The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-23

ing to the widow, and the country generally. When
he had concluded, Gen Richardson, after a short
speech offered series Of resolutions recommending
all public Offices and buildings to be closed Monday
next, aud that flags be hung out Sc.
A committee Of from each ward appointed, to
recommend a suitable mode of signifyng our sorrow,
by the citizens ON Saturday next
CHARLESTON, June %.
large public meeting held. last evening, aud
resolutions passed ia respect Of the memory OF James
Knox rolk President OF the United States Resolu-
tions of condolences. sympnthsing with Mrs. Polk ia
her sad bereavement, were also adopted. The Mayor
Of the city presided. iest
Lats from slexico--Mov.,nentsf FOR Caiifor-
MIA, &c.
New ORLEANS, Jane 10. 1919
We received here yesterday dates from Vera Cruz
up to the 7th inst. Large numbers of Mexicans
going to California.
The Mexican Congress discussing bill appro-
prstiug the eight millions dollars indemnity from the
United States towards the payment of internal i'm
provements
Murderer OF Fanny DAILY Convicted-The
Crcvasse Checked.
New ORLEANS. June 20 8 P. NJ
Captain Bradley of the schooner Friendship, trial
for the murder of Fanny Daily has been victed
recon- ended to mercy. He was from New Haven
The great crevasse closed this evening, and tho
water Ia rapidly receding. The river is rising
The Rencen,rs Between G. NJ. Clay and
Mr.. Turner-ProbRble Recovery OF the
Former.
CINCINNATI. June 22-P. M.
There are so many versions relative to the difficulty
between Messrs Clay and Turner that
" be credited 1t is stated that Turner averred just
before dying that he stabbed Clay The last accounts
from Clay were, that he recovering, his wounds
being found less dangerous than supposed
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Sad Accident the Hudson River Railroad
PoUeHKErpsrE Juxe %, 1849
The earth in Main street which had been allowed to
project over the workmen to shield them the sum-
gave way this forenoon and buried a number Of men
beneath it Two men. named Christie Punis and John
Shepard have been taken out dead Some others,
treated badly injured yet there hopes of their
recovery Men are now engaged In digging away the
dirt, to see If more are buried.
Destruction OF the ship United States, OF
... Nantucket
BosroN, April % 1S49.
letter has been received in Nantucket from C. w.
Rand Esq dated San Francisco April 10th, which re-
ports that the ship United States, Captain WORTH OF
Nantucket which left Oahu on the 23d Of November
struck hidden rock the Goth Of December, 80 miles
W. NJ w. of Topgataboo and Immediately went to
pieces The officers and barely escaped with their
lives Captain Worth and his mate arrived at Tahiti
January goth, and the mate arrived at Oahu March
17th on board the ship James Monroe. Capt Worth
also arrived there the day in the ship Brooklyn
There is insurance the United States OF an office
in New Bedford for $1O500.
A Lady and Gentleman Carried Over tho
Falls OF Niagara.
BUFEALo, June 22-P. M.
We regret to say that Miss Dc Forrest daughter Of
one Of our most respectable citizens, fell into the
stream at the "Hogsback," last evening, and was
drowned, together with Charles C. Addington young
merchant, who had plunged In to save her. They
were both carried over the Falls.
Fires In the Woods OF Maine and New
observation-disclosures Amount OF Timber
Destroyed.
CALAIS, Me-, juno 22-P. M.
The weather has been exceedingly warm to-day
the in the coolest place being up to &c.
We have had no rain 81 nee the FIRST week in April.
The fires in the woods still raging in every direc
ton and more than six million Of timber land
have already fallen prey to the devouring element
in this part Of Maine and the province of New Bruins
wick There IL no water for driving logs. Nearly all
the present stock 10 sawed The lumber business must
be Suspended for the summer and the best fields Of
grass It is likely will not be worth cutting. The pros
poets of the country more gloomy than at
present.
The Weather In PhiladeIphia-Man
Drowned, &c., &c.
PHILADELPHIA, June 22-6 M.
The weather to-day has been the warnest for the
season The Thermometer in the shade reached 90.
The body Of Esra Bowen, Of Maryland who
drowned Wednesday, recovered this afternoon.
Markets.
New ORLEANS, June "A. NJ
The foreign news unsettled cotton and the sales
confined about 700 bales. The market has not fully
opened. Flour is heavy and dropping. Freights are
declining cotton was engaged in an American ship
at led. and corn ct Cd.
NEw ORLEArs, June 81, 1870.
The cotton market, yesterday, was quite dull, the
sales not exceeding 800 bales at previous prices The
market for -four heavy and unsettled. Lard quot.
ed at Sc. In kegs.
-ftt BALTIMORE, juno 21-8 P M.
The market for -four, with moderate business Is in
favor Of the buyer The Inspections for the week
IL 600 bbls We quote Howard street. 81 a., with sales
Of 500 bbls City mills selling at - s2K Sales Of
rye -four making at So In notice sales Of
IA 600 bushels including white at 81 64c and yell
low at SO . $780, prime red wheat Is quoted at o5
l0Oc and white at 81 "a 81 OF, with sales of 5000
bushels. Oats selling at % $50. Whisky is q
shade lower with sales at zoo. In Provisions there
not much doing We quote pork at 81, and
prime at 50 50 s7K; mess beef at s12 SO $12 s7K
Lard at 7a7c in bbls, and a7zo in kegs In other
articles there Is change Of moment and but little
doing. gsaF
BvprALo, June 22-8 M.
Receipts within the past twenty -four hours:-Flour
800 bills. corn, 1890 bushels. The market for
iour and corn IL very dull, and quotations have
downward tendency. |
l ALBAHY, June 22-6 p. M.
In there sales Of 10000 bushels, at 64Ko.
or white, and $50. 800. for yellow. Everything is
iull and neglected. |
p.H Bosror, June % 1870