Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-02

qssssd at 80 l-2ss Money and Accssnt which ::
nearly high prices ~ they were before the arst
intelligence from Cansda reached this country. wncn
Merchandise begins 70 revive. and capital nowo ~
that direction, then will the Funds in all probability
90 down. Exchequer Bills have been IS, 81. Bank
1 Stock has been 206.
1t is remarkable that in some Of the last Gazettes
there has not been single London bankrupt.
Fee N.-Snce our last there has been an advance
in English Securities, and today Csnsols have been
81 1884. Exchequer Bills 81, S.. Spanish Bonds
have advanced to IS 3-e5 8. Portuguese per cents
81 | 2, and tho threes Is 2. Money abundant and
discounts 2 IL to IL on the best bills.
AMERICAN FuSDs.-LospoN, Feb. 77-New York per
redesmsse ls4s Psansyvaai. cents redeem.
sI .!
cents. rsdssT nab :. ls4s So 8 A.Da%s per GEMS
f.a.s s.s 81 ss STATE
PROSPERITY OF TRADE.-No London bankruptcy
or insolvency appeared in The Gazette OF the last
Friday in February. This has occurred several times
of late.
ment arrived on the 10th instant, from Jacmel in the
West Indies. 1t was the body of Roberta the wife
OF Il. b. Hodges, Esq, Vice Consul at Jacmel, in
closed like that of the great Lord Nelson in cask
of rum.
The Tunnel under the Thames is completed within
20 yards Of the Mddlesex shore.
They have new style of letter paper in London,
which purchasers can have stamped in gold and sill
c.,
any extra charge.
The BARBARIANs IN PIRxus.-The Piraus, the port
of Athens, is crowded with British. French Russian,
and Austrian men Of war; of which the crews rival
each other in expense, froic, and even hard drink
EXPECTED WAR BETWEEN ENGLAND AND THE Bun
MEsE-The Bengal Hurkaru, of the 7th Oct, states
that there is every probability of war with the Bur-
mese. The ultinatam of the Supreme Government
has we understand, been forwarded to the British
FIJI he infn finn IF he
King. The Governor Generals departure for the
Msfussil will, we believe, be postponed until the result
Of this despatch is known.
The Codstream Guards corning out to Canada
have their muskets fitted with percussion locks
instead of finls.
The value of cattle imported into Liverpool, from
Ireland in the first eleven months of 1887, amounted
to e. 100000; and the value Of the article of feah-
ers imported into England from that country is est-
mated to amount annually to f50O 600.
FRANcE.-There IS nothing OF any interest from
France. On the 26th February, the minister of f.
nance brought forward his budget for 1888. The only
extraordinary item was that Of l8 millions OF francs
for the expenses of Algiers, which make that
quest dear bargain for France TIE retain the pos
sessions of France there 1t would be necessary to
keep military force of forty eight thousand men, and
twelve thousand horses, permanently in Africa Be-
SIDES there were Notifications TO construct; maya
zines barracks and hospitals to raise; roads to make
larbors to build; the cost of which, regarded pro-
spectively, could not be less than twenty seven mil
lions of francs. 1t is expected that the debate upon
this question will bevery animated
The France says that it is in contemplation to ap-
point bishop for Agiers, and that application TO
that effect has been made to the Holy See This
will be literally in partibus infdeliHna.
good deal Of excitement prevailed in Paris as 10
the accusation Of swindling made against deputy,
M. Emile Girardin, the person who killed Armand
Carrel in a duel The commission of the Chamber
has refused authority to prosecue but this refusal
only extends to the duration of the session. When
it is over any one who peases may prosecute de-
putty.
SPAIS-The Cortes, instead of celebrating on the
state of the country, were ndulgng in personal |
squabbles; EsparterO was inactve Don Carlos ex-
forces were raversng the country unop-
posed; and brigands and bandits were springing up
every where preying upon beth parties. The house |
millions of reals, the greatest portion Of which, how
ever, has already been advanced to the Queens GO
vanment by way of loan.
ITALY AND PRUssIA.-The Pope has given the
Archbishop Of Cologne a cardinals hat, and thus en-
listed the synpathies Of Catholic Europe against the
Prussian government. We should not be surprised
to hear of eneutes in the Rhensh provinces of the
latter power.
The following is a brief view or the present cond |
ton of the two factions. The winter campaign has |
been unfavorable to the Queens troops For though |
the Carlists have had no decisive advantages nor |
made decisive progress, they have still sent new ex-
petition to Andauss, kept the Constitutional columns
in check, taken several fortresses, and maintained
themselves uRhurt ard unmenaced in the Basque pro-
vnees. On the contrary, Espartero, by the evacua.
ton Of the fortress of Balmaseda has much extended
the territory OF the instruction. Balmaseda is some
leagues southwest Of Bilboa, on the communication
between Santander and Burgos. In consequence of
its being abandoned the Constitutional line has re-
cooled ten leagues and the enemy has extended with
facility than before in the mountains OF Santan
der and the maritime district of Laredo The Chris
tino generals seem u consider a maxim the impos
sbility of penetrating into the Carlist country With
so 600 men Espar'ero dared attempt it, In the
system adopted all the advantages are on the side of
the Carlists. They left unmoessd in their terri.
tory, TO recruit and organise they car; but Of Bis
cav the nsurgent bands have increased in nsmber and
/ in force.
| RussIA-The Russian troops are gathering in Po-
/ land. THERE'S triple line Of them asng the frontier
Every traveller who attempts 10 pass is obliged 10
submit to the most rigid examination, and TO explain
to the authorities and satisfy them by proof as to the
nature of the business which takes him either int
Russia or Poland In default of this he is not permit
ted pass the frontier though his passport have
| the pisa of the Russian minister. Some important
occurrence, which il is des rable to conceal, must
either have taken place be medated in the interior
Lonpos CeRs EXCHANGE Feb 26-The sur ply NJ wheat
fresh this mornings market rsih short. Fine sam
pies have obtained Is per quarter IN advance fom this day
week put difficult sale Mating srley
demand for Os'ss considerable and prices msintssea
Scans OF the best dry quality sell freely white bo ing Peas
Others without alteration. White wp
Mustard Seeds oeking upwards Ned Glover and