The New York Herald Newspaper, April 19, 1849, Page 4

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BROOKLYN, Montague Mall—Curisry'e MrnstRm == — - — New York, Thursday, April 19, 1849. The Emigration to California, For the information of those who have gone to Cw ifornia, as well as those who are about to go thither, we give, in another part of to-day’s paper, an accurately compiled summary of the number of departures from the United States to that cele- brated region. It will be perceived that, to the V7th day of April, 1849, 19,717 of our enterprising citizens have left us, on gold-seeking expedi- tions. Annexed is a statement, in brief, of the ag- gregate number :— Via Cape Horn, in .. + 226 vossels, 14,191 Chagrea 2... eabans 3347 Vera Cruz... . ars BIA oy cs eins de Corpus Christi... NOt gt San Juan River Skane Tampico ..... aaaae Galveston . Pa hee Lavaca... Pea eit Total in... eee eeeee es 809 vessels, — 19,717 Tt must not, however, be supposed that all of the above have emigrated with the view of working in the mines. Many, very many, of them, intend to establish themselves in commercial business, at San Francisco, Sutter’s Fort, and such other places as might, after their arrival in California, offer business inducements. The emigration from the sea-ports of the United States has lagged a little for some time, and the spirit of enterprise seems to have been somewhat check- ed; yet, we are satisfied that, on the receipt of the first of the large shipments of gold dust which are undoubtedly on their way to us, it will revive and become as strong as ever. In the West and Southwest, associations and companies of emigrants are being formed, with the intention of proceeding to California, by over- Jand routes through our own territory. Many thousands will soon leave those regions in this way, and several companies have already gone. The Gold Mines—Southern Proposition in Reference to the Slavery Question In Cali- forn! The chivalry of the Seuth dees not slumber. In vindication of their rights, whether substantia facts or constitutional abstractions, the Southrons rather court than evade the contest. It is apparent that unless the South take immediate and efficient steps for the introduction, by emigration, of their pe- culiar institution into California, they will be over- whelmed by the adventurous population of the North—that the territory will be formed into a State, with a constitution superseding any neces- sity for a territorial act from Congress for the ex- elusion of slavery. It is certain, unless the South introduce their peculiar system into California while yet the country is unorganized, that it will be excluded by the act of the people. Seizing upon this palpable indication, a Mr. Robert T. Howard, of Columbus, Georgia, has issued a prospectus, or pronunciamento, for the organization of a com- pany of the young men of that State for the Sacra- mento, and say: “] propose to all who aro disposed to visit or emigrate to California, an organization which, in the absence of law, alone can secure to them the full enjoyment of their constitutional rights. Ist. It is proposed to associate in « large company, fay from three to five hundred men, ifthere be that pumber in the State disposed to-engage in the expedi- jon. 2d. That no man be permitted to join who is not phy- sically capable ef enduring privations and hardships, and it is indespeusable to the success of tho undertak- ing, that cach mun be a man of integrity, sobriety and cours, 3d. That each member shall take with him at least ‘one, and not more than four slaves 4th. That cach member supply himself with amplo means of defraying the expenses of himself and his no- roes on the route, and for three mouths after roaching ¢ gold mines. Sth. To secure to individual industry and enterprise their just reward, it is proposed that cach mombor, after reaching the place of destination, select for him- self such employment as may be congonial with his taste or talents; Dut the association shall continue for one year after arriving in California, for the purpose of promptly protecting and defending the persons and property of its members, 6th. “That in the event of sickness of any member, it shall be the duty of the w: comfort and safet; in e of his property, return it, together with w! may have acquired, to his legal representatives. th. For the purpose of preserving order, and pro- ing with system and efficiency, it is proposed that the association form itself into a semi-military corps, Dy electing officers or leaders, and pledging themselves, individually ond collecti to bo governed by the rules which they shall enact in general council before setting out on the journey 8th. The object being toenjoy the rights in common ‘with other citizens. in aterritory which belongs to th people of the United States, without distinction of seo- ions, it is proper they should be well a nd whilo abstaining from all innovations upon the rights of any ‘one, be propared to repel any and all aggressions. ‘The only point of importance in this prospectus 8 in the third article—‘‘that each member shall take wrth him at least one, and not more than four slaves” —in connection with the eighth article,which recommends the company to be well armed, for the defence of their slave property against all aggres- sions, “in a territory which belongs to the people ofthe United States, without distinction of sec- tions.” This covers the doctrine of Mr. Calhoun, and of the address of the late Southern caucus at ‘Washington, to wit: That the territories of the United States are the joint stock property of allthe Statee—that the people of the respective States have an equal right to remove into such territories with their property of every description whatsoever —that Congress, representing the interests of all the States, has the supreme autherity over the ter- pitoriea 5 but that the States, being upon a footing equelity in the territories, Congress has se any territorial act which would toe citizens of any State from an equal in the bénefits of such territories ne of any other State, ith 1 * Therefore. ba { gan has the right to remove into Oe. Vif | slaveo—he has the right to hold Creth ag im that teevitory ; and so far from bovine > power & exély%i him, it 1 the daty of ews to protect hing Mthis right. The terri- |, 9 a territory, has, ower over the subject, seven being the sus: ‘authority. But when the toritory shall haved. , “da State constitu- Gon, ond Call have been o d into the Union asa State, the supreme authority 1s transferred to the State, and the subject of slavery becomes pure- lya local question. The State, then, has the power to exclude slavery, to abolish it if in exis tence, or to introduce it if it does not exist, at 1ts discretion. This is the doctrine of Mr. Calhoun, of the Seuthem address from Congress, and of the lead- ing politicians of the whole South. i ‘Acting upon this constitutional assertion of the rights of the States, and of the limitation of the powers of Congress, Mr. Howard, of Georgia, has issued his prospectus. He preposes an armed oc- cupation of the territory by a Southern company of slaveholders with their slave property. He asserts the doctrine of equality, and proposes to introduce the peculiar institution of the South into Califor- nia, and to vindicate the constitutional right to do so, by force of arms, ‘if necessary. The territo- rial legislature has no power to exclude him, as it is subservient to Congress; and Congress has no right to endorse such territorial act, nor the power to pass it, because that would destroy the equal privileges of the States in a territory which is the common property of the Union. What then? If Mr. Howard introduces his five hundred men, with their two or three thousand slaves, into California, neither Congress, nor the people of the territory in their local legislation, can touch them while they remain under a territorial government. In the organization of a State constitution, circum- stances may so combine as to give those five hun- dred men the power to determine the question of slavery in their favor, and of thus securing the balance of power in the Senate, in the addition of another slave State to the Union. ‘The proposition of Mr. Howard is, therefore, po- litical in its character, and eminently important. Its feasibility may be doubted. If the people of California pass an act declaring the non-existence of slavery, and the slaves that may be carried into the territery deem it sufficient for their liberation, and they leave their masters, by what process of law, or by what power of arms, can they be reco- vered? There are no means ef reclamation. The proposition of Mr. Howard remains to be aeted upon. What the next Congress may do 1s uncertain, It is most likely that California will be permitted to settle the question of slavery for her- self. Without an infusion of actual slaveholders on the spot, the territory or the State will declare against the institution. It is probable, too, that the expense and hazards of the introduction of slaves into California, will deter the execution of the scheme suggested. We shall wait the action of the South upon the proposition. If slaves are introduced into California during the recess to the next Congress, the difficulties will be increased te the enactment of the Wilmot proviso ; and though the State of California may declare against the in- stitution, whatever number of slaves may be intro- duced, the South will at least be constitutionally excluded. ‘The South will submit to be turned out; but it must be done constitutionally. Therein lies the whole difficulty. Tue Amenican Dramatic Fuxp Assocration.— We have been very much gratified in witnessing the highly favorable aspices under which this ex- cellent association has commenced its career. The object of the association is most meritorious ; and the organization by means of which its bene- volent purposes are to be carried out, appears to us to be sound and judicious. From the statement made by Mr. Brougham, the secretary, at the dinner at the Astor House, it seems that the financial condition of the institution is in qaite a prosperous condition, considering the short period in which it has been in existence. Tho kind and fraternal feeling which apparently characterizes the association, is one of its most pleasing features. There are other professions that might prefitably take a lesson from the Dramatic Fund Association. This benevolent union of the members of the dramatic profession, besides providing the means of relief in case of sickness or misfortune, will tend to elevate the profession itself in the eyes of the community. It has been too much the fashion in many quarters to regard the actor as a disreputabl + member of society. This is by no means the rule In general, the members of the dramatic profession conduct themselves with the utmost respectability in all the walks of private life. Their vocation is a very laborious one, and isolates them perhaps too much from the rest of the community. This association will make the public both acquainted with the real character of those to whom it is in- debted for so much rational amusement, and the player will not suffer by this closer observation. We cordially wish prosperity to this institution, and commend it to the good wishes and friendly aid of all benevolent persons. Manvractures at THE Sovru.—Of the many evidences of the growing prosperity of the United States, the advances which enterprise is making in the Southern States cannot be overlooked. Until within a very short period our Southern neighbors were satisfied to raise the raw material merely, and to sellit to the Northern and Eastern manufaectu- rers, or to those of England, without entertaining the thought that they themselves could manufac- ture it. They lost sight of the fact that they pos, sessed within themselves all the facilities necessary for the work. Of late, however, a change has come overthem. They have awakened, as it were» from a reverie, and now proclaim that there is no necessity for selling their cotton and paying a por- tion of their receipts to those who purchased of them for the same article manufactured. They have arrived at the conclusion that they can manufac- ture it themselves, and hence we see cotton manu- factories springing up in several of the South- ern States. We are pleased to see the spirit of enterprise at work among our Southern friends. We look upon it as a happy omen ; and we hope it will increase and prosper until the South shall rival the North and East in its industrial and manufacturing pro. ductions. Thisis the only kind of rivalry that should exist between the different sections of our republic. They have been long enough arrayed against each other on the subject of slavery, and have permitted themselves to be led and duped by designing politi- cians until a portion, at least, of the South ima- gine the North to bo their enemies. _ It is time for this to cease. The South has it within itspower to beeome as prosperous in manufacturing as the North or East, and we would rejoice to see them 60. Important Murper Case.—We call the attention of our readers to the report of a very interesting murder case now on trial in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, before Mr. Justice Edmonds and Alder- men Downing and Adams, which will be found in another column. It seems that Donaldson, the prisor was at the time of the murder a member of a circus company in this city. On the night of the alleged murder, Donaldson, with others, met the deceased, McMeehan, in Leonard street; and some difficulty oceurred between them, and a fight commenced, which was ended in Mechan being stabbed by Donaldson in the neck, with a dirk knife, of which he died in the station house, shortly after it was inflicted Sreamsuir Hermann ‘This steamship will leave her dock, pier No. 4, North River, promptly at the day and hour appointed—Friday, the 20th inst., at 2 o’clock. She is in first rate order, and will doubtless have a fine run out. The steamers of this line will hereafter leave port at the time adver- tisod, the company having determined, at any ex- pense,}to preserve punctuality. The Hermann will take out between thirty and forty passengers. Deatns ox THE Rio Granpr.—We have seen a letter mentioning the names of several persons who have fallen victims to the cholera on the Rio Grande, as follows: Phil Schuyler and Dick Schuy- ler, of Troy, N. ¥.; Col. Cook and wife, old Gil- more and family, McKinstry, Stansbury, Beldens, Shrodes, and Mrs, Powers. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIG ARRIVAL oP THE STEAMSHIP EUROPA, at HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, THENCE BY SPECIAL OVERLAND EXPRESS, To St. John, New Brunswick, roR THE NEW YORK HERALD. TWELVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE. parr Highly Important Intelligence. Three Battles between the Austrians and Sardinfans. TOTAL DEFEAT OF THE SARDINIANS, Abdication of King Charles Albert. The Probable Return of the Pope to Rome. The Threatened Rupture between Sicily and Naples. HUNGARY. THE WAR IN Inroads . of the Russians. THE KING OF PRUSSIA ELECTED EMPEROR OF GERMANY. THE SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN WAR. ANOTHER BATTLE IN INDIA. Improvement in the English Money Market. eee The Cotton and Corn Trades, &. &. &. After a remarkably short run of about ten days, the steamship Europa has arrived at Halifax. She left Liverpool on Saturday, the 7th instant, and therefore brings us twelve days’ later intelligence than that received by the Hermann at this port. ‘The news was immediately expressed overland to St. John, N. B., and thence transmitted to Bos- ton by telegraph; but owing to an accidental break of the wires between this city and Boston, the news was net received here till late yesterday af- ternoen. It will be found to be of unusual importance. The events in Italy, Hungary, Sicily, Prussia, India—indeed, in all parts of Europe and Asia— are of a character to command the attention of every one. Annexed are the telegraphic details of this in- teresting intelligence :— THE NEWS. Sr. Jonx, N. B., Tetxeraru Orrice, Wednesday, 5 A. M. The steamer Europa, Captain Lott, with twelve days’ later news from all parts of Europe, arrived at Halifax at half-past ten o’clock yesterday A. M. Our express left Halifax at eleven o’clock ; and, though the roads are still very heavy, made a splendid run to Digby Gut, one hundred and forty- five miles, in nine hours and five minutes. The express steamer was detained forty minutes in get- ting up steam—the news coming so unexpectedly— and reached this city at three o’clock this morning. A detention of one hour and ten minutes occurred here before your report could gain admission to the telegraph office ; and it was not till five o’clock that the operators between here and Boston opened their eyes, and allowed the wires to talk. The Eurepa wasto have left for New York at ene o'clock P. M., and may therefore be expected to arrive at her wharf at about six o’clock on Thursday evening. She brought eleven passen- gers for Halifax, and forty-three for New York. She left Liverpool on Saturday, the 7th inst. The America arrived at Liverpool on the morn- ing of the 3d instant, after a rapid run from Boston of about nine and a half days. The Washington, from New York 20th ult., arrived at Southampton on the 5th inst., and pro- ceeded to Bremen the following day, and will leave Southampton for New York on the 20th. ‘The packet ship New World arrived at Liver- pool on the 2d inst., in 22 days from New York. The Plymouth Rock, a new Boston packet, has proved herself to be a remarkably fast sailer, hav- ing arrived off Cape Clear in l4days. She was subsequently®detained a week in the Channel, and finally arrived at Liverpool on the 8th inst., in 22 days from Boston, making the same passage as the New World. Affairs in England. Parliament adjourned for the Easter recess, and met again on the 16th inst. The two main objects which have divided its attention, have been the navigation bill, and the rate in aid bill for Ireland, which latter has branched out into a general de bate on the policy to be pursued toward that coun- try. It will be seen that some important modifica- tions have been made in the Navigation Bill. ‘The revenue returns for the financial year and quarter, ending on the Sth inst, show a continuous, though not a very great, improvement in the Cus- toms’ revenue. There is an increase of 1,160,554 pounds, as compared with the previous year. In the Excise department, there is an increase of £569,- 682. In all other branches of the ordinary reve- nue there is a decrease, the most considerable item being one of £719,581 upon stamps. The ex- ces of increase over decrease of the total reve- nues of the year is £867,289, The Navigation bill before Parliament has un- dergone a very material change, [as we reported in the New York Herald, on the arrival of the last steamer.) The principle of retaliating upon those nations which should not concede these advan- tages to England which she freely accorded to them, has been disapproved of by Mr. Gladstone, who thought this reserved right would involve the government in perpetual disputes with foreign nations. He has accordingly brought forward a new scheme, by which he proposes to divide the law into two branches, the ene to apply to the foreign trade, and the other to embrace the colo- nial and coasting trade, and to make the bargain with foreign countries conditional, upon their Granting equivalent advantages to Great Britai Mr. Labouchere, under the plea that the difficulties reepecting carrying, duty paid tobacco, &c., coastwise, for instance, would be found insupe- rable in practice, has withdrawn the whole of the clauses having reference to the coasting trade, and the Navigation bill stands in much the same posi- tion as it did last year, a8 respects its actual provi- sions, but with a reduced majority in its favor. Ta the House of Commons, the bill went through the committee previous to the adjournment, and the third reading was fixed for an early day after the Easter recese. The Canadian Troubles. The struggle in Canada respecting the proposed indemnity for rebellion losses has only been inci- dentally alluded to in Parliament, and all parties connected with the North American provinces seem disposed to wait the issue, before they hai rass the Colonial Minister with complaints upon a subject for which he is scarcely responsible. Out doors attention is anxiously directed towards Canada, and the reported neutrality of a new Ex- cutive of the United States, upon a false rumor of disturbances, gave great satisfaction. Highly Important from Italy. At the sailing of the Niagara, it will be remem- bered, that war was impending in the North of Italy, and it was anticipated that either the Aus- trians or the Piedmontese would immediately cross the Ticino boundary. Ina brief fortnight, Charles Albert. has fought and has been conquered, and he is now an abdi- cated king and exile in Madrid or Lisbon. The Austrians passed the Ticino simultaneously, and the Piedmontese speedily fell back. ‘Three suc- cessive battles ensued. In the two latter, on the plains of Vercelli, the Austrians were completely victorious. In the last battle, on the 24th ult., the main army of the Austrians, some 50,000 strong, encountered Charles Albert at Olango, near No- vara. The Piedmontese appear to have been of more than equal force. The battle was fought with ter- rible obstinacy, and although we hear from many quarters that the Italians shrunk the contest, cer- tain it is that Charles Albert behaved with the most distinguished bravery. Finding the day go- ing against him, he seems to have sought every opportunity to meet his death on the battle-field and whatever may be the verdict of history as to his past conduct, nothing graced his public life so much as the last act and his quitting it. The Austrians having eompletely routed tho Piedmontese and driven them to the mountains, Charles Albert abdicated the throne in favor of his son Victor Emanuel, and a flag of truce being sent to the Austrian tent, Marshal Radetzky at once acceded to an armistice. The new king pledges himself to conclude a treaty of peace, to disband ten military companies of Hungarians, Poles and Lombards. The Austrians, who hold Turin,open- ed to them magnanimously, forbore to take advan- tages which might have provoked the susceptibility of France. The consequences of this important battle are scarcely yet developed in the different parts of Italy. Modena, Tuscany and Rome, probably change their views now that all hopes from Pied- mont are at an end. Rome, It is generally believed that the Pope will be ablo to return to Rome. Naples and Siclly—The Threatened Rupture. The Sicilians hold out. The French and Eng- lish Admirals have failed to make up matters, and, at the last dates, were about todepart. Mr. Tem- ple and M. Requeval, who has gone personully, in company with the two Admirals, to make a last effort to accomplish a conciliatory arrangement, had returned to Naples on the 28th, efforts having been altogether fruitless previous to this last effort.. The admirals had sent a steamer to make a cir- cuit of the island, touching at all the principal ports and roadsteads, to make known the last offers presented with the mediation of France and Eng- land. The answer given was one unanimous cry of war from the whole population. The parliament at Palermo yoted unanimously that they would not condescend to enter into any further negotia- tions, but that on Thursday, the 28th, at noon hostilities should be recommenced. The enthusiasm of the population at Palermo is described as exceeding all bounds. The members of the highest noblesse of both sexes are working in the trenches. Most people think the Sicilians have had fair terms offered to them, and eventually they must accept them. The War in Hungary—The Inroads of the Russi Of the Hungarian war, very little authentic is known, except that it rages fiercely. Bem having gained some zdvantage over a body of Russians, soon found himself overwhelmed with their num- bers, and the Emperor will gladly seize upon any pretext to interfere further. We shall not be at all surprised to hear that the Emperor of Russia, upon the solicitation of the Austrians, brings down a large force to crush the Hungarians. At present, there seems no probable termination of this deadly struggle, carried on by both parties in the most barkarous manner. The Hlcction of the Emperor of Germany. The Frankfort parliament has finally eleeted the King of Prussia Emperor of Germany, and the powerful deputation has proceeded to Berlin to tender the erown of Charlemagne. At first no one believed that the king would be so mad as to ac- cept the proferred honor, but now it is believed that he will, with certain conditions, so as to avoid giving offence to the other potentates of Germany. Should he do so, it is generally believed that it will most certainly involve Prussia in a war with Aus- tria and Russia. The latter power seems resolved to put down the revolutionary spirit in Europe, and only wants the opportunity te “ let slip the dogs of war.” The French Republic, With some exceptional disturbances in the dis- tant provinces, France continues tranquil, and Louis Napoleon is proceeding in the surest path to maintain his position, by instantly suppressing do- mestic disorder, and by steadily avoiding inter- ference, by force of arms, in the affairs of the co terminous natiens. Notwithstanding the excitement attempted to be created by the red republicans, upon the question of Piedmont, Louis Napoleon and his ministry set their faces against an armed intervention for the purpose of preventing that which nobody contemplated—the dismemberment of Sardinia; so that men of all parties in Eng- land consider that a great step has been made to- wards the pacification of the South of Europe, as the examplary moderation of Austria gives a further guaranty thag hostilities will not be re- sumed upon the questions of the Lombard pro- vinces, The proceedings of the National Assembly con- tinue but of subordinate interest. The different parties are now engaged in their respective elec- tioneering proceedings, and the mob orators of the socialists seize the occasion to excite the people, by the mest revolutionary language; but we be- lieve that a vast majority of the French people will support the cause of order, and that a very small number of federalists will be elected to the new Chamber. At any rate, the chiefs are got rid of for some time to come. M. Proudhon has been condemned by a jury for libelling the President of the republic, but unfortu- nately has escaped from justice and the country. M. Duchason has shared the same fate, as to conviction, and is to sufler one year’s imprison- ment. 7 It is very satisfactory to state that Barbas, Blan- qui, Flocon, Sobrier, Raspail, fand Quintin, have been convicted at Bourges, and Barbas and Albert are sentenced to transportation for life—Blanqui and others to ten years imprisonment each. General Sautier, Degré, Borme, Thomas, Sai- lain, and Larges, have been acquitted and are set at liberty. Caussidiére, Louis Blanc, Honoré, Lavison, Na- poleon Chancel, and Cigneuret, not having appear- ed, have been condemned par contwmace, and have been sentenced to transportation. The removal of these pests of society will, we hope, tend to consolidate public tranquillity. ‘The great body of the French people is undoubt- edly sound in principle, and the prudent course pursued by Louis Napoleon tends to improve the condition of the country in almost every branch, M. Proudhon’s journal has again been seized.— This paper seems to set all government at defiance. Schleswig—Holstem and Denmark—War Inevitable. Advices from Hamburgh, of the 31st inst., state that there is no chance now of the differences be- tween Schleswig-Holstein and Denmark being amicably settled, and no doubt hostilities will commence to-day or to-morrow. ‘Troops, prin- cipally Prussians, are passing continually to the seat of war. The port of Keil is blockaded. There does not appear to be the least hope that Denmark will yield the Duchies; and as Russia will, unquestionably, support her pretensions, it 13 to be hoped that the Germans will be wise enough to yiéld the point in dispute, rather than run the hazard of a disastrous contest. Important from India—Another Battle. Advices from Bombay to the 4th of March, state that another battle had been fought near Guzerat, between the British and Sikh forces, in which the latter were defeated, but the details had not been received. From the 6th to the 12th of Feb., various skirmishes took place, but without any serious encounter. On the 12th, the Sikhs retreated to- ward the Chenab, which they were prevented from crossing by the Bombay division, uader General Whish. On _the following day, the British divi. sions, having effected a junction, Lord Gough succeeded in bringing the enemy to a battle in tho open field, near the city of Gozzerat, in which the Sikhs were completely routed, leaving a great por’ tion of their guns and ammunition, as well as their standing camp, in the possession of their conquer- ors. Spain Fumishes but little fresh news. The provincial war continues. ; Portugal Ts quiet. Turkey. The Sublime Porte has issued a manifesto, de- claring that he does not consider the state of Europe such as to require her to increase her forces. Financial and Commereial Affairs, Under the influence of more favorable ad- vices from India, and the existing lull in the excitement of continental politics, trade in Eng- land, in nearly every department, is ‘eginning to assume a more cheerful aspect. There is still an uneasy feeling respecting the threaten- ed hostilities in the North of Europe ; but since the abrupt and decisive termination of the con- flict between Sardinia and Austria, the com- plete prostration and abdication of Charles Al- bert, one of the most serious obstacles to a satis- factory adjustment of continental difficulties seems to have been overcome, and could the Danish quar- rel be disposed of, which unfortunately there is no present prospect of, nothing material would stand in the way of permanent prosperity in commercial affairs. The English funds are again on the advance, and Consols have risen * per cent during the last two weeks, having fluctuated from 933, on the 2d, to 92 and 92'4 on the 5th, at which they closed for money and accounts. We have the latest London and Liverpool papers, but do not observe the least allusion to American stocks. Money, though still abundant, has slightly in- creased in value. The lowest bank rate is still three per cent; but with private banks, the best bills are done at about two-and-a-half per cent. The Bank of England returns show that the bullion in the vaults is about £15,300,000, so that any drain which may arise from the United States, in correcting the present inequality of the ex- changes, will be met without the least difficulty and fear of renewing the scenes of 1847. The weekly accounts of the Bank of France show a progressive improvement in the trade of Paris. The French funds, since the total defeat of Charles Albert, have been well maintained. The last closing prices were, Three per Cents, 56.80 ; Five per Cents, 89.80. The importations of breadstuffs into Great Bri- tain continue upon a gigantic scale, and the samo may be said of all kinds of provisions. No change can be noted in the grain trade, al- though a rather firmer feeling was manifested dar- ing the last few days previous to the sailing of the Europa. ‘There is an improved tendency apparent in the cotton market. The commercial, monetary, and warlike intelli- gence brought by the last overland mail, is regard- ed in England as very satisfactory. Livenroot Corton Market, April 7. For a week subsequent to the departure of the Nia- gura, the cotton market was dull, particularly for tho low and middling qualities, and prices further gavo way gd. per Ib.; but this week we havo had a better demand from consumers, and this decline is considered as re- covered, so that our last quotation of 45¢d. for Upland and Mobile is now repeated, and fair Orleans, for its re- lative scarcity, raised to 474d; middling Uplands and Mobile, 444d.; and middling Orleans 43,4. per lb. Still the market is not buoyant, and, in fact, closes rather heavily to-day, the quantity offering being beyond the demand. The sales for the week ending 30th ultimo amounted to 26,010 bales, of which 2,000 were on specu- lation, and 6,000 for export; and tho business for five days, to the 5th, is $4,580 bales, of which 1,900 is to speculators, and 3,000 for export. Livenroot Conn Manet, April The corn market continues in the same state of depression as last noticod. Prices have again receded. At Marklane, on Monday last, the trans actions were yery limited. Tho prico of United States wheat was quoted at 439, to 46s, and Canada 40s. to 44s, per quarter. Very little busi, ness was done in flour of any sort, although American barrelled was frooly offered at 238, to 268. per 196 pounds. No sales of importance wero effected. In Indian corn the price quoted was to 208. for American white, and 30s. to 31s. for yellow, per quarter. At Liverpool, on the following day, the trade was dull, and on Thursday flour was nominal at 22s, 6d. to 238, 6d, por barrel—tho lattor only obtainable for the best brands of Obio. Indian corn 27s. to 288, white, and 298, 64. for prime yellow. Indian corn theal, 12s. 6d. q 13s, 6d. per barrel, Livenroot Provision Manner, April 7, 1849, ‘The imports of cured provisions from the United States, during the fortnight, comprised 1,331 tierces beef, 2,834 barrels pork, 203 casks hams, 300 casks and 346 boxes cheese, 1,004 barrels and 444 kegs lard, 201 hogsheads and 50 barrols tallow, and 42 hogsheads and 5,786 boxes bacon, The trade has been steady. Although the transactions in beef are limited, holders aro firm as to price, Little has been doing in pork, Tho quality of the Western primo moss, though better than last year, Is searcely fine enough for ship stores; whilst the high price at which Eastern is held, checks operations. Bacon mects a steady salo, and prices aro firm at 358.0 38s, per ewt. for long middles, free of bone, in salt; and 346. a 368 6d. for do. ribbed. In short, tho middles are worth 33s, to 40s, according to quality. Cut hams have receded 4s. a 58, per ewt.; rmoked and in canvass are 32s. a 348.; in salt, not smoked or dried, 30s, @ 42s. per cwt, A fall of 2s. por ewt. has taken place in the value of lard. There is very little passing in the market for American cheese, and prices continue without change, Inow Manaet, April 7. A fair amount of business has been transacted in jron, since the departure our last steamer, at fur ther rates, Tho Staffordshire iron masters, at their preliminary meeting on the 5th, agreed to abstain, for the present, from advancing beyond the 20s. per ton.— Somo considerable orders for rails’ have given firmness to the Welsh market. A considerable speculative bu- siness took place early this week, in Scotch pigs; but sellers havingfoffered freely, the advance has not boon maintained, English common tin has declined 60s. por ton, Tin plates are in moderate demand, at 34s. for J. ©. bost charcoal. No change in lead or copper. A fair amount of business is golng forward in naval stores, pa Ae Cae ‘The Passengers bsg Europa for New Mr and Mrs Collinwood; Mre Ware and child; Mr and Mes 7; Mire Wi ; Mrs Callam; Mossrs Rucsoll, Mai } adiers echa Bese, Rega Fis tas * - a , Gummars, Subtaan, Bishop, Parrott. were teem Very Late from Bermuda. ‘The mail steamer Osprey arrived at Halifax, om Monday last, in three and a half days from Bermu- da. She reports that the American steamship Pa- nama, bound for California, put into Bermuda for repairs on the 7th instant. [We give the above because it was sent to us.— | We do not believe a word of that part relative to the Panama. The steamship referred to is the Spitfire. She put into Bermuda on the 7th.— Ep. Henarp.] Pittsburgh and Allegheny City Serip.' Prrrssunon, April 18, 1849. ‘Tho councils of Pittsburgh met last night and passed. resolution authorizing the sale of tho city | roperty, and to receive at par the city serip. The co incils alse authorized the city treasurer to issue bonds, bearing six per cent interest, for one Jhundred dollars and up- wards, and to destroy all scrip taken in. From New Oricans—Markets, &c. New Onceans, April 14—P. ‘Tho Ningara’s news was received by telegraph ort, and had tho effect of unsettling the cotfon mua Eet, which closed with » downward tendency. For eorn there is a moderato inquiry, with sales of a few hund- ved sackafycllow, at 37c. 2 38c, In Provisions thore is but little doing, ‘and the sales are mostly for tho supply of the trade. Sales of Rio coffes, ut 640. r 6Xe..— Exchanges are without alteration. | Freights roatin moan , Wish engagements of cotton for Livecpool at 9-16ths. {We aro requested by the Southern Telegraph Com- pany to stato that the collection of two cents for the delivery of messages has been abolished.] The Southren Telegraph, New Youx, April 18—10 P.M. On account of tho telegraph wires having beon cut at some point south of Jersey City, all further communi- cation with the South is suspended. ImpaTIENcE OF THE Orricr Becaars.—The ami able impatience of those who seck office under the new adininistration 18, sometimes, quite amusing; but it should not lead to the violation of the truth of history. On this subject, we find the following little paragraph in the Baltimore Patriot, conduct- ed, we believe, by Mr. Munro, of that city :— ‘Tue Mansuacenr.—Among all the appointments in other States, J think it very likely that none may be counted on with more confidence than that of Hiram Fuller, for the Marshalship of New York. Uf of- fico is to be tho reward of efficiont service and fidelity, no man more richly merits remem. brance by President Taylor in the earliest moments of. exaltation t» power. Mr, Fuller was tho first to raise the name of the General at the head of his paper in the chief city of this Union, If he had done nothing more, he would deserve commendation for his sagacity; but the ability with which he argued the cause of the ablest hero—the power with which ho defends him against the attacks of slanderous politicians, and the undeviating tone of manliness and refinement that characterizes his editorials, are the strongest ovidences of his fitness for any place 'in New York which tho go- yernment can bostow on him. ‘This is the opinion of thousands of his fellow citizens in the Empiro Stato. ‘There ix not an original or independent Taylor mam in the Union who would not bo gratified by his promp; appointment.— Baltimore Patriot. Mr. Munro, of the Patriot, is a very ardent ap- plicant for the post office of Baltimore, and seems to be very impatient for the enjoyment of the com- forts of that fat place; and, therefore, feels a sym- pathy for any others, in any part of the Union, who have a similar anxiety to show their patriotism in public office. Hence his anxiety to stir up the cabinet. We have no objection to the appointment of Mr. Munro as postmaster of Baltimore, and hope he may get the office. Neither have we any objection to the appointment of the person indi- cated for the marshalship of New York—although, during the whole time from the first day that Gen. Taylor was before the eountry as a candidate un- til he was elected—while we were vigorously pushing his cause and spreading the renown of his glorious name by vast expenditures in running ex- presses between this city and New Orleans, there- by aiding him more among the people than could be done in any other way—while we were doing all this, the candidate for the marshalship of this district, and his particular friends, were weekly and daily, and hourly, abusing the proprietor of this journal in every possible way and in every dis- reputable shape. Yet we can forgive all this, and really hope that he and the other impatient office- seekers may get their desires as soon as possible; but they should not be so impatient. Ifthe two persons alluded to above be considered not compe- tent for the post office in the one ease, or the mar~ shalship in the other, we hope they may get some- thing else of amore modest and moderate char- acter. But while we indulge in those sentiments, we must correct the pretext set forth for hastening the action ¢f government, by denying that any other journal than the New York Herald, or any other editor than he who conducts that paper, was the first who put the name of General Taylor before the community in this region of the country, as a candidate for the Presidency. All such statements are uttterly and unequivocally false, as can be proved by reference to day and date. The Herald was the first journal in this region of the country to put the name of General Taylor before the coun- try,but it seeks for its proprietor neither the mission to Spain, nor the marshalship of this district, nor the post office of any city, as a reward for its ser- vices. It established its expresses during the Mexican war (which were shared with other inde- pendent journals of the Atlantic cities,) from the operations of which the popularity and prospects of General Taylor received more aid than they would from all the merely partizan, personal journals that could be placed in a row from this to the river Jordan. It was the independent jour- nals of the North and South that made General Taylor a candidate, and forced him as such on the whig and a portion of the locofoco party, and finally elevated him to the Presidency. But we seck no rewards, no appointments. We hunger after no office, and do not deprecate the delay of the cabinet in making removals and appointments. We think the cabinet has done tolerably well, amidst its numerous difficulties, and we hope it will do better; and among the better things which we hope it will do, is that it will make such appoint ments of ministers, and marshals, and postmasters, with great circumspection and on due deliberation. If they do not do so—if they make blunders, they will see the elephant before a year shall have elapsed. That's all. _ SrecunaTina IN THR Fink Arts.—A few years since, some of our enterprising speculators con- ceived the idea of turning a penny by speculating in the fine arts, and passing off as productions of the old masters, the sweepings and scourings of allthe studios in Europe, principally those of learners and beginners in the art. These they would dispose of to our citizens, either by auction or at private sale, at enormously enhanced prices on the original cost. So well did the operation succeed, that about a dozen years since, cargo after cargo of the trash was imported, and every parlor in the country was graced with one or more daubs, that the merest tyro of an American artist would be ashamed of. But it was fashionable for the ton in London to patronize the fine arts, and to possess productions of the old masters, and our ton must follow their example ; and if they could pro- cure them cheap, at a few dollars each, notwith- standing they are worth as many thousands in Europe, so much the better. In the same way they followed in the wake of the European aria« tocracy. They determined to form themselves into exclusive cliques, and attempt to establish am Italian Opera in this city, they to have the best seats, for the generous sum of six York shillings per night. Well, they desired to patronize the fine arts, and their utmost desires in that respect were gratified by a few of our speculating citizens, who, with a magnanimity beyond a parallel, supplied them with real Rembrants, Reynolds, Loraines, Raphael, Titians, Van Dykes, &e. dc., at various prices, from twenty-five cents te ten dollars, The manner in which the business, or rather the wire pulling part of the buginess was done, was this, The ea-