The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-23

Marshal Soult attained his Soh year on the 2e,h
u!t., having been born IN l765
Cotton spinning is rapidly progressing in ST. Pc
tersburs and the neighborhood and the quantity of
mill machinery sent over there from Manche ster.
| Is very considerable.
a camel mounted regiment has just been iormed
| by the French Government of Alglers The ami
mails seem AS capable OF being taught military ex-
erclses as horses
| Adviees from Hobart Town, to the middle OF
! October state that many families were leaving
Nelson IN consequence OF the alarm created by the
| late massacre OF the natives.
REpucrIoN or THREE-ANp-A-HALF FER CENTS
Up to the 18th ult. not single dSentient had en-
tered his name al the Bank OF England, although
most OF the large holders are registered IN town.
TEA, ToBAcco, AND SuoAR.-The notorety OF
the fact that by of the income lax the public
revenue exceeds the expenditures, and that the
surplus will be increased by the reduction OF the
Three and -a-hali per cents, has given rise an
active agitation the part OF the Importers OF tea
and tobacco for reduction OF the present exorbi-
tant crown duties on these important articles OF
consumption. -Vilmr's Times, Apr 4.
There are no less than twenty vessels loading in
the port of Liverpool for Montreal the total tonnage
of which amounts to 8 S:'3 tons. We have also If
teen vessels loading for New York, their total ton
age Is 1863 tons
Hull AND NEW YoRk.-The first of new line
packets between these ports has sailed from Hull,
and is likely toprove good speculation. The high
dues levied in Liverpool on vessels and goods from
the United States will induce many persons to
adopt the cheaper conveyance by way OF Hull
NIA.-REruDlArIoN.-At a meeting of
the Drab coloured men OF Pennsylvania the follow
ing resolution was moved by Governor Porter, and
seconded by General Duff Green. Resoired, That
we the united band Of Pennsy vanla repudlators, do
hereby utterly discard abolish, deny, and renounce
the signs and symbols heretofore used as the Arms
OF this State, and that in future the same be, in
lieu thereof, statue OF Mercury. with the legend
" BASE is TIE SLAVE WHO PAYs''-Carred unani-
mousy London Punch
PRESERVATION OF PLATE To Mr.. PAKENIfAM.-
Mr.. Pakenham, now minister to the United States,
has had va liable service of plate presented 10
hum by the British merchants OF Mexico, in recog
nlon OF his valuable services. The service IS GER
tainly OF the most plendld descr pton. Ii weighs
about 1000 ounces, and the cost is between I3OO0
and $4,000. The patterns Of the dishes, covers,
saveis nc. are OF extremely elegant form the
candelabra are richly wrought, and Of very grace
full shape; and the wine coolers protusely covered
with grapes and vine leaves, which climb to the
brm, are boldly sculptured.
THE Corn LAws-DEcLARArIoN OF MINISTER'S
The Duke OF Wellington from his place in the
House OF Lords, a member OF the government,
used these expressions Monday last with respect
to the corn laws LAS to the corn laws, have ne
yer changed the opinions that held on that qnes-
ton. | recommended to your lordshps TO adopt
the present corn laws, and ! now recommend II TO
you to adhere TO them IVIlmef's Times, dpH 4.
OBirUARy.-The gallant Lieutenant Colonel
Reilly died lately, at Louth, while visiting his
brother. On the 18th instant, Colonel John +.
Browne, G. b, aged H. Lately, Sir Francis
Drummond, Bart. He is succeeded in his title and
estates by his son, Captain James Walker Drum
mond, of the Grerader Guards. MAJOR Genera!
w. II. Beckwlth, died at Chester on Sunday last.
General Beckwllh had sold out of the army for
many years past. The Earl of Lonsdale ex lred
at his residence Park house, Twlckenham, on
Tuesday evening. His ordshlp had been on the
half-pay of the Sih Foot since November, 1894.
On Monday, fatal accident occurred to Lord
William Hill The horse which he riding
fell and rolled over him. and before he could be
moved to the barracks, he Was dead.
DEATH or TuoRwALDsEN, THE SCrLrToR.-Co-
rEyIlAGEN March % The celebrated Thorwald-
ssn died suddenly the day before yesterday. He
was II years old.
BANK OF ENGLAND.-Quarterly average OF the
weekly liabilities and assets of the Bank Of Eng
land, from the Both of December, 1913. 10 the 23d
of March, lSH, both inclusive, published pursuant
to the act Sd and 4th VIM. ". cap. 20.
Liabilities. .3sstis.
Circulation. cal la2 900 Securities .k>'s AT9 900
Deposits ..... 1892 900 Bullion. 10 7si 900