The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-08

On the Sd March at San Francisco at the residence
late of England in the nth year of her
age. Honolulu papers please copy:
mer ESQ San Francisco Cant Tnow.s L.nx,ss' of
Dover. England, late of the Honorable East India
Company's service, aged IS years
the 85th year of his age Deceased was a native Of
Dublin, and recently from Sydney. N.s.w.
Thomas b. TAYLOR, of Princeton, Mass.
At Yuba City, Feb 2s Mr. Cn.xLEs W. AspERsos
vile Jefferson county. NY. '''''"' -
At San Francisco, March L. Of dysentery, ASpnrw
JoHrsor, of cincinnati aged 20 years and months
Cincinnati papers please copy
The California Markets.
SAN FRANcIsco, April I, 1850.
1t is difficult matter at this time to furnish a
satisfactory prices current and review. The extra
ordinarily unsettled state of affairs is chief rea
son. The writer therefore feels very reluctant to
do so, yet knowing its importance abroad, consents
with determination TO give an unbiased and true
statement. Since the departure of the steamer
leaving this port on the lst of March, the CON-
mencement Of a long looked for change has taken
place. A reaction may now be considered as UNI
der way, calculated at no very remote period to
bring mercantile affairs and the interests of the
country on more firm and reliable basis, by
healthy state ofthings. Rrents ale declining Build
ings not long since commaning thousands, now
yield only hundreds, while many are vacated. IL
10 well understood that sufficient time has elapsed.
enabling the merchants to discover that no business
can afford the extravsgant rates ruling in all de-
partments necessary to carry on the same success
fully. The necessity OF consequent heavy pay
ments, with urgent demands arising from an inn
possibility to realize investments made, when
money was easier and confidence universal, has
caused many failures. No allusion is made in par
lcuar to the late suspension OF one OF the heaviest
houses in this city, considered here great calami
ty. The members Of the firm are highly respecia-
Bile, worthy of confidence, and have the sympathy
Of the community. II is believed with good reason
that those interested need have fear. Large fail
ma me q arr
real estate operations, and added much to the want
OF confidence now existing Merchandise, II will be
observed, is much lower, and the tendency down.
ward This is unlocked for. II was thought the busy
season, or demand for the mines, would have
cont AIRY effect. The change, as well unlocked for
in other matters, has counteracted the otherwise
good effect Of an active demand. The mines yield
as much as formerly. The same extraordinary
accounts abound, and though TO a considerable
extent exaggerated, may be relied on. Much in
convenience and bad feeling has been created by
the seizure OF merchanise and vessels, during the
past few months, by order Of the collector, Col
Collier. II is due 10 state that the laws of
the United States render packages in less than -
gallons seixablc, while all over 10, and not exceed.
ing 30 gallons, may be introduced for reexportation
or sales IN bond, and all over 30 gallons for consump
ton: Thus brandy and other spirits in cases are
liable to be coniIscated Ale in packages Of less
than six dozen are also liable Vessels Of nations
not possessing reciprocal treaties with the United
States cannot introduce manufactured goods, or
merchandise Of other countries, and, when at
have, however, since the lsi Of January. been ex-
empt nom this law. IL il n matter Of doub, with
many, whether the revenue laws OF the United
States can be enforced in this country under the
present existing relations, yet that they are, IL
fact well known. The collector, in so acting IL
must be conceded, is doing his duty.
BREApsrrrFs. II will be observed that flour has
materially declined; considerable is in first hands
Many purchases for speculation have been male
within a week, at lower than lowest quotations,
and for consumption al highest. Sacks of Chile
Goo lbs) are very dull Of sale. Small packages
are IN demand at better rates in proportions; 80 ID.
sacks have met sales, at - 50 and az 75 Ame-
rican Hour Is scarce; sales have been made nj quo
tatIons- Chile flour has decided preference
Sales Of barley have varied much in price during
the month. Sales have been made in large guam
titles, by private SALE at 3lc yet &c. and have
been attained at auction for up river demand.
Some holders are firm at !ic;; all kinds of bread
and crackers are low and dull
Backs -Brcks have declined. Large lots are
held At t0 $25. Sales were made last week at
tl2 so a els.
Doors AND SHOES are plenty and low.
CArrLE-Conirscts for large herds cannot be
made at over tl2 so 10 els.
CorrEE.-Good Rio and other kinds Of coffee
are scarce. and in good demand; a sale Of Rio was
made at lie, which is a considerable advance on
last quotations
CLoIIuNe.-A large stock in the market; prices
are ruling low, even for best quality.
DRY Goops-Rich articles are paying well; an
active retail demand exists.
DOMESTIC GooDs are in better demand, though |
at no material change in prices.
DRtes AND DYEs-A large stock in the market; |
no important change may be noted, except in al. |
tered quotations.
Fisn Lower and not in usual active demand
. tRrfTs.-Pears, prunes, peaches, dates, cherries,
&C, have declined, owing to increased arrivals, 4
and little demand; ruling rates at IS BIC. per H.
IN 70 10. boxes. Best American raisns comm ,ni |
good rates, several hundred cases sold Il 81 per |
boy; Chile raisins in 100 ID. boxes at D Doc.
funNurRE.-The many arrivals and Hunted de-
mand Of general household furniture has caused
decline Of from % a so per cent.
HsEDwAEE.-All kinds low and plenty; stoves |
are 30 per cent or more lower. The market IL
overstockcd.
LEap-Bar, it will be observed, has declined for
want Of a demand
LtpBrR.--Sales have been made at quotations:
very little il taken speculation the wants of the
consumer are only supplied; the market is over
stocked and holders vary in price The time for |
high rates has gone by; il will decline still lower
>alcs Of shingles have been made at lees than AZ |
,er NJ; houses l2sf5, 2Ds30, and other sizes are
iull Of sale az any price; thousands are held with
,ut any prospect Ct Sales from the little d;.nn- |
iticn existing TO erect buildings, while many are
racant. ~ |
Moi-sssrs.- slower; salts at rs SOC |,
NArs.--Seles Of nails have been made a. L,w
u &c. "N
Naval SroREs.-very dall Of sale.