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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31
Sporting Intelligence.

TRorTINo To-DAY-We call the attention of the
sporting world to the In another column
of the business to be transacted to-day the Centre
vile and Union Courses An enumeration of the sports
would be superaous in this notice. 1t will be emphat
cally jubilee for turfmen.
PreILIsM Bell Of Brooklyn, has challenged Caunt to
fight for $3.50 Caunt has accepted the invitation and
the preiminares will be settled Tuesday evening at
the Shakespeare Hotel, corner Of Duane and william
streets at which place Caunt gives exhibition Of the
art Of self defence
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The average per cent duty merchandise imported
for the above week. this year. considerably than
for the week last 1t will by perceived that the
amount Of dutabe goods imported in the week this
year, nearly three times large for the
week last while the duties have only been about twice
large At this rate the per cent received the
this year has only been about thirda that Of the
week last
1t fortunate that the Importation has been SO large
this year, comparatively the venue from customs
would, otherwise have been exceedingly limited. With
the falling of in import trade with Great Britain
this year the aggregate importation of foreign merchan
disc has been unusually large and very moderate i'm
portation OF foreign ufactures would the bal
Of trade against The large importatons Of spe
Gle have nearly lquidated the balance of trade
fast 1t has been created and If the harvests
Of Europe prove average, and the full importa-
ton Of foreign manufactures reaches a moderate
amount, shall find a very different state of things
In the financial world than at present exists Elk.
change is slowly and steadily advancing; rates have
already reached points prohibiting the importation of
specie and increased activity In the manufacturing
districts Great Britain will be the result of suspen
sion Of expectation of bullion and cessation of the
drain upon the Bank Of England Should the money
market in england become relieved, that the manu-
lecturers could In full operation the
portation Of their fabrics to the United States would
keep down the balance Of trade so that exchange on
this side would rule high put rest all fears for
the future
IL Is our impression that the steamer from Liverpool
now nearly due. will bring accounts Of very decided
Improvement in the Londen money market. We do net
believe she will have large Of specie board
Athe departure of the packet Of the LIST Of May from
this sue sterling exchange ruled at six and seven
per cent premium; and advices of that cbarac-
ter reaching London, must have had very favorable
influence upon that market accounts Of which We shall
receive by the Hiberna nearly due having been AT
sea nearly twelve days. 1t is well known In nhauc'a
circles in this city that large amount OF puon was
removed from the Britannia just before her departure
from Liverpool upon the receipt OF intelligence iro"
this side that sterling exchange had improved
The Bank of England will be much relieved oy the
stoppaqe Of the drain of bullion for shipment To the
United states. and In the event of the season being IA
vorable and the prospects for an abundant harvest
good there must be immediate Improvement In the
6p.nc;.l condition of all classes In Great Brtein tho
f.ct Of which will be experienced on this side OF
tho Atlantic We have not been affected to any great
,xtent bv the embarrassment in the money markets of
Europe but any Improvement In these markets will
have corresponding influence here, Us 1t wiz rcstor'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31

TIE osEAT paiys. The Courier Of las. eye
ming says tina, one-eighth Of the ticket wh, zen
dre sIO6 90 In the Havana lottery was held 10 this
ctv nv CARPENTER named Paolo Several Of the small
PRICES will come to this city We have since learned
that quarter Of the great prize was won by porter
a commercial house in Havana, who was quite Oesfas
himself at his good fortune.--N. o. Pic May ~
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City IntellaUencs.

A. IHE WEATHrR-We had very sudden change in
the DAY wnicn was cold and gloomy The thermome-
ter ut o'clock r NJ stood as low az 81 degrees The
"donned" their light summer dress '' ""' ""'
Conmor CoUNcu-BoARp or A,s,r.,r. rbi.
board meets this evening at O'Clock and every alter
nate Monday evening, hereafter "''i
FinEA fire occurred last niQht in the butchers sbon
In East Broadway. next to the corner of PIKE street
which destroyed the interior Of the premises No,
and 30 Hose companies we're promptly the spot and
CoRorER's OFrIcg.-The Coroner was Yesterday
called 70 hold m inquest In Twenty street be.
tween Third and Fourth upon the body Of Jane
Finnegan. . native OF Ireland aged 40 years Verdict
death by hermocktisis
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Affairs In Brooklyn.

The anxiety excitement, and alarm occasoned by
the murderous ASSAULT upon Mr. Hotchkiss Of this city
few weeks ago rapidly subsaing and the horrible
has almost ceased to become subject OF
conversation The poor old gentleman still fingers but
has not yet been able to speak Ia II possible that
he much longer survive his injuries, The rufans
who attacked him remain in close custody, and will
probably be arrsgned for trial until August Scptem
Der next
Very considerable indignation has been aroused among
the reputable residents Of this city, and especially
among persons whose placed for
instruction ut the Female Academy consequences Of
colored man. named Bibb being permitted to deliver
antavey lectures at the chapel Of that excellent in
sttuton Being chartered expressly for the education
Of young ladies this occupancy Of its principal room is
regarded as Dissertation whch the managers had no
right TO sanction
Since the repeal OF the license laws Of this State by
recent legislative act the tavernkcepers Of Brooklyn,
seeking TO obtain from the Common Council licenses
for the prosecution Of their BUSINESS and it is supposed
that such will be granted the payment OF tax which
will add materially To the municipal finances.
Extensive preparations have been made in Kings
ty for the judiciary election which takes place tho
7th proxmo. The nominations that have been made,
strictly of party character and the opposing
didaes comprise seine OF the ablet best popu
lar lawyers In Brooklyn. Their respective claims to
popular suffrage evenly balanced that the result
election may BIO regarded extremely doubtful
Rely upon It, however that those who expend the most
money, will have the best chances Of success
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a lingering illness, JOHN BAILEY,

Died,
OF consumption, after lingering illness, JoHS BAILEY
aged % years
His friends and acquaintances respectfully invited
to attend his funeral from hs residence corner of
jackson and Water streets, Brooklyn on Monday the
3st OF May at o'clock NJ, without further invita-.
ton.
On the 29h instant, In hopes of blessed
days.
The relatives and friends Of the family are respect.
fully in' ed to attend the funeral this afternoon one
O'Clock T. ON the residence OF his son. Nm G. jacques
No All Fitth street. from whence the remains will be
conveyed To Woodbridge. N. j. Tor interment
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PAax THsAfsr.~-Mss, MAscs.-This lady who has
placed herself In enviable position as an actress on
boards, appears again tonight To those who have
discriminating taste, and appreciate chasts, ma
tur and esctvestyle Of actng she be ever well
come and to those too who would wish respeca
by and dignity attached to the ession; for Mrs
Mason possesses in eminent degree those Qualities
which would reflect honor tho stage, and there
could not well be higher tribute her worth than the
benefit about to be given to her Park boards and
got up and sustained by the prominent individuals
In the city. May it be alike brilliant and successful
Tonight she plays Julia. in the HunchbackS In her
hands Is full Of interest and beautes-there is deli
cacy and softness in her acting graceful tenderness
an mpassoned feeling developed here-the hearts
ward struggles her disappointment her wounded pride
her weakness her noble energies, her high wrought
Of honor her all powerful and all absorbing
these she beautifully portrays In Julia That is
not to be enved who listen to these without
deep emotion retire from them without warmly ad-
miring the genius and the which could delight
fully portray them.
BowERr THEArRE-Ths tragedy of "Venice Pre-
served" and the comedy Of the Mayor of CARAT"
win be performed at this establishment this evening" for
the benefit of Mr.. Booththis being the last
ming of his appearance The house will of be
crowded aud Mr.. Booth will receive substantial token
of the estimation in which he is held.
Miss C. WEMyss.-This young lady, who made such
successful debut at the Bowery theatre few evenings
since will appear to- evening Pauline and
Thursday evening as Julia in the Hunchbsck"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31

comparison Of prices current yesterday at the close
ofthe market, compared with those ruling at the close
ofthe previous week. exhibits advance in Kentucky
6's Of per cent Illinois 6s IN Indiana, IL Erie
old II Harlem. 4 and decline in Pennsylvania SIS
of u Reading railroad X Norwich and Worcester, III
Long Island 8 Mohawk, 3 Farmers Loan, IL Can
ton, Morris Canal Ia.
The mportatons during the past week have been very
arge compared with those for the corresponding
last year. and the from customs about double
IMpoRrs INTO PoRr New YoRK-REvENUE FROM
CUSTOMS.
Week ending Saturday May 20. 1896 1a7. Inc
Merchandise free. .$l22.16i 288Ql3
Merchandise duable. 593o27 l608. 232 10l5225
Total ............... s7l529l 1,f97,i63 ll8 .874
Specie rl,739 7l.739
Total merchandise and specie. $7l52sl 206890 l3i363
Dutes.. .................. 1891 382.367 190,026
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31
Musical.

RAprrrI's BESErIr.-Donisstti's OPERA "Lucia di
Lammsrmoor," will be performed this evening for the
benefit Of signor Rapett. This will probably be the
last opportunity that citizens will have Of hearing
this favore opera Sgnor Rapetti Is well entitled to
good benefit, and will DO much mistaken II he does
not have Of the best Of the He deserved
ly popular with all classes.
AMATEUR PERFeRMANcE.-Ac company Of amateurs,
comprising ladies and gentlemen Of much talent
and ability, will perform "Damon and Pythas and the
farce of the "lrsh Lion" evening at Palmos
Opera House This will be rich treat to our citizens
CASTLE GARDEN.-Deicious music, excellent refresh
ments and grateful breezes be enjoyed every
evening at Castle Garden. These things. combined,
render Castle Garden Of the agreeable places
Of recreation in the city.
vAUxHALL GARpEN.-There will be capital musical
performance at Vauxhall Garden this evening, under
the direction Of Mr. Austin Phillips The programme
includes several admired glees songs trios duets
which will be performed by Of the best musicians
In the country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31

% - = m. NJ nuns ~ NAIIJ> Al LI1D13E
- No 80 l. o. o. H., are requested to BE- run ~ 4 in
th'r aenia ce NJ The Ld-e Room, linton Hall this even
Ing, N o'clock PM, 3s last hear the epo OF he Cm.
mttse OF Arrangements For Ceiebratin1 D. Frd, next
GILBERT NIXON,
myVltsrc ,halimin of the Comm Of Arrangements
~ 10 i4rLAND-tn adj uin.d meet " ol lie t,r1.
IA eal Con'ntce will be held Primes nui ld,res on
Monday, May 3 at Ia clock NJ Pupctual atends.c. r.
requested u, ORDER JOHN JAY, Secretary
myJl Itfh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31

Gentleman's Hats-Summcr styie.-Beebe
e. Costar Hatte No. l56 Broadway, will introduce on
Saturday 18th Instant their Fashions Tor Gentemen
summer Hats. -. -, =.
C. will present the public and unique style OF
White Pearl Beaver Castor Hat uniting beauty apd dur
bty with ghes and comfort to the wearer hnished ana
trimmed ia a and elegant manner. ~,
Also Panama and Straw Hats aud Caps for Gents youths
and rhldrer. M" "
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31

Portrait Of General z. Taxlor.-Me won.a
Long Brother in TO days paper We have already noced
their portrait Of General H. Taylor and recommend all those
wishing copy call at their Office, NO 80 Ann STREET, anu
leave their address.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31

GREATON CO, II Cedar street up sa.l one door from
mond Pointed Pens 81 so Pen for 81 IS and the mag
nfcent (sad e) best and cheapest Pen i the
assortment OF Gold Pens gold Pen and Pencil Cases
Sc Also the genuine Levi Browns Pens The Pens Of this
Celebrated maker are stamped Levi Brown A. D. 1871
Re If
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31

CITY TRADE REPORT.

New YORK, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 80.
The -four market irmer to-day. Fur
Their purchases made for shipment which gave in
creased stability prices Sales of Genesee were chiefly
made at IS ls<as as and of Michigan at sas i2 Sales
Of Genesee made to arrive in June at SsaSs IAN
sale fNew York State and Illinois red wheat made
private terms and lot of rather ordinary Western
red sold at 81 &c. Owing to the fact that parties had
to enter the market for the purpose of making pur-
chases to fill contracts, combined with comparatively
moderate receipts the price Of pretty sus
tained aud sales Of sound Northern yellow were made
at 81 lla$l .l2K, with one parcel ut ST. Is. Mixed
rather scarce and sales the spot made at
ST. 05aSl o. Sales of mixed made to arrive Ia
July and August at s5a97c and to arrive in all June at
ST. Sales Of meal were made at IS 25aS5 s7h Rye
less firm and sales made at 81 l5aSl 20 Oats sold
62a63c a65c Barley sold at SIN Provisions continued
firm, and sales Of pork made at SIG so.
and ofnew prime at Sl4 Beef also continued Arm, and
sales Of city reported at $l3 co. and country
do. at $l2 62h. Lard continued firm. Groceries were
steady sales of ST. Croix sugar made 7as cts
sales Of box, do brown were.made at 6xa7A cts and
white at 81 cts sales of St. Domingo were made at OK
cts, and Of Sxmatra at the same price.
Receipts do,Un the Hudson, May a7th-Flour, 81 500
barrels meal l6s do; corn ZIG bushels; wheat
1900 do rye, $500 do
AsHEs.-We report sales of 100 bbs pearls at SO co.
sales Of pots were made at 81 s7K, at which they
closed rather heavy.
BEEswAx.-Smal sales of yellow were reported at %
cents
BaEApsrurrs FlOMr-We report sales Of 600 bbs.
good Ohio at SO 1917 700 do Michigan SO O6 4as 900
bbs Genesee part for shipment France sold SO 49,
1890 do, sold fol delivery about the 18th June ST.
$50 do Michigan sold at ST. and 2aso0 do Sold to ar
rive in June, at SO. Wheat-A sale of ord-
nary Western yellow was reported at 81 90:
and small lot Of $50 bushels do at 1900. sale of
1000 bushels New York State and Illinois red made
private terms. Corn-We report sales OF about 1000
bushels Northern yellow at lllc and $4,000 do part
round, ut 1l2h About 5000 do Northern yellow Mt
ll2H lI3; 2700 do mixed sold private TERMS 5000
do sold at l05c; $500 yellow slightly mixed sold no.
5000 do sold to arrive in all June ST. and 600
do to arrive in July and August, ut 95 97c. Corn
Meat-We report sales of 1900 bbls S. 3lE u 37L
and 800 do. at So 25 Ryesales of 1000 bushels were
made at ll5 l20c and 1900 do. at 20c. Oats-SO0O O.
10000 bushels were reported sold Mt 62s Csc Barley
Sales Of 500 bushels made at 6lAc Black Eued
Psds-Sales Of 1000 bags made at So
The following are the receipts down the Hudson In
the last week.:
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Travelling and Toilette Dressing sCascs.-

These articles conducive the comfort and conv.nene
Of travellers aud others can had the subscribe manu-
factory in varsity They are SUPERIOR to most per
Of perfect utility while the form Of the case render
'"e" s1''sn'e'' Gag GsaUNBERs & SON. 1T Broadway
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-05-18
The Loan and Free Trade.

The monied world have just paid COM
pliment TO to the new tariffs compli-
ment not expressed in. words but BY acts
that are far more eloquent. The pFopo-
sails of the government for loan Of eigh.
team millions have met with sn GlaEr:iy
which could only be owing to conviction
that the present revenue laws are destin-
ed to disappoint the predictions of the
friends ofthe protective system. and to be
far more productive than the old rates Of
duty. When . capitalist ventures his
money, he acts from the sincerity Of his
heart. A large proportions OF the offers
to take the loan came from members OF
the whig party. who must hays besn per-
fec;ly satisfied that the commerce. Of the
county would be highly ProsPerous un-
der the new tariH, sad Ms Fueiie income
large enough 10 provide lof ths easy 70.
payment of ell the expenses ofthe var.
So general 10 the conviction. that the
feeling which prevails among the pros
peroqs for the loan, whose terms have not
been accepted, is that of extreme disaps
pointmsnt. Ii the loan did moi pfomsse
well--if the credit of the government
under its present rsyenue laws did nos
stand hight there was noi . very conn
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-05-18

TIE CHobERA.-This pestilence is
steadily approaching the Mediterranean
from the east. A Boston paper asks:
And whittier is il tendingl Will il pause
upon the sultry plains Of Mosul? Will il
stop its career ofconqusst under the walls
Of old Byzantum? Or will it sweep over
Europe. finishing the sad work which
famine has begun. And for us there 10
another question, more interesting still.
Will the broad Atlantic arrest the march
ofthis dreadful foe 2 In the ysav 1882
it proved to be no barrier. Will It
avail nowl These inquiries are not pro-
pounded with the view Of exciting prema-
lure and grundlsss fear; but rather that
we may look the danger in the face, as
certain its nature and extent, and do
whatever true wisdom may enjoin.n
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-05-18

NATURAE CoMPAss.-In the vast pFai.
ries of Fezas( says the Charleston Nsws)
little plant is always to be found, which;
under all circumstances Of climate, change
of weather, rain, frost or shunshiae, in:
Sariably turns its leaves and flowers t6
the North. II solitary traveller wore ma :
king bis way across the irackless prairies
without star to guide or compass to d.
rect him, he finds an unerring monitor id
an humble plant. and he follows its guild.
ance, certain that it will not mislead him:
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-05-18

LICENSE LAws.-The Washington
Union, id reply to certain statements h,
the effect that the Supreme court had
made no dsgis!sH as TO the constitutional:
ity oflicense law, says:
Gases have come up from the States
of New Hampshire. Massachusetts,, aid
Rhode Island, where license laws hsvs
passed the Legislature, and the Suprsrtis
Court in sach Stats has confirmed theif.
constitutionality. The Supreme Court Of
the United States have decided the ques:
ton At their last term; every Judge upon
the bench pronounced his opinion in tho
case; and, with the exception ofone point.
taken by Judge DGniel, and which did not
affect tho general decision, the Court was
unanimous in its opinion, ia favor of the
constitutionality ofthe license laws:
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handsome cheek was flushed with glow
of pride, and his eyes, usually mild and
soft, flashed Ere, Il saved the life of his
highness the elector--upoR that ! found
my claim"
"And have l not promised thee knight.
hood, rash boy Z" cried the elector.
II demand higher reward-I claim
the hand of the princess Editha."
"Knowest thou not" said HelfensteiA,
"proud boy, that the competition is be-
tween lords and nobles ofthe high degrees,
and not open 10 such IS thou?"
"And were a prince ?"-said Rudolph
proudly.
'tThen should we award to thee the
prize" said lord Stein but As thou art a
youth Of obscure name"
"Obscure name !" interrupted Rudolph,
with contemp!ous smile ''eannot the
noble assume the disguise of q peasant ?
Canno, the noble descend to lowly estate
in order to test the heart of one whose per.
sonal charms have captiyated him! My
lords, yield che hand Of the princess E.
ditha only to him who can assert claim Of
birth Aad rank superior to that Of tAs
Archduke of Austria"
As the page spoke, his form assumed =
commanding aspect. and his eonnrenance
inspired respsc. and awe. But when he
proclaimed his sovereign rank, every
crested head bowed, every knee bent, and
the elsctor of Treves descended from his
throne to do honor to the imperial soSOr.
eign.
We need not say more, except to add
that Editha now oomprehended full we'll,
as she raised her blushing countenance
with smiles Of JOY to her lovers fond
glance, why hisimperial h;ghnsss had babe
her hope, on the eve Of his departure for
the war.
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KEEP AT WORK.

Does a mountain on you frown?
Keep at work
You enay undermine 4 yet;
fyou stand and thump its base,
Sorry bruises you may get
Keep at work
Does Miss Fortunes face look sour ?
Keep at work
She may smile again some day;
If you pull your hair and fret,
Rest assured she'll have her way.
Keep at work +?
Are you censured by your friends ?
Keep at work s;
Whether they are wrong or right,
May be you must 'bide your time,
Iffor victory you fight.
Keep at work.
1.-THE devil grow1s At you,
Keep at work;
That's the best way to resist;
Ifyou hold an argument,
You may feel his iron fist.
Keep at work.
Are your talents villified2
Keep at work;
Greater men than you are hated;
If you're right, then 60 ahead;
Grit will be appreciated.
Keep at work.
Everything is done by labor;
Keep at work,
If you would improve your station
They have help from Providence,
Who work out their own salvation.
Keep at work.
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LuoK.-kev. H. ". Bessh.r .ss3}; IA

LucK.-Rev. H. w. Bssehsr sss1t; ia
one ofhis lectures
II may here, a. well ~ any whore, Ina.
part the secret ofkood or bad luck.
There are men, who, supposing Prov.
idehce to have an implacable spite xt
gainst them, bemoan id the poverty of Q
wretched old age the misfortunes Of their
lives. Luck forever ran against them
and for others. Ono with a good profes.
sion. lost his luck in the river, where ko
idled away his time fishing when he
should have been in the Office. Another,
with . good trade. perpetually burnt up
his luck by his hot temper, which provok
ed his empioyersto leave him. Another,
with lucrative business, lost bis luck by
amazing diligence at every thing but his
own business. Another, who steadily
followed his trade, as steadily followed
his bottle. Another, who was honest and
constant at his work, erred by perpetual
misjudgments: he lacketh discretion. Hun.
dreds lose their luck by endorsing; by
sanguine SPeculaiions; by trusting frau.
dulent men; and by dishones, gains. A
man never has good luck who has q bad
wife. l never knew al early Eiss1ss hard
working prudent man, careful of bis earn.
ings, and strictly honest, who complained
of bad luck. A good character, good
habits and iron industry are impregnabls
to the assaults OF all the I'll luck that fools
ever dreamed of But when sec q tat.
terdemalion, stepping out Of a grocery
late in the afternoon. with his hands STUCK
in his Sockets. the rim Of his hat turn ed
up, and the crown knocked in, know hA
has bad uck,-for the worst of all luck
is to be a sluggard. a knave, or q tipples.'
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RouND BILL.--Tom presented his bill
to his neighber Joe for service rendered.
The latter looked over It and expressed
much SURPRISE at the amount.
"Why, Tom, il strikes me that you
have pretty round bill here. chi"
Il am sensible il is q pretty round one,
quoth Tom-rand am come for the pur-
pose ofhaving it squared :"