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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17
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In our last notice Of Seaman's new work, The
Progress Of Nations" we gave some account OF
government paper issued for currency, in the Unit
ed States and other countries To the history OF
Continental money in this country, should be added
some notice Of the paper money Issued by the
American Colonies at q very early period. II may
be remarked that paper money has constituted in
this country great proportion Of its currency, or
circulating medium from the year 1920 TO the pres
eDt time. While under the Government Of Great
Britain this paper consisted Of bills Of credit as
they were called. issued by the several colonies,
and for the payment Of which the faith of the COL
ouies themselves was pledged
These bills were called in by taxes, payable at
different periods, and were not only made receIva-
bic in the payment Of taxes, aud Of all debts OF the
government issuing them, bat were, also, made
tender in payment Of private debts, until this was
prohibited by acc Of Parliament.
Massachusetts led the way in making and isso-
ing this species Of paper money. That colony in
cured expenses in an unfortunate marstime exPe-
dition against Quebec in 1920, much beyond its or
binary means Of payment and 70 meet those ex'
penses resorted to the expedient Of issuing bills
on the credit Of the colony. This war afterwsrd
followed, as cases Of emergency arose By most II
not all the other British North American Colonies
Thase bills, however, became less valuable than
gold and silver in each colony where they were
issued. In New-Bngland, they were valued at SIX
shillings for silver dollar and at this rate were
denomnsted the lawful money Of that Of part Of
the country-in New.York they were valued al
eight shilngs and in Pennsylvania, seven shilling'
and sixpence for dollar and hence arose the diff
ferent currencies in toe several colonies and which
remain to the present day; and with which many
OF the people are now more familiar than with any
other currency.
These Bills however, still continued TO depre
cate, particularly in New England and the Caro-
linss in consequence Of excessive issues. In l745
Massachusetts alone, to pay the expenses of her
unfortunate expedition against Louisburg, and IN
other affairs in the then existing between Eng
land and France, issued bills TO the amount OF be
tween two and three millions Of pounds lawful
money This large amount naturally occasoned
an increased depreciation so that in l745, eleven
hundred pounds of these bills was only equal tc
one hundred pounds sterling.
In consequence Of their wars with the Indians
large issues were also made in the two Carolinas
at various times
The following has been estimated as the differ
ent rates Of Exchange on London in 1745, in the
various coloDies in colonial bills
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CITY ITEMS.

WESTERN RIVER AND HARBoR MEErNs-In
compliance WITH sail made upon the suggestion Of q
COMMITTEES of the Chamber OF Commerce. meeting was
held at the Exchange In Waist yesterday ats o'clock
F. 10 choose Delegates to represent New York At the
Convention to consider the improvement; OF the SAvgs.
ton Of the Rivers and Hnbors Of the West which Is 10
be held At Chicago on the ar, NOndsy OF Jaly next
GEORGE GArswoLD Esq was chosen President and
the following gentlemen eePresdents Aessrs. James
Boormsn. ssul Alley. Robert Smith, Jonathan
Coddlnston. VIM Adams Z K. Collins John HAggerty,
Wn. T. Hsvemeysr Francis P. sage, Myndsri Van
sehslck. Robert B Mnturn wn. B. Aston. Stephen
Whitney. wm g. wetmor.. Messrs z r. Bsbb. and
John B Murrsy were appointed Secretaries
Mr. Depeyster ogden introduced the following reso-
lutious with brief explanation of the purposes Of the
Convention:
BAe-.as Convention Of Delegates from various parts
OF our Union, who feel an interest in the improvement
Of the rivers and harbors Of the Great West hss been
Invited 10 NEE, At Chicago the 5h Of JAY next TO
take into consideration this important SUBJECT totally
independent Of all party distinction or purposes
And VA-sas. the City Of NswYork deeply concern.
81 IN the accomplishment Of object so intimately con.
nected with is own prosperity, and the security and
welfare Of our common country
Resolrsi That this meeting duly appreciates the Ma.
tonal importance Of the subject upon which the Con
vention a. Chicago s called 10 deliberate. and willingly
accepts the invitation be represented on that occasion
Rssolyed That Ia the opinion Of this meeting the car
dinAl interests Of Commerce Agriculture and Nanuise
lures are equally Interested in facilitating By the econo
my Of time and money the transportation OF the various
products Of our Union and that this end can ony be
ss-ctusy attained By improving the navigation OF the
great inland snd rivers Of the West and that this
paramount duty necessarily devolves upon the General
Government
Rssolrsd Ths, Delegation Of our citizens TO be sp
pointed By this meeting the nomination Of the Chair
be requested 10 attend the Convention at Chicago on
the 5h Of July next and tia, the President and Ocers
of this meeting form part of said Delegation and that
they have power to al vacancies in their own number
The resolutions were unanimously adopted and the
following gentlemen were appointed Delegates nomi
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BIZ THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
BoxsARDwEST or VERA CRUz.-The Washing
ton Union Of Tuesday contains the following
HKApsuARTERs OF THE AMY,

HKADeUARTERs OF THE AMY,
Jsaps. May 10, ls4T
The dispatch given below. is announced in this
form tor the information Of the gallant officers and
men Of The Army Of Vera Cr'i- remaining IN Mex
ico that they may see how joyousy their glorious
achievements have been received by the Govern
uent and people az home .
WA DEPARTMENT. April y. ls41.
sra The gratifying Intelligence Of the bon5srdnent
Of Vera Cruz and n the capture Of that city and the
strong fortress Of san Juan de Ulus together with the
surrender Of the Mexican army vhcn gsrrisoned me
two places effected By the joint and cordial cooperation
Of the Army and Navy. was officially made known here
By your patch Of the 29lh uumo sad others OF pre-
viou. date
The expedition 90 far az Il embraced these important
objects has been carried out 10 manner highy ere1lia
be % yourself 10 the commands OF our squadron 10
the Gulf and 10 the gallant officers ard brave sodisr
marine. and s.ors engaged in the difficult and danger
In complisnce with the direction Of the President II s
my pleasing duty to make known 10 yourset, ana
through you 10 the army under your command the hi2h
qualification which this additional instance OF the emil
nent skill snd good conduct OF our officers and OF the
endurance and intrepidiy Of our soldiers has given tim
This signal triumph OF srns has called forth re-
oiepgs tnrous hout the nation mingled with heartfelt
gratitude 10 those who in winning battles for their eoun
Try are every where securing glory and fame Tor them
selves. Ths, the possession ~ so important pace 10
the enernys country the City Of Ners Cruz strongly
fortified and gsrrs1ned by large BODY OF troops and
castle renowned for s strength and deemed mpreena-
bic by its deiences have been obtained az % small =
s.crihce Ia Just Of admiration and while millions
OF our fellow citizens joyOusy exuit Al this splendid
achievement IL pleasing to reflect that 80 ie" among
Us have occasion % mourn
Though the sacrifice of life on our part has been com
parstvey small yet the nation has cause TO regret the
os. of some of the bravest and beet OF her gallant
sons The tribute OF honor snd respect rendered by
grateful people will embslm their memories and as
suase the grief OF their relatives and friends.
have the honor 30 be, SC.
w L MARCY, Secretary of War.
Mai Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commanding the Army Of the L. States, Mexico
BIZ command OF Msj. Gen SCOTT
II. L. SCOTT, A. A. 4. G..
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IssuEsrs -Coroner w alter, vas called rer.,

lseursrs -Coroner Wslters WAS called yers,.
cay 10 bold an inqaes 9, IL Bowery upon TIE BODY Of
Mrs Ana Hart q native Of New Jersey ae,S a. -
VIZ TART esnn- 20 This CITY IRON Brooklyn on wss,s,
Gay The 18Th. 10 spend tune with her dsashts,
hSing Al il2 Bowery- On Monday last she comp .in.s
Of cold and at bed time cent her rrapdson N ~ "a
store OF DR. y NJ Guior corner Of Grsndst SRI -
so~ery TO set her uocture Of rhubsrb, xh., 81
boy got to the store. he ssked the clerk Wism n mr.,
ten Tor The medicine, who pointed 10 bottle on aud.
usm and told an s,prentice boy named Rlns 81,
wss the tncture Of rhubsb Amer receIvtrs The r,ss,
cine. the grandson Of Mrs Hart asked how ach ,hvI,
be taken for dose whereupon Drsytos replied ~.
all Of h The boy took II home and sold b.. srsBsus'
tber be had been told who took he mole % s,n,
OF the vial She went 10 bed and al 10 o'elork ns,.
morning found to breathe with gre., dieuty ga
before any medical service could be rendered 10 v.s
short time Died. The Jury rendered q verdict N -
eordance with the fsets and prsyton arrested So,
committed 10 answer
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

"PREAuUM' DIAMOND POINTED GOLD PgNs-The'e
Pens for sale by J w. GRRAroS & Co II Cedar St
(up s,ars where the best ofevery style Of Pens worth
having be found and at prices Doth wholesale ssd
rets below those OF any other house In this city They
sell at retail for Is cents 3d. 81 2 81 So (slver pencil
always ineuded) the style of Gold Pens that
others sell at 81, 81 rs, 81 50 and g.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

IP- The Orphesrs sl continue charm ise ihousrss
who daily throns hat elegsn place OF The Amen
Gao Museum. Pete Morris. the original" Is mailing he
sides Of his sudors sche with au ghIer his comic es
The whole company sppesr In OF the beat pisces The
afternoon and evening Msior Edson, the unrvaed
der may be seen at all hours. he certainly the lesne,s
specimen Of humznity seen living. The dorsms Of
the aners OF Napoeoc will also be exhibited this alone
1. well worth the price OF admission. Performances II 81
And O'rlock
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busiuess Notices.


To THE UsLrc-The following passage from City
Item published yesterday in The Tribune for Lesry
Co Hstters requires comment, from enc OF the trade
The article alluded to reads thus
The Beaver Hat introduced this season by Lesry 4
CO. their in the Astor house Is superior ~
thing have either OF American or Foreign make
while the price "a only the at which the ordinary
fur hat has been heretofore sold tsppesrs that Ley
& Co have been making their arrangements Tor some
years to bring this Beaver Hat whenever they could
accumulate sufficient quantity OF ths genuine Rocky
Mountain Silver Beaver. They had a sufficient quantity
on hand TO- about six thousand hats when the season
commenced and understand that the fur IL
selling about four times the price at which IL ranged
when this hat hr.t brought OUT
To which the undersigned would observe; Any inee.
Nous method ct calling attention to article Of trsdo
is fair play enough II tells no unruh tho injury Of
others in the line The above statement IL wholly
incorrect There IA now TO be purchased in single
warehouse in Wsterst at lower prices than before
enough of this Rocky Mountain Silver Beaver to supply
all the Hsters of New.York. Neither Lesry g. Co nor
any other Hatters have monopoly Of this fur any
peculiar access 10 the accumulation OF IT, any than
they have to the hsres furs gums and other materials
which are also used in Hat manufacture. The upruta
slso. as Il seems to inform the public ba, no 0a0
store than LsGry Co genuine Bearer HR BE- par
chased
This untruth should be corrected
Yours, with respect BEEBE a. CosTiR
Fashionable Hatters
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

DIAPHRAGM PnrzR-ofice removed 10 $40 Broad
way Leonsrdst where heads Of families espe.
esly ladies' invited to in operation that invaus
BILE purifier of the Croton water The prices ~, ~
and IS each. Sec advertisement Wednesdays and
Saturday. my2l 3awlmMTu&1h
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

kESTUCKY Might before last there fell 10 this
neighborhood the hrst good rain Tor two months
and understand that the drouth has been gen
ers During the greater part Of this period kind
seed would sprout Within the last sixteen days there
two light showers that would under the most IA
vorsbe circumstances enable Corn % get above ground
but these showers were OF very little value.
In consequence of this extraordinary drouih, much
Corn is yet plant and much already planted is moi,
yet up The crops Of every description OF course
very Indifferent The shower Of yester morning which
very copious is ate for Wheat and Oats but
II early enough with plenty OF hereafter for large
crops Of Corn In lsi5 Corn in this region the 10th
Of June was barely above ground having made no
growth in consequence Of the entire failure Of rain for
many weeks Copious rains after that period produced
very hesvy crop. TIE crop that year had, however
been planted At the usual season and up This year
much OF 1t mot up and some not planted. The Hemp
crop will be greatly diminished BY the drouth. Much
failed TO up. ard that sowed early wSs much
siunted
WHEAT IN GESEsEE CoUSrY.-We last week
svsied ourselves Of the opportunity which court week
always presents OF conversng with farmers relative
the coming Wheat crop, in different sections OF the
County ana from Al could learn inclined
believe there will ~ much less than average yield
In many neghoorhoods il has been seriously Injured by
the fly. In others stands very tain the ground We
have scarcely eonversed with one who expects fun
crop. Tho Editor OF the Genesee Farmer has within
the past week received letters from distinguished Wheat
growers In Western Newlork al of whom coincide in
the belief that the approaching crop will be lower
the average. Batavia Spirit Of the Times. 18th.
PEsSsrLvASIA CRoPs-A friend jast returned
from Bucks Country Informs that the grain crops
that section OF the state wore a more promising
APPEARANCE The spple had suffered severely from
the rsvsgos OF the ry subscriber writing from
Nil Hal Clinton County, June : SAYS. the W heat
favored tolersble crop whole 6elds are entirely
cut down BY the fly and unless We are favored with
good Summer erops this county viii nOS have grain
ssOash tor seed and the support OF ne people
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17
rpgLArR DUEL IN THE ARMY.

A letter received here from the Army in Mexico
furnishes an account Of the late duel between Lieut.
Munord. Of Darlington. Company, and Lieut. Ma
ban, both Of Virginia They fought with mus
kets. Both were wounded at the first fire. Mum
ford receiving seven backshot Mshans friends
have three letters. written on the evening Of the
duel. '2lst May. when both were living, bat not ex'
rcc.a.i N recnEar-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

LIGHT HAT CLEAR HEAD -kNox at lbs Fulton
st has some beautiful light and airy Summer Hats, sx
pressy adapted 10 the great object Of keep
ing cool"
The healthy and vigorous action OF the brsn more or
less depends upon the freedom and elasticity of the
head 1t therefore follows that Summer hats should be
as light and airy possible and that any msss
more money with one of Knoxs than with sny Othas -
Try the experiment eli TuTh&Su
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17
suIPMRRCK AND Loss OF LIFE.

PFurALELPHIA June 10, lt4I-y n.
The British ship Columbian, Capt. Marshall. was
struck by lightning last Monday Oh Cape Henry
and sunk -Four Of the crew were drowned. The
remainder arrived az Baltimore today.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

"RIcHELIkU DIAMOND POINTED GoLD PEss-J. Y. s,s
~ Fulton st. has the exclusive sale OF these Pens
They sold at - only snd rely entirely heir
Tor popularity Also, Gold Pens from IS to 81 50,
silver Included. The trade supplied the bee,
Lar
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rvpp1RtK ExPLosIOS-25 LIVES LOST

gv New Orleans Picsyuns and Delta Extras Is
..d g, noon. 9th inst we have particulars OF q
dreadful explosion which occurred on beard the
steamer Baa. 18th inst in the Ouchits river. Tween
s,a nsr,ons were killed and eight wounded.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

r Citizens and on save twenty hveper
cent in Boots Shoes and CATERS by purchasing them
OF YouSo JoSEs, AnnG the Museum. French
Boots only ~ so. Cssh sales and small proht is the
true motto. iel5 81
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

sASDss sARsAP.sILLA- numerous unsolicited tssi-
moriss from individuals Of tbs hghesl responsibility show
10 the moot conclusive and Satisfactory The pow
erfu sgeney this preparation possesses In aresng ard
curing diseases Of the ganduls and osseous systems 10
It's omposton on which much Of is activity and value
depend the most potent smpes Of the vegetable king
dom united presenting prepss,ion differing entirely
In iis character and operation from other In
Under s restoring influence strength and vgof are I'm.
parted to the exhausted system and health succeeds dc
upon the principle that Spring suceeeds to Win
tor and tho earth clothed In verdsnt beauty under he
genial influence Of refreshing showers Is approval BY
Physicians and OF Science, and the uniform success
Which has marked its furnishes proof sufficient TO con'
every candid and mind Of Its great
superiority and yalus.
Prepared and sold wholesale and retail, BY kD.
SANDS Wholesale Druggists 100 Fulton, Of VII
liamst 27s Broadway, and n East Broadway, ~ YORK
Sold also by Druggists generally throughout tho United
sislsa Price VI psr bottle sI bottles for g.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

~ Col DAVIS, according to New Orleans
paper 10 reluctant to accept his tordy promotion to
a Brigadier Generslship. He probably thinks that
if Pillow DO appointed Major General there is no
propriety in his appointment as Brig. General, for
he has thrown up no Entertainments.
Col. DAVIS OF BuESA VISTA is title enough, he
will always be known as such, when these. ephe-
neral Major Generals shall have returned to origi
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

The General Assembly of the State OF Ohio, al
its late session with great unanimity adopted the
following resolutions, complimentary to the disin
leo TO wit;
Resolued by the General assembly Of he STATE Of Ohio
That the bravery skill. and good conduct OF Gen T.
Taylor and the soldiers under his command deserve
the highest commentator Of the country.
ResOired That have full confidence IN the bravery
and skill Of Msor Generals Scott and Taylor the heroes
of many hsrdfought battle and that the dignity OF
the nation and the honor OF the army can be cOmmiteo
10 the charge OF no ADLER commanders
To the foregoing resolutions copy OF which was for
wsrded by Gov Bebb TO Gen Scott and Gen Taylor me
following and Characteristic response has been re
ceived IL may be regarded having been addressed
to every citizen OF Ohio through the Executive OF The
state and will be read AZ such with thrill Of Interest :
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DISPATCHES FOR THE TRIBUNE
nv ELECTRIC TEleG RAPH'
LATEST MEXICAN NEWS.

F,EpxucxsBuso. June o. lsf7-
Nv the schooner Oregon. at New Orleans from
T,r,,ico we lean that Santa Annas resignation
of the Presidency was currently reported at Iam'
-i,o IN the Cd instant New.Orlesns papers oil the
OH instant contain nothing Of interest
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17
General Taylor.

A New Orleans paper states, that there 10
strong probability General Taylor viii return TO
the United States ON leave Of absence for mon tn
We respectfully suggest that the President delay
his visit TO New.York, till he can be accompanied
by the old General, and that they should enter the
City at the same time but at different points
There would be such glorious opportunity for the
illustration Of the philosophical principle Of the at
traction Of bodies
We will imagine Mr.. President Polk landing at
the Battery with furious salvos OF artillery, with
loud beating Of vexed drums, and the vile squeak
ing Of the wry-necked hfe'-troops deployipg,
colors aying, and countless thousands exercising
potent lungs
In the midst Of all ibis tumutDous display, in the
intepsest excitement Of the occasion, let whisper
pervsde the crowd: that respectable PLAIN old
man, with still a somewhat military air. on a
"wHITE HORSE" was slowly riding down the up
per end Of Broadway 10 moment the whole
crowd, infancy manhood, totteriDg age, will have
disappeared, like the phsntasmagoria Of vision
The scene then changes, and we see the mad
dened crowd rushing as compact and resis'ie'' as
waves of the dashed Ocean up the narrow avenue
OF Broadway The bousetops are covered, the
window. are filed and belfries Of churches, how
ever remote dense with anxious mutitudes.
The career Of that white horse" which no enc.
nv could resist on the battle field, is stopped by
the jmpervious mass Of throDging friends Some
seize the bride, some the s.irrOps some clasp the
very knees Of the old mani 1t is silence all Not
a solitary shout is heard All are too much ene'ted
10 ortic,1lote eren rhisperi
This is, it's true but fancys sketch-but let the
opportunity present itself and how reality will
o'erdo the cold imsg nstion ID thescene
T MAJ. GEs. PILLOW takes three columns OF
the N. o. Delta in defence Of his conduct at Ceuo
Gordo. Had he led his own columns as he should
have done on that occasion, he would not require
such assistance as now he resorts 10.
That bis conduct required explanation, be readi-
~ admits Why not then, as Brig. Gen. Lane did
And as every other brave man unjustly accused
would do, demand Cour; Of Inquiry He cannot
hope to pass the United States Senate with the
imputations against bis military character uncon-
trsdicted save by his own denial
His great fault after ALL was mistaken opinion
Of his own abilities. By kind of logic that van
to easily found conclusive, he reasoned himself in
10 the belief that bad lawyer might become
good General; as il man who had failed in the
one capacity must necessarily succeed IN the other
Hehad better relinquish the study Of Vauban' I'm
which we rather think from his essay at Camargo
he has made but little proficiency and return to
Blackstone; for however moderate has been his
success hitherto at the Bar 1t is never in our opIn
ion, destined to be eclpsed by his military achieve
ments
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.

DEATHS IN TIVE Crrr.-The number Of death,
and intermern for the week ending June II /, thin,
6ye-from New-York, eight
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

kEstycA. n the iXth Congresso""' W {
LEAsprR NJ Cox is the Wing candidate, and
Thomas Throop the Loco Foco. This District gave
Clay a majority of 305 in "a, and Trumbo, (Whigl
Member of the last Congress, majority of so in
rs Our friends feel ,anguine of Coxs election
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-17

AccIDEsr-one of the Brooklyn and Jamaica
stages yesterday morning upset on the corner Of Myrtle
avenue and Lssrencost Il vss fu OF passensers but
fortunately no one injured. boy on the outside
was thrown some eight ten feet but escaped Gnhu