The New York Herald Newspaper, April 2, 1853, Page 7

~ ¢ight thousand men engaged in the various branches , son, when the extreme cold causes partial suspen- . however, make some move, they can hardly expect * wards in which not abound in clams, but the principal fisheries are ‘ best, but not the largest, supply. There are also ex- , tensive fisheries at Rockaway, Shincock, Patchogue, |, are generally dry at low water, boats are invariably , common 0; * ment, and is furnished with a large number of semi- ‘it is drawn along the bottom, an , are extracted from the sand, washed and thrown THE CLAM TRADE OF NEW YORK. ‘The True History of the Hard and Soft Shells. ‘The wholesale and retail trade in clams is estimat- ed at about six hundred thousand dollars a year. ‘Phere are many persons who profess an utter disgust and repugnance to both kinds, hard and soft shells; but we presume when they look at the importance of the business, they will feel inclined to bestow a little consideration on it before condemning it altogether. The number of boats employed in carrying the fish 0 Oliver slip and the docks at the foot of Washing- ton market is about one hundred, and there are nearly of the business, from those who procure them on ‘ our coasts to the retail dealers who hawk them about the streets in wagons. Besides the large boats, there are about two thousand others, each of which is gen- erally manned by two men. The total value of these ie estimated at fifty thousand dollars, which is one- half the amount invested in the larger craft. During & portion of the year, particularly in the winter sea- sion of the business, they are engaged in carrying oysters to the markets of the city. In addition to those we have enumerated, there are about twenty others which are employed in the North river clam trade. These supply the various towns between this city and Troy, the largest proportion being con- sumed in Albany. A considerable quantity of hard shells are packed up in barrels, and sent by steam- boate and railroad to the western parts of this State. ‘The trade is constantly increasing in importance, and at present there is more than double the amount Of capital invested in it-that there was thirty years ago. The fish itself is very nutritious, and by some it is considered even more healthy and palatable than the oyster. Clams are used by persons in every con- ‘dition of life, and are cooked in every conceivable manner. It is seldom that they are eaten raw, al- though some perenne prefer them in that state to be- ing cooked. Wo heard an old clam dealer recom- mend a dozen of them every morning before break- fast, as a certain cure for the most obstinate case of ence markets for the sale of clams, are Catherine, Washington, and Fulton, but we believe there are more sold in the latter than in either of the others. There are also more retail dealers in it, and besides what is dis of by these, an immense quantity is sold off the wagons which arrive ever morning from different parts of Long Island. AI the oyster dealers have them for sale, but we believe there are no dealers occupying permanent stands who sell them exclusively. More than one-half of the whole amount received in New York is purchased from market men, the remainder being bought off the boats by the retail dealers throughout the city. The boats have no regular dock set apart for their ex- clusive use, and are therefore put to considerable in- eonvenience and loss. In this respect they are as much neglected by the Corporation as the oystermen. ‘They are compelled, of course, to pay dock fees, but sometimes it is impossible for them to get in to dis- charge their freight, as the large vessels are allowed the precedence, and not unfrequently occupy the reater part of the dock. Would it not be well for e city authorities to take this matter into consider- ation, and appropriate one or two docks on either river for the exclusive use of both clam and oyster boats? Until those who are to be benefitted by it, the Common Council to give it their attention. They must present a petition, signed by all who are inte- rested in the subject, through the aldermen of the e docks are situated. THE CLAM FISHERIES. There is hardly a portion of our sea coast that does along the shore of Atlautic county, in New Jersey. New Inlet, Absecombe, ai: Egg Harbor furnish the and Fire Island, on the southern coast of Long Island, and at Cow Bay and Little Neck Bay on the Sound. Some are also obtained from Virginia, but the amount is inconsiderable. Except on those parte of the coast which are called flats, and which used in clam fishing, and the process of taking them does not differ materially from the manner in which oysters are obtained. A dredge, however, is never | employed, the only instrument used being a scraper and tonge. The latter is of the same shape as the | fer tongs, differing from it only in the | width of the head, which averages three feet and a half. The scraper is a formidable looking instra- circular teeth, each of which is as thick as @ man’s little finger and about six inches long. It is thrown over the side of the boat, and when it has sunk into the sand to the required depth taken up when the clams about once every minute, into the boat. This is exceedingly laborious work, and four or five hours of it in one day is sufficient ‘to use up the stoutest scraper. Tonging clams is even more laborious and straining upon the arms | than scraping, but we believe it is not so generally | ursued. Clams are very seldom found in fresh wa- i which is not so favorable to their growth as itis to oysters. Those obtained from Fire Island, where the ill-fated ship Elizabeth was wrecked about three years ago, are said by epicures to be among the. best sold in our markets, and command a high price in comparison with those procured from other parts. There are some portions of our coast on which they have almost become extinct, from the too frequent visits of the boatmen and diggers; / but there are other parts where they are so prolific that the supply never appears to diminish, no matter how heavily ‘their productive powers may be taxed. A strip of coast, called the Range, may be cited as a parti- cular proot of this statement. It is a favorite locali- ty with the clam diggers and boatmen, on this ac- count, for it rewards their labor more generously | than any other “diggin”. } DIGGING CLAMS. ‘A great deal of experience and hard labor are requi- site to achieve success in the art of digging clams, for it is an art, and like all others must be learned. The southern shores of Long Island are inhabited principally by pérsons who make this their chief bu- siness. Nearly every member of each family isa clam digger, and it is not unusual to see children of both sexes, and not more than eight years of age, working beside their parents. Clams do not lie upon the sand, in rocks or beds, like oysters, but are found ‘beneath the surface, sometimes as deep as two feet. | These are the soft shells, but the hard shells are very eldom found more than two or three inches below it, and some are found lying within an inch ofit. A | rake, similar to that used in gardens, is the princi pal instrument employed in taking them, and some. | spades or shovels are used. The exact locality bre is knewn by a little blue spot, which marks the entrance to its subterraneous, or sub-aqueous abode. If it isa hard shell the digger must approach it warily at first, for if he is not very cautious in his mode of proceeding, he coral has consider- | able ‘difficulty in dislodging him. He must, to use | a scientific term, be undermined, so that when | he attempts to retreat to the lowest depths of his | abode, the shovel will intercept him in his descent. | When attacked in this manner, the clam generally emits a small jet of water, as high sometimes as two | feet. This is apt to throw the novice in clam dig- | ig off his guard, and it is, doubtless, a means of mce which the fish has against those birds that | prey upon it. The soft shell clam is different in its wha) m the hard shell, and is not so abundant. It my longer, and, as its name implies, has a softer shell ; but there is very little difference in the taste of either kind. Those who are expert in the art, can | dig five or six bushels in three hours, which is con- | ered » good day’s work. On those parts of the coast which are not left dry by the reflux of the tide, the diggers wade in sometimes as deep as their arm- | pits cm rake them up. We were told of a boy who | icked them up with the toes of one foot, while he | \ Balance himself on the other; in this way be would | compete with those who were armed with a rake, | and not unfrequently came off successful. This we Es to our readers for what it is worth, | merely remarking that it would require more credulity than we possess to believe it. Wonderful feats have been performed with the toes—they have been made to write, and draw, and perform many other astonishing things, but it is the first time we ever heard of their being Sea in clam digging. ‘This story, however, was told by an old hand in tlie | clam business, in presence of an audience of five or | six, all of whom expressed their unwillingness to be- iI ieve such a “yarn.” ‘But I tell you it istrae; I saw him do it with my own eyes. Hestud up as straight agarush,and fetched them up quicker than you could count 'em,” said he, addressing the most obsti- | nate unbeliever of the company. “Aud,” he contin- ued, “ if any one wants to see the lad, they can flud him any time along the Shrewsbury shore, where he is well known.” This was a clincher, and settled the iter in dispute, for whatever doubts there might ‘ve as to the performance of the feat, they were set at rest by the readiness with which th the “ local habitation’ of the wondrous clam-digg As soon as the astonishment of his audience subsided, be taxed their faith still farther by a relation of | a difliculty in his own experience in " with a feller ina rat ene Daeier wen fre coke Beh detod ne Fi 8a) e, “are you “ Wel , DOW, ou at peal,” says be What for,” I. ‘ Why to dive for the clams,” says he. He was interrupted here by @ burst of hter, in which, however, he joined himself, probably con- piecing ita good joke, whether they believed it or Dol During the summer, both kinds of clams lie nearer the pete than at any other season of the year, aud they are also taken in greater abundance. ‘The dig- 8 wade in for them, with their clothes on, and as ey take them up, throw them intoa boat, which is generally anchored on the “ diggins.” Egg Har- bor, on the southern coast of New Jersey, is consi- dered very productive in clams; and in some parts of itthey grow in such abundance, that a dozen are often found within two or three inches of each other. A quick hand atthe work can » or rake aD as many a8 two thousand in three or fonr hours, When the day's work is over, the next process isthe shelling. ‘The clamsare thoroughly washed beforethey are given over to the knives of the ‘‘shellers,” or‘‘openers,” ag they are sometimes called. As many as two dozen shellers are at work at one time, among whom are 4 children, old persons, and, in fact, all who can handle a knife, or can be mustered into the service. These are seated round a large tub, into which the unshell- ed clams are thrown promiscuously, while the shells are deposited in a heap by themselves. The rapidity with which they are opened would astonish a stranger to the business. They are not opened with the point of the knife, nor the front of the shell broken, as is the case with oysters; but the clam itself is adjusted to the edge of the knife, and forced open by striking it upon the side of the tub, or some other hard sub- stance. Before they are taken to market, lar; quantities of them are attached to strings, and sold in this way off the carts. Our readers haye doubt- less seen them carried through the streets by colored persons, who are particularly partial to this kind of shell fish. Immense quantities of strung clams are sold every morning in Fulton market, by wholesale and retail. Over a dozen wagons, loaded to repletion with both soft shells and hard shells, arrive be- tween five and seven o’clock from different parts of Long Island. These travel all night, start- ing as soon as they can procure a fresh supply. They come froma distance of twenty or thirty miles from New York. The greatest supply, however, is received by boats, and in the shell, as they can be preserved much longer in that state. In the summer season they will keep fresh for about a week, and it is very seldom that any are lost by a falling off in the demand. There is generally a good sale for them at any time of the year, for the supply rarely, if ever, exceeds the consumption. THE CLAM DEALERS. There are at least three classes of dealers who make a living by selling clams before they reach the consumers. They are very numerous, perhaps ex- ceeding three thousand, including those who own the large boats, and two classes of retail dealers. ‘the elam diggers, as a gencral thing, do not average more than three dollars a week during the whole year, and there are two or three months in which they are prevented from pursuing their occupation by the severity of the weather. When not em- ployed at this work they turn their attention to oyster catching, which is considered more profitable. They also devote a portion of their time to agricultvral pursuits, for there are very few among them who are not possessed of small tracts of land, from one to five acres. Those who own large boats occasionally engage in clam catching, but they generally find it more profitable to purchase their clams from those who make it their chief occupation. Some of them have their regular customers, to whom they are bound by con- tract to furnish a certain amount at specified periods. Their vessels are called first class boats, by which name they are distinguished from the majority of those that supply transient customers. These deals ers make what might be considered a pretty fair living, and some who are a long time engaged in the business, have been enabled, with economy and dil- igence, to realize handsome little fortunes. It is not, however, near as profitable as the oyster trade, nor does it afford so wide a field for enterprise. It must also be observed, however, that if the profits are not so considerable, the risks incurred by those employ- ed in itare not so great. Clams are never cansplagt: ed like oysters, as they do not lie upon the surface, but are found scattered all over the sea coasts at ir- regular intervals. To this fact may be partly attri- buted the great difference in the price, although we think the labor of procuring them is more arduous. The wholesale dealers, as we have said, enter into a contract to supply their customers with a certain amount, at appointed times. The agreement is signed by both parties, each of whom is liable to 9 forfeiture of one hundred dollars in the event of its non-fulfilment. The | party owning the boat sails fer the fishing grounds, where he purchases the clams indiscrimi- nately among the small boatmen, and having loaded his vessel within the time prescribed by the con- tract, returns to the specified place. Here he finds his customer with his wagons ready to receive his freight, and to transfer it to the hands of the retail dealers, who generally purchase by the thousand. This contract is said to be binding in law, but we never heard ofa suit originating from the failare of the parties to comply with its terms. When a de- lay is caused by unavoidable circumstances, such as prentig the required supply, or un- favorable weather, the penalty is never enforced. The retail dealers are better paid in proportion to the amount sold than the boatmen, or any others engaged inthe trade. They sell them at prices vary- ing from twenty-five cents to two dollars a hundred, and they have been known to reach even three dol- Jars a hundred: In assorting them they are not classified according to their size, like oysters—that | is, there are no bushels, counts, boxes, or extras— they are merely distinguished by the price at which they are sold. The large boats are principally owned by companies ot two persons, though some are owned solely by the captain. Not more than two men and a hoy are required to sail one of fifty tons, which is about the measurement of the largest craft in the trade. The average tonnage, however, is about thirty, and the number of clams brought to market on each trip is about one hundred thousand. Each vessel, it is calculated, makes about three trips a month, which, for nine months, gives a total of two iniJlions seven hundred thousand clams. This, it is fair to presume, is about the number carried by one boat during the year, but when we come to consider the almost incalculable number brought to this city by the hundred boats, our confidence might well he shaken According to this estimate there cannot be less than two hundred and seyenty millions received in New York every year. A large amount of these, it must be remembered, however, are not consumed by New Yorkers, but are distributed all over the State, by the railroads and canal boats. A consider- able quantity are pickled and stored away in jars. These are principally consumed on beard of ships, and during the br year, we understand, a large sup- ly was sent to California. The dealers also preserve oy by salting, as they do mackerel and other fish, but this process has not been pursued to any extent. Rallroad Intelligence, ‘The meeting held in the village of Nyack, on last Tues- day afternoon, in reference to the adoption of measures towards seeuring a river route through the county of Rockland, for the projected railroad between Hoboken and Albany, was one of the most interesting that bas yet been beld on this important subject. A free interchange of opinion was elicited, from which it was apparent that all were strongly in favor of pursuing the line of the river. A very large proportion of the land holders express- ed their willingness, in the event of such a course being adopted, to give the right of way over their lands, and also to subscribe liberally to the stock. The meeting was one every way calculated to exercise great weight and influence, from the character of those who participated in it; and the energy and spirit with which they have taken the matter in hand will not be lost in the final de- termination of the rout If the other villages of Rock- land county were as energetic im this matter, it would not be long before the iron horse would be taking its way among . and a growth and Prosperity be witnessed among the bari ar and towns of the west bank of the Hudson which s! even surpass the almost in- credible rive of the villages on the cast i” ‘The directors of the New York and Boston Railroad Company (air line) have called for the payment of two instalments of five dollars each—tho first payable on the Mth of April, and the second on the 20th of May. ‘The Aluany Evening Journal, of the Sist ult., says “As you are whirled along over the Hudson River rai road st the rate of forty miles an hour, you catch a [ges every minute or two of » man waving something ike a white pocket handkerchief on the end with a satisfactory sort of expression of countenance. If you take the trouble to count, you will find that it hap. Las) some two hundred times between East Albany and hirty (rst street. It looks like rather @ uscloss ceremo- mony at first glanee, but it is a pretty important one, nevertheless. There are two hundred and twenty-five of these * flag men’’ stationed nt intervals slong the whole Jength of the line, Just before a train is to paras, cach one walks over his beat, and looks to see that every track 4 tie, every tunnel, switch, rail, clamp and rivet, is in rood order and free from obstruction. If so, he takes ing train, as a signal to come on—and come on it dos, at fullspeed. If there is anything wrong he waves a red fing, or at nighta red lamp, and the engineer on secing it promptly shuts off the steam, and sounds the whistle to ‘put down the brakes.”’ Every inch of the road is carelully examined after the passage of each train, Aus- trian esp'onsge 1s bardly more strict. With such an ef- fective police, accidents from obstructions upon the treck become almost impossible, unless there is gross negligence on the part of the watchman,” ‘The Delaware constitutional convention have re- ceived a ah i abolishing the property qualifi- extion for o white male citizens, | of the Ohio, Indiana and Illinois of a stick, | lee, and extending suffrage to all free | ich ie ¢ captain and passengers were still seated at the break- fast table, and. unbeknown to us, told the captain of our horrible situation. They both went aft together. In a short time the captain came back and said to the passengers, “that in the ship was on fire, and haps might burn to the water's edge.” He wished us ‘be calm, for he eee? he could save the lives of us all in the small boats. We were upon the equator, where strong winds were rare. The ship was headed directly for the land, which was about four hundred miles dis- tant. The small boats were got ready, and a supply of rovisions brought up on deck. The ladies were exhorted be calm, and if they had valuables which could be car- ried about their persons they had better secure them. ‘The gentlemen were asked to go forward and assist in ex- tinguishing the fire and pumping the ship, which must be relieved of the water thrown into her or she might sink. We went forward, aud with the noble crew manned the forcing pump, and formed from the sides of the ship lines of men, passing and re parsing buckets, the con- tents of which were thrown upon the fire, Owing to the uncertainty as to the real soat of the fire, much of the water served no good purpose. When however, it was discovered that the fire originated be- neath the cook’s galley, a hole was cut in the second deck, and the hose was ited immediately to the spot. But the fire had spread from the deck upon which the cabeose stood to the cargo beneath Much of the cargo was in acharred and burning state, and was thrown overboard. And thus, with a vertical sun blazing upon us, anda burning ship beneath, we worked for dear life. We fought the terrible element of fire with the no less terrible element of water. The first might burn us. and the second might drown us. Thus horribly situated, time wore on till four o’clock. At this moment, when hope began to triumph over fear, a new tersor made us almost despair. Some of the aailora having followed the fire to its last hiding place, were struck down senseless, and in a convulsed state were car- ried on deck. Carbonic acid gas, created in the ooafined atmosphere of the hold, had apparently deprived them of life. With great difficulty were they restored. The first officer and five or six of the crew lay thus apparently dying atthe same time. But no sooner did they recover, than, reckless of their own safety, they went beiow again. Some of them were brought up the third and foarth time, and each succeeding time were their sutferings (ur er, and with ater difficulty were they restored. 'o their unheard of recklessness of danger, arg we all in. debted for life and the salvation of the noble ship Trade Wind and her valuable cargo. It was about 6 o'clock, P. M., when we were informed that the fire was extinguished. And now, exhausted with fatigue and faint for the want of food, but with hearts full of gratitude to Almighty God for our deliverance, we assembled on the deck for evening devotions. We could not find it in our hearts to go 10 our state rooms that night. We slopt on deck; and the watch would frequently pass us, during the night, saying, ‘all is safe.” enext day was the Sabbath. With what unfeigned gratification did we meet to praise and pray: for the da: p. evious we little thought that our g ship would stilt floating beneath us. It is but justice to say that Captain Wilbur, his officers and crew, did all that could be done by mortal men in so trying a position. Nor is there a passenger on board who has not the most unbounded confidence in the skill and prudence of our generous hearted captain, and in the seaworthiness of the peip: Trade Wind. Were we to re- turn toNew York, we should seek to take passage with Captain Wilbur and on board the clipper ship Trade Wiad. should do violence to my own feelings and injustice to the ladies of the ship, should I fail to speak of their conduct on this memorable day. Then did woman oc- cupy her appropriate sphére. We heard no wild ery of terror, and few were the tears shed when death seemed just before them. They were calm while preparing them- selves and husbends for the small boats, should we all be compelled to take to them. They were teen at the pump, and with weaker arms, but no less brave souls, did they aid in relieving the ship from the large quantity of water thrown into her, And when, in the | latter part of the day the brave tars, one after auother were brought up from below, apparently lifeless, did woman pillow in her arms thore to whom she owed so much. ‘Ibey chafed their temples till returning ani- mation released them, to do similar kindness to new subjects; Never before did we know what weak, frail woman could do and dare. “Telegraph Connections” and Calumnies Once More. TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. In your paper of Saturday, the 26th March, in your telegraphic column, under the head of * Telegraphic Con- nections,”’ there appeared a gross and false imputation against me, by some nameless slanderer, which I promptly repelled through an article in your paper of Monday, the 28th March, stating what the facts actually were. On Wednesday, March 30, the original assault upon me was aggravated by another assault frum the name- less slanderer who had previously used your telegraphic columns for the gratification of personal malice and the assassipation of private character. This second bundle of falsehoods was in the following form, among the articles purporting to be ‘telegraphic news correct, 60 far as the best ma titled to belief. The charg company, of a frandulent issue of stock, is ineorn and slanderous, the committee having reported that no evidence of a fraud ap- peared the stock having been issued in error on a schedule furnished b; O'Reilly, used to secure his debts, and since recalled ani yelled. Printed proof will soon be given of the whole transaction, prepared by the parties interested. Fach particular statement ia the foregoing paragraph is utterly false, as the annexed statement from Kxra Cornell, of New York, who was one of the investigating committee, abundantly shows. 1. The telegraphic despatch to which I ‘took ex- ceptions’ was not.vouched for as correct by “ the boat authority,” nor by any good authority. 2. The statement which I made, that ‘some of the late officers of ‘the company had wrovgfully issued large amounts of stock,’ is shown to be true by the report of the investigating’ committee, as stated in Mr. Cornell's letter annexed. 3. The investigating committee did not report that ‘no evidence” of such wrongful issues existed ; but, on the contyary, the committee did report that such wrongful issues had been made, and made without any order or authority from me, and not upon any “schedule” of mige, And, furthermore, the committee found that no record of the ‘false stock’? could be found in the stock book, the “ margin” having been torn therefrom. The groseness and mendacity of the statements which some anonymous persons have, (unknown to you,) suc ceeded a second time in circulating, through your telo- graphic columns, will, I trust, furnish suficient apology for me in asking you to place this correction, (including the annexed letter from Mr. Cornell,) before your read- ers. [have too high a respect for the press of New York to suppose for a moment that it will perinit anonymous slandorers to use with impunity its telegraphic columns for the assassination of the private character of any per- ton, however humble, Respectfully yours GENKY O'REILLY. Letter from Frra Cornell, Esq., late President of the New York and Erie Telegraph Company, referred to in the above, New York, March 31, 1853, Hesry O'Rrinry, Esq : Dear Sin—Your favor of this date, making inquiries of me respecting a certain controversy in relation to affairs felegraph Company, in which it is attempted to injuriously implicate you, is 're- ceived, and I hasten to reply. First—You made no suggestion at the meeting’ re- ferred to, nor at any time, to my knowledge, advising or recommending the officers of the Oh‘, Indiana and [lli- nois Telograph Company to violate or disregard any con- tract or obligation that it had assumed with other com- panies. I heard you remark that if the contract for transmitting business over the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and | Louisville Telegraoh line was legally made, the Ohio, In- diana and Lllinois Telegraph Company would be bound by it "eecond— te answer to your second eaciry, I state that the committee of investigation—of which T'was a mem- ber—did not report that ‘‘no evidence of fraud appeared’ in the shape of false or improper issues of stock. On the contrary, the committee found and reported to the di- reotors that the late Secretary of the Company had im: propesly issued a certificate for one thonsand shares of Hook. ‘The committee found no authority in the “sche- dule’’ you furnished the company, nor in say other docu- ment,’ for the issue of this large amount of stock. The committee, finding that this stock had been illegally {s- sued, and that the company had recsived no consideration for id, and that no evidence existed on the books of the company about its issue, interested themselves in pro- curing the return and cancelling of naid stock, ‘Third—In answer to your third inquiry, I must ray that your answer of the 28th to the Louisville telegraphic despatch of the 26th, is strictly true im every par- ticular. Yours respectful: cout Member of the late Investigating Committee. From the Rio Grande. We have reccived the Brownsville Flag to the 16th Hs March, from which we extract the following m8:— Captain G. K. Lewis’ company of Rangers was mustered out of service, near Brownsville, on the 13th inst., after six months’ faithful service. On taking leave of his men, Capt. Lewis made them a spirited and eloquent address, which we are told | melted some of these hardy woodsmen even to tears. The other two companies, under Captains Shaw and Davis, have also been mustered out of service, and returned to their homes, The services recently performed by the three companies of Texas Rangers will, for the future, be filled by a portion of the regiment of Mounted Ritles now on bys on the frontier. Recent advices state that this eflicient corps have just carried into San Antonio a number of prisoners captured during a | recent scout. The Mag says:—‘ Tt is rumored that Caravajal, nis stand with a white flag, and waves it to theapproach. | having induced a number of the Rangers recently employed on this frontier to join his ranks, again meditates hostilities against Mexico. We learn that Col. Cruz, the present Mexican Commandant on the frontier, has been thus informed, and has made arrangements accordingly.” Divorces mw Vurmont.—The Supreme Court of Windsor county, Vermont, at its last sitting, granted the following divorces: Catharine C. Paige vs. Alfred Paige dence Howard; ridge; Sarah B. Wheaton vs. Henry 8, Wheaton; David Moore vs. Mary Moore; Maria D. Thomas vs. Asa F. Thomas. Jr; Amaziah Howard. v3. Provi- | Liberty Aldridge vs. Viola L. Al- | Interesting from Mexico, THE RESULT OF THE INTERVIEW WITH SANTA ANNA INVITING HIM 70, RBTURN TO MEX10O. itish The mail steamer which arrived at Vera Oruz on the 4th of March that Gen. Sante Anna had ac- cepted the Presidency of Mexico, and would return to that eountry in the mail packet of the Ist of April. The Vera Cruz pay contain the particulars of an interview be- tween ita Anns and Dr. Manuel M. Escobar, who was despatched to Carthagena by the aut of Vera Pi \- tails of the conversation whict passed between them are furnished by the papers, anda translation is given by the New Orleans Picayune, which mae . @ Of the reader, At the latest date from the city of Mexico, (March 34, tee! id districts had foled for isso “President nes bat vote Senor Escobar reached Carthagena on the lat of Feb- ruary, and found Gen. Santa Anna residing at ‘Turbaco, five leagues from Ca: na. Upon meeting Santa Anna his first question was, t happens in onr republie— what say the Mexicans?’ He then asked if it was true that another American invasion was threatened, to which Escobar replied, that ‘‘the question of Tehuante- pee would foree Mexico to cede without fighting”? Senor Escobar states that he went into a long account of the course of the Tehuantepec affair, of the admini tration of the government, and such other subjects present themselves when two persens meet who love each otber. He then handed to the General the letters and papers he had brought. The next morning Santa en eaiaiine’ bad night, “Your s made me pass @ ver 3 How have I been affected by the unhappy ition lead beloved country—the victim of passion, involved in an- archy, and in imminent danger of losing her nationality! Unhappy Mexico! Without revenue; owing a million and a half of back dividends on the English debt, and unable to pay the last year’s interest, or even the salaries of her officers; without an army, the frontiers abandoned and suffering the greatest disasters from the attacks of the savages; the frontier States undermined by traitors, influenced and protected by Americans—all this tolerated for five yoars by inapt leaders, who are traitors. and only worthy of universal execration. Lower California, too, threatened in such a manner that it may be invaded and overrun without resistance; Yucatan sustaining an Indi- an war, in which it cannot triumph; Tehuantepec threaten- ed, and its whiey cooupation by our natural ene- mies delayed until the coming month of April. “What's situation! But what has the government of Mexico done with the millions it received for the iniqui- tous sale of @ great portion of our territory? What has it done with the revenue it has controlled for five years, while the nation has remained dumb and resigned in view of the prodigies which the ominous government of Queretaro offered to do?” ‘The conferences were continued for several days, Santa Anna manifesting great reluctance to return, and recapitulating the marked unkinduess evinced towards him by the Mexican nation. Referring to their treat- Peete hin during and subsequent to the Mexican war, e said :— “Words cannot define such conduct, ani it indicates clearly what can be expected from such citizens. A Bo- ciety thus accustomed to the physical and moral assassi- nation of its leaders in its war of independence, that does not respect an observing world, cannot be othorwise than in the unhappy condition of our country. God and man must condemn acts that are so rarely found in the civilized world. Does such course encourage our oung men to give their time and their best years to the mefit of their country, defying danger, and forgettin, all that is most dear and sweet in life, and abandon all for her safety?” * * * * * “ Besides, it is impossible,that 1 can return, and meet with serenity a set of men who have clevated themaslves to power without anything in past history favorable to them; or him who has never been a good son, « good hus- band, a good friend, or a good citizen; men who have borne the filthy yoke imposed upon them, and remained impassive even when they saw that nothing was done to save our country from the aggressions projected by the new Vandals of the north. “Have the Mexicans abjured their passions? Do they binsh for their follies? See the abyss that is open at their feet? Know they that they will be absorbed by this modern Rome, without any resource but to bend the neck, if they do not change completely their course ? Have Se Airs presumption to suppose that they will be saved without effort on their part, amid the disorders in which they lie, ano when it would seem that patriotism | has fled from the land of the Hidalgos, of the Iturbides, and Guerreros ? “Shall I present myself on that scene when no govern- ment is possible? When the ties of obedience is torn into shreds? When the wicked and vile Arista has dis- solved every social bond, and driven morality and virtue into oblivion? Bo they wish me to leave this sweet re- pose? That Ishall again risk tho term of life which Di- Vine Providence conceded to me, mutilated as I am, to look upon such misfortune, with the wish, perhaps, to save, but powerless to remedy, because I may not tinda loyal and effective co-operation, as occurred when I made front to the American invasion. ’? Senor Escobar employed every argument calculated to induce Santa Anna to return, representing to him that Arista was universally detested, that every one was in favor of Santa gnna, and looked towards him as a lbera- | tor and benefactor, and that his presence and counsels would alone suffice to dispel anarchy, and restore Mexico | to tranquillity and order. Two days afterwards Santa Auna | replied to Escobar — | ‘That his heart only co ald be Mexican ; that not with- standing the past, he wished to show to his compatriots how dear they were to him ; that their misfortuaes were his, and be never could be indifferent to them; that look- ing at objects from a distance, their deformities were better seen ; that he did not wish that history should one day say that he had been deaf to the call of his eountry whes she honored him with a call to meet the common danger, and that he bad seen with indifference her fate ; that he desired to end bis days in the spot he had chosen | ay a residence for his family ; that his only wish was to see his country happy, and that, cast.ng aside everything to detain him, he resigned himself to give tne last proof of his patriotism, although history-taught him to place no confidence in the passing enthusiasm of the masses. “Thold,” he said, “that independence is the greatest of our blessings, and every good citizen should defend it with all his power, and I cannot be deaf to the voice of my countrymen, nor fail to appreciate the high honor they have conferred upon me in calling me to help them out of the labyrinth in which they are involved, and, above all, io rave our nationality, now in such immi nent peril, from the grasping spirit of our neighbors and the indolence and tieason of a few Mexicans. “Return in the next packet, and, in giving an account of your mission to those who sent you, tell them from mé tbat in the month of March | will leave this spot for the thores of Mexico, On my arrival there I will call around te those persons of influence who are true lovers of their country. I will confer with them, and if 1 find co-operation—if I find sincerity and a good will to abne- gate capricious and mistaken oj inions—and, finally, if I tind men of heart to make an obstinate defence of our rights against the aggressors from the North, and that the only ery is independence or death—then will'l lend myself cheerfully to new sacrifices; for, in truth, Ican- not survive the disappearance of Mexican nationality, and I cesire to bury myself in its ruins, if, after the Mexicana have done their duty, the Great Regulator of the destinies of nations should order for us such a fate. But if my hopes should not find encouragement equal to my desires, which never can be other than the weal and glory of our nation, I will return disconsolate to this re- tirement, to deplore the blindnoss of a people that obsti- nately believe it can do everything, when it leaves the | only path left open to it, aud will not imitate others, | who, like them, have found themselves in a similar situation.” Theatrical and Musical. | Bowrry Turatre —The popular dramas entitled the “Rag Picker of Paris,” and “ Born to Good Luck,” to- gether with the extravaganza of ‘Lola Montez,” are the pieces selected for this evening, The ‘‘ Bears of the Py- renées’? will be introduced by Signor Toledo,—this is con- sidered @ very novel performance—and Messrs. Runnels and Aymar ‘will appear in their terrible fees, styled “La Perche.”” A crowded house may be expected. Broapway THRAaTRe.—Mr. Forrest continues to draw crowded houses to the Metropolitan theatre. The cele- brated Indian tragedy of ‘* Metamora’ is the piece of- fered for this evening, in which Mr. Forrest will a as Metamora, supported by Messra. Conway, Barry, Whi ing, Pope, and Mme. Ponisi. The new farce of “ Dia- mond cut Diamond”? will be the concluding feature. Burron’s Tomatre.—Manager Burton has provided a very attractive bill of amusement for this evening, com- prising, for the first time, # comedietta called the ** Scapegoat,” in which Burton will appear. the favorite farce of oor Pillicoddy,”’ and the domestic drama of the ‘Miller's Maid,’ the casts of which introduce nearly all the leading performers. Namionat Tukatky —The Scotch drama of the ‘Red Reiver of Scotland,” the Irish drama of ‘Eva the Irish Princess,’’ and the capital farce of the ‘First of April,’ are the pieces offered by Purdy for this evening, at the National. ‘This theatre is crowded to excess nightly, and the performances are received with the utmost de- light and satisfaction. WALLAck’s THratre.—Colman’s fine comedy, entitled the “Heir at Law,’’ in which Messrs. Blake, Brougham, Walcot, Reynolds; Miss Laura Keene, Mrs. Blake and Mrs. Hale will appear, will be the commencing feature to- night at tbis popular theatre. The popular drama, of original and startling interest, entitled ‘‘Pauline,’”’ will | conclude all. Lester and Miss Keene sustaining the the | principal parts, American Mvsrcm,—The very amusing drama entitled “Don Cesar de Bazan,” in which the talented actor, Mr. W. Clarke, will sustain the character of Don Cesar, and Miss Mestayer the part of Maritana, is to be played this afternoon and evening, at the American Museum. The farce of ‘Domestic Economy” will also be given in the evening. St. Caries Turarne.—The celebrated tragedy of “Da- won and Pythias,”’ he eed with the popular drama styled ‘‘ Wallace,” are both to be represented this even- ing at the St. Charles. Mr J. R. scott, the favorite Amo- rican tragedian, is to personate the characters of Damon and Wallace. the theatre is crowded nightly. Cmcvs,—There is to be an afternoon and evening per: formance to-day at the oats 4 accommodation of juveniles. The programme of oques- | trianiem being unusually attractive, it is expect the house will be crowded te overflowing. troupe, is to take place tuis evening. The programme provided is very-attractive. aes Woon’s Minsirers.—This highl; ular band of negro performers announce: other good bill for this evening. | The new song of “Yes, ‘tis true that thy Katy now is sleeping,’ is to be repeated. Dr. Varentine’s Exrertarswents continue to be well attended. He offers a good programme for this evening. | _ Baxvarp's Hory Lanp.—The exhibitions of this beauti- ful panorama are attended with great success. ‘Tun Crrvesr Peerormens —We refer our readers to the advertisement of this eclebrated troupe, in another col- umn, who are on their way from California. Jim Crow Rick and Messrs, Cony and Taylor are at the Natioval theatre, Poston. Amphitheatre, for the | uvsty’s Orera Hover —The annual denefit of J. B. | Donniker, the violinist of Christy’s Ethiopian Opera | | count ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA’S MAILS, THE DETAILS OF THE EUROPEAN NEWS. Arrival of Australian Gold in England, THE TRIPS OF THE ARCTIC AND ARABIA, Additional from South America, Be, Sie, dee The Cunard steamship Niagara, Capt. Stone, ar- rived at Boston at half-past seven o'clock yesterday Morning. Her mails reached this city last night. The N. passed, on the morning of the 21st ult., the Cunard steamer Arabia, bound for Liverpool, which Port she would probably reach in the afternoon, her trip having occupied about eighteen hours longer than that of the Collins steamer Arctic, The N. aleo saw, on the evening of the 10th, off Holyhead, a large steamer bound in, supposed the Great Britain, from Australia, with a large amount of gold—over five millions of dollars. On the 31st, Seal Island east by south sixty-five miles, the Niagara saw the Canada, from Boston for Liverpool. A telegraphic despatch, dated Manchester, March 17, says that the Madiai have embarked at Livorno for Marseilles. The advices for American securities are very fa- vorable. Annexed are the quotations:—U. S. Bonds, 1868, (coupons,) 1104 a 111; do. do, stock, 109a 1094; do. of 1862, 104 a 105; Kentucky sixes, 1870, 97 a 98; Maryland fives, 98 a 99; Pennsylvania fives, 87 a 88; New Orleans sixes, 94 a 94}. The accounts from Buenos Ayres, by the Niagara, steamer, represent that the beleaguered government of that city is in o critical situation. The hopes which they had in the raising of an army in the South, to march to the aid of Buenos Ayres, have been completely shattered. Begrand did raise an army, but it was com- posed in great part of emancipated Indians, He was met by Logas and utterly routed, two hundred of his men being killed and wounded, and himself taken prisoner. Ina sally of the Buenos Ayreans, January 21, General Pancheyho, their Commander-in-Chief, was wounded, and his two officers killed, Pancheyho afterwards re- signed, A war steamer of Urquiza had appeared in the waters of La Plata, ami captured a war schooner and a pilot boat. Urqniza had also purchased the steamer Uruguay. The Buenos Ayreans had invoked the besiegers to al- low them an opportunity to bury their dead, as they were cut offfrom the cemetery, The request was granted. Tt was said also at Rio, that the falling government of Buenos Ayres were about to invoke the mediation of the Emperor of Brazil. The British, French and American commodores had visited Urquiza, but had been unable to bring about an accommodation. Meat and provisions were very dear at Buenos Ayres, and all supplies of milk and vegetables were kept back by the besiegers. The eredit of the National Bank was fearfully on the wane, owing, it was said, to the introduction by the enemy of well forged notes. Doubloons ranged from 330 to 307. = A private letter from Buenos Ayres says that the de- morrage on vessels in port is tremendous, but some say they are not liable, because the port has been closed most of the time. Our PQ. C orrespondence, Paris, March 10, 1853. New Government Arrangements—-The Legislature Amnesties—St. Genevive Church—Grand Te Deum, §c. The Imperial family of Bonaparte is now in mourning, owing to the death of the daughter of Don Pedro I., Emperor of the Brazils, and for the more lamentable death of the son of the Princess Camerata Bacciochi, who committed suicide. The Council of State and the Emperor have been much occupied with the settlement of the budget for 1863. Itis now certain that Louis Napoleon has given special instructions to reduce the expenses in such a way that no extra millions will be necessary to restore equilibrium to the budget machinery and grease anew the wheels of the government. Great reductions are to be made in the bureaux, which are filled with employes, doing nothing or very little—and one third of the office holders of these different branches will be totally discharged. So much the better, if the duty of those who will re- main is better done than it was before. For a long time much dissatisfaction has been felt and expressed about the negligence of the employes of the different Ministers, and of their general insolence to those who had business with them, and if such a state of things can be changed, it will be considered as a great benefit to the nation. The Legislative body is now in the fourth week of its session, and very little has been done by these human voting machines. The only law which has ‘been passed by the House is that of a credit of 5,000 | francs ($1,000) for an arrear of rent owed by the Ministry of Public Instruction, and several projects of law of local interest. A list of amnesty has been published, relative to 164 people who had been denounced to the super- vision of police for their opposition to Louis Na- oleon’s government. These persons belong to dif- ferent clasaes of socicty, and they are proprictors,. agriculturists, farmers, doctors, students at law and medicine, jewellers, watchmakers, lawyers, and servants. As a matter of course, these graciés are still under the grasp of the police, but they are not internés, as before, in certain parts of theirrespective departments. A treaty relative to the international treaties of both countries was signed, on the 6th instant, by the ambassador of Turkey and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. M. de Lavalette arrived this morning in Paris from Constantinople. His health is a little better, and no doubt the air of his native land will soon restore him. The Church of St. Genevive, which had been retained to tho Roman Catholic worship, is still the place of sepulture of the illustrious servitors of the country, and the Archbishop of Paris, having consulted with the government, has decided that De Profundi, sh daily be recited in the church by the chaplain. Karan pape on Friday last a grand ceremony took place at St. Genevive, during which the prayer for the dead was recited. A mass was also celebrated. A large crowd of citi- zens were present, and alao many public dignitaries of the empire. A Te Deum was sung in honor of the Emperor of Austria by the Archbishop of Paris, on the Gth inst., at the German cere which has been built in the Rue Lafayette, by M. Chabbe, a poor'priest, who undertook, alone, to erect a chapel for the use of his en, and has succeeded in doing so through the alms he has collected. The chapel was filled with the diplomatic corps who came to celebrate the mulreculoud escape of Emperor Francis, and all of them were in uniform, not excepting M. Rothschild who, thougha Jew, was present as being Consul of Austria in Paris, B. Hi. R. GORSIP OF PARIB. Paris, Merch 10, 1853, Strange Weather—Diseases—The Half Lent Carni- val—The Overa Bal Masque—The Ball at the Twileries—Fancy Ball at the Hotel Roger— Malle, Rachel's Soiree—Scandal—Miscellanies. The Seine haa overflowed its banks, and above and below Paris all the meadows which are not ele- vated have become swamps, and are covered with water. In the meantime, the temperature is as mild as in the month of May, and no one could believe that Ihave been writing for three hours with my win- dows opened and without any fire in my room. The sunis as bright as in June or July, and the sky as blue as in Italy. Whilst such an uncommon and ex- traordinary change is felt in Paris, we receive intelli- gence from all parts of the frontier settlements along the Rhine, Switzerland, Savoy, and even on the shores of the Mediterranean sea, not to forget the Pyrenees, that snow storms of the most violent kind | have taken place in these departments, and that the cold is very severe. The mountains of Jura, particu- larly, have been covered with white frost to such a | depth that all the highways are impassable. In the Vosges, and along the Rhone from Lyons to Geneva, the passage is totally interrupted. Many persons have been buried in the avalanches, and the list of the lost amounts to a large number of men, women and children. Many miraculous escapes are also to be numbered, but those who have died are still mere numerous, Whilst this temperature, 80 oppogite to what could he expected, is experienced here, diseases, and par- ticularly the typhoid fever, are making terrible ravages. During the last week, the number ef deaths, from various causes, have been 2,600, in the hospitals and elsewhere, and of the typhoid 205. This is considerable, and has caused fright in the city. It is hoped that such a things will not long continue. The carnival is over, and the mi-caréme fow was finished on Friday morning last. The washer- women, water carriers, coal venders, and ready made clothes clerks, who had chosen the half lent for their annual fétes, did all in their power to amuse themselves, and I dare say that they sac- ceeded in doing so. Whilst I was closing my last letters, these people were parading the streets and along the Boulevards, dressed in various faney cos- tumes, and enjoying themselves by jokes of all sorts. In the evening, after a hearty supper, arrosé, with all the strong wines which could be procured, the same people invaded the different public balls which were opened for that occasion, and spent the re- mainder of the night in dancing, regaling, and drinking. Some among them were still dancing at the barriers at eleven o’clock on Friday last; and I have been told by an eye witness, who, with the in- tention of satisfying his curiosity, spent the whole night in visiting the balls of Paris, that there were different places which were filled with more that 1,500 people of the lower class, intoxicated, dancing, and shouting. The women had all retired before the orgies became too extravagant. 4 The bal masqué of the grand opera was so crowd- ed that it was really suffocating to remain inside 0" the crowd. At half-past one o'clock the circulation in the lobbies and foyer was obstr..cted; and, in order to advance, it was necessary to swim as ever a mighty wave of the ocean. The noise, the dust, the shouts, the heat, and everything, was extreme; and ag it may be supposed, no fun was tobe had. Tha Americans were not present in great number, and I could scarcely name frenty amnag the numer- ous lot which I’ know. The largest number had been invited to the Tuileries, to be presented to the Emperor Napoleon; and as they had been obliged ta dress in court costume, with velvet coat and short breeches, sword and chapeau, none of them were able to leave the official soiree to return home, resume their gentleman’s black suit, and mix in the crowd at the public balls. The Tuileries ball was somewhat improvisé, for the tickets were sent only on Wednesday morning to those who had been selected by their ambaseadora to be presented to the peered and to the a I have here, on my desk, the full list of those Ameri- can republicans who were introduced to the French autocrat, but I refrain publishing it for many reasons, which may be appreciated at home. Mr. and Mrs. Rives performed with much courtesy the duty which ey had to do, and the whole affuir passed off very well. Louis Napoleon spoke in very polite an inviting terms to a few Americans; and the Bmprew, though a little stiff with these new comers, was ag graceful as the occasion required. The ‘Empress wore a very simple blue satin and gauze dress, whigh was quite becoming toher. The ball, which was opened by the Emperor and his wife, was ended at half-past two. A splendid supper was served in the gallery of Diana, which was attended by all the guests, and partaken with much appetite. 2 _ The Bal Roger, given by the excellent-tenor singer of the Grand Opera, in his private house, at which all his guests were to be received only in the costume of market men and woinen, took p! on the 2d instant, and was a splendid affair. M.and Madame Roger did the honors of their house in a very charming manner. At a late hour I was per- suaded: by two of my friends, who had decided to go to M. Roger's, to dress in a fancy costume, and thougk Idid not care much about it, I consented, and we called at the Hotel Roger. The amiable tenor was dressed like a “ fort-fort,” with a cotton velvet cos- tume, and his wife’ was distributing prunes and oranges in syrup to allthose who came behind the curtain, in a sort of barroom prepared for the occa- sion. The saloons of M. Roger (filled with flowers and pretty women) were too small to ste contain the whole company. Otfenback, the excel- lent leader of the French theatre orchestra, was present, and led a polka performed by Measiours Adam, Dupres, Morell, Roger, Lefort, Mocker, Levassor, Hyacinth, and Alexauder Dumas, son of the celebrated writer. To-night Roger gives a second edition of his ball,tbut I cannot attend it. Mme. Rachel gave also her annual sviree on Satur- day last, in her ‘charming jewel” of a mansion, rue Trudon. The most refined noblemen and literati of Paris had been invited, and the ladies belonged to the aristocracy of the theatres. Thave neither time nor space to mention a series of other balls which have taken place in Paris from the mi caréme till yesterday. It will be sufficient to sy that they amounted to three hundred, ineluding all the public balls of the barriers and Banlieue.. ‘The fashionable world of Paris has been much amused with a little bit of scandal, which I think is worth being published here, without mentioning any name. An American gentleman, though married to a little charming woman, had taken a fancy to an actress of the Palais Royal, to whom he was nightly offering his carriage and arm to return home. She one day told him that she had seen ata jeweller’s a parure of diamonds, which she fancied as mueh as e fancied her. Our countryman immediately pro- ceeded to the place, to bargain for the necklace and bracelets; but, being asked 5,000 francs for it, he only offered 4,000 francs, and was refused. On the next day the actress called on the jeweller, and being « told what had taken place, she gave a bank bill of 1,000 francs to the jeweller, who, a few hours after, having received the call of the young American, con- sented to let him have the jewels for 4,000 francs. Thus far, thus well; but the most amusing part of the farce is that M- had anocher sweetheart, whom he desired to please, and to whom he offered the dia~ monds which had been paid for by the actress of the, Palais Royal. As sconas Mdlle. P. koew how she had been deceived, she sent a few lines to the American deceiver, who, being introduced, was sum- moned to refund her the money. Fish has been plentiful in Paris for the last two weeks, and this abundance is owing to the numerous baskets full of bass and fiounders which have been brought to our market by the railways of Havre and i Calais. Ma te that shoals of these fish have leo ie all along the French shore in the channel. ‘Twelve magnificent Andalusian horses, which have been sent to the Empress Eugenie, by her sister, the Duchess of Alba, have arrived in Paris. They are really magnificent animals. A tship of 600 tons burden, made of zinc, has been launched at Nantes, and baptized Compte Sehon. This superb vessel is said to be not only as strong, but also lighter than any other ship. The w partsonly are of wood, which is fine oak. If experiment proves successful, it is said that zinc sheets, as a material in ship building, will be less expensive than wood, and more durable. he sale of the effects of Grandville, the witty de- signer, took place on the 4th inst, and bi it to his widow and children a large amount of money— ple rahake francs. Every sketch was sold at a Vy ce. There is much talk here about the invention of M. Belleville, a Frenchman, of a generator, which can- not explode, and which imme: jiately produces steam from water. The details of this invention was ex- plained in La Presse, of the 8th inst. M. Place, the French consul at Moasoul, (Nine« vah,) has made some more discoveries in that Asiatic ground; and | have particularly to mention a statue of marble yarn Te] oot v3 ca with poh tle in the hands. This specimen has been sent to Pars, and will soon be placed atthe Museum. The long piano of M. Erard, which had been ex- hibited at the Me bo Palace in London, has beem bought by Louis Napoleon, who has desired to have im the palace of the Tuileries the two most cent pianos, (including that of M. Moutal, wi Thave already mentioned in my last letter,) ever made im the world. M. Moutal and M. Erard are the twa piano makers who have for the most contributed ta establish in London the superiority of the Frencl manufacture of pianos aver the English; and Louis Napoleon, in rewarding the two celebrated French manufacturers of pianos, has proved that he had the greatest desire to reward the skill of the twa kers. ww Meny reparations have been lately and are still made in Paris for the grand exhibition of the tal Palace at New York. Goods of all sorts are ‘acked for the United States, and the house of” Liv= ngston, Wells & Co. has 80 much to do for that ex- hibition that they have been ae to hire a new office to receive their goods. The ship Franklin, which leayes on the 15th, for New York, will a large number of boxes containing articles intend for the Crystal Palace. There are also a LA rr ber of cases of wine sent by Mr. Raymond Felix Cha- peron, to the United States. ‘This gentleman, who sesses the largest wine cellars of Libourne, near Bor- aux, intends to monopolise the whole trade of the Gironde for the United States. All the brands of St. Emilon, which are so much appreciated in New York, have been bought by him, and will be forward- ed to New York within a few months. I am inclined to believe, from what I know, that the wine trade of Mons. R. F. C. wil become immense before the end of the tay 6 he theatricals of this week have not been parti- ety worthy of being’noticed. With the exce| tion of a poor vaudeville, at the Varieties, all the FY es of amusement have been quiet. But to-night, to- morrow, and at the beginning of next week, the