus! ness of every kind, the transactions have been numerous and large, as will appear by the following items — \ | been made at $3 75, 4 months, interest added. | at 265 a 2734.cents, and a cargo of Cube, to arrive coast- Making ® total of «peoie of............ The committee appointed to examine the various de- partments of the bank, made the following statement of re 'l estate owned by the bank :— Banking house and Bstbianh roy adiqnens buildin, -920,704 % Five lots on Gadsden’s wi P 00 Tenemonts corner Wentworth and Bay sta. .. 19,000 Taxes, &e., on property not yet appropriated. ¢ 135 00 $48,404 10 The foregoing, except the banking house and adja- cent buildings, were taken for debt ; Clement's forry hasbeen sold, but the titles not yet made to the pur- chaser. oe 20 sha Nor & Wor 2,000 State 7s, 48 i jo ete ee 5000 State 100 Reading RR br ‘5000 U Sates 106” 50 do. bso 65! 700 Kentucky 900, da 65 14000 Ohio 6's, "60 0234 350 Long Island RR 33 500 do 50 99% 200 do bso 32: 1000 Illinois Special 48 (600 do 3 2000 Bouds {3 100 Harlem RR bo 41 900 sha Farmers’s Trust 34 2300 lo 61 100 do sl0 34 500 do “mos 60 50 Vicksburg 1034 450 do 0 50 do veo 11% 50 lo #30 60! 50 Morris Canal 7% 100 do. b30 61 200 Nor& WorRR 53-100 do. beo 6t Second Board. —_ 200 she L Island RR, 530 31; 50 shs Pesding RR, 65% 10 do 313g 350 Harlem Ri 60: 200 do b30 313g 200 do 560 60, 10 do 10 313g 50 lo 03K 25Nork Wor RR, b3 52% 100 do 530 60: 50 do 815 52% 50 do beo 60! New Stock Exchange. $5000 ‘Treas Notes 63106 © S0ahs L. Island RR s60_ 31: 000 do. 10 1 50 Nor & Wor RR as 50 shs Harlem RR 25 Stonington RR, csh 55} 400 do rs 830 55! 40 do cash 69% 150Farmers’Loan 830 34 50 do 830 60, I CITY TRADE REPORT. New Yoru, Monpay Arrennoon, Jury 19. Sales of straight brands Obio, Michigan and Geneseo were made at $5.8 $525, Some lots of Troy and Oswe- go were Bold at $5 26. After ’change, some mixed brands Ohio and Michigan (probably in indifferent order) were sold at $475. A sale of prime Ohio wheat was made at 115c. Fora lot of fair Genesee white, 1300, was asked, and 1100. offered. Corn sold pretty freely. During ‘change, Western mixed sold at 55c. a 660. ; flat yellow at 680.; a lot Southern yellow at 600, and round North- ern yellow at Glo, A lot of good white sold at 65c. ~ After ’change, a sale of Western mixed was reported at 64c, Several lots of damaged were sold, comprising Northern round at 52c., and mixed at Gle. New Orleans mixed, damaged, was reported sold at about 470. a 480, Meal was in inactive. A sale of Jersey was made en private terms. For New York State $2 75 was asked, and $2 50 offered. Sales of rye were made at 770., and of good canal oats at 39}¢c. Provisions were quiet, with but little doing. There were sellers of pork at $12 60 for prime, and at $14 873, © $15 for mess. A small sale of new mess was reported at $15. A lot of beef bams sold on private terms, and a parcel of pickled pork hams at 80. Lard was steady at 9 a 9)¢c. in bbis., and at 104 10340. in kegs. There was very little doing in groceries, and no change in prices was noted. 4 ‘eport sales 100 bbis pots, at $4 8734, and ss $6 1234, at Messing Prices were firm, es- jon. Bawapsturrs report sales of about 6000 bbls Genesee, ; 1500 do one brand Onlo, Michi- gan and Troy, at the eame price, and 1000 do Oswego, upon the same terms; 3.8 400 do, sold at $5 8 $619%: do mixed brands Ohio and Michigan, sold at og After ’change, 700 bbls mixed brands Obio and Michi- gan were reported sold at $475, Wheat.—There was ‘ood show of samples, but prices continued unsettled. For fair to good nesee white, $1 10 was offered, and $1.30 asked; 6 a 6000 bushels Ohio prime white sold at $115. Corn.—We report sales 3000 bushels of Southern yellow at 600; 2600 do yellow Northern mixed sold at the same price, and about 15000 do Western mixed sold ‘tt 650, 66c, a 67c; 2000 do fiat yellow sold on private terms, and 2500 do, at 680; 1600 do white sold at 650, ‘and 1000 do sold on private terms; 2000 do Northern yel- low sold at 59c., and 2a3000 do round yellow eold at éic.; 1000 round Northern yellow at 640. After ’change, sales of 3200 bushels Western mixed were reported atédc. Meal —For Western New York, $2 60 was offered and $2 76 asked; 500 bbls New Jersey were sold on private terms. Rye—A sale of 1200 bushels were made at 770, and rye flour was offered at $4. Oats—Sales of 2a8008 bushels, prime canal, were made at 390. Barley—A bu on private terms. A yy ab, The quotations ranged from $1el 25; peas worth $1. Correz—There were no tales of moment reported while prices remained about the same. Corron—Tbe sales to-day comprise 2000 bales, chiefly for shipment, and at prices one-quarter to half a cent bigher than these obtained before the arrival of the Britannia. Favit—Sales of bunch raisins were made in a mode- rate way ut $1 46a$1 60. Fisu—Sales of dry cod were made to the extent of about 1000 quintals, which, ‘according to qu lity,brought $3 50a+3 75. Some lots of common do were reperted sold as low as $3 3734. Sales of 40500 bbls mackerel were made, consisting of No. 3's, at $4 75a$4 87%. Hemr—Tbe market for Americen dew rotted appeared some firmer We'quote the article aceording to qual- ity, at $1 05 $1 10 per ton. The receipts at St. Louis were considerably leas than they were at the sume period last year. Hioes.—The deulers have made nearly a clear sweep of all the hides in the market, preparatory to fulfiling their fall contracts for tanning, and @ better feeling prevails in regard to prices The low and —z declining prices in England, end on the continent, with advancing prices in our home markets, impressed many with the belief that hides would find their way to the American markets in preference to the ressed markets of Europe, and hence, as stated. heretotore by us, the dealers are not generally confident in the advance of prices, some oe cae pool h cA an ove im) een Accounts from Liverpool, per Britannia, speak of large sales in South American hides at s decline of 3d and id per Ib. On the continent hides were dull, and very litue doing in them. will be a large stock of hides wanted this year in this market, on account of the revi. val in the leather trade, which has been very animated througtiout the year. Leatnen.—There was not much doing. The dealers, however, were more firm in prices. Accounts from the country show # complaint among some of the tanvers of a want of water to finish their leather, and the probab- lity is, that the stock of sole leather now due maybe de- layed in consequence of the same. xad—BSince last report sales of about 6,000 pigs have ‘Mozasses—We report sales of 160 hhds. Muscovado, wise, sold for distilling, on private terms. NavaL Stornes—The market ‘was quiet, and no sales of moment transpired. Ouns.. Mnseed were light to-day. American, city pressed, was firm at 70 cents, and English at 680. The latter, in the afternoon, was held at an advance. Some holders demanded 69 » 70 cents. There was nothing new in whale or sperm. ons—There were sellers of new mess at $15, 80 barrels mess were uotations were $14 Beef sold on private terms; piol were sold at 80, Lard—We quote the article in at9a9o., and in kegs at 108 10}g0, No change in cheese or butter. Rice—Market very quiet, and no sales of any conse- quence were 5 Sucan—The market was inactive. We have no to note, while prices current at the close of last “Tantowe Nothing doing ‘ALLOW—! 4 Tosacco—The market was firm. 20 hhds Kentuoky by were sold at 6a 5}¢0., and 10 do, Virginia at 368 3X0. Wnharenons—No sales transpired. Wuisxev—Was nominal at 24 a 260. Faxionts—There was plenty offeriny tain. Flour was engaged to Liverpool | at 12d. To London 40 4s 84 was for flour. 5000 bbls flour were en; to Liverpool at 4s. Two vessels were engaged for Glasgow to take flour at 38 9d. To the continent rates remained about the same. sales week to or ela 4s, ant in and 4s 6d asked Es TEVLEGRAPHIO, Markets. Bautimons, July 19—P. M. Our flour market continues very dull. Howard street is inactive at $6. Corn is very flat, and prices still have} a downward tendency. We quote Maryland white and/ yellow, at 67 » 68e, Wheat was very dull. Maryland red was worth 90c., and best quality Pennsylvania do, $1 15. Meal wes dull at $3, tho asking price. No sales wore made known. Whiskey, nominal. Provisions, very] little doing, though eppesred firmer than before the news. Freights steady. Aver, July 19—P. M. Oar flour market was. yery dull, and. few sales mad¢ by which the price could be determined. We qi Miobigan and Generee, in a measure nominal, at $5064) 25. 8 les of 5000 bushels of mixed corn wore made at 50¢ and 2000 bushels of canal oats were sold at 400. N¢« movement in rye worth reporting. Whiskey dull. Pro visions about the same. Receipts by the canal durin; the preceding twenty-four hours :—Flour, 15,650 bbi wheat, 10,200 bushels ; corn, 26,600 do. Vessels plent} and freighte oasy. Bostow, July 19—P. M. Our flour market continues unsettled, from the effeo! of the news, and prices remain nominal. Sales have n: been sufficient to establish prices. Corn—Sales of bushels were made, including Southern and Worter mixed, at 660., and Northern yellow at 66. Whee dull. No sales of rye or oats to report. Cotton we firm, with light sales, Sales 100 bbls pork were mad yurchased from July, Dememee Sag it FAT vcs nes canes s «$7,950,008 98 Sterling do in same time. : anit] ee ——— __3091.407 98 Notes discounted, “ 8.324.411 60 $19,966,127 11 ‘The proprietors of Denk consist at present of 904 shareholders, 568 ot hold, in their own right, $1,- 879,660 ; and 396 hold $1.281,260 as guardians, trusteer, or in other fiduciary capacities The committee appointed to examine the oesh and about on terms current before the news. Mackerel- Arrivals Hght. Sales large No. 3's, $4 60 a $4 62), an) small No. 3's $4094 26, Freights steady, with » fx | amount offering.