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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

The STREET CoNrRAcT.-The present position OF
the business of cleaning the streets is in rather a
complicated "6x." The Democrats cay they have
the power to repeal the contract-the Wings deny
the power to repeal This is point of law which
will very likely reach the Court of Errors before
is decided.
Then again, the Democrats are divided among
themselves what policy they will adj opt in case
of annulling the contract, which will of course be
done. One party, at the head of which is Alder
man Purdy, is for returning TO the old system Alto
gether-gving the whole business into the hands of
the superintendent OF strees-not even permitting
Aldermen TO interfere with the employment of such
| persons the superintendent may think fit. AHs-
! ther party is for dividing the city into sixteen
districts, and giving out the sweeping in sixteen
| separate contracts.
Another thing As soon as the contract is repeal
ed, it is understood that the present contractors
will bring action against the city every halt
month--when the money becomes due-to recover
pay for cleaning the streets And if it should turn
out that the law is on their side, they may be able
10 recover pretty heavy damages for they can bring
plenty of evidence, not only from Mr.. Bartlett
Smith, but even from the speeches Of Aldermen
Leonard, Purdy, and other leading Democrats, that
the work can be done for much less than S645 OO
and if so, that their damages are equal TO their pre-
sent profits
Then again, it may perhaps be proved that the
present contract, in its operation, is injurious to the
health of the city. If so, there be no doubt
about the right to repudate. For no Common
Council can have the right to legislate away the
health of the city. AT all events, it is positively
affirmed-and there will be plenty OF evidence to
prove, too-that the contract has not been perform
ed according to agreement, especially in the matter
OF sweeping the docks, markets, and many of the
streets.
such are some Of the questiones perate now under
examination and discussion. And we greatly fear
tha the people oil this city will be seriously vexed
with continually accommodating dust and dirt as the
Common Council are with the questions for ecison.
The people demand speedy action Of some kind
lit were done, when It's done then twere well
II were done quickly. ~
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Rrs TO AND FROM THE BRITISH WEsr

The results here markedly in favor ofthe Uni
ted States In the year 1879 and 1890 the trade scarcely
existed. 1t has now grown up to an int hange of
900 per annum of which 10 per cent is performed
in American vessels, and IS per cent in British vessels
Tho mutual benefit to both nations ct large, resulting
from the arrangement cannot be questioned It is un.
dcubtedy true that may be further modified to produce
greater results 1t is also true, that although the whole
result is beneficial to the United States yet particular
sections have been injured In order TO investigate thai
point fully Is necessary to look at the articles ss
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AMERICAN AND BRITISH VESSELS
British .1U (OIouiss DO1ueSf

These figures express the rise and progress Of trade
The imports, it appears increased steadily from 1891
Io3 $50, OF which 81 per cent in British bottoms,
and 30 per cent in American vessels The exports of
domestic produce increased $76sOO OF which 80 per
cent was in American vessels, and 81 per in British
bottoms The American vessels do IS per cent. OF
the trade and British vessels IS per cent Hence APP
pears that opening of the MOI American colonial ports
has increased the trade 81 O0 Of which 45 has been
in favor of Amer icen vessels The benefit the English
have deriveds increase Of 100000 annual bu
siness.
The annexed table gives the same features in relation
to the West India trade
IMPORTS ExroRTs FROM THE BRITISH WHsr
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The British North American tonnage appears rapidly
and steadily to have increased in at least great ratio
that of the United States. The American tonnage with
the West Indies has, however been greatly in of
of the British We may now turn TO the employment of
these vessels indicated in the amount of goods
freights which they fetch and carry. wewl take the
trade the North America colonies This is expressed
in the following tablet
IMPORTS INTO THr UNITED STATES THE BRIrIsH N.
AMERICAN COLONIES AND FROM THE BRITISH WEST In
DISTINGUISHING QUANTITIES TRANSPORTED
G N BNI
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Mr.. ABBOTT OF THE PARK THEATRE .-Thisgen.
tleman, whose sudden illness we noticed yesterday,
still lies in the green at the Theatre, in very
dangerous state His physicians will not allow him
to be removed, and say i, is very doubtful if he ever
RECEIVERS He is nearly insensible, or wandering in
his mind, although he recognizes his wife. 1t is
his second attack of apopexy. Mr.. Shaw perform
ed the part Of Richmond for him last evening
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A New PAeANM.-We understand that Mr..
Wallace, young musician, who is on his way 10
Europe from tour round the world, through Eu-
rope, India, South America, and the Southern
States, intends to give concert before he leaves
our shores. Mr.. Wallace has performed at several
private parties, and his skill and genius consi-
dered perfectly unequalled-super or to any exhibi.
ter heard before. He is master, equally on
the violin and the piano.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

IHE NEXT pREsIDENcY.-The State Convention
oi south carolina have nominated John G. Calhoun
as the Democratic candidate for the next Presiden-
cy, subject to the decision OF National Conven-
ton, TO be convened IN Baltimore in May, 1874, Sc
leced on the district system, and voting per captta
The great contest in the Convention will undoubted
ly be between the friends of Calhoun and those of
Van Buren,. If Martin should get majority on the
FIRST ballot, General Cass has the next best chance
for the nomination, and may probably getit. ntha
case, he will be nominated, elected, and be the sue
cessor Of John Tyler. This is highly probable.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

The MESSAGE OF MAYOR MoRRIs.-The annual
message OF the Mayor, presented TO the Common
Council, contains some valuable and salutary sug-
gestions which, it is to be hoped, will receive the
Immediate sanction of the Legislative part of the
Corporation.
The recommendation of organizing distinct de-
parments in accordance with the letter and spirit of
the charter, for the performance of all executive
business, will meet with the concurrence of every
good citizen who desires to prevent the secret sys
tenn of log rolling and double dealing, that is, and
always has been practlsed by members of the stand
Ing committees, who are vested with such immense
power and patronage. This important change in
the transaction of the executive business of the city
has long been the theme of the liberal and honest
members Of the Common Council, and has as often
been defeated by those who were deslrous of fill
ing their pockets those of their friends. The
adoption of plan suggested by the Mayor, in this
| organization of the executive departments, would
decrease the city expenses and secure to the public
full knowledge of its affairs under each depart
ment, which is not to be obtained.
The Mayors suggestions relative to temporary
reformation in the Police of city, until time will
admit of definite action upon general reform by
tie Legislature, correct and in perfect accord
ance with the views and opinions that have been
often reiterated in the columns of the Herald
In discussing the street contract, he takes strong
ground, and insists that the Common Council have
legal power and right to annul or alter said contract
whenever they may think proper. His plan OF COM
polling citizens to sweep the streets opposite their
own dwellings and places of business, is not prac-
ticable, and we have many reasons to believe that
the only efecual plan after all, is for the corpora
ton TO sWeep the streets on its own hook
and then the public can hold the men,
bers of the Common Council responsible
for neglect of duty, in allowing the city to be in
a filthy condition, and seek redress by refusing to
re-elec them to perform the public business. To this
complexion will all the talk about street contracting
come at last, as with other the public be Sc
cured from disease, contagon and death that might
ensue from continued neglect on the part of con-
tractors cleanse the streets, piers and slips in pro-
per manner
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

CoNcERT.-Signor Paggi gives Concert to-mor-
row evening atths Apollo Rooms. He will be as.
sisted by Madame Sutton and other eminent artists.
Pagg is highly celebrated for his skill and genius
on the oboe, and will have fine house. We hope
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

Important from hington-New views.
We understand that great preparations are AREA.
dy making in Washington, for the construction ana
adoption OF new line of policy, which VIII nrs'
make its appearance at the opening OF the next oes-
sion of Congress. The management OF TINS import
ant business. has been placed entirely by the Presl-
| dent in the hands of John G. Spencer, the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury and il will assume The form of
new financial system, especially adapted to the pre-
sent circumstances OF the country-and founded on
the right principles of finance.
Mr.. Spencer is now very busiy engagedin collect
ing facts connected with this subject, so as TO be
enabled TO form new system that will possess all the
sound principles and advantages of the Sub Treasu.
ry OF Mr. Van Buren, without any OF It's clumsy conr-
vances and nonsense. The Exchequer plan, former
ly recommended by MIR. Tyler, and devised by Mr..
Webster, will be laid aside entirely In construct
ing the new financial policy, Mr. Spencer will have
an especial eye to catch and keep the next House
OF Representatives, which is largely democratic.
BY this movement he expects to give blow to the
position of Mr.. Van Buren, that will puzzle hsirends
amazingly, and place them entirely hors du combat
Mr.. Van Buren's only measure is the Sub Treasury,
and this Mr. Spencer vii! take from under his feet
at once.
IeSdIu 10 recent movement vi IuI. w Gu
ster il is very doubtful whether Mr.. Spencer will
advise the President to adopt it at all Its popularity
is alarmlng-and the President and his Secretary
wish TO stand on their own me asures and principles
like tub on its own bottom, if they can get that
bottom polished up in time for the next Congress
Mr.. Spencers great object is. with the whole force
OF the Administration, to break up the OF Mr.
Van Buren, among the Democracy, and to open the
door wide enough for General Cass, (who has the
best claim,) or of Mr. Calhoun, (who has the mex,
clamp for it seems that no one thinks Of Captain
Tyler except John Jones and the man in the moon
Mr. Wehster's purpose, in his movement, is to
demolish the chances ofMr. Clay among the Wings,
and to save the manufacturers from the conse-
sequences of the indecent and suicidal tariff agta
ton.
In such position, Mr.. Spencer and Mr.. Webster
the master spirits-the one in the Cabnet-the
other out of it-both regarding each other with
fear alarm, admiration, and little jealousy. The
only cool personsges in these mighty matters are
John Jones, who is too big fool to know any thing,
or Captain Tyler, who is TOO busy with his old bed.
fellow. ohm Bolts, to know what to door ourself,
who play of one faction against another, great
man in opposition to another great man, as we
would the pieces in game of chess, merely to
amuse the public-make the angels laugh, and the
devils weep
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

TREMBLINa.-The ultra wings are beginning to
get terribly alarmed at the movements OF Mr. Web
ster. Well may they be So
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BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.

LATEST FROM YuCATAN.-By the schooner Ex-
port from Campeachy we have received intelll-
gence from Yucatan to the 10th instant.
Gen Ampudia still kept possession OF the Eml.
nencians. The troops under his command weIe In
most distressing condition and were daily desert
ing In squads.
.. The Mexican division which had recapitulated at
lexpeua and retired to Techac for the purpose OF
emoarking Tor Tdmplco, had not been able to leave,
naying no means OF conveyance. They demanded
delay OF hve days, which, not being granted they
were Obliged to surrender themselves prisoners of
wal. MANY attempted to escape but were soon re-
taken Among the prisoners are Generals Barragan
and Lemos.
Several sklrmlshes had taken place between the
Texlan navy and the Mexican steamers. without
any decisive result, owing to the want of wind to
work the ships. Although Com Moore took al
vantage OF every breeze that would spring up to run
on the steamers, he never could have chance of
engaging them at close quarters. The ship Austin
run aground In the harbor, but il was expected
would soon be put afoat.-[New Orleans Bee.
BALTIMORE MARKET, May 3o-Breadstufs-Bread-
stuffs have taken further move upwards Yesterday
thousands of bushels of Pennsylvania wheas,
ceived by the Tide Water Canal, sold at 81 and
ST. 10 per bushel Flour has also advanced in price,.
Baltimore .4merican.
Sales Of Stocks at Philadelphia Yesterday.
100 shares Girard Bank, 81; 1870 do do 6 $4,000 Will
mington SIS 1855 nt. Off III shares Grard Bank, Oh 81
Banh IA sl56oO State 6s 1864 5i $3.50 State 6s 1876,
52 $50 do lS43 $500 State 6s 1876, annual 81 l3 sh
Louisville Bank 30; $1,000 State S. 1882 50 100 shares
Wilmington Railroad III; 1913 do Girard Bank, 6; 20 do
and Amboy Bonds $1,000 Tennessee per cent March
and Sept 60 shares Manufacturers and Mechs Bank,
l4t; 100 do Mechanics Bank 49, $4,000 State 50, 1864,
do flat 5O $4,000 do 5s 1864 6e $1,000 do 5s 1884, SO;
$4,000 do SIS, 1885, so.
LATEST SOUTHERN SHIP NEWS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

MovEMENTs.-The Hon. Daniel Webster left for
Boston yesterday afternoon, in the steamboat Wor-
ceser.
The Hon. George N. Briggs, M. c., Of Berkshire,
Mass, is at the Croton Hotel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

PARK PoND.-Aderman Purdy positively declares
that something shall be done tor this poor forlorn
pond. at an early day. In the meantime, small
flock of geese will be allowed to paddle about the
pond by way of amusing the boys. Visitors. and
the public, are however, requested not to call it
geese pond, as that would be too vulgar We
thought we saw couple of geese in the pond yes
terday it was at distance, however, and they
might have been swans, or South American ducks.
The question whether this is to be fish pond, frog
pond, goose pond, or duck pond, is important, and
should be settled as early as possible
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

CHEAP LITERATURE.-We should not be- surprised
TO see this business burst pretty soon. Just sant
from under
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

The CHINEsE MIssIoN,-Mr. Cushing, it is said,
Will leave TINS city IN the Liverpool packet of the
10th OF June, on his way, overland to Bombay, and
there take u ). vessel for Canton He will study
the Chinese language all the wav.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

WATERING PLAcEs.-Great resorts for SANDER, de.
famation and backbiting.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

FASHIONABLE MAGAZlNEs.-Rather cooling down
in these days There is more pufery in them than
any thing else.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

.fts- The Hon. Mr. Fox, Minister of Her Brtanc
Majesty, and suite, arrived in this city yesterday
evening from Washington, and have taken rooms at
'ne Exchange Hotel-Bahtrore american, May 30.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

REMAINS OF SIR CHARLES BAeor-His remains
arrived yesterday morning and were transferred on
board the Warspite.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

The GREAT WESTERN was seen on the 9th inst,
in lon. 66, going ahead in fine style, by Capt Doan,
of the ship Cotton Planter, at this port from Havre
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O1y- NEW NOVEL," Gertrude Howard, the Maid
Of Humble Life Temptations Resisted"-by VIM. B.
English, Esq, author Of" Rosna Meadows &c.
The principal portion Of this Novel has its foundation
in realliie The heroine is young and beautiful female
possessing unsophistcateA heart, and mind unco
rupted by the external influences Of the world. Sire
suffers every prvation enduring constant in the
purity Of righteous principles maintains through every
trial holy rectitude Of character and meets with the
Just rewards Of virtue.
The work will be elegantly printed on entire and
beautiful type AID emoellshed with large and original
engravings drawn expressly by distinguished artist.
For sale by J. Tutte, No Ann street at Wadlegh's,
459 Broadway; Affords New Office, 3ss Bowery;
Greene's News Office Brooklyn and agents generally,
at the low price OF one shilling per copy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

GO THE GIANT GIRL HAS ARRIVED-She is
six years old feet inches high and weighs $40 pounds
idea of her immense size. The Manager of Peaes Mu.
scum has procured card that will draw him crowded
house particularly too, he charges only shilling
Sigr or Bz, Mr.. Brouwer, Miss Adair Miss Blanchard
and La petite Cereto all TO be for the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

o. FAMILY HOLIDAY.-Today at the American
Museum it being the last day but three of Gen. Tom
Thumb before his long visit TO Boston and the Canadas
Rich and rare performances take place at O'Clock this
afternoon, hour which will accommodate children,
and especially those who attend school The City of
Paris remains this week. besides host Of other atrac-
tons which make the Museum the most attractive place
OF amusement in the city.
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~ suBscRIpERs changing their residence will please
notify this Office Of Nassau and Fulton streets
where they want the Herald left hereafter.
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LATEST SOUTHERN SHIP NEWS
rHLApELPHA. May 30Air Palestine Stephenson Boston;
Campus, steyer sou, aud ophn, Lamb, NYnk .
BALTIMORE. nay 29-An John Murray, Devereux, VIII.
IN NC
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

FAIR, FOUR FEET, AND FAT There is little big
girl now exhibiting at the New York Museum, 6
years Old feet Highland 2iO pounds weight
Tom Thumb is going to make love to her, and if
Bannum will consent, why, marry her-and join the
Enllrierifes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

The BOWLING GREEN FoUNrAiN-We understand
that most beautiful and picturesque fountain will
soon be erected in the Bowling Greenland we
learn that it may be ready to play on the fourth of
July.
The design Of this fountain is quite original The
basin will be about ninety feet in diameter, lined
with marble, variegated with rocks, and enlivened
with water foul sailing on the waves inside. The
jet of water-or rather gush OF Croton-wil rise
ninety feet up to heaven, from formation of dark
green rocks from the Palisades of twenty feet high,
and letting out their angular edges in every direc-
ton On these rocks the water will fall and form a
circular cataract Of the most beautiful and pic
turesque kind.
This conception is quite new, and originated with
young Mr.. Renwick, the son of the Professor. II
will be one of the greatest ornaments to the city,
and will impress every traveller from Europe, he
steps ashore in New York. with the natural magnif-
cence of the "City of Fountains"-and Miniature
Niagaras."
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last night, to witness the humorous performances Of
Yankee Hill, whe seems TO improve in his style Of
delineating the Yankee character on each success
sive engagement. He appears this evening in two
Of his best pieces. Mr.. Wood is also playing at this
theatre
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

New WoSE.-Harper IL Brothers have just is
sued "The Days OF Queen Mary" in limo. vol
ume. with engravinss, price twenty-five cents. 1t
is sketch OF transactions which occurred in Eng
land during the reign Of Queen Mary, especially Of
the prosecutions for the sake OF religion, which
so numerous For sale at this Office
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Herald Literary Depot

All the and cheap literary publications OF the day
are for sale wholesale and retail at the HERALD OFFICE
northwest corner Of Nassau and Fulton street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

THE Stock EXCITEMENT IN WALL STREEr-The
rise of stocks in Wall street, continues to be quite
extraordinary. Yesterday the old Grand Gulf and
the Vicksburg rose from nothing to 6. 1t is
supposed that this rise is caused by decision Of
the highest Of Mississippi, in favor of certain
cotton judgments held by these concerns. All
stocks. however, good bad, or Indifferent afec'
ted. Fortunes making rapidly, and men are be-
ginning to get crazy. BY July we will be all mad
enough The causes are generally attributed to the
bank loans, and the competition of the two board OF
of brokers-perhaps partly from the general restora-
ton of better times.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-31

1y-DEAFNESs-We have just received statement
OF case OF deafness cured by the sole oil McNars
Acoustic Oil-price 81 per botte-whero the patient had
paid over 500 to the medical profession without the
least benefit He had been entirely deaf fifteen years and
was first affected at the age of five years All troubled
with any complaint Of the might find to their nte
call at II CORTLAND ST. and the whole stote-
ment which is from the most respectable house in Pha
dephia
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0y-IF LADIES WOULD ONLY ONCE USE THE
East India Hair Dye, they would not be bothered any
longer with toupces it will color the hair any shsd,
You please, from light brown to jet black and will
stain njure the skim To be had only at 81 Courtlant
81. near Broadway.
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whether produced by vicious ndugenccs, or any otnc
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and Pharmacy, the laboratory and principal ONCE "
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