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London, England, 1847-04-24 00:00:00

made, this transfer was commenced. The frigates received
on board between twenty-five and twenty-eight hundred
men each, with their arms and accoutrements, and the
sloops and smaller vessels numbers in proportion. This
part of the movement was completed very successfully
about eleven o'clock A.ss , and a few minutes thereafter the
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not have been more favoured in this particular than we were.
We had a fresh, and yet gentle breeze from the south-east,
and a perfectly smooth sea. The passage to Sacriticios
occupied us between two and three hours. Each ship
came in and anchored without the slightest disorder
or confusion in the small space allotted to her—the
harbour being still very much crowded, notwithstand-
ing the number of transports we had left behind. The dis-
embarkation commenced on the instant. Whilst we were
transferring the troops from the, ships to the surf-boats
(sixty-five in number), I direeted the steamers Spitfire and
Vixen and the five gun-boats to form in a line parallel with
and close to the beach, to cover the landing. This order was
promptly executed, and these small vessels, from the light-
ness of their draught, were enabled to take positions within
good grape range of the shore. As the boats severally re-
ceived their e,nnplements of troops, they assembled in a line
abreast, between the fleet and the gun-boats; and when all
were ready they pulled in together, under the guidance of a
number of the officers of the squadron, who had been detailed
for this purpose. General Worth commanded this, the first
line of the army, and had the satisfaction of forming hiscom-
mend on the beach and neighbouring heights just before
sunset. Four thousand live hundred men were thus
thrown on shore almost simultaneously. No enemy
appeared to offer us the slightest opposition. The
first line being landed, the boats in successive
trips relieved the men of war and transports of their remain-
ing troops, by ten o'clock, r.st. The whole army (save a
few straggling companies), consisting of upwards of ten thou-
sand men, were thus safely deposited on shore, without the
slightest accident of any kind. The officers and seamen
under my command vied with each other on this occasion
in a zealous and energetic performance of their duty. I
cannot but express to the department the great satisfac-
tion I have derived fiom witnessing their efforts
to contribute all in their power to the success of their more
fortunate brethren of the army. The weather still continu-
ing fine, to-day we are engaged in landing the artillery,
horses, provisions, and other material. The steamer New
Orleans, with the Louisiana regiment of volunteers, 800
strong, arrived most opportunely, at Anton Lizardo, just as
we had put ourselves i n motion. She joined us, and her
troops were landed with the rest. Another transport arrived
at this anchorage to-day. Her troops have also been landed.
General Scott has now with him upwards of eleven thousand
men. At his request, I permitted the marines of the squa-
dron, under Captain Edson, to join him, as a part of the 3d
regiment of artillery. The General-in-Chief landed this
morning, and the army put itself in motion at an early hour,
to form its lines around the city. There has been some dis-
tant firing of shot and shells from the town and castle upon
the troops, as they advanced, but without result. lam still
of the opinion expressed in my previous communications, as
to the inability of the enemy to hold out for any length of
time. The castle has, at most, but four or five weeks' pro-
visions, and the town about enough to lastfor the same time.
I am, very respectfully, &c.
D. Connor, Commanding Home :Squadron.
" Hon. J. Y. Mason, Secretary of the Navy, Washington."
TAKING THE CALIFORNIA.-The Diario de la Habanna of
the 13th inst. states, on the authority of a letter from Tepic
of the 11th of February, that an expedition of Americans
was about to attack the Pacific coast of Mexico, consisting
of 4,500 soldiers, and more than 1,000 sailors. Guaymas,
Mazatlan, and San Blas were indicated as the first points
of attack, after possession had been taken of both Cali-
fornias.

COMMERCIAL NEWS.
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, Six, P.M.—The stock market opened
very firm this morning, and there was an improvement in
several of the fancies at the first board. Reading went up
per cent.; Canton, ; United States Bank, ; Harlem,
Ohio Sixes, Norwich and Worcester, Farmers' Loan, Morris
Canal, North American Trust, and Vicksburg, closed at
yesterday's prices.
At the second board Harlem went up 1 per cent., and
North American Trust, Norwich and Worcester, and United
States Bank closed at prices current in the morning.
There appears to be an upward tendency to prices, and the
fancies will, without doubt, be favourably effected by the
improvement in the complexion of our relations with Mexico ;
but whatever advance is created by the present appearance
of things, cannot but be temporary. A reaction must soon
take place, as the only true regulator of prices, the currency,
has experienced no material alteration. Several packets
have arrived within the past day or two, with cargoes con-
siderably larger than those which came in earlier in the
season. The payment of duties upon these goods in specie
will draw a large amount from the banks. It is true that
these packets have brought a large amount of specie, but
the banks get very little of it at present. It has to go through
the regular channels of trade before it finds its way into the
vaults of the banks.

CITY TRADE REPORT.
NEW YORK, APRIL 2.—The market for breadstuffs con-
tinued firm to-day. Our remarks, made some time since, in
reference to the probable time and extent of supplies, have
thus far been fully realised. We then stated that no large
additions (unsold) could be made to eur stock till the open-
ing of the Erie Canal. The present state of our market con-
firms our views. Moderate sales of Genessee flour on the
spot were made at 7 dolls. 50c., while considerable sales were
made, to arrive on the opening of the river, at 7 dolls. 25c.
Sales were also made, for delivery in May and June, at
lower rates, but at an advance on previous engagements.
The supply of corn was less abundant, and prices very firm.
Some yellow, in the city sold at 98c. to 99c., and some, to
arrive, at 96c. ; parcels of white commanded from 89c. to
91c. The firmness in provisions, noticed yesterday, was
maintained to-day, with a moderate amount of sales. Gro-
ceries were steady, though sales were limited.
BREADSTUFFS.—SmaII sales of Genesee flour at 7 dolls. 50;
150 do. Jersey extra at the same price; 200 or 300 do.
scratched Genewee at 6 dolls. 19c. to 6 dolls. 25c. ; 300 do.
Michigan,deliverable in :,lay at 6 dolls. 25c. ; 600 do. Genesee.
to arrive from Albany by the first boat, at 7 dolls. 25c.; 300
and 400 do. Oswego, in the city, at 7 dolls. 45ic.; 500 do.
Oswego to arrive, at 7 dolls. 25e. ; and 1,000 do. Genesee do.
on the opening of the river, at 7 dolls 13ic.; 300 do. Mi-
chigan do., in the city, at 7 dulls. 23c.; 2,000 do. Western,
in May, at 6 dolls. 25c.; 2,000 do. Genesee, in June, at
6 dolls. ; 1,000 do. Cleveland City Mills, in all May, 6 dolls. ;
300 do. Troy, to arrive the Ist of May, at 7 dolls.; and 2,0C0
do. on arrival from St. Joseph's, at 6 dolls. 25c. Wheat—
The sale of Genessee made yesterday brought 155 c. To-day
the market was scantily supplied, and no sales of conse-
quence reported. Corn—The market closed with an upward
tendency. We report sales of 5,000 bushels northern yellow,
deliverable in May, at 85c.; 1,500 do. mixed in the city, at
89c.; 18,000 or 20,000 northern yellow do.; at 98c. ; about
to arrive
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Jersey, and 5 dolls. to 5 dolls. 12ic. for Brandywine. The
demand was good, and the market closed with an upward
tendency. Rye-3,000 bushels were sold, to arrive, at 90c.
Oats—We report sales of 3,000 bushels of Jersey, at 42/c.
Barley was nominal at 75c.
Corrox.—The sales to-day have been quite small, and the
market well supplied.
Freights—Rates, though nominally the same, were rather
slack, We heard of few engagements. The lots offering
were not large, while most of the vessels arriving were pre-
viously engaged. 2,000 bushels of corn were engaged, after
change, to Liverpool, at 23d., and 200 to 300 tierces of rice
755. To llavre prices were the same, but rather dull.

STATE OF THE FLOUR MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL I. Flour continues in fair de-
mand, with a very reduced stock, and sales comprise about
1.000 bbls. mixed brands at 6 dolls. 1.21/2e., 500 bbls. 6 dolls.
18%c., 200 bbls Western 5 dolls. 25c., and 500 bbls. Susque-
hanna, a choice brand, at 6 dolls. 50e., the market closing
'very firm, some holders asking 6 dolls. 25c. for standing brands.
Rye flour sells in a small way at 4 dolls. 87%c. Corn Meal
—5OO bbls. sold at 4 dolls. 41c., and 4 dolls. 50c. is now
asked, with 4 dolls. 37c. offered for large lots. We notice
sales of 3,000 bushels of good Pennsylvania red at 132%c.
Rye—A lot of Pennsylvania sold at 85c. weight. Corn
rather quiet; 6,000 bushels sold at 90c. for Southern, and
92c. for Pennsylvania yellow, both weight. Oats scarce and
wanted.

SALES AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE, APRIL 1.
50,000 dolls. U. S. 6s, T. N.
2,000 dolls. Ohio 6s
3,000 dolls. Illinois 39%
1,000 dolls. Mortgage Bonds
100 Farmers
150 do.
50 Bk Corn scrip
50 Morris
50 do.
375 do.
150 do.
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250 N.A Trust s3o 20
100 U. S. Bk
100 do 434
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50 Vicksburg
200 do. blO 11
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25 E. Boston 82.y.4
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150 Reading
250 do
600 do
100 do
50 do
100 do s4mos 583/
100 Canton Co
50 do s3o 34
50 do BlO 34 4
50 do s3o 3434
25 do s6o 343
100 do b6o 351/4
25 11l St. Bank 163
205 Harlem ... 491
300 Nor. and Wor.
100 do ~ b 3 501
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225 Canton :scrip

THE ANTNVERPEN STEAMER. EXPERIMENTAL
Tnir.—Yesterday the Antwerpen steam-ship, commanded
by Captain Thomas Jackson, made her first experimental
trip for the season. This splendid steam-vessel has, within
the last few weeks, been refitted, and decorated at an ex-
pense of many thousands, while her engines, which are up-
wards of 280 horse power, have been greatly improved by
Messrs. Blyth, of Limehouse, who have attached to her ma-
chinery their new tubular boiler, which not only adds to the
safety of the vessels in boisterous weather, but increases the
speed of the vessel too. Her trip to Margate yesterday was
admirably performed, the whole distance there and back
having occupied only seven hours. The Antwerpen bids fair
to become oue of the most popular and successful steam-ships
of the many magnificent vessels engaged in the Continental
trade. The well-known urbanity of Captain Jackson needs
no commendation. He was enthusiastically welcomed back
to his old station by the many friends which the pleasure
trip of yesterday brought together.
Some of the opponents of the Maynooth Grant, it
is said, intend to put Mr. Spencer de horsey in nomina-
tion for the borough of Newport, Isle of Wight, at the next
election.