The Express.
London, England, 1853-09-09 00:00:00

THE UNITED STATES.

ARRIVAL OF THE HUMBOLDT.

A summary of the following appeared in our im-
pression of yesterday :
The Humboldt arrived at Southampton yesterday
morning. She leR New York on the 27th of August.
The correspondence between Lord John Russell
and Mr. Crampton, respecting the tripartite treaty,
has excited great interest in America. It is stated
that Mr. Marcy has informed Lard John that
any combination of European powers, by which the
interest of America would be affected, would not be
viewed with indifference by the United States Go-
veniment.

A Washington correspondent of the New York
Herald says, in reference to this subject :
We have reason to believe that Lord John Russell's let-
ter relative to the proposition for a tripartite treaty hat
been answered by Mr. Marcy in a meaner which will not
only convince the English Secretary of State of his want of
correct geographical knowledge as to the distance between
the United States and Cuba, but also of the fact that any
combinations of European powers by which this country
is likely to be nearly or remotely affected, will not be re-
gardel with indifference. We are further of opinion that
the truly American doctrine enunciated by Mr. I
Everett in his celebrated state paper in reply to
Messrs. Crampton and Sartiges, has been endorsed
and emphasized by the present administration to the
fullest extent. From present appearances, whilst no dis-
position is manifested to assume a hostile attitude on the
part of our government, it is evident that if the threat of
Lord John Russell, that Great Bri•ain is fres to act singly
or in conjunction with other powers, as to her may seem
fit, means that she will enter into combinations to thwart
the policy of the United States, that there will be no hesi-
tation on the part of President Pierce in protecting the
interests and honour of the country. It looks squally. The
mission to France is yet unfilled, but the matter will pro-
bably be decided in a few days, If it had been supposed
probable that General Case would accept the position, the
President would gladly have availed himself of his great
ability and experience in the present critical state of
Europe. It is understood the mission has been tendered to
Mr. Cobb, and now awaits that gentleman's acceptance.
At last advices all was apparently quiet in Mexico,
and Santa Anna was as busily engaged in promul-
gating extraordinary decrees as ever. One of his
last official acts expunged the word " sovereign "
hitherto prefixed to the different states. Whether
he considered the appellation not sufficiently demo-
cratic, or whether he is determined that there shall
be no other sovereign but himself, is not stated.
The epidemic still continues in New Orleans with
all its malignity, and with an unchecked destructive
tendency truly frightful, carrying off its two and
three hundred victims with every revolution of the
earth i nor will it cease, has become a settled opinion,
so long u there is material for it to work upon,
Cannons are fired, tar barrels are burned, and the
streets are cleansed as well as they can be with the
small force at the command of the corporation, but
all, as it appears, without producing the much desired
effect, or without in the least lessening the virulence
of the disease. But, while the epidemic is doing its
death dealing work, we rejoice to find that the labours
of that praiseworthy institution, the Howard Asso-
ciation, among the dead men, and their visits to the
sick and suffering are rendered as light as material
aid can make them.

Owing to the prevalence of the fever business of
every description has been nearly suspended in New
Orleans. Cotton has almost become a mere drug.
The increased receipts at all the southern ports over
those of last year at this date are set down at 195,900
bales.

Accounts of immense injury to the crops reached
New York from various of the southern states.
Cotton is reported to have been greatly damaged by
the heavy rams in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
From the Grand Bahamas we also learn that the
crops had failed, and that the people apprehended
fearful suffering in consequence.
The steam-ship Cherokee, with a full cargo, bound
for Panama, was burned to the water's edge in New
York harbour on the 26th.

She was lying at the company's dock, at the foot
of Warren-street, North River, and all the necessary
arrangements for her voyage had been completely
made, her cargo, which was a very valuable freight,
consisting of all kinds of merchandise, including a
large amount of specie, to be shipped to New Or-
leans, and a large quantity of oil had been stowed
away in the hold and other parts of the vessel.
Their berths had been taken by the passengers,
who, however, were not on board, waiting for the
last moment of sailing, and no one was there ex-
-2t the private watchmen and a few of the
and men that composed a portion of the
orew. Suddenly, as mentioned above, a bright
flame shot up from about midship of the vessel,
but whether it proceeded from the hold or from the
galley, where the cooking is performed, and which
is situated in the middle of the vessel, between the
paddles, we have not been able to ascertain. On
the alarm being given, the fire engines from all
parts of the city hurried to the spot, and proceeded
to play upon the burning steamer from the pier at
the foot of Warren-street, beside which she lay. As
soon as possible several steam togs, six or seven in
number, were brought up to the side and in front of
the vessel, which attempted to tow her out into the
' stream, but this was found to be an impossibility, as
the steamer had stuck in the mud, the water being
very low at the time, and the tide still going down,
and here she remained the whole time until com-
pletely destroyed. Every ono expressed the greatest
regret fur the loss of such a favourite steamer.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Naw Yogi. ADOUST 27.
There was less activity at the Stock Board this morning,
and prises were scarcely maintained. At the Ennead hoard
there was considerable activity and more firmness. The
movement in Cumberland was the principal feature—some
5,000 shares having been sold, closing at the second board at
441. and being in demand after the board at 46, with con-
siderable sales. The advance since yesterday is 21 per cent.
Phan's also recovered from the extreme depression of
yesterday 2 per cent., and closed at about 171. Parker Vein
wee dull. The fancy railroads were without important
change, accepting Reading, which was Arm at If per cent.
advance. Hudson River fell off 3 per cent.; Harlem was
steady ; Ene about theism. as yesterday. Canton is Are.
The Mining Stocks were not active. McCulloch was in
demand at the second board at 11. North Carolina copper
sold at 7. Premium Railroads are quiet at previous rates.
New York Central sold at 118; Michigan Southern, 120;
Michigan Central. 1181. Government fl's, 1888, sold at
1241, which is as advance. State Stocks are quiet but firm.
In Railroad Bonds there la but a moderato business.
The iaqiiity for exchange is small, and sterling is quiet at
$1 to 93 per cent. Frames, 6.16 to 6.131.

Mum—The receipts of ashes continue light, and with a
steady demand cud small stock. there bu been an improve-
m .nt in prices of hoth kiods. We notice sales of 300 barrels
of pots at 4 del.. 871 c., and 400 barrels of pearls at 5 dole.
Pte. to 5 dols. 25c. per 100Ibs.
COTTON.—SinCto our last we. have hail a more mein% t led
market, with firm prices. Our quotations rentals the some
as on Wednesday. The sales of the week amount to 5,C00
bales.