The New York Herald Newspaper, October 11, 1847, Page 2

‘The Great Freshet at the South. The storm and freshet of Thursday night, between Philadelphia and Washington, and per- haps further South, was very destructive to property. We gave a pretty full particulars in yeaterday’s Herald, but by the mails that reached this city last night we received further details, which we give in another column of this day’s paper. New Arrangement with our Advertisers— ‘The Philosophy of the Business. A volume could be written on the benefits of advertising in the public prints, and he who de- nies its utility and the vast amount of good it confers on men of business, is behind the age.— Ithas become an adjunct to business of every kind, and those who expend a portion of their capital in making themselves and their occupa- tions known through the newspapers of the day, keep up with the spirit of the age, and find, when they sum up their profits at the end of the year, that what money they expended in this way,was a safe and profitable investment. : Tt may be supposed that in making these remarks, we are soliciting advertisements for this journal. Such is not the case; for we assure our readers that our patronage in that respect is more extensive than we can take care of. Indeed, to do our advertisers justice, we ought to reduce it one half, or increase the Herald to double its «present size. By looking at eur columns, they will pereeive that advertisements dated six or eight weeks back, and marked for thirty inser- tions, have not yet been inserted the full number of times, in consequence of our being obliged toleave them out from day to day—sometimes three and four and five days at atime, in order to let others have their turn, and to give the current news. This surely indicates sufficient advertising patronage. Our object, however, in making these re- marke, is to inform the public, that hereafter, we shall make our advertising columns contain in- teresting reading matter. We shall not have the same advertisement at the head of a column from month to month, as heretofore. We do not intend to take any for a longer period than two weeks, so that our readers will see fresh ones in every day’s paper. To impart this deter- mination, which the pressure on our columns has forced us to adopt, is what we designed in this article, and we are confident our readers will see the propriety of it. Every advertiser will have a chance, and when his advertisement is handed in, he may calculate upon having it in- serted regularly, and not left out sometimes for a week at a time, as has occurred heretofore. Our readers will also derive considerable ad- vantage from this plan. They will find the news of the day in our advertisements; the impress of the day; acoup d’qil of the trade of the city, ‘and of the country; a sort of a daguerreotype view of the daily affairs of life. Our entire paper will, in this way, be continually fresh to our subscribers. International Postal Arrangements. One of the greatest elements of modern civili- zation, and which promises to attain a yet higher degree of development, con: in the reciproci- ty of international communication effected among the people of America and Europe, by means of the postal arrangements now in pro- gtess throughout the world. The first idea, and the subsequent more perfect extension of this great improvement, like almost every other great advance in modern civilization, is due to the genius and energy of the Anglo- Saxon race. The great spectacle of what a de- mocratic people can do and “has done in the Uni- ted States, has literally electrified Europe, and roused up their people and governments to enter upon a career of emulation producing results be- neficial to mankind at large. We may confident- ly affirm that had America remained under the sway of England—had there been no Mohawks to dash her taxed cases ofttea into the ocean—no patriots to meet and unite in a confederated de- claration of independence—no brave and warlike people to carry out, sword in hand, the princi- ples therein asserted—Europe would, at this day, have been at least two hundred years be- hind in progress and advancement, compared with what she now is. It is really beyond calculation what America has done for Europe. First, the opening of her mines revolutionized commerce, and by creating a new currency in Europe, created a new class of people, unknown before, intermediate between the proud noble and the debased serf. | It is in this class, known as the “Commons,” that the life and spirit, and power, of modern European nations consist. This class constitutes a demo- eratie leaven which works and ferments in the old mass of European life, and prevents the stagnation and corruption of the aristocratic principe from burying the whole body politic in the‘lethargy and torpor of political death. Next after the revolutionizing effects of commerce, emanating from the dis- covery of America, and opening the channels of wealth and liberal occupation, to the till then crushed people of Europe—for before these chan- nels were opened, there were no wealthy com- | mons, we may say no people in Europe, no tiers état—all were either puffed up nobles or subjugat- ed slaves. Next to this great e!ement of revc- lution proceeding from America, came the great spectacle of the energy, and progress, and in- domitable activity of the people of our republic The first source we have described produced a corporeal revolution in Europe, changing the face of society, creating and giving importance to a new class of people; but this second source has produced a far greater revolution in Europe— a mental and intellectual revolution—producing moral effects, and leading to moral and political reforms, the end of which no one can foresee. Within the last fifty years the progress and re- form which have taken place in the European social organization, are, it may be truly observed, entirely owing to the example and stimulous of America. If we are wise we shall profit by this contemplation, to go on in further improvement and advance, rooting out still more the vestiges of European corruption which may linger among us, giving greater development to the demo- cratic principle, instead of suffering ourselves to be puffed up with vain pride, and stop- ping short, from the idea that we have done all that can be done. here remains room for great social and moral improvement among us, a truth we ought not to lose sight of in the contemplation of the greater blessings and advantages we enjoy over our European brethren. In adverting to the progress which civilization has made and is making in this day, we observ- ed, in the commencement of this article, that the postal arrangements now in progress over the world constitute one of the most prominent and most important items. By means of this system, which may be said to be yet almost in its infancy, the several nations of the civilized world, so long separated from each other by bar- riers apparently insurmountable, are being — together in direct and immediate con- t, 80 a8 to Constitute, as it were, one great fami a few years we may expect to reas the remotest village of the remotest country of the world with as much facility as we are able now to c mmunicate with any part of the United States. We may hold correspondence with an acquaintance or an agent at Pekin, with the same ease as we now hold converse with any one at Buffalo or Saratoga. What great influ- of the human mind in all countries it will gradu- ally accomplish, is beyond all calculation, The ball is already set in motion, and such impetus has it assumed, that a!l the governments of Eu- rope, from the necessity of keeping pace with commercial activity and rivalry, will be obliged to fall into the system of postal arrangements of which America and England have so suecessful- ly set the great example. 4 ; We have entered upon a new era in thi portant matter; itis anew element of univer 1 progress and civilization now set in motion.— What the end will be nous verrons. INTELLIGENCE FROM THE Care or Goop Horr. —We are indebted to a friend fora file of the South African Commercial Advertiser, published at Cape Town, from the 31st of July to the 1th of August We learn from it that the government and the municipality of Cape Town have concluded an agreement for constructing a sea wall above the southwest shore of Table Bay, and the removal of the prison from the site which it now occu- pies, by which the Heerengracht will be opened to the sea. The land to be reclaimed will pay all expenses, it is expected. A letter from the mouth of the Buffalo, pub- lished inthe Graham’s Town Journal, states that an order had been received there disbanding the Fingoes, which has been done, with the ex- ception of thirty-four; who have been enrolled as soldiers. | Aletter from Waterloo Bay, published in the game paper, says that that place is gradually rising in importance. During two stormy win- ters and one summer, only one wreck occurred, and that, itis said, was the result of daring te- merity or negligence. It is in contemplation to build a bridge across Fish river, which would enable goods to bé taken tt Graham’s Town with half tne difficulty that is now experienced. A fire occurred at Fort Peddie on or about the 24th of July, which destroyed the quarters of four officers and all their effects. The same pa- per states that the Kaffirs have been very quiet recently—quite a novel thing in border history. From King Williams Town we learn that on the 27th of July, Cobus Congo and eleven of his followers went in and proffered their submission to the British government. Every thing is quiet in that part of Kaffirland. The country between Keiskamma and Buffalo is represented as being full of Kaffirs, living in as mnch quiet and appa- rent contentment as though bloodshed, war and robbery were foreign to their character. At an auction sale at, Pietermaritsburg in the month of May last, a few Boers who represented themselves as delegates from the ‘ Republic of the Klip River,” protested against any interfer- ence by the British government in the sale of lands—that they, the delegates, had purchased their territory from Panda, and that no other power than theirs could sell or alienate it. As soon as news of- the proceed- ing reached government, a ,messenger was despatched to the Klip River with a copy of the Queen’s proclamation, setting forth that the ter- ritory which they claim as a republic, is Bri- tish. In case British rule was not acknowledged trouble was apprehended. The Capetown Advertiser says, that two com- modious bays have recently been discovered on the coast, which had previously been consider- ed iron-bound and inaccessible from the sea. One of them is close to the mouth of Fish River, and the other at the mouth of the Buffalo. At a public sale of land, recently, at Mossel Bay, district of George, waste land was sold for £160 and upwards per acre. During the first week in August, says the pa- per we quote from, copious rains have fallen generally throughout the western districts. ‘The crops every where look healthy, and there is every prospect of a rich and abundant harvest. Arratrs aT Barsapors.—By the arrival of the bark J. W. Cater, Capt. Cormick, we have re- ceived a file of the Barbadoes Mercury, contain- ing news to the 23d of August last. ‘That papar says that--- of the 9th of August, heavy, in that and most of the Since that time every parish in the island has been visited with showers. Im St Josephand Scotland, (St. Andrews) the most sanguine desire for water has been gratit ‘We are informed that the ponds are mupnied in many places The great com- plaint, notwit ding, is the partial manner in which the showers have fell Some districts have been fully ene petted heros “ ina ge he drynesa es ar- gues possibility of a good rn. from the cane, ‘St. Thomas and the north side of 8t. areina most promising state. We learn that it would be im- possible for the plante to look better. St. Philip and St. John have also been supplied with water, and we may say that the leeward part of the island. although not in avery bad state, is more in need of ure than any other part. The appearances of the weather are cheer- ing, and we sanguinely ex) should the rain descend copiously, that a crop will be made next year. This result, however, can be the con- (a lrmrte alone of heavy and continuous rains.— When bee & bright state of things, let us be un: derstood, clearly as recording what has been, and not what might be, or could be earnestly desired. The most unsatisfactory statement that we are bound to make in reference to the weather, is the extraordinary heat ex- perienced, and the scorching suns that follow rain. Native provisions arescarce. But from the extensive | cht of all kinds of them, abundance is looked for in time, which will arrive before Christmas. Mis- representation has made these articles great deal high. er in price, than if growers had been allowed their free will in obtaining a remuneration according to their views of the outlay in planting and reaping. We have received the July report of the St. Phillip’s Agricultural Society, and glean from it that— Every advantage was taken of the few light showers which fell during the month, to attempt to get in nati’ provisions, but so little success has attended these torts, that the Island must be dependent for a considera- ble time Jonger upon foreign supplies. The r condi- tion of the stock, induced by the eee fodder and water, has prevented the plough from being ten- sively used as was to be desired, but considerable pro- gress has been made with the pro} for the next crop, and & great deal of valuable work has been ae- complished in the Ry of cleaning ponds and water- courses, moulding lands and making roads : motives of humanity no jess than of good polley having stimalat: the planter to find work for his usual number of hands. ‘The quantity of rain shown by the gauge is 1 15-100th inches for the month. In the parish of St. Thomas, labor continued abundant. Estates were in a more forward con- dition for the period than they have been in for many years. In the leeward district the young canes peeerely have not suffered as much as might have been expected from the protracted weather, but they have made any progress, and indicate at the present tii very probability of s er short crop for the ensuing year, Pinieh nothing ie likely to obviate. but olrcumstances of a nature too favorable to be calculated upon. The In- dian corn is , and in some parts of the district, has been attacked by the fly; the promise, therefore, of this plant is worable. Potatoes have been exten- alvely planted, and are rapidly covering the ground. The quantity of produce of this year’s crop shipped from Barbadoer, to the 23d August, i: follows :— Sor etaehooss, 336 hide, is bola Arrow 616 packages; Ginger, 331 do; Cotton, 346 bales; Aloes, 669 gourds. Some molasses remained to be shipped, which will finally close exportations of this description for 1847. The sixteenth anniversary of the disastrous ane of August, 1831, was commemorated, in a solemn manner;on the 11th. Mi There was a plentiful supply of American flour on hand at Barbadoes. Annexed were the prices:— Best brands varied from $6 50 to $7; American hams, 12 to 140; cheese 12 0160; beef, prime, 14 = 16, and roarce; in, 190 per Ib; corn meal per bbl, $3.60, and « fr supply n , $8 00; lard, 2 60; p tose an American, 140; sta M, 100 Ibe, $18; Coles, pet 100 Ibe, $12 « § e tallow, 21 to 220 per Ib, 7.00 plenty; composition The fast sailing ship Courier, Capt. Wolfe, ar- rived yesterday morning from Rio de Janeiro, whence she sailed on the 29th of August, thus placing us in possession of our despatches and the Jornol do Commercio and O Mercantil, seven- teen days later than those previously received. We are indebted to the kindness of Captain Wolfe for the latest intelligence. This com- pletes the fifty-first voyage of Captain W., in each of which he has been highly successful. The United States frigate Columbia, Captain Ritchie, bearing the broad pendant of Com- modore Rosseau, was to leave Rio for the Unit- ed States on the.31st of August, with thé Hon Henry A. Wise and family, and Mr. Walsh, the Secretary of Legation, a3 passengers. The brig- of-war Bainbridge was to sail in company. We find the following account of Mr. Tod’s presentation to the Emperor of Brazil in the Jornal do Commercio of the 29th of August, the semi-oflicial paper :— His jesty, the Em} ir, granted a publi: nit on a of August’ to Me David Ted, cocoeanten: ordinary and minister plenipotentiary from the United States of America, -nd this tleman,on handing the Emperor his credentials. the following speech :— Mr. Ton’s Srrecu. Sin: Theletter which I have just presented to your majesty, isfrom his Excellency the President of the United States, an saa ie x gd fer of my atc ares ‘as envoy extracrdinsay ai minister plenipotent feom thie government, near the Imperial coure of Bras Ilis Excellency assures your of his tivate the most amicable and iif the two governments. Manifesting this desire, the Pre- sident is expressing the sentimenta of the power of whiah he has the honor to be the chief executive, and any omission on my , in my endeavors to promote this amicable disposition, would be no less contrary to my own sentiments than it would be traitoroue to my coun- try. ‘Appreelating these intentions, your Majesty will per- mit me to express my satisfaction at knowing that the mutual friendsbip and respect which has for sucha length of time happily existed between the two govern- ments, has not been diminished by any disagreeable events that have recently occurred. Iam re that my charge has commenced at an un- favorable period. My immediate predecessor involved himself in affairs which were both unpleasant for bim- self and unfortunate for both governments. Being re- solved, in my relations with your Majesty's fovernaent, to observe a course both honorable and beneficial to both countries, have indulged the hope that I may fulfil the duties of my mission in a manner Saareehs Sa ST to my own government, and at the same ti agreeably to that of your Majesty. Permit ine, in conclusion, to express my best wishes for the health and happiness of your Majesty and the Imperial family. Tue Emrenon’s Rervy. mperor replied vo this speech in English, a8 with pleasure the credentials which you in the name of my good friend the Presi- dent of the United States. They show that the friendship and go d understanding subsist between my res and that of your country, and of which | lieve you to be a true interpreter, who will remove the weighty difficulties in which your immediate prede- cessor involved himself.” After this the French ambassador was presented, and after his audience was concluded, Mr. T'od presented the Secretary ofthe American Legation, and several officers of the U. 8. Navy. The ship-of-line Ohio, Captain Stringham, was at Rio, She would sail for the Pacific on the arrival of the Brandywine from Norfolk. Annexed are our despatches, one of which is rather severe on our late minister to the Court of Braganza. Rio pz Janeino, Aug. 24, 1847. Our commercial relations are of such importance as tomerit the constant and_most filial study ofthe Execu- tive and his Cabinet. For the last ten years have I been a constant and important trader to the different ports of Brazil, and in no one instance, with the exception of the last (to this port) have I found unnecessary obstacles thrown in the way of our commercial intercourse. The Brazilian Government has in every instance shown a de- cided preference to their Northern brethren, not only by a close imitat f their laws, but also by offering every facility to nereasing intercourse, ‘These facilities of late been greatly withdrawn, and I am sorry + verve, that the present state of af- fairs has been pr countrymen; con ally owing to the acts of our own o@ has in a great measure been completely witha from them. ‘The greatest scru- tiny has been obsery« | on all our actions; for the Ame- rican character has }ven somewhat tarnished of late, by the conduct of those who pretend to be its citizens. wo whalers have lately been seized, charged with smug- gling. “The bark Sarah and Estha, andthe bark Yeo- man; the former has been condemned, the latter most likely will meet witha similar fate. But the most im nt blow that the American char- acter has received is in the imprisonment of an Irisb- man kang, be an American, by the name of Don- nelly, from Philadelphia. His youth protected him from ‘au imprisonment of 12 years in the negro gang, for falsi- fying, He endeavored, unsuccessfully,to obtain Ameri- can papers, both from our minister, Mr. H. A. Wise, and consul Parks. But has since shown his fe eee colors, although he received no protection from the English act- ing consul. He was liberated, principally on account of his youth, and is now at large e late arrival of our new minister, Mr. Tod,‘has ereated quite a sensation here, not only among the American residents, but the nati He still remai: on board the Ohio, not having yet quested an audience. [It will be seen by the above that he was presented on the 28th.—Heratp] His course hes been variously surmised, and with some econsi- derable anxiety; many suppose he will remain inac- tive until he receives further instructious from the de- ment, on account of the Brazilian Government hay- ing recalled thelr late minister, Mr. Lisbora, thereby dis- approving of the spology, he made to our government. Our Ex-Minister, Mr. Wise, has again acted, | think,very unwisely. On applying a few days since for his passports, he enclosed documents he had received from our govern- ment approving ot his conduet, with some very undiplo- matic remarks, so much #0, that they were returned with his passports, unnoticed. I regret exceedingly this state of affairs, and trust the course pursued by Mr. Todd will be such as to sustain the dignity of hii country, but at the same time to continue the fr intereourse that has always existed between tl vernments. Such are the feelings expressed by both Kmericans and Brasilians. You may soon expect to hear of an American house being largely connected in the slave trade, and thus far very fortunately. Tahal address you shortly from the River,whence there is now nothing new. Rio ox Janeiro, August 26th, 1847. ‘The American arrivals, since the lst. inst., have been - 18, Manto, Boston, ice & nnd. ce 18. Chai: sb a ert i flour, 15. Malaga, Africa, ballast. 25. Isabel, Lisbon, sundries. 16. owea, (Swed) N. Y,sund. And the Mage for A 8. have been :— scoffee,logw'd 23. Democrat, Charlest’n, cof. Yyeciice. 23. Abby B ieee eos Tl. Montezuma, Balt, coffee. 26. Couriei Imports are 6.609 bbls, flour; 941 packag 8 576 do tea; 250 boxes sperm candles; 125,000 ft lumber; 1,370 bbls. rosin, 10,419 Ibs. wax, 109 dozen chairs, 6 hams, 150 kegs lard, 250 tons ice, 1 hhd. and 18 boxes to- bacco, 998 pks spts turpentine, 100 bbls pitch and tar, 14 pks drugs, 70 bbis fish a1 ndries. Flour has been ex- 5 pecan, since the receipt of advices from Liverpool on 11th inst. to 10th July. ‘The sales have not exceeded 5000 bbls and bags at $22 $23 for Richmond, net $9049 60; 21\\ for Columbia, net $8,560 ;20)| Balti- more, net $3; 17|| for Chill, net $6 75, mostly by retail, To make large sales a considerable reduction must be made when the bakers showed a disposition to buy. The offers being a 21|| for Richmond and 18|| for Baltimore. bout 2006 bbis and bags have been shi Pred to Monte. video and about 3000 more are about to be, The stock in first hands is about 10.000 barrels Richmond; 1000 Columbia and 10,000 Baltimore—total, twenty- ome thousand. In second hands there may be 16,000 barrels. Dates from Montevideo are to 12th inst,, the last sales of flour were at $14 in bond, net $10 30 tock 6000 bbis., demand limited. From Rio Grande, have no direct advices of late date, but hear in- direotly that Richmond flour was at $29; Baltimore, $22. Exchange on Rio 10 per cent. Domestics—The large import this month has compiety paralyzed the market. Two auction rales have been attempted, and but few sold at 230 ra. for brown drills, net 7% cents; 240 rs. for Shetucket stripes, net 6} cents; York stripvs 260rs. net 8% ane The stock is nearly 3000 packages. is in & mo sale; some e nock is sufficient fort? months consump- dies are still very dull, the few sales 7 ber-—A small quantity ce been sold ut 70/9 75, have been heavy and the rs. net 18 cts. per bashel — been made at 30/) for et $1375. Lard 4008 jocks are ve-y heavy, 0 rs., net 26 cente— been made at Coffee—The arrivals have been on 8 very moderate scale, and the demand for Europe very brisk; prices have, therefore, advanced 500 100 rs; superiors range from 3\| a 3200, or 6% « 6346 on board; good firsts 2850 = 2/960, or 5%¢0 a 6 1-6e, The supine of new coffee are as yet quite limited, and will not be abundant for several weeks, The stock is net over 30,000 bage, end mostly old. The export during the month will be about 130,000 bags, of which only about 26,000 dage will eS Si valle, re Hy pote ie the export was 65, is. To date, the ex United States has been as follow ‘4 iid 1st 6 mos. {July. | pa Aug. Total. 9,000 154,259 — 99.776 7,400 74-210 - Sig 6,908 3000 3,200 19,200 370,470 Decrease in # months. . 69,181 Hides—Some considerable sales of River Pla te hideshave 3,000 An InrersstinG Race.—Two ships of consid- erable notoriety among the mercantile commu- nity, will sail to-day for China. They are the ships Joshua Bates, Capt. Stoddard, formerly a Boston and Liverpool packet, but lately pur- chased by a house in this city, and the Paul Jones, Capt. Jordon. ‘They are both remarkably fast sailers and fine vessels. The former made her last passage from Boston to Liverpool, under her present commander, short of fifteen days.— The Paul Jones is well known. We see the af- fair has already caused some commotion in the marine circle. Smp Lauscu.—A very fine ship of 1050 tons burthen, Called the Wisconsin, will be launched from the yard ot Jabez Williams & Son, at Wil- liamsburgh, to-morrow morning, at half past ten o'clock. She is intended for a New Orleans packet, under command of Capt. Mumford, for- merly of the ship Palestine. She 1s almost en- tirely rigged, many of her spars being already crossed, which willadd much to the effect of the launch, Tue Sreamer Narragansett, formerly one of the New York, Boston and Providence mail boats, will sail this afternoon, at 4 0’clock, for New Orleans. She was purchased and fitted for the New Orleans and Galveston trade. Tur Gauparquiver, which arrived here a few weeks since, under Capt. Hoskin, from Liver- pool, has her cabins and internal arrangements nearly completed. She is now on the dock, and will sail for Havana on the 19th, where she will henceforth hail fr Tue Enoxise Maits.—It is said that on and after the 4th proximo the English mails will be sent and received by way of Halifax. This course is far from being an agreeable one to the British Government. Over Leatstarure.—On and after this day the Assembly is to hold two sessions aday. It is to be hoped that there will be a quorum present. State Evections.—The elections in Pennsyl- vania and Ohio take place to-morrow. News FROM Evrore.—The Missouri, from Cherbourg, France,‘is now in her twelfth day. Navau.—The United States ship Albany, John Kelly, commanding, went to sea yesterday, bound to Chagres. The following is a list of her officers : Captain, John Kelly ; Lieutenants, J. F. Miller, Alex- ander Gibson, Samuel R. Knox, B. S. Gantt; Acting Master, R. H. Wyman ; Parner, Ge: F. Cutter; Sur- geon, A. Pinkney ; Passed Midshipmen. John Wilkes, jun., W. F. Davidson, L. H. Lyne; Midshipmen, G. U. ‘Morris; 2d Lieutenant Marines, W. F. Butterfield ; Boatswain, John Bates; Gunner, Wm. Arnold; Sail- maker, Jacob Stephens; C ter, Wm. E. Sheffield. Passengers—John Randolph Clay. C! @’ Affaires to rae ‘and family; Seth Barton, Charge d’Affaires to Chili. Theatrical and Musical. Panx Tueatre.—To-night the theatre-going public are offered an entertainment atithe Park,euch as it is not often their good fortune to enjoy. Mr. Hackett is toap- pear in two pleces—first as Col. Nimrod Wildfire, in his play of the “ Kentuckian,” end afterwards as Monsieur Mallet, in the serio-comico sketch of the “ Post Office Mis- take.” This alone would furnish entertainment sufficient to satisfy an ordinary dramatic appetite; but it is only a part of the feast prepared by the caterers at the Park. ‘Phe 48 Viennolse dancing children will appear in three of their most beautiful dances; the fascinating “ Pas des Fleures,” by 42 of their number, the “Pas Hongrois,” ahd the“ Gallope des Drapeaux,” in which the whole troupe of 48appear. And even this is not the whole bill. ‘The performances of the evening will commence withthe petit comedy of“Shocking Events.” Two such attractions as Mr. Hackett and the dancing children, are not often offered on the same evening ; but the Park management eeem determined to offer such ao bill as will attract strangers. 60 many of whom are in this city at present, and at the same time furnish inducement to attract our novelty-seeking citizens. A variety of tastes can be suited to-night. Bowzry Tueatax —That ‘very interesting and ling piece, “The Siege of Monterey,” or the triumphs of Rough and Ready, will be played at the Bowery thea- tre this evening, and the opera of “ Massaniello ” will'be added to the evening's amusements. Those who desire tospend a pleasent evening will be sure to go tothe Bowery and see thie excellent bill performed. Cuatuam Taratar.—The “Bride of Kehl, or the Soldier and his Son,” will be performed at the Chatham theatre this evening, for the first time. The cast em- braces the best actors on those boards, and ensures the piece receiving ample justice. “Don Juan,” we per- ceive, is included in the Co. of amusements. There is very little doubt that this favorite little theatre will be filled to-night. Herz anv Sivoni’s Grann Concent.—These gentle- men give another grand concert this evening, at the ‘Tabernacle, and in addition to their own performance, they have engeged Madame Fleury Jolly, Mrs. Eastcott, Mons. Dubreuil, Mr. Paige and M. Hecht, anda grand orchestra, under the direction of Signor Rapetti, Among the different pioces are gems from Moszart’s famous opera of “Don Giovanni,” and also some of the choicest pieces of Messrs. Herz and Siveri. Altogether, the bill set forth is abighly attractive one. No doubt the admirable me- lodies of the immortal Mozart will be executed with great talent and accuracy. M. Herz will perform his concerto number IV, and variation on the melodies of “Norma.” M. Sivori, the famous “Rondo Russe,” by Do Beriot, and La Mélancolie by Prume. The whole will conclude with a new duo concertant call ‘La Niobe,’ in which Sivori and Herz will appear together, and will share undoubtedly the unbounded spplause of all the dilettanti, who will fill the Tabernacle. ‘Ihe concert will begin at eight o'clock precisely. The Ravel family, including Gabrig Ravel and lady, Jerome Ravel and lady, M. and Madame Leon Javelli, Madame Martin Javelli, Henry Wells, and Antoine Ra- vel, sailed for Europe on Saturday afternoon, retiring for ever, it appears, from public life and going to enjoy the wealth which they have made in this country: They go to the farms which they possess'in the neighbor” hood. ‘of Toulouse, South France. The only persons of that company remaining in the United States, are M. Ferrin and M. Peppino Marcetti, a pupil of Gabriel Ra- vel, who have joined the Lehman family and are going to revive, in the different cities of the Union, the panto- mimes, ballets, &c , which have been so much oel ted by the Ravels. M. Marcetti has bought from the Ra- all their wardrobe and properties, and intends to continue the roles performed by Gabriel. He is a clever young man and will ne doubt succeed. Ciacus, Bowray AmruitHeatax.—There will be s very pleasing performance this evening at this house. Mr. B. W. Carroll, the eminent equestrian, has been en- gaged, and will go through some of his best performances. The whole company will appear in their various depart- ments fm the circus, and that hig: Bein, lece, “Santa Anne’s Retreat,” with John jin as the hero, will end the evening. Dr, Coutyen’s Livina Mopeis.—These artists are exhibiting nightly, and their representations a1 xcel- lent. They will doubtless attract well as long as they remain. Stanon Buitz.—This gentleman continues among us another week. His feats of natural magic and ven- triloquism are very clever indeed. Cunsety’s Minstazts.—This band commence their second week's performance this evening. They have been well patronized, and from their great popularity we have no doubt will continue to be so. Ermrortan Srxenapers.—Major Dumbleton’s troupe will give their entertainments every evening this week at Palmo’s, Their songs are pretty indeed, and tl noes on their negro instruments are de- taki Mr. W. A. Kia will give @ grand organ performance at 172 Contre street, to-morrow evening. He will be Sporting Intelligence. Union Counse, L. 1.—Those of our readers who are fond of, and patronise trotting, will be pleased with the bill of fare offered for this afternoon, which will be found inanether column, No doubt there will bea good at" tendanee at the track. A telescopic comet was discovered by a lady of Nantucket yn? the morning of the Ist inst. in the Con ‘epheus. It is now visible to naked eye. Its position, determined last evening at the Cam! ol n o with Zeta om, Dracon! Pram Gooyed. 1h. Son, Sie, R.A. 17h. 10m, $6.20, Decolination b 70° 01.18, Referred to the Mean Equinox of January 1. Cambridge, October 8, 1847. Auntversary Dinner of the French Benevolen: union among the French residents of New York, took place on Saturday evening last, at 6 o’clock, at the re- staurant Delmonico. The society present was composed of the most respectable of the French citizens of this city, and several members of the different benevolent societies of New York. There were Mr. Stokes, vice president of the St. George's Society ; Richard Irvin, president of the St. Andrews’ Society; Mr. Reyburn, president of the St. Patrick’s Society; Leopold Bier- witte, president of the German Society; and Simeon Draper, representative/of the New F.ngland Association. M. Lecuxns, president of the French Charitable So- ciety, was seated at la place d'honneur, together with M. De La Forest, the Consul General of France. ‘The dinner served by Messrs. Delmonico was composed of the richest delicacies of the season, and the choicest wines. When the dessertjeame on, M. Leclere rose, and in a very able speech explained the object of the assem- bly. He then read some letters which had been sent to him by Mayor Brady, Alderman Franklin, Messrs. Pa- geot, Samuel Jones, Golden, [Marquis de Spinola, com- mander of the Sardinian corvette, Capt. McKeever of the Navy Yard,and'L’ Abbe Lafont,all of whom had been invited to the dinner, but were prevented, from different causes, from being present at this festival. He also read an invitation from the “ Washington Monument Associ- ation” to all the members of the French Society to al- tend the laying of the corner stone of that monument on the 19th inst. After these, M. Leclere read the following toasts : ‘Tho day we celebrated, the anniversary of the Society of which we are members ; its aim is to enliven charity by fraternity—virtues which both belong to the same f- rally in our belle Fra by ‘renchmen. Music. ‘To the French King. ‘arisienne.””) To the President of the United States. [Hail Co- lumbia.”” To ie a Army and Navy: The Natural confeder- ates of the young American republio—both have placed themselves between her and her enemies to protect the cradle of liberty. After the conquest, they have taken another part, and have come to seal a contract of union between the genius of the French social art and the in- mom ofthe American political art.—(“La Marsel- join?” certo have forgotten that at the time of the Croton , BO such foolish hall at god it is wrong for them to hat ‘ate and Foremen, of the Department, seven- to turn oot wee he jamber, it was @ unanimous vote ive but lend a hel; fig hand Depai show what it is—the AN OLD FIREMAN. ** Beveath the rale of men entirely grea rat's 4 pitgter set egztte, $2only, which is a0ld at ap other place. i than ATSON & CO..45 William strect, one dont behon Wei WAI CO. et, one door below Wall wget andatJ. ¥- SAVAGE. 92 Fulton treet It VAGE. 2 : bese aby Fasmoolgal ol maybe had uictteet dtc ape, nd $2 00." Pens carefully zepanced..” *14 *lewhere at $1.0 The Universal Celebrity rage " which Dr. Gou- raud’s Italian Medicated Soap has attained for the speedy re- moval from the skin of tan, freckles, suubura, blotches, aud species Of wi ightly eruption, ¢ best proof of the . ma at in which it, is held; sé has the rare Droperty of com i Of dsssing feiae Cleeecen Recess 67 Walker street, firs: 5 has wilicoey nad doltcate winiees terforts. and buy only at the old depot, “tore From Broadway. The Plumbe National on the upper coi if Broad: wi 4 the largest aud mont desirable collection of inimitable like, nesses, ofany gallery ithe world. ‘Those who can appreciate 4 collection of this kind, should uot fail to see this justly cele- brates! establishment. The Fair, Great Attraction —Among the eat variety of articles now being exhibiwed at the Annual rrean Gallery, fur of the Americen Institute, at Castle Garden, nothin seems 30 universally to attract the attention and admiration of the public. as the a ‘of Gold Pens, manufac tared by Brot e' e sale of these niticles at the fa ‘ibited, but our readers will God ‘a great variety of above kinds - oft r styles, at the estal ir atreet, where they ci iment of J eV, Greaton Co, ay other 7 had wholesale or retai lete appendage to the t iy adapted to the rants of th travelli RS & SON, (77 Broadway, opposite Howard’s Hotel. Pocket and Pen Knives, Razors, eto —-A autiful asso: nt of the above can be seen at th bse: ‘or alarge variety of jam ig aired. pense SON ‘Tothe American Army and Navy : The intrepidi whioh they have displayed in the past and the present, are proofs that as long as they be faithfal to the tradi- tions of their independence, tuey will always be ready to show inhistory that the eminent position of the United States ami nations of the world, isa majesty as true ‘as it is,dui (“Yankee Doodle.””) To tux City anv Corronation or New Youx,— ta their sympathy, that the French residents, foreigners only by Game, are, in fect, in the imperial clty, maubere of the great American Cortes To the Benevolent Societies—There eroUus B680- i errors of fortune, and ‘ta of the poor, are the first stone laid by charity for the erection of the monu- ment which the future promises to the fraternal genius of human equality. After these regular toasts, which had been printed and distributed to each guest, Mr Stokes, Vice President of the St. George’s Society, rose and five speech, in which he alluded to the competition betweon Franee and England, expressing his hope that this rivalry would never be other than for benevolence, a virtue which was an emblem of union between the two governments. His toast was: “The lily and the rose tied together by the olive branch.” Mr. Ricnarp Invin, President of the St. Andrew’s Society, made himself the interpreter of the friendship of Scotland towards France, to whom she had been con- nected since the timo of the unfortunate Mary. He then gave the following toast : “Frenchmen in a foreign land, proud of their country —their country proud of them ” Mr. Reyauan, President of the St. Patriok’s Society, expressed the sentiments of gratitude of Ireland towards France, for the recent services rendered to her children dying from starvation. He gave: “« Paris, the capital olty of France, the admiration of the world” Mr. Leoroup Bizawitre, President of the German So- ciety, was certainly one of the most eloquent orators of the party—after having said, in the choicest terms, how much the Germans have been admiring the statutes of the French Benevolent Society, from which the; copied their own rules, he arrived by a very nice transi- tion to the present ition of Italy, in which Frauce was to ti Part. His discourse was really eloquent, and he juded amidst burst of applause, and gave the pene toast : “To Pio Nono, the Holy Pope of Rome, the true apos- tle, who promulgates the gospel of liberty.”” Mr. Simeon Daaren, the Feprosentative of the Ney England Society, endeavored, in a witty speech, to ex- cuse his brother “ Yankees,’ who had been detained from coming to the party. He said that undoubtedly their heart was present in the assembly. He then gave : “France: May a happy fature mark the wisdom of her rulers, and may every step be prosperous and on- ward.” M. px Councy then proceeded to answer M. Bierwitte. His speech was a very fine one, and we regret that we have not space te insert it. His toast was : “The freedom of Germany.” M. Lect. President of the French Benevolent So- clety, then — nd Xi. De La Forest.”” M. Dx La Forest. the French Consul General, spoke of the present situation of France, and, presenting him- self a8 a friend, but not as a consul, advised his country- an always keep themselves united. He concluded with the toast— “The Friendship of ‘all the Frenchmen at home and abroad.” ‘The following toasts were then drunk:— M. Lecrere—*The Ancient Presidents of the Benec- volent French Society.’” M Saconi—‘The Union of the French Nation, what- ever may be their political opinion ” M. D’Orticur—* All the Societies of Benevolence, which unite all the countries.” M. Dx La Forest—* The good Press, which has ro much power to make good and so many means to produce evil.”? M. Gaittarpet—*The Holy Alliance, a chain of which the frst ring is France; to the fraternity of tve Frenchmen among themselves in the city of New York ” M. Dunann, vieo president of the French Benevolent Socioty—“ M. Leclere, our president,who has so well fol- lowed the march of his predecessors ”” M. Lecusns— The prosperity of our society.” M. Warren—“‘The French steamships, that chain between France and the United States. Woe upon those who would try to break that international union.” M. Dacneav, agent of the French ocean transantlan- tic steamers, here rose and said, that Lis only desire was to make constant- efforts to satisfy the merchants of New York, and to contribute to the prosperity of the company to which he belonged, and to the advantage of New York commerce. fi tir Lecuere drank the bealth of the American adies. M. Wyrmns—‘ The French ladies, always admirable for their devotedness and their charity.” M. Bananiere, of New Orleans, expressed the thanks of the inhabitants of the Crescent City, for the Ip they had received lately, during the terrible attacks of the yellow fever mbt The French company of militia of New orl M. Fasarquettr— M. Bierwitte.” M. Birawitre, holding a tumbler full of champaign, drank to the juice of the French grape, which has been and still is, in spite of all the temperance societies, the best agitator of friendship and courage. Henry the whith was mentioned by him for his talent de boire et fe battre. M. Devaunay—* The Rhine: May never its waters be disturbed by any thing but by Frenol 1d hock wine.”’ It was then about half-past ten o'clock, when one of the guests remarked that always at a French dinner, “ Tout finit par des chansons.” This hint was instently understood, and several members of the company sung different songs, in French, in Irish, in English, &o The company separated at about eleven o'clock, in the most happy manner, and adjourded to some time next year. City Intelligence. Common Couxci, —Both branches of the Common Council, hold forth in their respective chambers this evening. Tux Fain at Castie Ganvex.—Our readers will, probably, thank us for keeping them in mind of this exhibition, where from all quarters of our country are met together, asin ® vast finding shop, samples of the most useful and most beautiful articles, from the distant work-shops, gardens and jarms of our country. Here we now notice one of those improvements, which we es- peolally delight to see—tbat is, instruments of labor on the farm, polished as bright as razors, and of superior strength and form. This aloulated to raire a just pride in those who handle them, to facilitate the work, and like the arms «f soldiers glittering in the oun, in- ire with pride those who use them. That brightners is now extended to the more noble armor of the farmer. Ma. Deverna.—We understand that this gentleman remains in s very precarious state. It will be recollected that he fell from one of the proscenium boxes of the Chatham theatre, of which he was late manager, on Thursday morning last, striking the chandalier in’ his descent, and sustained dreadful injuries. We sincerely hope that he will recover, but his woundsare very severe. Deatu raom Parecoric,—Coroner Walters was called yesterday to hold an inquest at the house of John Craw- tord, in Twenty-eighth street, upon the body of John Sloan, a child four months old, who died from the effects of six drops of paregoric. The medicine was given to the child on Saturday seoroiag Py the nurse, to quiet him, which did not seem to take effect until about two o’olook i. the afternoon. He then fell asleep, rom which he could not be roused. and died at six o’clock yesterda; morning. ‘The jury found a verdict in accordance wit the seigarn bogs Fine.—A was discovered yesterday mornining at No.3 Roosevelt street, in the house occupied by Wi] Phillips. It was prompily put out by the police of that district. Monumental Procession. Epitor ov tue Henavp :— Water Committee in The objection of the Fire and Wat a them net allowing the Fire Department to thelr apparatus at the la; the corner stone of the Washington Monument, ‘easily done away with. that there ‘should be “ fire apparatus’ ‘are enough in the Corporation y in the En i? eee aeyy a there would certainly) enou sei ttemek work them (who probably t,) un regular ap] us homage should be a fire, (which is between 9 and 4 o’clock, ‘thelr stores.) The committes If It is necessar; loft in the district, t Yard to put temporeril for the one day, firemen ai ao would not beable wi ods. Ra: G. SAUNDER! Commaunication.The Li Collyer’s highty talented troupe of Li are becoming the magnet of atu ‘ith the eli P' ‘of our city. fers among whom A Card.Don Giovanni. Concert SIVORI & HERZ, Monday Neale At weveats etiam Resets mY earnestly requested to take Ca Always Rea ly but Fulton street, fun Suilding. Be first rush of hi lar cust a now pre) to supply the most elegant trleot s that hes besa Haviog increased his manufacturing fa merease of the Fall trade, gentler served promptly and to their sntinfne and Animas, gry Fevers, Sick: He 3 rT eum ious Vom: Stomach. &e. red ld by y . GLOBKEY, Chenfiot wad Apothecary: 14 Broome street, eor- Hampson New York, price 25 cents per box. Boots.—| ris Boot Emporium, for be found Son e found at Young’ $4.50, equal to any sold in this city for $7 and $8. Also, Fine Ci i $3738 usually sold for 3, “Warrecommind all our oi shoes, i. t it Herald office. “Ali his work is warreuted to mive ie aa a pra a ds $4 50 to $s. oots ean be seen a . : Boots made to order on short bee to ware easily cleaaed, and warvauted for one yex The Hand Lamps will not spill oll with the. most ‘ctreleas - Manufrewred solely. by &. D: VANDERHEYDEN, foarl street, New York; wareroom, 904 Broadway: fc; honging, parlor and mantel lemos,-(1 lee ied on liberal terms. tered. MONEY MARKET. Sunday, Oct, 10.6 P. M. The past week has been filled with excitement. Wall s:reet has been in a perfect ferment, and it was supposed at one time that the bottom had fallen completely out. About the middle of the week they began to look pretty blue, and the bull speculators in fancy stocks were in ® very-desperate position. There was, however, one con- solation for them, and that was the fact that the decline in prices was so rapid that it could not continue long, and re-action must soon take place. This re-action has been realized, and the upward movement com- monced on Friday. Prices for many stocks sunk s0 low that there is every probability of an advance of several por cent being realized. The depression bezame too great, greater than circumstances warranted, and it was our impression that as soon as the panic had partially subsided, a large per cent of the deeline would be recovered. Our predictions are in a fair way of being realized; but as there is many a slip, &c., particularly in the stock market, it would be advisable for those specu- lating for a rise to avail themselves of # moderate im- provement, and realize, We know not what day may bring forth in these times, and quick returns should be the maxim of stock speculators. Nearly every fancy stock in the list ranges from twenty to fifty per cent below prices. current from and six weeks since, andthe demand at present prices is not near so active as at the time when quotations were so much inflated. This has not been produced entirely by the complexion of our advices from the seat of war, or from Europe, but, | artially, by the explosion of the corners, which had been carried on fora time #0 suc- cessfully. The accounts we have within the past month received from Fingland, and from Mexico, have not been sufficiently gloomy to produce such a tremendous fall in prices, The financial embarrassments which the commercial classes of Europe have for so long a time experienced, have, as yet, had no very important in- fluence upon financial affairs in this country; we have itis true, suffered losses, but only to a moderete extent compared with eur ability to Lear. We are still large creditors of Great Britain, and of the world at large; and solong as we maintain that position, very little fear need be entertained of any commercial revulsion spreading through the country. Many of the bankrupteies which have been reported in England, although among the corn dealers, do not affect this country an iota, It is well known that an immense amount, we will venture to say more than one half of the shipments of breadstuffs from this and other ports of the country to Europe, were on foreign account. Agents of foreign houses were in our markets in dozens during the height of the specula- tion, purchasing largely on the account of those they represented, payments for which were made in specie and in checks upon houses hore upon which they had letters of credit. Agents of boththe English and French gov- ernments were in this and other markets of the Union, purchasing heavily and paying every farthing at the time. Allthe early shipments of produce on domestic account were promptly paid for, and handsome profits realized, the losser,whatever they are or may prove to be, having been principally upon late shipments at high prices. The failures in England did not commence till about the close of July, after an uninterrupted and highly profitable exporting trade of more than eighteen months, within which period we received in payment for our products more than thirty millions of dotars in gold and silver, and more than double that amount in merchandise, ides leaving a large balance in our favor, after deducting whatever may be locked up in the hands of these houses which have suspended, We do not see what we have to fear, in fact, from the financial difficulties the commercial classes in Europe may be laboring under. We are com- pletely independent of the whole world, not only in our @nanees, but in our trade and commeree, We are wel aware that Great Britain takes our agricultural pro- ducts only because she cannot holp herself; it is a mat- tor of{pure compulsion—not a barrel of flour or a bush of grain, would be taken from us if they could be ob- tained any where else; and we are, therefore, more indo pendent of that and ail other countries in Europe, than as though our trade with them was in articles of less real neceselty and importan: While they teke from us merely the actual necessaries of life, we take from them principaily luxuries; and the trade between this country and those of Europe, is more important to chem than to us. The very evils the people of Eu- rope have suffered from, have been our salvation. The railway speculations, and the deficient harvests in two successive seasons, in the United Kingdom, have been the sole cause of all the difficulties which have, during the past twelve months, produced so much com mercial distress, The immense movements made for the extension of failways, diverted » large number of laborers from the cultivation of the coil, not only turn. jog them at once from producers into consumers, but causing among the same claes more than double the consumption of ail the necessaries, and many of the lux- olt 6¢ |