The New York Herald Newspaper, October 21, 1847, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. —a—— Vol, XIML, No, 288..Whole No. 4885. ADDITIONAL RECEIVED BY THE CAMBRIA, AT BOSTON, The famous Battles of Contreras and Churu> wusco, In an English point of view. (From the Londow Times, Sept. 30 ] Tt had bee United 8 d the seat of war in Mexico, which have Just reached us by the Caledonia steamer, would put an oni to the long period of uspense andiperilous inactivity in which Gen, Scott's army has passed several weeks, and would probably announce either the entry of that General into the loan capital, or the discomfture of his roanty forces, The intelligence, which will be found in another column, bears much more resemblance to the latter than to the former of these alternatives. Although the American journals record another vietory, they ac- knowledge that the honors of the day were disputed with great resolution by the Mexican army, They pub- q of officers killed and wounded, which shows the extreme severity of the action; and above all, they Bapounce an armistice proposed, not by the Mexicans, but Ue, Gen Scott himself This last circumstance de- monstates that, although tho spirit and firmness of the little American army eventually prevailed over the numbers and the field fortifications of the enemy, they were not in a condition to take any po- litical advantage of the contest. though they re- mained masters of the field. Indeed, considering their feeble numbers, the immense difficulties of transport, and the imperfect organization of their sup- piles, which have prevailed throughout the war, it is evi- dent that 6,000 men isolated in the heart ofa hostile country, decimated by fatigue, fever, and actual fight- ing. and cut off from reinforcements by the conditions of this armistios. are much more likely to capitulate to the enemy they have insulted and despised than to hoist the Ameriran flag on the towers of the city of Mexico. The moral effest ofa decisive action anda tremendous defeat might, indeed, have paralyzed the Mexicans, and Induced them to accept the terms they had hitherto re- Jeoted; but, if the prrticulars are to be believed which reach us through Ameriasn channels, the battles of Con- treras and Cherubusco are more likely to raise the confi- dence of the Mexicans than to destroy all faith im their oause or their commanders. The Mexioan Generals are said to have tagen up a very strong position, on which they had concentrated a large amount of artillery, with- in sight of the capital. These batteries of St. Augustine and 8t Antooio were served with great activity and ef- fect, aud their fire was especially directed against the position which was occupied by General Worth and his corps. On the 19th of Augustan attack was made by the Americans on these points,which, as may he inferred trom our accounts, was altogether unsuccessful. The Amvrican field batteries wore soon silenced by the hea- vier guns of the enemy, and weobserved that the loss of officers in the artillery corps was unusually great. Kor six hours this terrific cannonade lasted. and at the close of the day General Scott and General Twiggs retired, completely exhaustednot anticipating the great strength of the works of the enemy.” The be were obliged to Divouse on a tempestuous night, which must ill have pre- pared them for a renewal of such a battle on the morrow. Oa the morrow, however, the state of things seems suddenly to have changed. Warly inthe morning of the 20th, the position of Valencia, at Contreras, been attacked by General Smith with complete success ; and upon the precipitate retreat of the Mexioans from this point, General Worth fell back on San Antonio, A second most severe engagement took place, which lasted some hours, until the Mexican troops Fetired in disorder upon the city, leaving their heavy guns and large number of prisoners in the hands of the invading army. The forces of the Mexicans in these actions are stated to have been at least three times as ‘umerou one of General Scott's army; and although defuated a certain extent, it is probable that the Mexican generals have still a body of men under their command sufficient to repel any open attack on the city. Jn fact, having arrived un the walls of Mexico b: dint of extraordinary perseverance and hard fighting, it is by no means cieur that eral Scott is nearer the ‘and object ot it efforts than when he started rom Vera Craz; it, om the otber hand, it is evident tothe morest tyro in military affairs, that an army of 6.000 men, at such a distance from its base, and so inade- quately supported from home, is in reality, in a position of great peril. Conferences for the capsticton of peace have, it 19 seid, been opened, the alternative being ano- ther battle of a still more perilous: character than the last; for it must be ebserved, that in Gen Scott’s present position the least reverse must be annihilation. He has Bbsolutely no retreat. We should, therefore, not be sur- prised to learn that he is willing to conclude a peace on 7 8 ‘ms by no means flattering to the vanity of the United But the moment we arrive at this point we are met by various political considerations, peculiar to the institutions of the United States, which render the solution of the question extremely complicated.— Polk undertook ar on his own account, red to be the principal affair of his Presi- noy ttractions of military adventure and the ide of military success have induced th le of the jaited States to endorse his bills and to recruit his armies; and we have -dingly seen the Chiet Magis. trave of wnut was once of pacific governmenca indulging himself in the royal luxury of a bloody war All this may be of some temporary advantage to Mr Polk and hie adherents; but they must be well aware that advantages so dearly bought by the nation will prove fatal to those who have speculated in them, unless w urdens of the be terminated with this oampaizo, and aniess this campaign can be closed with 20 amount of success sufficient to screen the enormous fnjustioe of the invasion. In the present state of public opinion in the world, we should have thought it extra the most absolute af European sovereign: hin auch a war; but that a man, tem d with a limited power like that of the of the United States, should, by his own wilt lunged his country into auch a seri aments, is, without exception, the most extraor- dinary event which has ever occurred in th tory of ery modern republic. The sequel will show whether the mure prestige of military achievements is sufficient to overthrow ail the principles on which the constitution of the United States is professed to be founded; and even in this affair of the armistice and the alleged | e- gotiation for peace. wo shall be curious to learn how far General Scott’s conduct will be approved and a by his government, which no doubt anticipated a more brilliant result from the march to Mexico. Miscellaneous The Spanish ministry is now settled. M. Goyona, Minister of Justice, is President of the Council, and M. c t. belonging to the radical moderated party, has been el-oted Minister of Foreign relations ‘This cabinet we think, but « transitory affair; for we have asiready rdrumors of avother ministerial orisis. Gen. Mar- at the King of Naples ison the eve of making concessions. It is sald that he will grant a gen- eral ampesty, ‘The Pope has made an arrangement with the Austrian government. on the subject of Ferrara. The Austrian troops will keep their garrison, and the post houses in the sity will be occupied by the Pope’s army. . Such {3 the warlike enthusiasm now exhibiting at Rome, that many ladies of the highest rank employ thvir time in embroidering scarfs, which are given as prizes to the best marksmen in the National Guard, Mr Saunders, United States representative at Madrid, has arrived at Bayonne. on his way to that capital. Mr Macaulay, the American consul at Tripoli, has arrived at Malta by the French steamer Cerbere. ‘The American Minister and Mrs. Bancroft returned to Eaton square on solar! evening from the Continent. Letters irom Rome of the 20th ult. announce that Prince Lucien Bonrparte had been arrested on his re- turn to that capital. Deragciation or Rai.way Prorexty.—From a oal. oulation of fifty of the principal railway lines the oom arison shews the subjoined facts :— . ‘luo of fifty lines of railroad, at the quoted price of their stock, on Jan 2 194; «£59,567 000 ‘Total calls ou the above since January... ... 13,529,000 is, hh £73,086,000 Value of the samo stock, including the above onlls, computed at the share list prices of Saturday, September 11, 1847. se eee 67,884,000 Depreciation. .... Opitcany, Hon. A. E. States to China The funeral solemaities took place at B o'clock P. M. the following day, attended by nearly the entire foreign community, The Rev. P. Parker officiated op the occasion, Afver the reading of au appropriate portion of scripture and prayer, the remains were con- veyed to the place of interment, Dane’s Island, Wham- poa, by the steamer Coreal companied by most of the Awerioan and several of the Evglish community, and @Micers belonging to H.C. steamer Pluto, Captain Airey hiving, with kind consideration, provided seamen from that veesel to convey the body to the grave. At Wham- pou the procession was joined by a detachment of armed men, sent by the French Commodore Lapierre, under the direction of Commandant M Liviere (to escort it, and render military honors to the remains of the deceased.) and by « train of boats from the English, Amerionn, aud other vessels. The flags at half mast.and minute guns from the French frigate La Glore, the flag ship of Com- moore Lapierre, conspired to mark the interest and golemnity of the occasion. Died, on the 7th July, at Canton, the Rey Samusi Cornelius Clopton, missionary frem the Foreign Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, U. 8. A., after an Allaess of fever uf about ten days, aged 31 years. Tue Quees’s Retony rrom Scottann.—Her Ma- Jesty has returned frem Scotland, and {s once again lo eated at Osborne House. She left Ardverekie Lodge on the 17th ultimo, and on the night of the 18th anchored in the harbor of Campbelton On the 19th her Majesty ‘was bold enough to) venture from Campbelton, but o Jengthened distance could not be accom ished, and the royal squadron sought refuge in the small bay ot Gallo- way, where {t remained during the night of the 19th.— The sen was exceedingly ro unpleasant, not snited to the travelling endurances of some members of the royal party. On the 20th the squadron once more got under way, and taking the qulekest and. beat, route, in weather not of the calmest nature, arrived nt Fleet: wood at w littl after seven o’clotk, a. m.,and there the vestels remained for the night. Some members of the suite and others landed, but the royal party remained | on board At this place the most extensive preparations were mute ior the reception of the reyal party, so grvat was the anxiety of the people of the surrounding towna in Yorkshire aid Lanchashire to catch # glimpse of the sovereign whose presence in any part of fer lominions le evor hafled with so much delight At aa early hour on the dist the rising town of Fivetwoed presented a state tf commotion which it never before sabibited, and ore where an express train had been having been lost. th quickly on the route to the metropolis, NEW YORK, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 21. 1847. rawn up. No time @ train was soon in motion, and At the places where the engiue was changed, and, indeed, at all the principal stations along the line, the accustomed loyal ‘fiona were made. The train arrived at the Eusten Grove terminus at about half-past five o’clock. The royal o’olock in the evening, escorted On thi arrived at Buckingham Palace at six by ‘a party of lancers. ing morning they left Buckingham Palace, e nd reached Osborne House in the early part of the afternoon of the same da; Theatricals. Foreign The forthcoming season in London promises to be quite a new ers in theatrical marshaling thi already in thi seived with shouts of welcome. The managers are ir forces, and a grand array of talent is ld. Shakespeare, driven'from his house \d Covent-garden, has sought refuge at nd Marylebone, where he has been re- The production of ‘ells “ Macbeth” at the former place on the 27th ult., strictly in accordance with the o1 ginal text, and without the music, created quite a sensation. Bunn has taken up his quarters at theSurrey, «8 preat ia the ohief attraction, but a new “domestic drama’? 24 inst, with the “Sebo! for Seandal;”” 8 lent company, especially of ladies. The L band. Macready, th Buckstone as “ Che: banner of Madame a splendid company {s forming. Jenn s triumphant tour through immedia\ omit to mention part of the Swedish Nightii d opened on the 27th ult.,with unequalled since the days of Elliston. Opera ‘ion. Webster opened the Hi ontl myn joe tl eo Misses Cushman, Madame an ‘at the Princess’,whioh opened on the @ and Mrs. Fitzwilliam have been our Theatre Royal during the past week — ers of the Forest’? has been produced, with John.” His inimitable acting as outs of pair, with Mise Kathleen.\itawil- immediately, to enlist under the at the Lyceum, where Lind, after e “provinces, returns ly to her native land. We must not inact ef benevolence on the ale at Norwich. She returned £200 to Hall and Smith, in consideration of their having been obliged to lower the prices from 10s 6d. to 68, in consequence of the representations of some of the patrons; in addition to which, she left s donation of the same sum withthe bishop to distribute sencag he She also left « hai poor, and Dumb Institution, London, in which she took a pa: vn interest. doubtless create a yndsome donation to the Lumley hes ‘gone to Milan to e 0 ile. Angri, who, in accordance with the name, will for Italian opera. Mrs. Butler has been performing at Glasgow with great muocess, Mrs hopes ar Julilen, having become the lessee of Drur on the 8th wit months in Switzerland, and the rile, which he entitles « The Swiss Quadrille.” that a new play, b; the Prinee Nisbet has bee: 10% doing the same at Brighton, previous to ¢ Haymarket on the opening night. jomposer, still remains in a state of ngement in the neighborhood of Paris, but tertained of his (at least partial) recovery Lane, opens as been wee re composed a new quad- * On dit— Bulwer, will bs produced shortly at & new opera, founded on, and to be Promenade concerts. He an called “Pizarro,” the libretto by Charles Rosenberg, and the music by Loder, at the Surrey, under the msnage- ment of Mr. Bunn. Mr. and Mrs. Kean appear at the Theatre Royal, Manohester, on the 9th, in the ‘ Game- ster,” being their first appearance in England since their return from America, The autumnal dresses are velvet of contrasting color, and demi-longe # Fashions for October. frequently ornamented with e-point- ed cuffs, fixed by a velvet nosud, and on the flounces several rows of narrow velvet. The form of dresses varies but little, ; COFsages are variety of ways, reve: guimpe, wich buttons; forms a series of leaves, ye tight, ornamented in a randenbourgs formed of chefs in new style of guimpe trimming imitating oak, So , placed con- trariwise from the throat to the bottom of the skirt, in- creasing for travel toyante. of cachemire, with application of cac! of the corsage, and ebatelai Bonnets begin to assume an autumnal ap) ually in size. Among the newest materials ing dresses and robes de chambre is the cha- A pretty novelty for walking dresses are those mire on the front ine in rich rosaces, pines, kc ance; ca- potes of crapeare often ornamented with velours epingle Capotes of taffetas are made with pinked trimmings and novuds of velvet inside, the deep color of which forms contrast to the light bonnet. Neglige bonnets of fancy straw are lined w: side by po volet of th gros de Naples, and ornamented ies and tulle of le color, with doubl fetas, pinked and simple nwuds and brides of pinked taffetus. Cock’s feathers will be again fashiona- ble, one half black, the other mm, blue, or any con. trasting color. Another novelty are the marnbouts and Tolleson , With the natnral wings of inseots, the various tints having much effect both by candle-light and in the sun. mantelets are in preparation for the autumn; the ‘iest are of casimer satin, and satin de Chine.—London and Paris Ladies’ Magazine of Fashion. Sinanclal Arrairs. {Circular of Messrs. Baring, Brothers & Co.) Lonpon, Oct. 4.—The continues, and the Bank of En; restrictive system still farther, rate of discount at 634 per cent one month to run, charging Exchequer bills or government securiti regre vo have again to report numerous and extensive tail- ures, involving, since our last, liabilities littl ightness in the money market id has car out the by fixing their minimum for bills not exceeding 6 per cent from one to tthe same time to me upon ft ort of about £3,000,000 Starling, including several large East India agency houses. gloom over the produce markets, with very few exceptions, have experienced a decided ese disasters have thrown & nd prices, depression. Consols have declined and close this after- noon at 845 to 844 per cent; Exohequer bills 278 dis.— The overland mailarrived 26th ult, with dates from Caloutta to Sth August, Bombay 6th Aug.,and Canton 25th July. exe monthe bills. In India money market is improving, and at Caloutts ruled at ls 1136 a 1s 1136 In China political matters were quiet ; Exchange at Canton 4s 4d to 4s 434. American Stocks —The present state of the money market has put a stop to all transactions, P 8.—We just received letters b: the overland mail, which left Bombay 3let Aug. It brings dates from Cal- cutta to 14th instant, but no ews from China. Ex- change at Calcutta was is 11)<,6 months, and money sier, A continuation of wet weather had reduced their outside estimate of the indigo crop to 115,000 maunde. bu jot. 6m is asked for W more than a7 6d has boon paid. Liverroot, Oot. 5, 1 P. A letter trom Coates k Co,, dated Liverpool, * Our corn market to-day is better—28s C flour, but thus far we do not learn that ‘Matters look more gloomy here this morning thaneven before. The whole commer- cial world must soon be brought to a stand-still ifs turn do not take place soon. Acceptances are now only pro- vided for where the parties can bring cash only—even bankers’ bills are refused for thot purpose. The failure in London yesterday of John Thomas, Son & Lefevre, large Russian merchants, is likely to cause great distress in Manchester, as their acceptances are given for yarns to a great amount. There is little demand for cotton this morning, and all is distrust and dismay. than on Friday last.— European T¥m Prices one-half-ponny lower Banx or Enotann.—An account, pursuant to the act 7th and 8th Vie cap 32, for 7th and 6th Victoria, cap 32, for the week ending Sep- Notes issued, ... ...£22,190,875 Gov't debi Other se Proprietors’ cap'l., £1 Rest... ... Public ‘deposits (in : weightanni cluding exchequer, Other securitie vings? aun fotes... + Com ners of Gold and sil Issue DerantMent. + £11,015, 100 3 900 7,185,845 «1,005,030 £22,190,875 £22,190, 875 Banxina Derantment. -scentritien dead 853,000 Gov't ve 443,012 (including nal Debt, Nat and DividndAccounts) 9,447,851 ther deposits... . Seven day and other £36,347 690 Dated the 30th day of September, 1817. 7,484,042 £% 7,690 The above accounts, compared with those of last week, ex hibits 4n increase of Circulation of ... An increase of Public Deposits o! An increase of other Deposits of . An increase of Securities of. An iucres A decrease of Tux Banx oy Francy.—Thi eounts of the Bank of France for the third 1847, made up to September 25, shows the fol sults:—Active—The bank had then in hand, 94,880,323f. branch bank accounts, 97.128,718f.; rities, and reserve fund, 28,723,3947; £149,164 of Bullion of of ‘ tt U3NT statement of the ao- Tha fo of lowing re- in discounts and loans, 211.926,260f. ; reates, public secu- oredits and various items, 162,840f, Passive—The amount of bank notes circulated was 230,143,817f ; accounts current, 258, '. e di ants, advances, ai lor made during: Peo Movement of ditto (public), $221 719,600f, inses, 3,405,814, 400f, 2266. items, the quarter amounted to 493,868 .700f. accounts current (private), 2,905,294,700f Hi General movement of the Panis Bourse, Saturday, Oct. 2.—The market has been ina very consequence loomy and depressed state to-day, j the alarming accounts received ‘rom England of the state of the commeroial world, and froi the beginning showed « tendeney toa fall. At ‘he sleod the 3 per cents were called at 75f 250, and the 6’ 114f 35e. The market olosed as follows: cents for cash, 76f 200; for account, 75f 260; 6 3 Der conte, for cash, 114f 15¢; for socount, 114f 350; Bank of France shares, 3,200, Spanish not quoted. ‘The railway share the millers and dealers will shortly be obiiged to kage their recent purchases having been nearly consumed— we should hot be surprised to seea rally; at the same time we do not caloulate on any permanent improvement in the tone of the trade so long as the existing difficulties in monetary affairs continue. The absolute want of confidence, and the total im- possibility to obtain the ordinary facilities, must inevi- tably have theeffect of checking business. No one has just now either {the power or the inclination to hold ‘stook; the operations are likely, therefore, to be on scale in accordance with the fmmediete requirements of theparties buying. We may, and probably shall, have a period of comparative activity; but so soon as purchasers have secured sufficient to enable them to 0 on for & woek or two, the demand will, in all proba- Shuty, ain subside. At some of the principal provin- cial markets, held toward the close of the week, there ‘were symptoms of an improvement inthe demand, but previous to Wednesday much anxiety was mani to realise. At Liverpool, on Tuesday, wheat was pressingly offer- ed; and the attendance of distant buyers being less numerous than a! gg occasions. old foreign wheat was sold 6d to 6d, and new Irish 94 to Is per 70 Ibs, cheaper than on that day se’nnight American flour was also obtainable at materially reduced rates, it being then difficult to exceed 268 6d per bbl. forthe the best brands of Western Canal. Later in the week rather more firmness was shown by holders, and the best qualities of old wheat, as well as prime sweet flour, maintained Tuesdey’s rates on Friday: New Irish wheat was, however, again cheaper, ‘The advices from'the chief towns of Yorksbiro state that the millers had shown a decided unwillingness te urchase wheat even at reduced terms, and neither at Frat nor at Leeds, was much business done on Tuesday. At the former place a decline of 3x to 4s., and the latter full 58, per qr. was submitted to without stimulating the demand. At some of the markets west and north-west of the metropolis, where the fall has been very rapid during the past fortnight, there has been Le vesprers 1 like a re- turn of confidence; and the business done at Bristol and Birmingham, on Thursday, was at prises not more than 1s. to 26. per qr. below those current on that day week The letters from Scotland and Ireland speak favorably of the weather, and inform us that the little corn not previously secured had been mostly got in. With re- spect to the late crop of potatoes the reporte are still conflicting; butas the yield of all kinds of grain has unquestionably been large this year all over the United Kingdom, a partial failure of the potatoes is not likely to be attended with the same hardships as last season. Prices of corn, were, according to the latest accounts, receding as well in the Scotch as in the Irish market. k London have slightly increased; but the quantity received during the week has, nevertheless, been moderate, and since Mon- day last very little has been shown at Mark lane by land ‘iage een pies from the neighboring counties. Small, however, 6s has been the supply, it has proved amply xufficient to satisfy the demand; and prices have not varied. ‘Ihe operations on Wednesday were on 80 re- stricted a scale as scarcely to warrant any alteration be- iog made in quotations, but there can be no doubt that purchases might have been made om somewhat easier terms than in the beginning of the week. Subsequently the demand rather increased, and on Friday the few runs fiesh up from Eesex were taken off at rates precise- ly the same as those current on Monday. The country lemand fcr foreign wheat has greatly fallen off, and the br ie on Dutch and French account has wholly su sided. Our own millers have meanwhile beceme more an more cautious in their operations, and the transactio: have been on a comparatively retail scale since Mond last. Holders have,howeyer, been less pressing tha might under the ciroumstances have been expected a renewed country demand being confidently relied on ‘The trifling business done on Wednesday was on much the same terms as those at which sales had been pre- viously made, and even on Friday no quotable reduction was submitted to. We continue still to receive supplies from the eastward of Gibraltar, but the arrivals from the Baltic are fast decreasing, and what has come to hand lately has been prinoipally from St. Petersburg. ‘The total quantity of foreign wheat received durin; the week endiog this (Seturday) evening, has amount? ed to 33,483 quarters. ‘The sale for flour has boen excessively slow, and the millers have had to accept less money for secondary sorts. The value of American flour has also suffered a farther reduotion, and on Friday good brands of western canal were sold at 268 to 27s per rel. The finer kinds of American flour are going into ‘consumption very rapid- ly; and as it isnot likely that any fresh arrivals of con- sequence will come to hand for some time, we can hard- ly expect prices to go much lower. The supply of English barley bas been less than the mals! calculated on; and as they have generally commenced working, what has come forward has met a pretty ready sale at full previous prices. The whole of th i it scene psd on. che on ce nares ae to # moderate extent at about former terms. ‘The arrivals of oate, coastwise, haye heen very scanty, only 1,489 qrs., (including 935 qra. from Scotland.) and 70 qre. of [rish have been feceived. The smaliness of the home supply has, howefer, been more than compen- sated by an arrival of 47,529 qrs. from abroad; and tl upward tendency which prices ifested last week has been cheoked. dealers have throughout acted on the reserve, and th has been as dullas can well be conceived. ’ There is at present a large quantity of Rus- sian oats afloat in this port the importers of which are naturally anxious to sell, without incurring landing ex- Penses; and it is not improbable that sellers will have to ive way before they succeed in accomplishing this ob- ject. ‘he fall since Monday has not exceeded 6d to 1s per qr.; but, as before remarked, the dealers have been extremely shy, under the impression that they have only to hold off, to obtain a farther concession. Prices of Indian oorn, Indian corn meal, and rye flour, have been tolerably well supported. . The tone of the advices from the Baltio has undergone no particular cl ; litte or no business ap, to have been done in that quarter, the reports from all the principal ports describing business as having continued in an extremely languid state. Our Danzig letters are of the 24th of pe tearsf en 80 very few transactions had taken place in wheat, that quotations had become per- fectly nominal. Holders had, nevertheless, remained very firm, and it was not expected that the value of the article would give way much, uatil increased supplies should have come forward. ‘The potatoe crop had, we are informed, failed in that neighborhood, and the quali- ty of the new wheat was not well spoken of, few of the samples brought forward having’ exceeded 68 ibs per bushel in weight. In spring corn and pulse nothing of the slightest interest had transpired, owing to want of supplies. Advices from Konigsberg, of the 24th ultimo, give a sad account of the potato crop; and, in ancicipation of @ scarcity of that article of food, peas had been in yreat request. ‘The operations in wheat had been on quite @ retail scale, the prices asked (say 618 per qr. for tolerably good quality) having completely checked the demand. From Stettin we have letters of the 27th September, from whieh we learn that the supplies of wheat from the growers had barely sufficed for the local that equal to 48s, per quarter had been ties, Peashad been im great request, cf fe teed about 36s. per quarter. An export demand tor this article was calculated on, and an extra consump- tion, would, it was thought, be caused by the scarcity of potatoes. The reports from Hamburg of Tuesday are not of #0 ee) character as those of the preceding post day, the demand tor wheat on French account baving in the mean time falleno.. It will be remembered that equal to 69s. per quarter was paid for the best red upland on the 24th ult, at Hamburg, for shipment to France; but since the export inquiry bad subsided, the same quality had been sold at 668 per quarter free on board. For fature shipment, very few bargains appear to have been closed; the prices asked at outports had ranged from 478. to 608 per quarter, scoording to quality, time of sbipment, kc, From the Mediterranean ports the accounts are totally devoid of interest, and many of our correspondents have ceased to write in consequence of there being at present no probabliity of profitable business being done with Great Britaia, Importation oF Waeat AND OTHER Breavsturrs.— The following are the quantities of wheat and other breadstutis imported into the United Kingdom from the Sth January tthe th August, during the three years, 1847, 1646, and 1846, as given in the official accounts of the Board of Trad Wheat, aes Barley’... ‘The above returns show that # larger quantity of corn and flour have been imported into Great Britain during the present year, as far as it has yet expired, than in any previous entire year of which the official returns of imports and exports have been preserved. Anenace Paice oy Exouish Wear ron 1847, 1846, any 1845.—The following table contains the average price of wheat, as published in the London Gazette, tor the six weeks endin; the dates under-mentioned dur- ing the present year, and for the corresponding periods of 1846 and 1845. The prices are given for the first week in each month of the half-years, ending in June, = weekly from that time to the date of toe last re- 1846. 1946. market has been equally affected. Little businées has we ied eee been done; bat where sales have been effected it haa 736 8 For cash—Paris and 6 49 5 Orles closed at 1,151f 250; Paris and Rouen, 490f; 4 6 1 Ror nd Havre, 525f; Strasburgh and Bale, 157f; 7 b 4 F Nantes, 355f; Northern, 510f; Bordeaux. 445f; Paris an: 4 | She Strasburgh, 382f 600; Paris and Lyons, 373f 750, 2 au ‘The Corn Trade of Ei . 8 | (From the Mark Lane Express, Oct. 4.) 3 iol ‘The weather having been highly suspicious for pre- 7 a2 ing the soil for the reception of the autumn crops, f 8 mers have been busily engaged with outdoor work; W o4 8 and the supplies of grain brought forward at the Tend. | ¢ : Hy hae ing markets in the agricultural districts bare, conee- Beptember li, y 49 i q been small. Loss effect has, therefore, been eptember 10 0 9 lar op prices by the dull tone of the acoeunte | a 6 ub The Markets. Livenvoo. Corroy Manxet, Sept. 24—The anxiety on the part of the holders to soll, consequent upon the undiminished pressure for money and the goneral of confidence, has caused a further de: jud. per lb. on American, and 3d. to descripiions, 8; tors have taken American, and exporters 3,000 American and 200 Surat. Th for the week amount to 24,700 bales. — United Bro, For tHe Weex exvine Ocr. 1.—The same cire stances, greatly eggravated, which have been preneing down our market for long time have brought about a sill further decline in prices during the present week. In the extreme depression oxisting this morning, American, of all qualities, may be regarded as ‘4d. lower, making & reduction in these kinds of 134d. to 4d. during the month of September. Manchester shares in this depression as much as ourselves, the doubts and suspicions attending every transaction of business con- nected with the manufactured article, existing there much as with usin our dealings with the raw produ In this state of things, it avails but little to be advi from America that they will have only a short crop of cotton to send us next year. Such statements are to- tally unavailing to give support to a market overlaid as ours is with money diffoulties. Nay, if these reports of short orop should unfortunately be confirmed, which is greatly tobe feared, it would in the long runonly add to the evil attending the trade and manufacture of our staple article. We hardly Deed say, that all parties are doing as little, and keeping as much within compass as possible, until this terrible storm has blown over. A public sale of Sea lelands brought forward to-day. the prices of that kind as 1d. to 2d. lower then t vious quotations. S00 American have been taken on speculation, and 2,020 American for export. Sales for the week 21,160 bales —Geo. Holt § Co, Axotnen Reroxt.—The difficulties in the mone: market, whioh still con‘inue, have again hada very terial effect, and towards the close of the week brought down prices of American ‘4d to 34d per lb, the lower qualities being much pressed; Brazil and Egyptian are in very moderate request, and prices are almost nominal; Surat is fully yd lower. 2926 Sea Ireland and 202 Stain- ed were offered by auction to-day; 996 of the former, and 40 of the latter found buyers at a decline of 1d on com- mon, and 2d to 3d per [b on the fine qualities. Specula- tors have taken 800 American and Exporters 2020 Amer- joan. There have been forwarded into the country un- sold during the past month 550 American. The for the week amount to 22,210 bales.— United Brokers. Oct. 2 and 4—The demand continues very limited, and the market has still a declining tendency. The sales of the days noted above, are about 8000 balt the trade, the middling American being at a decline of ‘4d to 4 currency of the Ist instant. Loxvox Manx has been in» du! the fortnight, t the money market, causing several holders to be more willing sellers; the business of the fortnight has there- tore been only of a retail character; prices have also re- ceded fully 1d per 1b during that time. During the === eins TEI L nine 0’ proached it was completely filled ; all the | from Mark Lane and other Jarge consuming markets IGENOE pened heh to the landing pisos ularly so. but | then might have been expected; still the value of wheat order was ‘s large body of the county police, | has declined in all parts of the kingdom. Whether the whore purpose, in every one seemed willing to se- | downward movement will continue much longer may, cond, Shortly before ten o’clock the royal party landed, | however, be questioned, for we have now arrived at & and at the hour precisely they entered the station, / period of the yearwhen supplies usually fall off ; and as October 4.—Cotton—This market week ending Oct. 2, the transactions reported were 1800 and bales of Surat atdd to 424d, 700 Madras 6d to 5 40 bales Bengal at 44 per ‘lb. Hemp. dull; nevertheless prices are sustained short, and the co sption fair. Manilla is Of American thy 9 none in the ot. | tions, and prices are steady. The following are the 18 generally are of middling and good quality Porto Rico Leaf, of middling quality for filers, has been in demand and taken at low prices. German Leaf of good and fine descriptions, has been in fair request at steady prices; parcels of ordinary, badly assorted, and soft in condition, difflcult of sule at low rates. Ai foort, nothing done. In Negro Head and Cavendish salen have been very limited, and almost confined to small parcels for stores; for export very little done. Prices for good and fine sorts, Common Stalks in fair demand "virginia and Kentucky scarce. Smalls nominal.— Grant § Hodgson. Livenroot. Manxets, Oct. 4.—Ashes—The sales of Montreal Pot and Pearl are on a very limited scale; and for small parcels our quotations are obtained, but to ef- fect any sales in quantity lower, prices would be accept- ed. Bark—The transactions reported, include about 60 hhds Queroitron at 11s per cwt. Coal—The market partakes of the general gloom, and prices are some- thing lower. The demand for export is small.— Hemp—The transactions are to moderate extent; we note 35 tons St. Petersburg olean, and 60 bales Ameri- can, at pricen a little below our quotations; a few bales of Sunn Hemp are reported at £20, together with 900 bales of Jute, at £21 12s 6dto £2358 per ton. Horna—The transactions are limited, and oompriso New Orleans, 13% og, at 158 per 123. In other descriptions nothing is reported. Linseed Cake—An active demand for cattle feeding stuffs has supported the value of this article in the absence of heavy supplies, and a large paroel of New Orleans has met a market at £9 to £968. An import of very thin oblong, pressed in the manner of English, ex ‘: Juniati,”” from Baltimore, in barrels, would have found buyers at £10 per ton, but was withdrawn by the hol- ders at £11. Naval Stores—There is very little to no- tice in turpentine; spirits continue at about 44s to 478; | American rosin is in fair demand; 7000 bris also at 28 | 10d to 28 11d for common quality from the quay, and at | 3s in store ;for the finer description ds tid to 6s was altained Provisions—We have a fair moderate demand for the finer qualities of beef, but ordinary qualities are almost | ungaleable, although much lower prices would be accept- ed. Pork has been in limited request, and some forced sales have been made at a decline of several shillings in the barrel; at the same time purchasers would only buy for the present wants, in consequence of the entire al sence of confidence in commercial circles. The late g vernment contract comprised the following: 5000 tierces beef at £5 19s; 9000 tierces Irish pork at £3 11s 4d; 1600 Hamburgh at £8 10s; and 300 Danaig at £7 178 6d per tlerce. ‘The stock bere ia very large, but the advanced rate at which the government contract is taken would lead us to infer that we cannot at present have very low prices, Business in bacon is limited, and we now quote rices 96 to 6s per cwt lower, the greatest reduction be- ing on the inferior sorts. We may just observe that the stock on hand is now in small compass. We have a ready sale for cheese, and for the interior sorts there has been gn improved demand. We are now bare of stock. Lard has again advanced in value; the demand continues ac- tive, and the import limited. Rice—The demand is very dult, and lower rates are accepted. 7000 bags Bengal have been sold at 12s 6d for breken, and 13s 6d to | 16s per cwt for middling to very fine. 6000 bushels Bra- zil have also been taken at 38 per bushel, Of American the value is now 13s to 228 per ewt, acording to quality. Salt—There has been a good demand for all descrip- present quotations: Best fine stoved for bags 14s to 168; ditto handed quares 138 to 138 6d; do shute lumps 128 to 126 6d; marine and butter 10s 6d; common 8s 6d; river freight 38; dock and town dues 7d per ton. ‘Tallow has been in active demand, and extensive trans- actions in all descriptions, at full prices, are reported. Our market for m scrir 1a very dull state, and to sell rates mi 6 acc i. English manufactured however, continues in good de- mand, and ll rates are paid, A fair business has been done in rails and bars. Scotch pigs have given wa price, and there has been but @ small business twel and lead are without change, but the trans- Lions are very Mimited. Copper has been dull of sale, aud lower prioes are now scoepted. Naval Stores—We ve had # fair amount of business doing during the it at 46a 6d for English drawn turpentine and 468 ican, casks included. Among the late sales of » 1200 casks of fine quality at 12s, and there are 8 of common quality at 1 00 barrels have ing the course of the last week, We cannot ange in the demand of prices paid for Rosin; th srrivals amount to 2795 barrels. With re- spect to tar the market ia in much the same state as last reported, the limited arrivals causing holders to demand firm prices. Oils—Thore has been « dull market since the 19th ultimo, the trade having kept out of the mar- ket; few transactions have thereforetaken place. Among the sales are 92 tons southern at reduced prices, low to fine £24 58 to £27 6s, anda few tons sperm and head matter, the former at £83 10s to £34, the latter £86 per ton, Large arrivals of seal have taken place, but the business done is limited; some holders of linseed having evinced a desire to realise; a decline bas taken place in the value, 268 3d to 208 bd being now accepted; palm oil continues quiet, and has been sold at 35s 6d pr owt for fine. Provisions—The demand for Irish butter has rather abat- ed, although ices have lately had a declining tondency; the sales ou board or landed are, therefore, compara- tively trifling. Nevertheless, there is very little press- ing, although the market has's dull appearance—prices ace from 3s to 4s per cwt lower. The rates now accepted are--Carlow and Clonmel landed 92s to 96s, Cork 92s to 94s, Limerick 904 to 928, Waterford and Sligo #83 to 908 The deliveries are far greater than they were during the DOr fine Teen thas ie wan at that tines We" bare large arti. vals of Dutch, so that prices are lower, but the demand keeps steady, and tos fair extent. English ia in fair de mand, and holders are desirous to sell. Baoon in still in limited demand, and sales are made at a lower figure. Waterford landed is worth 70s to 62s, and Lixaerick 708 to 80s. Further parocls of bacon have been received from Hamburg, but are indifferent in quality and cure. American meets with a slow sale at 50s to 658; Ameri- can bale middies are also im limited request at 50s to 65s. Irish bale and tierce middies are again 1s to 2s cheaper, and in limited demand. The stock is light, and consists chiefly of middling ualities. Bales 62s to 66s, tierce 688 to 64s. ‘The demand for hams is unimproved, soarcely any business having been done, al- though there would rs at much lower prices. Irish 608 to 768; Westphalia, good and fine, 68s to 72s, inferior and middling 68s to 668; American smoked 508 to 60s, and in pickle 308 to 408. American lard has met with a good sale at full prices, kegs selling at 50s to 56s, and bar- relg at 485 to 54s. For prime bladdered Irish lard there is a fair enquiry at rather lo pee |, but all other de- scriptions continue inactiv. ‘aterford 868 to 90s, Bel- fast 80s to 84s, aud kegs and firkins 60s to 70s. In Irish barrelled provisions a moderate business has been done it pak oa per American beet and pork having ar- ely during the fortnight, the demand is not so nd the prices for beef are rather lower. In bond for whips’ use, prices are as follows: India beef, 120s to 1268 per tieree of 336 Ibs; mess, 108s to 110s; prime mess, 96s to 1008; India pork, 145s to 165s per tierce of 304 Ibs; prime mess, 704 to 808'per bbl. American cheese conti- nues in good demand at very full prices; good and fine 608 to 60s,and inferior and middling 308 to 40s; arrivals are still all. The best qualities of English cheese are in demand, and full prices are obtained, but inferior de- scriptions have met a dull sale; supplies and stocks are both increasing. Rioce—Buyers of East India have been acting with much caution, although hol ‘ould wil- lingly accept lower prices. The market is still plenti- faliy supplied, and the stock has been further increased, and exceeds that of last year by 68.900 bags. Patna con: tinues to find ready purchasers at 17s to 22s, but Caroli- na is little required, and there are ready sellers at 258 to 32s for town dressed, and 228 to 248 for that imported Tailow—The chandlers have been more anxious to pur- chase of late, #0 that the market hasa firmer tone. P. Y. C. on the spot is dealt in to fair extent at 435 6d to 46894, but for delivery there are sellers at 45s 3d to 458 Od tor the last three months; but the transactions are limited. Town made is still scarce, and finds a read: market at 498 to 458 Sd for small parcels of prime melted, which are stiffrates, Tea—The market has a dull ap- pearance, and there is no disposition shown to purchase, even at reduced prices, For common sound Congou not more than 9d per Ib can be obtained. Whalebone— A moderate demand exists, and prices are steadily main- tained. Among the transactions recorded are 234 tons southern at £166 to £168 for sound, and £161 for dam- aged; 244 tons northwest fishing sold—sound at £150 to £152, damaged £146 per ton. Lonpon Towacco Manxer, Oct. 1—We have had no change in the market last month deserving particular comment, and with the exception of one or two trifling instances, we have resumed our previous quotations; buyers in most instances have supplied themselves as in and have shown no disposition to increase their stocks much beyond immediate consumption; prices may be considered firm, and with a slight tendency upwards; but there has been no disposition directed to speculative ohages, aud buyers have not appeared to entertain y fears relative to prospective prices; holders, never- theless,may be considered firm, pparently confident that higher prices will be obtained as the season ad- vanes, the forthcoming import ascertained, and the pre- sent crop estimated. Revent advices from the United States have brought higher quotations, more especially for fine qualities, with an improving demand. ies dur- ing the last month have been 800 hhds. Imports 476 hhds. Deliveries 801 hhds, sgainst 1145 hhds in the cor- responding month of 1846; 1678 bhdsin 1646; 762 in 1843; 947 hhds in 1843, and 954 bhdsin 1842. Stock 25,600 hhds against 28 354 hhds in 1846; 28066 hhds in 1845; 29,628 bhds in 1844; 27,190 hbdsin 1843, and 19.920 bhds in 1842. in Virginia sales have not exceeded 200 bhds, and have obiefly consisted of selections of good and fine qualities for spinning; leaf at 4djto 6d, and strips at 636d to 6d; tn descriptions suitable for cutting pur; there has soareely been any thing done. The Lydia from Virginia, has arrived with 463 hhds, Fag tay of which are an- uexed. Kentucky Leafand Strips—Although the mar. ket has been comparatively quiet, sales ma: at 600 bhds, nearly equal quantities of leafand strips; in some instances a trifling advance has been submitted to for selections of the latter, but the general character of the market nas presented no Ae feta feature deservin; remark, Maryland—A few hhds have been taken at Bid to 64d. Stock almost bare. Ha leaf of fine qua- ef ae Cale but t limited stock of s description oa ‘an; being done, except of & retail character y ane s we bes 9 which pe Rh Sd arr! trade very ordinary, and consequently sales have been diMoult to ‘effect. Har ate Sopars —The de limited for all aos and the trade have purchased almost as in fow cases of middling and ordinary have been for exportation at low rates, Manilla Cheroots » been in moderate request at previous rates; in- quiries have been made for exportation, bat holders have shown no inclination to meet the views of buyers; prices may be considered firm. Cuba of good and fine som | have been sold at improved prices In Colombian business has been limited, and the trade have suppli themselves as in need. There has been an arrival of 149 serons, ex “Matilda”? 490 serons will be offered at our public salo on the 6th inst, St. Domingo, nothing done—n small parcel fe on the market at low rates Havana Seed Leaf; stock almost bare of fine quality, Brasil hes 1d, although that stock bat been much improved in estimated mand has been very tions, The best brands of New York sell freely at 488 6d. Tea —Common congou has been in good demand up to the 26th ult., both by the trade and for speculation; but since the arrival of the overland mail less business has been transacted, and the operas disposition which previously prevailed has subsided; prices, however, re- main unchanged. Tobacco—The rales this month are 1007 bhds, viz., 103 Virginia leaf, 189 stemmed. 92 Ken- tuoky leaf, 621 stemmed, and2 Marylands. Of these, 37 Virginia leaf, 36 stemmed, and 14 Kentucky leaf were taken for Ireland; 13 Virginia leaf, 124 stemmed, and 36 Kentucky stemmed for Scotland; 15 Virginia, and 62 Kentucky leaf for exportation; and 38 Virginia leaf, 29 stemmed, 26 Kentucky leaf, 685 stemmed, and 2 Mary- lands by the trade. The imports are 152 hhds. from N. —— has been more business done, both at the warehouses and in the public markets, than for the last three or four weeks. The finer winter goods hi i re quest, and that for the homs trad 4 ‘ores, fine tn rather slack. Prices remain us for some time past —In- telligencer, Leicestexn—There hes been « fair demand this week from the wholesale London and Manchester houses, the news of the American fall trade by the last steamer is satisfactory. The letters by this steamer revort * Sales continue as brisk as ever, and at good prices. 0 far as the hosiery manufactures are concerned.”’ fe is dull, but yarns and wools are without alte- Leicester Mercury. i ow—Cotton Yarn—The Satins —_ has been very limited, at about former rates. @ small quantity peed jucing is making prices firmer than they would other wine bs. Cotton Goods—In ie descriptions for the country trade we have had« continued good business, but trade im general has been uncommonly fist. lron— Bars £9 10s per ton; plates £12 108; sheets #12 100; nath roads aud casements £10 10s; rails £10 108; pigs #3 198 6d.—Glasgow Examiner. NottinaHaM ‘here is an.glmost entire stagnation of the home trade. The purchases are made only for immediate wants. The foreign houses are better off, though we know that only «few of them are busy. There is hardly time to get positive news from the it aa tumn fairs at Leipsic, but letters written at begin- ning of the fair do not give a very encouraging prospect. Hosiery—Buyers act with great caution, and only to purchases for immedjate wants. The manufsotur- ers generally are adopting the same principle, aud give out as little work as possibl UCTION NOTICE — ELLLAS JAPON AULTION. THORBURN & CO. w. t 12 o'clock, ir ponica, of eke. 4 spider, or sun buruioy at the Saloon, O81 Ris ms J. WyBROWN Auctioneer CABIN URNITURE + AND HOUSE FURNISHING ARTICLES—J. W. ‘on ‘Thursday, October 2ist, 1847, Broadway, a |. Brown will sell at aucti At 103 a’clock, at No. assortment of 8u: Sofas aud Chairs, of Secretari id, on frame C Various patterns; Ottoman) | exses; marble top, mahogan dininy sofa, quartetie, hall and other Tables; card an marble top and mahogany Washstands and Dressiny mahogany Freuch Bedseads; Hnir Mattrasses, Pal Ke. ke. ‘ rich solar Lamps, Girandoles, Candelabras, Silver- ‘Wore, rich cut aod plain Glassware; with a great va of housekeeping artic! 020 2tis*m ‘Aaro. Levy, Auctioneer, will sell 17, ‘ne Magasin J «paneis, perb collection of ting of Japan pore ‘ornaments of great Dresden porcelain in gve*t variety, porcelsm de Sevres, antique carved farnituce—as cabiuets. chairs. att and more articles of ancieut times. The sale will posavely t10 o’clock and now ready for examination, with of the Du‘eh an ted from Holland aud the very Go and see them and julxe for yourselves HILTON. Auctineer ~ G SE « AvOOD AND “MASUANY FURNU URE French Plate, Mirrors, &c.—. H. i U DLOW & Co. well atauction on Thursday, Oct. 21,foc 10% v'elock. at No. 153 16 ext Broadway, between White wid Walker streets, an ax- farniture, consisting in part of rosewood sofas, irs, covered with purple velve nd and ‘spn mahogany sofas, tla marble tape, covered with, hair el card Fi (new stile), Bruvsele other window cariai lelabras, (amps I el nds, hall ump, &e &e ; chine will be ready two davs previous to the sae, at the Chenuctioncer.27 Wall trect. ‘The farniture can be examined the day previo: le, one tofouro’elogks O16 dtisSaa WTR J OTIC —The person that left the Wegon at No. 19 Front st will do well to call som or it wilibe sold Par - ota re iat ask i Front street. and# from Dublin. Theexports delivered are 93 hhds for Africa, 60 Bremen, 33 Christians, 30 Smyr- na, 26 Guernsey, and 2 St. Lucia. The enquiry for the season is only moderate; at same time holders continue firm with all descriptions, and we make our quotations as before. The first cargo of new (western) sampled, proving good in every way, dry, free, fair color and flavor, and great substance; in fact, of a most use- fnl and satisfactory character for home trade purposes. Whalebone—Nothing has been reported since the sailing of the last steamer. Wool—Tne business done during the month has been on a very limited scale, which is not to be wondered at considering the great gloom that over- hange the commercial world, and the utter want of oon- fidence thereby occasioned. Notwithstanding these un- favorable circumstances, we have no alteration to report in prices in g ‘al, nor are we at all overburdened with stocks, which speaks —t for the soundness of the trade, The greatest caution has been observed for some ime + e1 ve heen pastricting their, : #ithin "Whe carromest pomstble lute, The descriptions in more immediate request have been East India and Egyptien; stocks of both kinds were quite ex- hausted, but some fresh parcels are in course of landing A little has been donein Russia Donskoi fleece. Alpe ca has been more inquired for, but no sales have been made. Turkey of the several qualities have been loss sought after. ‘Smyrna is in limited request, except the Ere erie Buenos Ayres is still neglected. Rather more has been done in Irish es. There have been has been done in Gal- little inquiry States; the market is quit of this des- .—Hughee § Ronald. Faxianrs at Livenroot, Oot. 4—We have to report a dull state of the freight ‘market, the shipments of dry foods being still very imited, and rates consequently low. We quote, for New York—dead weight, 7s, to 10s. per ton; fine goods, 15s. to 20s; hardware, 15s; earth- enware, 5: joad weight, 128. 6d. to 16s,; fine ood, 0n.; earthenware, 8, to 68. Phi- ladelphia—dead weight, 105 ; fine goods, 208.; hardware, 20s ; earthenware, 7s, to 38. New Orleans—dead weight (except salt), 78. to 10s.; fine goods, 158. to 208.; hard- ware, 128. 6d.'to 15s,; earthenware, 6s.; salt 3s. to 4s. per ton 'Charleston—dead weight, 15s.;' fine goods, 25s.; hardware, 208.; earthenware, 99.—Fecke and Boult. Havax, Oct. 2.—The advices brought by the Caledonia loth ult, reached us yeaterdy, and gave some impulse to the transactions, About 1800 bales U. States cottons changed hands; but to-day the market has again relaps- ed ins very dull state, the intelligence from England Only a fow hundred bales 5002960. Our present stock is re. 3400 bbls, flour and 10,000 hect. wheat. Dur- ing the past month the decline in our French market was f 3.05 per hectolitre, the average price of wheat be- Pe 21 03 against f. 26 02 last year, and f 19 94 in 1845. Whalebone has an upward tendency, but all other a: cles remain dull, and the aspect of affairs, generally speaking, notwithstanding the continuance of fair weather, is of a bad character. Antwenr, Sept. 27.—The sugar market continues very firm, and prices are well sustained. During the week ending Sept. 18, the reported sales were 1400 boxes yellow Havann, at 16f; and the cargo per, Mary Ellen, afloat, consistingjof 1600 boxes yellow Havana, at 16}afl, and 300 boxes white, at 19311. We have tomen- tion the arrival of three’ cargoes from Havana avd Matansas, bringing in all about 6000 boxes; it is ex- pected that they will shortly be brought forward for nale, Our preseut stock consists of 18,500 boxes yellow Havana, against 20,000 boxes in 1846’ Cotton is dull, and the business transacted very trifling, buyers acting with much caution. No sales have taken place in Ame- rican sorts; 100 bales Madras have found buyers at a price which has not transpired. The present stock is estimated at 7,600 bales American, and 300 bales Fast India —In consequ o arrivals of Kast India Rice, the mer! fl to 36M 1 1000 bags Bengal sold at 10%f to 11g. The prices of Caroli ure well supported, and we note the following sal casks Carolion at 17%sfl to 183401; 200 bags o and 100 bags Madras at 10fl to 12f.—The bacco is wel d, and there is ver: Rosin continues in demand, and «bout done at 1754 for consumption. Hamovncn, Sept. 24.—Cotton is again in limited de- mand, and only small parcels now mevt with buyers. in the course of the woek ending September 17, 400 balen American changed hands at 7s to 7598—Rice, which was without animation, bas met with an improved de- mand; and we note the following sales in the course of atone of to- little offering barrels were the fortnight :—500 bbls Carolina, 1okm to 17m; 4.000 bugs East India, part at 10m to 124m per 100 lbs. The transactions in spices continue limited. The better sort of hides are in request, but inferior qualities aro quite neglected. AmstenpaM, Sept. 27.—Ats public sale of tobacco, about 470 hhds. Kentucky, 290 bhds were taken at 20 to 22}¢0., averaging 15%0.; the remainder was bought in. The ship Maria arrived from Baltimore, brought 750 hhds. Marylat 4 60 bhds Virginia. The stock of cotton is limited, but the value of most desoriptions ix well maintained 100 bales Amerioan have changed hande at 400. to 4240. per}¢-kilo. Hides are not much | “At the public sale held Curing the week pe Sort, 17, the 17,000, which were offered, were withdrawn, too mush differ- the parties; only « few lots of salted Bui nos Ayresend North American were taken for home un Subsequently, Buenos Ayrean and Montevideo desorip- tions have. declined. Olle . 600 bbls. South Sea whale ofl sold afloat, . im bond fs offered for a parcel of 260 bbls. State of Trade. (From the Liverpool Albion, Oct. 4.) Maxcuxeten.— Transactions are exceedingly limited, and prices only nominal. Notwithstanding the deprens- ed state of things, producers show no disposition to give way in prices, and under these eiroumstances buyers evince no disposition to operate. Eraminer Havirax—With the exception of » litte better de. mand for yarn, unaccompanied by ai price, we have no alteration to notice port.’ In our pleoe-hall there in scarcely anything do- ing. Hovpensriyio.—The market has boon dull, and there has been conriderable depression throughout t Braproxp Yerns are shipped rather more freely just now, but the rates at which nerative. In many cases little mors th the top is realli Pivcow—'Tho § et has been in rather an unsvttied ntate, amd a general depression has pervaded most branches of our trade: upon the whole the vaiue of e jarecter by recent importatiogs; new | state of the wocllen trade thir + etooks increase. Leaps We cannot terial obi in the Mang! there BOAsdINnG —severa Single Gentlemen, or Gentlemea ind their wive: ccurnmodated with pleasant rooms, furnished, on application at % Mercer street. References ex: changed CES OaKD IN A FRENCH FAMILY.—Furnished apart- ments with Board, down town, iu a French house, vé convenient for a family or geotlemen, and where they will ; k the French. Janguage.— o2l 4 rence n and required. For particulars apply at 61 (Greenwich st. OARD AND LODGING WANTED, b and his wife, ina quiet, respec able family derste Address No. 12 Herald office SITUATION WAN -By a youag wom character and ability, a situation as cook, washing woman aud ironer, or chambermaid,in » small fami}y. She can produce the beat of city references. Apply at 110 Chrystie street, front. by ozh re NTED—A jou by two serpectable gules, one as mind children, ee re rae bo a nted spectable young woman. Apply o2L vm A —By a the inan, can read,write and keep accounts; wou horses, ors coachman's situation, as he perfectly the care of horses: and would make himself to any one requiring his services. Can be well recom! by the reutlersan he last lived with. Apply at 100} Warren treet, up stairs, 2d floor,forn few days, or direct” Box No. oti ANTED—A respectable young woman ‘a situa tion to cook, wash and iron, or to do chamber work, nnd nd ironing; best of reference calls till sitited. Apply at 191 thorowgh- D—A competent D. ‘A competent Dr thorough erstands the retail bus Bath street and Bt ANTED IMMEDIATELY rising Men to solicit subseri for one of the most pop ernodien a who can come recom d for honesty, intelli- gence aud enterprise, can make from $5 to $8 a-day, the year ound. Some are making at {theve raten uw. Apply .o It s MMEDIATELY—A an « office. ‘The beat of No. 40 Pri maid in a nice private ta washer aud ironer. She is in her former will be until she is suited . She mation as yet, and ‘The best of city references can be be seen for two days. Please to omnis Jt 61 re ce, Kigth street 4 ANTED—By a respectable young woman as cork, washer, and troner. The best given Please apply at 26, first floor, between Sixteenth st Sixth Avenue. ANTED—A lady who has ens hy caution ‘Fifteenth and on ae several years opierietoe. dressed to kL. F mediately ‘ soni lA customed to the basingess, wi a WwW piilinery, ory. ‘00d, or finey 4 to L. M. G,, at the Herald office, will recet om RE re ble young woman, a situation or chambermsld to « ven from her treat, between, First purse ai small private femily, Jast p) Plense call and avenues, lt eed nem O FILE CUTTERS —Au experienced File Cutter and Aauick worker, will find constayt employment and Itbe- by 4 OMOUVE ‘orks, in siadely| Senuplktisssiath sevet; above Railroad 018 e.d6e re jerable experience in Traching, ABLACY who has had con! ‘and who 1 qualified tc 1 Koslish branel i ly ac the sgut Mcucher. care SL. H. well tun Add’ New ¥ YO MEMCHANT sorunent of Backs! few cases of fine black street mpatnire i OARD WANTED—by two Bone my, tower put of box 639 post office A FRENCH LADY 1 AILOMH.—Just recei io rich and new patterns loth. For sale cheap, at I ‘ang Gentiem Cit, preferred 00d vn, wishes a s1tUAtion ompanion; no objection to travel. ‘ashington street, for Mme. Laura 1s Governess, or Ind re at all hours at 15! 9 here WANTED on bond uno mortgage of Trinit Church lease property, (free of ground rent eu per Ceut interest widl ve paid. — 8. W. oi te proposal until 10 ovelo k, a. moa Mowday,, the text, for farnisbing rations to the Uaite following statiowe forthe peat 15th day of } d States marine ne Washing . Fach ration to consiat of one pound aud a quarter of freah fo thvee vunrters Of e pouad of mess pork eighiven dunces of bread or supertine flour, at the option of the porere od at the inde of good coffee, cwelt “ ' moot, aod at the rate of six por pounds ¢ best New Urlen thi of the pound of good hyrd dipped tallow candies, to ene ed ‘Ene beet 1 hall be. det ou the exder of the commanding officer of each station, evvher in bulk or by the single ration, and shall consist of the best end most choice Po'tion of the earease ; the pork ty be No. } prime mess vd tne groceries of the best quality of (ve kinds named, et Lo Inspectiog. No bid will be entertained aul f two snreties (of known resp shied by the names y) toe the faithful per formance of the contract. ‘To be endorsed Propasals for resions for VHB « Hii weet o\8 Saw lat te Ndiartermanter Merce | Ori. eo TT Pow CCN ee