The New York Herald Newspaper, May 22, 1849, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRISTOR enna htt THE DAILY HERALD Brmeien 2cents per e "HE MORNING EDITION is pubivw rannum, THE MO htcibuted before’ breakiasty IN EDITBON can be had of the newa= nd the eccond at o'clock, P. M, 4s published every Saturday, at 6% cents per copy, eet er annum; for ctreulation tn Rurope, and printe én Prench and English, ut 64 conte per e gum; the latter price to include the tan GEL LETTERS by moil, for subserd the money ~emitted. PYOLUNTARY, CORRESPONDENCE, contataing dare pat od rk et Se rally ‘paid for. “'NOVNOTICE taken of snonymow communications, sintended for insertion must be authenticated unier tron MEDVERTISEMENTS, (renewed every morning, and te be published 4 r 1d_in the mo tnd afternoon editwons,) at veason 5 3 on in a plain, be le manners Btsomabie Prices: oe aise Jor errors im. manuscript. PRINTING of all kinds, oreo 7 dae damit and ME ERILD ESTABLISHMENT ts oper throughout he night. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery.—Hunay VIII—Pasr Tex O'CLocK. . BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Monre Cristo. (ONAL THEATRE, Chath: eA OTAN Renee Puoonne BURTON'S. THEATRE, Chambers street.—Foary Winks —SoctaLisM—bEKR Nawoy, MECHANICS’ HALL, Broadway, near Broome.—CuRis~ cr's MinsTRELs. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 553 Broadway—VoreTLawpen's Mi- onoousmic Views. APOLLO ROOMS, Broadway—CamPse.y's MinstRets. APOLLO SALOON, (In the Parlors)—Sramuse Twins, 8 t06, 8 to 10, MINERVA ROOMS, Broadway—Mongt or New Yorn. Square.—Vinginta muy Jum. TABERNACLE, Broadway—Twx Disrin’s Conor. New York, Tuesday, May 22, 1849, News from Europe. The steamship Caledonia, Capt. Douglas, will be due at Halifax to-morrow night. The C. has been refitted and put in first rate order. The Great Conflagration In St. Louis, We are enabled to place before our readers to- day pretty full particulars of the recent disastrous fire in St. Louis, which we received yesterday by telegraph. The extent of it is indeed deplorable, as well in the loss of life as in property. Four hundred and eighteen buildings have been burned to the ground, and many lives lost. Three per- ished on board one of the steamers, and fourbodies had already been dug from the ruins. It is a re- markable fact, and the only conSolatory feature of the melancholy catastrophe, that almost all the bankers and ‘brokers saved their papers, money, and books of account. In addition to the loss of property in the town, twenty-five steamboats like- ‘wise became a prey to the flames. The Tariff—Our Commercial Policy. It is a matter of much speculation, ameng those interested, what course the cabinet of Gen. Taylor will pursue, relative to the commercial, and also the financial, policy of the country. Gen. Taylor not having been elected upon party grounds, it is difficult to tell what his opinions are regarding the LY HERALD, for circulation on this Lona or $4 per an= is. or with ad~ wertisements, to be port paid, ar the postage will be deducted solicited from uny quarter’ of the worlds Avromrurnts — Forrran Missions. — Oa the change of every administration in the United States, we regularly witness a scramble for office among politicians, that ¢ ly reflects bat little credit on thens: or the country. At each turn cf t! il wheel, a stranger would suppose that we were a nation of paupers, depo dent. upon the government for our bread and batter, and that all means of obtaini honest and r spectable living were, by some mysterious age cut off from the people. This sy: begging owes its origin to the policy pur. General Jackson on his reaching the Pr That old gentleman made a clean sweep of all t whigs whom he found in office at his inaug: and the system has been maintained ever since. When General Taylor, the present cluéf magis- trate of the United States, was nominated for that office, he voluntarily stated, as one of the princi ples which would guide him in his administration, in case of his election, that he would not proseribe for opinion’s sake ; and that, in making removals and appointments, he would be guided only by the cupability, efficiency, and honesty of individuals. Notwithstanding that explicit declaration, repeated over and again previous to his election, and incor- porated with his inaugural address, the new Presi- dent and his cabinet have been overwhelmed with petitions and applications for office; and censure is occasionally passed on him by the whig organ, for not using the guillotine more expeditiously than he does. In this general clamor, we see all sorts and descriptions of men participating. Wesee the dirty politician, out of pocket and out at elbows, to whom a tide-waitership would be a fortune; and we see editors and respectable men, not less clamorous for the more important and better-pay- ing offices of ministers to foreign countries. The impatience exhibited by both these classes of of- fice-beggars, is amusing. They think the time will never come when they will attain the desired of- fices, and fear that before the lucky moment shall arrive when they will clutch their commissions, some unfortunate and unexpected circumstance will occur, which will blast their prospects. Among the latter class must be included our cotemporary, of the Courier and En- guirer. Our amiable friend, it is well known, 1s an applicant for a foreign mission, notwithstanding that he and his associates of the Lafayette Hall clique declared in their organ, the Courier and En- quirer, of the 26th May, 1846, that not one of thay comnfittee would either be an applicant for or ac- cept office if Gen. Taylor should be elected Presi- dent. But we do not refer to this declaration for the purpose of showing how inconsistent it is with the conduct of the gentlemen of that com- mittee, after the election; for professions of politi- cians of all parties never have gone for much, and are generally taken for what they are worth, which is nothing at all. The editor’s tactics are, indeed, amusing. He is a skilful man@uvrer, but he has played almost his last card—and yet, the com- mission has not yet been received. His last dodge was a long, well written leader in yester- day’s Courier aid Enquirer, in which he gravely argues to convince Gen. Taylor and the cabinet that the state of our relations with foreign coun- tries is such as to make it all important that the foreign missions should be filled as speedily as most important measures that will be discussed during the approaching session of Congress. The complexion of his cabinet is such, that we cannot tell what may be the result of their investigations, relative to the operations of the systems now in force, with any degree of correctness. The sub- ject will, therefore, witheut doubt, be kept quiet, go far as the government is concerned, until the Official reports are made to Congress. It is our impression that even those reports will mot define the position ot the administration. We do not believe they will propose any plan for form- ing a new commercial system, or that any attempt will be made by the Secretary of the Treasury to bring about any very great modifications in the tariff. It is our impression that, instead of framing a new bill, it will be the poliey of the government to point out such defects in the present bill as may discovered, both in the manner of levying du- ties and in the discriminations made for protec- tion. There are, in fact, but a limited number of alterations necessary in the tariff act of 1846, to make it applicable to the wants of the country for several years. The most important modifica- tion required is in the system of levying duties. The ad valorem system, as a general thing, is good enough, but there are instances where specific du- ties are more just, more discriminating, and more conveniently adjusted; and, in all such cases, they shou'd be adopted. One of the most important articles of foreign importation 1s iron, and there is no other article in the tariffon which specific duties are more necessary, particularly for protection. Prices for all kinds of iron manufac- ture fluctuate so much in foreign markets, that at ‘times the rate of duty regulated by the act of 1846 is amere bagatelle; and whenever prices abroad are very much depreciated, our manufacturers must be heavy losers. Take railroad iron, for in- stance. When rails are selling in England at $75 perton, a duty of 30 per cent runs up the cost here to $97 50 per ton; but when the price is reduced to $45, the same rates of duty only runs the price up to $58 50. The lower the foreign price the smaller the revenue derived by our government from the importation under the ad valorem system. Another article on which spe- cific duties would work more satisfactory than ad valorem, is wine. The difficulty of classifying the different descriptions, and the arbitrary value put upon the various brands, give great cause for com- plaint, and specific duties would therefore be more possible, and the nominations made now. Our cotemporary is evidently losing his patience and becoming desperate. Now, with all due deference to Gen. Taylor and the members of his cabinet, we would suggest to them to take into their kind consideration the case of our amiable cotemporary, and if not inconsis- tent with anything already decided upon by them, that they will nominate him now, and forward his commission by the first mail. The Colonel is de- serving of commiseration, for he was rather scur- vily treated by Mr. Polk. Our cotemporary’s former connection with the “regular army,” and his desire to distinguish himself on the bloody fields of Mexico, induced him to apply for a bri- gadiership ; but the application was unsuccessful. His aspirations at present are of a more peaceful nature. Instead of longing to slay a Mexican and enrol his name among the heroes of his country, he simply wishes to represent the United States, and attend to our commercial interests in one of the European capitals. Surely his views are mo- derate and commendable. ‘We, therefore, join with our contemporary in requesting Gen. Taylor and his cabinet to make those appointments now, and forward his commis- sion as quick as possible, so that he may make his arrangements and proceed to his destination with all convenient haste. Tue Loss or THE Empie.—The jury which were summoned to inquire into the causes which led to the death of several persons by the collision of the steamer Empire and the schooner Noah Brown, have rendered a verdict, exonerating those on board the schooner, and strongly censuring the pilot of the steamboat, for acting as he did on that fatal night. The jury say, in their verdict, that the schooner pursued the ordinary course of vessels under like eircumstances, and is not chargeable with negligence or improper conduct, and that the pilot of the steamer ought to have run astern of the schooner, which would have avoided the ac- cident. This investigation is, we suppose, but prepara- tory to a more searching one in our criminal courts, for we doubt not that the pilot of the Em- pire will be arrested, to answer the charge thus made against him by the coroner’s jury. We do not wish to prejudice the case ; we only hope that such future proceedings as may be taken in this melancholy matter may be conducted in such a manner as to satisfy the community that the safety Tux Gorn Dotar.—Several thousands of the] TELEGRAPHIC ENTELLIGENCE, diminutive specimen of the good and “lawful cur- rency of the United States” are in circulation, and have met with every kind of reception. Some think them tco small, and liable to be lost—others that they are sweet little things, very handsome, and very convenient. Ly ene portion of the com- munity, however, they are held in perfect abhor- rence—we mean the bankers. Ia their opinion, the gold dollar is a contemptible, sneaking, insig- nificant, dirty affair, and furnishes strong evidence that our National Congress is composed of madmen or asses, because it will interfere with the circula- tion of one dollar bills of the home manufacture. Now, if the banks would be content with ex- pressing an opinion concerning the new currency, we would have nothing to say; but, not satisfied swith doing that, we are informed that they are using every exertion to prevent the issue of any more of the dollar pieces. Hitherto, when specie was demanded, the banks would pay out as much foreign, and as little American, currency as pos- sible, Since the gold dollar has appeared, how- ever, the practice has been reversed. American coin, and as little as possible of foreign, is paid out at their counters. The reason of this is obvious. Before the gold dollar appeared, the foreign coin was sent to the mint, where it was re-coined into half and quarter eagles. These kinds of currency did not interfere with the circulation of bank notes ; but if foreign coin were paid now, it 1s more than probable that it would be re-coined into dollar piece. Hence we account for the change of tactics adopted by the banks. The only way in which this opposition to the new dollar can be counteracted is, for merchants and others who receive foreign coin in their business, to send it direct to the mint, where it will be re- coined. If this were generally adopted, the gold dollar would soon become as common as one dol- lar bills. nip Cuzxoxee.—Our thanks are due to pt. Lyon, of the steamship Cherokee, which arrived on Sunday, from Savannah, for papers one day in advance of the mail. Movements for California, Tur Crescent Crry.—This favorite steamer leaves to- morrow afternoon for Chagtes. The number of passen- gers now engaged to go out in heris quite largo They will reach Panama about the 3d of June, in ample sea- son to.take the mail steamer Panama, or the steamer Senator. The latter is expected to arrive at Panama about the 10th of June, Tho Unicorn, which left hero in March, may also bo expected to reach there, on her way to California, about tho last of next month The bark Tecumseh, Capt. Richmond, which lays at pier No. 8, North River, bound to California, has fine aceommodations between decks, having that deck clcar from encumbrance, well ventilated, and liberally sup- plied with good stores. She is filling up fast, and will leave some time this month. John Collins,jr,, No. 73 South street, is her agent. ‘Will be launched at 9 o'clock, this morning, 22d, from the ship yard formerly occupied by Bishop & Simonson, a splendid ship of about 600 tons measurement, to be named the Mechanics’ {Own. She is owned and was built by an association of mechanics, and will be im- mediately fitted out fora voyage to California, The peculiar construction of this vessel should entitle her to the consideration of those who may incline to emi- grate to the El Dorado of the Pacific. The berth deck, fore and aft, has been admirably arranged for the con- venience and comfort of passengers—with sleeping berths, swinging tables, mess chests, &c.; patent lighte air ports, which can be opened during calm weather, are placed all along the sides, from stem to stern, and the whole epace between decks will havo the ap- pearance more of a steamer’s saloon than the berth deck a ship. On the spar deck, a large and elegant cabin has been arranged, with state rooms for familivs, which, for the convenience of ladies, cannot be surpassed by any- thing afloat; and several of our oldest shipmasters have expressed an opinion that a more substantial, bet- ter fastened, or highly finished veasel, as rogards requi- site qualification, has not been built in New York for any service. Anassociation of one hundred mechanics will go out in her, but she has room for a select number of passengers. Gentlemen are invited to call at the yard to examine her points as she now sits on the stocks, ‘There can be but one opinion as to her sailing qualities, judging from her model, for the proportions are as near perfection as the art of ship building can attain to, ‘The shipyard is at present occupied by W. H. Brown, Esq, and is near ths foot of 5th street. A new packet ship, named the Southampton, will be launched to-morrow morning at a quarter before ten o'clock, from the yard of Messrs. Westervelt & Me- Kay, foot of Eighth street, Fast River. She is intended for Mr. J. Griawold’s line of London packets, and has been built under the superintendence of Capt. Morgan, who is to comunand her. She is of 1,700 tons burthen, and is to be launched full rigged, being the only vessel launched in that manner for several years, which of itself is sufficient to draw together a large crowd. She is of a most beautiful model, and will compare with any vessel afloat. We understand that two- thirds of her berths are already taken for her first trip. Sporting Intelligence. Umion Race Counse, L. I.—Gneat Trotrinc Be- tween Lavy Surroux any Lapy Moscow, ror a Purse or $300.—The famous trotting contest between Lady Suffolk and Lady Moscow, came off yesterday, at the Union Course. Great interest was excited in the sporting world by the announcement of this contest, and the roads to the course were crowded with vehi- cles of all kinds, horsemen and pedestrians, hastening to tho scene. Extra trains were run by the railroad company, and the cars were filled to overflowing with sporting gentlemen from New York. On arriving at the course, we found the stands already covered with pco- ple, and crowds were yet arriving. It was an animated scene, Notwithstanding, however, the rush of people to witness the race, not anaccident occurred to mar the pleasure of the excursion, nor any disorder reigned, to disturb the peace of the immense multitude assembled. At the appointed time, Lady Suffolk appeared driven ina light sulky by David Bryant, her owner, and at the same time Lady Moscow was seen, driven inthe same kind of vehicle by Mr. Caso, Two finer animals could seldom be beholden any where, #0 perfect were they in sym- metry, and clegant in form. They appeared to be in fine condition, and excellent training and order. La- dy Sutton, another fumous trotting mare, entered by Mr. Isaac Woodruff, was also expected ts have con- desirable. In all cases where the merchant and | of travellers 18 properly cared for, and that loss the appraisers are likely to differ materially as re- | of life occurring from negligence, ruthlessness, or gards the value of an article, or where there is an | incapacity, will not be overlooked, but that the opportunity for the importer to falsely value mer- | guilty will be made to suffer. chandiee, specific duties are best, and do away It is full time that this course were taken by the with a vast deal of difficulty, and a vast deal of | authorities. Travelling is increasing in proportion imquity. to the growth of the country, and those who un- The Secretary of the Treasury will probably | dertake to carry travellers in safety to their desti- point out these and whatever other defects the pre- | nations, should be held liable for any mishap that sent act contains, and leave the rest to the repre- | may occur, not growing out of unavoidable acci- sentative branches of the government. The act | dent. The duties of coroners’ juries in such cases of 1846 merely requires a little pruning, and the | are extremely important. Upon their verdict de- alteration as regards the levy of duties, alluded to | pends whether further proceedings shall be insti- above. It would be the height of folly to attempt | tuted of not; a heavy responsibility, therefore, to pass a new bill, and we do not believe the new | rests upon them, and nothing but justice to the cabinet will be foolish enough to do any thing of | community on one side, and to the parties by whose the kind. Both of the political parties admit that | negligence accidents occur on the other, should be modifications and alterations in the act of 1846 are | their rule. We must say of the jury in this case, required, and we apprehend no difficulty in carry- | that they were actuated by this principle, and ing through moderate changes. The three years | that they discharged their duty honestly and un- it has been in operation has developed its weak | partially. points, and all that is necessary is to strengthen them. Our legislators are too much inclined to sweep away, bodily, any particular act the party in power may be opposed to, instead of repealing its moat offensive sections, and adding those better calculated to meet the wants of the country at large. We are a progressive people, and we have invariably seen that the democratic party pro- gresses more rapidly than the wie party, om, in all its measures regulating ie commercial It will be seen, by referri . i policy of the country, it isa little too far an ad- gers, per Bogota, be a we ot te toe vance ef the age ; while the whig party is invaria- | Jack, who died in Bogota whilst charge d’affairs bly, upon the same measures, a little behind the | there from this count: h ‘ age. So far as the tariff is concerned, we want a. also a number ot hae passeng eieea in Ket, o medium policy—one about half-way between the A few days ago, telegraphic news was received extreme of each party ; and if the administration here, from Boston, wherein it was stated that a recommend such a course, it will be just up to the | revolution was momentarily expected in New age. The grand secret of success in all public | Granada. This must have been a misapprehension pie is, to just keep along with the times. on the part of the Boston reporter, as we find not ‘We have no doubt the government will be ex- i “ie ; the slightest ground tremely cautious in all its movements and in all i ct Boge 2 oka cetera recommendations relative to the financial and com- i mereialMpolicy of the country. Without attempt- | _SAMIN@ OF THe Sreamemir beheogge 7 agli ing to Jay out any new course, they will doubtless v. 5. mail steamship Washington, J me be conteat with leaving the responsibility where it sailed yesterday noon for Southampton and Bre- in reality belonge—with the representatives of the | C8. A list of ber passengers will be found in people. enother colusnr, Later rrom New Granava.—By the arrival of the fine bark Bogota, Capt. Thomas, from Cartha- gena, we are in receipt fof files of El Funal, of that city, to the end of April. The news by this rival is not of much interest. The new adminis- tration are quietly progressing with their prepara- tions and measures for the coming session of Con- gress. The latest dates at Carthagena, from Chagres, are to the 8th of April. tested the prize on this oceasion, bat owing, as we were authentically informed, to the death of the owner, Mr. Woodruff felt constrained to abstain from this excit- ing match. Lady Suffolk is a fine grey mare, aged 18, whereas Lady Moscow. a fine bay. was said to be only 7 yore old, Lady Suffolk sprained her foot last spring at Saratoga, and until this match, has not bofore appeared upon the turf since the accident ‘The run was for a purse of $300 aside, and was to be trotted in five one mile heats, On tossing up for the inside of the cours Suffolk was pronounced the winner. Finst Heat.—Lady Suffolk gota head at starting, and kept slightly ahead most ef the trot. Lady Mos- cow kept close up, in gallant style, but broke iuto a canter about the middle of the course, and came in about a length behind Lady Suffolk. TWe latter was pronounced by the judges to have won the heat in 2 minutes 34 seconds. Great cheers for Lady Suffolk, Betting, however, was pretty even, the former accident at Saratoga making the knowing ones rather shy. Srconn Hrat.—The two started in fine style, head and head together, Lady Suffolk having the inside. In a rhort time, however, Lady Moscow got a little ahead, and now the excitement of the whole crowd of gazers became intense. Lady Moscow continued shead during the remainder of the heat, notwithstanding all the efforts of Lady Suffolk, and ‘came in a couple of lengths ahead of her antagonist, winning the heat in 2 minutes 30 seconds. Tum 1t.—Lady Suffolk now took the off side, it belonging by right to the last winner, tho start, Lady Moscow was nearly a whole length ahead, which superiority sho kept with evident ease all tho heat, and came in again the victor. in 2:34. It now beoame apparent, that beautiful as Lady Suffolk trotted, swift ‘as Camilla as sho flew, yet the youthful age and great. er powers of endurance of the no less beautiful Lady Morcaw, gave her the advantage, Fourth Heat.—This was to be the decisive heat, and how it would eventunte was evident to all, tiaay Suffolk lacked not the will, but the animal strengt and power only. The start was even, both kept to- gether for about « quarter course; Lady Moscow thon emerged a few inches ahead, then she took the lead more decidedly, and kept it, easily winning the heat and the money in 2:34. Loud cheers from the immense crowd of excited and animated spectators greeted both these beautifal crea- tures and their owners, bat more especially, of course. the winner, as they afterwards trotted in front of the judges’ stand, where Mr. Case, the victorious driver, stopped, and taking off his hat under tho stand, Mr. Green, the polite and accomplished owner of the Course, aronpee into his cap below a roll of bills of $300, the amount he had won. The er een the hat upon his head, and drove off amid the cheers of the multitude. We cannot conclude our account of this in- teresting affair, without expressing our admiration at the good order and good feeling which prevailed among all present, and our thanks for the politeness of Mr. Green, of the judges, and all the persons connected with the administration of the day'simportant business. Another very interesting mateh comes off this af. terncon, between Modesty aud Confidence—two-milo heats—for $400, Seo advertisement. Dee cneeenemeeeee Court Calendar for than: Cinourt Count,—Nos. 61, 66, 69, 70, 73, 75, 76, 77, 80, rt. —Nos. 7, 135, 3, y % 53, 65, Lady Common Prras, let +2, 138, 117, 126, 127, ‘2d_part.—48, 114, 128, 136, 186, 146, 160, 162,150; 190" 16" y 63, 108, | Little & Sherwood , THE TERRIBLE CONFLAGRATION iat ST. LOUIS. ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS. Mames of the Sufferers. Over Four Handred Buildings and Twenty-Five Steamboats Destroyed, Total Loss---Six Million of Dollars. THE LOSS OF LIFE, &c., &e., Se. Sr. Lours, May 21, 1849. ‘We 1e still in the midst of the greatest confusion; but believing that you are anxious to obtain the de- tails of the dreadful ca'amity that has befallen St. Louis, Ihave made every exertion to obtain the names of those burnt out, and the extent of the loss. I hasten to transmit them by telegraph. The following are the names of the sufferers :— ON THE LEVER. Hamill & MeMechan. Com, & Produce Merchants, Norman Cutter hee ® D. G. Kyler. Jobn 8. Thompson. . Berthold & Ewing. Riggs & Levering Kerth & Ray. . John Simonds. Isaac W. Brownell... .. J C, Barlow.... Smith & Brothers. Peake & Baker. King & Fisher, ‘Wade & Stille. ... D. B, Dutcher. ... H. Von Phul. . Humphreys & Thatcher. A Rogers... 0... Matthews & Brothers. iA J. E, Woodruff. .... Cabonnie & Raisin. . G. W. Gosnell. Greeley & Gale. Heiskell, Dudley & Thomp- son. . J.C, Wells... Goodwin & Murray....... iS Bryan & Millenberger Runyan & Hillman. . J.C. Reynolds. .... Charles Semple..... Samuel MoNeilly. . M. Samuel. . Laflin & Smith. B.H. Randolph. . «+. +Flour Dealer. Mattison & Preston. .....Express Agents. ON MARKET STREET. John Goss.......+..++. Dealer in Musio. N. Phillips. . James Phillips James Pilloux. . . J. Herreford. . A. MeNiel..... C.&F. Jacoby. D. H.Southwick...... J. 8, Mathows. A. Lesseur. J. Mason. F. 8. Bruker. Hiller & Lehman. Schloss & Brothers. . J. Welty. cee eee eee L. Boroman...... Newer & Siedecker. Wolfe & Hoppe. . F. Dings. . H. L. Jey... . Shoe Merchant, ..Milliner. Dry Goods Merchant. “ “« Saddler. Dealers in Fancy Articles. Furniture Dealers, ON MAIN STREET. Carter & Simmons. . Bunding, Duprey & Co. Jos. Chark Edward Brooks Hooaker. Burnell & Weld..... Breid & Cornless, E. Brown. .......4+ ‘Wilson & Brother: Franklin & Perry. Wood & Violet. . B, Wilson. ... E. A. Johnson. Thomas J. Meier. . Tevis, Scott, & Tevis..... .- Auctioneers. Crow, McCreery, & Barkisdale, Woods, Christy, & Co... « Field & Beardslee. Theodore Kimm. Lewis & Harper . Brorville & Somer . T. 8. Rutherford. A. 8. Rutherford. D. Dourard... Parker & Co.... Scott & Otis. Levy & Brothers. Murdock & Dymason . W. D. Evans... Nesbitt & Co... J.J, Anderson . L. A. Benoist. Page & Bacon . E. W. Clarke & Brothers... he A. Presburg. « C. B. Fitch W. Bottle ..... D. W. Graham .. « “ “ « « « «“ « . Upholsterers. “ « Broker. +Merchant Tailors. ‘ J, Jacks.... A. Jacobs... M., Norse & Crane, F. Thiler,..... C, & M. Noon Miller & Co. . Aspinwall & Co... The Exchange..... The Tontin: The United States. Edward Mead. J, Sullivan. . Jacard & Co.. instrument Maker. E. C, Robbins. $0 8. W. Meech. Bookseller. HH. Meyer... . Leather Dealer, Thornton Grinsley...,.. .Saddler. BELOW AND NORTH OF WALNUT STREET. Edgel & Peasley.........Commisston Business, Helfenstein & Gore... . .Saddlers, Robert Hall.... . * George Pigram & C « John Young... . hd Kenneth McKenale. . ,. . , Liquor Dealer, Edward Burke, . he Mr. Eustiok..., Charles F, Hammon Keenlee & Field. ... Chambers & Knapp. + Publishors of tho Reveille, . ©" Missours Republican ++ © People's Organ, » © New Bra. Fancy store. -Jewellor. + Tinnor. Shoe dealor. . Lead pipe manufacturers. W. 8. Mood, . Mr. Stinter...... Connery & Cartial David Tatum ..... Buxton 'T. G. Reyburn. . R, M, Funkhauser Edwards & Nolte .. KE, C. Sloane... ‘Trowbridge & Priest. R. H. Hennick. . Edward Tesson. Hodges & Co. Banker. Machinists. Knapp & Shea, . . «Tailors, 1. B. Albright .........Gunmaker, Wolf. . ‘Tailor. R. L. Campbell. Engineer, Edward H. Utawa.., . “ ——~ Corning Bootmaker. Mullford & Ricca) Undertakers. Veighause & Co. . Founders. Johnson & Manny. .-Tailors, Besides the above list, there were about one hundred more who have suffered, who are small dealers, whose names cannot, until the excitement subsides, be ascer- tained, They will, however, be forwarded to you as soon as postible. The whole number of buildings destroyed is four hundred and eighteen; of steamboats, twenty-five; and the total loss is estimated at over six millions of doll Nine entire blocks and six parts of blocks were de- stroyed, in which were seven printing offices. The loss of human life has not yet been ascertained, although we know of three persons who were burnt on the steamer White Cloud, and four bodies have been taken from the ruins, Many are supposed to have been buried beneath the walls of the various large stores, ‘The insurance compunios are solvent, and will pay fully, with the exception of the St. Louis and the Citi- zens’, which will pay about seventy per cent. ‘Two-thirds of our wholesale dry goods dealers have been burnt out; and one-balf of our retailers, commis- sion, produce, and grocery stores, have shared the same fate. The books and papers of the sufferers have been pretty generally saved. The brokers saved everything, and bavo again resumed business, Messrs, John J. Anderson & Co., bankers, opened their safo this morning, and found their books, papers, and money uninjured. They have resumed business. Mr. Benoist’s eafe, containing $12,000, has boen dug out of the ruins—which, with all contained therein, is perfectly sound. Messrs. Clark & Brothers’ safe is also uninjured. The Latest from the Wreck of the Steamer Empire—Inquests on the Dead Bodies, é&c., &e. Newnuno, May 21-1034 A. M. Two more bodies have been taken from the wreck of the Empire this morning, but they have not yet been identified. A coroner's jury are now sitting at Fishkill, and have been since 8 o'clock this morning, holding an inquest on the nine bodies, Additional particulars may be expected between 12 and 1 o'clock, this day. SECOND DESPATCH. Newnuro, May 21-13; P. M. The Coronor’s inquest is continued. Drummond, who was at the wheel at the time tho schooner struck the Empire, was the principal witness to-day. His evidence bore hard upon the pilot of the Emplre, but thought the schooner might have been luffed and put around had he got the order one minute sooner, and that the collision could have been avoided. He also stated that when his own Captain told him of the danger of collision, he got upon the wheel to look at the steamer; at this time she was a%out five lengths, say one hundred and fifty yards distant. Two bodies have been found to-day. They were emi- grants—one is a woman having on a cotton dress; the othera male, respectably dressed, named August Sprin- ger. They were taken up from the main deck. It is believed there are not halfa dozen more bodies in her. There have been twelve bodies found in all; so that your New York contemporaries are in error in this and many other points, There has been no attempt as yet to raise the Empire, nor will there be to-day. THIRD DESPATCH. Newauno, May 21-3 P. M. The two bodies found this morning were Germans, They are a man and a woman; the former's name is as- certained to be August Springer; his age is 48, In his pocket was found a passage ticket to Syracuse. Tho woman's name is not at present known; she has on a cotton frock. A paper was found upon her, directed to John McGran, Johnson Place, Liverpool. They were found on the main deck, and are now at Fishkill. The age of the woman is about 35. FOURTH DESPATCH. Newavarc, May 21-34, P. M. Tho inquest is still progressing. Several now facts have appesred in relation to the collison. The Empire remains in the same position, and no effert to get hor afloat will be made to-day. There have been twelve bodies found in all; 8.and T. McCullough are among the drowned. The passenger list has been found on the wreck. FIFTH DESPATCH. Newsvno, May 21—4 P. M. The principal witness brought forward to-day was Drummond, who had charge of the wheel of the Em- pire when she was struck by the Noah Brown. The testimony adduced by him was rather severe on the pilot of the Empire; had he got the order one moment sooner, the accident might have beon avoided. SIXTH DESPATCH. Newavna, May 21—5% P. M Five more bodies were taken from the wreck of the Empire this afternoon. Three of them have been identified as the brothers Ladd, from Stonington, Ct. There is yet one more brother missing. SEVENTH DESPATCH. Newsunon, May 21—8 P, M. Five more bodies have been recovered this afternoon from the wreck of the Empire, three of whom are iden- tified as the remains of the Ladd brothers, from Sto- nington, Ct., and four of them wore missing, The other two bodies aro unknown, but supposed to be immigrants, Mrs, Ladd, the mother, is still here. No efforts have yet been made to raise the Empire. The delay is exciting deep feelings. The epinion prevails, that the boat is so much in- jured as not to be worth repairing, and that her ma- chinery will be taken out, and the wreck left to the mercy of the elements. But it is due to the public, and especially to the survivors and friends of the miss- ing, that the boat ought to be raised, and that as spee- dily as possible. Many are waiting here hoping to find the remains of their deceased friends, The Coroner's jury is setting on the other side of the river. & The total number found is seventeen. Large Fire—Meeting to Sympathise with the Sufferers by St. Louls Fire=The Cho- lera, dic., de. Crnerssatt, May 21—P, M. Yesterday morning, ten frame buildings on Maine street, near the corporation line, were destroyed by fire. By this calamity, twenty poor families are ren. dered houseless. The buildings were not of much value, Stoop & Hubbell’s plough factory was also burned. Much sympathy is felt for the sufferers by the St. Louis fire. A meeting is to be held this evening, for the purpose of opening a subscription in aid of those who havo been ruined by this dreadful calamity. There wore twenty new cases, and several deaths by cholera, up to noon on Saturday. Thoro is very little alarm felt about the cholera, and business is beginning to resume its wonted channel. From Louisville, we learn that the cholora has al- most entirely disappeared from that city. Thore was anumber of deaths reported in the boats yosterday (Sunday) below, which are generally crowded to suf- focation with emigrants, Samuel Hart (whig) has been appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, of Hamilton county, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the doath of Judge Brough. News from New Orleans to the 12th, relative to the crovasee, has created much alarm horo, Fire and Loss of Life. Srainortery, May 21—3 P, M. The beautiful residence of widow Fremo, near Brat- tleboro’, Vermont, was destroyed by fire this morning. Mrs, Frome, wo regret to state, porished in the fiames, All the barns and out buildings were also consumed, including throo valuable horses, carriages, &, Four females saved their lives by jumping trom » chamber window; one, however, was seriously injured by the fall. Appeintments by the President, Wasnuvaton, May 21, 1840, Posrmastrns—Abraham Hondel, Carliste, Pennayl- vanis; Mantin Poled, Montgomery, Alabama. Interesting Latelligeneo Relative to California. THE REPORTED DEF ALCATIONS. : errr Catholic Archbishops, Bien Sie dice Wasuinaron, May 21-1; P. ag. The cabinet isin session, Among the appointments expected, is the successor to Major Scott, the late Navy Agont at Washington. Major Scott has paid in $10,000 of his deficit, leaving about $40,000 to be redeemed, We understand that a large aggregate of deficiencies exista in the Navy Vepartment, from supposed nogloet of one of the late Secretaries in enforcing the regular reports, ‘We expect that Mr. Young, Commissioner of the Land Office, has resigned, The steamship United States, sold to the Prussians, has been de ained, on the ground of neutrality. If Baron Rouene will give security that the ship will not interfere with Denmark, she will be allowed to go. That is eaid to be the position of the case at present. We learn that there are 58 candidates for Reoorder of Genoral Land Office. Mr. Harriman is supposed to have the best chance, It is confidently expected by the cabinet that the people of California will establish State a government, and adopt a State constitution, in time to present them- selves for admission a: tho next session of Congress; and we have reason to believe that the government offloersin California are instructed to encourage the peoplo im this course. Important dospatches, official and cona- dential, have been received on this subject. It is rumored to-day that government intends sending a steamship of war to San Francisco. TheBishops of Cincinnati, Now Orleans, NewYork and Charleston, have been made Archbishops by the late council at Baltimore, subject to the approval of the Pope. Latest News from New Orleans—Alarming Progress of the Water, d&ec., dic. * New Oxueans, May 15, 1849, The water is still rising in the rear of the first and second municipalitios. The Workhouse is completely surrounded, Ferret’s cotton press, in St. Mary’s street, is com- pletely flooded with water, and the water is advancing on the Charity Hospital. Nearly all the streets in the rear of St. Mary's are flooded. ‘The Gas Works are in great danger ; the water, du- ring the lust twenty-four hours, has risen seven inohes at the works, and is still advancing rapidly, A great number of families have been compelled te move. The latest accounts from the crevasses are very dis- couraging. Many of tho workmen were taken sick and leaving. SECOND DESPATCH. Cuarceston, May 20, 1849, Accounts from New Orleans to the 15th state that the prospect of stopping the crevasse at Suave’s plan tation was very discouraging, though thousands of men had been employed for that purpese. A great number of the workmen had left, and it was feared that others would soon follow. The accounts from the crevasse at the English Turn are more favorable. THIRD DESPATCH. New Oxveans, May 17, 1849. This afternoon accounts from the crevasse at Sauvo's plantation are more and moro discouraging. There seems to be no prospect of stopping the flood. The rise of water in.the rear of city continues, and this morning was up to Philadelphia street, pouring over the new canal with great force. The crevasse is making fearful headway. It is said that cat fish are caught in the streets of New Orleans. The telegraph line from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, 120 miles, was prostrated by a storm last Thursday. Removals from Office—Cnolera, &c. Battrong, May 21, 1840, The New Orleans Collector has turned out forty-six subordinates, all democrats, and retained thirty-six old officers, all whigs. The ravages of the cholera on the Missouri river are terrible, f “ The Hibernia’s news reached Now Oricans in twen- ty-four hours. ‘The Ravages of the Cholera on the Western Waters. ‘Wasnincton, May 21, 1849. A citizen of Washington, just from New Orleans, via. the river route, gives a dreadful account of the ra- vages of the cholera along the western waters. He was & passenger on board of a boat where thirty-seven por- sens died in a few days. He escaped the disease, while strong and healthy men were attacked and died in three hours. This gentleman is of opinion that the pestilence on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers rages to a far greater extent than is imagined in the north and east. The Cholera in Texas—Death of Major Ge- neral Worth, of the U. 8S. Army. New Onteans, May 17, 1849. Major Gene: al Worth, of the United States Army, is no more. Intelligence of his death has been received in this city. Heexpired at Antonio de Bexar. He fell a victim on the 7th instant, deeply deplored by all officers@nd men of the army. The Picayune deplores the loss of General Worth, and gives some further deg tails of his death. The cholera prevails toan alarming extent. Over one hundred deaths bad occurred at San Antonio. Cholera in Cincinnati. Cincinnati, May 21, 1849. There wero six deaths to noon yesterday. To-day, twelve cases and one death, ‘The river is stationary. The Cholera at St. Loul: Sr. Lovrs, May 21, 1849, Iam happy to inform you that the cholera is on the decrease. The Southern Mail. Bastimone, May 21, 1849. ‘The Southorn mail of the 13th is through, while that of the 14th has failed, No news, Markets, Bostow, May 21, 1840. ‘We have had sates to-day of 150 bales New Orleans Cotton, good middling, at 8 cents; and of Corn, 20.000 bushels white at 65 cents, Yellow corn brought 60 gents. Sales of Michigan flour wore mado at $475 a $4 87, and Genesee at $512. The sales of flour, however, were moderate. Burraio, May 21. 1849. Receipts since Saturday :—Flour, '28,000 barrels ; wheat, 200,000 bushels; corn, 17.006 bushels, Flour was dull at $3 873g 0 $4 06%." Wheat—Swlea of 5, bushels good Ohioat 9c, Corn—20,000 bushels sold ab 460. 9400, Freights by canal were firm, with an upper tendency, Aunany, May 21, 1849, Receipts by Canal :—Flour, 80,800 barrels; corn, 32,- 900 bushels Sales of 2.000 barrels of flour wero made; no change in prices. Corn—Sales of 40,100 bushols, deli: within a week. on private terms. Oats— 2,000 bushels at 343¢c. Whiskey—260 barrel Cincinatt, May 21, 1840. Flour was steady at $375. Groceries wore in demand and firm, with an upward tendency in prices, in consequence of tho disastrous news from the South. Cran eston, May 21—3 P. M, The cotton market is active, and sales of 2,500 bales were made st an advance of full yc. We quote fair, 1%; fully fair, 8¢. Rice is dull. Shipping Intelligence. vuivan, Me May. 2. 8 Sailed—Schr Olive Branch, with cut : vache hy, cut granite US Dey Arrived —Ship Henry, Nor tele’ Pretrial Gerguetowrn, SC} Heats , Wile A NG: soles ‘api " ; Gardenag rederiohabara Maris, Norfoity Mary it, _ Ponnsyly: any; Henry Franklin, on Prolevee, i; Ith, Evelina, NYork for Marbloheads ington, NO, for Salomj80th, brigs Cherokee, jambia, Afrion. ibar; Angola, Tux Sr. Louis Fine.—The news of a great con- flagration in the business parts of the city of St. Louis has had an additional disheartening upon” oa The business relations of St. Louls are much more intimately connected with Boston than those of Pittsburgh and other wostern cities, which have suffer- ed by large fires. The amount of loss, as sent forward by telegraph, is probably over stated, asin this short time there has hardly been » chance to count it up, and the loss to the mercantile community here Le 4 depend upon tho fact of their being insured in their advancements at the North or at the St. Louis offlees. Goods and y in 8t. Louis are Insured toa amount in Boston, Hartford, and New York, aad it not yet wi dorstood that the Boston merchante are ma- terial sufferers by the jefore: joes Jones, Wiabeas, a B ust! mon: Edwards. Mar 21.— Gana No. bd peng ‘ardall, i morning, sa8 is now under gua s