The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-07

The conduct of the Junta towards the few English who
remaiued during the dangerous crisis has been most
praseworthy There have been disturbances at J
0poo and quiet the majority of the people
being glad Of the prospect of settlement taking place
Journal by the Poyphemus of the the
steamers belonging to the Junta, with Das Antas and
to. the slst ultmo by Sir w Parker The
dindeo Royal Tar and Oporto suffered to enter
mand OF Das Antas intended to reinforce St. Ubes-
This done in the face British squadron which
was 9u,ide OF the bar consisting Of the America ir
dlator When the steamers accom- panied by some sail
ing craft, however came over the bar they sum-
moned to surrender, and surrender they did without
shot The troops were instantly made prisoners I'm.
msdiately On being taken Dss Anta' drew protest.
nil the foreign ministers in Lisbon.
- ass-, Miscellaneous.
TIE GaEAT BRITAIN, Several large cases. capable of
carrying thirty forty tons of sand rather material
made in progress Of being made the eand op
posite this noble ship and number Of balks being
raised several feet without external application
eept the lifting forward, by four large spars PEN
the ships bottom has been Seen the boxes it is pre-
sumed to act canals inasmuch as they are be-
vled to the form of the bottom. intended to
float her Off Tho foundation of the breakwater Is being
dug preparatory to this which, it said will not be
attempted until the high tide in next month Numbers
Of carriages and other vehicles conveying the curious
daily attend the Great Britain and great activity seems
to prevail under the superintendent of Captain Cax
ton, who we understand, Is quite confident to her
being hoated when everything ready and the prudent
time arrives. --Downpafrick Reporter.
CAPTAIN HosKEN.-A new steamship called the Qua
Liverpool for New York about the goth Of July She
will be taken out by Captain Hosken, circumstance
since whatever opinion may be entertained respecting
the loss Of the Great Britain, confidence Is placed in
him for the singular success OF his previous career The
OF peculiar build the paddle boxes lying within
paddle works as in some of our river steamers She is
intended to run between New York and Havana Capt
Ho,ken merely commands her on her voyage out The
naturalization laws of tho United States preclude his
further command OF her
The screw auxiliary steamship Sarah Sands sailed
from Liverpool on the 10th ut for New York with a
considerable number OF passengers and mail We be.
leye that no specie was exported by her
The Corn Trade Of Europe
From the Mark Lane Express. June al
The question whether the potato crop has or has not
been attacked by the disorder of the two
must confess that the little hitherto known on the sub
ject, has not done much towards deciding the point
Tho appearance Of the plant to the eye certainly heal
thy the haum and look green and free from dis
ease; and judging from external evidences We should
pronounce the crop perfectly sound 1t seems however
that upon closer made by parties possess
ing the requisite qualifications to examine the matter
scientifically symptoms Of incipient disease have been
discovered the conflicting nature of the reports are
therefore, easily accounted for. Admitting however
that Instances exist In which the potato maness the
same appearances as did at the period
Of last year does not necessarily follow the des
tucton of the crop to the then
follow should be very cautious in drawing
general differences particular cases AS regards
grain crops, the accounts universally favorable
Spring corn, which was last week beginning to show
signs OF want OF rain, has been greatly benefited by
the recent showers; and though the fall which
place In the temperature has to certain extent check
ed vegetation the ouly i'll likely to result from the cold
weather III II do not continue too long) would be
slightly retarding probable period the harvest
The which took place at Mark lane in the value
wheat Monday and the fact that deliveries from
the growers have rather fallen of than have
caused holders Of the article raise their
and though purchasers have confined their operations
to as narrow limits has been consistent with their
pressing wants material advance has been established
well at the leading consuming towns as at the
principal markets in the agricultural DISTRICTS
Merchants, millers, and dealers have now pro-
badly secured sufficient to carry their respective
Occupations for limited time and it Is therefore not
unlikely that temporary calm may succeed and some
reaction again IL hing should meany lille taxe
place to give rise to uneases about the growing crops
At this season Of the year steadness in prices can
scarcely under any circumstances beexpected and in
the present position OF the country great fluctuations
are more likely to than usual The evident short
ness OF stocks must cause greater degree Of mpor
lance to attach TO the result OF the harvest than in
ordinary whilst the extraordinary high value
OF wheat renders it the susceptible an
depreciation to give decided opinion the probable
future range Of prices further than from to the
next would be venuring dangerous ground Hitherto
we have been able to see our way tolerably plain
gathered, have great influence rs to render an
opinion OF very Little value Though variety of cir.
cunstances occur from day to day tending that
the quantity Of homegrown wheat remaining in TN.
kingaom is unusually small still the public appear to adj
here to the opinion that farmers hold larpey To nnv
practically the trade il is ditficuit
to conceive how such "A notion can entertained but
we snail not go over the same ground have former
occasions traversed, having already laid before our
readers the which have convinced us that the
stocks In the hands of the growers short
OF what generally Id at the corresponding period of
the year 1t may, however, be worth while to draw at
ention to the falling of in the quantity of
wheat sold at the towns making the compl-
ing the averages During the last week. Al quarters
returned against ss3s quarters the correspond
ing week Of s46. Surely this could hardly ccur il the
farmers were not really short Of wheat The sudden
rise which took place in Prices In the Emil in
the commencement Of the week higher rates TO
be asked for wheat the principal & WINS in Scotland
aud Ireland but In those countries as well AS with us
the enhancement demanded has reluctantly paid
and the character OF the trade has not been lively any
part Of the kingdom.
The arrivals Of English wheat into London have been
decidedly short only 25 quarters having report
ed up to this Saturday evening The quantity exh
bted at Mark lane by land carriage samp. ~ from the
neghborng counties has been still triang; and as
the leading markets in Essex and Kent have been very
poorly suppiedt would appear thar shall have look
distant parts Of the country auan
tty of English wheat to grind with the foreign portion
OF the latter being absolutely necessary make good
sack Of -four The nsgnhcance OF the supply of home
wheat has precluded the possibility large ope
ratons but the business DONE both on "Wednesday and
Friday at fully high prices as those obtained 10
the beginning of the week The supplies from abroad
have been to fair extent namely l4 quarters but
the long expected Mediterranean not vet mr.
rived and the anticipaons OF liberal receipts have
certainly had the effect Of dampng the of purcha
sers The market was well attended, as well on Wed
nesday ms Friday by country buyers they appeared
however, to be disappointed ut the prices asked and
many rceurneu nome Without making purchased The
amount OF business done has therefore been of GONNA
rativrly little Importance holders on the one hand d.
cning To submit to lower rates and BUYERS being in
most cases unwilling to pay the enhanced terms of Atom
day last.
The recent advance the value of -four has been VERY
reluctantly complied with by the bakers and the meal
ing trade has been decidedly dull American -four has
likgwse been taken slowly and in cases rather
less money has been accepted for secondary qualities
The receipts Of barley have been quite moderate only
5553 quarters having to hand incl sye of asa
quarters from abroad the supply has, nevertheless
proved fully sufficient for the demand. The finer kinds
have scarcely met with any attention and the inquiry
for shipment coastwise having fallen Of grinding sorts
have been In much less request than heretofore Consi
derable difficulty has, therefore, been experienced In
making sales at previous prices.
The transactions In malt have been strictly retail
SCALE quotations Of the article have undergone no
change requiring notice
Very little has taken place In the arrivals of
oats Lome growth; from coast 3gs quarfers
from scotland 965 quarters and RON Ireland quar-
t-rs have been received The foreign supplies have ut