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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

Mr.. d. s. Clifford, of Chatham, Columbia Co., commit
ted suicide, on Monday, by hanging himself He was
partially deranged, and had made two unsucces-
full attempts before.
Ship fever is said to be prevalent at West Troy.
man died on grass plot out Of doors few days ago
his family were taken to the Aims House.
Flour spectators swarming heresince the great
advance In breadstufs. There Is some wheat In the
Territory now but after the next crop show the
Eastern mers what the prolific soil of Wisconsin
do in the way of wheat growing -Miiwoukie Daily
Wisconsin, 9Th inst.
The Quebec City Council there, without waiting for
the Governor Generals to the petition, relative
the erection of Sheds for sick emigrants the va
cant ground adjoining the Marine Hospital have rescind
cd the resolution which that petition based viz
erection of any temporary building within the limits Of
the city, for the reception of sick emigrants.n
The proceedings in the Court Of Common Pleas for
Columbia county during the past week have been inte
resting Amongst other that Of The People
Peter and Calvin Finke for assault and battery
with intent to kill upon E. p Cowles Esq, the 3lst
Of March last This occupied nearly four days. and
resulted in the conviction Of the accused who sem
fenced by the court to imprisonment at hard labor
Mount Pleasant for the term Of three years and four
months each.
new democratic paper called the N,w Jersey Union
Union is to be edited by A. r. Gordon assisted by MIR
Geo. G. Waite formerly of the Democratic Banner
The tone of the paper judging from the first number
Ia to be elevated.
notorious negro man, named Haywood, who muir
dered w. b. Goodgame last fall captured last ss
pursuers were attempting to arrest him he shot Mr.
Samuel Easley who died from the wound that evening
and bursted cap at Mr. James Chambers He has been
lodged in Wilcox jail Two have lost their lives in
attempts to arrest him, and anoth r Mr. Patten,
left by him for dead He Ia property off, W. Bridges
Of Wilcox Mobile Herald and Tribune, 10TH met.
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MONEY MARKET.

Tuesday, June 22-8 n. M.
There was fair business at the stock board this morn
ing There general decline. Treasury Notes fell
of y; Reading Bonds u; Indiana RI N. A. Trust q;
Reading Railroad y; Farmers Trust Il Illinois Bank X;
Canton n; Long Island ~; Harlem IL; Norwich and
Worcester x; stoniogton ~; and Pennsylvania SIS X.
Kentucky S. improved Y; and Morris Canal u.
At the second board Long Island went up Il; Harlem
X; and Reading Railroad n; Canton declined 4; and
Norwich and Worcester r.
There Is nothing doing in foreign exchange.
According to the Custom House books, the steamship
Cambria brought but $ll6,66b in specie.
Ones OF the Massachusetts,, and Shoe and Leather
Dealers Banks of Boston, altered to S50s and Sl00's
have app cared
Counterfeit $5's on the Andover Bank are becoming
quite common.
The Eastern Boston and Maine, and Providence rail-
roads, have each declared dividends of four
per cent The Eastern is payable the 5th july the
Boston and Maine on the 9Th
The New York and New Haven Railroad have given
notice that interest at the rate of six per per
will be paid TO the stockholders the LIST Of July
next.
The Tonawanda Railroad Company has declared
dividend Of per cent upon the capital payable on the
LIST Of July
The Buffalo and Niagara Falls Railroad have declared
semiannua dividend Of four per cent, payable on the
LIST July at the Bank Of the State Of New YORK
is stated in two papers lately received from
Massachusetts, that the manufactures in this country
are in yerv state and several have de-
clared ony Eve per cent half yearly dividends ana
some as low as three per cent The reason for throwing
out these statements Is not given IL IS clear tha'
whether the declare higher DIVIDENDS or
the ofthe United States arc prosperous
and on thu increase Throughout the Union and par
cu.rv At the SOUTH mills have started into existence,
ana arc now in thriving condition American cotton
fabrics are finding market in all parts OF the world
Already the manufacturers Of England reel tns compet
ton that made ts appearance In the oned states
~ 49, ,rt the Circular TO Bankers Of the 2sth ut
ssys'. The effect of diminished SUP
uliss aud enhanced prices Of raw materials must be
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23
TELEGRAPIiIC.
Markets.

New ORLEANS, June 15--P NJ.
Our cotton market continues dull, at the decline pre-
yously noticed The market for -four and grain contin
ued arm and activesales Of 10000 barrels Ohio and
illinois brands made at 81 81 co. including
lots of st. Louis 81 76 with small extra lots Of do ct
higher figure Wheat was active and sales of 10000
bushels of western mixed and red sold at 100 cents
Corn also moved freely and 10000 bushels western mix
ed and yellow sold at IS cents for the former and at 70
cents for the latter. Sterling Exchange AZ bk; New
York, so days. 2I "a discount; checks, Xalkc No
engagements in freights to-day Provisions firm. whs-
key, % cents no sales. Sugar no change
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a.., If n E.-nI. Ronrd;.s 49,. 1usuf on..-
w, - stsrh.ns ora ~ ~. mn xt. yy - 49,
III -, IA vsstsrdsv .snt, Srs ~ sns
sp dressed in hack bv the name Of cisd Hs
nrirrer Wherein she stands charged with st..iirr s;
h,s lac vsls valued at SIS four head arss .
40 tsIvs harhas valued ut S24 three necss NJ a.
~ wortn ali linen chemses and card csss vorth
ssvsimed in ali at S64: the propertv az Mrs MAJ w
Tr.mird reading at No III FrankIjn stroet ~ an
that the accused took board At the above prap,.
Sout the lat OF March last and shortly AFTER she Ieft
the house tho property was missing some OF which has
tht s bsd been robbed In one OF TIC sta~ss
~ in the shape OF heart containin0 Si3o This
.o t,rns o,t IN he a mare fahrca tior ~ orsr 10
create soms good feeling towards her bv ths nersons
cI ,s , . hs lat hosr5ad at No Ias indp 1871
MIN whom S".d hat sSs has bssn ; S ,;
W. ~ Co. naa tina mast conssoment,v Ill nass o
S ham robhed Mt Tie various bosrdinr houses aromnd
sown wne.T , ,S nn ust;cs OsSo1ns at tbs Tomh T.;
We, y idsrt,Sr the nrisoner She was committed 70
r;snn for = further hearing
PfloI ~ L.s S.a,2eeHear Doags NJ tba 7t ward
rrsst.d vsstarasv servant GIRL nv The name of Mar
t O,dsn IN charge Of stealing from the nremisss
sao yot eshahsrs strsst a;smonf stna worth sin.
NJ srS nssrI stnds valued st SI5 silver hntter knif.
18Th 81 so. and an nnanished dress worth S3in ali
vsiusd - $40 90 the propertv of MI Josiah Payton
M % hor;i aar ~ nronsrtv was stolen she sit
hmt no cine yss sscertsined ~ the nronertv until
sst.-dsv wbsn servant cir, nv the mama ~ Han
yh s.,, Tho res;dsd az No yos Chsmhsrs .trest
a.t dnor II Nv Povtor,s cav in tina nosssss;on
~ tha sccussd diamond stnd vhich ths accnssd told
b. sSs fornT q; tho street. instead oS hitch a. Turns
t 20 ha ~ ths identcs stnds stolen from Mr. paw
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The Famine Loaf.

Your previous article, Mr.. Editor has elected the fol-
lowing communication to mother paper. II the test-
mony of the writer be true land the experience Of
baker can test ) have simple rule to ascertain the
quantity of flour in each loaf AS loaf increased In
weight beyond the weight Of the flour 33n per cent,
Qhree pounds Of flour making four pounds Of bread)
then deductng Of the weight Of every loaf Tor IS per
cent? and we have the quantity of flour therein Can
you inform me why there regulation the subject
OF the weight OF bread, when we have a standard for
every thing else do not mean that the bakers should
give certain amount Of bread for given sum- but that
they sh ud be compelled TO sell by the pound meat
tea &C. &c are sold II they were, for convenience,
compelled to make > g. and pound oaves, the price
would regulate tsef-rather competition would regu-
late the price A LABORER.
MEssRs EDITORS I'm your paper Of the 10Th instant
noticed communication signed Staff of Life, making
inquiries how much bread pound Of -four viii make
would state that being in the Depart
mcnt u B. Army long time, ana having the superin-
tendencc Of the bakery had to learn the process of
making barrel Of -four into dough before went on
that duty barrel Of -four or l96 pounds when in
dough- holds about II gallons 20 pounds of water
gallons Of yeast and pounds salt making mass of 300
pounds which cvaporatcs in kncading, baking and cook
ing about 40 pounds leaving in bread about 265 pounds
the difference between bread and flour being about 33l
per cent on -four STAFF of Life states that the shilling
loaf weighs pounds six ounces that would make the
price Of -four $i4 per barrel QUARTERMASTER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

The French steamship Union is believed to be
ia her thirteenth day, and will certainly reach
here tomorrow or next day She will bring
several days later news from France and Eng
land than that received by the Cambria, and
which Will no doubt exercise great influence
on our flour andIgrain markets. We shall, as
usual, issue an Extra Herald few minutes
after her arrival.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

BALTIMORE, June 22--P. NJ
Our flour market continued dull to-day, with further
decline For Howard street and susquehsnna, buyers
offered So so, and sellers demanded SO u.s. Sales we're
very limited Wheat was low, aud we report sales Of
1000 bushels, mixed and red Maryland at 81 a. Sales
of 1000 bushels of were made at % cents chiefly
yellow Sales of about 1000 bushels of rye were made
81 Meal stood at about 81 rs. Weather fine We
the look out for news per French steamer sup
posed to be due at New York
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ALBANY. June 22-P.

ALBANY, June DIP M.
Flour declined to-day and report aes Of 1000 bbls
western brands, including some lots fair Michigan and
Genesee, at SO % a So 90; Wheat dull, and sales
very light. Corn in fair demand at the previous
declines and note sales of 10000 bushels at 02c for
mixed and 90 cents for yellow. Provisions insc
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Sporting Intelligence.

HARLEM CONFERENCE.-The was a goodly
muster Of the trottng fraternity at this track yester
day. to witness the promised SPORT which was mile heats,
best three in five under the saddle four entries viz
w. Wheelan enters. b. m. Bell Ringer
i. jackson, ......... 8 g. Elias HICKS
r. Johnson, g. g. butcher BOY
j. ID. McMann, ..:... .br:m Reality.
The latter named proving lame at the start, with
drawn and Elias Hicks became the favorte, the
previously holding that position.
FIRST HEAr-Elas Hicks took the lead on getting
standing that the Bell Ringer gave him much work
the last half mile it possible for him to finish
Elias by about three lengths the breaking
within fifty yards of the stand ut which time they
heads and points The Butcher Boy distanced
Time OF the heat, 2:55.
SECOND HEAr.-An start, and very fine and
close contest for the first half mle after which, Elias
Of this heat much better than that Of the previous
5is1; but it evident that tho Bell Ringer had
not speed enough to beat the horse
THIRD HEAT-Eas took the lead ut the start, and
held to the end of the race, tho Bell Ringer never
coming him until they reached the home stretch
making the turn Of which, she came close up with
him. and struggled hard but unsuccessfuy for the lead
to the score Elias won by about a length, in 25l.
This track Of the most convenient In this neigh
borhood being easy of access and with few slight i'm
provements, such the removal OF few worthless
which shut out from the spectators view of some
parts of the slight change in the position Of the
stands &c. &c, 1t would become great place OF resort
Woodruff is understood intends making the requisite
improvements shortly, when inducements will be offered
Course crowded every fine day with the admirers Of this
exciting snort.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

DR.. WOOd's SnrSaPariIIn md Wild cherry
BttesAt certain the year. and particularly IN the
summer, many subject to depression Of the
spirits accompanied by debltated stomach loss Of appetite
irritation general anguor and variety Of symptoms
which it impossible to describe The only remove
this d strengthen the stomach by the Of proper
tonic remedies brace the muscles appetite for
food aud aay rtasn and by putting the body in
high OF health produce and OF mind To
DO hi: nothing more effective than the saapara and
the best summer medicine offered to the public.
Sold Wholesale and retail by Wyatt Ketchum, 1911 Fulton
large bottles je2l Neod
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

The Flowers :Pers0nifiedl--In parts ut IS
each, being translation of Les Fieurs Anmees
splendidly illustrated with steel engravings beautifully
describing rebellion Of the flowers in Fairy Land Tbs
live earth in human form Woman, lthey mnrmured)
far intelligent and happy and they would emsu
longer merely simple flowers. Their subsequent adven-
lures are irresistiby interesting and instructive.
r. MARTIN, ITO Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

From the N. Y. Globe, June ls.-Wigs aud
Hair Work-Baker dete ed only TO bring the
price Of dressing and shampoong ladies' hair
standard but he has also made extensive for
ucturng wigs and all kinds of hair work. either for ladies
gentlemen, 33 cent lower than other establishment
IN this CITY, We advise all such require any article in
his line. to give him call they will find greatly their
pecunary advantage to do His place Of business 3i91
Broadway. opposite the Carlton House
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

Beauties OF the Opera.-Subscribcrs OF this
Monthly Musical Work informed that in consequence Of
the desire the celebrated song
sany Lind the advertiser will issue the & nqnbsI On
Prophecy" sung the opera of Robert la Diabe, by
Jenny Lind embellshed witha correct portraits When the
Joys Of YOUTH Ecconil Pegno BY Donzeti; Napoltane
dreaming of thee and gems from the opera Of Erna"
Subscription s. in so cents per number
pay able delivery
ATWILL, pol Broadway, Music Repository.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

Fine CutIery.--The Subscrlbcrs' assortment
embraces every possible variety of PEN Pocket Desk
and Sporting Knife with large variety Of choice Razors,
which will be warranted to the purchaser Also Scissors
Nail Files Tweezers, &c.
G. SAUNDERS SON. TT Broadway,
few doors above Courtlandt st.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

Reception OF the President of the United
Sates-The Committee Of the Common Council &, make
for the reception OF the President Of the United
States having selected General Gilbert Hopkins the Grand
sign 20 IsrcIpats upoa the to report
the Chamber Of the Board of Aldermen Wednesday the
23d inst from 10 M to p NJ and the following day,
from 10 to IL NJ the place. after which time no FUR
ther applications can be received
By order of the Committee.
JAMES ID. OLIVER, Chairman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

Anv of our citizens who win take the trouble to give
the Huss pavsmsnt an examination. in about one nour
after the clearing OF Of rain STORM will see that airy
and almost clean, that 1t will need but little sweeplns'
and that scarcely any dust forms upon 1t ana aten-
lively observed it will be found that nearly all the ore
is near the ends concusvey proving that mas peen oe
each some filth from the cobbs stone pavement rro-
ceedng in inspection 1t will be found tnat tne
mon pavement Is almost covered with coat u w.
earth from between the stones at the same time tha
the pounding given by the wheels OF the passing veh
thus raises the mud still more to the surface sucp an
exhibition appeared in all its glory on Monday apous
one r NJ, when the mud below Chambers anu aoosa
Reade streets driven by the horses hoofs INTO te
side walks and the faces of the pedestrians WINE
such dirty baptism blessed those passing the uss
pavement How much will be saved in brooms and Ia
bor to clean the streets and in washing faces ana
msnts, when the whole Of Broadway Is thus paved :
We ask Of mathematical friends, OF the eorpo
ration to calculate this and obge US with an answer
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will please notice that the hes. Pens have the ahsr
bert g. Bagey New York; Josiah Hayden, x Coz &c,
while the wild ca, orr inferior qualities (and gay nized
being the best .hs city, who offer the genuine
Bsgey the Prince Albert Pen thereby deceving the pucha-
w GREAFON Coz n Cedar .reet nn .ssir. have
selected Pens Of MAKERS and sell retail the genuine
Albert g. Bagley Pen for rs only silver and pencil
included. Ali Others ia proportion
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Theatricnls.

BowERy THEArRE.-The grand spectacle of Ivanhoe.
the Jews Daughter, will informed be with
drawn after night to make other novel;
ties which the manager will produce possible
That piece, and the comedy of Peter White for the
first time this season. and the romantic Chinese spectacle
Of the Bronze Horse the Spell of the Cloud King"
will all be performed this evening IL sto be hoped that
this bill will satisfy the patrons of the Bowery and
convince them also that the manager has eye to
their interest always Tomorrow evening" Mr. Clarke
of our best actors will take his benefit On that
occasion, bill better If possible, than any that has
ever been put forth there, will he produced.
CASTLE GAnDEs.-The proprietors of this establish
ment have secured the services Of Of the leading
actors and actresses Of this city, and they
next Monday evening with dramatic representations
such as light comedy, vaudeville, and pantomime.
Among those engaged Miss Constanta Clarke, Miss
matilda Phillips Mrs W. sherwood, Miss Louisa Wells
and sisters and MISS r. Wilson; Messrs Holland, Wal
cott Everard, Dunn, Baker Levere and Sharp Leader
Of the orchestra, Mr.. Munck. With such galaxy of
talent there be doubt that the Garden will be-
very attractive, and be patronsed by the must
fashionable circles II Messrs French and Heiser
equal talent during the they will have to
congratulate each other Mt its termination for notwth
standing all to the contrary wherever sterling talent
produced there American audience will be found
We wish the proprietors every success
GENERAL WELsH's CrRcus.--This troupe have been
very successful in their tour through the Union They
performed last evening at Saratoga and will exhibit this
evening at Whitehall New York Rice the celebrated
Shaksperan Clown is attached to this company and Is
great favorte In fact they all favorites for the
proprietor employs except men Of the first eques
trian talent.
Dan Marble, the great deineator Of Yankee character
is amusing the inhabitants Of Pittsburgh by his quaint
representations.
Mr. Leonard the Irish actor Is at Kingston, Canada
He has been playing at Hamilton and Toronto, where
he was very successful.
Van Amburgh and his animals are to be in Kingston
the 25th and Goth inst
Mile Bangy is still at the Howard Athcnmum, Boston,
but her engagement is drawing towards it's close and
the fair dancer will leave this country for Europe
where she anxously looked for At Boston, well
la this city and New Orleans Blangy has won the
warmest and most sincerest expressions ofpraiss.
Tho Ravels are to play engagement at the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, and Afterwards at the
Athenaum, Boston.
Sands, Lent Co travelling with Their troupe
through Massachusetts, They at present in Spring
field.
Augusta Is either at present In the city, Just left
for Philadelphia where she is to fulfil engagement
The viennoise dancers to open at the Boston
Athen@um last evening
:, APPOINTMENT ny THE PRESIDENT Robert w
rooe surveyor Of the customs at Savannah Georgia in
| n E
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- APPOINTMENT NY THE PRESIDENT Robert w
rooe surveyor Of the customs at savannah Georgia In
Union, June a. "'"'"s'""
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often asked Of gentlemen whose hr presents that exquisite
and recherche appearance only be obtained the hands
artistic that we take the liberty Of informing those gentle
visiting the city that the only we know of
Rdgway of Broadway and Maiden Lane (up stairs
Do forget numberl7O Broadway Of Maiden
Lane lun Sfarsl. lie 2teod
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The Married Woman,s Private \

Thu NIHrrIeU WOmhhB Fr1VNt0 m6OIC0I
Companion-By Dr. Mauriceau Professor of Diseases
Of Women. Second edition. Price 81
The demand for this important work (of which
thousands sold has compelled the issue Of edition
For sale at BURGESS ST'RfNGER & Co. 222 Broadway,
under the American Museum eos Broadway, and by Dr. A.
York; Zeiber Co. Of Chestnut and Third streets
Pla.; c. +. Fisher, Richmond, Va; Geo. Redfeld Troy
Little u Co, Albany.
On the receipt ST. copy will be transmitted bv mail ee
Of postage) all Of the United Ststes j2 2t exS
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The public will please notice that the Richeeu Dia-
ond Pointed Gold Pens be had only Of j. Savage 90
Fulton We understand that the of these Pens
has excited hs eupdy Of Of hpers and . they last
things for the genuine Rchelieu Pens The imposition
will be readily detected # the public will notice this adveI
from IS cents TO 81 So
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

They are so perfectly natural 10 appearance that it is mpo
ble to detect them We would recommend all wish
the best wigs toupees call Bachelors No Wall
street. near Broadway where they always be f
Hair Dye for changing red hair without injury the
hair skin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-23

Every Mothers BOOk-The great interest
mane by married ladies the subject treated of in this
work has nearly exhausted the first edition The author
his female readers that universally approved of
by those for whose benefit II is designed.
sale at 222 Broadway under the American Museum and
Zsber Co corner Of Chssnnt and Third streets, hiadel
sing 81 will ensure sending the book post paid order
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Portable Dressing Cases, In all that the name
imports compact and completed each article there
being Of the very best quality and Of size convenient
sufficient in itself recommend it, for sale at
G. SAUNDERS SON, III Broadway,
opposite Howard Hotel.
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SOWPs.E W3l1hCE 1AUXhCB
the field again. To the kind patronage of their
friends they will this day IL o'clock A. NJ the
much admired Green Turtle Soup. at the Enterprise Saloon
p H. would respectfully remind gasronomists that no
lcacy attainabe is Of their attend ye ep
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system of medicine termed the Analytical Practice" will
give his monthly attendance the Anaco Institute
s2S Broadway on Wednesday the 2s and remain until tn
chronic disease those of long standing His ad,
cases is invariably gratutous. Office hours from NJ te
4P.M,