The New York Herald Newspaper, January 30, 1861, Page 2

2 NEW YORK HERALD, THE PARK IN BROOKLYN. | pny ry aA gy ym ll fants oy rye 8 bkilfully improved Mr. Vicle’s Report to the Brooklyn Com~- mon Cvancil. ‘The Brooklyn Common Council met Monday evening— | President Kalbfleisch in the chair, THE PROVORED LY ROVESGNTS IN PROSPECT PARK, The foliowing elaborate and carefully prepared report of the Commissioners on the proposed improvements in Prospect Purk wos presented, ana tiiteen hundred copies ‘ordered to be printed :— The following report from Kubert L. Viele, Bsq., the Engineer appointed to survey the proposed park on Proa- pect Heights, was presented and read: PROOKLYN, Jan. 15, 1861. ‘To THE COMMISSIONERS POR THE IMPROVEMENT OF Progrect Pan: GroriateN—I beg leave to submit herewith .my report upen the topography and improvement of Prospect Park, together with the accompanying mups and drawings. | ry reepectf{ully, your vbeatent servant, ote eae eae RE L. VIELE. ™ TOPOGRAPHICAL DESCRINTION. ‘ThE elgvated ridge which ix the distinguishing feature | fn the topography of the western portion of Lovg Islaud, and which, from the depressed churacter of the adjacent fancs, commands a ver sive tract of country, pos- Reseed in its eutiie extent no other point from whicb the | eye can embrace so wide a ‘eld of marine and inland | Beenery 4s that division of it which has been selectod for and divoted to the purposes of public recreation, aad Known as tho.*‘Prospect Park of Brooklyn. The bouncaries of ithe park, as defined by the act of the Legislature passed April 17, 1860, are as follows:— Beginning at the intersection of Warren streot and Wash- gion avenue, thence running southerly along Washing- ton avenue to the city line at Montgomery street, thence Reuihwenterly it. a riraight line to # polut one thousand fect easterly ina straight line from the intersection of | Ninth street with the city ne; thence to the inversce- | tion of we city line end Ninth strect; thence north- westerly alovg Ninth strect to fenth avenue; thence northerly along Tenth avenue to the northerly side of ‘Third street; thence northwesterly along Third stro.t to Ninth avenue; thence northerly along Ninth ave- nue to Fiatbush avenue; thence along Flatbush avenuo to Vanderbilt ave thence along Van- derbilt mie to Warrea street; thence easterly long Warren streot to Was! om avenue, at the placo inning, enclosing an urea of about three hundred A fity acres ‘the #pace bounded by those lines is as diversified in surface aud in vegetation as any spot con- taining the samue area can possibly be. Nearly in the centre lies the new distributing reservoir, from which a panoramic view is Cbtxined of the cities of New York and Brooklyn, the inner and outer harbors, w flects of slips and steamers, a large portion « Fey, Staten Island and Long Island, with the Atlantic ocean beyond, stretching jar away into the distance, Withim the park itaelf 4 succesgion of beautifully wooded hills and broad, green meadows, interrupted here and there by a natural pond of water, offer features of aturac- i e but little aid from art to fit it for all the purpo: ecreation to which it is to be devoted. N the area is wooJe1 with trees of large growth, many of then nobie sp oak, maple, hickory, dogwood ut aud other varie: tice, securing the immesi ; Aine leve! spave of su B parade ground, and shelter scription of panis and trees 1 vated, complete the advantages 0 judiciously and providently selected. The most elevated point withip the erciostire is thé crest of tho searpment which sur- rounds the new distributivg reservoir; this is two hun- dred feet above the level of the sea, and not only over. Jooks the entire area of the park, bat commands the finest view that can be obtained trom the grounds. ‘The ridge upon which it is situated forms the axis of the puk, extending through the enuire length, and termina. ing ia gradual slope at the northern exuremity. A valley on the east of this ridge extenss to the eastorly side of the park, and a valley on tne westerly side is stecoeded by a low range of wooded hills wh ch form the western boundary. Flatbush avenue, one hundred feet in width, rors diagovully through the park, dividing it into two portions, which might be regarded as a serious blemish to the beauty of the finished park, were it not for the fact that the peculiarity of its location obviates the necessity of apy other transverse road to accommodate the traific between the city and the suburbs, thus securing the uninterrupted possession of the remainder of the grounds for park purposes. The northwesterly boundary along Wasbivgtou avenue is perhaps defective, Jhasmuch as that avenue dues not crores the city blocks at aright ang’e, and would thas prevent the lots on that portion of the park from having « square trout. The ex. tension of the park to Clagsou or to Franklin avenue, or to a new avenue between those two, would obviate this j intersecting other principal avenues aud man, Among theee rules are the following -—First, st | to conceal every appearance of art, however expensive, | by which the scenery is improved ; secondly, carefully | Lo disguise the real boundary, however large or small the | area: thirdly, to hide the natural defects, and to the natural beuvties to the utmost advantage; fourthly, | tocbtain from the mos! favorable points the greatest pos- | gible extent of view, and to conceal all objects which limit or obstruct the view, eo blending all the parts that, while the beauties of € are distipetly visible, there are no | abrupt contrast painful to the eye and destroying the | symmetry of the whole, thus securing that unity and Larmony s0 essential to tho perfection of the design. ‘The boundary may be successfully disguised by an irreg- ular belt of trees along the exterior line, and the view asa general thing being Inited by this exterior line, it fol- | lows that its extent is diminished as we approach the cen- te; sinee instead of having one broad view, with the ne- ceseary distance to complete the lindscapo, we divide the | view in two upd have an incomplete one on each side. Hence the avenue of communteation which is intended to develope ihe principel features of the Park should be lo- cated as near to t] xterior line as the character of the ground and other circumstances will admit. An addition. al reason for which is found in the greater extent of drive which is thereby secured—an important considera- tion @ the area is limited, as in this case. Those general principles, moditioa by’ the character of the Ground and the recognized necessity of adapting the park to the wants and ploasures of all classes of the eom- munity, have determined the outline of the plan which accompanies this report. ‘The entrances have been selected at the corner of Fiat bosh and Vanderbilt avenues, at the corner of Ninth avo- nue and Third street, at the corner of Washington avenue and Warren street, at the corner of Cl.eson and Washing- ton avenues, at the southeastern angle, and at the inter- rection of Flatbush avenue with the easterly lino, as bo- ing the most ready points of access from the city. Should the park be extended, as proposed, there would be no alteration of the design, excepting in the improved location of the rouds and walks in the northeasterly por- tion of the grounds, T have considered the main entrance to the park to be located at the comer of Flatbush and Vanderbilt avenues; the former being o broad diagonal avenue, passing through the densely p»pulated portion of the city, and principal by many streete, would naturally be the route selecter citizens to reach the park. From the prineipal entranes the main drive takes a direction, penetrating at once into the secl grounds. ‘To the left is the excluding belt of uters and skirts, On tho hills separated by pictur. culminate at Mount Pros. the park. ‘This lass point ‘ther! on of t hic Tight, a succession of woorle exque valleys, rive until they pect—the highest olevation is concenlea by judicious planting, until by a geaduat and almost imperceptible ascent the road reaches the sum- mit, when the extensive landscape burets upon the view. Here a broad esplanade affords room for a reasonable number of yehic'es to remain without interruption to those which are passing. ‘The road hero divides to the east and west. the latter crosses Fla®ush avenue by a simple but substantial viaduct, and skirting the western boundary reaches the Parads” at First stroe), disclos- ing in it route a fine interior vic It may be objected ihat a military display destroys, in a measure, th clision of a park; but bappil the — topeg i ds sak as to cont immediate locality; while to ¢ portion. of the public from the advai bo m the park would be to def 1s. This sare ground may, of kinds of outdoor sports. A Bpage suificient for all these por and (hb green, level lawn will init seit add much to the general beauty’ of the landscape. At the some time the gentle emigcnces by which it is surrounded will allord admirable positions for spectators In the finished plan I have uo doubt that this will prove one of its most interesting and attractive features. At the goutherly extremity of “The Parade” the road enters a wooded vulloy, where it meets tho westerly entrance; thence sweepitg areund the recptering nogle at Third street, it continues its course through the beautifully wooded westerly border until it debonchos at “The Ya fine sheet of water, the sources of supply of from the interior of the grounds, it is believed ove unfailing, 1 the head of “The Lake” by arustie bridge, the .d descends into the east by a valloy—% slightly undu- lating plain, partly wooded and pardly lawn, whe to locate “The Botanical Garden."’” Its position, m the north, and with a southern expo- sure, together with its well drained ullavial sod, wi- mirably adapts it for the purpose. ‘The beauty and utili ty of such a feature within the park caunot be questioned, Whether the improved euitivation and very eerious objection, while at the same time the topo- graphical character of the ground in that direetion is Hvch as would add materially to the beauty of the inte- rior design, as well as to the exterior view. Any exten sion of the area in that direction could readily be com- terbalanced if desirable by the retrocession of the north: y from Warren to Baitic street. As this maiter has been laid before the Commissioners by a com- mittee representing a large number of ) owners, T have deemed it proper to exhibit the proposed change ‘on the accompanying plan of the park HISTORICAL. ASSOCLATIONS. In addition to its interesting topographical features, these grounds are consecrated by historie associations which should be a strong argument for preserving them their original character. aesetie very heart ot the park there is a quiet dell which, no one can’ enter without a feeling of pleasure, called forth by its sylvan beauty. ‘Tranguilas it now appears, this spot was once the reene of a desperate and blood conflict, which, in its intrepid valor, may well rank amon, the American ‘the most gallant ceeds enacted by ‘during the struggle tor independence. bg 4 hundred men, comprising the Maryland and Dela- | ware battalions, under sullivan, and forming the | centre of the litte army which had bee tationed on the | Hcights to prevent the passage of the British upon New York, defended this pass, woder a galling fire of artillery, from bunrise to twelve o'clock on the memorable 27th of August, 1776. and never would have yielded their ‘ound, though it should have become @ new Thermopylw, had. they hot been surrounded and attacked in the rear by the evemy, who had turned the left wing of the American position. “Hemmed and trapped between the British and Hes- siang, and driven from one to the other, the Americans fought bravely, but desperately; some were cut down and trampled by the cavairy, others bayonetted without mercy by the Hessians; some rallied in groups and made ‘a brief stand with their ritles, from rocks or behind trees. ‘The whole pass was @ & of carnage, resounding with the clash of arms, the tramp’ of horses, ihe volleying of firearms, and the cries of the combatants. We give the words of one who mingled in the fight, and whom we have heard speak with horror of the sangninary fury with which the Her siana plied the*bayouet. At length somo of tho Ameri- cans by a deeperate effort cut their way through the host Of foes and eftected their retreat, Oghtiog as thay went; others took refuge among the wooos and fastnesses 0 the hite butagreat part were cither killed or taken prisoners.” (Irving's Life of Wasbington. ) Jet, then, this spot, 80 consecrated by the blood of pati «' preserved, if for Lo other reason than that in recalling the memories of a glorious past, it may incite new hopes for a more glorious future. PUAN OF IMPROVEMENT. , In laying down a plan for the improvement and émbel Hebment of the area which has been described, it seems barely necessary to say that the uatural topographical featurce should be the basis of that improvement, For, laying asioe the question of the greater expense which any ocher method would incur, the mfringetnent upon 000 taste and upon that regare for the beauties of nature essed by every cultivated mond which would result from a display of artificial constructions, would deteat the primary object of the park as a raral resort, where the people Of all classes, escaping from the glare and glit- tor and tarmoil of the city, might find relief for the mind fend physical recreation. Ihe park under sveb cireum tances becorming a mere place where the excicemente of the town were continued im another form, both alike de- Btroctive of that repose of the mind soessential to the bealth of the body. Besides, architectural constructions vo ow matters of fasiion, a8 We #ee in the con- ant destruction of well Built edifices to make room for f later style of building; and although our artificial ere tions may be copigg of the most approved designs, p! to the eye in their fresimess and novelty, they soon thei chief merits, and inafew years probably are re- ke way for the further conceiis of some new © other hand, puture in its beauty and vani ty never palis upon the senses—never fails to olicit our admiration, whether display ing its wild grandeur in the ‘of the forest, or throwing its poacefal, clustering shadows around the domestic ultr; whother Dureting the frosts of wiuter, 8 in spring time, or giolding to the chilling blasts, it seattors its an tuma leaves, it conveys in vil its phases and through all its changes no emotions whieh are not in harmony with the highest refinement of tho sul. When, with the skilful haar of unpereeived art, its Dlended beauties are made More Lormouious by tar cw tious praning of trees, the nice distribution of flowers and plants of undergrowih, the introduction of the green lope of velvet lawn and the siiver gleam of water, and then through public munifieence all this ta spread out in busy city, an at the feet of the woary ler, it supplies # Void in bis existence, and sets tn ope welts! tue Barest. and. most onnobling of external iaflu- exces, which gather strength for ood o8 the mind bo- comes more refined and more appreciatl in the con. act. ‘The substitution of art for natuce in th» improvement of poblic grounds had its origin ia an age when the beauties of nature were unknown and unfelt, aud among a people ‘whose worship of art was a uutional characteristic, and ‘who ry ‘an artistic display as an essential accompa- iment of imperial eur. A inter and a higher degree of ctvitization has developed that love for the higher beauties of mature which has Ftammped (wolf upon the English character, which 18 modi Tying the old system pursued ia France, and which it Baining such rapid progress in this country, Tho over- # row of the ancient jicax was not accomplished without 1 effort, and pot until some of the finest minds in Great 2 ritain bad been enlisted in the cnuee, and had shown the » lly of one system and the beauties of the other. ‘To return to the old method now would he to absndon bi] progres#, and to substitute the obsolete for the trie. i the avoient sty mmo Ube orthodox it will bo 11.6 death blow of ru ment ta this couutry, on the score of expense eines the very natare uf the fystem is to know no litait in expenaiture. One construc tion beget another, until liverated aud art Decomes supreme—riral simplicity gives placs ts. xtrw wwagant pretensions, aud we flid too late that we have de | adaptation of those features to the purposes of a Btroyed the very thing we sought to create. Since, then, the dictates of good taste and of « veseribe that the natural features of the surfac* te the basia of any plan of improvement, the Se th plcasure ground for the people, And hete, egiin,T ein diet resint the reflection that true taste in any art @msiatn wor umn nu adapting tried expedients to pecule han in that inordinate thirst after noy ) minds, inprove ivel Boe [3 ag well doflned as thse waich Yr e duties of any other pre OF OconpAtion mn ' on upon these rules, ul of being an finds shows rather the absence it ond th et knowledge of the subject tt «the | we ob these ruled are applied to the yurieties of careful developement of incigenons and exotic trees and plants shall be pla in the hands of an incependent assuciation of citizens like the Horticul- tural Socicty, the space being set apart for this purpose, or whether this shall form one of the duties of the Com- missioners, 18 & question not german to this report to diveuss. Tearnestiy hope, however, that in one way or the other this desiceratum may be accomplished — It can- not fail to prove of great value avd import «noe to many, while it will assuredly be a matter of interest to all. Leaving “The Botanical Garden,’ the road enters “The ‘and passes under Flatbuth avenue into “The where, if in the plantation the evergreen should jade to prevail, there will be produced a variety and novelty, if not a grandeur, especially in the winter season, exhibiting the finest possible effect. From “The Glen the road ascends to the esplanade, or continues on the main entrance. An intersecting road from jate”’ and ‘The Forest” passes through * he Battle and mcets the main drive at*‘The Parade."’ A side road for equestrians and a walk for pedestrians ny the main drive. Certain minor walks and tails are shown on tho plan, but these of course are inci- dental and subordinate to the leading features of improve- ment. Rustic seats and arbors, where interior views or shaded retreats shall indicate; winding paths through woodland delis, of which there are @ number, tiniatare lakes, where the topography and supply of’ water will permit—all these follow in the progress of the improve- ment. ‘The plan, as sketched, is believed to be consistent with the cbaracter and situation of the ground; to contain every feature which it js desirable to provide within the area, and to require for its excoution a sum much below the value of the results attained. FLATHUSH AVENUE. ‘This avenue, as bas been stated, runs diagonally through the park, and is exeluded from its limits, being | reserved as a means of transit tothe suburbs. It may, nevertheless, be made to forma striking feature in the general design of improvement. It peculiar location is such that it opens a view, through Brooklyn, of a ion of the harbor, and in the direction, through Flat- bush, of the ocean. By planting adoubie row of trees on ewch side it will form a fine promenade, while the trees will soon hide from view the disagreeable accom- paniment of a traffic road. If the cobble atone payement with which it is now paved could be exchanged for a her material, it would have the effect to diminish which, from the character of the travel over it, weuld bo inseparable from the use of cobbie stone for pavement. PSTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS, Among the arguments used in opposition to an exten- sive civic improvement of this kind are: the large ori ginal cost of the ground, the cost of putting it intoa Suitable condition for use, and the cost of maintaining it | after itis jail out. And it is contended by some that the total outlay under these three heads is not warranted by any resaits which tay be attained. Experience in Englund, France and this country thus far has proved that the increased value of the adjacent lands has more than balanced the outlay by the increased amounts derived from regular taxation upon the property. And in regard to the cost of improvements, it isa misteken idea—unhappily become too prevalent—that ep bellishinents of grounds in the hands of public ofl cers 18 necessarily @ very expensive matter, while, on the contrary, if the rules laid down in this report be fol- lowed—that of adhering closely to aature in every step of iimprovement—there is no reason why this public work cappot be completed at the same rate of expendi- ture whi d govern a private citizon ia improving his own property, Mowance, of course, being made for the thoroughness and the stability of the work. In regard to the preservation of the grounds after com. pletion, a comparatively small sum will be aufiiciens, if Jndiciously expended. The following estimates of the cost of the entire tm- provements are eubmitted ag @ maximum sum, which, in various ways, may be reduced, if thought expedicat, during the progress of the work — Enelosur Viadue Sub re PRONE tenia cividct een seis 24.000 Gateways, lodis, and contingenc 48,000 Total... tovexssesuld $300,000 CONCLE MON, ‘The basis upon whieh the foregoing estimate has been founded, and frem which the general conclusions have been drawn, are —1st A triangulation of the entire arca ‘of the park, thus locating and defining its general topo: graphical features, 2d. the instrumental traversing of all defued tines The instrumental location of all water deperite, and conncetion of the same by a system of levels: and 4th, Acareful and thorough examination an‘! study for several months of all the natura! features in outline ond detail ¥ proseoution of my labors 1 ba’ been more and more convinced of the fitness and adaptability of the ground to the purposes proposed. Of the necessity, I have no doubt, nor am I leet certain that ita economic exeention can be secured by strict adherence to well «4 tabhiehed rules, That the city of Brooklyn may eecure, and its inhabi touts may long enjoy, thie great pubic blessing, is my most heerttelt with. \Reepoetfully submitted. Proowtys, dan, 16, 1862 HGRERT 1. VIELE. ‘The question of street lighting was again brought up in another form. Aresolvtion was submitted that, as the font Hoard hut appropriated sufficient money forthe purpese. the strect lamps be lighted Crom hal’ au hour after svaget UN suprise. Soine discussion arose, in the course of which the abili- ty of the Br oklyn Company to furpish a euflleioat quan tity of gue was inetdentally questioned and aflirroed by some members. fhe Breoklyn Company, at a previous meeting. had af fimed thet ability co furnish an extra suppiy of gas ir works, and asking, a8 4 condi extension of thelr contract for five Gas Committee bad made a report re. be com jemand of the company rep. ss fur as he had been infor Mende’ the extension of strevt lighting, but ad that be had been decerwed into signing ® commending the extension of the coatract, 4 hie vame therefrom The resolution, as proposed. was eventually roterred ¢ the Committer en Gas and Lowy se aa She tig Board aljourmed, + Was (rauawcted, amd the | action of the Board of Supervisors in relation to giving Board of Supervisors. This Board met yestorday—Presidout Stowart tm the chair, The minutes of the last mecting were read and approved, and the regular businees was proceeded with. The late presentment of the Grand Jury, endorsing the cations in this oity that Norfolk, Momphis and Baltimore are going to enjoy unexampled pros- perity, growing out of the new impulse given to trade between the Chesapeake and the Mississippi Valley, from political causes. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the Virginia and Tennessee roads, will begin soon to feel the effects of the in- creased activity over these routes. If Norfolk, Mem- phis and Baltimore are kept open to the trade of the world, an immense amount of produce will be drawn over the Virginia-and Baltimore routes. Freights will have to be provided; and thus, by a little prudence, our Virginia and Maryland friends will be able soon to realize that dream of every Southern man—transatlantic steam communica- tion between the Capes of Virginia and Europe. The manufacturing capacity of Baltimere and Rich- mond would supply that industrial element so es- sential to all great seaports, All these advantages will be dashed by precipitate action. The coal and iron of Maryland are as important elements of State wealth as cotton of tobacco. Cheap coal is @ great modern power. Baltimore would find in her foreign trade and manufactoring prosperity within the Union the developement of her natural advantages. Aside from other advantages, her position is now to the coal. mterest of Virginia what New Bedford was formerly to the whale oil trade of the United States. Maryland and Virginia coal oil can be made almost as important a pro- duct as the sugar of Louisiana. And the fact that the leading men of Baltimore are holding back the disunion movement speaks well for the future of the city and the credit she will enjoy withiu the Union. As to Memphis, if she understands her own future destiny, she will secede from the State if disunion triumphs in Tennessee, and take up Mayor Wood's programme and become a “ free city.” let the merchants of Norfolk, Baltimore and Memphis look to the future. By reference to the shipping column, it will be noticed that, as at Mobile, nearly every vessel at New Orleans cleared on the 21st and 22d, so as to obtain a federal clearance. We observe that some of the New Orleans papers argue that as Louisiana is now 4 sovereign State, her right to isaue clefrances is indisputable. That is not the the city courts proper accommodation, was read and re- ferred to the Committee on Civil Courta. @n motion of Supervisor Twxen the bill of Edmund Jones & Co., for stationery furnished the Court of Com. mon Ploaa, was taken from the table, and, after some debate, it was referred back to the original committee, It will be romemberod that the committee to whom the bill was originally referred reported in favor of sending it back uppaid, as the articles charged for could not have been used by the court, although tho bill was certified by the signature of the Cierk of the Court. An order was received from the Supreme Court that the Board of Supervisors show cause why a mandamus should not be issued commanding them to settle the bills of J. A. H. Hasbrouck & Co , amounting to $1,317 73, for etationery furnished couty officers in tho year 1859. Referred. The Clerk of tho Board was ordered to send to the members cf the Stato Legislature the report of the Com. mittee on Harlem Bridge; also that the Clork of the Board send to the members of the State Legislature copios of all printed reports, resolutions and other papers relating to the Commissioner of Records of the city and county, and request the repeal of the act creating such Commissioner. Supervisor Buvay offered a resolution, in place of the one that was vetoed by the Mayor, autho rizing and directing the Comptroller to draw his warrant on the late County Treasurer for all monoys in his hands belonging to the county, and to colie*t and do- sit the same, to credit of the county, with Daniel vlin, the County Treasurer of Now York.’ Adopted. ‘The 'vete of the Mayor in relation to the resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors, authorizing tho cleaning of tenement houses, tho coat ef which was to be faken from the surplus fand of the Police Department, was then taken from the table for discussion. Tho Board adhered to its former action, ‘The Committee on Annual Taxes reported in favor of adopting the tax levy as it was drawn up by tho Comp- troller, with the addition of am item increasing the salaries of the heads of tho Finance Department After an animated debate, the matter was disposed of by making it the special order for tho next meoting. The Foard then adjourned until to-day at twelve M., when the tax levy will be taken up for dual adjustmont. The American Minister and the Emperor. {From the Loudon and China Telegraph, Jan. 12 } Lord Figin forwards an autograph of ‘the Emperor, found in the Summer Palace, relating to the American Embassy — Camp neroRK PeKiN, Oct. 21, 1860. My Lorp—I have the honor to euclvee herewith the translation of a draft note in the vermilion pencil—-and therefore purporting to be the Emperor's wntograph— found with several other papers at the pales of Yuen. ming-yucn. It relates to the question of thd’presentation a of the American Minister, Mr. Ward, to the Emporor, | question, Louisiana may be as sovercign as All when he visited Pekin last year. It is important, in- | the Russias; but no power in the world has recog- agmuch as itcontains a distinct assertion oa the Empore t, lo the effect that Mr. Ward’s offer to pay him the marks of reepect as to h surd, because it implied the rank’ with the barbarian t tation of superiority is not in itself of muct quence to other sovereigns, but it has an unfavorable bearing a8 regures the validi'y of the treaty rights which they ob- tain frem hm on Bebalf of their subjects, beowuse it im. parts to them in some sort the character of concessions made of pure grace by a suzorain to vassals, and enjoyed, there ore, vader ssme not very detnable conditions of fealty, Thave, &e., ‘AND KINCARDINE, ‘Yo the Lord Joun Rvs, &¢. Dnarr or aN Dsrentat Resor ry Version, Tat ‘ue PaLace ov YUEN auNG TURN, 860: nized her sovereignty, and until it is recognized, clearances signed by her officials, and vessels with no other papers than those issued in the name of the State of Louisiana, will be viewed with suspicion in every port in the world. The law of nations and the maritime law are clear on this point. A vessel without a regular clearance, executed in the name of some recognized nation, may be a privateer or a pirate. The presump- tion of law is that she is not a fair trad: And the port authorities at many ports wouli take her into custody with a view to ascertain the facts. Until the Southern confederacy is recognized it will be safer for merchants to ship their cotton from Savannah, Wilmington, Norfolk, Baltimore, or New York, than to run the risk of sending it to sea with a State clearance, The business of the Sub-Treasury was as follows We have this day perused the reply of the American barbarions to the communication of Kweiliang and his colleagues. (It shows that) in the matter of their presentation at Court nothing more can be done to bring them to reasun. (2). Besides, these barbarians, by their averment that their respect for his Majesty the’ Emperor is the same as they feel for their pth ien-teh (resident), just place China ou a par with the barbarians of the South and Bust (2), an arrogation of greainers which is simply ridicu- Jona. ‘The proposition of yesterday, that they should have an interview with the princes, noed not eithor be on- tertained (1) Lit. There cannot be aay more good moana for bringing them round (to the right way.) Argument is exhausted, so let the quertion of an audience drop. (2) The Miran, ancient barbarians of the South, tho T of the Fast + $166,768 13 32,000 00 ++ 613,993 69 wet 5,038,914 60 ‘The exchanges at the Bank Clearing House this morning were $19,530,182 84, and the balances $1,573,732 05. ‘The Leather Manufacturers’ Bank has declared a semi-annual dividend of five per ceut, payable on the 1st of February. ‘The statements of the Philadelphia banks for the past two weeks compare as follows:— Police Intelligence, Aurern Arman at Extorriox.—Mre. wifo of General C. F, Henningsen, late of Nicaragua, ap- peared before Juetice Connolly, at the Jofferson Market Police Court, a day or two ago, and preferred a com- plaint against A. Easterby, of No. 500 Ninth avenue, Jam. 21. Jan 28. charging him with having attempted, by means of $11,807,785 11,807,785 threats, to extort money from her under the following '26.172,473 25 's92'265 circu:mstances:—(n the 22d inatan! the accused, it is 4,268,105 4,443,781 1 the complainant's rosidence, No. 78 ks 2.110907 2 011,217 690 ftahandbill, representing that | Due to other banks. 3,411,202 3,143,795 + 267 497 General Henningsen waa a debtor ‘to the amount of | Deposit i c 1.140.818 $65 45, and that tho bill could be purchasod on advants- | Circulation... 2,764,315 2,747,688 Dec.. 16,677 by applying to the defendant. at his resi- in Nioth avenue. Shortly after this Mrs. Hen- ningsen received a threatening note, of which the follow ing is a copy — No. 600 Newt Avesor, Jan. 22, 1861 Grex. on Mus, Hiwsinusey:— If thie bill is not settled in forty eight hours I shall send 2,000 around New York aud South. A. EASTERBY. P.S.—I don't want todo this, but T must haye my money or #end. ‘The complainant states defendant in apy sum whate: The Pacific Mail Company is said to have sold to Flint and Holiday six boats, comprising the line from San Francisco to Puget Sound, for $250,000, payable in instalments of $10,000 per month. These boats are: the Cortez, Fremont, Sierra Nevada, Oregon, Republic and Panama, which were esti- mated in their last November report among the assets at $593,500. The loss on this sale from the estimated value is $345,500, leaving their surplus at $150,000. A private letter states that Missouri has deter- mined to pay the coupons on all her bonds, with- out reference to those stolen at Washington. It is also stated from another source that the fede- ral government will be formally requested by Missouri to reinvest the Jndian Trust Fund in Missouri stecksto an amount equalto the stolen . B that she fs not indebted to the aud can only account for the insulting conduct of Easterhy on the ground of extortion. ‘The accused waa hold for examination. AND COMMERCIAL. Turspay, Jan. 29—6 P. M. The following is a comparative statement of the exports (exclusive of specie) from New York to foreign ports for the week and since January FINANCIAL " bonds, simply as an act of good faith to Missouri, For the week quae oot 1 mite 2 re6 100 which has spared no exertions to maintain her Previously reported. 2523200 4.087.579 7,775,490 | State credit. The following communication on the financial condition of Tennessee was sent to the Legisla- ture on Wednesday by the Comptroller:— ComrrRouien’s Orviek, Nasnvitir, Jan. 22, 1861. Hon. WC, Wirrmoxnk, Speaker of the Honse of Repre sentatives: — Sir—I bave to-day received the joint resolution direc tory to the Comptrolier, t.quiring as tw ube conuition of the Treasury to meet existing and cuureat engagements, whether any railroads havo fatled to meet their present nuat y interest; and should they tail to meet their July terest, what means the [re hes to meet it ‘The balance now in the Treasury is.......... $43,140 17 Revenue due and reported to Attorney Geno- Since January 1.. $3,826,101 469,421» 10,541,230 The ratio between the exports this year and those of the last two years continues the same; we are shipping nearly twice as much as last year, and nearly three times as much as in 1859. Of the exports last year, about $462,000 was cotton and $420,000 breadstuff*; we note also heavy shipments 1 kinds, and some large reship- ments of coffee und sugar. January will figure aa a very active month in the trade of the port, not- withstanding the political disturbances of the day ral for collection. . 89,171 59 and the low price of foreign exchange. Revenue due tor 1860:— The money market is rather easier to-day; mo- eka comtcurne<: art ney is offered at 5a 6 per cent on call, The quo- | Circuit Court cierks..... 1,877 22 tations for paper continue unchanged. The very | “banevry Court clerks. —— cesses es SO4T,810 21 reased over $200,000 tuto the ‘rewsury its 13 Of these pro- choicest names pasa at seven; good commercial paper ranges from eight to twelve per cent. The news from Europe has bad no effect upon our Making due the Treaeury...... This amount would have been inc: if the Bunk of Tennessee bad profits for 1860, amounting. to $244.6: market. fits, however, it has paid but $30,201 31, witbholdiug the =e ba.ance under the act of the 6th of February, 1360, chaj Foreign exchange was duli for the steamer of | tor 27, section 8, alleging that $193,832 66 were bad aad to-morrow. Bankers asked 10634 a 107 for ster- | donvtiul debts, coutracted under @ former administra- ling 45.90 a 3244 for francs; b he d d on of the bank, and that $60,305 06 were dae w the ing, and 5.50 a 32), for francs; but the demand | park asa credit, according to the late Presiavat’a report was light. The importers are not remitting as a | made to the Legwlature, October 4, i869 Without a imit ting or discutsing the right of the Dauk to withhold these prouts, I can only say that, a8 lony as 1¢ does so, (t cannot be relied upon as a source Of revoute tO movt the ordi- nary expenses of the State; nor can the $100,000, sutho- rized by section £48, sub-section L uf the Uoue, be dis- tributed to tue common schoow, if tue bank ether fait to make or pay over ite proiits. Assuming, however, Uhat it will for the present year pay its diviteuds into the Troasury, and that (be Legislature will nut suspend the prompt ‘collection of tho revenue, aut that the balances due will be paid, the ordinary’ revenue to bo general rule. The condition of trade prevents some from doing so, while others took advantage of last year's easy money market to remit in ad- vanes The stock market opened strong this morning, but closed dull, After the first board very little was done; in the afternoon the market was rather lower, and closed inactive. There is very little | coliccted ought to meet the existicg wud Cirrent expenses outside business doing, and operators gen ly | of the State. It ® true the revenue for the 2 Ke anil operators generally | Ve sent year will be less than for the last, as under seem to be rather disposed to await the | the financial and politteni troubles 4 Wiing over us, course of events. Unless, however, some very | the assessment of the value of the taxable property of the State will be below that of 1860, which was $501,028.81, aud to. that extent will dimust the revo- nue tu be collected. There wiil also ve ® further proba. bie reduction from taxes on imported goods. But should there be a deficiency of revenue to meet existing and current ergagoments of the state before the next meetiny of the Legusature, (ho Bank of Tennessee, vy @ surt of common law, and a8 the State is usually a boavy depositor, aiway« houors the checks of the Treasurer, aat bas as sured the executive officers it will continue to do ao. If, however, extra app. opriations are made during the present seasion, the Le ao aoudt, levy & Wx, or orde or provide other meaus to meet them. 4 Kentucky, and (he Winchester and Alabama, tw short railroads, unfinished im their convections or to their original termin', have failed to meet their Jannary inv rest. They are sow im the bavds of receivers, apnormted by the Governor, for the benelit of the State, Uader ecotion 1,106 of the Code 1 drew apom the Treasury to pas the mtercst for each of thom—for the urst ing exchange 10 15; and for the Inst, also disastrous accidents should occur to depress stocks, buyers seem confident that the growing ease of money, and the iarge carnings of most of the railroads of the West, will lead to an improve- ment in prices. There was rather a better de- mand to-day for United States stocks and some State stocks. The price of the stocks of the bor- der States fluctuates according to the progress of the disunion movement. if \ irginia, Tennessee and Missouri secede, their stocks will not command fifty cents on the dollar in this market. The following were the closing prices of the day:— United States 5's 1874, 93 @ 94; Virginia G's, 75 a}4; Tennessees, 74)48%%; Missouri 6's, 68440 84; Canton, 16 a 16; Cumberland Coai preferred aay ific oy, teow Y 7% i ding excharge, $18.869 00. I have ais beegnot!- cee Zo eee eo RE of Denner ene ne a Catorost has nt bees inet upon the tral, 79%, a 74; Brie, 36% 0 94; Hudson River, 4544 ‘Yecnphis ty bonds endorsed by the state for a‘; Harlem, 14a 4; Harlem preferred, 58% « and Little onticoy gogie %i Reading, 45% @ 74: Michigan Central, 57% a | city New Yoru, ating to 38: Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana, U1, | #10006 a a y teed, 33? P Aa) We all the vatironda tn the State fail to meet their July 4%; do. guaranteed, 3'4 @ %: Panama, 114 @ | interest, it ie not presun the 115; Tiinois Central, T°, @ 7): Galena and Chi- | © te moet Hm; b { se iprobable a coatingency « 44, a Y%, Cleveland and Toledo. 34 a 4 the State would take chorge of the roads, and [ pod - oe ae ” draw, ander section 1,106, upon the treasury, and Ago and Rock island, 5744 Chicago, Bar. nk of Tennessee, without vit, would furuish the moet ‘ " th Trusting to the Legishtare in Oceaber to protest lington and Quincy, 72 a 7 ard’ the honor oF th *. The nerest due nox We hope the people of Baltimore, Norfolk and | July upon $14.60 000 0° boade louned te Memphis will not be onmindful of the neceasit I NT pe Bh a a keeping open the transit between those po ehole ame id be $16,710 and Enrope. They can follow the exampl sions . Georgia with even greater benefit than (hat wi or laws been realized by Savanah, There are indi Steck Tomar, Jan. 29, 1841. $6000 lem RR’. 1634 15000 3835 19000 45g 5000 45% 6000 46% 1000 4 5000 SRM ‘7000 51m woo pUU0 4000 3000 6000 1000 Gat & Chi 1 mtg 2000 C & Tol af bda 16 shs Bavk America 106 200 Butch & Dro Buk. bi 100 do. -b30 126 Hudson BR RR... ao dO......D10 453 15 Harlem RR,..... 1644 SECOND $2000 Treas 12p cc n’s 102% 8000 Tenn 6's, '90 Tas 10000 Virgi 5000 do... 7000 Missouri 68... 6844 14000 Brookly nC WLn 100 4000 Erie 2d m bds. 9924 6000 Chi & NW Istm 40 500 Il Cen RR bas, 9635 50 2000 Hud Riv sf bs 983% 250 Readii 1 4535 6 Mich Central RR 53 25 dO..vsreree BIN 50 MSo&NIa g sk b10 8335 200 Ill Con RR sp.sl0 7914 86%; 100 do. . 793 50. do. + 86h 110 N ¥ Central RR. 80 rc pity eet 19% do. oo od TW 450 do. Pianeta Sa CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT, ‘Teespay, Jan. 20—6 P. M. Asnys.—The market was quiet, and sales limited at all prices. i psturrs,—Flour—The market was buoyant, while the demana was fair. The sales reached about 8,000 a 10,000 bbie., closing within the range of the following quotati Sppertine State $5205.30 Extra State, good to choice. 53045 55 Superfine Western, 30 Comnion to eboic to good extra do. Choice extra family and lye flour,..... Cornmeal, Jersey and bbls, at #5 40 Southern was quiet, et was less active; the Eales embraced about 1,000 bbls., closing within the above range of prices. Rye was steady at our figures, with sules of about 200 bbis. Corn meal was heavy, with small sales within the range of the above figures. Wheat was irregular and prices were heavy , while the demand was tolerably active. ‘The sales footed up about 80,000 bush- els, at $126 for Canada club, $1 56% for white Canadian, $£564$165 for choice white Michigan $146 for whito Ohio aud Indiana, $1 81 for red Western (and prime lots do. at $1 35 delivered), $1.25 a $126 for Milwaukee club, $128 a $1 31 for red State, $1 233% for Northwestern ‘club, and $115 a $1 22% for Chicago spring. Corn was firmer, with a fair de- mand from the domestic trade and for export. Rye was tirm and in fair demand: a sale of 300 bushels of Jersey was made at 70c., and small lots Northern, at the depot, at Tae. a T4e. Parley was in fair demand, with sales of 8.400 bushels State at p. t. Oata were steady, with sales ot ree and Canadian at 363¢c. a 37c., and Stato at Bie. Age. Corres Was steady and in fair demand, with sal 1,200 mats Jamaica at p. t.; 100 mats Java at 16: do, Maracaibo at 13240. a 13%c.; 1,250 bags Jamaica, part at 12%J¢., four months. The following is a stato: ment of stocks in this market from the circular of Messrs. Scott & Son—Stock of Rio, on the 22d January, 1861, 48,864 bags; sules for consumption estimated at 6,678 Digs; stock of Rio, on the 20th of January, 1861, 42,176 gs, Maracafbo, 4.522 bags: Laguayra, 174 bags; Java, 19 989 mats and 700 government bags; other descriptions: 1,178 bags. Total bags and mats, 69,539. The atock ol Rio, on January 26, at New Orleans, was 49,500 bags; Paltimore, 14 000 bags: 29th, New York, 42,176 bags. Corror.—Tho market was without change, though of firm and tolerably active. The sales footed up about 4,000 Dales, including about 2,000 in transitu. We quote as follows:— Uplands. Florida. Mobile. N.O.d:Teras, Oy ony 0% 9% /12K «RKO 125 Midaling fair....). 13 18 1335 14 Fair 118% 18% «18% 14% Frkictrs.—Rates were steady, with modorate engage: ments. To Liverpool about 40,000 bushels of grain were engaged, including corn, at 11d. in bulk and 11i¢d. in ship's bags, and wheat at 11444. in bulk and at 12d. in ship's bags: 2 000 bbis. flour at 38. 6d. ; 200 bales of cot- ton at 3,d.; 300 boxes bacon and Jard’ at 35s. a 378. 6d. ‘To London wheat was at 12444. in ship's bags; 600 bbls. tlour were engaged at 48., and 1,000 do. at p. t.; 200 boxes bacon at 45s., and some lard at 478. 6d., and 1,300 boxes cheese at £08. To Bremen 200 cases tobacco at 27s. 6d. To Glasgow 6 200 bushels wheat wero engaged at p. t. Hay was steady, with sales of 800 bales shipping quali- ties at 90c. a 95. Motassis was quiot, with a small sale New Orleans at ; cash. Nava Storrs —Sales embraced about 50 bb! spirits turpentine, at 363. for straight and 36c. for shipping lota, New York barrels were held at 36%¢c. a 37c., and 400 bbls. common rosin, from yard, at $1 213. Grade turpentine was nominal. Provisions. —Pork—The market opened with some show of steadiness, with ales of 400 bbis., closing at $17 75 a $17 874; for ness, $13 for prime, and $18 8734 for unin- spected mess. Beef was steady and in fair request, with kales of 175 bbls. at $8 76 a $0 6234 for repacked moss and $10 a $10 624, for extra, Beet hams were firm, bu quiet. Bacon was steady, with sales of 250 boxes short ribbed micdles atp. t. Lard was in fair request, with sales of 400 bbls. at 95;c. a 9%c. for No.1, aud 10%c. a Wisc. for good. Pressed hogs were selling at 104,c. a 107,c. Butter and cheeso were steady, and prices un- changed Ruck —Sales of about 200 casks were made at $375 9 fly at 8 Shippe:s are izclined to purchase fre Bec erick#.—The sales embraced 1,000 mats of cassia at lic., 25 bak s cloves at 7)0., 76 cases nutmegs at 37e. a 40c und 1,000 bags pimento, in bond, at p. t § —The market was more active, while prices were without change of moment. The sales embraced about 1600 bhes. Cuba. Tonacco.—Little doing for consumption, but sales for export of medium seed leaf at low prices continue, 37 bales Havana were sold at 380. ; 212 casos seed, dc. a 8¢., and 16 co. Florida at p. t. Waisxey.—The market was firmer, with sales of 400 bbls. at-18)40. ice. a 8%. Sales of Real Estate at Auction. Adrian H. Muller. $13,600 House and lot, 1st Hudson Bt., 25x109.6.. _—_——_——_—_—_—_— — —_— SHIPPING NEWS. Movements of Ocean Stcamers, FROM EUROS. Teutonia City of Washington” ve. a ‘ .. Havre North Briton: Liverpoot Niagara vase Livernoo) Liverpent Liverpool «Liverpool New York... United Kingdom CaMAda cee Africa. Jura Sabiverpoot ‘Liverpoo! Liverpool Feb Feb New York SPECIAL NOTICE. AN parchages and letters intended for the New Yous Wenauy whould be wouter. eve 19 22 | MOON RISKS morn LL OT 515] mun waren Port of New York, January 20, 1861. CLEARED. Steamship Asia (Br), Lott, Quaenstown and Laverpool—B Conard oteameh Heine Jamestown, Skinner, Norfolk, &e—Ludlam & n. Steamship George's Creek, Willetta, Baltimore—It B Crom well & Co Viking Smith, San Franelseo—W T Coleman & Co, Ya Ed Peters, FS Meats, Means, Gndie Haminond, Barbad ieke, Cork or Palme ), Windsor, Barbados an Brig Argyle (ib Sen & Co, Prig St elie ary Brevoor, Aux Cayes—Brett, Son & Amelia Starkey, Weeks, St Ana's Nay Ja—Post & Falmouth, Ja—Miller Sparks, Jaemel—F A Ball Hawkina, New Orleans. Beh Sehr 3 , Hatlord, Al > ARRIVED Steamship Quaker, Ci'y, Shufeldt, Mavana, Jan 25, at 1 PM, with mdse and 48 passengers, to Hargous & Vo. | Steamship Moun: Vernon, Layfield, Savanuah, with mdse and paasengors, to to HB ut passengers, to Samuel J. Mitedill & Sym, 23jh Last, 6.49 AM, ee EEEESEEIEEEEEEeeeeee NNW of Hatteras, passed steamship Augusta, hence for: vanpab. ten, DO SWB Boson fed 84.N; passed Anjier ® Shangbae, Oct 17, w heavy E from || ov 13, Cape Good i 15, si bh i on es fl lon 51. F, spoke rant ‘New York; 1th, lat 258 cmaite Be ta fy Pardew, from orgy fd Loados; ship Lucknow, ; i ‘National Eagle, from Calcutta t jon shay itisaery Sh tient hsel rae Ge ut 25 0), Lom spoke si Ocean rom Cat New York. (We nre'inaobted to the firstodicer the ship Phantom for,the above report.) whee. Wm Fepeeity Livenptal Deo 20, best 8, be Co. lon 56, ship etding NW, wind strong from WSW rain squalls and i dark, was ran {nto by a shiy ing before the wind, which carried away our 5! stays, cutwater, Head and everything attached, aud ca) ship to leak; bailed the vessel but got no answer, as she out of sight In 2 er 3 minutes, Ship Manchester, Trask, Dec 18, with mdse, ‘Trask & Dearborn.’ Had heavy les. Bark se (H#rem), Hohorst, Bremen, Deo 10, with and 1€7 passengers, to H Koc Park Sir Isanc Newton (Ham), Ji naen, Hanh, N 12, with mdse and 56 passengers, {0 Tek Amsinck. Had ve Henry Weaet oe g - ugusta (Br, jersey), Babot, Rio Janeiro, Dec with cotieey to eo Moke # Co. 2th inst, lat 35°53, loa 7% had a heavy gale from NE with heavy sea, split sails, 9 fore and main carried away main lyard; # 1M the wind suddeoly shifted to SE and blew a pertect h rieane for one hour, when it cleared up and mode: wi BW, seme or, saw a small brigantine about balf a mile windward, pafnted all black, had lost jibboom and fore to fallantinast, lying to under reefed main staysail; scon after canes : Ve Le age lye 2 ‘the bark on her is, stove bulwarks, after at Jasted 85 minutes, and after 1 clara could not be seen—au « Aviles (of Bangor), Lee, Guadaloupe, Dee 28 Bark John *¢ Martins Jun 10, with salt, to on) SL ee Peal pe ta Bark Vallast, to F statngpie. whee een com tat Mariah, Dee 1 poke bark Undine, of Bath, stecring WSW ; Zid, Int 32 50, 55, spoke ship Uncle Joe, of New York, bound KE. The’ relia bad nothing but t_N winds the first 12 out. © ast, off the of Dominica, Charles Miller, age Napier Wir of Yarmouth, N8), B St Thomas, ig Napier (Br, of Yarmouth, NS), Burns, St : daya, With salt and 13 passengers ((rom shipU-a Stamien, StThomas in distress), to T James, ‘The N brings the cargo Br schr Howard Putnam, from Anguilla for New York, at : Thomas in distress, leaky Brig Princess Royal (Br), Newbold, Bermuda, Jan. 15, ballast to Smith Jones & Co, Bailed in company ‘with Anna Kimball, for New York. Brig Ada (Br, of Walton, NS), Greenough, Grand@urk, 7 17 days, with salt, to D k Dewolf. . } Sehr Uparles P Btickney, Garwood, Key West, 12 day f cotion, to master, Has been 7 days N of Hatteras, wit hea Napd'NE gal row, Virginia, mith, Piladeiphia, 8 days, hirlow, Philadeipba. Mitchell, Gyeat Egg Harbor. n, Me ver, 3 Schr Plandome, Brown, Elizabethport for Sarannal, Schr Susan, Hearse, Boston, 3 days. Beamer Wamsutta, Arey, Now bedford, Steamer Ouriew. Aldrich, Pi mer Weatchestor. J Bleawer Ospray Steamer New Rerornep—Bai Crimea (Br, of Liverpool), Baker, hene 1, returned to port this merning, havin on the 24th, lat 890, lon 73 10, exporieneed a heavy gale tro: ENE, with a very heavy sea, during whieh stove bulwarks | eplit Rails, tort part of deck load of tar, and sprung aleak, wa complied to run before it ax far § as lat 34 50 tok ep the ves Fe vr, On the 28th, at] AM, lat 88 54, low 73 3, was| taken in tow by pilot bent’ Washington, No 4, and | towed to Bandy Hook, an Free born and broughi up | in the bold, and will probably the leak. During the gale of the Ww bulwarks, kailors’ chests, and other wrecke account below.) SAILED. Steamships Roanoke, Norfolk; Jamestown, do; bark Ble Wing, Antwerp. : ug "908 0 stuff, (See fulle Wind during the day SSW, very light, Bliscellanceus. Capt Sargent, of ship Phantom, of Boston, arrived last eve ning from Shanghao, is ontitled to the thanks of our ship news collector, as his conduct yesterday affords the collector an excellent opportunity ef contrasting it wtth that of otber masters of vessels arriving at this port, LauxcmThe new pilot boat Wm H Aspinwall, No 21, Cape Walter Brewer, 100 tons burthen, owned by the pilots former- Iy.of the Virginia (lost), will be launched at noon to-morrow (Thursday), from the yard of Van Dusen Bros, foot of six- teenth street, East River. “ Steaxsmr ConumntA—Charleston, Jan 23—The steamship Columbia still remains ashore in’Beach Channel. All her cargo bus been discharged in good order and lightered to the city, will probably be reahipped in the Marion. (See another scecout In news column, which states that the'C has beon got Suir Toxiax—Havre, Jan 14—Ship Tonian (of Thomaston), Wade, from New Orleais bound to this port, went ashore tI morning under Latrave. She was got off and towed im here with 6 feet of water in ber hol that her copper is badly wrinkled and part of Smr Gracr Gonrox—Report of Capt Babson, of ship Grace Gordon, 0 on, from Baltimore for Liverpool:—Encoua- tered a hurricane Dec 10, wind ENE, carried awa} canvass, lat 43, lon 47 The crew were taken off the wreck British bark Katharine, of Yermouth, N&, from St John, NI and landod at Dublin on the 12th. Br Suir Vaxcouver -was lost on St Anna Island, while ound into Maranham, previous to Dee 29. A Brxoray Surr (name not recolleeted), with a cargo of 2000 tons of coul, bound to Maranham, was lost on Cora Grande previous to bec 2. Bu Barx Curwea—Extract from the log of Br bark Crimea, returned In dintress:—-Jan 28, left New York; wind NW. mod: erate; at 1 xt night commenced to blow, and on Thursday’ morning had @ heavy gale, the ship laboring heavily and mak- ing a great deal of ‘water, a very high sea running, all with both pumps not Keeping her free; at 8 AM had 4 feet im! the weil; at 10 o'clock 5 foet, and at ll o'clock 6% feet; at, noon the ship under double reefed topsails and reeled maim) | course, while in the act of hanling up the foresail, was thrown” | on her beam ends, carrying away bulwarks and’ stanch breaking adritt deck load and water casks, breaking the ‘ond. ‘ial 3 ings tri he spare spars and Washing’ away deck r ot Log in Was COM) vi reat portion: of eck ‘loud overboard, when she righted a lithe, the water still gaining, the captain, mate, cook and steward working a the pumps while the crew were close reefing the toprails; the captain wes washed away from the pumps several times and burt, from which he is now suffering; 26th, the weather mod- erating and sea going down, gaining on the leak, both pumps constantly going; at 7 AM ‘set close refed foretopsail and wore ship to the northward, with the intention of returning ‘© New York; sent topgallant yards on deck; 26th, moderate mm «nd cloudy; all hands still at the puraps and nearly worn outs ‘AL PM bad yedueed the water tol fer and at Get freed hers 5 gales w! ‘snow, Wi ‘E, tl Iying with Yer gonwale under water, one ‘pum ay p constantly Ing: the weather growing more moderate made sail as the ip Would bear it; at 10 AM spoke ship Manchester, Trask, from Liverpool tor New York. who very kindly offered to by us and render any assistance we might stand in need of; av ing now freed the on a second time proceeded on ty port, sth, at 12 miduight, off the Capes of Delaware, was and’ t ‘No 4, Admiral aken in tow ‘by pilot boat Washin, Murphy, who towed us up to the bar and then ‘transferred us to ateomtug Thomas Freeborn, who. bro The following is her cargo:—2308 bbls tar, 3 casks naptha, tons logwood, 944 bbls crude and 700 bbls spirits turpentine. Scne Beiix Brannon, hence for am Eastern port, while | pursing through Hell Gate without & pilot, went ashore om iddle Channel Reef; was afterwards got of and takes ow‘, the railway at Astorin; has her rudder badly damaged. oun Jutta A Hatiocx, Pedrick, at Savannah “from Now | London. on the 23d inet, at's AM, experienced « heavy gale, 18, which lost mainmast atid rigging. 3 Beavront, NC, Jan 28—Brig Henry © Brooks, of N; from Cuba ‘for is achore 4 tiles West’ of vcraous, © Cargo saved: vessel {n good condition. A coutract has bee to get ber off —Ry tel to Eli Wi % Secretary Doard of Underwriters) wo Walters Bee Fixetwoon, Jan 14—The Amertean bark Globe, Hoyt, 45 — ¢ays from Savannah, reports having lost one man (name > omitted), washed overt y bad bulwarks stove in a gale Dee 14; experienced strot S Winds the last 3 weeks, At am- () chor off the Serew Pile Lighthouse the American ship Hough- ton, from New Orleans—expected to get in to-morrow's th 7 Livexroot, Jan 18—The Gustav, Nienaber, which arrived” here yesterday from Ballmore, had thrown overboard part of Prymovtn, Jan 14—The dismasted and disabled Amoricas . ship Alice, Murphy, was towed out of Plymouth Sound om Saturday by steamship N. vbich, after obtatning # supply of coal from Millb ‘ne Alice, disabled, put into Telegraphic communication having been made with Lond the Napoleon was sent down, and she is now on passage the Thames ‘Toon, Jan 11—Tho brig Retreat, of Alion, from Ardrossan for New York, which was on shore near iachindabi Jams ° has been got off, and arrived here to-day leaking badly; / rouuire to discharge cargo (coal and pig iron), and go.nte om and Prancoee, Deot ship Reaper, Baley, of and on at San Franciseo Deo 23, ayer, 5 NI, fram Ochotske Sen. 40 ap 100 wh 1430 Ibe bone, if Callao Deo 4, Nautilus, Swain, NB 4) bbis since Paita, Spoke Dee 12, Trident, Fisher, do, had just ta bbls, and one whale boiling; same time, Oapray, Stanto hothing since leaving. Palin; Aftom, Allen, do do, Perry, do do; Com M 0. Faita, Jan 1—Anchored mas, Nit, 1100 ap on board; Zid, ‘Courier, Co 26th, off and on, Heeper, Painblin, li, 20 ee ok eg urditt, of Wes “ lontgomery, Crapo, oO ep and 60 whion board, taken last cruise. 2" at do Dec ~~ eile, Ray, NB, 1400 ap alt told; Sacramento, Defriez, Weatport 600 do do: Obie, Baker, wh; Mary Prances. Rule, Warren, 260 sp, 906 2 20th; ‘Osceola, Hamblen, N's, 1950 sp: Non ery, Cra Tide ap e Lawrence, NB, do, 940 Kp All told; Aurora, Nearabal, Wortp j i fold—reporta left at ‘Tomber Dee 2% hin low, Nant, 800 4p, 0 wh all told; Constitution, Wine: Ai Navigate Relande. Aug 6, bark George, Silva, NB, 278 a NB, Jaat cruise 286 spall told.” m ° indi amber Bee 7, bark Domingn, Lee, NB, 100 3p since Lewy. ing Pata, Ship Carolina, Harding, of NB, which pat back to Honolute from en in distress, reports left Honolult Nov 25, and during the day a man was washed overboard; « boat was imi lowered, and succeeded in waving him On she 28th discov the vessel to be leaking, Rud on examining found 3 feet water ‘ids 20th, after pumping steadily at the rato of 1008 «hour, put the ship about fur Honolulu—the leak i ased from 15,000 10 20,000 strokes per day and it was with much exertion ahe was Kept above water, On the 30th broke out the fore peak, and founc the leak to be or the star board bow, about the size of a tuan'a arm She sprung aleake in lat 17.8, ton 157 W On getting into smooth waver (ata nimost enfjrely ceased, which. ted them to suppnse 1 o be al- ogeiier above water, | She would be repaired without break ng cul garao. ark’ Hen jamin Rush, Fish, from Ochotsk, of and at Homme julu, reports experiencing a heavy gale on the passage d from SSW; leet wabtand bow boats and larboord daviy Frotly Morgan, Whiteside, of NI}, at Honolulu Sth a with 900 wR and RAO) Ibe hone, eeuised in SW Hay ait oho Tho- 1300 do; ven, bubanw vary few whales tll October; got most of hee bduring that month, A from Capt Crapo, of bark Montgomery, NR, reporte ber Dee 12, with 3%) sp and 50 wh on bowry e oigenarts Dee 12, bark Doinings, La 0) taken Bow ro P pt CReavelund, of hark Matthew fan porta her at Catian Oee 2%, with GD bite sp ai 90) blarkilah Tow bed to Lind a boateteerer (name not stated) with a bro- © of bark Mary Anny of eports her from Tomben, ‘d; would be at Talos. Kk Joseph Grinnell NB, ap all told tad 750 Dobe on bond. Heard from off Gallipagos Isiands no date, bark Pigeon, Akin, Darimouth, Zap whe since leaving F SB. 6 ep do ‘er k cite, Stpith, Ke Tat 238, lon 174 W, bark Fil ' pr nt of bark Margaret Seoth, xpress oF ke Margaret So Sept th Hope, Me¥arlan, 8B, a 6 port of yf tat hark Caraiila, Prout for | Deel, 1 fo, bark Lagrange, Golding, NB. 100 gp ainoe | t68: Ne fe ae rived at sytacy ae 6, slip Waverley, Vinal, NB, ao teport of otL