The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-05
Ex.sasls Of lsitsss from Asao York, dated

E1aasas ef isits5s JrOm hsao York, dated
Il ..gefa ErfEr-f aFf 'June 3, 1876.
81 understand the United States sloop of war Dale
is 10 sail Tomorrow for the Gulf OF Mexico, being
fully equipped and prepared for sea She mounts
sixteen guns. Commodore Perry Is srming and
httng out the sehooners (but for the Mexican gov
enment,) which have been purchased from Messrs.
Brown and Bell. ! understand the Lexington and
Relief will soon be ready for sea. Great activity
sai prevails at the nayy-yard, Brooklyn.
olunteers continue TO send in their names for
enrolment with great alacriiy and spirit
The Democratic Review for the LIST Of June is
out In contains a spirited (ensrayed) likeness Of
lhe ffon EDWARD A. flanagan, OF the United States
Senate, it contains also a number Of interesting
original articles, among which is Of much abil-
~ and research, entitled History Of Constitution
al Reform in the United States, The monthly
commercial and financial article, as usual, is indi-
catye Of talent and research on the part Of its au-
thor.
by AN arrival at this port, to-day, we have re-
ceived late intelligence from Port Republican Hay
u. All was represented as quiet under the pres-
dency Of M. Richie.
"The pactket-ship Sheridan, E. X. Collins &
Co.'S line, cleared to-day for Liverpool, completely
hied with passengers and freight. &c..
"The number Of vessels which arrived at this
port during the month Of May, 1886, was 24l-of
which l6s were American, "A English, and 10 Bre-
men, with a sprnkling from various other parts Of
the world. The value Of imports into this city for
the month OF May, have been as follows
For May l845. 1886.
Value imports, S5,l64,Ta3 s5,4ss, 1877
exports a,sIl,No s,lla,54s
year, 81, AIS, l22 80. >s,OO3, 305 81 which shows
| small Increase on each item for 1886.
"Hunts Merchants Magazine for June has Just
appeared, and presents great maay valuable arti-
eles, besides deal Of interesting and instructive
eial IL.
aJune 4, 1916.
"The convention at Albany has accomplished
little else yet than elect their officers, and other
wise organize for action.
"The Franco American, which has been tenn
porarily suspended, learn, is to be recommended,
before long, under more favorable auspices.
"Our French adopted citizens need some organ
which can better comprehend and discuss American
measures and institutions, than the Courier des
Etats Unis. From the character Of the editorials
which frequently appear in that print, 1t would
seem that the editor is either wifully ignorant,
or deplorably blind with respect to American al
fairs. 80
"Those at distance who read its crude digests
and criticisms Of passing events stand little better
chance Of being correctly informed than n the
Courier was published in France, instead of the
United States. IL is the representative OF M
GuiDot and "ke master like man, nit mystifes what
il dispreve, and affects ignorance and silence
incapable Of explanation. A French paper Is want
ed in the United States, which can unmask the false
position assumed by NJ. Guizot and his partisans
and organs, without falling uto the errors Of NJ
Theirs and his party one that shall be capable Of
making knows TO the republicans Of Europe, the
true position Of the United States government, in
all its relations foreign and domestic. Such paper
would not fail Of proving highly useful at the pres
ent time.
"Wall street is so much associated with the bus-
al Il a
city, but Of the whole continent, that am tempted
TO give a running description Of il. II is GER
Iainly very rich in materials; Il begins on
Broadway, opposite the fine new Trinity church.
which presents noble front TO all who
traverse its pave looking directly down its mar
row, and rather winding way, is opposite, and
terminating at the last river. This street has long
been what Lombard and Threadneedle streets are to
London. Three-fourths Of all the banks and in
surance Offices in the city are found fronting its
sidewalks. Nearly every basement, alias celler, is
occupied by an exchange or stock broker all ready
To purchase or sell stock on commission at per
cent, to buy or sell current and uncunent
money, with bullion or coin, both foreign and do
nestle. All mankind who have any knowledge of
this numerous and respectable class Of gentlemen
will do them the justice to declare that shrewder
keener, ceverer set offelows where else TO be
found. Talk Of Jews, Turks, Greeks, money ope-
rators of any kind, or In any other part Of the
world, and they all dwinde into insignificant stupid
"The Dale was lowed down the harbor yester-
day evening from the nayy-yard, and presume
went to sea to-day. The United States sailed yes
terday from Boston for the African coast.
The ~e.thor 10 very warm to-day, and business
generally dull.
"The ship St. Patrick, with a full cargo, sails
for Liverpool on Saturday. The packet ship Henry
Clay sails on the day, with full freight and
large number of passengers.
"The city is filling up with strangers, many of
,kzrn l..r H..
places to pass away the sultry days of summer.
"The stock market was without animation.
Prices varied little from yesterdays quotations.
"Coton.-Sales are made more freely. The
total sales yesterday amounted to 1000 bales and
$500 bales have been sold to-day-making 500
bales in two days. Prices remain about the same
those which prevailed prior to the arrival of the
Hibernia.
| 1000 barrels -four sold to-day-Genesee and
Michgan-the former at "a 37I, and the latter at
"a l63. understand, aimee the foregoing sale was
made, that Genesee could be bought at "a 81. This
shows decline.
"Indian corn remains without change Fair
| southern yellow quoted at 55c. Some good do.
North Carolina held at &c.
'Whiskey at &c. 18lc., and dull.
Tobacco quiet
"sterling bills are dull at "a sa-tendency down.
| wards.
"Frcights steady at former quotations.
The splendid packet-ship Arcole. for Marseiles
Capt. Hoodless, was cleared to-day by Messrs.
Boyd & Hineken. She sails tomorrow"
TO THE EDITOR or THE UNION
Sir: notice in you paper Of last evening that
the Hon. Mr.. BrnkerhoA, with prompttude de-
serving Of praise, has moved that the thanks of
Congress be voted to Gen. Taylor and his gallant
army and that one months additional pay be
given to each and every con-commissioned officer,
musician, and private of that army, who was in
action at the battle Of Rcseca de la Palma.
Some testimonial Of a nations gratitude should
be given to all who contributed to that brilliant tri-
umph Of American arms; but | would respectfully
suggest that instead of the months additional pay