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them, until the darkness was so much increased as to I
completely hide his vessels.
I ought also to inform your Excellency that, in spite 1,,
of the energetic courage of the commander opposed to
us, he was not well supported by his other vessels—all
of which, .I think, have sustained considerable damage,
especially one of the smaller ones, which lowered her flag
and sant her people on board his ship.
• Our loss of men has been small, and the same may be
said witb regard to our vessels, with the exception of the
galley General Rivera, which received a serious
in her hull.
I recommend to the distinguished consideration of li‘it
Excellency and the Republic, the valour, subordination,
and activity of the officers, sailors, and marines of our
fleet, all of whom have fulfilled their duty as valiant de-
fenders of a good cause.
God save your Excellency I
(Signed) J. H. COE.
To Don Enrique Martinez, Secretary, &c.
The Monte Vulcan fleet anchored at Monte Video on
the 4th, when one of the schooners belonging to it sunk,
in consequence of the damage she had sustained during
the action.

Corrientes still held out stoutly against Roses.
Eehague, the General of Rosas, was in Entre Rios,
meditating an invasion of that province.

MEXICAN CONSULATE.

New. Orleans, Sept. 18, 1841.
lam directed by his Excellency- the President of the
Mexican Republic to make known that all persons tra-
velling in the departments of Upper or Lower Califor-
nia, without giving notice to the Government, or his
diplomatic or consular agents; .for the purpose of obtain•
ing passports, will be subject to be driven from the terri-
tories of said departments, without rendering the Go-
vernment liable for any indemnity, inasmuch as they
will have failed to comply with the formalities required
by the laws of the Republic. - •
• . F. D. _ARRAN GOl2.
. COMMERCIAL NEWS,
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET, OCT. 1.

. . . .
This is a day of unusual excitement in the commer-
cial world, inasmuch as -it is the last day-upon-which
many articles come in free of duty, that were taxed by
the late tariff. The, weather is far from being favour-
able for arrivals, but steam-boats aro kept cruising off,
to bring within three' leagues of the coast, whatever
there is in sight. Thousands and thousands of dollars
in profits depend . upon what arrives before twelve
o'clock, P.M..
The articles upon Which the new duties have been laid,
having already risen in the market in advance of the Ist
of October, the consumer does not feel the progress of
the rise, but what comes in free now is, therefore a pro-
fit to the importer. Nor will the revenue derive any im-
mediate benefit from the new levy of duties, as the im-
porters have anticipated the time in their importation.—
This fact accounts, in a great degree, for the great impor-
tations we have been having since movements were first
made in Congress for a new Revenue Bill. The amount
of Bonds taken this year at the New York Custom House
is nearly $6,500,000, while during the last year, it was only
about $4,500,000. This fact also accounts for the some-
what large shipments of specie that have been made to
Europe, it being to pay for these very goods, imported
in advance of what would have been otherwise the proper
time. .

A cool day like this, announcing a change in the
season, stimulates forwarders and shippers to renewed
exertions. There is now great activity among them, all
along the lines of our wharves, and no doubt all along
the Hudson, and the canals.
The Flour Market continues excessively dull. The
sales making are small, but prices are quite uniform, at
16 50c. for common brands and good Southern. Wheat
bears a higher price in proportion than Flour. This is
owing to the constant demand there is for this descrip-
tion of Grain, which is wanted for the British provinces,
where it is received free of duty, and is from thence
shipped to England. It is this steady demand that has
kept up the price of wheat so high that our millers have
found it difficult to supply themselves for manufac-
turing purposes. Such a fact as this, with many of the
like in other branches of trade, is calculated to draw
renewed attention to the state of American trade as
connected with Britain and the British provinces.
Coarse grains, particularly corn, have declined. This
is owing in part to a falling off in the demand for distillers.
The distillers and rectifiers have received quite a check
in their business. The receipts of whiskey from the
country have been unusually great, and being constantly
pressed on the market, have kept down prices much un-
der what it can be manufactured for. This, with the
belief by many, that there is a diminished consumption,
has left on hand :a surplus supply. Some of our large dis-
tillers have been pursuing a losing business, and are about
closing operations, at least fora limited period. If the
manufacturers here should adopt the plan of the manu-
facturers of dry goods in England—thatof working short
time, so as to make no more than is consumed, they would
diminish their business, but raise the price to a point to
make it profitable.
Trade in Pearl-street appears to be quite brisk. The
boxes thatline the sidewalks, directed to distant sections
of the country, denote that it is a season of very consi-
derable activity. Trade, however, is pursued with ex-
treme caution ; and no small difficulty arises to fix the
rates of Exchange. Generally, credits are given with
the stipulation, that,when the time of payment arrives,
the same shall be made in New York Bank funds.

The steamer sails from Boston to-morrow, and there
has consequently been a good deal done in Exchange.
The rate ofSterling Bills has been very firm at 1091, and
even 110 has been obtained, which is a higher rate than
any have sold at for a long time. The shipment of specie
is now more profitable than to remit bills. The circula.
tion of the Commercial Bank. it is now stated, is greater
than was at first given out. It will amount to a little
over two hundred thousand dollars. This is the prin.
cipal cause why the banks decline receiving their bills.
They are selling at per cent. discount. It is well
known they are abundantly secure.
Domestic Exchange continues without the slightest
change.
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET, &cm 30.

SA Lr OF STOCK. —4,000 Indiana Bonds, 48,I; 1,000, $4B
60 C, 1,000:I1linois Bonds, 46i ; 1,000, 46i ; 1,000, $46 bsc.
RATE OF SALES OF STOCK.
,x'l,ooo Indiana Bonds
1,000 jlinois Bonds
95 United States Bank
25 Shares North American Trust
50 Do. Delware and Hudson
25 Do. Vicksburg'
20 Do. Mechanics' Bank ... .. B6i
7.0 Do. Union Bank
10 Do. Leather Manufucturers' Bank lO4
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25 Do. Lafayette Bank 6O
75 Do. Canton Co.
10 Do. Mohawk R. R.
200 Do. Long Islantl ' b3O 58
100 Do. Harlem R. R.